Letter from the Headmaster

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends:

At the beginning of February, we celebrated Catholic Schools Week highlighted by a Mass with Bishop Foys in which our students participated serving as Pontifical Servers, readers, and our alumnus, Deacon Jerry Franzen ‘60 assisting the Bishop. As I spoke with another alumnus, Stephen Koplyay ‘78, about his time at CLS and the intimate connection with the Cathedral, I realized how central Covington Latin School students are in the diocese, the Cathedral, and in producing leaders for our community, the Catholic church, and for our nation. In this odd year, I have been blessed to not only see the dynamic interaction in our classrooms, but also meet many alumni from different eras of Covington Latin School. From the stories I have heard, I know there have been seismic changes at times in our long history, but I also see the rich connection between the education given by the priests and nuns, and the timeless pursuit of goodness, discipline, and knowledge today in our classrooms.

In this issue, you will see the recipients of our alumni awards for last year: Obviously, we did not congregate, but still found time to honor each of them for their service and leadership. As I met these people who have served Covington Latin School and others after graduation, I know the values inculcated during their time here have allowed them to be of service to so many in our communities.

Faith is central to our days here: today I walked into a classroom where the students shared their prayer intentions before the opening prayer. I realized that the connection between them is paramount: when you read about the need for children to be in classrooms in person, know that being able to share their hurt in putting down the family pet or having a grandfather stricken ill is the key to being able to get through such hurdles in life. As they prayed together, each child could feel the solace of having friends close to them physically and emotionally, the balm to get us through these difficult times.

I am hopeful that our prayers will allow us to return to those precious days when such minor things as being able to hug our friends or congregate with others will be routine again. Until then, I thank Jesus for blessing me with the honor of being one of you.

Sincerely, John P. Kennedy, Ed.D.

THE LEADER

TABLE OF CONTENTS SPRING 2021

FEATURES

Servant Leadership ...................................................... 6 Miriam Gerlach ........................................................... 8 2020 Alumni Awards ................................................. 12 Pontifical Honors ....................................................... 16

Letter from the Headmaster ....................................... 2 School News ................................................................. 4 Alumni News .............................................................. 10 Class Notes .................................................................. 17

In Memoriam ............................................................. 18 Letter from Advancement ........................................ 19

IN EVERY ISSUE

MISSION

The Covington Latin School is a Catholic institution prompted by the gospel message of Jesus Christ to accelerate the unique abilities of its students by fostering an environment rich in belonging, classical in thought, modern in approach, which cultivates leadership in service to others.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Dr. John P. Kennedy, Headmaster Matt Krebs, Dean of Students Stephanie Tewes, Dean of Studies Erin Stone, Guidance Counselor Amy Darpel, Director of Advancement

CONTACT

Please direct all Letters to the Editor, address changes, or other correspondence to advancement@covingtonlatin.org or to:

Covington Latin School 21 East 11th Street Covington, KY 41011

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DISCLAIMER: Some photos used in this issue were taken prior to the pandemic