Fr o m t h e Sc h o o l Headmaster Message:...... 21 Class of 2008 – College Choices:...... 23 Graduation Day:...... 24 Achievements and Awards:...... 30 Varsity Athletes Post Season Honors:...... 38 The Year in Sports:...... 39 Faculty Development:...... 40 Junior School Report:...... 41 College Counseling:...... 42 Admission News:...... 44 Class of 2014:...... 45 Aim High:...... 45 Campus Organizations:...... 46 Capital Campaign...... 48

Fr o m t h e Al u m n i Alumni President Message and Summary of Events:...... 51

Fr o m t h e Pa r i s h Pastor’s Message:...... 55 Parish Committees:...... 56

Saint Louis Abbey Calendar...... 64 Saint Louis Abbey Organizations...... inside back cover

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novices and two regular oblates, From the Calefactory for a total of 20; the average age Abbot Thomas Frerking, OSB was 50 with six under 40. The Blessing of Growth in the We can say, then, that over Monastic Community the last 19 years our age distribution has remained virtually the Over the past few years, we monks of Saint Louis Abbey have been same (and quite good), while we greatly blessed by the Lord with growth in the monastic community, have increased in numbers by 55 both in total numbers and in the numbers of young vocations. As my percent. Moreover, during this message to you in this year’s Saint Louis Abbey Journal, I should like period, the number in solemn first to share with you a report on this growth which I recently prepared vows has gone from 14 to 21, or for the Advisory Group of Saint Louis Abbey, and then the text of a an increase of 50 percent. Our homily which I gave during the Mass for our celebration this year of the rate of growth, our average age, Abbey’s patronal feast, the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and our numbers under 40, are and Mediatrix of Grace, a homily which I believe is relevant to this excellent, even outstanding, for a topic in a way which I shall explain further on. Here is the report: religious community at this time Report to the Advisory Group of in our part of the world. For Saint Louis Abbey – Spring 2008 during this same period, numbers in the English Benedictine Con- gregation (E.B.C.) have declined pretty dramatically, and the aver- Growth in Numbers age age has increased pretty dramatically, too: in 1989, the E.B.C. In the summer of 2008, the Abbey has 21 solemnly professed, numbered 533 and in 2006 numbered 379, a decrease of 154 or 29 six in temporary vows, one in his probationary year for the status of percent, while during the same period, the average age of monks regular oblate, and three postulants, due to enter the novitiate, God and nuns of the E.B.C. has increased considerably. There have been willing, in the late summer. The total is 31, the average age is a little declines in numbers and increases in average age rather similar to over 50, and the number under 40 is nine. For the first time in our those of the E.B.C. in the two large congregations of Benedictine history, the number of monks in our community has risen above 30. men’s communities which contain most of the Benedictine monas- For some comparison with previous states of this community: teries in the United States. Saint Louis, then, has had a significantly last year at this time we were 20 solemnly professed, five temporar- different history over these years from many of the Benedictine ily professed, three novices and one in his probationary year for the monasteries in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. What are we to status of regular oblate for a total of 29. The average age was a little conclude from this? over 50, and the number under 40 was nine. So, in the course of Some Blessings of our House Which May Have this year, our total numbers have increased by two, and our average Contributed to This Growth age and the number under 40 have remained the same. Obviously, we are not to conclude that we are better human In 2006, we were 19 solemnly professed, three temporarily beings or monks than the monks of any other Benedictine house, professed, and three novices for a total of 25. The average age was a obviously we are not to conclude that this blessing of growth has little over 51, and the number under 40 was seven. somehow arisen from our own powers, so that we might congratu- In 2001, when we moved into the new monastery, we were 16 late ourselves. Rather, obviously, the blessing has come from the solemnly professed, five temporarily professed, one novice, and Lord, and rather than congratulate ourselves, we owe to the Lord one regular oblate, for a total of 23. Our average age was 50, and profound and ongoing thanksgiving. Moreover, when I consider the number under 40 was six. From 2001 to 2008, then, we have these statistics, I find in myself not a temptation to boast, to think increased in total numbers by eight, our average age has remained that we can sit back on our laurels, but rather all the more grounds almost the same, and the number under 40 has increased by three. for sobriety and profound humility about our own powers, and all the more grounds for putting all our trust in the Lord. For, if such Again, in 1995, there were 18 solemnly professed, no temporar- decline in numbers, especially in numbers of younger people, can ily professed, no novices, no postulants, and one regular oblate. The occur in sister houses of ours which contain such able and such total was thus 19 – not 31, the average age was over 50, and there spiritual, yes, such holy monks and nuns, then it is all the more were only four under the age of 40, not nine. clear that our growth is not due to ourselves, but to the abundant Finally, in 1989, when we became an Abbey, the statistics were blessings of Almighty God. “Unless the Lord build the house, in as follows: 14 solemnly professed, two temporarily professed, two vain do the builders labor.” 3 At the same time, I believe that it is right to consider whether individual monk are for his growth in holiness, in service to there are any particular blessings of our house which have contrib- God and others. uted to our having some growth when around us is so much decline • A great wisdom, on the part of the founding monks and early Monastery– right because we have, according to the Rule of Saint Benedict monks, in negotiating our community through the tumultu- itself, a duty before the Lord to live in such a way that we do have ous years following the Second Vatican Council. They found an increase in numbers and holiness. I think there are such bless- their way to a wonderfully balanced attitude – always requiring ings, which come from the Lord, although they are given through great effort and self-sacrifice – which was both open to all that human instrumentality. I find it very difficult to see just what they was good in the newer ways of thinking, acting and living, and are, and to articulate them, but here is an effort to identify at least faithful to the sound traditions of the past which remained at some of them: the heart of the monastic life. First, there are some great blessings which come to us through • With regard to our works, the tradition of working hard, and of the founding monks and the early monks, many of which are “doing the ordinary extraordinarily well” as the earlier monks great blessings from Ampleforth and from the E.B.C. itself. put it. Specifically, the strength and excellence of our school has These include: been a great blessing for our monastic life, and an important • A great emphasis on the centrality in our life of the search for element in its attractiveness to others, as has been the strength God through prayer and community life, and consequently a and excellence of our apostolic work of the pastoral care of full timetable of monastic prayer which every monk can as a Saint Anselm Parish, providing as it does to the monks an norm attend, and a closely-knit community life, with the norm opportunity for the full range of pastoral work and work with being that the considerable majority of monks are resident in adults. the monastery and work in one of our two community works Then there are some great blessings which come to us from our on campus, the School or the Parish, or in support functions lay founders, and from the lay friends who have followed them for them. down to this day. These include: • A tradition of great flexibility on the part of superiors toward • First and foremost, the “Abbey Family.” We were indeed jointly individual members of the community, a willingness to begin, founded, by monks and laity, monks and laity who not only within clear limits, not with a preconceived pattern of how collaborated with one another through mutual respect for their everybody should be or act, but with what the needs of the

Brother John McCusker '01 listens to Abbot Thomas' admonitions before he makes his Simple Profession, January 19, 2008.

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differing and complementary gifts and roles, but who truly liturgy and observance. If one had to try to characterize the es- formed a Christian and indeed a Benedictine community – the sence of the “specifically monastic,” one might suggest, follow- Abbey Family is a very real phenomenon indeed. It has brought ing a celebrated statement of Saint Benedict, that it is putting to us over the now more than fifty years an immense wealth of the search for God at the center of life, of both one’s individual wise counsel, expertise, volunteer help of every kind, personal life and work, and of the life and work of the community. I and spiritual support, and financial support. believe this has tended to draw vocations because young people • Connected with this, the great strength and generosity of the in our part of the world, including Catholic young people, are Catholic community in Saint Louis, and the fact that our city growing up and living in an intensely secular culture, and are seems to have preserved the values related to the family and in consequence, thirsting for signs of God, of the transcendent, community life with considerably greater success than many for ways of living that bring one into touch, even into union, regions on either coast, and urban areas generally which have with God, with the transcendent. grown very rapidly and have very mobile populations. • Perhaps an especially strong emphasis on vocations, on welcom- • Connected with these, the strong financial base of this monas- ing whomever God sends to us, provided that he does truly tic community, and the monastic suitableness of its facilities. seek God, no matter how different he may be from the rest of us, no matter what set of theological, ecclesiastical, liturgical, Then, to conclude my list, which is far from exhaustive, of political opinions he may hold, provided they are within the blessings from the earlier years of our community, are two blessings limits allowed by the teaching and discipline of the Church, no pertaining specifically to vocations development: matter, within prudent limits, what his age may be. Within this • The recognition, from the time of foundation, that vocations emphasis there has been, perhaps, a special emphasis on praying were a major need, and that it was entirely appropriate to work for, and seeking to attract under the grace of the Lord, young for them in such ways as human beings, under the Lord’s grace, vocations. Of special significance has been the effort to encour- can do. • Balancing this, the recognition that by far the most important thing the community can do to bring vocations is to pray for them. Thus was instituted our monthly Vocations Vigil, including the joining in of lay people with us in our all-nightly prayer, either by praying with us in the Church, or praying with us in their homes. One member of the community attributes our having vocations to the Vocations Vigil pure and simple; to that and to the intercession of the deceased brethren. I must add that I have by now visited many monastic communities in both the U.S. and the U.K., but I have never found another community which practices a monthly all-night vocations vigil. Our community has had significant growth in numbers and in the young; many of these communities have not. To all these blessings, connected as I believe with the coming of vocations to us, we might add a few emphases which have been present during the last ten years or so: • An embracing of the teaching and the discipline of the Church. Dissent from that teaching and discipline has no place here. I would say that communities which are in dissent simply will not attract vocations: a house divided against itself cannot stand. • A certain emphasis on the specifically monastic element of our life, on what distinguishes the monastic vocation from other vocations in the Church and from Christian faith and life in general. This has been visible in both the spiritual teaching After professing his Simple Vows, Brother John is clothed with the in the monastery and in developments in some aspects of our monastic cowl (the sign of a professed monk.) 5 age and support vocations on the part of young alumni of the a half and two-thirds of those who entered the monastery persevered School. For one of most unexpected developments of recent to solemn vows. Now, one feels things are going very well if a third years has been the fact that God has begun to send us vocations of those who enter persevere to solemn vows. Moreover, in the past, Monasteryfrom alumni of our School. Also to be mentioned is the fact people almost always made their decision as to whether to dedicate that the young draw the young. This is, in some ways, simply their whole life to the monastic life before simple profession, and a sociological fact, but it is important. After the Lord blessed almost never left after that. Now, if one is no longer attracted to us with sufficient young vocations to achieve a kind of “critical the life, that seems to be adequate reason, in a disturbing number mass” of young people, this tendency of the young to draw the of cases, to depart even if one is in solemn vows. Again, at Ample- young began to become visible among us. forth before the Vatican Council there simply was no such thing The Future as “recruiting,” or better, inviting and encouraging, vocations; no such thing as vocations directors, vocations advertising, vocations Such are my thoughts as to some of the blessings which the Lord web sites, etc. Candidates for the community simply presented has given to our community which have tended to draw vocations. themselves each year, and no one thought anything about it. Now In order to continue to grow we must, I believe, remain faithful to we have to work very hard if candidates are to present themselves, these blessings. Certainly for monks, as well as for all of us, it is a and work very hard if they are to stay – or rather, work very hard, very different world in which we are now living from the world even but pray all the harder. A very different world for monks and of the rather recent past. It is the impression of the older monks that monasteries, indeed. But I say that we should welcome this world, at Ampleforth before the Second Vatican Council, usually between that we should ask the Lord to show us the blessing in it, and to embrace that blessing and be invigorated by it. For the blessing in this: now we must really give our wholehearted effort, under the grace of God, to living our monastic life faithfully, indeed, to aim- ing at monastic holiness, if we are to draw and to retain vocations, and so this new world provides us with additional support for doing what, after all, we have always been called to do, which is by the grace of God to be faithful monks and to become holy monks. Perhaps the situation of monasteries in the developed parts of the world is rather more precarious than it was in the recent past. Well, let us welcome and embrace this blessing from the Lord. Let us remember what the Latin root of the word ‘precarious’ is. It is prex, the Latin word for ‘prayer.’ A precarious situation is, literally, one in which much prayer is necessary. In the end, the coming and the staying of vocations is a great mystery, and the deepest and most “effective” response to the need for vocations is to pray, pray, pray. And what a blessing there is in this: thus we are drawn ever more faithfully and fully to enter into union with the Lord, to live with his life, to rejoice with the joy of his kingdom.

Brother Alban Salinas '99 chants the Suscipe as he makes his Solemn Vows, August 25, 2007. At right: the "mystical buriel" from Brother Alban's Solemn Profession.

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7 If it is true, as it surely is, that ‘the deepest and most “effective” this for another person we call intercession; so Our Blessed Mother response to the need for vocations is to pray, pray, pray,’ then it suddenly is constantly interceding for us with the Lord. And you see, her strikes us that a supreme blessing for our monastery is to have been given prayers cannot but be answered, as we heard in the Gospel Monasteryas our principal patron Our Lady, and in particular Our Lady under (John 2:1-12), because she is, after all, the Lord’s Mother, and more- the title of Mother and Mediatrix of Grace. For it is precisely under this over, she knows everything that will be good for us and according to title that Our Lady relates to us as our Mother, she who loves us with all the Lord’s loving and saving will for us. So she is the supreme prayer, the supreme intercessor for us, and since her prayers cannot but maternal care and solicitude, and as our Mediatrix with her Son, she be answered, graces and blessings always flow to us from the Lord as who mediates for us with her Son by interceding for us with Him, by a result of her prayers. This means that she is the supreme interme- praying, praying, praying for us to Him. Surely, then, the supreme source diary between us and the Lord, the supreme as it were “go-between”, of the blessing of vocations to our house has been the intercession of Our and this is what ‘Mediatrix’ means: it just means ‘the woman who Lady, and her intercession will work all the more powerfully for us in is the intermediary for us with the Lord.’ So we call Our Blessed proportion as we pray with all our heart for vocations, and pray with all Mother not only the Mother of Grace but also the Mediatrix of our heart for her to intercede for us with the Lord for vocations. I would Grace. like then to share with you the text of the homily I gave for our celebra- Now if you consider for a moment, you see that having the tion this year of our patronal feast, in which I explain Our Lady’s title Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and Mediatrix of Grace, as the prin- of ‘Mother and Mediatrix of Grace’ and point out what follows from it cipal patron of all of us in the Monastery and in the whole Abbey for us. Here is the homily: Family is a very wonderful thing. For we have as our patron she who Homily for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is not only the greatest of saints, but the greatest, apart from Our Mother and Mediatrix of Grace – May 8, 2008 Lord's Sacred Humanity, of all God’s creations, immensely higher even than the highest angel, and moreover, she is our patron pre- What do we mean when we say that Mary is the Mother and cisely as our Mother, the one who has given life to us in the spiritual Mediatrix of Grace? order and who, in her great love for us, is constantly interceding for Grace is the divine life in our souls. This divine life is the very us with her Son. This great privilege of having Mary our Mother same divine life with which Jesus lives. He extends it to us through as our special patron will be our great privilege all our life, simply the sacrament of Baptism, he expands it in us by the gift of the Holy because we are a member of this Monastery or of its Family. So pray Spirit in Confirmation, he nourishes and increases it in us through constantly to Our Lord, and pray constantly to Our Blessed Mother. the Eucharist, he restores it in us, when we have fallen into sin, by All this is expressed for us in a most moving way by the wonderful the sacrament of Reconciliation. Now Mary is the Mother of Jesus, sculpture of Our Lady Mother and Mediatrix of Grace which now and of all that he is and has. Therefore, she is the Mother of the di- stands before the Abbey Church, and which was given to us to com- vine life in Jesus, and therefore she is the Mother of that divine life, memorate the Golden Jubilee of the Abbey and School. As we gaze grace, in us. So she is the Mother of Grace. But further, insofar as upon this image of Our Lady we see innumerable human beings, each of us lives by the divine life of Jesus, lives by grace, then each of of all conditions and states of life, gathered under her enormous us is a member of the Body of Christ, each of us is a child of God, mystical cloak – they are all of us, and all human kind: she is Our and therefore – we come to this astonishing, this wonderful conclu- Mother, we are all her children. We are clinging to her and to her sion – each of us is a child of Mary and she is the Mother of each of cloak, and rightly so, and she smiles as we do so. And yet she is us. This is why we call her Our Blessed Mother. directing us, by the direction of her gaze, to look up to her Divine Now, as any mother does, but immeasurably more so since she Child, whom she holds in her arm, and who holds his infant hand is our Mother in the spiritual order, Our Blessed Mother loves us over us in the gesture of blessing. We are to cling to her, to pray and cares for us, is constantly watching over us, constantly doing always to her as our most loving Mother, but through her to pray everything for us that will help us to live and grow and flourish and always and above all to her Son, the one Mediator and Savior of the come to perfection. How does she do this? As we said, our entire di- human race, from whom all blessings come. vine life – grace – and all the various parts and aspects of it – we call Dear friends, pray then, pray always to Our Lord, and pray al- these graces – all come from Our Lord Jesus. And so Our Blessed ways to Our Blessed Mother. Remember that her prayers can never Mother is constantly praying to Our Lord for us, constantly asking fail to be answered. Pray to Our Lord, and pray to her, and know him to give us grace, to give us every particular grace and bless- that it cannot but be that great blessings will flow from this prayer. ing that we need, everything that will help us to live and grow and flourish and come to perfection in the spiritual order, that is, come to holiness and union with the Lord in eternal life. Praying like

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9 quite simply in his history, In Good Soil, “Without him the monas- Luke Rigby Award tery and school would not have come into existence?” Who is the MonasteryOn Saturday, October 27, 2007, the Saint Louis Priory School new Mr. Frederick M. Switzer, Jr.? Why, who else, dear friends, who Fathers’ Club sponsored the Black Tie Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz- else but the man who was the founding Chairman of the Saint Louis Carlton in Clayton, Mo.This is an annual event, now in its twenty-first Abbey and Priory School Advisors, the men and women established year. Mr. D. Mitchell Pollvogt ’76, Chairman, welcomed guests who in 1990 by Abbot Luke through whom the School, and in so many came to honor Mr. James D. Switzer ’64, the first alumnus to receive ways the Abbey, too, have literally been refounded? Who else but the Luke Rigby Award. Abbot Thomas Frerking was introduced, and he the man who led those men and women to an invigorating vision presented his address. of the renewal of the School, and led them to develop a plan for its Abbot Thomas realization whose effectiveness has been demonstrated over the years? May I add my welcome, on behalf of the Priory School and Who else, dear friends, but the man whose negotiating skills saved especially myself and the monastic community of Saint Louis Abbey, pretty well single-handedly the endowment of the School in a time to all of you who are with us this evening, and whose presence, we of great challenge, the endowment which is the temporal basis of know, signals your most generous support of the School and the the School’s continuation and growth? Who else but the man whose Abbey. And on behalf of us present here tonight, may I thank our financial expertise and business acumen have guided the Abbey and host, the Saint Louis Priory School Fathers’ Club; their President, School in these areas over the years? Who else but the man who has Mr. Timothy Ross; and the Chairman of this Black Tie Scholarship been involved, in one way or another, in many years as Chairman, Dinner, Mr. Mitch Pollvogt, and may I commend them for the out- of fundraising efforts which have raised almost $50 million dollars standing achievement in support of our School which has just been for the Abbey and School in the last two decades? Who else but the announced. man who has shared his great wisdom and counsel on every matter at every juncture, who has not only shared his wisdom and counsel, Dear friends, a few years before we began the celebration of but at every juncture, as well as rolled up his sleeves and done all the Golden Jubilees of the Abbey and School the man whom we the work that needs to be done, which we could not do, and done honor tonight, as a result of another of his wise and farseeing ideas, it with never calling attention to himself, almost hiding it, slipping established the group of alumni whom he called “The Inheritors.” into the background when it was finished? Who else, dear friends, They were to inherit the mantle of the Founding Families of Saint but the man whose extraordinary dedication to the Abbey and all Louis Abbey and Saint Louis Priory School, assuming responsibil- it stands for never ends, from which flow all his vision and energy, ity for the Abbey and School as their Golden Jubilee approached which itself rests on the foundation of deep faith, deeper because so and carrying them forward into the years that were to come. The little spoken of? group has continued in these subsequent years, now under the name “Prioristai,” and from them have come many of the alumni Advisors Is it not clear, dear friends, who the man is who is the Fred of the Abbey and School. But when the Inheritors were established, Switzer for the Abbey and School of our time? In the Lord’s mysteri- a question must have presented itself to the minds of many: Who ous providence, he is a member of the same distinguished family, and among the Inheritors was to take the role of the Head of Inc., the lay bears the same name, as the first Founder of the Abbey and School. Founder par excellence of the monastery and school, Mr. Frederick Who then, dear friends, should receive this Luke Rigby Award, the M. Switzer, Jr.? It was, I say, a question which must have presented first in the new series which will be given to the men and women itself to the minds of many, but discretion seemed to suggest that it who will lead the Abbey and School forward into their next fifty was best not to articulate the question at that time. years, who should receive this Luke Rigby Award for outstanding service to Saint Louis Abbey? Who else, dear friends, who else but Well, dear friends, times have moved on – or perhaps it is simply Mr. James D. Switzer? that I am going to throw discretion to the winds! But dear friends, here this evening, in this first year after the Golden Jubilees of our Pictured at top right: (from left) Abbey and School, this first year of the future which now lies ahead Standing: Mitch (Chair of Black Tie Scholarship Dinner) and Jackie of them, this first year in which we begin to know the new genera- Pollvogt, Heidi (Chair of Xanadu Auction) and Tim Ross (Fathers' tion of the Abbey’s greatest friends, those of the new Inc. – in this Club President); Seated: Father Michael, Abbot Thomas and Jim Switzer year, here this evening, I am going to articulate the question: Who Table #10: Standing: Mike Keating, Jim Switzer, Lisa Flavin, Pat is it who is to take the place, assume the role – no, rather, who is it Flavin, Walt Galvin; Seated: Maureen Keating, Kim Peters, whom we are to recognize and honor as having already for numbers Charlie Peters and Nancy Galvin of years taken the place, assumed the role, of Mr. Frederick M. Swit- Table #4: Standing: Jay Nouss, David Hoffmann, Jim Switzer, Fa- zer, Jr., Mr. Frederick M. Switzer, Jr. of whom Father Timothy wrote ther Paul, Doug Woodruff, Mike Wallace; Seated: Krystal Wallace, Gina Woodruff, Lisa Nouss and Jerri Hoffmann 10 From the Monastery

11 you’ve got someone that has been around a long time and who has become a sufficient pain in the rear end, you honor them, give them a plaque, and if they have any sense, they get the message and move Monastery on. Well, I’m sorry, I didn’t get the message. Further, let me start out by reassuring all of you, before you start heading for the exits, which frequently happens when I get up to speak, that I’m not going to go into my fundraising schpeel tonight. However, that being said, if any of you are so moved by the evening and the event that at any time this evening you feel the need to throw a little money the Abbey’s way - Julie Lohr, please raise your hand. I think most of you have met Julie, our new Director of Development; she is ready there, with her little brown bag, to accept any donations. Additionally, I would to thank Julie for her efforts in putting together this evening as well as everyone else who worked on it. I would particularly like to thank Julie for her work in selecting the pictures for the program. If you would, give the cover of the program a really good look. What can I say? They say that any day that you Jim and Mary Ann Switzer learn something is a good day. Well, today I learned something. I learned that there’s at least one good thing about getting old and James D. Switzer fat – it makes your ears look smaller. I’ve never really believed in Wow! What can I say? repressed memories, but I’ve got to tell you, for almost 45 years I’ve I thought I had been in high pressure situations before in my life, had no recollection of that picture at all. If I wake up screaming but there is no pressure that compares to following Father Timothy tonight, Mary Ann will know why. as an honoree and following Father Abbot to the podium. I have spoken to most of this group many times. This time it’s different – more challenging for me. First, thank you Father Abbot for your exceedingly kind and some might say overly generous remarks. You know there’s a point at which polite hyperbole crosses the line and becomes something entirely different, something likely requiring a serious discussion with your confessor. I appreciate your willingness to boldly cross that line on my behalf, and I hope your penance will not be too severe. I would also like to thank all of you for being here. This is obviously a very special night for me, and I’d like to thank you for being here to share it with me. I’d particularly like to thank, and recognize, all of my classmates from the class of ’64 who turned out. Would all the 64’s stand up and be counted? I want you to see them all. Obvi- ously, their being here makes this an even more special night. As I thought about this evening, and when you are told that you I know that Mitch has already read the role of the prior awardees are going to be honored in this fashion, there are many things that who are with us here tonight, but I’d ask you to take a moment to fly quickly through your mind – like “why me?” I was, of course, led look at the listing on the back of the program and reflect with me for to reflect on what my association with the Abbey has and does mean a moment on the great vision, courage and commitment to the Ab- to me and the many wonderful people I’ve had the opportunity to bey and its works exhibited by those Founders. I think it is particu- get to know and work with. One of my immediate reactions was larly appropriate tonight to reflect upon the fact that, had it not been to note that the Abbot has become a much more skillful politician for the willingness of those lay Founders, along with the founding than I had realized. One of the proven management strategies, when monks, to make that initial mutual leap of faith, which was at the heart of the foundation of our Abbey and School, none of us would 12 From the Monastery

be here tonight. Those who have stood before me at this podium us at our births, baptisms, weddings, when we are sick and otherwise were creators. I and all those who will stand here in the future are in need, at our funerals – as I said a full service organization. They inheritors – stewards as it were of that which the Founders created. have an unconditional lifelong ministry to our needs. There is nothing wrong with stewardship. Stewardship is honest and In short there are probably as many reasons for caring as there are important work, and we should take pride in it, and I do, but we people here tonight. should never forget and fail to honor those who were there at the founding. Theirs was the work of true greatness. To those who are That should be more than enough but, as I thought through it, I with us here tonight, thank you. realized that wasn’t all it was for me, there had to be something more. So then I started thinking that perhaps the answer is that I should As perhaps you can imagine, since being told by the Abbot that I be grateful for the fact that I have been successful in life, and I have was to be the honoree at this year’s dinner, I have been thinking a lot been. Things have gone my way in life more often than not. Is that about the Abbey, the monks, the School and what they mean to me. success something I should attribute to the Abbey and the monks I am sure that over the years I have talked to or at least written to and their impact on me in the school and afterwards. Is it gratitude almost every one of you here tonight, in a fundraising context, about which is at the heart of my caring? why the monks and their works should be important to you; suggest- ing to you that you reflect upon the many ways in which they impact As I reflected further, I realized that I was on to something, but your lives for the better. From their primary works, the School and it wasn’t precisely that. It isn’t that I should care out of gratitude for the Parish, to the many other ways that they serve you in their min- my success. In fact, as I thought about it, I realized that, if you define istry to the Abbey family. Surprisingly, or perhaps not so surprisingly, success in contemporary terms, perhaps not the terms that we here since I’m not an overwhelmingly contemplative person, as I attempt- believe in but rather the terms of the world outside, where success is ed to reflect upon why I care as much as I do, I didn’t really have a defined as super wealth, fame, self gratification, where the contem- good explanation for myself about why I do what I do. I realized that porary models of success are individuals such as Donald Trump and I really haven’t given that a lot of thought over the years. I knew I Paris Hilton, the monks, in fact, are not at all responsible for helping cared a lot, but I couldn’t easily articulate to myself why. So I started me to maximize my success. If you define success in contemporary thinking about all the reasons I give you and others as to why they terms, they in fact had the opposite effect; they virtually guaranteed should care, and they are many: the School and the great education that I would not be a success in the contemporary sense. If not for provided there; the Parish and all its great works for the parishioners; them, left unfettered by such primitive concepts as morality and the monks, always there when we need them, so much a part of our responsibility, left free to devote myself utterly to the pursuit of lives. As I frequently describe it when I’m "talking them up" to raise naked self interest and self indulgence, I’m sure I could have been a a few dollars here or there, they are a full service organization, they lot more successful…. Of course there is also the possibility that I take care of us from birth to death. They officiate and are there with would be in jail or worse. But there is one thing that I am certain of

Ten classmates joined Jim Switzer13 to celebrate his award. – had it not been for the monks, I would be a much different person of what is a Benedictine life, it is a life ordered in a fashion to allow than I am today. I would have turned out very differently. I wouldn’t you to spend time contemplating that question “Why am I here?” – be standing in front of you now, and I’m sure whatever the alterna- contemplating the implications of the answer to that question upon Monasterytive would have been it wouldn’t have been for the better. So with how you ought to conduct yourself and to then conduct yourself in due respect to my best marine corps buddy, Jim McAtee, the monks that way. If you look at the Monastery, that is what goes on there did all they could to ensure that I would not be “all that I could be,” every day. The monks, intelligent men that we respect, have chosen and I thank them for that. I think that many of my fellow alumni to order their lives in a way that focuses and solely reflects upon and other close friends of the Abbey would echo that sentiment with that question. They order their lives in accordance with the Rule to respect to their own lives. purposefully carve out time to think about the implications of why That leads to the one other thought that I would like to pursue we are here, what that implies as to how we ought to act, and the rest with you. That is the question, “How do these guys – these monks – of their day they spend acting upon what they have discovered. That work this mystery on us?” is what drives them to serve us. That is why they do all that they do for us. Let me share a suggestion in that regard with you. As Father Timothy, Father Paul and others would I’m sure readily acknowl- So, at the end of the day, I would say that the two things that edge, I’m not a great original thinker; but I’m pretty good at are most important to me about my relationship with this place, this gathering diverse facts and discovering correlations and relationships. Abbey and its monks, the things that explain why I care so much I find it interesting that in many fields of science today including are – the monks not only did everything in their power to prevent philosophy, anthropology, geology, computer science, and artificial me from being “all that I could be” but more importantly helped intelligence, there is a converging consensus on the answer to the me to realize what I could best be. Secondly, by repeatedly making age old question of what it is that distinguishes man from the other me confront that question of "why am I here" and face the implica- animals or from seemingly intelligent machines. The answer is the tions of the answer to that question, they have in a very fundamental capacity for introspection – the ability to ask the question “Why way made me more human. They have forced me to engage in that am I?” or “Why do I exist?” This question is one which I believe single activity which distinguishes us from all other animals and the is imbedded in all of us who have been in the school or regularly machines. interact with the monks. It is one which in their everyday life and So, bottom line, unfortunately, the answer to the questions in their very existence in the monastery they force us to think and “Why I care so much about the Abbey and the monks, and why I do reflect on. In fact, I’ve come to understand that the contemplation what I do?” is perhaps not all that flattering. Why do I care? Why of this one essential question of “why” is really the essence of what do I do what I do? Bluntly, I do it for me – I do it because I have to. it means to be Benedictine. If you think about what the monks do, Thank you.

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“Today, I wish to draw your Vocations attention to the positive spiritual Father Ralph Wright, OSB, Director renewal which Congregations are undertaking in relation to their You will read on the following page of the death of Marie Walsh, charism. The word charism means (Obituary page16) my assistant for 13 years in the Vocations Office. a gift freely and graciously given. She died on Palm Sunday after a long and patient fight with cancer. Charisms are bestowed by the Holy Who knows how much in God’s overall plan her sufferings of the last Spirit, who inspires founders and year have been used by the Lord to bring new people to our mon- foundresses, and shapes Congrega- astery! This leads us to reflect on how deeply mysterious the whole tions with a subsequent spiritual ‘ministry of vocations’ is in a monastery. What draws candidates to an heritage. The wondrous array of abbey and how does petition work in the whole process? charisms proper to each Religious The work of promoting vocations is diffused throughout the Ab- Institute is an extraordinary spiritual treasury. Indeed, the history of bey family starting with the monastic community itself. The Vocations the Church is perhaps most beautifully portrayed through the history Office is one of the engines of this diffusion. All our work, all our of her schools of spirituality, most of which stem from the saintly sufferings, all our prayers may be offered to the Lord for numerous lives of founders and foundresses. Through the discovery of charisms, diverse causes; including this specific one that He send people to join which yield such a breadth of spiritual wisdom, I am sure that some Saint Louis Abbey. Then we may offer specific prayers and sufferings of you young people will be drawn to a life of apostolic or contempla- for very specific causes. Only God knows how it all works out, but He tive service. Do not be shy to speak with Religious Brothers, Sisters has asked us to pray ‘that the Lord of the harvest send workers into his or Priests about the charism and spirituality of their Congregation. harvest.’ So this is what we try to do and get others to do. This is what No perfect community exists, but it is fidelity to a founding charism, Marie did handsomely! not to particular individuals, that the Lord calls you to discern. Have We currently have three new postulants, and Brother Francis courage! You too can make your life a gift of self for the love of the Hein hopes to make his solemn profession this fall. Thank you for all Lord Jesus and, in him, of every member of the human family (cf. the prayers that you have offered for us — especially those who have Vita Consecrata, 3). taken part, whether at home or in the Abbey Church, in the monthly Friends, again I ask you, what about today? What are you seeking? vigil for vocations. This year when we send out the invitations, we are What is God whispering to you? The hope which never disappoints is going to include the other abbeys in our congregation as part of our Jesus Christ. The saints show us the selfless love of his way. As disciples focus. Meanwhile if you say a morning offering perhaps you would of Christ, their extraordinary journeys unfolded within the commu- like to add our community, its growth in numbers and holiness, as a nity of hope, which is the Church. It is from within the Church that specific beneficiary of your works, prayers and sufferings of the day. you too will find the courage and support to walk the way of the Lord. We believe that there is no such thing as an unanswered prayer. I’d like Nourished by personal prayer, prompted in silence, shaped by the to end with an extract from Pope Benedict's homily to young people Church’s liturgy you will discover the particular vocation God has for and seminarians during his visit to the United States earlier this year. you. Embrace it with joy.”

To u c h e d b y Go d : Ou r Da i l y Br e a d – Gl i m p s i n g t h e Eu c h a r i s t Te n Mo n a s t i c Jo u r n e y s t h r o u g h t h e Ce n t u r i e s In this book, monks and nuns share their Father Ralph Wright’s latest edition, the eighth in his collection of works, is personal faith journeys and demonstrate the now available. Our Daily Bread, a blend of poetry and prose, captures a diversity of ways the Rule of Saint Benedict rare glimpse of the Eucharist through two has shaped their Christian lives. millennia, It offers insights into the mystery Father Michael Brunner is one of ten con- of our faith with poems and hymns. The tributors to this book. In Chapter Two, A diverse selections range from Saint Paul’s Slow Boat to China, Father Michael gives a Letter to the Corinthians – the earliest-surviv- deeply personal and honest account of what ing written account of the Eucharist – through his journey to monastic life was really like and Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Julian of how it brought him closer to God. Norwich, to the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and Pope Benedict XVI, with dozens of saints In addition, Father Ralph Wright's poem, and scholars in between. This book will be Waiting, is included as the Epilogue. a permanent resource for nourishing and deepening your faith in the Eucharist – “the summit and source” of our life in Christ. This book can be used in the RCIA program, or for priestly formation, or as a resource book for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 15

of Patrick’s family in Chesterfield. She is survived by seven grand- Obituaries children and two great grandchildren. MonasteryConfrater Kay Jostrand Passed Away on Throughout her life and especially when her health began to January 12, 2008 at St. Agnes Home in fail, the Rosary was her mainstay. Wherever she lived she organized Kirkwood, Mo. She was 91. groups for reciting the rosary. This prayer together with regular Kay was a close and reception of the Eucharist and her spiritual closeness to the Abbey devoted friend to the Saint gave her purpose and sustenance. A dear friend to so many who Louis Abbey, Priory School, miss her sense of humor, her love of storytelling, and her cheerful and Saint Anselm’s Parish. Her perseverance – she will be remembered lovingly. involvement dated back to the Confrater Marie Walsh Passed Away on very early days of the Priory. March 2, 2008. She became a close friend of “It is our business as monks to ask, and hopefully obtain, from the founding Prior Father the Lord words to comfort those close to us in their bereavement. Columba Cary-Elwes in 1961 In some sense, we are not ex- when her oldest child, now pected to need time to experience Father Laurence Kriegshauser, and ‘manage’ our own grief. I OSB, became a postulant at experienced this deeply when the monastery. The monks of Marie died. Perhaps it is analo- the Priory and then Abbey be- gous to our friendships as vowed came family friends, spiritual religious.” (Father Ralph Wright, mentors, and educators to her OSB) two youngest children John ’72 and Patrick ’75 Jostrand. As a confrater, she was honored with a Marie was born and grew up most loving and respectful funeral mass celebration which was a great in England near Manchester and comfort to her family. attended the same grade school, without knowing it, as her Kay’s roots in Saint Louis went back to 1916 when she was born husband-to-be, Patrick Walsh. As the sixth child in the Irish family of Patrick and Nellie McDonough. a young woman, she became a She attended Catholic schools through Fontbonne College. She highly accomplished Irish dancer married Jerome Kriegshauser in 1938 and had two children, Jerome and won several championships in (Father Laurence) Kriegshauser and Karen Kriegshauser Nigrelle (of England and Ireland including the all-England Championship. After Seattle). Widowed at the age of 29, she later married Frank Jostrand marrying Patrick, they crossed the water and spent their honeymoon and had two more sons, John and Patrick Jostrand. As her sons in Canada. became students at the Priory, she became active in many Mothers’ Club events in the years before and after Xanadu. The monks were They crossed the water once again when Patrick’s job took them always welcome at Kay and Frank’s for a swim on hot summer after- to New York, then to California, and eventually to Saint Louis noons. After Father Laurence’s ordination, Kay and Frank became in 1993 where they have resided ever since. Once settled in Saint confraters of the Abbey and were parishioners of Saint Anselm’s Louis, they both became involved in Saint Anselm’s parish in various Parish where they frequented especially the monastic liturgies. Kay capacities – Marie as a Eucharistic minister and both as members was also a founding member of the Alumni Mothers’ Club. One of of the RCIA team. She also helped in a variety of ways the Campus her most endearing traditions was her annual Christmas delivery of Ministry in the school in liaison with whoever happened to be run- exotic ice creams to the monastery. ning them it at the time. Widowed again at 59, she began to nurture a lifelong love of an- In September 1995 she became the assistant to the Vocation tiques, working at King’s Row Gallery and becoming an enthusiastic Director for the Abbey. Once she got over, as Patrick put it, the cul- member of the Questers. She was well known for her love of flowers ture shock of Father Ralph’s chaotic office, she became his deeply val- and gardening. A walk or ride in the garden was a joy to her till the ued partner in most of the works that he was involved in as a monk very end. She became active in the parish bridge roundelay, Saint of the Abbey. Whether it was the Vocations efforts, the teaching of Anselm’s Guild, and the preparation of food dishes for St. Patrick’s theology, the creative writing, the hymns, the poetry, the tennis, the Center. She enjoyed visits to her daughter Karen’s family in Seattle, retreats, the travel, Marie was there to help Father Ralph keep his John’s family in Chagrin Falls and then Chicago, and the closeness life from total disorder and enable him to get through most tasks 16 From the Monastery

and days without disaster. Besides everything else she coped with the a very Benedictine personal- budget and the ‘math’ of it all and ‘unobtrusively’ made things work. ity—and what higher praise Her sense of humor was a permanent asset; her friendship with could a Benedictine offer and appreciation of the various members of the Priory School and than that? Abbey staff was wonderful to see. In the Abbey, she was a friend and Now let me go back to ‘mother’ to the whole community, caring for in different ways, the the horizon that I men- needs of each, as she became aware of them. tioned earlier: the following In his tribute at the memorial Mass, Patrick said: “...giving joy, are words from a Domini- friendliness, friendship, caring and an unobtrusive desire to help can prayer: epitomized Marie’s life.” Death is a horizon, and When some twenty months before her death they detected the a horizon is but the limit of cancer, she set herself with all her courage and steadiness to fight it all our sight. Lift us up, strong the way. At the same time, she accepted the Lord’s will as it gradually Son of God, that we may became known to her. Father Abbot made her and Patrick confratres see farther. of the Abbey about ten days before she died in a ceremony by her Perhaps reflection on the readings, chosen by the family, will bedside. help us to see farther. Father Ralph was privileged to be with her when she went to the 1st Reading & Psalm: The souls of the just are in the hand of Lord, and he reminded her that the Abbey would be expecting her God. . .They are in peace. to continue her role as Assistant Vocation Director for Saint Louis After the pain and discomfort certainly of Sue’s last weeks, what Abbey when she had entered the Kingdom. a blessing to find peace and, as the psalm promised, to dwell in the As Patrick put it in his closing words, “She was indeed a wonder- Lord’s own house forever. ful woman!” May she rest in peace. 2nd Reading: Let them find rest from their labors, for their Confrater Sue Horan, a dear friend of the works accompany them. Abbey, Passed Away on May 14, 2008 How many great works Sue did, both in her home and outside. I Below is Father Timothy’s homily from Sue’s funeral Mass. have seen her seven children planning this funeral. To be the mother When we watch a ship sail away from land, after a while we see of (as one of them said to me) seven strong-minded and good less of the ship and eventually even the tips of its masts go out of children is no mean achievement. Another of her works was after our sight over the horizon. Out of our sight, but we are sure that it Vatican II, parts of which both Sue and Joe found difficult. Sue held is on its way. We are sure, and yet because it is over the horizon we on: she kept the Faith. She was also a member with me of a Bible- may well go home and pray for its safety the rest of the voyage. So reading group. She came very regularly, did not speak very often, should we for Sue, and if she does not in fact need our prayers, we and always gently. Her words were nuggets of gold . believe they will not be wasted, but someone else will benefit from Gospel: The grain of wheat them. We, the monks have lost one of our earliest and best friends, This gospel was chosen partly because of Sue’s love for the and so, still more, have her family. whole of God’s creation—all things bright and beautiful; and how One of her daughters wrote to Sue, “You are my hero." I expect appropriate it was that her last spring was so beautiful, and that all mothers would love to have their daughters write to them like all the flowering trees and shrubs around her home were in such that. bright blossom—the grain of wheat has the potential to become 100 Another listed 23 lessons learnt from Sue. I quote two: grains, but it must die first. We have the potential, as Saint John tells us, to become like God, because we shall see him as he is, but “A mother’s love molds itself to each child’s personality and we too must die first. Sue must by now have seen God as he is: she needs.” Saint Benedict says very much the same to the Abbot about must be becoming like him. That is our most important prayer for his monks. It’s so easy to offer love out of our mold rather than fit- her today. ting it to the needs and personality of the other. Sue, I shall miss you: The monks will miss you; We shall all “Spirituality exists outside the church as well as inside.” She may miss you, very much. have meant that holiness is not confined to popes, bishops and such, but I hope she meant that we are called to be holy 24 hours a day every day. Again, just what Benedicine life is about. I think Sue had 17 Nicholas C. Kamakas, M.D., grandfather of Dan ’04 and Necrology Drew Sexton ’09 Prayers are asked for the following deceased Eleanore T. Kenney, mother of Frank ’65 Monasteryfriends of the Abbey Family. Theodore A. Kienstra, Sr., father of Ted ’60, great grandfather of Thomas A. Agnew, father of Paul ’87 Cory ’06 and Ryan Lenz ’09, Colin ’11 and Samuel Bruns ’13 Eugene A. Ahrens, grandfather of Michael ’07 James C. Laflin, father of Mike ’64 Helene Brown Bakewell, mother of Claude ’61 (deceased) Ralph J. Layton, parishioner William L. Behan III, grandfather of John Notter ’10 Allan L. Link, Sr., father of Allan ’73, grandfather of James ’04, Claude F. Benoist, wife of Walter ’64 Matthew ’07 and Drew ’10 James P. Bick, grandfather of Tim Davies ’10 and Patrick ’12 Robert W. Ludwig, parishioner Yilmaz C. Bilsel, M.D., friend of the Abbey Ingrid Martin, grandmother of Nick ’09 and Zach Ross ’10 Harold L. Bruns, grandfather of Colin ’11 and Samuel ’13 William Masterson, parishioner Bernard R. Byrne, parishioner Thomas P. McCarthy, friend of the Abbey Walter J. Cassin, parishioner Alan R. McDermott, husband of Mary McDermott, former staff member Kenneth E. Chinnock, father of Andy ’94 Joseph P. McKenna, Ph.D., father of Kevin ’71, Tim ’73 and Ellen R. Conant, friend of the Abbey Steve ’74, former faculty member Joel F. Cooley, husband of Ellen (Erbie) Cooley Francis J. McKeon, friend of the Abbey Rose Therese Dalton, mother of Jerry ’68 Dolores F. Moffitt, parishioner Francis X. Findlay, parishioner John J. Mortika, parishioner Paul Fosko, grandfather of Nick ’10 J. Tracy Mueth, father of Nicholas ’94 Dennis M. Freeman, father of Fitz ’14 Gwendolynne Murphy, mother of Clint ’61 (deceased) and Delphine P. Gatch, mother of Calvin ’61 Charles ’63 (deceased) Jerome Gleich, M.D., brother of Joe Gleich, Joseph A. Murphy, father of Sean ’76 and Kevin ’78 associate headmaster Mary Stephanie Naunheim, mother of Jerry ’74 Santiago Hallazgo, M.D., father of Jeff ’78 Ann Quill Niederlander, mother of Nick ’65 Ruslan Mustafin Harrison, son of John ’70 Edwin Pidgeon, grandfather of Ted ’06 and Michael Yemm ’09 Gladys Hart, mother of Terry ’70 and Bill ’75 Wesley J. Pulley, grandfather of Clayton Petti ’11 John T. Hart, father of Terry ’70 and Bill ’75 Bernice Renner, grandmother of Dan ’08, Andrew ’10 and Morley F. Hartzell, grandfather of Michael ’06 and John Cusumano ’13 Tom Croghan ’13 Mary A. Robert, parishioner Elizabeth Henske, parishioner, sister of Brad ’79, P. J. ’82 and Mary June Schreiber, grandmother of Patrick ’07 and James ’82 (deceased) Charlie O’Donnell ’09 Martha Hess, grandmother of Kevin ’11 Colleen Yu Shen, parishioner Susan B. Horan, mother of Joe ’63 and Oscar ’66, Confrater Robert D. Tooley, grandfather of Ted ’12 William F. James, father of Bill ’69 and Rick ’80 Joan Tremblay, parishioner Kathryn M. Jostrand, mother of Father Laurence Kriesghauser, Marie T. Walsh, Confrater, staff member John ’72 and Pat Jostrand ’75, Confrater

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Mrs. Ann Raley's Form IV – Mass Media and Video Production class From left: John F. Notter, Colin M. Barry, 20 Mrs. Raley and James H. Wortham From the SCHOOL

books for laboratory research Headmaster’s Message in Santa Monica. And, lastly, Father Michael Brunner, OSB Brother Alban heads in the other direction, retiring his As I write to tell you about the school, I am in Santiago, Chile relentless admission activi- with ten of our students. Naturally, my mind is on the present – ties for books in Rome. This ensuring that no one falls off a mountain or gets swept out to sea. coming year we will welcome So I asked one of the boys… “What should I write about? What others to take their places and happened this past year?” This student had to think a while, but after to become future legends. If a few moments of reflection, he said “The activity period…and the the last 53 years have taught plans.” I had to admit that he was right, even if he did overlook a us anything, it is that no one is brilliant production of Fiddler on the Roof, which had agile bottle irreplaceable, but everyone is dancers, an absolutely amazing Tevye, and a convincingly sincere and necessary. Thank God! wise Rabbi. Speaking of God, He was It was a good year – our 53rd year. It was in fact a 53rd day of very much in evidence in this creation, of which, looking back on it, we can all be proud and say 53rd year. Of course, He was “It was good.” Everything happened as it should have happened. A present on our retreats and days of recollection, in Tutoria, and at our wonderful class graduated, and every student in the class is going off weekly masses on Friday (which were very well attended by parents to great schools such as Harvard, Boston College, Notre Dame, and of the Priory family). God was also clearly present and at work in all Trinity College in Dublin. A fantastic class of seventh graders arrived our relationships and activities, inside the classroom and out, as we in the fall, and they’ve grown a lot in just one year. Last year’s juniors, worked to faithfully carry out our mission, which after all is said and now our seniors, are amazing, and I know they’ll do a great job in done, is centered on Him, who is the truth. I know God must be helping us put out of our minds how much we miss the graduates. pleased that we all know what “Laus Tibi Domine” means. There were a few other re-creations this year, as good as new. The activity period has been a goal of mine for several years. It Our web site! Have you seen it? It’s the same Priory behind it, but took a lot of discussion, planning and effort among our faculty to it’s a new look; it’s functional; it’s beautiful. A committee worked for make it happen and to make it work. The activity period creates a two years on the concepts, but it took the arrival of Captain Andrea space for many extracurricular activities to happen and clubs to meet, Nunziante, our new technology director, to make it happen…in allowing both students and faculty to interact more deeply and in short order. Andrea also made PowerSchool happen quite effectively. new, creative ways. This brought out the drill sergeant in him as he had to keep pushing our tradition-oriented personnel to do things differently. It was I suppose the future capital projects are really in the front of bumpy, but so was landing on the beaches of Normandy. Next year my mind, because the future inexorably and very quickly becomes PowerSchool 5.0, all web based, promises to be smoother for parents the present. The Junior School has been in need of additional space and teachers. and a facelift. As we now reduce the set sizes to 20 and increase the incoming classes to 80, it becomes an absolute necessity to build an Speaking of re-creation and smoother….are you ready for another addition, which in its beauty and functionality, will allow us to con- book day to get ready for the next school year? I’m sorry to disap- solidate all of our visual arts in one space designed and constructed point you, but that fun event is a thing of the past. You will now for those activities. select and order your books online, without waiting in lines. To mark this transition, we will be having an event to just get together, pray, If you had the recent pleasure of being on one of our athletic celebrate and eat. Watch for details. teams and needing to work out, you know that you would spend half your time WAITING to work out, since the weight room can only Just as the end of this year was a passage for the graduating accommodate half the number of the students who need to work seniors, so it was for some faculty as well. We will miss Jim Sinner, out at any one time. And if you’ve dropped by during the summer who now turns all his attention and talent to family and golf, after to work out, you know that you would “lift and bake.” Athletics are so many years of helping our students get into the college of their curricular at Priory, so we must make our athletic facilities as fine as choice. And Misty Chelmicki, who gave a new look and sound to the the great determination and performance of our athletes. And so it job of Latin Teacher, moves on with her family and career. Madame will be… air-conditioning, a team meeting room, a beautiful fitness Swanstrom will now devote all her time to her family and her studies. center, additional lockers, new showers, a stately entrance, natural Alex Bottini ’03, who gave Mr. Schake a run for his money in mak- light, and expanded parking. ing history alive (although Mr. Schake is living history), turns in his

21 If you saw the renovated varsity soccer field last year and said, rooms? Where will the superior performing runners store the high “Why can’t all of our fields look like that?” They will…the ex- hurdles? Why, in the new and really grand grandstand centered on panded football practice field and new soccer field in the center the Priory field’s 50 yard line! Schoolof the campus, the baseball field (including new dugouts), and… I hope you’re cheering as loudly as our students did when we mirabile dictu…the Junior School soccer/rugby field. All green and showed them “the plans” in May. I need your help to give our stu- irrigated. Our new dual use synthetic turf football-soccer field is dents the facilities they need and deserve to succeed. We need your being constructed as I write this and should be ready for all weather, help in supporting these great projects. all conditions, and all events this coming fall. When these plans are completed and constructed, I’ll have a lot So with teams to be proud of and fields to be proud of, where more to write about in the coming years. And I know just like our will the proud gather, sit, cheer, buy hot dogs, and use the rest 53rd year, it will all be good. It will all be very good.

Father Michael's World Music Class

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Saint Louis Priory School Class of 2008 Lee Freeman Aguera Frederick David Forshaw, Jr.* Matthew Neil Lankford Ryan Michael Schroeder* University of Missouri, Columbia University of Virginia University of Kansas Wake Forest University Daniel Patrick Ahrens* Edward Leonard Gayou, II Gabriel David Lee Matthew Joseph Schulz Duke University Marquette University University of Mississippi Marquette University Zachary Martin Alonso Arand William Myers Godar Ryan James Linkul Charles Murphy Sonnenberg University of Kansas University of Miami Emory University Southern Methodist University Kevin Tobin Brady Daniel James Gower Timothy Michael McAleenan* Joseph David Stock University of Notre Dame Indiana University Washington and Lee University Truman State University James Joseph Bresnahan* Mark Myung-Seo Haar Alexander Lee Moen* John Taylor Streiff University of Virginia College of the Holy Cross Vanderbilt University Columbia College Erik Reeves Carlson Gregory David Hoffmann Michael Adam Mosbacher Daniel Joseph Sullivan, Jr. University of Missouri, Columbia Miami University of Ohio Washington University in St. Louis United States Naval Academy Maximilian Jose Vincent Cruz Burke Patrick Holmes Charles vonBrecht Mulvihill Robert Michael Sullivan University of Notre Dame The University of Montana, University of Missouri, Columbia University of Tulsa Missoula Daniel Francis Cusumano* Daniel Warner O’Neil Thomas Joel Sutherlin University of Tulsa Justin James Hostler Boston College University of Mississippi Missouri University of Science Adam Jakub Czernikiewicz and Technology Edward Jorgen Pennington Timothy James Szatkowski University of Illinois, University of Missouri, Columbia Villanova University Urbana Champaign Craig Stephen Jacko University of Denver Stephen Breslin Pennington Bradley Robert Taylor Patrick Thomas Dutton University of Missouri, Columbia Miami University of Ohio Purdue University Joseph Alan Jordan Missouri University of Science Jacob Michael Poelker William Baker Theis Brian Patrick Eggert* and Technology Regis University University of Missouri, Columbia Harvard University Thomas Anthony Kennedy* Matthew Joseph Powderly* Daniel James Veit Nicholas James Faron University of Notre Dame Purdue University Bradley University Miami University of Ohio Matthew Thomas Kent Travis Robert Powley Michael John-Emmet Ware Timothy Sean Finney, Jr. University of Notre Dame Augustana College Trinity College Dublin University of Michigan Michael Gregory Kleffner Brendan James Putnam* Ryan Matthew Wehking Philip Andrew Fonseca Wake Forest University University of Pennsylvania University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Spring Hill College Alexander Phillip Kluesner John Daniel Sabio, Jr. Isaac Christopher Wooley Conor Eoghan Foran University of Missouri, Columbia Spring Hill College University of British Columbia Cardinal Glennon Seminary Edward Williams Lane Anthony Joseph Savio *cum laude Miami University of Ohio University of Dayton

23 Enter, Graduation Day: May 25, 2008 Or forever hold your peace, Valedictorian Matthew Powderly spoke to Leave, Schoolthe audience And never find it. Kiss the ceiling, man, look up, See the chin of God, Because it’s a long way down from here, We’re all with you, now, Take the lead, you already know what to do. Sing your dirge; we shall dance upon the grave, So that the sky may rain, And the crickets sing, And the trees weep. I say, join in the hymn of the magnetic universe. If you’ll kindly focus your attention on the cross behind me near the altar, if you watch very carefully you may notice a change, or you may not, that’s not the point though, the point is that you never know if you don’t look, but I’ll guarantee you anyway, it’s there. From where do the seeds come? Are they swept across the void by the winds of the sun, swooshed, calmed, dancing, dropped, softly and whimsically, down upon the earth? Or are they brought by the running animals, violent and calm in chaos? Perhaps though, some are left by the passersby, unaware of the germ they are dropping, and if so be glad, for certainly many are planted with wisdom and love, but be wary, for still others are dropped maliciously. Is it possible not to be touched, not to reach when the time comes? If there were a particle that never has, doesn’t, and never will affect anything else in the universe, does it really exist? A man wanted to know about the mind, not in nature, but in his private, large computer. He asked it (no doubt in his best FORTRAN), ‘Do you compute that you will ever think like a human being?’ The machine then set to work to analyze its own computational habits. Finally, the machine printed its answer on a piece of paper, as such machines do. The man ran to get the answer I must make it clear at this point that by continuing to listen and found, neatly typed, the words: THAT REMINDS ME OF to me speak, you understand and agree that I in no way accept A STORY – Gregory Bateson. A friend once told me a story told any liability whatsoever for any nervous twitches, eye glazing, time him by an older mentor, about three men climbing a very difficult distortion, daydreaming, or temporary insanity incurred by listening mountain, say, “the mountain of dreams.” Each had differing and to me speak. This speech is not for everyone. Common side effects similar characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. Now, in terms of include drowsiness, relaxation, and the loss of consciousness. Don’t mountain climbing, one was naturally very good. Another was mod- drive or operate heavy machinery while listening to this speech. erate in his abilities. The third was, well, “disadvantaged” as opposed Thank you for your consideration. to the other two. Now each had come to the mountain to climb it, So, whenever you are ready to stop whatever it is you are doing, maybe out of necessity, maybe with determination to get to the top, I want to ask you; Where is the Sower? How do we find Him? In or maybe to casually enjoy the climb. And these outlooks would what ways does He work? He has worked here, I can tell, and it change, and blend as they progressed. Each had been given much in brings me great joy. the way of knowledge and equipment to climb the steep rocky paths

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and to each his own path. Their climbs were various and yet similar, to take a moment now, and find yourself there, in what it means to long and yet short. They made many choices, had luck and mis- be Priory, and to lock that in yourself… because you can carry that fortune, achieved great things and made mistakes, gained and lost. everywhere, and it will be for you an infinite source of guidance and They felt happy and content at times, sad at times, at times despair- power as you continue to define yourself and your relation with the ing, at times driven, at times beaten down, at times flowing. Each rest of the world. made it to different heights of the mountain, climbing up, climbing For who can know God’s counsel, down, resting, falling, and lifted by others. But eventually, they all Or who can conceive what the LORD intends? died…Having apparently finished, he began to get up. “Why did Unsure are our plans. you tell me this,” I asked, “What’s the point of all of it?” “That,” he But when things are in heaven, who can search them out? replied, “is an excellent question.” I will deliver to you every place you set foot. No one can with- The mailbox and the refrigerator will lead the way! Anyone who stand you while you live… Above all be firm and steadfast, taking cares about expiration dates will not get in the way of the glory care to observe the entire law which my servant Moses enjoined train! on you. I command you: be firm and steadfast! Do not fear nor be The man squatted down, rested his arms on his legs, and dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go. squinted at the rich brown-black earth. “There is already a lot You know that though you will have forgotten, you will still be growing here,” he thought while running a handful of dirt through pondering all this, so that all can be understood… his fingers, “the soil is good.” And he felt gratitude to the previous caretakers. It was a truly remarkable garden; some of the plants Now, allowing yourself to come back as you are ready, I would were very large and healthy, already producing fruits of their own, like to thank all of our parents, teachers, coaches, the whole faculty, having been planted long before he came to care for it. Some were the administration, the behind the scenes people, and everyone who newer. Some were just showing the baby green of their first leaves has cared, toiled, and prayed for our benefit. I would also like to and stems. Yet at the same time, he saw where there were grey and congratulate and thank my classmates for everything over the past brown patches, plants sagging or crackled, choked out by other six years. You are… who you are, and though I feel I can’t pass judg- plants, or perhaps simply withered away from lack of care. A few ment, though perhaps that’s just my mentality, I think you are all he thought he might be able to save, if he really wanted to, a few very talented and great in many ways, and in any case, I have a high he knew he should. And he knew also that there were seeds hidden, unconditional regard for each of you. May God guide each of us on buried deep, or, near the surface, still waiting to grow and unfold our paths, and may they lead to the kingdom. Please, keep in touch, and bring their gifts out into the sunlight, and that these are not all be smart, and peace out! that would come to the garden. There were weeds growing here or there, ugly ones, hidden ones, and even deceptively pleasant ones, that he knew he needed to uproot, but that he hadn’t gotten around to yet, or that had just snuck in, and some that just kept coming back stubbornly. There were many beautiful flowers that he prized; orange, and violet, and red, and pink, and yellow, small and many, large and spectacular, some that grew on their own and others that were nurtured from infancy. Perhaps the garden had grown wild for too long, perhaps it had been cared for too closely, or perhaps the very best work had been done, whichever was true, he now knew that he already knew what he needed to do, and he would do it. He stood back in admiration, in determination, seeing the Garden of Eden in his visions, and it suddenly hit him, like the rays of the rising sun, that it has all been entrusted to him. Now, one can’t help but think, classmates, of our time, of several, or maybe just one memorable moment from our experience of the past six years here at Priory. And just allowing my thoughts to go with you, forming into friends, classmates, and teachers; classrooms and fields, all the boring lessons and the numerous intriguing thoughts, the hilarity and even sometimes the pain; swirl- ing together bound by growth, wisdom, and love. And I want you

25 The Bakewell Memorial Award Recipient Daniel Sullivan spoke to the audience SchoolI was walking on the path from the Junior School to the High School with Matt Schulz one day, and we were talking about how we couldn’t believe we only had a few days left of school. It was hard for us to grasp because it seemed like it was just yesterday that we were in seventh grade. That talk caused us to reminisce about the good old days, when the lunches were amazing, the funny parts of STUCO movies weren’t censored, and when the commons wasn't the glorified yearbook office. It made me think about seventh grade mixers, Tom Sutherlin’s encounters with Mrs. Hartnett at those mixers, George, Kaiser, Coach Combs yelling “everyone showers” through the locker room on the first day of football practice, then guys showering in their swimming trunks, the paddy dance, Tmac getting locked in the locker, danweech, posers, Ondessonk, Danny Veit's “Hi Sully,” smelly Gabe, and so much more. But what it really made me think about was the most important event in my life up until recently, my visit to Priory. I remember a lot about that day, the lunch, the classes I visited, the games I played, and most importantly the interview with Mr. Guilliams. Up until the interview, I wasn’t sure if Priory was the place for me, so naturally I was a little skeptical about the whole Every day for the past six years we encountered teachers, monks, thing, that is until about half-way through our conversation. We and coaches that showed us, through their own living examples, that were sitting in the Switzer House living room chattin’ it up, when he with hard work, perseverance and a solid foundation of faith, we are finally said something I will never forget. He said, “Here at Priory, capable of accomplishing anything we put our minds to. They made we treat our students like men.” At that moment I knew Priory was every last one of us work harder than we thought we could. They special and that this was where I needed to be. As each year goes by, let us fail, only to show us how to learn from our mistakes. They that is made clearer to me by the day. always kept us aware of the world outside of Priory and made sure that once we entered that world, like we will in the very near future, that we would be able to succeed and lead in any environment or field of study. They treated us like men, and helped each of us develop into a good man. The most important thing that I learned at Priory about being a man is that in order to be successful, you must have principles and you must stand by them and defend them whenever necessary. Priory is unique because it not only taught us this lesson, but has given each and every one of us the academic tools and the moral foundation to practice it. For six years now, Priory has helped form all of us into strong men who are capable of using these tools and our moral foundation to meet any challenges that we will encounter from

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now on as we venture into the outside world. There is absolutely no Classmates, in a little while we will flip our rings and walk out doubt in my mind that because of this preparation, Priory has set us of these doors. In no time, we will remember recent things like we up to make an impact in a world in which so many problems can be now remember our seventh grade memories. Things like, Senior solved. retreat, the biggest mud pit in recent memory, the bonfire, Pen15 Our preparation is due in large part to a faculty that has gone coached by twenty-one year-old Ryan Linkul, Ted Lane in Father above and beyond their duty to teach us, by showing unbelievable Bede’s class, Veitamin concerts, Steve and Senora’s secret love, the concern for our well-being and by guiding us with a whole-hearted truffle shuffle, the greatest comeback victory in Priory football his- appreciation for their subject matter. I can’t tell you how many tory, STUBLO, study halls at the lounge, Finan '08, New Year’s at help sessions I’ve been to or have been encouraged to go to over the BT’s, Conor and Mr. Wenger fighting in Environmental Science years. The faculty works very hard, sometimes too hard. Last year, class, commons Dr. Logusch held a Physics help session every morning at seven soccer, and everybody making sailor jokes to me, are things I will o’clock. Halfway through the year he looked like he was going to never forget. Besides lock-in later tonight, this will be the last time collapse. That dedication earned him classroom instructor of the we are together as an entire class. We have a stronger bond than any year, but it is a characteristic found in many teachers here. class I’ve seen leave this place. I came to Priory with one brother, Throughout our time here, all of them have worked to get us to this and I feel as if I’m leaving with 60. I urge you to stay close, especial- point and have made sure we are ready to leave. Now, we are ready. ly as college approaches. Stay in touch with each other while we're Faculty, thank you for everything. I can’t imagine what it would’ve gone. Hang around school during breaks. Just make it a point to see been like to go to any other school. You kept our goals at the fore- your classmates and to remember why you are who you are. Thank front of your minds; you inspired us and encouraged our ambition. you for everything you have done for me. You looked out for me, I’ve never met a finer collection of adults. Thank you. and always had my back. The memories we share are incredible, and these years have been the best of my life. I can't thank you enough.

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Graduates pictured with alumni siblings: from left (Row 1-seated) Ted Lane, Philip Fonseca, Dan O'Neil, Michael Mosbacher, Nick Faron; (Row 2) Kerns Lane '06, Peter Fonseca '07, Kevin O'Neil '05, Patrick O'Neil '03, James Mosbacher '06, Greg Hoff- Two generations of Priory alumni: (from left) Tom Mulvihill '80, Brecht; mann, Geoff Hoffman '99, Brent Faron '04; (Row 3) Kevin Brady, John Brady, Lee Tim Brady '73, Kevin; Jerry O'Neil '74, Dan Aguera, Jay Aquera '06, Woody Theis '06, Will Theis, Tim Schulz '06, Matt Schulz

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The Student Faculty Awards were THE SHIELD DEDICATION COACH presented by the Senior Class to a faculty recognizes outstanding instruction in the area established by the Class of 1996 to member who has the greatest impact on of athletics — instruction to all various levels honor the very special people who them as a class. of talent, helping students reach their potential exemplify the outstanding Harry G. Schake and above all, making it fun. Brett M. Kisro characteristics of a Priory teacher. MENTOR They are presented by the Senior presented to a faculty member to whom CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR Student Council members. students have been able to turn to when the presented to the faculty member who inspires going was rough, and whose opinion they students with a mastery of the subject matter (pictured from left to right) admire and respect. and the ability to convey it to them. Father Gregory Mohrman, OSB Reverend Dr. Eugene W. Logusch

The Class of 2008 were accepted at the following institutions: University of Arkansas • Auburn University • Augustana College • Belmont University • Beloit College • Binghamton University • Boston College • Boston University • Bradley University • University of British Columbia • Butler University • Case Western Reserve University • The Catholic Univer- sity of America • University of Chicago • Columbia College (IL) • Cornell College • Cornell University • Creighton University • University of Dallas • University of Dayton • Denison University • University of Denver • DePaul University • Drake University • Drury University • Duke Univer- sity • Elon University • Emory University • Fairfield University • Fordham University • The George Washington University • Georgetown Uni- versity • Gettysburg College • Harvard University • College of the Holy Cross • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign • Indiana University • Johns Hopkins University • Kansas State University • University of Kansas • Lake Forest College • Loyola University Chicago • Marquette University • Maryville University • Miami University of Ohio • University of Miami • Michigan State University • University of Michigan • Middlebury College • University of Mississippi • Missouri University of Science and Technology • University of Missouri, Columbia • University of Missouri, Kansas City • Mon- tana State University • The University of Montana • University of Notre Dame • Oregon State University • Ottawa University • University of Pennsylva- nia • Providence College • University of Puget Sound • Purdue University • Regis University • Rhodes College • Rice University • Rockhurst University • Rollins College • Saint John’s University • Saint Louis University • University of San Diego • Santa Clara University • Seton Hall University • Sewanee: The University of the South • University of Southern California • Southern Methodist University • Spring Hill College • St. John’s University • St. Mary’s University of San Antonio • Texas A & M University • Texas Christian University • Trinity College Dublin • Trinity University • Truman State University • Tufts University • University of Tulsa • United States Naval Academy • Valparaiso University • Vanderbilt University • Villanova University • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • University of Virginia • Wake Forest University • Washington and Lee University • Washington University in St. Louis • Webster University • College of William and Mary • University of Wisconsin, Green Bay • The College of Wooster • Xavier University

29 SPECIAL PRIZES Ryan J. Linkul Ar c h b i s h o p Jo h n L. Ma y Achievements Valedictorian Timothy M. McAleenan Se r v i c e Aw a r d – Schooland Awards Matthew J. Powderly Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. Alexander L. Moen Al u m n i Pr i z e – for creativity PRIZE RECIPIENTS Fa t h e r Fi n b a r r Do w l i n g , FORM VI and service to the school Th e o l o g y Se m i n a r – OSB, Sp i r i t Aw a r d – for best Ryan J. Linkul Conor E. Foran exemplifying the Priory School Class of 2008 Mark M. Haar Spirit Ba k e w e l l Me m o r i a l Timothy M. McAleenan Robert M. Sullivan National Merit Aw a r d – for character, leadership Ryan M. Wehking Recognition and service Ch r i s t i a n B. Pe p e r Gr e e k – The following recognition is based Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. Timothy M. McAleenan St u d i o Ar t – on Junior Year AP Scores Zachary M. A. Arand Fi n a l i s t s Ge o r g e He r e f o r d Aw a r d – Li t e r a r y – Daniel P. Ahrens for artistic ability Zachary M. A. Arand Th e s p i s – Maximilian J. V. Cruz Zachary M. A. Arand Ryan J. Linkul Brian P. Eggert Fr e n c h – Conor E. Foran Jo h n B. Ki s t n e r , Jr. Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Vo c a l Mu s i c – Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Me m o r i a l Aw a r d – J. Taylor Streiff Matthew J. Powderly for character and integrity Sp a n i s h – Alexander L. Moen Daniel P. Ahrens HONOR ROLL Le t t e r s o f Commendation Daniel P. Ahrens* Gabriel D. Lee Ge o r g e Mo r r i s o n Me m o r i a l Hi s t o r y – Zachary M.A. Arand Ryan M. Schroeder Aw a r d – for ability in journalism Timothy M. McAleenan Kevin T. Brady Daniel J. Veit Craig S. Jacko James J. Bresnahan* Ma t h e m a t i c s – Maximilian J. V. Cruz* Ad v a n c e d Pl a c e m e n t Tu t o r i a Aw a r d – for service Matthew J. Powderly Daniel F. Cusumano* Sc h o l a r s w i t h Di s t i n c t i o n through leadership of the Tutoria Adam J. Czernikiewicz Daniel P. Ahrens Program Co m p u t e r Sc i e n c e – Patrick T. Dutton Maximilian J. V. Cruz Daniel P. Ahrens Matthew J. Powderly Brian P. Eggert* Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Brian P. Eggert Nicholas J. Faron Ryan J. Linkul Sc i e n c e – Timothy S. Finney, Jr.* Th e Pr i o r y Aw a r d – Matthew J. Powderly Conor E. Foran* Ad v a n c e d Pl a c e m e n t representing the total Priory Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr.* Sc h o l a r s w i t h Ho n o r student Se n i o r Th e s e s Aw a r d s Edward L. Gayou, II James J. Bresnahan Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. – Traditional Theses William M. Godar Brian P. Eggert Ryan J. Linkul Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Mark M. Haar Conor E. Foran Ryan J. Linkul Gregory D. Hoffmann Mark M. Haar Sc h o l a r At h l e t e – Justin J. Hostler Craig S. Jacko for scholarship and athletic ability – Creative Writing Theses Thomas A. Kennedy* Thomas A. Kennedy Thomas A. Kennedy Daniel P. Ahrens Matthew T. Kent* Michael G. Kleffner Michael J. Ware Michael G. Kleffner* Alexander L. Moen Be s t At h l e t e – Edward W. Lane Ryan M. Schroeder student body choice – Fine Arts Theses Ryan J. Linkul Timothy J. Szatkowski Thomas A. Kennedy Zachary M. A. Arand Timothy M. McAleenan William M. Godar Alexander L. Moen* Ad v a n c e d Pl a c e m e n t Co a c h e s Cu p – J. Taylor Streiff Michael A. Mosbacher* Sc h o l a r s athletic coachs' choice Edward J. Pennington Zachary M. A. Arand Maximilian J. V. Cruz Na t i o n a l Fr e n c h Co n t e s t Stephen B. Pennington Daniel F. Cusumano ranked in top 10 percent of the Matthew J. Powderly* Justin J. Hostler St u d e n t Co u n c i l Aw a r d s – St. Louis Chapter of the American Brendan J. Putnam* Matthew J. Powderly for service to the school Association of Teachers of French John D. Sabio, Jr. Brendan J. Putnam Brian P. Eggert Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Ryan M. Schroeder* Charles M. Sonnenberg Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. – ranked 8th nationally Charles M. Sonnenberg* Thomas J. Sutherlin 30 From the SCHOOL

Joseph D. Stock* Am e r i c a n Le g i o n Ci t i z e n s h i p Thomas A. Kennedy Sa i n t Lo u i s Pr i o r y Sc h o o l Robert M. Sullivan a n d Am e r i c a n i s m Aw a r d – Matthew N. Lankford Se r v i c e Aw a r d – Timothy J. Szatkowski* sponsored by the American Legion, Ryan J. Linkul Brian P. Eggert William B. Theis this award is based on courage, Timothy M. McAleenan Ryan M. Wehking* honor, leadership, patriotism, Alexander L. Moen Pr e s i d e n t s St u d e n t Se r v i c e Isaac C. Wooley scholarship and service, which Edward J. Pennington Ch a l l e n g e Aw a r d – recognizing *Form VI Honor Roll all when cultivated, result in better Stephen B. Pennington seniors who contribute at least 100 three terms citizenship. Matthew J. Powderly hours of service to the community Travis R. Powley Ryan M. Schroeder within a twelve month period SCIENCE AND Charles M. Sonnenberg Lee F. Aguera MATHEMATICS AWARDS Ge o r g e Wa s h i n g t o n Ca r v e r – Timothy J. Szatkowski Daniel P. Ahrens TEAM+S –Te s t s o f this award, sponsored by the Daniel J. Veit Kevin T. Brady En g i n e e r i n g Ap t i t u d e , Missouri Department of Elemen- Isaac C. Wooley Maximilian J. V. Cruz Ma t h e m a t i c s a n d Sc i e n c e tary and Secondary Education, is Daniel F. Cusumano First in State Division II presented to the top 10 percent of Au s t i n Re n n i c k Po e t r y Aw a r d Patrick T. Dutton Advanced to Nationals the Class of 2008. – initiated to honor Father Austin Brian P. Eggert Daniel P. Ahrens* Daniel P. Ahrens who taught English for fifty years. Philip A. Fonseca James J. Bresnahan James J. Bresnahan It acknowledeges excellence in the Conor E. Foran Brian P. Eggert Brian P. Eggert creative writing area of poetry Edward L. Gayou, II Conor E. Foran Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Daniel P. Ahrens William M. Godar Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Matthew J. Powderly Timothy M. McAleenan Mark M. Haar Thomas A. Kennedy Brendan J. Putnam Matthew T. Kent Matthew J. Powderly* We d n e s d a y Cl u b Po e t r y Timothy M. McAleenan Ryan M. Schroeder Br i g h t Fl i g h t Mi s s o u r i Co n t e s t C. Brecht Mulvihill * denotes co-captains Hi g h e r Ed u c a t i o n Ac a d e m i c First Place Daniel W. O’Neil Sc h o l a r s h i p Daniel P. Ahrens Stephen B. Pennington OTHER AWARDS Daniel P. Ahrens Anthony J. Savio Da u g h t e r s o f t h e Kevin T. Brady Mi s s o u r i To p 100 Sc h o l a r s – Ryan M. Schroeder Am e r i c a n Re v o l u t i o n – Erik R. Carlson sponsored by the Missouri Isaac C. Wooley certificate of award for outstand- Maximilian J. V. Cruz Association of Secondary School ing work in American History Brian P. Eggert Principals, this award recognizes Al l St a t e Ch o i r – Charles M. Sonnenberg Conor E. Foran the top 100 students in the state of J. Taylor Streiff Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Missouri Class of 2008. Craig S. Jacko William M. Godar Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr.

Special Awards: (from left) Brian P. Eggert, James J. Bresnahan, Matthew J. Powderly, Daniel P. Ahrens, Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. – George Washington Carver Award; Charles M. Sonnenberg – Daughters of the American Revolution Award; Travis R. Powley – American Legion Award; Matthew R. Menendez – Student Service Committee Award

31 No t r e Da m e Bo o k Aw a r d – Re n s s e l a e r Me d a l – Th e o l o g y – FORM V academic excellence and service to for outstanding achievement in M. Richard Hennessey both the Catholic Church and the mathematics and science Daniel R. Pasque SchoolClass of 2009 community Stephen T. Macke Nicholas M. Pignotti Kenneth C. Capps National Merit Mi s s o u r i Fi n e Ar t s Li t e r a r y – Recognition Pr i n c e t o n Bo o k Aw a r d – Ac a d e m y – talented visual and William J. Neukum Pr e l i m i n a r y r e c o g n i t i o n b y maintaining a consistent honors performing artists statewide are t h e Na t i o n a l Me r i t Sc h o l a r - average while demonstrating an selected to participate in this summer Cl a s s i c a l La n g u a g e s – s h i p Pr o g r a m w a s a w a r d e d t o unusual level of volunteer service and program that provides interdisciplin- Joseph A. Wagner t h e f o l l o w i n g m e m b e r s o f t h e commitment to the community ary coursework and applied instruc- Cl a s s o f 2009 Joseph A. Wagner tion. Various aspects of the arts are HONOR ROLL Christopher J. Brenner explored along with each student's Ryan J. Allen Kenneth C. Capps Sa i n t Lo u i s Un i ve r s i t y Bo o k area of artistic expertise. Michael T. Altepeter* Samuel L. Doerr Aw a r d – excellence in academics, W. Charles Bernard Christopher J. Brenner* J. Marlow Gazzoli service, leadership and spirituality, Kenneth C. Capps* Andrew D. Kabbes and best personifies the Jesuit motto, Br u n n e r Tr u s t Aw a r d – Samuel L. Doerr* Christopher D. Keeline “men and women for others” established by Father Michael in Jerome V. Dwyer, Jr.* Joseph M. Koors Nicholas D. Sabino memory of his father, Maurice T. Alexander G. Erker* Stephen T. Macke Brunner, to honor a member of the Spencer J. Fitzgerald* Nicholas J. Miles Sa i n t Mi c h a e l ’s Co l l e g e Bo o k junior class. Awarded for sterling Charles J. Friedman* Jonathan M. Miramonti Aw a r d – recognize juniors character, high standards, lofty goals Stephen C. Gambaro* Daniel R. Pasque committed to academic endeavors and and hard work Joseph M. Gazzoli* Nicholas M. Pignotti to sustained and sincere committment Evan M. Weiss Alexander G. Haas* Nicholas D. Sabino to community service James E. Havel* Paul L. Smelcer M. Richard Hennessey “I Da r e Yo u ” Le a d e r s h i p Mark J. Havel Joseph L. St. Amour Aw a r d – recognizes personal Robert M. Heitz* Joseph A. Wagner We s t Po i n t U.S. Mi l i t a r y integrity, balanced living, and the M. Richard Hennessey* Ac a d e m y Bo o k Aw a r d – potential for leadership Christian F. Herbosa* BOOK AWARDS academic excellence, athletic or Joseph A. Wagner Daniel T. Igoe Co r n e l l Bo o k Aw a r d – extracurricular prowess and leadership Andrew D. Kabbes* excellence in academics and personal abilities, embodying the Academy’s Ko m a n -Wi l l m a n Aw a r d – Christopher D. Keeline* initiative in pursuing, embracing, or motto “Duty, Honor, Country” established by the class of 1979 in Thaddeus M. King cultivating diversity in the school en- Charles J. Friedman memory of J. B. Koman and Timothy Joseph M. Koors* vironment or in the larger community J. Willman. A junior is selected for his Stephen T. Macke* Nicholas M. Pignotti Wi l l i a m s Co l l e g e Bo o k all-around contribution to the life of Brian J. Malloy* Aw a r d – for talent, achievement his class and school Jonathan M. Miramonti* Da r t m o u t h Bo o k Aw a r d – and a passion for learning Joseph A. Wagner Paul C. Monahan intellectual leadership and positive J. Marlow Gazzoli Brett J. Moritz* contributions to the athletic and Sa i n t Lo u i s Co u n t y Ou t - William J. Neukum* extracurricular life of the School Ya l e Bo o k Aw a r d – s t a n d i n g St u d e n t Le a d e r – Daniel D. Noyes* M. Theodore Altepeter for outstanding personal character sponsored by the Saint Louis County Daniel R. Pasque* and intellectual promise Youth programs and presented to a Nicholas M. Pignotti* Ha r v a r d Bo o k Aw a r d – Paul L. Smelcer student who has made a significant Dalton M. Pollvogt* awarded by the Harvard Alumni contribution to the School. Nicholas T. Ross* Association for excellence in scholar- SPECIAL PRIZES Charles J. Friedman Nicholas D. Sabino* ship with achievement in other fields Ba u s c h a n d Lo m b Sc i e n c e William A. Sarni* Daniel R. Pasque Me d a l – for outstanding achieve- PRIZE RECIPIENTS Andrew C. Sexton* ment and superior intellectual prom- Fo r m Pr i z e – Paul L. Smelcer Ho l y Cr o s s Bo o k Aw a r d – ise in the field of science Daniel R. Pasque Sid K. Sridhar exceptional academic achievement, Daniel R. Pasque John C. Tabash sincere concern for others and a Im p r o v e m e n t – Mark R. Telthorst respectable attitude in all endeavors Spencer J. Fitzgerald Andrew P. Thome, Jr.* Stephen T. Macke Paul L. Tychsen* 32 From the SCHOOL

Kevin T. Wacker MODERN AND Kenneth C. Capps Kenneth C. Capps Joseph A. Wagner* CLASSICAL LANGUAGES Christopher D. Keeline Alexander G. Erker Joseph M. Wallace* Na t i o n a l Fr e n c h Co n t e s t – Nicholas M. Pignotti Alex A. Finan Tyler J. Willibrand ranked top 10 percent of the Joseph A. Wagner Alexander G. Haas Michael T. Yemm Saint Louis Chapter of the American M. Richard Hennessey * Honor Roll end of year Association of Teachers of French Silver Maxima Cum Laude Daniel T. Igoe J. Marlow Gazzoli Nicholas D. Sabino Robert G. Jones SCIENCE AND –ranked 5th nationally Thaddeus M. King MATHEMATICS AWARDS Stephen T. Macke Magna Cum Laude Nicholas J. Miles TEAM+S – Te s t s o f –ranked 9th nationally Brett J. Moritz Jonathan M. Miramonti En g i n e e r i n g Ap t i t u d e , Paul C. Monahan Andrew B. Thome, Jr. Ma t h e m a t i c s a n d Sc i e n c e OTHER AWARDS Brett J. Moritz –ranked 9th nationally – Second in Regional Th e J. Mi c h a e l Me a n s a n d Nicholas M. Pignotti Kenneth C. Capps Da v i d M. Ne u k u m Nicholas T. Ross J. Marlow Gazzoli NATIONAL LATIN Me d i e v a l Ar t s Aw a r d – Nicholas D. Sabino Joseph M. Koors EXAM - Level 4 recognizes achievement in Priory’s William A. Sarni Stephen T. Macke* Poetry medieval arts program. Andrew C. Sexton Nicholas M. Pignotti Gold Summa Cum Laude Christian F. Herbosa Sid K. Sridhar Nicholas D. Sabino William J. Neukum John C. Tabash Paul L. Smelcer Silver Maxima Cum Laude Pr e s i d e n t s St u d e n t Se r v i c e Joseph A. Wagner Joseph A. Wagner Jonathan M. Miramonti Ch a l l e n g e Aw a r d – Tyler J. Willibrand recognizing juniors who Michael T. Yemm – First in State Division II Latin V contribute at least 100 hours of Advanced to Nationals Gold Summa Cum Laude service to the community within Daniel R. Pasque* J. Marlow Gazzoli * a twelve month period * denotes captains/co-captains * denotes perfect score Ryan J. Allen

Book Awards (from left) Nicholas D. Sabino, Stephen T. Macke, Kenneth C. Capps, Joseph A. Wagner, J. Marlow Gazzoli, M. Richard Hennessey, Daniel R. Pasque, Michael T. Altepeter, Charles J. Friedman, Paul L. Smelcer, Nicholas D. Pignotti (not pictured)

33 FFORMORM I VV Daniel W. Ohmes Luke O. Simpson actor Hugh O'Brian to motivate, Charles G. Peterson Filip A. Swat train and reward future leaders. Class of 2010 Daniel H. Reitz* Stephen A. Theisen A three-day seminar is held with School Matthew R. Rhodes* today's leaders in business, govern- PRIZE RECIPIENTS Zachary M. Ross* Silver Maxima Cum Laude ment, educaton, athletics, commu- nicatons, science and the arts. Fo r m Pr i z e – Luke J. Schmerold* Jon W. Van Breusegen Matthew R. Menendez Luke O. Simpson* Zachary M. Ross William C. Fox, Jr. Jeffrey R. Swaney, Jr.* Charles G. Peterson Im p r o v e m e n t – Filip A. Swat* Alexandre M. Todorov SPECIAL PRIZES Charles J. Epstein Samuel D. Tankersley* St a i n e d Gl a s s – Anthony R. Hayes Stephen A. Theisen* Magna Cum Laude Patrick M. Moley Alexandre M. Todorov* Joseph H. Altepeter Al l St a t e Ch o i r – Th e o l o g y – Quinn M. Underriner* Michael M. Puettmann L. Clayton Dahm Douglas J. Hall Jon W. Van Breusegen* Douglas J. Hall James A. Kopfensteiner * Honor Roll end of year Cum Laude Michael C. Haueisen Matthew R. Menendez C. Ragen Frost MODERN AND Joseph A. Hayes We d n e s d a y Cl u b Po e t r y Li t e r a r y – CLASSICAL LANGUAGES Nicholas J. Hedlesky Co n t e s t James F. Fuller Na t i o n a l Fr e n c h Co n t e s t – Quinn M. Underriner ranked in top 10 percent of the Brandon M. Wehking Third Place HONOR ROLL St. Louis Chapter of the American Peter L. McLaughlin Association of Teachers of French Poetry Eric M. Anderson* Honorable Mention Eric M. Anderson Gold Summa Cum Laude Robert A. Becker* Richard C. Byrd –ranked 9th nationally Eric M. Anderson Craig A. Boyce II* Benjamin J. Constantino Benedict J. Constantino Robert A. Becker Benedict J. Constantino* Matthew F. Rhodes –ranked 6th nationally Benedict J. Constantino L. Clayton Dahm* Stephen A. Theisen Charles J. Epstein Maximilian J. Jones L. Clayton Dahm Nicholas S. Fosko* –ranked 7th nationally Timothy M. Davies Pr e s i d e n t s St u d e n t Se r v i c e William C. Fox, Jr.* Bennett T. Krack William C. Fox, Jr. Ch a l l e n g e Aw a r d – recognizing Douglas J. Hall* –ranked 5th nationally Douglas J. Hall juniors who contribute at least Bryan G. Hercules 100 hours of service to the commu- Anthony R. Hayes* Matthew F. Rhodes Nicholas J. Hedlesky* –ranked 9th nationally Maximilian J. Jones nity within a twelve month period Bryan C. Hercules* James A. Kopfensteiner Robert A. Becker Chad E. Huber Alexandre M. Todorov Andrew M. Lall Matthew B. Jones –ranked 4th nationally Maximilian J. Jones* Matthew R. Menendez* Sean J. Lamb James A. Kopfensteiner* Na t i o n a l La t i n Ex a m – Le v e l 3 Matthew F. Rhodes Patrick R. Mulvihill Bennett T. Krack* Prose Samuel D. Tankersley Andrew M. Lall* Gold Summa Cum Laude * denotes perfect score SCIENCE AND Andrew C. Link* Craig A. Boyce, II MATHEMATICS AWARDS Brendan G. McDermott* Silver Maxima Cum Laude Richard C. Byrd TEAM+S –Te s t s o f Peter L. McLaughlin Andrew L. Cusumano Sean J. Lamb En g i n e e r i n g Ap t i t u d e , Matthew R. Menendez* Brendan G. McDermott Daniel H. Reitz Ma t h e m a t i c s a n d Sc i e n c e First in State Division II Mi s s o u r i Sc h o l a r s Ac a d e m y – Advanced to Nationals the Academy is sponsored by the Eric M. Anderson Department of Elementary and Robert A. Becker Secondary Education and provides C. Ragen Frost experiences and enrichment op- Matthew R. Menendez portunities to advance students Jeffrey R. Swaney, Jr. throughout Missouri schools. Matthew R. Menendez St u d e n t Se r v i c e Co m m i t t e e Aw a r d – Hu g h O'Br i a n Yo u t h Fo u n d a - Matthew R. Menendez Athletics Awards (from left) Seve A. Esparrago, Andrew J. Rhodes, t i o n – founded in 1958 by Thomas A. Kennedy, Maximilian J. V. Cruz, Jesse J. Fortune 34 From the SCHOOL

FORMFORM III V Graham J. Kerwin Henry B. Cordova Magna Cum Laude Stephen C. Kleinheider* Anthony C. Cribbin Douglas R. Brooking Class of 2011 Jacob A. Martin* Nicholas S. D’Orazio Matthew J. Keating Richard J. Mazuski* Matthew D. Dowling Anthony W. King PRIZE RECIPIENTS Spencer S. Meyer* Jonathan P. Gower* Colin J. Linkul Fo r m Pr i z e – Brett W. Moen* Joshua H. Hartke John G. Menteer Kyle E. Hill James D. Molloy* Kevin H. Hess Spencer S. Meyer Clayton W. Petti* Kyle E. Hill Brett W. Moen Im p r o v e m e n t – Salvatore J. Revetta Stephen P. Hoerr, Jr. Salvatore J. Revetta Francis P. Cassidy Thomas C. Rich, II Peter J. Jochens* Adam H. Still Charles A. Rosebrough* Brendan M. Kelly Scott M. Telthorst Th e o l o g y – Samuel J. Sagartz* Stephen C. Kleinheider Niall D. Caparon R. Hunter Salmon Jacob A. Martin* Cum Laude Richard J. Mazuski L. Gustavo Sanchez-Conde* Richard J. Mazuski* Colby S. Braeckel Samuel J. Sagartz Andrew R. Schwartz* James D. Molloy Colin P. Bruns David L. Taiclet, Jr.* Clayton W. Petti L. Gustavo Sanchez-Conde Liam H. Ware William P. Pohlman Li t e r a r y – Andrew J. Erker John T. Wegmann Thomas C. Rich, II Stephen P. Hoerr, Jr. McCarthy J. Grewe Zachary W. Weiss* Charles A. Rosebrough Joseph M. Heitz Alexander P. Willman* Samuel J. Sagartz HONOR ROLL William T. Hellmuth * Honor Roll end of year R. Hunter Salmon Colby S. Braeckel P. Andrew Streiff Sean M. Sigillito Douglas R. Brooking* Liam H. F. Ware MODERN AND David L. Taiclet, Jr. Niall D. Caparon* CLASSICAL LANGUAGES Nick P. Thompson Francis P. Cassidy* SPECIAL PRIZES Na t i o n a l Fr e n c h Co n t e s t – Zachary W. R. Weiss John S. Ciapciak* Dr a m a – ranked in top 10 percent of the Alexander P. Willman John H. Cole* John S. Ciapciak St. Louis Chapter of the American * denotes perfect score Michael D. Collins* Association of Teachers of French Henry B. Cordova* Ph o t o g r a p h y – Jacob A. Martin Silver Maxima Cum Laude Anthony C. Cribbin* –ranked 5th nationally Raymond H. Bayer, III McCarthy J. Grewe Nicholas S. D’Orazio* Richard J. Mazuski Michael D. Collins Matthew D. Dowling* Al l St a t e Or c h e s t r a – –ranked 4th nationally Nathan J. Forshaw Jonathan P. Gower* Richard J. Mazuski Joshua H. Hartke* Sean M. Sigillito Matthew D. Friedman –ranked 10th nationally Vincent Jones Kevin H. Hess* Ke s t r e l Cu p – awarded to the Graham J. Kerwin Kyle E. Hill* most promising tennis player in Na t i o n a l La t i n Ex a m – Le v e l 2 Mason T. Meiners Stephen P. Hoerr, Jr.* the freshman class Gold Summa Cum Laude Brendan P. Mulqueeny Peter J. Jochens* Jesse J. Fortune Matthew J. Keating* Niall D. Caparon Paul G. Rhodes Brendan M. Kelly Francis P. Cassidy Andrew R. Schwartz John H. Cole Yale W. Thomas

Book Awards (from left) Kyle E. Hill Brian B. Steiner Jacob C. Mohrmann Matthew R. Menendez Daniel R. Pasque Quentin O. Amice Steven J. Hanley Joseph M. Pasque

35 FFORMORM II V Matthew D. Lenz* Na t i o n a l La t i n Ex a m – Le v e l 1 Silver Maxima Cum Laude Kyle B. Martin* Gold Summa Cum Laude Luc A. Bettaieb Class of 2012 Robert E. McAuliffe III* Zachary F. Behnen Rakesh B. Dara School James T. Merenda James M. Capps* Marc A. Dunbar PRIZE RECIPIENTS Jacob C. Mohrmann* Benjamin L. Corley Matthew P. Finneran Charles J. Moore* Matthew G. Fuglsang Fo r m Pr i z e – Jonathan P. Dierdorf* John P. O’Brien* Peter J. Hilboldt Jacob C. Mohrmann Joseph J. DiMarco Luke F. O’Dowd* Brennan M. Kluesner Joseph M. Pasque Seve A. Esparrago* Joseph D. O’Sullivan* Austin T. Federer Krishna A. Kumar Joseph M. Pasque* Michael Lombardo Im p r o v e m e n t – Kyle R. Finnegan Brendan H. Phillips* James T. Merenda Zachary F. Behnen Michael P. Flom Peter L. Reitz* Nicholas S. Sarai Kyle R. Finnegan David R. Fournie Andrew J. Rhodes* Michael Scherer Peter J. Hilboldt Carter D. Gage* Nicholas J. Russon* Paul C. Schulz Trevor J. Jin Andrew J. Hernandez Nicholas S. Sarai Trevor J. Jin James T. Merenda Magna Cum Laude John F. Schwartz* Spencer T. King Luke D. Slabaugh* Brian P. Bucol Th e o l o g y – Andrew S. Kopfensteiner Nicholas A. Stillman* Colin A. Kopsky Kyle R. Collins James M. Capps John C. Szatkowski* Peter J. Forshaw Kyle B. Martin Nicholas P. Krueger John G. Taiclet* Scott F. Leer Brendan T. Langford Luke D. Slabaugh Brendan J. Thomas* Andrew J. Wright Zachary C. J. LaVallee Van B. Thomas Li t e r a r y – Reid J. LaVenture Edward W. Tooley* Cum Laude Luke D. Slabaugh Andrew J. Wright* Bradley J. Lenke* Alec P. Atkinson * Honor Roll end of year Matthew D. Lenz Jonathan D. Brobst Humanitarian Aw a r d – Kevin J. Ludwig Patrick Conners, Jr. Kyle B. Martin Nicholas P. Krueger MODERN AND John Schmerold, Jr. Luke F. O'Dowd CLASSICAL LANGUAGES Robert E. McAuliffe, III* Andrew J. Wright Na t i o n a l Fr e n c h Co n t e s t – Jacob C. Mohrmann* SPECIAL PRIZES Charles R. Moley ranked in top 10 percent of the St u d i o Ar t – HONOR ROLL St. Louis Chapter of the American William H. Molloy Matthew D. Fuglsang James M. Capps* Association of Teachers of French Charles J. Moore* Benjamin L. Corley* John P. O’Brien* Michael P. Flom Dr a m a – Rakesh B. Dara* –ranked 6th nationally Luke F. O’Dowd Edward W. Tooley Joseph J. DiMarco* Carter D. Gage Joseph D. O’Sullivan Marc A. Dunbar* –ranked 9th nationally Joseph M. Pasque* Ph o t o g r a p h y – Seve A. Esparrago* Michael Lombardo Brendan H. Phillips J. Patrick Bick Austin T. Federer –ranked 6th nationally Peter L. Reitz Kyle R. Finnegan* Andrew J. Rhodes Robert E. McAuliffe, III Vo c a l Mu s i c – Michael P. Flom* Nicholas J. Russon –ranked 8th nationally James M. Capps David R. Fournie* John F. Schwartz Matthew G. Fuglsang* Joseph D. O'Sullivan Luke D. Slabaugh* Be s t At h l e t e – Carter D. Gage* Andrew J. Rhodes Nicholas A. Stillman Andrew J. Rhodes Andrew J. Hernandez* Nicholas S. Sarai John T. Sullivan Peter J. Hilboldt* Luke D. Slabaugh J. Clayton Swanger Co a c h e s Cu p – Trevor J. Jin* Nathan J. Watson John C. Szatkowski Seve A. Esparrago Spencer T. King* John G. Taiclet* Andrew S. Kopfensteiner* SCIENCE AND Brendan J. Thomas Fa t h e r Gr e g o r y Mo h r m a n , Colin A. Kopsky* MATHEMATICS AWARDS Van B. Thomas OSB, Se r v i c e Aw a r d – Krishna A. Kumar* Am e r i c a n Ma t h e m a t i c s Edward W. Tooley acknowledges dedicated and Brendan T. Langford* Co m p e t i t i o n Nathan J. Watson creative service to the Junior Zachary C. LaVallee Highest Score Thomas T. Yoon School and the greater Priory Reid J. LaVenture* Charles J. Moore * denotes perfect score school community Bradley J. Lenke Edward W. Tooley

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FFORMORM IV HONOR ROLL Joseph P. Kreienkamp SPECIAL PRIZES Quentin O. Amice* Patrick C. Lindmark* St u d i o Ar t – Class of 2013 Connor C. Behnen* Christopher P. McKee Jack M. Mueller Evan J. Boulware* William H. Moore* PRIZE RECIPIENTS Thomas S. Burton* Jack M. Mueller* Dr a m a – Fo r m Pr i z e – Peter J. Cogan* Alexander C. Noddings* Mitchell F. Van Bree Quentin O. Amice Justin A. Davis-Morgan* David M. Nogalski* Steven J. Hanley John L. Del Rosario, Jr.* Nehal A. Patel* Vo c a l Mu s i c – John D. Puricelli* Brian B. Steiner Ryan P. Donlin* Joseph P. Kreienkamp Timothy P. Dubis* Thomas F. Raybuck Kevin M. Eggert* Brian B. Steiner* Th e o l o g y – Samuel L. Taylor* John L. Del Rosario, Jr. Bradley C. Finnegan* Ryan T. Token* Michael J. King Andrew J. Fogarty* Connor P. Flavin* Alexander J. Towler* Brian B. Steiner Wyatt D. Gill* Graham C. Trout Steven J. Hanley* William J. Uelk* Li t e r a r y – Thomas R. Hartke* Mitchell F. Van Bree* Brian B. Steiner Jeffrey J. Hopson, Jr.* Percy M. Vanacht* Daniel H. Jacob* Brian T. Vaporean Humanitarian Aw a r d – Daanish Jamaluddin* Jacob S. Walburn* John P. Fonseca Michael J. King* Charles I. Welsh* Joseph P. Kreienkamp Grant M. Koby* Logan M. Wende Thomas J. Weissert Nicholas R. Kohler* * Honor Roll end of year

Humanitarian Awards: (from left) John P. Fonseca, Joseph P. Kreienkamp, Luke F. O’Dowd, Andrew J. Wright, Nicholas P. Krueger, Thomas J. Weissert

37 Varsity Athletes Post Season Honors BASEBALL: First Team All-League GOLF: Honorable Mention All-League SchoolFirst Team All-League Quarterback First Team All-League, First Michael T. Altepeter Ryan M. Schroeder Gregory D. Hoffmann Team All-District, KMOV Honorable Mention All-League Second Team All-League Fullback Player of the Month Joseph H. Altepeter Charles J. Friedman Travis R. Powley Michael G. Kleffner Special Mention All-League Receiver Second Team All-League, First TENNIS: Gregory D. Hoffmann Brendan J. Putnam Team All-District First Team All-League Honorable Mention All-League Linebacker Timothy S. Finney, Jr. Andrew P. Thome, Jr. Kevin T. Brady Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. First Team All-League, Second Team All-League Honorable Mention All-League Defensive Back All-State 5th place Jacob M. Poelker Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. Andrew C. Sexton John D. Sabio Second Team All-League Honorable Mention All-League Defensive End First Team All-League, First Team Kenneth C. Capps M. Richard Hennessey Ryan J. Allen All-District, All-State Second Team All-League Joseph D. Stock Honorable Mention All-League Second Team All-League Daniel P. Ahrens John F. Notter, Jr. Offensive Lineman; All-Metro First Team All-League, First Team Honorable Mention All-League Honorable Mention All-District Peter L. McLaughlin Stephen A. Theisen BASKETBALL: John C. Tabash Honorable Mention All-League Second Team All-League Nicholas M. Pignotti Second Team All-League HOCKEY: Andrew C. Sexton Punter Thomas J. Sutherlin Mid-States, Senior All-Star TRACK Honorable Mention All-League Nicholas J. Faron Daniel P. Ahrens Returner All-District, 4 x 800 m. Relay; Brian J. Malloy Mid-States, Senior All-Star 1600 m. Run; 800 m. Run; 4 x. Honorable Mention All-League John D. Savio Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr. Defensive Back 400 m. Relay; All-State 3rd place Mark M. Haar Mid-States, Senior All-Star in 800 m. Run and 4th place in Running Back William B. Theis 1600 m. Run CROSS-COUNTRY: Charles J. Friedman Maximilian J.V. Cruz First Team All-League, Linebacker SOCCER: All-District 4 x 800 m. Relay; All-District, All-State Patrick T. Dutton First Team All-League; Player 1600 m. Run; 3200 m. Run Maximillian J.V. Cruz Defensive Lineman of the Year, ABC League; Second Douglas R. Brookings All-District, State Qualifier Nicholas T. Ross Team All-Metro; First Team Class All-District 4 x 800 m. Relay Kenneth C. Capps Offensive Lineman 2 All-State Co-Goalkeeper of Michael T. Altepeter Robert M. Sullivan the Year All-District 4 x 800 m. Relay FOOTBALL: Ryan M. Wehking Honorable Mention All-League Kevin H. Hess First Team All-League Kicker; Lineman First Team All-League ABC All-League High Jump; All- Missouri Coaches Association, Justin J. Hostler Michael J. Ware District High Jump, 4 x 400 m. Third Team All-State Kicker; Lineman First Team All-League Relay; State Qualifier High Jump Missouri Sports Writers, First Joseph A. Jordan Thomas A. Kennedy Team All-State Kicker; All-Metro Michael A. Mosbacher First Team All-League, First Team All-District 4 x 400 m. Relay Honorable Mention Class 2 All-State Alexander L. Moen Ryan M. Wehking Peter W. Kelly All-District 4 x 400 m. Relay Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr.

WRESTLING: Honorable Mention All-League Ryan K. Lenz Honorable Mention All-League Michael C. Haueisen Honorable Mention All-League Henry B. Cordova

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The Year in Sports Joseph A. Genoni, Athletic Director The 2007-08 athletic season was a special year. It was filled with many significant accomplishments and great memories. Here are some of the highlights of the year: The 2007 VARSITY FOOTBALL team finished the season with a 8-2 overall record and a 5-1 ABC League record. The season opened with a “home” night game against Herculaneum at CBC’s field with a 35-2 victory, and it ended with a last second field goal by Ryan Wehking which led to a win over Westminster Christian 27-24. Several school records were set this year: Greg Hoffmann completed 130 passes and passed for 1,775 yards, and Brendan Putnam set the school record for receptions with 54. The 2007 VARSITY SOCCER team came in first in the ABC League with a 9-2-1 record and finished 16-6-1 overall. Ryan Wehking was chosen ABC Player of the Year and All-State Goalie of the Year and has been selected by area coaches to play in the annual North-South Senior All-Star game. The 2007 CROSS COUNTRY team continued its remarkable The VARSITY GOLF TEAM finished first for the ABC string of successes. The varsity had 82 medalists, nine team finishes League title, first in Districts and came in second at State. in the top three in meets and placed 3rd in District. The junior In addition to the team’s success, J.D. Sabio finished 5th at State varsity team came in first in the ABC League for the fourteenth and was a medalist at the ABC meet. Joe Stock was an All-League, consecutive year. Max Cruz, senior captain, was All-League, All- All-District, and All-State performer. Congratulations to Mike District and All-State. Kleffner who was All-League, a medalist at Districts and was The 2007-08 VARSITY BASKETBALL team, led by All- chosen as the KMOV High School Player of the Month in May. League performers, Drew Sexton, Dan Ahrens and Rick Forshaw, Tim Finney and Steve Theisen were recognized as All-League and and finished with a 6-6 League record and a 13-12 overall record. All-District golfers. The 2007-08 WRESTLING team had a squad of 17 wres- In addition to all of the above achievements and awards, for tlers. All were underclassmen which holds promise for next year. the eighth time in the last 11 years, the Priory Athletic Program There were strong performances by Andrew Link, Ryan Lenz, Jeff won the Lee McCandless All-Sports Award. This award is presented Swaney, Mike Haueisen and Henry Cordova. All of these wrestlers annually to the school which wins the most team points in ABC medaled in either the ABC meet and/or the Priory Invitational. League competition. The 2007-08 HOCKEY team, led by seniors Nick Faron, J.D. The athletic department salutes Jake Wenger and Dr. Mark Sabio and Will Theis, finished with an 11-7-4 record. Faron who are both stepping down as head coaches. Jake Wenger has been the varsity wrestling coach for more than fifteen years VARSITY BASEBALL The team, which struggled with one and is stepping down from the title as head coach to handle other of the wettest seasons in a long time, finished with a 7-11 record school duties. Jake will assist Steve Rolwes, our new head varsity overall and a 5-6 record in an extremely tough ABC League. wrestling coach. Mark Faron has retired as our hockey coach with The VARSITY TENNIS team, led by Drew Thome, Dan the graduation of his son, Nick. Mark coached the hockey team Ahrens, Jake Poelker and Ken Capps, placed third in District, and to two Wickenheiser Cups. John Notter will be stepping in to made it to the Team Regionals. fill the role as head coach. John’s son, John, will be a junior next The VARSITY TRACK team had success at the State Track year. Thanks to Jake Wenger and Mark Faron for so many years of meet. The following individuals earned All-State: Max Cruz, was dedicated service. third in the 800 meter run and fourth in the 1600 meter run. In addition, Tom Kennedy, who qualified for State in the high jump, set a school record with a jump of 6’ 5”.

39 (National Association of College Admission Counselors) confer- Faculty Development ences. Mrs. Sams has recently been chosen as local area chair of the Joseph V. Gleich, Associate Headmaster and Director of Studies 2010 NACAC Conference to be held in Saint Louis. Besides these School conferences, both Mrs. Sams and Mr. Sinner made it a point to Last summer began attend the Regional College Board conference while also fitting in with a flurry of develop- various college trips across the country. Mr. Walker, our new Associ- ment work surround- ate College Admission Counselor, is attending the Harvard Summer ing the hiring of several Institute in June where he will familiarize himself with many eastern new faculty members in Tier 1 schools. various key positions. This summer we continue the Mr. Marting and Mr. Miller continued their long tradition of trend with the hiring of attending national conferences within their respective fields. Mr. five new faculty members. Marting also accompanied boys to All-State Choir and All-State Decisions by Dr. Logusch Orchestra. and Mr. Henry to move to Mr. Nunziante will complete an advanced PowerSchool Confer- part time, the continued ence in June following on the PowerSchool “101” which he and university commitment of Mr. White completed last June. They are quickly becoming experts Brother Francis, the retire- in this web based information system. This summer they will both ment of Mr. Sinner, the work to transition Priory to the latest version—PS 5.0—of this departure of Mrs. Swan- technology. strom, and the expansion Mr. Muench will be attending two back-to-back Geometry of the seventh grade class to conferences in August. He is very much looking forward to this four sections have combined to necessitate these hires. To facilitate a development opportunity. smooth transition into Priory, each of the new teachers will engage in curriculum development work this summer, often accompanied Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention all of the clinics, by a current faculty member. Dr. Ritchie, Mrs. Gangloff, Mr. Rol- workshops and conferences attended by the athletic coaches. The wes, Mr. Wenger and Mrs. Mathis will be assisting in this process. multiple success stories of Priory athletic teams reflect the benefit Priory is receiving from this professional development commitment. Continuing our tradition of funding university course work leading to advanced degrees, Priory committed over one-third of its Though I know that Mrs. Sams has addressed the retirement faculty development budget to degree work undertaken by Father of Mr. Sinner in her report, I would be negligent if I did not also Augustine, Mr. Bussen, Mr. Ham, Mr. Kilcullen, Mr. O’Connell acknowledge the many valuable contributions that Jim has made in and Mrs. Swanstrom. Five of these six faculty members are more his time at Priory. Fortunately for us, Jim has indicated that he is than half way to their advanced degree. As they complete their re- only a phone call away from our students and parents should they quirements over the next two years, we will encourage other faculty desire his expertise. members, both lay and monastic, to pursue an advanced degree. At It is impossible to list here all of the work and preparation which present almost 80 percent of our faculty have an M.A. or beyond. our faculty do. The background reading that goes into preparing While a select group of faculty have focused on university work, daily lessons, the supportive research they do in advising theses, the all faculty who teach Advanced Placement (AP) courses have spent time spent working on various clubs and activities, their commit- considerable time in 2007-08 earning certification for their courses ment to Form retreats and outdoor programs, and a host of other through the College Board. I am pleased to note that all of our AP efforts on their part confirm their dedication and determination to courses have now officially been certified by the College Board. lead Priory boys to excellence in all areas. Our faculty development Rounding out our AP efforts, Ms. Cazabonne, Mr. Dodds, Mrs. program continues to support their varied interests and pursuits. Schulz, and Mr. Wenger all plan within the next twelve months to attend week-long AP workshops related to the subjects they teach. The entire College Counseling department remained profes- sionally active through their attendance at MoACAC (Missouri Association of College Admission Counselors) and NACAC

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• I learned to be independent in my studies. Junior School Report • I learned more about God. Diana Hartnett, Director of the Junior School • With the help of my teachers and classmates, I grew closer to God. • I learned that I am much more organized than I thought. This year has been exciting, challenging, and frustrating all at the • I learned that I enjoy reading the Bible and reflecting in Lectio. same time. But we learned, we grew together, we made new friend- • I learned that I am good in science. ships and solidified former ones, we met new teachers and advisors • I learned that school can be the best place to have fun. and other adults, and we shared our fears, our joys and our hopes. • I learned that I am a better student than I give myself credit for. We prayed together, we sang together, and we played together. We • People love me at this school. dressed up in Halloween costumes, and we celebrated Newt’s birth- • I learned that I am a wonderful person. day with lots of cake and ice cream. We admired the many skills of • I am actually smart at math. our classmates in music, art, studies, and athletics. We participated • I have learned to be more confident. in community service projects and willingly helped whenever and • Teachers here care about us and want us to do well. however we were needed. We laughed hard, and we studied hard. • I have learned that I can push myself farther than I thought. And now, we are ready to take the next step. • I learned that monks can be cool! Some students are moving just down the hall to take their place • I learned that I can adapt to big changes in my life. as the older and wiser big brothers of the new 80 members of the • I learned that you can waste a great deal of effort trying to get the wrong things, when the right things are right in front of you. Class of 2014, which is eagerly waiting to take their place in August. • I learned that I have a passion for serving my school. The remaining students are moving down the hill to the high school, • I learned what having character really means. and there they will embark on the next phase of the adventure. They • I learned to be more modest and humble. might be a little bit overwhelmed, a little bit anxious at first, but a • I learned that I can communicate easily with teachers here. whole lot excited. Priory is our place. It belongs to us, and we belong • I learned how different people can be and still be the same. to each other. • If I put time and effort into something, I can do it well. I asked the students to write what they had learned about them- • I can be best friends with a teacher. selves this year, about who they were as citizens of this Priory com- • I look snazzy in a coat and tie. munity and of the wider world. This is what they told me: • I can be friends with anyone. • Like the little engine that could, I think I can! • I am smarter than I think if I actually try. • I learned about time management and how to balance • I learned how to take responsibility and manage my time and work and play. homework. • I can conquer anything if I put my mind to it. (repeated many • Believing in God is awesome. times) • I am happier here than I ever thought I would be. • I can make friends easily here. (repeated many times) We did learn a lot this year, didn’t we!

41 College Counseling SchoolBarbara K. Sams, Director Class of 2008 Shines in the College Admission Process Spring blossomed wet for some, but for the Class of 2008 with the rain came an abundance of good news. The Class of 2008 should be proud of the recognition they received from colleges and universities throughout the country and even abroad. The 61 members of the Class of 2008 filed a record 389 college applications to 124 different institutions including two international schools, the University of British Columbia in Canada and Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. Our students filed on average 6.4 applications each. Of this number, 124, or 32 percent, of the applications were to the most competitive colleges (as defined by “Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges,” the 2007 edition). Highly competitive colleges received 109 applications, or 28 percent. Very competitive colleges received 123 applications, or 32 percent, with the remaining 20, or five percent, in the competitive and special category. In terms of acceptances, the Class had an overall acceptance rate Frederick D. Forshaw, Jr., named a Notre Dame Scholar at the of 67 percent. Tier 1 applications were received favorably at a rate of University of Notre Dame 46 percent (compared to the average acceptance rate of 24 percent Craig S. Jacko, invited to participate in the Pioneer Leadership for the Tier 1 schools to which our students applied). Tier 2 applica- Program at the University of Denver tions were accepted at the rate of 75 percent; Tier 3 at the rate of 85 percent; and the remaining applications were also accepted at the Gabriel D. Lee, invited to the Croft Institute for International rate of 85 percent. Study at the University of Mississippi Students from the Class of 2008 will be attending 40 different Ryan J. Linkul, awarded the McKelvey Entrepreneurship Schol- institutions across the country, including two international schools. arship, a national award, from the McKelvey Foundation Twenty-three percent will be attending Catholic colleges, 31 percent Timothy M. McAleenan, invited to join the Fitzgerald Classics other private schools and 46 percent will attend public schools. Program at the College of the Holy Cross and the Johnson Scholars The Class of 2008 received much recognition for its scholastic, Program at Washington and Lee University athletic and extracurricular endeavors. In addition to numerous aca- C. Brecht Mulvihill, invited to join the honors program at the demic and leadership awards, the Class of 2008 was awarded more University of Missouri, Columbia than a million dollars per year in scholarships. Several members of Edward J. Pennington, invited to join the honors program at the Class of 2008 were selected for the most prestigious scholarships the University of Missouri, Columbia and special academic opportunities at a variety of schools. These students include: (Please note this data was self-reported by the students. Stephen B. Pennington, invited to join the honors program at The list may be incomplete.) Miami University of Ohio Daniel P. Ahrens, invited to join the honors programs at Boston John D. Sabio, Jr., named as a Martin Luther King Scholars College and the University of Virginia program participant at Saint Louis University Maximilian J. V. Cruz, invited to join the honors program at J. Taylor Streiff, invited to participate in the contemporary University of Southern California urban popular music program at Columbia College in Chicago Brian P. Eggert, invited to join the honors programs at Boston Timothy J. Szatkowski, invited into the Global Citizens pro- College and the University of Notre Dame gram at Villanova University Conor E. Foran, invited to be a President’s Scholar at Texas In addition to these academic achievements, nine students were A & M University offered the opportunity to play sports on a varsity team in college and two will be trying out once they arrive on campus next fall. Our 42 From the SCHOOL

NCAA Division I athletes are Maximilian J. V. Cruz, track and comes to Priory most recently from Missouri Military Academy cross country at the University of Notre Dame, Gregory D. Hoff- (MMA) where he served as the Director of College Placement and mann, baseball at Miami University of Ohio, Brendan J. Putnam, Counseling. While at MMA, Will taught social studies and Latin in football at the University of Pennsylvania, and Ryan M. Wehking, addition to serving as the college counselor, guidance counselor, a soccer at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. We have two department chair and assistant academic dean of the high school. Joseph A. Jordan Division II athletes, , soccer at Missouri Univer- After earning his Bachelor of Arts in political science and general sity of Science and Technology (the former University of Missouri, liberal arts from Mississippi State University, Will attended Duke Joseph D. Stock Travis Rolla) and , golf at Truman State University. University to undertake graduate coursework in theological studies. R. Powley will play football at Division III Augustana College, He then returned to Mississippi State to earn a Bachelor of Science John D. Sabio, Jr. will play golf at NAIA Spring Hill College, and in psychology before earning his Juris Doctor at the University Michael J. Ware will play soccer for Trinity College Dublin’s club of Mississippi School of Law. Certified to teach middle and high Michael G. Kleffner team. will try out for the golf team at Wake school courses in social studies, English, psychology, theology and Robert M. Sullivan Forest University and will try out for the foot- business education, Mr. Walker is also proficient in Latin, French, ball team at the University of Tulsa. and Spanish. Before MMA, Mr. Walker taught at both the colle- Office of College Counseling Prepares giate and middle school levels. In addition, he enjoys sports and has for Transition served as a coach and announcer for various varsity, junior varsity, Mr. James E. Sinner retired at the end of the school year. Jim and intramural sports programs. will be missed not just by our office but by the Priory students, Will has been married to Shanna Garrison Walker for eight years families, faculty, and staff. Jim will hopefully look back on his career and has two sons, William Garrison, age six, and Gibson Raegan, over the next phase of his life and know, without a doubt, that he 15 months. The family plans a move to the Saint Louis area in the has had an incredible impact on students, parents, colleagues, and summer. the education profession. Jim has been a leader in our profession and is to be recognized and commended for giving so much time and energy to assuring the future of so many. Jim’s strengths range from his vast knowledge, to his organizational skills, to his keen ability to analyze others and situations, to his writing abilities, to his willingness to tackle tough issues, and to his willingness to consistently go above and beyond for his students, families, and school. He is intelligent, insightful, dynamic and charming. Students seek his advice, parents seek his advice, faculty seek his advice, and colleagues seek his advice. Jim will be missed here at Saint Louis Priory School and well beyond our community. He has been an active and vital voice for students and our profession here in Saint Louis, in the state of Missouri and nationally as well. Best of luck to you, Jim. May the sun shine all days on the future courses of your life; may you swing steady and true; and, may you score well in all games of life. Saint Louis Priory School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William “Will” Walker as the new Associate Direc- tor of College Counseling. Mr. Walker Evan M. Weiss, Form V 43 Admission Thomas O. Mulvihill ’80, Director and SchoolBrother Cassian Koenemann ’97, OSB, Assistant Director Our Regular Admission Program for sixth graders brought a full complement to the Class of 2014, while our Early Decision Pro- gram for fifth graders provided a solid base on which we will build in the coming year for the Class of 2015. In total, the 2008-09 academic year will see the School’s largest enrollment ever, just over 400 students. This milestone was made possible when the Admis- sion Policy Committee presented their findings and formal recom- mendation to the Board of Advisors who in turn, recommended to In the coming year, the Admission Office will work to expand the Monastic Trustees that we increase the Form I enrollment from our promotional efforts through innovative on-campus events, 72 students to 80 students. This minimal increase, while preserving a dynamic multi-media approach, and strong relationships with the small, intimate nature of the student body, will decrease the size our “feeder schools.” Of particular note, this summer the Admis- of Junior School classes by allowing us to move from the traditional sion section of the web site will be expanded based on feedback three sets per form to four, with a maximum of 20 students per set. from prospective parents. In short, the Admission section will offer The schedule for implementing this increase was moved forward one better site navigation and more information. A fun new brochure year based, in part, on the strong candidate pool for the incoming will be unveiled. It will specifically target the interests and issues of Class of 2014 (see class members on next page). applicants, giving them a glimpse of life at Priory. Lastly, in the fall a new event will debut – The Brain Games. It is designed to attract Overall, we experienced the highest number of inquiries in the bright students to the campus for an all-day academic competition past five years, despite the fluctuations in the economy and discus- that will test their knowledge in a wide range of subjects. Our goal sions of a demographic “dip.” Here are a few noteworthy aspects of is to draw students from over a dozen key schools and expose these our admission program: students to our campus as well as the monks, teachers, students, par- • Many applicants have strong ties to the School, with 26 percent ents and alumni who make Priory such a special place. of the candidates and 29 percent of the enrolled students being siblings or sons of alumni. The Admission program at Priory is an amazing group project. And in all our efforts, one thing has become evident: personal con- • The applicant pool is racially and geographically diverse. In fact, this year saw the highest number of diversity candidates tact remains the very best method to attract qualified families to the and enrolled diversity students in the past five years. Our candi- campus. As a recent report on the future of Catholic education from dates live in more than 30 different zip codes. the University of Notre Dame pointed out, “Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing tool for schools. What parents communi- • The applicant pool is predominantly Catholic, while still allow- cate in the grocery aisle has greater influence than glossy brochures ing for religious diversity. Over 76 percent of applicants and 89 percent of the total enrolled student body is Roman Catholic. or advertising campaigns.” The monks, faculty, students, parents, and alumni – all members of the Abbey Family – must take a keen • Our applicants attend more than 50 different institutions, interest in fulfilling our mission to attract talented and motivated including public, independent and Catholic Parochial schools. young men to the School. You who know the school so well are While the rising cost of tuition presents a challenge to all fami- indeed our greatest marketing tool and our best witness to the value lies seeking an independent secondary education, the strengths of of a Priory education. Thank you again for your enthusiastic efforts our academic program, the presence of the Monks and the Benedic- on our behalf. Please call with your input, ideas…and referrals! tine nature of the School, and our small class size continue to attract What Can YOU Do To Support The Priory Admission Program? candidates to our campus. • Identify quality candidates and forward this information to the I am hugely indebted, as I complete my first year in this excit- Admission Office. ing post, to my administrative assistant, Linda Meyers, for her • Host an “Information Coffee” in your home. tremendous support and to Father Michael and Joe Gleich for their • Volunteer for on-campus admission events. leadership and encouragement. Also to Brother Alban ’99, who will leave the Assistant Director’s position to pursue Theological Studies • Be a presence for the school among your friends, family and colleagues. full time at Collegio Sant’ Anselmo in Rome and to Brother Cassian ’97, who will ably assume his spot.

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Aim High On June 13, 2008, Aim High Saint Louis began its fourteenth year at Priory. The program began on the campus of John Burroughs School in 1991, with Priory joining the effort four years later. The Saint Bede House on the Priory campus serves as one of Aim High’s administrative offices. Aim High offers its tuition free program to over 300 economi- cally disadvantaged public middle school students each year. The foundation of this academic and cultural enrichment program is the intensive five-week summer session with monthly meetings on Saturdays during the academic year. The summer program offers academic programs in the morning, followed by a hot lunch and Edward Gayou '08, Ryan Schroeder '08, Brian Eggert '08, and Dan athletics. Afternoons are dedicated to a wide range of electives O’Neil '08. Several current Priory students volunteered their time including: drama, art, cooking, yoga, forensics, film appreciation, over the summer, including: Paul Monahan, Joey Wagner, Conner yearbook and newsletter. Ahlering, Spencer Fitzgerald, Bobby Jones, Drew Sexton, Ricky Once accepted into the program, students participate for four Hennessey, Patrick Mulvihill, Kenny Capps, Ryan Allen, Charlie years, enabling them to take full advantage of a comprehensive cur- Peterson, Brendan Kelly, Dan Igoe and James Murphy. riculum, which has a long-term impact on their futures. Aim High Funding for the Aim High program comes from private dona- has indeed shown its effectiveness: over 80 percent of Aim High tions, corporations and foundations, as well as the support of Saint graduates go on to graduate from high school, which is a 35 percent Louis Abbey, Priory and John Burroughs Schools. The campus of increase for the demographic served. Of those graduates, four out of each school is donated for use each summer. On May 17, 2008, five enroll in a university or continuing education program. Aim High hosted its annual fundraising party. Priory alumni moth- The Saint Louis Abbey Monastic Community, as well as Priory ers Cindy Bottini and Cathy Naunheim served on the event com- School faculty, staff, alumni and students are very active in Aim mittee. The event was held downtown at the Laurel and raised over High. Abbot Thomas Frerking, OSB; Prior Gregory Mohrman, $75,000 for the program. OSB ’76; James J. Murphy, Jr. ’61; and a Priory alumni mother, Aim High is a major work of social justice to which the Saint Cindy Bottini, all serve on the Aim High Board of Directors. Ms. Louis Abbey and Saint Louis Priory School are committed. We will Carrie Riefle is a member of the program staff. College students and continue to report on the good works in the Aim High program by recent graduates return to Priory to work in the program. Included our faculty, alumni, students and friends. are: Geoff Naunheim ’05, Joe Monahan ’06, Michael Wagner ’07,

Saint Louis Priory School Class of 2014

Patrick K. Agnew II Dominic S. Coppola Carlo M. Herbosa * Domien G. Meert Kevin M. Schilling Christopher P. Ahlering + Ryan W. Corley * Michael A. Herman Dean J. Mellas Grant W. Sherrod John P. Austin Paul D. Davies * Jack A. Herr Thomas J. Menteer * Christian D. Soares Timothy M. Avery – Daniel M. De Simon Robert S. Highbloom Elliott F. Miller Eric S. Stange Jeffrey A. Bebee Zachary T. Denton Jacob M. Hill John A. Miller Daniel Stein Kevin R. Benben Kevin W. Dowling * Tucker S. Hively Benjamin W. Mullins Derrick S. Swaney * Connor L. Bick * Taylor G. Dubray Mark R. Jacobs – Sivakoti R. Myla Adam M. Thomas Brayton S. Briggs John W. Fox * Aidan M. Johnston James D. Newell III Ahdarsh R. Vallabhaneni Quinn M. Buck D. Fitzpatrick Freeman Duncan M. Kinzie Thomas J. Niemann+ Colburn J. Wagner August J. Busch +* Michael D. Fuglsang * Matthew R. Kovac William J. O'Brien * Daniel J. Watson * Andrew L. Callahan Brendan M. Gaffney Kenneth A. Krueger Grant F. Oehler Michael P. Weigle Andrew T. Cammon David C. Gantt II John P. Lauer Andrew W. O'Sullivan +* Spencer T. Wright Charles W. Carey Louis C. Garvin +* Tony Y. Li Antonio L. Petralia Alex Y. Wu Christopher R. Chivetta Austin A. Hakim Charles E. Lohmann Charles M. Rapp John P. Yannakakis + Michael E. Clark Christopher C. Hammer John J. Lowell John J. Rhodes * Everett W. Zornes Stephen R. Clark, Jr. Jack M. Heitz * Matthew T. Ludwig Francisco G. Sanchez- Hugh J. Cole Tristan J. Hellmuth * Daniel S. Martin Conde *

+ son of Priory alumnus * brother of Priory student – brother of Priory alumnus

45 What a fabulous year it was, and we owe praise to Katie, Heidi Campus Organizations and Terri who spent the entire year with the Mothers' Club and These outstanding organizations at the Saint Louis Priory School are Xanadu at the top of their daily priority list. As important as the Schoolvital to the operation of the institution. Without them, we would not money raised was the way in which they ran this event and all of have the financial assistance generated from their events, and more im- the activities of the Mothers’ Club; a sincere love of Priory School portantly the friendships which develop throughout our entire volunteer and a deep gratitude for the education of their sons was the message network. We are proud to say that each year, a new group of friends step portrayed. Thank you, mothers, for a superb year! forward to support all of the works of the monks in the monastery, the Fathers’ Club Black Tie Scholarship Dinner school and the parish. President Timothy P. Ross and Vice President Robert G. Jones were at the helm. They began the year with a general meeting and barbecue in the Switzer House. Attendance increased over previous years as an attendance prize was provided. It was free lunch for your son for one year. An emphasis was placed on involvement and fathers stepped forward to help create a very exciting year. Tim Ross, Fathers' Club President The Fathers’ Club hosts and Mitch Pollvogt Chair of Black numerous events for fathers Tie Scholarship Dinner and sons including the fall and Jenny O'Neil, Vice President and Katie Sullivan, President of the Mothers' Club serve up lunch to Xanadu volunteers. spring Junior School Rec. Nights, a career day, a banquet in January, and a float trip in June. In addition, they provide volunteer service Mothers’ Club and Xanadu Auction to chaperone and assist on School outings such as the senior retreat, Junior School camps, and admission programs. Alfred V. Lall is the President Katie Sullivan orchestrated an extraordinary year for Treasurer of the Fathers’ Club, and he assists in all of the events. the Mothers’ Club with a very talented group of mothers. Her task of overseeing the numerous events run by the Mothers’ Club weekly and even daily is huge. It begins with setting the calendar of events, and she promptly put it together and assigned committee work to approximately one hundred volunteers. She and her Vice President Jenny O’Neil were present at all events from the beginning to the end of the school year. Again this year, the Mothers’ Club pulled off a fabulous Xanadu led by Chair Heidi Ross and Co-Chair Terri Hennessey. Their theme of Fly Me to the Moon created an evening of nostalgia with the Xanadune Lounge and the presence of the Rat Pack. Together they were on a mission to secure fabulous new packages for the Main Auction and that they did. They tried something new with the SuperDome in Treasures of the Dome, and it proved to be a huge success. They raised a net profit of $320,440 as all guests let their paddles fly to the moon. Together with the Fathers’ Club Black Tie Scholarship Dinner, a check in the amount of $407,500 was presented to Abbot Thomas and Father Michael at the Mothers’ Club Spring Luncheon. Terri Goslin-Jones and Bob Jones, Vice President of the Fathers' Club; and Father Gregory at the Black Tie Scholarship Dinner 46 From the SCHOOL

donated to the auction. The Emporium section has become a real treasure. It helps to keep alumni mothers connected to the School and the Abbey and raises significant funds at the same time. We also thank alumni mothers for their tremendous support of the monastic community. They prepare Thanksgiving Dinner for the monastic community and can be seen frequently dropping off their favorite dishes for the monks to enjoy.

Cathy Naunheim and Lou Leonard set up the Emporium section for Xanadu D. Mitchell Pollvogt ’76 agreed to Chair the Black Tie Scholar- ship Dinner held on October 26, 2007, at The Ritz-Carlton. It was a wonderful event this year with net proceeds of $87,000 raised for scholarships; an article about the dinner is on page 10 in this Journal. From Left: Mary Jo Sauer, Julie Ahlering, Helen Capps and Alumni Mothers’ Club Kathleen Short enjoying the Christmas Boutique One of the responsibilities of the alumni mothers is the organi- Hospitality Committee zation of the Emporium section at Xanadu. Under the leadership of Cathy Naunheim and Lou Leonard, they secured nearly 300 items Chairman Mary Foushee and her hospitality committee mem- from furniture to collectibles to jewelry and accessories. Stephanie bers create the wonderful parties and receptions for the monastic Stitt hosted a gift gathering party at Veritas – Gateway to Food and community. Every time Mary receives a call from the Abbey an- Wine to aid in the effort. Prior to the event, the auction chairs had nouncing a new profession or the monks’ need to entertain guests, selected items for the auction which guests then purchased and Mary very graciously responds and quickly organizes the receptions gathering help chiefly from alumni mothers and providing refreshments, food and always flowers for a beautiful event. Of special note, is the organization of the very popular Monks’ Christmas Open House which is attended by members of the Abbey family. Mary and her right-hand workers, Lyn Leslie, Joan Casey and Sue Remspecher, orchestrated an elegant event again this year. Thank you, Mary, for all you do to help the monastic community with the work they have been called to do. Volunteerism is an American tradition and Saint Louis Abbey, Priory School and Saint Anselm Parish have a volunteer organization beyond our greatest expectations!

We thank all our volunteers for their continued loyal support.

Xanadu Chair Heidi Ross, and Co-Chair Terri Hennessey present a check in the amount of $407,500.00 to Abbot Thomas and Father Michael at the Mothers' Club Spring Luncheon on April 22.

47 Building on the School PROMISE

Junior School Upper Level Rendering from the Roof Building on the PROMISE

Capital Campaign Gymnasium Outdoor Rendering Father Gregory Mohrman, OSB, Chairman We have named this Campaign "Building on the Promise" — it is a promise made more than 50 years ago by a group of lay men and women, who wanted a special kind of school for their sons. They pledged their resources, creativity and enthusiasm (and their sons) to realize the dream of a Catholic school whose excellence in academic, athletic and extracurricular programs would set it apart from all others in the community. We are building on a promise made those many years ago by a group of monks, who left their home, their families and their monastery, to come thousands of miles to a strange country, and to immerse themselves in a new culture — Saint Louis. This Campaign builds on that same Promise, which has been renewed in every generation at Priory — we, monks and lay people Junior School Upper Level Rendering from the Roof together, commit ourselves to do everything in our power to see that Project: Athletic Complex Cost: $1.3 million the Vision which inspired our Founders to establish such a wonder- Start Date: Sept. 2008 Completion Date: Aug. 2009 ful School continues to this day; it falls to us to provide the resources • All varsity fields consolidated within an athletic complex. — material, intellectual and spiritual — to sustain and nurture that • The Junior School field will receive irrigation and Bermuda grass. truly Catholic and Benedictine school which Priory is. • A new soccer field will be built. The needs we have defined for this Campaign are real and neces- • The current football practice field will be expanded to one and a half sary: achieving them will ensure that we have the facilities we need times the size of a regulation football field. to continue our tradition of excellence for many years to come. The • The baseball field will be removed and rebuilt with a complete renovation. It challenge is great, but, with God’s help, we can be confident that we will receive irrigation, dugouts, bleachers and a permanent fence in the outfield. will achieve success. As Julian of Norwich (the great English mystic • The cross-country course will be reconfigured to maximize the natural of the Middle Ages) heard Jesus say to her so many centuries ago: beauty of our newly renovated campus. “All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” LAUS TIBI DOMINE

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Project: Junior School Cost: $1.9 million Junior School Addition Rendering – North Side View Start Date: Aug. 2008 Completion Date: Aug. 2009 • A new Commons large enough to accomodate the entire Junior School • A quiet Commons for students to play chess, study, etc. • A visual arts area that includes a studio art space, a stained glass studio, and a photography studio and darkroom • A state-of-the-art science lab with both lecture and lab space • An exterior staircase to allow the high school students entry to the science lab without cutting through the Junior School • An additional general classroom and faculty office space • Renovations such as restroom upgrades, improved lighting, sound proofing, fresh paint and window treatments

Weight and Cardio Room Rendering Project: Gymnasium Cost: $3 million Start Date: Aug. 2008 Completion Date: Aug. 2009 • An expanded entrance for easier drop-off and pick-up of students • New exterior entry steps and risers for students to wait for rides • A larger, reconfigured lobby with natural lighting • New restrooms and concession area in the lobby • A strength/conditioning area, including both cardio/weight equipment • A team planning room with video and presentation capability for athletic instruction • An athletic training room and upgraded locker and shower facilities • Resurfaced suspended track and new resilient flooring in the multi-purpose gym • A new roof for the Corley gym • Air conditioning in the entire facility • Handicapped accessibility to all facilities Grandstand Rendering

Synthetic Field and Grandstand Project: Synthetic Field & Grandstand Cost: $3 milion Start Date: June 2009 Completion Date: Sept. 2009 • Eco-fill synthetic turf will be installed on the current varsity football field. This field will be used by all of the sports programs. • Grandstand addition with seating at the 50-yard line, restrooms, a concession stand and storage areas • All facilities are handicapped accessible

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Simon O'Connell is introduced to a bearded dragon, one of the many animals shown at the Grant's Farm Alumni Picnic 50 From the alumni

President’s Message Ignatius H. Yuan ’74 It’s hard to believe that it is already summer and that I have completed my first year as the President of the Alumni Association. This has been a great year, and there is much to report to you. Priory just graduated the Class of 2008, 61 men strong. A big round of applause and congratulations to them and welcome to the Alumni Association. As always, Priory did very well academi- cally and athletically as you read earlier in the College Counseling section, but I need to mention Brian Eggert – Harvard – Congrats. I couldn’t have done that. And to Brendan Putnam – University of Pennsylvania – football scholarship – Yeah. I couldn’t have done that either. However, anyone who can say that they graduated from Priory has something to be proud of. We should all be proud of ourselves for making it through. Priory is not for everyone – it is From Left: Peter Busch, Billy Busch ’78, Iggy ’74, Brian ’07 and Kevin ’09 a very challenging school. We should be especially thankful to our Yuan enjoying barbeque at Grant's Farm during the Alumni Picnic in May. parents for their love and guidance of introducing us to Priory and the Benedictine tradition. the City of Saint Louis with their three children. Their oldest, Alec, is entering Form IV this fall as a member of the Class of 2011.Phil will serve as vice president with me next year and then will take over the reigns as president in the 2009-10 school year. 2007-08 Year in Review Of course for me, as many of you read in the spring edition of the Post-Priory Post, it was a great year. Here I am writing this year in review. Since my term started in the fall, that is where we will begin. We had the annual Grant’s Farm Party, which is just about THE social event of the year. Of course, it was another great success. This year there were almost five hundred people in attendance. Since many classes plan their reunion activities around this event, it is a

Brian Eggert receives his diploma at graduation.

We welcome sons of the following alumni to Priory this fall. They are members of the Class of 2014: Christopher L. Ahlering ’78 Christopher William K. Busch ’78 August Charles F. Garvin ’76 Louis Thomas J. Niemann ’84 Thomas Joseph A. O’Sullivan ’78 Andrew Peter J. Yannakakis ’84 John At our last meeting, the Alumni Board elected a new vice president, Phil Willman, a graduate of the class of 1971. Phil is a Ryan Linkul receives the Alumni Prize from Iggy Yuan at graduation. practicing trial lawyer with Moser and Marsalek, P.C. in downtown Saint Louis. He and his wife, Hilda, live in the Central West End in

51 perfect opportunity to reunite thanks to Coach Faron and his wonderfully energetic wife Stepha- with old friends as well as nie for their many years of hard work and dedication to the Priory to meet and network with hockey program which have definitely made the hockey program Alumnialumni who you’ve never the success it is today! met before. Thank you very Another something, that many of you may not know about, much to Andy Busch ’81 and each year in February the Alumni Board attends mass and vespers Dan Croghan ’81 for all their and then dinner with the monks. This is a great evening to catch up work putting the evening with the monks and actually get to know our former teachers as real together. human beings as well as the Benedictine monks we know them as. On the Friday evening It is a special evening and a real privilege. prior to the Grant’s Farm In April, we held the Alumni Phonathon. Twenty alumni met Party, Alex Kline ’76 or- at the Switzer House to call classmates, catch up, ask for a contri- ganized an Alumni Soccer bution to the Annual Fund, and then heard the dial tone – just Game which was played on kidding. This evening of calling enabled the alumni to reach their the Priory varsity soccer field. Annual Fund goal for the year – both in dollars and participation. This year was the second an- Thanks to those who came to make calls as well as those who sup- nual game, and the number ported the Annual Fund with a gift this year. Iggy Yuan and Hank Schake serve as judges of guys who came out to during the Alumni Golf Tournament campus to participate in the The Alumni Family Picnic on the lawn of the Big House at game grew from the year before. Grant’s Farm was just incredible. We had one of the only beautiful days in May. This event completely underwritten by the Alumni We then held the Homecoming BBQ on October 6, and it Association – yes FREE for the entire family – was attended by over keeps getting better and better. Priory played Lutheran South and 300 adults and 100 children. There were close-up visits with the won.. The alumni offered free hotdogs and hamburgers cooked by animals, face painting, balloon art, and two inflatables for the kids, Mark Bahn ’67, Steve Nangle ’67 and board member Tom Plunkert but families also made time to see all the other attractions of Grant’s ’70. This year, Tom Plunkert brought out his son Bob ’02 and Brian Farm. Redmond ’02 to help cook and serve food in an effort to get some younger alumni involved in this event. We just completed the Annual Alumni Golf This year at the Black Tie Scholarship Dinner, which was held Scramble headed by John on October 26, Jim Switzer ’64 was honored with the Luke Rigby Short ’98. Great job, Award. Jim was the first alumnus to receive this award. Congratula- John and a big thanks to tions to you from the Alumni Association and thank you for all of Courtney Hogan and the the hard work and dedication that you have given to the Abbey and Priory staff for their help Saint Louis Priory School throughout the years. in organizing the event. The Alumni Christmas Party was held at Balaban’s and was as A special thank you to all always a great event, but unfortunately was one of the last events of our sponsors – in- held at Balaban’s before it closed for good. Thanks again to board cluding Arco Construc- member Tim Kaufmann ’98 for putting this event together. This tion who looked pretty Party just keeps growing as do our alumni numbers. serious on the $25,000 Tim Kaufmann ’98 and John Short ’98 An event that many of you may not know about is the An- hole-in-one hole that nual Alumni Hockey Game which takes place over the Christmas I sat at as a witness. Congratulations to the winning team of Tim holiday. Priory alumni who played for the Rebels as students are Brady ’73, Kevin Brady ’08, Jerry O’Neil ’74, and Dan O’Neil ’08. invited to come back and play against the current Priory hockey It was a great day. We had a slight rain delay (with no rain however) team. It is a very fun game with an after party for all involved. The but this gave everyone a little more time to catch up – always a good hockey team under the leadership of Coach Dr. Mark Faron has thing. won two Wickenheiser championships. Coach Faron has decided to The proceeds from the Grant’s Farm Party and the Annual step down from coaching the team (with the graduation of his son, Alumni Golf Scramble raised over $27,000 for student scholarships. Nick) and John Notter has now “taken the reigns” or “puck” with Thanks again to all who supported these two events this year. board member John Rourke ’82 as his assistant coach. A very big

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"Building On the Promise" – The Capital Campaign for Priory School Now, here is another – maybe you did not know AND DEFINITELY SHOULD KNOW item. Priory announced in May a new Capital Campaign which will renovate, expand and modernize the Junior School. Form I and II classes will now have a class size of 80 students each – 20 students per set, four sets per Form. The athletic fields will be updated – finally for some – who cares maybe for others – but to be competitive among other independent schools, athletic facilities play a major role and Priory was way behind the curve (personal opinion here). Everyone was looking at CBC’s multi-purpose field, but Brother John ’01, and Brother Alban ’99 congratulate Brother Cassian ’97 even Lutheran South and North have renovated their athletic on winning the Alumni Golf Scramble closest-to-the-pin prize — a ride in a Lamborghini. fields, and they are impressive and beautiful as well. AND you should see what the U High has done – It’s very impressive. BUT Please check out our new and greatly improved web site! You now Priory will be something to talk about! Priory will have the pre- will find many new things, but one thing to note is all of the render- mier synthetic turf field in Saint Louis – no other school in the area, ings for the new capital project. They are very cool! If Priory builds or even in Missouri, has the Mondo turf that we are putting in. This it, we will come. But first it needs to be paid for. More on that at new turf will replace the grass on the football field and will allow another time. for both soccer and football games to be played on it. And to add As you can tell there is a lot going on at Priory and a lot more to the improvements, a new soccer field will be built by the baseball to come. We are growing, we are changing, and we are definitely field. The baseball field will be redone and DUGOUTS added – yes getting better. – dugouts. All fields will be irrigated – the upper soccer field by the Looking Forward to 2008-09 Switzer House/Junior School has already had the irrigation system added. The new football/soccer synthetic turf field will now be more In the fall, the Alumni Association will be launching a new like a stadium and will have new and vastly improved grandstands/ alumni web net. It will allow for class email communication, fully seating with tah dah – RESTROOMS. And the great Priory fans editable user profiles, alumni galleries, a private messaging system, will not have to cheer their team on from the 30 yard line but and a personal guest book. We will also have the capability to send actually the stands will be moved over and you can watch and cheer mass email invitations and reminders to events as well as online from the 50 yard line. And a new weight room that everyone – even newsletters and links to updates on the web site. We are currently Alums and parents can use that will be state of the art. collecting email addresses of those alumni who want to be included in this communication venue. The Chair of this Capital Campaign is the one and ONLY Father Gregory. He is working with Bart Margiotta ’65, chair of the The Alumni Association will be taking its show on the road Alumni Division of the Campaign, sometime in late fall. We will be going to Chicago to connect to indentify class representatives to help with the campaign. alumni in the city with one another and to update them on what If you are interested in helping out, please send an email to is happening at Priory. If you live in the Chicago area, we hope to [email protected] or call Julie Lohr, Director of see you there. Information about this event will be posted on the Development, at 314.434.0031. web site as it is available and a formal invitation will be mailed to all alumni living in the Chicago area.

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that Mass at their religious Pastor's Message house in Chesterfield and Father Gerard Garrigan, OSB then at the chapel of the Pas- sionist nuns in Ellisville. The “Saints are sinners who kept on trying.” We parishioners at Saint Canons decided to leave Saint Anselm are sinners, imperfect in many ways. But we keep trying, Louis and the Archbishop trying with the grace of God and the help of one another, to serve was looking for a site and for our merciful, ever-loving God and one another a little more faith- priests for the celebration of fully each day. Without God’s help we know we would be doomed the Latin Mass for this small to failure in this most important, life-long effort. God sends us his group, many of whom live in grace, his power which we know is infinite, to love God and others St. Charles County. Arch- according to the example of our Savior Jesus Christ. Central to our bishop Burke asked Abbot life of faith is the Eucharist in which we receive the Lord’s own body Thomas if the monks of Saint and blood which empowers us to love and to live as we should. All Louis Abbey would provide such a Mass on Sundays. Subsequently, of our love and service of God and of others flows from the Lord’s the Archbishop asked if Mass could be offered daily for this group powerful grace which we receive each time we eat his body and and any parishioners of Saint Anselm or others who wished to at- drink his blood. tend. The Archbishop also asked if there was a chapel at the Abbey I would like to thank all of the many generous-hearted members where this traditional Latin Mass could be offered. Abbot Thomas of Saint Anselm who have contributed in so many ways in helping replied that there was a chapel at the Abbey in the Saint Anselm us to give God worthy worship, praise and service and who have Parish Centre and that the Abbot would need to consult with the helped us to serve so selflessly the many individuals served in and Saint Anselm Parish Staff about the use of the chapel. outside of our parish. I am sure that God will reward you for all Abbot Thomas met with me and the Saint Anselm Parish Staff, of your goodness and continue to shower on you and your family and members of the Parish Staff met with Father Thomas Keller, many blessings as you continue to be strengthened by our Lord in Archbishop Burke’s representative, about use of the Saint Anselm the Eucharist. Parish Centre chapel. It was agreed that things could be worked I thought it would be useful to say a few words about a signifi- out so that the Latin Mass could be celebrated in the Parish Centre cant development which occurred during the past year. On July 7, chapel and the chapel could also be used for “ordinary use” Masses 2007 our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI issued an Apostolic Letter by Saint Anselm Parish. “Motu Proprio” concerning the celebration of the “Latin Mass.” Father Bede Price, OSB of the Abbey was appointed by Arch- Our Holy Father stated that the “ordinary form” or “ordinary use” bishop Burke as Rector of the Oratory, a non-territorial parish, of the Roman liturgy will remain that of “the Missal published by which in this case was dedicated to serving the needs of the group Paul VI and then republished in two subsequent editions by John who use the traditional Latin Mass, as provided by canon law. They Paul II.” This means that the ordinary form of the Mass will contin- maintain their own finances and paid for the renovations needed in ue to be in the vernacular, in our case in English. But Pope Benedict the chapel for the celebration of the Mass according to the “ex- XVI wanted to make more easily available the “extraordinary form” traordinary form.” The Oratory will pay a stipend to Saint Anselm or “extraordinary use” of the Mass in Latin, the version published by for the use of the chapel and facilities in the Parish Centre. It is Pope John XXIII in 1962, to many Catholics who have found that presently anticipated that the Oratory will be at the Saint Anselm form of celebrating the Mass spiritually nourishing to their practice Parish Centre for an indefinite period of time. Should the Oratory’s of their Catholic faith. membership expand to the point that the Oratory can no longer be Subsequent to the Pope’s letter about the traditional Latin Mass, suitably accommodated at the Saint Anselm Parish Centre, another some parishioners at Saint Anselm inquired about the possibility of location will be sought. such a traditional Latin Mass at Saint Anselm. Abbot Thomas and I The first Mass of the Oratory was celebrated on December 2, discussed this matter and considered the celebration of a traditional 2007. The Mass was offered at 10:30 a.m. and continues to be Latin Mass in the Abbey Church on Sunday afternoons around offered at that time on Sundays. A 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass is now 3 p.m. Archbishop Burke approached Abbot Thomas, not Saint offered as well. Besides parishioners from Saint Anselm, parishioners Anselm Parish, asking if such a Mass might be offered for a group from a number of other parishes have been attending the traditional of about 60 Catholics, now called the Oratory of Saint Gregory the Latin liturgy. A 7:30 a.m. Latin Mass provided daily is attended by Great and Saint Augustine, who had been attending a Latin Mass a small number of the faithful. How to catechize the children of the provided by the Canons of the New Jerusalem who had provided Oratory is a matter that is still being worked on.

55 Pa r i s h Co m m i t t e e s Here now follow summaries of many of the good works that Parish have occurred at Saint Anselm during the past year. Guild, Liturgical Ministers, Worship Commission, Altar Society Reverend Steve Wohlert, Parish Deacon, submitted the following report summarizing the activities of a number of our Parish groups: Bob and Rosemary Mosher continued to bring their enthusiastic and participative leadership to the Saint Anselm Guild with a different activity leader each month. In September Bob and Rosemary began the season with a cultural tour of Saint Louis. Father Timothy Horner, OSB was the guide and narrated the tour. In October Ray and Do Mohrman took us to “the Hill” for a firsthand look at the Kids enjoying activities at the Parish Picnic, June 1, 2008 history, culture and pride of this beloved neighborhood. Talk about an eye-opening journey through the inner workings of the human body – that’s what we saw in November at the Saint Louis Sci- We have been assured by Mrs. Terry Edelmann, Director of ence Center’s exhibit of Body World 3, thanks to Joyce and Henry the Safe Environment Program Office of the Archdiocese of Saint Heck. Eileen Wohlert and her blue ribbon committee coordinated Louis, that the activities of the Oratory are in compliance with the our Christmas Party featuring Rick Lauenstein’s strolling musi- requirements for the protection of children in the parishes of our cians. It takes a good story, lyrics, music, dance and design to put Archdiocese. on a musical as we learned in February on our visit to the Sheldon Abbot Thomas met three times with Dotty Sanning, Director of Concert Hall where we enjoyed “The American Musical.” Thanks the Parish School of Religion, to discuss the use of the Chapel and to Pat Golden and Donna Sontag, a good time was had by all. It Parish Centre facilities by the Oratory and by PSR. Abbot Thomas wasn’t “take me out to the ball game” but the next best thing as we and Father Bede also met with the Saint Anselm Parish Council on toured the beautiful new Busch Stadium in March. Mary Walk and February 21 to discusss the Oratory. Rita Lischwe put this day together for us. Dorothy and Ray Hellweg took us back to school in April as it was off to Westminster College All of us at Saint Louis Abbey, Saint Anselm Parish and the Ora- in Fulton, Mo. and the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library. tory of Saint Gregory and Saint Augustine continue to praise and In May Ed and Lil Roberts put together an excursion to Powder worship our one Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his one Church Valley Nature Center to see exhibits on wildlife in an urban setting nourished spiritually by the Mass in which we all receive our one and to enjoy some bird watching. Our Guild year drew to a close Lord so that we might be empowered by his grace to serve him and with its annual picnic in June. Once again Bud and Marge Gold- one another more faithfully each day. kamp hosted fun in the sun and conversation in the shade. Before presenting the laudable activities of our many varied Many of our parishioners are responding to God’s call to service. groups and organizations, I would like to highlight one wonderful Over 70 men and women assist in the distribution of Holy Com- event that took place on Sunday, June 1, 2008. That very enjoyable munion as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass and uplifting event was our Parish Picnic which followed a festive and to the sick and to shut-ins in hospitals, in their own homes or Parish Mass at 11 a.m. Joan Arbuszewski deserves special mention in nursing homes. We have special ministers taking Holy Commu- as spearheading this very joyful occasion. She, many other Parish nion to St. Luke’s and to St. John’s Hospitals, in addition to Delmar Council members, Parish staff members, and many other parishio- Gardens – West, the Jewish Center for the Aged, and Town and ners worked so hard in providing such a fine day of fun, fellowship Country Home. and food for all of us. The presence of Abbot Thomas and many of the monks was much welcomed. It was so heartening to see parish- A group of young people offers their service as altar servers at all ioners of all ages enjoying the day together. If you missed the Parish weekend liturgies and other liturgies such as funerals and weddings. Picnic this year, please plan on coming next year. You will not be Not many of our servers continue to serve through their senior year disappointed. of high school, but this year special recognition goes to both Conor Foran and Emily Charnowski who did just that. Many thanks are

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need of the Church’s direct relationship with the realities of the present day and, at the same time, the Church’s transcendence of local cultures, fashions and tastes. The bishops’ reflections indicate that we have to be receptive to all that is good which our age provides and, at the same time, be cautious about influences of questionable value. Our approach needs to be open yet critical. Pope John Paul II is quoted saying that the liturgy “though it must always be properly inculturated, must also be counter-cultural (Pope John Paul II, Ad- dress to Bishops of the Northwest Provinces of the USCCB, in Ad Limina). The same quotation gives an example of the negative as- pect of modern Western culture: “In the culture that neither favors nor fosters meditative quiet, the art of interior listening is learned Rosemary Mosher, Father Gerard and Caddy Kilker only with difficulty” (ibidem). The Church transcends its current placement in time and space due Al Toczylowski, Parish Master of Ceremonies, who contributes by, among other means, preserving the constancy of its liturgical many long hours assisting at our liturgies and by helping our serv- practices, thus the special value of Gregorian chant “uniquely the ers. Church’s own music” (Singing to the Lord, p. 30). The bishops define the minimum chant repertoire for all (not just monastic) Almost 40 men, women and young people have contributed to Catholic communities and remind us of a directive given by the our worship experience by proclaiming the Word of God at Eucha- Second Vatican Council that the faithful should be able to sing parts ristic celebrations at daily and weekend Masses. of the Ordinary of the Mass together in Latin, including the Gloria Thirty-three generous women make up the Altar Society. Di- and the Credo. vided into five groups and those with special assignments, they help “Singing to the Lord” sets the order of importance of all sung keep the church sanctuary clean and the altar linens laundered. This parts of the Mass. The highest priority is given to the dialogues “to group is always in need of more help. Could this be a place for your be sung by the priest and people together” (GIRM, no. 40; MS, time and talent? nos. 7 and 16) e.g., the preface dialog and the acclamations. Accord- Again this year, we have been blessed with an active Worship ing to the bishops, these parts should be sung at daily Masses, along Commission under the leadership of Al Toczylowski. Joe Manno with the Kyrie and Agnus Dei. On the bishops’ list, the hymns take and Teresa Huxford Manno served as captians of the Extraordinary the fourth and last priority. Ministers of Holy Communion. The captain of the Lectors was Mark Clark. Al Toczylowski served as captain of the Servers with George Walton acting as captain of Ushers and Greeters. Music Andrzej Zahorski, Saint Anselm Director of Music, provided this report on music: The National Conference of Bishops has recently issued a substantial document on music in the Roman Catholic liturgy, “Singing to the Lord.” Originally designed as a formulation of a new liturgical law, the document did not attain a formal status. It should be regarded as the most up-to-date and the most significant statement about music in Catholic worship with views and suggestions of the American bishops on the subject. The document provides broader perspectives for all discussions about liturgical music and formulates several practical postulates in order to help particular Catholic communities identify directions for future growth. Among fundamental problems addressed in the document is the balance between modern culture and tradition. The bishops’ com- Pat Hofmeister volunteers at the Parish picnic. ments on the dialogue of the Church with the world point out the 57 Parish.

Saint Anselm First Holy Communion – April 13, 2008 Top Row: Cindy Vatterott, John McNulty, Nicholas Guimont, Madison Franke, Mackenzie Dierberg, Father Gerard, Savannah Lesslie, Kamran Winschel, Peg O' Brien; Row 2: Tommy Even, Thomas Fonseca, Will Georges, Matthew Linsin, Alex Wilmsen, Alyssa Denton, Mary Steurer, Dotty Sanning; Row 3: Megan Hamill, Victoria French, Joseph Braby, Cameron Cruz, Tommy Dreller, Peter Martin, Austin Ames, Rachel O' Halloran, Janie Fuller, James O'Brien, Jacob Lucas

Parish School of Religion activities, prayers, articles and ideas for sharing faith. Dotty Sanning, the Director of Parish School of Religion, offered We meet frequently for total group prayer. These services are on these words about the PSR program at Saint Anselm: seasonal themes and other special needs as they arise. Family liturgies are celebrated for each grade level once a year. Some are at Par- Our theme for our Parish School of Religion this past year was: ish Masses and some are celebrated in the Parish Centre. The Sacra- “Everything I have is yours.” ment of Reconciliation is celebrated twice a year for each group. (Luke 15:31). Incorporated in the regular curriculum for each The sacramental preparation and celebration of Confirmation grade were lessons on stewardship and how our God-given gifts are took place in the fall. Thirty-three teens received the Sacrament of intended for all in the community to share. Each grade level has a Confirmation on March 6, 2008. These young people went through sound and strong Catholic theme from scripture and tradition to a strong program of classes, prayer sessions, retreat, service, inter- follow. They also re-teach certain elements and foundational prayers. views and a spirit day. There was a strong family involvement in this Family involvement is encouraged through “family pages” and the program. web sites www.blestarewe.com or www.findinggod.com for extra 58 From the Parish

Twenty-five children prepared for the Sacrament of Reconcilia- tion and received the Sacrament on November 4, 2007. This same group received First Eucharist on Sunday, April 13, 2008. All the preparation included parent, sponsor and candidate cooperation. We worked on community spirit through our faith stories and life experiences. We prayed for various parish organizations and groups and helped with projects. Our special projects included giving food and non-perishable items to St. Patrick’s Center and to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul here at our parish conference. We worked on and completed a very successful Hosea Tree Project. We joined in the Holy Trinity essay contest, donated Christmas blankets and birdhouses to our shut-ins. Donations of clothes, games and books went to ALIVE. Our seventh grade was in charge of this project. The summer program SON FORCE was a big success for 2007. Due to renovations in the Parish Centre building, there will be no As part of the Youth Ministry, teens act out the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday Vacation Bible School this summer. All will return in 2009. Youth Ministry were able to participate and did a wonderful, prayerful job. Our report on Youth Ministry was submitted by Rick Willmann, May saw the birth of our weekly Wednesday Night Prayer our Youth Minister: Group. At our prayer group, we gather to hang out, sing and reflect on the Gospel and to pray. It is a great opportunity for our teens to It has been a year of hope and rebuilding for the youth program gather and to build a community of faith. It is an extremely fun and at Saint Anselm. Youth @ Saint Anselm provides activities for high faith-filled time. school aged teens. We base our program on the Christ Power model with emphasis on prayer, service and community. Finally, we closed out the year as we always do with Christ Power. Christ Power is a weeklong service retreat that focuses on September saw events with the sole purpose of just getting Youth service, prayer and vocation. Parishes from around the Saint Louis @ Saint Anselm off the ground again. Between our Kick-Off Party area participate in one of the two weeks offered. This year we sent on September 16, 2007 and the Lock-In on September 28, 2007, 14 teens on retreat. It is a truly blessed retreat that has changed the we saw 20 teens come through the doors ready to have some fun lives of teenagers for the last 13 years. and start building our youth community again. We now look to the future to build on the foundation we have The All Saints Vigil was another major event of the year. Saint created this past year. This summer we will have a float trip for the Anselm, the Abbey and Priory School all joined together to provide first time in years. The fall will bring the Inspiration Youth Rally as a vigil on October 31, 2007 for the youth of the Archdiocese. The well as a weekend retreat for the teenagers. The spring will bring a evening included a candlelight vigil with chant followed by a party Luke 18 retreat where high school students put together a retreat for in the Priory dining hall. Over 30 teens from the area participated, the seventh and eighth graders. All in all, Youth @ Saint Anselm is and it is hoped that this event will grow as the word gets out. looking to grow in community and in Christ. The youth had several service opportunities throughout the year. Athletic Association One of the more memorable events was our Christmas caroling on December 9, 2007. We took a group of 12 teens and chaperones Patrick McWay, head of the Saint Anselm Athletic Association, and went Christmas caroling in the neighborhoods surrounding the offered his thoughts about the important work of the Association: parish. Parishioners were very excited and grateful to have actual Change was the operative word for the Athletic Association this carolers come by their homes during the Christmas season. After- past year. All four sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball and baseball) wards we returned to the Parish Centre to warm up and to play began participation in the Catholic Youth Conference (CYC) after more games. many years of participation in the West County League. After a few On Good Friday, the teens once again acted out the Stations of minor bumps, the switch of conferences was a smooth transition for the Cross for the parish. This is a great event because it presents the all. Stations in a powerful way that really enhances our prayers. Six teens

59 While our sports program remains small, we have many dedi- tions the Stewardship Committee submitted to the Parish Council cated parents who make it possible. The parents of our athletes are in 2005 are already in place and development continues. Parishthe reason our program maintains a strong reputation for sports- The Stewardship Committee is energized and excited about manship. This is a reflection on our community and the spiritual experiencing another fine year of interacting with the wonderful guidance of our Parish. clergy, staff and parishioners of Saint Anselm Parish. Several changes to the Athletic Association’s leadership also oc- St. Vincent De Paul Society curred. After many years of distinguished service, Karen DiGasbarro retired as Treasurer. We welcome Rita O’Brien in her place. Chris The President of our Saint Anselm Conference of the St. Vincent de Barclay assumed responsibility for the baseball program from Tony Paul Society (SVDP), Jack Hodge, submitted the following summary of Greco. We salute Jim McMullin who will retire this year after serv- the important work done by this impressive Society: ing many years as coordinator of the basketball program. The Saint Anselm St. Vincent de Paul Conference is dedicated Stewardship to helping poor families throughout the Saint Louis area. With more than 50 active members and nearly 200 honorary members, Ron Hofmeister, who continues to head up our Stewardship effort, the Saint Anselm SVDP focuses on families who are facing a crisis. contributed these thoughts about this important undertaking: These families are often dealing with the financial stress of losing This past year we had excellent results from our annual Steward- a job, juggling bills to pay for medicine or dealing with a physical ship educational campaign. Parishioners responded with another 67 disability. Many cannot work and are dependent on very limited new intentions to our groups and ministries, bringing the four year government and social support programs to survive. total to 308 new intentions. Once again we focused on time and The families we visit most often need food, clothing, help with talent opportunities within our parish. Including recommitments rent and utilities and medicine. Most of our clients are facing evic- to existing memberships, the four year results include over 600 tion from their home or disconnection of their gas or electric. The parishioners and almost 1,500 total stewardship intentions. With vast majority are reluctant to ask for help. Many are victims of fire well over 30 diverse liturgical, service or catechetical ministries and or floods who just need a helping hand to start putting their lives organizations at Saint Anselm, there continues to be a full spectrum back together. It’s our privilege to meet with each of them and offer of choices. While there continues to be opportunity everywhere, the the support of the Saint Anselm Parish community. ranks of many of our ministries and groups have swelled considerably in the past four years. For this we are very thankful This past year has seen an extraordinary increase in the immigra- tion and refugee population in Saint Louis. The new families are The Archdiocesan theme was “Everything I have is yours” and mostly from North African refugee camps where the lack of food, directly ties in with our core stewardship message: “Everything, water and sanitation is beyond our imagination. Many refugees every blessing we have comes from God. In the Scriptures, we are from Somalia and Ethiopia have arrived in Saint Louis with dreams called upon to thank God for those blessings and further directed of bringing the rest of their family to the United States. In real- to share them with others.” Those blessings are usually referred to as ity, they face the enormous challenges of a new culture, a foreign time, talent and treasure. language, finding a job, little government assistance and an over- Communication of the stewardship message has emphasis in whelmed social support network. With the generous financial help August and September. Stewardship Sunday is September 21, 2008, of our parishioners, and working in cooperation with the Interna- and the theme for the coming year is: “Come, there is work to be tional Institute and the St. Pius V Refugee Center, we have been done.” The education process is truly year round. The Stewardship able to help over two hundred immigrants and refugees by provid- Committee meets monthly and consistently transmits the message ing food, clothing, rent and utility payments. utilizing various means including direct mail, the weekly church The Saint Anselm SVDP Conference gives us an opportunity bulletin, homilies, various brochures and the parish guide and direc- to share our blessings and abundance with others who have not tory. been so blessed. There are many ways our members serve the poor. The committee has also been requested to become involved with Some maintain a food pantry and collect food each month. Others several ministerial and organizational needs throughout the year organize clothing drives. Still others collect and distribute furniture and has responded favorably each time. In addition to hosting a few while others prepare sandwiches to give to the poor in the inner city. hospitality receptions this year, there has been substantial emphasis Members have the opportunity to visit with clients each Saturday focused on diverse methods to further an increase in Mass atten- morning, listen to their life stories and see first-hand the power- dance as that time commitment and basic obligation is a critical ele- ful impact of the assistance that your contributions enable us to ment of good stewardship. The majority of the many recommenda- provide.

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We cordially invite you to join us any Saturday morning at the The Haiti Committee continues to seek a way to respond posi- Parish Centre after the 7:30 a.m. Mass in church. Have a cup of tively to the request of the Little Sisters of St. Therese of the Infant coffee, meet some neat people and, after our brief meeting, if your Jesus – the Haitian order of nuns with whom the parish commit- time allows, go with a member to visit a family in need. It may be tee works – to expand the 1,000 pupil St. Francis Xavier School the most rewarding morning you will ever experience. in Baudin. (This project would consist of adding a second floor to For more information about our St. Vincent de Paul Confer- the existing structure. Its preliminary estimate is $250,000.) We ence, please talk with Jack Hodge or any of our SVDP members. continue to accrue funds toward this project and now have slightly over $65,000. Grand Endeavor However, the rate at which the donations from the monthly en- Don Mueth offered this report on our wonderful relationship with velope accumulate would delay the project beyond a practical time Holy Trinity, our sister parish: frame, so we are searching to find a group or groups that would be The Grand Endeavor Committee continues work as a joint willing to partner with the parish to fund this project. (This would effort between the parishioners of Saint Anselm and Most Holy follow the pattern that was successful on our last project – the re- Trinity Parishes. The annual fund drive provided over $80,000 in building of the St. Michel School in Boucan Carre in 2003-04). tuition assistance to Holy Trinity students in 2007-08 (fiscal year Since the global escalation of the price of construction materi- ending June 30, 2008). als is pushing the cost of construction of the relatively large scale Grand Endeavor members participated in a number of joint projects that the parish has traditionally funded, we are also explor- programs with Holy Trinity this year including the annual Schol- ing what other methods might be available to the committee to aid arship Brunch, a one-day retreat, a neighborhood evangelization Haiti. effort, and Holy Trinity’s block party in honor of the parish’s one Pro-Life Committee (Our Lady of Guadalupe Cenacle hundred sixtieth anniversary. for Life) Holy Trinity’s focus this year is growth, the individual academic Fred Sauer presented the following report on Pro-Life activities at growth for their students and the deepening of their faith in Jesus Saint Anselm: Christ. Holy Trinity provides a safe and welcoming environment that fosters creativity, academic growth and self-discipline through As the midpoint of the year approaches, our efforts are increas- its Education through Music in the Arts, Multi-Age Learning, and ingly focused on the Rosary Crusade to protect embryonic human Peace Maker programs. The focus is also on enrollment growth life. Our need for God’s help is overwhelmingly apparent as we and Holy Trinity has committed to at least a 30 percent increase come to grips with the consequences of the deeply deceptive stem in enrollment for this upcoming school year. The Grand Endeavor cell research Amendment 2 and what it has done to the Missouri Committee applauds the growth and achievements of the 2008 Constitution. graduating class and looks forward to many future years of growth Among other things it provides: the constitutional right to and success for Holy Trinity students and for Holy Trinity School. clone human embryos; the constitutional right to kill human Haiti Committee embryos to harvest their stem cells; the right to implant an embryo from in vitro fertilization and abort him or her at any stage of devel- The head of our Haiti Committee, Bob Kelly, offered these words opment to harvest stem cells; the right to obtain embryos from fer- about the Committee’s work: tilization clinics to manipulate in the lab; the right to pay women to Haiti has been making significant progress since the UN mission surrender their eggs for experimentation, at the possible risk of their took control of the major cities and imposed a semblance of order. own health; that all Missouri laws, statutes and regulations must The elected Haitian government and the international aid organi- be construed in favor of cloning and cannot discourage cloning or zations have alleviated the worst of the problems oppressing these create disincentives to cloning in any way; a constitutional entitle- cities’ citizens. Much remains to be done, especially in improving ment to ever-increasing taxpayer funding of private institutions the operation of the police departments, the justice system and the that even associate with stem cell research, even if such funding has civil service. Power shortages and poor infrastructure still hampered nothing to do with any such research; that any restrictive action by the economy, but progress was visible. As most of the parishioners the legislature will be resolved in the court system where all laws know from the media coverage, the rapid escalation of global food must be construed in favor of cloning; that cloners will be free from prices has had a major negative impact on Haitians. Many in the any meaningful oversight, control, regulation, deterring penalties cities are under severe distress in trying to meet their daily nutrition or judicial review; and that private institutions with endowments requirements. measured in the billions of dollars can force Missouri taxpayers to

61 pay for cloning and the destruction of human embryos. Through faithful prayer, the group began to discern that they In 1531 the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was impressed on were called to focus their prayer on intercession, but felt they Parish needed some direction of how to consider these needs. Pat became Juan Diego’s cactus-fiber tilma, which remains essentially undimin- ished by the passage of time in her Basilica in what is now Mexico aware of the teachings of Mother Nadine, Foundress of the Interces- City where she conquered the most heinous practice of human sors of the Lamb. For 16 years Mother Nadine lived a life of prayer sacrifice. and penance as a contemplative in the Sisters of the Cross of the Good Shepherd Convocation. After much discernment, Mother We believe that imploring God’s help in confronting this most Nadine recognized that God was calling her to bring the rich heri- grave evil is the most important thing we can do. Anyone is wel- tage of contemplative spirituality and its intercessory fruits to the come to join us. broader Church, offering to all Christians the means of achieving a Adult Education and Formation relationship with God, which was formerly seen as only available to The following report was submitted by Linda Borchardt, Pastoral consecrated religious. Minister and Director of our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults On May 27, 1998, the Intercessors of the Lamb were recognized Program: as a Public Association of the Christian Faithful, the second step in becoming an Apostolic Society. There are many opportunities for adult education at Saint Anselm Parish. However, I would like to focus on a special ministry The purpose for these prayer meetings that take place on in our parish. This ministry is the Intercessors of the Lamb that Wednesdays from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Parish House is to seek the began in the Autumn of 2004. Its purpose, says Peggy Toczylowski heart and mind of God and to pray the prayer that He wants is “Becoming intimate with God the Father in order to know what prayed. The Intercessors of the Lamb, based in Omaha, Nebraska, and how he wants us to pray. We always bring our needs to the offer a formation program for our prayer group which is centered on Father before we pray and listen to become more specific. We always the four pillars of contemplative spirituality: silence, prayer, solitude ask through Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.” “Ask and it will and penance. be given to you … How much more will your heavenly Father give Through diligent and faithful prayer, the Intercessors of the good things to those who ask him.” (Mt 7:1a, llb) Lamb of Saint Anselm have discerned that the present concentra- Originally this prayer group began when our parishioner Pat tion of their prayer is for the community of Saint Louis Abbey, Golden had a dream while on a cruise to Panama. Pat said she had Saint Louis Priory School and Saint Anselm Parish to continue in a strong awareness that she was meant to begin a prayer group for cooperation with each other to imitate Jesus Christ by loving and intercessory prayer and spiritual warfare. Pat began by asking several serving one another. Pat Golden has often shared her vision with friends to gather for prayer in May of 2003. As time went on, this others as seeing this unified community as being “a house of prayer group became mostly parishioners and the prayer group became on top of the hill.” known as the Land of Milk and Honey. Their prayer was centered on music, teachings, praise and intercessions for those in need.

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63 Saint Louis Abbey Calendar 2008-09

August Wed 5 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Fri 8 OSB Vocations Vigil Fri 7 OSB School Mass Wed 25 OSB School Mass – Ash Wednesday Sun 10-17 OSB Monastic Retreat Sun 9 SCH Admission Open House Wed 25 MCL Day of Recollection Tues 12 MCL Board Meeting/Mass/Luncheon Mon 10 SCH Review Day – No Classes Thurs 14 MCL Xanadu Kick-Off Party Tues 11 ALU Board Meeting March Sun 17 OSB Conventual Chapter Tues 11-13 SCH Fall Term Examinations Sun 1 OSB Vespers @Church of St. Michael & Sun 17 SCH Orientation for Class of 2014 Fri 14 OSB Vocations Vigil St. George Mon 18-20 SCH Faculty Days Fri 14 SCH Grading Day – No Classes Thurs 5 SCH Parent Network Lecture Mon 18 SCH Back-to-School Roundup Mon 17 PAR St. Cecilia Concert Fri 6 OSB School Mass Thurs 21 OSB School Mass – Classes Begin Mon 17 SCH Winter Term begins Fri 6 FCL Junior School Recreation Night Fri 22 SCH Summer Reading Discussion Mon 17 SCH Form IV Day of Recollection Tues 10 ALU Board Meeting Sun 24 OSB New Parents’ Reception Tues 18 SCH AMC Math Contest – Junior School Tues 10 SCH Winter Sports Assembly Tues 26 MCL Form I Mothers’ Coffee Tues 18 PAR Council Meeting Fri 13 OSB School Mass Thurs 28 FCL Fathers’ Club BBQ and General Meeting Tues 18 SCH Making Good Decisions Lecture Fri 13 OSB Vocations Vigil Fri 29 OSB School Mass Wed 19 SCH Blood Drive – High School Commons Fri 13-22 SCH Spring Break begins Wed 19 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Sat 14 SCH SAT I September Fri 21 OSB School Mass Tues 17 PAR Council Meeting Mon 1 SCH Labor Day – No Classes Wed 26 OSB Ecumenical Prayer Service Mon 23 SCH Classes Resume Tues 2 MCL Xanadu Meeting Thurs 27-28 SCH Thanksgiving Holiday Fri 27 OSB School Mass Wed 3 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Mon 30 SCH Form V Mock Admission Meeting Thurs 4 SCH Form VI Parent/Student College Night December Fri 5 OSB School Mass Mon 1 SCH School Resumes April Sat 6 SCH Senior Portraits Tues 2 MCL Christmas Boutique Fri 3 OSB School Mass Sun 7 PAR Holy Trinity Brunch Tues 2 SCH Fall Sports Assembly Fri 3 OSB Vocations Vigil Mon 8 SCH Form V-VI JUM College Fair Wed 3 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Sat 4 SCH ACT with writing option Tues 9 SCH Form I Parents’ Program Fri 5 OSB School Mass Sun 5-7 SCH Form II Camp Ondessonk Tues 9 ALU Board Meeting Sat 6 SCH SAT I and II Thurs 9-13 SCH Easter Break Wed 10 SCH Form III Meet the Teacher Evening Sat 6 SCH ISEE Test Tues 14 ALU Board Meeting Thurs 11 SCH Form V Parent/Student College Night Sun 7 PAR St. Vincent de Paul Breakfast Tues 14 SCH School Resumes Fri 12 OSB School Mass Sun 7 SOC Annual Dinner Fri 17 OSB School Mass Fri 12 OSB Vocations Vigil Mon 8 SCH Holy Day – No School Fri 17 SCH Junior Ring Ceremony and Reception Fri 12 ALU Soccer Game Tues 9 ALU Board Meeting Mon 20 SCH School Mass Fri 12-13 ALU Reunion Weekend Tues 9 MCL Xanadu Meeting Mon 20 SCH Field Day Sat 13 OSB Archdiocesan Mass for Religious Wed 10 SCH Form II Parents’ Orientation Tues 21 PAR Council Meeting Sat 13 ALU Grant’s Farm Party Fri 12 OSB School Mass Tues 21 MCL Spring Luncheon at Bellerive Sat 13 SCH ACT with writing option Fri 12 OSB Vocations Vigil Tues 21 ALU Alumni Phonathon Sat 13 SCH Senior Portraits Sat 13 SCH ACT with writing option Thurs 23 SCH Chorale Concert/Art Exhibit Tues 16 MCL Mass and Luncheon Sat 13 SCH Priory/Visitation Dance Fri 24 SCH Awards Day Tues 16 PAR Council Meeting Tues 16 SCH Form IV College Evening Sat 25 SCH Junior/Senior Prom Wed 17 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Tues 16 PAR Council Meeting Sat 25 PAR Organ Concert Wed 17 MCL Parent Network Lecture Wed 17 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Sun 26 PAR First Eucharist Fri 19 SCH Class Pictures Fri 19 OSB School Mass Sun 26 SCH Orientation – Class of 2015 Fri 19 OSB School Mass Fri 19 SCH Christmas Break Begins Thurs 30 SCH Spring Play Fri 19 FCL Junior School Recreation Night Sun 21 OSB Monks’ Mass/Open House Fri 26 OSB School Mass Tues 23 ALU Alumni Christmas Party May Fri 26 SCH Grandparents’ Day Fri 1 SCH Junior School Mixer Sun 28 OSB St. Louis Chamber Chorus Concert January 2009 Fri 1-2 SCH Spring Play Mon 29 SCH Presentation on Adolescent Spirituality Mon 5 SCH Classes Resume Sat 2 SCH SAT I and II Mon 29 SCH Form III Day of Recollection Mon 5 SCH Rebel Rendezvous Mon 4-15 SCH Advanced Placement Exams Mon 5 SCH Form VI Parents’ Graduation Meeting Tues 5 MCL Board Meeting/Mass/Luncheon October Tues 6 MCL Xanadu Meeting Tues 5 SCH Orientation – Class of 2016 Wed 1 SCH Senior Essay Writing Workshop Fri 9 SCH Admission Coffee Thurs 7 FCL Board Meeting Wed 1 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Fri 9 OSB School Mass Fri 8 OSB School Mass Fri 3 SCH Faculty Professional Day – No Classes Fri 9 OSB Vocations Vigil Fri 8 OSB Vocations Vigil Fri 3 SCH “Priory” CC Invitational @ Principia Mon 12 SCH Conversation with the Headmaster Mon 11 SOC Board Meeting Fri 3 SCH Junior School Mixer Tues 13 ALU Board Meeting Tues 12 ALU Board Meeting Sat 4 SCH SAT I and II Wed 14 SCH Forms III & VI Parent/Teacher Conference Fri 15 OSB School Mass Sat 4 PAR Candlelight Dinner Thurs 15 SCH Form V Parent/Student College Night Sun 17 ALU Grant’s Farm Picnic Sun 5-7 SCH Form I – Camp Ondessonk Fri 16 OSB School Mass Mon 18 SCH Review Day – No Classes Mon 6 SCH Parent Network Lecture Mon 19 SCH M.L.King Holiday - No Classes Tues 19-21 SCH Final Exams Tues 7 MCL Xanadu Meeting Mon 19 FCL Father/Son Banquet Tues 19 PAR Council Meeting Wed 8 SCH PLAN Exam Day - Form IV Tues 20 PAR Council Meeting Wed 20 MCL Senior Mother/Son Mass/Lunch Wed 8 SCH Form I Parent/Teacher Conference Wed 21 SCH Form II Parent/Teacher Conference Thurs 21 MCL Form II Picnic Thurs 9 SCH Form II Parent/Teacher Conference Thurs 22 SCH Form I & IV Parent/Teacher Conference Sat 23 SCH Form II Mass/Reception Fri 10 OSB School Mass Fri 23 OSB School Mass Sun 24 SCH Senior Graduation Fri 10 SCH Admission Coffee Sat 24 SCH ISEE Test Sun 24 MCL Senior Lock In Fri 10 OSB Vocations Vigil Sat 24 SCH SAT I and II Sat 11 SCH Admission Event – Brain Games Tues 27-28 SCH Form V Retreat June Sat 11 MCL Trivia Night Wed 28 SCH Form III Parent/Student/Teacher Meeting Sun 6-7 FCL Float Trip Sun 12 OSB Fr. Paul’s 50th Anniversary Mass/Reception Fri 30 SCH School Mass Mon 8 SCH Summer School Begins Tues 14 ALU Board Meeting Sat 31 MCL Junior School Mother/Son Mass/Lunch Tue 9 ALU Board Meeting Tues 14 SCH Form III and IV Parent/Teacher Conference Fri 12 OSB Vocations Vigil Wed 15 SCH Form V and VI Parent/Teacher Conference February Tues 16 PAR Council Meeting Wed 15 SCH PSAT Exam Day –Forms IV and V Wed 4 SCH Blood Drive - High School Commons Wed 15 SCH Walk About Wednesdays Fri 6 OSB School Mass July Fri 17 OSB School Mass Fri 6 MCL Xanadu Auction Preview Party Fri 10 OSB Vocations Vigil Sat 18 FCL Black Tie Scholarship Dinner Sat 7 MCL Xanadu Auction 2009 Fri 31 OSB Fiscal Year Ends Sun 19 OSB Collegium Vocale Concert Sat 7 SCH ACT with writing option Tues 21 PAR Council Meeting Mon 9 SCH Faculty Development – No Classes Wed 22 SCH Mock Admission Interview Tues 10 ALU Mass/Dinner/Board Meeting with monks Workshops Form VI Thurs 12-15 SCH Winter Musical KEY Fri 24 OSB School Mass Fri 13 OSB School Mass ALU Alumni Fri 24 FCL Career Day Fri 13 SCH Junior School Mixer FCL Fathers’ Club Sat 25 SCH ACT with writing option Fri 13 OSB Vocations Vigil MCL Mothers’ Club Sat 25 ALU Homecoming vs. Kennedy Mon 16 SCH Presidents’ Day – No Classes OSB Monastery Sat 25 SCH High School Dance Mon 16-18 SCH Senior Retreat at LaSalle PAR Saint Anselm Parish Fri 31 OSB School Mass Tues 17 SCH Form V Exams SCH Saint Louis Priory School Tues 17 PAR Council Meeting November Fri 20 SCH Grading Day – No Classes SOC Saint Louis Abbey Society Sat 1 SCH SAT I and II Sun 22 MCL Senior Mother/Son Prom Tues 4 MCL Xanadu Meeting Mon 23 SCH Spring Term begins Dates are subject to change 64

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