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THE LEADERFor alumni, family and friends of Covington Latin School

SUMMER 2013 ISSUE

Chris McDaniel '93talks about life as a leader.While assuming many different roles, as a father and husband, a business owner,and state senator – McDaniel attributes histime at CLS as the cornerstone for his mindfulness of integrity and hard work in allthat he does.

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With a new school year upon us, the cyclical nature of the Church, of school, and of our lives remindus that we must always be ready to answer our calling. We are all called to a path of leadershipand service and it is my hope that this Leader's issue shows you just how varied a path it can be.This year's graduation speech that I had the honor of giving to our most recent alumni showcaseda few holy examples to keep in mind as we all go forward.

Graduation Speech, May 25, 2013:

It is a great joy for me to be able to speak to you one last time as your Headmaster. I have beenyour Headmaster for only a year and I have had you in the classroom only a few times, but I havegotten you know you and I fully consider you my students. And most certainly our relationship doesnot end here. Going forward from tonight, I will know you as alumni and it is my job to make sureyou never forget your Alma Mater.

Even as a first-year Headmaster, I recognize that you are a very special class. You have fulfilled yourrole as leaders very well this year. You have done something else very important to me. You haveshown me the virtues of accelerated education. You have shown me the great things that acceler-ated students can achieve.

From your example, I have noticed something more important in acceleration than just getting ahead start in your high school studies. I have observed that there is something deeper than just providing academic challenges that better correspond to your talents and gifts.

I have seen that Our Lord calls young people, indeed younger people in your case, to lead and serveand inspire others.

I would like to highlight two figures in history that illustrate the greatness that young people canachieve.

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From the Headmaster's Desk


SATURDAY, MARCH 15: Alumni Banquet

Please send nominations and credentials to [email protected].

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUSExcellence in profession, service to CLS and to the community

SCIENTIAMExcellence in education

DISCIPLINAMPerformance in profession

BONITATEMService to the community

HONORARY ALUMNUSSupport of CLS

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNUSExcellence in profession, service to CLS and to the community for alumnus who have graduatedwithin the past 25 years (1989 and forward)

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We gratefully acknowledge the professional photography ofTraci Clancy, mother of Kevin '10 and Patrick '13, who hasprovided Latin School with nearly all of the photos found inthe Leader, the website and numerous other outlets. We aregrateful for her time, presence and generosity with her gift.

Front cover: Elizabeth Logan '13, Valedictorian, speaking toher classmates and school members during the graduationceremony.

1-2 Alum Spotlight: Chris McDanielChris McDaniel ‘93 has trod a path that has led him on a journey of

self-discovery with a few surprises along the way.

3-4 Class of 2013

5-6 School News

7-8 Lessons Learned (on the court)Two incredible athletes, stories of triumph and persistance.

9-11 Alumni News

12 Vocation CornerFr. Bob Stephan ‘91 hadn’t thought about a vocational life while in

the halls of CLS, but it helped lay the foundation.

13 From the ArchivesDiary of seniors 1934-1935.

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Chris McDaniel ‘93Alum Spotlight:

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McDaniel encountered one of those unexpected turns in his path after his stint

in the Army. "I got out of the Army in 2001, and if someone told me I would get

into politics, I would've said you're crazy!" he relates. But after working on the

political campaign trail in support of Geoff Davis, one step led to the next and

the idea of public service became more plausible.

Gifts Made In Memory Of

ANDY BARCZAKFrank Schleper

DR. & MRS. CARL BISHOPKatie & Steve Wolnitzek

JOHN & NANCY O'BRIEN, SR.John & Benna O'Brien, Jr.

SUE BANASJamie Lancaster

GREG BILLITERJohn & Paula Snow

FRANCIS WILLIAM “BILL” BOONEMary Dressman

FRANK D. MARDIS SR.Jamie Lancaster

GEORGIA METZJohn & Linda Langlitz

ROGER SCHUMERDr. & Mrs. Michael Held

Paul & Mary Ann Fedders

Gifts Made In Honor Of

Equipped with an internal compass bounded in principle, Chris

McDaniel ‘93 has trod a path that has led him on a journey of

self-discovery with a few surprises along the way (including

finding himself in politics!) As with all great adventures, the twists

and turns encountered has afforded McDaniel the opportunity to

test his mettle.

While assuming many different roles, as a father and husband, a business

owner, and State Senator – McDaniel attributes his time at Covington Latin as

the cornerstone for his mindfulness of integrity and hard work in all that he

does. “CLS taught me a great work ethic, and it was a God-centered view of

life,” he says.

After finishing his studies,

McDaniel served a tour of duty in

the Army. In the demanding role

of a soldier, he once again was

able to call upon those life

lessons he had learned so well

at CLS. "Latin School taught me

how to operate at a high level at

a very early age. There is a

difference between age and

maturity, and in the army, I had a

job to do and went and did it

100%," McDaniel recalls.


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As McDaniel sees it, 108,000 people stood behind him and elected him to office

"to make sure our democracy functions appropriately." It's an honor he takes

with earnestness. In this position of leadership, as CLS students are encouraged

to take the lead in their various endeavors and fields, McDaniel understands

and employs leadership's underlying premise of being of service to others.

McDaniel is quick to point out that "being a leader is recognizing you're a servant

before a leader" as is so aptly stated in Matthew 20:26, "Instead, whoever wants

to become great among you must be your servant." It is also why he believes it’s

important to give back. “It was the people that were generous when I was in

school that made CLS a viable option for me,” he states. And because of his

memorable experiences and preparedness for the real world, McDaniel values

his role as a donor and helping young men and women move forward in their

lives.

Of course, Mc Daniel is first and foremost a husband and a father. As consuming

as his many and varied obligations can be, his favorite activity is spending time

with his wife and kids. The family's preferred past times include visiting the lake

or the park.

In the framework of his busy days, his spirituality is not just a component, but a

permeation of his life. But, he is quick to note that none of us can don the

Superman cape in real life. "We have to accept that we are not perfect and

accept the human condition for what it is," he remarks. But in accepting the

imperfections of life, he is also quick to praise the good. “It is because of a lot

of good people that I’ve been able do to what I do,” he tells.

So with a ready acceptance and a robust heart, McDaniel continues a life's

journey that is filled with a sometime overwhelming array of choices and

challenges. He is well aware that he does not have all the answers but presses

on confidently. For in the end, McDaniel knows he does not travel alone.

Reunions!This summer Covington Latin was privileged

to welcome back three class reunions.

If your class has a milestone reunion in 2014,

please contact us at

[email protected]

and we will be glad to assist you.

Class of 1963 – 50th



In recognizing the significant accomplishments of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati young professionals, non-profit LEGACY’s mission is to cultivateand promote leadership. Stephanie Tewes, Dean of Studies, was awarded the NGLA in Education. Corey Clark,parent of recent CLS graduate Dorien Clark ‘13, receivedthe NGLA in Manufacturing, Technology and Science. Androunding out the spectrum of CLS talent, alumnus SenatorChris McDaniel ‘93 was awarded the NGLA in Governmentand Public Affairs.

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WHITNEY ERIN ASHBELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

KATHERINE ANN BISCHOFFTHOMAS MORE COLLEGE

ALEXANDER RILEY BITTERUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

MITCHELL ALEXANDER BLEWETTNORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

SAMUEL HAYWARD BOHMANUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

ALEXUS HUNTER BROWNXAVIER UNIVERSITY

MIKAYLA BIANCA BROWNBINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

JESSICA KWONG-YUN CHANKENT STATE UNIVERSITY

PATRICK THOMAS CLANCYUNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

DORIEN JAVALE CLARKUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

ELIZABETH ANN CLEMENTSBELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

BRENDAN THOMAS CONNELLYXAVIER UNIVERSITY

CLARE FRANCES DUNNXAVIER UNIVERSITY

PHILLIP JAMES DUNNXAVIER UNIVERSITY

EMMA ROSE GANSHIRTBELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

EMMA ROSE GRIPSHOVERXAVIER UNIVERSITY

ANDREA MARIA HALENKAMPNORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

EMILY ROSE HERZOGUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

BRIDGETTE MARIE HILDRETHUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

DIANE LYNNE JACKSONHANOVER COLLEGE

DANIEL CLAYTON JAMESNORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

BENJAMIN ELIJAH KNAPMEYERBRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

OLIVIA ARTHEMISE KUSCH-KAVANAGHWITTENBERG UNIVERSITY

ELISABETH CALLAGHAN LOGANTHE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

ANNA MARIE MATCHINGANORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

ALEXA ANNE MITCHELLTHOMAS MORE COLLEGE

MATTHEW ALAN MOELLMANNORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

GRETCHEN ELISE MUELLERUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

LEONA AYANO NEASEUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

JONATHAN STEELE NELSONUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

DAVID JACOB NUSSMANXAVIER UNIVERSITY

MADELINE JENNIFER PAGANETTOUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

ALEXANDRE ROBERT PAOLINORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

NICHOLAS AARON PILCHERNORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

GEORGE JOSEPH RICENORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

PETER LLOYD RODGERSUNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

NICHOLAS ANTHONY ROETTKEREASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

LOUIS MICHAEL SAND, JRMIAMI UNIVERSITY, HAMILTON

CHRISTINE BEATRICE SMITHJOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY

PATRICK RICHARD STEWARTTHOMAS MORE COLLEGE

ALEXANDRA JUDITH TRUNNELLVASSAR COLLEGE

TERRI LEIGHANN TURNERNORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

MATTHEW DAVID WATERSEASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

PAUL DAVID WINTRINGPURDUE UNIVERSITY

JACOB ALDEN WOOLDREDGENORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

JESSICA TAYLOR WOOLDREDGEUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI



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SeniorAWARDS


Congratulations to Campus Minister and faculty member Charles Marks and his

wife Kaitlin on the birth of Margaret Rose Marks.

Congratulations to faculty member Marcie Handler and her husband Mark

Atwood on the birth of son, Charles (Charlie) James Atwood.

Adam Green '14 was accepted and attended the US Air Force Academy's

Summer Seminar (which entails a competitive process and given to 600 students

out of over 3600 national applicants).

At the state meet for CLS swimming, girls received 18th and 26th places.

Jack Johnson got 19th and 32nd. Congrats on a great season to the entire team!

Covington Latin School had 12 qualifying student athletes compete at the State

Track Meet in Louisville.

Everett "Chip" Lehman ‘70 and Tim Spille ‘94 became NKY Leadership 2013

graduates.

Kaleigh Howland '15, was selected to compete in the Ohio Community Theatre

Association (OCTA) regional competition and was chosen to represent the

Southwest Region at the OCTA State Competition. She received Orchid Awards

from ACT Cincinnati (Association of Community Theatres). OCTA presented her

with an Outstanding Award for one of her roles in the competition.

School News

Mr. Krebs celebrated his 20th anniversary of teaching at

Covington Latin School this year.Mr. Krebs was joined by his family,

numerous alums and the LatinSchool community for a surprise

celebration and roast. We congratulate Mr. Krebs on this

achievement and are deeply grateful for the tremendous time,

knowledge and effort he hasshared with the school

over the years.5

John Anneken '03Grandparents Day receptionJohn Anneken with Alex Trebec


For your own dose of dapper CLS spiritwear,stop by or drop us an email at [email protected] or call 859-291-7044!


Diane Jackson '13 graduated from the NKY

Chamber's Regional Youth Leadership

Program. Catie Duchette '14 was accepted and

attended this program as well.

Elisabeth Logan '13 attended the University of

Dallas Summer Abroad Program: Latin in Rome.

With a rigorous selection process, less than 1%

of applicants are admitted to the program.

This year’s Grandparents Day was held on April

12 with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Foys and

a reception following. Attendance for this

special occasion was over 500.

John Anneken ‘03 is a postdoctoral researcher for UC and won Jeopardy for three nights in a row in May. After making

the bid to get on the show for a few years, his winning streak was a thrilling sight for the Latin School Community!

In March, Cinda Rudolph concluded 23 years ofservice at Covington Latin School. In addition toher professional roles as secretary, then Director ofDevelopment, Mrs. Rudolph is the mother of four

Covington Latin Alumni: Craig '91, Keith '93, Chris '95 and Kyle '96.

We gratefully acknowledge her professional contributionsand wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

They say good things don’t come easy. Mastering the crisp knot of a proper bow tie is an art but the effect is nothing short of class and style.

Make sense that Covington Latin would sport the look, no?

With bold stripes in gold and green, the CLS bow tie has become a favorite

nod to tradition. Inspired by the polished look of a bygone era, bow ties have

made quite a comeback. From khakis and oxfords to formal wear, the

versatility of this fashionable fabric is a hit for males of all ages.

For Robby Case ’17, who received his very first bow tie for his elementary

graduation, it was about being different and comfortable. “Bow ties are looser

and so they help me focus better,” he says. Usually you’ll spot him with one on

test day. “A tie will hang down and bother me and can be a little bit of a

distraction. A bow tie is perfect.” And with it being a bit of a novelty in school,

Case has encouraged the school community to join forces.

Besides test day, Case also has his bow ties in rotation for the newly-

instituted Covington Latin “bow tie Tuesday.” With dapper running in the

family, Case’s grandfather Skip Kramer ’61 took the idea to his law firm and

also instituted a bowtie club.

Case seems to think that interest from his fellow classmates is picking up.

Although the school bow tie (sold in the Spirit Shop) is clip-on, he has mastered

the tie. His favorite? “I’ve got a pink one with blue stripes that’s my go-to,” he tells.

Charlie James Atwood


With blond hair and blue eyes, Mitchell Blewett ’13 certainly looks the part of the prototypical all-American high school athlete.Except that’s where any notion of a cookie cutter jock ends. After toppling the long held records of David Justice ’83 this past year,Blewett has now joined the proud ranks of CLS alums and is headedto Northern Kentucky University to major in biochemistry. He alsomanages his type 1 diabetes with his demanding schedule, serving asa role model for those dealing with physical challenges in sports.

Meet two athletes from the class of 2013 who broke school records on the court while being standout students in the classroom.

On the courtLessons Learned

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When asked about his favorite memories of his time playing,

Blewett doesn’t cite his records or some wild play (although

he’s done plenty). Instead, it’s his team. “Just being with the

team after school and during our practices and game days

talking about the game and going together was really my

favorite part,” he remarks.

A team he describes as “extremely hard working,” Blewett

points out that it was also a team that was usually playing at

a disadvantage, whether because of age, limited depth of

their bench, height or skill level. But their tenacity combined

with scrappiness on court, led them to a number of

comebacks. “We never gave up on the game,” Blewett says.

Scoring 1,826 points by the end of his basketball career at

CLS, Blewett knew he was on the path of beating the records,

it was just a matter of when. “I started hearing about itjunior year when I scored 1,000 points, and peoplewould say ‘oh, you’re third in the records now.’ I hon-estly didn’t know Latin School kept records like that,”

he remarks.

But his record-breaking game was nearly cut short after

Blewett had fallen and hit the back of his head early in the

game. “After the game, I started getting dizzy at home, and

I was diagnosed with a concussion; but after the fall, I still

managed to play pretty well. The defense collapsed on my

teammate, and he passed the ball back to me and I shot a

shot that drove the David Justice record,” he recalls. With

family and friends in the stands, it definitely made for a

memorable game.

In responding about the impact of living with diabetes,

Blewett is very matter-of-fact. “I would say the mainthing to remember is that even if you have a problem, don’t let it hold you back.” With an outlook

that has served him well in the classroom and on the court,

Blewett is quick to thank everyone for their support,

especially Coach Morrison. “I want to give a shout out to

Coach Morrison and his 30 years as the basketball coach.

He believed in me all these years, and I couldn’t have done

it without him,” Blewett attests.



Versatile. Anna Matchinga ’13 is that and so much more. After playing five different sports during her time at CLS, she credits her sports career as an apt teacher of time management

and the value of hard work. With her main sports as basketball and golf (she played all five

years), Matchinga was able to be a part of a group of strangers that came together and beat the

odds. It was this experience that would becomeher favorite aspect looking back. “It was a great

thing to see when a certain play clicked with us and when everything finally came together

for the team. It just took us some time to get used to each other,” she states.

After hitting their stride, Matchinga and her teammates

became great ambassadors for CLS sports while seeing the

fruits of their labor pay off.

With a focus on academics, Matchinga didn’t see her grades

suffer from her sport endeavors, but saw that finding a

balance between the two made her a better student. “The balance is really important. And its lessons youlearn outside that classroom that are unteachablesometimes in an academic setting,” she says. Scoring

1,215 points by the end of her basketball career, Matchinga's

ambition was evident as she strived to do her part in making

the team a success.

Basketball Coach Heil was also an influencing force and

encouraging advocate of the players during Matchinga’s

career. Despite a long commute, Heil was always focused on

the task at hand – to engage the team to play at their best.

“He always believed we could accomplish anything. He

never made the excuse that we were younger than our

competition,” she tells. “It was just something that we had to

move forward with. He was definitely our biggest supporter

and because we saw he was so committed, it made us even

more so.”

With patience and dedication, the girls’ basketball team

developed a keen sense of school pride and comradierie,

not to mention winning seasons. Enrolled at Northern

Kentucky University, Matchinga hopes to play golf for the

college and will major in biochemistry with the goal to

become a veterinarian.

But, she looks fondly at her time at Covington Latin and is

excited for her alum title. “It means a great deal tome to become a member of such a select group ofpeople,” she remarks.

As these new graduates leave the proverbial nest of CLS,

may they continue to be shining examples of

perseverance and dedication!


nineteen sixties

nineteen seventies

nineteen eighties

A note from Katie A. ShoultzThe new Assistant Director of Advancement

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ROBERT BEHRENDT ‘45

FRANCIS WILLIAM “BILL” BOONE‘ 48 ED BRUN ‘49

DENNIS LEDONNE ’53, uncle of David Ledonne ‘79

CARL LENHOF ‘64GILES MCCARTHY ’36, father of Daniel ’77

(Just recently informed of his passing in 2005DAN NUTZEL ’78 (also former teacher of CLS)

ROGER SCHUMER ’69, brother of Larry ’71STEPHEN WOLFF ‘74

CATHY BARCZAK, wife of Stan Barczak ‘73ROY BARTH, father of Dave ’70,

grandfather of Sarah ‘98 and Graham ‘01KEN

GLORIA FEELEY, mother of Joe Feeley ‘85ANNE HILTZ, mother of Dan '67 and David '70

NETH HITCH, grandfather of JoshWALTER KAMMER,

grandfather of Alec ‘85 and Adam ‘92MARIAN LUBBERS,

grandmother of Bradley Lubbers ‘00ELIZABETH WEGENER,

mother of John Wegener ’69, grandmother to Kristina ‘97 and Michael ‘00

PAUL WEGENER, father of John Wegener ’69,grandfather to Kristina ‘97 and Michael ‘00

BETTY WEIDNER, grandmother ofAmy Ehrman ’96, Elizabeth ’01,

Michael ’98, Bill ’92, Chris Sandfoss ‘95

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1960sROGER WIECK ’68, Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at theMorgan Library & Museum in New York, has organized the exhibition,“Illuminating Faith: The Eucharist in Medieval Life and Art,” which runs fromMay 17-September 2, 2013.

1970sDAN MEYER ’79 was named the Director of Quality Services at Nevada DonorNetwork.

TODD MCMURTY ’79 recently joined Gerner & Kearns Co., L.P.A. as aPartner/Shareholder and is the current leader of the firm’s Litigation PracticeGroup. McMurty was also featured in Cincy Magazine as a 2013 LeadingLawyer for Civil Litigation, General Practice.

1980sMARTIN DRESSMAN ’81 and his wife Connie celebrated their 25th weddinganniversary in June. Martin also served as a crew member for Race AcrossAmerica (RAAM) ultracyclist Franz Preihs from Austria in the 2013 race. The 3,000+mile bicycle race starts in Oceanside, California and ends in Annapolis, Maryland.

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As the new Assistant Director of Advancement, many of you are first “meeting” me through the pages of this summer’s Leader issue.

Although, I have only been in the position a few short months, I am honored to be a part of such a dynamic institution filled with tradition and that

intangible uniqueness that sets the school apart. I have been humbled by the warm welcome and the generous spirit that I quickly learned is

so integral to Covington Latin. I hope to continue to meet many more Covington Latin community members in the coming weeks and months!

1990sDR. BRIAN SEBASTIAN ’90graduated from the University ofFlorida in May with a Ph.D inClassical Studies. He currentlyteaches Latin at The Seven HillsSchool.

NICOLE IGNATOWSKI ’97 accepteda position with Great AmericanInsurance Company as a Sr. ClaimRepresentative. She has also beenaccepted to the University ofCincinnati Nursing Program –Accelerated Pathway, MSN.

MATTHEW KAHN ’98 was namedManager of Fleet Operations atDelta Private Jets, the charter jetoperator subsidiary of Delta AirLines.

TOM RAUF ‘99 married ChristinaBraunwart on April 5, 2013. He isthe CLS girl's soccer coach.

AUSTIN CALICO ‘99 and wife Lesliecelebrated the birth of daughterAvalon Elise Calico on Jan 4, 2013.

2000sROSIE HEINRICHS ’03 opened her own general law practice in Louisville,serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

PATRICK GROTE ’06 graduated from the University of Kentucky Collegeof Law in May. He is currently seeking employment in the GreaterCincinnati area.

PATRICK CHO ’08 graduated summa cum laude from Centre College inMay and was selected as a Fulbright Scholar. He was awarded aFulbright English Teaching Assistantship position and will serve a yearabroad in South Korea.

EMILY ERNST ’08 has been awarded a Boren Fellowship to study in Indiaduring the 2013-14 academic year. Emily is currently a graduate studentin Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. She will study Urduat the American Institute of Indian Studies in Lucknow.

RYAN J. SIMERLINK ’09 is the Buyer (Purchasing Specialist) for Toyota,Inc. at the national manufacturing headquarters in Erlanger, KY. Hegraduated magna cum laude from Xavier University's Honors Scholarprogram with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013.

2010sHANNAH GRIESE ’11 was accepted for a prestigious internship at WaltDisney World in Orlando for this fall semester that is part of the DisneyCollege Program.

PHILLIP DRESSMAN ’12 made Purdue University's Dean's list for the Falland Spring semesters. His current major is Nuclear Engineering.

JOE MEYER '64 retired as Secretary of Education and WorkforceDevelopment after a distinguished career of over 30 years in publicservice.

MARANDA (WAGNER) MEYER '99, and her husband, Jon, welcomeddaughter, Lydia Rose on August 20.


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ALUMNI GOLF OUTING

This year’s annual Alumni

Golf Outing took place on

July 25 at Twin Oaks. With

perfect weather and great

attendance, a good time

was had by all. Thanks to all

our golfers and sponsors!

From the Headmaster's Desk continued from the front...

The first comes from the Old Testament:

“When Goliath sized David up and saw that he was youthful, ruddy, and handsome inappearance, he began to deride him. He said to David, ‘Am I a dog that you come against me witha staff ?’ Then the Philistine cursed David by his gods David answered him: ‘You come againstme with sword and spear and scimitar, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of hosts,the God of the armies of Israel whom you have insulted. All this multitude, too, shall learn thatit is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves. For the battle belongs to the LORD, who shalldeliver you into our hands.’”

We know that David was victorious. We know that David was also a sinner, but he was alsorepentant. We know that he was sorrowful through many of his beautiful psalms. And of course,it was David who gave us, “Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge, for I believe in yourcommandments.” (Psalm 119)

Historian and Scripture Scholars estimate that David was 16 years when the Lord called him.His calling was accelerated.

Around the year 1424, when the scorched-earth military practices of England was laying wasteto much of France, a young maiden began hearing voices and seeing visions. The messages fromvarious saints told Joan of Arc to lead her countrymen and drive out the English. In the courseof three years, maiden of Orleans actually led the French armies, fought in battles and reversedthe English invasion. She was eventually captured and unjustly tried and martyred. Her storyis rather unbelievable. It is simply incredible that a young woman at the age of 16 could accomplish these feats. But there is much historical evidence that supports her fantastic story.

In fact, we have a written record of her court trial. At one point, in an effort to trap Joan, herinterrogators "Asked if she knew she was in God's grace. She answered with Christ-like cleverhumility: 'If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me.'"

In 1456, Pope Callixtus III declared Joan innocent of all crimes and in 1920 she was canonizeda saint.

St. Joan of Arc was 12 when she began to hear God’s call. Her calling by Our Lord was accelerated.

I give these two examples, not to scare you with the prospect of leading armies or waging war.I give you these examples to show you the power of youth.

Paul Claudel, the French poet and philosopher, said that exuberance of youth can easily be converted to unparalleled heroism. Heroic deeds take on many shapes and sizes. And we knowthat most heroic deeds are only seen by Our Lord.

By graduating from Covington Latin School, your call by Our Lord has been accelerated. You areon a path of leadership and service. You are on a path of heroic deeds whatever shape or sizethat may come. You may not be called to lead armies, but at some point you will be called tostand up for what you believe in, to protect the innocent, or to defend Our Lord and do what isright.

How will you know? So it’s here that I repeat what I told you at the beginning of the year.Blessed John Paul II constantly taught that Christ reveals man to himself, which simply meansif you want to discover yourself, look to Christ. Look to Christ in the service of others. Look toChrist by staying close to His Mother, Our Blessed Lady. Look Christ in His sacrament in the altar.

My Dear Graduates it has been a pleasure to serve you this year. May God bless you and alwaysguide on your path of leadership and service.

Mr. Mo Woltering


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about a vocational life

while in the halls of

Covington Latin, but it

helped lay the foundation.

In 2002, Fr. Stephan began

his discernment process;

it’s been an 11 year journey

to his recent ordination

with the Jesuit community.

Growing up in Cincinnati, Stephan attended Xavier

University after Covington Latin with his sights set on being

a history professor, but after graduating from law school

he felt a calling to learn more about the Jesuits.

Later this summer, he will begin his new mission as the

Program Director at Loyola Institute for Spirituality in

Orange County, California. Although it will be a transition,

Stephan welcomes the opportunity to serve. “As a Jesuit,

we avail ourselves to missions and go where the need is

greatest,” he states. Although he notes that it can be

natural human desire to be settled in one place – he

embraces the challenge.

It’s a challenge that will bring a focus on retreat and

spiritual direction work to those he encounters. With a

culture that often places an inordinate emphasis on status

symbols and earmarks achievements, Stephan hopes to

help create a focus on reflection. “As Jesuits, we try to

engage contemporary culture. The here and now,” he

says. As Stephan describes it – they strive to impart a solid

education and values that aren’t always the values that

today’s culture promotes.

ALONG THE WAY ARE WELL WORTH THE EFFORT.but the self-discoveries

Life's pilgrimage isn't always facile,

A VITAL STEPPING STONE

“Latin School was a good place for me. I didn’t have to

be embarrassed about focusing on my studies,” he

recalls. He also mentions the impact of supportive

teachers and the emphasis on Christian values. “When

I was attending, there was always at least one priest on

staff. Fr. Ryan, for me, had a big presence. I was a

Pontifical Server, too. It was a really good place for

me to grow in my faith.”

Covington Latin's mission of nurturing a love of

discovery in their students has been an especially

significant asset for Father Stephan as a Jesuit priest.

The overarching characteristic of the Jesuit community

is “‘finding God in all things’, whether that is in the

homeless, the forgotten, or in art and studies,” Stephan

notes. Part of his vocational time has included work

with young professionals and restorative justice. With

his legal nterests, Stephan hopes to work with lawyers

in the future. “With the concept of resortative justice, it’s

really the question of how you heal from harm. It’s a

very universal thing – we have all been hurt,” he says.

With a prayerful focus, Stephan hopes to encourage

and nurture others in their faith. His advice to those who

may be contemplating the religious life? “Allow yourself

the freedom to consider the possibility,” he says. So

often, the idea can seem so distant and pushed aside.

Best wishes and Godspeed from the entire Covington

Latin community to Fr. Stephan as he blazes a trail of

holiness.


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DIARY OF SENIORS 1934-1935:

January 28, Monday - Our Latin teacher

made up his mind today that the fourth

class should have no cheer. Consequently,

he gave us a short, easy Latin test, which

occupied the time of two Greek classes,

recess, and a Latin class. I certainly hope

our teacher does not find time to give us

a long, hard test.

NON-PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGE

PAIDCOVINGTON KY

PERMIT NO. 1167

COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL21 E. ELEVENTH STREETCINCINNATI, OH 41011Address Service Requested


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