Summer Clarion 2012 - St. Mary's High School

CONGRATULATIONSC lass of 2012ClarionFostering interests in the rewards of education.Cover StoryFrank Sohm44 Years of ServiceSt. Mary’s High Schoolon the Frank J. Bommarito CampusSt. Louis, MissouriSummer 2012Student and AlumniMagazineClarion Summer 2012 • 121094023_Summer_2012.indd 18/10/12 9:09 AM

Table of ContentsLEADERSHIPLetters from the Leaders. ............................................................ 4-8Board of Directors. ..................................................................6NEWSArt Students. ......................................................................11Bowling Team .....................................................................11Marianst Essay Contest Winners. ...................................................11, 12Spring Play A Success. ...............................................................13Art Students Assists Professional Painter. ................................................13Spotlight on Faculty. ............................................................. 14-15Spotlight on Students. ...................................................... 15-19, 24-25Dragons Pay It Forward. .......................................................... 25-26COVER STORYFrank Sohm, Over 40 Years of Service. ............................................... 20-23SPORTSDragon Wrap-Ups. .............................................................. 27-30ADVANCEMENTLetter from Alumni Association President ............................................... 3119 Thirty-One Men. ............................................................... 32Dragon Call to Action. ............................................................. 33Planned Giving. ................................................................... 33A Look Back at History. ............................................................ 34Alumni Association Scholarship Recipients. ............................................. 34Class of ‘62 Reunion. .............................................................. 35Class of ‘58 Meeting ............................................................... 35Spotlight on Alumni. .............................................................36-38News & Notes. ................................................................... 382012-2013 School Year Calendar. ..................................................... 39Clarion Summer 2012 • 321094023_Summer_2012.indd 38/10/12 9:09 AM

S t. Mary’s LeadersA Message from the PresidentDear Family of Mary,St. Mary’s High School is a tremendous sign of God’s love at work in theworld. Our dedicated faculty and staff are a tremendous model of what BlessedChaminade first envisioned when he sought to re-Christianize all of his nativeFrance:The object of the vow of teaching (is) to carry out the recommendation ofMary, “Do whatever he tells you,” it extends to all classes of society…butespecially to the young and the poor, and in this it really distinguishes us fromall others who make this vow.”Our faculty and staff have fully embraced this Marianist mission. Many ofour teachers have completed their formation and taken their own vows ascommitted Lay Marianists; others have traveled to Dayton or San Antonio to deepen their knowledgeand commitment to be Marianist educators. Anyone who spends more than a moment in our communitycomes to recognize our love for one another which flows from our commitment to follow Mary.While I have long believed that the education of young men is the most important work in the world, Ihave recently become even more convinced of the vital contribution that a Marianist Education is to ourlarger mission. Only parents and teachers can really appreciate the challenges inherent in the struggle toreach the minds and hearts of young men. Every ounce of discipline must be balanced with equal measureof faith and love; indeed they are in the end one act of sacrifice rooted in our profound respect for thedignity of each young man.On June 23rd I was privileged to attend the first profession of vows of Brother NormanCapinpin, SM. He and three other young men took that next step of their journey asbrothers in the Society of Mary. They together with hundreds of Marianists from aroundthe world gathered in the Spirit of Mary to celebrate our mission together. One of thenovices in the community, Brother Mark Motz will be joining us in the fall for his ministryinternship, following in the footsteps of Brother Norm and Bro. Jose Matos. We aregrateful for the opportunity to welcome another great young man as he continues hisformation in the Marianist family. During the beautiful celebration in June I came toappreciate more deeply the unique gift of the Society of Mary, to us, to the Church and tothe world. If our deepest hope is for the salvation of each young man, that each man findhis unique way of building the Kingdom, then educating each man as a son ofMary is the greatest gift we can offer. Our commitment to be disciples of Maryis not a tangent to our mission of Catholic Education; it is central to the missionitself. It is our Marianist character which makes education possible.I do not hesitate to say we are witnesses to miracles here every day. These youngmen are becoming sons of Mary, men who will change the world, all becauseof the love you give. Please continue to pray for this great mission of St. Mary’sHigh School. You and your intentions are in our prayer every day.Per Matrem Ad Filium,Rev. Mitchell S. Doyen4 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 48/10/12 9:09 AM

LEADERSHIPA Message from the Chairman of the Board of DirectorsHave you ever noticed that when you talk to a St. Mary’s Alum, he alwaysacknowledges that he is a Dragon. Alums from other area high schoolsacknowledge their graduation from the individual institution, but never reallyrefer to themselves as a Junior Billiken, or a Cadet or a Spartan. Why is that? Ibelieve it is because of the life experience that each one of us shared during ourtime on the South Side. I believe that the Marian charism that was impartedto us by the Marianist Family, (the Brothers and Lay Marianists), created anatmosphere that enabled all of us to develop a deep and lasting bond.Some Alums have lost touch. However, once they come in contact with theschool again, the fire is re-kindled. The Honorable Judge Tom Prebil, CircuitJudge in St. Louis County, was recently awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the AlumniAssociation. Prior to the meeting, Judge Prebil took a tour of the campus. He was overwhelmed and wellpleased with what he saw. Now that Judge Prebil has re-connected, I expect to see a lot more from him.For all you who have not been to the South Grand Campus recently, stop by. Re-connect. Feel the fire,and become aware of the wonderful things that are happening at St. Mary’s. You know what greatexperiences you had; now it is necessary for you to step up so that the future Dragons can share the sameexperience.Our young Dragons deserve to share in our experiences and develop the bond that we have developed.But this can only happen if we, the Dragon Nation, step up and support the ongoing efforts of ouradministration and faculty.Your time, your talents, and your treasures are greatly appreciated. Let’s ensure that the Dragon livesforever.Lynn BarnettSPASMS: Judge Tom, Father Mitch, Kevin Hacker, Jane Goff and Frank SohmClarion Summer 2012 • 521094023_Summer_2012.indd 58/10/12 9:09 AM

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LEADERSHIPA Message from the PrincipalDear Community of St. Mary’s High School,As we prepare for the 2012-2013 school year, we would like to extend ourbest to the class of 2012. Congratulations, also, to Mike McNiff, longtimeband director, who retired in May. We are grateful for Mike’s 40-plus years ofservice to the school. Congratulations, as well, to Frank Sohm who receivedthe Marian Award in April. This award recognizes Frank’s living exampleof the Marianist charism. It also recognizes his dedication to the mission ofCatholic education at St. Mary’s.This summer, we are preparing the building for another school year.Improvements will include new air conditioning in the Media Resource Center(MRC), gutter replacement for the chapel, new desks in three classrooms, andnew paint on the walls in the corridors, stairwells, and many of the classrooms.This summer, a number of parents and alumni have volunteered their time to paint these areas. Otherschools have experienced success with their volunteer improvement programs, and we anticipate successwith ours, as well. Thanks to Joe Divis for his organization of this project. It is our hope that thesevolunteers will continue to assist us in making improvements to your school.I would like to provide an update on the memorial plaque project for our alums who have sacrificed theirlives in service of our country. At present, the plaque is being created by one of our alums, Mike Nichols(‘91), who is an associate professor of Art at Western Kentucky University. The plaque will be dedicatedthis fall. I will send information out to the St. Mary’s community well in advance of the dedicationceremony. Since my last letter, two more alums’ names have been provided to me for inclusion; they arePaul M. Zielinski (‘52) and Edward A. Rhode (’67). Many thanks go out to all of you who have assistedin this project.I also wanted to include some information in this letter about an organization that has been active at St.Mary’s for many years—the Alumni Fathers’ Club. In the past, the club was moderated by Brother JohnHaug, SM and then by Tim Divis Sr. The members meet on the third Monday of every other month forbusiness purposes as well as fellowship and card playing. The meetings are held in the cafeteria. Thereare no dues, but members participate in the annual poker tournament in November and the Night atthe Races in March. Like the Alumni Association, this group uses the proceeds of these fundraisers tosupport the students and overall mission of the school. Membership has dropped over the years and weare interested in recruiting new members for this valuable organization. If you would like to be a member,please send me contact information, and I will send you details about the meeting dates and activities.Another request—I am interested in obtaining some volunteers; one of the jobswould be to help take care of the plants in and around the school’s greenhouse; another job would be to work in the MRC to assist Jake Parentwith some light duties. An hour or two, once a week, would be a greathelp.Finally, as we begin our 2012-2013 school year, I would like to extenda welcome to the class of 2016 and a thank you to all of you whohave supported and continue to support St. Mary’s and its mission.Kevin HackerClarion Winter 2011 • 721094023_Summer_2012.indd 78/10/12 9:09 AM

Spring Play a SuccessCongratulations on a job well done! On Wednesday, February 22nd through Saturday, February 25th St. Mary’sHigh School put on the production “Heaven Can Wait.” The play told the story of a fighter that dies beforehis time because of a heavenly mistake. The angels try to get him a new body with hilarious results. On Friday,February 24th the stage was dedicated in memory of Zach Finley, a student who died while attending St. Mary’s.NEWSCast:Joe Pendelton - Vince BartolaMr. Jordan - Jack RuzickaMessenger 7013 - David StombaughBette Logan - Emily FrankTony Abbot - Todd LombardiJulia Farnsworth - Madie SwierMax Levine - Nick KiserIvan - James MuehlenkampWorkman - Jacob KightlingerDetective Williams - Jacob PecautDetective O’Malley - Matt JonesLefty the Fighter - Mike RanciglioAngel Escort/Doctor/Fred - DeMarcus DavisAngel Chorus - Jacob Kightlinger, ShanePage, Kevin Krame, Boo Radley,Jeremy Kamper, Sam Aguayo, DannyHannan, Adam Froidl, Kendrick Guyton,Evan AdamsCrew:Stage Manager - Shane PageHouse Manager - Boo RadleyConstruction Manager - Adam FroidlAsst. Construction Manager - Sam AguayoTech Manager - Joe GuntliLighting/Sound - Tim GraysonStage Crew: Nikita Karre, Sam Hamilton,Sam Wyatt, Jeremy Kamper,Sam Aguayo, Danny Hannan, Adam Froidl,Kendrick Guyton, Evan AdamsSt. Mary’s Art Students AssistProfessional PainterThis past October, several St. Mary’s art students had the opportunityto assist Cathy Priest, a professional artist from Chicago, with apainting of another notable alumnus. Congratulations to the followingstudents who took turns helping Cathy complete the background of thispainting: Phillip Pendino, Tyler Jaycox, Greg Albers, Nikita Karre, MattCausino, Jake Lyles, Staas Wolter and Dominic Zotta.Clarion Summer 2012 • 1321094023_Summer_2012.indd 138/10/12 9:09 AM

NEWSSt. Mary’s WelcomesNew Band DirectorSt. Mary’s High School is excited to welcome Mr. David Kent Meador as their newBand Director. Mr. Meador has a B.S. Degree in Instrumental Music Educationfrom the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Masters of Music EducationDegree from Southern Illinois University. He has over 30 years experience whichinclude numerous awards and distinctions and is a member of the St. Louis WindSymphony. Welcome!Spotlight on St. Mary’s StudentsSTUCO Officers Elected for 2012-2013Congratulations to the following students who were elected asStudent Council Officers for the 2012-2013 school year.President - Todd LombardiSenior Class President - Anthony CataldoVice President - DeMarcus DavisJunior Class President - Jake NewmanSecretary - Jack RuzickaSophomore Class President - Isaac JuliusTreasurer - Eric O’SheaTodd Lombardi DeMarcus Davis Jack Ruzicka Eric O’SheaAnthony Cataldo Jake Newman Isaac JuliusClarion Summer 2012 • 1521094023_Summer_2012.indd 158/10/12 9:09 AM

S t. Mary’s NewsSpotlight on St. Mary’s Students2012 Archdiocesan Math Contest SuccessCongratulations to the St. Mary’s students who participated in the 2012 Archdiocesan Math Contest! St. Mary’shad a great showing winning 4 ribbons. Senior Alec Herzog, Junior Todd Lombardi, Freshmen Tim Graysonand TJ Poe all earned ribbons. TJ Poe placed 1st over all freshmen competing. Thanks to ALL the St. Mary’sstudents who participated and represented St. Mary’s so well.Alec Herzog Todd Lombardi Tim Grayson TJ Poe2012 AAA All Conference Baseball HonorsCongratulations to our Baseball Dragons who earned several AAA All-conference Honors.1st Team2nd TeamJunior Adam Bieber - PitcherSenior Jeremy Behnen - OutfieldSenior Colin McDonough - InfieldJunior Kevin Hennessy - InfieldHonorable MentionSenior Justin Crump - OutfieldSenior Tom Garcia - InfieldJunior Kevin Hennessy - PitcherSenior Joe Maassen - OutfieldJunior Justin Nienhaus - Utility FielderSophomore Joe Ross - PitcherEric O’Shea and Stephen Heinrich ReceivePope Pius XII MedalSt. Mary’s High School junior Eric O’Shea and freshmenStephen Heinrich received the Pope Pius XII medal, the highestCatholic religious award earned by a Boy Scout. The awardswere presented by St. Mary’s alum Bishop Edward Rice ‘78 toEric and Stephen at the Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, February5th. Both young men are Eagle Scouts and had previouslyearned the Ad Altare Dei religious award. Congratulations Ericand Stephen.Eric O’Shea16 • Clarion Summer 2012Stephen Heinrich21094023_Summer_2012.indd 168/10/12 9:09 AM

S t. Mary’s NewsMissouri Boys State 2012Congratulations to the following students have been chosen to attend The American Legion’s Missouri Boy’sState for 2012.Devin Belvin Charlie Coghill John SpeckerThe American Legion Boys State of Missouri is an eight-day hands-on experience in the operation andfundamentals of government. Missouri Boys State draws together the best and brightest high school juniors tohelp lead them down the path of individual success and leadership through “doing,” not just learning.NHS Officers Elected for 2012-2013Congratulations to the following students who have been elected as Officers of the St. Mary’s National HonorSociety. They will all be seniors in the 2012-2013 school year.Matt Molner Christopher Morris John SpeckerSenior Jeff Rearden Qualifiedfor Golf SectionalsSt. Mary’s senior Jeff Rearden qualified for the sectional round after shooting an 82in districts. Only the top 15 individuals were invited to participate after an 18-holetournament at Forest Park. Congratulations Jeff!18 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 188/10/12 9:09 AM

NEWSSpotlight on St. Mary’s StudentsFirst Semester Renaissance Award WinnersJacob Wieser was named to the All Metro 2nd team in the Post-Dispatch just before Christmas. He has alsobeen named 1st Team All State and the Defender of the Year for the State of Missouri for the 2011 season. Hewas also All-Conference First Team along with Andrew Branca and Anthony Reale. Jon Connelly, Alex Mana,and Matt Rapisardo were Honorable Mention All-Conference. Congratulations!Green HonorsSeniorsBenjamin AcquistoJeremy BehnenTommy BerraJustin CrumpSean FlynnDavid HannibalAlec HerzogColin McDonoughKevin PoletteDaniel SarkisStephen SchottCaleb StombaughJacob WieserJuniorsJon ArconatiVincent BartolaKevin BauerDevin BelvinConor CashnerAnthony CataldoPhat ChauAustin EzellTrevor FollisLucas GuyJeremy KamperTodd LombardiJames MuehlenkampShane PageJonathan RuzickaNicholas RyanMichael WolfPeter WolfSophomoresSam AguayoGregory AlbersBrian ArconatiChristopher CainCormac CashnerMatthew CausinoTimothy ChulickRyan CrespoStephen HannibalJacob LylesJacob SchnurbuschBlake ThomasFreshmenJacob AdlerJonathan AlbarranCody BeileTyler BernardWilliam BrownfieldEric ClancyJoseph DattoliTimothy GraysonStephen HeinrichRobert HoockIsaac JuliusTrevor KaufmannJacob KightlingerTrevor KirganTroy KohneTimothy KrogerJacob PecautKevin PutnamBenjamin RadoChristopher RobbinsZachary TaylorKen TranDerek VonarxAdam WeverSilver HonorsSeniorsDaniel AinsworthAnthony AlfonsoKyle BaileyAaron BeardonAustin BelvinIan Brandon-WatkinsMatthew BueltmannOliver DilberCharles DownsChris DusanowskyMatthew EathertonBenjamin EconomonNicholas FernandezJoseph GuntliRobert HigginsAdam JuliusAdam KaminskiNicholas KingNick KiserWarren KohneAlan LeeSalvatore LicataBryce MathewsJordan MoserSamuel ShippZachary SpiesRafael TrabancoJuniorsCharlie CoghillAdam FroidlJohn HallKevin HennessyAdam HolobeckRonald KightlingerJacob McCannTesfaldet MahderekelMatt MolnerEric O’SheaTyler PuricelliJustin RappTyler RichertStephen ShowersMatthew SmithJohn SpeckerRichie WaynePeter WeingartSophomoresPeter BeileJacob DeWeeseDaniel DusanowskyJoshua FagasMichael FrazierKevin LeVincent MeyersPhillip PendinoVernon RuloAnthony SandersDominic SanguinetteGabino SantanderPatrick SchnurbuschRobert WyattDominic ZottaFreshmenErik HerzogEvan KaagTimothy PoeLuke ShackelfordDavid StombaughClarion Summer 2012 • 1921094023_Summer_2012.indd 198/10/12 9:09 AM

Cover S toryFrank SohmPassion and Dedication for More Than 40 YearsBy Kevin HackerFrank Sohm began to serve as a math teacher and coach at St. Mary’s High School in 1968. He is a graduateof Bishop DuBourg High School. While attending DuBourg, he served as student manager to their 1964 StateChampionship basketball team. He received his undergraduate degree, and later, his graduate degree from SaintLouis University. Shortly after Frank began his teaching career, he was called toserve his country in the United States Army. After training, he served as a militarypoliceman in South Korea. After returning to St. Mary’s, he continued his work as amath teacher. He has also taught computer courses, and he has for many years servedas an adjunct instructor of mathematics, teaching St. Mary’s students through SLU’s1818 Program. For more than 40 years, Frank has brought dedication and passionto the classroom. He has provided an excellent foundation for his students as theycontinued their education in college.For many years, Frank has coached basketball and tennis. Much of his basketballwork has been instructional at the “B” and “C” levels. He has demonstrated apassion for his sports and concern for his players. His tennis program has won anumber of league championships.Several years ago, Frank and his wife, Benita, became Lay Marianists. With the other Lay Marianists, Frankstrives to live the Marianist Charism and walk in the footsteps of Father Chaminade. In April, Frank received theMarian Award. The recipient of this award is selected by the faculty, and it is to be a person who exemplifies theMarianist Charism.Frank Sohm has been a blessing to the community of St. Mary’s High School. He has dedicated his life to themission of Catholic education. His students have witnessed this dedication.Math Teacher Frank Sohm Awarded 2012 Marian AwardCongratulations to math teacher Mr. Frank Sohm who was awarded the 2012 Marian Award for Teaching. Therecipient of this award is recommended by faculty and staff as one who exemplifies the five characteristics ofMarianist Education during his or her life and career. The following remarks were made by Mr. Sohm’s peers:“He is a model of passion, hard work and Marianist character.”“He is most deserving of this award.”“His toughness is backed up by his love of his students.”“His values are rooted in Christ.”Congratulations Mr. Sohm!Some of Mr. Sohm’s friends and current and former students wrote in to share their thoughts:Mr. Sohm was instrumental in preparing me for all of the high level math I took in earning my ElectricalEngineering degree in college. I still remember that in my Freshman year Calculus class at the University of NotreDame I was the only student out of over 800 that correctly solved one problem on a test. It was a very difficultproblem and the only way to solve it was to use the “squeeze theorem” – that I learned from Mr. Sohm mysenior year at St. Mary’s High School. I also give Mr. Sohm credit for influencing my decision to study ElectricalEngineering in college. Mr. Sohm’s computer science class in 1983-84 on those vintage (cutting edge at the time)Radio Shack computers was my first introduction to computers.– Tony Simon ’8420 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 208/10/12 9:09 AM

COVER STORYWhen you look under the faculty and staff tab onthe St. Mary’s website, it lists Mr. Sohm as a teacherof mathematics, which is true, but if you have everhad the opportunity to meet Mr. Sohm or attend hisclasses, you would be well aware that he is a teacherof so much more. I have had Mr. Sohm as a teacherfor two years now. In those two years, I have grownso much, not only as a student, but as a youngman. The values and life lessons that Mr. Sohm hasimplemented into his curriculum are so very crucialnot only inside the classroom, but outside as well. Ican personally say the root of many of my personalsuccesses I have had in high school can be tracedback to principles I have learned from Mr. Sohm.In my opinion, the reason Mr. Sohm has such animpact on his students is because of his full andabsolute dedication in assuring that we, as futureleaders of this world, embrace all of the necessaryknowledge that is put forth in front of us. He is notonly a vocal leader and role model to students, buthe also guides by his actions. By his strong effortsto make it to school every day possible, and hisyearning for even more time to shape our mindsthan the regular eighty-five minutes of class, heshows the students and faculty just how importantour time is to him. He acts in such a humble andcaring way, yet he teaches with passion and vigorbecause he knows that it will help us concentrateand compile the knowledge in our brain more easily.Mr. Sohm is a teacher that is not afraid to step out ofhis comfort zone and act a bit goofy when trying tomake an important point about something so long asit helps us to remember what he is teaching and thepoint he was trying to get across. Whether it is in hisclasses or the sports teams he coaches, Mr. Sohmpushes you to your fullest potential, not because itmakes him look like a better teacher or coach, butbecause we should expect nothing less of ourselvesthan giving it our all. He is a man I have looked upto since I took my first steps through the thresholdof St. Mary’s, and he will be a man I admire andidolize for the rest of my life.– Anthony Cataldo ‘13Current StudentI had been fortunate throughout my grade schooland high school years to have excellent Mathinstructors, and Mr. Sohm is one of the best. He isable to teach to all levels and is always availablebefore and after school to those who need additionalhelp. Thanks to him, I am well prepared forMathematics courses in college along with any othercourses requiring the use of Mathematics.There was an incident where Mr. Sohm almostcracked a smile in class. He had a student at theboard doing a fairly simple multiplication problem.The student forgot the negative sign with his answer.Of course, Mr. Sohm started into a lecture on howimportant it was to get the sign correct in a problem.He said, “Without the negative sign, your answerClarion Summer 2012 • 2121094023_Summer_2012.indd 218/10/12 9:09 AM

Cover S toryAlthough I did not have Frank Sohm as a teacher,I am a ‘64 graduate of St. Mary’s who attended St.Louis University at the same time as Frank. We wereboth math majors and had severalclasses together at the university. Weboth went into education and havefollowed each other’s careers forthe last 45 years. Frank definitelydeserves this wonderful honor. He isan excellent teacher who has dedicatedhis life to his students at St. Mary’s. Iknow he has been instrumental overthe years in making sure his studentsearn college credit through the 1818program in calculus. No one is moredeserving of the 2012 Marian Awardthan Frank Sohm because of hisoutstanding professional and personalqualities. Congratulations, Frank!– Tom Becvar ‘64Academic Assistant PrincipalSt. Louis University Highmight as well be 24 Pi, it would be just as wrong.”A student in the back of the class blurts out loudly,“Darn, that’s what I got.” Knowing how serious Mr.Sohm was at the time, all eyes went right to him. Itwas almost as funny watching Mr. Sohm use everyounce of energy not to laugh.Congratulations on the award. It is well deserving.– Ed Kopff ‘77Mr. Sohm taught me several keys lessons. Asidefrom his insanely simple approach to Algebra whichallowed me to pass college Algebra and ace BusinessCalculus finals with relative ease, Mr. Sohm taughtme to have a purpose...Before Mr. Sohm, athletics was my only challengeand school (math in particular) was something I“did.” I remember the lesson to this day: Mr. Sohmcalled me out during class one day saying to mebluntly “You know, Andy, I think math, to you,is just about doing stuff. Well, it’s not. It meanssomething.” It was such a simple lesson, and it hitme right away. I can honestly say I was not his beststudent but under his watch I gradually grew into aperson who is known for doing things with purpose.Whether it is how I run my business, interact with astranger, or write out a testimonial. I never begin anactivity without purpose.Being purposeful is the greatest lesson I learned atSt. Mary’s, and Mr. Sohm was my first tutor.– Andy Hannigan ‘0222 • Clarion Summer 2012Mr. Frank Sohm was my mostinfluential and inspiring mathematics’professor. Mr. Sohm provided the foundationwhich motivated me to complete an AccountingDegree (BSBA). His leadership in the classroomwas unmatched compared to professors in myundergraduate and graduate studies.One of my fondest memories of Mr. Frank Sohm,was his capacity to self-discipline students withoutever sending them to the principal’s office. He wasour mathematics professor / Master Drill Sergeant.Mr. Frank Sohm had the uncanny ability to terrifyhis students while inspiring mathematic excellence.Mr. Frank Sohm, thank you for your 42+ years ofwisdom, leadership, and dedication to the men andcommunity of St. Mary’s High School.– Lt. Matthew S. McComy ‘00, MHAU.S. Army Reserves - Army Medical DepartmentMr. Sohm has a strong sense of duty along withhumbleness. Whenever he is told he is good at hiswork, he denies it, saying that it is just his job.Furthermore, he is a teacher that can TEACH math.He does not just throw the problems on the boardand read from the book; he hits it from every angleuntil every student understands. I have never met aman who gets more excited over his work than Mr.Sohm. It is incredible how much he loves his job andstudents. Not to mention, he ALWAYS makes surehe milks every second of class time for teaching. I,along with the rest of St. Mary’s, am very fortunateto have Mr. Sohm working here.– Todd Lombardi ‘13Current Student21094023_Summer_2012.indd 228/10/12 9:09 AM

COVER STORYall have dozens of personal examples of Coachdemonstrating his exceptional dedication to hisstudents. For example, when I played tennis forCoach Sohm, what comes to mind is his consistentwords of encouragement. His belief in me wassometimes greater than the belief I had in myself andknowing that someone cares that much about youfeels incredible. Coach Sohm truly exemplifies theMarianist Spirit.– Joe Clavin ‘07Division Manager Primerica Financial ServicesMr. Sohm is by far one of the best teachers I everworked with. He demands respect and a strongwork ethic from his students, but balanced with thewill to stay as long as needed to help us understandadvanced mathematical topics such as trigonometryand calculus. I was also fortunate to play varsitytennis for Coach Sohm all four years at SMHSand loved every minute of it. His patience on thecourt to teach, coach, and train best practices wasphenomenal. My teammates and I also loved thathe was our biggest cheerleader during every practiceand during every match. There is no doubt thisaward is well deserved and it is always a blast tocatch up with Mr. Sohm at school events. SMHSis lucky to have such a devoted teacher and coachgrooming the next generation of Dragons!– Charlie Schwartz ‘96What a great award for a great person! Mr. Sohmwas my C-Team Basketball coach in 1977 and myCalculus teacher in 1981. Mr. Sohm has alwaysmade a point to greet me and sit down and talkwith me on the annual Alumni Basketball night. Mr.Sohm is a great leader with a tremendous amountof passion. I still remember Mr. Sohm slamming hisclipboard down in the gym in frustration at our lackof hustle during a basketball practice and the piecesgoing everywhere. He truly wanted the best from us,as players, students, and people. Congratulations toa great teacher, coach, and person!– Jim Windle ‘81A rush of positive words and memories instantlycome to mind when I think of Frank Sohm. Caring,giving, willingness to help others, incredible workethic, patient and passionate are just a few words todescribe Coach Sohm. But as we all know, actionsspeak louder than words, and I believe that weFrank Sohm is a great teacher, coach and friend.– Ed Perniciaro, Sr ‘55My 2 brothers and I ran into Mr. Sohm at arestaurant a few years ago. We all had goodmemories of him and he had--well, he rememberedus! Many wonderful stories were swapped before weallowed him to rejoin his family’s table.– Pete Pancella ‘79Because of Frank Sohm, I found an interestin Computer Science when he taught my firstprogramming class. In fact, he made programmingso interesting, that it became my major and led tomy career in IT. Thank you Mr. Sohm.– Steve Cox ‘79I had Mr. Sohm in Algebra and really enjoyed himas a teacher. He also was involved in basketball andcontributed to many kids development.Thank you for everything.– Tom Bilyeu ‘77Mr. Sohm taught me an appreciation for math. Hewas able to break down some of the most difficultproblems and put them into the simplest form soeveryone in the class could follow the material andunderstand what he was trying to show you. He saidone day that Math was his area, outside of Math heis at a loss, English, Science, etc. no good, but mathhe understood.Math was one of my worst subjects until I had himas a teacher my Junior year. I now actually have acareer where I use math every day. Makes me wish Iwould have paid a little more attention.–Mike Derickson ‘97Clarion Summer 2012 • 2321094023_Summer_2012.indd 238/10/12 9:09 AM

S t. Mary’s NewsSpotlight on St. Mary’s StudentsSophomore Dominic SanguinetteEarns Eagle ScoutSophomore Dominic Sanguinette earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Thursday, March 15th.Only 2% of the boys who join Boy Scouts ever make it to Eagle Scout. He is a member ofTroop 212 St. Ambrose on the Hill. Congratulations Dominic!Recipients of the 2012 Board of Directors AwardOn April 25th, 2012, four St. Mary’s High Schoolstudents were honored with the Board of DirectorsAward. This award, in its third year, is given tostudents who exemplify outstanding behavioror service to St. Mary’s High School and thecommunity at large and is intended to increasepublic awareness of the achievements of ourstudents. The students are nominated by facultyand staff. Congratulations to the recipients of the2012 Board of Directors Award.Senior Matt EathertonSenior David HannibalJunior DeMarcus DavisJunior Shane PageSenior Jon Connelly Breaks SchoolScoring RecordA 5-10 senior guard, Connelly broke the school scoring record with his 1,462nd point,eclipsing the mark held by Kevin Spradling, who played from 1994-97. Connelly broke therecord by scoring 37 points in a win over Pius X. A three-time all-conference selection in theArchdiocesan Athletics Association, Connelly is among the area leaders in scoring (22.8),and he has hit 45 percent of his 3-pointers. Congrats Jon!Senior Kevin Polette Awarded Fr. RichardO’Shaughnessey Marianist Student AwardCongratulations to Senior Kevin Polette who was awarded the Fr. Richard O’ShaughnesseyMarianist Student Award on Wednesday, January 25th during St. Mary’s All School Mass.This award is given to the student who best exemplifies the Marianist Spirit throughoutSt. Mary’s High School.24 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 248/10/12 9:09 AM

NEWSSpotlight on St. Mary’s StudentsStudents Participate in March for Life 2012After a send off rally and Mass with Bishop Edward Rice in O’Fallon, IL,seven St. Mary’s students, art teacher Ms. Melissa Griffin and parent Mr.Clancy left for the March for Life Friday evening, Jan. 20th. They joined over1000 teenagers and chaperons from the St. Louis area in a 17 bus caravan toWashington, DC. After battling the icy conditions through Illinois, they arrivedin DC 24 hours later. They celebrated Mass with the entire group on Sunday andthen St. Mary’s toured DC together. They visited The Air and Space Museum,the Natural History Museum, Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, KoreanMemorial, Vietnam Memorial and the White House. On Monday, they joined1600 teens from St. Louis at mass with Archbishop Carlson before the March forLife on Capitol Hill.Below is the list of students who were part of the 2012 Pro-Life March:SeniorsFreshmenTed DruryMatt JonesAmadeo GravagnaJohnatan CruzNick KiserEric ClancyJoe DorseyDragon’s Pay it ForwardStudents have access to many opportunities for service throughout their four years at St. Mary’s through thecurriculum, athletic teams and clubs.Students may be asked to create theirown small service projects, participatein fundraisers or use their talents to helpothers. Whether teaching elementaryschool children about life skills orcollecting and delivering toys to childrenwith cancer at Cardinal GlennonChildren’s Hospital, St. Mary’s studentshave been on the front lines of helpingothers. Here are just a few of the waysSt. Mary’s students made a difference thisyear:Making a Community BrighterOn April 27th, 2012 thirteen St. Mary’sHigh School students from the Paintingand Drawing class went to paint muralsfor the Guardian Angel SettlementAssociation in North Saint Louis. Thankyou for your service!Clarion Summer 2012 • 2521094023_Summer_2012.indd 258/10/12 9:09 AM

S t. Mary’s NewsEmpty Bowls Project 2012Thank you to everyone who bought and participated inthe Empty Bowls Project! It was a huge success! St. Mary’sSculpture class sold ceramic bowls for the “Empty BowlsProject” at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, off Kingshighwayin South City, Saturday March 24th, from 9:00 am until noon.They sold over 150 bowls that day. Bowls were sold over thenext few weeks and at the art show on May 6th. The bowlswere various sizes and shapes and were selling for $5 each. Allproceeds went to St. Vincent de Paul.2012 Junior Service ProjectsSt. Mary’s juniors participated in their Junior Service Projectfrom April 1st-13th. About 40 students participated in a one week immersion trip in Appalachia, San Antonio,New York and NewOrleans. The otherstudents spent 2 weeksassisting agenciesright here in St. Louisincluding Youth inNeed, Alexian BrothersPACE, CardinalGlennon, St. LouisChildren’s Hospital,Our Lady’s Inn,Sacred Heart Villa,The Guardian AngelSettlement Association, St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation, St. Anthony’s Food Pantry and theAmerican Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge.Solomon Project 2012: A Year in ReviewThis year, many St. Mary’s students participated in the Solomon Project, a communitywide service project St. Mary’s adopted in 2007. In 2011-2012, students from athleticteams, clubs and leadership groups volunteered on 7 Saturdays including October15th, November 19th, December 3rd, January 21st, February 11th, March 10th andApril 14th. Here are some pictures of a few of our students.St. Mary’s Wins 2012 Annual Canned Food ContestThis February, St. Mary’s High School again participated in their annual competition with Notre Dame HighSchool to see which school could collect the most canned goods for St. Andrew’s Food Pantry. Contributionstrickled in very slowly at first, so to stir up some spirit a competition was posed among all advisories for aspecial breakfast. Mr. Miller’s advisory dominated that competition by collecting 174 cans and $35. Secondplace was Mr. Sohm’s advisory, a distant 75 cans behind. In total, St. Mary’s students contributed 607 cans and$117 throughout the week to beat Notre Dame who collected just under 500 cans. St. Andrew’s is extremelygrateful for our families’ generosity and annual support. Way to go, Dragons!26 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 268/10/12 9:10 AM

SPORTSSt. Mary’s Hockey TryoutsThe St. Mary’s ice hockey team will be holding an open practice and tryout for all students interested in playinghockey with the team. The practices will be held at the end of August 2012.This is a great opportunity to play high school hockey. Due to the size of our school, everyone has theopportunity to play the great game of hockey. We have a fine group of young men who will embrace new players.St. Mary’s has a rich tradition with rivalries in the south city, county area. We welcome all interested students andparents to the open practice-tryout.If you’re interested or want additional information about playing in the fall, please contact one of the followingclub members by the 1st week of August.Dave Schindler- David.Schindler@att.netBill Murphy- illbaurphyma@aol.comThank you for your interest in St. Mary’s Hockey!Basketball Wrap-UpThe basketball Dragons finished the 2011-2012 with a 12-13 record overall, 7-5 in conference play.Season highlights included a 52-37 victory in the annual Early Out gamecompleting a season sweep of DuBourg, and a first round victory over Ladue (#10ranked large schools) in the MICDS Holiday Tournament.Senior Jon Connelly set the all-time scoring record at 1,725 points. Jon brokeKevin Spradling’s (’97) previous record of 1,461 points. Jon was selected to theall-tournament teams at the Southside Classic and MICDS Holiday tournaments.AAA all-conference accolades went to Jon Connelly 1st Team. Seniors DavidHannibal and Craig Dattoli Honorable Mention and Sophomore Josh Robinson2nd Team. The conference coaches also selected Josh as newcomer of the year inthe conference.Coach Perniciaro would like to welcome Ron Parker, former Head Coach atAffton, who is joining Gregg Fingerhut and Andy Vogel in working with theVarsity Team.The 2012-2013 basketball schedule is available on www.stmaryshs.com . Theannual Alumni Game is scheduled for Friday, February 1st, 2013, following St.Mary’s “C,” “B,” and Varsity games vs. Borgia.Golf Wrap-UpThe golf team finished the season 6-9 overall and 5-5 in the AAA conference. The seniors were in the forefrontthis season as Caleb Stombaugh led the team in scoring average and Jeff Rearden medaled in four matches.Fellow seniors Kyle Laub and Alec Herzog helped form a solid nucleus on the varsity. Jeff Rearden was thelone qualifyer from the district round into sectionals for St. Marys as he represented the dragons at Innsbrooknear Wright City. The varsity squad was rounded out by junior Billy Lamb, sophomore Dan Dusanowsky andfreshmen Matt Rapisardo. The JV squad had a very good season compiling a 7-1 record. Mainstays on the teamwere Chris Olwig, Jack Sahuri, Adam Holobeck and Tim Grayson.ROSTER: Caleb Stombaugh, Matt Rapisardo, Jeff Rearden, Kyle Laub, Billy Lamb, Dan Dusanowsky, ChrisOlwig, Sam Shipp, Alec Herzog, Jack Sahuri, Adam Holobeck, Ben Economon, Tim Grayson, Andrew Kaiser,Zak Spies, Chris Robbins, Rick Wagner, Jacob Pecaut, Adam JuliusClarion Summer 2012 • 2721094023_Summer_2012.indd 278/10/12 9:10 AM

S t. Mary’s Sports28 • Clarion Summer 2012Baseball Wrap-UpThe 2012 Baseball season marked many ups and downs. We finished with a record of 12-15, which is the 2nd season in arow with double digit wins. This is saying a lot considering the schedule we play. Being in the highest baseball class (4A) inthe state with 350 students creates many welcomed challenges. 8 of the 15 losses this season were to class 4A teams, most ofwhich triple St. Mary’s in enrollment, including the State Runner-up, Parkway North, and the State Champion, RockwoodSummit, who eliminated us in districts. 11 of the 15 losses wereto teams who finished the season with an above .500 winningpercentage with a combined record of 196-97.Even though we were inconsistent at times, by the second halfof the season we showed much improvement and what “DragonBaseball” is all about, winning 7 of the last 12 and 5 of the last8 games.We opened the 2012 season at Divis Field in the Lindbergh/Mehlville Tournament with an exciting 2-1 victory vs. WebsterGroves.Unfortunately, it went a bit downhill, losing 5 in a row. 1 ofthose losses, however, made history when on March 29th, ColinMcDonough hit an absolute bomb (about 425 feet) over theright field fence for the first high school home run at Divis Field.In 2 seasons, only 3 home runs have been hit there and Colin hit2 out of 3.Maybe that was the spark we needed because after that game,we would go on to win more games than we lost. Two days later,we had a huge Saturday, winning both games of a double headeragainst Hancock and a good team from Chicago, Loyola Academy.After some near misses (3 losses by a combined 4 runs), we beat conference foe, Lutheran St. Charles, 6-4, after being 4-1going into the 4th inning and capped off by a 3 run 7th inning.On an unexpectedly cold Friday in late April, we won an exciting 10 inning game vs. Affton 4-3.Fast forward to May 3rd, in one of the most exciting games I’ve ever been a part of, we gave eventual conference champSt. Dominic’s their only conference loss of the season by a score of 4-1. 6-3 left handed pitcher, junior Adam Bieber threwa no-hitter, striking out 8 and only walking 2 batters. It wasn’t easy to do against St. Dominic’s, always a formidable team,but at the time they were ranked 7th in small schools. The wind was trying to do its part to spoil it but our defense heldup including a couple great plays, a diving catch by centerfielder Jeremy Behnen and a circus catch over the fence in foulterritory by Thomas Garcia.In the 1st round of districts, we beat Lindbergh by a score of 5-4. Lindbergh is a school which has close to one thousandboys enrolled so it was quite an accomplishment … I am extremely proud!Congratulations to the 2012 Archdiocese Athletic Association All-Conference honorees: 1st Team – Adam Bieber (Pitcher),Colin McDonough (Infield); 2nd team – Kevin Hennessy (Infield), Jeremy Behnen (Outfield); Honorable Mention – KevinHennessy (Pitcher), Joe Ross (Pitcher), Thomas Garcia (Infield), Joe Maassen (Outfield), Justin Crump (Outfield), JustinNienhaus (Utility Fielder).For the 3rd year in a row, the St. Mary’s Varsity Baseball Team achieved Academic All-State by the Missouri High SchoolBaseball Coaches Association. The team had to have at least a 3.0 combined grade point average. In 2012, it was 3.37.Individually, Jeremy Behnen won the Award with a 3.94 GPA, class rank of 4, and an ACT of 27 while starting in at least70% of the games. Congratulations to Jeremy and the Team for this special accomplishment!In 2013 season, we will have some conference additions and a new district which will both prove to be extremelycompetitive but I have high expectations. We return a solid mix, including senior leaders and talented juniors making theirdebut, not to mention the bulk of our pitching. Even though we graduated 6 starting seniors, who I will miss both on and offthe field, I am looking forward to continuing the momentum created over the past 2 seasons by the class of 2011 and 2012.Any alumni interested in helping the Baseball Program in any way, please contact me.Varsity Baseball Head Coach - Marko Samardzic“Pride, Passion, Purpose”21094023_Summer_2012.indd 288/10/12 9:10 AM

SPORTSWe had another stellar year. The Hockey Dragonswent all the way to the finals this year. We had someoutstanding seniors, such as Jeff Rearden, Drew Jarvis,Sam Shipp and Tony Montero - we will miss theirleadership. St.Mary’s highest scorer was Drew Jarvis,those are some big skates to fill.The 2012 team is stacked with seniors and, we couldhave our best year yet. Max Watson, Drew Mahanna,Michael Lamb, Billy Lamb, Adam Mecalo and goaliesJosh Shindler and Jacob Kolternbraun-make up a teamthat is loaded with upper class!!!Other players returning are Shaun McConnell, JakeMurphy, Kyle Koelling, Rob Parks, Remington Geeand many more. The guys are already getting someworkouts in.The Founders cup was within our grasp, we had beatenFox in tight games before coming up against Ladue.We lost several key players due to injury and lost thegame in a close contested way!Hockey Wrap-UpWe are bidding farewell to our senior brothers, and our Coach and friend Ralph Magee, who will be greatlymissed. The new coach is Ken Rosenhoeffer. He is a great coach. We will also welcome back Coach Wolf.Most of all we want to thank our fans for coming to the games and our great hope is that we SEE ALL THEFANS IN THE STANDS. Please contact Mr. Schlindler if you are interested in joining our club group. We arelooking forward to seeing all of you.Tennis Wrap-UpThe Dragons lost 10 seniors to graduation and had to rebuild this year.The Dragons started slowly but continued to improve as the season went along.The Dragons finished the year on a strong note by finishing 2nd in DistrictsdefeatingVashon 5-0, defeating Cleveland ROTC 5-0 and losing to DuBourg4-5 in a VERY close match.In the Individual Districts, Drew Jarvis qualified for sectionals by finishingsecond. And the Doubles Team of freshman Isaac Julius & freshman EricClancy won the individual Doubles Tournament and advanced to sectionalplay. This marks the 1st time in at least 24 years that a doubles team from St.Mary’s has won a district Doubles Tournament. Despite losing in sectional playthe Dragons faced the strongest competition in the state. Drew lost to the 2ndplace winner in state and the Doubles team lost to the eventual state championsfrom Clayton.The future for next year’s Dragons appears bright as only Drew Jarvis willgraduate. Returning for next year are Chris Morris (2nd singles), Matt Smith(3rd singles), Isaac Julius (4th singles), Eric Clancy (5th singles) and Doublesplayers Jeremy Kamper & Jordan Champion. Also improved Junior varsityplayers were Matt O’Neil, Tim Kroger and Gabe Santander. With a strongsummer of practice, the Dragons can expect to do well in the 2013 season.Clarion Summer 2012 • 2921094023_Summer_2012.indd 298/10/12 9:10 AM

S t. Mary’s SportsFebruary 21stSt. Mary’s junior Peter Weingart qualified for the MSHSAAState Wrestling Tournament for the second year in a row.Peter placed 3rd in Districts at 170 lbs and wrestled at theMizzou Arena in Columbia, MO on February 16th. Peter’srecord at the tournament was 1-2, finishing his seasonrecord at an impressive 37-4. Congratulations to Peter forbeing a 2x State Qualifier!February 4thSt. Mary’s High School participated in the Parkway SouthJV tournament on February 4th. Sophomore DominicSanguinette placed 1st. Freshmen Max Hunkins & CodyBeile placed 3rd. Junior Dean Kightlinger placed 4th.Congratulations Dragons!January 28thThe Dragons placed 5th in the Priory Varsity Tournamenton Saturday, January 28th and took home three 2ndplace medals. The wrestlers who placed second were SeanMcConnell (126 lb), Tim Grosch (152 lb), and CharlieCoghill (220 lb). Other wrestlers were Max Hunkins(106), Cody Beile (160), Dominic Sanguinette (170), andJordan Moser (182).Wrestling Wrap UpJanuary 7th-8thThe St. Mary’s Wrestling Team placed 8th in the Central (Park Hills) Tournament January 7th-8th. The teamis continuously improving and getting better for Districts, which will be held at Farmington High School onFebruary 10th-11th.30 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 308/10/12 9:10 AM

ADVANCEMENTA Message from the President of the Alumni AssociationGreetings Alumni,You spoke and we answered. We are officially online! You can now renew your annualmemberships online at www.smhsaa.com. This is a big step for the Alumni Association!This will go a long way to achieve our goal of increased memberships and to create moreawareness for younger alumni. Membership renewals are now due for this coming schoolyear. Please visit the membership store and pay by credit card or through your PayPalaccount. In order for us to keep accurate records, we encourage you to become a memberof this site. You will also be receiving a postcard in the mail outlining this information. Ifyou wish to pay by check, you can still send in the postcard with your check to the Alumnioffice at the high school. To cover increased online costs and to give more back to theschool we have increased the membership renewal to $30. This is the first increase sincethe Association’s inception 17 years ago. If you come to one of our meetings, I promise you will recoup this inrefreshments! We are very excited about our online store and you will soon be able to register and pay for all ouralumni events through this store front. To all the younger St. Mary’s Alums, we have answered your call to goonline so now please answer our call to finally become a member of the largest high school Alumni Association inthe area. Keep the tradition alive!Blessings,Tony Davis – ‘91St. Mary’s High School Alumni AssociationExecutive Board of Directors✂Be a part of St. Mary’s!President............................................Tony Davis ’91Vice President.....................................Mike Lowe ’73Treasurer............................................. Mark Rolf ’93Secretary......................................... John Schmitt ’70MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONName _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Graduation Year________Home Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________City __________________________________________________________________________________ State _____________ Zip _________________Phone ___________________________________________________________ Business Phone ___________________________________________Occupation _____________________________________________________ E-Mail Address ____________________________________________Annual Membership Dues: $30. You can now renew your annual memberships online at www.smhsaa.com.Make Check Payable To:St. Mary’s Alumni Association4701 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63111314-481-8400e-mail: advancementoffice@stmaryshs.comClarion Summer 2012 • 3121094023_Summer_2012.indd 318/10/12 9:10 AM

S t. Mary’s Advancement19Thirty-One MenIt has always been said that there is strength tobe found in numbers. In this case, the number isrelatively small but the impact is life changing.19Thirty-One Men was founded by a group ofindividuals passionate about the value of Catholiceducation andcommitted to makingit available to youngmen from veryincome challengedfamilies. Since St.Mary’s High Schoolopened in 1931, it hasbeen committed toproviding young men,who would otherwisenot have the sameresources for success,the opportunity togrow academically,spiritually,professionally andpersonally andtransforming them forlife.The concept is simple- a circle of thirtypeople committedto giving $31 permonth for four years. The outcome - four years of aSt. Mary’s education for one young man who thenbecomes the ‘center’ of the circle and the thirty-firstman. The money generated by the group will coverall the costs associated with high school educationincluding tuition, books, uniforms and all other fees.The young men who will benefit from the generosityof these circles will be chosen from an ACCESSAcademies sponsored school in the Archdiocese ofSt. Louis (Nativity Miguel schools). There are threeNativity Miguel schools (Central Catholic Academy,Holy Trinity Academy and St. Cecilia Academy),plus three independent Nativity Miguel schools(De La Salle Middle School, Loyola Academy andMarian Middle School) that are designed to providefamilies strugglingin impoverishedneighborhoodswith a high qualityeducation. St. Mary’sHigh School is theideal fit for manyof these studentsdue to its south citylocation, diversity,small class sizeand nurturingenvironment.As a member of19Thirty-One Men,the rewards areendless. Provide aquality education toa deserving student,build new friendshipswith fellow membersand have a directimpact on the futureof a St. Mary’sDragon. To participate in this interest group and/orbe a captain of your class to recruit the first circleof 30 financiers please contact Joe Divis, Directorof Advancement. 314-481-8400 ext. 112 divisj@stmaryshs.com. A Kick Off Luncheon will be held tointroduce all of the supporters to their 31st member/student and offer everyone an opportunity to beginthis incredible journey together in a very special way.32 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 328/10/12 9:10 AM

ADVANCEMENTDragon Call to ActionAttention all St. Mary’s Alumni! We need your input. We are collecting information on our website for ourCareer Exploration Program (CEP). We are asking all alumni to go to http://www.stmaryshs.com/careerexploration-program.aspxand fill out the online form if you haven’t in the past or need to update because of achange in place of employment and/or position. The larger participation in this endeavor the better even if youare not able to take part in the actual day. Last year’s was a huge success and we are looking to build on thatexperience so these young men can get a sense of those that came before them and what they are out there doing.It will only take a few minutes of your time, God bless & thank you for your time!Planned GivingRecently retired? Generate a source of additional income that can increase and avoid capitalgaintax.People often find themselves in a classic “confined” position in their investment. They wantto convert the value of the investment to a source of income but face serious capital-gain tax.If you face this challenge, consider a charitable remainder unitrust. A charitable remainderunitrust can provide significant tax advantages, increase income, and satisfy charitable goals.Example: Ted and Mary N, both 67, recently retired. They have a number of stock investments that haveappreciated but pay no dividends. Now that they are retired, they would like to increase their annual cash flow.The stock is worth five times the $50,000 they originally paid for it. When they retired, they talked about sellingthe stock and reinvesting the proceeds to produce income because it pays no dividends. However, they werediscouraged to find that $30,000 of the $250,000 selling price would go to pay capital-gain tax.Ted and Mary would like to make a significant charitable gift. In talking with their planned-giving representative,they discovered that they could avoid the capital-gain tax on the initial transfer of the stock to a charitableremainder unitrust. Because the unitrust is tax-exempt, it can sell the stock and owe no tax. This means the entire$250,000 value of the stock will stay at work for Ted and Mary, producing another source of cash flow. Further,their income will grow if the value of the trust increases. At 67 they plan to live a long time, so they decide on a6% unitrust payment. The first year the trust will pay $15,000, but if the trust obtains an average total return of8%, the distribution will be almost $20,000 in 15 years. They also get to deduct $75,390, saving them more than$21,100 in taxes.One of the most attractive features of the charitable remainder unitrust is that the income is based on the value ofthe trust as it changes from year to year. If the value goes up, so does your income. As Ted and Mary discovered,choosing a relatively low unitrust percentageenables the trust to grow faster, therebyincreasing the size of payments in later years.This is especially important to relatively youngdonors.If your situation is similar or interested in justgetting some more information on ways toimprove your specific situation please feel free tocontact The Director of Advancement, Joe Divisat any time. 314-481-8400 ext. 112 or emaildivisj@stmaryshs.com.Clarion Summer 2012 • 3321094023_Summer_2012.indd 338/10/12 9:10 AM

S t. Mary’s AdvancementA Look Back at HistoryIn the summer of 1962, the Anheuser-Busch American Legion teamwon the National Baseball Championship and on that team were fiveplayers from St. Mary’s. This summer is the 50th anniversary of thataccomplishment. Congrats to those five players-Bob Robben ‘62, Bob Tepe‘63, Jim Zerillo ‘62, Emil Joller ’61 and Mick Robben ‘64. This team wasonly one of four teams from the metropolitan area that has been able tocapture this title in the history of American Legion Baseball.34 • Clarion Summer 20122012 Alumni AssociationLegacy Scholarship RecipientsCongratulations to the following St. Mary’s students who were recipients of the 2012 Alumni Association LegacyScholarships. Each of these young men have earned this scholarship through hard work and by living the missionand core values of St. Mary’s High School. They exemplify what it means to be a true Dragon.2012 Recipients: Junior Jacob McCann; Junior Jonathan Ruzicka; Sophomore Matt Causino;Freshman Joe Dattoli; Freshman Isaac JuliusThe St. Mary’s High School Alumni Associationestablished a “Legacy” Scholarship fund forthose alumni who have made a commitmentto continue the “Legacy” and send their sonsor grandsons to St. Mary’s. These partialscholarships are awarded to those children orgrandchildren of active Alumni Associationmembers who best emulate the Vision, Missionand Core Values of St. Mary’s High School. Alleligible students are nominated by the St. Mary’sadministration/faculty and then voted on bythe executive board of the Alumni Association.One or more students from each class receive a“Legacy” Scholarship to be used for tuition at St.Mary’s. This scholarship is non-recurring year toyear and all eligible students must be nominatedeach year in order to be considered for the award.Save the Date • Class of ’72 ReunionThe Class of ’72 is pleased to announce that they have finalized plans for their 40th reunion on the weekendof August 18, 2012. The evening will begin with a Mass at St. Joseph’s Chapel, followed by a reception anddinner on campus. The class will also gather on Sunday for an afternoon of bocce on The Hill. A formalinvitation (including a summary of the weekend) was mailed to all classmates we could reach through currentcontact information from St. Mary’s and the alumni group; but we are interested in reaching more people. Ifyou have questions about this reunion event, please call Tim Goeke @ (314) 456-1171 or contact the organizingcommittee via email: SM.STL.Class.of.72@gmail.com21094023_Summer_2012.indd 348/10/12 9:10 AM

ADVANCEMENTClass of ’62 Celebrates 50th ReunionSt. Mary’s High School Class of 1962 commemorated their 50th anniversary of graduation on April 21 and 22,2012. The weekend activities began with a golf outing on Friday morning, followed by a barbeque dinner in theSt. Mary’s cafeteria. Classmates enjoyedreconnecting with old friends, touringthe school facility, and posing for aclass picture. On Saturday, St. Mary’sPresident, Fr. Mitch Doyen and Fr.Rick Stoltz ’66 concelebrated Mass inthe school chapel where the deceasedmembers of the class were remembered.Cocktails and dinner followed in theschool cafeteria where the socializingand reminiscing continued. PrincipalKevin Hacker provided an excellentupdate on school activities andaccomplishments.The class numbered 132 at graduationin 1962. Eighteen classmates are knownto be deceased and fourteen were unable to be located. Sixty-one members of the class attended the reunion,with sixteen traveling from as far as the East and West coasts to celebrate the momentous occasion with theirclassmates. Pictures, yearbooks and other memorabilia were displayed, eliciting many smiles and happy thoughtsof those high school years. A grand time was had by all at this once-in-a-lifetime event. A $5,700 donation wasmade to the school, ensuring that the “famous” Class of ’62 will be remembered forever.The Class of ’62 gets together on the second Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at Crusoe’s Restaurant.All are invited – GO DRAGONS!Brotherhood – Class of 1958Since September 2011, alumni from the class of 1958 have been meeting bi-monthly on the first Thursday ofthe month. After several lunch meetings at a local south St. Louis restaurant, the decision was made to havethe summer meetings at the home of a classmate. Bill and Gina Hammerschmidt hosted the July lunch meeting.Attendance has averaged about 25.In addition to the local communities around St. Louis,classmates from Hollister, MO, Smyrna, GA, and Tucson,AZ. have also attended. A 50/50 drawing was initiated andafter 3 drawings about $500.00 has been put aside for afuture class gift to St. Mary’s. The September 6th meetingwill be held at the home of Greg and Karen Divis. If anyonewishes to learn more they can contact Glenn Sartori bye-mail, rg492@sbcglobal.net.Names of classmates in picture.Standing, L to R: John Ternak; Franny Fernandez; Bob Kristof; Dave Reiter; Ron DeGreeff; Rich Roseman;Bill Barnes;Tom Jaskiewicz; Vince Deiters; Bill Rericker; Bill HammerschmidtSeated, L to R: Greg Divis; Paul Sikorski; Carl Gudiswitz; Tom Moriarty; Bob KlostermannClarion Summer 2012 • 3521094023_Summer_2012.indd 358/10/12 9:10 AM

S t. Mary’s Advancement36 • Clarion Summer 2012Spotlight on AlumniLeo Garvin ‘61 Wins 2012 Benefactor’s RaffleCongratulations to St. Mary’s High School Alum Leo Garvin, Class of 1961, who won the Benefactor’sRaffle at the 2012 Legacy Gala Dinner Auction. In return, Leo donated $5,000 of his winnings back tothe school.Thank you for your generosity!Bill Daues ‘67 Receives Alumni Founders AwardSt. Mary’s High School’s School Life Committee and Alumni Association presentedBill Daues ’67 with the Alumni Founders Award at February’s Alumni Associationmeeting. Bill is the Athletic Director and head soccer coach at Whitfield High School. He is also amember of the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame.After being presented with the award, Bill talked about his experiences as a coach, an administrator anda leader. He also talked about how coaches can continue to motivate, and educate athletes in the everchanging environment of youth sports. Congratulations Bill!Charlie Schwartz ‘96 Receives HonorsCongratulations to St. Mary’s High School Alumnus Charlie Schwartz, Class of 1996, who was named to the St. LouisBusiness Journal’s “40 under 40” for 2012 in which he will be honored on February 9th. He was also named St. LouisUniversity’s 2012 “Young Alum of the Year” in which he was honored on May 5th. Congrats Charlie!Tom Prebil ‘64 Receives Alumni Founders AwardOn Thursday, April 19th, the Alumni Association and Boardof Director’s School Life Committee presented Tom Prebil,Class of 1964, with the Alumni Founders Award. This awardrecognizes distinctive performances by St. Mary’s graduatessuch as a successful career or a remarkable, single achievementor accomplishment. The School Life Committee screens andselects candidates using a nominating committee consisting ofalumni and administration and the recipient chosen is approvedby the St. Mary’s Alumni Association.Tom grew up in St. Anthony’s Parish, and like most South Cityboys at the time, he continued his education at St. Mary’s HighSchool. While at St. Mary’s, Tom was a member of Honor Roll, Student Council,Speech and Glee clubs. Upon graduation, he attended St. Louis University andearned his law degree in 1971. He was active duty status in the U.S. Army reservesin ’71-’72 and earned an honorable discharge in 1980 with the rank of Captain.From ’72-’75 he was Assistant Public Defender for the city of St. Louis. He practicedlaw at Schlichter, Bogard & Denton and was appointed by Governor Nixon as 21stCircuit Judge in Clayton in 2009. To be 1 of only 45 appointed to this position is a true accomplishment and honor.Upon acceptance of his award, Tom talked about his experiences as a Dragon and beyond. He spoke of South St. Louis, allthe landmarks that once were, how the neighborhood has changed, but one thing has always been a constant…St. Mary’s.“St. Mary’s is the anchor of this community and the foundation of South St. Louis.” Congratulations Tom!Tom Rolf ‘56 and Rev. Mitchell Doyen Become VowedLay MarianistsAlumni Association President,Tony Davis, Tom Prebil andSchool Life Committee MemberPat GarlandOn Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, Alum Tom Rolf ‘56 and St. Mary’sPresident, Rev. Mitchell Doyen, became Vowed Lay Marianists. Theyeach were a part of the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative for thepast year and took their oath at Mass on Wednesday in front of theentire St. Mary’s community and members of the Society of Mary.As professed members of the Marianist Family, they will dedicatethemselves to their community, using their unique talents to help carry out the Marianist Mission.21094023_Summer_2012.indd 368/10/12 9:10 AM

ADVANCEMENTEric Frederickson ’69 Releases Debut CDFor those who knew Eric his years at St. Mary’s his guitar was always close at hand. Whetherplaying in the “Coffee House,” talent shows, or at Liturgies, Eric’s musical talent was quicklydeveloping into something much greater. He has just published his first book of music andreleased his debut CD, performed by internationally-renowned guitarist, John McClellan. ALong Time Coming is a collection of 14 of Frederickson’s original compositions. Visit Eric’swebsite for more information and learn what this Dragon has been up to since he graduated.www.ericfredericksononguitar.com.Stephen G. Slocum, MD ’68Elected President of the Missouri State Medical AssociationSt. Mary’s Alum, Stephen G. Slocum, MD, a board-certified Ophthalmologist from St. Louis,Missouri, will serve as President of the Missouri State Medical Association in 2012-2013. Hewas formally installed in St. Louis during the MSMA’s 154th Annual Convention.His goals MSMA during his tenure as President are:• Advocacy for fewer regulations and encumbrances which have negative effects on thedoctor-patient relationship.• Further establish the MSMA as the preferred resource of medical information for theMissouri Congressional delegation.Dr. Slocum was born and raised in St. Louis. He received his medical degree from SaintLouis University School of Medicine and completed his post-graduate internship in InternalMedicine at St. Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis, and his residency in Ophthalmology at theTulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La.Dr. Slocum worked in private, solo practice in St. Louis for many years before joining WestCounty Ophthalmology in 1999. His hospital affiliation is currently St. Luke’s Hospital inChesterfield. He serves on the faculty of St. Louis University as Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology.In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Slocum has been long active in organized medicine. He is a member of the AmericanMedical Association, the Missouri State Medical Association, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society (SLMMS).He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.Dr. Slocum has served his medical specialty in several areas. He is a past-president of the Missouri OphthalmologicalSociety. He has served on the Council of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as well as the Academy’s Secretariat forState Affairs.He is a reviewer for the Missouri Patient Care Review Foundation, and represents Ophthalmology on the Eastern MissouriMedicare Carrier Advisory Committee. He serves on a consultative committee with Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield.MSMA, the state’s largest medical organization, is the voice of physicians, residents and medical students, who stronglysupport the need for organized medicine and who strive to protect the future of health care in Missouri. CongratulationsDragon!Mark Schulte, ’70 honors Bro. GonnerAlum, Mark Schulte, each year supports the Legacy Gala Dinner Auction as a call in bidder. Mark graduated fromDartmouth, received his MBA from the University of Chicago, and today is an investment banker inNew York. His father was from the 1936 class of Southside Catholic.This year Mark was in a bidding war for the Mayor’s Tour and the naming of the St. Mary’s streetsign. He won both! Mark has decided to name the street Brother Gonner Boulevard, in honor of hisSt. Mary’s Music teacher who also composed the school song.Bro. Lawrence Gonner (1907 – 1981) was born in Dubuque, Iowa in 1907, and was professedin 1924. He served at St. Mary’s High School for eleven years. To the very end of his life he wasenthusiastic about his Marianist vocation and was eager to share it with lay people through theFamily of Mary. He was very deeply concerned, particularly about our prayer life. He wanted topreserve and increase the spiritual life that had nourished him through his life. Bro. Gonner hasbeen described as a Christian gentleman. He was a very sensitive man with strong feelings for ourClarion Summer 2012 • 3721094023_Summer_2012.indd 378/10/12 9:10 AM

S t. Mary’s Advancementtraditions and for people. Whenever anyone did something nice to him, he was one of those people who noticed it andusually rather embarrassed you by his gratitude. He was exquisitely polite in many ways.He appreciated good books and especially music. He had a deep feeling for music. He played for numerous funerals and atother occasions, wrote hymns, and many school songs.Thank you, Mark, for honoring Bro. Gonner.Francis Catanzaro, ’42 Shares Story with StudentsMr. Francis B. Catanzaro was kind enough to share time with us on April 19th and 20th. He is agraduate of South Side Catholic, 1942. Mr. Catanzaro frequently lectures on his experiences as aninfantry soldier in the Southwest Pacific. His book, With the 41st Division in the Southwest Pacific:An Infantryman’s Diary is about his experiences in the war. In Mr. Hacker’s, Mr. McGillick’s, and Mr.Parent’s classes, he spoke about his travels, training, and participation in four major campaigns, eightlandings, and the occupation of Japan. It was a great opportunity for our students to experience livinghistory.Thank you Mr. Catanzaro!Bill Boxdorfer, ‘08 named Scholar Athlete of the YearBill Boxdorfer, ‘08 has been named the 2012 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC)Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. Bill demonstrates all that is great with Division III athletics –excellence and dedication in the classroom, on the track and within the community highlights. He isan ambassador for the Division, Fontbonne University and the Conference.Bill is the first male student-athlete in the history of Fontbonne University to be recognized with thisaward.Job well done-Congratulations Bill!Dominic Clifton, ’01 promoted to Petty Officer 1st ClassDominic Clifton, a 2001 graduate of St. Mary’s High School who is serving in the United StatesNavy, was recently promoted to Petty Officer 1st Class. After Graduation from St. Mary’s,Dominic graduated from Rankin Technical College where he received a degree in IndustrialTechnology and enlisted into the Navy. Graduation from boot camp was followed by schoolingat Great Lakes Naval facility where he finished top grad at Basic Engineering School, Damagecontrol school and Hull Technician School. After serving three years in Guam he is beingtransferred to Bangor, Washington. Dominic plans to make a career in the Navy.Congratulations Dominic, St. Mary’s is proud!NEWS & NOTES...Introducing Alumni News and Notes! Let your fellow St. Mary’s alumni know about the milestones in your life.You can keep them up to date by sending information and, if possible, a photograph, to Alumni News & Notes,St. Mary’s High School, St. Louis, MO 63111, by email to alumnioffice@stmaryshs.com, by phone at 314-481-8400 or visit www.stmaryshs.com/alumni to fill out a form online.Alumni Business Spotlight: St. Mary’s wants to help you and your business! If you would like your businessinformation to be shared with other Dragons, send your information to Jason Vilmer at vilmerj@stmaryshs.comor visit www.stmaryshs.com/alumni to fill out a form online. Please include a description of your company, theservice which your business provides, when, why and how you got started, graphics, contact information andaddresses. There is nothing better than a network of Dragons!38 • Clarion Summer 201221094023_Summer_2012.indd 388/10/12 9:10 AM

2012-2013 School Year CalendarDate .....................EventAugust • 201212 ...................New Parent Orientation15 ...................Freshman/Dad/Big Bro – Gym 7pm16 ...................AA Meeting – Alumni Room18 ...................Class of ‘72 Reunion – CaféSeptember • 20121 ....................Golf Tournament3 .....................Labor Day – School Closed5 .....................Back to School Night – 7pm8 .....................Hummel/Hoff Trivia Night22 ...................Alumni Softball Game25 ...................Ropes and Rituals30 ...................Senior RetreatOctober • 20121 .....................Marianist Day4 .....................Renaissance Awards 9:15am3 .....................Class of ’57 Reunion – Café5 .....................Class of ’57 Reunion –Alumni RoomClass of ’82 Reunion – Café5 .....................Shoes Game8-12 ................ Spirit Week13 ...................Homecoming18 ...................AA Meeting – Alumni RoomNovember • 20121 .....................All Saints Day – No Classes4 .....................High School Open HouseWeek of 11th ..Career Fair – Gym17 ................... Hall of Fame24 ...................Poker Night – CaféDecember • 20126 .....................AA Christmas Party – Cafe11 ...................BOD Christmas Party24 – Jan. 3 ......Christmas HolidaySchool ClosedDate .....................EventJanuary • 20133 .....................Classes Resume4 .....................½ year Reunion – Gym4 .....................Incoming Freshman Reception –Mezzanine18 ................... Elementary School Trivia Night19 ................... Trivia Night – CafeTBD ................Alumni Basketball Game21 ................... Martin Luther KingSchool Closed21 – 25 ...........Founders WeekFebruary • 20137 ..................... Renaissance Awards 9:15am12 ...................Fresh./Soph. Parents meeting/Progress reports 6:30 – 8:30pm14 ................... AA Meeting – Alumni Room18 ................... President’s DaySchool ClosedTBD ...............Night at the Races – GymMarch • 201325 – 31 ........... Spring BreakApril • 20131 .....................Easter MondaySchool Closed18 ................... AA Meeting – Alumni Room20/27 TBD ......Alumni Mass/ Breakfast –Café/Chapel26 ...................Grandparents Day – Gym26 – 27 ...........Class of ‘63 Café/ChapelMay • 20133 ..................... Prom/Ring Mass16 ................... Class of 2013 Graduation18 ................... Alumni Fishing Tournament27 ................... Memorial DaySchool Closed28 ................... Last Day of ClassJune • 20131 ..................... Alumni Soccer Game11 ................... Lunch With The PresidentJulyTBD ................Ebert Trivia NightThese may be tentative dates.Please visit www.stmaryshs.com for the most up to date information.Clarion Summer 2012 • 3921094023_Summer_2012.indd 398/10/12 9:10 AM

ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOLon the Frank J. Bommarito CampusSt. Louis, MissouriRev. Mitchell S. Doyen Kevin Hacker Jane GoffPresident Principal Associate PrincipalContributing Photographer:Steve WadleyLayout/Design:Chris Shoemaker, RBO PrintLogistixThe Clarion is published two times a year for the Alumni, family and friends of St. Mary’s High School. Your input and articlesare always welcome; however, there is a space and time limitation for each publication. We may keep your article for a futureissue. We reserve the right to edit articles.ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL 4701 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63111 • 314.481.8400www.stmaryshs.comLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: advancementoffice@stmaryshs.com • 314.481.8400 ext. Clarion 115 Summer 2012 • 221094023_Summer_2012.indd 28/10/12 9:09 AM

ClarionST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOLon the Frank J. Bommarito Campus4701 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63111www.stmaryshs.comNON-PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGEPAIDJEFFERSON CITY, MOPERMIT NO. 210Change Service RequestedParents of alumni,If your son no longer lives at thisaddress, please call 314.481.8400to update his record.Look for the next issueof the Clarion in thelate winter of 2013.…In Faith…As Friends…For LifeSt. Mary’s is an Archdiocesan high school educating young men in the Marianisttradition. Our small, family oriented community is a place where the wholeperson can grow in the love of God and each other.We are proud our enrollment applications are up 40% for the 2011 school year.We know more and more families have noticed what sets us apart in CatholicEducation.• Brain Compatible Learning. Our curriculum is based on current genderresearch and the best strategies for teaching young men.• Differentiated Instruction. Our faculty designs instruction that challengeseach individual student to reach his highest potential.• Professional Development. Since 2006, our award winning faculty hasbeen collaborating in professional learning teams to improve instruction andstudent performance.St. Mary’s men are embodied in faith, empowered by excellence, embraced asfamily, enlightened through service and transformed for life.EXTRAORDINARY RECOGNITION IN:Quality EducationLeadershipMission, Vision and Core ValuesProfessional Development for Teaching and Learning4701 S. Grand Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63111314.481.8400 | www.stmaryshs.com21094023_Summer_2012.indd 408/10/12 9:10 AM