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The Classes of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James C.L. Arimond, SJ ’57

9/7/2018

On Thursday, August 30, 36 members of the Classes of 1956 and 1957 gathered for lunch at Hackney’s to celebrate Rev. James C. L. Arimond, SJ, ’57 and his more than 50 years of service to the Jesuits, the Catholic Church, thousands of students and his many friends. One of the highlights of Fr. Arimond’s career was his tenure as headmaster of Loyola Academy from 1971 to 1982 when, in addition to his many responsibilities, he brought Loyola and other members of the Chicago Catholic League into the Illinois High School Athletic Association.

Fr. Arimond’s deep involvement in the athletic programs earned him the honor of induction into the Loyola Academy Athletic Hall of Fame and the Catholic League Hall of Fame. He was honored by the IHSA for his instrumental work in improving relations between the public and non-public schools in Illinois. In addition, his years of service took him to Fairfield Prep in Connecticut, Loyola University’s campus in Rome and St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago.

Finally, in returning to his alma mater, he worked with Loyola Academy alumni in Chicago and, together with legendary Track and Field Coach Frank Amato, brought the Loyola message to alumni groups throughout the country.

Now he is embarking on a well deserved retirement to Colombiere Center, the Jesuit retirement facility in Clarkston, Michigan, which is just a short distance from Chicago.

The lunch was indeed a grand celebration for all of his classmates from the Class of 1957 and his many friends from the Class of 1956. Fr. Arimond has promised to maintain his association with both classes by continuing to attend reunions and frequent lunches that both classes have every year.

Published with special thanks to Brian Whalen ’57, Tim Groark ’57, Tom Kloempken ’56 and Jim Hogan ’56.

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The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57
The Class of 1956 and 1957 Celebrate the Retirement of Rev. James Arimond, SJ ’57