SLUH Gratitude Report by SLUH

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GR ATITUDE REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

2022-23

GLOBAL EDUCATION BY THE NUMBERS

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING

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FACULTY PARTICIPATING

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OUTBOUND PROGRAMS Band Italy and Spain Tour Chile Summer Language Immersion Cold War Eastern Europe Colombia Summer Language Immersion Egypt Summer Language Immersion France Senior Project France Summer Language Immersion Guatemala Senior Project Honduras Service Immersion Italy Classics Program Jordan Senior Project Kino Service Immersion Mexico Senior Project Poland Senior Project Poland Summer Exchange Spain Manresa Cup Soccer Tournament Spain Summer Exchange Spring Ignatian Pilgrimage Summer Ignatian Pilgrimage/World Youth Day Taiwan Senior Project Taiwan Spring Break Exchange Taiwan Summer Exchange

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INBOUND PROGRAMS (HOSTING) Chile Jesuit Partner Exchange — Colegio San Ignacio El Bosque, Santiago, Chile Colombia Jesuit Partner Exchange — Colegio San Pedro Claver, Bucaramanga, Colombia Jesuit Partner Day of Service — St. Paul's High School, Winnipeg, Canada Poland Jesuit Partner Exchange — Kostka High School, Krakow, Poland Poland Jesuit Partner Exchange — St. Stanislaus School, Gdynia, Poland Spring Exchange — Colaiste Ailigh, Donegal, Ireland Spring Exchange — Colegio Irabia Izaga, Pamplona, Spain Spring Exchange — Lodung High School, Yilan,Taiwan Spring Exchange — St. Aloysius Technical School, Hsunchu, Taiwan Winter Service Immersion — Kostka High School, Krakow, Poland Winter Service Immersion — St. Stanislaus, Gdynia, Poland

15 COUNTRIES VISITED

CHILE

HONDURAS

COLOMBIA

ITALY

CZECH REPUBLIC

JORDAN

EGYPT

POLAND

FRANCE GERMANY GUATEMALA

MEXICO PORTUGAL

“To educate is always an act of hope, one that calls for cooperation in turning a barren and paralyzing indifference into another way of thinking that recognizes our interdependence.” – POPE FRANCIS

SPAIN TAIWAN

FRONT COVER: SLUH Band students spent spring break performing across Europe. Their most notable performance was in Vatican City in front of Pope Francis himself. © Vatican Media

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LE T T ER FROM THE PRESIDEN T

"...we have become a model school in Global Education in the Jesuit Schools Network."

At the start of the Daytona 500 on July 4, 1984, President Ronald Reagan gave the command: “Gentlemen, start your engines!” Like a speedway on race week, the halls of St. Louis University High recently transformed from soft to loud, rumbling tones at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year with our largest student body in recent past. As we approach the centennial of our Oakland Avenue campus, we do so from a position of strength and with a spirit of tremendous gratitude. Our enrollment is at maximum capacity. We have expanded our academic and formational programming, while making significant campus renovations and upgrades. In addition, we continue to compete at a high level in athletics, having recently earned the Metro Catholic Conference “All Sports” trophy with the most championships in 20 sports offered. (We now offer 21 sports, with the addition of bowling.)

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SLUH has embraced the challenge of Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus who urged the Congress of the World Union of Jesuit Alumni last year to become true partners in the “mission of reconciliation and justice that the Church has entrusted to the Society of Jesus” and to do so by growing a “culture of collaboration for a shared mission.” Moved by this call, we have become a model school in Global Education in the Jesuit Schools Network. Last school year, 227 Jr. Bills and 30 faculty participated in 22 outbound programs and engaged with 15 different global partners, mostly Jesuit institutions, across the world. Our Jr. Bills played music for and met Pope Francis, explored their vocations in Italy and Spain, served in Guatemala, won an international Jesuit soccer tournament in Spain, learned Spanish in Colombia, Arabic in Cairo, Mandarin in Taiwan — and much more.

Our future is bright as we continue to renew our nearly 100-year-old campus, strengthen our programming and simultaneously begin a new strategic visioning process to discern our future priorities. Looking ahead, endowed funding for academic and student programming will play an increasingly critical role in keeping SLUH financially accessible for all qualified boys. Thank you for your incredible support of our Jesuit mission. Like Anna Backer, our school foundress whose faith and generosity brought us to 4970 Oakland Avenue nearly one century ago, you continue to help build a community based on a foundation of love and service. AMDG,

Alan Carruthers President

LE T T ER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

"...the SLUH community is uniquely positioned to excel due to the resolve of our community leaders, including parents, faculty, staff, alumni and benefactors."

TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President

Letter from the Chairman

Top 10 Moments in 2022-23

Dear Parents, Alumni and Benefactors,

Making an Impact

Athletic Achievements

Approaching a New Century

After graduating from St. Louis University High 50 years ago, it is my honor and pleasure to address the school community as Board Chair. Thanks to your continued hard work, commitment and generosity, SLUH is able to guide young men on their journeys into stewards and leaders of the world.

For the Greater Glory of God

In Memory of Dr. Tai Ching Ling

Indisputable Excellence: Bill Pollard III '65

One of those stewards of the world has returned to our community in a new role – Fr. Matthew Stewart, SJ ‘98, our new principal. Throughout his time away from SLUH, he has amassed knowledge and experience to lead this community into a new era within the everchanging academic landscape. We are proud to have a SLUH graduate back at the helm as we build on our strategic vision. Congratulations, Fr. Matt! As we embark on a new school year, this is not a time to rest on our laurels with burgeoning new realities, including artificial intelligence, that we must confront head-on. The SLUH community is uniquely positioned to excel due to the resolve of our community leaders, including parents,

faculty, staff, alumni and benefactors. We will continue to act collaboratively to navigate any potential challenges while maintaining the traditional SLUH culture that has anchored our school for more than 200 years. I am privileged to serve as your Board Chair, and on behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, we thank you for your support in cultivating a community of preparedness rooted in a tradition of excellence. Our most outstanding achievements lie ahead, and we are excited about the opportunities that await our young men, academically, spiritually and philanthropically.

In Service to SLUH: John Schaefer '70

Thank you to our Sponsors

Endowment: Securing the Future of St. Louis U. High

Board of Trustees

Financials

Mothers Club/ Fathers Club

Alumni Board

Faculty & Staff

Advisory Committees

Letter from the Vice President of Advancement

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM

Sincerely,

SPECIAL THANKS We are grateful to our Photography Club, led by Kathy Chott, for capturing many of the photos in this publication.

Darryl T. Jones ‘73 Chairman, Board of Trustees

Published October 2023

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TOP 10 MOMENTS IN 2022-23

Fr. Gibbons Reflects on Remarkable School Year Before Departure Since his arrival at St. Louis U. High in 2017, Fr. Ian Gibbons, SJ led the school as principal with quiet courage and a steadfast spirit. He leaves a strong legacy at SLUH as he enjoys a sabbatical this school year followed by a role at another Jesuit school next fall. "It has been a great pleasure to help lead SLUH,” says Fr. Gibbons. “While the past six years have included unprecedented challenges, I have truly loved my time here.” SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING FR. GIBBONS’ TENURE INCLUDE: • Expanded Global Education programs and international relationships for students; • Strengthened formal and structural safety measures to better protect the school community; • Enhanced proactive drug and social media education and abuse prevention; • Increased in-house coaches and strength and conditioning programs; • Developed plan to allow SLUH to remain open and safe during the pandemic crisis; and • Utilized best practices and research to build a new schedule, advisory system, graduation requirements and student leadership programs.

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FOLLOWING, HE SHARES HIS TOP 10 FAVORITE MOMENTS. SCAN THE QR CODE FOR LINKS TO PREP NEWS STORIES ABOUT EACH OF THESE INCREDIBLE HIGHLIGHTS.

Archbishop Mitchell Rosanski celebrates All Saints Day Mass with SLUH community: A great day for our community to celebrate those giants of faith and mission who have paved our spiritual pathway.

The J. Anthony ‘57 and Donna M. Dill Center for Academic Success opens: Our new Dill Center adds tremendous space and resources for school and college counseling, student life and school administration.

Innovative new schedule brings cascading block and advisory periods to SLUH: Years of study and planning culminate with a new bell schedule to enhance student formation.

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Senior projects return for first time in three years: Restoring another great program post-pandemic.

SLUH named Best Private High School in the region by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The oldest high school west of the Mississippi River is in top form.

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National principal search names Fr. Matt Stewart, SJ ‘98 as my successor: Our first alumnus to serve as principal in 39 years.

Huge Class of 2027 will add 272 new Jr. Bills: Another strong class of excited freshmen coming to Backer Memorial. Heithaus Media Center

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Chapel Renovation

The Heithaus Media Center opens amidst the commencement of the long awaited chapel renovations: Progress continues at the U. High. New SLUH 101 class rolls out to enhance freshman onboarding experience: A project six years in the making provides a transformative onramp for incoming students. Voices of SLUH presents radical listening assembly to promote civil discourse: In an age of tribalism and toxic communication, Jr. Bills are learning to be true leaders of communication and community building. 2022-23 GRATITUDE REPORT | 5

MAKING AN

IMPACT

Your support impacts our Jesuit mission so our Jr. Bills can impact the world.

LEFT: Jr. Bills served in the Honduras during spring break. BELOW: Senior Kairos retreat.

SLUH hosted the 2023 Modern Language Summit with several international Jesuit partner schools.

The Class of 2023 served 52 unique communities across the St. Louis region and abroad, including France,

Guatemala, Jordan, Poland, Mexico and Taiwan, during Senior Project in January. Senior Project, which began in 1970, continues to be a cornerstone of forming Men for Others at SLUH.

Seven Jr. Bills in the Class of 2024 earned a top score of 36 on the ACT: Patrick Corley,

Thomas Finan, Ethan Herweck, Luke Stoff, Nolan Travers, Andrew Winkeler and Alex Yezbick.

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Eleven Jr. Bills traveled to Washington D.C. where they

toured and met with alumni to learn about careers in politics, law and journalism for the Leadership through Service Trip.

About 900 students, including

all freshmen, sophomores and juniors, as well as many seniors, cultivated their spirituality on 17 retreats: Art, Freshman (classwide), Junior (x2), Kairos (x8), Manresa, Philia, Sophomore (classwide), Urban Encounter and Wilderness.

Jr. Bills, along with students from Spain, France, Taiwan, Poland, Russia and Egypt, dedicated three weekends together developing their cross-cultural awareness and second language skills.

Eight talented vocalists were named to the Metro 8 All-District Choir. In addition to district honors, three placed in the top 20 of their section, qualifying them to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir.

The Environmental STEM class launched the 14th weather balloon in school history to track and analyze weather patterns. The Dauphin Players entertained audiences with spectacular performances of The Odd Couple, Godspell and The Improv Show, in addition to the annual Senior Follies.

Otto Reitenbach ‘25 and Russell Caplin ‘24 were selected as U.S. Department of State National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarship recipients. They studied Korean in South Korea and Arabic in Jordan this summer, respectively.

2022-23

YEAR IN REVIEW

Athletic Achievements By Chris Muskopf ‘91 Athletic Director

FALL

CROSS COUNTRY 12 JR. BILLS RECOGNIZED AS ALL-MCC, 4 AS ALL-DISTRICT, AND 7 AS ACADEMIC ALL-STATE

MCC ALL-SPORTS TROPHY • Back-to-back recipient of Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) All-Sports trophy • Conference champions in cross country, swimming & diving, lacrosse, tennis and track & field • Finished 3rd or better in all 13 conference sports

ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS • 16 members of the Class of 2023 were recognized by the National High School Coaches Association as Academic All-Americans: Max Bely, Luke Dannegger, Tim Greiner, Luke Gund, Parker Guthrie, Lucas Hammond, Nick Heinlein, David Hunt, Nolan Meara, Zach Ortwerth, Luke Rosenberg, Garrett Shearer, Connor Whalen, Joe Zarrilli, Henry Zenor • The 16 honorees collectively participated in 14 different sports during 2022-23

OTHER JR. BILL ATHLETES IN THE NEWS • Cooper Scharff '22 qualified in the 100M backstroke for the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis in June 2024 • Christian Lawrence '24, who competes for the St. Louis Rowing Club, has been named to the 2023 U.S. Rowing U19 Men's Four with Coxswain National Team

Qualified as a team for the MSHSAA Championships (30th consecutive season), at which the team recorded the best finish of Class 5 schools from the St. Louis area

Ryan Wingo '24 designated as All-State and STL Today HS Sports All-Metro (2nd consecutive season)

SOCCER

MCC CHAMPION FOR 19TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON 7 JR. BILLS DESIGNATED AS ALLMCC AND ACADEMIC ALL-STATE Nolan Meara '23 named 2nd Team All-District; Tim Greiner '23 named 1st Team All-District and 3rd Team STL Today HS Sports All-Metro

20 WINS FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE SEASON

FOOTBALL

Grant Locker '24 and Christian Thro '24 each designated as All-State, Region Player of the Year (Locker on offense and Thro on defense) and STL Today HS Sports All-Metro

Selected by IAFO (Interscholastic Association of Football Officials) as the MCC recipient of the 2022 Sportsmanship Award

9 JR. BILLS RECOGNIZED AS ALL-MCC AND 4 AS ALL-REGION

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AT HL E T I C A C HIE V E ME N T S C O N T IN U E D

SWIMMING & DIVING

RIFLERY ICE HOCKEY

Logan Rammacher '26, Connor Whalen '23 and Mike Williams '26 won their weight class at the MCC Championships Espen Conley '11 named head coach for the 2023-24 season SPRING

As a team, recorded MCC Championship and 5th Place finish at MSHSAA Class 2 Championships Three individuals and two relay teams earned All-State designation Brendan Schroeder '23 led the team with All-State recognition in three events

Runner-Up finish in the Mid-States Challenge Cup Max Bely ‘23, Curtis Bruen ‘23 and Luke Gund ‘23 were designated as STL Today HS Sports All-Metro

RACQUETBALL

WINTER

BASKETBALL

2nd place finish at the Missouri Racquetball Championships Won at Chaminade for the first time since 2012 and at both CBC and Chaminade in the same season for the first time since 1998-99 Three Jr. Bills recognized as All-MCC and All-District

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Freshman sporter team qualified for regionals for the first time in program history and Colin Dickinson '26 qualified at regionals to compete at nationals

BASEBALL

WON CMP PRECISION TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Qualified two precision teams for nationals for the first time in program history (the only high school to do so in 2023)

2ND HIGHEST WIN TOTAL (17) SINCE 2016

Precision teams finished 5th and 6th on day 1 of nationals, and 4th and 5th on day 2 of nationals

5 Jr. Bills recognized as Academic All-State

WRESTLING

ESPORTS

Defeated CBC and De Smet Jesuit in dual matches, marking the first time that feat occurred since the 2000-01 season

MOSEF VALORANT STATE CHAMPIONS

6 Jr. Bills designated as All-MCC

Claimed top spot at USA Racquetball High School Championships for 12th consecutive season Luke Dannegger '23 and Nick Heinlein '23 designated as USA Racquetball High School All-Americans

MOSEF LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STATE CHAMPIONS

YEAR IN REVIEW

ULTIMATE FRISBEE LACROSSE

TOP 8 IN STATE ALL-STATE 2ND TEAM: Erik Boehm ‘24, Ryan Kellogg ‘23, Nathan Gunn ‘24, Nick Devoti ‘23

GOLF

1ST TEAM: Pau Thang ‘23, Kodi Cade ‘24, Archie Carruthers ‘24, David Kuebler ‘24 MSLA CLASS 2 SEMIFINALIST Harrison Zipfel '26 (6th) and Nick Vilela '26 (T-23) qualified for the MSHSAA Championships Zipfel shot 67 (-5) at Bulldog Battle to record the lowest score to par in SLUH golf history

Josh Bertram '24 (2nd Team), Danny Campbell '23 (1st Team), and Marco Sansone '24 (1st Team) selected as Class 2 All-State, as well as STL Today HS Sports All-Metro

RUGBY

Theo Agniel '25 and Matt Kolnik '24 garner All-Star selections

VOLLEYBALL

TENNIS MCC CHAMPIONS Doubles team of Max Bely '23 and Josh Lombardi '23 qualified for the MSHSAA Class 3 Championships

MISSOURI BOYS VOLLEYBALL CLASS 4 CHAMPIONS

ZIPFEL DESIGNATED AS STL TODAY HS SPORTS ALL-METRO

Will Blaisdell '23 and Jack Krausz '24 named Class 4 Postseason Co-Players of the Year, as well as STL Today HS Sports All-Metro

INLINE HOCKEY

WATER POLO

MISSOURI YOUTH RUGBY CHAMPIONS

TOP 8 IN THE MOIHA VARSITY DIVISION Daniel Sendobry '24 was selected as a League All-Star

David Kuebler '24 and Codi Kade '24 selected to compete in the Missouri All-Star Game and represented the U.S. in Jamaica at the Rugby Americas North U19 Championship ALL-STATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: David Kuebler ‘24

TRACK & FIELD

MCC CHAMPIONS Jacobi Oliphant '24 earned All-State honors in four events 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay set school records at the MSHSAA Class 5 Championships Oliphant and Ryan Wingo '24 designated as STL Today HS Sports All-Metro

Missouri Water Polo Runner-Ups Joe Zarrilli '23 and Brandon Harris '23 selected as 1st Team All-District Evan Zimmerman '25 and Zarrilli and Harris designated as STL Today HS Sports All-Metro 2022-23 GRATITUDE REPORT | 9

Approaching a New Century SLUH Renews Backer Memorial “For the Boys” 10 | SLUH

YEAR IN REVIEW

The generous, faithfilled legacy of Anna Backer, who funded construction of the SLUH campus on Oakland Avenue, continues to form Christian leaders committed to the pursuit of excellence Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. As SLUH nears the centennial of its campus, which opened in 1924, it continues to invest in the original building — just as Mrs. Backer succinctly articulated her philanthropic motivation — "for the boys."

SLUH UNDERTOOK THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS IN 2022-23 TO SUPPORT MODERN PROGRAMMING, ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND RENEW THE CAMPUS FOR ITS SECOND CENTURY: • Modernized the north end of Backer Memorial as part of the Chapel and Campus Ministry project, resulting in structural, safety and aesthetic upgrades that will include faculty offices, new electrical and fire sprinkler systems, HVAC improvements, seismic stabilization and much more. • Renovated existing space to create a new Admissions Center to welcome prospective Jr. Bills and their families. • Completed a functional, attractive outdoor gathering and event space — Plaza ’72 — featuring a powerful display recognizing top Go Forth campaign donors.

• Opened the Claude Heithaus, SJ 1916 Media Center to serve as a hub for creative exploration and collaboration among student media clubs. • Concluded a two-year process to upgrade the acoustics in the music practice rooms and classrooms that will strengthen the learning and teaching experience. • Upgraded the north elevator and added a chair lift between the second floor of the J-Wing and the main building to improve access and safe egress for students, adults and visitors with mobility challenges. • Replaced Athletic Stadium lighting and installed a new scoreboard to serve the football, rugby and lacrosse programs. • Made substantial renovations and upgrades to the rifle range, the historic Fr. Hagan, SJ Rec Room and the free thrift store for Francis Scholars to improve the building structure and student experience.

19242024 Help Us Celebrate Our Backer Memorial Centennial SLUH is creating a permanent display to showcase our storied tradition on our Oakland Avenue campus, beginning in 1924. If you have any items of historical significance – ranging from old demerit cards, Senior Follies programs, SLUH apparel/accessories and reunion material, to curriculum data, athletic jerseys and pictures with parties identified – please consider donating them to the SLUH Archive. SEND YOUR ITEMS TO: SLUH Archive St. Louis University High 4970 Oakland Ave. St. Louis, MO, 63110 – or email archives@sluh.org to coordinate drop-off at SLUH.

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For the Greater Glory of God Returning Beauty and Prominence to the Sacred Space at SLUH SLUH made significant progress renovating the main Chapel while simultaneously creating the St. Peter Faber, SJ Campus Ministry Center, in Honor of Kelly and David Laughlin. A cornerstone of the Go Forth campaign, this project will benefit the school and particularly the students in many ways: • Make more efficient use of space. Reducing the size of the Chapel will create a more intimate, and appropriately-sized worship space, while allowing our strong Campus Ministry program to consolidate its service and retreat programs nearby. The renovation will create new academic department offices on the second floor. • Create positive environmental impact. A new roof and updated, energy-efficient HVAC systems will contribute to sustainable long-term use of resources. Reducing our environmental impact is an important aspect of our Jesuit, Catholic identity. • Reaffirm commitment to vocations and Ignatian identity. The beauty and prominence of the Chapel will speak to

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our students as powerfully and effectively as any inspired lecture. We have a unique opportunity through the renewal of the Center for Faith and Service to ground every activity that SLUH will undertake for the next few generations in our Jesuit, Catholic mission. The centrality of the Sacred in our Chapel, and a new Campus Ministry center, will make vocation promotion a top priority in the coming decades. • Realize intangible value. Reimagining and updating our Chapel and Campus Ministry center will capture the eyes and the hearts of students. Simultaneously, it will renew the central sacred space of the school so that all students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni will experience SLUH as a place of encounter with God. SLUH anticipates celebrating the completion of the renovated Chapel and the new Campus Ministry center by the spring of 2024.

LEFT: Renovation and construction progress. RIGHT: Architectural renderings of the renovated Chapel.

YEAR IN REVIEW

"SLUH always found a way to inspire me to take on the opportunity and challenge to lead others. The emphasis SLUH places on being a Man for Others is not just a message they say to parents. Through activities such as Kairos retreats, Senior Advisor roles, captaincy of the hockey and tennis teams, or simply looking out for my friends, it was a constant voice telling me to better myself and aim to be the inspiration that challenges my own peers to better themselves. The SLUH faculty understand the potential of their students and they work each day to ensure that potential is realized.” – LUKE GUND ‘23 Attending Boston College

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IN MEMORY OF

Dr. Tai Ching Ling (1943-2023)

BY NOAH ARTHUR WEBER ‘14

I write from my home on the campus of National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan, where I am studying a Chinese-language master’s degree in Taiwan Literature. Just before I moved here two years ago, Dr. Tai told me that this school was her alma mater. Hers was a very different Taipei from mine—forget Taipei 101, back then most of bustling Xinyi District would’ve been farmland. But now and then she must have admired the gentle Jingmei River flowing through green Muzha, just as I am doing from out my window now. Many have written biographical sketches of this remarkable woman. A 2007 travel piece in St. Louis Magazine recounts her 1977 trip to the Chinese mainland she considered home, her family having been among those millions who fled the Chinese Civil War and Communist Revolution of the late 1940s. In 2014, on the occasion of her retirement, I wrote a piece for the Prep News detailing her education, teaching and activism, including her time as the first Asian-American representative for the Missouri Community Service Commission.

A recent Prep News article has gathered the reflections of faculty regarding Dr. Tai’s legacy as an educator. I would like to join these teachers in sharing some more personal reflections here; I was in her class every weekday for four years—the only teacher I’ve ever had so much time with. My first class at SLUH was with Dr. Tai. In neat long columns of five or six sat thirty-one of us—one more than the technical maximum but we joked that overpopulation was befitting of Chinese class. She walked in briskly at the bell, set some things down on her desk and said “Nimen hao”—“Hello (to multiple people)”. I’d heard of “Ni hao” for “Hello” but knew nothing of this mysterious From left: Noah Weber ‘14, Tom Fields ‘14, Dr. Tai Ching Ling, Tristan Finazzo ‘14 and Joe Ponzillo ‘14 at the 2014 SLUH graduation.

“men” in the middle—she wrote all three characters on the blackboard and high school began. “This year we will go on a journey together,” she said on that first day, walking over to the secondfloor windows that faced the Planetarium and Forest Park beyond. “First, I will walk us to the Science Center. Next, I will lead us into the park.” Then she turned to us. “By the end of the year, I’ll be at the zoo. Whether you follow is up to you. Some of you might still be in this room.” Her tough love was renowned and rarely let up during class time. If that rowdy room of thirtyone fifteen-year-old boys went too far, we’d find out. Her sentence quizzes required we translate short phrases she read from English into Chinese; if our attitudes had not been right, we’d groan as the sentences grew undiagrammable: “The man—the fat, happy man—asked his son to tell the—long-haired reporter about the golden—the heavy, golden—trophy he won at the—rugby match a few years ago at Christmas.” But those who knew her best knew she had, as the Chinese saying goes, “A tongue like a knife but a heart soft like tofu” (I think she even taught us that phrase with some recognition). Many students saw that heart on the trips she led to China, which were annual or near annual in the years before I reached Oakland Avenue. In my time at SLUH,

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her heart came out most in the Chinese language competitions that she led us to around the city. They had become common as more St. Louis schools were setting up Mandarin programs in the early 2010s, usually with Dr. Tai’s help. Once, when we were carting a keyboard to Clayton to sing at the St. Louis Modern Chinese School, I joked she should let me drive her car. I did not expect her to promptly toss me the keys to her Mercedes Benz. Suddenly terrified, I death-gripped the steering wheel and stayed 10 mph under the limit. And there was Dr. Tai in the passenger’s seat, gently singing along to her Whitney Houston CD. “There’s no one better than Whitney,” she said quietly. At another talent show, she taught me to woo the judges by telling them during my Chinese speech that the first time I saw a Chinese gourd flute hulusi it was “Love at first sight.” As I recall, she wanted me to take the corny humor further, elaborating on how hulusi was like a girlfriend to me. “I think ‘Love at first sight’ is enough,” I replied. I practiced the new four-character idiom before serenading the crowd with my shaky rendition of “Bamboo Under the Moonlight.” To this day, when I read “Love at first sight” in Chinese I think of her acting as matchmaker between me and my gourd flute. In our more recent conversations, Dr. Tai would still ask about my hulusi. My progress in that regard has not been storied, but I managed to croak out my signature song over FaceTime a few years ago for my sole fan. Back then we paraded around town with her and had a blast. We dragon danced at the Botanical Gardens. We played jazz and The Butterfly Lovers in front of Erin Bode for the Chinese program 50th Anniversary. My classmates and I won

several showcases under her direction, which gave a few of us the chance to travel to China. I went to China twice because of Dr. Tai. The first time, she called me at my home to tell me another classmate who had won a talent show could no longer take his reward journey. “Everything is taken care of financially, I just need to know if you have a passport,” she said. The second time, she personally covered most of my costs. That second trip was a homestay exchange at the Nanjing Foreign Language School with three other students, the trip on which my host father gave me the Chinese name I still use, Weining. It also included Dr. Tai’s legendary 36-hour visit to Nanjing; on one weekend she flew in from St. Louis, held a meeting with the school administration, treated us to a fabulous vegetarian banquet at Nanjing’s famous Jiming Temple, and then flew out of town to teach on Monday. Such things felt nearly normal with her. There are not many high schools in America that boast a library room filled with precious Chinese artwork. Indeed, there are relatively few high schools in America with Chinese programs at all, let alone with roots as deep as the one at SLUH. I am pleased, if not surprised, to hear of the new Dr. Chingling Tai Fund for Advanced Chinese Language and Culture Studies that Dr. Tai has left behind. And I trust that as the next SLUH generation of Mandarin students takes advantage of that fund, they will remember that these opportunities are not random. Meanwhile, the Jingmei River rolls on outside my window. You said we’d go on a journey together, but who knew.

Advanced Chinese Language and Culture Studies Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Tai, this sustaining fund was created with a planned gift. It will provide resources for higher level academic studies and immersion experiences, ensuring the legacy of the historic Chinese program at St. Louis U. High.

To learn more about SLUH endowed funds, visit www.sluh.org/endowedfunds.

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Indisputable Excellence Scholarship Donor, Man for Others Bill Pollard III ‘65 Honored with the Backer Award

he Honorable William B. Pollard III '65 was recognized on April 20, 2023, with the Backer Award. The highest honor granted by SLUH, the Backer Award recognizes extraordinary alumni who have fulfilled the Jesuit Catholic mission of the school by serving "above and beyond" in their communities, professions and their church.

Judge Pollard grew up in North St. Louis in St. Engelbert parish. After graduating from SLUH, he attended Washington University in St. Louis before earning a law degree and MBA from Columbia University. A twice recognized “New York Super Lawyer,” Pollard developed expertise in national security and in fighting organized crime as a U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York. For several years he was the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division. In 1992, he received the prestigious Chief Postal Inspector’s Award for determining how drug cartels were using the Postal Service to smuggle millions of dollars, and for prosecuting those involved. Later in his career, Pollard was appointed by President Obama as a Judge on the U.S. Court of Military Commission Review. He oversaw appeals cases from trials held at the Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay where a number of people are alleged to have committed terrorist acts against the U.S. A patriot, a decorated civil servant and a Catholic, Pollard is grateful for the support and encouragement of the Jesuits and SLUH faculty who helped him to grow as a man of faith and a Man for Others. 16 | SLUH

IN HIS OW N WO RDS Following are Judge Pollard’s remarks upon his acceptance of the Backer Award.

It has been nearly 60 years since I graduated from St. Louis University High. What I learned inside and outside the classroom still resonates. In particular, what I learned from Fr. John Doyle and my classmate Dennis Cummins remains very important to me. Fr. Doyle taught me religion. He died too soon in 1966, the year following my graduation. As an aside, he assisted in the famous exorcism that became the basis of William Peter Blatty’s book and the movie that followed. The great lesson that Fr. Doyle taught me was not to accept what someone says on the basis of “because I say so.” Rather, weighty

assertions require justification. That is, the speaker must be able to explain and defend his or her position in a significant manner. This was taught in the context of faith and doctrine. Fr. Doyle said that I should not accept what he said about faith or doctrine if he could not satisfactorily defend it. Some things are not understandable or easily understood. The obligation imposed on me, he said, is to struggle to understand. Fr. Doyle’s wisdom has kept me in good stead as to matters of faith and doctrine, and civic life. Question, search, reason and then decide for yourself. Because “I said so” proves nothing. The Church often struggles with science. Galileo was declared a

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heretic for saying the sun revolves around the earth, and not, as we know, the earth revolves around the sun. In the sixteenth century the Council of Trent established as a doctrine of faith that we all are descendants of Adam and Eve, the first parents. Modern science says that humans come from many fathers and mothers. I accept the science, but also see no need for faith and reason to be irreconcilable. The core principle is that we all are created by God which I accept on faith. Question, search, reason and then decide for yourself. Fr. Doyle’s lesson applies with great force with what our government says and does. We have learned the hard way, verify and then trust. Viet Nam. Multiple financial crises. The lack of institutional and personal integrity in all branches and at levels of government. The abuse of power. I look critically on what our government does or proposes to do, which is what a good citizen should do. Question, search, reason and then decide for yourself. I don’t know who was the smartest person in the Class of 1965, but Denny Cummins was or was close to it. Denny could have been anything that he wanted. What has stayed with me all these years is Denny’s moral clarity and moral courage at a young age. The Confederacy recognized Missouri as its twelfth state, but Missouri did not leave the Union. Still, when I was growing up, Missouri and St. Louis were more Southern than Midwest. This meant that racism and segregation were the norm and not the exception. This applied

as well to the Church, but within it, however, there was courage and hope. In 1947, then-Archbishop Joseph Cardinal Ritter ended racial segregation in the five archdiocesan high schools and all parish schools. After Brown vs. Board of Education was handed down, he did not allow white parents wishing to take their children out of soon-to-be integrated (or so they thought) public schools and enroll them in parish schools. In the 1940s, Msgr. Patrick J. Molloy, who baptized me, and my father arranged the first football game between a white CYO team and a black team. In the late 1940s or early 1950s also came the Catholic Interracial Council, which was interested in the cooperation between white and black Catholics to work against prejudice and towards interracial justice. Once again, we find Msgr. Molloy heavily involved in the council’s work. This was a reflection of Catholic social thought. This brings me to Msgr. John Shocklee, SLUH Class of 1935, who was one of the organizers of the Junior Catholic Interracial Counci (JCIC)l. To my surprise, in preparing my remarks I learned that then Fr. Jim Schumacher also helped form the JCIC. Fr. Schumacher was the pastor of my first parish, St. Mark, and was a good friend of my parents. The JCIC was a group of teenagers who did what our parents did: white and black Catholics working against prejudice and towards interracial justice. There

2022-23 AWARD RECIPIENTS SLUH is proud to recognize the following individuals who support and exemplify our Jesuit mission. SACRED HEART AWARD:

DIVINE AWARD:

Jeff Pitts

John Schaefer ‘70

In recognition of extraordinary women and men who are not SLUH alumni and who have discovered a love and devotion of the school mission. Named after the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which has long inflamed the Catholic imagination and been a source of vibrant devotion. Learn more and make a nomination: www.sluh.org/sacredheart

In recognition of loyal alumni for their dedicated service to SLUH. Named after John J. Divine, SJ, who reinvigorated the SLUH Alumni Association in the 1940s. Learn more and make a nomination: www.sluh.org/divine

ALUMNI TRAILBLAZERS: Jason Dulick ‘92 Jean Baptiste Charbonneau In recognition of graduates of color who have done notable work toward creating a community where the wounds of poverty, hatred and discrimination are healed. Learn more and make a nomination: www.sluh.org/trailblazers

NOMINATE AN ALUMNUS FOR THE BACKER AWARD. www.sluh.org/backer

THE 1540 LIST: Tony Adams '17 Denis Agniel '03 Emil Beckford '15 Rev. Brian Fallon '04 Tom Fields '14 Karl Guenther '02 Dr. Daniel Heard '04 Br. Ken Homan, SJ '08 Bryan Maas '12 Timothy McNutt '01 Michael F. Meyer '10 Ian Mulligan '02 Joseph Neely '03 Austin Smith '13 Sam Stagand '06 In recognition of 15 St. Louis University High alumni under 40 who—like the young, creative and bold leaders who came before them and established the Society of Jesus in 1540—are challenging our definitions of excellence, and setting the world on fire. Learn more and make a nomination: www.sluh.org/1540list 2022-23 GRATITUDE REPORT | 17

IN SERVICE TO SLUH View a tribute video honoring Backer Awardee Judge Pollard.

John Schaefer '70 BY JUSTIN SEATON '13

were two main things that we did in black and white pairs. First, speak to our peers about racial justice. Second, attend Sunday mass in white parishes. Denny Cummins was a major force in the JCIC’s work while we were students at SLUH. There were enlightened people in St. Louis, but as I said a moment ago, in the early and mid-1960s, it was a southern city, with southern values and prejudices. This is to further say, Denny took stands that were not popular with everyone, including some within our high school. That did not deter him. Moral clarity and moral courage were in his DNA. This impressed me then, and impresses me now. Why? As a young black teenager, I saw a white person who was my peer and my friend publicly stand up for my right to be treated and respected as he was. We spoke together at other Catholic high schools. We went to Sunday Mass at white parishes. The Archdiocese received some complaints about our Mass visits, and called SLUH. The Jesuits’ response, basically, was pound sand. Denny continued his activism after we graduated. This included protesting the war. He was charged and convicted of openly violating the draft laws. His conviction was overturned by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals with one judge dissenting. The dissent described my friend, saying, 18 | SLUH

Cummins' entire career and attitude can be summarized from his letters and material he supplied to his Local [Draft] Board. These and his actions reflect that he was continually involved in efforts to effect political and sociological changes. In his high school days he became quite active in the civil rights movement, engaging in panel discussions, interracial home visitations, etc. He graduated from high school with high marks and entered college where he immediately became actively involved in various resistance movements. He joined a newly organized student peace union, volunteered for its steering committee, and, to use his own words, he 'became rather heavily involved in planning and participating in the activities of the organization: weekly peace vigils, Meals of Reconciliation, speakouts, literature tables, anti-war films, leafleting, etc.' Recounting his experiences, he said, 'Of course, I went up to New York City last April to take part in the National Mobilization against the Vietnam War.' In later times, Denny became involved in workers’ rights. As I said, Denny could have been whatever he wanted. But, he marched to the drum major of moral clarity and moral courage. His life’s work can be summed up in our school’s motto: Men for Others. John Doyle. Dennis Cummins. What I saw in and of them has helped me in trying to be a good citizen and to live a Christian life. For this, I will always be grateful for the opportunity to attend and graduate from this Jesuit high school.

“Everybody’s got an ego, but I need this like I need a hole in the head.” John Schaefer ‘70 delivered the line with a glint in his eye, like he had practiced for hours and was proud of his delivery. Beneath his sardonic candor, there was bashfulness. All John knew was that he was to be featured in the upcoming SLUH Gratitude Report from the President. He had recently been honored with the Divine Award — the fifth member of the SLUH Class of 1970 to do so. He had also just concluded nine years of service on the SLUH Board of Trustees. By all accounts, John would be the quintessential alumni feature. Still, he insisted, “I think this is the most uninteresting story you could tell.” This man had single-handedly funded scholarships for students in need; had created numerous annual challenge gifts to drive fundraising results;

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and had been the only non-local member of the Board of Trustees during his tenure.

“Matt and I became kindred spirits—neither really wanting to go home at night,” John said. “We spent many, many nights just hanging out at 4970 Oakland. That place, that community kept me sane during very tough times…

On the contrary, I was interested — interested to know why, 53 years after graduating and decades since living in St. Louis, John was so determined to see his high school thrive.

So John launched into his memories of SLUH in the late ‘60s, then moved through his life. From Notre Dame to Harvard Business School to Wall Street, John had been successful— wildly so. He traced all of his success back to being a member of the SLUH class of ‘70.

“OK,” John forfeited, resigned to talk about himself. “I’ll do whatever is in service to St. Louis U. High.”

“The class of ‘70 is just special,” said John. Statistically, it’s true. SLUH’s class of 1970 has topped all other classes in dollars raised, number of donations and reunion attendance over the last half-century.

John Schaefer ‘70 was recognized with the John J. Divine, SJ Alumni Service Award for his dedicated service to SLUH.

I believed him. John was a North County kid. He grew up in Jennings and attended St. Louise de Marillac. No one from John's grade school class was going to SLUH. His mother decided he would be the one.

What’s more, they welcomed a lone North County kid. They provided a community for a young, grieving John Schaefer when he needed it most. They helped him on his way to becoming a firstgeneration college graduate and beyond. Like Jr. Bills before and after, they supported each other. “You get to my age and you look down at the ladder you climbed to get here. SLUH is helping people get onto that first wrung,” John said. “At the end of a lifetime of success, you want to give back. You start thinking about where your gift or your time can make the biggest difference. SLUH is that place. SLUH is clearly making a difference in peoples’ lives, and I think that’s worth supporting.”

LEFT: John (bottom row, far left) with the SLUH Crew. BELOW: John (second from left) with SLUH classmates during their senior year.

“My mom decided I would be the first on either side of my family to go to college,” said John. “Her plan: I was going to SLUH—not McBride, not anywhere else. She took a job as a short order cook flipping burgers at Famous Barr to begin to save for my tuition. Next thing I know I’m on the Kingshighway bus headed south.” In February of his freshman year at SLUH, John’s mother died. In his grief, John turned to the SLUH community for support. There, he found Matt Sciuto ‘70. “The bond between us, I think, was I lost my dad when I was in 7th grade and John lost his Mom during his freshman year,” Matt remembered. 19

THANK YOU, CASHBAH 2023 SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS Kathleen and Paul '74 Matecki Mark and Kathy Schuchardt Mary and Joseph '78 Stieven GOLD SPONSORS Ameren Missouri Aon Azar Orthodontics - Nick '00 and Joe '03 Berra Family Charitable Foundation SILVER SPONSORS ANONYMOUS Drury Hotels Friend of SLUH Tony and Laura Genovese Sandy and Chris '84 Hemmersmeier The Lyons Family Patty and Mark '72 Mantovani The Market Street Group at RBC Wealth Management The Mungenast Family Niehaus Building Services Jake and Lesley Whittle James G. and Kathryn Sansone Family Foundation SLUH Class of 2000 The Tice Family The Vanous Family The Whalen Family BRONZE SPONSORS Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Jennifer and Tim Fogerty Food Service Consultants, Inc. Hastings + Chivetta Architects Scott Jarboe and Aimee Wittman Missouri Orthopedics & Advanced Sports Medicine - David Irvine, MD OnderLaw LLC The Reinberg Family

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THANK YOU, SCHOLARSHIP GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS

PRESENTED BY

PRESENTING SPONSORS The Kurt and Katie THE KURT AND KATIE MUNGENAST CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Mungenast Charitable Foundation Mungenast St. Louis Acura Mungenast Alton Toyota COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR The Wacker Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors LUNCH SPONSOR Patti and Mark Mays GOLF CART SPONSORS SLUH Class of 2000 Stieven Capital Advisors, LP - Joe Stieven '78 BLUE & WHITE SPONSORS Account Resolution Corporation Capital For Business Friend of SLUH Safety National SLUH Class of 2023 Fathers SLUH Mothers Club

DOUBLE TEE SPONSORS Tom and Dale Auffenberg Food Service Consultants Millennnium Pain Management Jeff and Idania Rombach Mary Pat and Tom Santel '76 Sharamitaro & Associates, CPA SINGLE TEE SPONSORS The Cook Group Brian Wacker '02 Enterprise Bank & Trust Missouri Orthopedics and Advanced Sport Medicine Jedlicka Alums - Joe '80, Joe IV '12, John '12 Owen Development The Barry Family The Sullivan Family Kevin '83 and Jack '19 OTHER SPONSORS Anheuser-Busch Rockwell Beer Co. Food Service Consultants Millman Lumber

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ENDOWMENT NUMBERS

ENDOWMENT:

Securing the Future of St. Louis U. High For decades, many assumed the school had a significant endowment and did not require additional charitable gifts to support students. More than one-third of those who completed the 2019 Alumni Census guessed that the endowment was at least valued at $175,000,000. The SLUH endowment has served our school for many decades, but only recently has it reached the $70,000,000 mark, thanks to the bicentennial Go Forth campaign donors and strong market performance. This is a remarkable achievement, yet it cannot alone sustain our $5,000,000 financial aid commitment for the 2023-24 school year. The endowment aims to invest funds provided by donors to secure long-term support for programs and scholarship that is not dependent on tuition. SLUH utilizes the earnings while allowing the principal investment to grow. Partners Capital manages school investments that are under the oversight of the Endowment and Investment Committee of the SLUH Board of Trustees (see pg. 72). The Board approves the annual endowment distribution based on a three-year trailing average which is not to exceed 5.75%. Partners Capital estimates the long-term rate of return at 7%.

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INCREASE IN ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUE

ENDOWMENT ENDING VALUE

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID

$4.8M

$76.5M

433

TUITION GAP

FINANCIAL AID

%OF ALL AID COVERED BY ENDOWMENT

$2.7M

$4.5M

58%

ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTION SOURCES Tribute Gifts $41,456 Bequests $107,142 Class Scholarships $247,991 Endowed Programs $471,050

7/1/22 - 6/30/23

$3.3M

ENDOWMENT DOLLARS RAISED

Named Scholarships $2,411,712

745

ENDOWMENT DONORS

A 50th Reunion Legacy

"I have grown in many ways at SLUH. Academically, I have improved my study and work habits. I have also grown in maturity through my experiences here. Spiritually, I have grown in my understanding of the faith and my ability to ask and engage with the big questions. Being a student at SLUH has helped me become a better man."

In recent years, alumni have shown their gratitude for their beloved alma mater by working together to endow their class scholarship in honor of their 50th reunion. The SLUH Advancement team is honored to partner with classes on this project. Alumni have reported these efforts have had the serendipitous effect of reconnecting classmates and building a spirit of shared accomplishment at the reunion. SLUH is humbly grateful for the classes who worked tirelessly to fund their class scholarships.

CREATE YOUR OWN ENDOWED FUND AT SLUH SLUH IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE THESE FULLY ENDOWED CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Class of 1967 Scholarship • Class of 1968 Scholarship • Class of 1970 Scholarship • Class of 1971 Scholarship • Class of 1972 Scholarship

Endowed funds can be created at SLUH to commemorate your legacy or that of a family member or beloved teacher. SLUH will invest your gift and use the earnings to support the school in perpetuity. Endowed named scholarships are initiated at $30,000. These partially endowed scholarships immediately accrue earnings for financial aid. The endowed scholarship targets are currently $325,000, and $1,000,000 for Presidential Scholarships, although they will grow with tuition. Endowed programs can be established with a minimum commitment of $50,000. Donors can also name these funds of greatest interest that can support academic, athletic or cocurricular programs. These funds reach the Sustaining level at $500,000.

– CONOR O'CALLAGHAN '25 St. Louis Presidential Scholar

To learn more about endowed funds or to endow faculty, coaching or staff positions, contact Sean Agniel ’96 at sagniel@sluh.org or at (314) 269-2095.

Representatives from the class of ’71 present their gift of an endowed scholarship to President Alan Carruthers at their 50th reunion. Pictured from left to right: John Sondag, Alan Carruthers, Joe Moro.

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2022-2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES “SLUH has inspired me to become a much nicer and harder working person with a happier outlook on life. Helping others and giving back to those who have helped me is something I love doing now— because SLUH instilled this in me. In the future, I want to become a teacher. The many opportunities SLUH provided helped me to realize that and cultivate my love for teaching. Now I feel well prepared to take on any future challenges, in college and beyond.” – CHANDLER FLOWERS ‘23 2022-23 Student Body Vice President Attending Saint Louis University

The Board of Trustees serves as the St. Louis University High governing body and ensures that the future direction of the school fulfills its mission and founding purpose, Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. Various subcommittees report to the Board. Thomas P. Berra Jr. ‘85 PP Member Lewis Rice, LLC

Fr. Francis William Huete, SJ Socius US Central and Southern Province of Jesuits

Alan R. Carruthers CP President St. Louis University High School

Darryl T. Jones ‘73 PP Owner D&D Concessions, LLC

Harold L. Carter, PharmD '05 Vice President of Pharma Strategy and Contracting Express Scripts

LaShonda L. Lambert-Howze Senior Counsel Schnuck Markets, Inc.

Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ, EdD Vice President for Mission, Planning and Operations St. Louis University High School

Mark Mantovani ‘72 PP Former Chairman, President and CEO Ansira

Dr. H. Eric Clark, EdD '83 President Loyola Academy of St. Louis Kwofe A. Coleman ‘01 President and CEO The Muny Len Dino CP Retired CEO LDI Pharmacy Benefit Services David G. Eichhorn, CFA '92 CP President and Head of Investment Strategies NISA Investment Advisors, LLC David Glarner ‘89 CP President Raven Development, LLC J. Chris Hemmersmeier '84 President and CEO Jerry Seiner Dealerships

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Daniel M. Millman '87 PP Vice President Millman Lumber Mary R. Reedy PP Art Therapist and Community Volunteer John H. Schaefer ‘70 Retired President and COO Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management Anja R. Schmelter PP Retired Director of Admissions and Communications St. Louis University High School Fr. David J. Suwalsky, SJ Vice President of Mission and Identity Saint Louis University Mark A. Wilhelm ‘72 PP Chairman and CEO Safety National

OPERATING REVENUES 2022-2023

% Total

$19,293,610 755,797

69.6% 2.7%

27,267

0.1%

$20,076,674

72.4%

Tuition Student Activities & Auxiliary Enterprises Other Revenue

$7,664,063 Total Operating Revenues $27,740,737

Gift & Endowment Transfers

27.6% 100%

OPERATING EXPENSES 2022-2023

% Total

Instructional Direct Financial Assistance Student Activities & Auxiliary Enterprises General & Administrative Plant Operation

$15,470,471 4,678,445 2,683,969

55.8% 16.9% 9.7%

2,153,016 2,754,836

7.7% 9.9%

Total Operating Expenses

$27,740,737

100%

Instructional 55.8%

Tuition 69.6%

Student Activities & Auxiliary Enterprises 9.7%

Gifts & Transfers From Endowment 27.6%

Student Activities & Auxiliary Enterprises 2.7%

Direct Financial Assistance 16.9%

Other Revenue 0.1%

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2022-23 ALUMNI MOTHERS CLUB OFFICERS

2022-23 MOTHERS CLUB OFFICERS

President Susan L. Vanous

President Andrea F. Brockmann

President Elect Lolly A. Frillman

President Elect Eliane Safar

Officers Laura J. Cerutti Mary H. Cooley Mariyln R. Dell'Orco M. Claire Garner Kim R. Graman Marybeth Lumetta Kimberly A. Minana Kathryn T. Snodgrass Kathryn L. Sommers Peggy L. Wachter

Officers Allison Amann Yvette M. Bozdech Lolly Chalmers Allison R. Cunningham Bridgette Fyvie Angela M. Freeman Katherine V. Glass Heather E. Locker Christine L. Meyer Katherine Z. Mungenast Joyce Ortwerth M. Elena Schall Keena Smith Jill Strittmatter Aimee C. Wittman

2022-23 FATHERS CLUB OFFICERS

CASHBAH AUCTION CO-CHAIRS

President Brian M. Watkins '86

Bridget C. DuMont Karen S. Zenor

President Elect Matthew J. Reh Officers Thomas C. Albus '90 Keith B. Bailey Mark R. Barnes Eric T. Boyd Peter A. Brawer Jason A. Browdy George E. Diehr '96 Mark J. Fesler '95 Denis S. Gray James E. Kelly '95 James R. Nacke '95 Craig M. Ortwerth '91 Russell C. Riggan

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ALUMNI BOARD The Alumni Board supports the mission of St. Louis U. High as ambassadors and champions of the school in the community. Alumni Board members make annual gifts to the school, drive the success of St. Louis U. High Day (annual online giving event), and provide support at important events like reunions and CASHBAH. If you are interested in learning more about the Alumni Board, email alumni@sluh.org. OFFICERS Mr. Thomas Erman '71 Alumni Board President Mr. Richard Mehan, Jr. '70 President Emeritus Mr. Brian Walsh ‘89 Mr. Halpin Burke '82

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CLASS CAPTAINS

Located across the St. Louis area and all around the world, Class Captains build excitement around supporting the Jr. Bill Fund at SLUH. Through outreach and engagement with members of their graduating class, Class Captains help increase giving, promote community and advance the mission of the school. Dan McAuliffe '53 Tom Leritz '54 Tom McTigue Jr. '55 Dan Schlafly Jr., Ph.D. '57 Al Tikwart Jr. '59 John Gorman '60 Mike Rohlfing '60 Don Boyce Sr. '61 Dick Schrick Jr., M.D. '63 Bob Seitz '63 Jack Stein '63 Tom Brockland '64 Jim Mudd Jr. '64 Mick Engle, Ph.D. '65 Ed Rataj '65 Paul Steube '65 Dave Powers, CPCU '66 Steve Kappel, M.D. '67 Michael Soehngen '67 Steve Hutchison '68 Ed Bushmeyer Jr. '69 Pete Sharamitaro Jr. '69 Tom Simon '69 Bill Kuehling '70 Dick Mehan Jr. '70 Mark Milburn '70 John Weller '70 Jim Whalen '70 Tom Erman '71 Terry Moffitt, Esq. '71 Tim Rodgers '71 John Sondag '71 John Troy '71 David Weiss '71

Terry Altepeter '72 James Landolt '72 Mark Beck, D.D.S. '73 Mike Brand '73 Mark Stroble, M.D. '73 Mike Abels, D.D.S. '74 Mark Burmester '74 Bob Macauley '74 John Milford '74 Tim Erman '75 Pat Leahy '76 David Richert Jr. '76 Jim Bick Jr. '77 Gene Brockland Jr. '77 Tim Milford Sr. '77 Marty Buchheit, D.D.S. '78 Tony Conroy '78 Frank Ferrara '78 John Ferrara '81 Hap Burke '82 Frank Carretero '82 Glen Kemper '82 Dan Lally Sr. '82 Mark Clynes '83 Tony Floretta '84 Tom Berra Jr. '85 Rick Blankenship Jr. '85 Tom Finan IV, Ph.D. '85 Tim Graham '85 Patrick Mehan '86 Matt Nordmann '86 Fred Surber Jr. '86 Peter Ferrara '87 Mike Grzesiowski '88 Marc Adrian '89 John Grass '89 John Sadlo '89 John Seitz '89 Brian Walsh '89 Tom Albus '90 Mike Bowers '90 Lou Henderson '90 Mark Mueller '90 Rob O'Blennis '90 Rich Pickett '90 Tony Winkeler '90

Rod Harkey '91 Phillip Hoehn IV '91 Chris Muskopf '91 Pete Palumbo '91 Jim Penilla '91 Pete Sadlo '91 John Wynne '91 Kevin Folkl '92 Rob Funke '92 Mark Berns '93 Joe Buttice '93 Joe Hodes '94 Dom Orlando '94 Peter Schrappen '94 Eric Simon '94 Dan Berns '95 Nick Kriegel '95 Dan Leritz '95 John McArthur '95 John Weller '95 Gregory Donovan '96 Bill Hof '96 Tim Powers '96 Tom Shaner Jr. '96 Jerry FitzGerald '97 James Sanders '97 Dan Daly, Ph.D. '98 Tim Hodits '98 Chris Kellett '98 Brian Klos '98 John Meier '98 Greg Pratt '98 Jeff Rombach '98 Bob Wacker '98 John Marino Jr. '99 Tim Wells '99 Richard Pointer '00 Andy Gilfoil '01 Garry Holland '01 David Willard '01 Peter Berns '02 Joe Devereux III '02 Jim Lutkewitte Jr. '02 Mike Mahon '02 Frank Sgroi '02 Adam Hilkenkamp '03

Cliff Reynolds Jr. '03 Joe Cherre '04 Nick Gresick '04 Kyle Poelker '04 Rick Bettger '05 Joe Carlson '05 Tim Larkin '05 Kenny Reagan '05 Adam Castellano '06 Chris Hoffmann '06 Daniel Hrdlicka '07 Will Hartzler '08 Brad Tharpe '08 Justin Bertani '09 Jeff Brand '09 Andrew Howe '09 Joe Schrick '09 Evan Sullivan '09 Chris Ayala '10 Kevin McAuliffe '10 Rich Mehan III '10 Stephen Deves '11 Andrew Evola '11 Nick Hartzler '11 Dan L'Ecuyer '11 Brad Pitlyk '11 Daniel Brummell '12 Ben Hilker '12 John Jedlicka '12 Matthew Sainz '12 Parker Schenk '12 Dan Tlapek '12 Nick Kimble '13 Stephen Lordo '13 Nick Pertzborn '13 Alex Ferrara '14 Andrew Gilkerson '14 Will Kernell '14 Eric Pitlyk '15 Andrew Murphy '16 Jack Perryman '16 Sam Tettamble '16 Patrick Wiegers '17 Jack Callahan '18

FACULTY & STAFF Sean Agniel '96 Myriam Aliste Magdalena Alvarado Mohamed Amira Bill Anderson '78 Amanda Antony Simonie Anzalone Regina Austermann Paul Baudendistel '90 Dan Becvar '02 Lorenzo Brinkley Jr. Chris Buerke '09 Joan Bugnitz Latoya Burrage Charlie Busenhart Mike Bush Dave Callico Joe Callico David Callon Jennifer Carroll Alan Carruthers Michael Caruso, SJ Lynne Casey Beth Chipley Kathy Chott Marina Chura Rob Chura Erwin Claggett Espen Conley '11 Jamie Cordia Frank Corley '77 Teresa Corley Liz Craft

Our faculty and staff exhibit excellence in all they do, from teaching in the classroom and coaching athletic teams, to maintaining our campus and counseling our young men. We proudly recognize their passion and dedication and thank them for sharing their gifts and talents to further our mission.

Kevin Crimmins Adam Cruz '10 Tim Curdt '90 Justin Danzy Mike Davis Steve Debrecht Stephen Deves '11 Jon Dickmann '96 Linda Domeyer Ben DuMont '92 Mary Duron Kathleen Dwyer Nick Ehlman '99 Lindsey Ehret Maria Paz Erker Rich Esswein '78 Jeff Fields Lori Figge Rick Figge Mary Fischer Jeff Flanagan Kevin Foy Cole Frizzo Rob Garavaglia '87 Bill George Bob Goeke ‘71 Ian Gibbons, SJ Scott Gilbert '88 Brian Gilmore '02 Jeremy Griggs Craig Hannick Mike Harlan Larry Harper

Correo Harris Rob Hill Annie Hilmes Craig Hinders '02 Aaron Hodges Ralph Houlihan, SJ '52 Yude Huang Jim Hubbman Chuck Hussung Jennifer Ice John Kavanaugh '91 Chris Keeven Lindsay Kelleher Justin Kelley, SJ Walter Kempf Kent Kershenski Brock Kesterson Tom Kickham Kate Kindbom Beth Kissel Gary Kornfeld Joe Komos, CPA '77 Frank Kovarik '94 Shane Kreutztrager Mike Lally Tim Leahy '85 Connie Leinauer Hayley Leitman Julie Lewis Jim Linhares Jr. Anne Marie Lodholz Michael Lofftus Tracy Lyons

Tom McCarthy ‘80 Mary Lee McConaghy Jon McCutchen Ken McKenna, Ph.D. Kevin McKernan '01 Terry Meiners Megan Menne John Mersinger Travis Meyer '10 Mary Michalski Steve Missey '88 Julie Moeser Javier Moreno Rita Mulligan Ann Murphy Chris Muskopf '91 Diego Navarro Steve Nicollerat Sean O'Brien '98 Bob O'Connell Jr. Susan O'Keefe Tim O'Keefe Tim O'Neil Jon Ott John Penilla '99 Nhan Pham Joe Porter Jeff Pottinger Sean Powers '05 Emmitte Prince Terry Quinn Joe Rankin '83 Kristin Rea

Sarah Rebholz Brian Reeves Mary Russo Jeff Schaefer Andrew Schaeperkoetter '05 Dan Schulte '93 Dan See Nina See Angela Sexton Daniel Shields River Simpson, SJ Nicholas Snyder Christopher Stahl '16 Don Steingruby Matt Stewart, SJ '98 Joe Stickley Jennifer Thomas Lissie Tippett Kate Toussaint Nicole Vehige Beth Voegtli Katelyn Wayt-Snyder Dick Wehner Robyn Wellen Kathy Whitaker Ryan Willett Tom Wilson Walker Yane Patrick Zarrick '77 Tom Zinselmeyer Jr. '99

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ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO THE BOARD * The President of SLUH and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees are Ex-Officio members of all advisory committees. We thank these volunteers for their generous service and good counsel. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

ADVANCEMENT

Andrea F. Brockmann Child Safety Coordinator Incarnate Word Parish Rob N. Chura PP Director of Global Education St. Louis University High School Dr. Kevin Foy CP Assistant Principal for Academics St. Louis University High School Milena Garganigo CP Assistant Superintendent of Teaching School District of Clayton Fr. Ian R. Gibbons, SJ Principal St. Louis University High School John T. James PP Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Saint Louis University Mark Mantovani ‘72 PP Former Chairman, President and CEO Ansira Stephen D. Missey ‘88 PP English Department St. Louis University High School Mary R. Reedy PP Art Therapist and Community Volunteer Mary Russo Science Department St. Louis University High School Anja R. Schmelter PP Retired Director of Admissions and Communications St. Louis University High School Daniel See PP Computer Science Dept. Chair St. Louis University High School Theodore D. Washington PP Educator Ladue School District

Sean T. Agniel ‘96 CP Vice President, Advancement St. Louis University High School Thomas C. Becvar PP Retired Assistant Principal for Academics St. Louis University High School Nicholas L. Bellon ‘00 Principal, Co-Founder VonAllmen Capital Partners Thomas P. Berra Jr. ‘85 PP Member Lewis Rice, LLC Harold L. Carter '05 Vice President of Pharma Strategy and Contracting Express Scripts Kwofe A. Coleman ‘01 President and CEO The Muny Len Dino CP Retired CEO LDI Pharmacy Benefit Services Linda K. Domeyer CP Director of Leadership Giving St. Louis University High School Gerard M. Hempstead ‘89 CP PP Managing Partner Northwestern Mutual - St. Louis Shawn V. Henderson '01 General Mills Molly Hyland PP Vice President, Community and Government Relations Commerce Bank Stephen G. Klug '70 Private Investor Stephen Klug Private Investment John H. Lake ‘89 PP Partner Mercer Investments, LLC

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John M. Penilla ‘99 Director of Alumni and Parent Giving St. Louis University High School Timothy G. Sansone '84 PP Principal The Sansone Group Nina See School Counselor St. Louis University High School Peter C. Sharamitaro Jr. ‘69 PP President Sharamitaro & Associates, CPA Thomas J. Zinselmeyer Jr. ‘99 Social Studies Department St. Louis University High School

BUDGET & FINANCE

ENDOWMENT INVESTMENT

John P. Csik ‘80 PP President Safety National J. Chris Hemmersmeier ‘84 President and CEO Jerry Seiner Dealerships Fr. Francis William Huete, SJ Socius US Central and Southern Province of Jesuits Joseph P. Komos '77 PP Vice President, Administration St. Louis University High School Daniel J. McAuliffe ‘53 PP Manager, Partner The McAuliffe Law Firm LLP Daniel M. Millman ‘87 PP Vice President Millman Lumber Julie Moeser Math Department Chair St. Louis University High School Diego Navarro PP Theology Department St. Louis University High School Dallas J. Parks '66 Retired CEO Durham (NC) Housing Authority John M. Penilla ‘99 Director of Alumni and Parent Giving St. Louis University High School Michael P. Siebert PP Accountant Boyd, Franz & Stephans LLP John J. Stephens '77 Esq. Retired EVP and CFO AT&T Charles F. Urschler Jr. ‘81 PP Director Deloitte Tax, LLP Mark A. Wilhelm ‘72 PP Chairman and CEO Safety National

Jennifer Carroll English Department St. Louis University High School Robert J. Conrads '65 CEO Colchis Capital Management David G. Eichhorn '92 CP President and Head of Investment Strategies NISA Investment Advisors, LLC John F. Kennedy Jr. '01 Vice President, Portfolio Manager The Commerce Trust Company Joseph P. Komos '77 PP Vice President, Administration St. Louis University High School Timothy J. Lower ‘95 CEO & Chief Investment Officer Willow Tree Credit Partners John H. Schaefer '70 Retired President and COO Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management Michael P. Siebert PP Accountant Boyd, Franz & Stephans LLP Fr. David J. Suwalsky, SJ Vice President of Mission and Identity Saint Louis University Mark A. Wilhelm ‘72 PP Chairman and CEO Safety National David P. Willard ‘01 Founder & Managing Partner 52 Capital Partners, LLC

FACILITIES Joseph G. Bannister '85 Director of Business Development Raineri Construction Will Chipley PP Vice President, Operations Alberici Constructors Fred C. Daues Jr. ‘71 PP Retired President Masonry & Glass Systems Lindsey Ehret Social Studies Department St. Louis University High School David Glarner ‘89 CP President Raven Development, LLC Kent Kershenski Science Department St. Louis University High School Michael G. McAuliffe ‘84 PP President Corrigan Company Robert C. Mitchell ‘74 Division Leader Franklin Mechanical Sean M. Powers '05 Fine Arts Department St. Louis University High School Joseph E. Rankin ‘83 Director of Facilities Services St. Louis University High School Britt K. Taulbee '90 PP Executive Vice President Byrne & Jones Construction John D. Wunderlich ‘66 PP Retired Business Consultant

IGNATIAN MISSION AND IDENTITY

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Thomas G. Auffenberg PP Retired President Modern Litho Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ Vice President for Mission, Planning and Operations St. Louis University High School Danielle Harrison Director of Mission and Charism Cor Jesu Academy Fr. Ralph D. Houlihan, SJ ‘52 Special Assistant to the President St. Louis University High School Christopher A. Keeven Theology Department St. Louis University High School Justin Kelly, SJ Theology, English and Admissions Departments St. Louis University High School James D. Linhares Jr. PP Assistant Principal for Mission St. Louis University High School River Simpson, SJ Theology and Social Studies Departments St. Louis University High School Fr. Matthew C. Stewart, SJ '98 Director of Campus Ministry St. Louis University High School

Simonie B. Anzalone Fine Arts and Campus Ministry Departments St. Louis University High School Erwin Claggett Social Studies Department St. Louis University High School H. Eric Clark '83 President Loyola Academy of St. Louis Fr. Ian R. Gibbons, SJ Principal St. Louis University High School Dolores Gunn CP Physician SIHF Healthcare Frank M. Kovarik ‘94 English Department Chair and Co-Director of Equity and Inclusion St. Louis University High School LaShonda L. Lambert-Howze Senior Counsel Schnucks Markets, Inc. Nancy Parker Tice CP ‘23 PP Community Volunteer Angela Sexton PP Receptionist St. Louis University High School Daniel Shields College Counselor St. Louis University High School Fr. Matthew C. Stewart, SJ '98 Director of Campus Ministry St. Louis University High School Kate Toussaint Modern & Classical Languages Department Chair St. Louis University High School Mark A. Wilhelm ‘72 PP Chairman and CEO Safety National

EXECUTIVE Sean T. Agniel ‘96 Vice President, Advancement St. Louis University High School Thomas P. Berra Jr. ‘85 PP Member Lewis Rice, LLC Fr. Michael Caruso, SJ Vice President for Mission, Planning and Operations St. Louis University High School H. Eric Clark '83 President Loyola Academy of St. Louis Fr. Ian R. Gibbons, SJ Principal St. Louis University High School David Glarner '89 CP President Raven Development, LLC Joseph P. Komos '77 PP Vice President, Administration St. Louis University High School Daniel J. McAuliffe '53 PP Manager, Partner The McAuliffe Law Firm, LLP Joseph D. McAuliffe '94 CP Attorney The McAuliffe Law Firm, LLP Daniel M. Millman '87 PP Vice President Millman Lumber Anja R. Schmelter PP Retired Director of Admissions and Communications St. Louis University High School Mark A. Wilhelm ‘72 PP Chairman and CEO Safety National

“I’m extremely grateful for the quality of my SLUH teachers, coaches and mentors for pushing me to achieve more than I thought I was capable of, while providing unwavering support to ensure I had the ability to succeed. From the moment I arrived at SLUH, the school was dedicated to my total formation in mind, body and spirit. I was exposed to people and places I would’ve likely never encountered otherwise — as a freshman, I served the poor and the aging in St. Louis city, and as a senior, I traveled to Italy and was able to converse with the Pope.” – CONNOR WHALEN ‘23 Attending University of Notre Dame

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LE T T ER FROM THE VICE PRESIDEN T OF ADVANCEMEN T

n working closely with Fr. Ian Gibbons, SJ the last several years, I saw first hand his incredible work ethic, commitment to mission, biting sense of humor, and surprising tastes in music. We share a love for post-punk indie rock! Who knew… Our students saw these graces in Fr. Gibbons, too. The Jr. Bills “got” him, and would often conspire with Fr. Gibbons in their ridiculously funny pep rallies or hype videos – he was always game. If you want a taste for their affection, check out this touching and playful song written by Nicholas Rottman ’24. He calls it, “Fr. Gibbons’s Grace.”

Our incoming principal, Fr. Matt Stewart, SJ ’98, is a different Jesuit and leader, with a whole other set of musical tastes (and formal training in conducting!). Already, students and faculty are appreciating his levity, his intelligence, pastoral demeanor and passion for SLUH. And, he hasn’t even been allowed to sing on the job yet! SLUH is grateful for the abiding presence and ministry of the Jesuits across centuries, as we are grateful for the steadfastness of your charitable support. In fact, the two are intertwined. You and the Jesuits are vitally important collaborators, along with our world-class faculty, administration and Board of Trustees. It takes all of us playing in time for the music of SLUH, our mission, to harmonize.

The reliable rhythm of your support enables the melody of Jesuit service and leadership to invite students to elevate their gifts, to grow their talents, and to enter the song. Thank you. It is a beautiful thing to be engulfed by such love and devotion to a shared mission, a legacy of opportunity and achievement, a life-changing composition, a Grace that carries our students through each day and beyond. AMDG,

The newest episode of the SLUH Insignis podcast highlights a realm where the star of the SLUH legacy of excellence burns brightly: the performing arts. You'll hear from: • Kathryn Whitaker, director of Dauphin Players productions • Hollywood writing duo Brian ‘88 and Mark ‘89 Gunn • Broadway performer Christian Probst ‘12 • Broadway master carpenter Bob Griffin ‘86 • TV editor Doc Crotzer ‘02

Sean Agniel '96 Vice President of Advancement

As always, we'll go "down the hall" at Backer Memorial to listen to students share how they have been formed by our outstanding programs in drama, film and media production. Don't miss this episode – it's a "Good Show!"

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Watch "Fr. Gibbons's Grace" by Nicholas Rottman '24

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 send a note to alumni@sluh.org.

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