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A Message from the Head of School Dear Friends, Thirty-three years ago, I was a child attending Chicago Public Schools and my mother said to me, “Next MARMION year, you’re going to Marmion.” “Marmion? What’s The News Magazine of Marmion?” I asked her, as Aurora, IL might as well Marmion Abbey have been Alaska for all I knew. and Academy August 2013, Vol. 63, No. 4 I reflect on that conversation often, thinking of the path my life has taken me and now realize that this was God’s plan all along. While, many times I didn’t understand it, I always MARMION (USPS 330-520) prayed that the Lord would lead me in the right direction. And here I am full circle, thirty- is published four times a year three years later, leading the school that I once called home. I was a boarder at Marmion in January, April, August and Military Academy, cared for by the monks who selflessly gave their lives to make men out November by Marmion, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora IL, of the boys who entered each year. 60502-9705. Second Class postage paid at Aurora IL, 60507. Free I attended Illinois State University where I majored in biology with a secondary education subscription. endorsement. After graduation, as fate would have it, Marmion had an opening and I was hired to teach physics and later biology. I stayed for nineteen years and assumed many Publisher: Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ‘67 different roles including Dorm Prefect, coach, Department Chairperson, and Dean of Students. I am so grateful for those years and the countless memories that were made, many Editor: of which I still cherish today. While teaching, I received my Master’s Degree in Educational Madelyn T. Weed Administration from North Central University in Naperville. In 2009, I left Marmion to serve as principal at Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove. As hard as it Associate Editor: was to leave, I realize now that it was part of God’s plan. I was away for three years when Terri Rios the call came again, this time it was back to the Academy. And here I am today, writing this Contributing Writers: letter, humbled, excited and eager for this tremendous opportunity. Terri Rios, Madelyn T. Weed, Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ‘67, The three pillars of Marmion’s mission – faith, academics and leadership – will continue to Rev. Charles Reichenbacher be my focus as we provide a challenging 21st century education for our young men - an OSB ‘59, Dan Howell, Carmen education that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving and digital literacy with the Freda, Patrick Kackert ‘87 same Benedictine values that were instilled in me so many years ago. The monks and Photographers: the Benedictine charism are what make Marmion a unique and special place – it is the Terri Rios, Jim Newport, “Marmion Difference”. Brian Cole ‘81, Maria Thornton I recently asked a senior to speak briefly at one of our monthly Pride Assemblies and provide Cover Photo by Terri Rios: The Academy Leadership Team some advice to the underclassman. He said that Marmion is a family, and that the students (l-r): Anthony Tinerella ‘84, should embrace the wonderful opportunity they have to be a part of it. He further described Head of School; Jennifer Schmidt, the “Marmion Difference” as something you cannot explain, rather it is something that you Treasurer; Fr. Michael Burrows have to live, to experience. It is now my responsibility to make sure that this experience OSB ‘70, Abbey Liaison; Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement continues, but I cannot do it alone. It will take a joint effort from all of us to further what the monks started 80 years ago in Aurora. We are all part of the Marmion Family and it is Send address changes to: through an active partnership that we can assure that Catholic Benedictine 21st Century MARMION Magazine Editor education continues for generations to come. Marmion Academy 1000 Butterfield Road May God bless you and your families. Aurora, IL 60502-9705 Phone: (630) 966-7666 Respectfully, FAX: (630) 723-3072 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: marmion.org Anthony Tinerella ‘84 Head of School 2 - Head of School’s Letter A New Organizational Structure by: Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67, at the recommendation of Mr. Tinerella has assembled a Leadership Team which the Board of Trustees, implemented a new organizational will focus on the educational needs of the students and structure of Marmion Academy to strengthen the mission enhanced support for the Treasurer and Advancement of the Academy, clarify duties and help the institution run offices in their financial, fund-raising and marketing more effectively. Abbot John established the position of functions for the Academy. The Leadership Team includes Head of School, who will have the overall responsibility Mr. Tinerella (Head of School), Fr. Michael Burrows OSB ’70 of the leadership and administration of all aspects of (Abbey Liason), Jennifer Schmidt (Treasurer) and Madelyn Marmion Academy and will report directly to the Abbot. Weed (Director of Advancement). As of July 1 this position was filled by Anthony Tinerella ’84. Mr. Tinerella will be hiring a Principal who will serve as the chief academic officer of the Academy as it relates “I have great confidence in this to the educational and formational needs of the students. team and will be drawing upon their Until that position is filled, Mr. Tinerella will handle those responsibilities. expertise to help further the mission Another change included the renaming of the Development of the Academy and move us to the Office, which will now be known as the Advancement Office. In addition to fund-raising efforts for the Academy, next level as an institution,” Abbey and Guatemala Mission, the Advancement Office ~ Anthony Tinerella ‘84, will also be charged with advancing the mission of these Head of School three entities via marketing, communications and strategic planning. Abbot John made clear that these changes do not entail any additional budgetary costs for the Academy. The Board of The offices of the Principal, Advancement and Treasurer Trustees, as is currently the case, will remain an advisory will report directly to the Head of the School in all matters board to the Abbot, President of Marmion Abbey and relating to the Academy. Advancement along with the Academy. Treasurer’s Office report to the Abbot on all other matters related to the Abbey. One-to-One Technology Coming to Marmion Studies show that students in the Age of Technology learn differently than students of just 15 years ago. Today’s students physiologically analyze and process material significantly different than students of the past and the use of technology has become an integral part of their life. Technology usage within the daily classroom experience allows instructors to adapt to the varying learning styles of the students in the classroom. Technology also allows instruction that stimulates higher level analysis and cognitive development. Marmion is dedicated to providing the best Catholic, Your donation is essential to create a Benedictine, college-prep education for the 21st century technology-rich environment for our Cadets. learner. Integrating One-to-One Technology into the curriculum is an essential part. “One-to-One Technology is $91,000: Wi-Fi throughout all classrooms an initiative that will provide a wireless computing device $90,000: Provide MacBooks for faculty/administration for every student and teacher. This will allow Marmion to enhance the learning process by providing access to unlimited $46,000: Compatible cables and projectors in classrooms interactive, educational resources,” stated Anthony Tinerella, $30,000: Hardware to support increased use Marmion’s Head of School. $22,000: Updated equipment in Alumni Hall and Koch Theatre Please visit marmion.org/tech to make your contribution to Make your donation online at marmion.org/tech this necessary initiative. Academy - 3 Br. Theodore Haggerty Br. Antony Maria Minardi ‘08 Br. Oscar Hernandez ‘06 Three Novices Profess Temporary Vows Three novices, who began their novitiate year together on by the name Antony (no “h”). Br. Antony’s second chosen July 10, 2012, made their first profession of vows for three name, Maria, was chosen out of a personal devotion to years as monks of Marmion Abbey on July 11. There is a Mary, Mother of God. Br. Antony Maria’s feast day will be venerable monastic tradition to take a new name in order on January 17. to better reflect their commitment to let Christ live in them. They had the option of retaining their baptismal names or Novice Daniel Hernandez ‘06 (age 25), from Geneva and a of choosing a new monastic name - all three have chosen a member of St. Peter’s Parish, has a degree in theater from St. new monastic name by which they will now be known. Ambrose University. He has chosen the name of Br. Oscar in honor of two separate people. The first is St. Ansgar (also Novice Patrick Haggerty (age 26) is from Mt. Pleasant MI known as St. Oscar), “Apostle of the North,” a Benedictine where he was a member of St. Mary’s University Parish. monk of Corbie Abbey in the 9th century who later He is a graduate of Niagara University NY with a degree became archbishop of Hamburg and a missionary to the in sport management. He has chosen the name of Br. Scandinavian peoples. The second is Bishop Oscar Romero Theodore. St. Theodore the Studite was the abbot of the of San Salvador, a man outspoken in defense of the faith Stoudios monastery in Constantinople. He was known as of the poor and of the persecuted, who was assassinated a man of zeal, especially for defending the faith and for while saying Mass in a Catholic hospital on March 24, 1980.

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