Hockey Wins State Championship (pg. 12) A Message from the Head of School

Dear Friends,

The air is once again filled with the sounds of chirping birds, outdoor athletic practices, cheerful students walking between buildings during passing periods, MARMION incoming freshmen registering for classes, nervously The News Magazine of anticipating joining the Marmion Brotherhood, and Marmion Abbey seniors ready to begin the next step of their life’s journey. and Academy It’s springtime!! April 2018 | Vol. 68, No. 2 We have enjoyed success once again this year because the young men of Marmion Academy MARMION is published three continue to represent God, their family, the Academy, and themselves with great integrity times a year (April, August, and honor. We have young men willing to embrace their faith, both here on campus, and out December) by Marmion, 1000 in the community. The cards, letters, and e-mails of gratitude and thanks that I receive from Butterfield Road, Aurora IL, organizations our students are involved with and serve, all contain a common theme; the young 60502. men who are educated here at the Academy continue to exemplify the Catholic Benedictine values instilled in them through role modeling of the Monks of Marmion Abbey and in all that Publisher: we do as a school community. We are successful because our students encounter Jesus alive in Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ’67 each other and in those who make up the entirety of our community. Editor: Madelyn Weed As we now look toward the next academic year, our enrollment numbers continue to be very Associate Editor: Terri Rios strong, and our programming second to none. We are excited to be adding a Law Course, additional Dual Credit Offerings through our newly established partnership with Loyola Contributing Writers: University, and new Advanced Placement Courses in World Language, Mathematics, and Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ’67 Social Science Departments. In addition, next fall we will be adding a third day to our Freshmen Abbot Vincent Bataille OSB Orientation Program, expanding the aspects of the orientation that foster a sense of brotherhood, Bill Fox ’74 family, and Christian Community. Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 Terri Rios We are realizing the Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Academy set forth when I became Head of Anthony Tinerella ’84 School and Principal. The Strategic Plan touched all aspects of the Academy, including initiatives Madelyn Weed within our Finance, Advancement, and Educational Departments, curriculum renewal, Cover Photo by: technology, and the Academy’s facilities. Ethan Chivari Photography ethanchivariphotography.com Marmion is blessed with an incredibly beautiful campus that is an essential part of our ability The 2017-2018 Hockey Team to provide the best educational experience possible for our students. Much of our campus, celebrates winning the Varsity including the Abbey, is now over sixty years old and has served us well. The campus was built White Division Illinois State with great vision and love, and as good stewards, we have grown and maintained a facility that High School Championship! now reflects the image of many junior colleges!

Send address changes to: Over the past several years, the Advancement Team and I have been working diligently on MARMION Magazine Editor a specific initiative started as part of the Strategic Plan. This initiative is the renewal ofthe Marmion Academy overall infrastructure of the buildings called our Campus Renewal Campaign. We are currently 1000 Butterfield Road Aurora, IL 60502 celebrating the success and completion of Phase I of the Renewal Campaign and look to Phase II and beyond with great excitement. Phone: (630) 897-6936 FAX: (630) 723-3072 It has been a great year! I thank you for your continued prayers and support, and please know E-mail: [email protected] that you are an integral part of our continued success and growth. We are very blessed to have Web Site: marmion.org you as part of the Marmion Family.

May God bless and watch over each of you and your families, and may God continue to bless Marmion Academy.

Respectfully,

Anthony Tinerella ‘84 Head of School and Principal 2 - Head of School Letter Benedictine Congregation by: Abbot Vincent Bataille OSB, President of the Swiss-American Benedictine Congregation “The Benedictine Order is an order Each congregation has a procurator meets every three years, conference without order!” so it is rumored that located in Rome who can handle the calls to deal with issues involving Pius XI remarked. congregation’s business with the Vatican the congregation when necessary, offices as needed. the review of each community of the Pope Leo XIII urged the Benedictine congregation, which takes place every Order to reform itself after the style On the international level the Abbot four years. of the other orders of the church. That Primate keeps in contact with the • Grants dispensations from temporary meant to have an Abbot Primate in Rome presidents of the congregations. Each vows for monks of the congregation who had authority over the order as the year he calls a meeting of the presidents • Collects the necessary information for Master of the Dominicans has over the at some monastic community to consider monks of the congregation seeking a Dominicans. With such authority the issues affecting the whole order. dispensation from Solemn Vows Abbot Primate would be able to send • Organizes the archives of the monks to other communities and make Many of the congregations are located congregation foundations where he thought they were in Europe. They usually follow national • Supervises the collection of funds for needed. But this is not in the tradition of lines. In the United States there are the support of Sant Anselmo from the the Benedictine Order. six congregations represented. Two congregation are original to the United States. The Abbeys have traditionally been founded others are connected with European In the past several years most by individual communities who congregations. congregations of the order have had to responded to a need or a request made face the issue of declining numbers. This of a particular community to send some The Swiss-American Congregation to has lead to the closing of communities. monks. So following its own charism the which Marmion Abbey belongs has its Over the past several decades three Benedictine Order did not establish a roots in Switzerland. This congregation abbeys have closed and one has centralized form of government. Rather was established in 1881. redefined its independent status. Each an Abbot Primate was named who case has necessitated a relocation of its resided in Rome. He was the superior of Over the years this congregation members. In one case it required the Sant Anselmo, the Benedictine abbey in has grown. Normally an abbey or President to take on the responsibility Rome, and director of the international independent priory would join of a small dependent community of one house of studies in Rome. In order to which was founded by an abbey of of the closing abbeys. These changes establish a closer connection among the congregation. In all there are 14 required legal counsel and decisions the world wide abbeys a number of communities in the congregation. To to be made regarding property, congregations were formed. represent the congregation on the investments and financial support for international and national level the the members. These congregations would function as General Chapter elects a president. a connection between communities as The challenges of the congregation are a support. These congregations would So what does the President of the unique. But advice and help is always also be a way for each abbey to have congregation do? available. So are we an “order without an avenue of contact with the Vatican order?” In some cases one might say Offices if there were a need. • Attends and arranges a variety so. But there is ample proof that in our of meetings: the annual Synod of own way we Benedictines find our way Today there are 20 congregations in the Presidents, the Congress of Abbots to deal with contemporary issues. How Benedictine Order. Each congregation which meets in Rome every four years, else could we stay alive and active for according to its own by-laws elects a the annual meeting of the Council more than 1,500 years? president to handle the business that of the Congregation, the General is appropriate to that congregation. Chapter of the congregation which

Congregation Delegates to the General Chapter 2017

Abbey - 3 Priory News Brother Martin Professes Temporary Vows Brother Martín Quiej Chay OSB (pictured below) from the town of Zunil in the department of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, entered the community as a postulant in 2015. He successfully completed his one-year novitiate and professed temporary vows for three years during Mass on January 15, 2018. After professing his vows he began studies in Philosophy at the National Major Seminary of the Assumption, Quetzaltenango. Brother Martin is 33 year old.

Marmion Says Goodbye Priory Welcomes Novice Francisco to Our Biggest Fan Novice Francisco Choc +Brother Dominic Wittry OSB ’52 of Marmion Abbey died Pop OSB (pictured below peacefully in the Lord on December 19, 2017 from a heart with Abbot John Brahill condition. He was 83 years old and a professed monk for 61 OSB) from the town of years. He was a native Auroran, born on September 11, 1934 Santa Maria Cahabon with his twin brother Richard ‘52. Brother Dominic attended in the department Our Lady of Good Counsel Grade School and graduated of Alta Verapaz, from Marmion Military Academy in 1952. After attending Guatemala, entered the St. Procopius College for two years, he entered Marmion priory as a postulant in Abbey in September of 1954. He professed his simple vows June 2017. On January on March 21, 1956 and his final vows on March 21, 1960. 14, 2018 he began his one-year novitiate and Brother Dominic served the monastic community as a porter received the monastic or greeter for the first decades of his monastic life. For most habit from Abbot John of his years he also performed maintenance duties in the during Vespers. Novice abbey. Although failing health reduced his ability to do these Francisco is 32 yrs old. responsibilities, he faithfully locked the doors of the abbey each evening and opened them early in the morning. He was a volunteer greeter in the Abbey Farms’ Emporium during the busy fall and Christmas seasons.

Brother Dominic was often found in the Abbey Library, where he read widely and intently. He was an avid and faithful fan of the Marmion Academy sports teams, and could be counted on to attend a wide range of events, from concerts to school drama productions. He was always willing to participate in the activities of his monastic community. Brother Dominic was a monk who was devoted to both public and private prayer. He was known for his love for his monastic community and for his family, and for his charity and good cheer toward all.

Abbey Farms Apple Orchard Founder’s Grove The first phase of planting at the new Abbey Farms Apple Orchard is underway. We look forward to celebrating with the members of the Founder’s Grove at a Picnic Celebration on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Founder’s Grove members will receive personal invitations and will be treated to Abbey Farms’ famous Apple Cider donuts, hotdogs, burgers and all the fixings.

If you are interested in being a part of the Apple Orchard Founder’s Grove, a variety of apple trees are available for a tax-deductible sponsorship. Additional perks available to our members include: early picking rights from their tree with a complimentary ½ peck of apples for the first 5 production years; admission-free access during the first year for up to six people; and a commemorative plaque that will stay in place for the life of the tree.

To secure your membership in Founder’s Grove, 4 - Abbey/Priory/Abbey Farms contact the Advancement Office at (630) 966-7644 or visit marmion.org/apple 160 bronze plaques line the hallway on the second floor of the Battaglia Administration Building. This new Recognition Wall displays each of the named investment funds established for the benefit of Marmion Abbey, Academy and the Guatemala Mission. Marmion’s first fund was set up in 1976 with the proceeds of the Lake Street Campus sale. Benefactors interested in leaving a lasting legacy at Marmion can establish a named fund with a single gift or with cumulative gifts made over a period of time. Endowment: The Key to Financial Stability by: Fr. Charles Reichenbacher, OSB ’59, Director of Planned Giving

Endowment funds are staples of the collegial world—funds markets, this endowment income has increased, but so have donated or set-aside to be somewhat predictable annual the general expenses. Marmion still needs more endowment sources of income. The annual interest earned and the funds to reach at least this 10% rule-of-thumb. agreed upon draw-down percentages vary with market conditions, but endowment funds provide a third major Dr. Michael J. Oslac ’62 Chair of Science source of income for private institutions after tuition and Marmion Academy’s first Academic annual gifts. The late University of Notre Dame president Chair was established: Dr. Michael Father Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C. was once quoted: “show J. Oslac ’62 Chair of Science. me the top endowments, and I will show you the top The chairperson of the Science universities.” Department will occupy the Michael Oslac Chair of Science. The current Marmion began its endowment program in 1976 with the chairperson is Dr. Victor Pinks ’72. proceeds of $600,000 from the sale of its former Lake Street campus to the Fox Valley Park District. This fund was Dr. Oslac established a Charitable established by the monks for their annual needs, especially Remainder Unitrust in 1998, with the education of its younger monks and the maintenance of Marmion Academy as the sole beneficiary. Dr. Oslac died the Abbey’s properties. The first endowed student academic on August 26, 2017. May he rest in peace. In January 2018 scholarship fund was created from a bequest by the late Ted Marmion received the remainder of this trust – $829,787. Sharpenter of Aurora in 1979. Ted was an early lay faculty This is now the gift principal of the Oslac Chair of Science. member and a long-time donor and friend of the monks. The annual draw-down from the Oslac Fund helps underwrite the compensation for the chairperson of the Technically Marmion’s endowment funds are “investment science department. funds” that are used for the purposes for which they were established, but in a critical need the gift principals can be Dr. Michael Oslac is a 1962 Marmion graduate, a Life Trustee invaded. This happened with some funds gifted for student of the Academy and a recipient of the Alumni Centurion scholarships for Marmion’s mission school in Guatemala. Award for his outstanding career accomplishments. He Due to terrible inflation in the country and dwindling received his B.S. from Villanova University and his Ph.D. in student enrollments, these “quasi endowment funds” had acoustical engineering from Penn State University. He was to be used for general operations. president/owner of the Oxford Speaker Company, Chicago, until it was sold to Harman International Industries, An old rule-of-thumb is that endowment funds should Northridge, CA. produce at least 10% of an institution’s operational expenses. In the 2016-2017 fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), For more information on Marmion’s endowment program Marmion Abbey (excluding Abbey Farms) and Academy and planned gifts, please contact Madelyn Weed, Director had combined expenditures of $9.2 million. Their of Advancement ([email protected]) or Fr. Charles combined endowment funds made grants of $552,060 (6% Reichenbacher OSB ([email protected]). of operational expenses). With the current strong financial Advancement - 5 Campus RENEWAL Campaign Renewing the Campus - Planning for the Future by: Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal

In 2023 we will be celebrating our 90th year of service to My goal was to provide a Strategic Plan that incorporated the the Fox Valley. Ninety years of education and community aspects of our curriculum and culture that are cornerstones service provided by the Monks of Marmion who traveled of our exceptional educational experience, and mix with it, from Jasper, Indiana to Aurora back in 1933 to establish the a renewal of our programming and facilities to prepare us amazing educational institution, Marmion Academy. for the next generation of Marmion Academy Cadets.

Looking back to 1933 and the Lake Street Campus, and This plan, presented to the monastic community and fast forwarding to the vision of the Monks in purchasing approved by Abbot John Brahill OSB ‘67, included a review the land the Academy now sits upon over 60 years ago, and renewal of three specific areas: the academics and Marmion has always provided its families with the best overall programming of the Academy, the Advancement Catholic education possible, a beautiful facility, and an and Finance Office efforts related to the Academy, and unmistakable ethos that gives the Academy the warm the Academy’s facilities. Over the years, you may have community welcome to all who enter. The characteristics experienced these first hand or read about the initiatives of a Benedictine Community can be felt in all that we do, that have been set and collaboratively executed as part of and continue to be ‘alive’ in the halls and the hearts of our this plan. Some of the initiatives include renewed marketing students and members of our Marmion Family. efforts and rebranding, educational staffing additions, and continued curriculum and programming renewal. We have When I was hired as the Academy’s first Head of School concentrated our collective efforts on the students and and Principal in 2013, I was asked to provide the monastic continue to compliment existing practices with new ones, community with my recommended vision for the Academy. making Marmion a place where young men can realize their Fortunately, in being a part of the Marmion Family for individual spiritual, academic, and leadership potential close to forty years, I understood well the Academy’s rich and develop into Christian leaders of tomorrow. traditions, the incredible impact of the Monks and their role in making Marmion Academy a standout academic The physical plant review included the aging of all the institution, and the recent history of a place that I once external and internal components of the buildings and literally called home, as a resident student from 1980-1984. recommendations to ensure the Academy is able to house our students for years to come. Some of the additions to our buildings include projectors and Apple TVs in each classroom, Wifi throughout the campus, upgraded computer servers and switches, and furniture for the Kilian Commons Area and Alumni Hall foyer. We also added air conditioning and a new roof to the Lux Dining Hall.

As a result of the physical plant review, an in-depth engineering study of the campus was performed. While over the years, and as good stewards, we have made repairs and tended to renewal as needed, it has now come time to replace the 2.3 miles of potable water and heating piping systems, as well as the boiler system that has served the Academy since 1959. In addition, we are looking to replace our windows, 6 - Advancement The Campus Renewal Campaign has raised $3.8 million in cash and pledges which has allowed us to make several improvements to Benkert Hall. These improvements include restoration of the buildings brick façade, tuck pointing and a new roof. We have also been able to install air conditioning in the Lux Dining Hall. Future phases will include, but are not limited to, replacement of the 60 year-old boilers and piping, new windows and additional roof replacements, all of which will begin as funds become available. which are still functional, but not energy efficient. already provided to us through the visionary hard work of the Monks of Marmion Abbey. The Marmion Board of Trustees reviewed the study and gave recommendations to Abbot John. After the With the help of generous friends of Marmion, the Academy Trustees affirmed the direction of the plan and the need will continue to have a transformational impact on students for the renewal, Abbot John and the monastic community and the community for generations to come. Your support approved the Campus Renewal Plan and we began the is greatly appreciated as we update, modernize and sustain Campus Renewal Campaign in 2015 with the goal of raising our facilities, enthusiastically renewing our commitment to $7 million. This includes $1 million for the renewal of the current and future students of Marmion. As we reach Marmion Abbey, $5 million for the Academy and $1 million out to the Marmion family over the next year, we hope you for a Maintenance Endowment Fund. will prayerfully consider a gift to the Campus Renewal Campaign. For more information, contact Nancy Hansen, We are now three years into the Campus Renewal Associate Director of Advancement, at nhansen@marmion. Campaign and have successfully completed Phase I, raising org or (630) 885-4935. $3.8 million. We have been working very hard to raise this money and have been very blessed by the generosity and support of our dear Marmion friends, benefactors, community members, and families.

Upon the completion of the current Campus Renewal Campaign we will embark upon the second part of the Facilities Strategic Plan which includes the next steps in moving the physical plant and Marmion Academy to the 21st Century. The plan calls for the renewal of Benkert Hall. This will include the relocation of the wrestling room, weight room, and some of the classes now in Benkert Hall. The idea is to have a new Leadership Center, new facilities to support our Fine and Performing Arts Programs and Engineering Program, and a new space for prayer and worship all in a renovated Benkert Hall. While I am very excited to move to this phase, as a school community, we must be good stewards and first finish tending to the beautiful campus u Anthony Tinerella ’84 and Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 with Campus Renewal Campaign Chairs John Cordogan and John Diederich ’87 in front of Marmion’s original boilers, installed in 1959 (pictured new on pg. 6).

Advancement - 7 Class of 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Fourteen eighth-graders have been awarded academic scholarships to attend Marmion Academy this Fall. Scholarships were awarded based on academic merit on the entrance Abraham Blair exam held in December 2017, in which 169 eighth grade boys participated. These scholarships have a value of $251,200 over four years. The four Alumni Association Scholarships awarded are restricted to sons, grandsons, nephews or brothers of Marmion alumni. The following have received academic scholarships as members of Marmion’s class of 2022:

Niraj Abraham, son of Alexander Abraham and Mary Naughton Memorial Scholarship. Edmund Bency Kurian of Aurora, received the LT Thomas attends Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. A. Rippinger, USN ’68 Memorial Scholarship. Niraj attends Annunciation BVM School in Charles Konen, son of Brian ’83 and Ann Aurora. He is the brother of Nevin ’12 and Noel Konen of Sugar Grove, received the Rev. Carlos Chung Abraham ’15. Sebastian Crow OSB Memorial Alumni Association Scholarship. Charlie attends Holy Angels School Lucas Blair, son of Mark and Laura Blair of in Aurora. He is the grandson of Vince ’46; Batavia, received the Michael J. Jackson ’57 son of Brian ’83, nephew of Eric ’87 and James and Sylvia J. Boecker Scholarship. Lucas attends Eccher ’86; brother of Nathan ’19; and cousin Rotolo Middle School in Batavia. of Nicholas Knudtson ’10 and Patrick Knudtson ’12. Mitchell Carlos, son of Marisol Carlos of Aurora, received the Jan Montiegel Memorial Luke Kuhn, son of Ken and Nancy Kuhn of Scholarship. Mitchell attends St. Rita of Cascia St. Charles, received the Rev. Alcuin Deck OSB Czerwinski Dant School in Aurora. Memorial Alumni Association Scholarship. Luke attends St. Patrick School in St. Charles. He is Daniel Chung, son of Lawrence and Saira the nephew of Clarence Diederich ’33. Chung of Montgomery, received the Thomas J. ’58 and Marilyn Leuer Family Scholarship. Danny Nathaniel Sowers, son of Christopher and attends Holy Angels School in Aurora. Monica Sowers of Wheaton, received the Joseph F. Kochevar Memorial Scholarship. Nathaniel Ethan Czerwinski, son of Bernard and Amy attends St. Michael School in Wheaton. He is Czerwinski of Sugar Grove, received the the brother of Christopher ’20. Daniel ’49 and Peg Guddendorf Memorial Alumni Hohol Koch Association Scholarship. Ethan attends Holy Tyler Suess, son of James and Dr. Gayle Suess Cross School in Batavia. He is the brother of of Batavia, received the Dr. Alfred G. ’32 and Dominic ’20. Mary A. Chione Memorial Scholarship. Tyler attends Holy Cross School in Batavia. He is the Evan Dant, son of Joseph and Janet Dant of brother of Justin ’20. Batavia, received the Rev. Peter Enderlin OSB Memorial Alumni Association Scholarship. Evan Jackson Wittenberg, son of Joshua and Danielle attends Holy Cross School in Batavia. He is the Wittenberg of Sugar Gove, received the Dorothy brother of Sean ’08 and Casey ’12. and Larry Dempsey Memorial Scholarship. Jackson attends Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove. Anthony Hohol, son of Jon Hohol and Jessica Konen Kuhn Hohol of DeKalb, received the John J. Mulvihill, Luke Zahner, son of Lance and Sandy Zahner Jr. ’39 Memorial Scholarship. Tony attends St. of Batavia, received the Arthur Weisbrook Mary School in Sycamore. Memorial Scholarship. Luke attends Rotolo Middle School in Batavia. Edmund Koch, son of Ted and Elizabeth Koch of Sugar Grove, received the James B., Sr. ’43 and

Sowers Suess Student Assistance 2017-2018 Merit-Based Marmion Academy gave $805,300 in assistance to 201 students for the 2017-18 school year. $200,200 Merit-Based Assistance (Academic Scholarships) Need-Based 46 students $200,200 $605,100 Need-Based Assistance (Financial Aid) 155 students $605,100 Wittenberg Zahner 8 - Academy Academic Accolades

IL State Scholars The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has named 33 Marmion seniors (28% of the class) Illinois State Scholars (above): Adam Auchstetter, Samuel Baranick, Jack Caton, Avik Chatterjee, Ryan Conti, Mark Ebert, Ryan WYSE Team Fletcher, Patrick Glanville, Edward Goyao, John Paul The WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) Jochum, William Kamps, Liam Kelly, Andrew Kieffer, Team (pictured above) won the Regional Academic Challenge Matthew Lagman, Jacob Lee, Keith Mokry, James Morton, at Waubonsee Community College on February 8, 2018. Sanjay Morton, Eric O’Brien, Zachary Orpilla, Jesus This first place finish (with a perfect score of 500) advanced Ponpa, Thomas Powell, Benjamin Schwartz, Frederick them to the Sectional competition. Shoaff, Chase Stanke, Tyler Surges, Phillip Swanson, Evan Turcich, Jack Twitty, Nicholas Ward, Justyn Wicks, Marmion WYSE Team members are seniors Matt Matthew Williams, and Abraham Yakisan. Lagman, Keith Mokry, Sanjay Morton, Eric O’Brien, Evan Turcich, Matt Williams, Abraham Yakisan; juniors Math Team Mason Hartweger, Michael Neff, Antonio Petrucci; and The Math Team won the 2018 ICTM Regional Competition sophomores Jason Baker, Patrick Donahoe, Ben Riner and on February 24, 2018. This first place finish against Aurora Christopher Sowers. Central, Lisle, Montini, Nazareth, and St. Francis, qualifies them for the State Competition to be held on May 5th at Latin Team the University of Illinois. Based on their regional results, The Upper Division Latin Team of Caleb Ritzheimer ’19 Marmion is currently ranked the #3 Team in the State. The and Keith Mokry ’18 took first place in the Illinois Latin 2018 Regional winning teams were: Certamen League West Regional Competition on February Geometry Team: Jack Burke, Patrick Donahoe, Garrett 13, 2018 at Barrington High School. They are the overall Durian, Maxwell Gorlich, Ben Riner, Alexander Yakisan Illinois Western Region Champions for the Upper Division Algebra 2 Team: Jared Beltz, Joe, Farrell, James Graft, and are advancing to the State Finals held at Whitney Young Nathan Konen, Mike Neff, Quinn Sweeney High School in April. The Lower Division team (Thomas FR/SO 8 Person: Nick Coffman, Danny Coxworth, Bryce Conroy ’20, Jackson Malley ’20, Armande Naseem ’20 and Riner, Nick Wilson, Jack Burke, Garrett Durian, Ben Charles Rogers ‘20) rallied at the competition and improved Riner, Alexander Yakisan their score in the final round to overtake Naperville North JR/SR 8 Person: Jared Beltz, Joe Farrell, Nathan Konen, for the third place ribbon. Mike Neff, Quinn Sweeney, Nick Ward, Justyn Wicks, Abraham Yakisan. Daily Herald Leadership Team Senior Ryan Fletcher was named to the 2017-18 Fox Valley National Merit Competition Daily Herald Leadership Team. This team is made up of high Seniors Keith Mokry and Nicholas Ward have been named school students who empower themselves to make change Finalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship in the world through volunteerism and encouraging Program. Finalists have the chance to compete for 7,500 volunteer efforts in others. “Ryan’s leadership has been National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million displayed through his work within Campus Ministry in and earn the nationally recognized and coveted Merit which he has demonstrated his deep-seated passion for Scholar title. service and willingness to step outside of his comfort zone,” stated Mark Malkowski ‘08, Director of Campus Ministry. President’s Volunteer Service Award Senior Jack Twitty has been honored for his exemplary Senior Adam Auchstetter received an Honorable Mention volunteer service with the President’s Volunteer Service for his work with Marmion’s Campus Ministry Outreach, Award. This award, granted by the Prudential Spirit of Special Olympics, Crayons for Kids and the Student Community Awards Program, recognizes Americans of MENtor Program. all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to their community and country.

Correction: Keith Mokry was named an AP Scholar with Honor. His name not included in the Marmion Magazine, Dec. 2017, Vol. 68, No. 1. Academy - 9 Cadets Honored at Military Night

Marmion’s JROTC program held its annual Military Night on February 11. The evening included an awards ceremony, performances by the Flannigan Rifles Drill Team and remarks by Austin Dempsey ’97 (pictured left).

“You have been empowered with an incredible education. You have been surrounded by the Monks of Marmion and had the opportunity to develop your faith and values. You have learned how to learn. You have an understanding of discipline and commitment and you spend your time here surrounded by world class teachers and administrators who have made the commitment to be here, to teach you. ... The world, now more than ever needs young leaders who have strong morals and values. Your time is coming, before you know it you will be the leaders shaping the future.”

Austin Dempsey, a graduate of Marmion’s class of 1997, is the CEO of Batavia Enterprises, Inc., owner of Miscella Real Estate and principal of Batavia Enterprises Real Estate, LLC (a third generation business). Austin received his Bachelor of Science degree from Butler University and his Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola University. He is very active in the local community and was recognized with the “Best Under 40 Award” in 2017 because of his outstanding leadership and professional accomplishments within the community.

The following Marmion Academy JROTC cadets were recognized with individual awards during the ceremony: Keith Mokry ’18 - DAR ROTC Medal; Abraham Yakisan ’18 - DAC ROTC Medal; John Paul Jochum ’18 - SAR ROTC Medal; Michael Noble ’18 - SAR Citizenship Medal; Jacob Lee ’18 - Military Officers Association of America ROTC ;Medal Miles Kowalkowski ’18, Cameron Merker ’19 and Samuel Ochoa ’18 - COL Joe Day Memorial Award; Nathan Konen ’19, Colin Berg ’19 and Brandon Hamling ’18 - COL Joe Day Remembrance Award; Samuel Baranick ’18 and Isaac Schieble ’18 - General George Washington Medal for TAPS; John Dzierzanowski ’19 - Bugles Across America Hall of Fame Award; Bryce Riner ’21, Drew Noecker ’21, and Matthew Tomaszewski ’21 - Best Plebe; Seth Groom ’18 - Senior Rev. Martin Witting Award; Matthew Felber ’19 - Junior Rev. Martin Witting Award; Charles Rogers ’20 - Sophomore Rev. Martin Witting Award; and Anthony Standish ’21 - Freshman Rev. Martin Witting Award.

Annual LEAD Symposium

Marmion’s LEAD program conducted its Ninth Annual Leadership Symposium on February 22nd. The symposiums are a popular program that showcase students’ abilities to practically apply the lessons learned in LEAD, and they provide a platform to share important leadership lessons with others in the community.

On the night of the event, five LEAD students (pictured top, l-r), Sean Kramer ’19, Mason Hartweger ’19, Avik Chatterjee ’18, Edward Goyao ’18 and Tim Hoying ’18, presented a program that discredited the following commonly held leadership myths:

1. One is born as either a leader or a follower. 2. Successful leaders do not fail. 3. One must have a title to lead. 4. Leadership is objective.

The event was a success and the members of the LEAD program are excited about the next symposium, which will take place on Grandparents Day, April 20, 2018.

10 - Academy Visual and Performing Arts Marmion-Rosary Band and performance techniques has earned him this great The Marmion-Rosary Band made its first appearance at the achievement. 37th annual State of the Art Catholic Band Competition on February 17 at St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago. Petrucci is the first vocalist of the Marmion Men’s Chorus The Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Brian Birch, to earn this prestigious honor in over ten years. The last performed in exhibition and participated in a clinic with Marmion student to participate in this festival was Thomas Christopher Charboneau of the University of Detroit Jesuit Schafer ’14 (trumpet) in 2014. High School and Academy. The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. René Rosas, performed for ratings in Class Artists on display A and also participated in a clinic with Mr. Charboneau. Aurora’s 20th Annual Winter Garden of Youth Art featured the work of Marmion artists: Josh Dickerson ’18, Will Kane The Wind Ensemble (pictured above, right) placed second ’18 and Miles Kowalkowski ’18. Their charcoal still-lives in Class A and was awarded the Best Brass Section by the (pictured below) were on display Dec. 8 - Jan. 20 in the Pierce judges for their outstanding performance. Art and History Center in Aurora. Winter Garden of Youth Art is a dynamic exhibit of works of art by Aurora students In addition, the Marmion-Rosary Concert Band (pictured in kindergarten through 12th grade from 31 schools. above, left) was awarded the Jim Moore Esprit de Corps Award! All the bands in competition are observed by several anonymous volunteers throughout the day. These volunteers choose the Jim Moore Esprit de Corps Award recipient (a single band regardless of class participation) based on students’ conduct, attitude, language, care of equipment and respect to facilities and other performers. Students are observed in their willingness to participate in the activities available to them, as well as their meeting and Dickerson Kane Kowalkowski communication with other players and bands. Student artwork was Photo by Daniel Pleckham ’19 ILMEA All-State Conference on display at SciTech Junior Antonio Petrucci was Museum’s Super SciTech selected to sing Tenor at the All- Saturday on January 27 State Illinois Music Education through February 28. Association (ILMEA) Conference The theme was Frozen in Peoria, IL on Jan. 25-27. Petrucci Fractals. The work selected spent three days working with had to reflect this theme. the top vocalists in the state Artists featured were: under the direction of Josephine Kevin Buckley ’18, Dan Lee, conductor of the Chicago Cella ’21, Jack Davis Children’s Chorus. ’18, Austin Flanagan ’18, Andrew Keiffer ’18, Petrucci has been singing with the Marmion Men’s Chorus Miles Kowalkowski ’18 since his freshman year. He has advanced to singing tenor Brandon McPherson ’18, in the advanced choral ensemble this year. He is a very Daniel Pleckham ’19, accomplished musician and vocalist. Petrucci also shares Jesus Ponpa ’18, Tyler his talents with the Sts. Peter and Paul choir in Naperville. In Surges ’18 and Coley 2015, he participated in the District 9 Freshman/Sophomore Weed ’19. Solidworks students Thomas Conroy ’20 and choir. His continuous efforts and dedication to his music Ben Riner ’20 were also featured.

Academy - 11 Cadets Winter Season Wrap-Up by: Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations

Hockey The Hockey Team had another strong showing in its second official year in the Chicago Catholic Hockey League, one of the top leagues in Illinois. This season opened with an State Tournament (a school record). Four of the qualifiers undefeated run through the were State Finalists (pictured above with coaches) including first four games followed by 2018 IHSA State Champion junior Trevor Chumbley. another 11 game winning Freshman Diego Sotelo, junior Brad Gross and senior Nate streak after their first defeat! Photo credit: Christian Surtz ’16 | Surtz Media Jimenez all earned State-Runner Up honors and junior The JV squad, made up of Michael Jaffe took 4th place. Senior Tyler Surges along mostly freshmen and sophomores, won the JV division with juniors Nathan Callaway, Patrick Daum, Ryan Fleck after besting Providence in the last two regular season and sophomore Jacob Tinajero round out the rest of our home games finishing with a record of 20-1-1. Captains IHSA Individual State Championships Qualifiers. As a senior Zach Dietz along with juniors Nick Greco and Jake team, we won our 6th consecutive Regional and Sectional Carlson, all founding members of the hockey program, Championships while making our 6th consecutive State were vital in leading the team to the terrific season they appearance. We will return State Champion Chumbley, enjoyed. State Finalists Sotelo and Gross, All-State Jaffe and junior Peter Ferraro next season. The Cadets finished second this year in the post season CCHL Tournament. The Providence Celtics took the series to three games to win the DiCristina Cup for an 8th year in a row. Swim Next up for the Cadets was the AHAI State Championship The Swim Team finished sixth in the State this season. It Tournament. After beating Homewood-Flossmoor, Crystal is the team’s 13th ‘Top 10’ finish at the IHSA State Meet. Lake South and the local combined team, Fox Valley Senior William Kamps (pictured below) was a ‘Top 6’ finalist Hawks, in tough, close games, they faced perennial State in all four of his races. William finished his Marmion career powerhouse New Trier Gray for the Championship. At the as a nine-time State finalist with four school records (200 IM, end of three periods the teams were deadlocked 1-1. The 100 Free, 200 Free, 500 Free). Kamps is the first swimmer in Cadets came into overtime with great energy and on a goal over 30 years to hold four individual school records. by Carlson with the assist by Dietz, clinched the Blackhawk Cup finishing their 2017-18 campaign as Illinois State Champions of the Varsity White Division!

Wrestling Marmion’s wrestling team continues to have great success! This year we qualified 10 wrestlers from Regional to Sectionals and all 10 Sectional qualifiers advanced to the Photo credit: Brian O’Mahoney/The Beacon-News 12 - Athletics Other notable finishes in the Illinois State Swim Finals the program experienced. He is excited to begin to prepare included junior Nolan Fergus who competed in four for next season. races while setting a school record in the 100 Butterfly and senior Sam Wehrli who swam in three Finals events Cadet senior Mick Sullivan (#33 pictured left) earned All while recording the second fastest 50-Free time in Marmion Conference and All-Area honors this season. He also passed history. Additionally senior Gary Rockwood was a two the 1,000 point scoring mark against Leo High School on time State finalist while junior Henry Bliss and freshman February 16. Ty Spillane swam in one Finals event each. Schroeder’s Snipers The swim team has seen tremendous growth in the last two The Cadet Rifle Team years expanding from 23 swimmers last year to 45 this year. finished its season on Feb. “Our seniors led us to a tremendous finish with the 6th 18 at Camp Perry, Ohio place finish and three new school records. We have a strong in the Army National core of varsity swimmers returning to lead our team next Championships finishing in year. And our tremendous growth will pay dividends over 11th place. Senior Phillip the next three years,” commented Coach Bill Schalz ’79. Swanson (pictured right) was the team’s high shooter Basketball scoring a 1063/1200, finishing Our new Head Coach, Tony in 6th place individually and Young is confident that missing a trip to the Joint he was able to establish a Service Championships by culture and style of play only 16 points. The other for our program that he members of the Nationals Team competing at Camp Perry can continue to build on in were seniors Miles Kowalkowski and Jeff Jungknecht, the next few seasons. The junior Jared Windsor and sophomores Charlie Rogers and Cadets finished the season Cole Abbot. 9-19 overall and only 2-7 in the Chicago Catholic Windsor, Abbott and Rogers will be returning to shoot League. The record does not again next year. reflect the amount of growth Coach Young believes that

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Athletes Sign Letters of Intent Nine student-athletes recently signed national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level (listed in order as shown above, left to right): Chase Stanke - baseball, University of Minnesota Jack Kirtley - rowing, University of Washington Seth Groom - track and field, University of Iowa Isaac Schieble - football, Denison University William Kamps - swimming, University of Pennsylvania Jacob Baxa - football, Ferris State University Michael Ronzone - cross country/track, Univ. of Kansas Zach Urwiler - football, Northern Michigan University Nate Jimenez - wrestling, Michigan State University Athletics - 13 March for Life Chicago In the News ... Twenty-two students from Marmion and Rosary (pictured below), accompanied by Mark Malkowski ’08 and Fr. Paul Kirtley Breaks World Rowing Record Weberg OSB, participated in the March for Life Chicago on January 14, 2018.

“It was a phenomenal day marching for and witnessing to the beauty and sacredness of human life. Inspiring to see so many students making their voice heard!” stated Malkowski, Marmion’s Director of Campus Ministry. Photo credit: Chris Meldrum

In January 2017, senior Jack Kirtley broke both the American and World indoor record in his age group for rowing 2,000 meters on slides. Kirtley finished in 6 minutes, 14.1 seconds on the Concept2 Erg (short for ergometer). The effort on the indoor rowing machine, since verified, broke the previous mark for 17 year-olds by more than 35 seconds.

The 7 foot tall senior began high school playing basketball. After sophomore year, Jack realized basketball wasn’t for him and began rowing. He is currently a member of the St. Charles Rowing Club and has committed to continue rowing in college at the University of Washington. He will Mr. Marmion Raises over $5,000 for Charity be the 18th rower from the St. Charles Rowing Club to On March 9 Marmion’s Student Council and LEAD compete at the college level. program held Mr. Marmion, an annual event that features three student contestants from each class who compete in four rounds of entertaining competition in an attempt to Eagle Scouts earn the coveted Mr. Marmion title and raise money for Congratulations to the following students who have charity. Thanks to the generosity of all those who attended, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this school year. Eagle and the fundraising efforts of Mrs. Brennan, Ryan Conti Scout is the highest rank in Boy Scouts which only 4% of all ’18 and Robert Quintana scouts attain. ’18, the Mr. Marmion event • Jack Dzierzanowski ’19; Troop 60 Geneva; Project: built raised over $5,200 for cancer fencing for Abbey Farms along Hart Road research: St. Baldrick’s • Peter Ferraro ’19; Troop 80 St. Charles; Project: renovated Foundation and the Illinois fencing and worked at Garfield Farm Leukemia and Lymphoma • Dominic Hoare ’18; Troop 34 Wheaton; Project: Society. Mrs. Brennan met Catalogued entire music library for Marmion Music her personal goal for St. Department Baldrick’s and shaved her • Sean-Paul Lorenz ’18; Troop 3 Aurora; Project: installed a head during the event. new flag pole, cleaned and put mulch around St. Peter School in Aurora Following the competition • Keith Mokry ’18; Troop 5 Somonauk; Project: built and rounds, a panel of faculty installed used fishing line receptacles for the Shabbona judges awarded the Mr. Lake State Park Marmion 2018 crown to • Phillip Swanson ’18; Troop 6 Batavia; Project: refurbished/ senior Austin Flanagan fixed kiosks at the Riverwalk for the City of Batavia ’18! The other contestants • Nick Ward, ’18; Troop 33 St. Charles; Project: renovated included seniors Louie rooms for the Child Advocacy Center Auriemma and Jack Kirtley; juniors Christian Henkel, Isaias Ponpa and Ben Saloga; sophomores Sean-Paul Lorenz ’18 is William Dietz, Ben Okolita one of several Marmion and Joshua Pura; and students who recently freshmen Ryan Fitzgerald, achieved the rank of Zachary Hoschouer and Warren Swanson. The show was Eagle Scout. hosted by Sam Wehrli ’18 and Nicholas Ward ’18.

14 - Academy Hall of Fame 2018 by: Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations

Marmion honored four new inductees into our Athletic Donna along with his parents Katie and Robin ’66 joined Hall of Fame on January 12, 2018. This year’s inductees Brandon, his fiancé Kayla and their son Lucas for the who achieved outstanding individual accomplishments ceremony. as athletes and/or coaches here at Marmion and have also exemplified the moral characteristics instilled in all David Grange, Jr. ’07 was a four-year Varsity Track and members of the Marmion Brotherhood were: Cross Country runner. He served as Captain of both teams during his Senior year. David was undefeated in every Jim Gleason ’62, a four-year football and basketball player, Conference Meet throughout his Senior year at Marmion. was the Cadets starting quarterback as well as a high He was named an All-State athlete five times during his scoring starting shooting guard. He went on to West Point HS career, twice in Cross Country and three times in Track and played competitive sports throughout his four years and Field. He still holds our school records in both the there. Jim served in Viet Nam before earning his law degree 3200-Meter and 1600-Meter. David attended Iona College and serving the remainder of his 25 year Army career in in New York on an athletic scholarship and was a member the Judge Advocate General’s Corps attaining the rank of of the ’08 runner-up team at the NCAA Division I Cross Colonel. Jim then served nine years as the First Assistant Country Championships. David currently lives and works Public Defender in Milwaukee before being named VP of in Manhattan as Business Development Manager for a a manufacturing firm in Florida. Jim and his wife Candy contract research organization that specializes in Immuno- now reside in Atlanta. Candy, along with three of their four Oncology studies. His girlfriend Monica, along with his children, joined Jim at the induction ceremony. parents Holly and David, joined him at the ceremony.

Bill Schalz ’79 was on the Cadet Conference Championship Our 2018 inductees names are now proudly displayed on Team in 1979 as a Sophomore. Bill was consistently a top our Athletic Hall of Fame wall in the Regole Field House finisher in the 200 and 500M Freestyle competitions. He foyer. went on to Loras College where he Captained their team for three years while setting eleven school records. Bill has Wall of Champions served as the Cadets Head Swim Coach since 1995. He also That evening we also dedicated our new athletic banners coaches the reigning Illinois State Champion Rosary Beads now on display above the bleachers on the south wall in Swim Team. Bill is only one of two coaches in IHSA history Alumni Hall. Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59, a member to win both men’s and women’s State Titles. His wife of 28 of the Athletic Hall of Fame, offered a prayer of dedication. years Robin, along with his daughter Kylie, an ’08 Rosary The banners on the Wall of Champions recognize individuals grad, and twin sister Kate joined him at the ceremony. who achieved the highest honor in Illinois High School Athletics as well as Cadet teams named State Champions. Brandon Lawson ’03 was a four-year varsity golfer and Alumni recognized on the wall who were present at the Cadet Team Captain his Junior and Senior years. He was dedication received a duplicate banner to keep. the 2001 PGA Junior Series National Player of the Year, ’02 IHSA AA State Champion, two-time Conference Champ, three-time 1st Team All-Conference and a member of the ’02 AGJA Polo All-American Scholastic Team. He was the first men’s golfer in Illinois to receive a scholarship to Stanford University. Transferring to Purdue University he was a member of the ’05 Academic All-Big 10 Conference Team. He played as a pro on the PGA Tour Canada in 2009. Brandon is Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for the Rave Restaurant Group in Dallas. His Grandmother Academy - 15 Alumni Class News & Notes ...

Class of 1939 Save the Dates: June 1-2 Elmer Brummel is 97 years old, one of Marmion’s oldest 60 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) alums, and living at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville YEARS with his wife Joan, now married 72 years! They have seven Class of 1958 children, 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. All members of the Class of 1958 are Elmer is a champion Euchre player at St. Pat’s. Joan and invited to our Reunion Weekend Elmer enjoy daily Mass at St. Pat’s Chapel, and visits with 2018. Please visit marmion.org/ family and friends. reunion for additional details and to register.

Save the Dates: June 1-2 In November 2017, Don Arndt 75 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) (pictured right, sitting) and Bob YEARS Bina spent time catching up and Class of 1943 discussing old-time Marmion All members of the Class of 1943 are invited to our Reunion Drill Team days after 60 years! Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for additional details and to register. Ray and Bonnie Beach are thrilled to welcome their 1st great-grandchild, Mason. Save the Dates: June 1-2 70 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) Class of 1961 YEARS Class of 1948 Len and Sue Seraphin of St. Charles both retired from All members of the Class of 1948 are invited to our Reunion Seraphin Law as of January 1, 2018. They are parents of Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for Scott ’86 and Dr. Peter ’02; grandparents of Tom ’16, Mike additional details and to register. ’16 and Dan ’20 Seraphin. Len is a former Marmion trustee and former president of the St. Charles Public School District. Class of 1952 Don and Annette Herzog (now of Novi, MI and Englewood, FL) and P.J. and Marge Kennedy (Flora, IN and Pine Island, FL) had a mini-reunion with Fr. Charles ’59 at Don and Annette’s condo in Englewood in late February. As always with these “boarder rascals,” a good time was had by all.

Save the Dates: June 1-2 65 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) Salvador and Susan Rios of YEARS Aurora celebrated their 50th Class of 1953 wedding anniversary on February 24, 2018. An anniversary All members of the Class of 1953 are invited to our Reunion Mass and reception were held at St. Therese of Jesus Catholic Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for Church in Aurora. Pictured, l-r: grandsons Carlos Liz ’20 and additional details and to register. Mike Rios ’08, Sal, son Dan Rios ’94 and grandson Daniel Rios ’22 (not pictured: grandson Jon Rios ’12). Sal and Sue Gus Sciacqua is owner and president of Agostino’s also welcomed their first great-grandchild on July 4, 2017. Furniture & Design, now at a new location in North Naples, FL. Gus is back in business again after some tough years George Schiltz of Cottage Grove, following 2008. MN is a nationally known accordion player. His likeness was used on the 15th anniversary logo for the 2017 Class of 1955 Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest. Morrie and Ann Doyle of Naples, FL and Jerry and Teresa Jungels of Warsaw, IN (wintering in southwest FL) had a mini-reunion with Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 and Class of 1962 friends in Naples in late February. Dr. Michael Hannon is (finally) fully retired from his veterinary practice and enjoying the beauty of Montana!

16 - Alumni Save the Dates: June 1-2 Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for 55 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) additional details and to register. YEARS Class of 1963 All members of the Class of 1963 are invited to our Reunion Class of 1974 Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion. Brad Childress was recently hired as the Offensive Consultant for the Chicago Bears. Childress has nearly 40 years Save the Dates: June 1-2 of experience in the college and NFL 50 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) coaching ranks. He was head coach YEARS for the Minnesota Vikings from 2006- Class of 1968 10 and was most recently the offensive All members of the Class of 1968 are invited to our Reunion coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for additional details and to register. Save the Dates: June 1-2 Jim and Helen Feuerborn were featured in the March 2, 2018 40 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) issue of The Observer, the Catholic newspaper of the Diocese YEARS of Rockford, for their annual craftsmanship in making the Class of 1978 Paschal Candle for their parish church, St. Gall, Elburn, All members of the Class of 1978 are invited to our Reunion which they have done since 2003. The Marmion monks Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for help in supplying them with candle stubs throughout the additional details and to register. year. Jim is a retired teacher, principal and Superintendent of Management Services for District U-46, Elgin, the second largest school district in IL. Class of 1979 Rocco Pintozzi and Bob Weis of Corryton, TN has written a book about his David Bryce recently met summer vacations as a child spent at Land of Lakes Wisconsin up with Brian Higgins, entitled How to Survive a Vacation: Hating Fishing, Swimming, Chicago Blackhawks Dir. and Snakes ... And Loving Every Minute of It! It is available at of Team Security, when Amazon or at his website http://bobweisauthor.com. the Blackhawks played the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Class of 1969 Marty and Eve Loftus have retired to Naples, FL after years Tim and Sue Wulff of Batavia celebrated their 30th with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Wedding Anniversary with a surprise party organized by their family. Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59, who celebrated their marriage in November 1987, led them in a Class of 1971 renewal of their vows.

35th Annual Save the Date Cadet Classic and assemble your foursome! G LF Back by popular demand! Outing Joe and Debbie Parisi, Igor and Sharon Trutenko, and Don TH The 2018 Cadet Classic JULY 202018 Olsen and girlfriend, Jan, got together at Lou Malnati’s in Golf Outing will return to: Phoenix, AZ on January 24, 2018. The stories and laughter were great. Bliss Creek Golf Course Save the Dates: June 1-2 1 Golfview Road 45 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) Sugar Grove, IL 11:30 AM Lunch YEARS Class of 1973 1:00 PM Shotgun Start All members of the Class of 1973 are invited to our Reunion Register online: marmion.org/cadetclassic Alumni Class Notes - 17 Class of 1981 Class of 1987 Timothy Milroy of lake Geneva, WI has been promoted to Director of Sales for the Atlas Roofing Corporations in Atlanta, GA.

Save the Dates: June 1-2 30 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 1988 All members of the Class of 1988 are invited to our Reunion Ice fishing in Minong, WI in January 2018. Pictured l-r: Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for Jimmy Wollwert ’09, Eddy Birth ’12, Marty O’Shea ’81 and additional details and to register. Jim Wollwert ’81.

Marty O’Shea is a physical therapist and part owner Class of 1989 of Arc Physical Therapy which has several locations in Ken Witkowski leads the Calamos Real Estate team and Chicagoland. recently initiated the City Gate North Project located in Naperville. The project will be DuPage County’s largest Jim Wollwert is the Assistant Chief Accounting Officer at multiuse, indoor ice, sports, entertainment and expo facility. the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia. Save the Dates: June 1-2 Save the Dates: June 1-2 25 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) 35 YEARS Class of 1993 YEARS Class of 1983 All members of the Class of 1993 are invited to our Reunion All members of the Class of 1983 are invited Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for to our Reunion Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/ additional details and to register. reunion for additional details and to register. Victor Hawks (professional actor, writer, director and producer) visited Marmion on December 21, 2017 to Class of 1985 give a workshop to Marmion and Rosary students on Rick Eccher is a retired Air Force pilot and COL, and Air auditioning and performing. Victor was in the original Force Academy graduate. He now is a commercial pilot for company of “Urinetown the Musical” on Broadway. For Delta Airlines. Rick and family live in North Salt Lake, UT. 10 years he starred in Broadway shows “The Producers,” “Les Miserables,” and the Tony Award winning revival of “South Pacific” at Lincoln Center. Victor then headed West to Hollywood writing screenplays for the movies

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Criminal Law. These students reviewed various legal fact patterns, learned basic legal terminology and then applied what they learned to improve their analytical skills and to present legal arguments in a persuasive way.

The original goal was for Marmion to field a team of students to participate in various state-wide Mock Trial competitions. Unfortunately, this year’s format did not allow for enough school-wide participation to field a proper team. But through the Mock Trial Club, Marmion is on its way to creating “Introduction to Law and Mock Trial,” which will be a .5 credit Pictured, l-r: Jim Smith ’96, Zachary Lawrence ’19, Michael Murray ’19, hour course offered in the 2018-2019 school year to sophomores, Benjamin Hansen ’20, Daniel Weingart ’19 and Richard Warner ’97 juniors, and seniors. Through this new curriculum, Marmion intends to educate students as to the American legal system and Jim Smith ’96 (above left), Richard Warner ’97 (above right) and to field one or more teams so that Marmion may participate in Andy Hauser ’94 (not pictured) have been instrumental in getting various state-wide Mock Trial competitions in 2019. Marmion’s Mock Trial Club started. Throughout the school year a small set of dedicated students learned an introductory Please see the 1996 and 1997 Class Notes below for additional level of various legal concepts, Trial Advocacy, Civil Law and information on Jim and Richard.

argued before many courts, including the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Jim is also an accredited attorney through the Department of Veterans Affairs and is able to assist veterans with their veterans’ benefits. He is a member of the Northern District of Illinois Federal Trial Bar, Chicago Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Advocates, and provides pro bono service for the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. He resides with his wife Brenda and three kids, Connor (3 yrs), Maeve (3 yrs) and Luke (18 months), in Orland Park. “Construction” and “Pass the Light.” He continues his work writing and developing films and pilots. Thank you, Victor, for sharing your experience with our students! Class of 1997 Austin and Melissa Dempsey of Batavia welcomed their third Class of 1995 child, Cora Josephine, born on Ian Quisenberry is a manager at Farmers Insurance in November 16, 2017. Austin was the Austin, TX. Guest Speaker at the 2018 Military Night (see page 10 for details). Aaron and Joanna Robbins of St. Charles welcomed their Richard Warner is the founder and managing partner of third child, Lydia Nicole, born the Warner Law Group. After Marmion, Richard obtained October 20, 2017. Lydia joins his B.S. from Illinois State University in 2001, and J.D. from older brothers, Isaac (3) and The John Marshall Law School in 2006. Attorney Warner is Ethan (2). licensed to practice law in Illinois and before the District and Appellate Courts of the Federal 7th Circuit where he concentrates his practice in the areas of: Business Law, Class of 1996 Litigation, Real Estate, and Estate Planning. He has been Jim Smith is an experienced civil litigation attorney for the named a “Super Lawyer Rising Star” by Thompson Reuters Bock Law Firm, LLC located in Chicago. Jim graduated & the Illinois Super Lawyer Magazine annually since 2015, from Lewis University in 2000 with a BA in Criminal has been named an “Emerging Lawyer” by the Law Bulletin Justice. He then obtained his J.D. from The John Marshall and Leading Lawyers Magazine annually since 2015, and Law school in 2005. He is licensed to practice law in was named a “Top Attorney: Outstanding Young Lawyers Illinois and Michigan. Jim’s focus is protecting the rights in Illinois” by Chicago Magazine in 2016. He resides with of consumers through individual and class action lawsuits. his wife Nikki, daughter Addie Jo (3 yrs), son Lincoln James Can’t wait? Make your BIG GIVE donation before 9 AM on May 15 to receive an early bird thank you gift. He has litigated hundreds of contested class actions and (6 months), and their two dogs in Oswego. If you are interested in assisting with the BIG GIVE by providing a challenge gift, please contact the Advancement Office at (630) 966-7642. Alumni Class Notes - 19 Save the Dates: June 1-2 Class of 2004 20 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) Luke and Lindsey Herlehy of St. Charles welcomed YEARS daughter, Madelyn Marie, born February 6, 2018.Luke was Class of 1998 named law partner in the firm of Dalton & Herlehy, P.C. All members of the Class of 1998 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for additional details and to register. Class of 2007 Class of 2000 Ryan Quisenberry is general manager of the Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Naples, FL. 2001 Dr. Matthew McKnight began practice as an oral surgeon Ryan Gensler and Mary Tonner (RHS ’09) were married August 1, 2017. Matt is an oral surgeon, medical doctor on October 14, 2017 at St. Katharine Drexel in Sugar and doctor of dentistry. He graduated from Washington Grove. Additional Marmion alumni within the wedding University in St. Louis and then the University of Illinois party included Chris Gensler ’03, Kyle Gensler ’09, Brian at Chicago. He is practicing with Dr. Robert Bosack, DDS Zimmerman ’07 and Sam Tonner ’13. Ryan and Mary in Orland Park. currently reside in Sugar Grove. Ryan works for Aetna Inc. as a Network Manager and Mary is a Chiropractor at Save the Dates: June 1-2 Tranquility Wellness in St. Charles. 15 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Save the Dates: June 1-2 Class of 2003 10 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) All members of the Class of 2003 are invited to our Reunion YEARS Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for Class of 2008 additional details and to register. All members of the Class of 2008 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for Michael Binder and additional details and to register. Claire Davidson were married in Saratoga, CA Cpt. Michael Meszaros is currently serving with the 4th on September 6, 2017 Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division in front of family and in Afghanistan. He is based at Joint Base Elmendorf- friends. Michael and Richardson in Anchorage, AK. Claire met in Chicago and moved to the west coast in 2016 where they Class of 2009 now reside. Best men were Gregory Booth ’03 and Michael Jimmy Wollwert is a manager at Andersen Tax in Chicago. Henley ’02, and groomsmen were Daniel Hoefler ’03, and Michael O’Brien ’95. Also in attendance were Jason Kazmierczak ’03, Dr. Ben Ingraham ’05, Matt Trowbridge Class of 2010 ’02, and Ryan P. Smith ’03. CAPT Andrew Slade USA, a West Point graduate, is a helicopter pilot stationed at Ft. Riley, KS.

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20 - Alumni Class Notes Call 630-897-6936 ext. 253 for store hours. Bob Winkel was recently named the Head Football Coach for Maine East High School in Park Ridge. Bob was a varsity assistant football coach at East Aurora High School the last four years. Prior to coaching, Bob played on the Northern Illinois University football team from 2011-13, and was a member of the Photographs by Ethan Chivari (pictured third from left) were Huskies team that played in the featured in the Marmion Dr Scholl Gallery from September 2013 Orange Bowl. NIU was the 30 through October 30, 2017. The show, Music through a Lens, first MAC school to play in a BCS bowl. featured musician portraits gathered from multiple concert visits. A variety of genres were represented: country stars Joe Wulff of Batavia is completing his work on a M.A. in (Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean), rock legends (Roger Waters), education at NIU; he plans to teach at the K-6 level. blues greats (Buddy Guy), and alternative (Coldplay and Imagine Dragons). Class of 2012 Eddy Birth has just released his Class of 2014 debut EP, The Same Way (recorded Jake Hutchison recently at Stonecutter Studios in Chicago). traveled to Tanzania Since graduation, Eddy has been and Zanzibar Africa as pursuing his passion as a singer/ part of a mission trip songwriter. You can check out his with GIVE International. music on Spotify, Google Play, While there, he built iTunes and more! He is also in the schools for kids, worked band Straight Skinny which recently won a battle of the in a women’s shelter and bands at the Elbo Room in Chicago. Additionally, Eddy taught English to people works in category management for The Wrigley Company on the island of Zanzibar. At the end of the trip, Jake, along in Chicago. with some of the members of his group, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the Daniel McLean is currently world. employed as a Lead Nesting Engineer by HMF Express in Wilmington, NC. Building Class of 2015 upon his engineering skills U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman acquired while at Marmion, Alex Vandenberg was the guest Dan gained further expertise of U.S. Representative Randy in machine coding and Hultgren (IL-14) at the State of the programming through the Machine Tool Technology Union address on January 30, 2018. program at Waubonsee Community College. In early 2017, Alex was nominated to the Naval Dan was promoted from his position with HMF Express in Academy by Rep. Hultgren, and Chicago and was relocated to Wilmington, NC. in an unprecedented achievement simultaneously earned all three Jon Rios of Boston, MA completed his masters degree Orders of Merit (Academic, Military, Overall) and ascended in Marketing Communication Research from Boston to the top of his United States Naval Academy class the first University in January 2018. He is a Senior Analyst for semester of his first year. Latitude Research, a marketing research company located in Boston. Class of 2016 LT Brian Wulff USA, a West Point graduate, completed Tom Seraphin recently traveled to Italy as a member of the helicopter pilot training and is now stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA. Benedictine College Chamber Singers. The Chorus sang at mass daily in various churches throughout Italy, performed Save the Dates: June 1-2 a concert in Rome and sang in the Vatican several times, 5 Reunion 2018 (marmion.org/reunion) including a mass presided at by Pope Francis. YEARS Class of 2013 Alumni Class News & Notes appear in the December and April issues All members of the Class of 2013 are invited to our Reunion of the Marmion Magazine. Email your updates to: [email protected] Weekend 2018. Please visit marmion.org/reunion for or complete the form at marmion.org/update additional details and to register. Alumni Class Notes - 21 Alumni Taps ... +Art Weis 37 of North Aurora; coach for 47 years at Alleman +David Monaghan ’56 of Bella +Duane Such ’59 of Aurora; January 4, 2018 Catholic High; deacon of Peoria Vista, AR; November 17, 2016 November 12, 2017 Diocese since 1997; January 31, +Richard “Dick” Bonifas ’49 of 2018 +James Konen ’58 of Sugar Grove; +John McNerney ’60 of Chicago; Aurora; brother of William ’51; January 28, 2018 August 22, 2017 February 22, 2018 +Michael Bourke ’52 of Grand Blanc, MI; brother of Jerry ’51; +James Meinholz ’58 formerly of +Raymond Andrade, Jr. ’65 of +James Brummel ’49; grandfather March 14, 2018 Montgomery; brother of Gary ’61 Aurora; November 15, 2017 of Brett Rowe ’01; November 9, and grandfather of Matt German 2017 +Dale Smet ’52 of Sterling Heights, ’02; January 23, 2018 +Ronald Loker ’66 of Batavia; MI; February 10, 2018 February 22, 2018 +Dr. James Ciarlo ’51 of Boulder, +Thomas Grisch ’59 of Anderson, CO; October 18, 2017 +William E. McMullen ’55 of Dallas, SC; brother of William ’63; +Mark Mayotte ’71 of Grand TX; December 7, 2017 November 5, 2017 Rapids, MI; brother of Michael ’70; +Nick Goetzinger ’51 of Carthage, December 23, 2017 MO; great uncle of Morgan Moeller +COL Ed Glabus USA ’56 of Boiling +William Schindlbeck ’59 of ’12; November 6, 2017 Springs, PA; brother of Dale ’61; Phoenix, AZ; brother Dr. Jim ’65; Military Night Speaker 1983; January December 27, 2017 +Deacon Phil Sailer ’51 of Rock 23, 2018 Island; teacher and head football

In Loving Memory of ... +Joseph Algozine of Bolingbrook, +Francis Fors of Aurora, IL; father +Charlotte Melby; mother of Jim +John Trout of St. Charles; father of IL; grandfather of Michael Lopez of David ’69 and grandfather of ’70 and Bill ’74; January 4, 2018 Michael ’74, Steven ’76, Robert ’77 ’10; June 6, 2015 Patrick Mitchell ’04; November 2, and John ’78; Dads’ Club President 2017 +Dolores Miklosik of LaSalle, (1975-76); January 16, 2018 +Joel Binder of Sugar Grove; father formerly of Aurora; wife of Steve ’43, of Michael ’03; February 11, 2018 +Emilie Angeline Galles of Aurora, mother of Steve ’77, grandmother of +Sylvia Wegman of Aurora; IL; sister of Joseph Rippinger ’40; Steve ’03; February 4, 2018 grandmother of Anthony ’15; Abbey +Cynthia Brummel of Batavia; Godmother of Fr. Joel Rippinger, Oblate and AMS Member; February mother of Nicholas ’17; January OSB; grandmother of Brandon ’96 +Calvin Miller of Sugar Grove; 6, 2018 16, 2018 and Neil Galles ’98; aunt of Fr. Joel, father of Stephen ’83; January 18, 2018 +Steven J. Wengronowitz of +Audrey Hettinger Burns; sister of John ’64, +Thomas ’68, Daniel ’72 and Timothy Rippinger ’74; Geneva; father of Robert ’05; Lee Hettinger ’59; former secretary +Arlene L. Morse of Yorkville; February 16, 2018 at Academy in 1950s; December February 26, 2018 grandmother of Brian Burns ’09; 28, 2017 +Barbara Joan Groesch of Fort December 11, 2017 +Vassiliki Zaharias of Wheeling; grandmother of Michael Kontos, +Donald Chivari of Bristol; father Atkinson, WI; wife of Richard +Robert Schiltz of Montgomery; Groesch ’53; January 25, 2018 Jr. ’80 and Gregory Kontos ’82; of Stephen ’84; brother of George father of Paula (John ’70) December 20, 2017 (her 104th ’69, Tom ’71 and Joe ’71 (faculty +Tom Hartnett of Lisle; father of Cibulskis; grandfather of Joe ’01 birthday) member); December 26, 2017 Dan ’70, Jim ’75 and Tom ’83; and Mike Cibulskis ’06; AMS March 15, 2018 Life Member; Canterbury Society + Frank Coffman; father of Terry Member; March 2, 2018 ’89; grandfather of Jake ’19 and +Lorraine Hermes of Waterford, Nick ’21; January 30, 2018 MI; wife of Dr. Charles ’48; Abbot +Marie Clare Schmitt of Aurora; Schedule a Mass December 20, 2017 +Jean Diersing (age 100) of Marmion Society Life Member; at Marmion November 15, 2017; Carmel, IN; sister of +Fr. Barnabas +Victoria Stone of Fox Point, WI; Abbey Lundergan OSB; December 10, +George Krippner of Geneva; mother of Dr. Charles ’76 and 2017 father of James ’80, Daniel ’82, Donald Stone ’77; December 20, for a friend or 2017 +Michael DiSanto of Lisle; father of Timothy ’83 (former Trustee), and loved one. For Anthony ’13; October 1, 2017 Lawrence ’87; March 5, 2018 +Leah Studinski of Benton, KY; wife more information, of Robert ’51; August 15, 2014 +Diane Greer Ehlman of Mt. +Genevieve “Ginger” Lambert of contact Prospect; grandmother of Jack Sugar Grove; grandmother of Peter +Douglas Sullivan of Naperville; Fr. Kenneth Brewster ’19; March 7, 2018 Thayer ’19; February 26, 2018 father of Thomas ’84; November 14, 2017 Theisen OSB ’59 +Anne Fitzpatrick of Elburn; Abbey +Rick Lovelace of North Aurora; Oblate; December 10, 2017 father of Justin ’08 and Ryan ’10; +Anthony Tinerella, Sr; grandfather at January 16, 2018 of Head of School and Principal, 630-897-6936, +Gertrude Fors of Aurora; mother Anthony ’84 and great-grandfather of David ’69 and grandmother of +Donald Marsaglia of Diamond, IL; ext. 327 father of +Mark ’71; August 29, 2017 of Anthony Jr. ’20; January 22, Patrick Mitchell ’04; January 26, 2018 2018 22 - Alumni Taps/In Loving Memory Advancement - 23 Are you getting your son’s mail? Correct address: ______Please help Marmion stay connected with all of our alumni and City, State, Zip: ______community members by providing us with the updated contact information of the named recipient of this magazine. Please send us Email: ______this form (including the printed mailing address above) or update the information online at: marmion.org/update Phone: ______