Journal 1 Covington Catholic Journal Spring 2011 Issue 12 (859) 491-2247

Covington Catholic Journal 1 Covington Catholic Journal Spring 2011 Issue 12 (859) 491-2247 www.covcath.org

up coming events

Alumni social in the Griffin Centre: march 9, April 13, May 11

Alumni social for Basketball tournament draw: march 23

Alumni Basketball Tournament: March 25-27

Scholarship Reception: April 27

First Friday Mass: April 1, May 6 2 Covington Catholic Journal Covington Catholic Journal 3

TEAM TIEMAN The upper level of the GriffinA lumni Welcome Centre will become Alumni Hall. This Are you up for the Challenge? space is very large and could become a In the spring of 2010, generous donors Richard general use space which would include A Message From The Principal contributed $10,000 to establish The Dan any large activities, such as school dinner Bob Rowe Tieman Scholarship Fund at CCH as a way Dickmann ’80 dances and assemblies. All alumni are to honor Coach Dan Tieman’s legacy. Inspired urged to bring ideas for this building to the monthly alumni socials. by this giving, a friend of Covington Catholic President Alumni Reflecting upon the recently concluded Catholic Schools week, I am proud to report has offered a matching challenge grant of that, mostly, it was a normal week at CCH. Out of the ordinary events included the Association Alumni socials occur in the lower level $30,000! His offer is to provide an additional of the Griffin Centre every second All Schools Mass and the Diocesan Liturgy held at the Cathedral, but otherwise, it was $30,000 for Coach T’s scholarship if we grow It is my pleasure to welcome Richard Wednesday of the month, beginning business as usual. Professing our Catholic school pride is not a once a year occurrence the current scholarship amount to $30,000. to represent the Alumni Association. at 7pm. These socials have picked up here at Covington Catholic - it is an every day event. It is my goal to keep spirituality at The interest made on the $60,000 endowment His enthusiasm and determination are steam and have generated most of the the forefront of our campus life. I cherish my Catholic education and Christian values, will provide half the cost of tuition for one momentum that has been gained in this contagious. Please support him in his often expressing my gratitude for these necessities of life to our students. Our parents student each year for years to come. passion for the school, particularly by endeavor. The evening is made up of two attending alumni socials. Richard wants very informal components: informative have given us two very important gifts – the gift of life and the gift of faith - gifts that Those impacted by CoachT ieman’s legacy are your input and is excited to start offering updates on the school and social allow us a pathway to eternal life. asked to join Team Tieman as a: activities that will benefit the alumni” networking. Please make plans to invite a fellow Colonel and attend one of these State Champion: $1000 - Sue Finke Outward signs of our commitment to those in need continue to be demonstrated through annual service trips socials. Regional Champion: $500 A message from Richard benefiting the SpecialO lympics at Perfect North Slopes, Special Olympics bowling, Madonna House, Brighton In closing, I would like to thank you District Champion: $100 Dickmann, Alumni Association Center and Holly Hill. On a daily basis, our Colonels make life more pleasant and enjoyable for the less fortunate. alumni that take the time to read this President Our most recent undertaking, the Walk for Life in Washington, DC, involved almost one hundred students and alumni journal. As an informed alumnus Those of you who know Dan really several faculty members, all of whom stood up for the rights of the unborn on the national stage. understand how important this scholarship you can play a major role in the develop- The Alumni Association at Covington ment of this association. You are the most is to him. Let’s not let him down! Please take Catholic is alive and well. As the newly important player in this quest for a strong Academic accolades continue to be garnered by our young men. Our academic team recently won the Governor’s advantage of this wonderful opportunity to appointed President of the Alumni alumni association. I need you to come to double the impact the scholarship can have Association, I would like to reach out to all Cup District Competition, while the English Department has received numerous writing awards including those our alumni activities, but more important- earned through the scholastic writing competition and the state-wide literary magazine program. on a student by helping us raise the $20,000 alumni and ask you to RECONNECT. ly, I need you to reach out to those alumni in remaining funds. The deadline for this who have not reconnected with Covington challenge is March 31st. For those of you These are the most exciting times for the Catholic over the years and invite them School spirit continues to thrive among our student body, much as you, our alumni, discovered when you that donated the first time, please consider Alumni Association, and we owe it all to back. I look forward to seeing all Colonels spent your years here at CovCath. Our students continue to show their avid support of both our basketball and sending in another gift for the same amount. the Griffin family. For those of you who at the next alumni social. do not know, the Griffin family purchased swimming teams. We were proud to recently host the school’s very first “home” swim meet at Silver Lake, with If everyone does this, we will bring in another and gifted the building and property north an impressive turnout by our students, parents, and our faculty. Two of our football Colonels will further their $10,000 for the scholarship. Go Colonels! of the school to Covington Catholic for Richard Dickmann ’80 playing careers on the gridiron in college. Seniors Troy Zimmerman and Paul Ritter have signed Division I use as an alumni center. This building If we make our goal, a celebration for all the letters of intent. Mr. Timmerman will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy and Mr. Ritter will become an Eastern will become the foundation of a strong Kentucky University Colonel. donors will be held at the Griffin Centre in alumni association and strengthen our Donations so far April. To donate online visit www.covcath. for Griffin Centre commitment to all Colonels, past, present • Cable TV and Internet- Class of ’81 org and go to the Giving tab. Use the Our Alumni Association is growing and anxious to make its presence felt in regards to the modern-day and future. Colonels: We now have a (Dr. Otte) Memorial Donations online form to submit home! • P ainting- Randy ’79 and Drew El- Covington Catholic High School. The alumni meet on a monthly basis at the Griffin Centre and enthusiastically your gift. You may also make the gift in lison’06 of Ellison Painting look forward to giving back in appreciation for the wonderful memories and the quality education that they honor of the Dan Tieman Scholarship Fund We have begun facility improvements • P aint supplies and dividing wall- Bar- received during their time here as Colonels. Our alumni are the foundation upon which our school stands. by sending a check to CCH Attn: Tieman to make the Griffin Centre inviting for ry Brake ’84 of JF Brake Interiors the alumni. These improvements have Please consider getting involved and making a positive impact on the well-being and progression of your alma Scholarship Fund, 1600 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, • TV’s - Class of ’81 mater. KY 41011. been made by enthusiastic alumni who • Fir eplace, logs- Traci Kautzman, Dave understand the vision of this “Colonel Flood of Cincinnati Gas Lite Haven.” • Furniture- Dave Drees ’78 It is our hope that our example, teachings, and influences will be absorbed by those who we serve here at • Ping Pong table and TV’s- Griffith Covington Catholic High School. It is our goal that the students will not only incorporate them into their daily The lower level of this facility is our family lives but continue to be role models for others that they meet throughout life. alumni meeting place. Some of the most • Glass- The Mechings, Vince’49, Joe recognizable improvements have been ’83 and Dan Melching ’90 of Gateway new paint, two 50 inch flat screen TVs Glass God’s Blessings, and a working fireplace. Our hope is to • Cabine ts- Jeremy Lenihan ’94 decorate this space with items that will • Ceiling tiles- enK Hardcorn ’83 of J& S Bob Rowe generate memories and reignite that Interior System, Barry Brake ’84 of JF “Spirit that will not die” in all of us. Other Brake Interiors considered uses of this space may include • CCH Seal – Chas. Seligman Dist. access to our alumni for private use such • Electrician-Mark Tillman ’78 as family gatherings. • TV- Dave Schulte ’79 4 Covington Catholic Journal Covington Catholic Journal 5

2 0 1 1 a 4.0 GPA, two Northern Kentuckian of the Year The Final state football championships, Kenny & Brian Williams two-time silver EVENT medalist in the Bob Castellini discus throw at Honorary Luncheon The night before Thanksgiving will change for everyone this year. the state track It is hard to believe that the Kenny and Brian Williams event has championships spanned 10 years. Hundreds of alumni, family and friends have and 1st team Covington Catholic High and is one of the team’s most passionate fans. Mr. Castellini celebrated being home for the holidays and remembering two of all-conference School is proud to announce has been involved in baseball for more than thirty years and has our own that were great friends and classmates, Kenny and Brian. recognition as a that Mr. Robert H. Castellini been a partner in the Baltimore Orioles, the Texas Rangers and basketball player. has been named “The 2011 the St. Louis Cardinals teams. As stated by the Williams family, the goal of this fundraiser was Northern Kentuckian of the “to create a perpetual self-supporting fund to provide financial A three -sport Mural to be hung in CCH gym on “ Year.” Mr. Castellini will be honored on Friday, May 13, 2011 at When he is not involved with the Reds or Castellini Companies support for Covington Catholic and to do good works within the star and leader in the Williams Way.” Artist: Tim Haders. the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The ceremony will Bob serves on numerous boards and committees. He is chair- general Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati community in classroom, Brian also include a reception at 11:15 a.m. and a noon luncheon. man of the Joint Banks Steering Committee which is leading the cooperative efforts to finish development of Cincinnati’s river- Kenny and Brian’s name.” Having raised two million dollars, the excelled socially at Covington Catholic. Brian, like his brothers Kenny and Andy before him, relished his 4 years at CCH. He was Mr. Castellini will be the first honoree that is not a native Ken- front. He is a board member of Xavier University, 3CDC and Williams feel that the fund is now at a self-supporting point. Ken naturally popular not only for his accomplishments, but more so tuckian, but he will tell you he feels like a Northern Kentuckian. the Cincinnati Arts and Technology Center. He serves as the remarked that “Having made the fund a perpetual supporter for his personality. He has lived in Cincinnati all of his life. He started his business chairman of the Cincinnati New Equity Fund and New Markets of the school, its students and the general public, Kenny and career in 1967, and has cultivated a legacy that has benefit- Tax Credit Fund. He is a member and past president of both Brian are smiling down on us with a Spirit that will not die.” Brian’s work ethic, skills, and overall personality made him an ted many businesses, educational institutions and charitable the Cincinnati Commercial and Commonwealth Clubs, the The Kenny & Brian Williams Fund supports a substantial one- attractive football recruit to most Ivy League schools. Ultimately organizations while also raising four children, Beth, Robert, Phil Cincinnati Business Committee and the Queen City Club. Mr. year college scholarship to a CCH graduating senior and a he chose to move to New York City in order to attend Columbia and Tricia with his wife Susie. He also enjoys the company of Castellini’s tireless philanthropic efforts and successful business four-year scholarship covering CCH tuition for an incoming University. At Columbia, Brian played football all four years, two their twelve grandchildren. At the same time, Mr. Castellini has ventures have made him most deserving of this honor. freshman. The primary criterion for both of these scholarships is years as starting tight end. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha helped build The CastelliniG roup of Companies. He has wit- financial need. Mu fraternity. nessed its growth over the years and its expansion into Northern All alumni and friends of CovCath are encouraged to attend Kentucky. Six companies operate in Wilder, Covington, Inde- the luncheon to express our community’s appreciation to Bob Remembering Kenny: Kenny demonstrated strong leader- Shortly after graduation, Brian began working at Cantor pendence, Grant County and Dry Ridge, and his corporation Castellini. All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the CCH ship skills and good values all four years at Covington Catholic. Fitzgerald whose offices were on the top floors of the World employs many Covington Catholic alumni and parents. Tuition Assistance Program. Following graduation, he worked his way through college at the Trade Center I. Brian’s goal was to become financially secure University of Kentucky, and was a member of the Sigma Nu at his New York job, then return to Northern Kentucky to help Mr. Castellini is widely known for leading a group that pur- Tickets can be purchased by returning the form below by mail. Fraternity. coach football at Covington Catholic. He was well on his way chased a majority share of Major League Baseball’s oldest fran- Table sponsorships and congratulatory ads in the program are when the attacks on September 11, 2001, took his life. chise, the Cincinnati Reds, in early 2006. He currently serves as also available by calling the Development Office at (859)448- Graduating from UK in 1991 with a marketing degree, Kenny the principal owner and chief executive officer of the ball club 2247 ext 3. worked for LM Berry Yellow Pages. Three months later, on August 6, 1991, Kenny was injured in a fall. He never recov- ered from his injuries, remaining in a comma until his death on November 8, 1994. Kenny was a caring, industrious, fun-loving young man. Had he lived, he would have been active in helping K & B Scholarship Recipients his community. He is loved, remembered and missed by many. Freshman Award Senior Award S end check to: ______Gold Table Sponsor @ $2,000 2002 Sean Gruber Covington Catholic High School ______Blue & White Table Sponsor @$1,500 Remembering Brian: By the time Brian ended his career at 2003 Corey Esmeier matt Middendorf CCH, he had attained a list of accomplishments that included 1600 Dixie Highway ______Table Sponsor @ $1,250 2004 Brian Murphy Chuck Clenney Park Hills, Kentucky 41011 ______Full Page Ad (8.5 x 11) @ $700 2005 Wesley Strange Ken Schipper 2006 Dave Brueggemen mike Hudson 859-448-CCHS ______Half Page Ad (8.5 x 5.5) @ $400 2007 Conner Machinot todd Jacobs Reception begins at 11:15 a.m. ______Quarter Page Ad (4.25 x 5.25) @ $250 2008 Kyle Surace eric Meier ______Number of Attendees @ $125 each 2009 Zachary Stegman max Maier 2010 Zach Smith louie Hehman Company Name ______Contact ______None of these scholarships would be available if it were E-mail______Telephone No. ______not for the tireless work of the committee that organized the fundraising event each year. Pictured left (L to R): Ken Please contact the development office for sponsorship details and Kate Williams, Jim Vonhandorf, Christa Kramer, Jack Lenihan, Tara Blessings, Drew Collins, and David Thiel. Camera ready ads due: April 29th to [email protected] Checks payable to: Covington Catholic High School $100.00 per attendee is tax deductible 6 Covington Catholic Journal Covington Catholic Journal 7

Covington Catholic th N ew Multi Sport Weight Alumni Spotlight: 30 Annual Hall of Fame Dinner Room expands Capacity Tim Shields class of 1982 T uesday January 25th at the Gardens of Park Hills, four alumni and one coach were for Training inducted into the Covington Catholic Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Brad Wilder By some stroke of mighty luck, Tim Shield’s When they landed, journalists were on hand, ’97, Bill Hentz ’80, David Gronotte ’93, Tony Cento ’95 and Coach Al Hertsenberg. This fall, Covington Catholic unveiled a new multi-sport weight training facility, equipped wife Karen was in the audience for the first anxious to interview “Tim the amateur wine All the honorees gave high praise to their education, their former teachers/coaches national broadcast of the Oprah Winfrey show maker from Kentucky.” Tim will not need with state of the art Cybex equipment. Paid for 25 years ago. Little did anyone know what a to make wine for a while, however, since and their overall experience at Covington Catholic. Today, each of them is a very through the generosity of the Athletic Boosters sensation Oprah would become! In early 2010 he came home with fifteen bottles in his successful family man, father, and business leader. Congratulations to our 2010-11 and donors, the $50,000 weight room includes free weights, dumbbells, weight training when Oprah announced that she was looking suitcase Tim and Karen in Australia Hall of Fame Inductees! for those first audience members, Karen enthu- machines, and cardio equipment. The football siastically replied, only to be invited back for a Other highlights from the trip included team, with over 125 student athletes in the filming at HARPO studios in Chicago. In typi- sitting down the aisle from Oprah for a U2/ Bill Hentz (1980) program, now has unlimited use of the weight cal Oprah fashion, balloons fell from the sky JayZee concert, being hosted by the governess In Memoriam: Bill was an outstanding quarterback who completed 255 passes for 3049 yards and 28 room in the Knochelman building, with the onto all audience members, and the producers of New South Wales, riding a hot air balloon Gerald F. Muething class of 1936 touchdowns during his career. His yards passing and touchdown totals were records announced that everyone in the audience was at sunrise, climbing Harbor Bridge, and racing until 1992. invited on an Oprah-style soiree to Australia. Oprah and Gayle in a Yacht regatta (Captain Tim Shields’ boat won against Captain Russell On February 19, 2011 What followed was a trip for Tim and Karen Crowe). Tim also showed the Australians his the family of Gerald David Gronotte (1993) that Tim said was “beyond his wildest dreams.” innate talent, winning a rapping contest and Muething gathered in the David was a three sport letterman (baseball, basketball, soccer) who played on Covington Catholic chapel If there is a level above luxury, that level would coming home with a custom pizza oven. several championship teams, including back to back soccer teams that advanced to to memorialize their father, describe the accommodations and service that the final four and compiled a combined 42-5-1 record. As a senior he led the team in Tim, Karen and fellow audience members re- Tim is now a big fan of Oprah (he says he’s grandfather and great ceived during their eight day tour Down Under. watched more of her show this year than at any grandfather. We were honored goals with 18 and was second in assists with 11. to be part of remembering Broad view of the new The Shields’ answered extensive questionnaires other time in his life), the Australian people weight room in advance, which led to custom entertain- and first-class travel. If anyone is interested in a such an upstanding graduate. Tony Cento (1995) The following are excerpts ment options. Based on Tim’s interest in wine custom guided tour of Sydney, yachting lessons T ony led the baseball team to consecutive Regional Titles in 1994-95. His combined other sports having shared access to the new making, Tim and Karen were whisked by sea or a rap-off, giveT im a call. from his son’s eulogy: room in the Schott building. The new addition pitching record during his junior and senior seasons was 16-5 on teams that went plane to tour the Hunter Valley Wine Country. relieves scheduling conflicts, allowing all “Dad lived a long 91 years, most of those 24-12 and 28-10 respectively. During those two seasons he struck out 146 batters in athletes to train for the maximum allowed time without pain or limitations. He and my 135 innings pitched. set forth by KHSAA standards. mom were wed in 1943 and enjoyed fifty In Memoriam years of marriage. They showed us by Assistant Athletic Director, Andy Zerhusen, example the importance of commitment, Brad Wilder (1997) said that the room was a long-time dream of ALUMNI G eorge Rehkamp ’67 Kevin Slaughter ’70 Joseph Geraci ’94 the need for compromise, and the unselfish Brad was a three year varsity letterman in baseball who received the Outstanding the athletic department, and that its completion William Baseheart ’79 William Rehkamp ’74 Kurt Slaughter ’82 Jason Hedger ’94 attitude of family. Dad was a WWII hero Pitcher Award in both his junior and senior years. In golf he won back to back MVP was a cornerstone in realizing the full potential Roger Berkemeier ’58 Mike Schill ’86 J. Ted Koester ’90 and never forgot his WWII witness of such Leonard Fritz ’46 Ron Tormey ’84 BROTHER Marc Litzler ’85 honors as a junior and senior leading the team to regional titles in both years while of Covington Catholic’s athletes. places as Dachau and Auschwitz. He led W. Timothy Miller ’66 Mark Wilhoite ’85 Louis Fritz ’53 Michael Litzler ’84 finishing 10th in the State Tournament in his senior year. Gerald Muething ’36 Matthew Wilhoite ’88 Larry Fritz ’65 Brian Piper ’03 us by example showing what should be CCH athletic trainer Bill Tweheus oversees William Sander ’56 Stephen Fritz ’59 Kraig Piper ’01 done and how to do it. Dad loved sports, the equipment’s use and has an office in the MOTHER Keith Radcliff ’14 even from his early days at the Tennis Al Hertsenberg (Coach/Contributor) building. Mr. Zerhusen and Mr. Twehues WIFE James Berg ’65 GRANDFATHER Michael Rohmiller ’90 club in Covington. He played basketball Coach Hertsenberg joined the soccer staff in 1991 serving four years on the freshman solicited input from the coaching staff and Mark Brannon ’82 Timothy Bischoff ’04 Alex Fedders ’01 J. Rob Shelton ’82 for Covington Catholic and remembered Ralph Glindmeyer ’35 Steven Bodkin ’77 Timothy Fritz ’14 James Shelton ’81 level, twelve at the JV level, and three as the varsity head coach. In tennis he took worked with a Cybex representative to design Andrew Clarke ’81 Galen Healey ’95 Scott Shelton ’88 having to shoot only “line drive” long shots the space. Cybex was chosen to provide the over the program in the spring of 1991 and since then his teams have won 10 regional FATHER John Foote ’70 Brian Hennessey ’07 Alexander Schmitz ’03 because the ceiling was so low in the gym. equipment after a competitive bidding process. James Berg ’65 Edward Fritz ’74 John Hennessey ’03 Trevor Schmitz ’09 Dad’s life ended with Alzheimer’s disease, titles, and 15 conference titles. In 2010 he led the team to a State runner-up finish. Mr. Zerhusen noted that the equipment was the Rick Berkemeier ’89 Charles Ginn ’64 Colin McClure ’00 Jeff Schumacher ’95 the “long good bye.” Even in failing health, During his 19 years as a coach he has been named “Tennis Coach of the Year” on best available for the high school level, and has Steven Berkemeier ’80 Mark Ginn ’71 Adam Roeding ’96 John Topmiller ’94 however, he insisted that his female aids numerous occasions. an expected life of twenty years. While the cost Tim Berkemeier ’92 Thomas Ginn ’78 Alex Scanlon ’13 Joseph Topmiller ’92 always go through the door first. That was Matthew Brown ’00 Ed Gormley ’69 Ryan Scanlon ’14 Andy Trolley ’92 of the equipment was high, the decision to make Mark Brown ’01 Fred Gripshover ’68 Mitch Shover ’09 Gregory Trolley ’96 just the kind of man he was. Now that he is a long-term investment should pay off in both Michael Case ’83 James Gripshover ’73 D. Jeff Scheper ’96 gone, let us not mourn too long. Dad lived the quality and longevity of the equipment. Steven Case ’84 Ron Hagedorn ’61 GREAT a long life, blessed with family, friends and Thomas Case ’79 Spencer Hemmer ’13 GRANDMOTHER GRANDMOTHER church. He led by example with politeness James Downton ’83 James Karrick ’66 Gregory Berling ’00 Wesley Horton ’09 and integrity, to the very end.” Pictured left Scott Fedders ’74 Ronald Karrick ’58 Joseph Bernhard ’12 Matthew Litzler ’13 to right: Gary Foltz ’68 John Kenning ’76 Randy Bising ’79 James Shelton ’09 Many relatives traveled from CA, NV, Al Hertsenberg, Michael Foltz ’71 Stephen Kenning ’69 Chase Bodkin ’02 Evan Shelton ’14 Bill Hentz, Timothy Fritz ’74 Joseph Koester ’63 Gregory Blank ’05 CO, AL, FL, DC, NC, and MA to join in Fred Gripshover ’68 Mark Kolkmeier ’74 Rob Campbell ’96 the ceremony. Even Gerald’s sister Ruth David Gronotte, James Gripshover ’73 Steve Kolkmeier ’82 Tom Cropper ’03 Higdon at 92 traveled from Columbus, Tony Cento, Dennis Hinkel ’80 Daniel McCormack ’72 Ray Elfers ’94 OH. There were a lot of hugs, laughs and Brad Wilder Robert Kirkwood ’82 Michael McCormack ’66 Rhett Frambes ’99 Kevin Miller ’91 Tom Schwarber ’89 Aaron Fritz ’07 memories shared. May he rest in peace. CYBEX equipment includes CCH logo embroidered on each piece. 8 Covington Catholic Journal Covington Catholic Journal 9 The Summe Family asks you to join them in giving back

The Longshore and Sharp Family scholarships, We were honored to be chairmen of the Covington Catholic Annual Appeal Campaign, and as a family, it has caused us to Giving Back: like the other endowed scholarships that came reflect on the wonderful experiences we had at Covington Catholic as well as the values, knowledge, friendships and memories that we before them, were established specifically for took away from our alma mater. Rarely in a person’s life is there a period where his formation is so intense, important and long- lasting Sharp and Longshore/ financial aid; only the interest will be used for as that short time that he spends in high school. There is no doubt that the four-year period “makes the man” in many ways. tuition expenses and the principal will never At Covington Catholic, deep friendships were made. Knowledge was gained to carry us forward in higher education and Duncan be touched. The minimum requirement for a careers. Our Catholic faith was instilled and nurtured, in order for that faith to continue to sustain and nurture us in our lives today. In named scholarship at Covington Catholic High reflection, we all agreed that academically, spiritually and socially, we took away from our high school an experience that few others Families establish named School is $10,000. had the opportunity to obtain at their schools. That is why it is so important for us to give back to the alma mater that has meant so much in our formation. scholarships Dr. Longshore made the decision to pursue Left to Right: Ross, Michael, George, Tara and Not only must we sustain the great institution that is Covington Catholic High School, but we must give the next generation, the scholarship while reading an article in Reece Sharp our kids and others in our communities, the chance to have the Covington Catholic is proud to announce the this publication that detailed Covington creation of two endowed scholarships great formative experience that is CCH. Many times we are asked Catholic’s commitment to financially needy to give our time, treasure and talent to worthy causes. When we students. A Newport Central Catholic grad, Covington Catholic seeks to make financial think of all that we gained in our four years of high school, we feel • During the Thanksgiving season of 2010 Dr. Longshore’s connection to CCH comes aid available to any needy student. These Dr. & Mrs. Robert T. Longshore and their strongly that there are few more worthy causes to which to give. through his grandsons, Mary Lynn’s sons: scholarships, combined with our unique “work In our opinion, giving back to Covington Catholic through daughter Mary Lynn Duncan made a David ’07 and Kevin ’08. study” program, will continue to make this generous donation to Covington Catholic a contribution to the Annual Appeal Campaign is a gesture saying initiative possible. All need-based aid requires “Thank you” for all that the school and faculty gave to us. A High School for the establishment of the George and Tara Sharp sent their six children students to work for the school, as both an Longshore/Duncan Scholarship Fund. gift to Covington Catholic is a concrete way that we can show to Catholic schools. All three sons are CCH additional subsidy and to teach a strong work appreciation for the experiences we had, as well as to give others grads: Michael ’02, Ross ’06 and Reece ’09. ethic to scholarship recipients. This year 65 the chance to have those same experiences. We ask that all our • At a special Mass held on February 3, 2011, As George Sharp noted, “Without a doubt a students qualified for over $245,000 in financial The Summe Family (L to R) Scott ’94, Dan ’81, Brian ’84, Covington Catholic announced the other Covington Catholic brothers reflect and give in the best way Catholic education means a lot to our family aid. 2010/2011 was the highest need year in they can. God Bless! Kurt ’83, Chad ’98. Remove Father Matt creation of a scholarship in the name of the and we are honored to be able to establish this the history of the school. Sharp Family. scholarship for Covington Catholic.”

St. Elizabeth Healthcare/Covington Catholic High School Endowments ATTENTION 29th Annual Alumni Golf Outing In Memory of 1961 Deceased In Memory of Rick Fedders Mr. & Mrs. Paul Muething In Memory of Ray Tormey Alumni Mr. & Mrs. Tim Jones Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Lorentz Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Spradlin GOLFERS… Summit Hills Country Club • Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. John Overmann In Memory of Dick Fedders In Honor of Edna & Paul Lohre SIGN UP NOW We SOLD OUT both the morning and the In Memory of 1970 Deceased Mr. & Mrs. Tim Jones In Memory of Leonard Schwarte ’38 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lohre afternoon last year. Therefore we are starting Sign-up Form Alumni Ruth & Gerry Schwarte early to get the word out and are now accepting TheA lumni of the Class of 1970 In Memory of Pat Flanagan In Honor of Jerry Moser Mr. & Mrs. Barry Dyas In Memory of Jean Lutz Mr. & Mrs. Joe Oka reservations for the 2011 golf outing. Name______Sponsorships In Memory of Jon Biedenharn Mr. & Mrs. Gary Severson Address______Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Webeler In Memory of Leonard Fritz ’46 In Honor of the Katie Suetholz & Flight Sponsor AM $2,000 — 4 golfers Drink Sponsor $1,000 — 2 golfers Phone______Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lang Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Christen In Memory of Norma McCormack Jason Kennard Wedding Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Ms. Betty Haverbusch Mr. & Mrs. Bill Snyder Mr. & Mrs. David Suetholz Flight Sponsor PM $2,500 — 4 golfers Putting Contest Sponsor $1,000 — 2 golfers E-mail______Mr. & Mrs. William Wischer Dinner Sponsor $2,000 — 4 golfers Booster Sponsor $300 — 1 golfer/ tee sign In Memory of Robert Frohn, Jr. In Memory of Luke McGraw Dan Tieman Scholarship Fund Cart Sponsor $1,500 — 4 golfers Sand Trap Sponsor $200 — 1 tee sign per trap Who will you be golfing with? P lease list Name & Email: In Memory of Mary Lou Blank Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Michels The Alumni of the class of 1970 Lunch Sponsor $1,000 — 2 golfers Hole Sponsor $150 — tee sign Name Email Handicap Dr. & Mrs. Craig Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Christen ______In Memory of John Gallenstein In Memory of SFC Daniel Moffitt ’67 Ms. Betty Haverbusch SCHEDULE ______In Memory of Gene Butcher Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Schmidt Mr. Jeffrey Moffitt Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hegge Mr. & Mrs. Robert Etler Tom & Sherri Gallenstein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Monohan Time Event Time Event ______Jason & Nikki Gallenstein In Memory of Jeff Pfetzer Newport Central Catholic AM Outing 7:15 a.m. Morning Shotgun 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Awards ______In Memory of Ronald Cooney Mark & Lauren Miller Ms. Heather Hack High School Mrs. Esther Averdick Eric & Mollie Erpenbeck Mr. Andy Frank Mr. Gordon Parmley PM Outing 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Shotgun 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards q Morning $125.00 per golfer q Afternoon $150.00 per golfer Columbia Sussex Corporation Mr. Chad Frank Mr. & Mrs. Kenney Shields How many golfers will you be paying for ______Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schewe In Memory of William Grady Mr. Tony Frank Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Voet Total Payment $______Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Summe Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gerrein G et your four-man team together for an 18-hole scramble. The morning P ayment In Memory of John Schneider The Dick & Nancy Roeding and afternoon tournament are each limited to the first 144 paid entries. In Memory of Carole Deye In Memory of John Hehman Mr. & Mrs. James Shelton Scholarship Fund Mr. Dennis Deye Mr. & Mrs. Luke Hehman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Roeding Your foursome is not officially reserved until we receive full payment q Check - Send check to: Covington Catholic High School for the entire team. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, one In Memory of Tim Shields 1600 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, KY 41011 In Memory of Mary M. Dusing In Memory of Don Knueven Mr. & Mrs. Ken Shields Wm. T. (Bill) & Joan mulligan, one grand raffle chance, lunch, canned beer, dinner, soft drinks, q Visa q MasterCard doorprizes and awards. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lea Mr. Gregory C. Popham Mrs. Judith Shields Wernersbach Robinson lll ______Scholarship Fund Card Number Exp. Date In Memory of John Edmiston In Memory of David Moorhead In Memory of Jeff Strunk Mr. & Mrs. Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson We are currently seeking sponsors for the outing and are always looking ______Mr. & Mrs. Jon Votel Mr. & Mrs. Tim Jones Mr. & Mrs. David Suetholz for prizes. Please give Mary Ellen Mitchell a call 859-448-2247 ext. 3 for Signature more information. For a registrationform, please visit our website www. Contact Mary Ellen Mitchell or Sue Finke: 859-448-2247 In Memory of Gerald Muething ’36 In Memory of Steve Teleky covcath.org or email [email protected]. Fax: 859-448-2246 Email: [email protected] Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bogen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn 10 Covington Catholic Journal Covington Catholic Journal 11 What’s Happening Reunion Updates Class of ’66 • T ony Eilerman retired from the Great American one of the referees and Kris Abeln was the team Insurance Corporation after thirty-six years. He is physician for Male. Covington Catholic will be hosting all the reunion classes at the September 17th home football game against planning to do some consulting, get in shape, and Beechwood. The reunion classes will be introduced at half time on the field. The day of the event there will be enjoy time with his grandchildren. Class of ’98 • S cott Yung and wife Meghan welcomed another a reception in the Griffin Centre before and after the game for theR eunion classes of 1951, 1956, 1961 (Golden daughter, Elise Gabrielle on August 26, 2010. Colonels), 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006. There will be tours of the facilities available to Class of ’69 • J oe Voskuhl was recently appointed Business • Michael Finke and wife Kristin welcomed daughter any of the alumni. Come and see all the new changes! Below is the information about each of the reunion classes. Unit Director for Exterran Energy Solutions Madelyn Sue in Chicago on January 17, 2011. (EXH) and is now based in Tuscaloosa, AL. Class of ’99 Class of 1956 – 55th Reunion • Jason Behler married Sarah on September 4, 2010 Class of ’71 • S teve Arlinghaus was elected Kenton County • Mickey Fritz writes “Shelley gave birth to Kaia Dave Lohre, [email protected], and Jim Quinn, [email protected], are the chairs for the class of ’56. Golf Judge/Executive and recently was installed in Michell Fritz on December 7, at 5:01 a.m. My and dinner is being planned for Friday. Mass and dinner will be on Saturday. Anyone interested in attending the office. Steve was a Kenton County Commissioner brother Donnie Fritz ’95 and his wife Niki gave reunion email Dave or Jim for more details. for five years prior to being elected Judge/ birth to their daughter Alexis McKenzie in Executive. Previously, he served on the Ft. Charlotte, NC on December 7th, at 5:25 a.m. Class of 1961 – 50th Reunion “Golden Colonels” Mitchell city council for six years. A lot going on in the Fritz family within a half The reunion will begin at Covington Catholic on at 5P.M. Friday, Sept. 16th. A Memorial Mass, being offered by • T om Lohre held an art sale in December for his hour!” and wife Sarah welcomed new baby Fr. Clarence Heitzman will be honoring our deceased classmates at 6:00 P.M. in the school chapel. A reception will works “Dangerous Impressionism.” He wrote “My • Jerry Goetz Lindsay Ann on July 13, 2010. follow in the school cafeteria. Sat. Sept. 17th classmates are invited to attend the football game. That evening a 3hr. purpose in these paintings is to reveal my spirit while illustrating our life and times. I seek a visual river dinner cruise is being planned…Cost is $45.00 - $50.00 per person plus cash bar. After the cruise all are invited vibration that inspires and stimulates the viewer Class of ’00 • M ike Weckenbrock and Elizabeth Kavouras back to CCH’s Griffin Centre. There is a possibility of a cookout.A class legacy brick will be bought to honor our to see beauty, truth and order.” were married on November 20, 2010. Mike is 50th reunion. This will be a pass the hat type of collection. We certainly hope that as many classmates as possible an attorney with Union Central Life and Elizabeth can attend this important milestone reunion. For more info contact - Jerry Biedenharn 859-468-7141 or Joe Schmidt Class of ’85 • D on Knochelmann will coordinate the building is an elementary teacher at Caywood Elementary. 859-342-7040. and renovation projects for the Diocese of They currently reside in Ft. Wright. Drew Covington. According to Bishop Foys, “Mr. Kordenbrock’00, Brian McQuade ’00 and Chris Class of 1981 – 30th Reunion Knochelmann comes to us highly qualified for Berling ’02 were groomsmen. – The chair, Ken Heidrich, will be contacting alumni this new position and brings with him a wealth • C hristopher M. Ryan graduated from law school As of publication the Annual Appeal has in Jacksonville, Florida, May 15, 2010. He sat for with more details. of experience. This new office, called for by collected $170,000.00 our Diocesan Synod, is meant to assist those the Ohio Bar Exam in July of 2010 and passed in the top 25. His swearing in ceremony took place Class of 1991 – 20th Reunion responsible for our buildings and properties The AA goal for this fiscal year is $250,000. throughout the diocese.” on November 9, 2010 by the Ohio Supreme Court – The chair, Jim Danneman, will be contacting alumni Please help us meet the goal by donating via mail or online in Columbus, Ohio. with more details. at www.covcath.org. Class of ’93 • B enjamin Dusing joined the law firm of Baker Hostetler. Class of ’01 • Furlong Building Enterprises announced in Class of 2001 – 10th Reunion Congratulations to the following classes for rallying the February of 2011 that Kevin Lonneman has troops and making a significant impact thus far in Annual – The chair,N ick D’Andrea, will be contacting alumni Class of ’94 • Lexicon Branding welcomes Allen Kohlhepp as joined the firm as a project manager. Lonneman Appeal Giving. Our goal for each class is to fully fund one is a graduate of NKU’s Construction Management with more details. Director of Research. He previously worked with student with total donations of $6,330. Thus far 1975, 1978 advertising firm BBDO for the past three years, program and previously worked for Century and 1964 have met the challenge. Will your class be next? Construction. Class of 2006 – 5th Reunion first as SeniorR esearch Manager in Atlanta and most recently as Director of Research in the Class of ’03 – The chair, Shane Wiggins, will be contacting alumni Top Ten classes by Top Ten Classes by total San Francisco office. Kohlhepp will be in charge • N ick Eilerman is assistant director on the Broadway with more details. production of “High,” starring Kathleen Turner. The total amount received number of gifts received of directing both qualitative and quantitative production is set to open April 15, 2011. 1964 $12,575 1970 21 consumer research projects for clients on a Classes 1951, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1986, and 1996, national and international basis. 1978 $9,400 1998 20 Are looking for individuals who would be willing Class of ’04 • L t. Forrest Holdsworth completed Army to chair their reunions. If you are interested please 1975 $8,025 1968 18 Class of ’96 • Caroline Rae Arlinghaus was born to Megan and aviation school to become a Black Hawk contact Annette Restle at 859-448-2247 X2 or 1983 $5,795 1964 15 Matthew Arlinghaus on December 5, 2010 at helicopter pilot. His dad writes in “He was 1970 $5,500 2010 15 6:18 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was 8 also the Honor Graduate of his class. He will [email protected]. join a medivac unit of the Kentucky National 1977 $5,468 1960 13 lbs. and 21 1/4 inches at birth. • Two members of the Class of ’96 were Guard, and will be returning to the University of 1965 $5,450 1966 13 participants in the recent state football Kentucky to complete his Masters Degree in Civil 1960 $4,950 1958 12 championship game at WKU between Louisville Engineering. His CovCath base has carried him 1974 $4,850 1974 12 Male and Louisville Trinity. Jason Seligman was very well so far in his life.” 1979 $4,675t 1962 11 continued on page 12 Covington Catholic High School Non-Profit Org. 1600 Dixie Highway U.S. POSTAGE Park Hills, KY 41011-2797 PAID (859) 448-2247 Cincinnati, Ohio Permit No. 6207 www.covcath.org

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continued from page 11 What’s Happening Class of ’06 • P atrick Hayden ’07, AJ Schreiver V ’06, and Class of ’10 • M atthew Stark and Louie Hehman had their Chris Farrell ’06 are members of the 2010 Eagle Scout Court of Honor in November National Champion flag 2010. Recent football team SEE YA. SEE CovCath grads YA went undefeated for who have earned the University of Kentucky the Eagle Scout season and tournament and honor along with progressed to the National supportive faculty Tournament in New Orleans. members gathered to celebrate this Pictured are (front row)L to R Justen Hinerman 9; Chris Otis 2, A.J. Schreiver V accomplishment. 11 CCH; Chase King 5 (back row) Jeremy Jones 1; Patrick Hayden 8 CCH; Chad Hudepohl 13; Paul Laible 23 and Dane Lantry 4. Also pictured are a tournament Back row: Mr. Hertsenberg, Ms. Blankenbuehler, Tom Flanagan ’08, Paul rep. and former team member Chris Farrell. Kemp ’10, Tyler Griese ’10, Mr. Kaelin, Ted Hayes ’10, Kevin Crush ’10 Front Row Louie Hehman ’10 and Matthew Stark ’10. Class of ’07 • In November of 2010, Washington University in Faculty: • Margaret Ann “Maisie” Schneeman was born St. Louis senior defensive back Brandon Brown January 20 at 4:27 p.m. Dad Robb Schneeman, was named to the D3football.com Team of the Business Department Chairperson and golf Week, as announced by the website. coach, wrote “Mom delivered Maisie in an unplanned (but non-emergency) c-section, Class of ’09 • S ean Brogan was inducted into the National and it was fitting that the baby who we called Civilian Community Corps, an AmeriCorps “Snowball” came into the world during a program. Brogan will be responsible for snowstorm.” completing a series of six-to-eight week long service projects as part of a 10 to 12 person team. • Counselor Rick Flesch ’71 is a proud grandpa. Granddaughter Aurora Jane was born on January 7 at 3:25 pm. Mr. Flesch wrote “We made it to the hospital two hours later. She arrived just over Check Us Out On: 19 inches, 6 lbs. and 14 oz.…a tiny little thing. “ • Former chaplain Father William Fitzgerald Become a Facebook fan! Search writes “I am recovering from emergency surgery for “Covington Catholic Alumni and time spent in the ICU. Of this, I know that Organization” and get signed up now God will give us all that we need. Not all that we want, but all that we need.” He was supported during this time by many friends and family. He If you are a member of LinkedIn join the continues to work at Christendom College in Covington Catholic group. Search for Virginia. “Covington Catholic High School”