Continuum SPRING 2020 - TRUE TO FORM - Class of 2020

Sep 22, 2026

Continuum Spring 2020 highlights Cistercian Preparatory School for its family, friends, and alumni, centering on Texas history through the Texas History Trip. The issue includes a planned giving message from D. C. Simmons ’75 and a Headmaster’s letter reflecting on the “Eyes of Texas” during the COVID disruption. In memoriam honors Abbot Denis Farkasfalvy (June 23, 1936 – May 20, 2020), alongside Class of 2020 feature and school updates such as News & Notes and other departments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

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Pages24

Reading Time37 min

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Remembering Cistercian with a Planned Gift

Letter from the Headmaster

In Memoriam

TRUE TO FORM - Class of 2020

Departments

News & Notes

Class Notes

Sports

Afterthoughts

Post-Pandemic Musings

Continuum SPRING 2020 1 Forfamily, friends, & alumni of Cistercian Preparatory School c ntinuum Spring 2020 TRUE TO FORM Class of 2020 Telling the Story of Cistercian’s TEXAS HISTORY TRIP Recollections from its grandfather, Rodney Walter, with Tom Pruit IN MEMORIAM Abbot Denis Farkasfalvy June 23, 1936 – May 20, 2020 Fr. Philip ’00 leads an online class during the COVID-19 pandemic | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | Remembering Cistercian with a Planned Gift D. C . SIMMONS ’75 Iarrived at Cistercian Preparatory School in the First Form, following my childhood friend Mark Kinzer who was already a student in the Pre-Form. Mark had told me the School was wonderful, and I could not wait to start. I was amazed by the School, but even more so by the love and care provided by the Cistercian Monks. At Cistercian, I received the education and formation I needed to be successful and lead a good Catholic life. oday, I am impressed with the growth of the School and the quality of its graduates. T I am especially delighted to see the Abbey flourish with new vocations, ensuring the continuation of this institution long into the future. I am pleased to be one of the founding members of the Memorare Society, and I plan to figure Cistercian prominently in my estate plans. To remember Cistercian with a planned gift, contact Erin Hart. [469-499-5406 | ehart@cistercian.org](469-499-5406 | ehart@cistercian.org) CISTERCIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Rev. Paul McCormick Headmaster Rev. Lawrence Brophy ’01 Head of Middle School Greg Novinski ’82 Assistant Headmaster Head of Upper School Rev. Anthony Bigney Director of Admissions Chris Blackwell Director of College Counseling Erin Hart Director of Development and Alumni Relations André Bruce Director of Athletics and Physical Education Tyler Bethea ’03 President, Cistercian Alumni Association School Board Rt. Rev. Peter Verhalen ’73 Rev. Thomas Esposito Rev. Bernard Marton Rev. Paul McCormick Victor Arias Mike Donohoe ’80 Charles Lipscomb ’84 Kathleen M. Muldoon Mark J. Roppolo ’88 Peter P. Smith ’74 Gloria Tarpley Jere W. Thompson, Jr. ’74 Matthew Wilson Continuum Erin Hart Publisher Brigitte Gimenez Editor Jim Reisch Photography Editor FigDesign Layout Published each spring and fall by Cistercian Preparatory School 3660 Cistercian Road Irving, TX 75039 469-499-5400 [www.cistercian.org](www.cistercian.org) Cistercian Preparatory School was founded with the aim of preparing talented boys for the colleges of their choice by challenging their minds with excellent academic programs, molding their character through the values of Catholic education, and offering them guidance with both understanding and discipline. Cistercian Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission and education policies, financial aid programs, athletic programs, and other activities. Letter from the Headmaster The Eyes of Texas are upon you The Eyes of Texas are upon you, All the livelong day. The Eyes of Texas are upon you, You cannot get away. I n reading through the spring edition of the Continuum, my thoughts went back to this popular song I remember from my childhood. Admittedly, the connection is a natural one, given the feature article in which Mr. Rodney Walter, the legendary “grandfather”of the annual Texas History Trip, shares his wonderful recollections of its founding and first several decades. I know both current students and countless alumni will be inspired by Mr. Walter to recall their own lifelong memories and lessons, much in the vein that Jess Clay’13 does in his always humorous and insightful column,“Afterthoughts.” It is just one of many great disappointments this year that the COVID crisis has prevented our Third Formers from touring the Texas State Capitol togeth

FAQs

What is the main theme of the Continuum Spring 2020 issue?

The issue focuses on Cistercian’s Texas History Trip and the “TRUE TO FORM” theme, tying personal recollections and school milestones to Texas history and alumni memories.

What does the planned giving section cover?

It presents a message encouraging readers to remember Cistercian through a planned gift and provides contact information for the development and alumni relations team.

Who is honored in the In Memoriam section?

Abbot Denis Farkasfalvy is memorialized with dates June 23, 1936 – May 20, 2020.

Sep 22, 2026

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