the CARDINALSt. Charles Preparatory School Alumni Magazine Fall 2018 Inside Read about The Vision for the Future, the school’s $20 million – and most ambitious initiative ever – meant to secure a bright future for generations of students into the next century (page 3). In its fourth year, our “Evening With...” speaker series welcomed Wes Moore to campus on September 6th. View photo galleries of the day’s activities and read about the inspirational messages he shared with students and the school community (pages 4-9). Read about the 2017 Borromean Lecture and the message delivered by guest presenter Ken Woodward last November (pages 13-18) as well as internationally acclaimed artist Jan Dilenschneider’s “ECO Vision” show held this summer to benefit the school (pages 19-20). The Cardinal Community always takes time to gather together to celebrate and commemorate their ties to St. Charles. View hundreds of photos and read about these events: the 30th Annual Cardinal Christmas (pages 50-59), Spaghetti Dinner (pages 60-67), Father/Son Mass & Breakfast (pages 68-73), Alumni Golf Outing (pages 28-29) and Cardinal Society gathering (pages 114-119). In November, the school honored several of its most loyal, generous and accomplished community members at two special recognition celebrations: the 2017 Borromean Awards at the Feast Day Mass (pages 25-26) and the Distinguished Alumnus Awards at the Thanksgiving liturgy (page 27). We know that the St. Charles Community is always excited and proud to hear about the accomplishments of our student- athletes and their service to their fellow man. National Merit honorees, an appointee to the U.S. Naval Academy and a state champion Volleyball Team are just a few examples found in the Student Section on pages (31-49). In our Alumni News and Notes Section (pages 75-83 & 90-99), learn about the professional and personal happenings surrounding our graduates. There were also the 2018 Combined Reunion Weekend (pages 21-24) and regional alumni St. Charles Embarking on The Vision for the Future; gatherings (pages 84-89) that brought many of them together again. $20 Million Initiative to Enhance Facilities, The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education Build Endowment and Prepare School for Future Growth1 the Principal’s Message For generations, St. Charles Preparatory School has provided young men the CARDINAL opportunity to receive the best possible secondary school education as well as providing and modeling Christian values. Today in many wonderful, measurable ways, St. The magazine for alumni and friends of Saint Charles Charles continues as the fulfillment of that promise. Preparatory School Fall 2018 Volume 32, Number 1 This summer, as I looked forward to the start of a new school year, I spent a good deal of time reading about the school’s proud history. St. Charles Preparatory School is Saint Charles Preparatory School 2010 East Broad Street an institution that was designed to be a mighty factor for God and for this country. It Columbus, Ohio 43209-1665 was and remains unique in its structure, curriculum and mission. Its founder, Bishop www.stcharlesprep.org James J. Hartley and his advisors, had a goal to provide the students of St. Charles a www.facebook.com/stcharlespreparatoryschool complete, thorough and classical training. Advisory Board The school’s structure was built to support that goal. It was staffed with a faculty, Thomas J. Mackessy ’77 originally all priests, who were committed to providing an experience in which the Chairman Alex P. Loehrer ’94 students would appreciate the value of education, deepen their faith, adhere to high Vice-Chairman ethical standards and answer the call to serving others. Matthew Finn Michael W. Kelley ’03 As we reflect upon the future of our school, I invite you to join in this historic Rev. Charles F. Klinger ’61 Vision for the Future, the largest initiative in our school’s history. This undertaking Paul S. LeCorgne Craig S. Lee ’77 is a special opportunity for graduates, parents and friends to express their deep Rev. Michael J. Lumpe ’78 appreciation for the gifts St. Charles has afforded their children and to us. Rachel Lustig John T. Mackessy ’78 It is my promise to keep working relentlessly to make sure these opportunities Steven A. Miller ’77 remain available in the future for every young man in our community. Please Thomas P. Schindler ’92 Martin L. Savko, Jr. ’07 prayerfully consider helping to support The Vision for the Future initiative in whatever Marian K. Schuda, M.D. way you can. In doing so, just as Bishop James J. Hartley did almost a century ago, we Derek P. Sharp ’82 Michael P. Stickney will lay the foundations that will help build the leaders of our communities for the next Daniel P. Sullivan ’83 100 years. Zachary M. Swisher ’95 Patrick S. Vaccaro, M.D. Kathleen Wodarcyk, M.D. Sincerely in Christ, Emeritus Members James R. Lower, Principal Rev. William L. Arnold ’70 Albert J. Bell ’78 Hugh J. Dorrian ’53 Msgr. William A. Dunn ’57 Photo/Art Contributors: TRIAD Architects, REVEAL VISUALS, Kimberly James P. Finn ’65 Charles W. Gehring, Sr. ’74 Rottmayer with Picture the Love & the Corporate Click; The Columbus Dispatch, Paul G. Heller ’82 Chuck Matthews Photography, Phil Smith, Woodard Photographic/Ciliento Robert W. Horner III ’79 Thomas L. Horvath ’65 Photography, Louis J. Fabro ’83, The Catholic Times, the Columbus Diocese Matthew A. Howard ’58 Department of Communications and the many St. Charles alumni and friends who Joseph M. Isbell ’83 Timothy M. Kelley ’76 shared photos of themselves and their families. Richard J. M. Miller ’75 Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 “On the Cover” David L. Pemberton Jr. ’79 Conceptual architectural renderings of the new facilities and enhancements that will Daniel L. Rankin III ’53 Michael J. Rankin, M.D. ’77 come out of the school’s $20 million initiative, The Vision for the Future. They will John J. Ritz ’47 include new classrooms, science labs and a lecture hall; a building entranceway, lobby T. Jay Ryan III ’76 Thomas N. Ryan, D.D.S. ’58 and promenade (center), a gymnasium (top) and major landscaping and improvements Henry J. “Hank” Sherowski to one of the oldest landmarks on the campus, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. Press C. Southworth III ’65 Msgr. David V. Sorohan ’59 (College) Richard R. Stedman ’54 St. Charles in the Digital Universe “Staying Connected; Keeping your Michael M. 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Copyright (614-252-9288 ext. 21) Alumni and 2018, Saint Charles Preparatory School. All Communications Director Louis J. Fabro. rights reserved. 2 St. Charles Preparatory School The Vision for the Future: School Embarks on $20 Million Initiative to Secure St. Charles Education for Young Men in Next 100 Years Why This Initiative Now? The St. Charles administration and members of the St. Charles which they receive and process information is changing. St. Advisory Board, in order to prepare future generations of Charles must be prepared to provide the necessary technology, Carolians, have worked to prioritize goals that are fundamental tools and spaces to create a positive learning environment. to creating a learning community with a strong Catholic identity This requires careful and forward-looking planning, beginning and a diverse student body and faculty. These goals are meant immediately. It is imperative that action be taken allowing us to to clearly communicate the mission of the school and secure continue to produce leaders for generations to come. resources to meet future challenges brought about through Collectively, over the next five years,The Vision for the growth and modernization – far into our next century. Future embarks on our effort to provide our school the resources As The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education, St. Charles necessary to build the leaders of our communities for the next understands the challenges that lie ahead. Through a 100 years. comprehensive review of the current environment, we recognize This response is divided into three critical components: that our students’ learning characteristics and the manner in ST. CHARLES NEW CAMPUS EXPANSION ENDOWMENT FACILITIES & FUTURE GROWTH $5 MILLION $10 MILLION $5 MILLION To continue to grow the To build facilities that support To prepare for future growth of St.