A Message from the Office of the President

Dear Dear Friends,

May God’s peace be with you as we prepare to celebrate our Savior’s birth this Christmas. On behalf of the and all of us here at Marmion, I wish you and your loved MARMION ones a very Blessed and Merry Christmas! The News Magazine of Marmion Abbey Our faith teaches us that God became man in Christ and Academy for our salvation so that we could share in God’s own life through Christ. The opening prayer for Christmas December 2019 | Vol. 70, No. 1 during the day states this truth succinctly: “O God, who wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and still more wonderfully restored it, grant we pray, that we may share in the divinity of Christ, MARMION is published three who humbled himself to share in our humanity.” In his book, Becoming Christ, Father Wulstan Mork, times a year (December, April, O.S.B. (+1986) of our abbey, reminded his readers in his own unique way of this fundamental August) by Marmion, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora IL, truth: “We need a mental shaking up. Christ is alive and living and with each one of us who are living by 60502. his life. He is alive because he is life and Christianity is Christ giving his life to the human race.” (p. 10) St. Benedict in his Rule for monks teaches that prayer is an absolutely foundational aspect of our Publisher: daily faith lives. Prayer helps us to grow in our life in Christ and expand our hearts and minds Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ‘67 so that we have an ever-greater capacity to receive our Lord’s life and love. “Indeed, nothing is to be preferred to the Work of God.” (Rule of St. Benedict Ch. 43:3). Editor: Terri Rios Such an effort to pray daily requires of each of usmuch Contributing Writers: sacrifice and discipline, or what the ancient monks called BeNedictiNe Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ’67 the ascetical life or ascesis – a life of turning away from sin HallMarKs Paul Chabura and turning towards God and a life of faith and virtue. In Bill Fox ’74 love Nancy E. Hansen other words, it is a life of daily conversion and of accepting Love of Christ and neighbor the invitation of Jesus to take up the cross and follow in his Kathleen Hausmann Prayer Olivia O’Connor footsteps. The Benedictine Hallmarks banner shown here, A life marked by liturgy, lectio Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 which is at Marmion Academy, lists prayer and discipline as and mindfulness Terri Rios two important fundamental Benedictine values. Of course, Stability Anthony Tinerella ’84 Commitment to the daily life these are above all Gospel values taught by Jesus. As a part of of this place Trenton Turner ’21 our spiritual, faith formation program, the practice of prayer and discipline are being emphasized this year at Marmion Conversatio Photographers: The way of formation Academy with our students, faculty and staff. I would also and transformation Nancy Baker, Brian Cole ’81, encourage you to an ever-deeper life of serious prayer and Bill Fox ’74, Mark Malkowski, Obedience Terri Rios discipline as a good resolution for this Christmas season and A commitment to listening and in the new year. consequent action Cover Photo by Terri Rios As you will see in the pages of this edition of the Marmion Discipline Andrew Heeg ’21 and Emilio A way toward Filippo ’21 enjoy the activities of Magazine, Marmion is a place with a lot going on – at the learning and MARMATHON 2019. Abbey, Academy, Abbey Farms and our Guatemala mission. freedom I ask for your prayers for all of us here at Marmion during Send address changes to: Knowledge of self this coming Christmas season, in particular for our Guatemala in relation to God, MARMION Magazine Editor mission. The article on the Guatemala mission in this edition others and creation Marmion Academy discusses the difficult decision we have made to close our 1000 Butterfield Road Stewardship minor seminary, Colegio Seminario San José, at the end of this Responsible use of Aurora, IL 60502 creation, culture year and to open a retreat center. and the arts Phone: (630) 897-6936 Hospitality FAX: (630) 723-3072 In closing, I thank you for being a part of our “Marmion Call to Openness E-mail: [email protected] family”, for your prayers and your support. You remain in Community Web Site: marmion.org our prayers. May the Christ Child bless you and your family. Call to serve the Merry Christmas! common good and respect for the individual Sincerely,

2 - President’s Letter John Brahill, O.S.B. ’67 A New Direction for Marmion’s Guatemala Mission by Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67

Since 1966, Marmion’s Guatemala mission has educated known, operating a private, Catholic school is very expensive. young men for the priesthood and other professions in According to the website, WorldData.info, in Guatemala, its minor seminary, Colegio Seminario San José. Over the “during the period from 1979 to 2018, the average inflation rate years some 140 young men have been ordained as priests to was 9.9% per year. Overall, the price increase was 3,481.00 %.”1 serve the Church of Guatemala, most of whom are actively serving in various dioceses throughout the country. Many Over the years our many good friends and benefactors others of our graduates have gone on to further studies and have very generously supported our school and priory in professional careers. Guatemala. On behalf of Marmion Abbey and our Guatemala mission, I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you. Due to ongoing financial constraints, the very difficult Your support has been indispensable to our school’s success. decision has been made by the Marmion Abbey Chapter of Without your help the past 54 years, the education of many monks to close the Guatemala seminary as of the end of the young men in our seminary would not have been possible. academic year of 2019. The academic year ends in November. The decision to close the seminary brings to an end 54 years Nevertheless, the Guatemala mission Benedictine priory will of educating thousands of young men. This decision was remain open. There are six Guatemalan Benedictine monks made only after much prayer, study and discussion. But the in the priory. After much shared discussion, they have been decision came down to the fact that, due to the ongoing poverty given permission to operate a Benedictine retreat center using of Guatemala and a rather high inflation rate in Guatemala the seminary buildings. The retreat center, named the Saint over the past 50 years, it is simply no longer financially Benedict Retreat Center (Centro de Retiros San Benito), actually possible to continue to operate the seminary. As is well opened its doors in early 2019, anticipating the closing of the seminary. The retreat center will especially focus on retreats for young people, but will also serve as a place for both small and large retreats for adults. In this way the educational and spiritual apostolic work of the mission will continue to serve the needs of the in Guatemala, albeit in a different manner. In addition to our mission’s self-sustaining Spanish school that opened eight years ago, the retreat center will also be a financially self-sustaining apostolic work.

Although our goal is for the retreat center to be self-sustaining, the Benedictine monks at San José Priory will still rely on the generosity of our friends in order to minister to the people of Guatemala. As we begin this new chapter and a new ministry at our Guatemala mission, I ask for your continued prayers and support for its success.

Thank you and may God bless you.

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Catholics sometimes express a common frustration about our faith: “Why haven’t I ever heard about that?” The expression reveals a tremendous hunger to learn just what the Church teaches, how she developed, especially in what goes on at Mass.

Inspired by this felt need (and with the encouragement of an eager Marmion mom), Marmion Abbey began its inaugural “Summer of Seeking”. The focus of the summer program was to present some of the hidden treasures of the Catholic Church, especially the monastic way of life, while fielding questions about the faith. What started as a small gathering in the Abbey Library for enrichment grew week- by-week as larger crowds came. New faces appeared while many people continued to return. By the end of the season, Biblical foundations of Catholic worship. This naturally several people remarked that they looked forward to next led to a presentation by Fr. Charles on the Abbey Church. year’s offering. Two additional presentations on how Catholics interpret Scripture and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary finished The first half of the summer focused primarily on monastic the series. life. Abbot Vincent and Fr. Eusebius told the story of Blessed Marmion: his childhood, monastic vocation, and Each evening offered information and discussion, the process of . Fr. Joel and Fr. Antony Maria opportunities to ask questions, and a good bit of socializing! gave presentations on the life of St. Benedict and the In Benedictine fashion (and through the generosity of those prayerful practice of silence. I shared a personal account of who attended), each evening concluded with a gathering in the Benedictine charism, its spirituality and how a the Abbey where fellow Catholics could meet each other, experiences the monastic way of life. Many see St. Benedict discuss topics in-depth, and seek further answers to their as a “pivotal player” in the Church and world history. He questions. Monks believe that faith leads to a fuller life and Blessed Columba Marmion will surely return to the and the post-presentation parties did not disappoint. The line-up of topics in the years to come. soirées also offered the monks a chance to display their talents in making ice cream and brownies. (Calls for beer The second half of the summer looked at the liturgical life brewing continue to come our way!) of the Church, the way she worships. Fr. Eusebius gave We you will be able to visit Marmion often as we two presentations on the sacraments and the Mass. These continue to respond to the needs of the faithful. Next topics drew the highest attendance and will figure again year’s “Summer of Seeking II” is in the planning state. Our into future programs. Fr. Eusebius emphasized the way abbey website will have more details as time goes on. In the sacraments illumine all creation and human experience. the meanwhile, do visit us for prayer and hospitality as you He made many references to Scripture and showed the seek the Lord!

Fr. Eusebius Professes Temporary Vows by Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59

Fr. Eusebius (Douglas) Martis OSB (age 56), an ’81 Marmion graduate, made his three-year profession of vows as a monk of Marmion Abbey on August 6, 2019, the Feast of the Lord’s Transfiguration.

He was given the name of Eusebius representing his new identity in religious life. His patron saint is St. Eusebius of St. Gall, an Irish missionary saint of the 9th century. Fr. Eusebius is a priest of the Joliet Diocese, ordained in 1989, who had parish assignments, and was a professor of liturgy at Mundelein Seminary and at the Pontifical Josephinum Seminary. He holds a doctoral degree in sacramental from the Institute Catholique in Paris, France. Fr. Eusebius is the son of Leonard and Betty (Cherrie) Martis of Yorkville, and the brother of Jon Martis ’77. Abbey Farms - 5 Marmion bids farewell ... by Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal

Marmion Academy continues to be blessed by dedicated , he takes the reader on a journey with the Academy’s and talented monks, administrators, faculty and staff who athletic teams of the 1950’s. believe in our Mission and have given many years of service to the Academy. This past fall, we celebrated and said Mrs. Madelyn Weed served goodbye to two beloved members of our school community Marmion’s Advancement Office who are moving on to the next chapter of their lives. in several capacities from 2001 to 2019. Beginning as the Director of Mr. Jim Newport served the Communications, she was initially Academy as an instructor, football responsible for the Marmion Magazine, coach, and basketball coach from press releases and a variety of 1969 to 1981, serving ten of those other publications. As Madelyn’s’ years as Marmion’s Head Basketball Marmion career progressed, she Coach (1971 to 1981). He returned assumed additional responsibilities to the Academy in 2001 as an including fundraising, marketing instructor, Yearbook moderator, and and establishing an online presence through social assistant archivist helping Marmion’s media and the Marmion website. As Webmaster, she was Archivist, Fr. Joel Rippinger, OSB. responsible for redesigning and maintaining Marmion’s Between 2016 and 2019, his work websites. In 2012, upon the “retirement” of Fr. Charles shifted to concentrating on his archiving work and Reichenbacher OSB ’59, Marmion’s storied Director of devoting his time to the documentation of the history of Advancement, Madelyn was named his successor. As Fr. Marmion and Marmion Athletics. Jim’s efforts produced a Charles describes, “Madelyn took the Advancement Office few comprehensive articles focused on Marmion’s history. to new heights: new programs, new publications, record- Let’s Go, We’re Ready! is a history of Marmion Athletics in breaking achievement with the Marmion Fund, Salute to the early years. As Jim developed that project, it led to War Youth benefits, the Guardian Angel Fund, the new Abbey Comes to the Cadets which is a biographical review of the Farms and Abbey Appeal.” Reflective of the growth and devastating effects of WWII on so many of our students. His expansion of responsibilities within the Advancement work provides readers with a vivid picture of those times Office, this past summer Madelyn was named Executive at Marmion and the Marmion Men whose memory lives Director of Advancement. on throughout our campus. In Jim’s Volume II – Life After

“MA Way” - Marmion’s New Orientation Program by Mark Malkowski ’08, Director of Campus Ministry and Student Life

Marmion welcomed 153 new students during the three-day “MA Way” new student orientation program led by Marmion MENtors. MENtors are juniors and seniors who serve as peer guides for new students and support their transition into Marmion throughout their first year.

“MA Way” is a comprehensive orientation program based on Marmion’s three pillars of spirituality, academics, and leadership. It is designed to welcome the newest members of our school community into the Marmion brotherhood by providing them opportunities to familiarize themselves with the campus, pray together, attend a mini- school day and meet teachers, receive insight regarding all aspects of the Marmion experience from students and faculty, participate in teambuilding activities and competitions (such as Bubble Soccer!), indulge in donuts and ice cream, develop an understanding of what it means to be a Marmion Cadet, and most importantly begin to build friendships and community by enjoying the camaraderie of their new Marmion brothers.

6 - Academy Students Receive Academic Accolades

Riner (Co Presidents), and Christopher Sowers and Wyatt Holtan (Co Vice-Presidents). Members also include: Adrien Arce, Andrew Auchstetter, Caeden Ayres, Jason Baker, Griffin Bohr, Jack Burke, Thomas Conroy, Patrick Desch, Dominic Diederich, Patrick Donahoe, Henry Doroff, Jack Draper, Garrett Duran, Adam Eckardt, Zachary Eckstrom, Michael Fazio, William Frangul, Cameron Gendron, Maxwell Gorlich, Benjamin Hansen, Drew Hengesbaugh, Garrett Hoeft, Connor Hollarbush, Connor Jenig, Joseph Leurck, Salvatore Lio, Carlos Liz, Jackson Malley, Bengt Morvice, Armande Naseem, Christian Nowak, Salvador Orta, Joshua Pura, Fernando Reyes, Charles Rogers, Ernest Rowoldt, Daniel Seraphin, Justin Suess, Ian Swindle, Elias Tamer, Chase Temple, James Tews, Aidan Williams, Left to right: (back) Maxwell Gorlich, Benjamin Riner, Justin Seuss, Matthew Woodford, Alexander Yakisan, Gabriel Ybarra, (front) Alexander Yakisan and Charles Rogers and Anthony Zangler. Students Named in NMSC Blue Heart Fund STEM Scholarship Seniors Benjamin Riner, Charles Rogers, and Alexander Senior Patrick Donahoe was selected as one of fourteen Yakisan have been named Semifinalists in the 65th annual students awarded the Blue Heart Fund STEM scholarship National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). Semifinalist by the Alliantgroup, LP. The Blue Heart Fund STEM status is based on scores on the 2018 Preliminary SAT/ Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship awarded to achigh National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). achieving high school student who wishes to pursue a The national pool of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists degree at a STEM university. represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. Benjamin, Charles, and Alexander will continue in the This scholarship, which can be directed to the college or competition for one of 7,600 National Merit Scholarships university of his choice, was presented to Patrick at their worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. corporate headquarters at a ceremony in Houston, TX on Nov. 6, 2019. The award presentation was made before Seniors Maxwell Gorlich and Justin Seuss have been an audience of various current and former United States honored with Commended Student status in the 2020 Congressmen and business executives from numerous National Merit Scholarship Competition. They placed corporations throughout the United States. among the top 50,000 of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. The Blue Heart Fund STEM Scholarship Program is a competitive program with 3,000 nationwide applicants and is based upon a professional recommendation National Hispanic Scholar and distinguished academic achievement, leadership Senior Carlos Liz has been named characteristics, and future aspirations in pursuit of a degree a 2020 National Hispanic Scholar in a STEM related field. by The College Board. The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) recognizes academically exceptional Hispanic and Latino students. Carlos received this honor because he scored in the top 2.5% among Hispanic and Latino students who took the PSAT/ NMSQT in October 2018. Every year the NHRP recognizes only 5,000 of the 400,000 Hispanic/ Latino students who take the test.

National Honor Society Members of the National Honor Society are chosen based upon their outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character. There are Patrick Donohoe ’20 (far right) had the opportunity to discuss currently 51 students in Marmion’s chapter of NHS led real-world applications of engineering with Alliantgroup by the Executive Board of Aden Morvice and Benjamin engineers from various fields. Academy - 7 Annual Fall Jazz Band and Chorus Concert by Trenton Turner ’21 The Marmion Chorus and Jazz Ensemble once again They also performed a variety of works including the exemplified a superb sound. On October 17, family, friends, National Anthem, classic, pop, and a contemporary African staff, and alumni came to Lux Dining Hall to be treated to song. the music of Marmion’s Choir and the Marmion/Rosary Jazz Ensembles. Choir 2 honored the audience with a barbershop style version of the Marmion Loyalty Song arranged by Mr. Brian This year the audience enjoyed two Jazz Ensembles. In Birch. Mrs. Hernandez also stated, “the choir touched my the debut of the Freshman Jazz Ensemble, the group of heart with their voices..., beautiful! I also loved the choices twelve freshman were mentored by Diego Gutierrez ’21, of the songs they sang; some were very moving... It was who joined in on trombone, and Jason Baker ’20, trumpet. wonderful to see how much the boys enjoyed singing as Marmion’s recptionist, Mrs. Ophelia Hernandez stated, well.” Choir 2 also performed Can You Feel The Love Tonight, “The freshmen jazz band blew me off my seat with their a song many know from the Disney movie The Lion King. talent. Hard to believe that they have only been working JT Gollinger ’22 stated that it was his favorite song to together for just two months! It will be exciting to hear them sing as part of Choir 2, as “it was really fun to perform an as seniors!” Elton John song!” This song featured solos from Armande Naseem ’20 and Collin Roin ’21. It was great to see the The Senior Jazz Band consists of sophomore through senior Cadets that became members of Choir 2 this year continue students from Marmion and Rosary High School. They the excellence of the program. played the theme song Home to Emily which featured trumpet solos by Anthony Tinerella ’20 and Maggie Baranick ’21. The night closed with a joint effort by the full Choir and the Another soloist, Andrew Auchstetter ’20, was featured Jazz Ensemble when they performed I Want You Back/ABC, on the tenor saxophone in the theme song from The Pink a Jackson 5 piece. The upbeat music by the Jazz Ensemble Panther. The Senior Jazz Ensemble also played a number along with singing and dancing from the full Choir made of other songs including Moanin, a Miles Davis tune, and it a fabulous way to end the night, putting smiles on the a swing piece by Bobby Timmons called Compulsion. Mrs. audience faces. Mrs. Cheri Hill, parent of a Choir 2 member, Carol Turner, grandparent of a Choir member, mentioned summed up the feelings of many who came, “this is my how she “enjoyed the many soloists throughout the Jazz favorite concert of the year.” The environment of being in Bands selections, allowing them to feature their hard work.” the Lux Dining Hall and the music made it an exceptional event. Chorus was broken up into the full Choir and Choir 2. The full Choir entered from the back of the Lux Dining Hall singing Come Let Us Adore The Son. This song easily showed the abilities of the group especially the Tenors and Basses as they came to the front singing in these two groupings. If this did not give the audience chills, certainly Flanders Field did. “Even though it was the most serious of the numbers, dealing with war, I like to see the choir do the serious ones. To me it shows our abilities,” stated Trenton Turner ’21.

Seniors Commissioned Eucharistic Ministers Twenty-five seniors were commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist this past September: Jack Altner, Andrew Auchstetter, Jack Burke, Cristian Cardenas, Edwin Carey, Thomas Conroy, Patrick Desch, Patrick Donahoe, Garrett Durian, Robert Dzierzanowski, Joshua Harris, Tyler Laurich, Carlos Liz, Aden Morvice, Bengt Morvice, Christian Nowak, Charles Okolita, Josh Pura, Fernando Reyes, Benjamin Riner, Daniel Seraphin, Christopher Sowers, Chase Temple, James Tews, and Matthew Woodford. 8 - Academy Robotics Program to Begin - Coaches & Mentors Needed! by Kathleen Hausmann, Director of Advancement, Events and Enrollment Management

Recently, more than 20 students participated in a meeting for those interested in becoming part of Marmion’s first Robotics team. We had representatives Greta and Angela Rauch (pictured), sisters of Michael Rauch ’21, on hand to present to the students step-by-step how St. Ignatius High School established a successful Robotics Team program at their school.

Our guest speakers showed video footage from a recent competition and spoke about the variety of skills and interests that are needed for the makings of a successful team. These skills include: mathematics, science, writing, computer programming, marketing, engineering, working with tools and even gaming skills!

Competitive robotics is one of the fastest growing activities nationally at both the high school and collegiate level not only in the US, but worldwide. A growing number of scholarships to prestigious universities and internships with top companies are being offered to students with robotics experience.

Coaches and mentors are a huge part of what makes any robotics team possible. We are looking for volunteer coaches and mentors from all backgrounds and disciplines who are interested in working with our students to share their knowledge and guide them through the season. We are particularly interested in people who have FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) experience. FIRST is an international youth organization that operates the FIRST Robotics Competition. If you are interested in being a coach or mentor to Marmion’s first robotics team, please contact Joe Large, Assistant Principal of Academics, at [email protected] or at 630-966-7618.

Students Awarded for Christian Leadership by Mark Malkowski ’08, Director of Campus Ministry and Student Life

In a continued effort to honor and highlight our Benedictine tradition and recognize the good works, high character, and many accomplishments of our students, Marmion recently introduced the Blessed Columba Marmion Award. This award proudly acknowledges those who demonstrate exemplary Christian leadership by living out the values of Marmion Academy and the Benedictine Hallmarks of Love, Prayer, Stability, Conversatio, Obedience, Discipline, Humility, Stewardship, Hospitality, and Community. Following nominations by faculty and staff and selection by the Student Life Committee, this award is presented on a monthly basis to one student in each class who has exemplified a particular Hallmark.

Students who receive this award are role models for our entire school community of what it means to be a Christian Leader through the Benedictine and Marmion traditions. They truly exemplify what it means to be a “Man of Marmion.” Duda Torres The inaugural Blessed Columba Marmion Awards were presented at the November PRIDE Assembly. Congratulations to Steven Duda ’23 (awarded for Conversatio: He who is willing to challenge himself to experience intellectual and personal breakthroughs); Saul Torres ’22 (awarded for Discipline: He who realizes that true learning only takes place with discipline and hard work. This then leads to self-discipline); Christopher Cedeño ’21 (awarded for Love: He who demonstrates love of Christ and neighbor and engages with others, regardless of background as he serves, leads and searches for the truth); and Elias Tamer ’20 (awarded for Stewardship: He who seeks an awareness that he is part of a larger environment created by God. He makes an effort to be environmentally responsible). Cedeño Tamer Academy - 9 LEAD Commissioning LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Student Director James Tews ’20 welcomed attendees to the annual LEAD Program Commissioning Ceremony on September 18 at which the 2019-2020 LEAD Executive Team was announced: (Project Team 1) James Tews, Matthew Diederich, Charlie Burke, Jorge Campos; (Project Team 2) Thomas Brown, Brady Everett, Collin Roin; (Project Team 3) Chase Temple, Samuel Hoying, Ramiro Martinez, Andrew Deering; (Project Team 4) Gabriel Ybarra, Student Director James Tews ‘20 and Mr. Vince Beleafiore present LEAD and Benton Matson. insignias to new members of LEAD program at the 2019 LEAD Commissioning.

Student Director James Tews also presented 58 new members their LEAD insignia: Project Team 1: Will Wainscott, Charles Aleckson, Alan Anaya, Tyler Aters, Zachary Bostrand, Aiden Brown, Lucas Brummel, Tegan Chumbley, Anderson Conlin, Daniel Cooper, Andrew Apostoli, Daniel Chung, Steven Duda, Jameson Garcia, David Arvayo; Project Team 2: Corey Crowder, Jacob Silagi, Michael Di lorio, Brock Hartweger, Gavin Harvel, Ethan Havertape, Ethan Krol, Luke Sonetz, Cole Coffman, Peter Lemke, Henry Madden, Jack Chivari, Charlie McCarthy, Barry O’Neill, Zacharia Srdanovich;Project Team 3: Walter Green, Michael Hemby, Zachary Weiersheuser, Christopher Ynestroza, Luke Perrotta, Jacob Piceno, Oliver King, James Pigoni, Bruno Quevedo, Christian Neal, Dhruv Padaith, Teddy Perry, Evan Roin; Project Team 4: Aiden Barth, Daniel Muro, Evan Rudd, Sean Scheck, Santino Scolaro, Isaiah Smith, Jacob Sosnowski, Ryan Paganelis, Tyler Perry, Matthew Szwaya, Connor Thompson, Mathew Silva, Mathew Vogt, Levi Thompson, Collin Wainscott. In addition, 23 LEAD students from Rosary High School were also recognized.

LEAD is a four-year program designed to educate students in leadership life skills. The objective of the LEAD Program is to develop students with practical leadership skills including public speaking, self-discipline, self-awareness and self- motivation, combined with compassion, kindness and a genuine care for others. This unique skill set gives the LEAD student the ability to lead people, manage projects and be a viable and contributing member of a team.

Cadets Promoted at Sabre Ceremony The JROTC program honored 40 cadets with military promotions at the annual Sabre Ceremony on September 13. These senior cadets were presented with a sabre (officers) or a sword (first sergeants) by their parents and family members, as they were promoted to the highest ranks available in the JROTC program. The following are Marmion’s JROTC student leaders for the 2019-20 school year:

Battalion: Commander Alexander Yakisan, Executive Officer Jason Baker, Adjutant Chris Sowers, Information Officer Michael Fazio, Operations Officer Charles Rogers, Supply Officer Salvador Orta, Command Sergeant Wyatt Holtan, Personnel Sergeant Aden Morvice, Information Sergeant Connor Hollarbush, Operations Sergeant Matthew Woodford, and Supply Sergeant Elias Tamer; Headquarters Company: Commander Maxwell Gorlich, Company Executive Officer Andrew Auschstetter, 1st Platoon Leader Adrien Arce, 2nd Platoon Leader Cristian Cardenas, and First Sergeant Declan Barth; Alpha Company: Commander Dominic Diederich, Company Executive Officer Benjamin Hansen, 1st Platoon Leader Tyler Laurich, 2nd Platoon Leader Jack Burke, 3rd Platoon Leader Bengt Morvice, and First Sergeant Fernando Reyes; Bravo Company: Commander Benjamin Riner, Company Executive Officer Anthony Zangler, 1st Platoon Leader Zach Eckstrom, 2nd Platoon Leader Jackson Malley, 3rd Platoon Leader Kyle Diverde, and First Sergeant Christian Nowak; Charlie Company: Commander Garrett Durian, Company Executive Officer Patrick Donahoe, 1st Platoon Leader Joseph Leurck, 2nd Platoon Leader William Gillian, 3rd Platoon Leader Justin Suess, and First Sergeant Caeden Ayres; Delta Company: Commander Carlos Liz, Company Executive Officer Jack Draper, 1st Platoon Leader Thomas Conroy, 2nd Platoon Leader Connor Jenig, 3rd Platoon Leader Griffin Bohr, and First Sergeant William Frangul.

Alpha Company Commander Dominic Diederich receives his sabre from his parents John and Joanne Diederich ’87 at the 2019 Sabre Ceremony. Dominic is 10 - Academy a 4th generation Marmion Cadet. Homecoming 2019 The 2019 Homecoming festivities began on Saturday, October 5 with the Homecoming Kick-Off Party which included a volleyball tournament, inflatables, bonfire and fireworks. On Friday, October 11 Marmion invited Rosary High School students to the Homecoming PRIDE Assembly to boost everyone’s school spirit for the football game against St. Viator High School that night. Half-time ceremonies at the game included the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the JROTC Pass-in-Review. The “Rumble in the Jungle” Homecoming Dance was held on Saturday, October 12 at Marmion.

Marmion’s 2019 Homecoming Royalty (pictured above, l-r): 2nd Attendant Mary Ann Powers, 3rd Attendant Zoe Olsen, 1st Attendant Chloe Saltijeral, Homecoming Queen Kallista Capparelli, Homecoming King Michael Fazio, 2nd Attendant Major Haas, 3rd Attendant Anthony Zangler, 1st Attendant Antonio Esposito

Academy - 11 Cadets are off at the CCL Championships.

Cadets Fall Season Update by Paul Chabura, Athletic Director

Senior Anthony Zangler finishes strong at the CCL Championships. Senior Major Haas avoids Caravan defender in route to a big gain. Cross Country Football • Finished in second place in the “First to the Finish” • Over 80 Cadets currently compete in our football event in Peoria program at all levels • Finished third in the Loyola University Invitational • Varsity Cadets finished this season at 6-3 qualifying for held on Chicago’s lakefront the IHSA Playoffs • Also finished in third place at the Chicago Catholic • Defeated Amundsen High School (CPS) 41-12 in the League Championships held on the campus of Lewis first roundof the IHSA Playoffs University • Next round match-up kicked off at Fichtel Field versus • Enjoyed a second-place finish at the IHSA Regional at the Titans of Rockford Boylan on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Kaneland High School Titans proved too big and too fast for our Cadets who • Finished fourth at the Sectional competition at Belvidere played with energy and enthusiasm but ultimately lost High School advancing the Cadet team to the the game by a score of 38-6. State competition on November 9 in Peoria’s Detweiller Park where the team finished seventh in the State! Soccer • Varsity Cadets finished 8-9-3 • Played competitively in the losing to both Loyola and St. Laurence (1-0) and taking the CCL Champion Mount Carmel Caravan to overtime before losing (3-2) • Finished in second place in the always challenging Barrington Tournament • Lost in the IHSA Regional Semi-final round to Sycamore • Fielded teams in three levels – Varsity, JV and Freshman

Junior Joseph Lagman uses his head! 12 - Athletics All-Conference Athletes: Fall 2019 Seniors • Jason Baker – Soccer • Brandon Bryan – Football • Alex Carlson – Cross Country • Garret Durian – Football • Major Haas – Football • Ian Swindle – Soccer • Anthony Zangler – Cross Country

Juniors • Max Lambert – Football Baker • Jack Scales – Football • Anthony Standish – Cross Country

Sophomores Junior Anthony Sleezer (left) and junior Aaron Munson • Niraj Abraham – Cross Country admire their drives • Charlie Burke – Golf • Jarred Durian – Football • Dane Pardridge – Football Golf Bryan • Hosted the first ever Cadet Invitational at Aurora Country Club • Finished fourth overall in the Chicago Catholic League Championships at Cog Hill • Finished fifth in the IHSA Sectional Tournament • Coach Huggins is excited about the future of Cadet Golf losing only one senior from this year’s team Carlson Durian, G. Haas Swindle

Zangler Lambert Scales Standish Abraham Burke Durian, J. Pardridge

MARMION ATHLETIC

2020 INDUCTION CEREMONY - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 You are invited to join us on Friday, February 7, 2020 as we induct four new members into the Marmion Athletic Hall of Fame.

Reed O’Malley ’56 Francis VanWisse ’94 Jonathan Burgess ’01 Nicholas Burgess ’01 Golf, Basketball Football. Baseball Swimming Swimming

Learn more about the accomplishments of these athletes at the induction ceremony during half-time of the Marmion Cadets vs. the St. Rita Mustangs basketball game on Friday, February 7, 2020. The game will tip-off at 7 PM. Join us in celebrating these new distinguished members of the Marmion Athletic Hall of Fame. Athletics - 13 Recognizing Those Who Support Us by Kathleen Hausmann, Director of Advancement, Events and Enrollment Management

The Abbot Marmion Society (AMS) was established in 1973 as a way to recognize the generosity of people, companies and foundations who support the Abbey, Academy, Abbey Farms and the Guatemala Mission. The Society recognizes its members’ support, provides a vehicle for New Life Members inspiration and leadership for the advancement of Marmion and ensures continuing financial support for the ministries of the monks of Marmion. Ugo and Marianne Antonelli Dr. Brian and Megan Barnhart There are currently 1,020 Life Members (living and deceased with couples Belgio’s Catering counting as one), who have each given over $10,000 cumulatively. Patrick A. and Katherine Brennan There are 101 Sustaining Members who have given a total of $1,500 in James R. and Dana Campbell a fiscal year, but do not yet qualify for Life Membership. A new level Kenneth W. and Susan Clingen of giving was added last year – “Associate Sustaining Members” which Thomas and Roxanne Collins was established to recognize our younger donors who are generously Crimson AV supporting Marmion with a gift of $500 or more within the fiscal year. +Lorette Cyr This level is open to those who would have graduated within the last 20 years. David F. and Cathie Fegley FM Global Foundation On October 26th, Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 welcomed these guests to Mary Catherine Fox, Ph.D. the annual AMS Mass and Dinner. He recognized 34 new Life Members, Jeffrey R. and Megan Galgano ’84 40 new Sustaining Members, as well as 27 current members who through Frank and Peggy Giangrego their continued kind generosity have moved to a new gift level. SGM (Ret) John N. and Carrie Gissel, USA ’69 Abbot John also announced the establishment of two new investment Shawn M. and Julie Glanville funds: The Class of 1974 Financial Aid Fund and The Alexander W. Juriga John and Bonnie Griffin ’15 Financial Aid and Campus Ministry Fund. Dr. James A. and Denise Juriga Kirkland and Ellis, LLP For more information on the Abbot Marmion Society or establishment Andrew J. and Mary Klug of a named investment fund, please visit marmion.org or contact Fr. Thomas N. and Lindsey Kolinski ’00 Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 at [email protected] or at +Chester J. May ‘48 630-897-6936 x483. Michael W. and Sandra Morgan ’60 Donald J. Reese, Jr. ‘67 Michael E. and Deborah Rempe ’74 Daniel and Teresa Riner Edward and Susan Saloga Samsung Electronics America Edward T. and Caroline Sieben St. Anne Church, Oswego +Mary Ann Morrissey Schweiger Andrew E. and Madelyn Weed Timothy J. and Deborah Wilkinson In Memory of Benjamin Wilkinson ’11 Anthony, Jr. and Dr. Nicole Zangler A B

A) New Life Members John and Bonnie (Stumm) Griffin; Anthony, Jr. and Dr. Nicole Zangler; Frank and Peggy Giangrego; and Daniel and Teresa Riner with Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67. B) Associate Sustaining Members Jason and Joni Kazmierczak ’03 and Brian and Julia Zimmerman ’07 with Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal. C) Dr. Stephen and Alexandra Juriga, Alex Juriga ’15 and Claire Greuninger with Fr. Michael Burrows OSB ’70. D) Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 with Dr. Mary Catherine Fox, William and Janice Fox ’74, and James and Susan Fox ’62. C D 14 - Advancement Annual Events Support MARMION FUND by Kathleen Hausmann, Director of Advancement, Events and Enrollment Management 6th annual Oktoberfest Once again, the Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos did not Oktoberfest 2019 was held on Saturday, September 28th in disappoint, keeping people on the dance floor until the end the Alumni Hall Gymnasium. Mother Nature forced us to of the evening. A special thank you goes to Coach Chapman move the event indoors – a change that our guests seemed and the Marmion Baseball team and the Marmion Parents to prefer! We were blessed to have more than 300 people Club for their efforts in helping with set up and providing in attendance, many of whom were dressed in festive so many wonderful volunteers for the event. Bavarian style attire! The energetic crowd enjoyed Bavarian food, authentic beer, Abbey Farms’ famous apple cider This year’s celebration raised $30,000 for Marmion’s donuts and flocked to our silent auction, where friendly Guardian Angel Fund supporting students in need. Hope to competition generated more than $18,000! see you at next year’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26, 2020!

Students exceed MARMATHON goal! MARMATHON, a student-led fundraiser with the goal of helping to “fill the gap” between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student, ran from August 20 through September 20. The goal for each student was to collect $200 in sponsorships for their dodgeball tournament, with a school-wide goal of $50,000. This year’s grand total raised was $ 57,015. As a result of the students meeting their goal, they earned an extra day off during Thanksgiving week. Thank you to everyone who supported a student during this year’s MARMATHON!

The 40th Anniversary of the LT Thomas Rippinger, USN ’68 Memorial Scholarship Fund by Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the death (January 31, 1979) of LT Thomas Rippinger, USN ’68 of San Diego, CA (formerly of Aurora) and the establishment of the Tom Rippinger ’68 Memorial Scholarship Fund for students from Annunciation B.V.M. School or Parish in Aurora. Tom was killed in a Navy flight training exercise over the Pacific Ocean out of the Naval Air Base in Miramar, northeast of San Diego on one of his last scheduled missions in the Navy. He was survived at the time by his wife Janet (expecting their daughter Sarah); his parents +Joe ’40 and +Helen Rippinger; his brothers John ’65, Fr. Joel, Dan ’72 and Tim ’74; his sister Mary Jo; and many relatives, classmates and friends. Tom’s Fund will award its 15th academic scholarship in January 2020, with these scholarships totaling $169,800. The Fund continues to be supported by family members, memorial gifts, and friends. It now has a market value of $300,000 and uses only the annual interest earned. Continued contributions will allow the fund to reach its goal of awarding a Tom Rippinger Scholarship every year. Advancement - 15 Pictured above, l-r: (standing) William C. Graft ’79, Randy N. Lagman, Austin M. Dempsey ’97, Michael Valaik, John A. Diederich ’87, Gerard R. Dempsey ’61, Dr. Michele Glasgow, Marilyn J. Schnell, Timothy M. McLean ’79, Kim Auchstetter, Philip S. Cali, John J. Cibulskis ’70, Dr. Thomas R. Huberty ’65, Raymond F. Dalton, Jr., Scott A. Wehrli, Thomas J. Leuer ’58, Scott Jaffe; (seated) Dr. Patricia Santucci, Carole King, Thomas J. Kilian, Sr. ’69, Anthony Tinerella ’84, Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67, Thomas J. Streit ’58, John S. Heneghan, Grace Leonard Board of Trustees Gives $1.4 Million to Campus Renewal Campaign by Nancy E. Hansen, Associate Director of Advancement

Thanks to the support of our Board of Trustees and many other generous donors, we are in the midst of renovating Campus the infrastructure of our 67 year old campus. We have been good stewards and have made the most out of the 60 year RENEWAL old boilers, 2.3 miles of aging pipes, as well as the roofs that have protected multiple generations as they learn, work Campaign and pray. But the time has come to stop repairing and start replacing. We need $7 million to complete this task, and I am pleased to report we have already secured $4.5 million for our Campus Renewal. The funds secured over the course of the next year will We are especially grateful to Marmion’s Board of Trustees, enable us to continue the process of replacing the aging pictured above, who have generously contributed more pipes and plan the monumental task of replacing the old than 20% of the campaign’s $7 million goal. Active and Life boiler, which will be the “grand finale” of this renewal Trustees have collectively given $1,478,119.68 towards the project. campaign and 100% of Active Trustees have made gifts to the Campus Renewal Campaign. “This level of participation With your help, Marmion Abbey and Academy will from our Trustees strengthens our case for support and continue to have a transformational impact on students, encourages others to invest in our Campus Renewal,” families and the community for generations to come. We states John Diederich ’87, co-chair of the campaign. “We thank God for everything you have already done to assist are extremely grateful to them for their commitment to us with our mission and have faith that the funds will soon Marmion and to the campaign.” be in place to make the renovations needed to continue our efforts far into the future. With these funds, we have already completed much of the needed work, including replacing roofs on the Abbey’s If you would like more information about the Campus main building, infirmary and lobby, as well as the roofs Renewal Campaign, please contact Nancy E. Hansen, of Benkert Hall, the Battaglia Center and Lux Dining Hall. Associate Director of Advancement at 630-777-6250 or The donations have also funded repaving of the Abbey [email protected]. driveway, masonry work on Benkert Hall, air conditioning in Lux Dining Hall, as well as booster pumps and emergency 2018-2019 Active Board members not pictured above: Ryan M. Bohr ’92, shut-off valves in our powerhouse. We feel so blessed to Peter Carlson, Brian P. Greviskes ’04, L. Wayne Hoover ’87, Dr. Casey witness the renewal of these vital resources for our campus B. Mulligan, ’87, Jason K. Nagel ’95, Edward Saloga, Dr. Christine J. and our mission. Sobek, and Annamarie York. 16 - Advancement New Trustees Elected Board of Trustees

Thomas J. Kilian ’69, Active Members Chairperson Kim Auchstetter Thomas J. Streit ’58, Ryan M. Bohr ’92 Vice-Chariperson Robert W. Brenart, O.D. ’67 Philip S. Cali Peter Carlson Life Members John J. Cibulskis ’70 Brenart Konen Witkowski Charles Anderson Raymond F. Dalton, Jr. Robert E. Bender ’58 Austin M. Dempsey ’97 The following individuals were elected to three-year terms at Brian T. Casey ’72 the June 2019 meeting of the Board of Trustees: Gerard R. Dempsey ’61 Fred J. Conforti John A. Diederich ’87 Carmen Cordogan Dr. Robert Brenart ’67 is an optometrist and owner of Brenart Michele Glasgow, M.D. Arthur J. Decio ’48 William C. Graft ’79 Eye Clinic in Yorkville. He is vice president of the Yorkville Carl T. Deufel ’77 Board of Education, having served on the School Board Brian P. Greviskes ’04 John R. Emmons since 2013. He and his wife Margo live in Yorkville, and are John S. Heneghan Robert V. Fitzsimmons II ’78 grandparents of Anthony Zangler ’20. Dr. Brenart was assigned L. Wayne Hoover ’87 to the Development Committee which assists and advises the Steven Hernandez Thomas R. Huberty, M.D. ’65 Marmion advancement programs. Donald B. Jarka, Sr. ’53 Scott Jaffe Nancy A. Kucienski Alexandra Juriga Brian Konen ’83 is co-owner and vice president of Konen Thomas J. Logue, Sr. ’48 Carole King Insurance, Inc. in Aurora. He and his wife Ann live in Sugar Jack L. Martin ’58 Brian V. Konen ’83 Grove, and are parents of Nathan ’19 and Charles ’22. Brian is the Frank A. McCollum Randy N. Lagman son of the late Life Trustee, Vince Konen ’48. Brian is a member Ellen Barnes McGough, DDS Grace Leonard of the Marketing Committee which helps with Admissions and V. Gregory McKnight ’71 Thomas J. Leuer ’58 other public relations programs of the Academy. Thomas F. Mulligan Timothy M. McLean ’79 Kenneth M. Nagel ’60 Casey B. Mulligan, Ph.D. ’87 Kenneth Witkowski ’89 is the director of security and business Patrick F. Naughton ’78 Jason K. Nagel ’95 continuity at Calamos Investments in Naperville. He is the J. Reed O’Malley ’56 Edward Saloga brother if Darrick ’92. Ken and his wife Regina live in Chicago. Richard P. Regan, M.D. Patricia Santucci, M.D. Ken serves on the ten-member Development Committee. Timothy J. Reuland ’66 Marilyn J. Schnell Marie-Claude Rigaud, M.D. Christine J. Sobek, Ph.D. Marmion’s Board of Trustees is an advisory board made up of 27 Gerald P. Sidman life and 37 active trustees and meets three times a year. All active David J. Stumm ’91 J. Mitchell Skaja ’52 Michael Valaik trustees serve on one or more of the following committees: Executive, Albert W. Voirin ’59 Development, Finance, Investment (subcommittee), Marketing and Scott A. Wehrli the Abbey Farms Ad Hoc Committee. Kenneth S. Witkowski ’89 Annamarie York

All Marmion alumni, parents (past and present), grandparents, faculty and friends are invited to share in an evening of elegance and friendship and become part of Salute to Youth, Marmion’s most admired tradition. Your ticket to Salute to Youth is all-inclusive! The evening starts with a reception from 6:00-7:30 PM which includes bountiful hors d’oeuvres and open bar, followed by a 4-course gourmet meal in the Grand Ballroom with wine. Following dinner is the Presentation of the Guard & Court of Honor, Parents’ Dance, continued open bar and dancing to live music. Please join us on Saturday, April 25, 2020

Visit MARMION.ORG/SALUTE for details Advancement - 17 In the News ... Marmion and Rosary Awarded for Crayons for Kids School Supply Drive Students from Marmion Academy and Rosary High School were recognized on August 19, 2019 during the “Those Who Make A Difference” segment of West Aurora School District 129’s Board of Education Meeting. The students were honored for their participation in “Crayons for Kids,” a school supply drive organized by both high schools that annually benefits local school children in need at over 75 area schools and organizations. District 129 recently held a “Back to School Bash” and distributed school supply packets to families in Larry English and his family celebrate his induction into the attendance – much of the supplies in the packets came from Northern Illinois University Huskie Hall of Fame. “Crayons for Kids.” proved to be a machine on the field, as he played in every The students in attendance at the meeting were honored with a game for NIU between 2006-08. English was drafted by the “Making a Difference” certificate from Superintendent Dr. Jeff San Diego Chargers as 16th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He Craig and Director of Community Affairs Anna Gonzales. The was in the NFL for seven seasons ending his career in 2014 as award recipients were some of the main student leaders of this a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Larry was inducted into Marmion’s year’s project and represented the 150+ Marmion and Rosary Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017 and his San Diego Charger jersey students, faculty, staff, and parents who volunteer annually to is proudly displayed above the Hall of Fame at the entrance to make “Crayons for Kids” a huge success. Alumni Hall and the Regole Field House.

Accepting awards on behalf of “Crayons for Kids” were Marmion students Andrew Auchstetter ’20, Jack Burke ’20, Newly Dedicated Areas on Campus Robbie Dzierzanowski ’20, Josh Harris ’20, and Wyatt Holtan Three areas of the campus were recently dedicated in ’20; and Rosary students Ashley Auchstetter, Mirari Cardenas, accordance with the current Campus Renewal Campaign: and Gracie Di Iorio of St. Charles.

Academy Snack Shop: The renovated Cadet Snack Shop was sponsored by the Marmion Mothers’ Club (2016-2019).

Pictured above, l-r: (back row) Dist. 129 Board of Education President Robert Gonzalez, Melody Saperston, Ira Lathan, Board of Education Vice President Rich Kerns, Thomas St. Jules, Christopher Sparks; Studlo Stage Curtains: The new stage curtains were a gift from (middle row) Mr. Mark Malkowski, Marmion Academy Director of Dr. Jim and Sally Studlo, parents of James ’97, Tim ’05, Peter Campus Ministry & Student Life; Robbie Dzierzanowski , Wyatt ’08, and Madelyn Weed, Marmion’s former Executive Director Holtan, Josh Harris, Andrew Auchstetter, Jack Burke; (front row) of Advancement; grandparents of Coley Weed ’19. Mirari Cardenas, Ashley Auchstetter, Gracie Di Iorio, and Dist. 129 Student Board Member Luis Lopez

Larry English ’04 Inducted into the NIU Hall of Fame Larry English ’04 was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame on October 25, 2019 in DeKalb. As a Fox Academic Counselor’s Office: The Academy’s academic Huskie, English was a menacing defensive linemen from 2004- counselor’s office is named in memory of Toni Fox, mother of 2008, and now he’ll forever find a plaque to honor his 31.5 Jim ’62, Dan ’65, Michael ’66, and Bill ’74; grandmother of NIU-career sacks. The Huskie is a two-time Mid-American William ’01 and Thomas ’03. This was gifted to Marmion by Conference (MAC) MVP and three-time All-MAC. English her family members. 18 - In the News Marmion Commemorates Veterans Day 2019 by Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations

Marmion’s annual Veterans Day commemoration was held on Friday November 8 during the JROTC Corps of Cadets After School Formation. The program featured the playing of our National Anthem by the Marmion JROTC Band; an invocation by Student Chaplain Fr. Michael Burrows OSB ’70, and an address by James Tews ’20, the Student Executive Director of the Academy’s LEAD Program. Next was the placement of the wreath by our guests of honor before a plaque honoring all those Marmion Alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our Nation.

This year’s guests of honor for the Veterans Day program were John and Mary Karwoski of Winfield (pictured right). John is a 1945 Marmion Military Academy graduate and served as a Military Instructor for two years in the 1950’s, a time when all military instructors at Marmion were active duty soldiers. John and Mary celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this year. They are the parents of John ’70 and Jim ’72 and the grandparents of Chad ’98 and Neil ’00. John’s brother, the late Francis Karwoski, was a 1949 Marmion graduate.

The program concluded with a ceremonial firing salute, playing of Taps, the Navy Hymn (Eternal Father), and a Pass- in-Review of the Cadet Corps.

In Memory of +SGT Ambrose “Amby” Geib, USA ’43 Amby Geib ’43 (pictured left) lost his life while serving with the US Army at the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. One of his best friends during their years together at MMA, PFC (Ret) James “JJ” Murray, USA ’44, has initiated a drive to collect funds in Amby’s memory to assist in supporting the mission of his local American Legion Post #44 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Marmion’s MVP Trophy for Varsity football is named in memory of Amby.

You can learn more about these two great Marmion Alumni by visiting Scan to JJ’s GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/klass44. The view video Marmion Alumni Association Board of Directors recently voted to support this cause and a check was mailed to JJ to assist in the effort.

A big THANK YOU to JJ for honoring Amby’s memory as well as for his own service in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Academy/Alumni - 19 Marmion Moms celebrate 13 years of Faith, Fellowship and Friendship by Julie Conroy, mother of Douglas ’08 Marmion Moms Faith and Fellowship group frolics at Abbey Farms this summer.

“We have become sisters in life, sharing stories, dilemmas, tears and laughter,” Ophelia Hernandez, Marmion Academy receptionist, recounts of her Marmion Moms Faith and Fellowship prayer group. For 13 years, these seven women have met monthly to pray together and attend Mass at the Abbey. “During the summer months, we like to go out to dinner and catch up on what is going on with our families.” Pictured, l-r: Julie Conroy, mother of Douglas ’08; Jill Rindone, mother of Alexander ’09; Susan Caton, mother of Alexander ’11 and Jack ’18; As mothers of Marmion graduates of classes spanning Ophelia Hernandez, mother of Javier ’00 and Daniel ’06; Leslie Kofron, almost 20 years, from 2000 - 2018, many of these women mother of Stuart ’13; Sue Weiler, mother of Michael ’09; and Christine would never have crossed paths if it weren’t for their Perillo, mother of Christopher ’10 and Patrick ’14. interest in joining a prayer group. They have formed strong bonds and genuine friendships. A testament to this is when monthly prayer groups with other moms in the same one Mom in the group had a health crisis a few years ago, it situation to offer up prayers for their sons’ adjustment to was her prayer group members that helped her with meals, college, safety, good decision making, etc….. Care packages errands and assistance with medical needs and rides to were even sent to each boy at their college campus from the appointments. mom’s prayer group.

Marmion Moms Faith and Fellowship (MMFF) members In 2007, Judi Lovelace and Julie Conroy were asked to come come together several times during the school year, with on board. With their help, Allison’s idea soon grew into the many different events, in addition to the monthly prayer multi-faceted ministry we have today. Under the guidance groups like Ophelia’s. From October through May, moms of a planning committee composed of both current student meet at the Abbey on the first Saturday of the month to and alumni mom volunteers, ideas for new activities are pray a rosary, attend Abbey mass, and share a morning always welcome, as are new helpers. Committee members of fellowship while a community member shares her faith throughout the years have included Allison Lally, Judi witness. This is a fun morning and a great way for freshman Lovelace, Julie Conroy, Jeana Bicknell, Simone Romanos, and other new moms to get to know other women at Mette Clementi, Ann Marie Schwartz, Donna Hymel, Nancy Marmion! Other activities include Advent and Lent retreats, Shares, Cathleen Gallagher, Jen Cella, Pat Dybas, Rose Shrine trips (field trips for moms!), Bible studies, and more. Peterson, Sally Studlo, Julie Glanville and Peggy Quinn. Moms also do service projects together, including support for bringing the Kairos Retreat program to incarcerated Updated information about all the programs of the Marmion youth at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles. Moms Faith and Fellowship can be found in the Academy’s weekly Parent/Student Newsletter (marmion.org/parents) MMFF is the creation of Allison Lally, who was looking for …there is something for everyone! a fun way to pray for her oldest son Taylor ’06, when he graduated and went out of state to college. She spearheaded Blessed Columba Marmion, pray for us!

Marmion Moms Faith & Fellowship Annual Shrine Trip

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill in Hubertus, WI 20 - Academy/Alumni Please email [email protected] for details. Class News & Notes ... Let us know what is happening in your life! Go to marmion.org/update or email your class notes to [email protected] .

Save the Dates: June 5-6 Class of 1958 80 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) Fr. Peter Witchousky, OP celebrated Mass in honor of YEARS his 50th anniversary of Ordination at St. Peter Church in Class of 1940 Aurora. As a child, Fr. Peter attended St. Peter Catholic All members of the Class of 1940 are invited to our Reunion School and was taught by the nuns of the Dominican Order. Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at It is that Order that Fr. Peter joined 50 years ago. Fr. Peter marmion.org/reunion. has been priest, teacher, chaplain, counselor and consoler to many families through the years. Class of 1944 James “JJ” Murray has initiated a drive to collect funds Save the Dates: June 5-6 in memory of his best friend from Marmion Military Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) Academy, +SGT Ambrose “Amby” Geib, USA ’43 (see page 60 19 for details). YEARS Class of 1960 All members of the Class of 1960 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at Save the Dates: June 5-6 marmion.org/reunion. 75 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 1945 Class of 1963 All members of the Class of 1945 are invited to our Reunion Ed and Karen Bachner Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at celebrated their 50th marmion.org/reunion. wedding anniversary in September 2019 John and Mary Karwoski of Winfield celebrated their 70th (pictured with Bishop wedding anniversary with a Mass and family dinner on Daniel Conlon, Joliet October 13, 2019. They are parents of John ’70 and James Diocese). Classmates ’72, and grandparents of Chad ’98 and Neil ’00. John, an +James Miller and Army veteran and Korean War veteran, was also Marmion’s +Wesley Vodrazka Guest of Honor at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, held were members of their wedding party in 1969. on November 8, 2019 (see page 19 for details). Save the Dates: June 5-6 Save the Dates: June 5-6 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) 70 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) 55 YEARS YEARS Class of 1965 Class of 1950 All members of the Class of 1965 are invited to our Reunion All members of the Class of 1950 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. marmion.org/reunion. Jim and Carol Hirner of Aurora celebrated their 50th Save the Dates: June 5-6 wedding anniversary in 2019. They are parents of Steve ’88, 65 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) Dave ’93 and Jeff ’94, and grandparents of Jerod ’16. YEARS Class of 1955 Dr. Tom Huberty was awarded the All members of the Class of 1955 are invited to our Reunion 2019 Benedictine University Alumni Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at Achievement Award under the category marmion.org/reunion. of Visionaries. Tom is a 1969 graduate of Benedictine University, with a B.S. in biochemistry. His mentor was Dr. Class of 1956 David Rausch ’58. Tom received his Raymond and Darlene Viebrock celebrated their 60th M.D. from University of Illinois and wedding anniversary on May 2, 2019 along with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alumni Class Notes - 21 is a retired orthopaedic surgeon. He founded Castle Save the Dates: June 5-6 Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Aurora. He currently (marmion.org/reunion) is chairperson of the governing board for Amit Health’s 50 Reunion 2020 Chicago area hospitals. Tom is a trustee of Marmion (since YEARS Class of 1970 1994) who currently serves as Chairperson of the Investment All members of the Class of 1970 are invited to our Reunion Committee and is a former Board chairperson. Dr. Huberty Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at became an Abbey Affiliate member in 2018. marmion.org/reunion. Class of 1966 Class of 1971

Joe Parisi, Igor Trutenko and Don Olsen sported their Loyola University shirts at a get-together in Scottsdale, AZ on July 21, 2019. Igor and Joe graduated from Loyola in Mike Meehan traveled from Rockford to Whisper Creek 1975 and Don attended Loyola in ’71-’72. Golf Course in Huntley to support Marmion’s golf team during Sectionals on October 14, 2019 (pictured with Mike are Marmion golfers, l-r: Ben Riner ’20, Aaron Munson ’21, Class of 1974 Charlie Burke ’22, Ethan Czerwinski ’22, Anthony Sleezer Brad Childress is the senior ’21, and Dominc Czerwinski ’20). offensive assistant of the Chicago Bears. Childress, who has 20 years Bob Tyioran recently completed his third “runDisney” of NFL coaching experience, joined race at Walt Disney World. On November 2, 2019 Bob ran the Bears in his second stint with the “Wine and Dine 10K” in a time of 1:28:12 finishing in the club after previously serving 5,712th place out of 12,282 runners. as Chicago’s senior offensive consultant during the 2018 offseason and training camp. Prior to his arrival in Chicago, Childress spent Southern California five years in Kansas City alongside Nagy, holding several offensive roles during their time Regional Reunion together. Sunday, February 16, 2020 Mike and Patricia Trout of Plant City, FL celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2019 with a special gathering of family and friends in Mexico City.

Save the Dates: June 5-6 45 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 1975 All members of the Class of 1975 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. Holy Mass: 11:30 AM | Lunch & Cocktails: 12:00 PM $40 per person Save the Dates: June 5-6 Big Canyon Country Club Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) One Big Canyon Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 40 YEARS Class of 1980 Chairperson: Jim LaPointe ‘59 All members of the Class of 1980 are invited to our Reunion RSVP and details: marmion.org/california Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. 22 - Alumni Class Notes Class of 1981 Class of 1986 Dr. Paul Sherman of Seattle, WA is the Chief Medical James Shortall of Annapolis, MD is a Forensic Mechanical Officer of Community Health Plan of Washington. Engineer for Attorneys/Insurance Companies. Class of 1984 Class of 1987 Anthony DeCosmo of Thornton, CO (Denver area) is now Director of Labor Relations for the Albertsons Companies, Inc. He supports distribution and manufacturing centers in the western states.

Abbot Vincent Bataille OSB visited with Gustavo Hernandez in September 2019 at his home in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. His wife is Cyntia and his children are Gustavo, who studied at Marmion for one year, Sergio who attended Marmion last year, and daughter Maria Jose who is currently at Rosary High School. These Marmion alumni were all presenters at the annual Pictured above, l-r: Alejandro Gutierrez Conference of the International Association of Interviewers ’03, Sergio, Abbot Vincent, Gustavo, and in Ft. Myers, FL (pictured l-r John Fenzel ’80, John Diederich Pedro Augustin Gutierrez ’94. Alejandro ’87, and Wayne Hoover ’87). and Pedro Augustin are nephews of Gustavo. Save the Dates: June 5-6 Mike Mallon (pictured left) ran the 30 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) Indianapolis Marathon on November YEARS 9, 2019. He ran in his mom +Judy’s Class of 1990 memory and finished with a 2:55 All members of the Class of 1990 are invited to our Reunion time! Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. Save the Dates: June 5-6 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) Class of 1991 35 Jeremy Wang was elected in the April 2019 election to a YEARS Class of 1985 6-year term as DuPage County Regional Board of Schools All members of the Class of 1985 are invited to our Reunion Trustee. Jeremy operates a private law practice located in Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at Wheaton. marmion.org/reunion.

John Diederich ’87 named President and CEO of Rush-Copley Medical Center John Diederich was named President and CEO of Rush Copley effective November 15, 2019. John began his career at the hospital as a teenager working in the kitchen. He earned a BA in business administration, a master’s in hospital and health administration, and his MBA at the University of Iowa. He has served on the hospital’s executive team for 17 years and as its COO for the past 13. John also serves as chairman of the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, a member of the Marmion Board of Trustees, Co-Chairman of Marmion’s Campus Renewal Campaign committee, and was past chairman of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife Joanne live in Aurora and are the parents of Jack ’16, Dominic ’20, and Matthew ’21. Alumni Class Notes - 23 Class of 1993 Class of 2001 Vic Hawks submitted his Andy and Kelsey Damato of latest work Be The Light to one Montgomery welcomed their of the nation’s largest family first child, Hope Margaret, film festivals where it was on May 25, 2019. Andy and awarded Best Feature and Kelsey are both employed at also won the coveted Crowd Marmion Academy. Award. The film tells the story of a down and out girl who tries to make amends with her estranged and dying father. She tries to raise money in an Sean Eshaghy received the Heart of effort to save him, with the Excellence award by the Archdiocese community she loves, and the of Chicago. This award is given to music within. teachers who foster the highest quality teaching and learning in their class- rooms. Through rigorous 21st century Save the Dates: June 5-6 instruction, Sean has demonstrated 25 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) an ability to motivate each student to reach his or her greatest academic YEARS Class of 1995 potential. Sean is a junior high teacher All members of the Class of 1995 are invited to our Reunion at St. Josaphat School in Chicago. Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. Class of 2002 Class of 1997 On November 4, 2019 the Mayor and City Council of Vancouver, WA unanimously approved the appointment of Jonathan Young as Vancouver City Attorney.

Save the Dates: June 5-6 20 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 2000 All members of the Class of 2000 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. Dr. Nicholas Grahovec of Geneva received his Ph.D. in kinesiology (athletic training) this summer from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo UT. Nick and Amanda and their four daughters moved to Geneva a year ago. NIU recruited Nick for their athletic training program.

Hammes Campus Store The Hammes Campus Store is located in the southwest corner of the Alumni Hall (gym) foyer. Shop online at marmion.org/hammes or call 630-897-6936 ext. 253.

24 - Alumni Class Notes Class of 2003 Mike and Claire Binder of San Mateo, CA welcomed their second child, son Maxwell Logan, on Aug. 3, 2019; his big sister Jane was pleased. Class of 2004 Tom DeSimone was recently promoted to Director of Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. of Oakbrook Terrace. Tom earned a Master of Accounting degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Chris and Jenn Lindsay (above) welcomed their first child at Chicago. He is a Certified Public Accountant and currently Oliver Anthony born on March 9, 2019. holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 securities licenses.

Larry English was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame on October 25, 2019 in DeKalb (see page 18 for details).

Brian Greviskes and Christina Duncan were married on October 19, 2019 at St. Michael’s Church of Old Town, Chicago, by Fr. Joel Rippinger OSB.

Bobby and Ashley Pyne and family moved from Madison, WI to Bristol, England, where they will be for 3-5 years. Joe McLean married Rachel Redler in Austin, Texas Save the Dates: June 5-6 on May 4, 2019. Joe is the 15 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) son of Trustee Tim ’79 and YEARS instructor Jeanne McLean. Class of 2005 Brothers and All members of the Class of 2005 are invited to our Reunion Jeff ’10 Dan joined in the celebration Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at ’12 along with Joe’s classmates marmion.org/reunion. (pictured above) Andrew Hebert, Dan Hernandez, and Ted Nielsen.

Joe and Sara Parisi of Geneva his wife welcomed their second healthy and beautiful son last December (2018). Joe admits that he should have informed us back in December but as all who know him can see, little has changed since his academic career at Marmion. Eric Hermosillo married Danielle Lafond on June 22, 2019. He always told Mr. Tinerella, Classmates in attendance were (back row) Terry Stewart, “better late than never!” His Chris Shouse, Coach Kevin O’Connor, Mike Schuenemann, first son turned four years Sean Powers; (front row) Danny Del Toro, Eric Hermosillo, old on Oct. 10, 2019. Armando Hermosillo ‘08, Timothy Studlo (not pictured but present at the wedding: Grant Lo Destro and Gerry Garcia). Class of 2009 Jimmy Derrico of Chicago is selling high-end real estate on Class of 2006 the near northside of Chicago. Aron Feltes of Pinckney, MI was named Police Officer of the Year for the University of Michigan Campus Police Luke and Meghan Friedman were married May 26, 2019 Department in Ann Arbor, MI. at the Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston, SC. Best man was Luke’s brother, A.J. ‘12. In attendance were classmates

Alumni Class Notes - 25 Bubba on Broadway! by Kristin Voris, English Instructor and Drama Club Moderator This past summer I was fortunate to visit with Bubba Weiler ’11 in New York City, and see him play the role of Scorpius Malfoy in the Broadway show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I was so impressed with the way in which Bubba brought Scorpius to life. Bubba played this part with so much vulnerability and humor that, undoubtedly, he made Scorpius Malfoy (a Malfoy!!) a crowd favorite. This play is the winner of six Tony awards, and it is one of the most enjoyable shows I have ever seen.

While he was a student at Marmion, Bubba not only played the role of Action in West Side Story and Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H, but also, he wrote and directed his own one act play. Bubba is an Kristin Voris and her daughter, Abbie, with incredibly talented young man who, I have no doubt, will continue Bubba Weiler as Bubba Weiler after a performance of Harry Scorpius Malfoy in the to see much success in his theatrical career! Potter and the Cursed Child. Broadway show, Harry Potter and the Kristin Voris began teaching English at Marmion Academy in 2008. She directed the Marmion plays from 2008 – 2018 Cursed Child. and is the moderator of the Academy’s Drama Club.

Class of 2014 SGT Robert Bagley, USA was a winner of the 416th and 412th Theater Engineer commands’ Combined Best Warrior Competition 2019. SGT Bagley went on to compete at the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition.

Kevin and Andrew Grahovec of Yorkville graduated from college this summer: Kevin from DePaul in economics and Andrew from North Central College in sports management. (pictured above, l-r) Austin Cox, Jeff Gerold, Nick Matsie, Both are working in Bolingbrook for different firms. (Luke), Jack Ledvora, Brian Vasquez, Brian Hoss, and William Butzke. Save the Dates: June 5-6 Save the Dates: June 5-6 5 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) 10 Reunion 2020 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 2015 YEARS All members of the Class of 2015 are invited to our Reunion Class of 2010 Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at All members of the Class of 2010 are invited to our Reunion marmion.org/reunion. Weekend 2020. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. Tom Bergan has begun a two-year teaching fellowship through the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Matt Derrico received his Master’s in Public Health from Catholic Education. He is spending the next two school Emory University in May 2019, and is now in Mozambique, years as a 5th grade teacher at St. Nicholas Academy in Africa working for the Carr Foundation in the Gorongosa Louisville, KY while simultaneously receiving his Master National Park. of Education degree from Notre Dame.

On Saturday May 25, 2019, Class of 2011 Trevor Jones graduated from Eddie Grahovec of Chicago is attending DePaul University the United States Military Law School and working at an intellectual property law Academy at West Point and firm in Chicago. was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Class of 2013 Army. Pictured here is 2LT Jones Marc Derrico graduated in May 2019 from the University receiving his commission from of Nebraska with an MBA and is working in Chicago in MAJ Tom Fox ’03, who serves sales and marketing. as an instructor of international affairs at the Academy. 26 - Alumni Class Notes Nardone ’15 Johnson ’16 Rechenmacher ’16 Sullivan ’18

Trenton Medernach was recognized during the 2019 Honors Day Ceremony at Southern Illinois University Class of 2018 Carbondale for his high scholastic achievement. Trenton Chase Stanke of Sugar Grove was named “Student-Athlete was also selected as the recipient of the Plote Aviation of the Month of March” at the University of Minnesota Scholarship. for his academic and athletic performance. Chase is on an athletic baseball scholarship. Jacob Nardone graduated from the University of Iowa on May 12, 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mick Sullivan, a forward on the DePaul University men’s (pictured above with his fiancé, Rachel Beckler). basketball team, visited Vincentian heritage sites in France with his team. The players on the team provided updates to DePaul on the experiences in and around Paris as they Class of 2016 followed in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul. “This is my Baylor Johnson was accepted as an Officer Candidate for first time overseas and the experience is like no other. To the Naval Civil Engineering Corps. Following graduation give an idea of our surroundings we are staying a block from the University of Dayton in Spring 2020 he will begin away from the Eiffel Tower and we are surrounded by training to be an officer in the Navy working specifically in little breakfast and coffee shops. Aside from basketball, we civil engineering. are here to learn about Vincent de Paul,” Mick reported. “The most amazing part of the trip for me has been the Albert “AJ” Rechenmacher was recently featured in the sightseeing. Everything in France is far older than things University of North Carolina’s Go Heels online newsletter. are in the United States. The history behind some of the AJ is continuing his Tar Heel Wrestling career in his senior buildings we have encountered goes back thousands of year while maintaining a 4.0 average and demonstrating years. It has been a truly amazing experience so far and I am his personal commitment of service to others. The extremely blessed and fortunate to be able to do this. Being article showcases AJ’s weekly routine beginning with here with my teammates is an unbelievable experience.” weight training with his wrestling team, delivering Holy Communion as a Eucharistic Minister to patients who can’t attend Sunday Mass, taking time to play Bridge with Class of 2019 a group of mostly 70-ish year old women, assisting with Mass, working on his Biomedical Engineering degree; all while continuing to improve on his self-taught piano skills. AJ was a wrestler during his time at Marmion and served as the JROTC Battalion Commander during his senior year. AJ’s life exemplifies the Marmion Brotherhood! Class of 2017 Nick Huggins of Aurora, a junior at Regis University, All members of the Class of 2019 are invited to a Yearbook Denver, and member of its varsity golf team, was awarded Pizza Party on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Lux the Summit Award by the Rocky Mountain Athletic Dining Hall. Meet up with your classmates, share “post- Conference (15 colleges, Division II) for earning the highest Marmion” stories, pick up your yearbook, and eat FREE GPA in the Conference for golfers. Nick is an accounting pizza ... compliments of the Marmion Alumni Association. major. Please RSVP at marmion.org/yearbook.

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Alumni Class Notes - 27 Your Alumni Association

The Marmion Alumni Association is currently comprised of 36 alumni from various graduating classes. The purpose of the Marmion Alumni Association is to promote the general welfare and success of Marmion Academy and to enhance the relationship of the Academy with its alumni by conducting social, spiritual or educational gatherings, by generating contributions to the Academy, by publishing and circulating necessary information about the Academy, its status and needs, by promoting the fraternal ties among the alumni of the Academy and by undertaking such other activities as may from time to time be in the best interests of the Academy.

The Marmion Alumni Association achieves the above mentioned goals by sponsoring various social events throughout the year including annual Reunions, Cadet Classic Golf Outing, Steak Fry/Lobster Boil, and the Christmas Craft Show to name a few.

Since 1978, the Marmion Alumni Association’s mission has been threefold; • To build fellowship among our alumni and students • To increase scholarship and financial aid offerings • To reinforce the Marmion message throughout the community

Marmion’s Alumni Association has proudly contributed over $1.7 million toward student financial aid and academic scholarships. Over 144 four-year scholarships have been awarded to incoming freshmen. They have also provided additional emergency financial aid, the Regole Field House scoreboards, and the Fichtel Field stadium lighting.

The 2019-2020 Alumni Association: Board of Directors: Dan Dalton ’04 Michael McDonnell ’69 Austin Dempsey ’97 Brent Dempsey ’92 Eric Medernach ’97 Chairman Matthew Fazio ’12 Robert Nadr ’98 Ronald Rudow ’99 Michael Funkey ’63 Jason Nagel ’95 Vice-Chairman Javier Hernandez ’00 William Novack ’81 David Hankes ’91 Patrick Kackert ’87 Aaron Porter ’99 Secretary James Karwoski ’72 Nick Runge ’11 William Metzer ’99 Nicholas Knudtson ’10 Matt Sidman ’89 Treasurer Thomas Koutsos ’99 William Stefanski ’80 Wayne Hoover ’87 Ryan Lambert ’94 David Stumm ’91 Immediate Past Chairman LongGiang Le ’97 Reed Sullivan ’09 Brian Lentz ’89 Richard Theis ’62 Board Members: Nicholas Lentz ’96 Robert Weiler ’99 Sean Bergan ’11 Thomas Lentz ’67 Ryan Winterbottom ’94 William Callahan ’10 James Leuer ’82

29th Annual BIG TICKET Raffle Tickets 06052020 available for purchase January 2020 The BIG TICKET Raffle Drawing will once again be held at the Steak Fry/Lobster BIG Boil on Friday, June 5, 2020. Tickets are $100 each, with only 1,000 tickets being sold. The grand Prize is $25,000! Prizes are also awarded for 2nd - 5th ($2,000 ea.), 6th & 7th ($800 ea.), 8th - 15th ($200 ea.) and 16th - 25th ($100 ea.). Sellers of the top 5 TICKET winning tickets will receive $2,500 (winning ticket) or $200 (2nd - 5th prize tickets).

Be sure to purchase your tickets soon (beginning January 2020) so you can be included in our Early Bird Drawings. The first drawing will be held on February 28, 2020 with one lucky winner receiving $500! The second drawing will be on April 17, 2020 and three winners will receive $200 each. All Early Bird winning tickets are returned to the pool for subsequent drawings.

Proceeds from the BIG TICKET Raffle benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund and Academy Financial Aid Program.

28 - Alumni Visit marmion.org/raffle or call 630-966-7644 to purchase your tickets! Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

+Coach Neal Fichtel ’45 of Aurora on October 11, Alumni Taps ...... 2019.; father of David ’71 and Timothy ’76; father-in-law of Joe Chivari ’71; grandfather of Chad Rehberg ’00, +Ron Kluber ’46 of Aurora; brother of +Benjamin Schwegman ’51 of Scott Peters ’07, Sean Fichtel ’09, Mark Peters ’10, +Fritz ’43 and +Delmar ’53; father of Bloomfield MI; AMS Life Member; Ethan Chivari ’13, and Neal Schwartz ’21. Neal was John ’79, Ronald ’79, and Michael August 2, 2019 a teacher, coach and athletic director at Marmion for 48 ’81; grandfather of Matthew ’11, years, the longest of any lay employee. In recognition Jacob ’12, and Sam ’16; November +Donald F. Iglinski ’53 of Henderson, for his years of dedicated service, the Marmion stadium 4, 2019 NV; May 14, 2019 was named Fichtel Field in 1998. +Ronald Scheffler ’48 of Largo, FL; +Jim Ayersman ’56 of Rockwall, TX; +Donald Arndt, Jr. ’58 of St. Charles on October 18, May 24, 2019 November 1, 2019 2019; father of Donald III ’84 and Todd ’88. Don was an Abbey Oblate, a former Alumni Board chairman, and +Thomas Schweisthal ’59 of +Richard F. Murphy ’50 of a volunteer for everything. In 2005 the Arndt Stadium Naples, FL; brother-in-law of Gerald Manitowish Waters, WI; father Building at Fichtel Field was named in his honor in Weistroffer ’50 and Thomas Reier of Robert ’75 and Michael ’77; recognition of his years of volunteer service for Marmion. ’63; November 4, 2019 grandfather of Daniel Feehan ’01 Don was awarded Abbey Affiliate membership in 2016. and Michael Murphy ’14; November 6, 2019 +Daniel P. McClernon ’61 of Aurora; October 12, 2019 +Richard Bonifas ’51 of Aurora; +Charles A. Domke ’67 of Vero brother of +William ’51; November +Martin J. Molitor ’69 of Venice, +Carl C. Allard ’70 of West Chester, Beach, FL; brother of Dr. Lewis, Jr. 4, 2019 FL; son of +Raymond ’39; brother PA; July 20, 2019 ’66; May 26, 2019 of Gerald ’64; nephew of +Eugene +Ronald A. Carpenter ’68 of ’42; cousin of James ’55; October Mayville, WI; October 17, 2019 27, 2019

+Alden Kilian of Sugar Grove on September 3, 2019; In Loving Memory of ...... father of Marmion Board Chairman Tom ’69, Cliff ’75 and John ’81; grandfather of Donald Brummel, III +Cathy Marie A’Hearn of Lemont, IL; +David Frerich of Aurora; father of ’89, David Damato ’92, David Brummel ’96, Brian mother of Brian ’10; July 31, 2018 John ’90; October 17, 2019 Damato ’99, Michael Bowen ’01, and Andrew ’01 Damato. Alden was an Abbot Marmion Society Life +Ralph M. Bargman of Geneva; +John Galles of Aurora; grandfather Member, and a Parents’ Club volunteer during his sons’ father of Michael ’99, Timothy ’01, of Brandon ’96, Neil ’98 and Jacob Marmion years. Joshua ’02; August 15, 2019 ’06 Galles; uncle and godfather of Fr. Joel Rippinger OSB; August 14, 2019 +William Baxa of Westchester; +Thomas Montiegel of Sleepy Hollow on October 23, grandfather of Jacob ’18; March 20, +Delmar Head of North Aurora; 2019. Tom was the Associate Director of Development 2019 brother-in-law of George ’59 and at Marmion Abbey/Academy from 1995-2010, and +Fr. Basil Yender OSB ’61; October helped direct two very successful capital campaigns +Rosemary Benchik of South Bend, 27, 2019 IN; wife of Jack ’55; October 8, 2019 (Campaign Marmion to construct the Abbey Church, +Mi Loran of Aurora; mother of renovate the Abbey building, and build the Academy’s +Eddie Bohr of Shorewood; son of Thomas ’71, Michael ’72, and endowment; Campaign to Honor the Past and Shape +Albert and +Rosemary ’36; brother Joseph ’77; September 8, 2019 the Future to construct the Regole Field House, the of Robert ’69 and Richard ’73; April Regole Science Center, renovate all the athletic 11, 2019 +Judy Mallon of Aurora; wife of facilities, and continue to build the endowment funds). Larry ’59; mother of Michael ’84, +Samuel Clementz of Yorkville; son Patrick ’86, and Christopher ’88; +Gary Moore, the father of Tom +Lorraine Taylor of Aurora; wife of of Samuel ’70; nephew of +Doug October 22, 2019 ’60, Peter ’64, Gregory ’67, Patrick Moore, Marmion’s Facilities Manager; Sherman ’61; November 10, 2019 October 1, 2019 ‘68, Dr. Michael ’71, +Mark ’73; +Olive Mathewson of Oswego; +Bernice Vig of Aurora; mother of cousins of Mark ’00, Anthony ’01, grandmother of Ryan ’06 and Brock +Richard C. Mott of Geneva; father James Riedl ’71; January 6, 2019 Ryan ’03; September 30, 2019 ’15; October 24, 2019 of Christopher ’78; grandfather of +Marilyn Warnimont of Roselle; +Jane E. Denk of Parma Heights, + Kathleen (Kathy) Miller; mother Michael Mueller ’12; September 26, 2019 wife of +Jack ’44; mother of Jeff ’70; OH; wife of Fred ’48; May 13, 2017 of Bob ’83; mother-in-law of Brian October 10, 2019 Lentz ’89 and Russ Huggins, +Mary Therese Ronan of St. +David Fraser of Sandwich; brother current Marmion head golf coach; Charles; wife of +Edward ’39; mother +William Weiten, USN of Spring Hill, of Joe ’78; October 7, 2019 grandmother of Zack Lentz ’17, of Kevin ’69, Brian ’72, Dan ’76 and FL; father of Doug ’72; May 21, 2019 and Nicholas ’17 and Nathan ’21 +Charles ’80; August 27, 2019 Huggins; October 13, 2019 Prayers - 29 MARMION STRONG The Marmion Brotherhood lasts a lifetime ...

Dr. Charles Hermes ’48 gifted Marmion his class ring (left) which features Marmion Military Academy’s Lake Street campus on the side. The ring on the right belongs to current senior, Anthony Tinerella, Jr.

Yes, I/we would like to support the In 1932, the Benedictine monks of Marmion created an exemplary school for young men centered on Christ. For the past 85 years, the monks and faculty/ MARMION BROTHERHOOD! staff have fostered an environment for learning with a desire to instill in these Name: ______young men the values and leadership skills that enable them to achieve their greatest potential. The Brotherhood of Marmion Men has grown to include Address: ______over 7,500 alumni, and we have 540 “future alumni” at the Academy this year! City: ______State: ______Zip: ______At Marmion, it is our goal to provide an affordable, faith-based education for Email: ______every student who seeks it. To achieve this goal, Marmion sets tuition below I/We would like to make a gift of: the actual cost of educating each student. Despite prudently managing our q 2 Students’ Gaps $4,500 q 1 Student’s Gap $2,250 costs, there is a gap which currently stands at $2,250 per student. Since the q $1,000 q $500 q $250 q $100 q $50 q $25 Academy receives no annual funding from the diocese or parishes, we rely q Other: $______on generous tax-deductible contributions to the MARMION FUND from our community to help fill that gap and keep tuition as low as possible. Please direct my/our gift to: q Where the need is the greatest Your gift to the MARMION FUND will make an immediate impact by: q Guardian Angel Financial Assistance Fund • Assisting current families in need of financial aid Make checks payable to: MARMION FUND • Funding upgrades for educational and extra-curricular programs • Providing resources for faculty training and development q Please charge my credit card $______Name on card: ______q Visa q MasterCard q Discover Card #: ______Exp. Date: ______3-Digit Security Code: ______Signature: ______q Please email my gift acknowledgement. q My employer will match my and/or my spouse’s gift. q I have/will remember Marmion in my will. Donations are also accepted online at: 30 marmion.org/donate SAVE THE DATE for the Marmion Alumni Association’s Annual FRY STEAK LOBSTER BOIL $40 FRIDAY per dinner JUNE 5, 2020 Dinner includes your choice of 6:30 PM: Doors Open steak or lobster, sides, dessert 7:00-8:30 PM: Dinner and drinks ALL evening. 9:30 PM: BIG TICKET Drawing Advance Reservations required by May 31, 2020 Purchase tickets online: marmion.org/steakfry Must be 21 or older to attend. Sorry, no children are permitted.

Friday, June 5 • Cocktail Reception for the Classes of 1950, 1960 & 1970 • Pre-Reunion fun for ALL reunion years at the Steak Fry/Lobster Boil

Saturday, June 6 Reunion Weekend 2020 is celebrating • Campus Tour at 4:30 PM all classes ending in 0’s & 5’s! • Mass at 5:30 PM • Reunion Celebration RVSP and additional details at: 6:30 -10:00 PM marmion.org/reunion Lux Dining Hall

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