THE LEADER
FOR THE ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS OF COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL
SUMMER 2019
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2019!
FEATURES: SENIOR SIGNING DAY // ACADEMIC AWARDS // ALUMNI AWARDS
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER Dear alumni, parents, and friends of Covington Latin School, It is with immense enthusiasm and gratefulness that I write this letter. I am eager to watch Covington Latin School continue to grow with its students and with the opportunities and challenges presented by today’s society. I am thankful that, as superintendent of schools, I had the opportunity to walk the halls of CLS every day to better get to know the students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni and overall community. As we turn another page in the rich history book that is Covington Latin School, I am mindful of how fortunate we are to have a school like Covington Latin in the Diocese of Covington. Looking back at all that was accomplished this year, I know that none of it would have been possible without the support of our faculty, staff, students, families, and community. Our students showed off their talents in the Sound of Music. Our seniors wrote impressive theses amidst applying for college. Our club and athletic teams made us proud at the local, regional, state and national venues. Our art students astounded us with how they see the world. Our dedicated faculty encouraged our students to participate in national science fairs, language competitions, and community service. Our House Cup Competition continued to create a sense of community across all grade levels. We even took our experiential learning overseas, when 40 CLS students and parents were able to spend the 75th anniversary of D-Day on the beaches in Normandy. These are just a few of the events that shaped the 2018-19 school year and created opportunities that will enrich the lives of our future leaders. Additionally, the Grand Event was the most successful yet and allowed us to match a $20,000 gift to build a first-class multi-purpose Computer Aided Design lab to grow our Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program. With the lab in place, our curriculum was able to expand to allow students more choices and more ownership of their educational course of study. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention specifically, our Debt Reduction Matching Gift Campaign. We had a unique opportunity this year through a generous benefactor to raise up to a million dollars that would help us pay down the debt incurred from our building renovation and addition. We engaged alumni from across the world to come back home to the Latin School. Alumni not only supported our debt campaign, but they established named scholarships, offered to mentor our students, and networked with other alumni. While the extrinsic purpose drove some initiatives, it is the intrinsic rewards that we remember daily, and I look forward to Headmaster Gressock experiencing those relationships as he leads Covington Latin School. So many times I have said, “Thank you,” to the good Lord in appreciation of those who invest in Catholic education. Your investment of your aptitude, means and time in Covington Latin School calls for a ‘Thank you” both murmured in the quietness of my prayer and shouted from the top of my lungs. All the best, Michael Clines Superintendent of Schools
THE LEADER TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMER 2019
FEATURES Graduation .................................................................. 4 Class of 2019 ................................................................. 6 Senior Signing Day ...................................................... 7 Exciting Changes at CLS .......................................... 10 Alumni Award Winners ............................................ 14
IN EVERY ISSUE Message from the Superintendent ............................ 2 School News ................................................................. 8 Alumni News .............................................................. 11 In Memoriam .............................................................. 12
UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 1 Donor Appreciation Event 6 PM AUGUST 16 Latin Mass 8:10 AM Reception following SEPTEMBER 18 Grandparents Day GOLF OUTING 2020
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts on the Covington Latin Golf Outing. We heard you! Next year’s golf outing will move back to the 4th Thursday in July- July 23rd, 2020. Save the date!
Message from the Headmaster ................................. 19
MISSION Covington Latin School offers a unique program for academically talented students in the tri-state area. As its central purpose, CLS aims to form Christian leaders by challenging its students to attain their academic, intellectual, social and moral potential.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Joseph E. Gressock, Headmaster Matt Krebs, Dean of Students Stephanie Tewes, Dean of Studies Amy Darpel, Director of Advancement Erin Stone, Counselor
CONTACT Please direct all Letters to the Editor, address changes, or other correspondence to alumni@covingtonlatin.org or to: Covington Latin School 21 East 11th Street Covington, KY 41011
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INFORMATION
The Advancement Office has been busy working behind the scenes to reignite our Alumni Association. We have a great group of core leaders in place that are ready to take up the torch. More information will follow. Stay tuned!
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Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge Congratulations Class of 2019!
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Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam, doce me
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CLASS OF 2019 WHATS NEXT Amit Adhikari
University of Louisville
Eliza Grace Amlie
University of Dayton
Robert Thomas Bagadion Thomas More College
Alexander Paul Beckham University of Louisville
Chance Berberich Gap Year
Thomas Edward Bohman
Northern Kentucky University
Dominic Michael Braun Thomas More University
Benjamin Charles Codell University of Kentucky
Lilianna Marie Darnell Xavier University
Naomi Mallyka Dias
University of Cincinnati
Denise Alejandra Foltz University of Kentucky
Ryan Michael Garuccio University of Louisville
Tobias Nathaniel Gray University of Louisville
Mary Elizabeth Haas
Northern Kentucky University
Matthew Jude Hehman University of Dayton
Isabel Marie Hofmann Marian University
Marley Rachel Jackson
Indiana Institute of Technology
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Charles Nicholas Korzenborn
Patrick William Stebbins
Samuel Isaak David Latz
Elijah Charles Tarvin
Laila Simone Lowe
Hue Thi Tran
Adam Scott Rhodes Moon
Anna Marie Walters
Kalyn Thomas Obermeyer
Toshiyuki Watanabe
Logan Allen Powers
University of Cincinnati
Sophie Ann Wilson University of Louisville
Christopher Michael Rauf
Jacob Alexander Yoder
Northern Kentucky University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Cincinnati
University of Louisville
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky
Emma Faith Roberts University of Kentucky
Francis Arroyo Rodriguez University of Cincinnati
Christian Max Schuetter University of Kentucky
Xavier University
University of Kentucky
Berea College
University of Dallas
University of Louisville
Northern Kentucky University
Ashley Nicole Zalla
University of Kentucky
See page 15 for full scholarship and awards listing.
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SCHOOL NEWS Our students are talented both in and out of the classroom. They certainly don’t rest on their laurels. Here is a little glimpse in the lives of our students. Sam Latz ‘19 participated in the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona. He competed against 1800 students from 80 different countries. During the fair, Sam had the opportunity to hear presentations from Nobel Prize winners, meet CEO’s of major corporations, and network with other future scientists. Jonah Prost ‘22 attended the premier of his first movie, The Silent Natural. Jonah played the part of the town bully in a movie about William Hoy who was one of the first deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800’s. Cecelia McDaniel ‘24 was the CLS Prep 7 and 8 Spelling Bee Champion. She went on to participate in the Scripps Spelling Bee.
Sam Latz ‘19
Latin competitions are taken very seriously at Covington Latin School. Ninety-four percent of our students taking Latin received awards. Forty of those awards were gold. Here are some of our notable results. Roland Long ‘20 was a first place winner in the CAMWS Sight Translation Contest in Latin. He won a cash prize for his efforts. Chris Macke ‘20 received a book on Vergil. Elysse Hermes ‘20 and Paige Graf ‘20 were commended for their performance. In the Vergilian Society Translation Contest, Alex Beckham ‘19 and Ryan Garuccio ‘19 were commended for their Latin translations. Lily Darnell ‘19 received four gold medals in four years in the National Latin Exam. She took home a NLE Oxford Classical Dictionary for her dedication to Latin. Four of our Latin students received perfect papers on the National Latin Exam. This amazing feat was accomplished by Jack Wilburn ‘21, Abby Hyrne ‘21’, Jacob Schuetter ‘22, and Zoe Hoelmer ‘22. Jonah Prost ‘22 M.E. Haas and Sophia Santos both were state winners in the Murray State Potpourri Poetry Contest. The Covington Latin School Debate team received NSDA Charter status in just three years. This is granted to schools who not only do well in speech and debate competitions but also are dedicated to service to their community. Lily Darnell ‘19 was awarded the National History Club History Student of the Year. Ella Thornberry ‘21 received the United Nations Association Community Service Award. 8
Ms. Kelly Kush & Lily Darnell ‘19
Toshi Watanabe ‘19, Kazu Watanabe ‘21, and Sara Watanabe ‘23 qualified for the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament. Toshi was also named the Cincinnati.com Tennis Player of the Week. Hannah Steffen ‘20 was selected to play in the Northern Kentucky All Star Softball Game. She also received the 35th District All Tournament Team and was recognized by the Northern Kentucky Softball Coaches Association for her efforts on the field. Elijah Fox ‘20 will be representing Covington Latin School at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Regional Youth Leadership class.
Kazu Watanabe ‘21, Sara Watanabe ‘23, and Toshi Watanabe ‘19
Our German students did very well this year on the National German Exam. Francis Rodriguez took home a Gold Medal, Dominic Braun earned a Silver, and Thomas Bohman and Matthew Hehman both earned a Bronze Medal. The German American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati also recognized Dominic Braun and Francis Rodriguez for their excellence in German. They earned the German Book Award of Excellence. Gianna Syfert ‘23 placed 2nd in the Diocesan Pro-Life Essay competition. There were over 300 essays submitted from schools across the diocese. Jacob Yoder ‘19 received a Silver Medal National Award in the Scholastic Writing Program. Fewer than 1% of applicants receive a national award.
(L to R) Francis Rodriguez ‘19, Dominic Braun ‘19, Thomas Bohman ‘19, and Matthew Hehman ‘19
Jacob Yoder ‘19
Gianna Syfert ‘23
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Exciting Changes at Covington Latin School
CURRICULUM UPDATED TO REFLECT GROWING PASSION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATHEMATICS AND MORE Covington Latin School is committed to educating the best and brightest students in the area. In order to do that, CLS has unveiled a new curriculum to allow our students the opportunity to make their most of the time at Latin School. Our commitment to a classical education remains steadfast. Students have the opportunity to take four years of a foreign language just as those who came before them. We fervently believe that language development gives our students a leg up on their peers. It creates pathways in the brain and encourages divergent thinking. However, for some of our students, their passion and talent lies in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program. We would be doing our students a disservice by not allowing for those opportunities as well. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, students will be able to expand their course selections to include JAVA programming, Robotics, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Web Design.
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Covington Latin School will be adding more Advanced Placement classes in the sciences, dual credit options, online classes through NKU’s Scholars program, and specialized five-day-a-week art classes. To allow for these opportunities, some adjustments to the curriculum had to be made. Covington Latin School will now require two years of Latin. Students can choose to remain on the classical pathway and take four years of a foreign language or elect to move into a biomedical pathway, pre-engineering pathway, or computer science pathway. The options are almost limitless now for our students and the new curriculum will allow for students to stretch their minds, go beyond their comfort zone, or follow their passions.
CLASS NOTES 1960s
Tom Dressman ‘61 actively works as an independent insurance agent, selling mostly Medicare supplement insurance, annuities, and Obama Care. He and his wife, Judy, have two children and one grandchild. They live in Illinois. Dr. Michael Held ‘69 is working at the Saint Peter’s University (NJ) Department of Biology. He received the Elizabeth Ann Bartholomew Award from the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society at the Society’s annual meeting held in Memphis, Tennessee. This award is the highest given by the Society and is recognition of Dr. Held’s many contributions to botany in the eastern United States and his significant service to the Society. He was President of the Society from 2004 to 2006 and served as a member of the Society’s Executive Council from 2008 to 2019.
1970s
James Anstead ‘70 is the author of Around the World in Five Lines, a collection of 200 original limericks. The book is available online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Dorrance Publishing. It has been favorably reviewed by Kirkus. James Baldwin ‘70 was married to Terry (Lasson) on July 7, 2018, in South Haven, Michigan amid their 5 children and their life partners, family and friends. In April of 2018, Jim accepted the position of Executive Director for the West Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association. He continues as the President of both Baldwin Consulting LLC and JPB Properties LLC. John List ‘73 has been assigned to St. William Parish in Lancaster, Kentucky. The parish also has the responsibility for a mission, St. Sylvester in Ottenheim in Lincoln County. 2000s
1990s
Tim Spille ‘94 was named to the Columbus CEO 2019 Top Lawyers in Central Ohio. Tim was recognized for his work in the area of appellate law. He is licensed to practice in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Columbus CEO partnered with Martindale-Hubbell to identify nearly 1,000 Top Lawyers in central Ohio. For this central Ohio list, Martindale-Hubbell tapped their database to identify lawyers who have been rated by their peers to the highest peer review rating available. Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings are driven by confidential opinions of lawyers and members of the judiciary who receive invitations from MartindaleHubbell to review lawyers with whom they have professional knowledge. Nick Parsai ‘97 and family are residing in Colorado Springs. He transferred from Army Aviation (Apache Pilot and Commander) to Space Command. He was promoted last year to Major.
2000s
Heather Zimmerman ‘00 is entering the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy as part of the PharmD Class of 2023 this fall.
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Samuel Rogers ‘08 married Lauren Rolfes in April 2019. He will be attending the University of Notre Dame Law School in the fall of 2019. Rahul Rao ‘09 graduated medical school from the West VA School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019 and will be completing a residency at the University of Cincinnati in Diagnostic Radiology.
2010s
Hannah (Griese) Witherspoon ‘11 graduated from law school and passed the Kentucky bar. She is now working as an attorney in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She and her husband, Adam, had their first baby, Hudson, in November of 2018. Tyler Heist ‘11 received a PhD in Quantitative and Computational Biology from Princeton University on 14 June 2019. He had previously graduated from the University of Richmond in 2015 with a B.S. in Biology and Computer Science. Malory Thelen ‘12 graduated from Washington and Lee School of Law in May. After passing the bar, she will begin a federal clerkship for the Honorable Claria Boom in the Eastern/Western Districts in Kentucky. Melisssa Becker ‘15 graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and minor in Biology, She will be attending UK’s Medical School in Northern Kentucky in the fall. Kara Kanter ‘15 recently accepted a Co-Op at Johnson and Johnson within their consumer goods division. She will be analyzing sales and marketing data until December and is very excited to pursue her dream career with such a large company. After the Co-Op, she will finish her last semester at Thomas More University. James Acey ‘18 has completed his first year at Xavier University where he is studying Biology and Environmental Science. He made the Dean’s List and is doing very well at Xavier.
IN MEMORIUM • Ronald Bauerle ‘53 • Dr. Jerome Erpenbeck ‘49 • Reverend Tim Evans ‘65 • Robert Eviston ‘59, brother of David Eviston’57, Donald Eviston ‘60, Edward Eviston ‘53, Thomas Eviston ‘55, Paul Eviston ‘56 • Margaret “Peggy” Kenkel grandmother of Keledy ‘96 and Patrick ‘06 • Reverend John Kroger ‘47 • Timothy Kruse ‘57 • Angie Raybourne, sister of Maria Cutherall ‘14 • Reverend Monsignor Allen Meier ‘36
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• Marcella Saelinger, mother of Donald Saelinger ‘63 and Robert Saelinger ‘73 • Ralph Sutton ‘44
Nota Bene: We rely on notifications from family and friends for our expressions of sympathy. We regret any omissions. Please email amy.darpel@covingtonlatin.org to send news of the passing of a loved one.
COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL TEACH ME GOODNESS, DISCIPLINE, AND KNOWLEDGE
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BONITATEM, ET SCIENTIAM, ET DISCIPLINAM, DOCE ME
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SCHOLARSHIPS
It is the mission of Covington Latin School to never turn away a deserving student due to financial need. We are grateful to those who have established scholarships to help fulfill our mission.
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The Gary Cummins Scholarship The Richard Hellmann Memorial Scholarship The Bob Kohlhepp and Family Scholarship The Erich Schneider Memorial Scholarship The Ranft and Vesper Family Scholarship The Dennis P. Whitehead Memorial Scholarship The Michael and Andrew Zalla Memorial Scholarship Dr. James and Mrs. Marna Zalla Family Scholarship
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OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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Academic Advancement Fund Academic Team Athletics Corona Studii Debate
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Drama Fine Arts Junior Classical League National Honor Society Science Department Gene Morrison Athletic Boosters Scholarship
If you would like more information on establishing a named scholarship, please contact Amy Darpel, Director of Development at amy.darpel@covingtonlatin.org or call (859) 291-7044.
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Alumni Awards Banquet
Congratulations to 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. These individuals were honored at the sold out Alumni Banquet held on May 29th. Gary Cummins ‘66 Bonitatem Award Service to the Covington Latin School and the community Meghan Waters ‘10 Distinguished Young Alumna/us Excellence in Profession, service to Covington Latin School and the community and has graduated in the past 25 years
John Lane Honorary Alumnus Exemplary goodness, discipline and knowledge Jeff Von Handorf ‘74 Scientiam Award Excellence in Education Dr. Don Saelinger ‘63 Disciplinam Award Excellence in Profession
Dr. Ronald Lubbe ‘55 Distinguished Alumnus/a Excellence in Profession, service to CLS and to the community
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI NOMINATION FORM We ask that you thoughtfully consider nominating an Alumnus/Alumna for the following Distinguished Alumni Awards: • Distinguished Alumni/ae Award: demonstrated excellence in Profession, Community Service and Service to Latin School. • Distinguished Young Alumni/ae Award: demonstrated excellence in Profession, Community Service and Service to Latin School. • Bonitatem Award: demonstrated excellence in Community Service. • Disciplinam Award: demonstrated excellence in Profession. • Scientiam Award: demonstrated excellence in Scholarship as a Profession. Nominee Name & Grad Year: Relationship with Nominee: _______________________________ _______________________________
Which Award: _____________________________
Brief Description describing why Nominee should receive Award: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Please email Amy Darpel at amy.darpel@covingtonlatin.org. Thank you for sharing your story about an accomplished Alumnus/Alumna
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Scholarships & Awards Senior Scholarships Amit Adhikari: University of Louisville Trustees Academic Scholarship & Speedschool Alumni Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Eliza Grace Amlie: University of Dayton Trustees’ Merit Scholarship, Commitment to Catholic Education Award, Forever Flyer Grant, Federal Pell Grant & Federal SEOG Grant; Butler University Butler Grant, Academic Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant; Northern Kentucky University Excellence Award, Pell Grant & Kentucky CAP Grant; Xavier University Xavier Scholarship, Early Filer Grant, Federal SEO Grant & Federal Pell Grant; KEES Scholarship Robert Thomas Bagadion: Thomas More University Parochial Promise & Saints Award; KEES Scholarship Alexander Paul Beckham: Northern Kentucky University Founders Scholarship; KEES Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship Chance Gregory Berberich: KEES Scholarship Thomas Edward Bohman: Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Thomas More Access Grant, Bishop Foys Scholarship, CAP Grant & Federal Pell Grant; Northern Kentucky University SOAR Tuition Scholarship, Excellence Award & Make An Impact Scholarship; Matthew Resing Memorial Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Dominic Michael Braun: Thomas More University Saints Award & Parochial Promise, KEES Scholarship
Benjamin Charles Codell: University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship; Xavier University Xavier Scholarship; Centre College Faculty Scholarship; Miami University Red Hawk Excellence Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Lilianna Marie Darnell: General Electric Star Award; Xavier University Xavier Scholarship, Jesuit Room Grant & Xavier Honors Program Scholarship; The Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship Naomi Mallyka Dias: Butler University Entrepreneurship & Innovation Academic Scholarship; Kenyon College Kenyon Promise Scholarship; Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship & Saints Award; Northern Kentucky Excellence Scholarship; Xavier University Xavier Scholarship & Francis X. Weninger/Miguel Pro Scholarship; Case Western Reserve University University Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Marvin P. Kolodzik Business Scholarship & Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Denise Alejandra Foltz: University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship & William C. Parker Diversity Scholarship; KEES Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship Ryan Michael Garuccio: University of Louisville Henry Vogt Scholarship; University of Kentucky GSP/GSA Presidential Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Tobias Nathaniel Gray: University of Louisville Trustees Scholarship; Heritage Bank Scholarship; Covington Art Club Scholarship;Heritage Bank Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
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Mary Elizabeth Haas: Northern Kentucky University Founder’s Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Matthew Jude Hehman: University of Cincinnati CEAS Excellence Scholarship; University of Dayton President’s Merit Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Isabel Marie Hofmann: Marian University Marian San Damiano Scholarship & St Francis Academic Scholarship Marley Rachel Jackson: Indiana Tech Premier Engineering/Computer Science Scholarship & Volleyball Scholarship; KEES Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship Charles Nicholas Korzenborn: Northern Kentucky University Presidential Scholarship; Xavier University Xavier Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus University Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Samuel Isaak David Latz: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Merit Scholarship, Endowed Scholarship & RHIT Catapult Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Presidential Scholarship; Thomas More University Participation in the Science & Engineering Fair of NKY; KEES Scholarship Laila Simone Lowe: University of Cincinnati Darwin T. Turner Scholarship & Buxbaum Workum Scholarship; Howard University 1920 HU Capstone Scholarship; Ohio University Ohio Promise Scholarship & Ohio Distinction Scholarship, Ohio Success Scholarship & Ohio Trustee Scholarship; Purdue University Emerging Leader Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship & Woodford R. Porter Scholarship; Xavier University Xavier Scholarship; KEES Scholarship; P.E.O.Stars Scholarship Adam Scott Rhodes Moon: University of Louisville Trustees Scholarship Award Enhancement; KEES Scholarship; Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Merit Scholarship; Northern Kentucky Founders Scholarship 16
Kalyn Thomas Obermeyer: Xavier University Xavier Scholarship; Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship Logan Allen Powers: Xavier University Queen City Grant, Global Immersion Grant & Xavier Scholarship; University of Cincinnati CEAS Excellence Scholarship & Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Christopher Michael Rauf: University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant & Kentucky CAP Grant; University of Louisville Trustees’ Academic Scholarship; Transylvania University William R. Kenan Jr. Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Grant, Kentucky CAP Grant & Kentucky Tuition Grant; Thomas More University Thomas More Access Grant, Presidential Scholarship, Saints Award, Kentucky CAP Grant, Kentucky Tuition Grant & Pell Grant; KEES Scholarship Emma Faith Roberts: Northern Kentucky University Founders Scholarship; University of Louisville Henry Vogt Scholarship; University of Kentucky Presidential Scholarship; University of Cincinnati College of Business Scholarship & Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Francis Arroyo Rodriguez: Bellarmine University Monsignor Horrigan Scholarship & Joan and Lee Thomas Multicultural Grant; Centre College Colonel Scholarship; Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University Founders Scholarship; Ohio University OHIO Distinction Award, OHIO Success Award & OHIO Trustee Scholarship; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Merit Scholarship; Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Bishop Foys Scholarship, Saints Award & KEES Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship; Xavier University Xavier Scholarship, Queen City Grant, Global Immersion Grant & Textbook Grant; KEES Scholarship Christian Max Schuetter: Northern Kentucky University Kentucky Governor’s Scholarship; University of Kentucky Presidential Scholarship; Sons of the American Revolution Arthur M.
& Berdena King Eagle Scout Award; KEES Scholarship; Digital Credit Union DCU Memorial Scholarship; KY NASP Outstanding Archer Award; Gene Morrison Senior Athletic Scholarship Patrick William Stebbins: Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship; Xavier University ARMY ROTC Scholarship & Xavier Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Elijah Charles Tarvin: National Guard Education Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Huê Thi Tran: KEES Scholarship; P.E.O. Stars Scholarship Anna Marie Walters: University of Dallas Trustee Scholarship; John Carroll University Magis Scholarship; Franciscan University of Steubenville Chancellor’s Scholarship; Hillsdale College Merit Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University Edge Award; University of Cincinnati Engineering Scholarship Toshiyuki Watanabe: KEES Scholarship Sophie Ann Wilson: University of Louisville Trustees Scholarship; KEES Scholarship Jacob Alexander Yoder: Northern Kentucky University Excellence Scholarship & Governor’s Scholar Scholarship; KEES Scholarship; University of Louisville Governor’s Program Scholarship Ashley Nicole Zalla: Western Kentucky University Academic Merit Scholarship; University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship; University of Missouri Border State Scholarship; Morehead State University Kentucky Scholarship Award; KEES Scholarship; Gene Morrison Senior Athletic Scholarship
Academic Awards The Theology Award Ashley Zalla
The English Award Lilianna Darnell The Fine Arts Award - Visual Isabel Hofmann The Fine Arts Award - Musical Charles Korzenborn The Latin Award Hue Tran The German Award Francis Rodriguez The Mathematics Award Ryan Garuccio The Oratical Award Anna Walters The Science Award Jonah Evan Hermes The Social Studies Award Benjamin Codell The Spanish Award Amit Adhikari The Ralph Colatrella Sportsmanship Award • Isabel Hofmann • Tobias Gray Covington Latin School Alumni Scholarship The CLS Alumni Association awards a scholarship to a graduating senior whose parent is an alumnus/a of the school. This scholarship is named in the memory of Fr. Edwin B. Heile, a former Headmaster of CLS. The 2019 recipient is Christopher Rauf The Leadership Award • Naomi Dias • Alexander Beckham The Christian Service Award Francis Rodriguez 17
The Faculty Award
Granted to the senior who most demonstrates our motto of goodness, discipline and knowledge.
Hue Tran
National Merit Commended Student Lilianna Darnell Corona Studii Senior Student of the Year Alexander Beckham Regional Youth Leadership Program Naomi Dias The German-American Citizens League Award • Dominic Braun • Francis Rodriguez Heile Award to Thomas More College • Robert Bagadion • Dominic Braun Kids Voting Northern Kentucky Charles Korzenborn National Honor Society Naomi Dias, President The National History Scholars Society Award • Dominic Braun • Benjamin Codell • Lilianna Darnell • Jacob Yoder The President’s Education Awards • Amit Adhikari • Eliza Amlie • Alexander Beckham • Chance Berberich • Thomas Bohman • Dominic Braun • Benjamin Codell • Lilianna Darnell • Naomi Dias • Denise Foltz • Ryan Garuccio • Tobias Gray • Mary Elizabeth Haas 18
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Matthew Hehman Isabel Hofmann Marley Jackson Charles Korzenborn Samuel Latz Laila Lowe Adam Moon Kalyn Obermeyer Logan Powers Chistopher Rauf Emma Roberts Francis Rodriguez Christian Schuetter Patrick Stebbins Elijah Tarvin Hue Tran Anna Walters Toshiyuki Watanabe Sophie Wilson Jacob Yoder Ashley Zalla
Senior Pontifical Servers • Robert Thomas Bagadion • Thomas Edward Bohman • Lilianna Marie Darnell • Charles Nicholas Korzenborn • Francis Arroyo Rodriguez • Christian Max Schuetter • Patrick William Stebbins • Ashley Nicole Zalla
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER
Dear alumni, parents, and friends of Covington Latin School, My name is Joseph E. Gressock, most adults call me Joe. I am not sure what students will be calling me, but officially it is Mr. Gressock. I have been involved in Catholic Education for almost four decades and I have loved every moment of it. Teaching has always been a ministry for me and it is the main reason I have dedicated my life to Catholic Education. On a personal note, I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we will celebrate 49 years of marriage later this summer. We have two children and three grandchildren. I arrive at Covington Latin feeling ebullient, merrily anticipating the start of the new school year. I am pleased for the opportunity to serve the Covington Latin Community. As I researched this position I found that Covington Latin is a school with a rigorous curriculum and has carved a specific niche for academically gifted students. Some of these students are non-Catholic, yet Covington Latin is to be applauded for not backing away from insisting that faith formation be part of the curriculum even for non-Catholic students. As education expert Diane Ravitch has observed, “A large part of the Catholic schools’ success derives from the fact that they are faith-based and that they sustain a sense of genuine community. The success of Catholic schools depends on maintaining their religious identity, as well as the freedom to speak freely about ones values.” I might add that Dr. Ravitch is a non-Catholic. My vision for Covington Latin has its genesis with the understanding that we are made in God’s image and are destined for everlasting life with God. This is not an afterthought or addendum but rather Christ is the entire reason for the existence of Covington Latin School. As one journeys with Christ, Covington Latin will strive to develop students who will be good citizens of the world, loving God and neighbor, and enriching society. Continued academic rigor is an essential ingredient of the vision. We must maintain our high educational standards challenging our students to reach above the societal norms for high school students. Our instructional techniques must strive to develop a love of learning in our students and to encourage individual investigation. Finally, our students must be able to demonstrate a firm understanding of the subject matter presented to them over the course of their educational careers at Covington Latin School. I am extremely excited about the upcoming school year. I have met some of our students, faculty, and parents recently, and I now realize why Latin School has such a favorable reputation. I soon discovered that it is a good school; let’s make it a great school. Pax et bonum,
Joseph E. Gressock
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Thank you Thank You Thank You Our 2019 Grand Event was a huge success! This year’s Grand Event raised over $60,000! The revenue from this event helps defray the costs of our operating budget, and most excitingly, this year’s money will go towards the redesign of our Computer Lab. Our Computer Lab will now be able to support our E-Sports team, CAD Classes, Java Programming, Robotics, and Web Design Classes. Our success is owed to our amazing committee and our generous sponsors and donors. Join us for the next Grand Event in Spring 2020!