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9TH GRADE THEN - 1942

9TH GRADE (FORM III) NOW - 2016

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The first day of school is always an exciting day.

A Message from the President 3 Fr. Peter Weigand, OSB

Reflections from the Headmaster 5 Mr. Bill Crittenberger

Fall Scholarship Gala: Then and Now 6

Campus News 8

Panther Sports 14

Class Notes/Alumni News 18

History of St. Anselm’s Abbey School 20

In Memoriam 22 A Message from the President

“Your commitment to the formation and education of youth is deeply appreciated and highly qualified. The students of your , through study and your life testimony, can also become experts of the humanism that emanates from the Benedictine Rule. Your contemplative life is also a privileged channel for nourishing youth.” Pope Francis

Dear Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff, Past and Present Parents, Members of the Board of Trustees, Benefactors, and Friends of St. Anselm’s Abbey School:

By now you have received my Annual Fund letter, which On October 29th, the school held its 34th Annual Fall Scholarship began with the above quote from Pope Francis. His words Gala—the start of our 75th Anniversary celebration. This year, were addressed to the participants in the INTERNATIONAL we honored Robert J. Branson, ’66, and Courtenay Pecoraro, BENEDICTINE CONGRESS OF in Rome on mother of three September 8th during their papal audience, at which graduates (Benjamin James was present. Pope Francis went on to say, “Do not be ’06, Matthias ’13, and discouraged if the members of monastic communities decrease Timothy ’16). Mr. in number or grow old; on the contrary, preserve the zeal of Branson and Mrs. your testimony. Your service to the Church is very precious. Pecoraro are shining Even in our time, there is a need for men and women who place examples of the many nothing before the love of Christ (The , benefactors who have 4:21; 72:11), who nourish themselves daily with the Word of provided funding, time, God, who worthily celebrate the holy liturgy, and who joyfully talent, and energy to and diligently work in harmony with creation.” St. Anselm’s. The Gala grossed over $275,000 I am pleased to report that Br. Samuel for current financial aid, Springuel, OSB, a 1998 graduate of which is so vital. St. Anselm’s, professed his Solemn Vows as a Benedictine of St. I want to thank the Gala co-chairs, Mrs. Kay Kalhorn and Mrs. Anselm’s Abbey on Sunday, October Kimberly Walhout, and all the mothers, fathers, and school staff 16th. Yes, after 92 years, we as an who worked so hard on the logistics, flowers, tables, and the abbey continue to begin again. silent auction. Let me take this opportunity to once again thank everyone—attendees, donors, bidders, and paddle raiser—who On September 15th, 1942, the contributed to this SOCIAL event of the year and for sharing “Then” Priory School began with in our Benedictine mission of recreating our world through 15 young men. On August 25th, 75 education. years later, the “Now” St. Anselm’s Abbey School opened its doors to 255 eager scholars. As a On November 6th, the school monastic school within a 1,500-year-old Benedictine tradition, hosted its Annual Fall Open we know it is always time to begin again. House. Over 145 prospective students and their families toured A chronicle is a means to review where we have been, where we the campus with current students are now, and point to where we are going. On June 4th, 2016, as guides. Our admissions officers, the school graduated its 71st class and placements were Peter Young, ’01, and Blake outstanding. Besides inspiring bright minds with an exceptional Hollinger, with the aid of the education, it is our mission each day to bring the joy of Christ’s faculty and staff, truly made visible Word and Love to each and every individual in our extended the St. Anselm’s Experience. community. It has always been my conviction that the major The visitors’ excitement and interest in the school’s academic problems confronting humanity can only be solved through program was evident to all. With such enthusiasm, I am sure prayer and education. many new applications will blossom forth.

The busyness of September began with Back-to-School Nights, From November 10th until the 13th, Fr. Michael Hall, OSB, House Day celebrations, the Parents Association Picnic, '56, faculty, and several Sixth Form leaders guided the Fifth Alumni Career Day on September 19th, and culminated with Form through their Kairos Retreat. Again, a most uplifting and Homecoming Weekend on the 23rd. The first Board of Trustees religous gift to all. This event remains a highlight for our Fifth meeting took place on October 1st, Winter Dress Code began on Form class each year; it is appropriately referred to as a spiritual the 3rd, followed by the Parent-Teacher Conferences on the 20th oasis flooding our students with grace. and 21st. I only had 34 conferences on those two days compared to 92 conferences for some teachers.

corbie chronicle 3 On the weekend of November 18th, the Priory Players delighted 31st, that way you gain an earlier tax advantage. Please find an theatergoers with a most professional performance of Into The envelope in this Corbie Chronicle for your convenience. Let me Woods by Stephen Sondheim. These fall musicals continue to thank, once again, those who have already given, and let me have more "oomph: Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair" as thank in advance those who can help the abbey and school now. our gifted director, Mr. Philip Dickerson, develops the talents of our Priory Players to even loftier heights. In closing, let me wish you and yours a most Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year 2017 as we live our faith day in and day At 5:00 p.m. on November 26th, the school community held out. The joy of the Incarnation remains a focal point of Christian its traditional Alumni Memorial Mass in the Devine Theater, belief throughout the year. This is expressed most beautifully followed by light fare in the Commons at 6:00. Then at 7:00, in the Magnificat Antiphon for the Octave Day of Christmas, the customary Alumni-Varsity basketball game took place. This which the sing at Vespers: "O wonderful exchange. The year the Varsity Panthers won, 89 - 42. Creator of mankind, being born of a Virgin, has Himself become a man. And we have been made sharers in the divinity of Christ, I hope that you have all read my Annual Fund appeal literature. who humbled Himself to share in our humanity." The monks are asking for your help by making a contribution to the 2016-2017 Annual Fund. You can apply your gift to any Pax in Sapientia, or all of the following pressing needs: 1) Support for the Overall School Budget; 2) Support of the Abbey and our Aging Monks; and 3) Current-year Financial Aid. Remember, even though the Annual Fund runs until June 30th, 2017, it would be most Fr. Peter Weigand, OSB, helpful to the school if we could receive your gifts by December President

Benedictine Ethos Steering Committee As a result of the 2011 Strategic Plan, the Benedictine This school year, the committee proposed a Benedictine Ethos Steering Committee was formed. In an era of fewer Curriculum for all students. Form A will be given an monastic vocations, the committee seeks to introduction to the ethos in their Liberal Arts integrate reminders of Benedictine values into class. The question to be answered is, “What the everyday life of the school. The annual makes a Benedictine education so special?” Benedictine Heritage Week began in 2013 Form I will study Benedictine themes from the as a way to initiate students to the concepts, Old Testament and Form II will concentrate history, and meaning of Benedictine Ethos. A on prayer and the Liturgy of the Hours. Form day of Ora et Labora (Prayer and Work) was III and IV will learn about the Desert Fathers also implemented. Students were instructed and the history of famous monasteries. Form in Benedictine history specific to St. Anselm’s V will study Benedictine Themes in Literature Abbey and performed a day of service to and Form VI can take Fr. Michael’s class on either the school or to the outside community. History of Western Monasticism. Teachers gave reflections and students learned more about the In all religion classes, students will study readings from The school's House system and the names of the monks associated Rule, the Lives of Benedictine Saints, and others from with each of the four Houses. various Benedictine authors. The school community is grateful to the monks and strives to maintain their charism.

75th Anniversary: “Corbie” Chronicle? A Two-Year Celebration Corbie is the Scottish word for raven. Monastic Why a two-year celebration? Seventy-five is a number tradition says that Saint Benedict had a pet raven well worth celebrating. Taking two years will allow that conveyed messages to him and would help him us to both look back at our rich history and then to in times of need. Fr. Michael Hall, OSB, chose the look forward to a future of continuing our Benedictine name Corbie Chronicle for the school’s publication charism into the next 75 years. On pages 20 and 21, as a fitting title to reflect Benedict’s raven and our there is a brief history of St. Anselm’s Abbey School. Scottish history because St. Anselm’s Priory was In our next issue, you will read about plans for the next founded in 1924 by the monks of St. Benedict’s 75 years and beyond. Abbey, Fort Augustus, Scotland.

4 corbie chronicle reflections from the Headmaster

Dear St. Anselm’s Community, ly reassured and at peace that this newest iteration of St. An- Years ago, a renowned coach was asked by a reporter how he selm’s students continues to be thought the upcoming season would go. He famously said, “we’ll engaged and charming. The see in twenty or thirty years.” In a community such as ours--where questions asked, regardless of the Benedictine order and monastic presence has been around a boy’s grade level, are always for 1,500 years; where a boy’s development, as guided by caring impressive and typically provoc- adults, is defined, metaphorically, as a molding of wax; and where ative, and never deviate from the school’s unwavering belief in the quality and efficacy of a clas- being posed articulately and re- sical allows it to continue to train young spectfully. My sense is that the minds in a manner that has worked exceedingly well--taking the speaker, and his classmates and long-view thoughtfully and well is what we do. family members who are in at- tendance, walk away thinking Alumni Weekend is the last weekend in April. The weekend’s that St. Anselm’s circa 2016 is a school that knows and still appre- kick-off is a Friday afternoon address to the student body from a ciates that a classic is a classic. distinguished member of the “Golden Class,” the group of Abbey alumni here to celebrate their 50th anniversary. No matter who Here at the halfway point in the year, things at St. Anselm’s con- the speaker is or the personalities found in each year’s student tinue to go exceedingly well, and our students--happy, motivated, audience, I find that despite the marked age difference there are and challenged--most definitely are thriving. Our senior class is far more similarities than there are differences between today’s St. fantastic both in its buy-in of leadership responsibilities and mod- Anselm’s students and the 68-year old gentleman there to address eling of school values and in its across-the-board excellence. Our them. new faculty and staff and new students have proven to be excel- lent contributors from the jump and a great and happy fit. Whether a renowned attorney whose work experience includes oral argument before the Supreme Court or a respected professor God willing, I intend to check in regularly with these extraordi- of Classics at the level, as was the case the past two years, nary young men over the next few decades, and I won’t be at all the mutuality of respect and the spark of affection that marks the surprised by the beautifully varying shapes, sizes, and colors of speaker’s time with his student audience is both heart-warming their lives and trajectories, all in service to the Lord and to others. and somewhat predictable, as Abbey Boys, in the end, appear to God is good. be Abbey Boys. Evidently, a half-century of chronological differ- ence can’t pull apart what is meant to be. Pax in Sapientia,

The youngsters in the audience deeply appreciate learning about the school of the 60’s--be that students taking six years of Lat- in, five years of French, and four years of Greek (I kid you not) William T. Crittenberger and how best to avoid a date with the headmaster’s paddle—and Headmaster the speaker, via the Q and A segment, finds himself complete- 2016 Fall – making a great impression

Jack Kalhorn (VI), Student Government President, speaks to Charles von Goins, II (I), Vinnie Blum (II), and Sharen Perera prospective students and parents. (II) are tour guides and greeters. corbie chronicle 5 "Then and Now" 34th Annual Fall Scholarship Gala

On October 29, we held the 34th Annual Fall Scholarship Gala, “Then and Now.” The evening was a tremendous success. The Gala exceeded our goal and we grossed more than $275,000 for current-year financial aid. Robert J. Branson ’66 and past parent Courtenay Pecoraro were inducted into the St. Anselm’s Hall of Honor for their years of service and support of the school.

Please watch for more information about next year’s Gala, which is on Saturday, October 28, 2017.

Ed Treacy and Br. Dunstan Roubidoux, OSB Upperclassmen Tyler Pirovic (VI), Marcus Domson (V), and Aidan Dwyer (VI) were among 30 students who sold raffle tickets and helped make the auction run smoothly.

Past parents are glad for the chance to reconnect at the Gala. Alessandra Styles bids on a live auction item. She continues to actively support both the school and the Abbey and is an invaluable asset to our 6 corbie chronicle community. Gala Honorees

Gala Co-Chair, faculty member, and current parent Kay Kalhorn advises Gala particpants to buy their raffle tickets, as the winner would soon be announced.

Bob Branson'66, has been a generous benefactor to St. Anselm's over many years.

Last year's honorees Sarah Elder and her husband, Paul Yde, stand to be recognized.

Courtenay Pecoraro was recognized for her many years of volunteerism for the school. She and her husband have three sons who graduated from St. Anselm's. Bill Fennell '66 introduces his classmate and Gala Honoree Bob Branson '66.

corbie chronicle 7 Campus News house day was started in games and basketball. The oldest boys were 2006 as a way in charge of the day, set the schedule, and to get the boys judged the winners. initiated into the system in While one House “won” with the most the beginning points, every student who was there came of the school away feeling valued and appreciated. They year. House now belonged somewhere where they were Day 2016 accepted and applauded for no other reason started with than they were who they were. They didn’t older boys have to try out or apply, and yet they were drafting the now part of a group for the whole time new boys they were at St. Anselm’s. Coming at the into their beginning of the school year, House Day respective allowed each boy to feel a part of the whole Houses. Each right away. new student House Day is one of the most anticipated was visibly excited to find out into which William Bradley (A) said, “I thought it was events at St. Anselm’s. There are four House they would be inducted. When their an awesome and fun day. We got to play Houses: Alban, Austin, Main, and Moore. name was called, their beaming continence football, dodgeball, and ultimate Frisbee.” They are named for four Benedictine monks exhibited their feelings of belonging and Another Form A student, Jalen Thayer, said, who were instrumental in either founding or acceptance. They were very excited to run “I am in Austin House – which is the best administrating the school. The Houses are down to the stage and to be handed a House one. My House is the smallest and we scored comprised of students from every Form and t-shirt and be accepted into the “group” all of our points honestly and that makes me every boy is drafted into a House. The House while older boys cheered and applauded feel really good.” Braxton Peace said, “House system was instituted in 1984. According them. Except for younger siblings, most new Day gave me the chance to meet everyone in to the 1985 Priory Perspective yearbook, boys did not have a preference into which my house, including older students. It was a Headmaster Fr. Michael Hall, OSB, “wanted House they were drafted. lot of fun.” to bring about more school leadership and knit the school community, especially the Normally, House Day is a full day of outdoor Every boy who comes to St. Anselm’s upper and lower formers, closer together. competitions including football, ultimate remembers which House they belong to and House committees were formed to sponsor Frisbee, dodge ball, relay races, and other those friendships that they formed. sporting events, fund drives, and projects.” contests. This year, which proved to be a The current student government is comprised scorching hot day, the of the senior House leaders. The Houses morning activities were compete against each other all year in various held outside but the activities including intramurals. At the end afternoon competitions of the year, a House cup is awarded to the were held in the gym. House with the most points. House Day They included board

8 corbie chronicle Students Receive Honors for National Merit, AP Exams National Merit Semifinalists Noah Fuller (VI) and Michael Libanati (VI) Noah is on the It’s Academic team, the Michael is well-travelled and speaks French Quiz Bowl team, and is a leader in his Boy and Spanish. He has performed for the Scout troop. He has also participated in Priory Players. He is a three-sport athlete in AP Scores productions for the Priory Players. soccer, wrestling, and baseball. For almost 75 years, St. Anselm’s Abbey School has maintained a rigorous curriculum that remains one of the most demanding in the region. The average student takes ten AP exams before he graduates. Each student is required to take five. AP classes are taught in the sciences, mathematics, world languages, English, social studies, history, art, and computer science.

Class of 2016 82% AP Scholars 8 National AP Scholars Mr. Alex Morse, Head of the , Noah Fuller, Michael Libanati, Mr. Bill 5 AP Scholars with Honor Crittenberger, Headmaster 16 AP Scholars with Distinction

Form VI National Merit Commended Scholars Class of 2017 73% are already AP Scholars The 40 students in this class have taken 213 AP exams. Their scores: 15% are 5’s 31% are 4’s 46% are 4's or 5's Mr. Alex Morse, Head of the Upper School, Harry Daley-Young, Aidan Dwyer, 76% are 3's, 4's, or 5's Remy Slimp, Benjamin Hicks, Jack Kalhorn, Nishant Carr, Micah Shenk-Evans, Samuel McBroom, Yujing Yan, Jonah BarrÓn, Aditya Arun, Mr. Bill Crittenberger, Headmaster. Not pictured: Aamir Khuller It’s Academic Success! The It's competed against T.C. Academic Williams from Alexandria, Team and Virginia and B-CC from St. Anselm's Bethesda, Maryland. Abbey The scores were: St. School want Anselm’s: 610; B-CC: to thank 410; and, T.C. Williams: Mrs. Gingi 350. Our team members Enzel for her are: Nathaniel Monahan dedicated (V), team captain Harry mentorship Daley-Young (VI), and over many Noah Fuller (VI), with Will Monahan (III) and Philip Flannery years. We (V) as the alternates. The boys are coached by Mrs. Maryrita miss her. Dunlavey, librarian, Dr. Herb Woods, math and science teacher, and Mr. Henry Achilles, social studies teacher. NBC 4 will air the In the end show on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10 am, and the next level of October, the It’s Academic Team “won the opening round competition will be taped on February 18. Be sure to tune in! handily, achieving one of the widest margins of victory in recent years,” according to Headmaster Bill Crittenberger. They

corbie chronicle 9 Campus News Career Day Eleven alumni ranging from the Class of 1956 to the Class of 2005 returned to St. Anselm’s to share their life experiences with present Form V and VI students. They spoke about their educational choices: where they went to school and what they studied. They also shared their professional experiences and how their choices guided their careers in both the public and private Adam Matuszeski ’95, shares his experience as a mechanical engineer. sectors. Returning to campus were: engineers, doctors, com- He consults with both the government and private companies on flow munication professionals, lawyers, bankers, and a monk about management and measurement uncertainty topics. to take Solemn Vows. The students listened with great interest and asked pertinent questions. The visit concluded with a casual pizza social party so that they could chat in a more relaxed at- mosphere.

LCDR Gavan Montague ’91, is the assistant environmental counsel to US Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk. He spoke to the students about military law.

Dr. Alexander Isaac ’86, speaks to Ian Adoremos (V) about his Jeb Fain ’04, is the Communications Director for the House Majority psychiatric practice, his education, and his life experiences. PAC and shared his experiences in politics and on Capitol Hill.

Michael Gorman ’83, Gavan Montague ’91, Martin Feeney ’05, Adam Matuszeski ’95, Jeb Fain ’04, George Mattingly ’56, Dr. Peter Schmeissner ’86, Dr. Paul Domson ’86, Br. Samuel Springuel ’98, Dr. Alexander Isaac ’86, Blair O’Connell ‘05

10 corbie chronicle John Paul Libanati (II) is the Wolf who pursues Little Red Ridinghood.

Cast Baker - Jack Schwartz Baker’s Wife - Maela Hamilton-Pritchett Cinderella - Sarah Slimp Jack - Max Maimone Witch - Isobel Springer Stepmother - Katie Kalhorn Florinda - Claire Maco Lucinda - Wanyana Njuki Cinderella’s Father - Remy Slimp Cinderella’s Prince - Evan Schoomaker Rapunzel’s Prince - Solomon Fenton Narrator/Mysterious Man - Will Muoio Wolf - John Paul Libanati Little Red - Hannah Rees Jack’s Mother - Maeve Ballantine Steward - Ryan Torpey Jack Schwartz (VI) is the Baker who is trying Max Maimone (IV) as Jack who tries to sell Little Red’s Granny- Anitra Howard to break the Witch's spell on his household. Luke Kalhorn (I) as Milky-White the cow and Rapunzel - Katya Cavanaugh only gets worthless beans. Milky-White - Luke Kalhorn Giant (Voice) - George Anninos

Crew Harry Daley-Young, Ryan McFeeters, Luke Craver, Yves Eisenberg, Christian Gonzales, Jack Werwinski, Spencer Foucart, Sarah Slimp, Wanyana Njuki, Claire Maco, Will Muoio, Ryan Torpey, Audrey Cibel, Tyler Pirovic, Katie Kalhorn,

Left: Evan Shoomaker is Cinderella's Prince and Solomon Fenton is Rapunzel's Prince. They are both in Form VI and this is their last Abbey musical. Approximately 500 people came to see the production, which received rave reviews. Congratulations to the cast, crew, musicians, and director Phil Dickerson.

corbie chronicle 11 Renaissance day On Renaissance Day, the entire school takes a break from the regular class schedule to explore issues and interests that fall outside the usual curriculum. Faculty members and upperclassmen – truly a group of “renaissance” men and women – put together a range of sessions covering topics as diverse as yoga, candle making, LED robotics, Japanese language, dance, and many more. Students attended three different sessions. While all the workshops session titles Because the day fell on Halloween, are too numerous to list, the selection the students were allowed to wear below show the range of topics. costumes. The day concluded with costume judging, a tug of Dominoes war between faculty and seniors, Yoga and ice cream for all. Mini Punkin’ Chunkin’ – Catapults & other projectiles History & Science of Paper Airplanes Softball LED Robotics A Day in the Life of a Monk Line Dancing Karaoke Fly Fishing All Things Football Candle Making Pitching Clinic Making Mozzarella Cookies 101 Analyzing Advertising Meditation Horseshoes Candy Making Kenjutsu Integrated Circuits Learn to Watch Sumo Speak Japanese Nuclear War: What it Means to You Certamen Big Bands Vexillology - Fun with Flags A Brief History of DC Comics Crosswords

12 corbie chronicle Campus News Papal Audience Second Form students (and twins) Nick and Stephen DeCarlo met Pope Francis at the Vatican last summer. They were there for a healing Mass for the Holy Year of Mercy. The ushers allowed them to stay in a special section and to meet the pope because they were so helpful with the sick and disabled who had come to get the pope’s blessing. The boys exemplified the true and helpful heart of an Abbey boy. Nick’s mother, Sonja DeCarlo, said, “The Pope asked for Nick’s prayers and Nick asked for his; they shook on it and Nick considers it a contract.” World Language Forum Four professionals who learned a language in school (and are non-native speakers) and now use that skill in their careers came to share their experience, challenges, and successes at an all-school forum. They came to encourage students to learn another language fluently because doing so opens many doors and allows them to get to know people and cultures at a deeper level. After introducing themselves, the panelists and the students engaged in a lively question-and-answer session.

Jill Werwinski (FBI), Brian Harker (Acclaim Technical Service), Steven Berbeco (State Department), Elizabeth Knutsen (retired, Naval ) The Scientific Method Kay Kalhorn's Form A Life Science classes conducted experiments to determine which brand of bubble gum blew the best bubbles. This lab introduced the scientific method and lab procedure. The students had a blast while achieving the lesson's objectives.

At right, Michael Lynch's bubble is measured by Bruno Karpiniski. Form Activity Days Form II went to Calleva Outdoors in Poolesville, Maryland, which is a ropes course where they worked on teambuilding. Form A and their upperclass "big brothers" went on a rafting trip in early September. Form IV also went on a rafting trip on a very rainy day.

corbie chronicle 13 Panther Sports

Cross Country, Soccer by Steve Roush, Athletic Director The cross country team had a very good season. The mid- were awarded the second place plaque. Over twenty-five per- dle school team was led all season by Nick DeCarlo (II) and cent of the St. Anselm’s students participated in Arthur Hicks (I). They were also the highest Panther finishers interscholastic soccer. at the middle school PVAC Championships. The varsity cross country team placed fourth out of ten in the PVAC. Matt The varsity soccer team had an exciting season with sever- Laskowski (V) finished third in the PVAC Championships. He al thrilling games. Coached by Tony Figueroa and Kyle Bel- was named to the All-PVAC cross country first team and set lows (Arabic and French teacher), the team had a solid sea- several personal bests throughout the season. Peter Clark (IV) son with a record of 5-5-1, with three games against the DC finished twelfth in the PVAC Championships and was named city champions. In the PVAC playoffs, the Panthers hosted to the All-PVAC cross country second team and also set sever- a tough CES Jewish Day. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Af- al personal bests throughout the season. ter two five-minute golden goal periods, the teams went into penalty kicks. The Panthers prevailed after the keeper, Micah This was another great season for Panther soccer! The middle Shenk-Evans (VI) blocked the fourth kick. The final score of school team, coached by Arabic and French teacher Abdel Gu- the game was 5-4. The semi-final game pitted the Panthers bartalla had a great season heading into the playoffs with a 7-3 against Washington International. The Panthers played a very record. In the PVAC playoffs the team hosted a good Hebrew spirited game reaching the half with a 1-1 tie. The second half Academy team and was able to defeat them 3-0. In the semi-fi- was not as kind with the Panthers losing 4-2. (WIS went on to nals, the Panthers traveled to a strong CES Jewish not only win the PVAC but also to defeat the WCAC, MAC, team, which had defeated the Panthers earlier in the year. The and public champions to win the city champi- young Panthers played a spirited game and defeated JDS 1-0 onship.) Chris Pierre (VI), Michael Libanati (VI), Clement to advance to the PVAC finals. The middle school PVAC finals Williams (VI), and Xavier Preston (IV) were all named to the pitted the Panthers against Washington International School. All-PVAC soccer second team. Nearly twenty percent of the WIS proved too talented for the Panthers, who lost 2-4 and upper school participated in soccer this season.

Individual runners pictured above: Andre LeVan (VI) and David Terry (IV)

14 corbie chronicle middle school soccer

Front Row: David Caballero (A), Adin Isaac (A), A.J. Noone (I), Dash Tischler (I), Bjorn Schaefer-Riechert (I), Daniel Mackenzie (A), Anuj Berry (I), Phillip Bourque (I), Griffin Burchard (II), Peyson Pearce (II), Xavier Grimaldi (II). Back row, Ben Doyle (I), Vinnie Blum (II), Hayden Dangle (II), Matthew Johnson (II), Isaac Smoker (II), Sharen Perera (II), Luca Smith (II), Robert Thompson (II), Teddy Montague (I), Simon Hoefling (I), Joseph Lang (II), Coach Abdel Gubartalla. Varsity soccer

Above: Abbey fans (including seniors) come out to cheer on the MS team at the PVAC Championship game.

Left: Form VI Varsity team: Top row: Willy Roy, Tyler Pirovic, Patrick Sansone, Chris Pierre*, Clement Williams*, Carlos Dolmuz, Caleb Somborac

Bottom Row: Aidan Dwyer, Michael Libanati*, Micah Shenk-Evans, Emmanuel Ogundipe, David Donawa, Nishant Carr

* Team Captains

corbie chronicle 15 Faculty Notes Featured Faculty Member: Dr. Herb Wood

Dr. Wood has been a fixture at St. Anselm’s Abbey School since 1986. He Dr. Wood explained that the when the field of calculus was first carved has taught Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics to hundreds of Abbey out, the language that was used was not uniform. Different people used boys. He and his lessons are extremely memorable! Below is one of his different terms for the same things. In the mid-nineteenth century, Dr. lessons for AP Multi-Variable Calculus. Josiah Gibbs invented modern vector calculus and also made major Multi-Variable contributions to the fields of engineering, chemistry and physics. He was Calculus and The Cat the first to develop three dimensional graphs to efficiently explain how on a Hot Tin Roof things worked.

What do Multi-Variable To illustrate this, Dr. Wood used the example of a cat on a hot tin plate. Calculus and Tennessee Dr. Gibbs imagined a tin plate with a flame placed underneath. A scientist Williams have in common? would take temperature readings at different places on the plate as the tin Hard to believe they are heated up. How did heat spread out from the middle where the flame was? related to each other, but Dr. That was a matter of taking temperatures and graphing them. However, Wood knows differently. what if a cat was dropped on to the tin plate? What would be the fastest “It is a little known fact way for the cat to escape the heat? The cat would want to move along a that Tennessee Williams radius that led to the outside as quickly as possible. In order to calculate was inspired to write the that path, Dr. Wood explained that previous mathematicians used long play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and complex algebraic calculations. However, Dr. Gibbs determined by a lecture in one of his that by “grabbing the center and pulling it out and adding time to the Calculus classes (he was equation, the cat’s escape could be calculated more quickly,” Dr. Gibbs also a gifted math guy).” was the first to efficiently define the three-dimensional graph.

Multi-Variable Calculus is the study of the vector approach to three- Tennessee Williams was a student of calculus. When he imagined his dimensional systems and the calculus that applies to them. The class protagonist, Maggie “the cat,” wanting to take the easiest, fastest way out is very theoretical and students must study the concepts, history, and of her situation, he thought of the problem of the cat on the hot tin. What philosophy of the various mathematicians and scientists who contributed was the fastest way? How could that be calculated? The play is the result to the field. of Tennessee Williams questioning that thesis.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is the story of a dysfunctional, alcoholic, and th wealthy Southern family. Maggie, “the cat”, marries into a situation Dr. Wood and his wife celebrated their 55 wedding anniversary. This where there are multiple unspoken rifts in the families’ relationships. past summer, their granddaughter, Tessa Grant, married Frank Fellone. Dr. Wood also taught the freshman physics course at Canisius College She desperately wants to start a “normal” family, but her husband is in Buffalo, New York. He has his own You Tube video on “Physics of either unable or unwilling to commit himself to her because of all of his the Rolling Wheel” produced by his son, Michael Wood. He proudly family issues. She is a cat who is seeking to escape her situation. The play reports that he has donated his 280th pint of blood as of October 2016 won the Pulitzer Prize in 1955. and he handled the Miss Kitty balloon in the Macy's Day Parade on Thanksgiving. How are these two things related?

2016 HSPA Teachers of the Year Two teachers were honored at the annual HSPA (High School Principals Association) professional development day Novice Teacher Award in October: Mike Manglitz ’ 00 Veteran Teacher Award Michael Manglitz began his relationship with St. Anselm’s John Corrigan ’ 83 Abbey School as a Form III student in 1996 and the school The consummate “Abbey Boy,” John Corrigan has served has been richly blessed by his return as both a teacher and a his alma mater with devotion, selflessness, and excellence coach. As was clear ever since he was a student at the Ab- for fifteen years as an Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, bey, Mike possesses an extraordinary enthusiasm, kindness, and AP Calculus BC teacher. He is also St. Anselm’s math and insight which, combined with his remarkable ability department chair, AP co-coordinator, academic scheduler, to inspire those virtues in others, has made him one of our and senior class advisor. John is regularly praised by stu- most successful teachers. After completing his doctorate dents for the high quality and depth of his instruction, his in American poetry, Mike took on full-time teaching du- no-nonsense yet supportive approach, his sage counsel and ties with courses ranging from AP English and AP World ever-availability, and his unparalleled dependability. He is History to Form I Pre-Algebra, all while coaching JV and Varsity Basketball and serving as the Form I grade advisor. an intense advocate for each and every student.

16 corbie chronicle summer adventures What do teachers and students do in the summer? Faculty and Staff look forward to summer break as much as the opening of the museum and is looking forward to bringing St. students – maybe more so! Anselm’s boys there on a field trip. Dr. Charles Downey, the chair of the Fine Arts Department, An Ireland trip beckoned Mrs. Nancy Cholis for a six week made his annual visit to New Mexico to review the season of visit. She said, “Over Easter break, I went to Dublin, where my the Santa Fe Opera in late July and early August. The season daughter lives with her family, to commemorate/celebrate the included new productions of Samuel Barber’s Vanessa, Puc- Centenary of the Easter Rising. Very poignant and thrilling. cini’s The Girl of the Golden West, and Strauss’s Capriccio, as Although my forebears arrived in the US in the 1840’s and well as more familiar favorites in Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet 1850’s and thus were not connected to the rebels (unfortu- and Mozart’s Don Giovanni. This year, Dr. Downey’s reviews nately), I am moved by the event and marvel at the ironic out- of the five operas at Santa Fe ran in theWashington Post (Style come of the British executions in May 1916.” She continued, Section on July 31 and August 4), where he continues to write “This summer I traveled all over for a month including taking occasional freelance reviews of concerts and the ferry from Dublin to Holyhead with recordings. jaunts to in North Wales and England.” Some teachers went with students on various "The ASP trip helped Three Form V students went to Europe. Will trips. Mr. Stephen Roush, Athletic Direc- me to learn team work Sullivan and Alex Farhang studied at the tor, and Ms. Kailey Gotta, religion teacher, University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. accompanied a group of students to the Ap- and to put my life into They applied and were accepted into the palachian Service Project in Craigsville, West perspective. I also Oxbridge Academic Program. They stayed on Virginia. The boys slept on the floor of a gym- learned that people there campus in the dorms and took classes taught nasium and worked on three mobile homes. by professors and toured the area. Will sudied One team replaced a roof, one installed insu- are not all that different British History and Economics and Alex lation under the mobile home, and the third than I am. It was a great studied Terrorism and Politics. Both had an created safe entrances to the home. Mr. Roush amazing experience and would highly recom- said, “All of the leaders were very proud of experience." mend the Oxbridge Program to others. the boys. They all had a can-do attitude and -Fitz Elder, (V) Abbas Ali wnt to Nantes, France on an exhibited great teamwork.” exchange program. He had hosted a student Ms. Stacey Marnell, during the past school year and during the school counselor, went summer, Abbas stayed with that French student for six weeks. to five National Parks Abbas said it was a great way to deepen his understaning of – Bryce, Zion, Yellow- French and he had a wonderful time. stone, the Grand Can- yon, and Mesa Verde. Mr. Hal DeLuca took a four-week course at the Smithsonian’s Nation- al Museum of African Art, where he is a volunteer docent. He is very excited for the

Appalachian Service Trip (ASP) June 2016

corbie chronicle 17 Class Notes is the perfect place to share special announcements with your fel- low alumni and the entire St. Anselm’s community. You may send an email to Lawrence Hamm, ’68, Director of Alumni Affairs: [email protected]. Class Notes Accompanying photos are always welcome.

Calling all alumni Registration is now open for the ninth annual All-Alumni Reunion. Reunion Weekend 2017 is set for April 28-29. Visit www.saintanselms.org/reunion for all the details. 1947 www.visithistoricalelizabethnj.org. University of New York at Buffalo. Richard Peters' work founding He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina In philosophy he works mostly in the Kingman Boys and Girls Club with his wife and near his daughter metaphysics and human nature and in in Washington was lauded in a and grandchildren. theology mostly in Christology. Washington Post story on July 8. 1983 1995 1958 Michael Gorman is a tenured After working at Washington College for Paul Mattingly retired in 2006 Associate Professor of Philosophy at eight years, Phil Walsh began teaching from New York University after The Catholic University of America. at St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, almost forty years. He has s finished Previously he taught in the Program Delaware. His book, Brill’s Companion several writing projects: American of Catholic Studies, St. Francis Xavier to the Reception of Aristophanes, was Academic Cultures, should be University, Canada. He received published in August. Phil continues to live published soon. He is still working his PhD in Theology from Boston in Chestertown, Maryland with his wife, on an historical website for Elizabeth, College in 1997 and his Ph.D., Mindy, and their children, Brian, Eleanor, New Jersey. He welcomes any and all Philosophy, in 1993 from State and Andrew. reactions: 2002 Joseph Alumni Return over Thanksgiving Holiday Mariani and his wife, Hanna, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Joseph Peter Mariani, IV. Fr. Peter was honored to baptize the baby in May.

Form V Kairos participants meet with alumni who attended Kairos during their junior year. Fr. Michael Hall, OSB arranged the reunion. Alumni attend Annual Memorial Mass, Dinner, and Alumni vs. Varsity Panther Basketball Game

Standing: Tim May ’83, President of the Alumni Association, Nino Suffoletta ’15, Mark Yde The Class of 2016 were well represented at the game: ’14, Thomas Bui ’15, Solomon Brown ’09, Branden Alegbeleye ’10, T.J. Duckett ’14, Michael Cuatro Johnston, Jonathan Conrad, Anthony Pairo, Dudinsky ’14, G. Brian Murphy III ’14, James Mwombela ’10, James Keegan ’10, Joe Breslin Bobby Norwood (a friend of Cuatro's), Matt Borden, ’11, C.J. Pizzano ’15, Cameron Underwood ’16, Fr. Peter Weigand, OSB. Seated: Maurin and Ryan Montesi. Seated: Cameron Underwood Mwombela ’14, Devan Abercrombie ’14, Ellis Berns ’14, Nick Van Dijk ’10, Matt Moniz ’08, Dan Minahan ’03, Xavier Underwood ’08. 18 corbie chronicle 2003 Kevin Attridge Author Rahul Kanakia ‘04 and his wife, Elise, After graduation from St. Anselm’s, Rahul Kanakia attended Stanford proudly announces University where he graduated in 2009 with a degree in economics. the birth of their son, Dalton Wye When he didn’t find gainful employment right away, he came back Attridge. Kevin to the DC area to live with his parents. Once home, he kept having is the son of Pat a reoccurring dream that he was back at St. Anselm’s. Obviously high Attridge ’74 and school was still on his mind! He the brother of Brian attended Johns Hopkins and earned ’00, Michael ’07, and Sean ’12. an MFA in fiction. He has written and published several short stories; 2005 he has also written several novels that Joseph Williams won have not been published. a Rome Prize from the American Academy in His fourth novel entitled, Enter Rome. It is a full fellowship Title Here, debuted as his first for two years to continue his doctoral study in medieval published YA novel. It is about a Italian architecture. He is teen girl of Indian descent who is in currently a Ph.D. candidate school in California and desperately at Duke University. wants to get into Stanford. She feels that her grades and activities are just the same as anyone else, so she needs 2007 a “hook” to make herself more attractive. She gets a literary agent and Jamal McFarlane graduated from the How- ard University College of Medicine, earning writes a book depicting herself as quirky and light-hearted, with lots of his M.D. last spring. He began his residency friends and a boyfriend. She moves closer to her biggest goal, which is in General Surgery at the Rutgers Universi- to be valedictorian of her class. However, she gets caught in a plagiarism ty-New Jersey Medical School in Newark. scandal, and her dreams start to slip from her grasp.

2016 Rahul now lives in California, but came back to Washington to attend Nick Stewart a freshman studying at the University of Maryland- some family events. While here, he took time to visit his alma mater. College Park has been hired as an He spoke with seniors in Mr. Michael McCarthy’s AP Psychoanalytic undergraduate assistant at the David Approaches to Literature C. Driskell Center for the Study of the class. They asked him a Visual Arts and Culture of African- broad range of questions: Americans and the African Diaspora. some were related to the writing process and his motivation and a lot were about his experiences in high school, how he got into a good college, and his university experience.

While at St. Anselm’s Rahul was class president and his grades and AP scores helped him to get into a good college. He said St. Anselm’s made him more competitive and gave him a very good grounding to attend Even though the alumni scored some penalty goals, college. He is currently doing consulting work with the World Bank and they still could not defeat the Varsity Panthers. They hopes to publish more books. lost 42 to 89.

corbie chronicle 19 history of st. anselm’s abbey school 1924 – Four present day Devine Theater.) The “field and art room were also added. The first Benedictine house” contained a full basketball court, lay teacher was employed, Mr. John monks were folding bleachers, locker and shower Barrett ’50, who taught English. professed at rooms, a stage (also used as the school Fort Augustus lunch room when plays were not in 1956 – The Cellar, another literary Abbey, Scotland, production) and two classrooms. US magazine, was started and printed on a and became government permission was needed to press in the Abbey basement. the “Founding begin construction because of wartime Fathers” of St. restriction on steel. The school held 1959 – Father Hugh Monmonier was Anselm’s Priory. The first residence was its firstgraduation ceremony for 13 appointed headmaster after the first a farm-house (a former sausage factory) boys with Auxiliary Bishop John M. headmaster, Fr. Austin, resigned due to on Sargent Road, NE. McNamara presiding, held the first poor health. Prom, had the first Junior-Senior dinner, 1930 – A permanent monastery and published its building and church were completed at first yearbook. 4501 South Dakota Avenue, NE. The first prior was Father Wulstan Knowles, 1947 – The school OSB. presented its first play, Shakespeare’s 1941 – Fr. Thomas Verner Moore Julius Caesar, with decided to establish the St. Anselm’s young women from Priory School. (The only boys’ Catholic area schools. The school in Washington at the time were athletic program was Gonzaga and St. John’s). initiated.

1942 – Eighteen ninth-graders entered 1948 – The the school in the north wing of the Priory Invitational Priory building. The boys were selected Basketball on the basis of character and academic Tournament began qualifications. The faculty was made up with Bob Dwyer as of seven monks and Fr. Austin McNamee head coach. This was appointed first headmaster. That first is the oldest high year, there were twelve small cells in the school invitational tournament in the 1961 - The Priory became an Abbey north wing of the monastery which were Washington area. and the school changed its name to St. used as classrooms. In the basement, Anselm’s Abbey School. there was a locker room and a place for 1950 – Priory Players produced an the boys to eat lunch. There was no gym original play, How I Wonder What You 1964 – The Philip Johnson wing for nor theater. The school would exist in Are, co-authored by Fr. Stephan Reid the monk’s residence in the Abbey was this building for 10 years. and senior Michael Murray. It was the occupied. city’s first example of “theatre-in-the- 1944 – A two-story addition was built round.” onto the school wing which included a classroom and lab on the ground floor 1954 – Ground and a school library on the second was broken for floor. The Athletic Field was graded the new school and made ready for play. A blacktop was building, now the constructed for basketball and tennis. upper or academic Fifty boys were enrolled. A football building. Newman team was begun (although it did not last Forensic Society, long!) the school’s first debating society, 1945 – A newspaper/literary journal was formed. called The Pinnacle was started and debating societies were organized. 1955 – The school was moved into 1946 – Superior Fr. Thomas Verner the new building Moore, OSB built the original and Form I was (on the location of the added. A theater

20 corbie chronicle 1971 – The theatrical schedule was 2001 – The present day gymnasium was 2007 – The Board of Trustees was enlarged to three yearly productions built next to the old gym. established. The school was renovated under the direction of Fr. Michael Hall. to add the present day main office and 2003 – The old gym was renovated and the Reid Theater was remodeled. 1974 – The school added a science wing converted into The Devine Performing with labs. Arts Center.

1976 – A concerted effort was made to increase enrollment and 40 students were admitted to Form I.

1977 – The first musical production, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, was produced.

1978 – The school newspaper, The Priory Press, began. A Board of Advisors was instituted, composed of alumni, educators, business executives, parents, and the student government president.

1979 – The Cross Country Team was founded.

Early 1980’s – Enrollment reached 215 students, making building plans a necessity.

1980 - The Parents’ Association was formed by merger of the Mothers and Fathers Clubs, the wrestling team started, and female cheerleaders were invited at sports events (although they only lasted that one year).

1987 – Another wrap-around wing was added to the building which included the library, a computer lab, a senior lounge, a dining area, and added air conditioning to the classrooms and offices,.

1990 – Form A (6th grade) was added.

corbie chronicle 21 In Memoriam

We Extend Our Deepest Sympathy to the Families of Those in Our Community Who Have Died

Clothilde Camille Long Cheryl Rudd Mother of Clarence D. Long, IV, ’92 Mother of Robert Rudd, ’09

Kathleen Elliott Yinug James Meiburger, ’77 Mother of Falan E. Yinug, ’92 Brother of Damien Meiburger ’74, and John Meiburger, ’77 Thomas M. O’Neill, M.D., ’57 Brother of Bernard V. O’Neill, Jr., ’55, Mary Dolores Fennell Dr. Edward J. O’Neill, ’59, and Mother of William Fennell, ’66, and Charles J. O’Neill, ’65 Joseph Fennell, ’68 (NG)

James K. Marsh, M.D. Joseph C. Marquette Father of Benjamin Marsh, ’05 Father of Christopher M. Marquette, ’08

Frank P. Chemery John J. Mehigan Father of Peter C. Chemery, ’70 Father of faculty member Tom Mehigan

Hajnalka Enzel Chair, Modern Languages Department

22 corbie chronicle THE 2016-2017 ANNUAL FUND Helping Bright Boys Become Exceptional Men

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Discover all that's happening at St. Anselm's this spring. Please join us at the following events:

70th Annual Invitational March 3 - 5 Basketball Tournament

Form VII Forever (Past Parents) March12 Lenten Mass and Brunch

Priory Players' Production of: March 17-19 Bach At Leipzig, by Itamar Moses

Eighth Annual All-Alumni Follow us online for the latest news from the Abbey! April 28-30 Reunion Weekend www.saintanselms.org 24th Annual Alumni June 5 facebook.com/saintanselms Golf Outing