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ADVANCEMENT STAFF 314-531-3062 or 314-531-0330 plus ext. number
THANK YOU FOR PASSING THE TORCH Ascesis (noun): Training; self-discipline, especially in a spiritual sense. (Greek origin: ασκήσις)
SEAN AGNIEL ‘96 Director of Advancement Ext. 2095 — sagniel@sluh.org
St. Louis U. High is about ascesis and, by way of your charitable support, you are as well.
AMANDA ANTONY
It was interesting to see many schools and worthy non-profits plead during the pandemic: “The need has never been greater.” I assure you it was tempting for us to say the same. But, what about the last couple of pandemics our school endured, or both World Wars, or the Civil War...
Database Coordinator Ext. 2084 — aantony@sluh.org
As the forces of history press on and press in, SLUH remains about our Jesuit directed mission: forming young men “dedicated to building Christ’s kingdom of truth, justice, love and peace,” and ensuring that all young men of potential have this opportunity, regardless of economic circumstances. You, our donors, make this possible. You allowed us to keep our head and provide today’s Jr. Bill’s with the rigor and tradition of SLUH that we all expect.
Alumni Relations Coordinator Ext. 2115 — cbuerke@sluh.org
The Jr. Bill experience in 2021 is not what it was in 2018 or 1818, but the fraternity that bonds alumni across generations was and is ever-present at Backer Memorial. The year was marked by selfdiscipline and extraordinary training in academics and spirituality, in athletics and co-curriculars – all producing excellence in performance AND forming souls in compassion. Ascesis. When you make a gift to SLUH, it can mean giving up another opportunity, or experience, some pleasure or even some need. God moves in the space of this charitable act, forming us in the model of his generosity: Christ. You model for our students, and our community, what it means to be formed as Men and Women for Others. Thank you for passing the torch of service for a self-emptying mission and a soul-building purpose for our world.
CHRIS BUERKE ‘09
BETH CHIPLEY Campaign Coordinator Ext. 2114 — bchipley@sluh.org
LIZ CRAFT Advancement Assistant Ext. 2118 —lcraft@sluh.org
LINDA DOMEYER Director of Leadership Giving Ext. 2113 — ldomeyer@sluh.org
CONNIE LEINAUER Parent Engagement Coordinator Ext. 2116 — cleinauer@sluh.org
Sean Agniel ‘96 Director of Advancement
SUSAN O'KEEFE Advancement Events Assistant sokeefe@sluh.org
JOHN PENILLA ‘99 This Gratitude Report from the President is a publication for alumni, parents and friends of St. Louis University High School. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this report. If an omission or error has occurred, please contact Amanda Antony, Database Coordinator, at aantony@sluh.org. Thank you!
Director of Alumni and Parent Giving Ext. 2170 — jpenilla@sluh.org
