The Cardinal

GoinG for Gold

The allure of wearing a corduroy jacket

CALVERT HALL COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 8102 La Salle Road Baltimore, MD 21286-8022

TELEPHONE: 410.825.4266

WEBSITE: www.calverthall.com

PRESIDENT: Brother John Kane, FSC, Ed.D.

PRINCIPAL: Charles Stembler ’83

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT: Joseph Baker ’76

Dear Alumni, Families and Friends,

Ashort time ago we said goodbye to the members of the Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and welcomed them into the Alumni Association. It was a wonderful day celebrating this remarkable class who faced COVID and other challenges with extraordinary perseverance, grit, and grace. We are proud of their accomplishments and know they will succeed in the future. They have built a strong faith-based and academic foundation here at The Hall that will serve them well. We are now preparing to welcome our next class, the Class of 2027, in August.

The success we see with our students is not possible without the talent, dedication, and support of amazing faculty and staff. The heart of a Lasallian school can be seen in the relationship between students and teachers. We are blessed with faculty and staff who know and believe in the Lasallian Mission of touching hearts. St. John Baptist de La Salle told the first Brothers that they needed to act with “the firmness of a father but also the gentleness of a mother.” This happens at The Hall.

I am pleased to share Calvert Hall is thriving! Our academic programs are strong, and we continue to look at ways to add new programs. We have the most recognized fine arts program in the region. Our music and theater programs are second to none. Athletics has had a great year winning many MIAA “A” Championships. Each of our Varsity spring sports either won their respective championship or appeared in the championship game. Robotics, debate, and our other activities also had great years. There is truly something for everyone here.

This issue of The Cardinal highlights the above mentioned, but also Zeal Week. Michael Bell ’24 shares a reflection on this fun and competitive week that builds the Brotherhood. We also hear from Jason Medinger, Esq, ’97 who shares his story as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and how The Hall helped shape his career. These stories present the impact of Calvert Hall from a student and alumnus perspective. Thousands more similar stories could be told. Although personal in nature, The Hall has provided endless opportunities to position our alumni to be successful.

I am grateful for the continued support of so many alumni and friends. Our Hall 175 capital campaign continues. We have reached $26 million of our $28 million goal in donations and pledges. We are not done yet and I ask you to consider joining us or adding to your contribution already made. This campaign will enable us to continue to make Calvert Hall affordable for a widely diverse student population. I pledge that Calvert Hall will remain true to our Catholic, Lasallian values, provide a rigorous education preparing our young men for college and beyond, and be a place where Brotherhood and lifelong friendships are formed. Thank you for all you do for Calvert Hall!

St. John Baptiste de La Salle.......Pray for Us! Live Jesus in our Hearts.......Forever!

Sincerely,

Brother John Kane, FSC, Ed.D. President

Tri-M

25 students were inducted as the first class of the newly formed chapter of the Tri-M National

PrESidEnT’S MEdAl

Mrs. Angela Miceli, wife of the late Augie Miceli, AFSC, was honored at Gala: ONWARD, with the President’s Medal on March 25, 2023.

BoUndlESS BroTHErHood

The theme for the 2023-2024 academic year is Boundless Brotherhood, as voted on by the Student Council Executive Committee.