Vol. 7, Issue 17 - Subiaco Academy

Scholarship offers of $4,871,626
The
Trojan
Rule
Vol. 7, No. 17 - May 11, 2015
Thirty-two members of the
39 members of the Subiaco
class of 2015 have received
college scholarship offers of
$4,871,626. Thirty of these seniors are accepting scholarship
offers of $1,890,742.00. Patrick
Giuliani and Jacob Maestri were
named Arkansas Distinguished
Governor’s Scholars.
Members of the Class of 2015
plan to be enrolled in the following 24 colleges, universities, technical and
of Subiaco Academy
military institutions in 12 states: The United States Naval Academy (MD),
University of Arkansas- Fayetteville, University of Arkansas-Little Rock,
Subiaco, Arkansas
Sewanee: The University of the South (TN), Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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(MA), Saint Louis University (MO), Syracuse University (NY), University
of Tulsa (OK), Lyon College (AR), Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark, Austin College
(TX), University of North Texas, Hendrix College (AR), Texas Christian University, Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, Missouri University of Science and Technology, The University of Alabama-Birmingham, Harding University (AR), Moore Technical Center, Michigan State University, Butte Community College (CA), Western
Wisconsin Technical College, and the United States Air Force.
A biweekly publication
The members of the class of 2015 include eighteen honor graduates. Seven graduates are international students.
Scholarship recipients and academic honors were announced at a school-wide assembly on May 7.
Jacob Maestri was awarded The Honors College Fellowship from the
University of Arkansas. Here is a description from Mrs. Mary Eikenberry, the representative from University of Arkansas. Five additional
Subiaco graduates in recent years have received The Honors College
Fellowships from the University of Arkansas.
“The Honors College encourages students to discover new ideas, create
their own masterpieces, and serve their communities. To help our top
students achieve their goals, the Honors College competitively awards
generous fellowships that provide $70,000 in support over four years
to a selective number of new freshmen. These awards may be applied
towards tuition, room and board, and fees, and may also be used to support other expenses such as study abroad, undergraduate research projects and travel to conferences.
This year, about 700 students applied for fellowships. Out of that
group, 170 students were invited to campus to interview. In the end,
111 students were offered an Honors College Fellowship.”
Logan Kremer received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.
Cash Krueger was awarded an athletic scholarship to Lyon College
where he will play basketball.
THE DUCTEES (Drama Awards): Best Actor in a Play: John Tran, Best
Monologue: Carlen Johnson, Best Actor in a Musical: Jacob Maestri,
Best solo in a musical: William Owens III, Best Newcomer: Patrick Giuliani, Best Comic Performance (tie) Logan Kremer/Jack Hertlein
ACTM Regional Math Contest: Jacob Maestri – 1st place Calculus;
Tiangang Huang – 1st place Algebra II; Sampras Helton – 3rd place
Algebra II; WooChan Lee – 1st place Precalculus; Sungwan Park – 2nd
place Precalculus; Cam Phan – 3rd place Precalculus. ACTM State Math
Contest : Cam Phan – Honorable mention Precalculus
Spanish I awards went to Benjamin Ingle and Andrew Eveld. Jesus
Calvillo received a Spanish II award. Patrick Giuliani earned a Spanish
IV award.
For achievement in Chinese, Adam Musgrove and Jakob Halter received certificates.
Logan Weisenfels and Tiangang Huang received certificates for participation in the state German language competition.
At the Union School competition, Nick Trachier won first place for his charcoal “Reflection.”
The Father Gregory Pilcher Award for Choral Excellence: William Owens III
The Father Hugh Assenmacher Award for Choral Dedication: John Tran
Mrs. Cheryl Goetz recognized Will Owens, Ryan Moore, and Nick Lacy for their many
hours of community service.
Mrs. Goetz concluded her remarks: “We are here this afternoon to praise you in recognition of your achievements in the community, on the stage, and in the classroom.
Particularly for the Class of 2015, it is a time of reflection upon all of your years at
Subiaco Academy, and all that you have accomplished.
“During your time at Subiaco, you have heard much about the Mission of the Academy: to see Christ in each student, to guide you in your response to God, to aide you
in the development of your gifts, and to foster in you a search for truth and appreciation of the arts. It is my hope for you that you will manifest the Mission of Subiaco Academy in your lives beyond
Subiaco. Carry with you these words of Pope Francis: “Dear brothers, the Church loves you! Be an active presence
in the community, as living cells, as living stones.” If you will continue to develop your gifts, be an active presence
in your communities, and recognize Christ in each person you meet, you will be all that we ask of you as Subiaco
graduates.”
The Headmaster’s Service Award goes to a staff member who has made an exceptional
contribution to the wellbeing of our student body. While wellbeing can be defined many
different ways -- athletic, academic, spiritual – this year’s award goes to a man who literally
watches over one of the most important aspects of student, staff and guest health. It has
been said – you are what you eat. If that is true, then from the honors and recognitions our
students have received today, we can say we have been eating well!
This year’s service award goes to Charlie Kremers. Charlie was born and raised in Ft. Smith,
one of nine children. He is a 1978 graduate of Subiaco Academy, and his father (Jerome) is
a grad of 1942.
Trojan soccer to State
On April 27 the Trojans went to Prairie Grove and brought home the win
with a score of 4-0. On April 29th, Subiaco went to Eureka Springs. The
Trojans scored first to make the score 1-0, but in the second half Eureka
Springs scored to tie the game up 1-1. The game ended, making the Trojans go into penalty kicks. The Trojans won in pks after shooting 8 pks.
On May 1, the Trojans played Bergman and scored 7 goals in this game.
Bergman scored only one. Next, the Trojans traveled to Gentry. At half
time the Trojans were winning 1-0. In the second half, the Trojans scored
two and Gentry scored one. The Trojans also won this game 3-1. Then
Subiaco played Danville at home. At the end of the game it was tied 1-1
so they went into pks. The Trojans lost in pks. The Trojans were now 7-3
in conference.
On Friday, May 8, the Trojans played Berryville. The winner of this game
would go to the State Tournament and the loser would stay home. This game was also senior night for the Trojans.
No one scored in the first half, but about 15 minutes into the second half, the Trojans scored to take the lead. Five
minutes later Berryville scored to tie the game 1-1. A couple minutes later, Berryville scored again to take the lead.
With eight minutes left, the Trojans scored to tie the game back up at 2-2. The game ended and went into pks. The
Trojans made 4 out of 4, and Berryville had made 3 out of 4. Berryville was up to kick, and the Subiaco goalie,
Chris Myers, stopped it to give the Trojans the win in pks. The Trojans will now play in the state tournament on
May 14.
STEM
Twelve Subiaco students participated in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Olympiad at
Arkansas Tech University on May 8, 2015. The areas of competition for 2015 include: Hovercrafts (Logan Kremer
& Chris Lowery) Catapults (Jacob Maestri, Nathan Quimbo, Woo Chang Shim) Egg Drop (Anh Bui & James Kim),
Bridge Design (Sean Jafari, Jaeyong Oh, Connor Corwyn), Rockets (John Tran & Isaac Miller). Mr. Jared Schluterman, physics teacher and catapult expert, sponsored this activity.
Elected
Congratulations to Joseph Hart, President;
Mathew Post, Vice-President; and Connor
McKenzie, Secretary; for their election as
Student Council Executive Officers.
Senior banquet - alumni welcome class of 2015
Seventy-two alumni (including 30+ members of the class of 2015) gathered in the KC Hall in
Paris for the annual senior banquet. Joe Spivey spoke to the seniors about gratitude owed by all
alumni for their Subiaco experience. Each senior received gifts from the Alumni Association.
Senior Night - track, soccer, baseball
Mosaics advanced art
Ensemble at Ft. Smith
The Subiaco Jazz Ensemble entertained a packed house at
the La Huerta Mexican Restaurant in downtown Ft. Smith
on May 6. Parents, friends, and alumni enjoyed the performance and opportunity for camaraderie.
Athletic/Activities Awards
Senior High Basketball
Cross Country
Cash Krueger – All-State, rebounding & assist leader
Timmy Constantino- Junior High MVP
Jon Vines - All-Conference, defensive award
Raef Wilhelm- Junior High Leadership Award
Kelly Hollis - All-Conference
Jacob Bristol- Junior High Trojan Award
Evan Strobel - All-Conference, leadership
Yusay Watanabe- Senior High MVP
Christian Lowery - free throw award
Jacob Maestri- Senior High Leadership Award
Wesley Timmerman - Rossi award
Brayden Rainwater- Senior High Trojan Award
Br. Henry Service Award - Bradley Stall
Br. Louie Toughness Award - Jack Hertlein
Tennis
Alex Sharum - Endurance
John Tran - Leadership
Nick Trachier - Trojan
Senior High Football
Trojan Award – Logan Kremer
Off-Season Iron Man – Mitchell Berry & Joseph Hart
Defensive Players of the Year – Andrew Komp
Offensive Player of the year – Kelly Hollis
4-4A West – All-Conference – Kelly Hollis
Brandon Burlsworth Award – Jack Hertlein
Track
Timmy Constantino- Junior High High Point Award
Daniel Huanert- Junior High Trojan Award
Logan Weisenfels- Senior High Trojan Award
Nick Trachier- Senior High High Point Award
Quiz Bowl - Jacob Maestri – Senior High MVP
Judd Wright - Outstanding Golfer
Baseball
All-Conference: Zach Franz
Honorable Mention All-Conference: Dominic Hackman
Offensive MVP: Zach Franz
Defensive MVP: Dominic Hackman
Newcomer of the Year: Thomas Greene
Junior High MVP: Hayden Criswell
Man in the Glass Award: Dominic Hackman
On May 9, Walker Cobb and Axel Ntamatungiro
competed in the Arkansas Governors Quiz Bowl All
Star Tournament in Cabot. Walker was team captain
of a team made up of the best Quiz Bowlers in the
state. Axel was on a competing team. Both teams
made it into the semifinals with Axel going on to the
final round. Axel came in 2nd and Walker came in
3rd. Both won cash prizes for their efforts.
Junior High Football
Trojan Award – Tom Johns
Off-Season Iron Man Award – Brice Adams
Offensive Player of the Year – Hunter Fleming
Defensive Players of the Year – Ryland Estes
May flowers
Junior High Basketball
Most Improved- Devon Forst
Best Defense- David Phan, Best Offense-Tyler Komp
Haegen Hess is shown with amateur radio examiner
Jim Kiefer upon successful completion of the technician class exam. Haegen is one of several students who’ve spent time learning about the amateur
radio hobby this year. Congrats to the new ‘Ham’.
Columbarium dedication
Abbatial blessing
Bishop Anthony Taylor presided
at the blessing of Abbot Leonard
Wangler, OSB as the 7th Abbot
of Subiaco Abbey. During the rite
of blessing, he presented Abbot
Leonard with a ring, a mitre, and a
crosier.
The May 9 ceremony dedicating the Abbey Columbarium, also called the
Einsiedeln Chapel, included hymns, a Gospel reading, the blessing of the
statue of Our Lady of Einsiedeln, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
the blessing of the chapel and niches, and singing (in Latin, German, and
English) of the Ultima, a traditional Benedictine hymn.
The story of Our Lady of Einsiedeln begins in Switzerland in the days
of St. Meinrad, who built a hut and a chapel in which he placed a statue
of Mary. Meinrad’s hermitage gradually developed into the monastery of
Einsiedeln. Subiaco’s founding monks came from this monastery. These
early Subiaco monks built a chapel in her honor in 1888. The present
Columbarium/Chapel is a replica of this earlier chapel.
From the Rule of Saint Benedict
“The abbot must exercise the utmost care and concern for wayward brothers, because it is not the healthy who need a physician, but the
sick (Matt 9:12). Therefore, he ought to use every skill of a wise physician and send in senpectae, that is, mature and wise brothers who, under the cloak of secrecy, may support the wavering brother, urge him to be humble as a way of making satisfaction, and
console him lest he be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow (2 Cor 2:7). Rather, as the Apostle also says: Let love for him be reaffirmed
(2 Cor 2:8), and let all pray for him. It is the abbot’s responsibility to have great concern and to act with all speed, discernment and
diligence in order not to lose any of the sheep entrusted to him.” (Chapter 27:1-5 The Abbot’s Concern for the Excommunicated)
In Benedict’s words, the abbot and the community are called to exercise care, concern, support and consolation for the monk who has been excommunicated (isolated from the community). The monk is not left to brood over his faults alone, but has the support of the abbot and, in particular, the wise and mature monks who visit him, “lest he be overwhelmed by
excessive sorrow.” The goal is to exercise the fullness of compassion and to bring the monk
back into the prayer and work of the monastery. We, too, are called to exercise this unifying
compassion so that each of us—no matter how broken—may know the care, concern, support and consolation of a loving community.
Deacon Roy Goetz
Academy Chaplain