The Blue Mantle Christendom College Yearbook | 2020–21
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The Blue Mantle Christendom College Yearbook 2020–21 Academic Year
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Year in Review
Fall in Review................................................4–5 Spring in Review...........................................6–7
Campus Life............................................9
Tribute to Dr. Brendan McGuire..................18–19
Study-Abroad Semesters
Fall Romers..................................................28–29 Spring Romers.............................................38–39
Athletics
Rugby..........................................................50 Baseball.......................................................51 Women’s Soccer..........................................52 Men’s Soccer...............................................52 Volleyball....................................................53 Cross Country.............................................53 Men’s Basketball.........................................54 Women’s Basketball....................................55
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Freshmen....................................................60–64 Sophomores...............................................65–68 Juniors........................................................69–72 Seniors........................................................73–76 Faculty & Staff............................................77–81
Commencement..................................82–87 Meet the Staff
Credits.......................................................88
The Blue Mantle
The Meaning Behind the Name................89 3
Year in Review Christendom set a new record for student enrollment this year.
August
The college welcomed Isabel Meteyer and James Foeckler as the new directors of residence life. 4
Christendom welcomed Dr. Conor Sweeney to the Theology Department.
September
Students took part in the American Red Cross Blood Drive.
The Thomas Vander Woude Golf Tournament raised money for students.
October
Christendom’s beloved professor, Dr. Brendan McGuire, passed away on October 9, 2020.
The twelve cast bronze bells for the new Christ the King Chapel were baptized on the Feast of Christ the King.
November
Paul Rugg came to teach improv to students. 5
Students, faculty, and staff participated in a campuswide March for Life.
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Students took part in the virtual SEEK conference, which featured talks and opportunities for prayer and discussion.
Northrop Grumman’s Tom Jones encouraged students to live out Catholic values in the secular business world.
March
Christendom Students’ annual Mystery Dinner Theatre raised thousands.
The Chester-Belloc Debate Society hosted its 200th debate.
April
Christendom’s athletic department hosted the first Crusader Alumni Games weekend.
The Class of 2021 graduated on May 15.
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Christendom’s new Christ the King Chapel continued major construction and development. 7
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Fall Semester Memories
Students practiced team-building exercises during Men’s Convocation.
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Students volunteered to set up for Christmas Formal.
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Orientation Week Move-In Day
Everyone was excited to finally return to campus after the long spring and summer.
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Game Night
Dr. O’Donnell gave a welcome address and Bishop Burbidge celebrated the opening Mass of the academic year.
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The Senior Class enjoyed their final hayride as a class.
Cuddeback Barn Dance
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Tug-of-war battle!
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Exploring the Shenandoah Canoe Trip
The Shenandoah Valley inspired many adventures!
Buzzard’s Rock Hike
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Spiritual Life on Campus
Students, faculty, and staff gathered for Laudamus Te Holy Hours every Friday.
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Dr. Brendan McGuire In Memoriam Beloved Professor, Colleague, Husband, Father, & Friend
Dr. McGuire passed away on October 9, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Students gathered outside the Chapel to pray for the repose of their beloved professor and friend.
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“But God has put eternity into the mind of man.” Dr. McGuire with his beloved family.
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Chester Belloc Debate
Aidan Fletcher was the chairman of the society for the spring semester.
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Senior Benefit Concert
Students performed to raise money for the senior class gift.
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A lively barrelrolling competition
Okt oberfest
Students competed in a root beer drinking contest.
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Italian Night
Christendom loves Bella Roma!
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Right Ho, Jeeves!
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The Christendom Players stole the show in this stage adaptation of the P.G. Wodehouse classic.
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Senior Faculty Dinner
Dr. Michael Kelly gave the address to seniors this year.
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The RAs won this year!
SAC VS RA DODGEBALL
The annual dodgeball game was held later in the semester as its own event for the first time.
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Rome in the Fall
Our juniors spent a beautiful fall semester in the Eternal City.
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WINTER FORMAL
Students put on a memorable formal this year, inspired by It’s a Wonderful Life. 30
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Spring Semester Memories
Art Show Winners
Sadie Hawkins
The Big Snow
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Campus in bloom!
We love our Special Ops crew.
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We have so many incredibly talented students.
Coffee House
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Campus
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St. Cecilia’s Night
Karaoke in Kilian’s
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Halloween
Fr. Pollard made an appearance at the dance.
Dances
Welcome Back Dance
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Ballroom & Swing Competition
Sadie Hawkins
Two adorable elderly couples posed for a photo.
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The other half of our junior class spent their spring semester in Rome.
Rome in the Spring Love is in the air.
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Easter in the Vatican
Smiling with St. Francis in Assisi.
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St. Patrick’s Day
The college celebrated its rich Irish heritage.
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St Joseph’s Day
Fr. Pollard blessed the bread.
A joyous celebration in the Year of St. Joseph!
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Mystery Dinner Theatre
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Students stole the show and raised thousands for the senior class gift.
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My Fair Lady
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The Christendom Players brought down the house in their engaging depiction of a beloved classic.
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Spring Formal
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Seniors posed for a special photo at their last big formal dance together.
Faculty and staff also enjoyed the festivities!
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The team was able to compete in a few games in the spring.
RUGBY
The Crusader rugby team went 2–2 in May Madness this spring, defeating #5 Marion University.
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The Crusader baseball team had a dramatic walk-off win in their final game!
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MEN’S SOCCER
WOMEN’S SOCCER Due to COVID-19, the Crusader men’s and women’s soccer teams were able to play only a few scrimmages in the fall and spring against local teams.
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Volleyball
The Lady Crusaders volleyball team went 2–0 in their shortened fall season.
CROSS COUNTRY The cross country teams were able to compete in a number of 5K and 6K races in the fall.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL The Crusader men’s basketball team went 4–3 in the spring season.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Lady Crusaders basketball team went 3–2 in the spring season.
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E ast vs. We s t
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West beat East this year!
Powder Puff
The seniors/sophomores beat the juniors/freshmen this year!
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Headsho
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Freshmen
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Isabel Abernathy
Anthony Accurso
Audrey Altmanshofer
Mary Anderson
Rebecca Anderson
Dominic Asan
Brian Ashman
Georgia Atkins
Anthony Audino
Arianna Barber
Michael Belleville
Luke Bennett
Gustavo Boné
Peter Boyne
Patrick Brezinsky
Brigid Burgess
Joseph Burns
Bayley Byers
Daniel Capponi
Alejandra Carlo
Patricia Carlo
Michaela Catabui
Ambrose Cavalier
Michael Cena
Mark Cermak
Halyna Charba
Anne Chavez
Dominic Clark
Grace Collins
William Connor
Christian Dauchess
Jonathan De Los Reyes
Peter Dean
Samia Clerico
Amelia Coleman
Dominic Di Falco
Leah Dickens
Zachariah Durgin
Theresa Dwane
Laurel Eckenrode
Peter Ethridge
Alexander Evans
Amanda Evans
Kevin Farley
Angelina Fedoryka
Aiden Ferguson
Mary Rose Feuerborn
Margaret Fleischer
Maria Therese Francis
Daniel Freeman
Amelie Garnand
Madeline Gecosky
Rachel Grande
Elaine Gunthorpe
Caroline Hambleton
Morgan Harrison
Erin Hatley
Andrew Heisler
Mary Anne Holler
Kevin Howerton
Sarah Jackson
Mary Clare Jamieson
Elizabeth Jensen
Michael Katreeb
Elizabeth Kaufman
Maria Kelly
Samuel Kristine
Anne Lauderback
Keaton Leach
Benjamin Leiching
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Ignatius LLobet
Rodolfo LLobet
John Paul Luvera
Matthew Marcantonio
Mary Mattus
Alexander McDonald
Cecilia McFadden
Catherine McLaughlin
Madalyn Messier
Michael Messing
Katherine Michael
Aidan Moorehouse
Sarah Morales
Daniel O’Hara
Philip O’Herron
Joanne Marra
Karla Martinez
Christopher Mathias
Frances McWhirter
Andrew Mead
Megan Meehan
Daniel Michonski
Anna Milinovich
Peter Miller
Thomas Miller
Mary Morgan
Monica Nachtegall
Margaret Nussio
Aidan Oakley
Kylie O’Brien
Megan Okula
Archer Oliver
Gabrielle Olmstead
Veronica Pegis
Rita Penny
Rachel Piazza
Joseph Piroch
Maximilian Post
Clara Raabe
Eric Radel
James Raes
Giovanni Riguera-Petta
Ethan Robertson
Christina Rodriguez
Mary Grace Russo
Noah Rymer
Nicholas Schau
Catherine Schmidt
Trevor Scott
Clare Sebestyen
Paul Sheedy
Christopher Shields
Laura Sigler
Maria Simon
Stephen Simpson
Andrew Sloane
Cecilia Soto
Elizabeth Speer
Liliana Speier
Anna Stachyra
Anna Staggenborg
Virginia Stahl
Michael Stapleton
Anna Stein
Kaitlyn Storey
Thomas Sullivan
Mary Swerda
Regina Swope
Catherine Taraba
Kathleen Thomas
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Gabriella Trause
Rok Urankar
Gianna Van Alstine
Jillian Van Daele
John Paul Vander Woude
Germaine Wells
Faustina Whittaker
Anna Williams
Clare Williams
Peter Williams
Margaret Williamson
Andrew Willson
Nicholas Wilson
Hugh Wingate
Julia Wojtkun
William Wolfe
Noah Wollersheim
Faith Woods
Samuel Wright
Thomas Yee
Mary Agnes Wingate
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Sophomores
Gerard Adams
John Paul Adams
Dylan Aiello
Martha Anderson
Thomas Baird
Anna Berg-Arnold
Maggie Black
Mary Black
Michael Blank
Robert Bond
Kurt Bourget
Mary Fiona Briggs
Philip Brown
Christina Buehler
Christina Burke
Abigail Butek
Leo Carriker
David Catabui
Erica Christie
Grace Clark
Isabel Cleary
Gianna Coffey
Joseph Cole
Caroline Connell
Mary Therese Coyne
Bridget Crnkovich
Therese Cruz
Isabel Cumbelich
Patrick Curran
Kaelan Damitz
John Paul DeJak
Mary deTar
Thomas Donahoe
Joseph Dotson
Mary Eidem
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Joseph Elllefson
Gabriel Fewkes
Grace Flagg
Josh Forbes
Paul-Elliot Foy
Luke Foyle
Zoe Frisch
Charles Fuller
Madigan Gannon
Sebastian Ghering
Rachel Giaccio
Chelsea Gilday
Daniel Gillio
Hannah Gjolberg
James Gordon
John Gordon
Therese Grenier
Zoë Grimm
John Paul Gutschke
James Hambleton
John Healey
Juliana Heroux
Jared Herrmann
Halina Hibl
Regina Hibl
Sean Hilbert
Julia Hill
Zachary Hsu
Sofia Hudson
Marissa Hund
Rebecca Jaynes
David Johnson
Rebecca Kaminski
Donald Kelly
Michelle Kelly
Joseph Kokes
Margaret Kolesar
Georgius Korban
Madeline Kuhn
Mary Lueck
Javier Madan
Joseph Madigan
Mary-Clare Maggio
Cassandra Marilley
Catherine McCaughey
Mary McCloskey
Caroline McDermott
Mary McDonough
Anna McDuffie
Christine McLaughlin
Michael McWhirter
Claire Mense
Katherine Noe
Elizabeth Nussio
Sebastian O’Keefe
Finnbarr O’Reilly
Elizabeth Ostrowski
Makayla Paradis
John Pasco
John Pelczar
Emily Pietras
Emily Piorkowski
Matthew Rego
Rachel Riordan
Thomas Santschi
Gwyneth Sawicki
Sarah Scarchilli
Joseph Scarlata
Ryan Schantz
Cyril Schaper
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Alice Seeley
Julia Seeley
Andrew Smith
Dominic Smith
Johnathan Stahl
Reuben Stamper
Lucy Stanford
William Stanmeyer
Sebastian Stanton
Jacob Stevens
Matteo Stocco
Isabella Supples
Katherine Svoboda
Patrick Switzer
Philomena Swope
Grace Tipton
Celine Townsend
Lucia Ulizko
Maria Theresa Vicente
Lucia Vicenzino
Christiana Vreeland
Sean Walker
Katherine Walz
Sarah Weichert
Donald Westin
Juniors
Marie Ahern
Noah Arevalo
Susan Attar
Nicholas Barren
Bridget Bennett
Elizabeth Blum
Pablo Boada
Luke Borrajo
Lauren Brock
Senika Buckner
Brendan Byers
Veronica Byers
Michael Ciskanik
Benedict Clark
Harry Cole
Maria Cook
Justin Corman
Caleb Crandall
Gregory Cravetz
Anthony Criste
Kateri Criste
John Cuddeback
Liam Cunningham
John Curran
Liam Daigle
Megan Dano
John Dean
Colin Deighan
Erin Deighan
Cecilia Delaney
Kevin Dow
Daniel Duca
Thomas Dunphy
Thomas Egan
Lily Ehart
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Alinemary English
Adelaide Enyeart
Kelly Erwin
Julia Eschbach
Clare Fay
Adam Ferrero
Aidan Fletcher
Nicholas Foeckler
Patrick Fouse
Isabel Freeman
Hannah Freivald
Maria Gamble
Lucy Gay
Maria Gerring
Erin Ginter
Erik Gossin
Benedict Guza
Ana Hambric
Michael Hans
Elizabeth Hardt
Meredith Hazinski
Maureen Hebert
Anne Heisler
Maxwell Henrie
Joseph Herter
Brian Hicks
Johnmarie “Jack” Hofbauer
Caroline Howerton
Thomas James
Lucia Janaro
Lilliana Johnson
Andrew Jones
Roy Kane
Owen Kennedy
Edmund Kopeck
Ashlianna Kreiner
Hannah Kristine
Teresa Lagano
Lucy Lagarde
John David Lane
Mark LaRochelle
Daniel Llera
Anna LLobet
Elisa Lonnecker
Michael Marra
Laura Matthys
Ann McGraw
Helen McGuire
Michael McGuire
Daniel Mead
Brianna Morabito
Dominic Mosley
Ryan Mumford
Aganze Nkere
Rose Norris
Patrick Nugent
Amy Nutt
Therese Ohotnicky
Michaella Ottolini
Santiago Pardo Gasque
Olivia Raes
Michael Rego
Antonia Rivera-Flynn
Meghan Rohatgi
Luis Romero
Nathaniel Scanlon
Nicholas Scanlon
Francis Scarchilli
Matthew Scarince
George Schuberg
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Ian Simon
Bernadette Smith
Cora Snyder
John Snyder
Marion Spiering
Joseph Stahl
Kathleen Sullivan
Henry Summers
Roc Swiniarski
Michael Twohig
Julia Urankar
Anthony Van Alstine
Clare Wilson
Matthew Wright
Mary Clare Young
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Seniors
Evan Aiello
Jake Altmanshofer
Mary-Catherine Anderson
Gabriel Arango
William Arnold
Thomas Bayley
Cecilia Belleville
Sean Bennett
Martha Blank
Andrew Book
Samuel Bratt
Julia Brezinsky
John Briggs
Mary Grace Bright
Daniel Buehler
Stephen Buonocore
Therese Butek
Theresa Castellan
Mark Cavazos
Peter Cermak
Annabella Christensen
Joseph Ciskanik
Mary Connolly
Bernadette Coyne
Louis Culloton
Maria Cunningham
Rosa Cunningham
Monica Dewey
Isabella Di Falco
Bridget Duffy
Max Dugan
Vincent Duhig
Elizabeth Eller
Meredith Ethridge
Ryan Farrell
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Christiana Fedoryka
George Flagg
Katherine Flynn
Thomas Foos
Nina Francis
Rose Francis
Chiara Fusco
Cecilia Garvey
Angela Goddard
Emily Golden
Emily Guza
Joseph Halecky
Caleb Heffern
Melanie Heinlein
Thomas Hess
Mary-Claire Hibl
Giulianna Hudson
Bernadette Hund
Eileen Hund
Marcus Hynfield
John Jakubisin
Agnese Janaro
Joan Johnson
Mary Clare Kelly
Eleanor Kolesar
Kristin Kozin
Jose Lam
Caroline Lancaster
Katherine Lindner
Carmen Litterio
Kadi Martin
Kevin McDermott
Dominic McFadden
Ian McLaughlin
Theresa McLaughlin
Matthew McShurley
Michael Mersch
Meagan Montanari
Emily Narel
Nelson Nunes
Elyse Nurenberg
Declan O’Donnell
James O’Reilly
Joseph O’Reilly
Marie-Therese O’Reilly
Anthony Palumbo
Stephen Pascoe
Bruce Patryn
Julia Patterson
Gail Peterson
Theresa Piroch
Ambrose Rucker
Catherine Rucker
Jillian Rugg
Catherine Salgado
Peter Santorum
Bridget Schneider
Joseph Schwartz
William Sigler
Mary-Grace Siwko
Christina Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Dario Spinelli
Samantha Stahl
Grace Stanton
Anthony Suess
Barbara Syski
Abigail Thomas
Aedan Tsakanikas
Joachim Tsakanikas
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Charlotte Twetten
Isabella Vicenzino
Rose Vidosh
Isabella Walsh
Joshua Weaver
Harold Weichert
Maximilian Weidenkopf
Anthony Whittaker
John Whittaker
Jenna Williams
Mary Williams
Caleb Wilson
Phoebe Wing
Veronica Wingerter
Lianna Youngman
Bryan Zhu
Ally Zink
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Jeffrey Alban Theology and Music
Mr. Andrew Armstrong Library Director
Mrs. Carol Balint Spanish, French
Dr. Andrew Beer Classical and Early Christian Studies
Mr. Doug Briggs Computer Services Director
Mr. William Brinkman Maintenance, HVAC Technician
Mr. Michael Brown Philosophy
Dr. Joseph Miss Johanna Brutto Burke Political Science Communications Manager
Mrs. Susan Cairns Miss Marilyn Baker Charba Director of Student Activities
Mr. John Ciskanik Executive Director of Planned Giving
Mr. Timothy Clauss Rome Residence Coordinator
Dr. Douglas Dailey Mathematics and Science
Dr. John Devanny History
Mr. Vince Criste Director of Alumni and Donor Relations
Dr. John Cuddeback Philosophy
Mr. James Bergida Political Science
Dr. Bracy Bersnak Political Science
Mr. Stephen Bieker Sous Chef
Dr. Kevin Burns Political Science
Dr. Miriam Byers Mathematics and Science
Mrs. Alexandra Cook Director of Residence Life
Mr. David Costanzo Director of Philanthropy
Mr. Pete Crisman Maintenance Manager
Mr. Daniel Devine Pantry Cook
Mr. Arthur Dhanagom Payroll, HR Benefits Manager
Mr. Joshua Duda Maintenance Technician
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Mrs. Danielle Dusseault Stewardship Coordinator
Miss Maura Eckels Academic Success Coach
Mr. John Engelstad Maintenance Manager
Mr. Damian Fedoryka Mathematics and Science
Dr. Larissa Fedoryka Music
Mr. Ken Ferguson Vice President of Innovation Strategies
Miss Nicole Feldman Rome Residence Coordinator
Mr. Luke Fier Director of Finance
Mr. Tim Flagg Senior Philanthropy Officer
Dr. Douglas Flippen Philosophy
Dr. Aileen Foeckler Mathematics and Science
Mr. James Foeckler Male Residence Director
Mr. Karl Foeckler Line Cook
Mr. Michael Foeckler Vice President of Operations
Mrs. Nancy Foor Shift Manager
Mr. Allen Gheen Line Cook
Miss Amanda Graf Vice President of Student Affairs
Miss Cecelia Gronemeyer Admissions Counselor
Dr. Daniel Gutschke Philosophy
Mr. Pat Haggerty Chapel Project Manager
Mr. Tom Heim Director of Operations
Ms. Bridget Hickson Nurse
Mrs. Sharon Hickson English Language and Literature
Mr. Donald Higby Executive Chef
Miss Melissa Jagel Philanthropy Officer
Mr. Paul Jalsevac Vice President of Advancement
Mr. Walter Janaro Registrar and Office Services Manager
Dr. Eric Jenislawski Theology
Mr. Tim Judge Dean of Students
Dr. Eleanor Kelly Director of Teacher Formation
Miss Maribeth Kelly Director of Student Support Services
Dr. Michael Kelly History
Mrs. Mickey Krebs Library
Dr. Stephen Kunath Political Science
Miss Debra Lamb Pantry Cook
Dr. Christopher Lane History
Dr. Dixie Lane History
Ms. Linda Lively Line Cook
Mr. Rafael Madan Political Science
Dr. Lisa Marciano English Language and Literature
Ms. Jackie Marcus Business Office Assistant III
Mrs. Cindy Martin Chaplain’s Assistant
Mrs. Sarah Mason Library Donations Assistant
Mr. Vincent Mata Philosophy
Mrs. Leslie Mathews Prospect and Donor Relations Coordinator
Mr. Michael Mazzara Associate Director of Admissions
Miss Jessica McClelland Administrative Assistant to the Executive VP
Dr. Brendan McGuire History
Dr. Daniel McInerny Philosophy
Mr. Glen McLeod Prospect Research Analyst
Miss Sylvia Messing Special Events Manager
Miss Isabel Meteyer Female Residence Director
Mr. Anthony Mr. Tom McDonald McFadden Classical and VP of Early Christian Enrollment, EFL Studies Instructor
Dr. Raychel Namiotka Mathematics and Science
Dr. Cynthia Nolan Political Science
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Mr. Hugh O’Donnell Theology
Mr. Niall O’Donnell Director of Marketing
Dr. Timothy O’Donnell President, Theology and History
Miss Katherine Ott Director of Rome Administration
Dr. David Owen Classical and Early Christian Studies
Mrs. Roberta Deacon Edward Peer Peitler Cataloguing Chaplaincy Associate
Mr. Karl Petrick Development Associate
Mr. Sam Phillips Director of Admissions
Mr. Stephen Pilon Associate Librarian and EFL Instructor
Mrs. Roseanne Podlinsek Development Associate
Mrs. Alisa Polk Financial Aid Officer
Fr. Marcus Pollard Chaplain
Dr. Kurt Poterack Theology, Director of Music
Mr. Patrick Quest Athletic Director
Miss Isabella Reilly Alumni and Gift Planning Assistant
Dr. Ben Reinhard English Language and Literature
Mrs. Mary Alice Rice French
Mr. Mark Rohlena Executive Vice President
Dr. Adam Schwartz History
Mrs. Vicki Seal Line Cook
Mrs. Brenda Seelbach Assistant to the President
Dr. Christopher Shannon History
Fr. Tom Shepanzyk Assistant Chaplain
Mrs. Kelly Smith Nurse
Mr. Zachary Smith Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
Dr. Steven Snyder Philosophy
Miss Margaret Speer Rome Residence Coordinator
Mr. Craig Spiering Assistant Manager of Computer Services
Dr. Kathleen Sullivan English Language and Literature
Dr. Owen Vyner Theology
Mrs. Jessie Wines Business Office Assistant II
Mrs. Mary Stanford Theology
Dr. Trey Stanford English Language and Literature
Dr. Conor Sweeney Theology
Mrs. Clare Tapsak Admissions Counselor and Visit Coordinator
Mrs. Kristin Stephens Director of Career Development
Miss Katie Teague Line Cook
Mr. Thomas Miss Julie Dr. Andrew Ward Wells Whitmore Associate Communications Theology Philanthropy and Creative Officer Services Specialist
Mr. Kelly Wing Spanish
Dr. Edward Strickland Classical and Early Christian Studies
Mr. Michael Strickland English Language and Literature
Dr. Gregory Dr. Kevin Townsend Tracy VP for Classical and Academic Affairs, Early Christian Mathematics and Studies Science
Mrs. Bonnie Williams Student Billing Officer
Mrs. Debbie Williams Business Office Assistant I
Miss Annie Sullivan Stewardship Coordinator
Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas Theology
Mr. Adam Wilson Director of Annual Giving
Dr. Mark Wunsch Philosophy
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Gradua tion 2021
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Bishop Burbidge celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass, joined by alumni Fr. Noah Morey and Deacon Philip Briggs.
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The O’Donnells posed for a photo with Lou Holtz and Bishop Burbidge.
Student Body Vice President Elizabeth Eller gave a toast to the staff.
Senior Class President Bridget Schneider raised a toast to the faculty.
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Students celebrated the joyous occasion.
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Valedictorian: Mary Clare Kelly
Salutatorian:Theresa Piroch
Winner of the Student Achievement Award: Cecilia Garvey
Lou Holtz gave the Commencement address.
Congrats to the newly engaged!
Hats off to the Class of ‘21!
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Meet the Yearbook Staff
Johanna Burke Editor in Chief Fall
Anna Milinovich Athletics Section Editor Class of 2024
Therese Butek Headshot Section Co-Editor Class of 2021
Julie Wells Editor in Chief Spring
Sarah Morales Campus Life Section Editor Class of 2024
Clara Raabe Layout Designer Class of 2024
Christina Burke Managing Editor Class of 2023
Margaret Fleischer Layout Designer Class of 2024
John Paul Gutschke Headshot Section Co-Editor Class of 2023
Special thanks to Zach Smith, Niall O’Donnell, Gwyneth Sawicki, Sarah Jackson, Megan Meehan, and Bridget Bennett for their photography contributions. 88
THE BLUE MANTLE: THE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME Christendom College was founded under the patronage of Our Lady of Fatima in 1977, and she has helped the college grow and flourish in the 44 years since. When the Christendom College yearbook was first established in the 1980s, it took on the name “the Blue Mantle” in honor of Our Lady. The yearbook would retain that name for a number of years, before the name changed simply to “Christendom College Yearbook” later–a name that would stick through the 2012–13 academic year. When the yearbook returned in the 2015–16 academic year, it was a no-brainer for the staff to bring back the original name as well, as a tribute both to the college’s first yearbook staff and to the college’s patroness as well.
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