SJC Scarlet and Grey Fall 2020 Alumni Magazine by St. John's College High School

Fall 2020

The Magazine for St. John’s College High School

Six Feet Apart But Always Together Seniors Welcome Class of 2024

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From the President

Year in Review

President’s Medal

Cadet Culture

Athletics

Alumni in Action

Class Notes

In Memoriam

Scarlet & Grey — Fall 2020 St. John’s College High School Jeffrey Mancabelli

Beth O’Connell

PRESIDENT

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS

Christopher Themistos

Lori Martin

PRINCIPAL

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES

Michael Esten

Jean Morin

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Mark Gibbs ’96 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Tom Veith ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Pamela Wolf DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Kathryn Zahner ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Heather Long DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING

Pamela Wolf EDITOR

Kathryn Zahner CONTRIBUTOR

Lawrence French PHOTOGRAPHY

Linda Loughran DESIGNER

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

DEAR ALUMNI COMMUNITY,

During her valedictory speech, Maddie eloquently expressed what we have witnessed over the last few months. Because of the support of alumni and the greater SJC community, we overcame challenges, supported one another, and reached out to those in need during this challenging time. Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and continued loyalty to your alma mater. I am truly grateful for all our alumni have done for St. Johns, and we continue to pray for you and your families.

“Through these instances, we have proven that the St. John’s community is much stronger and our roots much deeper than simply a collection of students, teachers, and administrators confined by a school building. We are a community whose bonds defy physical boundaries and whose love endures even the darkest of circumstances. When the unthinkable happens, the St. John’s community perseveres.” MADDIE VINCENT, VALEDICTORIAN, CLASS OF 2020

“A Lasallian school must continually be creative while remaining faithful to our origins.” These words have never been more alive than in this moment, when we have responded to our students’ needs and re-envisioned a new educational structure. Since Oct. 13, our students have returned to campus in our hybrid learning model. This structure allows 400 students to attend classes each day and participate in typical school activities – according to DC Public Health guidelines. We are grateful to the faculty and staff for their energy and adaptability. As I mentioned in my August email, we have also embraced new programs for our alumni: the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program, the Young Alumni Substitute Teacher Program, and the Alumni in the Classroom Program. The response and support have been overwhelming. Our alumni have stepped up to participate in our Zoom calls and committees, and it has been wonderful to see our alumni back in the halls mentoring and interacting with our students. They are very excited to enrich the students’ academic experience with the expertise and accomplishments of fellow Cadets. Through your support and participation, we continue the St. John’s tradition of innovation and service. As we prepare for the new year, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Live Jesus in our hearts…. Sincerely,

Jeffrey W. Mancabelli | President

Year in Review Welcoming New SJC Administrators DANA WATSON

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR STUDENT LIFE

Dana Watson joined the St. John’s community last summer as the school’s new assistant principal for student life. Watson has an impressive background as both a school administrator and teacher. Since 2017, she has served as the dean of students at McKinley Technical High School in Washington, DC. There, she led the redesign of the school’s model for restorative justice practices, championed a character development program, introduced a new behavioral management system, increased student involvement in the summer bridge program, and spearheaded the development of a 1:1 device policy for the school. From 2016-2017, Watson was the assistant principal at Eliot-Hine Middle School, also in Washington, DC. There, she introduced new peer-observation protocols and a new lesson plan template, increased family engagement participation, spurred a decrease in students performing below average on the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) assessment, and directed the development of new faculty professional development. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University and a master’s degree from Boston University. In 2019, she completed the New and Aspiring Leaders Program at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education.

DENNIS HART DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Dennis Hart joined the St. John’s community as the school’s new director of athletics last summer. Hart brings extensive experience as an administrator, teacher, and coach. For the past 14 years, he has devoted himself to the students of his alma mater, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, an all-boys Catholic preparatory high school in Philadelphia, PA. He spent the last five years serving as director of athletics, overseeing a robust program that included 40 teams, nearly 100 coaches, and more than 700 student-athletes. Before that, Hart spent four years as dean of students and five years as a history teacher, including an appointment as the History Department chair. Prior to joining the faculty at St. Joseph’s Prep, Hart was a social studies and science teacher at People for People Charter School in Philadelphia for three years. He also coached the boys varsity basketball team, which he led to two Independent Charter School League finals. He began his coaching career at St. Matthew School, also in Philadelphia, where he served as assistant coach for the girls varsity high school Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) team. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Temple University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from St. Joseph’s University.

DAVID DOHER

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

David Doher joined the SJC community last summer as vice president of finance and administration. He has demonstrated proven leadership in the fields of accounting and finance. He was drawn to the nonprofit industry a decade ago when he was an auditor with Tate & Tryon. Doher then served as an associate controller at the National Academy of Sciences, where he led a team and directed treasury/cash management, accounts receivable, and investments. Doher is a certified public accountant. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in business administration from George Washington University.

KRISTEN LOGAN DIRECTOR OF THE DE LA SALLE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Kristen Logan was appointed St. John’s new director of the De La Salle Scholars Program. Logan began her teaching career in Baltimore City with Teach For America. For the past seven years, she was a teacher and school administrator at an independent school in Northern Virginia. She taught history and government courses, served as the dean of students, and assumed numerous other responsibilities. Logan has many goals for the Scholars Program, including encouraging engagement within all grade levels of scholars, assisting with developing senior scholar projects, and creating student-centered field experiences. She earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard College and a master’s degree in educational studies from Johns Hopkins University. As the spouse of a proud St. John’s alumnus, she is excited to join the SJC community.

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Archbishop Gregory Rings in the New Academic School Year with Opening Mass and Blessings The St. John’s College High School community came together both virtually and socially distant for SJC’s Opening Mass on Sept. 11 with Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory. His message prompted the faculty and students to set forth with bravery and faith.

n his sermon, he said that faith challenges us to take a risk in committing to the right causes. He also said, “Fear of the Lord assures us that we need not worry that God will ever withdraw his love, which the Psalmist tells us is everlasting.” The Archbishop continued by noting that fearing the Lord is a good quality that allows us to act boldly while pursuing our life’s mission. God provides every person with unique talents that He would like all of us to utilize with courage. Moreover, he added that just like parents adore their child, no one should doubt the love of God for all humanity. After the Mass, Archbishop Gregory blessed the bell tower on the school’s campus, recognizing St. John’s 2020 class and all the coronavirus pandemic costs of their senior year. In March, SJC closed down as a safety measure in response to the coronavirus spread, while wrapping up academic courses for that spring season via distance learning. The new bell mirrors a 300-year-old tradition, in which a bell would ring every 30 minutes with the invocation, “Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.” A new custom began this fall, where the bell’s ringing marks the beginning and end of the school year. The Archbishop rang the bell after the blessing. Principal Chris Themistos said in a separate statement that the campus would forever feel the combined presence of this class, as well as their contributions and sacrifice. He also said that a bell in its most simple form is a dignified and joyous monument but has a much greater value and significance for Lasallians. Furthermore, Archbishop Gregory blessed the brand-new Center for Performance and Leadership that boasts various athletic facilities and spaces, Innovation Hall, an entrepreneurial center, and a new complex for the Cadet Corps Leadership Program.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In response to the call for racial justice, SJC recognized the need to reaffirm the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by establishing action plans. These plans covered the community’s concerns and reflected our commitment to peace and justice for all. The measures put in place include establishing a faculty/staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to guide programs, dialogue, and student groups. T o ensure we create a meaningful DEI program, our school partnered with Valda Valbrun of the Winters Group and Valbrun Consulting Group to help facilitate discussions among our community’s alumni and members. Working with St. John’s Alumni Council, Valbrun played an integral role in facilitating Black Alumni Town Halls via Zoom. This event provided space for conversations on the Black Alumni experience and gave participants the opportunity to share ideas on promoting an inclusive DEI program. Over several virtual sessions in October, Valburn had the opportunity to speak with more than 50 alumni to calculate a valid assessment of our students’ past experiences. She shared with us some consistent themes that emerged, which show we have some areas of growth. To determine the progress and provide a basis of comparison from the alumni, our next step will be to conduct Zoom meetings with current BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People of Color) students from grades 10, 11, and 12. The meeting intends to understand students’ perspectives on issues facing St. John’s. The results of their thoughts and feelings will then be compared with those of the alumni to guide us as we build an active and successful DEI program that meets all St. John’s current and future students’ needs. Valburn will include a progress report with St. John’s DEI Committee to share her findings and gather input for the next steps. By late January, the entire student body will be surveyed on various issues ranging from wellbeing to cultural awareness and action. Once all of these activities have been completed, the St. John’s community will begin to develop an action plan for a dynamic DEI program that will include goals and metrics to keep everyone focused on continuous progress and growth. Valbrun and her team will continue working collaboratively with our trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and students to

build policies and programs that reflect our core values of faith, equality, diversity, and justice.

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

As Dr. Maria Montessori said, “education is the best weapon for peace.” Our teachers are ready to take on this responsibility and address this crucial moment as it impacts our students, profession, and education as a whole. Professional development began before the Thanksgiving holiday, where the entire faculty attended a virtual seminar on restorative justice led by the Student Life team and external facilitators. The Religion, English, and Social Studies departments have been working throughout the first half of the school year to examine their curricula. They focus on finding ways to create more open dialogues in the classroom about justice, racism, and understanding. The faculty have utilized their expertise in this process and have sought outside professional development and appropriate resources to improve their work. Similarly, SJC has created action items to ensure that all students are embraced, including creating a faculty professional development in culturally responsive teaching. We will further examine our course offerings in Minority Voices, Justice in American History, and Morality/Social Justice, to ensure the curriculum recognizes, appreciates, and builds on the diversity students bring to our school. Early in the new year, Valda Valburn will begin a faculty professional development program. The goal is to create learning opportunities that build our capacity to create inclusive cultures, implement culturally responsive pedagogy, and capitalize understanding from our staff and students’ diversity.

LASALLIAN FIVE CORE PRINCIPLES RESPECT FOR ALL PERSONS:

A concerted effort to respect the dignity of all persons.

FAITH IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD:

Belief in the living presence of God in our world.

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY:

A united community where diversity is respected, no one is left out, and where everyone finds a place.

CONCERN FOR THE POOR AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:

Demonstrates a sensitivity toward the poor and those suffering from injustice.

QUALITY EDUCATION:

An education that prepares students for success in all of their future endeavors.

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Future Leader Follows in the Lasallian Legacy of Serving Others Victor Aldridge, class of 2020, takes to heart our motto of “Enter to learn, leave to serve”. To Victor, that phrase reflects the Lasallian education he received, and the legacy of service of St. John Baptist de La Salle. During his four years at St. John’s, Aldridge engaged in a variety of service projects locally, nationally, and internationally, serving the homeless and visiting the elderly in Bethesda, doing home renovations for the poor in Mississippi, and starting a pedestrian safety program for children in Brazil. He also volunteered serving meals to the homeless on Sunday evenings at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bethesda. “I got to know a lot of these people on a personal level and understand how they’ve gotten to where they are,” he said. The experience made him thankful for the things he has, he noted, adding, “I have a roof over my head and food in the pantry.” “I’ve always just felt the need to do things for others, which I feel is a calling as a child of God and following in Jesus Christ’s footsteps.” He told the Catholic Standard. Aldridge enjoyed serving others so much during his St. John’s years that he completed more than 60 extra service hours beyond the 90-100 required of students. For his De La Salle Scholar senior project, he launched a pedestrian safety system in the area of Brazil where his mother was born. He launched a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the project, noting that tens of thousands of pedestrians die in Brazil each year, many of them children. On that page, he stated “This idea came about when I witnessed a way in which people were safely crossing the streets in the United States. Pedestrians would simply get a neon flag from one side of the road, take it across the street with them, and leave it in a

compartment on the other side of the road. The point of this system is to make drivers aware of pedestrians that are crossing the road.” Aldridge set up a pedestrian safety system in a Brazilian community he would be visiting with his family in the summer of 2019. He raised funds in the United States, worked with a nonprofit group serving children in that part of Brazil, and obtained the approval of government officials there to launch the program. During his week in Brazil, he visited students at schools and spoke with them in their native Portuguese about the safety program he was setting up, and then he installed and tested the flag system. On his GoFundMe page, Aldridge noted, “From the first of the three public schools where I installed the crossing flags, the need for my pedestrian safety project became extremely clear. The areas where these public schools are located are generally unsafe and have few crosswalks and sidewalks; most students walk to school or take public transportation because the public school system doesn’t provide transportation. One school director was particularly thankful for this project because a portion of the students have special needs or mobility issues. “It was a great experience,” Aldridge said when interviewed by a local Brazilian TV station about the project. “It’s exciting to finish that chapter of my life, and move on to bigger and better things,” he said. Aldridge, who identifies as Brazilian-American, said that effort was especially meaningful to him because of his family’s heritage. He said that the experience also convinced him that “that’s what I wanted to continue doing in my life… My dream for the future is to get a job in an international organization and work on a project like this.” Aldridge is now a student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he plans to work toward a graduate degree in international relations. He said he hopes to work in a “career in helping people around the world and giving back to this global community… anything that has to do with sustainable development,” like expanding educational opportunities for children and increasing access to clean water. Aldridge has hope for the future, and dreams of helping to make the world a better place.

The 2019 T President’s Medal Celebration On November 8, 2019, St. John’s celebrated the leadership of six members in the SJC community who were presented with the President’s Medal, the school’s highest honor. Traditionally, this medal is awarded to distinguished alumni and friends of the school who have given extraordinary service to St. John’s or to the world community.

he celebration was held at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC. St. John’s was pleased to welcome NBC News4 reporter and St. John’s alumnus Shomari Stone ’96, P ’22, ’24, as the evening’s emcee. All proceeds from this event will support designated scholarships and the Campaign for Performance and Leadership. This year’s awardees included Joe Bruno ’67, Don and Laura Harlan P ’15, ’16, ’19, Kiko Washington ’76, Bro. Martin Zewe, FSC, and Maj. Gen. Ronald Beckwith ’53, who was recognized posthumously. “We recognized these honorees and publicly expressed our gratitude not only for what they have given to St. John’s, but also for their commitment to so many other organizations. Over the last 21 years, I have had the privilege to truly know our honorees. What I have learned is that they look at the world through the eyes of faith and continuously look for opportunities to serve others,” said St. John’s President Jeff Mancabelli. “Each of you are living the Lasallian mission in your own way. I am honored to know you and grateful for all you have done and continue to do for St. John’s and the greater community. Because of your efforts, St. John’s is a vibrant learning community — a school stronger than it has ever been — filled with students who appreciate all they have been given through the support and dedication of the alumni and greater St. John’s community.”

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The 2019 President’s Medal Celebration

2019 President’s Medal Recipients BRO. MARTIN ZEWE, FSC (ST. JOHN’S FACULTY 1994-2017)

Bro. Martin Zewe, FSC, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from Central Catholic High School. He attended John Carroll University for two years and then entered the novitiate of the Christian Brothers in 1961. After completing the novitiate, he entered the scholasticate in Philadelphia and graduated from La Salle University. In 1965, he began his teaching career at Hudson Catholic High School in Jersey City, NJ. He taught for six years before serving as vice principal and then principal. After his term as principal, he participated in a spiritual renewal program at Sangre de Cristo in Santa Fe, NM. Bro. Martin was then assigned to West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA. He taught there for nine years and then became vice principal. In 1988, he returned to his alma mater, Central Catholic High School, as principal. Upon completion of his term as principal at Central Catholic, Bro. Martin was assigned to St. John’s College High School, where he returned to his first love: full-time teaching. He taught at St. John’s for 23 years, from 1994-2017, and during his tenure, he served as chair of the English Department and spent several summers working at San Miguel School. In 2018, after 52 years in the classroom and 56 years as a Christian Brother, Bro. Martin was assigned to serve as director of the Christian Brothers retirement community in Beltsville, MD.

MAJOR GENERAL RONALD BECKWITH ’53 (POSTHUMOUS)

Born in Erie, PA, and raised in Chevy Chase, MD, Major General Ronald L. Beckwith graduated from St. John’s in 1953. He graduated from Georgetown University in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and entered the Marine Corps via the Platoon Leaders Class Program, where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in June 1957. Ronald completed flight training at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville, TX, and was designated a naval aviator in April 1959. His military career includes multiple combat tours and aviation command assignments at the squadron, group, and wing levels, and he served in numerous senior leadership positions. In 1967, Ronald deployed with the VMF(AW)-235 squadron to DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, where he flew combat support missions. Later, in 1971, he served as the commanding officer of Marine Air Base Squadron 15, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, deploying his squadron with Marine Aircraft Group-15 to DaNang in response to the April 1972 “Easter Offensive.” Following his return, he earned an MBA from the University of West Florida in 1974. While serving as the commanding general of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, New Orleans, LA, in 1988, Ronald was promoted to major general. His final assignment was deputy assistant secretary of the Navy, Expeditionary Forces Programs, during Operations Desert Shield and Storm, and he retired from active duty in September 1991. Throughout his 34 years of service, Ronald received several medals and decorations, including the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Numeral 11, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Upon retirement, Ronald’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion to further serve his country led him to start a personal business, LeeCor, Inc., which focused on defense-related systems and solutions. Always concerned for the welfare of the Marine Corps, he was a true “Marine’s Marine.” He dedicated his life to God, family, the Marine Corps, and numerous philanthropic causes.

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The 2019 President’s Medal Celebration

MR. SALVATORE “JOE” BRUNO ’67 Joe Bruno graduated from St. John’s College High School in 1967 and then went on to earn an accounting and finance degree from the University of Maryland, graduating in 1971 and passing the CPA exam in 1972. He started his public accounting career at Peat Marwick Mitchell, which today is KPMG. During his 15 years at the firm, he spent 18 months at the Executive Office Professional Development Department. In 1981, he was admitted to the partnership and served three years in the firm’s Rome, Italy, office. While at Peat Marwick, he received an offer he couldn’t refuse. He joined Jurgovan and Blair, a healthcare consulting firm, as senior vice president and chief financial officer, and led the drive to sell the company to AIG. After the sale of the company, he returned to the world of public accounting as a partner at Coopers and Lybrand, today known as PWC. After another eight years of public accounting, he received another offer (from the same individual) that he (again) couldn’t refuse and left to start a public company in healthcare services. In 2000, five years after taking the company public, Bell Canada purchased the company stock and took the company private. He spent a year transitioning all financial and tax matters to Bell Canada and then retired. However, retirement lasted only one year, because he was approached by a good friend and fellow Peat Marwick alumnus, the CEO of Sallie Mae, who asked him to help develop a strategy that would expand the opportunities to give children in DC the choice to attend a charter school. So, in 2003, he started Building Hope. Building Hope provides a comprehensive array of business and financial services to quality charter schools. In addition, Building Hope manages three public/private partnerships: the Incubator Initiative in Washington, DC; Florida Charter Support Unit; and the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Credit Enhancement Program. As president of Building Hope, Joe has guided the organization’s participation in the completion of more than $1.2 billion of facilities project financings. He laid the foundation for the future success of Building Hope and the fulfillment of the educational dreams of thousands by initially targeting those public charter schools in the District of Columbia that were most suitable for aiding the students most in need and assisting the communities most in need of revitalization. He oversees and directs all aspects of Building Hope’s operations. Building Hope has offices in Washington, DC, Fort Lauderdale, FL, San Antonio, TX, and Boise, ID, and also transacts business in a number of other states. Joe has been involved in many philanthropic and community activities during his 50 years in the Washington, DC, community. He has served on many boards, including Junior Achievement, the Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Catholic Charities, the Washington Archdiocese Consortium of Catholic Schools, the

San Miguel School, the Downtown Jaycees, DC Prep, KIPP and Somerset Academy Charter Schools, and has chaired the Board of MedSTAR Georgetown University Hospital. Joe currently serves on the board of a public company, in addition to his non-profit board positions at Leadership Greater Washington, Washington DC Police Foundation, the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools, Idaho Charter School Network and Friends of Choice in Urban Schools. In addition, he speaks at national, state, and local conferences regarding all aspects of charter school business operations, and more specifically, in the areas of governance, finance, and real estate. In 2010, along with Mario Andretti, Joe received the Italian American “Man of the Year” award from the Lido Civic Club on the occasion of its 80th anniversary celebration held at the Italian Embassy. He is married to Cynthia Marini and has two beautiful daughters who are both St. John’s graduates. His brother Alfie is also a St. John’s graduate.

MR. AKIHIKO “KIKO” WASHINGTON ’76 Kiko Washington ’76 serves as executive vice president, worldwide human resources, for Warner Bros. Entertainment, a post to which he was promoted in January 2009. Warner Bros. is a leader in every aspect of the entertainment industry, from feature film, television, and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution (including digital and physical content distribution), to animation, comic books, product and brand licensing, fan experiences, and broadcasting. Based at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA, Kiko is responsible for managing the company’s human resources department on a worldwide basis, including organizational planning and development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee training and development, employee relations, employee communications, shared services, and work-life initiatives. He also works closely with all WarnerMedia divisions on meeting overall human resources management objectives. Kiko joined Warner Bros. in August 2000 as senior vice president, worldwide human resources. He came from then-parent company Time Warner, where he served as vice president, human resources planning and international human resources management, working with the human resources professionals across Time Warner’s divisions to create a career development initiative with the objective of guaranteeing that the most talented and diverse pool of candidates was readily available to the company at all times. He also worked to improve Time Warner’s company-wide human resources planning efforts to meet the demand caused by, and necessary for, the company’s continued growth. Prior to joining Time Warner, Kiko spent 15 years at Home Box Office, the company’s premium cable television network. As vice president of human resources and administration, Kiko was responsible for overseeing HBO’s human resources, planning, and organizational development efforts. He was also responsible for the company’s domestic and international staffing, employee relations, training and development, and employee communications initiatives. Kiko spent six years as a member of St. John’s Board of Trustees, and he has hosted several recent alumni gatherings in Los Angeles at Warner Bros. Studios. In 2018, he was the guest

lecturer for St. John’s Distinguished Speaker Series, sharing his experiences with both alumni and freshman students through the Entrepreneurial Center curriculum. Kiko continues to serve St. John’s as the alumni representative on the St. John’s Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee, and he has unofficially offered to mentor and assist many alumni seeking career advice. Kiko graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He lives in Santa Monica with his wife, son, and daughter.

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The 2019 President’s Medal Celebration

MR. AND MRS. S. DONALD HARLAN III P’15, ’16, ’19 Laura and Don Harlan are the proud parents of three St. John’s College High School graduates: Stephen ’15, Emily ’16, and Lizzie ’19. Don is the managing member of Harlan Enterprises, LLC, a real estate investment company focused on multifamily investments throughout the southeast United States. Prior to founding Harlan Enterprises in 2001, Don was president of H.G. Smithy Company from 1993-2001. He also held real estate positions with South Charles Realty and LaSalle Partners. Don started his professional career as a certified public accountant with Kenneth Leventhal & Company. He graduated from the University of Richmond with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and earned his MBA with a concentration in finance from Vanderbilt University. Laura currently works for The Andrea Rizzo Foundation, a non-profit that provides dance/movement therapy for children with cancer and special needs in hospitals and schools throughout the country. In addition to raising three children, she previously worked at the Oliver Carr Companies, Cafritz Company, and Barruetta & Associates. Laura attended Marymount University in Arlington, VA. Laura and Don have supported and been actively involved with Catholic Charities Center (Silver Spring, MD); San Miguel School; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Open Hearts Foundation; The Dwelling Place, which provides transitional housing and support for families in need in Montgomery County; and Love One International, which supports critically ill children in Uganda by providing lifesaving medical treatment and rehabilitative services. During their time as St. John’s parents, the Harlans quietly impacted the lives of many students, both at San Miguel and St. John’s, without any recognition. “Over the years, the school would see good works happening and suspect the Harlans’ generosity and kindness were to credit, but no word was ever spoken,” said St. John’s President Jeff Mancabelli. “We are grateful that they accepted the invitation to be recognized tonight, because the St. John’s community deeply appreciates everything they have done.”

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IN THE LIMELIGHT

SJC’s Winter 2019 play showcased The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime. It focuses on a teenage boy with autism, Christopher, who lives in a London suburb. He finds a neighbor’s dog murdered and decides to search for the killer. After discovering that his mom, who his father told him died, is indeed alive and in London, Christopher goes to find her. Using critical thinking skills, Christopher’s character development leans on learning to be more independent and confident.

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Cadet Culture CADET CORPS

Traditions Overcome Trials and Tribulations

A SABRE CEREMONY TO REMEMBER

The sky drapes pale blue and cloudless over St. John’s Quinn Field as the Cadet Corps, in their second year, march into a tent that provides shade and is set up for social distancing. The temperature is climbing into the 90s. The masks obscure their faces, but their body language says they are excited to be there despite the unusual setting and harsh heat. The Sabre Ceremony is a time-honored tradition at St. John’s. It’s a celebration where Cadet officers receive their sabres in preparation for their duties. It never fails to see family members become emotional as they pass the sabres on to their seniors, particularly if they were alumni also in the program. “I am proud to announce we have 60 incoming freshmen to join the program. That places the program at 159 Cadets, with a large increase from just two years ago with a total of 112, and I say that explicitly looking at the senior class. The tone of this year, how you all lead, will leave a lasting impact on the program,” Mark Erwin, CCLP director states at the start of the Sabre Ceremony. Guest Speaker Alvin Perkins (right), US Army Colonel (ret.) ’75, echoes this sentiment, “Leaders must have the essential quality of stewardship and serve now with confidence, trust, and loyalty.”

CADET CORPS OATH

“I am a St. John’s Cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, the Cadet Corps, my school, and my country. I am loyal and patriotic. I will always be accountable for my actions. I remain faithful to the mission of St. John’s. I will strive to choose the harder right over the easier wrong. I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body. I will seek the mantle of leadership. May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed.”

CADET CORPS IN ITS SECOND YEAR

The mission of St. John’s Cadet Corps Leadership Program is to develop each cadet into a leader of character prepared to serve others. We continue to instill the four pillars of the Cadet Corps: leadership, cadet culture, character, and health and wellness. They are designed to engage and develop the whole person. This comprehensive approach helps cadets achieve balance and depth in their overall development, allowing them to become more effective leaders. This values-based leadership program is grounded in our Lasallian mission, focused on the importance of both leadership and service. These young men and women will become leaders in the classroom and in their communities, and they will have a distinct advantage over their peers when they graduate. In the past year, cadets have engaged in fun, team-building activities that help them understand themselves, interact, and motivate others. In September, they participated in a ropes course that included zip lines –– a challenging, outdoor personal development activity. Cadets also competed in an escape room that built camaraderie and supported curious minds to understand different perspectives. Additionally, to prepare for all aspects of life, the Cadet Corps

applies health and wellness concepts around physical fitness, school-life balance, and resilience to daily life. Recently, they traveled to Shenandoah Valley, completing a rigorous 2,640-foot climb that included steep switchbacks, massive boulders, and narrow crevasses. Over the summer, Mr. Erwin recommended books that underpin each of these concepts.

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL JOINS THE MARYLAND STATE HIGH SCHOOL CLAY TARGET LEAGUE

Early in spring 2020, St. John’s became the founding member of the Maryland State High School Clay Target League. The league is an independent provider of clay target shooting sports as an extracurricular coed and adaptive activity for students grades 6 through 12. Maryland now joins 25 other states supporting high school clay target teams, with 32,810 participants on 1,042 teams. The league’s priorities are safety, fun, and marksmanship — in that order. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 outbreak stymied the initiation of the Maryland League last spring. Skeet shooting is a recreational and competitive sport in which participants use shotguns to attempt to break clay discs thrown into the air at high speed by spring devices called traps. The SJC trap and skeet team has 16 shooters, who were required to complete and submit certificates for one of two league-approved firearm safety certification programs. The league’s SAFE certification provides an in-depth firearm safety and procedures training program designed specifically for league participants. Bobby Murphy, a father of three SJC graduates and a competitive clay shooter himself, is the team’s head coach, along with assistant coaches Pat Richitt and Fritz Hurst, whose sons are current SJC Cadets. “Clay target shooting is very cerebral,” said Coach Murphy. “It requires the brain to recognize and process the direction, speed, angle, elevation, distance, and wind in a nanosecond in order to break the target.” During the League’s COVID-shortened fall season, each shooter was required to turn in two rounds of 25 skeet targets each, for a total of 50 targets for each of the five weeks of competition. Conferences are comprised of equal-sized teams from various states, followed by individual state championships, and then a national championship. The team practices and shoots its matches at the Prince George’s County Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clay Center located near the NASA Goddard Space Center in Glenn Dale, MD. According to Coach Murphy, “Skeet only has 16 different target shots, which are not themselves difficult to hit, but they each are really easy to miss.” SJC’s Cadet Corps Leadership Program established the trap and skeet team as a tool to teach leadership and instill strong team values in their cadets.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY

Cadet icon Sgt. Maj. Michael Hackett would have celebrated his 100th birthday on May 28, 2020. In honor of his father’s birthday, John Hackett is generously adding a substantial amount toward the Iron Mike Award. Sgt. Maj. Hackett served SJC for 38 years and attributed his long career to his great respect for the Christian Brothers.

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Old Traditions on Military Road Celebrated in a New Way Graduation is a significant achievement under any circumstances, and our students were faced with profound challenges in celebrating that accomplishment as a direct result of the coronavirus. St. John’s knew we had to do everything possible to celebrate the culmination of all their efforts, how they’d grown, and what we knew they could accomplish in the future. Graduation has been held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception since 1971, but all events were postponed in the spring, including commencement ceremonies. After exploring possible event venues to book and then submitting a waiver with the DC Health Department to host a safe graduation, we could not carry out our original plan or backup plans. However, our dedicated administration and leaders would not be deterred and were committed to finding a solution. As promised, it was announced on July 18 that SJC would host a series of six in-person graduation events on Quinn Field over two days — July 30 and 31, respectively. Each ceremony hosted roughly 45 students wearing masks and practicing social distancing, while parents viewed the livestream in Cassidy Commons and Frana Auditorium. The ceremony included an opening prayer from Principal Chris Themistos and recognition of the class’s valedictorian, Madeline Vincent, and salutatorian, Cady Hyde. Graduates were then invited to walk on stage to receive their diploma and pose for a picture with President Mancabelli.

In his final remarks, President Mancabelli urged the newest alumni to remember their time at St. John’s. “Our Lasallian philosophy inspires us to enter to learn and leave to serve…Not knowing what awaits in the future, your education at St. John’s has prepared you for uncertainty, because it provides a moral compass that gives confidence, insight, and direction. Tough moral choices will have to be made, and you will be equipped to take action for justice.” To commemorate the sacrifices and successes of the Class of 2020, a bell tower was constructed on campus. The bell was financially supported by the Mothers’ Club, Men of St. John’s, and individual donors. Following the ceremony, parents were invited to watch each graduate ring the 2020 class bell. “The Class of 2020’s collective presence, sacrifice, and contributions will be felt on this campus forever,” said Principal Themistos. “In its simplest form, a bell is a joyous and dignified monument, but for Lasallians, a bell has a much deeper significance. We are so grateful to the Mothers’ Club, the Men of St. John’s, and others who have financially supported this endeavor.” We hope the admiration for our students was reflected in this final milestone, as the Class of 2020 thrives in a world where they will never be alone and always a Cadet.

GRADUATION AWARDS

ACADEMIC AWARDS ART: Tia Wilson CHORAL ARTS: Maximilian Howard CADET CORPS: Justin Fitzgerald COMPUTER SCIENCE: Paul Teter ENGLISH: Julia Nonnenkamp FRENCH: Aidan Moorehead INSTRUMENTAL ARTS: Leena Shin LATIN: Kathryn James MATHEMATICS: Paul Teter

SPECIAL AWARDS RELIGION: Cady Hyde SCIENCE: Tomás Kresina SOCIAL STUDIES: Gemma Lindsay SPANISH: Erika Carmody

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE (FEMALE): Casey Merz SCHOLAR-ATHLETE (MALE): Thomas Jay Haley THEATRE: Kiley Dollymore LASALLIAN CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD: Barbara Grazzini CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Sydney Antounucci PRINCIPAL’S AWARD: James Rogan ARCHBISHOP’S AWARD: Matthew Bonato VALEDICTORIAN: Madeline Vincent SALUTATORIAN: Cady Hyde

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Being Together While Staying Apart with the

CLASS OF 2024

The pandemic has made it harder to meet people. Classes and clubs have moved online. Teachers are trying their best to educate while staying engaged. The cafeteria’s plexiglass on tables makes socializing difficult during lunch. But wait. In every dark time, the SJC community rises to the occasion and transforms. We demonstrate resilience, creativity, and an ability to innovate.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION One student wearing her uniform and SJC mask walked into freshman orientation not knowing anyone. While very nervous, she was excited to start her new journey. Starting high school is challenging in normal times. And while this year’s freshman welcome looked a little different, it was met with just as much warmth from the SJC community. SJC’s orientation welcomed freshman students by having them work in small groups with peer ministers, faculty, and Student Government Association members. They also had the chance to meet and network with the administrative team members. Our newest student, after working with our peer ministers, felt more confident in this journey. Additionally, the orientation event offered many valuable resources such as class schedules, community building, and meeting with administrators. Students also brought their iPads for a technology training workshop that guided them on how the devices can be utilized as an educational tool –– an SJC benefit as an innovative instrument to help them succeed. This encourages students as they start their Cadet journey with assurance and helps them understand the essence of SJC. Our goal is always to ensure a welcoming environment for every freshman and transfer student to make them feel comfortable and appreciated for who they are. In such trying times, we are always moving forward together. Peer Minister Brian Grazzini ’21 told the students, “Great challenges create great leaders,” in referencing

that while this may be an unusual time to start high school, the trials they face will make them stronger in the long run. Another student said they would meet someone in an online group but wouldn’t recognize the person later wearing a mask on campus. This event gave them the chance to help identify some familiar faces. Despite dealing with a national pandemic this year, freshman orientation was not only distinguishable but continued to capture our Lasallian spirit to the fullest. As the administration, Mission and Ministry staff, and peer ministers prepared for the arrival of the freshmen, it was clear that the overarching goal of the day would be creating a welcoming environment for orientation. “Our goal was to build community among the freshmen. We wanted to make sure each student left orientation feeling connected to St. John’s, their faith, and each other,” said Courtney Bell, dean of students. Afterward, they participated in an induction ceremony, where they were given their 2024 class pin and Lasallian wrist band.

Retreat lessons in learning piety

FRESHMAN RETREAT In creating unique ways to join together in person, the freshman retreat on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 divided the class in half, allowing every student an on-campus experience. In a typical year, freshman retreats would take place in January and February, giving students enough time to settle into St. John’s and have experiences to reflect on before the end of the year. Five retreats were offered over the course of several weeks to allow for a more intimate retreat experience, each hosting around 70 students. Peer ministers led these, and the retreat’s theme focused on the journey of high school. This year, the retreat hosted roughly 30 students and was held on campus. The retreat’s theme this year was “Come, Holy Spirit!” Students had the opportunity to engage with the Holy Spirit’s gifts, take part in engaging team-building activities, and reflect on how they can enable the Holy Spirit to move without hindrance in their lives. Gifts to the Holy Spirit include understanding piety, wisdom, fortitude, and counsel. During one counsel session, a blindfolded student advised another on putting together puzzle pieces that created our SJC shield. The retreat’s focus was simplified to building community and having students on campus and interacting with each other. Thus, the Holy Spirit Bowl was born — a day-long competition consisting of different socially distant games, each connected to a gift of the Holy Spirit. After competing all morning, students learned how the Holy Spirit is at work in the lives of faculty and their peer ministers, and then had a chance to reflect on how God is at work in their own lives. “I think despite every obstacle, literally and figuratively, our resilient freshmen came together and proved we are strong in unity, in-person or online. This class is a really amazing group of kids who are capable of extraordinary things,” said Catherine Coffey, campus minister. “As John 1:5 says, ‘the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.’ These kids embodied that today.”

The freshmen were only required to bring a positive attitude, a desire to grow and learn, and, of course, a mask. Throughout this productive event, students built relationships and friendships with other students and connected more deeply and powerfully with their faith. We closely followed and enforced all the necessary COVID19 protocols to ensure the safety of the students and everyone else present at the retreat. SJC proved we could emerge from our current circumstances stronger than before, better than before.

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Meeting the Improbable with Action and Hope

ay after day, we watched on the news and online as this virus took over parts of the world. Our prayers went out to those affected, but it felt distant from home. Then, as we were still trying to understand how COVID-19 operated, it came to our shores. The decision was made within 24 hours for St. John’s to transition into using our virtual platform. We can’t say enough about how proud we are of our students’ ability to completely engage with our 1:1 technology. With the program in place since 2013, our students were well prepared and positioned to move to virtual learning successfully and quickly. However, the work didn’t stop there. As a Lasallian community who believes in innovation, delivering quality education on a virtual platform was not enough. Through peer ministers, faculty leadership, student government, and so many more members in our community, we were able to stay together in creative ways, while also staying healthy. Not since 1943 has St. John’s been forced to break with tradition and react on a dime. During WWll, the men who turned 18 were drafted to fight for freedom. Seeing the need to honor the high achievement of a diploma, the solution was to have a graduation in January and June, depending on their birth date. Seventy-seven years later, our unrelenting administration knew we also had to adapt and extol our students within the new normal.

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Learning in Lockdown When the coronavirus pandemic quarantine was officially announced on March 13, St. John’s College High School was prepared. Thanks to our faculty and the 1:1 iPad program established in 2013, our students were able to continue their learning virtually within two days — an accomplishment we are proud of and one that few schools could undertake. During this time of uncertainty with COVID-19, it is imperative that we rely on our faith and work together to stay connected and engaged as a community in this new reality. One such initiative was through five themed days that offered a range of activities. Prayers and reflections were encouraged on Mediation Monday. On Tik Tok Tuesday, participants were asked to do fun activities using the social media app. Coach Smith provided tips on how to stay healthy on Wellness Wednesday, and on Thanksgiving Thursday, participants were encouraged to take a moment to reflect and be thankful for everything in their lives. On Feature Friday, highlights from the week were showcased, including a Zoom ensemble of our Advanced Vocal Studies (AVS), a range of solo artist performances, personal messages from teachers and students, and displays of student artwork. Weekly messages of support and inspiration were sent by President Mancabelli, which often included a brief prayer, the Sunday readings for the week, and personal reflections on the gospel message. Principal Themistos also created video messages for our community, encouraging students to stay engaged with their schoolwork, teachers, and peers. He made recommendations for books and provided suggestions for how students could manage their time during quarantine. Coaches Matt Smith and Mike Ward helped to create a Cadet Report featuring the Full House theme song and gave status updates on who was going to which college, along with other weekly announcements, health tips, and Zoom workouts, to name a few activities.

Campus Ministry included “How to Pray While We Are Away,” a link to multiple resources for faith enrichment at home — such as praying virtually with the Church and engaging in personal prayer. Peer ministers read a daily prayer for the community and created fun videos to welcome incoming freshman students in the summer. On May 20, Founder’s Day Mass was celebrated virtually from De La Salle Chapel, remembering and honoring our school’s founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. While trying to figure out if we could come together again for graduation, St. John’s held a graduate car parade and a virtual Baccalaureate Mass for the Class of 2020. The Baccalaureate Mass aired on May 19 and featured photos of the graduating students as well as speeches and prayers, followed by a blessing of the plaque of names. Such initiatives by our community members during this pandemic demonstrate our commitment to student learning and success, keeping our Lasallian community engaged and connected, and keeping faith and trust in Jesus close to our hearts and central to our mission at St John’s.

SHADES? Check. SUNSCREEN? Check. EXPANDING YOUR MIND? Check. Throughout the summer, our teachers kept learning alive with thought-provoking mini-courses. It has been proven that summer classes go a long way toward halting the summer learning decline. Our unique courses taught new perspectives and skills, while ensuring a strong connection within the community. A significant benefit to summer courses is that they provide an optimal learning environment with a focused and creative curriculum intended for students seeking new and engaging lessons to increase their knowledge.

GROUNDHOG DAY – HERO’S JOURNEY (JULY 13 AND JULY 15)

Students watched the 1995 movie Groundhog Day and read and discussed the film’s reviews and the articles on the movie’s spirituality from Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives. Participants were also asked to read extracts from Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The book combines spiritual and psychological insights of modern psychoanalysis with the archetypes of world heroic mythology, creating a roadmap relevant to our lives today. Students also discussed the epitome of the leader present in all of us. After the initial readings and viewing, students joined together for more productive discussions around philosophy and spirituality.

SOUNDS OF PROTEST (JULY 20 AND JULY 24)

Mr. Smith’s seven-day course focused on the context, history, impact, and politics of the music that accompanied protests throughout the 1960s up until today. Students had the chance to examine reputed artists, movements, songs, and how influential artists have been worldwide. Students critically considered and explored music as political/social protest and commentary. Music has always been a tool to influence public consent and opinion, and our students learned what it meant to associate the likes of Bob Dylan to James Brown with cultural movements.

PERSONAL FINANCE: INTRODUCTION (JULY 20 AND JULY 30)

This course, by social studies teacher Colin Crawford, provided a fundamental understanding of building wealth and monitoring all your finances. Topics across the four lessons included crafting a personal budget, how credit cards function, paying taxes, what to know about credit scores, how to make investments and then comfortably retire, and why spending a considerable amount on a saxophone might or might not be a prudent idea. Unless you’re Sonny Rollins, it probably is not a good idea.

RELATIVITY WITH PROFESSOR EINSTEIN (JULY 13 AND JULY 16)

The majority of us have indeed heard about relativity, but only a few of us have a deep understanding of what it is. Students had the opportunity to ask Professor Einstein himself about physics’ most surreal elements. Some of these include black holes, atomic bombs, time dilation, quantum mechanics, and many more. The short course had four video chats (60 minutes each) with Professor Einstein, as well as some pertinent reading regarding Einstein’s philosophies, work, and opinions on several different subjects. Completing this mini-course counted for second-semester credits and science teacher Dean Howarth’s Physics 1 or Astronomy class in the 20-21 academic year.

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SJC Connects with Families During Virtual Open House S

tudents and parents had the opportunity to hear firsthand from Cadets at our Open House during a live YouTube production. This three-hour live event featured a student panel, teacher interviews, and remarks from the president. Furthermore, we offered webinar-style presentations for the Benilde, Entrepreneurial, and De La Salle Scholars programs. One question posed to our student panel was, “How would you describe your favorite experience with Christian services?” Grace ’22 answered, “My freshman year I went on a mission trip to Montana, and that was definitely my favorite experience with service. It was really great to meet other students that I hadn’t had the opportunity to meet, because they were in different groups or different grades. It was also really interesting to see people from other parts of the country, especially as far as Montana, and how their lifestyle is so much different than ours. I was working on an Indian reservation and it was really cool to see and learn about a different culture I’ve never experienced before.” The website includes campus tours recorded by our students, peer ministers, and other video content –– including a feature video on the Cadet Corps Leadership Program. Although we could not physically meet prospective students, 3,300 people attended our event. Additionally, we were the only school in the area to feature a panel of students and programmatic sessions. President Mancabelli specifically addressed why the SJC community is different from other school communities in his opening remarks. “Simply put, our teachers touch minds and hearts. For Lasallian teachers, it is not good enough to be an excellent teacher. Our teachers know their students, call them by name and care as much about each student’s passion outside the classroom as they do about the subject they teach. We understand that each student has something of their own to offer that no one else does. And If we don’t take the time to get to know our students, how can we discover what their gifts are?” If you missed our virtual Open House, you can explore the highlights on your own with easy-to-use video tours accessible through the website. Other self-guided resources are also available online. We are incredibly grateful to all the students and faculty who participated and their remarkable answers that truly reflect what it is like to be in our community. The event was made possible with the help of Roger Whyte III ’04 and his team at RJ Whyte Event Production. Find out more at sjcopenhouse.com.

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Athletic and Collaboration Spaces That Go Beyond It’s hard to overstate the importance of designing spaces that make students want to collaborate and work. Since an integral part of SJC is student collaboration, having areas that make it easier to meet both formally and informally is essential. The new Center for Performance and Leadership facility encompasses the spirit of cooperation and teamwork. SJC’S NEW ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME WALL

Athletic Hall of Fame

Central to the St. John’s Athletic Hall of Fame is an interactive touchscreen monitor that chronicles the accomplishments and exploits of the many outstanding inductees and teams. It has been created to maintain and share the heritage and tradition of athletic excellence St. John’s is known for. Using the touchscreen and viewing the displays, visitors can immerse themselves in SJC’s tremendous sports history. Visitors to the Hall of Fame can read details about each inductee and search by name, sport, and induction year.

GALLAGHER GYM

The renovated Gallagher Gym sits at the focal point of the Center of Performance and Leadership. Now with St. John’s legend and Hall of Famer Joe Gallagher’s signature autographing the hardwood, there is no doubt about the origin of St. John’s championship heritage.

Gallagher Gym

STUDENT LOUNGE

The new student lounge offers space for social, intellectual, and collaborative activities designed for students to make connections outside of the classroom. Its convenient location is designed to welcome all students.

Student Lounge

INNOVATION HALL

Innovation Hall provides student entrepreneurs a professional space to pitch new ideas, hear from one of many entrepreneurs in our speaker series, and more. Outfitted with the latest technology, students have the opportunity to explore their interests with a supportive community and specialized programming. Innovation Hall

CONTRERAS ’08 PERFORMANCE AND SKILL WING

This impressive strength and conditioning space provide the student-athletes with a state-of-the-art facility. Along with the latest in weightlifting and low load aerobic conditioning equipment, a third of the space is a dedicated turf room with an indoor batting cage. Contreras ’08 Performance & Skill Development Wing

DONOHOE ’67 TEAM FILM ROOM

The Patrick Donohoe ’67 Team Film Room provides coaches and teams space to review game film and prepare for their next competition.

BOYS/ GIRLS BASKETBALL LOCKER ROOMS

Patrick Donohoe ’67 stands in front of dedicated team room

Part of the Center for Performance and Leadership’s mission is to provide gender equity in locker room space. Lockers are now available to all student-athletes, but the best examples of this progress are tucked behind the home bleachers in Gallagher Gym. Complete mirror images of each other, the boys and girls basketball locker rooms are modern facilities complete with flat screens for film review.

CADET CORPS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM COMPLEX

Basketball Locker Room

One of St. John’s proudest traditions, the Cadet Corps Leadership Program, forges leaders of character who will make a difference in the world. To complement the program’s vision, the Cadet Corps Leadership Program Complex and reinvigorated curriculum is built upon four pillars: Leadership, Cadet culture, Character, and Health and Wellness. Cadets learn to apply the four pillars in all aspects of life and study their global society applications, preparing for lives of leadership beyond St. John’s.

Not pictured:

• THE MADERO ’66 ALUMNI ROOM • ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND SOCIAL IMPACT • SPORTS MEDICINE COMPLEX

Cadet Corps Leadership Room

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Athletics at St. John’s WINTER 2019

SPORTS

Girls Basketball won DCSAA (five years in a row). First team was Azzi Fudd ’21 and Caramina Tanedo ’20

Wrestling won DC City championship for the second year in a row Boys Basketball first team was Ishmael Leggett ’20 and second team included John Square ’20

Boys Indoor Track DCSAA champions Girls Indoor Track DCSAA champions three years in a row Spring sports started Feb. 20, and while some teams had scrimmages and a limited number of games during the first weeks of March, sports were then canceled due to COVID-19.

WINTER 2019 ALL MET AWARDS • BOYS BASKETBALL – Ishmael Leggett ’20 second team, John Square ’20 honorable mention • GIRLS BASKETBALL – Azzi Fudd ’21 first team, Kelis Corley ’20 honorable mention

• ICE HOCKEY (boys and girls) – Quinn Kennedy ’21 Player of the Year and first team, Patrick Chapman ’20 first team, Dimitry Kebreau ’21 second team, Jennifer Albero ’21 honorable mention, Celia Hodges ’22 honorable mention, Jesses Horacek ’23 honorable mention, Tyler Rose ’22 honorable mention, Trevor Ziffer ’21 honorable mention

• INDOOR TRACK – Mordecai McDaniel ’20 first team, Khari Butler ’22 honorable mention, Austin Rios-Colon ’22 honorable mention, Joshua Thompson ’22 honorable mention, Meredith Gotzman ’23 first team, Aronke Fashina ’21 honorable mention • WRESTLING – Luke Kowalski ’20 first team, Brady Colbert ’23 honorable mention

36 SENIORS COMMITTED TO CONTINUE THEIR ATHLETIC CAREERS IN 2020

BASEBALL: Seven committed to continue their careers at the collegiate level. Clockwise from top left: Chris Bookhultz (University of

Maryland), Luke Schauer (University of Virginia), Head Coach Mark Gibbs, Dylan Winebrenner (Iona College), Xan Wojie (Washington College), Justin Riemer (Wright St. University), Alex Garvey (Washington and Jefferson College) and Tyler Brooks (Washington and Jefferson College)

GIRLS LACROSSE AND FIELD HOCKEY: Four seniors from the girls lacrosse and field hockey programs committed to continue their athletic careers in college. Congratulations to Lillian Kistner (Colby College), Tori King (University of Lynchburg), Ashley Viglione (Denison University) and Ellie Shea (College of William & Mary). Girls Lacrosse (additional): Paige Howe (Washington Jefferson College)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kelis

Corley ’20 committed to play basketball next year for Stony Brook University. Caramina Tanedo signed with Loyola University

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Colby McDonald committed to play football for the University of Maryland, College Park.

FOOTBALL: 11 seniors committed to continue their careers in college. Front row: Greg Hudgins (Purdue University), Treyvon Branch (Morgan State

University), Demond Arter (Ohio University), Sol-Jay Maiava (Brigham Young University) and Mordecai McDaniel (University of Florida) Back row: Rakim Jarrett (University of Maryland), Alex Peitsch (University of Notre Dame), Mekhail Sherman (University of Georgia), Isaiah Jordan (University of Pennsylvania), Tre Williams (Clemson University) and Brandon Dent (Bowie State University).

CREW: Caroline Dollymore signed to row for Saint Joseph’s University; Daniel Cohen signed with Bucknell University.

GIRLS SOCCER: Olivia Reese (University of Maryland), Casey Merz (University of Richmond), Makenna Morris (Clemson University) and Kate James (Waynesburg University)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Ishmael Leggett signed with University of Rhode Island and Mikey Square signed with Fairleigh Dickinson University

VOLLEYBALL: Nicole Taylor signed with Seattle University

TRACK AND FIELD:

Josh Paige signed with Georgetown University

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Alumni in Action

Networking for Success O

n January 3, 2020, St. John’s Alumni Council hosted their second annual SJC Young Alumni Business Network event for the classes of 2013-2019. The half-day program is designed to meet the needs of college freshmen through the knowledge of college graduates. It provides younger alumni with a unique opportunity to learn from SJC alumni who are leaders in the business community and begin the important networking process — one of the most essential career development and job search tools. This year’s keynote speaker was Conrad Bolston ’03, a senior associate with the Vinson & Elkins law firm, focusing on environmental litigation and regulatory compliance. He reflected on his unusual journey as a successful University of Maryland football player and NFL hopeful to Georgetown Law graduate, sharing the trials and challenges that led him to his current career. He encouraged the young alumni to reflect deeply on their lives at this moment and discover what they like to do, instead of what job they want to have. He also emphasized that they should be open to opportunities and ready to take advantage when they present themselves and the importance of asking for guidance from those around them.

The attendees were then separated into three targeted breakout sessions. Anthony Aquino ’88, president of EMI Services, an employee-owned company based out of Idaho that operates military bases and ranges, discussed what recruiters are looking for with the classes of 2013-2016. Harrison Beacher ’04, the founder of The Harrison Beacher Group and managing partner of Coalition Properties Group, Keller Williams Capital Properties in DC, talked about personal branding with the classes of 2017 and 2018. SJC Director of College Counseling Rosemary Martin advised the Class of 2019 on the best ways to take advantage of their college’s career office. Participants also had the opportunity to network with business representatives from 30 companies and forge new professional relationships. Many alumni-owned or -led businesses such as WC Smith and Daycon were present. “The power of the SJC alumni community was evident at the Young Alumni Business Network event. Alumni were able to connect with businesses to receive advice and find employment opportunities. This second annual event built upon the success of last year, where several alumni secured internships that led to full-time positions,” said St. John’s President Jeff Mancabelli.

Alumni Events 2020 ATLANTA JANUARY 14

NAPLES JANUARY 22

MARCH 4

CADET COLONEL SOCIETY DINNER FEBRUARY 7

LOS ANGELES ALUMNI EVENT

Kiko Washington ’76 hosted more than 20 alumni and their guests for an eventful day at Warner Bros. Studios. The day included a VIP tour of the Warner Bros. backlot, a private screening of The Way Back, and a cocktail reception.

ATLANTA REUNION

NAPLES REUNION

CADET COLONEL SOCIETY DINNER

On Feb. 7, more than 50 cadet colonels, lieutenant colonels and guests gathered on campus for the second annual Cadet Colonel Society Dinner. Attendees enjoyed reconnecting with fellow society members and heard a presentation from Maj. Mark Erwin, the new director of the Cadet Corps Leadership Program.

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Cadets in the Media CADET FOOTBALL COMES TO THE NFL Outside linebacker Terrell Lewis ’16 was drafted to the Los Angeles Rams in March 2020. In a twist of faith, he played his first game at home at FedEx field. “It was exciting just to be back out there, obviously, with a new team,” Lewis said, “and just getting the feel for playing and being on the field in a game-like situation. Then just being at FedEx with that being a place that I grew up watching all my life – just the bus ride there, it felt crazy, so that it almost felt like it was God’s fate kind of,” Lewis said to AL.com.

Photo courtesy of @_real24 via Instagram

SJC ALUMNI INVESTIGATES AND PRODUCES SHOW FOR CBS Lauren White ’06 co-produced her first show, “48 Hours Suspicion: The Ambush of Kevin Harris,” on CBS News with a case she has been covering for a year. The investigation looks into the 2009 murder of a young and talented music producer killed outside of a music studio in Los Angeles. The show aired Wednesday, Sept. 30. Kevin Harris had sold a track to Ice Cube and heard Britney Spears and Rihanna were interested in collaborating. However, the 21-year-old hip hop producer was gunned down outside his studio. Harris had told his parents the day of the murder that he did not feel safe. White hopes the show will help investigators bring together the missing clues and crack this 11-year cold case. Watch the entire episode: http://bit.ly/laurenwhite06.

ALUMNI INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN HISTORIC SECRET PROJECT A top-secret project had to begin in just a few hours when Keyonna Jones ’06 received a call from a friend on June 4. When Keyonna was told what this group of artists would be doing, she was ready to hit the pavement, literally. Two blocks from the White House, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser commissioned eight artists to paint a mural spelling out “Black Lives Matter” in yellow paint large enough to be seen from space. Jones, the executive director of the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center, was thrilled to be a part of this historic moment.

Class Notes ’63 The Class of 1967 had a 52-year mini-reunion on Oct. 19, 2019, at the Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan. From left: Michael Towers of Brooklyn NY, Patrick Kernan of Coppell (Dallas) TX and Patrick MacCarthy of Greenwich, CT.

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Memorial Hospital. Madison is their first child.

John Yorkilous ’63 received a citation from the president of the Maryland Board of Pharmacy, presented by Governor Larry Hogan, for 50 years of service to pharmacy.

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Michael Soresi ’70 shared this photo from the National WWII Museum. “Included in many exhibits at the National World War II Museum is the story of Most Rev. Phillip Hannan ’31. This year is the 75th anniversary of the end of the war. Maybe this man’s contributions could serve to remember all veterans that served our country.”

’02 Ernie Siravo ’67 met Sales Force founder Marc Beniof at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service Centennial Celebration in San Francisco.

Manny Geraldo ’02 and his wife, Lauren Geraldo, announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Mariel Geraldo. She was born Nov. 14, 2019, at Sibley

Mary (DeZinno) Kenyon ’02, husband Lucas and big brothers Dylan and Myles are happy to announce the birth of Rhys John on Oct. 3, 2019. In December 2019, Erin Long ’02 was promoted to director of sport performance and wellness at Johns Hopkins University.

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CLASS NOTES

Dan Nellum ’88 and Don Fontana ’89 are pictured at the Mid-Atlantic Scouts Association (MASA) banquet. Don was honored as the MASA’s part time Scout of the Year. Dan is a regional crosschecker with the Milwaukee Brewers, and Don is a part-time scout with the Brewers.

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’06 Vincent Kempski ’09 was nominated for a Helen Hayes Awards as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of John Wilkes Booth in the Signature Theatre production of “Assassins.”

’10 Jamaal Powell ’10, former basketball player for SJC, has received a full scholarship to UCLA to pursue an MBA. Tim Taylor ’03, was recently named by the Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 under 40. Taylor is a senior program manager at Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE). In his honoree profile, he said his greatest business accomplishment of the past year was collaborating “with Charlotte-based CBRE leaders and networking groups to coordinate a diversity and inclusion event branded as #IncludeMeCBRE to have candid conversations to identify how CBRE can be as inclusive as possible.”

On Sept. 27, 2019, Kristen Dozier ’06 and Ola Williams ’06 welcomed their son, Levi Alayo Dozier-Williams (future class of ’37). The couple were reintroduced at their Class of 2006 reunion in 2016. Kristen was also recently inducted into the SJC Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2018. Their loving home is in New York City. Ian Hankins ’06 has been named head men’s and women’s cross country and track and field coach at Keystone College in La Plume, PA.

’11 After several years living abroad, Chris Dunckel moved back to the DC area at the start of the year with his wife. It was a homecoming in more ways than one, as Chris returned to St. John’s this fall to take a position with the English Department.

In May 2020, both Allison Aylward ’06 and Bridget Aylward ’09 completed their doctoral degrees and graduated during the summer with their PhDs. Allison graduated from Queen’s University Belfast, where her research examined the use of political discourse as a tool to legitimize the Colombian peace process (2012-2016) between the former FARC-EP and the Colombian government. Bridget graduated from the University of Delaware, where her research centered around characterizing intestinal immune responses in broiler chickens. Bridget will begin a post-doc position at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Allison continues her work in student support, academic skills development, and peer mentoring at Queen’s University Belfast.

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’18 This spring, Allie Wolfe ’18 was named as a finalist for E-Fest, a national business competition in Minneapolis, for the first time in University of Tampa’s history. “UT has been submitting students to the business competition for six years, hoping to get through to the finals, and I am excited to have made it through alongside some very top-notch schools.”

Hannah London ’17 has had an exciting college career on a full merit scholarship. She has interned at the Smithsonian and the Getty Museum, and studied abroad at the University of Oxford and in Italy.

Maggie Wood ’15 graduated from Stanford University with a degree in construction engineering in 2019 and completed her master’s in environmental engineer this August. She is now an engineer with the Clark Construction Group thanks to her attendance at the 2018 Young Alumni Business Network. That January, she met with Clark Construction representatives during the career fair portion of the program, and the firm offered her an internship. The internship has become a career opportunity.

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In Memoriam BONNIE BUSH Always in Our Hearts St. John’s lost a beloved member of our community on September 17, 2019, when Bonnie Bush, director of student accounts, passed away. She was Lyle’s loving wife (past President of the Men of St. John’s) and mother of Logan ’12 and Bianca ’13.

For ten years, Bonnie was a cherished SJC staff member. Responsible for student billing, she worked from the heart with sincere compassion to assist families with their financial obstacles and ensure that students continued their enrollment. Each day, Bonnie’s caring, gentle spirit helped empower the families she assisted and inspired the staff who loved working with her. Each class at St. John’s begins with the phrase, “Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God,” and Bonnie faithfully reflected His presence. “God has chosen you to make him known to others.” – St. John Baptist de La Salle Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother, coworker, and friend. She always put others first and had the uncanny ability to instantly connect with people in a meaningful, positive way. Known for her quick smile, soothing voice, and unconditional kindness, she was a blessing and comfort to everyone who knew her. “Bonnie approached her work each day with heart and compassion, and always took the time to listen to, understand, and show empathy toward everyone she encountered throughout her day. She brought joy to our community and will be greatly missed,” said President Jeff Mancabelli. A memorial service celebrating Bonnie’s life was held at St. John’s on September 29, 2019, and the Bonnie Bush Memorial Scholarship, which supports deserving students in need, was established last fall.

GENE MORRILL Beloved Theatre Icon St. John’s mourns the passing of esteemed theatre director Eugene F. Morrill, who left a lasting impression on our community. Gene died peacefully on July 27, 2020, at his home in Ocean City, MD. He dedicated ten years in various capacities to the SJC community as director of the Mask & Wig, coach, dean of students, and faculty member.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Gene discovered his passion for the performing arts, which ultimately led him to Washington, DC, when he received a fellowship at The Catholic University of America. He graduated in 1965 with an MFA from The CUA’s department of speech and drama. In the fall of ’65, his first moment in front of SJC lights came when he assisted in the West Side Story production. Gene soon became the moderator of the Mask & Wig, now known as St. John’s Theatre. With more than 20 musicals during his tenure, he furthered an education of discipline, cooperation, and love of theatre. Today, St. John’s dedication to Gene Morrill can be found in the ‘Black Box Theater’ named in his honor through his former students’ generosity, “For his artistry in theatrical disciplines, dedication to thespians, and countless contributions to the SJC Community.” To say his impact on students was significant would be an understatement. Gene’s influence was immeasurable, affecting many students’ positive trajectories. “Gene was an admirable person in every sense of the word — patient, generous, intelligent, conscientious, and always kind toward everyone he met,” said President Jeff Mancabelli. “He was a loyal and accomplished colleague, who achieved a great deal for SJC in every capacity. It is a great privilege to have known him well.” In August, we celebrated the life of Gene Morrill with his family and friends in the Gletner Courtyard on St. John’s campus.

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IN MEMORIAM

Our deceased alumni, faculty and friends are enrolled as perpetual members of the St. La Salle Auxiliary. The Christian Brothers and the entire St. John’s community offer their prayers and condolences to the families and friends of those who have passed. (INCLUDES NOTICES RECEIVED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2020.)

Acree, Carol, wife of Darrell Acree ’57; sisterin-law of Allan Acree ’61

Combs, James “Curly” ’59, brother of John Combs ’61 and Gerald Combs ’71

Acree, Doris, mother of Darrell Acree ’57 and Allan Acree ’61

Conger, Dolores, mother of Richard Conger ’78 and Stephen Conger ’83 (deceased); mother-in-law of John Stanton ’75; grandmother of Gabriel Conger ’11

Baldwin, Brian ’56, brother of Kevin Baldwin ’57 (deceased) Behan, Jeremiah, father of Pat Behan, SJC faculty Berger, Roland ’48, father of John Berger ’78; uncle of Tom Veith, SJC staff Bevington, David, father of Spencer Bevington ’23 Brady, Maureen, mother of Rupert Brady ’73, Kevin Brady ’77, and Warren Brady ’79; mother-in-law of Steve Zegowitz ’73 and Mike Hartnett ’77 Brooks, Kathleen, wife of Alfred Brooks ’69

Conger, Stephen ’83, brother of Richard Conger ’78; uncle of Gabriel Conger ’11; brother-in-law of John Stanton ’75 Connelly, David ’50, father of Patrick Connelly ’07 Cottle, Floyd, uncle of Jack Kelly ’78 and Lori Martin, SJC staff; great uncle of Andrew Martin ’15 and Madison Martin ’19 Covell III, Charles, son of Charles Covell, Jr. ’54; uncle of Thomas Flaherty ’23 Crilley Wigmore, Patricia, sister of James Crilley ’73

Brophy, Suzanne, wife of John Brophy II ’73 Broring, Sr., Charles, father of Charles Broring, Jr. ’76, Paul Broring ’78 (deceased) and Thomas Broring ’83 Cady, Michael ’69, son of Robert Cady ’37 (deceased); uncle of Pat Ward ’93, SJC staff and Mike Ward ’06, SJC staff; cousin of Frank Cady ’42 (deceased) and Ralph Hawkins ’53 (deceased) Cahill, Robert ’49, brother of Thomas Cahill ’46 and John Cahill ’42 (deceased); grandfather of Conor Cahill ’11 Cassidy, Alan, father of Kevin Cassidy ’70; uncle of Andrew Cassidy ’76 and Thomas Cassidy ’82 Clark, Eileen, mother of Thomas Clark III ’70 Collins, Vera, wife of Cornelius Collins ’47; mother-in-law of Vincent Giganti ’71; grandmother of Vincent Giganti ’04

Creech, Catherine, mother of Robert Reynolds ’18

Didden, Sr., Donald ’68, brother of George Didden III ’63 (deceased), James Didden ’65, and Richard Didden ’66 (deceased); uncle of William Didden ’86 Dillon, Sally, wife of Jack Dillon ’67 Donohoe, Robert ’66, brother of James Donohoe III ’63 (deceased) and D. Patrick Donohoe ’67 Downey, John ’97, brother of Michael Downey ’92 and Joseph Downey ’00 Doyle, Sr., Kenneth ’66, father of Kenneth Doyle, Jr. ’94 and Matthew Doyle ’99 Fair, Rita, mother of Kenneth Fair ’88 and Anthony Fair ’93 Ford, Margaret, wife of J. Patrick Ford ’72 Franke, Mary Lou, wife of Louis Frank, Jr. ’55; mother of Louis Frank III ’83 Gadbois, Catherine, mother of George Gadbois ’75 Gaither, James, father of Collin Gaither ’94

Crittenden, Jean, mother of Michael Crittenden ’70 and William Crittenden ’82; grandmother of William Crittenden ’21 Cullinane, Robert ’66, son of Leo Cullinane 1924 (deceased); brother of Anthony Cullinane ’53, Eugene Cullinane ’57, and Michael Cullinane ’59

Gerrow, Mary, mother of Bro. Thomas Gerrow, FSC, former SJC president Giacalone, Sr., Michael ’57, brother of Joseph Giacalone ’55

Dean, Mary Frances, brother of Bro. Patrick King, FSC ’61, SJC faculty

Gibbs, Alba, wife of Edward Gibbs, Sr. ’41 (deceased); mother of Edward Gibbs, Jr. ’67; sister of Kevin Maroney ’41 (deceased); sisterin-law of Clarence Gibbs ’43 (deceased); aunt of Kevin Maroney, Jr. ’66; grandmother of Stephen Grim ’89, Kevin Gibbs ’92, Joseph Grim ’94, and Mark Gibbs ’96, SJC staff; great aunt of Kevin Maroney ’05; great-grandmother of Casey Gibbs ’21 and Colin Gibbs ’24

DiBiase, Jenny, mother of Joanna DiBiase ’15 and Sophie DiBiase ’18

Greaney, William ’44, cousin of James McNamara ’44 (deceased)

D’Agostino, Denato, father of Danny D’Agostino ’70 Darmento, FSC, Bro. Ralph, former SJC faculty

Hammann, Rose, mother of Ken Hammann, SJC faculty; grandfather of Joe Hammann ’21

McCarthy, Helen, mother-in-law of Kevin Jez ’78

Hampton, Lorena, mother of Brien Hampton ’70 and Matthew Hampton ’80

McCaw, D. Patricia, mother of Brian McCaw ’80

Hannan, Jr., William, son of William Hannan 1929 (deceased) Harris, Diana, wife of Michael Harris ’67

McElroy, Rose, mother of Michael McElroy ’65, W. Gerald McElroy ’68, and Charles McElroy ’72; grandmother of Brendan McElroy ’02

Hartigan, Mary, mother of William Hartigan ’72

McKeon, John (Bro. Peter), former SJC faculty

Haussener, Myron, father of David Haussener ’76 (deceased)

McMahon, Joseph ’58, father of Kevin McMahon ’82, Joseph McMahon, Jr. ’85, and Christopher McMahon ’88

Hawthorne, Jean, mother of Roland Hawthorne ’73 Heer, Margaret, wife of Raymond Heer ’65 Hess, Scott ’06, brother of Katherine Medina, former SJC faculty and Nicole Iadarola, former SJC faculty

McMullin, Kathryn, mother of Russell McMullin III ’68; grandmother of Timothy Finnegan ’87, Daniel Finnegan ’89, and Kevin Finnegan ’95; aunt of Joseph Nevin ’65 and Michael Nevin ’70; great grandmother of Eileen Finnegan ’21 and Sean Finnegan ’23

Reed, Presley, father of Presley Reed, Jr. ’72; grandfather of Christine Reed ’06 and Presley Reed III ’09 Richett, Donald ’45, father of Donald Richett, Jr. ’72 and Patrick Richett ’76; grandfather of Steven Richett ’02 and Anthony Richett ’21 Roux, Vincent, father of Vincent Roux, Jr. ’84 Rusevlyan, Patricia, wife of Andrew Rusevlyan, Sr. ’54 (deceased) Sala, Jr., Kenneth, father of Matthew Sala ’07 Satterfield, Lorena, mother of Lawrence Satterfield ’75 and Lee Satterfield ’76; grandmother of Nicholas Satterfield ’14 and Rachel Satterfield ’15 Schilke, Robert ’61, brother of Paul Schilke ’53 (deceased)

Morrill, Eugene, former SJC faculty

Servis, Patricia, wife of Hubert Servis ’55

Holland, Jean, sister of Robert Silk ’46 (deceased) and William Silk ’51 (deceased); aunt of Robert Silk, Jr. ’73, John Silk ’75, and William Silk ’78

Morrison, Jr., Timothy, brother of Clara Morrison ’19, Crae Morrison ’22, and Leah Morrison ’23

Sevilla Somoza, Luis ’65, brother of Guillermo Sevilla Somoza ’61, Eduardo Sevilla Somoza ’71, Alejandro Sevilla Somoza ’73, and Bernardo Sevilla Somoza ’78

Holt, Paul, father of James Holt ’20 and Elizabeth Holt ’24

Mullen, Michael, uncle of Brendan Mullen ’10

Jaeger, John, father of Matthew Jaeger ’94 and Timothy Jaeger ‘96

O’Connor, William ’38, brother of John O’Connor ’43; stepfather of George Kilroy ’65

Johnson, Joseph, father of Jeanette Staton, former Mother’s Club president; grandfather of Logan Staton ’17

Perna, Sr., Frank, father of Frank Perna, Jr. ’78; grandfather of Frank Perna III ’07, Caitlin Perna ’08, and Olivia Perna ’19

Lawrence, Jr., Joseph ’42, father of Joseph Lawrence III ’64 and Robert Lawrence ’69; cousin of Richard Lawrence ’42 (deceased) and Sydney Lawrence ’37 (deceased) Long, Thomas ’68, son of John Long, Jr. ’41 (deceased); brother of John Long III ’66 MacDonald, Jennifer, mother of Charles MacDonald ’10, Donald MacDonald ’13, and Patrick MacDonald ’17 Mann, Rosa, stepmother of Edward Mann ’85 Marshall, John, father of Patrick Marshall ’12 and Rose Marshall ’16; brother-in-law of John Holloway ’69, Charles Holloway ’70, and Peter Holloway ’73

Perna, Ruth, aunt of Frank Perna, Jr. ’78; great-aunt of Frank Perna III ’07, Caitlin Perna ’08, and Olivia Perna ’19 Pharr, Rosa, mother of John Pharr ’73 Pilkerton, Joseph ’86, brother of Mary McAndrews, SJC faculty; uncle of Aidan McAndrews ’18, Ciaran McAndrews ’20, and Declan McAndrews ’23 Ponton, William ’41, father of William Ponton, Jr. ’68 Poole, W. Doris, mother of John Poole, Jr. ’71, SJC board member

Sheahin Linn, Leyla, mother of Rev. Jeffrey Samaha ’70 and Gary Samaha ’71 Sloane, Charlotte, mother of Lance Sloane ’82 and Wendell Sloane ’83 Smalls, Carol, wife of Robert Smalls, Jr. ’67 Sockwell, James, father of Kevin Sockwell ’75 Spencer, Helen, mother of Richard Spencer III ’78; sister of Mary Alice Kenealy, former SJC staff (deceased); aunt of William Kenealy ’64, Thomas Kenealy ’66, Michael Kenealy ’70, and Kevin Kenealy ’75 (deceased); grandmother of Andrew Spencer ’07; great-aunt of Thomas Kenealy ’93 and Shea Kenealy ’06 Stadtler, Ann, wife of John Stadtler, Jr. ’60; mother of John Stadtler III ’84 and Kevin Stadtler ’86; daughter-in-law of John Stadtler ’35 (deceased); sister-in-law of Michael Stadtler ’66; niece of Paul Stadtler ’42 (deceased)

Racine, Marie, mother of Karl Racine ’81

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IN MEMORIAM

Staruszkiewicz, Jr., Walter, father of Christopher Staruszkiewicz ’88

White, Michael ’62, son of Joseph White ’36 (deceased)

Talbott, Ellen, wife of John Talbott ’57; mother of John Talbott, Jr. ’84 and Scott Talbott ’86; sister-in-law of Edward Talbott ’55 and Thomas Talbott ’61; grandmother of John Talbott III ’21; great aunt of Daisy Scarvell ’18

White, Robert ’59, brother of Jack White ’56

Terris, George, father of Nicholas Terris ’89 and Harry Terris ’92 Tomlin, LaGreg, son of Sherice Tomlin, SJC staff Toomey, Frank ’64, son of Vincent Toomey, Jr. ’30 (deceased); grandson of Vincent Toomey 1906 (deceased); nephew of James Toomey ’33 (deceased), John Toomey ’37 (deceased), T. Murray Toomey ’42 (deceased), and Robert Toomey ’47 (deceased); great-nephew of James Toomey 1894 (deceased) Vance, James, stepfather of Arthur G. Collins ’73 (deceased)

Whitted, Ricardo, father of Katreena Whitted Settle ’00 Whitty, John William ’64, son of Richard Whitty, Jr. ’34 (deceased); father of John Whitty, Jr. ’95; brother of Richard Whitty III ’59 (deceased); uncle of Richard Whitty ’85, Edward Whitty ’86, James Whitty ’93 and Patrick Whitty ’98; great-uncle of Richard Whitty ’14, Brendan Whitty ’17, Ryan Whitty ’19, and Kevin Whitty ’22 Williams, Philip, father-in-law of Molly Williams, SJC staff; grandfather of Jon Williams ’10 and James Williams ’14 Wootten, Morgan, former SJC faculty Yeldell, Robert, stepfather of Tiffany Nichols ’04; cousin of Darron Yeldell ’71 (deceased), Kyle Yeldell ’01, and D.J. Linkins ’22

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