Spotlight: Tom McTigue '55

This "Double Bill" episode of Insignis features in-depth conversations with two school leaders with deep roots in Jesuit Education and Ignatian formation: current Vice President for Advancement Sean Agniel and retired Administrator, teacher and Coach, Jim Linhares. Listen in to hear their engaging stories of finding their way to St. Louis U.High and  find out what they find most compelling about our mission.   

In PART TWO of this special "Back To The Future" episode, we reset the Flux Capacitor to explore what it might be like for a student to attend St. Louis U. High 20, 50 or even 100 years in the future. 

This past year St. Louis High celebrated "100 Years on Oakland." In the next two episodes of Insignis, you'll be in the front seat for a time-traveling trip in a radio version of Doc Brown's Delorean. In PART ONE, we'll go back in time to discover a living connection to the very first graduation class of 1924, take a tour of the SLUH Archive building housed just off campus and talk SLUH traditions across three generations with a legacy family: the Lallys.

The Prep News is one of St. Louis U. High's most enduring and celebrated institutions. In this episode of Insignis, we talk with Steve Missey '88, the paper's longest serving moderator. He shares his story of working the sports beat as student reporter, being mentored by legendary moderator Jim Raterman when he returned to SLUH as a young teacher and challenging a new generation of aspiring young journalists to "value the truth" at a time when that mission has never been more urgent. We'll also hear from Jim Raterman himself, and of course, we'll go "down the hall' to meet the the student reporters, editors and designers who put together the editions of The Prep News each week. 

The competitive, transactional and tech-laden world of international business may seem completely at odds with the raw physicality, interdependence and creaturely vulnerability we experience in the world of nature. But in this episode of Insignis, we meet alum Tim Bantle, a one-time wilderness guide and adventurer, now CEO of Seattle -based Eddie Bauer. Tim not only crosses between these worlds, but has made it his vocational and professional mission to hold them together. And he still rides his bike to work everyday. You don't want to miss his story or his insights. And we'll go "down the hall' to meet students and faculty who tell us how both wilderness and business programs are a vibrant part of their formation at SLUH.

Eric Clark '83, President of Loyola Academy in St. Louis and former Dean of Students at SLUH is one of the most inspiring leaders our community has ever encountered. He recalls the significant influences and experiences that have guided him throughout his life.

The newest episode of the SLUH Insignis podcast highlights a realm where the star of the SLUH legacy of excellence burns brightly: the performing arts. You'll hear from: Kathryn Whitaker, director of acclaimed Dauphin Players productions on the Schulte Theater stage; Two alumni members of the celebrated Gunn family, Brian '88 and Mark '89, share what it takes to pitch and write a script for a Hollywood movie; Christian Probst '12 describes what it's like to step out into the lights as a Broadway performer; and  Bob Griffin '86 takes us backstage as a master carpenter for a glimpse of how Broadway magic really gets made. Doc Crotzer '02 - editor of acclaimed TV series "Glee - tells the story of how key classes and experiences at SLUH launched his career trajectory. As always, we'll go "down the hall" at Backer Memorial to listen to students share how they have been formed by our outstanding programs in drama, film and media production. Don't miss this episode – it's a "Good Show!"

"Talent, Trauma and Transformation" Antwine Willis '19 experienced childhood trauma and self-doubt that caused him to lose confidence in the sparkling, creative person he'd been as a young child. He tells the story of how found that unique voice again during his years at SLUH and where he hopes his talents and ambition will take him in the future.

"Tech Guru Turned Cultural  Ambassador" Tom McTigue '55 was a force behind the dawn of digital computing in avionics. He didn't want to come to SLUH, but credits his years here as one of the keys to his success. His professional travels turned him into a globe-trotting consultant on the importance of understanding other cultures. That, in turn, made him a world-class advocate for something he says anyone seeking success must learn to embrace: sales.   

"Act IV @ SLUH :The New Principal" Matt Stewart, SJ '98 is the new Principal at SLUH. But this is his fourth act at the Backer Memorial. He was a student, returned as a teacher and Director of Campus Ministry before departing for Jesuit formation, returned again as an ordained Jesuit Priest and member of the Administrative Team in teaching and pastoral roles and was named SLUH's new Principal at the end of 2022.