The For family, friends, and alumni of Cistercian Preparatory School Spring 2010 Hungry for the BIG TIME Division-I signees Matt Roney and David Klaudt expect to succeed at college, and beyond Matt Roney ’10 (left) will swim for SMU and David Klaudt ’10 will play golf for Kansas State. None of us can do it alone Accomplishing great feats requires help and support orking together, caring for one another – also recognize the men and women who helped Wthis issue of The Continuum more than them to achieve their successes. others highlights the way our successes are only Behind each of these athletes’ achievements, CISTERCIAN possible with the help of others. several important figures stood, sometimes PREPARATORY Dr. Pruit shares with anonymously, to provide essential support. SCHOOL all of us a moving tribute In our second feature, you will see the to Mr. Walter in which he professional support Cistercian has received over Rev. Peter Verhalen ’73 Headmaster recognizes Rodney for the years from talented and committed alumni having taught him how to like architect Gary Cunningham ‘72, landscape Rev. Bernard Marton Assistant Headmaster navigate the busy streets of architect David Hocker ’96, and builder Warren the Cistercian bus route and, Andres ‘77, who are helping Cistercian envision a Greg Novinski ’82 Head of Upper School infinitely more importantly, proper entrance to the school and ways to maintain how to navigate the multiple our contemplative character in the midst of all the Fr. Paul McCormick Head of Middle School vocations we all answer. development around us. Letter from Robert J. Haaser the headmaster In our first feature, we I hope you take away from the important Director of Admissions Fr. Peter Verhalen ’73 present the story of two stories in this issue of The Continuum two reasons Janet Bucher-Long athletes who toiled in relative for rejoicing: first, the admirable accomplishments College Counselor obscurity at Cistercian before signing letters of of students and teachers and alumni; second, the Erin Hart intent to compete at Division-I colleges. often untold story of those without whose quiet Director of Development Both Matt Roney ‘10 and David Klaudt ‘10 work and care none of us could reach our goals and Alumni Relations emphasize the importance of hard work; but, they and triumphs. Dan Lee Director of Athletics volume 37, number 1 in this issue Brendan Lowrey ’93 President, Cistercian Alumni Association Contemplating School Board the commotion 6 Rt. Rev. Denis Farkasfalvy Rev. Roch Kereszty With dramatic changes Rev. Julius Leloczky coming with the expansion of Rev. Robert Maguire Rev. Bernard Marton SH 114 and the introduction of Rev. Peter Verhalen ’73 DART, Cistercian seeks to protect Joel K. Fontenot Dr. Robert J. Henderson its edge and polish its center. James M. Moroney III ’74 Stephen C. Rasch ’80 By David Stewart Peter P. Smith ’74 Jere W. Thompson, Jr. ’74 departments Big The continuum time 12 David E. Stewart ’74 School News ................................4-5 Looking to the future Editor & Art Director Sports .......................................18-19 Seniors David Tom B. Pruit Copy Editor Class Notes ..............................20-22 Klaudt and Matt Erin Hart Afterthoughts by Tom Pruit ..............23 Roney are preparing Assistant Copy Editor R T E C On Prayer by Fr. Roch Kereszty ..........24 for success in S I A th I Jim Reisch N C Photography Editor college, and beyond Cover photography: Thecontinuum is published I Jim Reisch R S twice a year (spring and fall) By David Stewart V I A N G , T E X by Cistercian Preparatory School. 50 3660 Cistercian Road Cistercian Preparatory School was founded with the aim of preparing talented boys for the colleges of their choice by Irving, TX 75039 challenging their minds with excellent academic programs, molding their character through the values of Catholic 469-499-5400 education, and offering them guidance with both understanding and discipline. Cistercian Preparatory School does www.cistercian.org not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission and The final phase education policies, financial aid programs, athletic programs, and other activities. Contact Erin Hart 469-499-5406 or [email protected]. Spring 2010 3 cistercian news cistercian news Sustentation and Phonathon successes Bringing the past back to life Math teacher Alumni notes Hahn wins award Campaign sets goal of $4 million Br. Philip Lastimosa ’00 Fourth-year Cistercian Archives seek to assisted Pope Benedict XVI Photo by Jim Reisch math teacher Rebekah Hahn to fund new entrance building at the New Year’s Vespers was selected as a 2009 win- digitize, display service in Rome. ner of the Edyth May Sliffe As of February 24, the 50th Anniversary Capital helped us thus far,” emphasized Joel Fontenot, a “I was amazed by all the Award for Distinguished Campaign had raised $10.8 million in cash and member of the campaign’s steering committee. and add items cameras and cheering and Junior High/Middle School pledges, noted Erin Hart, director of development. “Going forward, participation will be crucial RELIVING SOME HISTORY how the pope would stop Mathematics Teaching. “We have the pledges and cash to pay for the to demonstrate that the community stands behind Much of Cistercian’s history sits in a file cabinet Archivist Jacqulyn Dudasko, Fr. Matthew Kovacs, and shake people’s hands This year, 52 teachers re- land purchased to the east of the Abbey,” she said. this important project,” Fontenot explained. in a closet in the library. and Charlie Williams ‘70 review some old photos. Photo by Kinnier Lastimosa ’94 ceived the award, which is “The goal of the third phase is to raise $4 The community certainly stood behind this “I found it one day while volunteering,” said administered by the Math- million for the new entrance building.” The year’s Sustentation. For the first time, 100 percent Jacqulyn Dudasko, mother of Peter ’11, Andrew files also will have to be devised. Dudasko hopes to ematical Association of two-story structure will feature a welcoming of Cistercian families participated. Alumni parents ’13, and John ’15. begin a serious effort to collect Cistercian memora- America (MAA). reception area, a large commons, a comfortable also were asked this year to support Sustentation Dudasko offered her services to the school for bilia, photos, and documents. Hahn was selected based place for the sick, and a chapel. It will complete and/or the Young Monks’ Fund. the next six years (until her youngest graduates) to “It’s a way to bring the early days of Cistercian on the outstanding per- a slow, methodical building campaign that began So far, $530,000 in pledges or gifts have been help organize, expand, and display the contents of back to life,” she said. “And it is a great joy for formance of the top three in 1976 to accommodate the growth of the student received, with more than $70,000 going to support the archives. those who lived through those days to share them.” students from Cistercian in body from 140 students in the seventies to the the education of the young monks. “Knowing our history gives a depth and rich- Recently, the number of items being given or the American Mathemat- current 350. (See page 11 for details.) “The generosity has been overwhelming,” said ness to our experience here,” she explained. So far, loaned to the archives has grown. Charlie Williams and bless babies,” Br. Philip ics Contest 8 over the past Select individuals, foundations, and Steve Rasch ’80, Sustentation chairman. Dudasko has catalogued all the items in the files. ’70, Mark Talkington ‘79, and Bob Haaser recently said. “After Vespers, I got to three years. corporations will be approached for large gifts. Phonathon experienced similar success, with Moving forward, she hopes to begin digitizing gave or lent a number of items to the archives. meet with the pope and The Cistercian community at large also will be alumni donating $116,000, according to Brendan photos and documents. A high-quality scanner is Those interested in supporting, volunteering, or talk to him for 15 seconds.” End of an era asked to support the project. Lowrey ’93, president of the alumni association. needed to streamline the process. donating items to the archives should contact Du- In September 1964, Rod- “I want to thank all of those families who have Twenty-seven percent of alumni participated. A system for storing and retrieving the digital dasko at [email protected]. ney Walter began teaching at the Cistercian Preparatory JIM & LYNN MORONEY AWARD School located on Walnut Class of 2018 Hill Lane. Beloved for having Matt “Hawk” Hawkins battered taught every Cistercian Mid- Applications dle School student Texas History for 45 years, Walter but still dapper after onslaught stepped down February 4 rise despite The entertainment value of each of the Their stunningly crass pants and gauche bow ties due to health issues (see annual Jim and Lynn Moroney Award Dinner couldn’t help but offend their classmate’s finely story on page 23). economic woes lies squarely in the hands of the alumnus tuned sartorial sensibilities. Sean Phillips ‘91 (above) So the teacher famous chosen to introduce the award winner. They proceeded to paint Hawkins as a whining was named the new head for always answering supe- The widespread economic woes in America are This year’s Moroney Award recipient, Matt prima donna whose fascination with fashion soccer coach at the Uni- rior’s queries with, “Yes, I can impacting every industry, including schools. Hawkins ’88, sacrificed his own well-being (particularly fancy pants) can be blamed for versity of Illinois at Chicago do that,” said good-bye.