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UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT JESUIT Non-profit Org. org. HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY US POSTPOSTAGEAGE PAPAIDID 8400 South Cambridge PPermitermit 1191 1191 Detroit, Michigan 48221 DetroitDetroit,, MI MI Highlights University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy FALL 2018 www.uofdjesuit.org Jesuit Alumni Of The High Save the Date Highlights Staff Editor-In-Chief: Jack Donnelly ’99 May 31 - June 1, 2019 Associate Editor: Jim Adams Contributing Writers: Grand Reunion Weekend Jim Adams Jim Boynton, S.J. Jack Donnelly ‘99 Classes of ‘54 ‘59 ‘64 ‘69 ‘74 ‘79 ‘84 ‘89 ‘94 ‘99 ‘04 ‘09 David Gumbel ‘00 Ted Munz, S.J. Tom O’Keefe ‘64 Friday, May 31, 2019 50th Annual John Tenbusch Golf Outing Photo Credits: (ALL Alumni Welcome) Jim Adams Country Club of Detroit Kathleen Curran Paul Kania Laura Rembisz U of D Jesuit Archives U of D Jesuit Faculty & Staff U of D Mercy Archives and Special Send address changes, Letters to Collections the Editor, Class Memories and other correspondence to: Design & Production Printing & Distribution: Highlights Editor Advanced Marketing Partners U of D Jesuit High School & Academy Friday, May 31, 2019 8400 S. Cambridge Stag Night (Alumni Only) U of D Jesuit’s Highlights is published twice Detroit, MI 48221 per year and distributed free to alumni, Email: [email protected] parents, faculty, administrators and friends of (313) 862-5400 Ext. 2304 U of D Jesuit High School & Academy. (800) 968-CUBS Saturday, June 1, 2019 Mass & Dinner (Alumni, Spouse or Guest) For more information contact Parents: If you are receiving your son’s Highlights and he no longer lives with you, please let us know so we can change Jack Donnelly ‘99 Director of Alumni Relations our records and send the magazine directly to him. If you enjoy reading your son’s Highlights, let us know. We are happy (313) 927-2304 or [email protected] to send a copy to his new address and continue sending a copy to you. www.UofDJesuit.org/GrandReunionWeekend Inside This Issue 02 President’s Message 06 Who’s New At The High? 13 Student Experiences 15 U of D Jesuit lnvitational 22 Feature Story - Alumni Jesuits 30 President’s Report 54 Grand Reunion Weekend 2018 58 Alumni News 60 In Memoriam 64 Remember When 2018-19 Board of Directors Wilma D. Abney Thomas Patrick Dore ‘72 Christopher S. Polk ‘93 Br. James Boynton, S.J. Scott J. Hamerink ‘95 John B. Rhea ‘83 J. Patrick Conroy (Chairman) Scott A. Henderson Darryl Robinson ‘76 Henry B. Cooney ‘69 Linda Hubbard Fr. Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. James Cowper ‘77 Fr. Mark Luedtke, S.J. Jason Tinsley ‘92 Karen Cullen Pat McKeever ‘57 Carla Y. Walker-Miller Brian A. Demkowicz E. T. Michael Miller ‘92 Wendi Winston Margaret P. Dimond Charles Moore Mark S. Doman ‘70 Fr. Theodore Munz, S.J. 2018-19 Board of Advisors Charles T. Batcheller ‘54 Kouhaila Hammer Eric A. S. Richards ‘82 Fernando Bermudez ‘85 Mark A. Herman ‘86 William S. Rielly ‘88 William H. Blackwell ‘73 David Jansen ‘73 Christopher L. Rizik R. James BonAnno ‘89 Vivek K. Jayaraman ‘91 Michael F. Schmidt ‘67 Megan M. Brennan Frank M. Jerneycic ‘66 Nettie H. Seabrooks Vincent J. Brennan ‘81 Samuel M. Jones ‘89 Frederick M. Seibert ‘65 David E. Buchanan ‘57 Terrence E. Keating ‘56 Jeffrey T. Seregny ‘71 Cyril J. Buersmeyer Stephen M. Kelley ‘73 Robert W. Simmons ‘92 Michael S. Cooper ‘00 Edward M. Kronk ‘64 Phyllis A. Smith Joseph C. Cornillie ‘75 Francis P. Kuplicki ‘82 J. Clarke Smith ‘60 Paul R. Daoust ‘66 Lawrence R. Marantette ‘67 Stephen A. Snider ‘65 Terence B. Desmond ‘59 Patricia R. McCarthy Rudolph T. Stonisch ‘88 Michael E. Dixon ‘02 Edward J. Miller Terence A. Thomas ‘86 Frederick A. Fromm William S. Molnar ‘49 Richard H. Valade ‘67 Michael M. Gabrys ‘88 James E. Montie ‘64 David A. VanEgmond Edward M. Gergosian ‘67 Terence V. Page Martin E. Welch John A. Gregg ‘74 Gerald R. Poissant ‘62 Aaron Yezbick ‘92 Terence J. Griffin ‘64 Michael C. Porter ‘71 FALL 2018 - HIGHLIGHTS 01 Message from the PRESIDENT AMDG Dear Friends, The Jesuit Experience. More than an Education. The “Experience” and the “More Than” are closely related to Br. Jim Boynton’s article in this issue of Highlights, in which he profiles our alumni who are Jesuits in formation. The connection is formation. When the townspeople of Messina came to Ignatius Loyola in 1548, they asked if he would start a school for their young men. They told Ignatius that they wanted their young men to be formed in the same way that the Society of Jesus formed its priests and brothers. And so, for 470 years now, the Society of Jesus has been forming young men. The foundation of that formation is based on how Jesuits themselves are formed. The cornerstone of the foundation is twofold: A relationship with the Lord as companion and friend, and following him in service of the Kingdom. Times and cultures change and shift. Over its 141-year history, U of D Jesuit has adapted the formation of young men to fit the signs of the times. Our culture today is more godless. Affiliation with and participation in traditional expressions of Christian faith has declined. For these reasons, the formation of young men in our school must be as strong as ever. Here are a few examples of how we continue to adapt to the times. We revised our theology curriculum to include more Jesuit and Ignatian studies and exposure to Jesuit spirituality. To that point, Br. Boynton and I teach a class in Ignatian Prayer and Spirituality. This year we introduced a chaplaincy program in athletics and in band. A student on the team is the chaplain, leading the team in a prayer service before games, and in prayer before practices. Br. Boynton trains the chaplains, observes them, and gives them feedback. We are exploring how Eucharist and liturgies might be introduced into smaller group settings. While we would continue to have our all school Masses, these smaller groups pose the possibility of more intimacy and participation. The Jesuit Experience. More than an Education. We are forming Men for Others, to the greater glory of God. With my prayers, THEODORE G. MUNZ, S.J. President MISSION STATEMENT University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of Jesuit college preparatory education to young men in southeast Michigan. U of D Jesuit, in collaboration with parents, will challenge its students to go beyond academic excellence, to be reflective, to be committed to the service of personal faith and the promotion of justice: to be “Men for Others.” 022 FALL 2018 - HIGHLIGHTS DEVELOPMENT AMDG Cub faithful, Another year at 8400 S. Cambridge has begun and The High is bursting at the seams with 934 young men walking the halls. Our students continue to amaze, whether it is in the classroom or out in the community, they live out our mission each day. Thank you for providing the resources we need to help make the Jesuit experience possible for our Cubs. Inside this issue, you will learn the story of five alumni who have been called to serve God and others by entering the Society of Jesus. You will read about the newest members of our faculty and staff. Lastly, our President’s Report recognizes many of you who continue to be generous to the school. Thank you for all that you do for The High! If you would like to know how you can help support our Cubs, please contact me at [email protected] or at 313-927-2347. Go Cubs! DAVE GUMBEL ‘00 Vice President for Institutional Advancement P.S. – I hope to see you at this year’s Auction, Adventure Awaits, on November 10th. REMEMBERING DEPARTED LOVED ONES It is our tradition at U of D Jesuit to remember the communion of life we have with our beloved deceased during the month of November. As a member of our community, we invite you to submit the names of your departed loved ones so we can join you in prayerful remembrance of them during our Masses throughout November. Please email your list to [email protected], or submit your Prayer Request through www.PrayUDJ.org. Alternatively, clip this prayer request and mail to: U of D Jesuit, Mission Office, 8400 S. Cambridge Ave., Detroit, MI 48221 Please remember my departed loved ones: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. FALL 2018 - HIGHLIGHTS 03 2018-19 Alumni Events Calendar November 10 – Scholarship Auction January 24 – Cub Lawyers Dinner December 02 – President’s Society Mass & Brunch March 2 - B.A.S.E Alumni & Friends Reunion December 26 – Alumni 3 on 3 Tournament April 17 – Alumni/Senior Luncheon Alumni Hockey Game (Hazel Park Ice Arena) May 31 & June 1 – Grand Reunion Weekend We have online registration for most events. Event dates may be subject to change. Call Jack Donnelly ‘99, Director of Alumni Relations, at (313) 927-2304 or email [email protected] for more details. U of D Jesuit Administration We would like to hear from you Contact Information (313) 862-5400 • (800) 968-CUBS We encourage you to send any address changes, Theodore G. Munz, S.J. class memories, alumni death notices or life President - (313) 927-2354 updates. Anthony Trudel Principal - (313) 927-2331 Letters policy: Patrick Donnelly All writers must provide their full name. Letters Director of Admissions - (313) 927-2309 should be 150 words or less and are subject to editing for length, accuracy and clarity.