CLASS REUNIONS LASS EUNIONS C R Spring 2002 Volume 71 Number 4 U of D Class of ‘61 ▲ FFEATURESEATURES Members of the Class of 1961 celebrated their 40th Class Reunion on December 7, 2001. Have it Your Way See Page # Men for Others Serving the Community ▲ ▲ Bob Magill ‘61, Jim Donahue ‘61 and All That Glitters Don Gill ‘61 and Bob Cahill ‘61 at the ‘61 Reunion. See Page # Jim Brenner ‘61 catch-up at their 40th Reunion. 30th Scholarship Auction Reunion Faculty Faculty Subject: See Page # Harbut 1, Death 0 Current and former faculty members joined the Class of ‘81 at their reunion. Back (L to R): Scott Perry ‘81; Joe Rodriguez, Lou Offer, Tom Coyne ‘62; Lindy Offer Front (L to R): Mary Lackamp, Nell Rodriguez, Rev. Richard Twohig, S.J., Carl Saam, Don Gulock PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE STAFFSTAFF editor UDJH-125UDJH-125 YearsYears NewNew Mark Grzybowski (’73) managing editor DEPARTMENTSEPARTMENTS Ann Steele Dear Alumni, neighborhood. You’ll recognize some but hopefully will be D reminded of scores of The High grads that are dedicated to contributing writers This spring issue of making “a better world” for “the Greater Honor and Glory of Mike Dixon (’02) Highlights has several key God (AMDG).” A partial listing of important organizations in 3 President’s Message Alice Barringer features that I hope you will metropolitan Detroit that are served by graduates may further Tim McGee (‘66) enjoy. You will read very prompt your reflection. And you may recall that previous 3 11 Admissions Account Mike Harbut (‘93) exciting news about a variety issues have focused on graduates who are in elected or Adam Kietlinski (‘02) of issues including the leader- 13 Alumni Alley appointed offices. They, too, make an enormous contribution Gary Marando ship transition here at the by using their talents and gifts for others. Patricia Turner-McKenna Fr. Timothy T. Shannon, S.J. helm. Hot off the press is 23 Faculty Focus President The High is alive and well because of the encouragement Tom Willis (‘95) the announcement by the 11 Andy Novak (‘02) and support of so many of our friends. The President’s Report 25 Sports Round-Up Board of Directors that my successor as president will be David Sailer (‘02) is probably the largest ever because so many have been Fr. Karl J. Kiser, S.J. Fr. Kiser is an enormously talented Jesuit Sheri Windisch generous to the school during the past fiscal year. You are 28 Alumni Notes/ of the Detroit Province. He will become the 28th president one of those valued supporters! The school continues to be Photo Gallery photo credit of The High on August 5, 2002. This appointment is the blessed with the prospect of welcoming one of the largest 13 Cub News fruit of the labor of the Board’s Succession Planning incoming freshman classes in our history. We continue to Mark Grzybowski Committee that was initiated last year. I am absolutely Cover artwork is “The Jesuit Mission of Hope” attract the most talented students from metropolitan Detroit. by Ephraim E. Sasis ‘03. 20-20 PHOTOGRAPHIC delighted to have Fr. Kiser as my successor! We all ought These young men will soon join the ranks of U of D Jesuit Winner of this year’s “The Spirit of U of D Jesuit” to be very grateful to Fr. Robert Scullin (’64), the Jesuit design alums who make their mark by outstanding contributions to Art Contest, sponsored by the Development department. Provincial, for his willingness to make available Fr. Kiser Grigg Graphic Services their community. for this important (and oldest –1877) ministry of the U of D Jesuit’s Highlights is published province. Securing a Jesuit president to lead the school has God’s choicest blessings to you, three times per year and distributed free to alumni, parents, faculty, been an essential piece of the school’s strategic planning. administrators and friends of U of D Notes Jesuit High School and Academy. More information on Fr. Kiser as well as my own plans are Send address changes, Letters to the included in the letter I recently sent to the parents of our Parents, if you are receiving your son’s Editor, Class Memories and other Highlights although he no longer lives with correspondence to: students. I wanted to convey this exciting news to you now you, please let us know so we can change our Timothy T. Shannon, S.J. records and send the magazine directly to Mark Grzybowski, with the promise that more information will be forthcoming. him. If you enjoy reading your son’s Highlights Editor U of D Jesuit High School Highlights, let us know that too. We would Community Service is the other main feature of this issue. 8400 South Cambridge be glad to send a copy to his new address Detroit, MI 48221 We have included a few articles that acknowledge individuals and continue a copy to you. e-mail: who have taken our “Men for Others” motto very seriously. [email protected] Most of the alums featured in them have created service phone: (313) 862-5400 ext. 2304 opportunities that enhance the well-being of others in their (800) 968-CUBS Fax (313) 862-3299 Spring 2002 www.uofdhigh.k12.mi.us Highlights • 3 FEATURE STORY ADMISSIONS ACCOUNT OpenOpen HouseHouse // CubCub ForFor AA DayDay AA ChangeChange inin LeadershipLeadership atat UDJHUDJH NumbersNumbers ReassuringReassuring n March 1, 2002, the this important work and to Father Kiser for his willingness to here are many internal and Internally, a main concern is the impression made upon external concerns that cross prospective students and parents who visit our school by way UDJH Board of take on this leadership role. T O the mind of admissions directors of Open House, Cub for a Day, or extracurricular events such Directors officially offered the All those involved with this important decision held as as they prepare to process applica- as athletics, drama presentations, Auction, etc. This year’s tion and registration materials Open House numbers rose again (See Chart Below) and our job of President of the a major focus the educational experience of our students. each year. Whether the external Cub for a Day visits for the year increased dramatically to 174 University of Detroit Jesuit The Board and Succession Planning Committee wanted to concerns materialize, or to what to date from 2000’s number at this time of 87. Part of this degree they actually affect enroll- jump can be attributed to the completion of Phase II con- High School and Academy to secure the best candidate available to lead the school in the ment can’t be known for sure struction and the free publicity gained from our successful Father Karl J. Kiser, S.J. With years ahead. unless the numbers change signifi- Soccer (State Champs!) and Football (Regional Champs!) pro- cantly. The most obvious external grams. In summary, these statistics coupled with the impor- the approval of the Detroit So many have asked Fr. Shannon what he plans to do. influences being the tragedy of tant impression made by current students and parents, faculty Provincial of Jesuits, his religious September 11th and probably and staff, as well as our successful alumni are indicators that As more details of his plans solidify, they will be communi- Richard J. Lomas Fr. Karl J. Kiser, S.J. more directly the staggering econ- point towards another strong freshman class for fall of 2002. President-Elect superior, Father Kiser has accept- Admissions Director cated to you. With the Provincial’s encouragement, Father omy. (Note: All admissions dis- If you have any questions for our department, or would ed this leadership position. plays were cancelled at this year’s Prep Bowl because of securi- Shannon has applied to the Jesuit Tertianship program in like to recommend someone you know for a U of D Jesuit ty concerns as a result of September 11th.) For some these education, give us a call at (313) 862-5400 extension 2309 Many of you know Father Kiser as a Jesuit working in Australia. Tertianship is the final formation period for a influences can be enough to divert a family's priorities in a or 2307. different direction. However, it appears that most people con- Campus Ministry here at UDJH. In addition to this part-time Jesuit priest. A handful of his Jesuit companions from sider a U of D Jesuit education to be a priority. position, Father Kiser holds responsibility as religious superior around the world will participate in this program that lasts of the Jesuit Novitiate located in Berkley, Michigan. At this, approximately eight months. Those who know Father the formation house, Father Kiser oversees the Jesuit Shannon are not surprised by this move since they are very community which is composed of staff and those just joining aware of how he loves to travel. We already know how much the Jesuits as novices. he will enjoy this opportunity to complete his formation OPEN HOUSE STATISTICS During the next several weeks, the details of the transition while enjoying the folks “down under.” Visitor’s will be determined after further discussions among the Father Shannon has told many of our alumni, parents, Grade 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Board of Directors, the Jesuit Provincial, and Father Shannon. benefactors and friends, “The best part of U of D Jesuit’s 8 116 134 174 150 194 214 181 N/A 181 195 223 An orderly transition is planned during the forthcoming history is not in the past, but in the future. This is even 732625363968285N/A106 97 137 school year.