Hey Matthew! I'm not sure if you remember me. It's John Maurer. I lived in the MacArthur home and the Schoenwald home at Maryville. I was there from the mid to late 1990s. I think I was right behind you. And you're so right. Maryville Academy was a truly magical place. Many of us went from horrible childhoods to having wonderful educations, and in your case, finding himself an amazing author. It's so truly wonderful to read something from somebody who has memories like I do. The organization is so different now. So much has been lost. Father Smyth and Father Ryan truly were giants. I too will forever give them praise and gratitude. If you ever want to get in touch, please email me at johndmaurer@outlook.com. This piece is so refreshing to read. Thanks for writing it. ❤️
It’s Mary Vitulli I hope you remember me a bunch of family educators who worked at Maryville in its day read Growing up at Hogwarts and were truly amazed touched with some even crying. So thank you so much for that memory your amazing. I would love to chat with you if you have the time.
My email is standingtallmmv@aol.com we are still helping kids through Fr Smyths foundation which is called The Rev John P Smyth Standing Tall Charitable Foundation.
Hey Matthew! I'm not sure if you remember me. It's John Maurer. I lived in the MacArthur home and the Schoenwald home at Maryville. I was there from the mid to late 1990s. I think I was right behind you. And you're so right. Maryville Academy was a truly magical place. Many of us went from horrible childhoods to having wonderful educations, and in your case, finding himself an amazing author. It's so truly wonderful to read something from somebody who has memories like I do. The organization is so different now. So much has been lost. Father Smyth and Father Ryan truly were giants. I too will forever give them praise and gratitude. If you ever want to get in touch, please email me at johndmaurer@outlook.com. This piece is so refreshing to read. Thanks for writing it. ❤️
Mathew
It’s Mary Vitulli I hope you remember me a bunch of family educators who worked at Maryville in its day read Growing up at Hogwarts and were truly amazed touched with some even crying. So thank you so much for that memory your amazing. I would love to chat with you if you have the time.
My email is standingtallmmv@aol.com we are still helping kids through Fr Smyths foundation which is called The Rev John P Smyth Standing Tall Charitable Foundation.