A Message from the Head of School

Dear Friends,

I am very excited to share the news that we have reached our enrollment goal that I set when becoming Head of School and Principal six years ago. We opened the 2018 – 2019 MARMION Academic Year with 551 students, the largest enrollment The News Magazine of on the Butterfield Campus in Marmion history! Marmion Abbey and Academy At a time of great competition amongst schools for enrollment, with many schools in our area trending down, December 2018 | Vol. 69, No. 1 we have been growing steadily these past five years. We have worked very hard to embrace change, balancing over 1,500 years of Benedictine tradition, while embracing 21st century pedagogy. MARMION is published three times a year (December, April, Initiatives started five years ago have collaboratively evolved and grown, including: Starting a August) by Marmion, 1000 center for academic support, help and guidance; adding Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Butterfield Road, Aurora IL, courses; adding STEM and engineering courses that offer the opportunity for students to work with 60502. large companies on research projects and designs; and adding hockey and volleyball programs.

Publisher: In order to continue the success we are enjoying and remaining a leader in providing the best Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ‘67 Catholic Benedictine college preparatory education possible, we must continue to review, renew, and evolve as a school community. At the heart of our success is the ever-presence of the Monks Editor: Madelyn Weed of Marmion Abbey, as well as the Benedictine charism that can be felt throughout the halls of the Academy and in everything we do. We are truly blessed to have the monks’ active presence, Associate Editor: Terri Rios leadership, and role modeling at the Academy - they are ‘the Marmion Advantage’ and are Contributing Writers: examples of what it means to be a Christian leader for us all. Fr. Thomas Bailey OSB As we continue to look to the monks as examples in our lives, as a school community, we are Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ’67 Dan Brewster reflecting upon the Hallmarks of a Benedictine Community and what is means to be a Christian Bill Fox ’74 leader. To this end, we began the school year with a review of the hallmarks and shared reflections Chloe Fox by the administration, faculty, staff, and students. During this School Year, we are focusing on the Nancy E. Hansen two hallmarks of Love and Stewardship and how to live these out in all that we do. Kathleen Hausmann Shirley Mott Moving forward, we will continue to examine two to three hallmarks each year as a community, Olivia O’Connor renewing our focus on specific hallmarks in a four-year cycle. The Monks of Marmion Abbey and Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 our Spiritual Formation Committee will continue to guide us along our personal faith journey, Terri Rios helping all to live out the hallmarks by providing monthly reflections and exercises. Anthony Tinerella ’84 Madelyn Weed I invite you to join our reflection on the Benedictine Hallmarks and what Marmion means to you. I ask that you take a few minutes to view the latest video produced by Christian Surtz ’16, a junior Photographers: at Northwestern University, and see Marmion through the eyes of a recent Marmion alum and the Dan Brewster, Brian Cole ’81, current students here today. The video is a testament to the great work we continue to do here, Bill Fox ’74, Randy Lagman, God’s work, of bringing our students closer to God and readying them to be Christian leaders in Mark Malkowski, Shirley Mott, our world. Terri Rios, Tony Zangler Thank you for your continued prayers and support, and please know that you continue to be an Cover Photo by Brian Cole ’81 integral part of our success and growth. Together we can further the legacy and add to the history Send address changes to: of Marmion for generations to come. MARMION Magazine Editor Marmion Academy May God bless and watch over each of you and 1000 Butterfield Road your families, and may God continue to bless Aurora, IL 60502 Marmion Academy. Phone: (630) 897-6936 Respectfully, FAX: (630) 723-3072 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: marmion.org Please take a moment to visit marmion.org/2022 Anthony Tinerella ’84 to view the amazing video produced by alumnus Head of School and Principal Christian Surtz ’16.

2 - Head of School Letter Serving the Universal Church by Fr. Thomas Bailey OSB that time, the community has found other opportunities to be of service to the universal church through the ministries of individual monks in a variety of ways, such as Br. Placid’s many years as a prison chaplain in South Dakota, Frs. Martin, Bernard and Paul’s military chaplaincies and Abbot Vincent’s work as a spiritual director at Mundelein Seminary to name a few. This past summer a new opportunity to serve the universal church was asked of Marmion.

After a decade working at Conception Seminary College and eight years as the priest at St. Luke Byzantine Catholic Church in Kansas City, I was assigned at the request of Abbot Primate Gregory Polan, OSB, and with the permission of Abbot John to begin working at the Pontifical Greek College of St. Athanasius in Rome as the Prefect of Studies. My responsibilities are similar to what I was doing before, working personally with men who are preparing for priestly ministry. I see the many challenges, One of the vows monks take is stability, and because of that vow including working with people from various cultures, but am people grow accustomed to seeing Fr. Joel, Fr. Bernard, Br. André confident the Holy Spirit will provide the grace necessary for me or any other monk of Marmion whenever they visit the abbey or to be His instrument. The academic year did not begin in Rome academy; part of the Marmion Advantage as we say. There is a until this past October, but I traveled there in mid-July to begin local dimension, which is ingrained in the life of a Benedictine learning Italian and start the necessary immigration process monk. However, since the time of St. Benedict it was never seen in Italy. My responsibilities this fall include continuing my as exclusively local. When monks pray, they pray for the whole language studies, as well as being of support to the seminarians Church. A good example of this is in the intercessory prayers and student-priests in the college. As I progress in my Italian, I included at Lauds and Vespers. The first one is a prayer for will also begin to take on responsibilities as a spiritual director. Abbot John (the uniting figure of our local monastic community), Bishop David Malloy (the symbol of communion for the Church Following Noon Prayer in the monastery the day before I left for of Rockford to which we belong), and Pope Francis (the chief Rome, Abbot John imposed his and the community’s blessing on shepherd of the universal Church). Making note of all three is me and my new ministry. To me, that was an important moment, one of the ways to maintain the Communion of the Church, for because it is the link that keeps me connected to Marmion which Christ prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, as well as though I’m 5,000 miles away. Every night, that blessing and participate in the sanctification of the world. connection is renewed, when at Compline in the Abbey Church the monks pray ‘for all our absent brethren,’ and I do the same In 1966 the monks of Marmion made a concerted effort to have in the Chapel of St. Benedict in the Greek College. My ministry a physical manifestation of that universality when the Priory and my confreres’ ministries are all connected together for the and Seminary of San José were established in Guatemala. Since glory of God and the sanctification of the world.

Br. Mariano Professes Temporary Vows Abbey News Br. Mariano DiCristofano, OSB made his three-year Introducing Fr. Douglas Martis, PhD, STD ’81 Temporary Profession of Vows as a Benedictine monk of Fr. Douglas Martis, a priest of the Marmion Abbey on October 3, 2018, the Feast of Blessed Diocese of Joliet, began his novitiate Columba Marmion. He was born on June 11, 1952 to the year at Marmion on August 5, at First late Daniel and Irene DiCristofano of Chicago and given the Vespers of the Lord’s Transfiguration, name Henry at his baptism. as a Benedictine-in-training for He requested the name Marmion Abbey. Mariano at his profession of vows, in honor of After his ordination in 1989, following the Blessed Mother and theological studies at St. Mary of the to recognize his Italian Lake Seminary, Mundelein, he was heritage. Br. Mariano given various parish assignments in earned a Masters of Music the Joliet Diocese. He received his advanced degrees in in 1979 from Northwestern theology from the University of Paris, the Sorbonne. In recent University, majoring in years he has been the director of the Liturgical Institute organ and church music. of Mundelein Seminary, near Chicago, and professor of He was a church musician liturgical studies at the Pontifical College Josephinum, near for 37 years at three south- Columbus, OH. side Chicago parishes. Abbey - 3 Abbey Farms Hosts Ribbon Cutting for the Founders Grove by Shirley Mott Before the hustle and bustle of Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms began, apple tree sponsors were invited to a ribbon cutting for the Founders Grove. The Founders Grove is a small section of the eventual 20-acre apple orchard under development on the west side of Hart Road. Each of the trees in this initial grove is lovingly sponsored by families and businesses as not only a means to fund the orchard, but also to grow their memories.

On September 9 the first event for tree sponsors was held at the Nagel Family Emporium. After a delicious lunch, sponsors and their families boarded hayracks for a short ride to the site of the upcoming apple orchard. Adam Voirin ’01, chief operating officer for Abbey Farms, thanked the donors, and shared the vision for the orchard.

After also thanking them for their generous support, Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67, led the assembled group in a prayer and a blessing. Following the prayers, a ribbon was cut, and shovels full of dirt planted the first Honeycrisp tree. Many families took advantage of the beautiful, sunny day to take snapshots while family members added a shovel of dirt to the planting. After the hayrack ride back to the Emporium, all in attendance were treated to Abbey Farms’ “famous” apple-cider donuts. A fitting end to a wonderful event!

Tree sponsorships are still being accepted. By investing in the Abbey Farms orchard, tree sponsors will not only receive special apple picking privileges, they’ll have the opportunity to give a gift that keeps on giving. To learn all the benefits of tree sponsorship, or to make a donation, visit abbeyfarms.org/ orchard, call (630) 966-7644 or send an email to mweed@marmionorg. We have an ambitious goal to eventually plant and care for 20,000 apple trees. Can you help us out? We sincerely thank you!

Guatemala Graduates Class of 2018

In October Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 visited Marmion’s Guatemala Mission and presided over the mission school’s graduation Mass and ceremony which took place on Friday, October 19th. This was the school’s 53rd academic year. Sixteen young men graduated from the school’s upper level, college prep program. Another ten graduated from the initial basic program of studies.

In his remarks, Abbot John encouraged them to be Catholic men of faith, honesty and hard work, building upon the spiritual and educational foundation that they received at the Colegio Seminario. He reminded them that they will be among the future leaders of their country and that they need to make a positive difference in the service of the Church and their nation. Please pray for these young men as they move forward in their lives. 4 - Abbey Farms/Priory Students Receive Academic Accolades Benjamin Powell, Alexander Wilson; 2018 graduates John Paul Jochum, Matthew Lagman and Sanjay Morton with an average score of 3.72. • AP Scholar Award (scoring 3.0 or higher on three or more AP Exams): Junior Benjamin Riner; Seniors Jacob Caceres, Henry Cella, Nolan Fergus, Nathan Garrison, Michael Murray, Michael Neff, Caleb Ritzheimer, Quinn Sweeney, Nicholas Talarico; 2018 graduates Adam Auchstetter, Jack Caton, Andrew Kieffer, James Morton, Zachary Orpilla, Jesus Ponpa, Thomas Powell, Phillip Swanson, Evan Turcich and Justyn Wicks with an average score of 3.24.

National Hispanic Scholar Senior Alex Wilson has been named Left to right: (standing) Seniors James Graft, Nathan Konen, Mason a 2019 National Hispanic Scholar Hertweger, Michael Neff, Caleb Ritzheimer, (sitting) Keegan Bennett, by The College Board. The National Nathan Garrison, Michael Murray and Jacob Caceres. Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) recognizes academically Students Named in NMSC exceptional Hispanic and Latino Senior Michael Neff has been named a Semifinalist in the students. Alex received this honor 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC). because he scored in the top 2.5% Semifinalist status is based on scores on the 2017 Preliminary among Hispanic and Latino stu- SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ dents who took the PSAT/NMSQT in NMSQT). The national pool of approximately 16,000 October 2016. Every year the NHRP Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high recognizes only 5,000 of the 250,000 Hispanic/Latino stu- school seniors. Michael will continue in the competition for dents who take the test. one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. SeniorsKeegan Bennett, Jacob Caceres, Nathan Garrison, James Graft, National Honor Society Mason Hertweger, Nathan Konen, Michael Murray and Members of the National Honor Society are chosen Caleb Ritzheimerhave all been honored with Commended based upon their outstanding performance in the areas Student status in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship of scholarship, service, leadership and character. There Competition. They placed among the top 50,000 of more are currently 67 students in Marmion’s chapter of NHS than 1.6 million students who entered the 2019 competition. led by the Executive Board of Nolan Fergus (President), Nicholas Greco and Quinn Sweeney (Co Vice Presidents) and Mason Hartweger (Secretary). Members also include: AP Scholars Benjamin Ali, Collin Ayres, Jackson Barnhart, Jared Thirty-seven 2018 Advanced Placement Scholar Awards Beltz, Keegan Bennett, Jackson Best, Jack Brewster, Jacob were given to Marmion students in recognition of Caceres, Jacob Carlson, Henry Cella, Miles Childers, exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Trevor Chumbley, Jacob Coffman, Colin Conti, Christian Placement (AP) Exams. AP exams are scored on a scale of Damico, Brant DeMoss, Dillon Di Iorio, Charles Drayer, 1-5; the average score of these 37 award winners was 3.70. John English, Joseph Farrell, Peter Ferraro, Benjamin • National AP Scholar (granted to students in the U.S. who Figueras, Ryan Fleck, Esteban Garcia, Nathan Garrison, received an average score of at least 4.0 on all AP Exams James Graft, Greer Griffin, Gregory Gronwold, Sebastian taken and scores of 4.0 or higher on eight or more of these Gutierrez, Jacob Harron, Michael Jaffe, Daniel Katz, Jack exams) 2018 graduate Keith Mokry with an average score Kavanaugh, Nathan Konen, Sean Kramer, Casey Lovejoy, of 4.67. Eric Lundell, Jithin Martin, Ryan McMahon, Cameron • AP Scholar with Distinction Award (an average score of Merker, Zachary Minnis, Michael Murray, Michael Neff, at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3.0 or higher Mitchell Nieweglowski, Timothy Pecharich, Antonio on five or more of these exams): Senior Mason Hartweger; Petrucci, Isaias Ponpa, Benjamin Powell, Robert Quintana, 2018 graduates Patrick Glanville, Edward Goyao, Jaconb Andrew Ramm, Fabian Rangel, Luke Reifsnyder, Adam Lee, Keith Mokry, Eric O’Brien, Chase Stanke, Nicholas Rentz, Caleb Ritzheimer, Lucas Sagstetter, Christian Ward, Matthew Williams and Abraham Yakisan with an Schultz, Gaspare Spizzirri, Giancarlo Spizzirri, Thomas average score of 4.19. Surges, Nicholas Talarico, Peter Thayer, Gregory Weir and • AP Scholar with Honor Award (an average score of at Alexander Wilson. least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams): Seniors Nathan Konen, Tim Pecharich,

Academy - 5 Put on the Mind of Christ By: Olivia O’Connor, Assistant Director of Outreach Ministry

St. Paul tells us to “put on the mind of Christ”: to go about our daily lives with the purpose that whomever we encounter, whether it be friend, foe, stranger or family, we do so with open arms as would Christ. We see them through His eyes as a child of God, created to be one with Him in eternity: full of beauty and dignity.

At Marmion Academy, “putting on the mind of Christ” is exemplified by the Benedictine monks that roam the campus, teaching and guiding the young men that walk the hallways. It is encouraged to be a part of their daily dressing ritual: with LEAD and JROTC uniforms in tow, so must be the mind of Christ. We are very blessed here at Marmion to have a myriad of opportunities to serve the community and encounter not just members of the Marmion family, but also members of the surrounding communities, near and far, young and old.

Many Cadets have found that some of the most fruitful experiences practicing their faith have been among their interactions with grade school students during retreats and service events. Not only are these young men able to emulate the mindset of the faith-filled monks, but they are given the chance to connect with the hearts and minds of the youth of our community: an honorable responsibility that they hold in the highest regard.

To love, serve and know the children of our community is to love, serve and know Christ. May Christ always be the first and most valuable item we “put on” each morning here at Marmion Academy.

Photos: Our students continue to live out and grow their faith by continuing the long-standing traditions of visiting the elderly in a local nursing home (middle) and working with individuals with special needs through Special Olympics (top) and a local elementary school (immediate right). These are all wonderful examples of answering the Gospel’s call to reach out in service to others!

Eucharistic Ministers Commissioned Twenty-five Marmion Academy seniors were commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist at and All-School Mass on September 19: Colin Berg, Jacob Caceres, Henry Cella, Patrick Daum, Brant DeMoss, Dillon Di Iorio, John Dzierzanowski, Peter Ferraro, Charles Gambs, Nicholas Greco, Matthew Haddad, Jacob Harron, Michael Jaffe, Jack Kavanaugh, Nathan Konen, David Lawinger, Jithin Martin, Zachary Minnis, Isaias Ponpa, Fabian Rangel, John Ruddy, Noel Schlueter, Matthew Signa, Quinn Sweeney and 6 - Campus Ministry Logan Tallman. Celebrating the program that transformed Marmion by Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement

In 1992, Fr. Basil Yender OSB ’61 explained to theology “A service that was close to my heart as I began my work at teacher, Frank Giangrego, his vision for a program that Marmion was the Special Olympics. I have had the privilege would allow students the opportunity to put their faith to be involved with this great organization since the mid into action. Fr. Basil’s vision for this was an extension of 1990’s and felt it was the perfect program for our cadets. evangelization through active ministry. The program Over the years we have had 6-8 Special Olympic events a expanded over the years and transformed not only the year, and have had thousands of our students experience students who participated but also the culture of Marmion. this unique ministry with the wonderful Special Olympic athletes. I continually hear from our students that working Frank, or Mr. G as the students lovingly referred to him, was with Special Olympic athletes is like encountering the love the founding leader of this new “Peer Ministry” program. of Christ through the enthusiasm, joy and love of these The initial activities included Peer Groups (now our Life athletes. Whatever our students give to these athletes is Groups), tutoring at elementary schools, nursing home returned to them tenfold.” visits, and expanded class retreat programs. Special Olympics has now become a regular experience “The nursing home visits were one of the students’ favorite at Marmion, passed on from one class to another with the activities,” remembers Mr. G, who retired from teaching in belief that what we do and how we do it truly does make a 2017. “A group of about 30 students would go to the New difference. York Nursing Home. We would spread out amongst the three floors. One floor would be sing alongs, the second When Bill turned his focus to starting Marmion’s new would be games like Bingo and the third was the most Outreach Ministry program, alumnus Mark Malkowski difficult – visiting with the sickly, bedridden residents. The ’08 took over the program. students enjoyed the relationships built with the residents, some even becoming adopted grandparents. I remember “Being part of the Campus Ministry program at Marmion one student, Brandon, who struck up a conversation with for much of the last 14 years, as a student, college volunteer, Emily who was 100+ years old and an avid baseball fan. and presently in my current role, has been an awesome They would have lively discussions every week and when gift,” stated Mark. “I have been blessed with being able to she became very ill, Brandon would go visit her on his own take part in countless experiences and have come to know time.” so many incredible individuals (peers, teachers, colleagues, students, and community members) that have inspired Possibly the most transformative initiative was the addition me and been major influences on my faith journey. These of the Kairos senior retreat. Fr. Michael Burrows OSB ’70 people and experiences have allowed me to witness first and Judy Kosky joined Mr. G in bringing this 4-day, 3-night hand the true goodness of others and the presence of God in experience to Marmion with the goal of providing the our world, and have taught me an incredible amount about participants with the chance to contemplate God’s role in what it means to strive to live authentically as a Christian.” their lives. “Over the years, Campus Ministry has continued to embody When Mr. G left Marmion in 1999 to lead the DRE and the core of the Marmion mission: to strengthen our school Youth Ministry program at St. Philip the Apostle Church, as a community founded on faith by walking with our Fr. Basil hired alumnus Deacon Bill Johnson ’64 to take his students on their individual faith journeys. We strive to aid place as the Director of Campus Ministry. them in deepening their relationship with Christ through helping them recognize His constant presence in their lives “Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate being handed and inspiring them to reach outside of themselves in service the torch of Campus Ministry from my close friend, Frank to others. “ Giangrego,” remarked Bill. “I had the opportunity to build upon the rich tradition Frank started, and add a few The 25th Anniversary of the Campus Ministry Program will wrinkles as the years passed.” be celebrated at Salute to Youth on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Campus Ministry - 7 Fine Arts Band News Artists on Display On Sept. 24-26 Mr. Al Mendez and his wife Mary were Art Students Michael Di Iorio ’22 and Daniel Pleckham guest clinicians. They brought a whole new perspective ’19 had their work on exhibit at the NIU School of Art and on performance to the band students at the ensemble level Design’s annual High School Invitational in the Jack Olson and on the one-to-one lesson level. Mr. Mendez worked Gallery from Nov. 5-17. Michael’s drawing (below, left) is with the marching band, the jazz band and the jazz combo. a split self-portrait incorporating pencil, water color pencil Mrs. Mendez, who plays French horn in a professional and acrylic. Daniel, president of Marmion’s Photography symphony orchestra in Texas, worked with our horns and Club, submitted a digital portrait. brass section. She also went to Rosary High School to work with their orchestra. Both also taught students during private lessons.

On Sunday, October 7 the Marmion-Rosary Band competed in the Marengo High School Settlers Day Band Parade and Competition. Due to the inclement weather, the field show competition portion had to be moved inside to the gym at Marengo High School. The band placed first in their division at the parade competition and 3rd in their division for the field show.

ILMEA District Festival Twelve band and choir students were invited to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) District Festival on November 3 at Elgin High School. Selection for the District Festival is based on the ILME auditions which were held October 2 at Addison Trail High School.

Congratualtions to Jenna Bancroft (Marmion-Rosary Band), Jared Beltz ’19, Andre Cerda ’19, Brandon Escobedo ’22, JT Gollinger ’22, Henry Hinley ’22, Sam Hoying ’21, Cameron Merker ’19, Armande Naseem ’20, Antonio Pertrucci ’19, Collin Roin ’21 and Greg Weir ’19.

Pictured: Jack Wardynski ’21 playing the drum set as Mr. Mendez “Participation in the District Festival is the music equivalent improvs. This was a terrific lesson for Jack as it taught him when to place of athletic regionals,” stated Brian Birch, Chorus Director fills in the music and how to accentuate his part when playing with a and Chairperson of the Fine Arts Department. “This is a great accomplishment for all of these musicians.” professional musician.

A Thirty Year Old Problem by Dan Brewster Jack Brewster, a senior and student athlete on the cross country and track teams, has spent more than his share of time on the track at Fichtel Field. One constant, however, has been that the walkway to the track turns into a muddy bog whenever it rains. Thou- sands of Marmion Cadets over the years have had to cross this area to access the track. One muddy day sparked an idea of how Jack could do a good turn by improving the drainage and creating a concrete walkway. This situation seemed like a good candidate for an Eagle Scout project. Jack began planning this project a year in advance and met with Marmion officials to discuss installing a drain tile and concrete pavers for the walk- way. Once Jack received the go-ahead from Marmion, he calculated the required materi- als needed and the manpower needed to complete the project. He raised funds for the project, solicited volunteers from his friends on the track and cross country teams, as well as Scouts from his home troop in Geneva. All told, Jack and company put in over 8 - Academy 300 man-hours on the project! Marmion’s CPARC collaborates with FAA by Kathleen Hausmann, Associate Director of Advancement

Marmion’s Computational Prototyping and Research Center (CPARC) gives students, outside businesses and educational partners a collaborative learning and research atmosphere to tackle real world problems.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rep and Marmion alumnus Ben Emma ’99 learned of the crazy-amazing capabilities of this student group and formed a collaborative relationship between the FAA and Marmion to tackle a problem at O’Hare International Airport.

The FAA project is explained in FAA Innovates, a monthly publication by the FAA: Based on Chicago O’Hare’s Main Tower location and close proximity to American Airlines’ Terminal 3, exhaust fumes from planes were entering the tower. For more than a year employees from the Technical Operations Division in the Chicago District have worked alongside six CPARC students and their teacher, Dr. Victor Pinks II ’72, to analyze turbulence and exhaust gas flow patterns at O’Hare. The goal of the project was to determine how best to alleviate the fumes.

The first steps for students was to draw O’Hare to actual size using satellite images. The computer model took a year. From there, students created simulations to test a variety of things including airflow scenarios and potential solutions. Because of the irregularities in the air movement discovered around the main tower near Terminal 3, the CPARC team designed a potential remedy to break up the exhaust gas flow with turbulence. That work and further development is on-going.

Students received letters of recognition from the FAA STEM/AVSED program as well as a letter of recognition from Acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell. The agency intends to work with CPARC on future projects as they arise.

“This project and the work in CPARC have made a big difference in the students’ lives and our colleagues are blown away by what we’re doing. It’s very impressive work and the students leave this project with an experience that really helps set them up for success in college and beyond,” said Dr. Pinks.

For more information on Marmion’s CPARC and a list of partnering companies, please visit marmion.org/CPARC or contact Dr. Victor Pinks II ’72 (630-966-7623 or vpinks@ marmion.org).

Top photo: FAA representative Ben Emma ’99 reviews the project report prepared by Isaac Shieble ’18 (far right). Isaac was the Team Leader on the project.

Middle photo: Ben Emma ‘99 congratulates Nathan Konen ’19 for taking on the role of FAA Project Team Leader for the 2018-19 school year.

Bottom photo: (l-r) Dr. Vic Pinks II ’72, John Paul Jochum ’18,Ben Emma ’99, Isaac Schieble ’18 and Nathan Konen ’19. Other students (not pictured) who worked on this initial FAA project were: Liam Hawkins ’18, Jeffrey Jungknecht ’18, Christian Miller ’18 and Johan Muscutt ’18. These students received letters of commendation from the FAA. Academy - 9 LEAD Commissioning LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Student Director Miles Childers ’19 welcomed attendees to the annual LEAD Program Commissioning Ceremony on September 26 at which the 2018-2019 LEAD Executive Team was announced: (Project Team 1) Mason Hartweger, Sean Kramer, Matthew Diederich; (Project Team 2) Cole Rainforth, Thomas Brown; (Project Team 3) Greg Betzelos, Chase Temple, James Tews, Ramiro Martinez; (Project Team 4) Marcos Garcia and Benton Matson. Members of the Executive Team recite the Executive Team Oath.

Student Director Miles Childers also presented 42 new members their LEAD insignia: Project Team 1: Michael Polley, Daniel Cella, Raphael Barrera, Rosston Bickhaus, Lucas Blair, Spencer Brown, Charles Burke, Jorge Campos, Nicholas Carrera, John Engels; Project Team 2: Gabriel DeLeon, Angel Camarillo, J. Jes Covarrubias, Brandon Escobedo, Edgar Gutierrez, Andrew Haddad, Ryan Taylor, Jackson Wittenberg, Gabriel Ynestroza; Project Team 3: Austen Velazquez, Joseph Fuchser, Fernando Garcia , Shane Zisk, Elijah Chiaro, Andrew Deering, Andrew Kozlowski, Matthew Lazcano, Tyler Mariscal, Alexander Massoth, Gilberto Sixto, Jaime Villalpondo; Project Team 4: Nicholas Chavez, Drew Hengesbaugh, Garrett Hoeft, Benjamin Mehalic, Charlie Meyer, Dane Pardridge, John Reavley, Elijah Kurt Rivera, Jacob Selle, Brian Stratton and Joseph Valencia. In addition, 22 Rosary students also received their LEAD insignia.

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 September 7. 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 2018-19 school year:

Battalion Commander Nathan Konen, Executive Officer Cameron Merker, Adjutant James Graft, Information Officer Christian Schultz, Operations Officer Henry Cella, Supply Officer Caleb Ritzheimer, Command Sergeant Brant DeMoss, Personnel Sergeant Adam Rentz, Information Sergeant Christian Henkel, Operations Sergeant John Roche and Supply Sergeant Colin Conti; Headquarters Company Commander Joe Farrell, Company Executive Officer Michael Murray, 1st Platoon Leader John (Keoni) English, 2nd Platoon Leader Greg Weir and First Sergeant Eric Lundell; Alpha Company Commander Alexander Wilson, Company Executive Officer Nolan Fergus, 1st Platoon Leader Michael Jaffe, 2nd Platoon Leader Jack Brewster, 3rd Platoon Leader Ben Figueras and First Sergeant Daniel Katz; Bravo Company Commander Jacob Caceres, Company Executive Officer Quinn Sweeney, 1st Platoon Leader Jacob Coffman, 2nd Platoon Leader Antonio Petrucci, 3rd Platoon Leader Greg Gronwald and First Sergeant Peter Ferraro; Charlie Company Commander Nate Garrison, Company Executive Officer Michael Neff, 1st Platoon Leader Benjamin Powell, 2nd Platoon Leader Jake Carlson, 3rd Platoon Leader Andrew Ramm and First Sergeant Jack Kavanaugh; Delta Company Commander Nicholas Greco, Company Executive Officer Pete Thayer, 1st Platoon Leader Trevor Chumbley, 2nd Platoon Leader Sebastian Gutierrez, 3rd Platoon Leader Jithin Martin and First Sergeant Ryan McMahon.

Bravo Company 1st Platoon Leader Jacob Coffman receives his sabre from his parents Terry and Nicole Coffman ’89 at the annual Sabre Ceremony on September 7, 2018. 10 - Academy Homecoming 2018 The 2018 Homecoming festivities began on Saturday, September 15 with the Homecoming Kick-Off Party which included a parade, volleyball tournament, bonfire and fireworks. On Friday, September 21 Marmion invited Rosary High School students to the Homecoming Pep Rally to boost everyone’s school spirit for the football game against Mt. Carmel 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 2018 Homecoming Royalty (pictured above, l-r): 1st Attendants Megan Ronzone & Patrick Daum, Queen Mary Clare Koebel & King Isaias Ponpa, 2nd Attendants Athena Ye & Jack Kavanaugh, 3rd Attendants Melanie Meyer & Christian Schultz

Academy - 11 Cadets Fall Season Update by Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations Soccer The Cadets went 14-9 this season with senior James Serrano (pictured left) earning at least one point in all but four of the matches, including a goal in all but one of those 14 wins along with eight assists. Serrano along with seniors Michael Murray, Aiden Reynolds and Jack was also cut short by a day as a result of heavy rains. The Kavanaugh will certainly be regular season varsity highlights included our back-to- missed next season. Coach back events at Phillips Park in Aurora. First came a second Romano though is excited place finish in the City Tournament, just behind the state- and anticipating Juniors T.J. Laurich, C.J. Sowers, Ian qualifying Waubonsie Valley. Next was a first place finish at Swindle and sophomore James Lawinger all to step up into the Aurora Central Catholic Invitational. As we approached leadership roles on next year’s squad. Goalies junior Jason the post-season, we continued to improve our scoring Baker and sophomore Nathaniel Gelsomino will push performance and finished in 4th place at both levels this each other to improve and grow based on the experiences year at Conference while having 2 of our seniors make All- gained this season. Conference status. Our regional was one of the tougher ones in the 3A State series and we fell just short as a team, The Cadets appearance in the Supersectional capped off failing to advance to Sectionals on a 5th man scorecard tie- a very exciting and successful season. It was Marmion’s breaker. We were however able to advance 4 seniors on to furthest advancement since the 2011 team took fourth in Sectionals competing as individuals. That event produced Class 2A. “I’m not big on motivational sayings or posters. one strong survivor as senior Peter Thayer gutted out a To me it’s all about having the right mindset, focus, very strong 76 at Bartlett Hills to gain an invitation to the fundamentals and developing a culture of winning,” Coach State Championships. Again, the weather reared its ugly Romano said. “Whereas some, maybe even a few on the head in Bloomington as the event was cut to a one-day only team, were surprised we reached the Supersectional, it was event as a result of heavy rains and snow on day one. Peter what I wanted. I went into this season wanting to reach finished in the Top 20 (T18) in a field of the most elite high State which is exactly what I want us to do next year, the school golfers in the State! year after, and all the ones that follow.” We now say goodbye to eight seniors, three of them as four- year players; Austen Velazquez, Will Barnhart and Jack Golf Barnhart. Collectively, those eight have enjoyed 26 seasons The Cadets season was full of ups and downs – their dual of Marmion Golf! Congratulations to one of our largest Golf record was 2-4, highlighted by hosting a tough conference classes in MA history, and we wish you well. match at the Aurora CC against reigning CCL champs Fenwick. Invitational play was strong, again although hampered by the weather as the Fenton Invitational was Football cancelled due to rain along with the tri-matches against After opening their season with two wins, the Cadets faced Waubonsie Valley and Benet. The Mattoon Invitational a tough six-game stretch featuring opponents with larger

12 - Athletics The future of Marmion football looks bright. This year’s freshman squad featured 34 players and they had size, speed and athleticism. The sophomore program improved their record from their freshman year. They demonstrated great heart and the willingness to work hard in the off-season to improve their skill level. Next season the football programs of the Chicago Catholic League and East Suburban Catholic Conference will merge. Our coaches and players are excited for this merger, as Marmion will be playing more schools of a similar size in the 2019 football season.

squads, in both size and number of players. Three of those schools; Montini, Brother Rice and Mt. Carmel went on Cross Country to compete in the IHSA State Tournament. Despite being There were several highlights during the Cross Country outmatched on the field, our Cadets played with great team’s 2018 Season. The team enjoyed a second place effort and enthusiasm. The team sent the Seniors out with finish in the pre-season Detweiller at Dark Invitational. a victory vs. St. Joseph’s in the last regular season game at During their regular season, the Cadets finished first in Fichtel Field. the Aurora Championship, third at the St. Charles North Invitational and second at the Conference Meet. Junior The Chicago Prep Bowl is one of the oldest high school Anthony Zangler won the Conference Lawless Award by football playoff tournaments in the nation. It’s an elimination winning the varsity race with a time of 15:17. The other All- event that results in the Chicago Catholic League Champion Conference athletes were seniors Keoni English (7th), Jack playing the Chicago Public League Champion. The Cadets Brewster (13th), Jake Coffman (15th) and Keegan Bennett were selected to participate in this year’s Prep Bowl and (16th). The team qualified for Sectionals, finishing 6th at the defeated Leo High School 40-14 in the first round at Fichtel Regional meet and the season ended at the Sectional meet Field. Marmion then traveled to St. Rita and lost that second with a tenth place finish. round match ending their 2018 season.

Coach Dan Thorpe said, “Our young men gave every ounce of effort they could have in both our daily practices and games. They were a great group to coach each and every day. They enjoyed the game and were fun to be with. After two of our games, the opposing coaches commented on how hard our team played and how impressed they were with our program! We may not have won on the scoreboard each week but our players will be winners in life. They learned and carried out the ‘other’ lessons learned while competing on the football field,” said Coach Thorpe. “Our entire coaching staff was fortunate to be a part of this team’s season and we’re very proud of this great group of boys!”

MARMION ATHLETIC

2019 INDUCTION CEREMONY - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8

+Tom McLean ’84 Nico Jimenez ’10 Graham Glasgow ’11 Ryan Glasgow ’12 Coach Kevin O’Connor Marmion invites you to attend the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, February 8, 2019 during halftime of the home Varsity Basketball game vs. Mount Carmel High School (game begins at 7:00 PM). Athletics - 13 Recognizing Generosity by Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement New Life Members The Abbot Marmion Society (AMS) was established in 1973 to recognize the generosity of people, companies and foundations who support the Abbey, Steven J. and Kim Auchstetter Academy, Abbey Farms and the Guatemala Mission. The Society recognizes Robert L. and Holly Baranick its members’ support, provides a vehicle for inspiration and leadership for Robert F. Berry the advancement of Marmion and ensures continuing financial support for In Memory of Dr. John Dickens ’58 the ministries of the monks of Marmion. Anthony E. and Kellie Bliss

There are currently 986 Life Members (living and deceased with couples Dr. Robert W. and Margo Brenart ’67 counting as one) who have each given over $10,000 cumulatively. There are Donald H. Clemen ’65 133 Sustaining Members who have given a total of $1,500 in a fiscal year, but In Memory of +Pam Clemen do not yet qualify for Life Membership. A new level of giving, “Associate Lawrence P. and Carol Daker Sustaining Members” was established to recognize our younger donors who Maurice J. and Ann Doyle ’55 are generously supporting Marmion with a gift of $500 or more within the Paul F. and Lauren Fischer ’76 fiscal year. This level is open to those who would have graduated within the last 20 years. Pasquale and Eugenia Greco Matthew D. and Lisa Hamsmith ’95 On October 6, Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 welcomed donors to the annual L. Wayne and Stefanie Hoover ’87 AMS Mass and Dinner. He recognized 26 new Life Members, 29 new Robert M. and Sophie Horak Sustaining Members, 14 new Associate Sustaining Members, as well as 31 current members who through their continued generosity have moved to a Michael G. and Eileen Hupp ’78 new gift level. Abbot John also announced the establishment of three new Joseph J. Jaeger ’65 investment funds: The John and Marge Bryan Scholarship Fund, The Jan and Thomas P. and Betsi Kelly Tom Montiegel Scholarship Fund and The Stumm Family Financial Aid Fund. Robert T. and Patricia Krohn ’70 For more information on the Abbot Marmion Society or establishment of Minute Men Human Resource System a named investment fund, visit marmion.org or contact Madelyn Weed, Joseph P. and Mary Noble Director of Advancement, at [email protected] or at (630) 966-7642. William J. and Karri Novack ’81 Brian J. and Shelley O’Malley ’82 Gary M. and Andrea Purpura Servant Financial, Ltd. Timothy M. and Jessica Siemer ’01 Charles and Joanne Sleezer Michael D. and Gabrielle Wallace Kenneth S. and Regina Witkowski ’89 Zidek Family Foundation

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A) Bryan Family: Mike and Kara Bryan ‘82, August Bryan ‘21, Shannon Bryan, Marge Bryan, Bill and Margaret (Bryan) Johnson, Abbot Vincent Bataille OSB. B) Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ‘59 presents Tom Montiegel with the plaque announcing the Jan and Tom Montiegel Scholarship Fund. C) Luke and Jennifer Cella with their son and student guest speaker, Henry Cella ‘19. D) New AMS Life Members Wayne and Stefanie Hoover ‘87, Ken and Regina Witkowski ‘89, Fr. Michael Burrows OSB ‘70, Tony and Kellie Bliss, and Dr. Bob and Margo Brenart ‘67. E) Stumm Family: Brian and Kristin Stumm ‘93, Abbot John Brahill OSB ‘67, Jack and Bonnie (Stumm) Griffin, Dave and Cindy Stumm ‘91. 14 - Advancement Annual Events Support MARMION FUND Students raise record-breaking amount in performance of the Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos team, who we’ve already secured for next year’s event! 2018 MARMATHON! by Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement A special thanks goes to the Marmion Baseball team and the Marmion Mother’s Club for all their efforts in helping MARMATHON, a student-led fundraiser with the goal of with set up and volunteering the night of the event. helping “fill the gap” between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student, ran from August 15 – October 26. This year’s celebration raised nearly $25,000 for Marmion’s The goal for each student was to collect $200 in sponsorships Guardian Angel Fund supporting students in need. for their dodgeball tournament, with a school-wide goal of $50,000. The grand total raised was a record-breaking Hope to see you at next year’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, $60,425! Thank you to everyone who supported a student September 28, 2019! during this year’s MARMATHON!

5th annual Oktoberfest by Kathleen Hausmann, Associate Director of Advancement

Our annual Oktoberfest Celebration took place on Saturday, September 29th just outside the Battaglia Center. We were blessed to have more than 350 guests, despite the periodic drizzle from above. Folks came in costume and enjoyed Bavarian food, authentic beer and flocked to our illuminated silent auction where competition generated nearly $15,000! Our guests were also dazzled by the lively and energetic

Student Academic Scholarships by Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59, Director of Planned Giving

Marmion has had a competitive academic scholarship is the Jan and Tom Montiegel Scholarship Fund. At the program since 1960, and a need-based financial aid program donor’s request, the Montiegel Scholarship is primarily since 1971. Fourteen new academic scholarships are being directed to Hispanic heritage students. Tom Montiegel is awarded to the incoming freshmen class, based on the a retired Associate Director of Advancement for Marmion, results of the scholarship qualifying exam on December and a former V.P. for Advancement at Northern Illinois 1, 2018. This school year there are 50 students receiving University and the University of Dayton. $217,275 in academic scholarships, all from endowed scholarship funds. The John Bryan ’50 Memorial Academic Scholarship Fund and the Stumm Family Financial Aid Fund were also There are currently 31 Named Scholarship Funds in gratefully announced at the annual AMS event. the Academy’s Endowment for Academic Excellence, at a variety of gift funding levels. The current minimum If you are interested in establishing a named endowment funding level for an endowed academic scholarship fund is fund. please contact us at [email protected] or $50,000. The latest named scholarship fund, announced at 630-966-7642. this year’s annual Abbot Marmion Society Mass & Dinner, Advancement - 15 Campus RENEWAL Campaign

Head of School and Pricipal Anthony Tinerella ’84 points out the new Campaign Update shut off that was added as a result of Campaign funding to Trustee and by Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 Campaign Co-Chair John Diederich ’87.

I am pleased to report that Marmion Pride remains already completed much of the needed work including stronger than ever as we mark the half way mark in our replacing roofs on the Abbey’s main building, infirmary 85th academic year. We began the new school year with 551 and lobby (pictured lower left), as well as the roofs of Benkert students, which is a record high since we consolidated to one Hall and Lux Dinning Hall. The donations have also funded campus on Butterfield Road in 1971, and is an increase of 49 repaving of the Abbey driveway, masonry work on Benkert students from just five years ago. Members of the class of Hall, air conditioning in Lux Dining Hall as well as booster 2018 are now on the campuses of 58 different institutions in pumps and emergency shut-off valves in our powerhouse. 23 states, including Notre Dame, Iowa, Dayton, Marquette This month, the roof and windows in the Battaglia and West Point. We continue to pray for their spiritual and Administration Building are being replaced. We feel so educational growth and look forward to reconnecting with blessed to witness the renewal of these vital resources for many of them when they are home over Christmas break. our campus and our mission.

Yes, Marmion Pride is indeed strong, but we aren’t too The funds we secure by the end of this calendar year will proud to ask for help when we need it. And we do need enable us to continue the process of replacing the aging your help. We are the midst of renovating the infrastructure pipes and plan the monumental task of replacing the old of our 66 year old campus. We have been good stewards boilers. We will be sure to take photos to document the and have made the most out of the 60 year old boilers, 2.3 process of removing the original two-story boiler system, miles of aging pipes, as well as the roofs that have protected which was considered cutting edge 60 years ago, but now multiple generations as they learn, work and pray. But the only operates at a 60% efficiency rating. It will be replaced time has come to stop repairing and start replacing. with three smaller units that will achieve a near perfect efficiency rating and will be the “grand finale” ofthis We need $7 million to complete this task and I am pleased renewal project. to report we have already secured $3.8 million for our Campus Renewal Campaign. With these funds, we have With your help, Marmion Abbey and Academy will continue to have a transformational impact on students, families and the community for generations to come. We thank God for everything you have already done to assist us with our mission and have faith that the funds will soon be in place to make the renovations needed to continue our efforts far into the future.

If you would like more information about the Campus Renewal Campaign, contact Nancy E. Hansen, Associate Director of Advancement at 630-777-6250 or nhansen@ marmion.org. 16 - Advancement The Marmion Board of Trustees by Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement New Chairperson Board of Trustees Thomas Kilian, Sr. ’69 of Chicago was elected to a two-year Thomas J. Kilian ’69, Chairperson term as the Board Chairperson at the June meeting. Tom Thomas J. Streit ’58, Vice-Chariperson is the Chief Information Officer at The Warranty Group in Chicago. Tom rejoined the Board in 2014 having previously Life Members Active Members served one term as a Trustee in 1999. He and Susan have one Charles Anderson Kim Auchstetter son and one daughter and are Life Members of the Abbot Robert E. Bender ’58 Ryan M. Bohr ’92 Marmion Society. Tom now serves as the chairperson of the Brian T. Casey ’72 Philip S. Cali Board’s Executive Committee. Fred J. Conforti Peter Carlson Carmen Cordogan John J. Cibulskis ’70 Edward A. Cox, Jr. Raymond F. Dalton New Trustees Arthur J. Decio ’48 Austin M. Dempsey ’97 Carl T. Deufel ’78 Gerard R. Dempsey ’61 John R. Emmons John A. Diederich ’87 Robert V. Fitzsimmons II ’78 Michele Glasgow, M.D. Steven Hernandez William C. Graft ’79 Donald B. Jarka, Sr. ’53 Brian P. Greviskes ’04 Nancy A. Kucienski John S. Heneghan Thomas J. Logue, Sr. ’48 L. Wayne Hoover ’87 Jack L. Martin ’58 Thomas R. Huberty, M.D. ’65 Frank A. McCollum Scott Jaffe Ellen Barnes McGough, DDS Alexandra Juriga V. Gregory McKnight ’71 Carole King Thomas F. Mulligan Randy N. Lagman Kenneth M. Nagel ’60 Grace Leonard Kim (Brizzolara) Auchstetter of Batavia is the Executive Patrick F. Naughton ’78 Thomas J. Leuer ’58 Vice President of Gallagher in Rolling Meadows. She and J. Reed O’Malley ’56 Timothy M. McLean ’79 Steve have three sons (Austin ’16, Adam ’18 and Andrew Richard P. Regan, M.D. Jason K. Nagel ’95 ’20) and one daughter. They are Life Members of the Abbot Timothy J. Reuland ’66 Edward Saloga Marmion Society. Marie-Claude Rigaud, M.D. Patricia Santucci, M.D. Gerald P. Sidman Marilyn J. Schnell Peter Carlson of Yorkville is the President of BW Container J. Mitchell Skaja ’52 Christine J. Sobek, Ph.D. Systems in Romeoville. He and Michelle have two sons Albert W. Voirin ’59 David J. Stumm ’91 (Jacob ‘19) and two daughters. They are Life Members of Michael Valaik the Abbot Marmion Society. Scott A. Wehrli Anamarie York

This advisory board of 28 life and 33 active trustees meets three times a year. All active trustees serve on one or more of the following committees: Executive, Development, Finance, Investment (subcommittee), Marketing and the Abbey Farms Ad Hoc Committee.

Please join us for Salute to Youth 2019 on Saturday, April 13, 2019 as we celebrate

Visit for details. MARMION.ORG/SALUTE Advancement - 17 The Outreach Leadership Team was commissioned at an all- In the News ... school PRIDE assembly in September. The student leaders for the 2018-2019 school year are Student Director senior Isais Ponpa and Assistant Directors seniors Stephen Baker, Riner and Yakisan earn Jack Dzierzanowski, Fabian Rangel, Noel Schlueter, Logan Perfect ACT Score Tallman and Jared Windsor. Juniors Benjamin Riner and Alexander Yakisan earned the highest possible ACT composite Yender Hall Dedicated score of 36. On average, only one-tenth of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a perfect score. Among US high school graduates in the class of 2018, only 2,760 out of more than 2 million graduates who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36. Ben and Alex join senior Michael Neff (recognized last year) in this elite group. In letters to Ben and Alex recognizing this exceptional achievement, ACT CEO Marten Roorda stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. Your exceptional scores will provide any college or university with The Yender Hall classroom building was blessed and dedicated ample evidence of your readiness for the academic rigors that on Sept. 6, 2018 and a photo bronze plaque was mounted at lie ahead.” the east entrance. Although informally named Yender Hall in 1998, it was never officially dedicated at that time. The Classroom Building, opened in 1962, is now named in memory Athletes Sign College Scholarships of George and Addie Yender, parents of +Fr. Basil Yender OSB ‘61, Paul Yender (George’s brother) and Fr. Basil. The brothers George and Paul died in 1994, two months apart, and both made substantial bequests to Marmion. Fr. Basil, former monk of Marmion and headmaster of the Academy, died in 2017. Fr. Basil’s older brother, George ‘59 of Westford, MA is pictured above with his wife Gail and classmate Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OBS ‘59.

Hammes Marycrest House Re-dedication Congratulations to seniors (pictured above) who will continue The Hammes Marycrest House on campus was re-dedicated their athletic career in college: on November 8, 2018 after extensive interior and exterior • Michael Jaffe will be attending Harvard University to be a remodeling. It was built in 1964 as the infirmary for resident part of the wrestling team. He will be studying economics or students and as an apartment for a live-in nurse. The original sociology. major donors were Jerry and Dorene Hammes ’49 of South • Jonathon Reid will be attending St. Norbert College to be a Bend, IN. With the closing of the residential program in 2003 part of the basketball team. He will be studying History. there was no longer a need for an infirmary; the house became • Trevor Chumbley will be attending Northwestern an employee apartment and the abbey tailor shop. University to be a part of the wrestling team. He is currently undecided for his major. After extensive storm damage to the house in recent years, it • Peter Ferraro will be attending Harvard University to be a was redesigned and completely rebuilt under the direction of part of the wrestling team. He will be studying economics. Patrick Kackert ’87, Restoration Techs, Inc. of Batavia. Today • Eric Lundell will be attending Concordia University, St. Paul it is used for the main offices of Abbey Farms, the banquet to be a part of the baseball team. He will be studying exercise show-room for the Nagel Emporium, coaches’ meeting rooms science when he begins in the fall. and athletic equipment storage area, especially for the baseball • Charlie Gambs will be attending Augustana College to be a program. part of the football team. He will be studying political science. Jerry Hammes ’49 (below) flew in to attend the blessing and re- dedication ceremony. Students Recognized and Awarded Mason Hartweger ’19 received the annual Good Citizen Award from the Aurora Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. As a Good Citizen Award winner, Mason is invited to participate in the scholarship portion of the program which consists of a personal statement and an essay.

18 - In the News Marmion Veterans Memorial Monument by Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal

The annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Pass in Review, Veterans Memorial. Keith Fitzgerald, former Marmion Trustee honoring our veterans and Marmion Alumni who paid the and father of Ryan ’09, Cory ’11, and Erik ’13, and owner of ultimate sacrifice while in service of our Country, featured Fitzgerald Electric, kindly donated his time, expertise, and all a very special edition. The ceremony began with a Pass in of the electrical work to supply the memorial’s lighting system. Review by the JROTC Cadet Corps. The plaque that resides Greg Voirin ’06, owner of Not Just Grass, donated his time in the Student Chapel, honoring our lost alumni, was on and talent, adding the bricked walkway that leads to the display with a wreath laying by Battalion Commander memorial. Nathan Konen ’19. Honored guests included veterans Neal Fichtel ’45 and Helen and Joe Rippinger ’40. LEAD Student Daniel worked throughout every phase of the project, and Director Miles Childers ’19 provided a heartfelt reflection he and his family collaborated with the Academy on the before the battalion and our guests, recognizing and thanking beautiful etched glass, listing the brave Marmion alumni all veterans for their service to our great Nation. I then who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of our great Nation. provided a brief reflection, giving thanks, and announced our new Veterans Memorial Monument and those who This is one example of the generations of outstanding young worked so very hard on the project. The ceremony concluded men who have done amazing things through the Boy Scouts with a blessing and dedication of the new Veterans Memorial of America. At the core of this organization are many of the Monument by Abbot John Brahill, OSB ’67. values and characteristics of what it means to be a Christian leader. While the Boy Scouts are not a Catholic organization, The new monument is an Eagle Scout project by our former at the heart of their training program is leadership LEAD student Daniel Galush ’16. During his Junior year, development, life skill development, discipline, integrity, he approached me with his idea and design for a permanent and service. memorial honoring all of Marmion’s alumni who have given their lives while in service to our country. These attributes meld in very well with our Mission to develop young men spiritually and academically, while While we currently have memorial areas and plaques in providing leadership training and the skill set to be Christian remembrance of our fallen alumni, Daniel proposed a very leaders throughout their life. large concrete monument with etched glass illuminated from underneath. He wanted the memorial to be a place of We have been very proud of the many students who have remembrance, reflection, gratitude, and respect for our lost achieved the honor of Eagle Scout, with some working Marmion brothers. Daniel wanted the memorial to be “made directly with the Marmion Community on specific projects. to last forever, just like Marmion.” All of the projects that have been completed are outstanding examples of the dedication and leadership ability of the Once approved, the final design and actual building of the Marmion students who complete them. They all equally Marmion Veterans Memorial became a true community stand as examples of the hard work, loyalty, and integrity project. Daniel began to work with Dan Heckle ’92, of those who have completed them. A list of Marmion Community Outreach Coordinator, who has an extensive students who completed Eagle Scout projects can be found at background in scouting. He also worked with Tom Moore, marmion.org/eaglescout. Marmion’s Facilities Manager and Engineer on reviewing the design. To continue the project, we reached out to Scott A special thank you to Daniel Galush, for his vision and Wehrli of Dukane Precast, a current Marmion Trustee and leadership on the Marmion Veterans Memorial Monument. parent of Sam ’18, and he brought in his associate, Don The new memorial represents the gratitude of generations of Dardis, President of Dukane Precast, who became the Marmion alumni and their families, as we honor and always coordinator of Daniel’s Eagle Scout project. Their expertise remember those from our Marmion family who have given and design review were invaluable! their lives for all of us, in service of our great Country.

Dukane Precast not only donated time and expertise but also Please visit marmionacademy.smugmug.com for additional the actual cement structure at the heart of the new Marmion photos of the Marmion Veterans Memorial Monument. On the Cover - 19 Left: Major Tom Fox ’03 with his father Bill Fox ’74, Marmion’s Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations; Middle: West Point is the longest continuously occupied military base in the United States; Right: Major Tom Fox ‘03, Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67, current West Point Cadets Trevor Jones ‘15 and Sam Wehrli ‘18.

The Marmion-West Point Connection by Chloe Fox If you stick around the Army long enough, all roads lead Academy, West Point is the longest continuously occupied to West Point. At least that was the case for Major Tom Fox military base in the United States), and tracked down two ‘03. Tom, my husband, is an aviation officer and an ROTC Marmion alumni who are current USMA cadets, Trevor graduate from Georgetown University, who was recently Jones ’15 and Sam. Their discussions were wide-ranging, promoted to Major at West Point while serving a three- but Abbot John was left with a strong impression of cadet year rotational tour as an international relations instructor life and how this formative experience was setting these in the department of social sciences. As a non-West Point young men up for a life of service that reflects the Marmion graduate, Tom initially felt like an outsider but, as he said mission so well. in his promotion speech, it’s easy to fall in love with the institution. Perched right above the Hudson River, the Obviously, Marmion and West Point are very different grey stone buildings are as grand and awe-inspiring as the places with very different missions, but the similarities are natural scenery around them. striking. Not only are the students at both schools called cadets, but they both instill in their students a service After being posted at Ft. Rucker, AL, Ft. Campbell, KY, orientation and focus much of their energy on developing Ft. Benning, GA, and Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, Tom young leaders. It’s no surprise that Marmion alumni found his way to West Point after earning a masters continue to seek out a West Point education and tend to degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of excel in that environment. Thirty-four Marmion graduates Government. It is an assignment, he says, that reinforces to date have attended West Point, including Marmion for him how much the Army values education. Indeed, as Athletic Hall of Famers Mike Gyovai ’66 and Jim Gleason Cadet Sam Wehrli ’18 told me, “the West Point experience is ’62. Current cadets at the Academy include Trevor Jones especially challenging since it emphasizes stellar academics ’15, Joel Bottarini ’16, Sam Wehrli ’18 and James Durant on top of Army exercises and training.” ’18 (West Point Prep).

This balance of academic rigor and a deep commitment to Marmion Academy’s Major Mark Emerson (USA Ret.) has service is something Marmion and the United States Military been a regular visitor to the USMA during his Marmion Academy share. While West Point doesn’t have any specific Academy tenure. In the Major’s 19 years of service to religious affiliation, faith still plays a big role in both cadet Marmion, he has traveled to the various service academies life and the community. The Cadet Chapel, an impressive on eight occasions to celebrate his former students gothic revival style cathedral built in 1910, looms large over graduations and commissions into their chosen branch. the campus and active-duty Army chaplains administer to Under Major Emerson’s leadership, Marmion has sent 22 the spiritual needs of cadets throughout the academic year. Cadets to West Point, 9 to the Air Force Academy, 7 to the When Abbot John Brahill OSB ’67 visited the West Point Naval Academy and 2 to the Coast Guard Academy. In the campus earlier this year, he visited with Chaplain Major spring, Maj. Emerson will swear in Cole Buschbacher ’15 Marshall Coen who knew and had served with our own Fr. at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He may also (LTC) Paul Weberg OSB, at Fort Hood, Texas, earlier in his attend Alex Vandenberg’s ’15 graduation at the United career. States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Abbot John was on the east coast trip to celebrate a wedding Chloe Fox is married to Major Tom Fox ’03 and is a graduate and reached out to Tom hoping to see West Point and of Georgetown University. They are the parents of Grant and touch base with the Marmion alumni there. After enjoying Antoinette (Etta) and currently reside in Croton on Hudson, NY. lunch at the West Point Club (formerly the Officers Club) Chloe is the Executive Editor of The Boston Review (bostonreview. overlooking the Hudson, they walked around campus, had net). that lucky chance encounter, took in the revolutionary war fortifications (in addition to being the home of the Military 20 - Alumni Van Beck ’45 Awarded Veteran of the Year +Don Van Beck ’45, a WWII and Korean War veteran, passed away at 90 years of age on November 13 in Tavares, FL. Don was the driving force behind turning a Leesburg city park into a veteran’s tribute featuring granite monuments along with a Vietnam War-era ‘Huey’ helicopter. Don was most proud of that chopper and its crew that is displayed atop a 15’ pole in the park. “He was dedicated to remembering our veterans and saw that their sacrifices are not forgotten,” said Leesburg Mayor Dan Robuck III. “Don had a passion for veterans,” said Bob Peters, a Vietnam vet and cable TV show host of a program called Salute. A number of monuments honoring women who served in the war along with those who worked in factories here at home to support the war effort are also featured in the memorial.

Don had recently been inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee. Pictured here is Don with his family as he was presented with a special medal by Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott. Don was commended for the establishment of the Veterans Memorial Park in Leesburg, FL.

Class News & Notes ... John N. and Mary Karwoski of Winfield celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on October 1, 2018.

Save the Dates: June 7-8 +Don Van Beck was inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall 80 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) of Fame in May 2018 (see article above). YEARS Class of 1939 All members of the Class of 1939 are invited to our Reunion Save the Dates: June 7-8 Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at 70 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) marmion.org/reunion. YEARS Class of 1949 All members of the Class of 1949 are invited to our Reunion Class of 1940 Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at WWII Veterans Joe and Helen marmion.org/reunion. Rippinger (pictured at right with daughter, Mary Jo Di Re and son, Fr. Joel Rippinger Save the Dates: June 7-8 OSB) were guests of honor 65 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) at this year’s Veterans Day YEARS ASF which included the Class of 1954 All members of the Class of 1954 are invited to our Reunion blessing and dedication of the Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at Marmion Veterans Memorial marmion.org/reunion. Monument (see article on page 19).

Save the Dates: June 7-8 Class of 1958 Ray and Bonnie Beach spend the winter months in Largo, (marmion.org/reunion) 75 Reunion 2019 FL and were blessed with their first great-grandchild on YEARS Class of 1944 April 3, 2017. All members of the Class of 1944 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at Bob Hammortree was inducted into The Pilgrim Degree, the marmion.org/reunion. highest degree of the Moose Fraternity, for his work in the Fraternity in Ocala, FL and Belvidere, IL.

Class of 1945 Save the Dates: June 7-8 Neal Fichtel (pictured (marmion.org/reunion) at right with wife Shirlee) 60 Reunion 2019 was a guest of honor at YEARS this year’s Veterans Day Class of 1959 All members of the Class of 1959 are invited to our Reunion ASF which included the Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at blessing and dedication marmion.org/reunion. of the Marmion Veterans Memorial Monument (see article on page 19).

Alumni Class Notes - 21 Save the Dates: June 7-8 Save the Dates: June 7-8 55 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) 50 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 1964 YEARS Class of 1969 All members of the Class of 1964 are invited to our Reunion All members of the Class of 1969 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. marmion.org/reunion.

Darrell and Ciss Butlett of Glendale, AZ celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 29, 2018. Darrell is Class of 1970 the son of +Darrell ’38. They are parents of Matt ’90. John C. Karwoski retired from the tavern and restaurant at John’s Buffet in Winfield in January 2018. He has been Rich and Jean Cibulskis of Batavia celebrated their 50th doing a lot of traveling and bar hopping. wedding anniversary in the summer of 2018. Rich is the son of +John ’32. They are parents of Dan ’93 and Dave ’94; grandparents of Matt Felber ’19. Class of 1971 Igor and Sharon Trutenko got together with Joe and Debbie Parisi in Scottsdale, AZ in May 2018 for some rest Class of 1966 and relaxation in the Arizona sun. Mike Gyovai ’66 of Licking, MO (south of Rolla, MO) was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame as an outstanding Illinois high school basketball player. The induction took place on May 5, 2018, at the Redbird Arena, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL. Mike is a Marmion Athletic Hall of Famer, having started for three years of varsity basketball. He went on to play four years under Coach Bobby Knight at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Coach Knight has often said that Mike was one of the best players who ever played under him in all his years of coaching. Class of 1972 Jim and Beth Karwoski welcomed their 5th grandchild, Arizona Get Together Theodore John Karalis, born on May 29, 2018. Friday, January 11, 2019 Save the Dates: June 7-8 45 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 1974 All members of the Class of 1974 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at Arizona Country Club, Phoenix, AZ marmion.org/reunion. 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Hosts: Paul and Gina Leuer ‘90 RSVP and details: marmion.org/arizona Class of 1975 John Cychol of Ft. Worth, TX is V.P. of Sales for the Ft. Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau. His wife Nancy is the SW Florida Regional Reunion Chief of Hospital Services for the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Ft. Worth, a 430-bed hospital. Nancy started there Sunday, January 20, 2019 as a nurse in 1984. Class of 1978 Jim Dailey has moved to Raleigh, NC from San Francisco, CA and is now the managing director for America’s Deal Desk for Citrix, which is a tech firm based out of Ft. Pelican Isle Yacht Club, Naples, FL Lauderdale, FL. Holy Mass at 12:00 PM | Lunch at 12:45 PM Hosts: Jack and Connie Kindsvater ‘58 RSVP and details: marmion.org/florida 22 - Alumni Class Notes Save the Dates: June 7-8 Class of 1981 40 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) Jim Wollwert, Mike Jacobs, Bill Novack, Marty O’Shea, YEARS and Bill Weiler got together for some ice fishing on Lake Class of 1979 Koshgagon this past February. They did not catch any fish All members of the Class of 1979 are invited to our Reunion but had a lot of fun. Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion.

Tom Meagher gathered a few classmates together for a fun Cubs outing in late September while World Series dreams were still alive. From left to right are Tim McLean, Randy Yanker, Tom Meagher, Chuck Fabrizius and Ed Cox.

Jay Castrogiovanni of Tinley Park is now Operations Director of the new St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish, a combined parish of St. Celestine, Elmwood Park and St. Cyprian, River Grove.

Joe Salazar is leaving Basel, Switzerland, after 30+ years working for Novartis Pharma AG, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Joe is a graduate of University of Colorado (engineering), University of Alabama (material Doug Simmons, his three science) and Harvard Business School. He was the global daughters and his mom Elena head of technical engineering for sterile/aseptic devices (96 yrs.), visited Marmion in technology. He and his team were responsible for some May 2018. Doug and Marty major pharma medicines for HIV, arthritis, diabetes and have been in Kansas City other major medicines. The Salazar brothers (John ’85, since 1993, where they met, +Paul ’80 and Joe ’81) lost both their parents in 2013. Joe and where Doug works with and his wife Emilia are now looking for new adventures Blue Cross Blue Shield of in life. KC in Customer innovation Specialist. Class of 1982 John Kihn and family moved back to Illinois after 35 years Class of 1980 of military and civil service assignments in various locations Tom and Jennifer Feltes of Aurora celebrated their second around the world. John retired from Federal Service and anniversary of ownership and management of The Royal relocated the family to Wayne, IL. His son Charlie entered Wren, a boutique shop on 3rd Street in Geneva, noted for its Marmion as a freshman this fall in the Class of 2022! wines, oils, cheese, kitchen gadgets and accompaniments. John Fenzel III of Annapolis MD, a retired Army COL, co- Class of 1983 authored with Tom Rendall The Fifth Column. This is John’s Dr. Curt Dedrick is living in Cape Coral, FL and working third novel. in internal medicine.

Regional Reunion in DC Twenty Washington DC area alums gathered for dinner with Head of School Anthony Tinerella ’84 and Fr. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 on October 20, 2018 at Old Ebbitt’s Grill near the White House. Host for the fourth time at Old Ebbitt’s was Claude Andersen ’69, the V.P. of Personnel and Training for the Clyde’s Restaurant Group. A good time was had by all. (pictured l-r: Tony Bliss ’16, Anthony Tinerella ’84, Don Arndt III ’84, Fr. Charles, Jim Bullock ’67 and Pat Jors ’95) Alumni Class Notes - 23 Save the Dates: June 7-8 Save the Dates: June 7-8 35 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) 25 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 1984 YEARS Class of 1994 All members of the Class of 1984 are invited to our Reunion All members of the Class of 1994 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. marmion.org/reunion. Class of 1985 Class of 1996 LTC Kevin Bryan USAF retired from active duty on July In April 2018, Chris Petersen sold a military hiring 14, 2018. He was the medical director of pediatrics at Eglin conferences and recruiting software company that he co- AF Base, FL and is now in the Pediatric Emergency Room founded to Bradley-Morris, the country’s largest military at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. talent provider, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm based in St. Louis. “To be perfectly honest, I can trace my success Class of 1986 as an entrepreneur back to my years at Marmion - and for Tom and Mariana Pierce of Chicago welcomed their first that I am extremely grateful.” child, a daughter, Marion Isabella on March 5, 2018. Class of 1998 Class of 1987 Chad Karwoski and Kelly Ososky were married on Robert Pasin, third generation September 1, 2018 in Yorkville. Alumni attending the leader of Radio Flyer, was wedding included Terry Petit ‘72, Gary Hankes ‘72, Tim recently highlighted by Forbes Theis ‘72, Brent Schramer ‘72, Peter Kleb ‘98, Rich Theis for his success in reinventing ‘62, John N Karwoski ‘45, Ben Jackman ‘98, Dan Jackman his family’s brand. Radio ‘02, Luke Sebby ‘98, Jim Karwoski ‘72, John C Karwoski Flyer’s revenue has climbed ‘70, Pete Daly ‘77, Tony Henley ‘00, Neil Karwoski ‘00 and to four times 1997 sales, the (not pictured) Jimmy Fowler ‘00. year Robert started as chief wagon officer (a title he prefers to CEO).

Tim Weber and Laura Vivas were married on September 1st, 2018. Tim’s sons, T.J ‘14 and Hunter ‘16 Weber, participated in the ceremony.

Save the Dates: June 7-8 20 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) Save the Dates: June 7-8 YEARS Class of 1999 30 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) All members of the Class of 1999 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at YEARS Class of 1989 marmion.org/reunion. All members of the Class of 1989 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. Class of 2000 Ryan Van Duzor is now the head of the science department Joe Cantore, Jr. was re-elected in the November 2018 and full-time instructor at a STEM based high school, Pacific elections to a second 4-year term as President of the DuPage Crest Innovation Academy, in Washington state offering a County Forest Preserve. full college in the high school curriculum. He would like to especially thank “T” and Fr. Phil for sparking his love for science!

24 - Alumni Class Notes Joe Wilmes of North Aurora was promoted to LT of the North Aurora Fire Department. Class of 2003 Mike Binder, Jason Kazmierczak and Matt Trowbridge ’02 played at the Old Macdonald Links at Brandon Dunes, Class of 2001 OR in April 2018, with plenty of ocean William C. Fox and Alexandra Lake were married on breezes. September 29, 2018 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheboygan, WI with Fr. Joel Rippinger, OSB presiding. Mike and Claire Binder welcomed Pictured below with the bride and groom are (l-r) Fr. Joel, daughter Jane Ava to the world on Michael ‘66, Bill ‘74, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Fox, Jim ‘62 July 9, 2018. Jane arrived thirteen and Will’s father Dan ‘65. days early so she could join Mike and Claire for closing day at their new house in San Mateo, CA.

Save the Dates: June 7-8 15 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) YEARS Class of 2004 All members of the Class of 2004 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion.

Tyler Jost completed his PhD in political science from Harvard University. He has accepted a position as an assistant professor at Brown University beginning in 2019. Brett Rowe is currently Prior to Harvard, Tyler served in the U.S. Army for six years, on tour with Wicked as including two deployments to Afghanistan. He received a assistant conductor of the Bronze Star during his second tour. orchestra pit. Prior to touring with Wicked, Brett was the Matt Prochaska of Bristol was re-elected to the Kendall Assistant Conductor and on County Board at the November 2018 elections. keyboards for Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical and On the Town. Class of 2005 Tom Hoare and Kelly Woods were married at Notre Dame Church, Clarendon Hills, on November 10, 2018. Groomsmen included Cory Walker ’05 and brothers Chris ’07 and Dominic ’18. Joseph and Christina Turner welcomed daughter, Ainsley Ruth Turner on August 24, 2017. “We Class of 2006 are beyond thrilled to explore our Miles Muellner is working for IPETRONIK as their North beautiful surroundings with her.” American Rep Manager. He travels to Germany and all over North America.

Hammes Campus Store The Hammes Campus Store is located in the southwest corner of the Alumni Hall (gym) foyer. Shop online at MARMION.ORG/HAMMES or call 630-897-6936 ext. 253. Alumni Class Notes - 25 Novack ’10 wins Bronze in Invictus Games Ryan Novack ‘10, son of Bill and Karri Novack ’81, took bronze in the wheelchair race competition at the 2018 Invictus Games held in Sydney, Australia in late October. He made international news as he had the opportunity to meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, during the sailing competition. Markle later commented, “Seeing Ryan’s mom on the water that day, waving a flag to cheer him on, was a moment I will never forget.”

Class of 2008 Save the Dates: June 7-8 Tom Hymel received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 10 Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) composite materials engineering in 2018. YEARS Class of 2009 Justin Lovelace is an attorney with a firm in Beverly Hills All members of the Class of 2009 are invited to our Reunion CA specializing in Workman’s Comp issues. Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at marmion.org/reunion. Tim and Thea Milroy were married at St. Luke Catholic Church in River Forest on October 13, 2018. He is the son Tim Benoit and Emily Milbauer were married on August of Tim ’87 and his brother Matthew ’09 was his Best Man. 31, 2018 at Annunciation BVM Church in Aurora with Fr. Many Marmion alumni were in attendance! Joel Rippinger OSB presiding. The wedding party included Andy Hernandez ’09, Ryan Novack ’10 and Mike York ’10. Tim is the son of the late +Terry ’76 and Kathy (Novack) Benoit. Tim is a Naval Academy graduate and currently in Naval Aviation in Jacksonville, FL.

Joseph and Deb Cordogan were married in the summer of 2018 in Lakeside, MI.

Jake and Catherine Moore were married in July 2018. Jake is the oldest son of Dr. Phil and Julie Moore ’82 and brother of Mike Rios and Catherine Keating Jared ’12, Abe ’15, Zach ’17 and were married on May 27, 2018 in Josh ’19. Jake is the producer St. Paul, MN. Jon Rios ’12 was Best of The Drew Mariani Show on Man. Classmates in attendance were Relevant Radio, a coast to coast Thomas Hymel, Mark Malkowski, Catholic radio network. Max Mickey, Robbie Stevenson, Mark Waitkus, along with Sal Rios ’61, Dan Rios ’94, Carlos Liz ’20 Class of 2010 Ryan Lovelace is a journalist in Washington DC, pursuing a and Daniel Rios ’22. Mike is the career in investigative reporting. Community Education Advocate at Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Ryan Novack won a bronze medal in the 2018 Invictus Minneapolis and Catherine is a 1L at Mitchell Hamline Games (see article at top of page). School of Law. The couple reside in St. Paul. Zack Stefanski was recently named Production Manager at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY where he earned his BA in Music Technology in 2014. In addition to his new position, he started Zack Stefanski Audio, an audio recording, mixing, editing 26 - Alumni Class Notes and mastering company. Zack has released several CDs dual master’s degrees in social work and pastoral ministry of his own music, which are available on iTunes, Pandora, at Boston College. Jon and Megan reside in Belmont, MA. Spotify, etc. Reach him at www.zackstefanski.com. Jeff Winkle of San Francisco was Michael York and Elizabeth Carpenter were married on featured in the San Francisco Chronicle September 23, 2018. in August 2018 for the non-profit, The Clean Mission, he started and coordinates. The Clean Mission is Class of 2011 a group of volunteers who spend Alex Caton is writing for Notre Dame Magazine. afternoons picking up litter throughout the Mission District. TJ and Abbi Lally were married on August 12, 2017. They are currently living in Downers Grove. Zach Woytych and Lisa Stephans were married on Oct. 6, 2018 at the Church of the Gesu in Milwaukee with Fr. Nathanael Roberts OSB as celebrant. Groomsmen included Class of 2012 classmates Pat Zepeda, Casey Dant and Mike Maley. Matt Choice graduated with his MS in Advanced Athletic Training from the University Save the Dates: June 7-8 of South Carolina in May 2018. Reunion 2019 (marmion.org/reunion) Next stop: residency program 5 with the Bone and Joint Clinic of YEARS Class of 2014 Baton Rouge, LA. All members of the Class of 2014 are invited to our Reunion Weekend 2019. Additional details will soon be available at Joe Glemkowski and Rene Schroeder were married on marmion.org/reunion. April 21, 2018 at Holy Cross Church in Batavia. Joining in the celebration were Best Man Tom Glemkowski ’17 and Michael Stanchura recently graduated from Carthage groomsmen Mac Phelan ’13, Matt Fazio ’12, Ben Cole ’12 College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, and Mike Mueller ’12. Joe is a litigation consultant with while being a 4-year member of the Baseball team. He is Davis & Hosfield in Chicago while Rene is a marketing currently working as a Financial Advisor for Morgan manager with Wildesign Architects LLC in St. Charles. The Stanley in Oak Brook. couple reside in Wheaton.

Matt Higgs of Aurora is a store manager at the Hollister store in Geneva Commons, Geneva. Matt is also a member of the Marmion Alumni Board.

Jon and Megan Rios were married on October 21, 2018 at St. Columbkille Parish in Brighton, MA. Mike Rios ’08 was Best Man and classmate Jeff Winkle was a groomsman. Other former and current Cadets in attendance were Sal Rios ’61, Nick Runge ’11, Carlos Liz ’20 and Daniel Rios ’22. Jon is a senior analyst for Latitude Research, an international research consultancy based in Boston, and Megan is pursuing 27 Class of 2016 Christian Surtz of SurtzMedia won two 2018 Telly Awards. One of the awards was for his Welcome to Marmion, Class of 2021 video (view at marmion. org/2021). His newest Marmion video for the Class of 2022 is Several Marmion alumni (1983-2017) gathered for the Iowa/Iowa also amazing and can be viewed State football game on September 9, 2018: Steve Rowley ’83, Jamie at marmion.org/2022. Christian Cahill ’87, Tim Weber ’87, Ryan Kolka ’11, Collin Rowley ’11, Tyler Friel ’11, Micky Eberth ’12, Matt Smith ’13, Patrick Garvin has done a phenomenal job of ’13, Corey Friel ’14, Connor Hoeft ’17, Nick Sevenich ’17. capturing what it means to be a part of the Marmion community. Class of 2015 Brady Bobbitt was recently Class of 2017 recognized as an Academic All- Weston Kramer (NIU Defensive Tackle, #55) was cheered Big 10 student athlete. He is the on by Coach Thorpe and members of the Marmion football current President of the Penn team as the NIU Huskies defeated the Ohio University State Institute of Industrial & Bobcats 24-21 on October 13, 2018. System Engineers and he will be wrapping up this May the same as he did at Marmion - running in a track meet followed that night by graduation.

Jordan Glasgow of DeKalb is the “Viper linebacker” (#29) and leader of the specialist kicking teams for the University of Michigan football team. Jordan, for the second consecutive year, was named an Academic All-District 5 Honor student by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America. Jordan is majoring in business administration. Pro football brothers Graham ’11 (Lions) and Ryan ’12 (Bengals) are cheering him on. Class of 2018 Sam Wehrli and James Alex Vandendberg (below, center), a senior Midshipman at Durant participated in the Naval Academy, was awarded MVP 2017-18 and named the Tunnels to Towers Captain of the Men’s Navy Hockey Team 2018-19. Run in New York City on September 30, 2018. This event pays homage to the 343 FDNY firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and thousands of civilians who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

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28 - Alumni Class Notes Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

To schedule a Mass at Marmion Abbey for a friend or loved one, please contact Fr. Kenneth Theisen OSB ’59 at [email protected].

+Dr. Michael Schafer ’60 of Glenview died on Alumni Taps ...... October 17, 2018. Dr. Mike received the Marmion +Donald Van Beck ’45 of Tavares, +Robert J. Stoneberg ’49 of Alumni Centurion Award for outstanding career FL; November 13, 2018 Bolingbrook; March 30, 2017 accomplishments in 1993. Dr. Mike was chairman of orthopedic surgery for 32 years at Northwestern +Odillio Diaz ’49 of Palm Beach +Richard L. Falkenberg ’50 of Hospital and Medical School, and medical team Gardens, FL; December 15, 2017 Peoria, AZ; November 22, 2018 consultant and surgeon for the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks. He trained hundreds of young +Edward A. Bell ’46 of San Diego, +Urban Berkes ’51 of Fayette, IA; doctors during his years at Northwestern. He is CA; February 3, 2015 August 12, 2018 survived by his wife Eileen, one daughter and three sons. +Vernon Petesch ’47 of Venice, FL; +Elmer “Al” Cote ’52 of Beulah MI; father-in-law of Raymond Weaver father of Jeff ’89; October 13, 2018 ’67; November 5, 2017 +John Gering ’57 of NC; brother of +J. Michael Chachere, Sr. ’68 of +John “Jack” Edward Chevigny Richard ’59; September 5, 2018 Lafayette, LA; brother of +J. Richard +William J. Collins, Jr. ’48 of ’52 of Schererville, IN; brother of ’58; November 25, 2018 Amherst, NY; October 16, 2016 Julius ’51; August 16, 2018 +Thomas John Theis ’61 of Mount Airy, MD; brother of +David ’60, John +Mike Plucinski ’88 of DeKalb; +Francis “Fritz” Karwoski ’49 of +James Boylan ’55 of North Aurora; ’63, Alois, Jr. ’70 and Timothy ’72; November 27, 2018 Winfield; brother ofJohn ’45; uncle of October 27, 2018 June 30, 2018 John ’70 and James ’72; great uncle +Robert Letherman ’89 of Elkhart, of Chad ’98 and Neil ’00; August 15, +J. Richard Chachere ’58 of +Terrence J. Arter ’64 of Chicago; IN; brother of Joseph ’87 and Peter 2018 Lafayette, LA; brother of +J. Michael brother of Gilbert ’66; November 14, ’91, October 20, 2018 ’68; December 25, 2012 2018 In Loving Memory of ...... +Lynn M. Barclay of Aurora; mother +James Garbe of Oswego; father of +Donna J. Holas of Hickory Hills; +Gloria Novack of Stickney; of Steven ’92; June 5, 2018 Michael ’69 and Peter ’75; brother of wife of George P. Holas, long-time grandmother of James Freid-Studlo +Ralph ’32 and +Dr. Leroy ’38; July auditor for Abbey and Academy; ’97, Tim ’05 and Peter ’08 Studlo; +Leonora Brown of Aurora; wife 30, 2018 November 1, 2017 great-grandmother of Coley Weed of Charles ’50; grandmother of ’19; April 28, 2018 Thomas ’20; June 6, 2018 +Herbert Gizowski of Wheaton; +Frank Jasiak; father of Marmion grandfather of Nicholas McCollum employee Alex Jasiak; July 30, 2018 +Donald Leroy Thompson of +Carolyne Cherwin of Aurora; ’05; October 17, 2018 Montgomery; grandfather of Joseph mother of Jay ’85; grandmother of +Laura (Clementz) Knuth of Mont- ’06, Daniel ’07, Peter ’09, Paul ’11 Joey ’15; sister of nine Medernach +COL (Ret.) Philip S. Grant, USA gomery; mother of Gerard ’90; sister and John (Jack) Marek ’17; October alumni brothers; September 13, 2018 of Hampton, VA; PMS&T at Marmion of Doug ’60, Peter ’64, Greg ’67, 26, 2018 Military Academy 1959-1963; May Pat ’68, Sam ’70, Dr. Mike ’71 and +Carl Dedrick of Batavia; father 17, 2017 +Mark ’73 Clementz; aunt of Mark +Anna M. Wagner of North Aurora; of Dr. Curt ’83; grandfather of Matt ’00, Anthony ’01, John ’02, Ryan wife of Otto (Ed) Wagner ’64; Gozner ’04, Eric Wiberg ’05 and +Scott Gross of DeKalb; father of ’03 and Matthew ’04 Clementz; July grandmother of Brian Heyboer ’18; Chris Gregory ’14; August 19, 2018 Brad ’19; November 26, 2018 10, 2018 October 20, 2018

+Andrew M. Esposito of Elburn; +Edward and +Shirlyn Grzesik; +Alyce Konen of Sugar Grove; wife +Edward J. Warda of Grand Blanc, father of Austin ’17 and Antonio ’20; parents of Edward ’95; August 24, of Robert ’53; grandmother of Joe MI; father of Joseph ’73; grandfather September 25, 2018 2018 ’17; June 30, 2018 of Edward F. ’17; June 7, 2018

+Lois Eygabroad of Aurora; aunt of +Mary Ann Harker of Aurora; mother +Robert W. Melicher of Shorewood; +Dolores Whipple of Aurora; mother Phil Schalz ’73 and Bill Schalz ’79; of Daniel ’67; past president of father of Stephen ’67 and +Robert of Richard, Jr. ’63; October 28, 2018 cousin of Peggy (Tom ’67) Lentz; Mothers’ Club (Day chapter, 1966- ’69; October 27, 2018 October 20, 2018 67); August 17, 2018 +Sheila Wippich of Batavia; mother +William H. Miller of Olympia Fields; of K. Max ’04; September 30, 2018 +Barbara Friestedt of Glenview; +Thayer J. Hill of Naperville; grandfather of Collin ’19 and Caeden wife of Harrison (Buzz) Friestedt grandfather of Thomas Brown ’20; Ayres ’20; July 8, 2016 +MaryFrances Zehnder of Jackson- ’48; July 25, 2018 October 6, 2018 ville, FL; wife of Donald ’57; March 2, 2018 Prayers- 29 Spirit Pump at The PRIDE of Aurora will help fuel Marmion’s financial aid fund Filling up at the “Spirit Pump” at The PRIDE of Aurora - BP gas station will benefit Marmion Academy’s Guardian Angel financial aid fund.

For the next 3-4 months, a portion of every gallon of gas sold from a special “spirit pump” at the station will go towards Marmion Academy’s financial aid fund, which currently assists 37% of the students at the school. The station is located on the corner of Butterfield Road and Farnsworth Avenue at 1395 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Only purchases at the designated “spirit pump” (pump #17/18) qualify.

“It is important to the monks of Marmion Abbey that every young man who would like to attend Marmion Academy has the opportunity to do so, regardless of their family’s ability to cover the full tuition,” states Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement for Marmion. “This is only made possible through generous donations to our Guardian Angel financial aid program. This school year we provided $800,000 in scholarships and financial aid to families. Our goal is to get that to $1 million, the need is there.”

The promotion is part BP’s “Fueling Communities” program. BP has donated $130 million to U.S. community programs over the last five years.

Marmion Community Rallies on #GivingTuesday

Thank you to everyone who supported Marmion on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 (#GivingTuesday, #ILGIVE)! Because of your generosity, not only did we meet our challenge goal — we also finished among the top non-profits participating in #ILGIVE!

You showed the strength of the Marmion Family and your gifts will have an immediate impact on the work we do! God Bless you!

If you missed #GivingTuesday but would still like to participate, donations can be submitted online atmarmion.org/tuesday .

28th Annual BIG TICKET Raffle Tickets 06082019 available for purchase January 2019! The BIG TICKET Raffle Drawing will once again be held at the Steak Fry/Lobster BIG Boil on Friday, June 7, 2019. Tickets are $100 each, with only 1,000 tickets being sold. The grand Prize is $25,000! Prizes are also awarded for 2nd - 5th ($2,000 ea.), 6th & 7th ($800 ea.), 8th - 15th ($200 ea.) and 16th - 25th ($100 ea.). Sellers of the top 5 TICKET winning tickets will receive $2,500 (winning ticket) or $200 (2nd - 5th prize tickets).

Be sure to purchase your tickets soon (beginning January 2019) so you can be included in our Early Bird Drawings. The first drawing will be held on February 28, 2019 with one lucky winner receiving $500! The second drawing will be on April 16, 2019 and three winners will receive $200 each. All Early Bird winning tickets are returned to the pool for subsequent drawings.

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

30 - Support Marmion! Visit marmion.org/raffle or call 630-966-7644 to purchase your tickets! We are

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Gifts can be made online at Yes, I/we would like to give to marmion.org/donate MARMION! Name: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Your gift furthers the legacy of the monks of Email: ______Marmion Abbey. It is a partnership with the monks, administration, faculty, and staff as we I/We would like to make a gift of: q 2 Students’ Gaps $4,500 q 1 Student’s Gap $2,250 continue to provide a Benedictine Education to q $1,000 q $500 q $250 q $100 q $50 q $25 the next generation of Christian Leaders, helping q Other: $______our young men become Men of Marmion. Please direct my/our gift to: q Where the need is the greatest q Guardian Angel Financial Assistance Fund I was fortunate enough to Make checks payable to: MARMION FUND attend Marmion through the q generosity of others. I give Please charge my credit card $______to Marmion now, because Name on card: ______I believe that a young q Visa q MasterCard q Discover person’s future should be Card #: ______Exp. Date: ______3-Digit Security Code: ______limited only by their own Tuition alone does not cover the operating ability and ambition, and expenses of the Academy. Your gift will Signature: ______not by their socio-economic help cover the $2,250 per student gap q Please email my gift acknowledgement. background. between tuition ($12,500) and the actual q My employer will match my and/or my spouse’s gift. - Brian Greviskes ’04 cost of educating a student ($14,750). q I have/will remember Marmion in my will. Are you getting multiple magazines? Correct address: ______Please help us get the magazine to the correct address by sending us the City, State, Zip: ______updated contact information of the named recipient of this magazine. Please send us this form (including the printed mailing address above) Email: ______or update the information online at: marmion.org/update Phone: ______

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Christmas Trees, Fresh Wreaths, Garland and Swags! Available starting Nov. 17 until Dec 23. Enjoy a free donut with your tree purchase!

Farmstead Emporium Open Daily! Seasonal Gifts, Delicious Bakery Items & Fresh-Baked Apple Cider Donuts Visit Santa on select weekends starting Nov 23!

Pine Tree Café Enjoy hot cocoa and comfort food – open weekends. $5 off your Pre-Cut Tree Must present this coupon for redemption. Valid through Dec. 23, 2018. Visit AbbeyFarms.org (630) 966-7775 · abbeyfarms.org · [email protected] for additional restrictions. 111801 2855 Hart Road, Aurora IL, 60502 ·    @AbbeyFarmsIL