“Paul Cumbo embodies the heart of Jesuit education. He was formed by this institution and has served it now for 20 years to shape others with and in that same Ignatian spirit.” English teacher Paul Cumbo ’97 received the Bene Merenti Award – presented to members of the faculty at Jesuit schools in recognition of 20 years of teaching, serving and leading – during our 155th Commencement. Principal Tom Coppola ‘01 described the Cumbo’s contributions to Canisius before President Fr. David Ciancimino, S.J., presented the award. “In his time with us, he has served as head of house, campus minister, coach, formation director and English Teacher – and of course, at our 150-year anniversary, he literally wrote the book on the place,” Coppola continued, referring to Cumbo’s authoring of “Blue Doors,” a history of CHS. “Through it all, he guides students to be discerning and critical thinkers. “A colleague said, ‘Paul’s instruction reflects a profound care for every student’s journey, gui...