b'PROVINCIAL COUNCILWELCOMES NEW MEMBERSThe Marianist Province of the United States officially installed its new Provincial Council during the recentProvince Assembly in St. Louis with two new members.Brother Edward Violett and Father Robert Jonesare newly appointed as Councilors. They join five memberswho will continue their service to the Council: Father Oscar Vasquez, Provincial; Brother Bernie Ploeger, Assistant Provincial; Father Timothy Kenney, Assistant for Religious Life; Brother Jesse ONeill, Assistant for Education; and Brother Joseph Markel, Assistant for Temporalities. The Councils term began July 1.Brother Violett and Father Jones replace Brother Charles Johnson and Father Charles (Kip) Stander on theFather Oscar Vasquez, Council. Brother Johnson served the Council for 13 years, including eight on Father Marty Solmas CouncilSM, Provincial 2010-18. Father Stander served for the past five years. Brother Bernie Ploeger, Father Timothy Kenney, Brother Jesse ONeill, SM, Brother Joseph Markel, Brother Edward Violett, Father Robert Jones, SM,SM, Assistant Provincial SM, Assistant forAssistant for Education SM, Assistant forSM, Councilor CouncilorReligious Life TemporalitiesIts all about confidence and the self-disciplinethats building in them whenWHAT IS EXCEL? WHY HELP? someone encourages them toThe Marianist EXCEL Program strives to promoteWithout financial aid, tuition do better, to do their best.Excellence in Character, Education and Leadershipcosts can prevent many students Bro. Rich Thompson, EXCEL Directorby providing spiritual, academic, and social supportfrom attending Catholic high at Central Catholicto help develop young students into Marianist leaders schools. This programs empha-of tomorrow through the Marianist tradition. sis on character, education, and leadership sets these stu-dents on a path for success in the future. Our focus is onWHERE IS EXCEL OFFERED? maximizing the potential of these gifted students whoThe Marianists operate this program at: come to our schools. Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland HOW TO HELP? Central Catholic High School in San Antonio Your donation helps our dedicated teachers and coun- St. Marys High School in St. Louis selors work with EXCEL students to provide growthEXCEL director Jamar Mosley spiritually, academically, and socially. Your gift willworks with students at Purcell provide the Marianist Catholic education and enrichmentMarian High School in that the young men and women in the program needCincinnati and deserve. Your donation is an investment in thebright future for a Marianist student and future leader.TO MAKE YOUR DONATION,OR FOR MORE INFORMATION,visit marianist.com/EXCEL.'