15 Titan Athletes Honored on Signing Day Distinguishes SJJ Excellence Is, and Always Has Been, the Hallmark of Jesuit Education
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Vol. 3, Issue 4 February 24, 2012 5901 Airport Highway • Toledo, Ohio • sjjtitans.org • 419-865-5743 Tradition of Excellence 15 Titan Athletes Honored on Signing Day Distinguishes SJJ Excellence is, and always has been, the hallmark of Jesuit education. St. John’s Jesuit continues to pride itself on being the educational leader in Toledo, both inside and outside the classroom, and this year is no different. The Academy has adopted the full middle school model, and has added a 6th grade. Our iPad program is going to enhance teaching and learning in ways that address the specific learning styles of boys in the 21st century. Student athletes signing to play collegiate sports include (LtoR) Brandon Smith, Tyler Begley, Justin Robinson, Kent Kern, Jesse But the most visible change on Adams, Jacob Mills, and Ryan Zbikowski. Back Row (LtoR) Shayne Rubel, Miles Ashleman, Chris Costa, Troy Favorite, Trent campus is the addition of our new Brodbeck, Evan Lee, Nate Pearson, and Michael McGoldrick. athletic complex. Lyden Field is the St. John’s Jesuit High School celebrated the signing Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Todd new home for four sports – football, of 15 student-athletes at a special ceremony in the Black introduced Senior Runner Jacob Mills ’12 soccer, lacrosse, and rugby – while our McQuade Theater on Wednesday, February 1. Nine (Xavier). state of the art track is going to play Seniors committed for football, two for baseball, and Assistant Lacrosse Coach Bill Happel, in place of host to our cross country and track one each for soccer, track and cross country, lacrosse Head Lacrosse Coach Mike McComish, introduced and field teams. With home bleacher and swimming. Senior Lacrosse Player Ryan Zbikowski ’12 capacity of 2,000 and visitor stands for Head Football Coach Doug Pearson ’82 introduced (Franciscan University of Steubenville). 1,600, our new facility will help us to Senior Football Players Miles Ashleman ’12 (Dayton), Head Swimming Coach Joe Carroll ’93 introduced continue the tradition of excellence that Tyler Begley ’12 (Ashland), Trent Brodbeck ’12 Senior Swimmer Michael McGoldrick ’12 ( Johns distinguishes St. John’s Jesuit. (Wayne State), Chris Costa ’12 (Dayton), Troy Hopkins). All of these improvements have Favorite ’12 (Toledo), Kent Kern ’12 (Miami The ceremony also included remarks from High one aim: to inspire each student to University), Justin Robinson ’12 (Mount Union), School Principal Brad Bonham, Athletic Director achieve his greatest potential in a Shayne Rubel ’12 (Ohio Dominican), and Brandon Robert Ronai, and Mr. Lukas Laniauskas, S.J. diverse, Christ-centered atmosphere Smith ’12 (Toledo). "I've had the privilege to experience Signing Day distinguished by academic success and Coach Pearson, in place of newly hired Head in three different capacities -- as a coach, as a parent service as a man for others. The nearly Baseball Coach Mike O’Reilly, also introduced Senior and as an administrator," Mr. Ronai said. "It's always a 1,000 young men who call St. John’s Baseball Players Jesse Adams ’12 (Boston College), and special day and one that marks a turning point in these Jesuit home are being formed to be his son, Nate Pearson ’12 (Toledo). young men's lives. We'd like to congratulate them on tomorrow’s leaders, men for others who Head Soccer Coach Tim Concannon introduced this achievement and we wish them nothing but the will set the world on fire. Senior Soccer Player Evan Lee ’12 (Ohio Wesleyan). best in the future." Thank you for your support, which makes it possible for St. John’s Jesuit to continue our 450 year old mission of ‘A Tale of Two Toledos’ is Fun For All Jesuit educational excellence. What an exciting year this is for the Titans! Gold and blue bulls greeted more than 600 guests McGoldrick, Linda Mowat, Tom and Denise who attended SJJ’s A Tale of Two Toledos on Saturday, Padanilam, Scott and Kathi Prephan, Renee Turissini, – Fr. Joaquin Martinez, S.J. February 11 for food, fun and frolic. A Tale of Two Uma Vora, and Sandy Yobbagy. The event raised President Toledos was chosen as the event theme as the Jesuits more than $120,000 for SJJ scholarships and school have deep roots in Spain, the birthplace of St. Ignatius programs. of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. The evening began with a Mass in the Chapel, followed by a gourmet buffet provided by Chef Chris Nixon ’04, owner and chef of The Boathouse, who moved his kitchen and staff from Coldwater, Michigan, to Airport Highway to cater the event. Chef Nixon created a special menu with a Spanish flair for the event. Mission statement It was a lively evening with music by Skoobie Snaks, 6W-RKQ¶VGHYHORSV&KULVWLDQOHDGHUV$V a silent auction, and a live auction with nine exciting D&DWKROLFVFKRROLQWKH-HVXLWWUDGLWLRQZH packages including a meal prepared by President Fr. Joaquin Martinez, S.J. LQVSLUHHDFKVWXGHQWWRDFKLHYHKLVJUHDWHVW A Tale of Two Toledos was chaired by Kiran Rai and SRWHQWLDOLQDGLYHUVH&KULVWFHQWHUHG Running of the Bulls put our faculty in the spotlight for a good Judy Parikh. A committee of parent volunteers from DWPRVSKHUHGLVWLQJXLVKHGE\DFDGHPLF cause including (LtoR) Constantly Running Bull Todd Black, the high school and Academy included: Laura Baird, Full of Bull Bill Harrison, I Don’t Take No Bull Ed Heintschel, VXFFHVVDQGVHUYLFHDVDPDQIRURWKHUV Karen Dart, Sara Felix, Kusum Hegde, DarLynn Sitting Bull Doug Pearson, Academic Bull Michele Nixon, and Huntermark, Jay and Tina Jindal, John and Colleen Holy Bull Lukas Laniauskas, S.J. 2 SJJ Today • February 24, 2012 SJJ Welcomes New Coaches for Spring Season The Power St. John’s Jesuit High Coach Novak, who of Belief School & Academy has holds a Bachelor’s hired two new coaches degree in criminal just in time for the justice from the spring sports season. University of Toledo Mike O’Reilly was and is currently named Head Varsity attending law school at Baseball Coach, and UT, was previously an Brian Novak was assistant rugby coach named Head Rugby at St. Ignatius High Coach. School in Cleveland. Coach O’Reilly, Coach Novak was a who holds Bachelor’s two-time Ohio All- and Master’s degrees Star selection at flyhalf in education from the Coach Mike O’Reilly Coach Brian Novak while attending St. One of the greatest athletic stories University of Toledo, Ignatius and has six of all time is the story of Roger will be entering his 28th season as a head baseball coach years of playing experience with two D-II professional Bannister. He was the first person in the spring. He possesses a 400-303 career record rugby teams, the Toledo Celtics and the Cleveland to run a mile in under 4:00. Before and previously was the head baseball coach at Sylvania Rovers. this accomplishment, people scoffed Southview High School before stepping down in 2008. Assisting Coach Novak will be Douglas Leavitt, who at the idea of any person running a Coach O’Reilly will be assisted by Matthew Birr, has 14 years of experience as a professional rugby player mile in under 4:00. The race itself Greg Christian, Jason Haupricht, Austin Ritson and for the Toledo Celtics. had a great story and tradition. Jeff Rockwell. SJJ Varsity Football Coach Doug Pearson “As a Jesuit high school graduate, I am honored to Throughout human history, all had will serve as director of player personnel. take over the SJJ Titan Rugby program as the Head failed to break the 4:00 mile mark. “I’m really excited to be here,” O’Reilly said. “I’m Coach,” Coach Novak said. “Coach Douglas Leavitt Even some physicians publicly anxious to start working with the players and get the and I are excited to build this squad of talented claimed that this feat could not season started. I wish we could play our first game right men into a feared team in Ohio, and to begin the physically be accomplished. On now.” powerhouse dynasty of Titan Rugby. A.M.D.G.” May 6, 1954, Bannister proved the critics wrong. He ran the mile in 3:59.4 in front of 3,000 spectators. He had accomplished an amazing first and allowed people to believe. SJJ’s ‘Anything Goes’ Sets Sail on March 16 One month later, another runner broke the 4:00 barrier, and from Tickets are on sale now for SJJ ‘s Spring Musical 67-2+1¶6-(68,7+,*+6&+22/ $&$'(0<6676767777 --2+-2+1-22+2+12++11¶¶666-6-((66688,7+7+7 +,*+**+++6&+22&&+2&+++22+22222/ /// $$&$&$$&$'&&$&$'$$''(0(00<< 35(6(17633555(((666((1177766 that point forward over 700 runners Anything Goes to be held at The Valentine Theatre have broken the 4:00 barrier. These on March 16, 17 and 18. Anything Goes (Beaumont athletes did it because Bannister Theatre Version) features the music and lyrics of allowed them to believe. Cole Porter. The original book is by Guy Bolton, P.G. The power of belief is an athlete’s Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse. The T T new book is by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman. greatest mental asset. At St. John’s Jesuit, we believe that athletics is an Tickets can be purchased directly from The Valentine integral part of our mission. True Theatre Box Office, 419-242-2787. $Q\WKLQJ success is when a student puts his The cast includes Hailie Hagedorn (Toledo School heart and soul into the game and for the Arts) as Reno Sweeney; Lauren Siebenaler then walks off the playing field as (NDA) as Hope Harcourt; Indra Andreshak (NDA) a better person. St. John’s Jesuit is as Evangeline Harcourt; Sean Burlingame ’13 as Lord *HV mission-driven, and our responsibility Evelyn Oakleigh; Erik Brodin ’13 as Elisha Whitney; 0DUFKWKWK WK is to ensure that athletic success is Nick Case ’14 as Billy Crocker; Jacob Sigman ’13 accomplished in a Christ-centered as Moonface Martin; Tori Zajac (NDA) as Erma; environment; to win in any other John Shipko ’12 as Captain; Megan O’Toole (NDA) as the Angel Purity; Meg Grzes zczak (SUA) as manner has no purpose or meaning.