University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy “What“What aa greatgreat wayway toto spendspend aa year!”year!” Are you interested in using your talentand energies in What are a professional environment? the benefits? Are you interested in being part of the growth at U of D? • Free Housing • Spiritual Development Whether you just miss the good old times at The High or you’re • Work Experience just looking for a professional • Living Stipend challenge, the AVC has an option for you. THE ALUMNI VOLUUNTEER CORPS is a nine interact with the students on a daily basis. month program for graduates of U of D AVC members gain concrete experience while Jesuit. The program is tailored to those working in a familiar environment. On any who are dedicated to service and communal given day, an AVC member may have the activities. Participants, who live in a five opportunity to teach, coach,or sub. They bedroom house adjacent to campus, help fill also work in various offices including the needs of the school while offering young development, pastoral, and admissions. alumni the chance to be “Men for Others.” If interested, please contact During the program AVC members are Gary Marando at (313) 862-5400 ext 2619 linked to the school in a variety of ways. or email [email protected] Those involved will have the opportunity to for further information. develop a schedule which fits their personal interests and also allows them to to directly Fall 2002 Volume 72 Number 1 features President’s Message ..............................................................................................3 Developments in Development ................................................................................5 Honduras 2002 ....................................................................................................6 First Person Singular ..............................................................................................9 Planned Giving....................................................................................................10 Getting to Know Fr. Kiser......................................................................................11 The Jesuit Academy: A Great Place to Start ............................................................14 New Faculty, Staff and AVCs Join the UDJH Community ..........................................16 Upcoming Events: 2002-03 ..................................................................................20 Alumni Alley ......................................................................................................21 Fr. Shannon Celebration ......................................................................................22 Senior Luncheon ..................................................................................................23 Class of 2002 Matriculation ................................................................................25 Alumni Notes/Photo Gallery ................................................................................26 See “Honduras 2002” Page 6 See “Getting to Know Fr. Kiser” Page 11 See “New Faculty” Page 16 departments STAFF editor 3 President’s Message Mark Grzybowski (’73) managing editor 5 Developments in 3 Development Ann Steele contributing writers 10 Planned Giving Pat Grimes (‘76) 5 Adam Kronk (‘98) 20 Upcoming Events Drew Mast (‘04) Chris Polk (‘93) 21 Alumni Alley John Rhoades (‘03) 21 Kim Young-Rippey 22 Alumni Notes/ photo credit Photo Gallery Cub News Event Photos design Grigg Graphic Services U of D Jesuit’s Highlights is published three times per year and distributed free to alumni, parents, faculty, administrators and friends of U of D Jesuit High School and Academy. Send address changes, Letters to the Editor, Class Memories and other correspondence to: Mark Grzybowski, Highlights Editor U of D Jesuit High School 8400 South Cambridge Detroit, MI 48221 e-mail: [email protected] phone: (313) 862-5400 ext. 2304 (800) 968-CUBS Notes Fax (313) 862-3299 Parents, if you are receiving your son’s Highlights although he no longer lives with you, please let us know so we can change our records and send the magazine directly to him. If you enjoy reading your son’s Highlights, let us know that too. We would be glad to send a copy to his new address and continue a copy to you. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Fr. Kiser: UDJ’s 28th President t gives me great pleasure remarks held our students spellbound. She challenged them Ito write to you in the to do their own research and search their souls before form- first issue of Highlights since ing opinions on this issue. becoming President of U of D All-in-all it is shaping up to be an exciting year here at Jesuit. First, I’d like to thank U of D Jesuit, our school’s 125th. One of the blessings of my all of you for the tremendous- position is that I have the opportunity to share the many ly warm welcome I have wonderful things happening here through this publication. received from the U of D We are certainly facing some serious financial challenges this Jesuit family. I am astounded year, as are most educational and other non-profit institu- Fr. Karl J. Kiser, S.J. by the good will extended to tions around the country. However, with the love and sup- President me by so many of you, every- port of our tremendous U of D Jesuit family, I know our where I turn. The kindness and school will continue to thrive and serve as the beacon of affection I’ve felt from all of you makes me want to share hope and academic excellence it has always been. with you the good news about our school, especially those God’s Blessings, programs and activities which illustrate what a true family we are. Many of these are described in articles in this issue, but there hasn’t been room for all of them. You will read about some of our academic and sports successes, about our well- Karl J. Kiser, S.J. attended recent alumni activities, and the many interesting new faculty and staff members who have joined us. In addi- tion, our students recently completed the most successful Walkathon ever, raising over $135,000 for the school! Our parents, alumni and other loyal volunteers put on yet anoth- er terrific Scholarship Auction, our thirty-first. The amount of good will and support shown for our mission at this year’s Auction was truly overwhelming. We were very excited to welcome two special guests to our campus this fall. Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J., UDJ Class of 1970, is one of the world’s leading astrophysicists, as well as the Vatican’s astronomer. Br. Consolmagno came back to Detroit for a visit in October and treated the students in our science program to a special lecture. On October 3rd, Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, the author of “Dead Man Walking,” and a powerful advocate for the elimination of the death penalty, talked to our students at a special assembly. Sr. Helen’s special rapport with young people was evident by the way her Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J. Fall 2002 www.uofdhigh.k12.mi.us Highlights • 3 Make Yourself a Permanent Resident of 8400 S. Cambridge The U of D Jesuit Personalized Brick Program The U of D Jesuit personalized brick program allows those who share in the school’s history – whether as alumni, parents or friends – to be remembered in the plaza in front of the Atrium entrance. Ordering Information Sizes You may choose from the three brick sizes that are available: • The 4x8 standard-size brick holds three lines of text with 12 spaces per line. • The 8x8 large brick holds six lines of text with 12 spaces per line. • The 8x16 jumbo brick holds six lines of text with 24 spaces per line. Text All text will be in the Helvetica Light font and centered as shown in the picture. The use of upper and lower case letters is permitted. It will be printed exactly as it appears in the blocks you fill out below. Some characters may not be available. You will be contacted if such a case should arise. U of D Jesuit reserves the right to refuse any message in poor taste. Costs Ordering • 4x8 brick - $100 Please detach the order form below and return to U of D Jesuit • 8x8 brick - $250 Brick Program, 8400 S. Cambridge, Detroit, MI 48221. Orders • 8x16 brick - $700 cannot be placed by phone. Please call 1-800-968-CUBS, ext 424 with any questions you may have. Availability Bricks are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Checks should be made payable to Confirmation the U of D Jesuit. Credit card payments You will receive a confirmation letter and a commemorative can be taken by phone. Contact certification within one month of placing your order. Please 1-800-968-Cubs, ext 2328. review your personalized message very carefully. If you do not receive a confirmation letter or a correction is necessary, call (313) 862-5400 x2328. 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