A Message from the Office of the President

Dear Friends,

Blessings and Peace to you! As we prepare to celebrate the Solemnities of Christmas (yes, Christmas is almost here!) we are reminded that the liturgical season of Advent is MARMION traditionally a time of preparation to celebrate the birth The News Magazine of of Jesus Christ, our Savior. The Roman Missal states that: Marmion Abbey “Advent is a time of devout and expectant delight.” There and Academy is no better way to prepare ourselves than to renew our life of prayer and of listening to the voice of God in our lives. Pope Francis has stated that because our December 2017 | Vol. 68, No. 1 interior life frequently is … “caught up in its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others… God’s voice is no longer heard.” (The Joy of the Gospel, # 2) MARMION is published three times a year (December, April, August) by Marmion, 1000 One of the great spiritual disciplines and treasures that we Benedictine monks value is that of Butterfield Road, Aurora IL, listening to the gentle voice of God in our lives. Saint Benedict begins his Rule for Monks saying: 60502. “Listen carefully, my son....” In the abbey, our daily round of praying the Divine Office, pondering God’s Word, the daily celebration of the Eucharist, and the time that we set aside each day for Publisher: Lectio Divina, help us to stay attentive to “God’s voice.” This daily attentiveness to the voice and Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ‘67 the presence of God in a spirit of silence is at the heart of our Benedictine tradition, deeply rooted in our Catholic faith. Acknowledging God’s presence in prayer also enables us to welcome God in Editor: Madelyn Weed one another. This is at the very heart of all that we do here at Marmion Abbey, Marmion Academy, Abbey Farms and our Guatemala Mission. Associate Editor: Terri Rios It is this great tradition of prayerful attentiveness to God’s daily presence and Word of God that is Contributing Writers: Maria Asher also at the heart of the season of Advent. What better way to prepare for the Solemnities of Christmas Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ’67 than to renew our encounter with Christ by renewing our life of daily prayer and attentiveness to Bill Fox ’74 Christ present in one another. I encourage you to take some extra time out of your busy schedules Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 to attend daily Mass, to ponder the Psalms, to pray the Rosary, to take some time in silence to adore Terri Rios the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, and to take some time at home to relax with your Anthony Tinerella ’84 family to appreciate how our Lord is present with you in your home. Madelyn Weed During our recent October meeting of Marmion’s Board of Trustees, we were reminded of the Photographers: wonderful story of the prophet Elijah in the Old Testament. Elijah had been instructed by God to Brian Cole ’81, Terri Rios go to the desert, to Mt. Horeb. There God would have instructions for him. “The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by. Then Cover Photo by Brian Cole ’81 a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but Send address changes to: the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the MARMION Magazine Editor earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire Marmion Academy came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and 1000 Butterfield Road stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, ‘Elijah, why are you here?’”(1 Kings 19) Aurora, IL 60502 During this Advent and Christmas season I encourage you to spend some time listening to Phone: (630) 897-6936 the “gentle whisper” of God’s voice speaking to you in your own heart. As we become more FAX: (630) 723-3072 accustomed to hearing God speak to us we will become more and more aware of God’s presence E-mail: [email protected] in our lives and in the lives of our families and of those around us. We will then be prepared to Web Site: marmion.org welcome the coming of Christ not only at Christmas but throughout the year and to make room for Christ in our lives; especially as Christ presents himself to us in the poor, in our loved ones, and in those whom we meet daily. Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room for him in the inn. Hopefully Jesus will find an open heart and room in each one of us this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

Rt. Rev John Brahill, OSB ’67 Abbot

2 - President’s Letter Remembrances of Blessed Stanley Francisco Rother, Padre Apla’s by Fr. Cristóbal Coché Quic, OSB, Prior of Guatemala Mission, Priorato San José Editor’s Note: Blessed Stanley Francis Rother was a diocesan priest of Oklahoma City. He served as pastor at the parish of Santiago Atitlan, a mission parish of the Diocese of Oklahoma City, in Guatemala from 1968 – 1981. He was brutally murdered on July 28, 1981, inside of the parish rectory. On December 1, 2016 he was declared by Pope Francis a martyr for the faith and on September 23, 2017 was beatified in Oklahoma City. He is the first recognized martyr in the United States, and the first U.S.-born priest to be beatified in the history of the American Catholic Church. The personal remembrances of him that follow were written by Fr. Prior Cristóbal Coché Quic, OSB, a member of Marmion’s Guatemala mission of Priorato San José. Fr. Cristóbal is a native of Santiago Atitlán and personally knew Blessed Stanley Francis as a child and young man.

I remember the and other needy people he years of the 1970’s was accused of being on and 80’s, when I had the side of the subversive the opportunity to groups. But in reality know Fr. Francisco Father only supported (Padre Apla’s, as he and cared for the needy, was affectionately visited prisoners and the known in Santiago sick, welcomed the poor, Atitlán in the giving them breakfast, lunch or dinner at the parish (more Tzutihil language). My father worked with him, both in the than once he invited me to have breakfast with him after field, planting wheat, tomatoes, vegetables and corn, and Mass). in the church, helping him as a catechist and minister of communion. Soon Fr. Francisco was threatened with death and he had to leave Santiago for a time. When he returned, the last time Fr. Francisco was dedicated to many things, helping the (Saturday before Easter Sunday, April 1981), while we were people in many different ways. He was a man who knew traveling together by boat on Lake Atitlán, I asked him if all the people of Santiago and their great needs. He was a he would return to the United States. He responded that serious man, always faithful to the Eucharistic celebration. the people in Santiago wanted him to stay with them and After Holy Mass, he used to go out to the church door to so he would stay with them. He asked me not to visit the greet the people. He was very kind and often joked a little parish for my own safety, so that I would not be accused as with the people, greeting everyone after all the celebrations, a guerrilla, and so I did as he told me. something that distinguished him as a parish priest. Everything changed when he was assassinated on July 28, Surely he noticed me when I participated in the evening 1981. It was a very hard blow for all the people, for my Masses, which is why when I was finishing elementary family and for me. We had lost our pastor, we cried and we school at the end of 1977, he personally invited me to go missed him. This is why we celebrate his death every year to the minor seminary to continue my studies. It should on July 28 and now he is our intercessor in heaven. be mentioned that the Benedictine minor seminary was in Sololá, now Seminary San José, in Quetzaltenango. Fr. Those who wanted to eliminate and silence Father Apla’s Francisco was always watching out for me. Although I had by killing him were mistaken. Blessed Fr. Stanley Francisco difficulty studying because I only spoke Tzutuhil, he always lives today and forever. We ask for his intercession for helped me to be self-confident and to make progress. Marmion Abbey and for our San José Priory. During his lifetime, he was a good friend of the priory monks. In 1979 the violence began in Guatemala. Clandestine groups, guerrillas, began to appear in different places; the A note from Father Cristóbal: Five years after the death of Fr. time of kidnappings and murders was beginning. I was Francisco, I entered monastic life as a Benedictine monk at San José Priory. just starting out at the minor seminary and many young 11 years after his death, I was ordained a priest. During my 25th year as a priest, Fr. Francisco was beatified (pictured below) ; the greatest gift the people were being forcibly conscripted into the army. The Lord has given me. I have now lived 31 years as a Benedictine monk of civil war began to grow stronger between the guerrillas and Marmion Abbey & Priorato San José. the army, especially in Santiago. In the 1980’s, things were very difficult, trucks were constantly arriving with large How great is the numbers of soldiers; there were confrontations in different Lord, he has done marvelous works areas and airplanes arrived to bomb the mountainous zone in me, and in the of Santiago and the neighboring town of Chicacao. midst of sorrows, sufferings of his Fr. Francisco was there in Santiago, living with the people in Santiago people during those moments of terror, persecution and Atitlán!” intimidation by the army. For trying to support the young Priory - 3 Celebrations for Marmion Monks Fr. Armando ordained to monk. The son of Francisco and Soraya Medrano, he is the second oldest of five sons. His family members are active the priesthood parishoners of St. Nicholas Parish, Aurora. He was educated On October 12, Fr. Armando José in the East Aurora schools and entered Marmion Abbey as Menchú, OSB was ordained to the a postulant in July 2016. He is currently taking classes at Priesthood for Priorato San José, Waubonsee Community College. Marmion Abbey’s Guatemala Mission. Marmion Abbey welcomes Novice Henry Archbishop Mario Alberto Molina Postulant Henry Di Cristofano of Chicago began his year of Quetzaltenango presided at the as a Benedictine Novice of Marmion Abbey on October ordination (pictured right). Some 2, 2017, during a community Vespers service. He is now 600 guests, including his family, known as Novice Henry. He was a member of St. Kevin’s friends and visiting clergy, were Parish, Chicago. His parents are deceased, and he has one present for the ordination. Abbot brother and one sister. Novice Henry holds a B.A. in music John was also present for this from the University of Illinois-Chicago. He did graduate important occasion. work in music at the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, and received a M.A. in music from Northwestern A 1997 graduate of Colegio Seminario San José, Fr. Armando University. He has worked most of his adult life as a music entered the priory community in 2002, professed his final director for Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago vows in 2008, and was ordained a deacon in March of and is an accomplished organist. 2017. Currently Fr. Armando is the Director of the Colegio Seminario San José.

Fr. Armando celebrated his first Mass in his hometown parish of San Juan Argueta on October 14, with much of the town turning out for the joyous celebration.

Br. Nicholas professes first vows Novice Francisco Medrano, OSB of Aurora, age 21, made his three-year profession of temporary vows as a Benedictine Monk of Marmion Abbey on October 3, 2017, during a Mass celebrating the Feast of Blessed Columba Marmion, the namesake of Marmion Abbey and Academy. As part of the profession ceremony, he was given the new name of Pictured (l-r): Novice Henry Di Cristofano, Brother Nicholas, signifying his new life as a Benedictine Abbot John Brahill, OSB ‘67, Brother Nicholas Medrano, OSB

Abbey Farms & Marmion’s Campus Ministry join forces for children with autism On Friday, October 20 a group of Marmion students were “Big Buddies” to three classrooms of K-3rd graders during their field trip to Abbey Farms. The K-3 students were from the STARS program at Autumn Creek Elementary School in Yorkville. The STARS program works with students with autism spectrum disorder. The Marmion “Big Buddies” helped the Yorkville students with all the fun activities the Farm has to offer.

“Your students were patient, kind, respectful, and helpful. All of my colleagues were amazed with this group, to say the least. The Marmion students had a great time helping our students and it gave [our students] the chance to interact and work on their communication and social skills in a fun, outdoor setting. What happened at Abbey Farms by far, surpassed my expectations!!! I saw smiles, laughter, and ALL of the kids - big and small - were having a fun time! THANK YOU for the gift of your students! Each Marmion student who participated truly made a difference in the life of a child!” stated Bridget Harris, field trip coordinator and Special Education 4 - Priory/Abbey/Abbey Farms Paraprofessional from the STARS Program. Breckenfelder Nead Sanders Stinga Williams New Faculty and Staff by Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal The 2017-2018 academic year brought with it many new faces, as we welcomed new faculty and staff members to the Marmion Family. These dynamic and dedicated individuals have brought with them a wealth of experience and passion – joining our collective community effort to provide the best Catholic Benedictine college preparatory education to each of the young men entrusted to us at the Academy. Please join me in welcoming all of our new community members! Yorke Young

John Breckenfelder, Mathematics Instructor Jeanine Williams, Counselor Mr. Breckenfelder holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics Mrs. Williams received her bachelor’s from Illinois from Iowa State University, a master’s degree in Economics Benedictine College and master’s in School Counseling from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in from Concordia University. Jeanine was most recently Mathematics from Aurora University. He worked in the Assistant Principal and Counselor at Holy Angels School, telecom industry for over 20 years in the areas of research, Aurora. Jeanine and her husband, Patrick, along with sons network operations, strategic planning and mergers Nick ’00 and Frank ’06 have been a part of Marmion for and acquisitions, in the U.S. as well as in Europe and the many years. In addition, Jeanine and Patrick are Oblates of Middle East. He has over 13 years of experience teaching Marmion Abbey. mathematics and statistics (AP and dual credit) at the high school, undergraduate and graduate level. Emily Yorke, Spanish Instructor Ms. Yorke is a 2012 graduate of Batavia High School and a Diane Nead, Mathematics & Science Instructor 2016 graduate of Indiana University - Bloomington where Mrs. Nead comes to Marmion and the state of Illinois she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Spanish Education. by way of the Twin Cities area. She grew up in St. Louis While at IU, she took a semester abroad in Spain where she but has lived and taught middle school through college studied under professors from Universidad Complutense level science and/or mathematics in Iowa, Wisconsin, and de Madrid and traveled across Europe. Most recently she Minnesota. She has her bachelor’s in Mathematics from taught Spanish at John Young Middle School in Mishawaka, Greenville College and a master’s in School Mathematics Indiana. from Iowa State University. Antonio Young, PE Instructor/Head Basketball Coach James Sanders, Theology Instructor Mr. Young graduated from Southern Illinois University- Mr. Sanders worked for seventeen years at Rosary High Carbondale with a bachelor’s in Business Management School, teaching both theology and philosophy, and and a basketball career highlighted by a NCAA Sweet 16 chairing the theology department since 2011. Mr. Sanders Tournament run ranked #11 Nationally. His playing career earned his bachelor’s in theological studies from Hanover was cut short due to injuries; which lead him to find a passion College in 1993 and a master’s from Harvard University for coaching. Young started as a Graduate Assistant at in 1995. He did further graduate work in philosophical SIU-C and was later hired to the staff of Hall of Fame Coach theology at the University of Virginia and the University Rick Majerus at Saint Louis University. During his time of Iowa. at SLU he earned his master’s in Educational Leadership. Although Mr. Young loved coaching college basketball his Octavian Stinga, Italian Instructor passion was helping kids at the grassroots level. That led Mr. Stinga holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a him to take a position at East St Louis Sr. High School as master’s degree in Hispanic Studies from the University the Head Basketball Coach, District Athletic Director, and of Chicago (UIC). Prior to coming to Marmion, he taught Academic Intervention Specialist. While in East St Louis he at Dominican University, College of DuPage, Columbia was able to help the graduation rate almost double and he College and Kendall College and worked as an interpreter led his team to an UNDEFEATED Southwestern Conference for Chicago’s Cook County Circuit. Mr. Stinga is in the Championship and Two Regional Championships. process of publishing a Spanish novel and Italian short stories. Academy - 5 Students Receive Academic Accolades AP Scholars Twenty-five 2017 Advanced Placement Scholar Awards were given to Marmion students in recognition of exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5; the average score of these 25 award winners was 3.87. • AP Scholar with Distinction Award (an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams): 2017 graduates Ryan Thornton, Timothy Wisdom and Stephen Zimmer (l-r) Seniors Matthew Lagman, Eric O’Brien, Nicholas Ward, with an average score of 4.56. Keith Mokry and Jack Caton. • AP Scholar with Honor Award (an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher National Merit Scholarship Competition on four or more exams): Senior Jacob Lee and Keith Seniors Keith Mokry and Nicholas Ward have been Mokry; 2017 graduates Adam Danklefsen, David Farrell, named Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Edison Hurh, Kevin Mehr and Riley Wise with an Scholarship Program. Semifinalist status is based on average score of 4.07. their scores on the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit • AP Scholar Award (scoring 3 or higher on three or more Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The national AP Exams): Seniors Patrick Glanville, William Kamps, pool of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists, representing Andrew Kieffer, Matthew Lagman, Nicholas Ward and less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes Matthew Williams; 2017 graduates Ryan Callahan, the highest scoring students in each state. Mokry and Ward Miguel Galarza, Collin Gibson, Nicholas Grant, Quinn will continue in the competition for one of 7,500 National Gratz, Andrew Lifka, Kyle McCullough, Sean Miller Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be and Adam Streich with an average score of 3.52. offered next spring.

Seniors Jack Caton, Matthew Lagman and Eric O’Brien National Honor Society Members of the National Honor Society are chosen have been honored with Commended Student status in the based upon their outstanding performance in the areas 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition. They placed of scholarship, service, leadership and character. There among the top 50,000 of more than 1.6 million students who are currently 45 students in Marmion’s chapter of NHS entered the 2018 competition. (pictured below), led by the Executive Board of Keith Mokry and Jesus Ponpa (Co-Presidents), Matthew Williams National Hispanic Scholar (Vice-President) and Fred Shoaff (Secretary). Members Senior Jacob Lee has been named a also include: Adam Auchstetter, Samuel Baranick, John 2018 National Hispanic Scholar by Barry, Jack Caton, Avik Chatterjee, Ryan Conti, Jack The College Board. The National Davis, Ryan Fletcher, Sean Galle, David Garcia, Noah Hispanic Recognition Program Gayford, Patrick Glanville, Edward Goyao, Tim Hoying, (NHRP) recognizes academically ex- Patrick Hughes, John Paul Jochum, William Kamps, Liam ceptional Hispanic and Latino stu- Kelly, Andrew Kieffer, John Kirtley, Matthew Lagman, dents. Lee received this honor because Jacob Lee, Matthew Leuer, Jack Michel, James Morton, he scored in the top 2.5% among His- Sanjay Morton, Lucas Oesterlin, Zachary Orpilla, Bennet panic and Latino students who took Piotrowski, Thomas Powell, Kyle Riggs, Benjamin the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2016. Schwartz, Chase Stanke, Tyler Surges, Phillip Swanson, Every year the NHRP recognizes only 5,000 of the 250,000 John Timko, Evan Turcich, Jack Twitty, Nicholas Ward, Hispanic/Latino students who take the test. Justyn Wicks, and Abraham Yakisan.

6 - Academy Benedictine Youth Congress This summer a group of juniors and seniors, accompanied “The Benedictine Youth Congress gave us the opportunity to by Fr. Michael Burrows, OSB ’70 and Mr. Mark Malkowski meet students, faculty members and monks from different ’08, took part in the Benedictine Youth Congress; a national schools, and to learn how the Benedictine Rule impacted meeting of students from Benedictine high schools across each of their lives. I enjoyed meeting other students and the country. The Congress, held at Benedictine College gaining a new perspective on leadership and faith. Learning in Atchison, KS, was a leadership conference based on about how other schools do even the simplest of things, like the Rule of St. Benedict and the Benedictine way of life in daily prayer, was an inspiration. This Congress enhanced which students were able to celebrate and learn more about my passion for my faith and gave me confidence to take on the Benedictine tradition, pray and grow together in faith, new faith-based leadership roles,” said Hoying. “Whether share ideas to benefit their school communities, and become it was participating in midday prayers with the monks, trained as Benedictine student leaders. sharing what Marmion does, learning from others, beating Benet Academy in Ultimate Frisbee or losing to Fr. Michael “It was a phenomenal experience in which our students, in Uno, this week was truly the highlight of my summer!” who represented the Marmion community extraordinarily well, came back enthused and ready to share their ideas, leadership, and faith with our school this year,” stated Mark Malkowski ’08, Director of Campus Ministry.

At the October Board of Trustees meeting, senior Tim Hoying and junior Nathan Konen had the opportunity to speak to board members about their experience. “At this Congress, each school gave a presentation on how they live the Benedictine Rule in their schools. They described how their spirituality influenced their school life and different opportunities on campus,” explained Konen. He further described St. Benedict Prep’s (Newark, NJ) presentation of lectio divina (the practice of focusing on a word or phrase Benedictine Youth Congress attendees: (standing, l-r) Mr. Mark from a scripture passage that one can closely relate to). “This Malkowski ’08, Nicholas Ward ’18, Tim Hoying ’18, Nathan Konen ’19, method was very relaxing for me and was well received by Brenden Ivie ’19, Henry Cella ’19, Sam Baranick ’18, Ryan Boland ’18, the rest of the students at the Congress. We are currently Fr. Michael Burrows, OSB ’70; (kneeling) Patrick Glanville ’18, Brant working on plans to implement lectio divina at Marmion.” DeMoss ’19, Keegan Bennet ’19, Isaias Ponpa ’19

Eucharistic Ministers Commissioned Twenty-four seniors were commissioned Extra- ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist in September. They are: Christian Altner, Adam Auchstetter, Sam Augustyn, Sam Baranick, Jack Caton, Austin Flanagan, Ryan Fletcher, Sean Galle, Noah Gayford, Patrick Glanville, Tim Hoying, Andrew Jankowski, Jon Paul Jochum, Keith Mokry, Jacob Molenhouse, Zach Orpilla, Jesus Ponpa, Thomas Powell, Kyle Riggs, Michael Ronzone, Ben Schwartz, Tyler Surges, Nick Ward and Sam Wehrli. (not pictured: Zach Orpilla) Campus Ministry - 7 LEAD Commissioning

LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Student Director Nicholas Ward ’18 welcomed over 225 attendees to the annual LEAD Program Commissioning Ceremony on September 20 at which the 2017-2018 LEAD Executive Team was announced: (Project Team 1) Avik Chatterjee, Keegan Bennett, Sean Kramer; (Project Team 2) Matthew Williams, Thomas Brown; (Project Team 3) Tim Hoying, Chase Temple, James Tews; (Project Team 4) Michael Ronzone and Miles Childers.

Student Director Nicholas Ward also presented 45 new members their LEAD insignia: Project Team 1: Jackson Barnhardt, Matthew Diederich, George Dumadag, LEAD Student Director Nick Ward ’18 presents Gerald Gallagher, Esteban Garcia, Luke Geary, Samuel freshman Ethan Bello with his LEAD insignia. Phipps, Roberto Pizarro, Cole Rainforth, Nicholas Reid, Collin Roin, Jonathon Sosnowski, Daniel Weingart; Project Team 2: Adam Bello, Ethan Bello, Ryan Bennett, Troy Campbell, Brady Everett, Andrew Grabacki, Alejandro Siddon, Nythaniel Tena, Trenton Turner, Caden Wakim, Jack Wardinski; Project Team 3: John Demos, Adam Eckardt, Samuel Hoying, Fernando Ibarra, Jonathan Lucas, Ramiro Martinez, Timothy Pecharich, Robert Quintana, Nicolas Ruiz; Project Team 4: Ryan Asermely, Eduardo Barraza, Nathan Callaway, Anthony Castoro, Luke Childers, Dominic Giancana, Christian Luna, Benton Matson, Christopher Mazurek, Jonas Ortiz, David Patzer, Michael Petersen.

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 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 Friday, September 8. 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 2017-18 school year:

Battalion Commander Abraham Yakisan, Executive Officer Keith Mokry, Adjutant Andrew Keiffer, Information Officer Zachary Orpilla, Operations Officer Matthew Lagman, Supply Officer John Paul Jochum, Command Sergeant Major Seth Groom, Personnel Sergeant Thomas Powell, Information Sergeant Frederick Shoaff, Operations Sergeant Matthew Koebel and Supply Sergeant Jacob Lee. Headquarters Company Commander Phillip Swanson, Company Executive Officer Sanjay Morton, 1st Platoon Leader Samuel Baranick, 2nd Platoon Leader Sean Galle and First Sergeant Bennet Piotrowski. Alpha Company Commander Chase Stanke, Company Executive Officer Adam Auchstetter, 1st Platoon Leader Evan Turcich, 2nd Platoon Leader James Morton, 3rd Platoon Leader Ryan Conti and First Sergeant Samuel Augustyn. Bravo Company Commander Samuel Wehrli, Company Executive Officer John Timko, 1st Platoon Leader Ryan Fletcher, 2nd Platoon Leader Liam Kelly, 3rd Platoon Leader Ryan Boland and First Sergeant Michael Noble. Charlie Company Commander Jack Twitty, Company Executive Officer Kyle Riggs, 1st Platoon Leader Patrick Glanville, 2nd Platoon Leader Jack Michel, 3rd Platoon Leader Michael Sullivan and First Sergeant Miles Kowalkowski. Delta Company Commander Noah Gayford, Company Executive Officer Eric O’Brien, 1st Platoon Leader Johan Muscutt, 2nd Platoon Leader Mark Ebert, 3rd Platoon Leader Jack Caton and First Sergeant Patrick Hughes.

Battalion Commander Abraham Yakisan receives his sabre from his mother, Elise 8 - Academy Yakisan, at the annual Sabre Ceremony on September 8, 2017. Homecoming 2017 The 2017 Homecoming festivities began on Saturday, October 7 with the Homecoming Kick-Off Party which included a parade, volleyball tournament, bonfire and fireworks. On Friday, October 13 Marmion invited Rosary High School students to the Homecoming pep rally to boost everyone’s school spirit for the football game against De la Salle High School that night. Half-time ceremonies at the game included the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the JROTC Pass-in-Review.

Marmion’s 2017 Homecoming Royalty (pictured above, l-r): Queen Maddie Gilmore, King Seth Groom, 1st Attendants Maddie Powers & Andrew Jankowski, 2nd Attendants Nicole Casey & Zach Dietz, 3rd Attendants Maya Sullivan & Nick Ward

Academy - 9 MARMION ATHLETIC

2018 INDUCTION CEREMONY - JANUARY 12, 2018

JAMES GLEASON ’62 BILL SCHALZ ’79 BRANDON LAWSON ’03 DAVID GRANGE ’07

Marmion invites you to attend the 2018 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, January 12, 2018 during halftime of the Marmion vs. Providence Catholic basketball game. Game starts at 7:00 PM.

Cadets Fall Season Update by Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations Football powerhouse Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin at Fichtel Cadet Football went an impressive 5-0 to start the 2017 Field. Despite a valiant effort in nasty weather conditions season. The Cadets enjoyed memorable last second victories on a muddy field, the Cadets lost 45-14. The 2017 Cadets versus both Bishop McNamara and Montini before home also qualified for a berth in the The Chicago Prep Bowl, the crowds at Fichtel Field. Both of those games featured oldest HS Football Tournament in the Nation (est. 1934). game winning plays that were incredibly exciting. Despite with a home match up against St. Ignatius Prep on Nov. 10. closing out the season with four (4) consecutive losses, the Unfortunately, the Cadets ended with a loss to St. Ignatius. Cadets earned an IHSA Playoff appearance with the highest number of ‘points’ ever accumulated. The IHSA’s playoff formula calculates eligibility primarily based on opponents Golf Our Cadet Golf team finished wins demonstrating the Cadets “strength of schedule” in with an overall dual record of 3-2 and out of the Chicago Catholic League (CCL). and an overall Tri-Match record of one first place and one second Regular season All-Conference (CCL) recognition went to place finish. The team earned a seniors Brandon McPherson (#12 below), Jake Molenhouse first place finish in the season (#2 below), Zach Urweiler and Jacob Baxa and juniors John opening Aurora Christian Invite Roche, Peter Ferraro and Patrick Daum. McPherson was (8 teams) with senior Jimmy also named CCL Co-Offensive Player of the Year! Morton (pictured right) the medalist. They followed that To open the IHSA 6A playoffs, the 14th seeded Cadets performance with second place traveled to Palos Heights to take the third seeded Astros of finishes at the Bloomington Shepard High School. The Cadets trounced the Astros 34- High School invite (19 teams), 7, drawing a second round match up versus the perennial where Morton was the medalist with a score of 70 (-2), as well as the Geneva Invite (20 teams), the Aurora City Tournament and Aurora Central Catholic Invite (18 teams).

In the CCL Conference Tournament, the Cadets finished fourth overall with a season best score of 301. Morton and junior Peter Thayer were named to the All-Conference Team. Morton also received the team’s Brother Leo Award as the MVP and Captain. Thayer was named Most

10 - Athletics MARMION ATHLETIC Improved Player and junior Austen Velazquez received the Sportsmanship Award.

Cross Country The Cross Country team 2018 INDUCTION CEREMONY - JANUARY 12, 2018 celebrated a successful season that was highlighted by its first place finish in the CCL Conference Championship. Seniors Michael Ronzone (pictured right) and Sean Galle, junior Jack Brewster and sophomore Anthony support the team. After halftime, Mr. Bob Mamminga and Zangler all earned First Team members of the St. Francis Band came over for a meet and All-Conference honors, while greet (pictured above). One of the highlights of the evening juniors Keoni English and was when Coach Thorpe jumped on the band bus before Jake Coffman earned Second pulling out of St. Francis parking lot to thank the members Team All-Conference. The for being there to support the team. Next, it was on to the team then placed second at the Class 3A Regional meet and exciting Cadet football game versus Bishop McNamara. qualified for Sectionals where they placed ninth. Ronzone The band and student section hung in there with the team qualified for the IHSA State Meet as an individual. for an overtime Cadet victory (final score 34-31) in what has to be one of the most exciting Marmion games ever! The following day volunteer band members met at 8:00 AM to Soccer form a pep band to play for the Suburban Parochial League The Cadet Soccer team Cross Country meet hosted by Marmion Academy. A group finished the season with of 30 students, led by drum majors senior Philip Swanson a record of 5-13-1. The and junior Jack Dzierzanowski, played pep band tunes team played a very strong and kicked off the meet with the Star-Spangled Banner. On schedule with seven Sunday morning, the entire Marmion-Rosary Band was on opponents ranked in Marmion’s campus to prepare for Aurora’s Fiesta Patrias the Top 20 in the State. parade. “There were many close games we lost and quite a On October 8 the Marmion-Rosary Band performed at few of the scores weren’t the Marengo, IL Settler’s Days parade and field show indicative of how well competitions, in which they placed first overall in the the team played. It’s a parade competition and 3rd in the Class AA field show young talented group competition. that learned and grew throughout the season. We’re hoping to return about 80% of the players from this year’s varsity team; a sign of good Sophomore Wins Illinois High School things to come for the future,” commented Coach Jimmy Muskie Tournament Romano. “Our record may not show success, but success Sophomore Cole Abbot can also be measured from how much we develop. I’m represented Marmion in expecting to see the result of that next season through the 4th annual Illinois High the work we put in during the off-season. This group is School Muskie Tournament committed and motivated, which will help us grow during at Edgar Panther Creek that time.” Park in Chandlerville, IL on October 4, 2017. Six teams Junior James Serrano (pictured above) achieved All-Sectional representing northern, Honorable Mention, All-Conference honors, Barrington central and southern Classic All-Tournament Team in the Barrington Classic, and Illinois participated. led the Cadets for the season in goals scored. Sophomore Ian Swindle also was named to the All-Conference team. Abbot caught one of two muskies (measuring 36”) Marmion-Rosary Pep Band during the tournament. The Marmion-Rosary Pep Band traveled to St. Francis High He also caught one bass School to support our gridiron gladiators. The enthusiasm and took the lead over for the Cadets was palpable in the stands and band Hinckley High School, members used their voices as well as their instruments to winning the 4th annual Muskie Tournament! Athletics - 11 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration by Maria Asher, Advancement Coordinator Another beautiful Fall night - another great event! This year’s Oktoberfest event reached record attendance with over 420 people enjoying great food, great beer and great music. Dueling Pianos from Howl at the Moon played on the performance stage, which allowed for more seating under the tent! This 21 and over event is quickly becoming a great way to kick off the Fall! All profits from Oktoberfest benefit the guardian Angel Fund for financial assistance.

Mark your calendars for next year’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

New Trustees Elected by Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement

Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 and Board Chairman Phil Cali welcomed four new Trustees at the Board Meeting on October 19, 2017: • Scott Jaffe of St. Charles is the COO/VP of Greco and Jaffe Saloga Santucci Valaik Sons and Founder of the SCN Wrestling Club. He and wife Francesca have three sons (A.J. ’16 and Michael ’19). Three trustees, Chuck Anderson, Carmen Cordogan and They are Life Members of the Abbot Marmion Society. Reed O’Malley ’56, were elected Life Trustees after serving • Ed Saloga of Sugar Grove is the owner of Ed Saloga Design actively on the Board for 11, 17 and 12 years respectively. Build, Inc. He and wife Susan have five children Jack( ’12, Ben ’19 and Andrew ’20). They are Abbot Marmion Three trustees finished their generous terms of service Society Sustaining Members. on the Board: Deann Derrico, Michael Murphy ’77 and • Dr. Patricia Santucci of Wayne is a renowned Consultant/ Annamarie York. Psychiatrist. She and husband Dr. Raymond have three children (Dr. Raymond ’91) and their grandson Max This advisory board of 28 life and 31 active trustees meets Fontaine graduated in 2017. They are Life Members of three times a year. All active trustees serve on one or more the Abbot Marmion Society of the following committees: Executive, Development, • Michael Valaik of Naperville is an attorney with Bartlit, Finance, Investment (subcommittee), Marketing and the Beck, Herman, Palenchar and Scott, LLP. He and wife new Abbey Farms Ad Hoc Committee. Susan have three sons (Nathan ’09, Connor ’12 and Ian ’16). They are Life Members of the Abbot Marmion A complete list of the Board of Trustees is available at Society. marmion.org/trustees.

Please join us on Saturday, April 21, 2018 Visit MARMION.ORG to make your reservation Cibulskis Dalton Salute to Youth Honorees John Cibulskis, Jr. ’70, Raymond Dalton, Dr. Thomas Huberty ’65 and J. Reed O’Malley ’56 will be named Abbey Affiliate Members at this year’sSalute to Youth. This honorary membership in the Abbey is a means of recognizing outstanding Catholic men who have a long and loyal association with Marmion. Huberty O’Malley 12 - Advancement New Life Members Recognizing Generosity Edwin J. Aister ’59 by Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement Mark A. and Wendy Bank William M. and Ruthann Barbel ’59 The Abbot Marmion Society (AMS) was established in 1973 to recognize the Christopher and Carrie Barth generosity of people, companies and foundations who support the Abbey, Academy, Abbey Farms and the Guatemala Mission. The Society recognizes Philip A. and Pamela Benkert its members’ support, provides a vehicle for inspiration and leadership for Robert R. and Martha Bennett ’59 the advancement of Marmion and ensures continuing financial support for LT GEN (Ret.) Daniel P. and the ministries of the monks of Marmion. Joy Bolger, USA ’74 Peter and Michelle Carlson There are currently 976 Life Members (living and deceased with couples Andrzej and Marzenna Chmielecki counting as one) who have each given over $10,000 cumulatively. There are Brian K. and Diane Cole ’81 164 Sustaining Members who have given a total of $1,500 in a fiscal year, Thomas J. and Kathy Collins ’76 but do not yet qualify for Life Membership. On October 21, 2017, Abbot John The Daleiden Mortuary, Ltd. Brahill OSB ’67 welcomed donors to the annual AMS Mass and Dinner. He James Eder welcomed 47 new Life Members, 32 new Sustaining Members, as well as +John C. Ensweiler ’67 Bequest 26 current members who through their continued generosity had moved to Jeff and Cindee Eychaner a new gift level. Abbot John also announced the establishment of two new Fitzgerald Electrical, Inc. investment funds: The Mary Jane and Red, and John Ensweiler ’67 Memorial Dr. Daniel J. and Kathy Fornatto ’83 Student Financial Aid Fund and the Thomas O’Malley ‘61 Memorial Church Thomas J. and Colleen Garrity ’76 Maintenance Fund. Gerald Auto Group COL (Ret.) Edmund J. and For more information on the Abbot Marmion Society or establishment of Carol Glabus, USA ’56 a named investment fund, visit marmion.org or contact Madelyn Weed, Kim and + Joseph J. Groom ’83 Director of Advancement, at [email protected] or at (630) 966-7642. D. Chris, III and Mary Heineman Kevin and Ann Ingram In Memory of +Thomas McLean ’84 Josephine Johnson Jeffrey A. and Stephanie Kastelic Randy N. and Allison Lagman Gary M. and Grace Leonard Douglas W. and Margaret Maley David R. and Sharon Mehr Tom Montiegel In Memory of +Jan Montiegel Joseph W. and Marilyn Moore Ronald N. and Marilyn Nickels ’50 A B +Thomas M. O’Malley ’61 Bequest Brian P. and Jennifer Pierce Dr. Nicholas A. and Mary Jo Pieroni ’59 Jerome Rich | The Rich Foundation Timothy M. and Georgette Rippinger ’74 Seager Family Foundation John E. and Lisa Sellen ’75 Mary D. Sellen Semmler Fund, Inc. Michael P. and Cecilia Streit ’95 +Brother Peter G. Spence, OSB Bequest Jack W. Theisen ’51 John P. and Jennifer Turcich Wells Fargo Foundation Timothy R. and Susan Wulff ’79 C D

Photos: A) New Life Members: Gary and Grace Leonard, Br. Andre Charron OSB, Kim Groom, David and Sharon Mehr, Brian and Diane Cole ’81. B) New Patrons: Darryl and Donna Hymel, Steve and Ophelia Hernandez, Abbot Vincent Bataille OSB, Peter and Martha Piorkowski. C) New Sustaining Members Don Clemen ’65, Barb Ebert and Jennifer Schmidt are welcomed by Head of School and Principal Anthony Tinerella ’84. D) Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 with AMS Life Members who have moved to new gift recognition levels: John and Paula Cibulskis ’70, Richard and Jean Cibulskis ’64, Dr. Ed Garrity Jr. ’70. Advancement - 13 In the News ... New video welcomes Class of 2021 by Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal Hopefully you were able to view last year’s video, produced by Marmion alumnus Christian Surtz ’16 and a current sophomore at Northwestern University, entitled “Welcome Home Class of 2020”. If you have not, please go to marmion.org/2020 and enjoy.

This year, Christian once again produced a video to help welcome the newest members of the Marmion Brotherhood, the Class of 2021. In the latest video Christian focused James Durant ’18 and Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), on the students who volunteer and serve as MENtors for Chair of the US House of Representatives Rules Committee. the incoming new students. Our MENtors are a group of dedicated and outstanding young men who are volunteers trained on how to assist our new students in the transition Senior attends summer internship to Marmion. program in Washington, DC This summer, senior James Durant was the only Illinois student to attend Congressman Sessions’ Leadership and Growth Program, a six day internship intended to teach high school students about government firsthand in Washington, D.C. This summer’s program took place during the busy defense week.

During the week the interns held debates, had meetings with members of congress and observed House Committee hearings. Durant also toured the capital, including spots like the top of the dome, the Pentagon and other well known historical sites, memorials and monuments around D.C. The new production is entitled “Welcome to Marmion” and “My summer leadership program provides students with features clips from our New Student Orientation, previous the opportunity to expand their horizons and prepares school years, and members of our MENtors who were them to consider, challenge and thoughtfully articulate the selected to ‘share some advice’ with the new students, as issues currently facing our nation,” Sessions said in a news they begin their journey to becoming Men of Marmion. release. Each MENtor offered his advice and thoughts for the new students on an index card. After reviewing the note cards, “We weren’t able to see a lot of the House sessions but we Christian chose a few MENtors to share their sentiments, did go to the floor of the House and see things happen. as a representation of the collective Marmion Brotherhood. While we were there we got to walk through the Capitol Please go to marmion.org/2021 and enjoy the heartfelt office buildings where you see the hustle and bustle of how welcome to the Class of 2021 and all of our new students! the government works,” Durant said. MARMATHON exceeds goal! Marmion wins CASE Fundraising Award MARMATHON, a student-led Marmion’s Advancement Office was awarded the fund-raiser with the goal of 2017 CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of helping “fill the gap” between Education) Educational Fundraising Award for Overall tuition and the actual cost of Performance. This award honors superior fundraising educating each student, ran programs at educational institutions across the country. from August 15 - September CASE uses giving data submitted from private schools and 22. The goal for each student universities to analyze fundraising trends and award these was to raise a minimum of honors based on that data. $200, with a school-wide goal of $50,000. Thanks to everyone In addition to the work for the Academy, the Advancement who supported this year’s Office provides fundraising and communications work for MARMATHON! The grand the Abbey, Abbey Farms and the Mission in Guatemala. total raised was $56,691!

14 - In the News Marmion Hosts Fenzel Promotion by Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement Marmion’s Homecoming week “Before we knew it, we were both deployed to Desert took on a special spirit this Shield and Storm. You were 22 years old, leading a platoon year as the school community of your troops into Iraq—me, a Special Forces team into celebrated 1985 alumnus Kuwait. A border between us. We competed for the White Michael Fenzel’s promotion House Fellowship together. To our surprise, they took us to brigadier general in the U.S. both. When 9-11 happened, we were sent home. Michael Army at a special assembly on stayed in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center October 12th. and helped manage the developing crisis with the Vice President of the United States. Just a week prior, while serving as a Deputy Commanding From leading troops in combat in Desert Storm, to Fighting General in the 82nd Airborne rebel forces in Liberia, to keeping the peace in Bosnia, to Division at Fort Bragg, North leading battalions and brigades in Iraq and in the most Carolina, Michael received dangerous corners of Afghanistan. He’s stayed with troops. word of his promotion and impending deployment to Afghanistan. And in just a few weeks, Michael will be deploying to Afghanistan to be the Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy We were promptly contacted by his father, John Fenzel, for all US Forces in Afghanistan. He’ll be there for a year. Jr. ’50, with a request for Marmion to host the promotion ceremony. A distinguished alumnus in his own right, I can tell you this! There is no greater honor - or responsibility John was the Cadet Battalion Commander and a Marmion - than to lead our Soldiers -- our sons and daughters -- in Hall of Fame football player during his time as a student. combat. And NO ONE is better at it than Brigadier General “Marmion is a special place for our family,” remarked John. Michael Fenzel.” “Every time we step on campus, it is like coming home.” After the order was published, the newly promoted General More than 750 gathered in the Alumni Hall gymnasium for and author of the recently released book No Miracles: The the promotion ceremony. Representatives from across the Failure of Soviet Decision-Making in the Afghan War spoke to Nation were in attendance including military personnel, those gathered. Michael’s friends, family, ’85 classmates, as well as the Marmion student body. “I wanted to go to high school here because my father and brothers (John III ’80 and Mark ’83) had gone here before “We are privileged to have the opportunity to welcome me, so it was an opportunity to share in their experience home one of our brothers,” stated Anthony Tinerella ’84, and to blaze my own trail. Over the course of those next Head of School and Principal. “It is an honor for our school four years I saw a few things that became indelible --- community to be part of this ceremony and join the Fenzel and I guess the REAL meaning behind these images was family in celebrating this auspicious occasion.” revealed to me over the next 30 years --- I watched the Monks of Marmion Abbey dedicated to something larger Michael selected his brother, retired Colonel John III ’80, to than themselves… dedicated their faith and to us as serve as the official promoter. “When we’re young, none of Continued on page 18 us really quite know what direction we were heading. But having that solid foundation is what helps you get there.” Photos: (top left, l-r) GEN Michael Fenzel, USA ’85 with SGM (Ret.) Wally Schroeder, USA and Michael’s father, John Fenzel, Jr. ’50; (top “Michael, I remember watching you be commissioned as a center) GEN Fenzel’s wife Lisa, and children Marcus (12), Christopher (10), Sara (8) and Ellie (6) participate in the ceremony; (top right, l-r) 2LT at Johns Hopkins University. Back then, you saw the Marmion students Ben Saloga ’19, Sam Wehrli ’18, Brant DeMoss ’19, Army as a temporary gig. Nearly three decades later, here Mark Fillar ’18 and Christian Schultz ’19 with GEN Fenzel; (Lower left) we are.” Michael’s brother, COL (Ret.) John Fenzel III, USA ’80, served as the official promoter for the promotion ceremony. Alumni - 15 around hurricane relief and modeling for intermediate housing. Marmion’s CPARC wins Amazon Award We hope to have a joint whitepaper or blog to share in the next few Marmion Academy was selected for months.” Amazon Web Services (AWS) City on the Cloud 2017 Dream Big Award. Marmion’s CPARC (Computational Prototyping and Research Center) Through the City on a Cloud initiative, Engineering Program not only integrates the curriculum necessary for AWS is able to recognize local and regional governments, and private learning, but offers students an avenue for internships to gain valuable and public schools and districts as hubs of innovation. The awards industry experience as they continue to build their knowledge and include a grant to provide clouding services which help local and begin their careers. regional governments, schools, and districts innovate by simplifying IT workloads that they struggle with and depend on every day, such “We are using the Amazon Web Services grant to get a baseline of as Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Content Management knowledge and costs to move our computing to the cloud,” stated Systems (CMS), Open Data portals, teaching and learning solutions, Dr. Vic Pinks II ’72, Marmion Science Chair and Director of the and more. CPARC Engineering Center. “Specifically, we are testing with the most demanding scenario. CPARC is a simulation prototyping “AWS is already partnering with Marmion beyond the City on the engineering center that allows students the opportunity to work Cloud Grant,” remarked Chad Stevens, Sales Manager, Education, directly with companies as early as sophomore year. Many of the Amazon Web Services, Inc. “Marmion is looking to run additional needs of simulation prototyping require both workspaces in the cloud projects and workloads on AWS that have an even broader impact on and high performance computing (called EC2 instances at Amazon their students and the local community. Marmion also engaged AWS Web Services). Our hope is to build a curriculum that can serve the to provide high-performance computing for a project they are working computational STEM needs of all schools and businesses.” For more information on other businesses partnering with Marmion’s CPARC Engineering Center, visit marmion.org/cparc

Class News & Notes ... laboratories, he became a faculty member at Ohio State in 1977. He then took the Coors 1952 Endowed Chair at the Colorado School of Jerome and Dee Kenney of Park Ridge celebrated their 58th Mines, Golden CO, where he retired as a wedding anniversary in July 2017. They have “gone condo” after University Emeritus Professor in 2006. He is 48 years in their house. now pursuing his hobbies (amateur family genealogist and astronomer). 1954 Joe Hernandez of Aurora was inducted into the Illinois Senior 1956 Hall of Fame in the category of education. Joe was also a Judge for Anthony Pieroni of Bloomfield Hills, MI is setting up a fish the Visual Arts exhibits at the Kane County 4-H Fair in July 2017. distributing business in the Detroit area. He and his brother Dan Joe was mistakenly identified as a member of the class of 1956 in ’58 own a commercial fishing boat in Kodiak. the Marmion, August 2017 article. 1957 1955 Bob and Carol Miecznikowski of Waterloo, Morrie and Ann Doyle of Naples, FL (right) IA (right) recently celebrated their 55th celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary wedding anniversary. in April 2017 with a week-long vacation in Cuba. In September 2017 they went on Bob Rinderman of Chillicothe, OH retired a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land (a in July 2017. He is active with the American combination historical, heritage and religious Society for Quality (ASQ) and with Quality/ tour all in one). Technical Consulting Work. He was elected “Fellow” of ASQ. Lou Drendel of Venice, FL was recently appointed Historian of the Red River Fighter Pilots Association, aka “River Rats.” He 1959 has 3 new books (written, illustrated, and published): F-35 Lightning II Illustrated, F-16 Viper Illustrated, and F-4B/J Phantom II Illustrated. He also produced the 50th anniversary cover illustration for River Rats magazine Mig Sweep (pictured).

Dr. Dennis Readey of Bloomington has recently published a book, Kinetics in Materials Science and Engineering, which is based on his 30 years of teaching the subject to university juniors and seniors. Dennis has a BS from Notre Dame and a doctorate in “Materials Science and Engineering” from MIT. After serving two years Al Voirin of Fountain Hills, AZ and sons Tony ’85 and Matt ’87 in the Army and spending time in government and industrial completed the Rim to Rim hike (25 miles) at Grand Canyon. 16 - Alumni Class Notes September 2012 and has been a member of the Joliet Junior College 1964 police department since then. Regan and Renee are building a Michael Muzzy of Heartland, TX ranch style home in Channahon, IL … to be their retirement nest. recently published his first book of poems, The Sweet Sound of Roses available on Amazon and Kindle. 1985 The book draws on his many Anthony Voirin of Geneva years of association with monastic and Ed Dieser ’86 of communities and the Benedictine Decatur, GA deployed in way of life. October 2017 to Puerto Rico in response to the impacts from Hurricane Maria. 1965 Anthony was the Incident Ed Schultz of Andover, MN published Look Beyond the Obvious: Commander for Dept of Transforming Managers into Leaders. Ed would welcome the Health and Human Services, directing over 700 Federal Medical opportunity to pass along the knowledge, skills, and experience Responders. Ed was Center for Disease Control (CDC) Senior gained in his 50+ years of business, engineering and project Advisor for Public Health. management in an interactive workshop setting. Students will gain insight on being successful in all their pursuits. 1988 1966 Josef Carr is running for Alderman of the 5th Ward in Chicago. Rany Baker of Muskegon, MI has been a travelling musician, a magician, a corporate trainer and a college professor. 1989 Dr. Brian Terrien is a Navy anesthesiologist stationed in Okinawa, Japan with wife Amy, son and two daughters. He has one more 1971 year in Japan. Igor and Sharon Trutenko joined Joe and Debbie 1994 Parisi for dinner In almost 100 years, less than in Mesa, AZ on 300 Marines have ever received July 29, 2017. a Lauchheimer medal. This year, LTC Mark Yackley was one of three deserving Marines to receive 1973 this award. These medals are John Michelotti has moved to the west side of Glacier National awarded to the top 3 Marines for Park and is awaiting a donor for a kidney transplant. their marksmanship skills across all disciplines for the three-week duration of the Marine Corps 1976 Championships. Dr. Jamie Loftus has returned to St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA after six years as president of Stritch University in Milwaukee. He is now V.P. of Enrollment Management at St. 1995 Ambrose. Aaron and Anne Anderson of North Aurora welcomed their 4th child, Evelyn Grace, on May 7, 2017.

1979 Brian and Jennifer Cali of Elmhurst welcomed their third child, Regan Ready retired from the Burbank, IL Police Department in Emilia Lynn, on April 29, 2017.

’57 Football Team 60th Reunion The Undefeated 1957 Football Team celebrated its 60th reunion during Homecoming Weekend, October 13, 2017. This was Coach Neal Fichtel’s first team as varsity coach. Coach Fichtel, a ’45 graduate and a Marmion Athletic Hall of Fame member, spent fifty years as a teacher, coach and athletic director at Marmion. The Fichtel Field stadium complex is named in his honor. Twenty-two team members, along with Coach Fichtel, returned for the festivities, which included a reception before the game and special seating at the game. Coach Fichtel (pictured above, right) and team captains, Bob Hammertree ‘58 and Al Paredones ‘58, were center field for the “coin toss” before the game. Alumni Class Notes - 17 Fenzel Promotion (continued from page 15) students … that’s powerful career that struggle could be valuable. Like most young folks in retrospect … and it reflects all I wanted to do was win, to avoid any hint of failure along the exactly how I see military way, and to work toward establishing a win streak…without service. any sense of pain, loss or frustration. I had that all wrong.

It’s been said many times that we At some point along the way I realized that bad news and bumps become a reflection of the people in the road aren’t final verdicts. They’re tests of character. There we surround ourselves with… are so many things that are beyond our control in life. For the and in that respect, I’ve been cadets here today, some advice --- three things ARE under your truly blessed. I had the good control: first, the decision to be a good man; second, the decision sense to surround myself with to work hard every day; and third, the decision to set lofty goals amazing people who possessed for yourself... those things are gifts you can give to yourself and values, character and talent that I’ve tried to emulate.” those around you.”

The student body benefited from some direct words from the We offer our congratulations and thanks to Brig. Gen. Michael newly promoted Brigadier General. “At the root of any success Fenzel ’85 for his continued selfless service to our country. I’ve ever achieved is a series of failures that have taught me Additional photos from the ceremony can be viewed at humility and resilience. It never occurred to me early in my marmionacademy.smugmug.com.

1996 2002 Frank DiBrizzi of Westchester has recently been appointed a Richard and Ashley Amoroso of Naperville were married on principal figure at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Wheaton, part of the August 5, 2017 at St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale. Richard’s brother award winning hospitality group, Sonas Hospitality Group. Matthew ’00 was the Best Man. Brothers Vincent ’96 and Patrick ’98 were Groomsmen. 1997 Ed Banti is an engineer with Microsoft, and stationed in Berlin, Jason and Kris Linster of Monroe, MI welcomed their fourth child, Germany. Anna Jean, born on April 19, 2017. They now have two daughters and two sons. Jason is Principal at St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Monroe. 2003 CAPT Jim Banti, USA is an Army lawyer in the JAG Corp 1999 stationed in Washington D.C. Michael Bargman of Geneva is celebrating CAPT Tom and Chloe Fox of his 20th year at J.A. Air Center, Aurora Cambridge, MA and 3 year old Municipal Airport, as Manager of Information big brother, Grant, welcomed Technology. He started there when he was Antoinette Liliana, now known as a junior at Marmion and has worked in Etta, on November 8, 2016. Etta was nearly every department. He has been the IT named to honor Tom’s paternal Manager for 10 years. grandmother, Antionette (Toni) Fox, who turned 99 in September 2017 (pictured left). Tom is finishing 2000 his master’s in Public Policy at Reilly O’Connor of Washington DC is the Founding Principal of Harvard’s Kennedy School. the Lincoln Park Group, a government relations firm for advocacy, strategic advice and policy analysis.

Zach and Amber Schmitt of Newark welcomed their second child, Austin Schmitt, on April 19, 2017. Zachary is a member of the United States Marshals Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force and is currently serving as the Warrants Coordinator for the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. 2001 MAJ Matt Banti, USA, M.D. of Tacoma, WA is an Army physician, Ryan P. and Christie Smith (above) welcomed daughter, Evelyn, specializing in urology. on Mother’s Day (May 14, 2017). She was baptized by Fr. Michael Burrows OSB ’70 on August 14, 2017. Dan Feehan is running as a Democrat for U.S. Representative from Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. Andy and Krystal Madden of Yorkville welcomed daughter, Isabella Ruth, on May 16, 2017, as did her older brother and sister. 18 - Alumni Class Notes Upcoming Regional Reunions 2007 Michael Robinson was appointed to the North Aurora Police Department in April 2017 (pictured with Austin ’11, Batavia Police Officer).

Phoenix, AZ San Francisco, CA 2008 Sunday, January 21, 2018 February 2018 Joe and Ann Phelan of Place TBD Details TBD Arlington, VA were married Mass at Noon on September 1, 2017 at St. Peter’s Church on Capital Lunch at 12:45 PM Hill in Washington D.C. Mac Phelan ’13 (2013) was Best For more information or to RSVP: Man, and classmates Rich MARMION.ORG/REGIONALREUNIONS Peck, Andrew Canning and Alex Rich were all groomsman. Fr. Nathanael Roberts OSB presided at the Mass. society and a vibrant free-enterprise system. Novak award recipients are announced Manny Juarez of Tacoma, WA is the Asst. Manager of the Tempur each May at the Robert Novak Journalism Sealy Corp. factory in Lacey, WA. Fellowship Awards Dinner at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. More than 250 prominent journalists and guests attend 2009 this annual event to celebrate the best in Philip Bakala won a competition in Dec. 2016 to have prints of American journalism. his artwork installed on the exterior, double-sided New Missouri Bank Artboards in Kansas City. The Artboards were visible to the public all hours of the day and remained on view for three months. 2011 Cole Gleason graduated from University of Illinois and is working Brian and Erin Hoss of Chicago welcomed their first child, Hugo on his Doctorate at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Joseph, born on August 15, 2017.

Nick and Emily Scanlan were married on August 5, 2017 with Abbot Vincent Bataille OSB presiding at the Mass. Nick’s brothers, 2012 Ensign Mitchell Heaton, Jack ’15 and Brendan ’17, were best men. USN recently gradu- ated from the Naval Post Graduate School, Mon- 2010 terey, CA with a Master Mitch Hymel of Bellevue, WA is a computer software engineer for of Science in Applied the Microsoft Corp. Mathematics.

Ryan Lovelace was named a 2017 Robert Novak Journalism Kyle and Amelia Kozak were married on August 4, 2017 with Fr. Fellow in May. The Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship Program Michael Burrows OSB ’70 presiding at the Mass. Kyle’s brother is a prestigious year-long program that awards $75,000 full-time Sean ’14 was a groomsman, as was Anthony Wegman ’15, brother fellowships and $35,000 part-time fellowships for writing projects of the bride. committed to advancing constitutional principles, a democratic

Kanute ’11 excels in Ironman World Championship

Ben Kanute finished as the surprise runner-up in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, TN on September 10, 2017. He finished with a time of 3:51:06 as the only American in the top 10. The field was stacked with Olympians from around the world, including 2012 Olympic silver medalist Javier Gomez Noya of Spain, the eventual champion whom Kanute calls “a legend of the sport.”

“I want to keep doing this sport as long as I can,” Kanute said. “I’m avoiding real life a little bit by doing this. … Second place in World Championships is great. Winning here and there is great. I want to keep improving and eventually stand on that top step.” Alumni Class Notes - 19 Marmion Alumni Named Best Under 40 The Kane County Chronicle recently named Austin Dempsey ’97 (right) and Adam Voirin ’02 as two of the 11 members of the Best Under 40’s Class of 2017. Best Under 40 honors professionals in Kane County younger than age 40 who have made significant contributions to their profession, company and community. Dempsey and Voirin received their awards at the annual event on September 20 at the Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles.

Dempsey, a real estate CEO and founder of the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center, said at the event, “My parents have told me it takes a village to raise a child. I’ll say it takes a village to raise a good community, and we are all in it together. It’s awesome to be up here honored with such great people.”

“We’ve grown Abbey Farms into something that’s important to - what sounds like is everyone here in this room - family and community,” said Voirin, chief operating officer and chief information officer of Abbey Farms. “We are all here for a reason, to be active members of our community to make sure it’s a better place for tomorrow.”

2012 (continued) 2013 Casey Smith graduated from Saint Louis Anthony DiSanto graduated from Marquette University in May University and was commissioned into 2017, earning a Bachelor of Science degree via its College of the United States Air Force on May 20, Business, majoring in Finance. He is now working for Marquette 2017. He was accepted into the Euro- Associates in Chicago as a performance analyst. He is now NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) studying for the first CFA exam (of three) in December. Program, the world’s only multi- nationally manned and managed flying Stuart Kofron received his Bachelor training program chartered to produce of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from combat pilots for NATO. Only 200 pilots Drake University in 2017. He is (internationally) are trained through this employed by Prather Entertainment program each year. He will be going on Active Duty and training Group at the Broadway Palm Dinner in February 2018. Theater in Fort Myers, FL. Stuart has been cast as Neleus and Ensemble in “Mary Poppins,” this being his first post-graduate role. Prather Entertainment Group also owns a dinner theatre in Lancaster, PA, as well as providing casting for several Broadway national tours.

Alan Maxwell graduated from the University of Nebraska in May 2017 Dan Wedge, Adam Johnson and Garret Becker (above) traveled with a Bachelor of Science to Green Bay, WI on September 24, 2017 to see classmate Ryan in Criminology and Glasgow play for the Cincinnati Bengals. Criminal Justice. He was also commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Alan will be serving in the Illinois National Guard as a member of the Military Police Branch. On hand to give Alan his first salute as an officer was Zak Sagstetter ’13, fellow University of Nebraska student and airman in the Zach Zielinski was chosen as the Chicago Cubs representative U.S. Air National Guard. for the Major League Baseball Draft in June 2017. He interned in the scouting department this summer, which included traveling to New York and participating in the live draft. 20 - Alumni Class Notes UPDATE WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Email your family, career, and address updates to [email protected] or complete the update form at marmion.org/update. Class Notes appear in the December and April issues of the Marmion Magazine.

2014 Robert Bagley, Jr. is in the School of Engineering at Colorado State. He is also in the Army Reserves.

Dan Creighton was named a 2017 Scholar-Athlete of the Year by Boston College. Dan participates in swimming and diving. 2015 Abe Moore, USN of North Aurora completed his basic training at Great Lakes and is now a Navy Seaman.

Sharbel Romanos is a member of Ransom Notes, an A Capella group at the University of Chicago. The Ransom Notes compete nationally and have recently published a new album entitled Blueprints in which Sharbel sings a couple of solos. You can find the album on iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify. 2016 Andrew Burroughs was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll at University of Pittsburgh for the 2016-2017 school year for being a student-athlete with a GPA above 3.0. Andrew participates in cross country/track and is double majoring in Political Science and History.

Matthew Ferraro is a recipient of the Leadership Scholarship and a member of the Leadership Scholars Program at John Carroll University. The program focuses on developing student leaders of remarkable character who seek to become agents for transformative change on campus and in their future professions and communities. Those who are chosen for the program receive the Leadership Scholars Award, a $5,000 annually renewable scholarship.

William Zidek was named to the Dean’s List at John Carroll University for the Spring 2017 semester.

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Shop online at marmion.org/hammes Alumni Class Notes - 21 Alumni Taps ...... +Donald N. Adam ’46 of Aurora; +Edward Weiten ’51 of Redwood +John Hubbs ’64 of Longview, TX; September 6, 2017 City, CA; May 28, 2017 May 25, 2016

+ COL (Ret) Peter Beczkiewicz USA +Leon Freel ’51 of Bay City, MI; +Stephen F. Maxson ’66; September ’47 of Annandale, VA; April 3, 2015 August 28, 2017 8, 2017

+Vernon A. Petesch ’47 of Venice, +Richard Bartsch ’52 of Aurora; +Peter Brantman ’70 of Deerfield; FL; father-in-law of Deacon Ray March 15, 2017 March 3, 2016 (Bette) Weaver ’67; November 5, 2017. +Richard DiBona ’52 of Libertyville; +Jeffrey O’Brien ’85 of San Diego, May 31, 2015 CA; January 11, 2017 +Charles Thompson ’35 of St. +Phil Schwartz ’48 of Catalina, AZ; Charles (age 100, pictured above) on August 6, 2017 +James L. Pike ’57 of Montgomery; +Matthew Slewitzke ’01 of Austin, died on October 6, 2017. He is brother of +David ’60; June 30, 2017 TX; brother of Timothy ’99; August survived by his daughter Carol and +Donald Smith ’48 of Aurora; August 8, 2017 was preceded in death by his wife 23, 2017 +Paul S. Abraham ’58 of Mont- Mabel in 2014. Chuck was the oldest gomery; October 14, 2017 known living alumnus when he died. +Harry Theisen ’50 of DeKalb; brother of Fr. Kenneth ’59, +Robert +James Westerman ’40 of Elgin; ’42, Richard ’48, James ’53, October 6, 2012 Raymond ’55 and Gerald ’58; +Michael Oslac, Ph.D. ’62 of Westlake Village, October 12, 2017 CA died on August 27, 2017. He is survived by his +Eugene Ganley ’42 of Mission wife Melissa, a son and two daughters. Mike was a Viejo, CA; January 2, 2017 +James Ciarlo, Ph.D. ’51 of Boulder, Life Trustee, an Alumni Centurion Award recipient, CO; retired research professor at and a Life Member of the Abbot Marmion Society. + George Stanek ’45 of Overland University of Denver; October 18, Park, KS; June 15, 2017 2017 In Loving Memory of ...... +Robert Bagley of Geneva; father of +Mary Catherine Hansen of Aurora, Robert ’14; September 23, 2017 mother of Susan (Stephen ’83) +Edward Garrity, Sr., M.D. of Aurora died on Rowley; grandmother of Timothy ’09 August 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife +Louis Basile of San Jose, CA; and Collin Rowley ’11 and KC Vogt Patricia, three daughters and three sons (Edward, former Father Louis, OSB; AMS Life ’11; October 9, 2017 Jr., M.D. ’70, Rev. Robert ’73, Thomas ’76). Dr. Member; July 24, 2016 Ed was an Affiliate Member of Marmion Abbey, a +Carol Hauser of Winston Salem, Life Member of the Abbot Marmion Society, and +Irene Brenart of Aurora; mother of NC; mother of Gustavo Gomez ’01; a medical volunteer for many years at Marmion’s Dr. Robert ’67; great-grandmother of February 16, 2017 Guatemala mission priory and school. Anthony Zangler ’20; October 15, 2017 +Margaret Houck of Dallas, TX; mother of Bill ’71; October 23, 2017 +JoAnne Petit of Sun Prairie, WI; +Nancy Stanke of Larsen, WI; +Jose Cardona, Jr. of Aurora; wife of +John Petit ’57; October 21, grandmother of Gunnar ’14 and father of Jose III ’05 and Daniel ’08; +Diane Janura of Barrington; wife 2017 Chase ’18; July 10, 2015 October 22, 2107 of Judge Art Janura, Jr. ’67; August 23, 2017 +Binh Pho of Maple Park; father of +Donald Streicher; father of +Carmella Conroy of Madison, WI; Benjamin ’13; August 23, 2017 Philippe ’82; AMS Life Member; mother of +William ’69; AMS Life +Jane Jones of Chicago; wife of October 24, 2017 Member and Canterbury Society Charles ’80; August 24, 2017 +Thomas F. Ready of Palos Heights; Member; October 10, 2017 father of Raymond ’70 and Regan +Kathleen Terrien of Littleton, CO; +Michael Joy of Chicago; ’79; June 15, 2017 mother of Kevin ’87, Brian ’89 and +Rev. Philip De Rea, MSC of grandfather of Henry ’19 and Daniel Patrick ’93; September 20, 2017 Bethlehem PA; friend of monks; Cella ’21; September 30, 2017 +Patricia Reese of West Farmington, former Development Director of MSC OH; wife of Donald, Jr. ’67; February +Marlene Vogt of Aurora; mother in Aurora; June 21, 2017 +Robert Kosky of Batavia; husband 22, 2017 of James ’77 and Michael ’88; of Judy Kosky, long-time Academy November 4, 2017 +Carol L. Dieser of Aurora; mother counselor and Kairos leader; +Thomas W. Reeves of Sun City of CAPT Edward M. ’86; October 25, September 27, 2017 West, AZ; father of Thomas ’92; +Al Wegman of Aurora; grandfather 2017 September 3, 2017 of Anthony Wegman ’15; Oblate; +John Maryanski of South Elgin; AMS Life Member; August 14, 2017 +Anne Marie Gonczy of Mt. grandfather of Tyler Maryanski ’14; +Sharon Rinderman of Chillicothe, Prospect; wife of Dr. Stephen ’65; November 24, 2014 OH; wife of Robert ’57; September +Stan J. Zielinski, Jr. of Winfield; AMS Life Member; October 1, 2017 14, 2008 father of Zachary ’12; January 5, +Edward S. Mokry of Brookfield; 2017 +Ruth Graffagna of St. Charles; grandfather of Keith Mokry ’18; +Katherine Schuetz of Downers mother of +Barry ’63, Doug ’66 and August 12, 2017 Grove; mother of +Carl ’71; March Greg ’69; grandmother of +Ben ’00; 26, 2017 October 9, 2017 22 - Prayers Yes, I/we would like to support the MARMION FUND Name: ______Class Yr: ______Address: ______City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______Email: ______I/We would like to make a gift of: q 2 Students’ Gaps $4,500 q 1 Student’s Gap $2,250 q $1,000 q $500 q $250 q $100 q $50 q $25 q Other: $______Please direct my/our gift to: q Area of Greatest Need q Guardian Angel/Financial Aid Please make checks payable to: MARMION FUND

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Alumni, parents and friends support ANOTHER WAY TO GIVE the Academy for many reasons, but The Canterbury Society, inaugurated sixteen most commonly because of their years ago in 2001, honors those who make abiding loyalty, sense of tradition and provision for a Marmion gift in their finan- knowledge that giving back is providing cial and estate plans. Regardless of a small or THE NUMBER532 OF STUDENTS the gift of a Marmion education to a large benefaction, all are counted as members THE MARMION FUND WILL of the Canterbury Society. IMPACT THIS YEAR new generation of Marmion Cadets. Under the guidance of the monks, Marmion Academy continues to lead Yes, I have/will remember Marmion the way with innovative programming in my financial/estate plans. in Ministry Outreach, Engineering and THE NUMBER155 OF FAMILIES IN Leadership. Name: ______Class Yr: ______NEED OF FINANCIAL AID THROUGH THE GUARDIAN Address: ______ANGEL FUND Your gift to the Through the City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______MARMION MARMION FUND, FUND, Email: ______will spiritual, Phone: ______THE NUMBER84 OF FACULTY support academic and WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM clubs, For bequests, Marmion’s legal name is: MARMION (not-for-profit 36 leadership Illinois corporation)…. for the needs of Marmion Abbey, Marmion PROFESSIONAL 14 sports and programs Academy, Marmion Abbey Farms, or Marmion Abbey’s Mis- DEVELOPMENT IN 2017-2018 sion Priory. For more information on the Canterbury Society or 11 fine arts are planned gifts to Marmion, please contact Madelyn Weed, Direc- programs. strengthened. tor of Advancement or Rev. Charles Reichenbacher OSB, Director of Planned Giving. Both can be reached at (630) 897-6936. Are you getting your son’s mail? Correct address: ______Please help Marmion stay connected with all of our alumni and City, State, Zip: ______community members by providing us with the updated contact information of the named recipient of this magazine. Please send us Email: ______this form (including the printed mailing address above) or update the information online at: marmion.org/update Phone: ______

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Grow Family Memories Rooted in Tradition! Invest in your family’s tradition by sponsoring an apple tree at Abbey Farms. Your donation includes your very own apple tree adorned with a personalized plaque, early donor- only apple picking, admission-free access to the orchard for the first year and, For trees purchased st most importantly, memories with which to grow! With your support, Abbey Farms as a gift Dec. 1 will be planting a 20-acre apple orchard with varieties of apple ranging from the ever through Dec. 22nd, famous Honey Crisp to the old standard Macintosh! we will email a certificate that can Planting begins in 2018, with apple picking to follow in 2021! be given to the Grow memories together at Abbey Farms ... for generations to come! recipient. Apple tree donations can be made online at: MARMION.ORG/APPLE