the school does an “exceptional” job of preparing students for the next level. . Albright’s schedule varies from day to day. Sometimes he has meet-

ings with other faculty members and sometimes he has to proctor classes. On the less busy days, however, he is able to relax, play his PS4 or perhaps take a nap before he is “on the clock.” Albright’s official deaning hours from 3:24 P.M. to midnight. During this time period, he is able to hang-out and go to dinner with student. According to Albright, being a dean in 2014 and being a dean in 1970 are “worlds apart.” “(Without) internet access, and cellphone ac-

Since the beginning of the academic program at Mount Michael in 1953, it has taken a unique approach to education by offering a boarding program. One of the most impressive stats of the school is the average ACT and SAT scores. Louis Sojka O.S.B. be-lieves that the school began standard-ized testing in 1970 when the school switched from St. John Vianney Seminary to Mount Michael Bene-dictine High School. The evening study hall, which takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., helps students properly apply themselves and is a very large contributor to the high test scores. This evening study hall and the successes of the students would not be possible if it wasn’t for the unsung heroes known as deans. Sean Albright, the senior dean, is one of the newest member of the Mount Michael deaning commu-nity. He said that it was the all boys experience that interested him in Mount Michael. “I went to a co-ed high school [Roncalli Catholic] and I knew Mount Michael would offer new experiences.” Albright studied at the College of Education at the University of Ne-braska-Omaha. He said that Mount Michael is similar to college and that

cess, I can’t even imagine how we’d inform students of important events.”Richard Thell O.S.B. attended Mount Michael from 1964-1966 when it was St. John’s seminary where he found he

liked life here. “I had this crazy idea that I wanted to be part of this com-munity,” Thell said. Thell’s first day working at Mount Michael was July 15, 1968. His origi-nal plan was to be a priest, but in the year 1974, Thell was asked to become a dean. “I had no idea that I would be a teacher or a dean, but I knew that I had to do my part.” Staying in touch with his family was not as large as a problem as some may think. Thell often used a telephone to call his sister and his parents. He

also visited his family when he could. “Whenever I went in town I’d stop and visit my folks.” Thell said “It was a nice way to get away from the stress at the Mount.”

Other than teaching and dean-ing, he helped coach Academic Decathlon when it first began. He also volunteered to help with the theatre program. Unlike Albright, Thell’s day consisted of teaching students and saying mass. Thell’s final year being a dean was 2001. To this day, he still teaches freshman speech and often says all school mass. Whether a dean in the 1970s or 2014, its no walk in the gullies. Both Thell and Albright agree

that being a dean is challenging, yet rewarding. The friendships and stories that are developed last a lifetime. Albright said that he’s been here less than a two years, but already has memories that he will keep forever. “My time here has brought gratify-ing and challenging moments. This previous sophomore class especially, has provided some very interesting moments.”

7:00 AMYou are awakened by the ever so irritating noise of an alarm clock. The constant, unwavering beep of the infernal device is only the start to a de-manding day however, everyday is not without its relaxation. Maybe you would go bowfishing, or a quick TV show but despite this hope for a break students needed their computers for the upcoming school day...

10:00 a.m.After a quick nap to make up on the three plus hours of sleep you must of lost the night before you, quick, hurry down to Dr. Peter’s office for the weekly Dean’s meeting. To start, you go over the food details with Mike Church. “Just making sure that everyone is on the same page with activi-ties.” you say. After all meals have been planned and no longer conflict with activities, down to business with the other deans. There’s always something. Whether it be getting the students on the floor to ‘shut up’ or maybe a boarder is struggling with some personal issues, it is all discussed and handled in that office with all of the deans, Mr. Church (head chef), Dr. Peters (head of school), and Mrs. Kunkel (school counselor).

3:40 p.m.Time to switch gears. The transition from dean to coach is incredibly natural to you now. After five years of both deaning and coaching you have found a type of perfect balance between the two lifestyles. As an as-sitant coach its all about the little things that makes the team run smoothly. Making sure that players are properly protected, practicing the fundamen-tals, stressing the importance of warming up, etc. While it comes naturally to you, it doesn’t mean it’s without challenge.

6:30 p.m.Now, after dinner, it is time to work. Whether it be returning emails or filling out demerits, from now until whenever this workload dies, is a time of focus. Focusing, that is, until a boarder needs something. You continuously work, occasionally stopping to help a student or check out the inevitable commotion, until all your responsibilities have ceased. After this its that break that was only a dream this morning. Relax-ation. Occasionally a student will join you to watch a movie or maybe a Journalism II student asks for an interview, but for the most part your day is done. Then its time for bed at midnight only to be awoken by that god forsaken alarm clock.

What if YOU were Mr. Luettel?Jack Morrissey | In-Depth Editor

“Worlds Apart”Joe Budd | Staff Writer

Panic spread like a disease. First to Colton Starman. He pounded on the door, screaming for help, thinking that they may be trapped indefinitely in their dorm room with six other people. Previous Sophomore dean Sean Albright and Seven Day Dean Jack Pritchard, ventured down the hall in an attempt to free the students held captive, but to no avail. From sliding a credit card through the locks, to attempting to unscrew the nails to the door, both sides tried tediously to remove the door. Alas, it wouldn’t budge. Finally, Pritchard made the call; they went to plan B. “We had to break in through the window.” Albright said. Pritchard, grabbed

a ladder from the utility closet and inch by inch, climbed up the

side of the building to get to the sec-ond story window. He finally climbed in, unlatched the door by completely unhinging it, and set all “prison-ers” free of their accidental bonds. After investi-gating, it appeared sopho-

more Walter Wear (a resident of that room) had tried to create a device that could automati-cally lock the door behind them. “Walter is like the poor man’s Macgyver.” Albright said. Two demerits to Wear later, fellow captive Paul Dougherty said “Don’t try and fix things that aren’t broken!”

Locked UpJack Morrissey | In-Depth Editor

photo illustration by Jack Morrissey(Left) Albright talks to a parent during his office hours. (Right)Thell enjoys a Chrsitmas celebration

Seven Day dean Jack Pritchard climbs to the rescuephoto courtesy of Ian Kirwan

graphic by Jack Morrissey

photo by Jack Morrissey