St. Peter Fall 2011
CHANELEXCELSA iSeek
Blazing the new frontier with Apple’s iPad2
2010-2011 Annual Fund Greetings A Message from the President
Dear Friends,
Recently I underwent major surgery. While I would not wish this for anyone, it turned out to be a wonder- ful blessing for me. The entire Chanel family rallied round in so many different ways to show their heartfelt concern and support. It would take volumes to tell all the touching stories. I always knew that Chanel’s mission handed down from the Class of 61 for 54 years was pure, noble, and vibrant, but now I have what you could call “documented” proof!
I think that is my main message to you in this letter – the current students at St. Peter Chanel High School have learned and are living out Gospel values and Chanel’s mission in a beautiful way.
Yes, the cover of this magazine is sporting the iPad 2 which the kids are currently using in class. It is a testament to their academic prowess and tech savvy. But the DVDs that they made for me and for Bishop Lennon as we recuperate could have only carried the thoughts and prayers that they expressed because they were born of an unbelievably wonderful Catholic education – an education that teaches the way of Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the saints.
You, the extended Chanel family, participate in this Gospel work. You are making an incredible difference in all of our lives. Much literature is out there researching the “digital generation”. But I sleep peacefully at night because I know that our students have learned the most important lessons in life.
St. Peter Chanel High School is moving forward with courage, confidence, and hope. As one author put it: The table of God is for everyone. God goes right into the middle of life to look for all people. God wants our yes. This is what Chanel does so very well. We all say yes to God. That is the Firebird spirit.
May you always accompany us in this most remarkable journey.
God bless Sister Maria
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Fall 2011 St. Peter Chanel High School Inside 480 Avenue of Champions (480 Northfield Rd. ) 2 Bedford, OH 44146 Greetings A Message from the President (440) 232-5900 Fax (440) 232-9283 4 HALL PASS
www.stpeterchanel.com 5 2011 HALL OF FAME Publishing Staff 8 Managing Editor - Scott Gongos ’90 2010-2011 ANNUAL FUND 12 Contributors TRADITIONS Sr. Maria Berlec, O.S.U. From the Alumni Center Jennifer Delciappo 13 Mary Lynn Haldi REUNION NEWS Jule Kennedy 14 Mark Maslona CLASS NOTES Jennifer Miroglotta 14 Mike Setta MILESTONES Sarah Stewart ’12
Production Services Repros Color - Lou LaGuardia ’83 Villa Beach Communications 6 COVER STORY iSeek
ST. PETER CHANEL
Peter G. Joyce ’72 Ron Sarosy ’78 DEVELOPMENT Vice-Chairperson Chairperson Institutional Advancement Committee Institutional Advancement Committee BOARD MEMBERS Signum Incorporated Family Heritage Life
Ronald Kovach ’65 Ken Sidon ’69 David Abood ’85 Institutional Advancement Committee Institutional Advancement Committee Accenture Dominion (Retired) Antares Management Solutions
Sister Maria Berlec, O.S.U. Robert Lehman ’63 Edward V. Treat ’66 President/Principal, Executive Committee A.P. Consulting, Inc. Finance Director St. Peter Chanel H. S. Finance & Investment Committee John Maimone ’66 St. Peter Chanel H. S. Paul Betori Secretary, Executive Committee HGR Industrial Surplus Diocese of Cleveland Anthony Tricarichi ’74 Institutional Advancement Committee ’73 Bill Gagliano Greg Malafarina ’71 KPMG Ulmer & Berne LLP Treasurer, Chairperson Finance & Investment Committee ’90 Wayne Uehlein Scott Gongos Robin Industries Diocesan Representative Director of Admissions Assoc. Superintendent St. Peter Chanel H. S. Joseph C. Maurer ’64 Office of Catholic Education Vice-Chairperson ’61, Chairperson, John Hruska Executive Committee ’71 Executive Committee Patrick Winslow Maurer & Associates Finance & Investment Committee Hruska, Inc. Anripar James J. Sanfilippo ’69 Vice-Chairperson-Finance & Investment Committee Grant Thornton HALL PASS
School News From the hallways & Beyond
Academic Excellence Amber Gooden ’01 • Five of our 2011 graduates are AP Scholars, meaning they received Named Lady Firebird scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Tests. These students are Sarah Greathouse, Katie Juhasz, Gina Russo, Ashley Tartell, and Megan Tillman. Head Basketball Coach • Senior John Boykin III won first place in the Computer Division of the St. Peter Chanel High School is proud to announce the appointment Annual Art and Essay Contest sponsored by Life Works Ohio, which of Amber Gooden as Head Girls Basketball Coach. promotes the sacredness of life. He was also featured in the Metro section of the Plain Dealer on August 7 for his numerous science awards. A 2001 graduate of Chanel, Gooden is the school’s all-time leader in both scoring and assists. “I am thrilled to be named Head Girls Basketball Coach at St. Peter Chanel High School.” Said Gooden, “We have such a great tradition of success at Chanel that I feel like I am finally back home! I cannot wait to get started!” Chanel Athletic Director, Mark Maslona added, “We feel very fortunate Green, Green, Green we were able to hire a person of Amber’s ability and character who Mrs. Delciappo received word that her grant strongly believes in St. Peter Chanel and the Catholic ideal.” proposal to the Dominion Educational Partnership for Gooden had previously served as an assistant coach at Shaker the Sustainable Environmental Conservation Project (SECOP) Heights, Cleveland Central Catholic and Hathaway Brown. She has been accepted, and her project will receive $3500. Mrs. takes over for Hugh McMahon, who was named the head boys Delciappo and her students began SECOP this summer, a course basketball coach at Chanel earlier this year. pilot program that will lead into a course in conservation and sustainability to be offered at Chanel in the near future. Gooden currently resides in Cleveland with her family. The St. Peter Chanel chapter of The National Honor Society (NHS) is promoting recycling. A new paper recycling bin has arrived at the school and is located on the southeast corner of the property. The Chanel community, as well as the area neighbors, can place newspapers, phone books, card board, and junk mail in the bin for recycling. • The student publications continue to accept used ink Cheerleaders Lead! cartridges for recycling. Empty cartridges can be brought to the main office for recycling. Proceeds will benefit the school Over this past summer the Chanel cheerleaders hosted a newspaper and yearbook. cheer clinic for 22 girls in grades 1-8. The girls learned about cheers, chants, motions, and dance performances. Despite the blustery weather the girls performed during half time at our first football game of the season and again on Sunday in Cleveland Browns New Mascot Stadium before a sellout crowd. The Chanel Cheerleaders have instituted a cheer Meet “SPARKIE” ! of the week as a way of building school pride and Chanel has purchased spirit. The chants can be found posted on signs throughout the school, a new mascot costume broadcast on WCHS in the that was unveiled mornings, and sent in during the first football emails. game.
4 Excelsa HALL OF FAME ST. PETER CHANEL 2011 INDUCTEES
2011 Hall of Fame
Michael Bucur ’81 James Cardillo ’66 William Emrhein ’70 Scott Gongos ’90 Robert Tayek ’69
On April 25th, eight new members were inducted into the St. Peter Chanel Hall of The Society of St. Peter Chanel Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 1982 as a means to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of Chanel Alumni. Since then, one hundred and twelve alumni have been honored with this distinction. Fr. Jim LaCrosse, S.M., former teacher and Dean of Men, said Mass in the chapel and Mr. Joseph Rock ’91 served as master of ceremonies.
Each inductee was introduced by a presenter and given the opportunity to speak about what the honor meant to Gail Butler-Hinton Chestina Holly-Brown Hugh McMahon them. Three people were inducted into the Society of St. Peter Chanel. The Society Nominations were accepted throughout recognizes those non-alumni who have impacted the Chanel community in a the year. The Induction Committee meets in positive way. January to select the members for the year. This year’s inductees were: Gail Butler-Hinton Chestina Holly-Brown Hugh McMahon Alumni Parent Director of Guidance St. Peter Chanel Faculty 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees St. Peter Chanel at St. Peter Chanel St. Peter Chanel Coach • Michael A. Bucur ’81 Volunteer Staff High School St. Peter Chanel Coach Alumni Parent, President of Outdoor Solutions Current Parent Alumni Parent, Current Parent • James G. Cardillo ’66 Retired PACCAR Inc. • William J. Emrhein ’79 Hall of Fame President of Emrhein & Associates Send a Letter to Nominate • Scott R. Gongos, ’90 We invite you to nominate your Hall of Fame Director of Admissions at St. Peter Chanel candidate who: • Robert D. Tayek ’69 • Had an impact on your life at Chanel Please send all nominations to: Director of Media and Public Relations • Has made an overall impact to the school Sr. Maria Berlec, O.S.U. for the Diocese of Cleveland • Has shown true stewardship by investing his/ St. Peter Chanel High School Field Announcer for the Cleveland Indians her time, talent, and/or treasure with our St. 480 Northfield Road Peter Chanel Community Bedford, Ohio 44146 Fall 2011 / 5 COVER STORY
iSeek By: Jennifer Delciappo Instructor of Science and Computer Literacy, Onsite Technology Director
Faculty and students incorporate the use of Apple’s iPad2 into their lessons
tudents and teachers at St. Peter Chanel High School iPad 2’s can be used as a projection device which is not only Sare excited to be taking a consequential step towards great for classroom instruction, but also for showing the bridging the technology gap in education. This year occasional video clip. Students can take tests and quizzes faculty and students will be able to incorporate the use of online where they receive instant feedback on what they are Apple’s iPad2 into their lessons. Since the earlier release learning. Not only can students compose stories and poetry, of the iPhone and the previous version of the iPad, many but they can explore the digital realm of photography and applications,or Apps as they are commonly called, are video. Students can learn to think outside the paper and geared towards education. What makes the iPad so perfect pencil box and really get creative. for the classroom? It is easy to use. Students growing up The iPad2’s came to Chanel through state funds secured by in today’s digital age have very little fear of grabbing a the mandated services money. While there are many other new piece of technology and taking it for a spin. The new options in technology available to teachers and students, features available in the iPad2 are perfect for the teachers. choosing to purchase the iPad 2’s was an easy choice. Jennifer Delciappo, an instructor of science and computer Apple makes a great product. It is reliable and well suited literacy and the onsite technology director for St. Peter to educational needs. It is no secret that Apple has been Chanel states, “As teachers we are used to being the ones influential in education since schools began purchasing them doing the instruction, so it can be difficult to let go and let in the mid 80’s beginning with the Apple IIc and Apple IIe the students learn from another source of information.” in 1983 and 1984. Teachers in their 30’s and 40’s recall It also changes the role of the educator, from one of many of these computers as their “first” computer experience instructor of subject material, to that of technology teacher.
6 Excelsa during their own education. “I remember them well at St. what they are practicing and how well they are playing a Patrick’s in Hubbard. I couldn’t wait for computer class every certain piece of music. week”, states Mrs. Delciappo. The feelings have not changed. Students feel that when they have technology available Students gather around the cart that houses the iPad2’s as it that the educational playing field becomes more level; is being pushed through the hall; they want to see the iPads everyone in his or her own way has a chance to succeed. and want to know when their class will get to use them. Mrs. It forces the traditional students to think more abstractly Delciappo concludes, “Now that we have them and know while allowing the creative students to express what how to use them, it is easy to see what we could do if we had they know in non-traditional ways. Students can email more than 30 to work with.” assignments, notes, and reminders to
Chanel currently has a cart consisting of 30 iPad2’s and a themselves (or their teachers) or upload their documents mac book used to manage and sync them. They are very to digital cloud based services such as Dropbox and easy to maintain and can be reset and reinstalled in a matter Google Docs so they can work from home or the library. of minutes. They are sturdy, and the Apple reliability makes “Teachers have to become comfortable themselves with them virtually trouble free. the technology in order to help the students make an French teacher Jackie Doerner states, “I am excited about the enjoyable transition and to make learning beneficial,” iPad in the school because I see it as the future of textbooks and states Mrs. Delciappo. Teachers here at St. Peter Chanel media in the classroom. My son carries a hugh backpack, and will have the opportunity to take weekly mini lessons in the future I see him carrying an iPad because it can all fit on to learn the newest apps, quick tips and tricks, and to the iPad.” Students in French class will have the opportunity to ask questions that may be classroom or subject specific. listen to free podcasts in French to enhance their comprehension These lessons will allow the teachers to learn and Faculty and students incorporate the use of Apple’s iPad2 into their lessons and understanding of the French language. They will also have integrate the technology at a pace that is appropriate access to online flashcards and language quizzes. for their class and lessons and to insure the teachers are comfortable with the technology as well. Education fosters the principles of differentiated instruction, hands-on learning, and integrating a variety of learning resources into the curriculum. Mrs. Delciappo has one caution, “Just because the iPad can do something doesn’t mean it is appropriate for every class and every lesson and what works for one teacher may not work for another.” The iPad2 allows for this type of varied instruction to take place more often with less effort. Students can learn at their own pace and ability while reading an iBook, listening to a podcast, or watching a video. The iPads have laboratory apps that allow them to record changes in temperature, acidity, velocity and speed when working with chemistry or physics. They have gym and health class covered too. There are apps to record push-ups and sit-ups and to monitor nutritional eating habits which analyze and tell you what people are intaking and how they can change their nutritional choices to be more healthy. Music classes can tune their instruments and follow along with digital music sheets which analyze
Fall 2011 / 7 ST. PETER CHANEL 2010-2011 ANNUAL FUND
GIVING BY GRADUATING CLASS Class of 1965 Invictus Society Mr. Gregory B. Rowinski Giving Societies are as follows: Number of Donors: 12 Mr. Robert M. Prior Mr. Carl Suvak Total Gifts: $9,300 Excelsa Society Mr. Joseph Tanzosh Diamond Circle: Firebird Society: Heritage Society Mr. Carl Haaser Class of 1971 $50,000 and above $500 - $999 Mr. Joseph W. Haas Red & White Society Number of Donors: 8 Platinum Circle: Invictus Society: St. Peter Chanel Society Mr. Walter J. Andrasi Total Gifts: $17,785 Mr. Ronald A. Kovach Mr. Michael Bruce Blair $20,000 - $49,999 $250 – $499 Gold Circle Firebird Society (aka Bruce Blazinski) Mr. Patrick Winslow Mr. John Disabato Gold Circle: Excelsa Society: Mr. Douglas J. Cunningham Marist Society Mr. John Gawelek Mr. Dennis P. Hruska Mr. Gregory J. Malafarina $10,000 - $19,999 $125 - $249 Mr. David Klimkewicz Invictus Society Excelsa Society Heritage Society: Red & White Society: Mr. William P. Lawrence Mr. Kenneth Krajewski Mr. Gregory J. Poulos Mr. Michael J. Janotka $5,000 and $9,999 up to $124 Red & White Society Mr. Jeffrey Rogo Mr. David J. Karpa Mr. Joseph Beach St. Peter Chanel College Scholars’ Mr. Thomas Delly Society: Society Mr. Michael J. Georgeson $2,500 - $4,999 (for alumni from Dr. Allan R. Kuse, Ph.D. 2005-2010): Mr. Daniel S. Suvak Marist Society: Mr. David W. Trella $1,000 - $2,499 $5 - $25 Mr. and Mrs. Damian E. Vopat Class of 1966 Number of Donors: 14 Total Gifts: $12,307 Class of 1961 Class of 1963 Number of Donors: 10 Number of Donors: 8 Heritage Society Total Gifts: $15,000 Total Gifts: $8,705 Mr. John Maimone Gold Circle Heritage Society Marist Society Mr. John R. Hruska Mr. Robert J. Lehman Mr. Robert Connors Marist Society Firebird Society Firebird Society Mr. William J. Sulzmann Mr. William Doyle Mr. Raymond F. Velchek Firebird Society Mr. Carl Stepanik Invictus Society Mr. Edward V. Treat Mr. Joseph Rutkowski Red & White Society Mr. John DeAgro Excelsa Society Mr. Alan R. Smerglia Mr. Donald J. Joyce Mr. Thomas D. Ganley Mr. Patrick J. Hollis Excelsa Society Mr. John E. Neville Mr. Fred Tribuzzo Mr. Michael C. Silk Mr. Ernest J. Kellermann Red & White Society Mr. Richard M. Vanek Class of 1969 Dr. Vincent A. Mabert, Ph.D. Mr. John Dalton Red & White Society Mr. Thomas P. Welsh Mr. Nicholas J. Picone Mr. Michael A. Gerhardstein Mr. Timothy M. Burke Number of Donors: 11 Mr. George J. Vlach Dr. Leslie R. Sheeler, M.D. Mr. Robert A. Holub Total Gifts: $3,425 Class of 1972 Invictus Society Mr. Eugene Smith Mr. R. Skip E. Horvath Marist Society Number of Donors: 6 Brother James Sarnecki, Mr. Terrance R. Lynch Mr. James J. Sanfilippo Total Gifts: $19,350 Class of 1964 FFSC Mr. Charles M. McGinnis Mr. Kenneth Sidon Gold Circle Number of Donors: 15 Mr. Ronald J. Samnik Mr. Peter G. Joyce Red & White Society Total Gifts: $10,490 Invictus Society Mr. John P. Began Mr. Edward J. Warnick Mr. Stanley Dobrowski Marist Society Heritage Society Mr. John G. Woyanski LTC, Mr. Robert D. Tayek Mr. Arthur D. DePompei Class of 1962 Mr. Joseph C. Maurer RET Excelsa Society Invictus Society Number of Donors: 13 St. Peter Chanel Society Mr. John A. Yarish Total Gifts: $1,340 Mr. Alphonse Gerhardstein Mr. Alan Baucco Dr. Patrick M. Wall Class of 1967 Dr. Jerry J. Svoboda Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Invictus Society Marist Society Number of Donors: 7 Krahe Mr. Michael J. Zook Red & White Society Mr. Richard A. Starr Total Gifts: $1,550 Mr. Thomas M. Harrington Mr. Bernard W. Regel Excelsa Society Invictus Society Marist Society Mr. Mark Kristoff Red & White Society Mr. Stanley J. Kaczmar Mr. Robert Nero Mr. Richard A. Gardner Mr. Jeffrey E. Nock Mr. Peter Mamone Dr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D. Mr. Gregory P. Ulrich Mr. Theodore J. Varga Mr. Gusty A. Rini Invictus Society Class of 1973 Red & White Society Mr. Edward Wigdalski Mr. Clarence J. Sekerak Mr. Francis B. Oschmann Number of Donors: 4 Mr. George Costa Red & White Society Red & White Society Class of 1970 Total Gifts: $8,000 Mr. Timothy Ferris Mr. Greg Caspio Number of Donors: 8 Dr. Raymond W. Knight Mr. Sam A. Fiorentino Heritage Society Mr. Daniel E. Lightner Mr. Thomas Donovan Total Gifts: $5,415 Mr. Bill J. Gagliano Mr. John S. Gorczyca Mr. Roger A. McFarland Mr. Dennis P. Lynch St. Peter Chanel Society Invictus Society Mr. Wayne A. Jansen Mr. Joseph L. Rudolph Mr. Erwin J. Odeal Mr. Dennis J. Kowalski Mr. Joseph G. Curatolo Mr. Joel Hlavaty Mr. Michael G. Rybacki Mr. Robert J. Smolko Mr. Steven R. Shopp Mr. Peter K. Kropp Red & White Society Mr. John A. Suvak Mr. Brian Rossi Class of 1968 Excelsa Society Mr. Charles V. Kraynik Mr. William C. Taylor Mr. Kenneth J. Smith Number of Donors: 14 Mr. Walter Krawulski Mr. James O’Sickey Mr. James G. Yusko Mr. Leonard Spremulli Total Gifts: $2,325 Red & White Society Marist Society Mr. Michael Luczak Mr. Michael A. Romito Mr. Michael J. Margreta 8 Excelsa The donors listed below completed gifts to the Annual Fund between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Gifts received after that date will be listed in the next annual report. Donors directed their gifts to the following areas: Annual Appeal 85% and Scholarships 15%. Total Annual Fund Giving: $297,868
Class of 1974 Class of 1979 Class of 1988 Mr. Jeffrey M. Zukauckas Class of 2002 Number of Donors: 7 Number of Donors: 3 Number of Donors: 1 and Mrs. Carrie Sorna Number of Donors: 6 Total Gifts: $18,650 Total Gifts: $610 Total Gifts: $30 Zukauckas Total Gifts: $1,310 Gold Circle Firebird Society Red & White Society Class of 1994 Firebird Society Mr. Anthony Tricarichi Mr. Jeffrey T. Babiak Mrs. Diane Kinford Number of Donors: 1 Dr. Michelle A. King Marist Society Red & White Society Olesinski Total Gifts: $50 Excelsa Society Mr. Mark W. Kadlec Mr. Thomas M. DeDonno Class of 1989 Red & White Society Mrs. Susan M. Dubsky Invictus Society Mr. Donald J. Kadusky Number of Donors: 2 Mr. William R. Franz Lawrence Ms. Amanda M. Noyes Mr. Steven Perney Class of 1980 Total Gifts: $75 Class of 1995 Ms. Heather D. Rawlings Excelsa Society Number of Donors: 1 Red & White Society Number of Donors: 1 Red & White Society Mr. Patrick Weschler Total Gifts: $50 Mrs. Kathleen Robejsek Total Gifts: $100 Duricky Ms. Lucie J. McGinnis Red & White Society Red & White Society Red & White Society Mr. Mark Hren and Mr. Patrick S. Walker Mr. John P. Dolan Mr. Edward J. Trizzino Mr. Kevin McAuley and Mr. Brian Fiorucci Mrs. Susan Malecki Hren Class of 2003 Class of 1981 Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley Mr. William A. Mills Class of 1990 Number of Donors: 1 Number of Donors: 1 Class of 1996 Number of Donors: 4 Total Gifts: $250 Class of 1975 Total Gifts: $35 Number of Donors: 3 Total Gifts: $740 Invictus Society Number of Donors: 5 Red & White Society Total Gifts: $495 Total Gifts: $1,100 Firebird Society Ms. Michelle M. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Invictus Society Ms. Colleen T. Kipfstuhl Firebird Society Williams, Jr. Mrs. Adrienne Ferraro Class of 2005 Ms. Melanie C. Maloney Number of Donors: 1 Class of 1982 Red & White Society Mueller Mr. Patrick J. Condon Total Gifts: $50 Invictus Society Number of Donors: 5 Red & White Society Mr. Scott R. Gongos Mr. Brian A. Hurtuk Total Gifts: $215 Mrs. Kimberly Holub Cook Red & White Society Mr. Mark S. Stagliano Mr. Timothy J. Krol Mr. Curtis C. Reiman Red & White Society Mrs. Laura Dubsky Stano Red & White Society Class of 1991 Mr. Brian Bartko Class of 1997 Class of 2006 Mr. Owen M. Grant Number of Donors: 1 Mr. Bruce E. DiFrancisco Number of Donors: 1 Number of Donors: 1 Mr. Paul Vopat Total Gifts: $25 Mr. Guy E. Kelly Total Gifts: $50 Total Gifts: $100 Mr. Edward J. Stemberger Red & White Society Class of 1976 Red & White Society Red & White Society Mr. Jack P. Stewart Mr. Joseph Rock, II Number of Donors: 4 Mr. Terence Day Mr. Mason A. Pokorny Total Gifts: $725 Class of 1983 Class of 1992 Class of 1999 Class of 2007 Firebird Society Number of Donors: 2 Number of Donors: 2 Number of Donors: 3 Number of Donors: 1 Mr. Gary A. Russo Total Gifts: $300 Total Gifts: $140 Total Gifts: $40 Total Gifts: $50 Red & White Society Invictus Society Red & White Society Red & White Society Red & White Society Mr. Peter J. Kinczel Mr. Louis J. LaGuardia Mrs. Lori Kinford Vieira Mr. Mark Flute Mr. Darrin M. Boing Mr. Sal A. Miroglotta Mr. Brian E. Zukauckas Red & White Society Mr. Ryan Mullally Mr. Joseph G. Ponyik Class of 2009 Mr. James L. Bodziony Class of 1993 Mr. Walter Sarnowski Number of Donors: 6 Class of 1977 Number of Donors: 5 Class of 1984 Class of 2001 Total Gifts: $47 Number of Donors: 3 Total Gifts: $885 Number of Donors: 2 Number of Donors: 2 Red & White Society Total Gifts: $325 Total Gifts: $200 Firebird Society Total Gifts: $40 Mr. Brandan A. Alatas Invictus Society Ms. Kerry L. Kipfstuhl Red & White Society Red & White Society Mr. Cameron G. Brown Dr. Anthony J. Locastro, M.D. Mr. Donald Moracz Red & White Society Mrs. Ashleigh Bielek Ms. Kelly R. Burgess Red & White Society Mr. James T. Pokorny Mr. Roger R. Gongos Pennington Mr. Devin H. Cotten Ms. Rikki D. Daugherty Mr. Anthony T. Moore Class of 1985 Mr. David R. McAuley Mr. Stan A. Sarnowski Mr. Eric C. Hinton Mr. Terrence M. Polomsky Number of Donors: 2 Mr. Todd F. Porinsky Class of 1978 Total Gifts: $2,392 Number of Donors: 6 Marist Society Total Gifts: $6,268 Mr. Michael J. O’Donnell Heritage Society Invictus Society Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Sarosy Mr. David Abood Red & White Society Class of 1986 Mr. Frederick Condon Number of Donors: 3 Mr. Leonard J. Farrell Total Gifts: $492 Mr. John R. McGinness Mr. Stephen M. Sitarz Excelsa Society Mr. James Tricarichi Mr. Thomas E. Bottger Capt. Tony B. Fears Dr. Scott A. Sesny
Fall 2011 / 9 PARENTS, FRIENDS, BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS
Platinum Circle Firebird Society Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Day Mrs. Angie Ann Louis Third Federal Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Paul Joyce Mrs. Amy DeCesare Lubrizol Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John J. Krahe (Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ahern) Gold Circle Mrs. Ellen Deutsch Lubrizol Foundation Rev. Thomas D. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Paul Betori Mr. and Mrs. Frank DiMarco (Mr. Gary A. Russo ’76) Mrs. Martha Majoros Mr. Raymond Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Joel Domino Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pfaff Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dubsky Mrs. Jean McKenna Heritage Society The Andersons Inc. Mrs. Margaret Dzurko Mr. and Mrs. Tim Meister Dr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Castele (Mr. Arthur D. DePompei ’72) Mr. and Mrs. Alan Emshoff Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Milavec Foundation Mr. Art H. Vidmar Mr. and Mrs. Rodolfo Fajardo Mr. and Mrs. William Mills Crane Fund For Widows and Ms. Nancy Moran Invictus Society Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Farley Children Mr. Michael Mullee Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benya Mr. and Mrs. Tony Fatica (Mr. Michael A. Romito ’68) Mr. and Mrs. John Muslovski FTN Financial Fifth Third Foundation The Howley Foundation Mrs. Margaret O’Brien Jedson Engineering (Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klein) (Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Howley) Mrs. Jackie O’Donnell Jefferies & Company, Inc. Mrs. Lucy Firster Parker-Hannifin Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Parris (Mr. Carl Stepanik ’63) Mrs. June Fitzgerald (Mr. John Hruska ’61) Ms. Debbie Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kovach Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Gardella Most Rev. Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lohn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haldi Mrs. Coletta Pocta Mr. and Mrs. Mark Maslona Mr. John Haslinger Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prendergast Mr. and Mrs. James Miller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoffart Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reeder PGA Tour, Inc. Mrs. Chestina Holly-Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Rickelman Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Smith Ms. LaVerne Holmes Mrs. Mary U. Riley VonLehman & Company Inc. Mrs. Susan Holycross Mrs. Lillian Hruska Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Roach Excelsa Society Mr. Clyde E. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Jay Russell Mr. and Mrs. Roger R. Abood Ms. Bridget Joyce Mrs. Cindy Russo Mr. and Mrs. John Boykin Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Joyce Rev. Anthony Schuerger, Pastor Most Rev. Bishop Roger W. Gries Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kadusky Mrs. Frances Shellenbarger O.B.S. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kadusky Mr. and Mrs. John St.John Mrs. Florence Kellermann Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kennedy Mrs. Mary Ellen Szczepanik Key Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kiefer Mr. Robert Tayek (Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley ’95) Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kinczel Ms. Elaine Tesler Mrs. Cynthia Majercik Mr. and Mrs. Frank King, Sr. Mrs. Florence Tokarsky Mr. and Mrs. Donald Perko Mr. and Mrs. Frank King Mr. and Mrs. Peter VanDeventer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reiman Mr. and Mrs. James Kipfstuhl Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vejdovec Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sarosy Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klein Mr. and Mrs. Andrew VonLehman Mr. and Mrs. John Webb Rev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M. Ms. Carla Wilder Red & White Society Dr. and Mrs. James Lasch Mr. and Mrs. William Wysong Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ahern Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zubek Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Amaddio Sister Anne Clare, O.S.U. St. Peter Chanel Society Ms. Lisa Babiak Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Cech Ms. Banita Bailey National Automobile Dealers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baltakis Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tony Barille The Edward and Betty Sloat Mr. Paul Benya Foundation Sister Maria Berlec, O.S.U. Marist Society Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bevack Abbott Laboratories Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Bogus Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. George B. Bradbeer Ms. Vida Berlec Mrs. Teresa Campana Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ferrara Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cappelli Mrs. Barbara McBee Mrs. Mary Ann Caroniti Printing Concepts Inc. Mrs. Ann Castelli Southwestern American Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Condon Financial Corp. Mrs. Harry E. Connors (Mr. Ronald L. Sarosy ’78) Ms. Earline Cook The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Corning Incorporated Foundation Foundation (Mr. John H. Vynalek ’68) 10 Excelsa 2011 ANNUAL FUND Scholarship Drive
Roger R. Abood Family Scholarship Fr. James Gilbride S.M. Scholarship John McKenna Scholarship Mr. Eric C. Hinton ‘09 Number of Donors: 7 Number of Donors: 4 Number of Donors: 3 Mr. Cole G. Svoboda ‘03 Total Gifts: $11,800 Total Gifts: $400 Total Gifts: $650 Ms. Jade M. Svoboda ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Svoboda Mr. and Mrs. David Abood ‘85 Mr. Thomas A. Gilbride ‘61 Mrs. Jean McKenna Ms. Shannon S. Svoboda ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Abood ‘91 Mr. Peter K. Kropp ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Roger R. Abood Dr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D. ‘62 Mr. James T. Pokorny ‘84 Kaz J. Szczepanik Memorial Mr. and Mrs. Graham Coghill Mr. Edward V. Treat ‘66 Scholarship Mr. Michael J. Georgeson ‘65 Jack Muslovski Scholarship Number of Donors: 7 Dr. and Mrs. George Heathcote Edward T. Gotch Scholarship Number of Donors: 6 Total Gifts: $505 Mr. Joseph Rock ‘91 Number of Donors: 7 Total Gifts: $430 Total Gifts: $481 Key Foundation Mr. Michael Malkowski ‘69 (Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley ’95) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anelli Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65 Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65 Mr. Roger R. Gongos ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. John Muslovski Mr. Kevin McAuley ’95 and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McAuley ‘95 Mr. Francis B. Oschmann ‘67 Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley ’95 Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95 Mr. Thomas J. Wall ’67 Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95 Mr. Donald Moracz ‘84 Mr. John A. Yarish ‘66 Mrs. Sharon Patton Mr. Scott Reeves ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Perko Mr. Dan W. Rolf ‘05 Fr. Edward O’Connell Scholarship Mr. Dan W. Rolf ‘05 Number of Donors: 11 Christina D. Jozsa Outstanding Total Gifts: $1,680 Bro. Hubert Vicknair Scholarship Young Woman Award Number of Donors: 2 Number of Donors: 4 Mr. Derek B. Ford ‘78 Total Gifts: $200 Total Gifts: $650 Mr. Joseph W. Haas ‘65 Mr. Gerry Kraynik ‘70 Mr. Ralph J. Harting ‘62 Mr. Patrick M. Donovan ‘62 Mr. Allan R. Kuse ‘65 Ms. Marguerite L. Vicknair Ms. Sara E. Haldi ‘04 Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65 Mr. Michael J. Jozsa ‘62 Mr. Ronnie L. Miller ‘65 Mr. Thomas F. Kollin ‘62 Dr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D. ‘62 Beatrice & Gordon Butler Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Rickelman Scholarship Marty Lynch Scholarship Mr. Kenneth J. Smith ‘64 Number of Donors: 1 Number of Donors: 8 Mr. Thomas J. Wall ‘67 Total Gifts: $8,000 Total Gifts: $425 Dr. Patrick Zook ‘65
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Betori Mr. William J. Emrhein ‘79 John L. Patton Memorial Mrs. Loretta Kemski Scholarship Dr. James Conforto Scholarship Ms. Elizabeth A. Lynch ‘91 Number of Donors: 2 Number of Donors: 1 Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95 Total Gifts: $10,000 Total Gifts: $50 Mrs. Sharon Patton Mr. and Mrs. Donald Perko Mr. James G. Cardillo ‘66 Mr. John G. Woyansky ‘66 Mrs. Erin K. Lynch Peterman ‘93 Paccar Inc. Mrs. Lori Kinford Vieira ‘92 (Mr. James G. Cardillo ’66) James Connors Scholarship Number of Donors: 1 Robert Malecek Scholarship Edward Staycer Scholarship Total Gifts: $2,000 Number of Donors: 2 Number of Donors: 3 St. Peter Chanel High School Total Gifts: $250 Total Gifts: $60 Endowed Scholarships Mr. Robert Connors ‘66 Mr. James O’Sickey ‘73 Mr. Thomas Delly ‘65 Curatolo Family Scholarship Crider Family Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Donald Perko Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65 Number of Donors: 1 Number of Donors: 1 Dr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D. ‘62 Total Gifts: $25 Total Gifts: $1,000 Mary Margaret Marks Scholarship Number of Donors: 2 The Svoboda Friends and Family Mr. and Mrs. John R. Santa Mr. Lasana Crider ‘89 Total Gifts: $650 Scholarship Number of Donors: 11 Katherine Ganley Memorial R. A. Fajardo Scholarship Mr. Walter Krawulski ‘70 Total Gifts: $500 Scholarship Number of Donors: 3 Dr. William D. Marks ‘70 Number of Donors: 2 Total Gifts: $250 Mrs. Gail Butler-Hinton Total Gifts: $3,525 Kim Masseria Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cook Mr. and Mrs. Rodolfo Fajardo Number of Donors: 1 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Fiorucci ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Ganley ‘61 Mr. Rudolph Fajardo ‘96 Total Gifts: $150 Mr. and Mrs. William Gifford Mr. and Mrs. Roger Honroth Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95 Mrs. Rose Gizzo Ms. Heather D. Rawlings ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haldi Fall 2011 / 11 Traditions from the Alumni Center
Mr. Casey Murphy Alumni CHILDREN By: Sarah Stewart ’12
In addition to the many new teachers Continue Tradition this school year, our Chanel family is also St. Peter Chanel is honored to see alumni kids in every class! Sons and happy to welcome the new Vice President daughters of alumni enrolled as current students carry on a tradition for Advancement, Mr. Casey Murphy. Mr. of excellence every day as they learn the values that are part of the Murphy is in charge of bringing in financial Chanel tradition. gifts and contributions to the school. He is responsible for building and maintaining This new generation of scholars carries on the tradition of academic excel- relations with both alumni and donors who lence that has been Chanel’s hallmark since 1957. The following sons and support St. Peter Chanel. His primary goal is daughters of alumni are enrolled at Chanel for the 2011-2012 school year. to “bring in as much philanthropic support David J. Abood ’85, son Nathaniel ’14 to the school as possible.” Mr. Murphy also Charles G. Bohnak ’79, son Nicholas ’12 helps with fundraising projects, such as the Benefit Auction and the Michael Bucur ’81, son Andrew ’13 Golf Tournament, and the recruitment and enrollment of students. He Christopher Burant ’82, son Andrew ’14 meets with school supporters approximately three days a week. Valerie Copeland ’89, son Lewis Thompson ’14 James Durdak ’81, son Andrew ’14, daughter Halle ’15 Mr. Murphy is a native Clevelander, though he has spent the last Gerald Gittinger ’81, daughter Erin ’13 five years in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Notre Dame-Cathedral Danica Hatcher ’94, son Jalen Ware ’15 Latin High School in his youth. From there, he graduated from the Nicole L. Hawkins ’97, daughter Jasmine Brooks ’14 University of Dayton with a B.A. in history. He then moved to Arizona Reginald Jordan ’84, son Tyler ’14 where he worked at Bourgade Catholic High School as the school’s Noah Kendrick ’83, son Noah ’14 Advancement Director. Randall Lindsley ’87, daughter Kelli ’15 Gary Robinson ’80, son’s Gary ’12, Justin ’15 His goals for the year include “to secure the future of St. Peter Ronald Sarosy ’78, son Matthew ’12 Chanel High School” and to “get to know as many people, faculty Robert Stewart ’81, daughter Sarah ’12 and staff as possible. Rafael Turner Sr. ’84, son Rafael ’14 Chris Walden ’83, Anthony ’14 Tommie Williams ’81, son Tommie ’12 My Door is always open Mark Maslona, Director of Athletics
Thank you so much for the opportunity to not widely heralded in the pre-season! Also along the way, Andrew Bucur serve the St. Peter Chanel High School as was named “Plain Dealer - Player of the Week” for his accomplishments Director of Athletics; and thank you also, for during the first week of October. What a tremendous season for Coach your support of Chanel athletics. It is this type Nick Urban and the entire team! of support, as well as many of Chanel’s other Finally, our volleyball team, boys & girls cross-country teams, golf team wonderful attributes: devoted alumni, talented and football team also enjoyed many successes this season. While it may teachers and coaches, outstanding facilities not be totally reflected in win-loss records, each team displayed the heart, and the Catholic ideal, that makes Chanel determination and class that personify what St. Peter Chanel High School such a special place to learn, work and grow. is all about. Simply put and with all sincerity, I could not any prouder than It is with immense pride I wish to inform you of some great news in our I am of every one of these players and coaches! community. First, our wrestling coach, Mr. Graham Coghill, has been With this in mind, I want to invite everyone in the Chanel community named Ohio High School Wrestling Coach of the Year. This tremendous to get excited, to participate and to remember – all of us are, now and honor also automatically nominates him for National Coach of the Year always, ambassadors of St. Peter Chanel High School. consideration. This type of recognition is so richly deserved by a man who has devoted his life to the service of Chanel and its students. Thank Thank you, again, for your support and if I can be of any assistance to you so much for all you do, Coach Coghill! you at any time, I encourage you to contact me. My door is always open! Also, our soccer team won the North Coast League, White Division, May God Bless You! Championship this season. What a tremendous feat for a team that was
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The following years are celebrating their reunions. If there is any alum interested Class reunions held this past year in putting a committee together to plan your reunion, please call Jule Kennedy at The Class of 1961 – 440-232-5900 ext 133 or The Class of 1961 had a 40% turn-out with 34 graduates celebrating their 50th Alumni CHILDREN [email protected]. Reunion on September 23 & 24, 2011. 1962 – 50 year reunion – The Friday evening event was held at Chanel with welcoming comments by Jack Continue Tradition Michael Jozsa Hildebrand, 1961 Class President; a school update was provided by Sr. Maria Berlec, Thomas Snow Chanel President/Principal; and a “Re-live Your Past Facility Tour” was conducted by 1967 – 45 year reunion Scott Gongos. 1972 – 40 year reunion A brief memorial service in honor of the 13 deceased classmates was lead by members 1977 – 35 year reunion – of the Class of 1961, Fr. James McCafferty, S.M. and Br. David James Sarnecki. Michael Cordek The Saturday evening event was held at a local hotel with a buffet dinner, dancing and 1982 – 30 year reunion a lot of reminiscing. 1987 – 25 year reunion The Class of 1971 – 1992 – 20 year reunion Held their 40 year reunion on November 1, 2011 with a Mass at Chanel with the 1997 – 15 year reunion entire Chanel community that was said in honor and tribute to the parents of their Class of 1971. 2002 – 10 year reunion – Michelle King The Class of 1981 – 2007 – 5 year reunion The Class of 1981 had their first reunion since graduating over 30 years ago, and a great time was had by all. On a beautiful Friday, August 19th the group gathered for a 2 hour cruise on the Good Time III, along the downtown Cleveland shores of Lake Erie. Afterwards, the group We’d Love to Hear From You headed down to the Winking Lizard in Independence for a late night meal and libations. On Saturday, August 20th, the group gathered at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Independence, for a sit-down dinner and entertaining conversation. E-mail us A special thank you to alumnus Michael Craig for coordinating the logistics for a very enjoyable weekend.
your Inside The Class of 1991 – The Class of 1991 celebrated 20 years on the weekend of August 5th. Friday night Story was a meet and greet at Panini’s in Sagamore Hills. Saturday was a family day picnic at Walton Hills Lake. In this modern age of social marketing and As a surprise to the attendees, we had former Chanel staff members in attendance – on-line networking we would like you, our Joe Lynch, Fr. James Lacrosse, Roger Abood and Mark Cotleur. A special tribute was valued Alumni, to keep us in the mix so that made to Kevin Patton who passed away a few years ago. we can better serve you. It was good to catch-up. Although it was twenty years, it didn’t seem like that long Please take the time to e-mail us your once we all started chatting. However, looking at old photographs confirmed that we vital information (Name, Graduation Year, have all aged very well! We all found it rather amusing that our priorities had changed – current mailing address, place of business, ten years ago we were all going to do ‘this’ and ‘that’, now the chat was about children phone number and of course your e-mail and all of their activities. We hope to have another reunion in 5 years. address). If you are a parent of an alumni receiving Excelsa please pass along to us your The Class of 2001 – daughter or son’s e-mail address. Held their 10 year reunion the weekend of October 21, 22, and 23, 2011. Friday they We would also like to hear your “inside attended the Chanel football game and then met at DePompei’s to reminisce. Saturday story” so that we can include it in upcoming they all met at Dave & Busters with their families and in the evening they went to issues of Excelsa. Cadillac Ranch for dinner. Sunday was a final to their fun filled weekend at Yours Truly for brunch. Please send all information to: Scott Gongos at [email protected] or Jule Kennedy at [email protected]
Fall 2011 / 13 CLASS NOTES
Dr. Thomas G. Bradbeer retired as Robert Yanega is a monster.com Ray Velchek has been elected to a ’76a Lt. Col after 23 years of service in the United ’80certified speaker who goes to high schools ’66two year term as President of the San Diego States Army. He is presently a Professor at and presents different programs. He also does Crew Classic. This rowing regatta is the second the United States Army Staff and Command motivational and job search speaking to all largest in the nation, behind only Head of the College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He has a sorts of audiences. Charles in Boston. He manages a small full-time Master’s degree from St. Mary’s College, Kansas staff and several hundred volunteers who, last and a Doctorate degree in History from the April, at their 38th annual event, put on 106 University of Kansas. Dr. Bradbeer is also an Pamela Duman Nerby is graduating races with over 4,000 athletes. In his real job, author of numerous published military articles. ’88from DeVry University with a Bachelors in HRM Ray is the IT manager of the Olympic Training (Human Resource Management). She will also Center, just south of San Diego. Ray has called graduate in the spring with a second Bachelors California home for over 40 years and is crazy Michael Youngblood was awarded in Project Management from DeVry University. proud of his six year old grand twins. ’77the “Arnetta Hogan Lifetime Achievement Award”. He embodies the essence of what Mrs. Hogan stood for as a minister. Morris Everett is currently touring James Konkoly is the Editor of the ’89with his band Lil Mo & the Dynaflos in support ’68Morgan County Herald in McConnelsville, Michael is now the Director of Black Catholic of their 3rd album, released this past Easter. Ohio. He and Jack Vynalek ’68 played football Ministries: Evangelization and Parish Life Europe will be invaded by the Doo-Wop octet for four years at St. Peter Chanel. Jack Vynalek’s Secretariat for the Diocese of Toledo. He in November. Morris’ rockabilly quartet, Lil Mo & younger brother Mike Vynalek ’71 also lives in has served in this position and Adult Faith The Unholy 4 debut their first full length album McConnelsville, Ohio. Formation since 2000. Prior to coming to July 27th and embark on a 22 show Northern the Diocese of Toledo, he worked fifteen European tour August 9th, touching down at years in the Diocese of Cleveland as a Parish festivals and clubs in Belgium, the Netherlands, Mike Vynalek is the President of Program Facilitator of Youth Ministry, Campus and Luxembourg! Feel free to find his bands ’71Citizens National Bank in McConnelsville, Ohio. Minister, and Catechetical. Mike is the on Facebook or Youtube! Remember, “The Mike was elected Treasurer of the United Way former Chairperson of the National African Munchkinpunks” started all this! of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties. He American Catholic Youth Ministry Network has been on the United Way Board of Directors (NAACYMN). He has also presented workshops since 2009. Mike also was appointed to the on evangelization, youth ministry, catechesis, Toi Tanton graduated from the Morgan County Law Library Board and was and diversity. In 1998, he received the Liberty ’90University of Akron with a B.A. in Broadcast elected Vice President. He also serves on the Bell Award for service from the Cleveland Bar Communications. She worked at Cleveland Government Relations Council of the American Association. State University for 8 ½ year in the Registrar’s Bankers Association. Mike’s youngest son Ted Michael Cordek is an Account Manager with Office doing Degree Clearance and then will be attending Ohio State this fall studying Minnesota Rubber and Plastics since 2007. He worked in the Admissions Office where she Pre-Law/Business after completing a successful just visited China on business for the first time was an Admission Officer. She also served as an academic and athletic career at Morgan High this past September. He is also trying to put advisor for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., CSU School. Ted graduated 8th in his class and was a together a reunion in 2012. Vikettes dance team and National Pan-Hellenic member of the National Honor Society. He was Council. In 2006 she moved to Woodbridge, also named first team All-Muskingham League Virginia after completing her M. Ed degree in and first team District 12 as a quarterback in James Kerchenski is a Senior Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland football and guard in basketball. Ted will join his ’79Engineer and Project Manager at Northrop State University. Toi is teaching third grade at brother Henry at OSU, who is a senior majoring Grumman. He manages logistics and operations Featherstone Elementary School. In January in Microbiology. in Southeast Asia for Pacific Air Forces – From of this year, she began pursuing a licensure Hawaii to Horn of Africa. in Administration and Supervision at George Mason University and is set to complete it by summer 2012; she is serving as an Asst. Principal for summer school as part of her internship. She 50th Reunion also sells Mary Kay cosmetics. Class of 1961 Patrick Cassidy resides in ’94Indianapolis, Indiana with wife Christina and son Braylon David and daughter Siberian Huskies.
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University in Arizona. GCU is a premier private degree in Psychology, and minors in Computer Ryan Durr is the principal at New University in Arizona, helping students find their Information Systems and Professional Writing. ’97Tech, East Tech. He was presented with an purpose and achieve their potential through She accepted a position with Hyland Software Administrator Award from Alabama State landing the career of their dreams, advancing in Westlake, as a Systems Engineer. She will University, Cleveland Alumni Chapter at their their career, or changing careers. As a Christian be working in the Healthcare division of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Ryan is the University, GCU also encourages students to software company. She is happy to be back in youngest African American principal in the find their purpose in Christ, with an emphasis Cleveland, starting this new chapter in her life. state of Ohio. Congratulations Ryan!! on applying Christian values and ethics to the workplace. GCU is a growing campus, located in the heart of Phoenix. In addition to the Kevin Friedman graduated from the College of Rachel Moore graduated from Case traditional campus, GCU offers also offers online Wooster with a degree in Business Economics. ’01Western Reserve University in 2005 with honors programs at www.gcu.edu. He was an account executive with the in Psychology and a minor in Nutrition. In 2008, Cleveland Browns, but recently accepted a job she received her M.S. in Clinical Psychology with the San Francisco 49ers selling stadium from Virginia Tech. In 2011, after completing Tom Canitia was sworn into the builders license for their new Santa Clara a pre-doctoral internship at Children’s Mercy ’04South Euclid Fire Department on September 12, Stadium. Kevin also played semi pro football for Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Missouri, 2011. Tom is a graduate of Hiram College and the Cleveland Cobras as the kicker and punter. Rachel received her Ph.D. in Clinical Child received his firefighting and medical training at He may continue to play semi pro in San Francisco Psychology from Virginia Tech. Her research Cuyahoga Community College. if he has time. and clinical interests focus on coping skills Stacey Batcha Carman graduated from and pain management using family-based Baldwin-Wallace in 2009 with a Masters of Megan Haldi graduated in August cognitive-behavioral interventions for pediatric Business Administration in Accounting. After patients with chronic illness. Rachel will ’06from Bowling Green State University with gaining experience at Ernst & Young LLP in her Masters in Accounting. She resides in complete a post doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Cleveland, she took a position in a rotational Psychology at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Columbus, Ohio and is a Staff Accountant for corporate finance role at PolyOne Corporation Glimcher Realty Trust. Clinics, specializing in the assessment and in Avon Lake. She is currently in a seven month treatment of children within the departments international assignment in Europe as an of Hematology/Oncology and Burns. International Finance Analyst. She was married Kenny Friedman graduated in May, in 2009 to Devin Carman. ’072011 from Curry College in Boston, MA, with a Shannon Svoboda is enjoying degree in Business/Communications. He played ’02 baseball for three years as a catcher. He also the year round sun as well as her career as Sarah Honacki graduated on June interned with a Fortune 500 Adecco Co. Kenny an Academic Counselor at Grand Canyon ’0512, 2011 from The Ohio State University with a is presently interviewing in the Boston area. Milestones Marriages: In Memoriam Monica DeMassimo ’02 and Dan Dvorak ‘95 Harlyn Ann Adams, grandmother of Joe ’03 Elizabeth Romito, mother of Msgr. Donald Romito ‘62 Births: and Katie Bielanski ‘12 John Rutherford, father of Tim Rutherford, Ava Mae, daughter of Michael and Brenda Ali, mother of Jameel Ali ‘14 Wrestling Coach Ashlie Unfried Clugglish ‘02 Loretta Armstrong, mother of Felisha Walter C. Spisak, father of Wally Spisak, Art Olivia Rose, daughter of Armstrong ‘13 Teacher Ashleigh Bielek Pennington ’01 and Patricia Bertsch, mother of Michael ’74, Scott Pennington ‘01 James ’75, Donald ’76 and John Bertsch ‘78 John Sweetnich, brother of Lawrence ’69 (deceased) and Stephen Sweetnich ’71 Ethan Nicholas, son of Shannon and Uliana Myroslawa Bubna, mother of Nicholas Treat “97 Katherine Bubna ’09 Carolyn Marie Tenerowicz, mother of Richard Glinski ‘77 Ethan Ewart, son of Betty Caspio, mother of Greg Caspio ‘67 Vivian A. Vopat, mother of Damian ’75, Paul Eboni Johnson Ewart ’05 and Dale Diersen ‘67 Mark Ewart ‘03 ’75 and Douglas Vopat ’77, grandmother Ronald Jerome, father of Jeffrey ’02 and Jon of Joel Vopat ’91, Kim Honacki-Smotek ’92, Carly Linda, daughter of Jerome ‘05 Brad Honacki ’93 and Sarah Honacki ‘05 Brittany Schultz Kotecki ’04 and James Kotecki ‘04 Jerome “Jerry” Lewandowski ‘64 Millie Wall, grandmother of Tom Canitia ‘04 Brennan Kristopher, son of Dan Muslovski ’87, son of Jack Muslovski Esther Wyrsykowski, grandmother of Mark Jennifer and Ryan Dew ’98 golf coach and former teacher and brother ’07 and Lea Wyrzydowski ’10, and mother of John Muslovski ‘85 of Mike Wyrzykowski bowling coach Walter H. Przybojewski, father of Frank ‘66, Last Excelsa Correction: grandfather of David Przybojewski ‘08 William Kickel ’61 (year was omitted)
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SAVE THE DATE: 2011 - 2012 St. Peter Chanel Events Visit stpeterchanel.com for updates
2011 2012 Friday, November 11th & Saturday, February 11th Saturday, November 12th Annual Benefit Auction Fall Play Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
Sunday, November 13th Saturday, April 17th Open House for Future Firebirds ROAST OF JOE LYNCH Noon-3:00pm Saturday, April 21st Friday, November 18th Reverse Raffle Night at the Races Friday, April 27th thru Saturday, November 26th Sunday, April 29th One Night Only Spring Musical Alumni Drama Performance benefiting Drama Department Sunday, April 29th Hall of Fame Mass & Saturday, December 3rd Induction Ceremony Craft Show 10:00 am Mass Luncheon to follow Sunday, December 11th Please R.S.V.P. to: Cerebral Palsy Christmas Party [email protected]
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