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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 SEEK WHAT IS ABOVE ST. PETER CHANELEXCELSA 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.