A Jesuit for 61 years,  Anthony P. Sauer, S.J. ’56, M. Div. ’71 served a total of 40 years at St. Ignatius Prep, including 27 years as president. His favorite role, however, was English teacher. When St. Ignatius instituted a full-scholarship middle school in 2017, the campus was named the Father Sauer Academy in his honor. Fr. Sauer was the brother of Michael Sauer ’58 and Patrick Sauer ’63. He died on November 28, 2021, and is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.