Through the Arch Magazine - Summer/Fall 2022

Through the Arch MAGAZINE reflections

Opening Chapel: A Time-Honored Start of School Tradition

Much as Commencement marks the end of the school year for the Shattuck-St. Mary’s community, the annual Opening Chapel ceremony signifies that a new academic year has begun. Students, family members, faculty, and staff rang in the start of 2022-2023 on the gorgeous evening of August 23. Following a picnic dinner on the Chapel lawn, attendees were welcomed by Father Colin Maltbie, School Chaplain. The crowd was treated to a beautiful vocal performance by Tiffany Ogunsemi ’23, and heartfelt speeches by Student Body President Fumiaki Kawasuzuki ’23 on the importance of honesty and integrity, and Ms. Stephanie Vagle, Director of Academic Innovation, about the magic of SSM. Head of School Matt Cavellier expressed his excitement for this school year and the proctors officially welcomed in the start of the year with confetti cannons.

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REFLECTIONS FROM SSM GRADUATES THROUGH THE DECADES

MATT ADDINGTON

PHOTO:

Matt cavellier | head of school

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Not too long ago, I was standing next to a small stream in Helmville, Montana with several colleagues and alumnus Stoney Burke ’65. We were on the Mannix Family Ranch, talking with David Mannix about a restoration project designed to keep his soil from eroding and floating downstream. Our conversation meandered a bit, and as David told us about his decision to move forward with this restoration project it became clear that he viewed his role—or at least a major part of his role—as the steward of the land on which his family has ranched for generations.

And I do mean generations. David pointed to his three-year-old grandson— who was way more interested in playing with sticks in the muddy bank than our conversation—and noted: “I’m fourth generation; he’s sixth.” David talked further about the importance of regenerative grazing practices, cohabitating with grizzly bears and wolves, and the collaboration required to ensure a sustainable future for both the Mannix Ranch and the entire Blackfoot River Watershed before noting, “I’m one link in a long chain.”

I had a Vonnegutian moment. Those of you who remember reading Slaughterhouse-Five for Slade Schuster will remember the alien Tralfamadorians are able to see all time at once—as if all of time is a picture presented whole— “just the way we can look at a stretch of the Rocky Mountains.” (Vonnegut 35)

As I stood there listening to David talk, I could see his parents and their parents, heck, I could see the whole Mannix clan of the past and yet to come. And I understood that his humble assertion of being a link in a long chain came with great responsibility: it is up to him to ensure that the chain continues. Just as it was for each link before and will be for each to come.

This idea of sustainability and continuity has always fascinated me. We spend a lot of our time looking forward to things: the weekend, a vacation, college. We look back on our lives and demarcate time by events: births, the pandemic, high school graduation. Rarely do we adopt the Tralfamadorian belief that we can carry all the past and the future with us in the now. Perhaps because that can be quite overwhelming, perhaps because it demands too much responsibility.

One thing that is certain is we are an accumulation of all we carry, all that we have been through.

One thing that is certain is we are an accumulation of all we carry, all that we have been through. And, if we can agree with David Mannix, we have a responsibility to all that is to come. I hope throughout this issue of Through the Arch, you can appreciate Shattuck-St. Mary's School fully by taking a step back, admiring the thrills of the peaks, appreciating the lessons of the valleys, and celebrating your role as a link in the long chain.

Officers

Matthew Cavellier Head of School

The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya Honorary Chair

Kristi Klungness ’84 Chair

Tamara Kloeckl Nelsen ’80 Vice Chair

Megan Trout ’04 Secretary-Treasurer

TrusTees

Lev Alcott ’65 Parker, Colorado

Brant Barr ’73 Faribault, Minnesota

Nora Brown ’96 Essex Junction, Vermont

Ed Carpenter ’60 Rio Verde, Arizona

David Duncombe ’79 Appleton, Wisconsin

Jonathan Hancock Fort Wayne, Indiana

Paul Jeremiassen ’62 Olney, Montana

Michael Johnson ’94 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kristi Klungness ’84 Bloomfield, Michigan

Joel MacIntosh ’86 Wayzata, Minnesota

Tamara Kloeckl Nelsen ’80 Woodbury, Minnesota

Megan Trout ’04 Chicago, Illinois

Ruth Schenck Wiegand ’97 Lakeville, Minnesota

Kristen Van Slyke Wright ’04 Colorado Springs, Colorado

ex OfficiO

Kim Bakken Office Manager

Donna Burch-Brown ’86

Alumni Association Board President

Paula McCrea

Parents' Association President

The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya X Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota

TrusTee emeriTi

Sharon Hoffman Avent ’64

Linda Stone Dasher ’56 Dan Gislason ’62

Abby Carlstrom Humphrey ’62 Fred C. Krahmer ’60 Hugh Wooldridge ’55

AdminisTrATiOn

John Blackmer

Director of Community Life & Campus Security

Tristan Brown

Director of Health Services

Courtney Cavellier

Associate Head of School & Interim Middle School Director

Matthew Cavellier

Head of School

Michele Cornish

Director of Athletics

Matt Cavellier

SSM Head of School

David Nicol ’75 Urbana, Illinois

Jonathan Smith ’96 West Hartford, Connecticut

Ruthie Sudderth ’02 Lansing, Michigan

Amy Horstman Cox ’94

Director of Auxiliary Programs

Sarah Flagstad

Director of Residential Life

Andrew Garlinski ’98

Director of Admissions

Robert Gutwein ’95

Director of Counseling

Maggie Osterbauer Lee ’03

Director of Institutional Advancement

Rev. Colin Maltbie School Chaplain

Megan Maschoff Director of Communications

Mark Olson Director of Technology Integration and Safety

Patrick Schaefer Director of the Upper School

Rande Paquin-Stanton ’93 Emily Petraglia ’04

Linda Cayce Rachels ’66

Kurt Simer ’99

Seniors Named National Merit Scholars

During the 2021-2022 school year, around 1.5 million students took the PSAT. The National Merit Scholarship program, one of the oldest and most prestigious programs in the country, recognizes students who scored in the top three percent of those test takers. Shattuck-St. Mary’s had two students earn this distinction. Lleyton Bristow ’23 and Cara Suh ’23 were recently recognized at a weekly assembly for their achievements. This marks the second year in a row that SSM has had at least one student named as a National Merit Scholar, with Andrew Oh ’22 being named last year.

“Our students excel in many different areas and it’s always exciting to recognize those accomplishments,” said SSM Director of College Counseling Meg Otten. “Lleyton and Cara’s achievements on a national level deserve our congratulations!”

L-R: College Counselor Matthew Dilworth, Lleyton Bristow ’23, Cara Suh ’23, Director of College Counseling Meg Otten.

The National Merit Scholarship program was established in 1955 in response to concern that the U.S. was lagging behind in the Cold War scientific race. This program continues to recognize exceptional academic promise, as demonstrated by outstanding performance on the PSAT and in high school.

SSM Parents Host Fundraising Event

Over 50 parents came out to support the SSM Annual Fund at a “Sip & Support” fundraising event during Fall Family Weekend. The event was held at 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood, Minnesota, owned by current SSM parents Eric and Janee Katz. It was a great opportunity for the parent community to get to know each other, enjoy first-class food and wine tastings, and show support for Shattuck-St. Mary’s School. Thank you to our hosts and everyone who attended!

Online Division Begins Second Year

In August, the SSM Online Division kicked off their second year with a two-week residency in Faribault. Nine students in grades eight and nine from across the country joined the Online Division faculty on campus to get to know each other, but also dive right into their module work. The Online Division’s first official learning module of the school year is Color Theory and The Physics of Color, an interdisciplinary effort to combine physics with art and design in order to understand how humans see and perceive color.

To learn more about the SSM Online Division and its specific offerings, please visit bit.ly/ssmonlinedivision.

Welcoming New Trustee and Parents’ Association President

Educational Background:

Undergraduate degree in psychology/sociology from Northwest Missouri State University; Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas

Professional Experience:

A Fond SSM Memory:

Paula McCrea Parents’ Association President

Maysville, Missouri; currently residing in Faribault, Minnesota

I have been a Director with Thirty-One Gifts since 2012. In the past, I taught Spanish (K-College), served as an Out-Reach Prevention Coordinator, coordinated a systems reform initiative, and served as a parish Pastoral Associate.

Local or Civic Organizations: I serve on the State Board for Missouri Community Betterment, as well as the Messick Trust. In addition, I am a member of PEO International and Caring Sisters Sorority. I am also a Modern Woodmen Club leader.

Currently Reading: Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future by Pope Francis

Opening Chapel this year was a special moment for me at SSM. As the speaker shared about the magic of Shattuck-St. Mary’s, I thought about the many things that had happened in my daughter’s life because of her opportunity to be a part of the Figure Skating COE and the SSM community. In particular, I reflected on her invitation to compete at her first national event this past summer, her photos with Jason Brown and Karen Chinn from the event, and how her opportunity to be at SSM was a part of how that had occurred!

A Fun Fact About Paula:

I served two years as a Salesian Lay Missioner in Santa Cruz, Bolivia from 2000-2002. We continue to be involved as a family with Mobility Worldwide in Bolivia helping provide the gift of mobility to those who are leg disabled.

While originally from California, Jonathan’s mother had family from Faribault. He first learned about the School when his grandmother attended a family event and returned with a copy of former faculty member Robert Neslund’s book, The First Cathedral, about the Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior in downtown Faribault. This prompted him to write a letter to the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Admissions Department, which led to him being accepted as a student. He entered in the fall of 1992, and graduated in 1996.

Educational Background: B.A. in history (Russian & Eastern European speciality) from Yale University; Master of Divinity from Harvard University

Professional Experience: U.S. Navy Chaplain, Episcopal clergy

Local or Civic Organizations: National Disaster Interfaiths Network (Certified Disaster Chaplain), U.S. Naval Institute

Currently Reading: Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday

A Fond SSM Memory:

Sophomore year, my roommate and I lived directly across from a dorm parent’s study. We couldn’t get away with anything. During finals, the dorm parent in question would leave his door open and stay up late to make sure we weren’t overburning the midnight oil. My roommate and I were both pretty

haggard and had been pushing ourselves pretty hard. It was well after midnight when we decided to go to bed. The dorm parent was still up. We had bunkbeds and each climbed into bed at the exact same time but neither of us thought to turn the light off. I was on top, and it would have been much easier for my roommate to just hop over and switch it off. Instead—completely out of nowhere—he starts yelling at me at the top of his lungs about it being my turn to turn off the light. He sounded really angry, and I was shocked. I looked down at him, and he just winked. Sure enough, within ten seconds the dorm parent had his key in the door. Before he could say a word, my roommate cooly said, “Oh very good. Mr. Nelson, would you mind getting the light on your way out, please?”

A Fun Fact About Jonathan:

I have no idea how football is played, and it is much too late to ask anyone to explain it to me.

Smith ’96 Trustee West Hartford, Connecticut

Paula and her husband Andrew are the parents of Alison McCrea ’27, a member of the Figure Skating Center of Excellence. Paula has been actively involved with the Parents’ Association for all three years the McCrea family has been at SSM.

Jonathan

A Day in the Life: The Hirst Library

Shattuck-St. Mary’s beloved and historic two-floor sanctuary has inhabited Johnson Armory since 1908. Blending the old and the new, the library houses nearly 30,000 volumes, over 100 magazine and newspaper subscriptions, and several long-established collections of CDs, DVDs and video cassettes. The Hirst Library is continually named one of the favorite places on campus by alumni, students, faculty, and community members alike.

MEET OUR NEW LIBRARIAN

Mary Weaver accepted the School Librarian position in August 2022. Having been a part of the SSM community since 2014, Mary has worked in the library for six years, and served as the Interim Librarian for the 2021-2022 academic year. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for her undergraduate degrees in behavioral science and law, and is currently pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science at St. Catherine University. Mary and her husband Nick have three children and two grandchildren, and currently live near Faribault in the small town of Nerstrand. In addition to her longtime passion for reading, Mary enjoys traveling and knitting.

CULTIVATING A WELCOMING SPACE

Hirst Library is well-known for its inviting ambiance with its comfortable, cozy seating, large central fireplace, and south-facing bank of leaded glass windows. In addition to being a welcoming place for research and study, Mary and her staff of two part-time librarians work to make it a space that encourages relaxation and leisure. There are a number of board games available to students looking to hang out and connect with friends, and the team has recently introduced “SSM Reads,” a compilation of book recommendations from local experts designed to encourage reading for pleasure.

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“The Shattuck-St. Mary’s library has so much to offer, but what I love most is seeing the students in this space— whether it be studying, chatting, or nose-deep in a good book. That’s what makes it truly special.”

− Mary Weaver, Librarian

RESOURCE CENTRAL BIRDS’ EYE VIEW

Hirst Library is a fully automated member of the Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) regional library cooperative, a federated library system that fosters sharing of resources among member libraries in 11 counties of southeastern Minnesota. Among Hirst’s most popular requests are materials from their unbroken collections of National Geographic, The Atlantic, and Time magazines, as well as an extensive jazz and classical music collection. The library houses a military history collection dating back to our School’s early identity. In addition to a physical collection, the library offers access to over 60 high-quality databases from ELM (E-Library Minnesota).

The library’s upper level, affectionately known as the Crows’ Nest, is home to Hirst’s fiction and short story collections, and bound nineteenth-century periodicals. It also serves as an additional classroom space throughout the day (such as for Gordie Stafford’s third period World Literature class, above). Back when Johnson Armory functioned as a drill hall for Shattuck School’s military program, the Crows’ Nest was known as The Sanctum—a “classy, English club-style” faculty lounge, complete with a pool table, stereo system, and even a bar. In subsequent years, the space was used as the offices for The Spectator student newspaper, and as a senior class lounge.

CLASS Congratulations of

Commencement 2022

On Friday, May 27, 93 seniors and two post graduate students were honored during the Commencement ceremony of ShattuckSt. Mary's 164th year. The SSM community swelled in both numbers and pride as family and friends from all over the world joined in celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2022.

Throughout the ceremony, the 95 students were recognized for their resilience and growth during a high school experience that was anything but "normal." During his opening remarks, Head of School Matt Cavellier acknowledged this considerable growth, and the signficant efforts and support that made it possible.

"These graduating seniors have had a team of dedicated adults who’ve provided them with comfort and praise, who have challenged them to be the best versions of themselves, and who look forward to sharing in their successes as they move beyond the Arch. Please join me in acknowledging the teachers, coaches, advisors, counselors, and myriad staff members, whose tireless work allows us to celebrate today.”

The event continued with a blessing from Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, X Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, followed by the traditional presentation of gifts—gold crosses for the senior girls and lapel pins for the senior boys.

Student Body President Ethan Beyer '22 offered a heartfelt "We did it!" as he congratulated his fellow classmates and introduced the Commencement speaker, Zoie Reams '10.

Despite an unfortunate last-minute complication preventing Zoie from attending the event in person, the accomplished alum delivered a powerful and inspiring virtual address. As one of the first graduates of the Vocal Performance Center of Excellence, Zoie reflected on her SSM experience and the tools she was equipped with upon graduation that have enabled her to build a successful opera career in the United States and abroad.

Zoie wisely spoke of the value of dedication and the power of practice when it comes to achieving success. "I want to stress that though we never know what life will throw at us, it is possible to practice success," she advised the graduates. "That includes the power of practicing your craft, interests, or hobbies, but also in practicing your life—showing up those few minutes early, doing an extra draft, or taking the time your body needs to rest and recover, are all practices if you're doing them enough."

Class of 2022 Valedictorian Seungmin Han gave a humorous yet insightful speech, with a message of hope for his classmates, whom he deemed all "fundamentally, differently talented."

Emotions were heightened and the excitement was palpable as the graduates received their diplomas and filed out of the tent onto the Chapel lawn, greeted by faculty, staff, friends, and family there to help them celebrate this joyous milestone.

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

College Matriculation

Alexandria College

American University (2) Blinn College Boston University Bowdoin College

Brown University Case Western Reserve University

Clarion University College of Saint Benedict College of the Holy Cross (3) Concordia University-Saint Paul (2) Creighton University

Dartmouth College Eastern Oregon University Georgetown University (2)

Harvard University Howard University

Indian Hills Community College

Ithaca College Lake Forest College

Lawrence University Macalester College

Milwaukee School of Engineering Montana State University Nazareth College New York University

Odisee University Ohio State University (3) Purdue University Radford University (2) Roanoke College

Saint Cloud State University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southwest Minnesota State University St Olaf College

St. Lawrence University Stockholm University Stonehill College

Technologico de Monterrey Texas Christian University Univ of California-Santa Barbara University at Albany, SUNY University of Delaware University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2) University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of New Hampshire University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Rochester University of San Diego University of St. Thomas (MN) (2) University of Toronto University of Utah University of Vermont University of Washington University of Wisconsin-Stout Virginia Military Institute

William Woods University Xavier University

Honors & Awards

UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS

SENIOR CLASS AWARDS

Valedictorian: SeungminHan'22

Bishop Kellogg Award (Two-Year): LilyBlack'22,BrewerWilliams'22

Bishop Kellogg Award (Four-Year): Maddie Folstead '22

Cornelia Whipple Award: LorynCharbonnier'22

Diploma with Distinction in BioScience: MichaelChapa'21,Hangyeol(Bryan)Cho'22, Jisoo(Claire)Kim'22,MonetVonRuden'22

Diploma with Distinction in Engineering: Lehan(Hammer)Yang'22,JasonShepherd'22,LucyHudson'22 Diploma with Distinction in The Major: LotteAga'22,SeungminHan'22

Diploma with Honors: LotteAga'22,KylieBurnett'22,LorynCharbonnier'22,MadissonFolstead'22, DylandOnwona-Agyeman'22,GabrielleRoman'22,KaitlinSauer'22

Good Companion Award: ReganBulger'22

Hauschild Senior Scholarship: SeungminHan'22

Most Improved Senior Award: RayneMiller-Feichtinge'22

Newburg Silver Medal: SydneyMorrow'22

Patty Travers Award: Maddison Folsted '22

Personal Achievement Award: Noah Sutherland '22

Plugger's Prize: Christian Heckman '22

ScholarShift Awards: LilyBlack'22,AdolfoDiaz'22,ReeseKeating'22,ChaseLaPinta'22, NicholasNoble'22,MaxMorehead'22,AndrewOh'22,LucasPace'22,AlejandraSaldanaRodriguez'22, WinterTaylor'22,BradyThomas'22

Spectator Award: Maxwell Morehead '22

Theopold Gold Medal: Noah Sutherland '22

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

MichaelChapa'21,GasparGlaudas

JUNIOR CLASS AWARDS

Bishop Kellogg Award: DinaDautova'23,FumiakiKawasuzuki'23

Cooley Award: TiffanyOgunsemi'23

Harvard Prize Book: Chloe Bednar'23

Wellesley Book Award: MaddyKatz'23

Yale Book Award: LuciaEngelhardt'23

SOPHOMORE CLASS AWARDS

Derry Gardner Memorial Award: LouiseGray'24

Princeton Plaque: ChaseRutty'24

Yale Cup: MaggieScannell'24

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Agerter Science Award: SeungminHan'22

American Sign Language Prize: AdalynNienhaus'22

Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: Chloe Bednar '23

Below English Literature Prize: MaxMorehead'22,SydneyMorrow'22

Below French Prize: TiffanyOgunsemi'23

Bloom Memorial History Prize: KylieBurnett'22

English Mastery Award: Haeri(Hailey)Jeon'23

Fenn Brothers Innovation Award: Kaitlin Sauer '22

Mandarin Chinese Prize: Max Morehead '22

Marthena Drybread Spanish Prize: Robert Buzakovic '22

Permanent Honor Roll: SydneyMorrow'22,NoahSutherland'22

Poehler Mathematics Medal: MyVo'23

Rensselaer Medal: Zhihan(Clay)Cui'23

SSM English Department Prize for Writing: SeungminHan'22,Lehan(Hammer)Yang'22

Whitney Latin Prize: EleanorGray'22

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY

KylieBurnett'22,GriffinGyurci'22,SeungminHan'22,LucyHudson'22,MaxMorehead'22, SydneyMorrow'22,AndrewOh'22,NoahSutherland'22

New Inductees (Seniors): LorynCharbonnier'22,KaitlinSauer'22,BradyThomas'22, Lehan(Hammer)Yang'22

New Inductees (Juniors): LleytonBristow'23,Zhihan(Clay)Cui'23,FumiakiKawasuzuki'23, TiffanyOgunsemi'23,Shujin(Tina)Tian'23

ARTS AWARDS

Jay Wang Animation & Video Award: DrewMackie'23,DuncanShin'23

John Phillip Sousa Band Award: Brewer Williams '22

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: LucyHudson'22

National School Choral Award: Sakura Matsudo '22

National School Orchestra Award: Jiyun (Sara)Hyun'24

Performer of the Year Award: Brewer Williams '22

Photography Award: RayneMiller-Feichtinger'22

Rosaur Technical Theatre Award: MyVo'23

Spotlight on SSM Award: Dina Dautova '23

Wagner Dramatics Award: FelipeKubo'22

Visual Arts Award: Monet Von Ruden '22

ATHLETIC AWARDS

Holsinger Sportsmanship Award: ChristianHeckman'22,GabbyRoman'22

Kramer Cup: SydneyMorrow'22

SSM Women’s Association Most Improved Girl Athlete Award: DavinPhinny'23

Williams Cup: TenzingManske'22

Zulfer Plaque: Nick Noble '22

SERVICE AND CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

Charles "Bud" Wilkinson Award: SydneyMorrow'22

Elena Lizier International Student Award: SakuraMatsudo'22

School Service Award: KylieBurnett'22

Tricker-Newman Award: Brewer Williams '22

Waitt Dearborn Award: StormTaylor'22

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS

Charles "Bud" Wilkinson Community Service Award: Jeonghoo(Justin)Kim'25

Bishop Kellogg Award: AbigailLaLiberty'26

Dobbin Scholar Award: Jeonghoo(Justin)Kim'25

Jenkins Cup: Natalie Sutherland '26

Most Improved Student Award: Zadie Abel '26

Scanlon Award: Ziteng(Lucas)Xiang'25

ACADEMIC AWARDS

English Award: Colton Sheffert '25

English Language Learner Award: Vladimir Bakhtov '25

History Award: Kate Bittenbender '25

Janes Award: RubyGarlinski'28,EmmalinSimons'28,CatherineVella'28

Mathematics Award: Ziteng(Lucas)Xiang'25

Science Award: KiraWobig'25

World Language Award: JadeAga'26

ARTS AWARDS

Band Award: RubyGarlinski'28

Dance Award: Emmalin Simons '28

Drama Award: Liam Hanson '27

Fine Arts Award: Ziteng(Lucas)Xiang'25

Visual Arts Award: SeoYoon(Rachel)Jang'26

MARY

DON SCHEEL English Instructor

TOM WARD Director of Boys Hockey

Recognized by Ben Umhoefer ’05 (right) JAMES YAO Accompanist/ Choral Instructor

Recognized by Pete Schleif (left)

Congratulations TO OUR 2022 RETIREES!

Congratulations Mike and James on your retirement, and thank you both for all you have contributed to Shattuck-St. Mary’s! You have helped build this School into what it is today through your outstanding dedication and service.

MIKE FRANKENFIELD

36 years of service, English Instructor

Mike’s 36-year teaching and coaching tenure was recognized by longtime friend and colleague, Fr. Henry Doyle. In his touching speech, Father shared sentiments he collected from a few of Mike’s family members, friends, former students, and colleagues.

“Mr. Frankenfield was one of the very best teachers I had, and his lessons still resonate in both my professional and personal life on a daily basis.”

— Mike Carpentier ‘00, former student and colleague

“Mike is a treasured friend, and was an integral part of the Middle School team. Mike was passionate about helping his students strengthen their skills. His students not only recognized and appreciated his commitment to their success, they also loved the homemade chocolate chip cookies he brought to class!”

— Beth Trout, former colleague

“My dad has an awesome personality and can be heard from all the way down the hallway because he fills his entire classroom with energy. I learned how to be a good leader in my classroom and to model and teach leadership skills to my students.” — Lauren Frankenfield ‘06, daughter

JAMES TAYLOR

8 years of service, Math Instructor

James’s impactful SSM career was recognized by a speech given by Math Department Chair Steve Cornish at the Board of Trustees meeting in April. Below is an excerpt.

“James thoroughly prepares his students. He is patient in the classroom. He is always giving extra help. He makes videos for every topic in AP Stats so that kids have more opportunities to learn when they are traveling, or just simply back in the dorm. He is understanding of many of our students’ priorities and that sometimes those conflict with their academic program. Just today in fact, he was giving a three-hour mock AP Stats exam so that his students can get a sense of the rigors and timing of the exam they will take in a few weeks. That in and of itself perhaps isn’t anything special, but the fact that today was the fourth time he has done it (after school or at weekends) because kids had conflicts, is testament to how much he wants to see our students be successful.”

Mike Frankenfield (middle), with his wife, Kelly, and Fr. Henry Doyle

GRADUATES Reflections from

THROUGH THE

DECADES

Why did you choose to attend the School?

Abby '62: I didn’t really choose to attend St. Mary's Hall. My mom made the decision. I was a bit of a wild kid, and she thought I would do better in a boarding school.

Lyndie '67: I attended for an adventure away from home.

Spencer '09: I chose Shattuck-St. Mary’s for the soccer program, to receive an amazing education, and for the overall experience that boarding school had to offer.

Benjamin '47: I had lots of family connections. My grandfather migrated in 1864 from Nova Scotia and graduated in 1880. My mother lived in Faribault. My cousins of the classes of 1936 and 1937 were officers in France in World War II. And my sister graduated from St. Mary’s.

Nils '94: To play hockey, in hopes of making it to the state tournament. Being from Colorado, it was the only way in which a kid from out of state would have that opportunity.

Each spring, Shattuck-St. Mary's Commencement marks the beginning of an exciting transition for a new group of graduates who find that with an SSM diploma in hand, the possibilites are endless. The following five graduates from four different decades reflect on their individual experiences, how their time as a student helped shape their career trajectories, and what our School and its traditions has meant to them.

Was there a memorable faculty/staff member at the School during your time as a student?

Abby '62: I loved Mrs. Wagner, our English teacher. She gave us a love of reading great literature and the skills to be good writers.

Lyndie '67: Miss Sawinski (Halvorson) was my favorite teacher, mentor, and trusted friend. She brought gymnastics to the School. She encouraged field hockey, tennis, and anything outdoors. And she was fun!

Spencer '09: The list goes on and on, from Father Doyle to Mr. Schaefer and Mrs. Scheel. I found that these individuals truly cared about you and how you were doing academically. I could always go to them for advice or extra support, which meant a lot.

Benjamin '47: It would probably be Mr. Cooley. He was the Dean of Students and freshman teacher. It’s tough to name just one.

Nils '94: It is really hard to single out one person. There were so many faculty members and staff that I remember well. I would say Craig Norwich, our hockey coach, was the most memorable. I could write a short book on the memories I have while playing for him. What I remember the most is how much he wanted us to succeed. He didn’t always play by the rules, wasn’t the most politically correct, and not always liked. But to this day I appreciate what he did for myself and my teammates.

Benjamin Jaffray, Class of 1947

Benjamin Jaffray ’47 attended Shattuck School for five years, beginning in eighth grade. As a member of the ROTC at Shattuck, he went on to Williams College in Massachusetts, before serving as a ground officer in the United States Air Force. He went on to work at Cargill, Inc., where he eventually became Senior Vice President. During his career, he traveled all over the country, and even included a stint in Switzerland. Now retired, Ben lives in Wayzata, Minnesota. “Fun fact,” he said, of the time before SSM’s Centers of Excellence. “I was on the varsity hockey team. You know how many games we had senior year? Eight.” Ben was one of two recipients of the 2022 SSM Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more about his career and accomplishments on page 42.

St. Mary's Hall diploma and cross from first graduating class -1870

1908 Saint Mary's Hall Senior Class Shattuck's First Graduating Class -1871

Artillery drill at Shattuck Commencement 1887. The "Shattuck Sham Battle" was a feature of Commencement from 1882 up until World War I.

by Ellie Ray '14

What memories of the campus have you taken with you?

Abby '62: I remember the ice skating rink out behind the School. In the winter, we enjoyed being out there.

Benjamin '47: I was in eighth grade when Marlon Brando was expelled. He was caught smoking for the third time while rehearsing for the Commencement Play. We had a silent breakfast and a silent lunch, protesting the fact that Marlon Brando had been expelled.

Also, there was also a fire in Shumway Hall, and I remember standing out on the lawn and watching the clock face slowly fall out and fall to the ground.

Do you have a favorite building, or favorite spot on campus?

Nils '94: The Sumner Rink … period.

Lyndie '67: I think the St. Mary's Chapel is beautiful!

Benjamin '47: Whipple Dormitory, where I lived for four years. And Johnson Armory. We had a military formation before every meal, so I marched from Johnson Armory to every meal for five years. And of course the Chapel; I was a senior acolyte.

Spencer '09: Every time I step foot on campus and go under the Arch, I really feel at home. The entire campus is beautiful, but my favorite place would be the Parade Field. I spent many days and nights with friends on the Parade Field, enjoying each other’s company and being in awe of the beauty of Shumway Hall.

What was Commencement like for you? Do you have a favorite memory from the day?

Abby '62: Commencement was a BIG deal. The whole award ritual and the receiving of our gold cross from the bishop were so important. Nothing symbolizes the multiple generations of SMH women more than our crosses. Still, it was a day of some sadness because we were leaving our close friends behind and scattering to colleges all over the country. I had the same roommate for all three years and leaving her was hard. My favorite memory of graduation day was riding around the SMH and Shattuck campuses in my best friend’s brand new baby blue convertible.

Lyndie '67: Commencement was so special. All of us in our gowns with family and friends present, red roses, gold crosses. The Wooden Soldiers drilled. And goodbyes and well-wishes to faculty and friends.

Spencer '09: It was a beautiful, sunny day. Everything was very organized and the School paid close attention to every last detail, which was most appreciated. My favorite memory from the day was when our class lined up and all of the staff walked through the line and wished us well for our future. It was a nice “goodbye” or “see you soon.”

Benjamin '47: There were three Commencements that stuck in my mind. I started at Shattuck in eighth grade in 1942, so I saw that year’s Commencement ceremony. What I remember most was that six members of the graduating class went to change into military uniforms at one point, and I remember it because many of them didn’t survive. Those of us who started in 1942 knew that if we

Abby Carlstrom Humphrey, Class of 1962

After graduating from St. Mary’s Hall, Abby Carlstrom Humphrey ’62 attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she studied elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She spent much of her career working as Director of Montview Community Preschool and Kindergarten. Now retired, she lives in Denver, Colorado. While a student at St. Mary’s, her favorite class was Biology, and one of her favorite memories was her junior prom. “Looking back, it was pretty tacky,” she said, “but as juniors we chose the theme and did all the decorating. I loved getting all dressed up in fancy dresses and attending with a Shattuck guy in full dress uniform.”

1927 Shattuck School Senior Class

1966 Shattuck Commencement at Johnson Armory

1983 graduate receiving her gold cross.

1989 Commencement. The first combined ceremony for Shattuck-St. Mary's students.

Lyndie Lucas Fabian, Class of 1967

Lyndie Fabian ’67 attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Denver University, and graduated from U.S.I.U., Point Loma, California, receiving her Certification to Teach. Throughout her career, she landscaped beautiful homes in Colorado, and owned and operated The Wooden Keg Saloon in Sterling, Colorado for ten years. Now retired in Winona, Minnesota, she looks back at her time at St. Mary’s Hall with fondness, citing Political Science as her favorite class and the Wooden Soldiers as her favorite tradition.

graduated from Shattuck we’d go right into the war. That was my most memorable Commencement.

There was, of course, my own 1947 Commencement. After we got our diplomas, we had the final dress parade. I was the Cadet Major leading the entire student body around the field in front of Shumway, in front of all our parents. Then we threw our hats in the air like they do at West Point.

And then, I gave the Commencement speech at my 50th Reunion in 1997. I talked about all the buildings and the Arch. I don’t know if this magazine was named before or after I gave that talk, but everyone always gets such a thrill going through it.

Nils '94: Commencement felt like a celebration, but I knew I was coming back for a post graduate year so it did not feel like a goodbye of any kind. I knew I would be back in Frankie’s English class in a few months.

One memory I do have from that day was Father Doyle taking time out of his busy day to come to the little party my parents had set up. I knew he had so many kids and parties to try and visit. It meant a lot that he was able to take some time to come visit.

How did Shattuck-St. Mary’s influence the path you took after graduation?

Abby '62: Little did I know that SSM would have the greatest impact on me 30 years after graduation. At my 30th reunion I reconnected with my Shattuck boyfriend. We both changed our lives rather dramatically when I moved from Mankato to Denver, and we were married in 1995. One of the strong bonds in our marriage was the shared experience of being a student at our beloved School. His ashes are in the columbarium at SSM, and mine will join him someday.

Nils '94: SSM helped shape my work habits in college and post-college life. The academics required work, hockey required work, there was just no way around it. The work habits and discipline have definitely helped me create and maintain a business that allows me to enjoy the flexibility of working on my own schedule

Spencer '09: I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. Shattuck definitely played a large role in helping me be successful in the classroom and life. SSM taught me how to study, multitask, and be the best person I can be.

Benjamin '47: As an ROTC student, you would either be drafted or commissioned after college. I was in the ROTC program for two years and commissioned as a ground officer in the Air Force after college. I served in Korea for one year.

Nils Satterstrom, Class of 1994

Originally from Vail, Colorado, Nils Satterstrom graduated SSM in 1994, and then went on to attend for one post graduate year. After which, he studied landscape horticulture and played ice hockey at the University of Maine, before transferring to Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in architecture, with a minor in landscape studies. Nils currently resides in southern Minnesota, splitting time between Rochester and Faribault, where his daughter is a freshman at SSM. Having been fortunate to combine his passions of web development and ice hockey into a career, Nils is the founder and developer of IceHockeySystems.com and SoccerDrive.com. While at Shattuck-St. Mary's, Nils played hockey, football, and golf, and his favorite class was Trigonometry with Dr. Irby. His favorite SSM tradition during his time as a student were the sit-down lunches in Morgan Hall.

What were some of the career goals you had at the time of graduation? How have your goals and/or perspective changed since then?

Abby '62: I went to college with the idea of being a nurse, but was not a very motivated student and really just wanted to drop out and get married to the boy back home, which is exactly what I did at age 20. After I became a mom, I returned to college and graduated when I was 33. Early Childhood Education served me very well as a mom and as a member of the community in Mankato and in Denver, and I have had an abundance of career opportunities.

Spencer '09: My goal in life was to always become a teacher. I had that goal since I was a child and am thankful I get to go to work every day and change the lives of children. I truly feel so blessed and fortunate since I love my career with all my heart.

Nils '94: During that time my goals really revolved around hockey, specifically playing Division I. Shortly into my college career, I experienced an injury that required major back surgery. That is when my perspective really changed. It took some time but I finally found a subject and career path that I was really interested in. I now have a daughter attending SSM as a ninth grader. One of my goals is to keep reminding her of the importance of the education and the work habits you establish.

What would you say is your biggest takeaway from your experience as an SSM student?

Lyndie '67: St. Mary's taught me discipline and how to study.

Nils '94: I don’t think I could have answered this question until many years after graduation. Looking back I think it is the relationships. You realize when you come back for your 5-, 10-, 15-year reunions how close you are to classmates, teammates, faculty, and staff. We experienced a key time in our life together while living on our own.

Spencer '09: My biggest takeaway is that both the School and people will always be my home

away from home. I am forever grateful for this place and the continued warm welcome we receive every time we step foot through the Arch. Shattuck St.Mary’s, you will always hold a special place in my heart.

Benjamin '47: Shattuck taught you discipline. The totality of the Shattuck experience was one of the most important parts of my life—what it represented, what we did, the people that were there. The privilege of going to Shattuck, especially during the war, couldn’t be overstated. How lucky I have been to be a student at Shattuck especially at that time. When I was at Shattuck, the whole darn school was a Center of Excellence.

Abby '62: I have always been profoundly grateful for the high-quality, classical education I received at SMH. In addition to excellent academics, we learned social skills that have served me well in leadership positions on boards, including Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Boys and Girls Clubs of metro Denver, and nine years on the Board of Trustees of SSM. I continue to be closely connected to SSM as a volunteer fundraiser and a Trustee Emeritus.

What advice would you give to this year’s graduates?

Abby '62: Choose a career that brings you joy. Money is important, but so is purpose. Travel, travel, travel. There is so much richness in the world to be enjoyed. Marry the right person and make them your best friend.

Lyndie '67: Make good choices. Have fun. Never stop learning.

Spencer '09: Work hard, smile often, and always choose kindness.

Benjamin '47: Appreciate the opportunity you have, and don’t waste it. Carry on from there.

Nils '94: I would say keep your eyes open. It is easy to get so singularly focused on hockey, soccer, music, etc … Shattuck-St. Mary's has so much to offer and there are a lot of really cool things happening at this place. Take some time to enjoy other sports, classes, or events that take place.

Spencer Janicki, Class of 2009

After playing for SSM’s Girls Soccer Center of Excellence, Spencer Janicki ’09 attended Eckerd College and the University of Winnipeg, where she received her B.A. and B.Ed. At SSM, her favorite class was Modern World History, but she found it hard to name a favorite School tradition: Fall Family Weekend, the Harvest Breakfast, Christmas Dinner, and the red carpet itself all made the list! She is currently a teacher in Winnipeg, Manitoba, saying that, “receiving a permanent teaching contract in my dream school division,” has been a career highlight so far.

We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to these alumni for sharing their experiences with us and our readers!

SSM Theater Department Presents The Nerd

Seven talented student actors comprise the cast of The Nerd by Larry Shue, taking stage in Newhall Auditorium in December. Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979, the two-act comedy tells the story of a young architect’s hilarious dilemma when an unexpected visitor overstays his welcome.

Cast members Lucas Xiang ’25 (left), portraying main character Willum Cubbert, and Ellen Smith ’24 (right), playing the role of Tansy, are pictured here at a dress rehearsal, preparing for opening night. SSM welcomed Kathy Rush (pictured, front) as Guest Director for the comedy production.

ARTS NEWS

Vocal Performance Students Reach Milestone at NATS

For the first time in the history of the Vocal Performance Center of Excellence, three students placed in the Minnesota NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) vocal competition.

Held every November at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, the competition is one of the most technical that the VPP students participate in, as it is entirely run, judged, and promoted by the highest level voice teachers in the state. This year, Lucas Xiang ’25, Tiffany Ogunsemi ’23, and Adelina Mukhametzhanova ’26 all placed, with Adelina being the firstever SSM student to win 1st place.

“These three finalists are a testament to the hard work these

singers put in every day,” said VPP director, Peter Schleif. “All of them are always willing to put in the time needed to reach new levels of performance and musicality. As their program director, it is fantastic to see their development over time, and to know that the VPP is nurturing young musicians into the accomplished singers they have become.”

Lucas, Tiffany, and Adelina will also be competing in the regional and national NATS competitions in January.

Pre-Conservatory Students Attend Interactive Exhibits at Historic St. Paul Landmark Center

The Pre-Conservatory Center of Excellence had the opportunity to attend two fun and educational events at the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul in September.

Students were given a guided tour of the Schubert Club Music Museum, located on the second floor of the historic cultural center. The museum contains an incredible collection of historical instruments, including a keyboard instrument performed on by J.C. Bach in London, one of the first to ever be used in a public, non-liturgical performance. The collection also contains a number of early electronic and traditional Chinese instruments, as well as instruments

Choir Students Perform at Carnegie Hall

performed on and owned by famous artists such as Franz Liszt and Beethoven. Two PreConservatory seniors were invited to try out a few of the museum’s instruments that are used for performances across the Midwest!

The group also attended the Schubert Club’s Sound Sculpture event. Created by Bostonbased MASARY Studios, Sound Sculpture was comprised of 25 location-aware lilluminated blocks, each cube representing a note in spatial dimension and time. Students were able to create musical structures based on the blocks’ placement and their interaction within the space. They even spelled out “SSM” with them!

In April, members of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Chamber Choir traveled to New York City to participate in “The Alchemy of Hope”, an inspiring program of choral music led by Tesfa Wondemagnehu and Jeff Redding at Carnegie Hall. While there, the students had the chance to visit Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Museum of Modern Art, and take in a performance of Hamilton

The performance was a huge success, and several Shattuck-St. Mary’s alums were in attendance, including former VPP members Ben Bian ’19, and Austin Guidone!

Lucas Xiang ’25

Tiffany Ogunsemi ’23

Adelina Mukhametzhanova ’26

Original Composition by Pre-Conservatory Student Performed by Juilliard Quartet in Residence

On October 24, Dominique White ’23 and her classmates in the ShattuckSt. Mary’s Pre-Conservatory Center of Excellence traveled to Minneapolis to attend a performance by the Ivalas Quartet, the 2022-2023 Quartet in Residence at The Juilliard School. This might have seemed like a normal field trip for our music students; however, the Ivalas Quartet would be performing a piece composed entirely by Dominique herself.

Originally joining the Pre-Conservatory Center of Excellence as a violist, Dominique wanted to take SSM by storm. According to the Director of the Pre-Conservatory Center of Excellence, Dr. Benjamin Downs, “Dominique is essentially a young woman of self-directed ambition, who works her fingers raw in her sometimes-frantic scramble to accomplish her next goal.”

She had previous orchestra experience, but she wanted to try everything: clarinet, bassoon, harp, composition, and even non-music related activities, from figure skating to the Wooden Soldiers to Art Club. “The Pre-Conservatory Program has allowed me to pursue many of my various interests, including harp and composition,” said Dominique, “as well as allowing me to continue to improve my viola skills with high-class instructors.”

Unlike most beginners, Dominique demonstrated a talent and great promise for music composition immediately, and she began studying with Dr. Sarah Miller of the MacPhail Center for Music in the spring of last year. “She somehow skipped over simplicity straight into sophistication, deftly using compositional techniques and styles before we had even discussed them,” said Dr. Downs. “Her piece for string quartet is no different.”

For classical music lovers, Dr. Downs described Dominique’s composition style as having influences from Steve Reich to John Corigliano, with “East Coast compositional sensibilities—full of good humor, idiosyncratic, and ironic.”

As she worked with Dr. Miller, Dominique created a piece for string quartet that referenced the classic song, “You Are My Sunshine,” while completely turning it on its head with inspiration from Guillaime Machaut’s “Ma Fin Est Ma Commencement,” or “My End is My Beginning.” She used compositional techniques such as “retrograde,” in which the composer uses a melody that is the pitch and rhythm reverse of a previous or simultaneous melody, “inversion,” in which the composer turns a melody upside down, and even “retrograde-inversion,” which is a combination of the two previous elements, to brilliant effect.

But how did Dominique’s piece make it to the stage on October 24th?

The Ivalas Quartet is composed of violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butt, violist Aimée McAnulty and cellist Pedro Sánchez, whose mission is “challenging the status quo of the classical world as they dedicate their artistry to the celebration of BIPOC voices and composers.” While still in residence with Juilliard, the Ivalas Quartet also completed a temporary residency with the Madeline Island Chamber Music program, where they were accepting compositions to review and workshop. At Dr. Miller’s invitation, Dominique put the finishing touches on her quartet piece and submitted it—within a few days, the Ivalas Quartet had selected it for their performance.

Dominique got to be heavily involved in how the Ivalas Quartet performed her piece, as they asked her questions about how to interpret different sections of the music and offered suggestions for improvement, while still playing the piece as if it were part of the classical music canon. They also sent her a full, professional recording of her piece after incorporating it into their collaboration.

“Dominique is proof of that quotation (spuriously attributed to Thomas Jefferson: ‘I’m a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more of it I seem to have,’” said Dr. Downs

Dominique’s hard work in the PreConservatory program and in the classical music world exemplifies the excellence that SSM strives to foster within its students, and we, along with the rest of the SSM community, are thrilled to see what she’ll turn her mind to next.

“My experience working with the Ivalas Quartet gave me the hope to have past and future compositions that I write to be played by other well-known musicians,” said Dominique, “if I only work hard and am given the chance.”

Dominique ’23 and other Pre-Conservatory students had the opportunity to meet the members of the Ivalas Quartet followoing their performance.

Girls Soccer Off to Great Start Thanks to Familiar Face

The Girls Soccer Center of Excellence, which is in its 18th season, is off to a great start. Darian Powell ’12 (pictured, second from left) returned to SSM in May as co-head coach of the U19 girls’ team alongside Sue Vodicka (pictured, left). Powell becomes the first Girls Soccer alum to return to Faribault to help guide the next generation of SSM soccer stars. She spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Northern Michigan University. Powell and Vodicka have led the Sabres to a 8-3-2 record to start the season.

Lamoureuxs to be Inducted into United States Hockey Hall of Fame

Sisters Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson ’08 and Monique LamoureuxMorando ’08 will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Wednesday, November 30 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The duo, who helped the SSM Girls Prep team win three straight USA Hockey U19 national titles from 2005-2007, played for Team USA for 14 years. They combined to win six Olympic medals (two gold, four silver) and 12 World Championships. Jocelyne finished her national team career with 138 points (63 goals, 75 assists) in 137 games, while Monique totaled 62 goals and 81 assists for 143 points in 135 games.

Sabres Shine at Women’s Worlds

Shattuck-St. Mary’s was well-represented once again at the 2022 IIHF Women’s World Championship, which took place Aug. 25Sept. 4 in Herning and Frederikshavn, Demark. Five former Sabres suited up for their respective countries, including Canadian assistant captain Blayre Turnbull ’11 and Americans Amanda Kessel ’10, Aerin Frankel ’17, Hannah Bilka ’19, and Lacey Eden ’20.

Blayre Turnbull '11 proudly holds up the Championship trophy for the crowd

Photo credit: IIHF

Blayre Turnbull captured her second straight World Championship gold medal, with Team USA taking home silver. Amanda Kessel finished second in scoring for the tournament with 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) in seven games, while Hannah Bilka was third with 12 points in seven games in her world championship debut.

Brianna Decker ’09 Joins SSM Hockey Coaching Staff

After capturing her third Olympic medal last winter, Brianna Decker ’09 returned to Faribault in August as the new Associate Head Coach of the Girls Prep team and Special Advisor to the SSM Hockey Program. Decker joins her former coach Gordie Stafford behind the bench and so far has helped lead the Girls Prep team to a 24-1 record at the time of print.

“It has been incredible to be back at Shattuck-St. Mary’s,” said the former Sabre. “I love going to the rink everyday and being able to work with an amazing staff. To be able to work with Gordie and learn from him is something I am very grateful for. All of the players are so much fun to work with and I enjoy watching them strive to get better, stronger, and improve their skills everyday.”

Photo credit: Caufield Studios

Soccer Alums Ink Pro Deals

The SSM Girls Soccer Center of Excellence recently had two alumni sign new professional contracts. Tiernny Wiltshire ’16 (above right) signed with the Houston Dash of the NWSL and Akari Shimizu ’18 (above left) signed with the Lily Wolf F Ishikawa in Japan. Wiltshire played collegiately at Rutgers University where she appeared in 70 matches in her career as a Scarlet Knight. She has also been a member of the Jamaican National team since 2019. Shimizu went to UC Riverside, where she suited up in 49 matches over three seasons for the Highlanders before graduating last spring.

Michael Vang ’18 Victorious

with Columbus

Michael Vang ’18 (pictured, right) recently won the inaugural MLS Next Pro Championship with the Columbus Crew 2. Columbus defeated St. Louis City 4-1 to capture the title. Michael, who turned pro shortly after graduating from SSM, played in 22 games for the Crew this season. The MLS Next Pro league is a developmental league that began play in March of 2022. It serves as a feeder program for Major League Soccer and features future MLS stars.

Michael Chapa ’21 Wins National Figure Skating Championship

Figure skating alum Michael Chapa ’21 won the 2022 US Collegiate Figure Skating National Championship, which took place in Richfield, Minnesota this past summer. Michael led the field by nearly five points after the short program and clinched the title with a stellar free skate performance.

SSM Hockey Alums Win Stanley Cup

Two more former Sabres had their names etched onto hockey’s holy grail after the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning four games to two to win the Stanley Cup this past June. Hockey alums Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Johnson raised Lord Stanley’s Cup for the first time in their careers, becoming the ninth and tenth SSM alumni names to be added to the Cup. MacKinnon, who is an alternate captain for the Avs, had a goal and an assist in the seriesclinching win and led Colorado with 13 goals in the postseason.

Photo credit: Columbus Crew

Nathan MacKinnon (top) and Jack Johnson (bottom) celebrate their Stanley Cup win.

Photo credits: NHL.com

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all school REUNION 2022

For the first time since 2019, hundreds of jubilant alumni returned through the Arch for a lively Reunion Weekend filled with opportunities to catch up with dear friends, learn about exciting developments at the School, and honor classmates and fellow alumni.

The weekend kicked off on Thursday, June 2 with a special dinner at The Inn for the Honors Classes. Friday offered alumni, friends, and family the chance to tour campus, hit the links at Legacy Golf Course, attend student demonstrations and performances, and gather to reminisce and share SSM stories with friends. A Saints’ memorial service was held in the Bishop Whipple Chapel, followed by the traditional Daughters’ Tea and a reception for the Wooden Soldiers. Friday wrapped up with good food, drinks, and conversation at the joyous all-school Rendezvous in The Hub.

Saturday’s bustling schedule of activities included a soccer scrimmage, figure skating exhibition, and an alumni hockey game and reception. An Old Shads’ Drill and memorial service were held on the Upper School campus, followed by a luncheon for members of the Crack Squad. The Alumni Association Board’s annual meeting and awards ceremony took place in Newhall Auditorium, and the BioScience Center Excellence held a special reunion to celebrate their belated 10-year anniversary, which occured in 2020. The evening concluded with a well-attended Decade Picnic and Yearbook Party. The Reunion celebration commenced on Sunday with brunch and a worship service in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.

Crack Squad Luncheon Honors Classes Dinner

ClassPhotos 194 0s & 1950s

CLASS OF 1947 Duane Rasmussen

1960s

CLASS OF 1966 (bottom left)

George Humleker, Marc Davis, and Corky Douglass

CLASS OF 1967 (bottom right)

Front row: Ole Olsen, Pete Stockwell, and Jim Newman

Back row: Scott Biesanz, John Beck, and Mark Gillin

CLASS OF 1959 Scott Berry

CLASS OF 1962 (top left)

Front row: Abby Carlstrom Humphrey

2nd row: Art Thompson, Joe Whitaker ,and Nubs Fratt

3rd row: Richard Phillips, Marsh Froker, and Paul Jeremiassen

4th row: Ed Landes, John Muir, and Bill Bevan

Back row: Steve Melander, Dan Gislason, and Bill Brewster

CLASS OF 1963 (top center)

Don Negus

CLASS OF 1965 (top right)

Front row: Sarah Anderly Rademacher, Susan Hanft Humphres, Patrcia Tooke Morgan, and Bruce King

Back row: John Huntington, John Clikeman, and John Brewster

ALL PHOTO CAPTIONS ARE LEFT-RIGHT

1970s Reunion Classes 50th

CLASS OF 1970

CLASS OF 1971

Front

2nd

Back

CLASS OF 1973 (top)

Front

Back

CLASS OF 1974 (middle)

Front row: Brian Flakne and David McClendon

2nd row: Kristen Ranum Hodsdon and Susanne Reioux Blake

Back row: Chuck Pitte, John Thomas, and Hugh Hadlund

CLASS OF 1975 (bottom left)

Front row: Sean Callahan

2nd row: Scott Spivey and Kevin Miller

3rd row: Rick Barr, Andy Moran, and David Nicol

Back row: Jack Dane, Pat Rooney, and Mark Michelson

CLASS

OF 1976

(bottom

right)

Suzanne Hadlund Landsverk, Hugh Hadlund ’74, and Kristen Ranum Hodsdon ’74

Front

2nd

Back

CLASS OF 1972

row: Louise Helfrich, Steve Jones, Carl Sigel, and Jim Pabst

row: Carol Gordon, Phil Trout, Bruce Irvine, and Brant Barr

Front row: Barbara Cross-Miller, Markie Jordan Burch, and Nancy Jewett

2nd row: Peg Collins Allen, Linda Keye, Barbara Harris Fiese, and Susan Ewald Gamble

Back row: Jane Peck, Rex Bates, and Don Piepgras

row: Mark Gillett, Larry Koenig, and Doug Skokos

row: Dave Ruble, Rich Raun, and Patrick Needham

row: Chris McKinney, Mark Ortmayer, Rod Sather, and Owen Jones

row: Ed Raun, Ginilu Mackay Robinson, Wendy Lokken Eisenrich Cynthia Leslie Johnson, and Scott Johnson

row: Keilty Carver Sebastian, Dennis McCann, Gretchen Hormel Davey, and Scott Annis

row: Doug Irvine, Jeff Collins, Rodney Lee, Mike Sooy, Marvin Barnes, and John Cobb

1980s

CLASS OF 1980 (top left)

Front row: Trey Howard, Phil Moran, Scott Knutson, Nicole O’Donoghue Carter, and Tamara Kloeckl Nelsen

2nd row: Larry Evans, Todd Tuomala, and Keith Flakne

3rd row: Jeff McIntosh, Jamie Granger, and Ted Benson

Back row: Joe Michaelson, Pat Riordan, and Frank Lyons

CLASS OF 1981 (top right)

Front row: Sid Wennerlyn, Susan Porter Powell, Chandra Pugh, and Slade Schuster

Back row: Rob Luschen, Mark Stephan, Lara Riley Stroud, and Colin Dougherty

CLASS OF 1982 (middle left)

Front row: Mari Paulson Myren, Jill Bryant Gage, Rick Mithun, and Susan Cramer Diamond

2nd row: Paul Foderick Rick Danly, and Tracy Tone Hutchisonum

3rd row: Andrea Vaughn Throndson, Liz Hagge Beattie, and Sally Lightner

Back row: Matt Marta, Tierza Wiese Stephan, and Arnold Reed

CLASS OF 1984 (middle right)

Front row: Kristi Klungness, Mark Flakne, and Mary Foderick Scoumis

2nd row: Andreas Kristinus, Katie Kinney Flippen, and Annie Michaelson Clark

Back row: Sue Mullineux and Bruce Rathe

CLASS OF 1985 (bottom left)

Front row: Jennifer Curry, Carol Foderick Maus, and Mary Foderick Scoumis ’84

2nd row: Bill Brewster, Rebecca Stapleton Smart, and Dan Sather

Back row: Nick Cobbett, Roger Kuehn, and Lee MacIntosh Wilka

CLASS OF 1986 (bottom center)

Front row: Rachel Meyer, Jean Lawyer Schilling, and Donna Burch-Brown

Back row: Chris Freeman and Rob Campbell

CLASS OF 1989 (bottom right)

Eric Klungness

1990s

CLASS OF 1995 (bottom left)

Front row: April Ripka, Claire Benton, Karen Ronningen Jones, and Emmy Storch Alvig

2nd row: Paul Smith, Bob Gutwein, Shannon Bauer, and Jessica Madole

Back row: Robert Austin

CLASS OF 1992 (top left) Jesse Wadhams

CLASS OF 1994 (top right)

Front row: Amy Horstman Cox, Melanie Bortolon Flaherty, and Rachel Bixler

Cunningham 2nd row: Danelle Fillipi Thomas, Sara Huntley, and Kerri Kommer

Back row: Sam Caroll, Kristen Treadway Thiele, and David Svengalis

CLASS OF 1996 (bottom center)

Front row: Kristin Sumner Jones, Jacque Drew Gutwein, and Jonathan Smith

2nd row: Nora Brown and Helen Kolendo

Back row: Andy Green, Sam Bixler, Tim Brown, and David May

CLASS OF 1999 (bottom right)

Kurt Simer

CLASS OF 2002 (bottom

200 0s & 2010s

CLASS OF 2000 (top)

CLASS OF 2001 (middle left)

2nd

Back

Erin Matre’ Neilon, Kelli Halcisak, Meredith Roth, and Mike Carpentier

Helen Pattinson Francis, Kara Hanson Fox, Marty Mjelli, Ashley Farr Fjelstad, and Shannon McMillian (middle right)

Ashley Farr Fjelstad, Phil Siebel, Kara Hanson Fox, Helen Pattinson Francis, Shannon McMillian, Sarah Melchisedeck, and Katie Allen

left)

Front row: Shae Desotell McKibbon, Ruthie Sudderth, and Lindsey Cyr Tilbury

row: Mallory Peper Lindgren and Jessica Kovacevich Kiecker

row: Faizan Khan

CLASS OF 2009 (bottom center)

Crystal Burns, Paul Barral, and Spencer Janicki

CLASS OF 2019 (bottom right)

Leah Ray, Nathan Hillesheim, and Ben Bian

ALUMNI awards

Elizabeth Sears Hager ’62 and Benjamin Jaffray ’47 Receive Distinguished Alumni Awards

Elizabeth “Liz” Sears Hager ’62 and Benjamin “Ben” Jaffray ’47 were each presented with the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award by the Alumni Association during their annual meeting on the Saturday of Reunion Weekend.

Liz Hager graduated from Wellesley College in 1966, and has an MPA degree from the University of New Hampshire. She worked as a special education teacher for some time, before making the move into politics.

Liz was elected to the New Hampshire Legislature in 1972 and served thirteen terms until 2008. She was the mayor of Concord, New Hampshire from 1988 to 1990, and served as a Concord City Councilor for nearly a decade.

Liz is well known in her community for her public service and philanthrophy, and has served on the Boards of many New Hampshire organizations, including the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, and the Concord YMCA.She founded and chaired the New Hampshire Women’s Lobby and served on the New Hampshire Commission on the Status of Women.

While at St. Mary’s Hall, Liz was the Chair of the Social Committee, and a member of the Wooden Soldiers. She served on the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Board of Trustees from 2011 to 2014.

After graduation from Williams College in Massachusetts, Ben Jaffray was comissioned as a ground officer in the U.S. Air Force and served in Korea for one year. He was later employed by Cargill, Incoporated, one of largest privately held corporations in the United States, from 1953 to 1988. He held several executive roles during his career with the company, and was responsible for Cargill’s credit facilities and external financial relationships on a worldwide basis. He went on to establish and Chair the Sheffield Group, Ltd, an investment advisory firm, in 1988, and became the Managing Director of The Hogan Company a decade later.

Ben is a former member of the Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and the New York Produce Exchange. Currently a resident of Wayzata, Minnesota, Ben is involved with numerous organizations in the Twin Cities area, including the Children’s Health Foundation, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis Children’s Foundation, The Guthrie Theater, and Minnesota Outward Bound. He served on the SSM Board of Trustees for three separate terms, for a total of 24 years.

Liz and Ben continue to be actively involved with the School, as well as within their respective communities. Congratulations to you both!

shattuck-st. mary’s Founders Society

The Founders Society was established by the Board of Trustees in 1993 to recognize individuals and families who notify the School that they have designated Shattuck-St. Mary’s School as a beneficiary of their will, trust, or life insurance policy.

Through this listing, the School recognizes those visionaries who value the education of future generations and honor the ideals of Shattuck-St. Mary’s by making deferred gifts.

Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 507-333-1637 for more information on joining The Founders Society.

The Rising Star Award - NEW! The Rising Star Award honors an alumnus/a for superior performance in their chosen field and service to the School. Recipients must be under the age of 40. Recipients must have graduated from Shattuck-St. Mary’s and demonstrate ideals that exemplify accomplishments at SSM (academic achievement, organization leadership/accomplishments, serve as a role model/leader during their SSM tenure); post School accomplishments (educational accomplishments, professional accomplishments/awards, contributions to their community and/or country)\; represent SSM in a positive way, service to the School in a volunteer capacity, engaged within the SSM community, continuing interest and loyalty to SSM.

To make a nomination, please contact: Maggie.Lee@s-sm.org

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ALUMNI GATHERINGS

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

ABOVE: Head of School Matt Cavellier, Dawes Potter ’39, and Director of Advancement Maggie Osterbauer Lee ’03 Dawes turned 100 in May—Happy Birthday, Dawes!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

ABOVE: Charles Agbaje ’08, John Agbaje ’05, Michael Mullins, Jim Newman ’67, Head of School Matt Cavellier, Carter Hillsgrove ’16, Drew Speckman ’16, Ben Greiner ’11, Kaidyn McClure, and Peter Lee ’13

ABOVE: Head of School Matt Cavellier, Steve Barrager ’59, Guy Henshaw, Susan Siegel Henshaw ’64, Nancy Mancini, and Phil Mancini ’67

All photos are L-R

RIGHT: Kelly Kiewel ’10, Director of Admissions Andrew Garlinski ’98, and Admissions Associate Tanzi Salazar

ABOVE: A large group of alumni and friends gathered at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on April 9, 2022. Following the reception, the group attended a musical performance by current SSM students at Carnegie Hall. Read more about the choir students’ trip to NYC on page 29!

TRAVELS aBROAD

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01 HANOI, VIETNAM

Former SSM students, current parents, and friends of the School met for lunch at Dragoncello in Hanoi, Vietnam.

03 SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

SSM’s Korean Mothers Association organized a fabulous lunch in Seoul.

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02 TOKYO, JAPAN

A group of alumni spanning four decades (’80s, ’90s, ’00s, and ’10s) gathered at the Theatre Table in Tokyo with some current parents.

04 SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Seong Ho (Chris) Chung ’07 (left), Kyung Won (Kye) Choi ’07 (second from left), and Sung Jae Kim ’09 (right) took Mr. G and Mr. Cav to Seoul’s famous Noryangin Fish Market.

October, Head of School Matt Cavellier and Director of Admissions Andrew Garlinski ’98 spent a few weeks overseas, visiting with alumni, current parents, and prospective students and their families in Vietnam, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Below are some photos of the events that took place during their travels.

52% of our student body is able to attend Shattuck-St. Mary’s through financial aid.

The 95 graduates of the Class of 2022 were welcomed into our alumni community as they ventured out beyond the Arch.

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2022 hockey alumni golf outing

SHATTUCK-ST.

FRIENDS OF HOCKEY

CLASS NOTES

1943

Barbara Merrill (pictured, left) was visited by Abby Carlstrom Humphrey ’62 (right), at her home in Redlands, California.

1949

Herb Keller shares that he swims 30 minutes a day and plays pickle ball three times a week. He says he’s glad to be this active but long travel is a bit too much for him.

1953

Robert Hauck writes, “Life is good even though my golf game is faltering. Almost all of our 14 grandchildren are now admirable adults and Katie and I are now enjoying seven young great-grands. I always hoped a legacy family member would attend SSM but realize that may not happen.”

1954

Nancy Deardorff Lindley shares that some Minnesota family moved to Naples, and “we felt as we got older it would be nice to be closer.”

1955

Brenda Parkinson Hauschild hosted a mini class “reunion” at her home during Shattuck-St. Mary’s Reunion Weekend.

Pictured, L-R: Bev Pottle Method ’55, Michael Method, Karl Hauschild ’55, Hugh Wooldridge ’55, Brenda Parkinson Hauschild ’55, Ray Wiper ’58, Joyce Wiper, Steve White ’55, Jilly Sudmeier and Jim Sudmeier ’55

1959

William “Bill” Newburg is currently serving as secretary of the LaCrosse Kiwanis Club and chair of the Finance Committee at church. He shares that he has some grandchildren in college and graduating high school.

1960

Marlin “Butch” Hansen enjoyed a beautiful summer in Minnesota, with plans to head down to his boat in the Gulf of Mexico in the fall.

1961

Charles “Chuck” Petch previously served as Commander of the AmVets Department of Michigan. He is currently restoring his collection of 12 classic cars from 1929-1984. He volunteers at Packard Proving Grounds Foundation and in three communities doing Meals on Wheels.

1964

Sarah Hiltabrand Sporrer’s husband, Dave Sporrer, passed away on Saturday, April 30th at their home in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Sarah and Dave were married for 36 years and have a combined family of six children and 10 grandchildren.

1972

Julie Torgerson Coyer says she’s “living the dream she couldn’t have imagined 30 years ago!” She’s happy and healthy, has been traveling and fishing, and has successful kids and grandchildren.

Scott Johnson and Cynthia Leslie Johnson spent five weeks in California visiting friends, exploring six National Parks, two Presidential Libraries, beaches, mountains, deserts, and beautiful scenery in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado as they continue their “on the road” adventures. Scott shares, “We had a wonderful time at our 50th year reunion in June … it was great to see EVERYONE and enjoy all of the special events, the impressive campus … a memorable party indeed!! A HUGE THANK YOU to Shattuck-St. Mary’s staff and leadership for your hospitality!!”

1973

Robert Webber is retired and is starting a do-it-yourself solar power business.

Sarah Knoepfler Delong is living in California and is continuing to paint watercolors. She exhibits her artwork at Monarch Gallery in Cambria and Seven Sisters Gallery in Morro Bay.

1974

Christine Hart Goetsch writes, “After 25+ years living outside of Prescott, Wisconsin we have retired, sold our rural property, and have moved to our lake home near Spooner, Wisconsin. We also purchased a home in North Fort Myers, Florida and will be residents of Florida starting next year. We hope to spend October through April/May in Florida and the summer months at the lake in Wisconsin. We are also expecting our fourth grandbaby in November. This has been a very busy year!”

1977

1980

Phil Decker married his wife, Kay, in October 2021 in Fort Lauderdale. They are living on their Catalina 380 sailboat. Phil retired as a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in July 2022, and sailed to Marathon, Florida in August, where they will live for at least the next six months. They survived Hurricane Ian in good shape.

BIRTHS

Congratulations to the following on the new additions to your familes!

1981

Natalie Peterson Hale enjoys riding her electric bike everywhere she goes! She is also enjoying spending time with her two-and-half-year-old twin grandbabies!

1982Kirsten Jepson (right), Amy Jepson Mostek ’84 (middle), and Eric Jepson ’86 (left) were all together to celebrate at the wedding of Amy’s daughter in Suamico, Wisconsin. Kristen says it was “A great chance for a mini reunion. Spouses and kids came too!” Eric currenty lives in San Antonio, Texas, Kirsten lives in Homosassa, Florida and Amy is in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Emily Durland and John Durland ’00, a girl, Hannah Louise Durland, June 25, 2022

Krista Peterson Fisher ’03 and Matthew Fisher, a girl, Camilla Susan Fisher, April 14, 2022

Maile Yeats-Rowe and Ken Rowe ’03, a girl, Sally Yeats-Rowe, April 29, 2022

Emily Kranz Bayer ’06 and Zack Bayer, a boy, Brig Allen Bayer, September 3, 2022

Angela Gibson Gubala ’06 and Ryan Gubala, a boy, Jenson Jameson Gubala, June 8, 2022

Megan Ruegsegger and Tyler Ruegsegger ’06, a girl, Aspen Rebecca Ruegsegger, June 1, 2022

1985

After Reunion, a group of alums and some spouses from the classes of 1984 and 1985 drove up to the Gunflint Trail and spent three nights on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness at Bearskin Lodge. Nick Cobbett writes, “We had a great time continuing the reunion with laughter, good food, games, canoeing, fishing, playing music and enjoying each other’s company.”

Pictured, left to right: Katie Kinney Flippen ’84, Annie Michaelson Clark ’84, Jay Clark, Kristi Klungness ’84, Bruce Rathe ’84, Suzanne Rathe, Fred Flippen, Kelly Cobbett, Heather Head ’85, Tom Cobbett ’84, Nick Cobbett ’85

Monique Lamoureux-Morando ’08 and Anthony Morando, a girl, Edi Jean Morando, May 14, 2022

Ashley Zuck and Eli Zuck ’08, a girl, Wren Lillian Zuck, April 11, 2022

Mikinna Martin Morse ’09 and Kyle Morse, a boy, Easton Gould Morse, July 4, 2022

Laura Hayton and Kyle Hayton ’12, a girl, Vivienne Madeline Mae Hayton, July 25, 2022

Darby Rae Lindgren Cervenka ’13 and RJ Cervenka, a boy, Cal Nicholas Cervenka, June 7, 2022

SSM FACULTY & STAFF

Mary Erickson and Jon Draper, a boy, Levi Patrick Draper, April 12, 2022

2001Aaron Skiles, a founding member of the SSM Lacrosse Team in 1999, moved on to coach lacrosse full time. He started his own lacrosse company, Venom Lacrosse in Keller, Texas, in September of 2022. He says that they will be playing in their first tournament in November, and shared this photo of the team’s first practice.

Veronica Rodriguez and Pedro Rodriguez, a girl, Violet Alicia Rodriguez, May 3, 2022

Stephanie Weiss and Andrew Weiss, a boy, Charles Joseph Weiss, May 29, 2022

Nicole Taynton and Clark Taynton, a girl, Lillian Jane Taynton, June 15, 2022

Lexi Wolfgram and Matt Wolfgram, a boy, Arthur Lee Wolfgram, October 4, 2022

Photo of Aaron’s lacrosse team. Aaron is pictured in the front row, second from the right, in the light blue shirt.

MARRIAGES

Congratulations and best wishes to the following!

Katherine Porter ’04 and William Steck ’12, May 7, 2022

Lauren Frankenfield ’06 and Danny Colvin, October 7, 2022

Jesse Stoneman ’07 and Rahul Misra, December 28, 2019 (India) and June 11, 2022 (U.S.)

Margot Miller ’08 and Max Markowitz, June 11, 2022

Ellen Raaen ’08 and Kees Tonkin, April 17, 2021 (Australia) and September 16, 2022 (U.S.)

Becky Stoneman ’10 and Ben Brewster, July 30, 2022

Hilary Patterson and Patrick Kent ’11, June 18, 2022

Alana Polsfuss and Brody Decker ’12, October 14, 2022

Mae Hardie and Carsen Kurth ’17, August 28, 2022

2006 Emily Kranz Bayer and her husband, Zack Bayer, welcomed their third child, Brig Allen Bayer, on September 3, 2022.

2008

2007

Jesse Stoneman and Rahul Misra have joined in marriage. The couple were married in India on December 28, 2019, with a second ceremony held in the U.S. on June 11, 2022.

After graduating from SSM, Brock Montpetit went on to play DI Hockey at the University of Nebraska, Omaha and then played three years of professional hockey in Sweden. He and his wife own a wedding venue called La Pointe Events and a Christmas lights tour in Somerset, Wisconsin called Sam’s Christmas Village.

Julie Pesta shares that she recently moved to Fort Myers, Florida and is working as Assistant Head of Student Life at Canterbury School, a PreK-12 Independent School.

Ellen Raaen and Kees Tonkin have joined in marriage on April 17, 2021 in Australia, with a second ceremony held in the United States on September 16, 2022. The U.S. ceremony was officiated by Fr. Henry Doyle.

2010

Becky Stoneman and Ben Brewster joined in marriage on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Patrick Kent and Hilary Patterson joined in marriage in Chicago, Illinois.

2011

2016After a successful collegiate golf career, Shane Hoben graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2020 with a major in neuroscience and psychology. After college he was accepted to the United States Air Force Officer Training School and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in February 2021. Upon completion of 18 months of rigorous training, Shane earned his wings as a United States Air Force pilot and is currently stationed in South Carolina.

2018

Isabella Dworkin graduated from Union College this past June.

Akari Shimizu will graduate this spring with her bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Riverside. She will play professional soccer for a year in Spain. In the fall of 2023, she will enter Loma Linda Dental School.

faculty & Staff NOTES

Dr. Brian “Doc” Libby, former SSM history teacher and department chair from 1978 to 2016, has been enjoying his retirement. He recently turned 73, and is pictured below at his birthday celebration, with former SSM employee Emily Mjelleli (left) and Cori Congreve-Weems ’85 (right).

We honor and remember our alumni, faculty, staff, and SSM friends who have passed away.

Elizabeth Hofmann Hildinger ’41 June 5, 2022

Willa Dean “Billie” Reaser Sellwood ’45 April 2, 2021

C.T. “Mike” Bundy 2d ’47 February 15, 2022

Arnold Souba ’50 March 20, 2021

Maita Gasser Houpis ’51 February 9, 2022

William Hinton ’53 August 20, 2022

Nancy Root McCulloch ’56 February 15, 2021

Ray Wiper ’58 August 19, 2022

James Hoehn ’59 August 26, 2022

John Sandell ’60 November 26, 2020

Dexter Crosby ’64 July 11, 2022

Richard Stark ’65 March 15, 2022

Robert Hertel ’66 2022

Cleve “Lindy” Cotner ’69 June 24, 2022

Lawrence Rom ’69 September 1, 2022

Stephen G. Voight ’74 February 25, 2022

Chad Clites ’87 March 26, 2022

Photo of Shane on his first solo flight.

FALL FAMILY WEEKEND

Fall Family Weekend Brings Something For Everyone!

The 2022 Shattuck-St. Mary’s Fall Family Weekend event was a great success, with hundreds of students and family members coming together to celebrate. From breathtaking musical, dance, and visual arts showcases, to exciting athletic events, as well as opportunities to meet, greet, and mingle with faculty, staff, and community members, there was something for everyone to take part in over the weekend. Be sure to visit SSM’s Flickr page to view more photos! bit.ly/ssmflickr

Mark your calendars for Shattuck-St. Mary’s Winter Family Weekend, which will be held February 3-5, 2023!