50 Years of Developing Leadership in Young Men
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NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE Archbishop MoellerCelebrating High School our 9001 Montgomery Road PAID Cincinnati, OH 45242-7780 Marianist CINCINNATI, OHIO Tradition. Permit No. 9931 A Catholic School in the Marianist Tradition M ELLERDeveloping Leadership in Young Men SPRING/SUMMER 2011 Archbishop Alter Dedication, 1960 A publication for alumni, family, and friends of Archbishop Moeller High School 50 Years of Developing Leadership in Young Men Bro. Flaherty encouraged me to improve myself.” He was a no-nonsense kind of principal who demanded the best from teachers and students. Mr. Collison brought a new perspective to Moeller and continued the legacy that those before him established,” 1976 Barry 2010 Blane Collison and 1983 Dan Ledford Borman School Leaders Inspiring Leaders of Moeller Most Reverend Henry Moeller, D.D., 1849 - 1925 Henry Moeller, Most Reverend 60Moeller Campus 1960 First Faculty The end of this school year has brought for me a myriad of feelings – the joy of Moeller parent Patrick Joyce talks on screen about seeing an amazing group of seniors making their way to that next big step, a why he supports Moeller’s Annual Fund efforts. renewed amazement at the swiftness of life, leaving behind a year filled with a pronounced spectrum of emotions, acclimating to a new and unique culture, and reveling in new working relationships and friendships. As one of the newest members of the Moeller Family, this year has afforded me a first-hand look at this remarkable Marianist school. From year-long 50th Anniversary celebrations to when we mourned as a Moeller Family the loss of a special member of the Class of 2011, Josh Pflum, and religion teacher and beloved Trinity House Dean Jim Champlin ’72, we’ve gone through this year reinforcing our mission to encourage our young men to live full and faithful lives and to contribute to the common good of the extended human family. I am proud of what is accomplished in every classroom, athletic field, meeting room, mission trip, and hallway. I’m proud of these students. Realistically, within the framework of Moeller’s new governance structure, I don’t get the chance to interact with as many students as I’d like. However, in many of those that I’ve been fortunate to know, I see qualities indicating to me that this school is blessed with an extraordinary group of young men. They’re eager to learn, willing to serve, proud to display their Catholic faith, courageous in spirit, talented, and inspiring. First Annual Parent Pride Breakfast At Moeller I am also proud of and grateful to our supportive parents, alumni, By Mary Fischer, Development Associate and friends. Without their support, the mission of Moeller High School that exists between the tuition a student’s gap in the future.” would be in jeopardy. As of June 15, the Moeller Family has committed Moeller’s President, charged and the cost of educating The Parent Pride Breakfast just over $1,012,000 to our 2010-11 Annual Fund, enabling us to exceed Bill Hunt, is one of the newest each one of the current students,” was sponsored entirely by local our fiscal year goal of $1 million – a real tribute to the hard work of many members of the Moeller Family, As it says in the Gospel Hunt said. “A gift to the Annual businesses and donors who and to our past 50 years of excellence. We’ve doubled the number of named yet his passion is strong as he leads Fund helps bridge that gap and support Moeller’s efforts. of Matthew, “When two scholarships we offer this year; we’ve raised more awareness of our overall the charge for the future Men of impacts the Moeller budget directly. needs; and we are beginning to raise the understanding that our supporters Moeller. Recently, he invited parents or three are gathered in The long-term success of the can include Moeller in any planned giving and estate planning considerations. to attend the school’s first-ever Annual Fund enables Moeller to my name, there am I in Demonstrating their commitment to their school, this Class of 2011 has generously Parent Pride Annual Fund Breakfast, move ahead with much-needed pledged their ongoing support for a scholarship fund in Josh Pflum’s memory. where guests were presented with the midst of them.” upgrades and support for the school.” As of this writing, upwards of 90% of the class members have made a five-year Hunt’s emerging vision of the As the Moeller Family Debbie Geiger, Moeller’s pledge to support that effort, and 75% have made their first gift in fulfillment of school, updated on the school’s Director of Advancement, saw this continues to gather in those pledges. That is an inspiring level of generosity from our newest class of grads. financial picture, and solicited program as an excellent opportunity As you know, the gift of a Moeller education significantly changes lives. for the Annual Fund. His name, we draw to begin educating the parents of And no gift is too small. Going forward, we’ll need each and every one of you “While the template that we’re strength in working current students and to build a reading this Moeller Magazine to continue to help us further advance our using for this effort is not unique, it relationship with the parents to together for the future of school. Our needs remain great, so let’s redouble our efforts to raise the much- is new to the Moeller community,” ensure the future success of all needed funding to allow any young man who really wants to be at Moeller to says Hunt. “It served as a great way this very special place. students at Moeller. “We realize enter these doors. Much, much work is ahead of us to make this gift of a to impart critical information to that not everyone has the financial Moeller education a reality for more families who desire it for their sons. our parents, increase awareness of means to bridge the gap for a student As it says in the Gospel of Matthew, “When two or three are gathered in my Moeller’s financial footing, and, at here at Moeller at this time,” says name, there am I in the midst of them.” As the Moeller Family continues to the same time, continue to build Geiger. “For many of our parents, gather in His name, we draw strength in working together for the future of this the sense of community that is so sending their son or sons here is a very special place. integral within our Marianist tradition.” big sacrifice, and we understand Part of that education included School Captain Charlie Fiessinger ’11 the financial impact it has on many Wishing you all the very best and a wonderful, safe summer season! detailed academic and financial poses with his mom, Lisa. He was one of information, in addition to some of our families. But what we are the guest speakers at the Parent Pride long-range strategic planning asking is for all of us to participate in Annual Fund Breakfast. priorities. “The goal of the program some manner. In time, as finances Bill Hunt, President was to illustrate clearly the gap increase, parents will consider paying PM • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 M ELLER contents SPRING/SUMMER 2011 Moeller Magazine is an official publication of Archbishop Moeller High School for alumni, family, and friends. Comments and questions are encouraged. Send your letters to: EDITOR Johanna Kremer, Communications Director Archbishop Moeller High School was responsible for bringing the world- 9001 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45242-7780 famous international statue of Our Lady Voice Mail: (513) 791-1680, ext. 1330 of Fatima to Moeller. He loved Mary. He E-Mail: [email protected] loved the Marianist Charism. And he CONTRIBUTORS loved Moeller. To honor Jim’s affection Bill Balbach ’72, Treasurer for his alma mater, his family has asked Barry Borman ’64, Athletic Director Michael D. Clark, The Cincinnati Enquirer that memorials be made Blane Collison, Principal to the Trinity House Dennis Cronin ’64, Newpoint Construction Scholarship Fund. Group Ed Finke ’64, The Financial Network Group In 1963, a year before Mary Fischer, Development Moeller graduated its first Chris Anne Gaier, Advancement class, Greg Schulhoff ’64 Debbie Geiger, Advancement Dir. Brian Gilronan, Pastoral Ministry Serv. Dir. passed away. In the Blue & Geoffrey Girard, English Dept. Chair 12 A QUALITY EDUCATION: Gold yearbook (renamed the Bill Hunt, President Templar in 1964), he was declared Moeller’s John George ’74 cover50 Years of Developing story Leadership in Marcia Lechner, Main Event Coordinator We are saddened first saint: “God called Greg Schulhoff to Michelle Meyer, Guidance Counselor Young Men: Inspiring Leaders of Moeller once again as we heaven to receive his eternal reward, the Betsy Morgan, Main Event say goodbye to first Crusader to be chosen so in the history Mike Moroski, English/Zaragoza Dean Cindy Neuhaus, Nurse/Proofer another Man of of the school.” So our newest Crusader Sally Nugent, Pastoral Ministry Moeller. Religion saints, now embraced by God’s love, have Britt Raymond, Spanish/Templar Moderator Teacher and Trinity bonded the Moeller Family together in a Connie Ring, Math/u4u Exec. Director 20 FAITH FORMATION: Building Our ‘House’ Jim Stofko ’85, Alumni & Athletic Dev. Dir. House Dean Jim special way, reminding us what is truly Jennifer Sturgis, Communications on a Rock Champlin lost his important in our lives: Mike Ward ’86, Physics/Academic Team features battle with cancer our faith and our love for one another. ADMINISTRATION 22 FAMILY SPIRIT: Moeller Family Night at the Great on Thursday, June 2.