Fall 2015

1:1 PILOT PROGRAM Also in this issue: • P.A.K. Student Commons • 2015–2022 Strategic Plan • 2 Philly 4 Francis Pilgrimage

Message from the President

Dear Friends,

The Christmas season is upon us and the hope and renewal of the New Year is just around the corner. As I reflect on 2015, I wonder how we arrived at its end so quickly. I came to Blakefield in 2008 and seven years later, I can say I watched my oldest son, Aaron, progress through grades 6–12, then march across the Hollow last June before heading off to college in August. I’ve seen my younger son, Ethan, proudly become a Don and most recently, begin his freshman year at the same time that my daughter, Olivia, entered 5th grade. As a parent, things really do change in a blink of an eye.

Life at Blakefield isn’t so different. Just a few years ago, we had no idea what cyber science looked like in a high school. Now, we have a program recognized nationally that has expanded to our middle school. We have robots in Xavier Hall — a robotics lab to be precise. But imagine that, the oldest building on our campus houses two of our most innovative programs. At the same time, there is an increased interest among our Dons in studying the classical languages — subjects that we’ve been teaching since our founding in 1852. It’s no wonder that the vibrancy that makes a education so impactful is also what makes it seem to move so quickly.

This sort of acceleration seems par for the course in the 21st century. Technology is advancing more rapidly than ever and information is flowing at an incredible rate. So what does that mean for our mission and the tradition of a Jesuit education? In many ways, it’s ideal. The mission of the has always operated on the front lines. Whether it’s the latest advances in learning, “Whether it’s the latest expanding our role as a center of faith in our region and beyond, or embracing all the benefits of a flipped classroom environment, we will be at the cutting edge. advances in learning,

We’ve already begun work to achieve objectives outlined in our Strategic Plan, expanding our role as which guides our efforts through 2022. Our work will result in Loyola Blakefield continuing to distinguish itself as one of the country’s finest Catholic schools a center of faith in our by enriching our Ignatian formational academic and co-curricular programs, region and beyond, constantly pursuing excellence and innovation, and improving affordability, accessibility, and diversity. or embracing all the

We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we are certainly up for the challenge. benefits of a flipped We hope you are too. classroom environment, Merry Christmas to you and your family and best wishes in the New Year! we will be at the cutting edge.”

Mr. Anthony I. Day President

2 Fall 2015 Contents

Campus News 4

Alumni Events 6 PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION 8 President’s Reception 8

Strategic Plan 2015–2022 10

P.A.K. Student Commons 11

1:1 Pilot Program 13

2 Philly 4 Francis 16

Class Notes 18

In Memoriam 19

P. A .K . STUDENT COMMONS 11 Staff

Editor Michael J. Nitti Marketing Coordinator

Photography 16 Michael J. Nitti 2 PHILLY 4 FRANCIS James Berglie Jerry Dzierwinski

Design Inkwell Communications, LTD

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3 CAMPUS NEWS

BIAFRA OKORONKWO ’16 NAMED DANIEL W. SALUTE TO SERVICE McNEAL ’90 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

he 14th Annual Daniel W. McNeal ’90 Scholarship was T awarded to Biafra Okoronkwo ’16 during our annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on Sept. 16. Biafra carries on Dan’s legacy as an exemplary Don in every aspect with his passion for learning and the joy with which he participates in the life of the Loyola community. Biafra is the running back for the varsity football team and runs track in the winter and spring. He also serves as a peer educator, plays in the concert band, participates in the Blakefield Players, and is a member n Saturday, Nov. 7, we celebrated our seniors of the National Honor Society. He was also awarded a scholarship from the and veterans on Hargaden Field at the final National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y), sponsored by the U.S. O home football game of the season against Department of State, to travel to Morocco and study Arabic for six weeks this Riverdale Baptist School. The opening ceremony past summer. included an introduction of each senior football player followed by a USMC Color Guard, the national anthem, and the unfurling of a 20-yard American flag on the IGNITE! FRESHMAN RETREAT field. During a special presentation at halftime, the he goal of IGNITE! is to provide freshmen with an opportunity to Loyola Patriots Club awarded its inaugural Patriots spark or reignite their relationship with God and their fellow Dons. Medal to alumnus Larry Watts ‘54 and co-founders T of Mission BBQ, Steve Newton and Bill Kraus (Paul The overnight retreat held on campus Nov. 14–15 offered team building activities, liturgy, time for guided meditation, and opportunities Sattler, Director of Operations for , accepted to hear from faculty, friends, and Steve Pomplon ‘02, service director at on their behalf), for their outstanding service to our Notre Dame Prep. Freshmen also took part in small group discussions country. All veterans in attendance from the Loyola and activities led by juniors and seniors. Over 100 student and faculty community, Riverdale Baptist community, and volunteers helped make this event a success. the local community were invited to stand and be recognized during the ceremony.

CYBER SCIENCE PROGRAM GARNERS LOCAL & NATIONAL RECOGNITION

ur cyber science program has been busier than ever in its third year. On Oct. 20, several students attended the Kaspersky Government Security Solutions (KGSS) Conference at Othe Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. One week later, three teams of students competed in the live finals of the Maryland Cyber Challenge as part of the CyberMaryland Conference at the Convention Center. For the third consecutive year, Loyola’s Gold Team won the competition, an event that lasted nine hours and was the culmination of several months of qualifying rounds and intense preparation.

Also, during the first week of November, the program was in the national spotlight with a standing- room-only crowd of top industry professionals at the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Conference in San Diego, where Mr. Steve Morrill moderated a panel on how Loyola built one of the first cyber high school programs in the country. Owen Haiber ‘16 also joined the panel and provided his perspective as a student.

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STUDENTS ATTEND TEACH-IN FOR JUSTICE FORMER U.S. NAVY SEAL JASON rom Nov. 7–9, nine Loyola students accompanied by three REDMAN SPEAKS AT BLAKEFIELD F chaperones joined more than 1,700 students from Jesuit colleges and high schools across the globe at the 18th Annual n Oct. 13, former U.S. Navy SEAL Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. The weekend-long event O lieutenant and author Jason Redman organized by the Ignatian Solidarity Network is an annual spoke to students, staff, and faculty gathering for members of the Ignatian family to come together about his journey to becoming a SEAL and in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, the adversity he overcame both before and pray, network, and advocate together. Students from Loyola after he was severely wounded by a near Blakefield and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore also fatal shot to the face on a special ops mission met with Senator Ben Cardin and urged him to continue his work in Iraq in 2007, which resulted in four years of reconstructive in fighting for comprehensive and humane immigration reform. surgery. He urged students to foster principles that make up an “elite performer” including leadership, teamwork, and setting goals for success. As he recalled stories from his SEAL FORMER NBA STAR CHRIS HERREN TALKS and Army Ranger training days, he told students to befriend TO STUDENTS ABOUT DRUG ADDICTION those whom they can depend on and to always stay humble.

n Nov. 10, Chris Herren spoke to our students 2015 FALL FOOD DRIVE O in grades 8–12 about drug addiction and shared uring the month of October, students collected over 5,000 his powerful and heartrending story on what led the D nonperishable food items from the Loyola community former basketball star down such a dangerous path for our annual Fall Food Drive. The food items were delivered and how he prevailed. His story has previously been to St. Gregory’s Parish in northwest Baltimore on Oct. 23 and featured on ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 series. distributed to families within the parish community.

FALL MIAA CHAMPIONS

his fall, varsity and JV volleyball, JV water polo, and JV cross T country took home MIAA championships. Both varsity volleyball (18–0) and 8th grade soccer (11–0–1) finished their seasons undefeated. This marks varsity volleyball’s third undefeated season in five years and 7th MIAA championship overall.

JOSEPH BRUNE ‘52 HONORED AT NATIONAL SIGNING DAY CONCOURSE DEDICATION CEREMONY n Nov. 11, the following seniors signed their letters O of intent to play DI next year: Brendan n Oct. 24, legendary Loyola Blakefield Doyle (Mount St. Mary’s University), Luke Hurley (Drexel O football coach Joseph Brune ‘52 was University), Alex Pfaff (Drexel University), Eric Stout honored before the varsity football game on (), and Cole Williams (Johns Hopkins Hargaden Field with the dedication of the J. University). We would also like to recognize our DIII Joseph Brune ‘52 Concourse and the unveiling commits: Alex Baloga (Swarthmore College) for baseball of a bust that stands at its center. Coach Brune and Cormac Bateman (Catholic University), Nate Leishear served as Loyola Blakefield’s head football (York College), Emmett Warner (Catholic University), coach for 35 years, posting a 212–139–1 record Nick Goles (Dickinson College), Cullen Kuhn (College and capturing five conference championships. of Wooster), Alex Caltrider (Randolph-Macon College), The entire Brune family was in attendance, Ryan Gochar (United States Coast Guard Academy), and along with friends, former players/managers, Devon Maranto (McDaniel College) for lacrosse. students, and colleagues.

5 Alumni Events @ Blakefield

DONS DOWN THE OCEAN CLASS OF 1972 COOKOUT

t was a great night to be a Don down the ocean on Aug. 14, as nearly 100 n the evening of Aug. 8, the Class of 1972 alumni and their families gathered at Abbey Burger Bistro in Ocean City gathered for cookout on the Knott Hall I for a night of delicious food and giveaways. Russell Miller ’89, the owner O balcony catered by our in-house dining of Abbey Burger Bistro, provided free sliders, wings, and nachos to all of our service, SAGE. They savored the food and alumni, while the development team gave away free Loyola shirts, shorts, and memories of their days at Loyola Blakefield. If sweatshirts. It was a very successful night, and we look forward to an even you’d like to set up a similar event for your class greater turnout next year. on our campus, contact our Director of Alumni Relations Pat Muth ‘99.

LBAA BOARD MEETING LOYOLA GOLF OPEN e held two alumni board W meetings on Sept. 8 and Nov. 11 t was a great turnout at the annual Loyola Golf Open on Sept. 11 at the Hunt Valley and welcomed alumni outside of the Country Club, as we sold out for the second consecutive year. We also had our Board of Governors to learn more about I highest number of sponsors and raised over $9,500 for Loyola. Golfers enjoyed a what we do. We had almost 30 alumni number of different games, prizes, beverages, and food throughout the day. There show up to each meeting who wanted was a ton of positive feedback, and everyone seems to be looking forward to the to get more involved with our school. A event again next year. Thanks to our lead sponsor Direct Mortgage Loans (Mike lot of these Dons are now going to be Naylor ’00) for their generous support of this year’s event. helping with different subcommittees— our alumni association has some more firepower now. Want to make a difference at Loyola? Join us at our next meeting in January. CLASS OF 1960’s 55TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1954 LUNCHEON n Sept. 18, the Class of 1960 came O out in full force to celebrate their 55th reunion at Blakefield. Over 60 n early November, the class of 1954 alumni attended this dinner-style reunion, gathered in the Alumni Lounge to with John Stewart leading his classmates HOMECOMING BULL I enjoy their second luncheon of 2015 on in old stories and memories. Prior to Loyola’s campus. The group plans to meet & OYSTER ROAST dinner, the group enjoyed a nice tour every fall and spring. of campus and watched varsity football early 1,000 alumni returned defeated Landon on Hargaden Field. N to campus on Nov. 25 for this annual pre-Thanksgiving LBAA SUMMER ritual. Lead sponsor Ryleigh’s SERVICE PROJECT Oyster (Brian McComas ’89) CLASS OF 1950’s provided dinner, along with Bill’s Seafood. We even had TH n late August, several alumni spent a 65 REUNION our alumni-owned brewery in morning picking corn at First Fruit Farms attendance, Diamondback Beer I in Freeland, Md., for the Maryland Food n Nov. 7, the Class of 1950 gathered (Colin Marshall ’09, Francis Smith Bank and several local shelters. It was hot ’09, and Tom Foster ’09). Thanks and tiring, but our alumni didn’t care as O for their 65th reunion at Sparrows Point Country Club in Baltimore. to all those who attended, and they spent quality time with their families we hope to see even more Dons and fellow Dons and fulfilled their duty as next year! men for others.

6 Dons Down the Ocean Class of 1972 Cookout LBAA Day of Service

Class of 1960’s 55th Reunion

Class of 1950’s 65th Reunion

Donor Dons Reception

Loyola Golf Open LBAA Senior Luncheon

Upcoming Events LBAA Blood Drive December 26, 2015 LBAA Board Meeting January 13, 2016 A Taste of Blakefield February 6, 2016 LBAA Board Meeting March 9, 2016 Kelley Medal Breakfast March 16, 2016 Homecoming 2015 Blue & Gold Auction March 19, 2016

Visit www.loyolablakefield.org/events to stay up-to-date on all Alumni Events.

7 Celebrating Leadership Support

2015 President’s Reception

n October 1, we hosted our annual President’s Reception, which recognizes members of the O Loyola Blakefield community whose philanthropic gifts lead the way in supporting our mission.

In his address to attendees, President Anthony Day acknowledged our benefactors and praised them for their continued support: “You are making the hopes and dreams that we have for our Dons become a reality. You are choosing not to sit on the sidelines and be another observer. You are choosing to care for something that you know is having a tremendous impact on our Dons. Thank you for choosing Loyola and for partnering with us to provide the best educational, spiritual, and formational experience there is.”

Additionally, Will Thornhill ’17 provided remarks as our student speaker. Will shared his personal story about how he first became interested in Loyola and how his wish to become a Don was made real. View an abridged version of his remarks on page 9.

8 Will Thornhill ’17 Student Speaker Tonight is a continuation of a dream that I have yet to wake up from. From the time I was seven years old, I knew that Loyola Blakefield was where I wanted to be. I was completely besotted with Loyola, and my infatuation for Blakefield only grew stronger. I recall attending open house as a rosy-cheeked sixth grader who was quite honestly overwhelmed by the splendor of Loyola Blakefield. As an eighth grader, my shadow day at Loyola reaffirmed my love for this school. Never before had I experienced a community quite like the one established here. I was amazed to see that each teacher and student truly cared for one another, and that everyone took pride in the success of their peers. I knew, in my heart, that there was absolutely no place I’d rather be. Like so many other prospective Dons, however, where I went to high school was not a choice that could simply be made by my heart. Money hasn’t always been easy to come by. I was forced to slowly turn away from Loyola, and risk having my dream remain just that, a dream. For months I thought that my shadow day would be as close as I would get to living life as a Loyola Don. As you may be able to deduce, this was not the way the story ended. Through the determination of myself, my mother, and the grace of God (and Mr. Feeley), I was interviewed for and awarded the Buedel Scholarship. This generous contribution,made my dream a reality. It is easy to take for granted an opportunity like this, however, I made it my personal mission to go above and beyond while here at Loyola. I put so much of myself into my time at Blakefield and partake in so many opportunities because I know this experience is not possible for everyone. I’m here because of the generosity of a benefactor and paying it forward means giving it my very best. I am truly grateful for everything that generous people like you do for Loyola. So on behalf of my fellow Dons, I thank you.

9 Strategic Plan 2015-2022 The Board of Trustees, president, and leadership team have prepared Loyola’s latest Strategic Plan. It will guide our work to strengthen the school, to better meet the changing needs of our students and their families, and to sustain the tradition of Ignatian formation that has distinguished Jesuit education since 1548 and Loyola in Baltimore since 1852.

In pursuing the initiatives outlined in the plan, we strive to realize this vision for 2022: Loyola Blakefield will distinguish itself as one of the country’s finest Catholic schools by enriching our Ignatian, formational academic and co-curricular programs; constantly pursuing excellence & innovation; and improving affordability, access, and diversity.

Our efforts seek growth in the following five key areas: 1. Jesuit Identity, Ignatian Mission & Formation 2. Academic Excellence 3. Intentional, Formational Co-Curricular Programs 4. Leading Edge Facilities & Technology 5. Financial Strength & Affordability

Interested in supporting our efforts? View a full version of the Strategic Plan, track progress, and get involved at loyolablakefield.org/strategicplan

10 P.A.K. Student Academic Commons As the first bell rings on a cool autumn morning on Blakefield’s campus, eager minds converge on Burk Hall’s newest addition, the P.A.K. Student Academic Commons. Once a board room, it is now a space filled with student life, humming with fresh ideas and candid thoughts. At its center, a group of seniors craft a world history project on the Middle Ages. In one corner, sophomores in the 1:1 pilot program rehearse their PowerPoint presentation on chemical elements, projecting the slides from their Surface Pro 3 devices to a 70-inch smart television monitor. In another corner, freshmen work together to solve geometry problems by drawing each one out on a whiteboard. Several more students cycle in and out of the room like clockwork, finishing up a paper or printing out homework on one of the computer workstations that line the room.

his is the scene nearly every morning in “The room was designed with flexibility in mind. the P.A.K. Student Academic Commons, the We’ve equipped the room with resources for our T innovative student learning center that sophomore 1:1 pilot program including charging opened in October, fully funded by current parents stations and Wi-Fi accessibility for up to 80 Paul and Amanda Karpers, P’19. According to devices.” There are an additional 13 computer Principal John Marinacci, the room is a model for stations for students not involved in the educational spaces in the 21st century. pilot program.

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11 nother important design element is the room’s and Father Joseph Michini, SJ. “The spiritual formation furniture which can be easily manipulated opportunities have been a great way to strengthen A so that if students want to break away and and enrich our faith, meet other parents, and learn form separate groups or work individually, they can. about the history of the Jesuits and the school,” Additionally, the 70-inch smart television mounted said Paul. in the corner of the room serves a couple different purposes. “Students can pull in broadcast television, Eager to give back, the couple approached the see important announcements from the school development office in the spring with the idea of throughout the day, and most importantly, wirelessly contributing a gift that would benefit all Dons at stream content from their devices so that if they are Loyola. Director of Development Todd Langenberg working on a group project, everyone can see what’s went over the scope of possible projects. When going on,” said Steve Morrill, Director of Technology. he suggested the concept of a Student Academic Commons, the couple liked the idea of having While the space is primarily utilized for academic a space that incorporated technology and collaboration, it has also developed into a safe fostered collaboration. environment for students to discuss and debate relevant social topics. Students were even able to The Karpers left it up to faculty and staff to come up watch Pope Francis’s address to Congress during his with something they thought would meet the needs of visit to the United States. “The boys were in need of the students. “We were comfortable knowing that the a place like this on campus where they could work faculty and staff enthusiastically embraced the need collaboratively and converse,” said Marinacci. “It’s safe for the space and were committed to helping with the to say the Karpers have satisfied that need.” design,” said Amanda. “What they delivered was well beyond our imagination.” Ever since their son, Brian ‘19, entered Blakefield in the 6th grade, the Karpers have thrown themselves One of the couple’s favorite features of the room is into the Blakefield community whole-heartedly. the student artwork that adorns the walls. They were Their involvement has ranged from helping organize also delighted to learn that the student government Mothers’ and Fathers’ Club events, hosting gift drafted the rules for the room’s use. “We just want the gathering parties for the Blue & Gold Auction, and boys to use it and make it their own,” said Amanda. “If attending various Loyola-related events. The couple a group of guys collaborate and deliver an inspiring admits it has be a life-changing experience so far for project, or a busy, hardworking student is able to race the entire family. “Loyola has had a profound impact in and print a paper, or get some work done during a on our family,” said Amanda. “Beyond our son’s free period, then it is serving its purpose.” outstanding academic experience, it has rejuvenated us spiritually and enriched our lives in a number of Both Paul and Amanda hope their support might other ways.” inspire others to consider ways to contribute. “Putting this together has been deeply meaningful for us,” said This year, Paul began serving on Loyola’s Board of Paul. “We think people would be excited to know how Trustees and both have started participating in the creative the faculty and staff are in coming up with adult spiritual formation opportunities offered by ideas that could benefit all of our boys and how far Director of Ignatian Misison & Identity Ben Horgan the dollars can go to achieve that potential.”

Want to align your interests with the needs and aspirations of our school community? Contact us and together we can make a tremendous impact on the experience of our Dons. Todd Langenberg, P ’17 • Director, Development & Institutional Advancement [email protected] • (443) 841-3694 12 PILOT PROGRAM

1:11:1“If our schools are to perform as they should, they will live in a continual tension between the old and the new, the comfortable past and the uneasy present.” — Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, Former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, 1967

or most schools today, that tension lies within the rapid expansion of technology and determining which of it belongs in the classroom. According to Principal John Marinacci, it is not a question as to whether or not the use of technology will increase in our schools; the question is how it will be present. “The Jesuits have been at the forefront of education since their inception 475 years ago F because they have been able to adapt, while still holding true to the values of their foundation. As Ignatian educators, we are constantly striving to find new ways to engage our students and meet them where they are. The implementation of 1:1 technology at Loyola Blakefield is just one step in that direction.”

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oyola Blakefield has that same time period, started implementing committee members L the technology attended conferences, this school year by researched best practices, way of a pilot program. and facilitated thoughtful Eight teachers and and passionate discussions 36 sophomores are on everything from participating in fully- teaching and learning, to integrated 1:1 classrooms mission and culture, and in history, science, English, even day-to-day logistical math, and religion concerns. “We learned so courses. This includes much from these visits and revamped lesson plans, the conversations that took digital note-taking, online place,” said Lackner. “From testing, and for the most the type of device, to the part a paperless curriculum. This pilot is the implementation pace and plan, the student and culmination of years of research performed by a faculty training and support, and the e-textbook committee of faculty and administrators and is and learning management system used, every meant to measure the level of impact it will have single school we visited did things their own way. on the student and teacher experience at Loyola. It became very clear to us early on that there is no one way to do 1:1 in a school.” According to Academic Technology Coordinator Michael Lackner, over the last decade, more The committee decided to develop its own pilot and more schools have been implementing 1:1 program to get a better understanding of how the programs for different reasons. “Some schools technology fits into Loyola’s mission and culture. want to help prepare students for a more During the summer months leading up to the 2015- technology-driven world, some feel it will improve 16 school year, a select number of sophomores test scores or enrollment numbers, while others were chosen to participate in the program rush into it due to pressure from surrounding determined by courses in which they were enrolled schools and the need to be perceived as and scheduling availability. Several training days cutting edge.” took place for teachers, students, and parents on the use, responsibilities, and expectations that The idea to create a 1:1 environment at Loyola come with using the device. was due in part to the success of the faculty tablet program started in 2009. “When we began The device itself, the Microsoft Surface Pro outfitting our faculty with mobile tablet PCs in 3, was chosen based on several factors. “After 2009, it became obvious how powerful these observing numerous device implementations in tools were and teachers began to think about many schools, we feel that it is currently the best the possibilities if we put them in the hands of device on the market for students and faculty,” our students,” said Lackner. After the remaining said Lackner. The device is very versatile with the faculty members were supplied with tablet PCs ability to run the full Microsoft operating system, in 2012, attention shifted to students and the 1:1 which includes Microsoft Office in addition to committee was formed. more powerful content-specific software for math, science, and art. Also, its all-day battery A great deal of research has gone into the life and lightweight, mobile design are important program over the past three years. The committee for continual use throughout an entire school day, organized visits to observe several schools across while its touch screen and included stylus provide the country in Tampa, Phoenix, Cincinnati, New students the ability to write, annotate, highlight, York City, and right here in Baltimore that have and draw. successfully implemented 1:1 programs. Over

14 In Chris Caldwell’s U.S. History class, students are “There aren’t stray papers already taking full advantage of the technology. at the bottom of my One lesson involved watching clips from the HBO backpack anymore. It’s John Adams miniseries, while examining a political also much easier to work cartoon drawn by Paul Revere that depicted the on projects and papers Boston Massacre. The students were prompted because I can be anywhere to compare the two mediums, examining the on campus and still have role that propaganda plays in society. “All of the access to all of my notes, work, lectures, group activities, videos, and source handouts, and projects in documents are uploaded to their tablet,” said one place.” Other students Caldwell. Their responses to various prompts and like Ben Moreno ‘18 all of their graded work is completed at their own appreciate not having to miss any work if he is out pace through OneNote, a program on the tablet sick or on a service trip or retreat. “Everything is that allows Caldwell access to their work at any online, so it’s easy to get caught up.” time where he can provide valuable, immediate feedback. The new technology hasn’t come without its difficulties though. On the hardware side, there Sam Manelski’s history class is also using the have been some issues with battery life, as well flipped classroom model. Manelski delivers as pen tips falling out of the styluses. “We have content through the tablet in what he calls been in communication with Microsoft about a “playbook” which hosts all of the students’ the styluses and they have sent newer, sturdier assignments for one unit. Students watch recorded tips,” said Lackner. “As for battery life, we are lectures and complete all of their assignments encouraging students to get in a routine of on the tablet. When the class finishes a section charging the device in the same place each night in the playbook, students meet in small groups so it is fully charged to start each day.” with Manelski to make sure they understand the material in the section. Then, at the end of the unit The transition from a traditional classroom to a they are tested on everything they learned. The fully integrated 1:1 classroom has also presented class is set up so that students can work at their several challenges for teachers and students, but own pace without any specific due dates. This has both have been flexible and open to feedback and given Manelski much more one-on-one time with change as they move through this process. “As students if they are struggling with a concept. the school year has progressed, I have altered assessments, workload, and expectations in order Rosa Pongchit is utilizing the 1:1 to better reconcile the many changes students program to go entirely paperless are experiencing in this new environment,” said in her chemistry class as students Caldwell, who believes these challenges are also use several chemistry-related providing students with valuable life lessons and applications to help reinforce bringing them closer as a group. important concepts like the periodic table of elements Due to the pilot’s initial success, the school will and metric conversion charts. continue to evaluate its potential in evolving the Similarly, in Kelly Christ’s English role that technology plays in the classroom, across class, students are able to share campus, and at home. “We will not compromise their writing with peers and the educational and formative experience of our receive constructive feedback students for the sake of forcing technology or instantaneously without printing any other pedagogical tool into the classroom if a page. it doesn’t belong,” said Marinacci. “However, this is an exciting time for Loyola as we explore the Students like Andrew Bruns ‘18 see the device as uneasy present with new methodologies, which is a game changer in terms of keeping organized. at the heart of the Jesuit tradition.”

15 Six Dons go on the pilgrimage of a lifetime!

This September, six randomly-selected students had the experience of a lifetime as they took part in a pilgrimage to see Pope Francis during his visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families. This four-day pilgrimage, organized by St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and the Gesu School, welcomed 300 students from more than 40 Jesuit schools all across North America to celebrate, pray, reflect, and learn more about their shared Jesuit and Catholic identity. According to Director of Campus Ministries Brendan O’Kane, our Dons were energetic, humble, involved, and reverent. They fully participated in the activities and made sure to take advantage of what was in front of them, learning all there was to learn.

We invite you to retrace their steps through Philadelphia and read their reflections about this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

16 What was your What was it like favorite part of meeting students the pilgrimage? Day I from other Jesuit The first stop on the pilgrimage was St. Joseph’s Preparatory “While seeing Pope School on Thursday evening. There was a welcome dinner schools? Francis was what I was and everyone participated in an opening liturgy before “It was cool to expecting to be the getting settled for the night. This set the tone for the trip and see how it is not best, I was surprised at gave students time to bond with one another. During the just our school how much effort went in Maryland that into the presentations trip, students embraced the true spirit of pilgrimage by living follows the Jesuit and small group modestly, sleeping on the floors of classrooms and gyms. tradition, but kids discussions at St. in California, Texas, Joe’s Prep. There were some truly Maine and even amazing people there, and I liked their Puerto Rico do too. Before going presentations very much. My favorite to Philly, I never thought that kids was by a man from Uganda named Day II outside of Loyola knew what Kairos Denis Okema. He was abducted at Friday was a day full of learning and interaction in preparation was. It completely slipped my mind the age of nine and forced to fight for for the Pope’s arrival. Students focused on three major that we are not the only school to militant groups there. He managed to themes that Pope Francis often talks about: Joy, Mercy, and take part in the retreat. Upon arrival, escape, but later in his life he upset Encounter. Students heard from a variety of guest speakers I saw kids with Jerusalem crosses, the president and his brother was on those topics and then spent time in breakout groups and I was able to easily connect with assassinated due to an identity mix- discussing a variety of topics that piqued their interest such them by talking about Kairos and up. His story was very powerful, and it as human dignity, relationships, and reflection. made me extraordinarily grateful for service projects we completed.” my situation here in the United States.” — Alec Schenning ‘16 — Henry Erdman ‘19 Day III How impactful was “Well aside from On Saturday, the group woke up early and headed down to this experience? seeing the Pope, my Independence Hall to see Pope Francis address the people of favorite part of the Philadelphia. Students sang chants along the way and were “I have never been a pilgrimage was the even able to see Pope Francis up close as he drove around part of something community aspect. in his Popemobile before his address. During his address, this big before. We had a chance to Pope Francis talked about the history of the United States, Not only did I meet students from meet fellow Jesuit immigration, and religious freedom. The group returned to Jesuit schools all students, I also had St. Joe’s Prep Saturday night and had a penance service in across the country. After four days, I the opportunity addition to further discussion about the day. felt like I already knew these students to meet people for years. Also, the small group from across the country with similar discussions were eye-opening. St. Joe’s beliefs. We spent hours waiting on Prep went through months of planning the streets for the briefest glimpse and preparation for this event, and it Day IV of the Pope, but during that time we was most impactful experience that I The pilgrimage culminated on Sunday as the group walked met so many people with interesting have ever been a part of.” the short distance from their home base at St. Joe’s Prep and stories to tell. This experience — Andrew Legaluppi ‘16 the Gesu School to the Ben Franklin Parkway to celebrate opened my eyes to world issues. It the Eucharist with Pope Francis and hundreds of thousands made me realize that despite all of people from across the U.S. On the way, the group the positive work being done in the What were you world, there are a lot of things still stopped by the Mary, Undoer of Knots Grotto, inspired by to be done and that there are ways able to take away one of Pope Francis’s favorite paintings which depicts Mary to solve problems without violence. untangling a long ribbon — a symbol of smoothing life’s from this trip? The Pope’s message seemed to be difficulties. Visitors of the grotto were able to add or remove “This experience the same as our Jesuit foundation knots, symbolizing their personal struggles and sharing the brought me closer to of being men and women for others. burdens of others. After arriving at the parkway, students God in a way I did not Jesuit education helps us to be spent the day conversing with others and sharing stories know was possible. problem solvers by thinking outside Through just one trip, while they waited to see the Pope again. During Mass, Pope the box. With these tools, we can I feel like I am now a Francis shared a moving reflection on the power of small acts make an impact on the future.” part of a bigger Jesuit of love and the importance of treating all lives equally. After — A.J. Carver ‘17 community.” the group celebrated Mass, they headed back to St. Joe’s for — C.J. Spallitta ‘16 dinner, and then made their way back to Baltimore.

17 CLASS NOTES Fall 2015

1962 principles demonstrated involvement with WPS, by St. Thomas More, an he has been active Dr. Arthur Milholland English saint who was in many charitable ‘62, retired University martyred rather than organizations including of Maryland Medical violate his conscience. the Salvation Army, Center anesthesiologist, Bill is the Executive Junior Achievement, published an op-ed on Director of Catholic March of Dimes, Easter nuclear weapons in the Charities of Baltimore, Seals, and Big Brothers/ Baltimore Sun on Aug 14, a former Loyola parent, Big Sisters. Hammond 2015. and current member of resides in West Fenwick 1968 our Board of Trustees. Island with his wife, and Explosives (ATF) Heather, and two sons, 1984 in June. This office’s Carl Stokes ‘68 Skeets Coyle ‘84 1981 Graham and Hunter. area of responsibility officially announced his received the Spirit of Steve Hammond ‘81 in the enforcement of candidacy to run for a Stag Award from was recently named 1983 violations of federal mayor of Baltimore City Fairfield University for a new board member Medgar L. Reid ‘83 was firearms, explosives, in September. his support of the men’s of Worcester Prep installed as pastor at violent crime, and lacrosse program. 1979 Board of Trustees Abundant Faith Church narcotics laws includes in Berlin, MD. After at 1120 W. Lombard Bill McCarthy ‘79 was 25 counties (nearly attending high school Street in Baltimore. 1987 honored by the St. 18,000 square miles) in at Loyola Blakefield, This year marks Reid’s John F. Oakey ‘87 Thomas More Society of the Commonwealth Hammond graduated 20th anniversary of his was appointed as the Maryland as their 2015 of . from the University of ordination at Mount Resident Agent in “Man for All Seasons.” Delaware with a degree Hebron Baptist Church charge of the Harrisburg The award is presented Field Office of the U.S. 1989 in communications in in Baltimore. Greg Szczepaniak ’89 to those who embody Bureau of Alcohol, 1985. In addition to his and wife, Beth Ann, the examples and Tobacco, Firearms One Night Only...

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