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Rithvik Ayyagari ’22 was recently named Believe in Ohio STEM Scholarship Recipient for his contributions to a research publication at Case Western Reserve University.

While convalescing at the Loyola Castle after his near-fatal battle wound Ignatius read the only books at his disposal: a Bible and a Lives of the Saints. This was, in a way, a second “cannonball moment” for Ignatius. Read as Theology teacher Tom Healey '77 talks more about this turning point for our patron saint.

When people use the expression “the patience of Job” to describe those who are hard-wired to approach life’s pitfalls in a long-suffering manner, they must never have read through the book named for this poor man made famous for the seemingly unbounded tragedies that struck his life. For it's God's response to Job that reminds us again of Who is really in control.

As we prepare to induct the next class of alumni into the Saint Ignatius Athletic Hall of Fame we are featuring one honoree a month. Read more about Matt Roggenburk ’86 and the lessons he learned through basketball and tennis at Saint Ignatius.

Everyone has some form of a “cannonball moment” in her or his life. They can determine a life path of incredible beauty and courage; of faith, hope, and love. But we, like Iñigo as he sat despondent in his bed in the Loyola family castle, need to recognize those moments, otherwise we will remain merely wounded soldiers in the battle of life.

Students pursuing the AP Capstone Diploma at Saint Ignatius conduct research on a wide range of topics: incarceration, athletics, business, disease. They choose their own topic, work with alumni mentors, and prepare a robust presentation on their findings. The only requirement for their area of study? It must make a positive contribution to society.

As we begin to get used to the so-called “new normal” and pray that it looks a lot like the “old normal,” we allow ourselves to ponder all of the great things that this summer can offer to us on both a small and large scale--small like a mustard seed, and large like the massive tree that it grows into.

Director of Admissions Pat O'Rourke '90, a self-proclaimed "word nerd," brings you his Etymology Word of the Week. Every other week he presents an online Etymology lesson just for fun!