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message from the PRESIDENT Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” To someone like me, who is not quite content with things as they are and always thinking about opportunities for improvement, God’s promise outlined in Isaiah provides a source of inspiration. In this passage, I hear God calling me toward my natural inclination to start a new project, begin a new initiative, or launch a new program that might strengthen the Catholic educational experience at Chaminade Julienne. I love it when I can find a Bible verse that seems to fully endorse exactly what I want to do. Deeper in reflection, I see that God says that He is doing something new, not me. It becomes clear that I must discern what it is God is springing forth so I can play my role in making His “something new” come about. Such insight is humbling to me. My good ideas, initiatives, programs, or projects can only be truly successful if I can become God’s instrument and inspire others to join me in bringing forth the Kingdom according to His design. I don’t know how to always be confident that my plans are God’s intentions. However, at CJ, given our Marianist and Notre Dame heritage, we believe that the will of God can best be discovered in community. If we can gather people who share a commitment to our mission and who are bright, informed, and open to God’s call, we can more fully understand the challenges of today and opportunities ahead. We, together, can then outline and develop our response — our “something new.” If we can work through the challenges of collaboration and consensus and the tediousness of meetings and discussion, and overcome our human weaknesses in the process, then we are more likely able to align our plans with God’s desire. The progress made at Chaminade Julienne over the last several years is the inspired result of the work of many people who care about the school and our students. This universal approach — this Catholic approach — gives testimony to our manner of community collaboration in renewing our school’s ministry in service to our Lord. The renovation of science and math classrooms this year provides the latest evidence of its effectiveness. The CJ STEMM Center is only made possible because our teachers made important enhancements to our curriculum; our Board of Trustees had the foresight to approve new resources for our programs; and, key benefactors embraced a vision for what can be possible to enhance our students’ learning. By coming together in a common mission, each person brought insight, experience, energy, wisdom, and a generous heart in providing all our students with an environment that will allow them to more fully discover how God is calling each of them in service to His people. For someone like me, who is never quite content with the way things are, I am excited to be able to serve in a school community that continues to seek God’s “something new.” As we complete a year of strategic planning, which has used the input of hundreds of parents, students, alumni, and friends, we look forward to outlining the next steps in our progress toward achieving our vision for the future, which calls CJ to leadership for excellent Catholic education. We will continue to be bold, proactive, and resourceful. With great humility and hope, we believe that our plans for Chaminade Julienne continue to be the very ones that God has in mind for our school and the students we serve. May God continue to bless you in great abundance. Daniel J. Meixner ‘84
Vision Vision is a publication of Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School for alumni, parents and friends. Comments and suggestions are encouraged. Send your thoughts to: Communications Office, 505 South Ludlow Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402 (937) 461-3740, ext. 238 www. cjeagles. org The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Ohio Province The Society of Mary, Province of the United States Ministry & Service Kelli Kinnear, Director Fr. Matt Robben, Chaplain Mike Hoendorf ‘03, Asst. Director Marilyn McCrate, Asst. Director Sr. Nicole Trahan, Asst. Director Claire Davis, Administrative Asst. Guidance Charlene Wheeler ‘65, Director & Post-secondary Counselor Jama Badinghaus, Counselor Susan Eichenauer, Counselor Nicole Will, Counselor Kelly Muhl, Administrative Asst. Living The Faith 2 Habemus Papam: We Have a Pope! Institution 4 CJ STEMM: Empowering Students to Serve the World 5 Voice for the Voiceless 6 New Club Benefits Local Agencies 7 Five Receive Early Admits to the University of Notre Dame 7 Women’s Indoor Track Three-peat State Champs Foundation 8 Department Chair Presents at State Conference 9 Marianists Reside on Campus for 86 Years Alumni News 10 Athletic Hall of Fame 11 Milestones 13 In Memoriam 14 Reunion Class Giving Boosts Annual Fund 15 Celebrating Eagle Tradition 16 Reunion Weekend 2013 17 Mother-Daughter Brunch Board of Trustees Jeffrey T. Cox, Chair Dr. Stephen R. Grant ‘70, Vice Chair Janice Dorsey Allen ‘74, Secretary Peter G. Haley, Treasurer Thomas J. Arquilla ‘77 Maureen Baldock Sr. Christina Bartsch, SNDdeN ‘55 Bro. Raymond L. Fitz, SM Mary Moeder Garman ‘79 Kathleen D. Henderson Donald R. Hoendorf ‘72 Jessica Jenkins ‘02 James W. Kelleher Timothy M. Kroger ‘78 Antonette Lucente ’70 Thomas R. Mann Rev. Daniel Meyer Emmett Orr ‘66 Joseph A. Zehenny COVER STORY — FLIGHT, Faith Leaders in God’s Hands Today, are senior students who choose to dedicate a class period for the entire school year to serve as peer leaders. They assist the ministry and service office with liturgies, services and retreats. This Lent, FLIGHT ‘13 and future members of FLIGHT ‘14 (left) worked together to present the Stations of the Cross on Wednesday of Holy Week. The combined group presented a program that included each station depicted by a narrative, graphic and modern-day interpretation. Interwoven was meditation and sacred hymns led by the liturgical choir. Current member Maria Wade ‘13 thought the collaboration was a great success. “It was a good Lenten reflection with time to sit and reflect on your actions and how the small things can affect other people. It reminded us to speak up and say something if we see an injustice.” She believes next year’s FLIGHT students will make a great team. “They are leaders coming from different groups in the school who have the potential to be good school leaders.” Predecessor Schools St. Mary’s (1850-1927) Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927) Julienne High School (1927-1973) Chaminade High School (1927-1973) St. Joseph Commercial High School (1946-1974)
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