It is with great sadness that we report a terrible tragedy in the SLUH community. On Friday, June 26, two members of the SLUH Class of 2012, Jacob Ritz and Brendan Langford, as well as Brendan’s father Warren (SLUH Class of 1975) were killed in a plane crash in Baxter County, Arkansas. We pray for the repose of their souls and offer our condolences to their families. Josh Beckerle of the SLUH Class of 2012 and his father Don (SLUH Class of 1984) were also on board the plane and sustained injuries – we ask that you keep them in your prayers and we will try to keep you updated as we learn more.
Many thanks to all the members of our community who helped to quickly organize and celebrate Friday night's Mass in the SLUH Chapel, and to the many students, families and alumni who came out in support for the Beckerle, Langford, and Ritz families at the funerals and prayer services.
Details regarding the condition of Joshua Beckerle will be posted as they become available. Again we ask for your prayers for these families and our community. God Bless.
David Laughlin, President
John Moran, Principal
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Spring Sports Impress
SLUH has made a strong showing with its spring sports teams in recent past, and this year was no exception. The water polo team won an unprecedented fourth consecutive state title, and lacrosse won its first-ever state title. The track and volleyball squads placed third in state, and the baseball and tennis teams went deep into the playoffs, making the state’s “Elite Eight.”
SLUH Hosts Festival of Miles
History was made on the evening of Saturday, May 23rd on SLUH’s campus. The first sub 4-minute mile in Missouri since 1963 was run at the second annual Big River Festival of Miles. The event raised much-needed support for Mike Rathmann, a track athlete who suffered a spinal cord injury after graduating from SLUH in 2008.
Jr. Bills Win First Lacrosse Title
SLUH overcame a solid Rockhurst squad on Saturday, May 23rd to take home the Division I lacrosse title, the first in school history. The Jr. Billikens, which trailed the Hawklets much of the game, came from behind to win 11-10 in overtime for a breathtaking win at Soccer Park.
Blessed Peter Faber, co-founder of the Jesuits, was the first Companion of Jesus to be ordained a priest.
