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MAT T E R S VOL. XLI • ISS. 1 • FALL 2015

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Dear friends,

...it is we who bear the responsibility of maintaining and bettering our beloved school...

Marist School means different things to different people, but each person in this exceptional community shares a common vision to live a life of purpose with compassion and humility. In this complex world, those of us who call ourselves Marist, whether we be priests or those shaped by Marist values, are guided by the simple, humble way Jesus’ mother did her work in the world. We are called to “think as Mary, judge as Mary, feel and act as Mary in all things”. This year at Marist School we are focusing on the Marist values of simplicity and humility. We have also spent some time asking our community to share the essence of what being Marist means to them by completing the phrase “My Marist is…”. The answers are myriad, but each boils down to a concise thought that has great meaning to each individual. Combined together, the answers depict an inspiring and authentic portrayal of the impact Marist School has on those we touch. For so many, Marist School invokes a passionate outpouring of emotion that is often steered toward serving others and giving back. In this issue of Marist Matters you’ll read about the activities of faculty, students, and Society of Mary-sponsored organizations as well as the latest news about our capital campaign, The Way. The Hope. The Promise. This endeavor enters its final stretch this fall, and while the campus transformation it is funding may seem complex, it is actually an exercise ingrained with humility and simplicity. The simple fact of the matter is that our capital campaign is securing Marist School’s mission, a mission that we have steadfastly protected since 1901, and one that is important to preserve for the generations yet to come. This is our Marist, for it is we who bear the responsibility of maintaining and bettering our beloved school, so that, at some point in the future, we can hand it over to others who will do the same. What is your answer to “My Marist is…”? In the name of Mary,

Rev. John H. Harhager, S.M. President

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VOL. XLI • CONTENTS

7 A COMMON PURPOSE… A SHARED VISION Marist values key to campus transformation

4 MARIST IN BRIEF Your guide to campus news

COVER STORY

is…

21 MARIST SCHOOL’S HIGHEST HONOR Richard J. Reynolds III ’52 receives the St. Peter Chanel Award

20 SOCIETY OF MARY NEWS Centro Hispano Marista welcomes new leadership

37 WEDDINGS & BIRTHS Blushing brides and future War Eagles take center stage

13 NEW ACADEMIC DEAN A familiar face takes on a new role

42 33 CLASS NOTES Keep up the with the accomplishments of your fellow alumni

LAST WORD Finding Humility and Simplicity in service to each other

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PRESIDENT Rev. John H. Harhager, S.M. PRINCIPAL Rev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M. V.P. FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Angela H. Dorsey EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Cristina Vásconez Herrera CONTRIBUTORS Sarah Burgher Maureen Davidson Cristina Herrera Shannon Crunk Hipp ’94 Shannon Juhan Rev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M. Naitnaphit Limlamai Andrea Marenco ’16 Jaclyn McNeil Gigi Myers Jerry Novac Gina Parnaby James B. Roberts ’99 Kimberly Ross

GRADE LEVEL MASSES A FIRST FOR MARIST Instead of an all-school Mass in one location, Marist tried simultaneous Masses for each grade at the beginning of the school year. The juniors’ joyful celebration was outside on the hill in front of Esmond Brady Memorial Chapel.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Helmet Studio Jayro Design & Illustration PHOTOGRAPHERS Brian Collier Devon Morgan McKenna ’00 Jeff Roffman Staff and Parents For questions or comments regarding Marist Matters’ editorial content, please contact Cristina Herrera at herrerac@marist.com. To submit class notes, weddings, and birth announcements, please email classnotes@marist.com.

The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.

Marist School’s speech and debate program is ranked in

27 Marist students and six

the top 10 percent nationwide earning it membership in the

faculty members journeyed to

National Speech & Debate Association’s esteemed 100 Club.

Betsy Lane, KY with Catholic Heart Workcamp to serve those in need.

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In Brief MARIST

9TH GRADERS UNITE FOR CHALLENGE 2019 Marist School’s 54 new and 145 returning 9th graders came to campus two days before school started to participate in Challenge 2019, a team-building event and service project combined into one exciting day. Students had to overcome a series of challenges in order to retrieve parts for a child’s bicycle which they then assembled together. Once the bicycles were completed, the students donated them to the Georgia National Guard Family Assistance Program.

Marist’s Head Baseball Coach Part of Team USA Baseball

KELLY CROWE MANDY ’96 SELECTED TEACHER OF THE YEAR

“It takes a special experience in baseball to leave me wowed, and this was one of them,” said Marist School Head Baseball Coach Mike Strickland. Strickland served as one of the assistant coaches for the 15U National Baseball Team, which won gold for Team USA in the Pan-American championships held last summer in Aguascalientes, Mexico. A tremendous experience for sure, but we’re glad to have you back at Marist, Mr. Strickland!

Kelly Crowe Mandy ’96 was named Ecology/Environmental Science Teacher of the Year by the National Association of Biology Teachers.

Marist Drama Teacher Eric McNaughton ’90

Heisman Trophy winner

brought in Elena Ricardo ’09, who played

Tim Tebow took some time

Sophie in Broadway’s long-running hit Mamma

this past summer to visit

finished top in the state

Mia!, to visit with Marist drama students.

with Marist cheerleaders.

for the 2015 season.

Seventh and eighth grade cross country runners

My Marist is... Father Hartnett walking down the arcade, coming up to me as a lowly 7th grader, shaking my hand, looking me in the eyes, and letting me know that he loved me and cared about me without ever having to say it.

a shared spirit and sense of community that weaves us together, based on common values of humility, the pursuit of excellence, and service to others.

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N AT H A N J O R D A N ’ 9 6

My Marist is… a home away from home. JULIO FA R A C H ’ 1 9

My Marist is...

friendship and opportunity.

Marist School shapes lives in untold ways. These thoughts provide a glimpse into the profound and inspiring manner in which Marist School has lived true to its mission.

FRANCESCA HERRERA ’19

My Marist is… my family,

my support system, and my inspiration. BONNIE MASTERS ’16

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My Marist is… community, in every sense of the word. JOHN BOURBONNAIS AND BARBARA NYE PA R E N T S O F A LU M N I

My Marist is… a privilege—for our children to attend and a privilege for our family to be part of the Marist community.

My Marist is… the special place where our family shared a million magical moments! Our four children developed strong spiritual roots, discovered their individual talents and gifts, and made lifelong friendships. As parents, we were able to share the journey and now treasure the wonderful memories and terrific people who were part of our Marist days.

RACHEL AND MARK HUFFSTETLER

K AT H Y A N D M I K E C O T E , PA R E N T S O F A LU M N I

My Marist is… yesterday, as I am constantly meeting people who have been impacted in a mighty way by Marist. It is today, as we look to train our current students to serve the community. It is tomorrow, as I hope that my children and the players I eventually coach will have a place like Marist to call their own.

C H A N D L E R YO U N T, FAC U LT Y

PA R E N T S

My Marist is… a school that challenges

students in all facets of their personal development. A nurturing and caring environment that encourages students to explore and pursue their passion for knowledge, sports, music, and the arts, through a myriad of extracurricular activities. A place where high moral character is expected of students and staff.

My Marist is... a place where you can grow both academically and spiritually and find lifetime friendships. DICK WHITE ’52

M A R K A N D M AU R A B U R D E N , PA R E N T S

My Marist is… solid ground. D R . D E B R A G R AY K I N G , PA R E N T

My Marist is… a place that prepares you for life’s challenges and opportunities. K N OX W I T H E R S ’ 9 6

My Marist is… their future. What others do for Marist impacts the future of those who are students there.

To read more “My Marist Is…” quotes visit marist.com/mymarist.

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A Common Purpose…

A Shared Vision Sub Mariae nomine

These words, which translate to “under the name of Mary”, appear at the bottom of Marist School’s formal crest. They are the driving force behind all that happens at Marist School. In the lingo of day-to-day school life at Marist, this driving force is often called “The Marist Way”. The Marist Way in action embodies the spirit and values of the Society of Mary, and is represented by five pillars: prayer, fellowship/ community, education, service, and vocation. A spirit of welcome and hospitality is palpable on Marist School’s campus. New members of the Marist community, students and families both, quickly learn the Marist way of life when they arrive on campus, helping to propel the common Marist identity forward each year. The physical presence of the Marist priests, too, helps remind everyone to live and act as Mary would.

A Legacy of Giving Marist values are actively visible in the academic, spiritual, and extracurricular activities that occur on Marist’s campus, and they translate into a school community characterized by its giving nature. Those involved with Marist School give of themselves, of their time, and of their treasure not only to those less fortunate but also to “their Marist” so that the school can thrive for future generations. This legacy of giving ensures that Marist’s distinctive educational experience is preserved. The Society of Mary moved Marist School to Ashford Dunwoody Road in 1962 when highway construction made their downtown property unsuitable going forward. Today, Marist’s Campus Master Plan is ensuring that the Ashford Dunwoody facilities remain relevant in today’s global society. The Way. The Hope. The Promise. The Campaign for Marist School. is the vehicle that is funding the current transformation of Marist’s 53-year-old campus, enhancing the Marist student experience and helping the school remain a model for Catholic education.

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In keeping with tradition, Marist values have informed the projects of the Campus Master Plan, aligning them to the Marist Way of life in four distinct ways.

Serve the Mission

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Marists are asked to do “great things for God while remaining, as it were, hidden and unknown”. At Marist School, initiatives are pursued in keeping with the school’s mission. The Campus Master Plan projects are no exception. The Plan was developed specifically for the purpose of serving the evolving needs of Marist Catholic education.

Embrace Simplicity

Society of Mary Founder Father Jean-Claude Colin called Marists to “avoid in their buildings…anything that might suggest display, ostentation, or a desire for attention”. The improvements being funded by The Way. The Hope. The Promise. capital campaign are not extravagant. The enhancements are needed to maintain Marist’s educational excellence and provide students with the strong academic and spiritual foundation they need to be leaders and contributors to their communities in the future.

Respect Resources

In this day and age when much is disposable and new is considered better, it is oftentimes a novel concept to repurpose rather than replace. Designed to complete what the Marists began when they moved to the Ashford Dunwoody campus in 1962, a good portion of the Campus Master Plan was crafted to refurbish campus facilities, and to create new only where necessary. Esmond Brady Memorial Chapel was renovated, but, after much analysis and thoughtful consideration, it was determined that Kuhrt Gymnasium needed replacement. The new Ivy Street Center, which stands in its place, is a multi-purpose building including significant classroom and faculty office space as well as athletic facilities. St. Peter Chanel Hall, distinguished not only as the oldest building on campus but also for its iconic Arcade, is being renewed to meet the needs of 21st century education and will continue to be Marist’s main classroom facility.

Sustain the Environment

In his recent encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si” or “Be Praised”, Pope Francis wrote, “What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?” He, like the Marists, calls people to respect the environment and humbly acknowledge their place within God’s creation. Sustainability is an important part of the Campus Master Plan and a significant tenet of the Marist mission. The campaign’s signature project, Ivy Street Center, was constructed with green building materials and is LEEDqualified. Around campus, sustainability initiatives abound with extensive recycling and composting programs, a well to provide drinking water, creek water to use for irrigation, and energy-efficient LED bulbs to help reduce dependence on municipal electricity sources. Marist values prevail in the projects being funded by The Way. The Hope. The Promise. The Campaign for Marist School., but it is a tribute to the Marist community itself that the Campus Master Plan is becoming a reality.

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The Path to The Final Stretch Marist School has been transforming its campus through a comprehensive Campus Master Plan, which was developed through a thoughtful strategic planning process. The projects shown below have been completed and funded by our current

New Front Entrance

$35 million capital campaign, The Way. The Hope. The Promise. Through the generosity of many, $31.5 million has been raised to date and we have entered the final stretch of the campaign this academic year.

Hughes Spalding Stadium Repairs & Synthetic Turf

Nancy Creek Land Purchase & Development

Fine Arts Building Modifications

Esmond Brady Memorial Chapel Renovation

Construction of Ivy Street Center

New Arcade Dining Area & initial renovations of St. Peter Chanel Hall

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Final Renovations to St. Peter Chanel Hall

We are now in The Final Stretch Marist School has recently been awarded two challenge grants which have provided a tremendous jumpstart on this last stretch. In order to collect them and complete the final renovations to St. Peter Chanel Hall, we must raise $3.5 million by June 1, 2016. We are counting on the

visit wayhopepromise.com

Marist community to meet this challenge and complete the most ambitious campaign in Marist Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

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Are you in? The Marist community has provided extraordinary support thus far for The Way. The Hope. The Promise. The Campaign for Marist School., but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for one last team effort. Your support and our success will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy on Marist School. Help Us Finish Maristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Campaign Strong. Visit wayhopepromise.com to give or learn more.

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A ME S S AGE FRO M T HE C A MPA I G N C O - C H A IR S

How does it feel to be closing in on a momentous occasion? It is akin to the last two miles of a marathon that you have been training for all of your life. It is like writing the last chapter of a book you have been working on for five years. Or like the last stages of becoming a lawyer or a doctor—so long in the making, so close to becoming a reality. It is like the week before a wedding or the last few days before giving birth to your first child. The anticipation is palpable.

We began the planning for this capital campaign nearly 10 years ago, and today we find ourselves on the threshold of completing it. It has given us pause to reflect on the plans, the budgets, the organization, and the vision of what we wanted Marist School to become. We are reminded of why we started on the road to The Way. The Hope. The Promise. Looking back, we could not have imagined the people we would meet, the places we would go, the stories we would hear, the joy we would feel, and the dreams we would build. As with all of life’s journeys, you approach the final stages with a different view than the one you had at the beginning. But for those of us who have been the planners, the architects, the fundraisers, the builders, the contributors, and the patient beneficiaries of the work, we look to the finish with a question we would like to answer before we’re done. The question is:

Have you fully shared your dream with us yet?

From the start, this has been a campaign for everyone in the Marist School community. We have reached out to Marist families, past and present, and even those who might have children here someday in the future. We have visited with the surrounding community and with those who have benefited from or have been influenced or affected by Marist in the past. We have been blessed with gifts from our teachers, the Society of Mary, and even our students. Everyone has had his or her own reason for wanting to help shape the vision of the Marist School of tomorrow. So we ask you now—have you shared your dream with us yet? Have you? The marathoner, of which we spoke, along with the writer, the lawyer, the doctor, the new couple, and the child about to be born…all are arriving at an inflection point in their lives. All we know for certain

is that they have just begun to know the lives they will touch, the people they will influence, or the good they will do. So you see, it is not the end that we celebrate. We are celebrating the beginning of what is about to be achieved because of what we are building here today. At a commencement ceremony a few years ago, our speaker repeated a quote throughout his talk to the students in an effort to be sure that they at least remembered that one thought. He repeatedly said, “Go forth and do good.” Funny how so many of us have remembered those words and how they once again resonate with us as we pause to understand why we do what we do. We don’t just want to finish this campaign. We don’t just want to make the school better. We want to make it the best it can be. Better than what it was when we started. Better than we ever imagined. Better than what we are building for the moment. What’s unmistakable is not the end, but the beginning of what happens when we are able to say over and over and over again, “Go forth and do good.” Revisit your dreams. Help us complete the campaign and build a better promise for tomorrow.

F R A N K & C AT H Y B E L AT T I C A M PA I G N C O - C H A I R S Parents of Carrianne Belatti McCormack ’89, Alyson Belatti Watson ’92, Greg Belatti ’02, and Michael Belatti ’07

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Scene AROUND MARIST

Marist’s New Academic Dean When Kevin Mullally was a youngster, he knew he wanted to be a teacher. In fact, one day his teacher found him sitting in her chair at the beginning of class. She said, “Why don’t you teach the class?” The next class was history, his favorite subject, so he immediately took her up on it and proceeded to head to the front of the class. From then on, he followed his dream with a passion.

After a year under the tutelage of nowretired Marist School Academic Dean Tricia Glidewell, Mullally is confidently taking the reins as Marist School’s new academic dean and dean of faculty. A graduate of St. Pius X, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, as well as a master’s degree from St. John’s College in Annapolis, and completed additional coursework at Johns Hopkins University in school supervision and administration. He was assistant dean of students at Marist for his first seven years on faculty, during which time he headed up the Academic Team and taught an occasional English course.

“Kevin’s instinctive gifts as an educator make him a tremendous asset for the school.” R E V. J O E L M . KO N Z E N , S . M . P R I N C I PA L

Mullally has had the opportunity to discuss his vision with parents at several school meetings. His constant message is that he plans to send Marist students out into the world not just academically prepared, but also prepared to answer rightly to the moral and ethical dilemmas the world will present to them. As a means to pave the way, Mullally has built several programs. He finds it gratifying to 13 MARIST MATTERS

see how the Advisory Program provides such a strong support system for students. Teachers are assigned a group of students who check in with them every day for their entire high school career. Another program of which he is proud is the Honors Committee, which is made up of students who educate other students on the touchstones of honor, helping prepare them to take the Honor Pledge. With Marist School’s academic program, Mullally is advancing the “Four Cs”: collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. These skills have been identified by educational organizations as essential for success in today’s global society. Marist’s academic program has two parallel paths. The first is Global and Humane Studies, which links social studies, English, modern and classical language, and theology as well as other school programs, such as Campus Ministry and the Office of Inclusion & Diversity. On this track, students vigorously pursue methods of interacting with those who do not share their same framework. The second path is STEAM, or science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It is as much a philosophy as a curriculum. In the real world, these subjects are interwoven, but traditionally they have been taught in an isolated manner. Approaching the subjects from an interdisciplinary perspective allows students to engage with the full complexity of problems of work and life in the 21st century. Learning in the STEAM areas is increasingly project-based and reflective of collaboration across the diverse fields. Mullally is guiding a program that touches both the spiritual and academic sides of Marist School students. May they all be blessed to find passion for their life’s work as Mullally has.

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THE POWER OF THREE:

Communal Pursuit of Excellence Seniors taking world literature are familiar with the sight of their teachers working together in tutorial, gathering around a project table during planning period, or having three faculty members’ names at the top of all course handouts. “Collaboration” is one of the top buzzwords in educational circles today, but what does it take to collaborate effectively? Marist School English teachers

Naitnaphit Limlamai

Shannon Juhan

Gina Parnaby

Shannon Juhan, Naitnaphit Limlamai, and Gina Parnaby share the hows and whys of their process.

Why did you decide to collaborate? SJ

Coming from a smaller school where I planned and taught three courses on my own, a big draw for me in coming to Marist was the ability to work with others teaching the same subject, no longer having to go it alone when it came to planning.

How did you develop this process? NL

I enjoy the intellectual stimulation it provides. Every day I learn something new from my colleagues. Whether it’s feedback on the way I taught a lesson, analysis of an assignment, or exploration of a topic that came up in class or in the education world, my brilliant colleagues help guide and question what I do. I want to create an experience that’s better for us and better for the students. We get the professional satisfaction of working with a group of creative, clever, committed people, and our students get the advantage of three minds instead of one creating the course.

How does lesson study fit with the Marist mission? GP

How do you leverage your individual strengths to make a stronger team? SJ

Speaking for the team, we all have certain areas that we’re better at than others. Ms. Parnaby is great with content knowledge; Ms. Limlamai is always asking the big questions; and I’m the troubleshooting and logistics master. We get together formally twice a week to do lesson planning, check in with each other about how lessons are going, and calibrate grading and assessment; we also try to observe each other in the classroom. Working together like this gives each of us the opportunity to do what we’re best at; it’s working smarter, not harder.

Some of it was trial and error, but we discovered a Japanese practice called jugyokenkyu, or lesson study. One of the articles we read said that the Japanese character for collaboration translates literally as “power multiplied to the fullest extent when working together,” and that rang true for us. Last year, we received the Rebecca Cox McKinley Humanities and Global Education Grant to study this method, and we traveled to Chicago for a lesson study conference in the spring. We are currently working with Dr. Michelle Vaughn from Mercer University, an expert in lesson study, to further develop our methodology. There aren’t many teachers in the United States using lesson study in secondary English, so we’ve also been in contact with Tonya Ward Singer in California; she’s creating a national group of teacher-leaders who are practicing this sort of collaboration.

In our mission statement, there is a reference to the “communal pursuit of excellence,” which reflects the truth that working together magnifies our individual gifts. When Father Jean-Claude Colin founded the Society of Mary, he saw the priests, brothers, sisters, and laity all working as one to be Marist in the world, and educating people was a big part of his vision. We’d like to think that he’d be very pleased to see what we’re doing!

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SCENE AROUND MARIST

When MBC took DC by Shannon Crunk Hipp ’94

“If you ever find yourselves in Washington, come by the studio. I’ll introduce you to some of my friends.”

It was a casual remark offered, in all likelihood, without expectation that the dozen or so students from the Marist Broadcasting Club (MBC) would actually take Bret Baier ’88 up on it. But their eyes widened and met mine immediately. As Baier walked away to take his place in line to accept the Distinguished Alumnus Award at Marist’s 2014 commencement, my students’ whispered pleas converged: “Can we go? Can we? Please?” Fast forward to April 2015, nearly a year after MBC first had the opportunity to meet and interview the host of Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier.” Fourteen of us—the Marist Broadcasting Club’s student board, English Department Chair Michael Burns, and MBC moderators Ramsey Yount and myself— stepped off a plane in D.C. The trip more than proved Baier to be a man of his word. Since the Marist Broadcasting Club launched in 2012, it has been the beneficiary of remarkable support from Marist School alumni working in broadcast journalism. Chip Barber ’01 advised the school on equipment needs, and a Parents’ Club Auction funded the initial purchase. WSB’s Heather Catlin ’01 was our first guest speaker and professional critique, visiting the Broadcast Journalism class and hosting MBC at the network as well. Michael White ’94 and Allie Burke ’07 of PlayOn! Sports partner with us as we use their site to stream all MBC broadcasts. And last winter, TNT’s Ernie Johnson ’74 visited campus as a guest speaker to share how his initial work with Marist’s Blue and Gold

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newspaper led to a shadowing experience at WSB that sparked his career in sports broadcasting. The April 2015 trip to Washington, however, topped all. We found ourselves in the heart of the nation’s capital—and right at the peak of cherry blossom season. With the assistance of Baier’s team, MBC arrived at Fox News and found a conference room ready for us with red “Special Report” mugs for each of the students. Nearly larger than life, Baier entered and took a seat at the table, leading an informal discussion of his daily routine, career challenges, and told a memorable story about getting stuck in Beltway traffic after an on-site report in which he made the decision to abandon his cab and sprint the rest of the way to the studio. (He arrived moments before going on-air, sweating and panting beneath a calm exterior.) Correspondents including Ed Henry, Shannon Bream, and Peter Doocy joined the conversation, and MBC returned to Fox that evening to watch “Special Report” taped live in the studio, including a panel featuring Charles Krauthammer. Though the Fox News visit alone justified the trip, Baier assisted in securing a tour for us of CNN’s D.C. bureau, a behind-the-scenes

Capitol tour, and a VIP tour of the Newseum. With the help of Colleen Langner, mother of MBC board member Jack Langner ’15, we took in a Washington Nationals game. Kathy Kiely, Washington News Director for Bloomberg Politics (and aunt of MBC’s Liv and Tim Kiely ’15), shared 30 years of political journalism experience over dinner and invited us to visit CCTV, the BBC affiliate broadcast in China, a surprise highlight of the trip. With an additional stop at National Public Radio’s Washington bureau and walking tours of the monuments by day and by night, the MBC students will attest that we hardly had time to eat on the four-day whirlwind trip. All because of one casual remark made as Bret Baier shook hands and extended a Marist welcome to young students learning the skills of his professional field.

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MARIST’S NEW OFFICE OF INCLUSION & DIVERSITY Though Marist School has had a formal diversity initiative since 2002 and a formal diversity statement since 2006, 2015 will be marked in the annals of Marist history as the year the school’s diversity initiative transformed into the Office for Inclusion & Diversity.

At the beginning of the 2015-2016 academic year, Chinyere “Chin” Gonzalez ’90 and Leigh Torrence ’00 were appointed Marist School’s director and associate director of inclusion and diversity, respectively. Together they plan to build upon the already sound foundation Marist School has of promoting acceptance and respect for all members of the Marist community. “The big picture for the Office of Inclusion & Diversity is to develop an educational program to prepare our students to move beyond tolerance to accepting, understanding, and valuing each other’s unique attributes,” says Gonzalez. “This added layer of leadership skills will not only ensure success here at Marist, but success wherever our students may land on this ever-shrinking globe.” For Gonzalez and Torrence, Marist’s diversity statement is vibrant. Their efforts will seek to ensure that its premise is woven throughout the fabric of every activity on Marist’s campus. Diversity programming will include a series of heritage week celebrations, honoring those with Hispanic, Black, and Asian-American backgrounds, as well as a women’s history week. Moderated by Torrence, the student club Mosaic helps students learn about and celebrate each other’s cultures on a weekly basis. In October, tenth graders had the opportunity to go on a field trip to Atlanta’s new Center for Civil and Human Rights. In January, all Marist students will welcome Ernest Green, one of the nine students who integrated Little Rock Central High School. At an all-school assembly, Green

will share his firsthand perspective on inclusion and diversity, and activities later in the day will allow for discussion. “I personally am excited about the opportunity to share cultures and highlight the diversity that exists here at Marist. I am sure it will lead to a growing sense of pride to be part of the Marist School community,” said Torrence. “We’ll also be reaching out to alumni of color to invite and welcome them back to campus as we did at the recent

We want all ... to have the opportunity to fully participate, add value, and feel welcomed. Homecoming football game. We hope to enrich the Marist experience for everyone.” Near the end of the school year, student leaders will participate in a diversity retreat, planned by tenth and eleventh grade students who will receive training at a Student Diversity Leadership Conference hosted by the National Association of Independent Schools. The diversity retreat will kick off Diversity Week, which will include a wide variety of student activities and conclude with the annual Taste of Marist. Gonzalez quips, “Food is an easy way to break down barriers and build relationships.” Awareness is the goal for this first year. Beyond that Gonzalez says, “Leigh and I pledge that the efforts of the Office of Inclusion & Diversity shall continually evolve in response to an open dialogue with the Marist School community. We want all members of this community to have the opportunity to fully participate, add value, and feel welcomed.”

Chinyere “Chin” Gonzalez ’90 returned to her alma mater as a parent (Tori ’19 and Hannah ’21) before being tapped to direct the new Office for Inclusion & Diversity. After retiring from a professional football career, Leigh Torrence ’00 returned to Atlanta eager to share his skills with Marist. He serves as an assistant coach for Marist’s varsity football team in addition to his duties in the Office of Inclusion & Diversity.

Marist School’s Diversity Statement Marist School seeks to foster a community of inclusion that respects the dignity of the individual in the areas of age, gender, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation. This obligation to build a community of inclusion is based on Sacred Scripture, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit and traditions of the Society of Mary. All members of the Marist School community are responsible for advancing an understanding of and a respect for diversity.

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War Eagle Views

Community Coaches Vital to War Eagle Success Athletics at Marist School is an important part of the school’s mission to form the whole person in the image of Christ. Since the school’s founding in 1901, thousands of Marist students have learned sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication, and leadership by participating in one of the school’s 71 interscholastic athletic teams. Mentored by capable coaches, student War Eagles are urged to show respect and fairness at all times while maintaining a convivial spirit. The coaches, in turn, make a reciprocal commitment to students by helping prepare and train them for success. It’s a two-way street and a hallmark of Marist’s athletics program. All involved are committed to excellence. Marist head coaches are fulltime faculty members, but they are assisted by over 70 community coaches who make it a priority in their lives to help impart the meaningful lessons of responsibility to students. The community coach concept was introduced in 1996 by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) as a means for schools to enhance their athletics programs. Per GHSA rules, community coaches cannot head up a varsity sport,

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but they often provide vital assistance in many other areas. All community coaches are required to attend courses on coaching principles and first aid, complete the requisite exams on each, and pass a background check. Once certified, they are required to meet the policies and regulations of the school and GHSA, and must be recommended by the varsity head coach of their chosen sport. Marist’s athletics program is fortunate to have many community coaches who have been with the program for an extended period of time. One such individual is Ron Elgin, who has coached both baseball and football during his 11 years as a community coach at Marist. After teaching and coaching in DeKalb County Schools for 30 years, Ron began working in the home construction business, but never lost his love for coaching. “I love working with kids,” he says. “When the opportunity came to coach at Marist, I could think of no better place to be. The Marist community is full of good people and good kids, and the athletic program is one of the best in the state of Georgia.”

Having coached for so many years now, the rewards for Coach Elgin are not personal or monetary. He claims his biggest reward is seeing a young player come out for a team for the first time, enjoy the experience, and return the next season to continue competing. The story is the same for many other community coaches at Marist. Former major league pitcher Charlie Leibrandt has worked with Marist’s baseball program for over 10 years. Coach Leibrandt is the father of three Marist alumni (Lauren ’04, Brodie ’08, Brandon ’11). His community coaching involvement began when Brodie played War Eagle baseball. He continued coaching during Brandon’s tenure on the baseball team, and had the opportunity to assist Head Coach Mike Strickland in the 2010 and 2011 back-to-back AAAA State Championships. Both his boys went on to play college baseball, and Brandon is currently in the minor leagues, but Coach Leibrandt continues to work with Marist student pitchers both

Ron Elgin has been a Marist School community coach for 11 years. Former major league pitcher Charlie Leibrandt (with wife, Corrine, and son, Brandon ’11) has been a Marist School community coach for more than 10 years.

in-season and off-season. “An athletic program the size and scope of Marist’s would not be possible with just faculty members serving as coaches. Our community coaches take time away from their professions and families, making it possible for hundreds of Marist student-athletes to play competitive sports at a very high level,” says Marist School Athletic Director Tommy Marshall. “We are incredibly grateful for them.” Marist community coaches come from varied backgrounds, yet they have one thing in common. Whether they are community members, parents, alumni, retired coaches, or former professional athletes, they love Marist School and they love helping to make the high school sports experience the best that it can be for Marist students.

Ireland Bound in 2016 Marist School’s varsity football team and cheerleaders have been invited to participate in the 2016 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, a celebration of American football founded in 2012. A highlight of the 2016 tournament, which will take place in Dublin in late August and early September of 2016, will be a feature game between Boston College and Georgia Tech. Marist School and other high school teams will play each other in the preceding days.

This trip is a unique chance for our students to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience abroad. R E V. J O H N H A R H A G E R S . M . M A R I ST S C H O O L P R E S I D E N T

“This trip is a unique chance for our students to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience abroad. This opportunity is especially meaningful for our school, as we have connections to both Boston College and Georgia Tech. We have alumni playing on both teams, a former Marist band director is marching band director at Georgia Tech, and a Marist alumnus is the Jesuit chaplain of Boston College’s football team,” said Marist School President Father John Harhager. While in Ireland, Marist School is planning to incorporate a visit with students from three Marist schools in and near Dublin. Also traveling to Ireland from Georgia are teams from Blessed Trinity Catholic School, The Westminster Schools, and Buford High School.

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Reach for Excellence News

Voices of Excellence

Expanding Our Reach Since its inception in 2001, Reach for Excellence has operated out of a one-room office on the second floor of the Bishop Gunn Administration Center. When Ivy Street Center was completed, providing new offices and classrooms for Marist School’s Math and English departments, a vacant space was left in the Wooldridge Building. That space, with extensive renovation, was repurposed to accommodate the growing needs of the Reach for Excellence program. After laying the groundwork for two years, Reach kicked off a capital campaign in spring 2015 to fund the renovation project. Several foundations stepped up to assist in this effort, including the Sara Giles Moore Foundation, The Tull Charitable Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, and the SunTrust Trusteed Foundations: Walter H. and Marjory M. Rich Memorial Fund. Their generosity along with the support and kindness of individuals who align with the Reach mission, paved the way for construction to begin in early June 2015. Completed by August 1, the new Reach for Excellence space includes two offices, a lobby, a conference room, a storage area, and a separate Reach for Excellence-designated entrance. The larger space is enhancing Reach for Excellence’s organization and efficiency, allowing it to continue its educational mission focused on Atlanta’s underserved middle school population. Reach for Excellence, founded in 2001 by the Society of Mary and hosted on Marist School’s campus, is a tuition-free academic and leadership enrichment program that empowers determined learners and expands their possibilities in the classroom, in the community, and in life. Reach offers students of limited resources a mix of academic, cultural, and community-based experiences that prepare them for the challenges of college-preparatory programs and high schools. The program takes place following a student’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade years and includes weekend and summer sessions. For more information, visit reachforexcellence.org.

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Society of Mary News

New Leadership for Centro Hispano Marista

From left to right: Dr. Leticia Valencia, Megan Mavity ’10, Cecilia Philips

Centro Hispano Marista, a Society of Mary-sponsored program offering GED preparation for young Hispanic adults, has new leadership. Sal and Mary Ann Arias, two of the Centro’s principal founders and parents of three Marist alumni (Anna ’01, Felipe ’03, and Miguel ’06), have stepped back from their labor of love, paving the way for the Centro’s first paid staff.

Dr. Leticia Valencia is the Centro’s new program director. She taught Spanish Language Arts at the Centro, so she already has a great appreciation for its mission of academic growth and spiritual formation. Dr. Valencia holds a doctorate in business administration from University of Phoenix, where she specialized in leadership development of Hispanics. She also holds a master of business administration in international business from Georgia State University, and a bachelor of science in industrial and systems engineering

from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Mexico. She and her husband, Marco, are parents of Amanda ’20. The new academic dean for the Centro is Megan Mavity ’10, a graduate of Davidson College, where she studied Hispanic and Educational Studies. Megan comes to the Centro having most recently served as director of education at the International House in Charlotte, N.C. Cecilia Philips, a retired executive from the telecommunications sector, continues in her role as registrar for the Centro, while Father Bill Rowland serves as director of development and the liaison between the Centro and Marist School. Marist School President Father John Harhager guides the administrative staff as chair of the new Centro Leadership Council. In biweekly meetings, Father Harhager oversees the development and implementation

of policies consistent with the mission and values of the Society of Mary. His involvement ensures that Marist’s commitment to educational excellence is evidence in all aspects of the Centro’s program while being sensitive to the unique challenges facing the immigrant Hispanic population. Founded in 2012, Centro Hispano Marista is currently preparing 580 Hispanic young adults to take the GED accreditation test, setting them on a path to pursue higher education, obtain better jobs, and become productive citizens, exemplary parents, and leaders in their faith communities. To learn more or to volunteer for Centro Hispano Marista, visit centrohispanomarista.org.

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Advancement News

RICHARD J. RE YNOLDS III ’52 AWARDED MARIST SCHOOL’S HIGHEST HONOR

Marist School’s historian, Richard J. Reynolds III ’52, made history himself on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 when he was recognized as the 2015 recipient of Marist School’s highest honor, the St. Peter Chanel Award. The award, named for the saint who sacrificed his life to his missionary work, is given annually in recognition of individuals whose selflessness, exceptional support, and enthusiastic leadership have advanced the mission of Marist School in a profound and fundamental way.

I am overwhelmed, impressed, and humbled to be given this award. I thank my Lord for allowing me to live long enough to experience this great honor.” RICHARD J. REYNOLDS III ’52

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Reynolds’ contributions to Marist School have been manifold. Beyond serving as historian for his alma mater, Reynolds has served as president of Marist’s Alumni Association and on the Executive Board, which preceded the school’s current Board of Trustees. He was recognized by Marist School with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1991; in 2004, he was named to Marist’s Blue and Gold Athletics Circle; and, in 2005, Marist’s football program was dedicated to him. Reynolds remains an active member of the Marist School Alumni Board. “We are so pleased to recognize Richard Reynolds with the St. Peter Chanel Award,” said Marist School President Father John Harhager. “Just as St. Peter Chanel devoted himself to his missionary work, Richard has exhibited singular dedication to Marist School. His efforts on behalf of the school have truly helped us to advance our mission in education and are quite admirable. Additionally, his wealth of knowledge on the school’s history has often proved invaluable.” Reynolds has written extensively for this magazine, and has been a frequent lecturer on the history of Marist School and Atlanta’s Catholics to both the Marist community as well as the larger Catholic community in Atlanta. Reynolds is retired from a 33-year legal career, 19 of which he spent as a partner at Troutman Sanders. He and his wife of 55 years, Delia, are parents of Richard J. Reynolds IV ’78, Michael E. Reynolds ’81, and Timothy B. Reynolds ’87. They have five grandchildren, including current Marist School student Jennifer Ansley Reynolds ’19. Reynolds’ father, Richard J. Reynolds, Jr., graduated from Marist College (now Marist School) in 1920. In his acceptance speech, Reynolds commented, “I am overwhelmed, impressed, and humbled to be given this award. I thank my Lord for allowing me to live long enough to experience this great honor.”

No matter the size, your Annual Fund gift shows your support for Marist School and directly impacts the daily lives of our students by providing tuition assistance and crucial operating funds.

To make a gift or fulfill your pledge, visit us at marist.com/onlinegiving.

Eric Zaytzeff , DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING, zay tzef fe@marist.com

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A faithfully illuminated “school upon a hill” that promotes excellence, encourages creativity, and supports the community, all while reflecting the enduring love of God. My Marist shines brightly.

In May 2015, Marist School welcomed Eric Zaytzeff as its new director of annual giving. Before joining

the Marist community, Eric was a development research analyst in Georgia Tech’s Office of Development, and prior to that he served as a litigation paralegal and project assistant at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. Eric oversees the Annual Fund, including the Alumni Annual Fund for Tuition Assistance, as well as other annual giving initiatives at Marist.

Advancement News

GIVE SOMEONE THE SHOT OF A LIFETIME You are already paying income taxes to the state. Why not redirect some of those taxes to provide tuition assistance to financially eligible Marist students?

Since 2008, Marist School has partnered with the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) created through the Georgia Education Expense Tax Credit Program. This program enables Georgia residents, corporations, trusts, LLCs, and partnerships the opportunity to designate a portion of their state tax liability to the school’s financial aid program. There is virtually no cost to participate, but it has a tremendous impact on Marist’s ability to provide financial aid to students in need. Georgia’s Education Expense Tax Credit program continues to grow in popularity. Last year, almost 400 members of the Marist community redirected their state tax dollars to Marist School through the 2015 Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, which concluded on January 1, 2015. Many thanks to those who participated in the GOAL program! We are deeply grateful for the additional financial aid this program provides the school each year. Registration for the 2016 GOAL program is already in full-swing. GOAL estimates that the state’s $58 million cap will be met within one day on January 1, 2016. While GOAL cannot send applications to the Department of Revenue until January 1, GOAL is providing taxpayers the opportunity to reserve their spot for 2016 now, through December 15, 2015. Contact Shannon Carney, advancement associate, at (770) 936-2226 or carneys@marist.com for more information or visit marist.com/georgiagoalscholarship. 23 MARIST MATTERS

“Georgia GOAL is the best way to financially support Marist School without losing a cent of your cash flow. The federal tax deduction that comes along with it is icing on the cake.” JOSH COBB ’92

Alumni News

Dear Marist family, I am honored and humbled to find myself writing to you as the newly elected president of your Marist Alumni Association. Following in the footsteps of our past president, Sean McEvoy ’86, will be no easy task. Sean has done an incredible job leading the Marist Alumni Association and has helped to drive many new initiatives during his time as president. As I spend more and more time on campus since graduation, I often reflect upon the impact that Marist has had on so many aspects of my life. The Emmaus and Prayer & Meditation retreats opened my mind to the extensiveness of what my relationship with God could be, a relationship upon which I depend greatly today. The personal finance class that I took as a senior first sparked my interest in financial planning and wealth management, and led to my profession today. Some of my greatest friendships are not only with my classmates, but also with alumni who attended years and even decades before or after me. The opportunity to attend Marist truly was a blessing. When I step onto the campus as an adult, I am encouraged to see that Marist continues to provide these incredible opportunities to students today, and I also marvel at the changes and improvements that have been made. I cannot help but feel a sense of pride when I see and interact with today’s Marist students. I know the next generation of responsible leaders is being molded here at Marist School. The Marist Alumni Association exists to promote fellowship among alumni and strengthen our connection to the school. To that end, the Association hosts various social, spiritual, and networking events each year to bring us all together. These alumni activities include opportunities for service, opportunities to grow in our spirituality, and opportunities to build fellowship. Some of our signature alumni events include Homecoming, the Alumni Awards Luncheon, the Alumni Women’s Luncheon, and, new in 2016, the Inaugural Reunion Weekend, which will be held April 29–May 1, 2016. Reunion Weekend will be full of activities, including the 26th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament, a BBQ dinner,

campus tours, a Family Mass, and individual class reunion parties. All alumni, not just those celebrating a reunion, are invited! Marist is a special place. So many Marist alumni have made significant contributions not only to our school but also to the community at large. We are blessed with many alumni who want to stay involved and support the school. In an effort to help educate and involve the alumni who volunteer in leadership capacities within the Alumni Association, we hosted a retreat on campus in August during which we shared with alumni information about the Marist Way and discussed ideas to help strengthen and maintain Marist’s identity and further its mission. Another integral aspect of the Alumni Association’s mission is to support financial aid through the Alumni Annual Fund for Tuition Assistance (AAFTA). During the 2014–2015 fiscal year, alumni gave nearly $450,000 to AAFTA, making it possible for approximately 40 deserving students to attend Marist. Thank you to everyone who contributed! I am confident that your Alumni Association will continue to provide a valuable link between the alumni and our great school. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@marist.com or visit marist.com/alumni. All volunteer positions play a critical role in keeping alumni engaged with the Marist School community. Serving as a volunteer leader offers an excellent opportunity for you to stay engaged with the school while expanding your own network. I thank God for the people in my life, especially for those in the Marist School community. I hope you do as well. If you have not been back to Marist recently, I invite you. Come share in the special bond that ties us together. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon. Warmest Regards,

James B. Roberts ’99 President, Marist Alumni Association

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HOMECOMING

Homecoming

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HOMECOMING

Though the skies threatened rain, hundreds of Marist School alumni and their families returned to campus on Friday, October 2, 2015 for Homecoming. Before the football game, in which the War Eagles defeated the Lithonia Bulldogs 41-8, alumni gathered in Centennial Center for an old-fashioned cookout of hamburgers and hotdogs complete with gourmet toppings and sweet treats. The Marist Marching

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Homecoming! What a fun and nostalgic time to recollect the high school days that shaped us into the adults we are today. DEE LANE EADES ’79 M A R I ST A LU M N I A S S O C I AT I O N S P E C I A L E V E N T S C H A I R

Band performed, and the cheerleaders were on hand to rev things up before everyone entered the stadium for the game. In a separate gathering in the Fr. Hartnett Building, the Class of 1965 celebrated its 50th reunion. These Marist School men were joined by Guy Whitenton ’35, a surprise guest from the Marist College (as the school was called then) years. To the best of our knowledge, he is Marist’s oldest living alumnus! Throughout the football game, the Alumni Office partnered with Marist’s new Office of Inclusion & Diversity under the Alumni Tent, offering delicious King of Pops popsicles and Marist spirit souvenirs to all. Halftime of the game was replete with ceremony. Those inducted into the Blue & Gold Athletics Circle were introduced, and the Frank P. Hagan Memorial Coach’s Award was presented to Timothy Perez, Marist faculty member of 31 years and father of Andy ’11, Kevin ’16, and Bobby ’14. And, as no Homecoming is complete without a Homecoming Court, Lesley Ehmer ’16 was crowned Homecoming Queen. All present had a wonderful evening, enjoying friendship and fun while reveling in the Marist spirit. Make plans now to come home to Marist for Homecoming 2016! MARIST MATTERS 26

ALUMNI NEWS

Congratulations to the 2015 Blue & Gold Athletics Circle Inductees Ten members of the Marist community were inducted into the Marist School Blue & Gold Athletics Circle at halftime of the Homecoming football game. Established in 2003, the Blue & Gold Athletics Circle honors those who have made outstanding contributions to Marist School Athletics. Members are selected based on personal excellence in athletics, academics, and service to Marist School and the community.

Lary Aaron ’77

Ryan Roushandel ’04

Baseball, Football, Basketball

Soccer

Rasheem A. Barrett ’05

Lindsay Shade ’00

Basketball

J. Bernard Mannelly ’88

Leigh Anthony Torrence, Jr. ’00

Football, Basketball, Track, Wrestling

Football, Track, Tennis

Amanda Baumann Parrish ’98

Katie Wright ’01

Volleyball, Tennis

Volleyball

Service Award

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Philip F. Etheridge ’60

Gale T. Karabeika

21 Years of Service

37 Years of Service

ALUMNI NEWS

Announcing the Inaugural Reunion Weekend April 30-May 1, 2016 26th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament Alumni Welcome Back BBQ Family Mass Campus Tours & On-Campus Activities Reunions for Classes of 1960, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2005, and 2006. All alumni, family, and friends are welcome to participate in the golf tournament, Welcome Back BBQ, Family Mass, and on-campus activities. Individual Class Reunion parties will be celebrated on Saturday evening.

Learn more at marist.com/reunions

Meet our Reunion Weekend Co-Chairs Marist Alumni Board Members, Emily Young McEvoy â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90 and Claire Long Conarro â&#x20AC;&#x2122;06, are serving as chairs for the 2016 Inaugural Reunion Weekend. They have been instrumental in helping to plan the weekend of events and activities for all the Marist alumni, family, and friends who will return to campus this spring. MARIST MATTERS 28

ALUMNI NEWS

Alumni Events Fall 2015

Alumni Generations Welcome Back Party August 28, 2015

Class of ’95 Reunion October 17, 2015

Tom Supensky ’56 Clay Workshop October 23, 2015

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ALUMNI NEWS

UPCOMING EVENTS Young Alumni Christmas Luncheon December 18, 2015 Parents of Alumni Wine & Cheese Reception

Alumni Career Connections Summer Intern Lunch

January 21, 2016 Alumni Spirituality Event

September 9, 2015

February 2016

Jenna MacLean ’90 Spanish Class Visits October 1, 2015

Alumni Basketball Night February 2016 Alumni Awards Luncheon March 23, 2016 Alumni Women’s Luncheon April 13, 2016 Ivy Street Reunion Luncheon June 7, 2016

Vincent James Tortorici ’86 Bench Dedication September 13, 2015

Alumni Leadership Retreat August 30, 2015

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ALUMNI NEWS

26th Annual

ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT In conjunction with Reunion Weekend, Marist School’s Alumni Association will host the 26th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament on April 29, 2016 at Heritage Golf Links in Tucker, Georgia. Since its inception, the Alumni Golf Tournament has raised approximately $500,000 to support Marist’s tuition assistance program. All proceeds go to the Marist School Endowment for Tuition Assistance. For more information on becoming a sponsor, donating an auction item, or registering to play, visit marist.com/alumnigolf or contact, contact the Alumni Office (770) 936-6491 or alumni@marist.com.

Maureen Davidson, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI REL ATIONS, davidsonm@marist.com

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students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni, on how to live the Marist Way, through education,

fellowship, prayer, service, and vocations.

In May 2015, Marist School welcomed Maureen Davidson as its new director of alumni relations. Maureen brings more than twelve years of experience in alumni relations

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and development, most recently serving as director of alumni networks and groups at the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Prior to that, she worked at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she quickly rose through the ranks to deputy executive director. Maureen oversees all of Marist School’s Alumni Relations programming.

ALUMNI NEWS

Alumna in the Spotlight

by Andrea Marenco ’16

Sam’s House: Providing for Nepalese Children In 1992, Marist School alumna Jennifer Rothchild ’89 first traveled to Nepal as a part of a study abroad program through Miami University. Inspired by that visit, she has continued to work closely with Nepalese people ever since. She and her husband, Christopher Butler, both on faculty at the University of Minnesota Morris, travel to Nepal each summer to conduct research on gender, family, natural resources, and public health. In 2007, they helped open an orphanage called Sam’s House in a suburban area of Pokhara, Nepal. Named after Jennifer’s grandfather who lived in several children’s homes after he arrived in New York City from Europe, Sam’s House seeks to provide abandoned, orphaned, and at-risk Nepalese children with shelter, care, and education. Over 40 children call Sam’s House home,

“I HAVE SO MUCH GRATITUDE FOR THE FACULTY AND STAFF AT MARIST WHO HELPED ME SEE THAT THIS IS THE KIND OF WORK WE SHOULD SPEND OUR LIVES DOING—THAT IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO.”

community that there was a way to help those affected in Nepal through Sam’s House. Homeroom teachers talked about Sam’s House and asked students for donations; many alumni contributed as well. By the end of their efforts, Marist School was able to send $2,064 to Sam’s House for earthquake relief. In total, within a one-month period, Sam’s House collected $60,000, which they distributed to three earthquake relief groups. Earthquakes are not the only hardship Nepalese people face. Economic hardship still forces many families and children into difficult situations. Sam’s House plays an important role in assisting abandoned and orphaned children in need offering them the opportunity for a better future. Recently, Sam’s House congratulated its first high school graduate, and, earlier this year, they opened a new home for older boys.

JENNIFER ROTHCHILD ’89

and many more claim support through its scholarship programs. Jennifer and Chris currently serve as trustees for the organization. In April 2015, a major earthquake struck Nepal, and another followed less than one month later. Homes collapsed, schools crumbled, and many children were displaced. While the earthquake did not directly affect Sam’s House, they knew they wanted to find ways to help in the aftermath. Marist School students and alumni were among the many who sent contributions to Sam’s House to help provide aid to those affected in Nepal. Because of Jennifer’s connection to Marist, the school’s Campus Ministry and Alumni Offices helped spread the word within the Marist

Sam’s House is grateful to many Marist School alumni who are actively involved in their efforts, including Christina Pollak Block ’89, Molly Mackin Borden ’89, Deborah Gaasch Cooke ’92, Alys Brehio Garman ’89, Cameron Jones Goodsell ’88, Christine Gaasch Heidt ’89, Kristen Rich Heller ’89, Robert Heller ’89, Elizabeth Pollak Meleski ’87, Mark Potter ’92, Jonathan Rothchild ’92, Kelly Dowlen Senay ’89, Pamela Storm ’89, Judith June Webb ’89, Scott Williamson ’89 as well as current Marist School student, Abby Senay ’18. Sam’s House also wishes to acknowledge these Marist School administrators for raising awareness among current Marist students, families, faculty, and priests—Director of Campus To learn more about Ministry Brian Freel, Sam’s House, visit Father Joel Konzen, and samshouse.org. Father William Rowland.

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Class Notes 52 64

Richard Reynolds ’52 was

the 2015 recipient of the St. Peter Chanel Award, Marist School’s highest honor.

Michael Hurst ’64 and

his wife, Dr. Ellen Burns Hurst, co-authored “Why Can’t My Son Read?”. The book focuses on the recognition and evaluation of a child’s reading problems and alternative corrective strategies. It also identifies a child’s legal rights in regard to the receipt of support services, and tips for successfully interfacing with a bureaucratic school system. 1

Former forward and center Mike Hurst ’64 and former point guard John Paris ’65 relived great Marist moments over lunch with former basketball coach and legend Pete Combs. During his tenure, Coach Combs had tournament-winning teams and built what would become the foundation for Marist’s very successful basketball program. He and former athletic director Father William Seli are honored each year by the awarding of the Combs-Seli Award for Best Defensive Varsity Basketball Player, established by John Paris in 1979. Both Coach Combs and Fr. Seli have been inducted into the Blue & Gold Athletics Circle. 2

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Norvin Hagan ’68 was inducted into the 2015 Printing Impressions/RIT Printing Industry Hall of Fame in September 2015. Norvin founded his company, Geographics, in 1976. After graduating from Marist, he attended the University of Tennessee on a wrestling scholarship. Norvin has been active in his community, serving on the board of the Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia and the Printing Industries of America’s national board. He is also on the board of directors for the High Museum of Art, chairs the Frank Hagan Memorial Coach’s Award at Marist, and is a member of the University of Tennessee Letterman’s Club, and Piedmont Driving Club.

Frank Hill ’68 is spending his weekdays closing mortgage loans in Athens, Georgia and his weekends babysitting five grandchildren in Atlanta, Georgia. He is enjoying the daily routines of life.

Washington, D.C. florist Palace Florists, owned by Lee Herman ’82 and his wife Beth Herman, was selected to provide the flowers for Pope Francis’ visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015. Lee and Beth are the third generation to own the store, which has been open since 1943. They also provided flowers for the last papal visit to Washington, D.C. by Pope Benedict in 2008. 3

James Riley ’85 is the principal investigator on a team of researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Penn Center for AIDS Research that was a awarded $7.5 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health to initiate a multi-project HIV study investigating a new gene therapy approach to render immune cells of HIV positive patients resistant to the virus. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and his doctorate from Emory University. He credits Father Konzen for his ability to write such successful research grants.

From over 120,000 ALPA pilots, Jim Judkins ’86 was selected as “Professional Airman of the Year 2014”. He was selected for his courageous actions, which saved a Boeing 717 full of passengers last fall when all of the generators quit in overcast conditions during the flight. With only a few instruments working, he safely landed the plane in Atlanta without the passengers ever knowing the difficulties they had encountered. He was honored at a three-day ceremony in Washington, D.C. in July 2015.

Dr. Eric D. Hurst ’88 works for

Culpepper & Associates where he was promoted to director of data analytics.

CLASS NOTES

Chris Manzi ’89 left the banking industry

after 21 years to take over as owner, operator, and executive director of the Athens Area Junior Golf Tour and the Oconee Junior Golf League in June 2015. The organization conducts junior golf tournaments for ages 8-18 throughout all of Northeast Georgia.

Katherine Deese ’93 received

her Master of Science degree in instructional technology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) in May of 2015, and has begun working as an instructional designer in the Office of e-Learning on the campus of UNCW. 4

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Kevin McKie ’97 was appointed

by the Birmingham City Council to a six-year term on the board of1directors for the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB). Kevin currently serves as the first vice-chairman. The BWWB is one of the country’s largest water systems with 200,000 ratepayers. Kevin is an attorney with Environmental Litigation Group.

Angel Davis ’02 was awarded a $250,000

prize from the 43North business idea competition in October 2014 for KeepUp, a social media management app she created with co-founder, Lauren Washington.

This summer, alumnae

Leah Leeds ’04 and Meghan Pendergast ’04 climbed Mt. Rainier

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Steven Willis ’05 received his medical degree as a doctor of osteopathic medicine from Touro University Nevada in May 2015. He is currently a resident physician at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Steven lives there with his new wife, Nina, who is also a resident physician at the same hospital. 6

Oscar Clark ’07, as a member of the Hincapie Racing Team, won the 2015 USA Cycling Professional Team Time Trial National Championships. 7 Terrahney Wilson ’07 received her D.D.S. from

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine at graduation ceremonies held this summer in New York City where she was the recipient of The National Leadership Award. During her matriculation, Dr. Wilson served two terms as the national vice president and a term as national corresponding secretary of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA) and president of the SNDA Columbia Chapter. Dr. Wilson further served as treasurer of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity. While at Columbia, Dr. Wilson was active in numerous community service projects including Columbia University Community Outreach, SNDA Mentorship Program and Miles for Smiles Block Party/ Walk. Dr. Wilson was also a Macy’s Scholar and member of the Class Council. Dr. Wilson will continue her training as a resident at Louisiana State University Hospital in New Orleans. 8

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CLASS NOTES

Robert Hann ’11 and Greg Moyers ’11 were honored on

April 20, 2015 at the University of Notre Dame Monogram Spring Letter Jacket Ceremony. Greg and Robert were both named Notre Dame Monogram winners and inducted into the Notre Dame Monogram Club. This select group is comprised of individuals who have earned the University’s varsity athletic insignia for their athletic or team support endeavors. Greg Moyers served the Notre Dame Men’s Varsity Tennis program for four years—his first two years as racquet technician and the past two as senior manager. He will graduate in May with degrees in accountancy and Spanish. Upon graduation, Greg will be working for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as an assurance associate in Chicago. Robert Hann served the Notre Dame Varsity Football program for four years as a video technician. He will graduate in May with a degree in IT management. Upon graduation, Robert will be working in Chicago as part of the forensic technology & discovery services staff for Ernst & Young, LLP. The Notre Dame Athletics Department proudly displays the names of all Monogram winners in Heritage Hall’s “Ring of Names” on campus at the Joyce Center. 9

Patrick Beless ’11 (#93), Kendall

Baker ’14 (#65), and Sage Hardin ’15

(#63) are all currently playing football and are scholarship recipients at the University of Georgia. 10

Now Accepting Alumni Award Nominations Every year the Marist Alumni Association

Kathryn Dockter ’12 won a 2015

recognizes three individuals for their

NCAA Men’s Tennis National Championship serving as student manager. Kathryn is also president of Tri Delta Sorority and was recently appointed trustee of the Class of 2016 at the University of Virginia. 11

exceptional service to the community and

On March 23, 2015, USA South selected Ashley Brunner ’14 as the Lacrosse Rookie of the Week. Ashley is a midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team at Piedmont College.

Visit marist.com to submit your nominations

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to Marist School. You are part of a loyal and distinctive group of people living across the country and around the world. We invite you to nominate individuals you feel meet the criteria for the Marist Alumni Awards.

for 2016. Nominations are due by December 15, 2015. Questions? Please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@marist.com or (770) 936-6491.

Kenneth Brinson, Jr. ’15 was named

one of the five recipients of the 2015 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Awards for the South Region. The honors go to one young man from each of the nation’s five regions as the best and brightest for their accomplishments as athletes, scholars, and citizens at the high school level. Kenneth currently attends the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, and plays linebacker on the football team. The five honorees traveled to New York City to be honored during the NFF Chapter Awards Luncheon, presented by Under Armour, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Brandon Fountain ’15 was selected

as a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award recipient. The four-year, undergraduate scholarship recognizes and supports academic excellence and community involvement among our nation’s graduating high school students of color.

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“Grant that … they may share with each other the gifts of your love and become one in heart and mind …” NUPTIAL BLESSING 1 37 MARIST MATTERS

WEDDINGS

3 K yle Elizabeth Locklear ’05 married Andrew David Hartman on March 28, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. The marriage was celebrated at Cathedral of Christ the King, followed by a reception at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Kimberly Locklear ’00 served as maid of honor. 4 Canon Randolph Manley ’06 married Martha Brooke Gustafson on June 14, 2014 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek, Georgia, presided by Monsignor Joseph Corbett. Marist alumni in the wedding party included: Christopher Manley ’10, Kevin Gilli ’06, Sean Gilli ’06, and Spencer Manley ’16. The newlyweds honeymooned in Amelia Island, Florida.

1 C hristine Schultz ’01 married Timothy “T.J.” Ertley on March 14, 2015 at the Summerour Studio in Midtown Atlanta. Marist alumni in attendance included: Leigh Kunis ’01 , Christine Shepherd Vermeulen ’01 , Megan Richardson Wilson ’01 , Shana Strickland Richardson ’01 , Meagan Maron ’01, Karen Lock ’01 , Julia Petrecca Davidson ’01 , and Mary Tanory Lengel ’01 . 2 Fran Giknis ’01 and Amal Aboulhosn were married on August 16, 2014. Marist alumni in attendance included: Jimmy Bligh ’01 , Nathan Smith ’01 , Scott Marino ’01 , Jennifer Gilligan Morris ’01 , Brandon Dete ’01 , Patrick Donlin ’01 , Brandon Morris ’01 , and Patrick Murphy ’01 .

5 M att Lewis ’08 and Hallie White were married on August 2, 2014 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Columbus, Georgia. A reception followed at The River Mill. Marist graduates in the wedding party included: Mary Catherine Sikes ’08, Steve Lewis ’11 , Kyle Betz ’08, Rich Kirchgraber ’08, Becht Neel ’08, Jack Spalding ’08, Francisco Olmedo ’08, and Kevin McDevitt ’08. Marist graduates attending included: Mickey Luckovich ’08, Jay Mathes ’08, Casey Flannigan ’08, Louise Corrigan ’08, Grace Helmer ’08, Greg Moyers ’11 , and Nathan Bryan ’11 . 6 M ichael Sambataro ’08 married Andra Sullivan ’08 on June 6, 2015 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek, Georgia. Marist alumni in attendance included: Gordon Azar, Sr. ’52, Frank Sullivan, Sr. ’54, Gordon Azar, Jr. ’78, Francis Sullivan II ’81 , Marcia Azar Sullivan ’81 , Maria Sullivan Hardin ’82 , Carla Sullivan Burkhardt ’87, Alex Sullivan ’10, and Claire Sullivan ’12.

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Births M A R IST

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1 Julie Goldman Caran ’95 and Kevin Caran

welcomed their daughter, Colette Sage, through domestic adoption on her birthday, March 8, 2015. She joins Abinet (7), who is a wonderful big brother and adores his new baby sister! 2 Benjamin Crigler Stewart ’98 and wife

Stephanie Bricker Stewart welcomed their first child, Maddox Bricker Stewart, on December 29, 2014 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The family currently resides in Manhattan Beach, California.

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3 Cristina Reeves Bouton ’99 and husband

Ben announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Grace, on December 6, 2014. Olivia is the first grandchild of Michael Reeves ’67. 4 Jeff Edwards ’02 and wife Megan

welcomed their first child, Charlotte Adelaide, on February 20, 2015 in San Francisco, California weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Jeff and his wife Megan reside in San Francisco and were married in 2011 in Sonoma, California.

5 R obert Hennessy ’02 and wife Allison

welcomed their daughter, Blythe Taylor, on June 2, 2015. The family recently moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Robert and Allison were married in 2010 in St. Augustine, Florida. 6 John Hester ’02 and Kristina Kuhn Hester ’03 welcomed Amelia Reese Hester

into the world on July 30, 2015. She was 7 pounds 10 ounces and measured 21.25 inches long.

BIRTHS

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” L U K E 1 8 :16

7 Elizabeth Hurst Ruth ’03 and husband

Brent welcomed their son, Bolton Demian Ruth, on March 25, 2015. The family resides in Washington, D.C. where Elizabeth works on the staff of U.S. Senator Deb Fischer. 8 Melanie Watts Colley ’04 and husband

Ben Colley welcomed their daughter, Sarah Katherine “Sarah Kate” Colley, on July 9, 2015. She joins big brother Nick (2).

9 Caroline Cates Ivie ’05 and husband

Tanner welcomed their first child, Jackson Thomas Ivie, on July 16, 2015. 10 M ary Pat Jones Rodriguez ’05 and

husband Isaac joyfully welcomed their second son, Patrick Robert Rodriguez, on August 21, 2014. Patrick joins older brother Marshall (2).

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IN MEMORIAM

Peggy Adams, Marist School faculty member, 1987–2008 James Callison, father of Sharon Callison Falconer ’82 and Maria Callison ’84; and grandfather of Elizabeth Falconer ’08 Jane Cambias, mother of Kelly Cambias Miles ’86 and Kathryn Cambias Morgan ’94; and grandfather of Sarah Jane Miles ’16 and Patrick Miles ’19 Earl Daniell, father of Fred Daniell ’79 Michael Dowhy ’81 , brother of Anne Dowhy ’82 and Mary Pat Dowhy ’84 Jerry Doyle ’45 Francis Dukes ’41

Jo Fisher, wife of William Fisher ’40 (deceased) June Flood, wife of Paul Flood ’53; and mother of Paul Flood, Jr. ’83 and James Flood ’86 (deceased) G. Peter Goodwyn ’84, brother of Andrew Goodwyn ’90 Candice Scott Greene ’85, sister of John Scott ’80 and Pamela Scott Biller ’82; mother of Wilson Greene ’18, and Hampton Greene ’20; and aunt of Hannah Biller ’18

Helen Heil, godmother of Danny Coughlin ’12 , Kevin Coughlin ’15, and Kyle Coughlin ’17 Frank Hynes ’65, brother of Stephen Hynes ’57 (deceased) and David Hynes ’59; and father of Matt Hynes ’89, Ansley Hynes ’93, and Audrey Hynes ’94

James M. Jackson, grandfather of Catherine Jackson ’17 and Miles Jackson ’19 Jeffrey Jones, father of Jeff Jones ’91 , Larry Jones ’93, and Laura Jones ’96 Thomas H. Jones ’81 , brother of Chris Jones ’79 (deceased)

Lucian Kapuscinski, father of Kyle Kapuscinski ’86 and

John Shore, grandfather of Cape Shore ’18 and Caroline Shore ’20 Allan Smith, father of Terri Smith Laufer ’81 , Steve Smith ’83, Carol Smith Colby ’84, and David Smith ’88 Spencer W. Smith ’50 William Smith ’49

Jack M. Smither, father of Jay Smither ’68 and

Chris Kapuscinski ’91

David Smither ’80

John Kingery, Sr., father of John Kingery, Jr. ’74 Art Knapp, step-father of Marist School faculty member, Kelley Likes; and step-grandfather of Taisha Likes ’11 , Xan Likes ’15, Zerin Likes ’17, and Mali Likes ’20

Rev. John Sullivan, S.M., Society of Mary Bill Sutter, son of Lloyd Sutter ’57

Ronald Warner, grandfather of Zach Brown ’16

Keith McMahan, grandfather of Garrett Doize ’13 and Connely Doize ’15 Dana Brand Moody ’83, sister of James Hardcastle ’93 and Anne Hardcastle ’94

Samuel Newell, grandfather of Sam McKinstry ’12, Megan McKinstry ’14, and Thomas McKinstry ’17 Harry G. Perkins ’52

Diane Wilson Reynolds, mother of Kelley Reynolds Cargle ’87, Lisa Reynolds ’89, Paula Reynolds Rybka ’93, and Laura Reynolds ’94 William Selvey, Sr., grandfather of Scott Selvey ’11 and Meredith Selvey ’14

Through September 30, 2015

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Mary Anne Wilcox, grandmother of Claire Arlotto ’11 and Joseph Arlotto ’14

Annette Wiley, mother of Scott Wiley ’79 Anthony L. Wood, Sr., father of Benji Wood ’93 William D. Young, father of Bill Young, Jr. ’75; and grandfather of Bill Young III ’11 and Brandon Young ’13

Word Last

By Rev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M.

Under the Name of Mary I was assigned by the Marist Fathers’ Provincial, Father Romito, to Marist School for the first time in 1980, a year after my ordination to the priesthood. I was to be the first official admissions director and to get ready to assume the reins as principal when Father Hartnett stepped away from that job. He surprised me by saying in the fall of 1981 that the time had come to announce the transition. From 1982 until the present, minus a ten-year period when I was assigned elsewhere, I have found myself alternately in the role of Principal, Headmaster, or President. I have been able to see a lot in those 25 years as an administrator, not least how the school has embraced and embodied the spiritual core that is the Society of Mary heritage. As part of the special identity that comes from being a school owned and operated by the Society of Mary, we employ a theme each year that is derived from what we call the Elements of Marist Education. This year’s theme is ‘humility and simplicity,’ two qualities that were never far from the thought of the Marist Fathers’ founder, Father Jean-Claude Colin. As we celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving this month, the students brought in socks for the homeless and placed them in boxes labeled ‘Humility’ and ‘Simplicity.’ And I was given to think about what I might account as humble and simple in the years I’ve been privileged to serve at Marist. Regarding humility, I hear ringing in my head the phrase, “I am humbled.” I am humbled when I see the hours and dollars that parents and friends pump into our operation for the sake of current students and the school’s unknown future. I am humbled when I see the tremendous care that teachers and others put into their lessons and their advising or extracurriculars. There is so much ‘soul’ in their regard for Marist students. I am humbled when I see the gusto with which our students take up their work in community service or in roles of hospitality on campus. I am humbled when I hear the ways alumni are making an impact in their communities or abroad by their sometimes inventive and bold contributions to others’ welfare. All of that leads me to simplicity. The simple truth about Marist is that, balanced between the respect that families have for

Illustration by Jay Rogers

the Marist Fathers’ direction over 114 years and the respect that we Marists have for the way that our lay associates have built and secured this enterprise during that same time, there resides a kind of beautiful and largely spiritual cooperation, a deep regard, that renders a singular experience we can only refer to as a Marist education. I am in every way grateful for that assignment in 1980 to Marist and for what I have been able to witness, the daily wonders that humble the individual in light of the grand story right at that place where the efforts of thousands who are “Marist” meet the hopes and intentions of the Marist Fathers—right here on Ashford-Dunwoody Road, “under the name of Mary.”

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Help Marist’s Capital Campaign Finish Strong. THE FINAL STRETCH

The final leg of Marist’s $35 million capital campaign journey has begun. This campaign, the most ambitious in the school’s 114-year history, is transforming our campus for today’s students and future generations. There are defining moments in the life of every academic institution. Moments that will be judged by future generations. This is one of those moments. Marist School has received two challenge grants that will allow us to complete our capital campaign, but only if we are able to raise $3.5 million by June 1, 2016. This game-changing amount will be used to complete renovations to St. Peter Chanel Hall, our main classroom building.

WE HAVE THE POWER TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MARIST SCHOOL. THE FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT. LET’S RALLY AND CROSS IT TOGETHER TO MAKE MARIST THE VERY BEST THAT IT CAN BE.

The Marist community has provided extraordinary support thus far, but we need a team effort to pull this one in before the deadline. Our success will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy on the school we all love. For more information on the capital campaign and ways to give, please visit wayhopepromise.com.