“Unity happens when we walk together.” POPE FRANCIS

VOLUME 24, NUMBER 2 Spring 2018 The Ready Report The Semi-Annual Newsletter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Ready High School A MESSAGE FROM THE Principal...

Dear Friends, As we went to press, some sports outcomes were still in progress. But I can tell you with a certain pluribus unum (out of many, one) pride that our boys’ basketball team, ably coached by along with In God We Trust serve as Dan DeCrane who also heads our Outreach Program Ethe two mottos of the United States to our partner schools, was ranked No. 1 in the and also can serve to describe life here at state in our division by the AP. I will only say that Ready: we celebrate our diversity in our a heart-stopping win in overtime over rival Hartley unity and we trust daily in God! As you can encapsulated the season (and sent blood pressures see from our cover, both mottos have a central place rising throughout the gym). at our school. Since our founding, we have fostered a In this issue we also welcome our newest members curriculum that looks beyond the immediate into the of the Alumni/ae Hall of Fame: Michael E. Ducey greater world community and the future. Throughout ’65, Dan Weisenbach ’80 (posthumous), and Julie Ready’s history, we have always accepted “foreign” Laipply Carrier ’95, and our newest recipients of the exchange students, some of whom came for a Silver Knight Service Awards, Brenda Ball and Mike semester or a year, others who stayed to graduate Hall. Remember, there is a form in this issue and and remain in the United States. These students have online that you may use to nominate a fellow alum to come from South and Central America, Puerto Rico, our Hall of Fame. The criteria for consideration are the Scandinavian countries, Europe, Belarus, and included with the form. China. All have been welcomed at Ready and they As we look forward to warmer weather, I want have enriched the high school experience and whetted to reiterate that you are most welcome to attend the appetite of others to travel into the larger world. the events at Ready and those that benefit Ready. In this issue, you will read some stories about Whether it’s the spring musical (Children of Eden, that travel further into the world. We have learned April 27-29), the much-anticipated and great fun that our alums are nothing if not intrepid travelers! Knight at the Races VII (May 4, Our Lady of They travel for fun and for education, but mostly Victory Parish Center), or Ready sports or liturgies, they travel to help others. You will also read A Tale you are most welcome to join us! Be sure to check of Two Taylors, two friends and football players our website, Twitter feed, and Facebook for more who have gone on to play on the college level and information about up-coming events. who “remember” how Ready helped to shape their Finally, a heart-felt “thank you” to all who so futures. generously give to our annual fund. We have many In our last issue, we teased out the newest outstanding students who rely on financial assistance renovations to the physical plant: the expanded and your donations are helping to educate another Guidance Center and the new Communication future teacher, social worker, lawyer, doctor, first Center. Both are now in use and the story of how responder, caregiver, and business owner. All of us at they came to be and how they are being used can be Ready thank you for that! found inside this issue. Enjoy this issue and know that you remain in our Be sure to read the story and look at the pictures prayers. for a small glimpse of the fun and success that was Sincerely, generated by the second annual Knight for the Future event. The idea originated with alums Hank Martensen and Don Bradley, both Class of ’65, and they continue to serve as leaders for this event. Celene A. Seamen Monies raised here help us to continue to renovate Principal classrooms and ensure that we provide the finest in materials and venue for our students.

| 2 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org New Inductees:

hree illustrious alums were inducted into the Bishop Ready Alumni/ae Hall of Fame on October 13, 2017. Joining the distinguished list in the Hall are Michael E. Ducey ’66, TDan Weisenbach ’80 (posthumously), and Julie Laipply Carrier ’95. Each exemplifies the high standards of service, dedication, and concern for others that is the true hallmark of the Ready graduate.

Michael Ducey “Whatever I have achieved is a result of building on the earned a Bachelor life tools provided by the teachers and administrators at of Arts degree in Bishop Ready who took an interest in me. They gave me Economics from hope for a better future. There is no greater power than Otterbein College and hope. It can change one’s life and the lives of others. But an MBA from the hope alone is not enough for success. Have a plan and stick University of Dayton. to it. Don’t get sidetracked by adversities and excuses. Have He spent 30 years at a mind set that you can fight your way through it and reach Borden Chemical in your goals, whatever they may be. Columbus, holding “I came from a working class family,” Michael continued, many positions in “and was the first to graduate from college. Just like many of management, sales, your parents, my parents made a sacrifice and an investment marketing, planning to send me to Bishop Ready. That decision was made in the and commercial hope that I would have a better life than they had. It was the development, American dream, which I have been lucky enough to have Michael Ducey ‘66 culminating in lived. My parents both passed away some time ago. But I President, CEO, and have faith that they are looking down with smiles on their Director. In April of 2002, Michael joined Compass Minerals faces at the honor which today has been bestowed upon me!” as an operating partner. He retired as President, CEO, and Director of the company, the second largest salt producer in North America. Dan Weisenbach ’80 left a positive mark on every life that He has served on the boards of UAP Holding Corp. he touched. He was the youngest (Greeley, CO), Verso Paper Corp., TPC Group, Inc. child in a family of eight, seven (Houston, TX), HaloSource, Inc. (Seattle, WA), and Fenner of whom are Ready alums. He PLC (a United Kingdom company), among others. He has exemplified the Ready spirit and also served on the Board of Otterbein University and was the Ready concept of family. awarded the Otterbein alumni Special Achievement Award. As the son of Ready boosters, “While I was learning reading, writing, and arithmetic, he continued in that tradition. I didn’t always conduct myself within the school rules,” His concern for others and the Michael said. “In other words, I was considered a bit of a environment led him to establish, ‘problem child.’ I cannot remember the number of times with his parents, Weisenbach that I failed to make the honor roll because I had less than Recycled Products in 1981. The a B in conduct. By the time I got through Bishop Ready, the company was an innovative light bulb turned on. The message is ‘Don’t get discouraged, Dan Weisenbach ’80 leader in environmental it is possible to learn from your mistakes and change your awareness and recycled products. behavior.’ The school sent me off with a solid education, for He was generous with his time and was a board member of which I will always be grateful. Also, it gave me a foundation Keep Ohio Beautiful, ODNR Division of Recycling and Litter of core values to build my life upon. Prevention, Green Columbus, and the mayor’s Green Team.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 3 | “I believe that Dan’s education at Ready helped him focus on God and how God would want him to live his life. So, remember to take every opportunity to have a positive impact on those whose path in life crosses yours. “I leave you with the Weisenbach Family motto: Enjoy life, this is not a dress rehearsal. “And Dan’s six word memoir…I smile, you smile, mission accomplished. “Thank you and God bless.” The Ready Family is honored to include Dan as a distinguished member of the Alumni/ae Hall of Fame. He passed away on November 27, 2015, at the age of 53.

Julie Laipply Carrier ’95 Members of the Weisenbach family attended the Hall of Fame is is a published author and assembly when Dan ’80 was inducted posthumously. motivational speaker who Left to right: Janet Weisenbach Schirtzinger ’72, Jean specializes particularly in Weisenbach ’70, Beth Weisenbach Feeney ’76, daughter Jillian, empowering young women son Paul, and wife Katrina. to grow in confidence and develop their talents to the best of their abilities. She He was an active member of Charity Newsies, Leukemia was unable to join us for the Lymphoma Society Team in Training, Pelotonia, as well as induction ceremony as she other community organizations. His memory resonates with was on tour for International his passion for “giving,” following in his parents’ footsteps. Day of the Girl, but she did He personified the concept of “giving back.” send a video, which can be Dan’s wife, Katrina, spoke at the induction ceremony: viewed here: “Dan had to earn half of his tuition to Ready by working Julie Laipply Carrier ’95 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ in the summers prior to the school year. He had a dedication dwcp234qkgwc1dt/Julie%20 to this education from the start. Ready became an extension Carrier%20Bishop%20Ready%20Hall%20of%20Fame. of his own family. mov?dl=0 and which is summarized here: “Four years of being surrounded by faith-filled educators Life can be a pretty amazing place. helped develop the traits which Dan would spend his life Bishop Ready provided an amazing educational sharing with others. The traditions, love, support, and foundation in an environment that is faith-based, where challenges provided at Ready were priceless. one can feel supported by teachers; Ready provided the “Students, imagine 20, 30 years down the road. Imagine opportunity for great friendships, which continue today. your greatest accomplishments. Will they be fame? Fortune? Julie explained that she herself struggled with crippling Or will they be that, when asked to describe you, this is what self-doubt and anxiety-filled times when she worried about people will say… fitting in. Ready provided an amazing education, with friends ‘Dan’s kindness, motivation, and positive attitude make and teachers who supported and encouraged her and helped attending school with him, working with him, and being his her to weather challenges, which are a normal part of living/ friend a great honor.’ growing up. ‘Dan walked the walk. Anyone blessed to have known him Most people, Julie says, struggle at some point with feeling is a better person for it.’ confident. Her advice: If you struggle, keep pushing. Our strength makes us stronger. If you think that high school ‘Dan taught through example. He never looked at is the best time of your life, if you peak then and life goes problems as problems, they were an opportunity to learn down from there, you’re not working hard enough. She how to fix something or do something better.’ recommends that always, consciously, make the effort to ‘Dan had a passion for life and for making the world a make the best choice when faced with decisions. Every better place. He taught this community about recycling and choice, even a small choice, should be followed through; caring for our planet. He treated our ecosystems with the every choice can lead to amazing success or can take you off same love and respect that he treated others.’ the track. Know your goal and work consistently toward it.

| 4 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org A Walk Down Memory Lane

s successful as Michael Ducey ’66 was as a business leader, sitting on top boards and holding top positions in several companies, he believes that A his greatest accomplishment is his relationship to his family, his greatest contribution has been mentoring others, and his most important influence was his father-in-law, who encouraged him to obtain an MBA and helped him to understand that the development of social skills, how one relates with other people, would be equally as important to success as his degrees.

SOME THOUGHTS FROM MICHAEL ON HIS TIME AT BISHOP READY AND THE LESSONS HE LEARNED HERE:

Bishop Ready gave me a foundation of core values to build my life upon. First, seek out challenges and master them. Doing the little things right in life matters. If you cannot do the little things right, how will you possibly master the Michael Ducey ’66 major challenges in your life? Second, face adversities as opportunities and realize effort will overcome them. Nothing matters more than your will to succeed. Third, take criticism to heart and learn from it. Seek out mentors in your life and build lifetime relationships. Mentors can be found at Bishop Ready, in your Church, at your job, in your community, and, yes, even in your family. They will provide insightful coaching and constructive criticism when needed. They will be of great help to you on finding your path through life. Fourth, show people respect and be a good teammate. The color of skin, ethnic background, social status, or sexual orientation is not what matters in life…it’s what is in people’s hearts. Rejoice in their success and they, in return, will help make you successful.

As I walk the halls, I still feel the presence of the teachers and administrators who had an impact on my life…to name a few: Sister Siena, our assistant principal and my first mentor. I spent a lot of time in her office over the four years that I attended Ready. She gave me guidance and criticism when required. She also believed in me when others had their doubts. Sister Alexanne…she was a very challenging math teacher who had high expectations for all of her students. I was used to doing enough to get by, not excelling. She recognized that I had the ability to develop and grow. She was the first teacher who helped me realize that effort equals success. She provided the encouragement and I changed my attitude and put out the effort. Along the way I learned a lot about math and life. Sister Collette…She made creative writing fun, which became a valuable skill in my life’s toolbox. Mr. Andres…He taught me the appreciation for theater and the arts. Through his enthusiasm, a whole new door to the world opened up to me. Coaches Dempsey and Penn…They taught me to be a good team player and the meaning of teamwork. It’s not always being the star player but how the group works together to get better results. I never will forget a quote from one of my mentors years ago: Ordinary people, like you and me, can do extraordinary things when working together. Also, when you win, be humble and when you lose (which unfortunately we had a few losses), do it with class.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 5 | [ COVER STORY ] Unity in Diversity The Bishop Ready Family “…we can and must build unity on the basis of our diversity of languages, cultures and religions, and lift our voices against everything which would stand in the way of such unity.” POPE FRANCIS in 2015 at the site of the World Trade Center attacks

Back row, l to r: Claire Ferguson ’19/St. Joseph Montessori, Glenn Polanco ’18/St. Brendan, Charlie Zong ’18/China, Kyle Gramlich ’21/Trinity, Brock Baker ’20/Trinity, Cael Dent ’21/St. Mary Magdalene, Jacob Roof ’21/Our Lady of Perpetual Help Middle row, l to r: Cielo Lopez ‘21/St. Brendan, Danielle Brown ’20/Wedgewood Middle School, Azul Lopez ’18/St. Brendan, Bella Illig ’21/St. Mary (Delaware), Kristen Zhao ’19/China, Megan Wohrle ’21/St. Cecilia, Jaishan Norris ’19/Pleasantview Middle School, Sydney Jamison ’18/St. Mary (German Village), Grace Larger ’21/St. Cecilia, Genesis Lopez ’20/St. Brendan, Anna Carlino ’21/St. Brendan Front row, l to r: Oumar Dia ’20/Great Western Academy, Dominic Benitez ’20/Great Western Academy, Austin Aiello ’19/Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Clay Cutteridge ’18/St. Patrick (London), Sandon Skuce ’19/Sells Middle School

(Cover photo: Elli Moehrman ’12)

| 6 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org E PLURIBUS UNUM— FROM MANY, ONE.

t Bishop Ready, our community talks High School closed, Bishop Ready opened A a lot about being the Ready Family. its arms and expanded its Family, housing In student graduation speeches and from the Wehrle Hall of Fame at Ready. returning alums, the single most identifiable Throughout our history, Bishop Ready Ready aspect that is articulated is that has embraced students from countries feeling of belonging, of being part of around the world. Whether from Europe, something that is bigger than the individual, Asia, the Caribbean or places in between, of being a member of a Family. all students who wanted a solid education, Since its beginnings, Ready has steeped in Catholic values, with a been a welcoming place for students commitment to service, and a desire to work Our cultural from different elementary schools to each one’s full potential, found a home “ and also has welcomed students/ at Bishop Ready. Just one example is Dr. strength has alums from other schools in need Angel Cadiz ’68. Born in Havana, Cuba, always been of a “home.” Before DeSales High Angel was one of the children sent to the derived from School opened, during the final United States without his parents in what our diversity of stages of construction, DeSales was known as “Operation Pedro Pan.” He understanding students attended classes at Ready. lived with an uncle and his family. When (In fact, retired faculty member his parents were able to join him, the family and experience.” George Pritchard was a DeSales moved to Columbus and Angel enrolled at YO-YO MA student who attended Ready during Ready. He married a Ready classmate, Linda this time.) When Bishop Wehrle Edmonds ’68, and became a pediatrician.

CONTINUING OUR LEGACY… Left to right: Maria Illig (Business Department) with daughter Bella ’21, Grace Larger ’21 with mother Jill (Theatre Department), Azul Lopez ’18 with mother Zenia Strickland (Guidance) and siblings Genesis Lopez ’20 and Cielo Lopez ’21, Jake Roof ’21 with mother Shannon Roof ’95 (Science), Sandon Skuce ’19 with father Dan (Math), Ann Polanco (World Languages) with son Glenn ’18, and Jennifer Gramlich ’94 (Guidance) with son Kyle ‘21

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 7 | “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten “First as a student of history and then that we belong to each other.” as a teacher of history, I was always aware MOTHER TERESA of the diversity in the United States and the obstacles that often had to be overcome to achieve a sense of unity,” Principal “To this day, the closest friends of my life are Celene A. Seamen said. “Today, at Bishop my Bishop Ready buddies,” he says. Ready, I see and sense a greater integration of cultures, a mingling of ideas, even of languages, all coming together in our Ready From the very opening of the school, Family. Here, there are no strangers, no the standards were set. Sister M. Elaine, ‘other.’ Our students’ ancestries cover the O.S.F., Vice-Principal in 1961, wrote: “These globe and, together, they form a unity of facilities surely demonstrate that the true purpose: to learn, to help each other and the Christian does not renounce the activities of larger community, to spread the Gospel, to, this life. Here, students are to develop their generally, make the world a better place, and intellectual capacities through the study of to experience a rigorous academic program.” all the arts and sciences…thereby becoming responsible citizens of the community and the nation.” “Peace is not unity Our partner/feeder schools continue to in similarity but unity send us students who are eager to continue in diversity, in the the excellent education that was begun in the elementary grades, whether at Our Lady of comparison and Perpetual Help, St. Brendan, St. Cecilia, St. conciliation of differences.” Joseph Montessori, St. Mary/German Village, MIKHAIL GORBACHEV St. Mary Magdalene, St. Patrick/London, or Trinity. Each of our partner schools provides the same foundation in Catholic education It is important to note, Ms Seamen and faith, yet each is different. These students continued, that “all students learn differently, come together in unity as a class at Ready. at different levels and paces. We are not just In addition, we enroll a number of students about the student for whom learning comes from private and public area schools. easily; we welcome students who need help At Ready, grade school allegiances remain and may struggle. Our faculty is noted for important and we are proud to see partner going the extra mile in helping students school graduates return to their schools and understand assignments and course material. spread the word about the Ready Family. Our guidance and tutoring center offers extra help when needed.” (The expanded Center From Ready Ambassadors to Castle Crew was made possible by a Ready alum, Gus leaders, from cheerleading camp leaders to Flichia ’68, who acknowledges the difficulties sports’ models for younger participants, our he had as a student with dyslexia.) students exemplify the very idea of unity in diversity. The diversity shines through in The Ready experience is passed down from cultural history but also in various interests. generation to generation. On Grandparents’ From sports to band and art shows to theatre, Day, we sometimes have three generations The Bake Club and Environmental Club, St. of the same family, two alums and a current Vincent de Paul Society and Liturgical Choir, student, taking part in the day’s activities. Yearbook and Technology Club (among In the fall issue of The Ready Report we others)…all speak to the wide range of include a page (or pages!) of alums with interests of our students. From this diversity their children (or grandchildren) who are of cultures and interests is formed the graduating seniors. Walking through the complete Ready student. building, one is likely to run into a staff or

| 8 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org “What divides us pales in comparison to what unites us.” SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY

FUTURE SILVER KNIGHTS… Left to right: Gabi, Gweny, Gloria, and Jill Larger (Theatre), Tyler and Shannon Roof ’95 (Science), Porter and Maria Illig (Business), Eli, Casey, Cole, and Matt Brickner (Dean of Students), Dan DeCrane (Social Studies, Director/Partner Schools Outreach/Boys’ Basketball Coach) with Leah & Alexis and Libby and Lacy Kulp (daughters of Freshman Basketball Coach Jason Kulp ’06, not in photo) faculty member who has a son or daughter We believe that, here at Ready, we instill that who is currently a Ready student. And some belief in our daily lives.” of the same staff/faculty members, as well as We began and we end our story with the others, may have a child or children who will words of Pope Francis: enter Ready after completing grade school. “Unity…involves the joyful recognition The diversity of our students, faculty, and and acceptance of the various gifts staff converges to develop the unity of the which the Holy Spirit gives to each Ready experience. Each person brings her or one and the placing of these gifts at the his own experiences to the table. Each person service of all members of the Church. It bonds with others to form the whole. No one means knowing how to listen, to accept is an outsider; all are welcome to join in and differences, and having the freedom to contribute to the Ready experience. think differently and express oneself with Principal Seamen said, “A priest friend complete respect towards the other who is of mine always preached: ‘All are God’s my brother or sister. Do not be afraid of children.’ He had a poster which read, ‘God differences!” does not make junk. Everyone has merit.’ —Pope Francis

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 9 | A Knight for the Future Continues Its Successful Run

Mindy Drayer, emcee for the evening Brad Martensen ’69 and Kathy Morbitzer Martnesen ’68

he second annual alumni-sponsored fundraiser, A Knight for the Future, was held Tat Smith & Wollensky in Easton Town Center and continued the success of the first “Knight.” Led by Don Bradley and Hank Martensen, both Class of ’65, who initiated the event in 2016, and joined in leadership roles by Jamie McAllister ’79 and Mike Mentel ’80, the dinner and auction saw 250 Ready supporters come together to raise a substantial amount of money for facility enhancement for student use. Mindy Drayer served as Master of Ceremonies and Ready alum Chris Wiser ’14 spoke to the Marsha Bradley and Diana Bradley Hank Martensen ’65 hobnobbing assembled guests. Current Ready students were also Nageotte ’65 with the best… in attendance and served as greeters and sources of general information about Ready and their particular experiences as students. The Columbus Zoo was also in attendance, with small animals on hand to enliven the proceedings. Proceeds from the “Knight” help to underwrite the updating of classrooms and, this year, helped to convert the old industrial technology classroom into the state-of-the-art Sharon and Mike Curtin Communication Center. Special thanks to our auction donors…and to those who “raised the ante” with their bidding. Everyone enjoyed participating in the final bid event: helium balloons in Ready colors!

Don Bradley ’65 and Jamie McAllister ’79

| 10 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org Thank you to our auction donors! Don & Marsha Bradley Cheryl’s Cookies/Kevin Rooney Ron Flowers Hair Time Salon Jack Hannah & The Columbus Zoo Hills Market JBK CPAs & Consultants Kevin & Becky King/Byers Imports Mary Mahaffey and Gus Flichia ‘68 Jay Knapp/Brian Stevenson Group Auction Items and Winning Bids Lanz Printing Behind the Scenes Zoo Encounter—The Zoo team Larry & Penny Laudick/Leo Alfred Jewelers gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the Columbus Zoo…for J . Li u eight people. Sharon & Mike Curtin (Parents of alums) John & Sharon Magnacca/Pinnacle Golf Club Brain Training Booster—one-on-one personal brain The Marquee Club Group training, cognitive assessments, and digital training at Hank & Pam Martensen home. Donna Fritz Joe & Karen Martin Atlantic City Trip for Two—Two night stay at Bally’s, Caesar’s, or Harrah’s Atlantic City and a $300 dining Jamie McAllister card. Kitty Quinn, Associate Director of Leadership, Margie Wagner Mess Diocese of Columbus Christine Murphy Alan St. Jean Author Visit—A visit by the author to a The O’Reilly Family/Learning Rx grade school for a discussion of the necessary elements Salli Oddi of story telling in a way that is fun and memorable for students and teachers alike. Julie Freeman ’92 (Mother Ohio Silver Bridge Coffee of Eva ’19 & Makenna ’21), Principal, Our Lady of Kendra Scott Perpetual Help Elementary School Smith & Wollensky Cedar Point Getaway for Six—Two-day admission for Stewart Group at Morgan Stanley six and a two-night stay at Sawmill Creek Resort. Mindy Chris & Dan Tarpy Drayer Tartan Fields Golf Club/Doug Weeks Ft. Myers Vacation at Heritage Pointe—Seven-night stay overlooking a private lake; 2 bedrooms/2 baths, Don & Susan Thornton screened lanai, workout facility, pool, and hot tub. Trillium Justin Brown ’02 True Rest—Float Spa Smith & Wollensky Private Chef Table for Six—Smith Kathy Walt & Wollensky’s Executive Chefs will prepare a private dining experience, with each course paired with an appropriate wine. Jim & Donna Wolf (Parents of alums) Memorial Tournament—Play for a three-some on the tournament course at Muirfield Village Golf Club.John Miller Dinner w/Hank and Don at Emilio’s—A fun evening of reminiscences and good food with lots of laughter. Jamie McAllister ’79 and table

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 11 | A Knight for the Future included special guests from the Columbus Zoo…

“He won me over with a belly-flop slide at home plate.”

And what could be more romantic than that?

eady alums Emily Annmarie was that belly-flop at home plate R Finchum ’13 and Sean David that won her heart! Waldo ’06 met on the playing Emily graduated from Ohio fields of the annual alumni softball State where she studied Strategic tournament in 2015 and were Communications. She currently married on November 4, 2017. works at HealthLinx. Sean attended Emily was on the softball team Otterbein where he studied business that went to state semi-finals and management. He currently works at was selected First Team/All CCL. Wolf Metals. Sean was among the athletes We wish them well…and competing (4x200 relay and 200 encourage all alums to attend the meters) on the Ready Track and annual softball tournament… Field team that sent 11 athletes to and basketball game…and theatre the State Championships. productions…and….. The families knew each other but Emily and Sean met at the softball Emily and Sean, tournament. And, as Emily says, it the Finchum-Waldo Wedding (Photo: Elli Moehrman ’12)

| 12 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org Silver Knight Service Awards

his year’s Silver Knight Service Awardees Tare two members of the Ready Family who, through the years, have shown their dedication not only to Bishop Ready but also to the greater community beyond Ready. Brenda Ball and Mike Hall ’81

Mike Hall ’81 is not only a Ready alumnus; he While a successful career of that length is certainly is also the father of two alums (Joshua ’11 and Julia worthy of a Service Award, that alone was not ’14) and one current student (Danielle ’18). He is a what prompted the award. Since before it was “the familiar face at Ready events and has been a solid and thing to do,” Brenda has been encouraging others fervent supporter of the athletic program. Mike is an and practicing what she preaches when it comes to educator himself, having taught Natural Resources/ taking care of our environment. As moderator of the Biology at Franklin Heights for 30 years. He holds Environmental Club, she has spearheaded drives to a Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education from make Ready a greener environment and to provide the University of Dayton and a Master’s Degree in students, faculty, and staff with the information Environmental Education from OSU. needed to make informed judgments regarding the Never one to stand on the sidelines, Mike has upkeep of our home planet. given innumerable hours to athletics, particularly While paper items can be recycled through school, shepherding the wrestling program through its Brenda is not content to see other recyclables be growth period. Whatever the need, Mike was never casually discarded on the trash heap. “I generally too busy to lend a hand. His patience and dedication take cans, bottles, and boxes home and recycle from are legendary and have been much appreciated by my curb,” she said. “I am most proud of the fact that the athletic directors with whom he has volunteered some students and colleagues accept my obsession incalculable hours. He served as an assistant coach with waste and often drop items off in my classroom, for the wrestling team and was editor of the wrestling knowing that I’ll keep those recyclables out of the newsletter. He was/is supportive of his children’s landfill.” She instituted an electronics recycling efforts in athletics: Josh in wrestling and Julia and drive a few years ago, providing a venue to dispose Danielle in softball. Over the course of time, Mike responsibly of old electronic devices. Now, the drive has been a faithful booster of all things Ready and has been expanded and is a project undertaken as a exemplifies the “service” component that is such an fundraiser by the athletics department. important part of the Ready Family experience. “My passion is the environment,” Brenda said. “Life is simply more fun and more interesting if Brenda Ball has been a member of the Ready something important matters to us. Just find your faculty for 23 years and currently serves as Chair passion.” of the English Department. Throughout her career, she has guided students through the intricacies of Both Mike Hall and Brenda Ball have found their deconstructing, understanding, and enjoying the passions and Bishop Ready has benefitted from their classics of literature and the joys of writing. enthusiasm.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 13 | The Ethos of Learning While ETHOS: Helping Others

Lauren Rivera ’14 was an Honor Roll student, member of the BETA Club, and member and president of the National Honor Society while a student at Ready, and a member of the Academic Hall of Fame. She is currently a student at the University of Dayton, where she serves as a School of Engineering Ambassador. She is a Mechanical Engineering/Human Movement Biomechanics major with a projected graduation date of December 2018.

This is the story of her journey in Nicaragua…

ecause of my background in “BBiomechanics and assistive devices, I was placed with a non-profit foundation that promotes the development of children with disabilities and their families. Over 85% of their employees have a mental or physical disability. The foundation provides financial support, special education, physical therapy, Lauren, Hannah, and Gina with the University of and job opportunities. Dayton piñata at their going away party “I worked with two other engineering students, Hannah and Gina, to design and Lauren spent ten weeks in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, as execute projects for the foundation. We an engineering volunteer through the University’s ETHOS spent time in all areas of the foundation, (Engineers in Technical Humanitarian Opportunities of immersing ourselves in its mission to increase the rights of the disabled. We managed Service-Learning) Program, working with the non-profit a project with a group of high school Familias Especiales. volunteers from Chicago to build a ramp for the recycling center. The ramp doubles as an art piece, with murals on one side, to reflect the creativity of the foundation. We also welded a frame for a giant water bottle globe with the help of the workers in the foundation’s Wheelchair Shop; the globe

| 14 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org Friends from Nicaragua, Germany, Colombia, and Spain at an art fair in Jinotega

The city/valley of Matagalpa acts as a symbol of recycling and had everything to do with life, love, As for advice for current students, sustainability to the community. solidarity, collaboration, diversity, Lauren said, “Don’t be afraid to “During my ten weeks, I looked faith, respect, and freedom.” dream big; you are capable of down the mouth of an active volcano, infinitely more than you know. The planted mangrove trees to fight teachers at Ready truly want you to deforestation, became almost fluent in We asked Lauren to reflect a bit push yourself to be your best self and Spanish, hiked a mile above sea-level on her time at Ready, any advice she find what you love. Start thinking to see a waterfall, led horse therapy, had for current students, and her about areas of the world in which tutored young adults in math, and plans for the future: you are passionate about making a learned how to pound a homemade difference. Find a path to get there and give it everything you have. Also, corn tortilla…but all of that pales y time at Ready was in comparison to the relationships I thank your parents every once in a “Mformative in many ways. while.” formed. The children, my supervisors, High school is a time when you start my co-workers, and my friends made making decisions that will have an Lauren is “still dreaming big. the experience what it was. impact on your future. Everything I am trying my best to synthesize “The education and enrichment from choosing to study hard to my passion for service with my I experienced through my ETHOS choosing to play on the volleyball engineering insight. What does that immersion impacted me far more team has affected me hugely. At look like as far as a career? I’m than I expected. Working in a third- Ready, I developed a work ethic and still working on it! I’m considering world setting alongside people learned how to be a leader. What I medical device design, non-profit with disabilities has deepened my cherish most about my time at Ready engineering, sustainable engineering, perspective of the world and my are the relationships that I formed and even pursuing a Master’s degree. understanding of humanity. Although there. My two best friends and I still I am infinitely blessed to have the I grew tremendously as an engineer, make time to visit each other at our world at my fingertips; I just need to many of the things I learned had universities, even though we’re in listen to where God wants me.” nothing to do with engineering; they different cities and states.”

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 15 | Painting a mural on the ramp with Aura, a special needs young adult

Completed water bottle globe and the volunteer group from Chicago Journal Excerpts Why were they born with a disability and not me? Why were ’m not sure what I agreed they born here, where violence “Ito today with my ‘smile and is common toward the disabled? nod’ approach. It was a beautiful, Answers I won’t get in this lifetime. rewarding, and exhausting day. All I can do is love them today.” It’s exactly what I signed up for but much harder than I expected.” “God has sent us so many (Day 1) miracles in the past weeks. I keep saying to Him, ‘Lord, this design “Today made me think of is Yours, not mine. Help me to Flowers for Algernon. The main execute it according to Your will.’” character has a mental disability, begins using an experimental drug “We kept climbing and that makes him more intelligent eventually reached a viewpoint that than any other human, then slowly looked down into the valley that returns to his original state. Is it is Matagalpa. I gazed down at the better to know and return than to place I’ve called home for eight and not know at all? What would these a half weeks and said, ‘This is my kids, who seem brilliant to me city.’ It was true solidarity.” already, be able to do if…?

Lauren being interviewed by the local TV station about the importance of sustainability

An active volcano in Masaya

| 16 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org Bishop Ready Student Referral Requiescat in pace… Who better to recommend Bishop Ready to a prospective Mel Schell student than a Ready alum/parent/grandparent/friend? It’s never too soon to start thinking about enrolling he Ready Family offers our sincere sympathy at Bishop Ready. If you know of a middle or junior high T to the family of Melvin Schell, who died on school student (or high school student who might be a November 24, 2017. Mel was a former employee good candidate for a transfer) who would benefit from a Bishop Ready education, please call Joe Lang, Director in maintenance at Bishop Ready and he and his of Admissions, at 614-276-5263, ext. 201, or complete and late wife, Leona, were consistent and enthusiastic return this form to: supporters of Bishop Ready. Through the years, as children and grandchildren attended Ready, Joe Lang, Director of Admissions Mel and Leona were ever-present for athletic and Bishop Ready High School other events. Mel worked ceaselessly in support 707 Salisbury Road of Bishop Ready, including as an integral part Columbus, OH 43204 of the Bingo crew. His love for all things Ready grew as first his children, then his grandchildren Student Name______attended the school and graduated. Even if there was no immediate family member in attendance, Parent Name(s)______Mel remained a staunch supporter of Ready athletics and was a loyal booster. Mel was, in Address______heart and soul, an honorary Silver Knight. Our thoughts and prayers are with his City______State______Zip______extended family. Phone ( ______)______

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alph Lupidi, the man who began the band at RBishop Ready, died on February 9, 2018, at his home in Pataskala. He was 91 years old. A graduate of OSU, Mr. Lupidi taught music and retired from Southwest Licking Schools. REQUESTS FOR TRANSCRIPTS Mr. Lupidi formed the first Catholic Marching If you are a Bishop Ready alum in need of a transcript, you Band in the city of Columbus. From the Ready must make your request in writing. You must include specific archives: “Through his leadership and talent, and permission to release your transcript to the employer or his own personal love for music, he was able to institution requiring it. Include your full student name, current give Ready one of the better bands throughout name, social security number, year of graduation, to whom and Columbus, and the best Catholic band around.” where (full address) the transcript is to be sent, and a check –Bill Mastriani made payable to Bishop Ready High School in the amount of What Mr. Lupidi began, continues today at $3.00. Send to: Guidance Office, Bishop Ready High School, Ready: a fine band and talented, committed music 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204. students who proudly represent the school at OMEA Competitions and at Columbus parades. Official, sealed transcripts are not released to graduates but are sent directly to the employer/institution.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 17 | READY ROARS DURING

Meghan Rowlands Zuercher ‘01 Spirit Week This year’s spirit As always, the students’ creativity and In her remarks, Meghan said “…that week theme was talents produced some amazing hallway there is no single more important decision decorations! More important than the that my parents made for me and my based on the décor, however, was the camaraderie that siblings than to send us to Catholic schools Columbus zoo: the Spirit Week produces. for our K-12 education. seniors were the The Spirit Breakfast guest speaker was “…in my experience as a student, Polar Frontier/ alum Meghan Rowlands Zuercher ’01, a teacher, and coach in this league and in North America, standout member of Ready’s softball team this Diocese, I certainly understand the juniors were who continued her sports career at OSU. family and faith that is the CCL. We are While at Ready, Meghan was a 2-time all blessed to be a part of a tradition so Shores & Aquarium, All-Ohio Softball selection and the Ohio rich and a faith so strong. However, here sophomores were Gatorade Player of the Year in her senior at Bishop Ready, I believe that we, as a Asia Quest, and year. As a Buckeye, Meghan was team community, share a special spirit, a unique captain, awarded the Coaches’ Award, freshmen were the spirit that shapes us and shapes those The Big Ten Conference Sportsmanship who will come here after us. Heart of Africa. Award, Academic All-Big Ten Award “When I think about how my (three times), was an N.F.C.A. All-America experience at Ready has shaped my Scholar Athlete, and four-time OSU life, I am overwhelmed with memories, Scholar-Athlete. She went on to coach at emotions, and gratitude. I was fortunate to Hartley from 2007-2016; during this time, be around teachers, coaches, and mentors her team won the first softball league title who helped me use my talents…to work since 1994.

| 18 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org Freshmen working on their decorations for the Heart of Africa The juniors’ hall: Shores & Aquarium

hard, earn a free college education, play “Your teachers at Bishop Ready are for the Buckeyes, and, in the end, come holding you to a standard that may right back to the Diocese and give back seem unfair to you in some ways. to student-athletes like myself. Without The expectations may seem too high… those mentors surrounding me in my embrace the discipline of your teachers adolescence here at Bishop Ready, I may and administrators. For this same not have, in turn, been able to come discipline that they impose upon you right back and give back to the CCL.” will one day become your own self- Meghan spoke to her faith experience discipline, your own high expectations. and how it had been nurtured at Ready: That is the Bishop Ready spirit, and “My faith, developed largely here, has that is something for which you should be proud.” We all live with the always been strong. Your parents or “ family members who are choosing to Meghan and her husband, Brian, are objective of being send you to Bishop Ready are doing so the parents of four children: Mikey, happy; our lives are for many reasons, one of which is faith. Maria, Drew, and Zachary, who was all different and yet Another reason is so that you learn the born nine days after Meghan spoke at the same.” importance of community and service. Spirit Breakfast. My teachers didn’t just teach me lessons ANNE FRANK for inside the classroom. I learned lessons applicable to playing, competing, even coaching and parenting.

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The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 19 | Students in the study space in the Guidance Center

Creating environments that enhance students’ experiences

Principal Celene A. Seamen with benefactor Gus Flichia ’68 and his mother, Rose.

| 20 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org n education, maintaining the status quo is never good enough; advances in technology and science, discoveries in history, new interpretationsI in the liberal arts, and innovations in applied arts and sciences require a faculty that is engaged and also eager to learn, as well as an environment that fosters learning. To that end, we are pleased to showcase the newest in a series of physical plant enhancements geared to helping our students In front of the green learn and plan: The Gus screen in the Center that Flichia Guidance Center and bears their name are The Sharon and Mike Curtin Sharon and Mike Curtin, Communication Center. flanked by Principal Celene A. Seamen and Director of Development Michelle Kelly ‘96

An overview of the work area in the Communication Center

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 21 | We gave a “tease” of the work being the navy seemed like a better bet than Sharon serves on the Campus Ministry planned in earlier issues of The Ready the other services. As Gus relates, he team and is a substitute teacher. In Report. The finished products exceeded never realized how many waterways truth, both Sharon and Mike are Ready expectations. there are in Vietnam! Completing his boosters who answer the call whenever tour of duty, Gus returned home and it is made! found success, and then some failure, in The Communication Center is business. His faith sustained him and he state of the art with areas designated founded Flichia Wholesale Distributing, for teaching light and sound editing, a full-service distribution company in software design, broadcast journalism, Columbus. Gus acknowledges that technology to produce information dyslexia plays a part in his life, in dissemination across various media, that reading is a struggle and never how to write code, and robotics. The 3D something that is taken for granted. printer is also housed here and there is However, it is not a deterrent to success, room for “upgrades and additions” as and that is what he wishes to pass are needed. along to our students (and, really, to anyone!): Having a challenge in life “is Plans are now on the drawing board comparable to an orchestra leader who for a space/environment for students doesn’t play an instrument but can make interested in the medical fields. In the music happen.” Gus, who describes addition to the core science subjects himself as fortunate and blessed, has of biology, chemistry, anatomy and transformed a much-used area into a physiology, and health, the new area comprehensive Center where students will give students the opportunity to get can explore possibilities, even if they realistic practice, where they can earn may seem beyond their abilities. The CPR and First Aid Certification, learn to Gus Flichia Guidance Center is a daily work with blood pressure monitors and reminder that challenges are meant to be stethoscopes, use simulation software met head on and overcome. to see 3-D images of the body as well as simulation of surgeries and medical procedures, and hear first-hand from The old industrial tech room was medical practitioners as Ready partners a “selling point” when Bishop Ready Deacon Knapke marking the doorway with professionals to gain insight into opened. In repurposing the area, a the various careers available in the natural progression occurred: from the medical and related fields. Gus Flichia ’68 generously donated “old” concept of tech to the new. The the money that made possible the Communication Center is, appropriately, “While we continue to provide a expansion and renovation of the named for Sharon and Mike Curtin, two core education in the subjects mandated Guidance Center. At the dedication staunch Ready supporters and parents by the state and which are the core of ceremony, he spoke movingly of his of two Ready graduates, Matt ’95 and a true liberal arts education, we also time at Ready: he is dyslexic and, Christy ’97. Mike has had a long and look to the future and want to prepare in the ’60s, dyslexia was not always distinguished career in communications, our students for the rigorous needs of diagnosed as such. His own experiences from reporter to vice-chairman of the an evolving post-Ready environment,” in overcoming this challenge made his Dispatch Printing Company and as a Principal Celene A. Seamen said. “These desire to renovate Guidance all the more state representative for the 17th Ohio innovations in education continue to meaningful: he wants to help students House District. While he has now train our students to think critically, to who are seeking help in planning their retired from the legislature, he remains anticipate and solve problems, and to futures, in getting help with their studies, a resource to Ready for all political/ plan for an unknown future, a ‘look in exploring their options. By expanding governmental matters. Sharon Curtin ahead’ in the arts and in the sciences. into an adjoining area, the new Center has a long and distinguished career in As always, we continue to prepare encompasses the core Guidance offices, a education. She is the founding director our students for life after Ready by study/work area, and a tutoring area. of Trinity Preschool and, holding providing the best possible educational As Gus tells his story, when he undergraduate and graduate degrees experience, based on our Catholic values graduated there were two options for in Theology from Ohio Dominican and predicated on social responsibility high school graduates: go to college University, has done extensive work in the Catholic tradition, as stated in our or join the service. College, for Gus, in area parishes, including Director of Mission and Belief Statements.” was not an option so he joined the Religious Education, Catechist, Lector, navy. This was the Vietnam War era; and Eucharistic Minister. At Ready,

| 22 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org BRHS A“Knight”at the Races VII Presented by Bishop Ready High School

ay 4, 2018 Friday, M

Our Lady of Victory Parish Center 6:30 -11:00 p.m. Cost: $40 per person

Enjoy dinner, the races, a silent auction, and a Derby Hat Contest!

Plus: Horse Sponsorships Are Also Available… First-Come/First-Sold Name your own horse and cheer your horse on as you watch the races on the big screen TVs!

Proceeds benefit the students at Bishop Ready High School!

Contact Michelle Kelly, Director of Development, at 614-276-7827 or [email protected] for more information about the dinner and sponsorships.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 23 | THE BISHOP READY HIGH SCHOOL WALL of HONOR DEDICATION

“GOD OF VICTORY, WE THANK YOU FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE ANSWERED THE CALL TO PROTECT OUR NATION. MAY THE PEACE YOU GIVE US BE THE PEACE WE SHARE WITH ALL.”

hose words were the closing prayer Tfor the dedication ceremony for the Bishop Ready Wall of Honor, which recognizes Ready alums who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Wall was dedicated on December 15, 2017, at which time a plaque with the 66 charter members’ names was placed on the wall opposite St. Michael’s Chapel. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and National Guard (Air Force and Army) are listed on the plaque. Ready students took part in the ceremony, attending in solidarity and respect for the tremendous sacrifice that our veterans have made. Leading Attending the dedication ceremony were (l to r) Bob Hudson the prayer service was our own Father (Ready staff member)/Air Force, Father Pat Toner/Army, Air Force Pat Toner, a long-standing member Chaplain, Don Bradley ’65/Navy, Jim Howells ‘65/Navy, and Drew Martensen ‘65/Marine Corps. of the Ready Family who has always found time in his busy schedule to minister to our students, faculty, and staff. Father Toner is a veteran himself, having served, prior to joining the priesthood, with the United States Army as a Military Intelligence Specialist in Germany and Vietnam; he later served as a Chaplain the U.S. Air Force in Panama, Korea, and during Desert Storm. He is a retired Lt. Col. in the Ohio Air National Guard. His own service experiences lent a certain poignancy to the occasion.

Students shake the hands of the veterans who participated in the dedication ceremony and thank them for their service.

| 24 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org THE BISHOP READY HIGH SCHOOL WALL of HONOR The Charter Members of the Bishop Ready Wall of Honor, by class year:

1965 1969 1985 2003 U.S. Army U.S. Army U.S. Army U.S. Navy Thomas J. Garrity Mark Morrison Joe Amann Brittany McClelland Michael L. Groom John M. Schluep, D.Min. McQuade Stephen Jay Kubin U.S. Navy Ralph Roberts U.S. Navy Brian J. Crumley U.S. Marine Corps Mark Franken Collin M. Brintlinger William J. Sheridan 1986 1970 2005 U.S. Navy U.S. Navy Don Bradley U.S. Army Mark Hodges Army National Guard Thomas Close Mark A. Dawson Patrick Nance Patric Wolf Arthur J. Susi Jr. 1990 2006 U.S. Marine Corps 1971 U.S. Navy Drew Martensen Kristine Biggs Moucka Army National Guard Larry Paglioni U.S. Air Force Jonathan Oddi R. Brooks Lee John Esposito Air National Guard 1992 2007 Joe Beckwith 1973 U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force Army National Guard U.S. Navy Michael T. Weiner Ryan T. Dyson Joseph W. Holdrieth Charlene Modlich Rooker 1994 2009 1966 U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Army David Gilliam Nolan D. McQuade U.S. Army William A. Harris Christopher Rains* U.S. Air Force 2010 William S. Meyer* 1976 John D. Snyder Jr. U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Navy Casey Beatty William J. Weithman 1997 David Decker Matthew Gramlich Frank Gursky U.S. Air Force U.S. Marine Corps Jeffrey Lewis Joshua M. Beatty U.S. Marine Corps 1967 Alex E. Broersma 1981 1999 U.S. Army 2013 Albert W. Beatty Army National Guard U.S. Navy Charles M. Collura Bernard Kruse Sean Basil Air National Guard Michael Esposito Michael Gramlich Cory Becker Phillip R. Sheridan 1982 2000 2015 U.S. Navy U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps Michael P. Dougherty Paul T. Beatty U.S. Army Keegan M. Brintlinger Mallory Green 1968 1983 James P. Zwayer 2001 U.S. Army Air National Guard U.S. Air Force David Oddi Julie Gillivan U.S. Army Sean Regan Ryan M. Dawson U.S. Marine Corps 1984 James P. Shaw II U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy Michael McCleeland U.S. Air Force Raymond W. Skibinski Dick Dowell *Deceased. Died in service to our country.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 25 | The following are additions to the wall plaque, names that were received after the plaque had been made. These names will be considered part of the charter group.

GreatFor the person Gift who has everything… Ideas! 1965 1975 To honor the memory of a loved one… U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force For a special occasion, birthday, James J. Howells William Mark Albee or anniversary… Army National Guard 1981 Plaques, bricks, and theatre seats at Craig R. Huffman Bishop Ready make excellent gifts Gregory M. Stevens U.S. Marine Corps Robert Piatt and last a lifetime! 1968 1982 It’s a great way to become a permanent part of U.S. Navy Bishop Ready’s history! U.S. Army Gus Flichia (Please PRINT all copy) Ralph C. Locke III U.S. Marine Corps Plaques: Timothy Lind 1984 2 lines, 35 characters per line… $50 1970 U.S. Navy Robert E. Howells Jr. q Memorial Plaque q Honor Plaque U.S. Navy Copy: Michael Toner ______Additional names will be added as warranted. We ______encourage everyone to submit information (name/class year/branch of service) throughout the year. Bricks: For more information, contact any of these alum 3 lines, 13 characters per line… $100 veterans: q Memorial Brick q Honor Brick Don Bradley – 614-348-0814 Jim Howells – 614-620-8903 Copy: Drew Martensen – 614-519-6185 ______You may send information to Michelle Kelly at [email protected] or through the mail to: ______Michelle Kelly, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 Theatre Seat: 2 lines, 25 characters per line… $200 q q WALL of HONOR Memorial Seat Honor Seat Copy: Name ______Class Year ______Branch of Service______Your Name: ______Years of Service______Your Phone: ______Additional information: Please make check or money order payable to Bishop Ready High School and mail, with this form, to: Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Relations, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204

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| 26 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org If you have Lived or Studied Abroad… We want to hear from you!

s Bishop Ready continues on our global To get you started » Ajourney to prepare our students for their place in today’s international environment, Name______we count on our alums to tell us about their adventures/time spent abroad. Did you: In earlier issues, we have vicariously visited Kyrgyzstan, the Arctic Circle, Korea, Europe, q☐Study abroad? If so, where & when? China, Zambia, and Iceland—through the ______exploits of our alums. We know there are more instances of Ready Through what college/university? alums working, learning, and travelling ______abroad. We hope that you will take the time— either online through our Alumni/ae Profile, Course(s) of study: via e-mail ([email protected]), or the “old- fashioned” way: write to us—and let us know ______where you’ve been, what you’ve done, and how it has had an impact on your life, your q☐Work abroad? If so, where & when? education, your future. ______And, of course, be sure to include some photos! Let us know how to get in touch with Through what company/agency? you, via phone or e-mail, and we’ll follow-up ______for future issues of The Ready Report. You serve as role models for our current Job title/description:: students; not only do we want to share your ______story with other alums, we want our students to know about “Life After Ready!” ______

What is the best way to get in touch with you? Mail to: Michelle Kelly E-mail______Alumni/ae Relations Bishop Ready High School Phone ( ______)______

707 Salisbury Road Best time of day:______Columbus, OH 43204 (Please use an additional sheet to provide more information, if necessary.)

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 27 | Exploring A

“We may have different religions, EWISH ERITAGE different languages, J H different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” KOFI ANNAN trip to Israel was not on the radar for Shelby Ross ’11 but when she found out that she was Aeligible for the Birthright Israel trip, she decided to take advantage of the opportunity. Shelby’s father is Jewish and her mother is Catholic and she and her siblings were raised in the Catholic faith. Taglit Birthright Israel was founded in 1999 by a group of Jewish philanthropists with the purpose of providing a free trip to Israel to young Jewish adults between the ages of 18 and 26. At first, Shelby was hesitant to apply to Birthright, feeling that she might not, in her words, “be Jewish enough.” A cousin who is a rabbi assured her that she was; Birthright encourages young adults with Jewish lineage to visit Israel and discover their heritage, which is what Shelby did. “I went to Israel for 11 days; I had never travelled without my family before, let alone halfway across the world with 29 strangers. But we quickly became family, or as they call it in Hebrew, michpacha,” Shelby said. “In Israel, any passerby will welcome you when they know you’re on Taglit. They genuinely want you to feel like you’re home, not a tourist.” (Taglit means discovery in Hebrew; the journey is generally made by participants who are visiting Israel for the first time; they are encouraged to discover new meaning in their personal Jewish identity and connection to Jewish history and culture.) Sitting outside Yad Vashem in Jerusalem A lot was packed into those 11 days. “We covered the whole country, from hiking in the Golan Heights, discovering the Mahane Yehuda market and enjoying Jerusalem’s night life, to snorkeling in Eilat. We toured Yad Vashem, the world holocaust museum, and shared stories of sorrow and hope. We conquered Mount Shlomo, which exhausted me because I am not a hiker! It was so nice to relax at the kibbutz in the Negev Desert for Shabbat the following night,” Shelby said. “Our tour guide took us to his house in the West Bank where we had a cookout with his family and bonded. Our group became close and we still try our best to see each other, even though we’re scattered all the way from California to New York.” Success! Climbed Mount Shlomo!

| 28 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org View of Tel Aviv from the old city of Jaffa

OSU is everywhere!

Although Shelby had many wonderful experiences, one in particular stood out: “The coolest moment was touching the Western Wall. Two Israeli soldiers on our trip went with me and told me all the rituals. I wasn’t really paying attention when the tour guide explained the history of it and the same applied to learning about it in history class (sorry Mr. Hilsheimer!). I walked up, laid down my paper wish, and put my hands and cheek on the cold, porous wall. Immediately, I started crying, which completely took me off guard. I felt a part of something so much bigger Celebrating at the Western Wall than myself. “We closed our experience as a group joyously dancing and singing ‘Am Yisrael Chai,’ an expression Take chances, remember where you are from, and meaning ‘the people of Israel live,’ which is high- always be grateful.” spirited and prideful. Bystanders threw candy at us,” In conclusion, Shelby said, “I never felt as though Shelby continued, “and it was delicious!” my life lacked meaning, but experiencing my Jewish Shelby has fond memories of her years at Ready: heritage seemed to put in a missing piece. If you “Ready is such a special place. Mr. Hilsheimer’s catchy have Jewish heritage up to the third generation (your history sayings (“ouch my tongue”) still stick with grandparents), I urge you to visit your homeland! me! Mr. Tower’s Spanish lessons still are with me; There were even a few people on my trip who were I’m currently mastering Spanish to attain fluency by raised Catholic just like me! Birthright is a completely the time I finish grad school. Miss Ball’s funky spirit free gift from the people of Israel and it is the trip of a is with me, with my passion for the environment as lifetime.” I plan my zero-waste wedding. Mrs. Stoll’s support Shelby graduated Summa Cum Laude from OSU on yearbook committee and Mr. Skuce’s patience in May of 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Social in practical math class still leaves a footprint. The Work. Her specialties were maternal health, crisis dedication and care from all Ready teachers is intervention, and suicidality. She spent 1000 hours of unmatched. Everything made an impact and, for that, service in suicide prevention services. She is currently I am so thankful.” working towards a Master’s degree in Public Health Shelby advises current students to “work hard, take with plans to be a health educator focusing on any unique experiences you come across, and ask your wellness in the corporate setting. Her plans also teachers about their lived experiences. Ask them about include a May wedding! college, talk to them about your goals. Ready teachers care and Ready experiences will stay with you forever.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 29 | A Tale of Two Taylors THEN & NOW THEN Members of the Class of 2014, Akili Taylor and Brady Taylor were good friends at Ready, members of a stellar football team, role models for underclassmen, Honor Roll students, and determined to continue on the scholar-athlete path.

Their football team, for, indeed, it was theirs, went 9-1, with an overtime loss to Hartley as the only impediment to a perfect regular season. They led the team Akili Taylor ‘14 Brady Taylor ‘14 to the state semis, where they lost to Kirtland in a heartbreaker, 10-7, on a field goal with three seconds left to play.

They were both First Team/ All-Ohio. And they both earned scholarships to play football on the collegiate level. Brady chose The Ohio State University, Akili chose The United States Naval Academy.

When Akili decided to become a Catholic, Brady was there by his side to support him.

We asked them some questions, now four years removed from their time at Ready.

Here are their stories.

AKILI, FATHER LEO CONNOLLY, AND BRADY AT AKILI’S BAPTISM AS A CATHOLIC

| 30 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org and NOW Akili Taylor eating.” When he fter graduation, graduates Akili began his (May of Anaval career in 2019), Akili a way that is fairly hopes to common for service service select academy athletes, at Cryptologic the Naval Academy Warfare; Prep School in if not that, Newport, Rhode Island. “It’s like then Surface the service Academy of a ‘Red Shirt’ Warfare. At freshman,” Akili said. “Over 90% the beginning of my teammates have attended the of his senior prep school.” year, he For Akili, the prep school was can put in pretty tough; it was far away from preferences home and the life-style was a big for where adjustment for him. “I played he will be football at the prep school against stationed. a lot of junior colleges. Because it’s He’s looking a service academy, it didn’t count at San Diego, against my eligibility. I then began Mayport my freshman or plebe year at the (Florida), Norfolk, or possibly the Naval Academy, which is said to two stations in Japan. In addition be difficult….The prep school, in to his major, he is taking classes in my opinion, was a lot harder than Japanese (as well as the core classes required). my freshman year at the academy. ALL PART OF THE TRAINING… Now,” he said, “I’ve grown used to “Looking back, going to Ready the schedule and am finishing the was one of the better decisions that first semester of my junior year. I have made. If I hadn’t gone to end of my freshman year, I had an “Anyone from high school knows Ready, then for sure I would not be A because I developed a work ethic. that I wanted to enter the medical playing college football nor would (Editor’s note: He not only earned field. I still have that goal but I even come close to attending the an A, he also received the Living the majoring in chemistry and playing Academy as a student-athlete,” Gospel Message Award that year.) a varsity sport at the Academy was Akili said. At Ready, Coach Cutler As a junior, my favorite class was not possible for me.” So, Akili chose and his staff had a great impact on Anatomy and as a senior my favorite as his major Cyber Operations, a his life. “Through football, they class was AP Biology. Both classes class he liked and in which he had showed me and my teammates how were taught by Mrs. Roof, who a good experience with a mentoring to be men, on and off the field…they helped me a lot through the tough professor. “My major has proved taught us how to accept and react subjects.” to be tough,” he said, “but I’m no to adversity versus hitting the panic He spent a great deal of time stranger to hard work. I’ve been able button and running away. Often volunteering at Binns Elementary to land an internship this summer times now, I face adversity head on School, faithfully going every week, with the NSA.” and deal with it. being a role model for children who Akili notes that playing football “Academically, I found my work very often had none. His efforts led and maintaining his grades doesn’t ethic at Ready. As a freshman, to him being a recipient of The Gifts leave a lot of free time at the theology killed me. In the beginning, of the Heart award his senior year, Academy. “Generally, if I’m not I was failing.” Akili had attended for community service above and at workouts, practice, or recovery public elementary school. “The beyond what is required. He was during the week, I’m usually switch from public to private school also a member of the Homecoming sleeping, doing homework, or was taking its toll on me. By the Court his senior year.

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Brady Taylor n his senior year, Brady had a long list of choices for where to Icontinue his education and play football. He chose OSU and the Akili’s fondest memories of Ready experience has met or exceeded his are “being on the Bingo crew, going to expectations. all the basketball games and volleyball “My time at Ohio State has been games, and playing football with amazing. In my freshman year, I was friends.” able to be a part of the first ever As for advice for current students: College Football Playoff and National “Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable Championship Team where we and leave your comfort zone. Many traveled to New Orleans and Dallas. of you may have been in school with This also gave me the opportunity,” the same people since kindergarten. Brady said, “to meet President Barack Once you graduate, you’ll be around Obama, LeBron James, and many other people. For a kid who grew up a whole new set of fresh faces. Try BRADY AND GIRLFRIEND SARAH WARBIS ‘14 new things and try to venture outside in Ohio, doing the Buckeye Walk, of your social group… For those who skull session, and running through are currently playing sports or want the tunnel on game days is surreal. to play sports at the collegiate level, It’s what I have wanted to do my understand that, in order to win, entire life. sacrifices must be made. Spend time “You learn a lot about yourself working on your craft.” going through the program…you Akili also believes that it is never grow a lot through the process. It too early to learn “life” skills, such as prepares you for the real world,” investing and financial management. he said, “not only mentally but also He encourages students to talk with literally, through offering countless their parents about financial matters internship opportunities and a and, if possible, talk to a banker or network of people that is limitless.” financial planner to learn what is Brady intends to graduate in needed to plan a successful financial the fall of 2018 with a dual major future. He believes that, in practicality, in Hospitalities Management and it’s never too early to learn these life Consumer Family Finance, with a skills. minor in business. AT CENTER… Finally, Akili has one last piece Brady continues the commitment to “Bishop Ready is a special place. It of advice: “Make sure that you service that was developed at Ready. was there that I established my faith have good relationships with your He works with Meals on Wheels, and met some of my best friends,” classmates. Not only is that a good the Ohio State Cancer Hospital, Life Brady said. Ready taught him thing to do but you may need to Care Alliance, and Special Olympics, discipline and how to act in a society depend on each other in the future.” among others, and has been awarded that, he said, is often sorely lacking in that. “I came in as a scared 14-year That’s Akili: always thinking ahead. a Ritz-Carlton Internship and a Smith and Wollensky Internship. old and left an 18-year old man with a strong faith, friends, and memories “I am going into my last season as that will be with me forever. I never a Buckeye and am in perfect position will forget,” he continued, “the to be the starting center and couldn’t state Final Four run my senior year be more excited for the opportunity,” or participating in the school play. Brady said. Following graduation, “I Waking up every morning at 5:30 a.m. plan on pursuing my life-long dream and throwing around heavy weight in of playing in the NFL.” He also plans the weight room with three of my best to pursue a master’s degree in Business friends and Mr. Tower watching over Administration.

| 32 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org Alumni/ae

Nomination Form f you know an alum who has contributed outstanding I service to her/his community, please let us know by nominating this individual to be a member of our Hall of Fame. Criteria for consideration include academic excellence, accomplishment in the alum’s chosen field or career, community service, and service to Bishop Ready High School. These criteria are an extension of the benchmarks required of Bishop Ready students. Note: Nominations are also welcome for the Wehrle Hall of Fame, located at Bishop Ready. Please complete the form and briefly explain why this individual should be considered for this honor. Describe the contributions and service this individual has rendered to the community since her/his graduation. Send your nominations to Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Hall of Fame, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 or you may also send via our web site: Alumni/ae, Bishop Ready Hall of Fame (or Wehrle Hall of Fame). If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Kelly at 614-276-7827 or [email protected]. Deadline for submission of nominations is May 18, 2018. BRADY AS MR. DEPINNA IN YOU CAN’T TAKE I T WI TH YOU IN HIS SENIOR YEAR AT READY. Send to: Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Hall of Fame, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, us. Sneaking peanut butter time at Ready. “If you want Columbus, OH 43204 scoops in my locker before Mr. something, go and get it, don’t Please print all information. Brickner caught me. Handing let people tell you that you out jerseys on Friday nights. can’t do something. Bishop Name of Nominee______Ready is a special place and Ready offers everything you Nominee’s Class Year______everyone should strive to make need to be anything you want it a better place when they to be. It is a community that Nominee’s School q Bishop Ready q Bishop Wehrle leave, make a legacy that lives will stick with you wherever Nominee’s Phone ( ______)______on forever. you go for the rest of your life. “Take advantage of all the Do not look back and regret Nominee’s Phone/Cell or Work ( ______)______not doing something; take a opportunities that Bishop Nominee’s E-mail______Ready presents to you. Ready chance and make a difference. gave me a platform to grow I challenge myself every day to Your Name______do something that makes the in my spiritual life as well as a Your Phone (______)______man. There is no dream that world a better place.” is too large to achieve,” is Your Phone/Cell or Work ( ______)______what Brady learned from his Your E-mail______

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NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS

eady seniors Isabella Hoersten and Glenn Polanco, R (pictured with Assistant Principal Jeri Rod) were named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Both students are Honor Roll students, members of the Student Council and the National Beta Club, and Campus Ministry Retreat Leaders. Bella is President of the National Honor Society, a Ready Ambassador, member of the Future Business Leaders of America, and a board member of the Ready chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She is a three-year varsity letterman in volleyball and team captain and varsity letterman in track. Glenn is a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, International Club, and Environmental Club, editor of the yearbook, and a four-year member of the soccer team. In June of 2017, he received The National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence the Congress of Future Science & Technology Leaders in for representing Bishop Ready and the state of Ohio at Boston, MA.

SENIOR NOMINATED FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDED WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP enior Olivia French was nominated for the 55th Annual S United States Senate Youth Program based upon her participation and achievement in the Buckeye Girls State Program held in the summer of 2017. A review of her application resulted in her selection as one of fewer than 50 state semifinalists being considered for this program.

uidance Counselor Zenia Strickland with senior GHannah M. Williams in the newly renovated Guidance Center. Hannah was selected as a Student of Integrity and awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Better Business Bureau. The scholarship program is a workforce program of BBB’s Center for Character Ethics that selects high school students who personify high character through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic Senior Olivia French is pictured with Principal Celene A. accomplishment. Ten recipients are chosen from a Seamen and Mr. Ben Hilsheimer, Chair of the Social Science 21-county service area. Department and teacher, AP Government.

| 34 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org SMITH FAMILY SCOUTS ENSEMBLE RATINGS

family of Scouts: Ready alum Ann Smith ’83 and her husband, Steve, with Columbus Bishop Frederick A ix Ready students earned ratings at the OMEA Solo & Campbell and the Smith daughters, Elaine ’21 (Ad Altare Ensemble Event on January 27, 2018. Pictured with Dei Award) and Katie ’20 (Red Sash of Merit for Service and S band director Craig Lewis are Brianna Jones ’21 (piano and Leadership) on Scouting Day. Missing from photo is Joey ’15, alto sax), Claire Ferguson ’19 (vocal soprano), and Megan who has earned all four national religious emblems. Hackman ’20 (marimba), all of whom earned a “I” (Superior) rating. Earning a “II” (Excellent) rating were Maryann Rucker ’20 (flute) and Emma Pond ’21 (clarinet); Alex Oswald ’20 (clarinet) earned a “III” (Good) rating.

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Young men, left to right: Jordan Gantz, Clay Cutteridge, Ryan Spoon, Anthony Baum, Chase Jones, and Brady Thomas Young women, left to right: Candace Clark, Mary Benedetto, Kayla Hyme, Danielle Hall, Kelly Huber, and Azul Lopez Congratulations to this year’s Queen and King: Azul Lopez and Jordan Gantz

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 35 | Sports Updates Junior Brigitte Bowman was selected as the Girls’ Most Valuable Runner, having placed first on the team in every Boys’ Soccer— Coach Cameron VanTilburg race in which she competed this season. Junior Evan Cordle earned the Boys’ Most Valuable Coach VanTilburg considers the season an overall success, Runner, as he led the boys in each race. despite an early exit in the tournament. “We had six very gifted seniors make their marks on Bishop Ready Soccer’s Coach Green “is already looking forward to and history and we expect great things to come as they continue preparing for the 2018 season. All team members earned their careers,” he said. “Those seniors helped to guide the letters this season and are eligible to return next year, with very young team, all but one of the remaining 13 athletes the obvious exception of senior Olivia French. I would like were freshmen and sophomores, and left a lasting legacy of to thank Olivia for her perseverance and dedication to the excellence that will be followed for years.” team over the last three years. I would also like to thank all of the Cross Country families and alums and the Athletic Season highlights include individual awards: Administration for their help and support this past fall.” 1st Team/All CCL…senior Jordan Gantz 2nd Team/All CCL…seniors Clay Cutteridge, Alan Football— Coach Brian Cross Delgado, and Aaron Moehrman The team had a very successful season, finishing with a 7-4 record, and qualifying for the OHSAA playoffs in Division 5. The team lost to undefeated Wheelersburg in the first round. “We are losing 12 seniors who will be missed for their leadership and their commitment to excellence,” Coach Cross said. “We have eight returners on offense and seven on defense; this is a solid nucleus to work with.” Sophomore Jack Foley was the leading rusher, with 1,542 Senior Jordan Gantz Senior Alan Delgado Senior Clay Cutteridge Senior Aaron Moehrman yards on 282 carries. “In addition,” Coach said, “senior captain Jordan Gantz Junior QB Austin Aiello passed for just under 1,000 yards led the team in scoring with 13 goals, while senior captain with 11 TD passes. Clay Cutteridge stepped up and anchored the defense, All District Team: which had lost two key players from last year’s team.” n 1st Team/Offense: senior OL Anthony Baum and junior RB Jack Foley Cross Country— Coach Rich Green n 2nd Team/Offense: sophomore Kicker A.J. Craddock The team completed its season at the Central District n 1st Team/Defense: senior DL Charles Omameh Championship Meet hosted by Watkins Memorial. According to Coach Green, several individuals improved their 5K times n 2nd Team/Defense: senior DB Chase Jones and senior LB by over four minutes over the course of the season. Ryan Wood “On the boys’ side, Ready finished th5 as a team and n Special/Honorable Mention: juniors Cade Canter, was led by junior Evan Cordle, who finished 16th overall Cade Dent, and Jaishan Norris in 18:17.09. Junior Grant Cordle placed 24th with a time of 19:12.27. The girls’ finished th5 behind league champion Girls’ Soccer— Coach Bob Piper DeSales who upset returning champion Bishop Watterson,” According to Coach Piper, “It’s hard to pick just one Coach Green relayed. Junior Brigitte Bowman led the girls’ memorable moment when this great group of girls team with a 19th place finish. practiced and played every week and gave 110%. We will Individual awards were presented at have eight returns for next year with two returning players the end-of-the-season banquet: being seniors. We expect to have at least 18 team members Senior Olivia French and junior in total. We look forward to off-season, with most or all of Grant Cordle received Three-Year Letter the girls playing other sports for Bishop Ready. After our plaques. team banquet, we’ll Junior John Pyles was selected as the begin again preparing Most Improved Runner for the season, for next season.” improving his time by almost five n 1st Team: senior minutes on the season. goalkeeper Junior Emily O’Connell earned Kimberley Lloyd Senior Olivia French the Coaches Award for her consistent n 2nd Team: senior performance and leadership over the season; she set a Ashley Buell and personal best in six of the team’s nine races this season. freshman Ava Hurd Senior Kim Lloyd Senior Ashley Buell | 36 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org SIGNING CEREMONY Volleyball— Coach Mike Kusan Head Coach Mike Kusan “was very pleased with how ishop Ready seniors (left to right) Nicole Hawkins, the team improved from the beginning of the season. We BShelby Tracy, and Danielle Hall participated in a were peaking at the right time going into the tournament. signing ceremony in November; all three young women Our schedule was very challenging, having played 11 of 22 will be playing softball on the collegiate level. Nicole matches versus division one teams. The season ended with a will attend Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH, loss to the #6 ranked team in the state and the top seeded Shelby will attend Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, Utica in the District Semi-Final: 25-22, 25-23, 26-24.” NC, and Danielle will attend Eastern Michigan Coach Kusan continued, “The Silver Knights’ offense was University in Ypsilanti, MI. led by setter senior Jordan Kusan, senior hitters Hannah Williams, Brenna Forrest, MH Jaide Lenard, and junior OH Lauren Whitt. Defensively, the Silver Knights were led by seniors Bella Hoersten and Jessie Winslow, sophomore Bre Hejduk, and freshman Bella Illig. We will lose eight awesome seniors!” n 1 st Team/All District: senior Jordan Kusan n 2 nd Team/All District: senior Hannah C. Williams n Honorable Mention: senior Brenna Forrest

Senior Jordan Kusan Senior Brenna Forrest

Senior Hannah C.Williams Girls’ Tennis— Coach Dan Skuce This season saw only three returning players from the 2016 season, juniors Lucia Beickman and Eva Freeman and sophomore Emily Mathew, with an addition of ten first-year ~Announcing~ players, six freshmen and four sophomores. Coach Skuce “was very excited this year for the chances to work with so Spring Musical many young players who will develop through our program. The emphasis this year was to introduce tennis and teach ark your calendars and plan to attend fundamentals with the hope of improving over the next MReady’s spring production of the Stephen few years—and to have fun! I personally really enjoyed this Schwartz/John Caird musical Children of Eden. season, as we were definitely a team. Each player/parent The play, which is suitable for all ages, is divided cheered for all.” into two acts: Act One tells the story of Adam First year player sophomore Lindsay Dickerson played the and Eve and Cain and Abel; Act Two tells the majority of matches at #1 singles and won her first round story of Noah and the Flood. match at Sectionals. Junior and team captain Eva Freeman played the majority of matches at #2 singles and also played Performances are scheduled for Friday, April 27, #1 singles as well as a few at #1 doubles. and Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for those n 1 st Team/All CCL: sophomore Lindsay Dickerson 65+, and $8 for students. n 2 nd Team/All CCL: junior Eva Freeman The Ready thespians always provide a delightful performance under the direction of faculty member Jill Larger. Join us for a short respite from the worries of the day!

The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org | 37 | College News Alum News Baldwin Wallace University Dominic Lombard ’16 — majoring in early childhood and Notes education, earned the Lois Zolliker Scholarship Capital University Weddings Dean’s List and President’s List, Fall ’17: Marguerite Mills ’15 and Erica Ogden ‘17 n Emily Annmarie Finchum ’13 and Sean David Waldo ’06 on November 4, 2017 Miami University Dean’s List and President’s List, Fall ’17: Kaitlyn Keyes ’14 was Condolences named to the President’s List, having ranked in the top three n Matthew Abbott ’85, brother of Mike ’71, John ’73, and percent of undergraduate students within each division for Kitty ’89; on January 9, 2018 the first semester of the 2017-18 academic year n Tom Applegate ’69, on February 4, 2018 The Ohio State University n Virginia Bradley O’Reilly, sister of Don Bradley ’65 and Diana Megan Tucker ’12 — received a Bachelor’s degree in Health Bradley Nageotte ’65, on February 20, 2018 Science and Rehabilitation on May 7, 2017. She is continuing her education at the Bradford School and will graduate in n Kathleen Masterson Duncan ’88, sister of Lisa Masterson April 2019 as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Clark ’84, Suzy Masterson ’85, and Ann Masterson Kraj; on August 14, 2017 University of Akron Rachel Mittelkamp ’13 — received a Bachelor of Business n George and Patricia Ellis, grandparents of Brian Basil ’99, Sean Basil ’99, Larry Gohring ’98, and Casey Gohring ’99; on Administration (Supply Chain/Operations Management) May 7, 2016 (Patricia) and October 14, 2016 (George). degree in the fall of 2017. Dean’s List, Fall ’17: Kate Ferguson ’15, Michael Osborn ’14, n Marianne Hoye ’77, sister of Michael ’68, Robert ’70, Thomas Dawn Ritter ’16, and Mallory Vrancken ’14 ’71, Daniel ’73, and Lawrence ’74, on February 15, 2018 n Genevieve Mulholand, mother of Kathleen ’71, Deborah University of Dayton ’72, Nancy ’73, Sue ’76, and Mark ’77…on January 13, 2018 Dean’s List, Fall ’17: Julia Hall ’14, Wallace Huggett ’13, Danielle Lancia ’14, Katie Perry ’17, Lauren Rivera ’14, and n Melvin Schell, father of Mary Jo ’77, Joyce ’79, Diana ’81, Sarah Warbis ’14 Brian ’83, Allan ’85, and Mark ’79 (deceased); father-in-law of Rick Brown ’75 and Rhonda Shonk Schell ’85; grandfather Wittenberg University of Justin ’02, Casey ’04, Brock ’08, and Nicole ’12 Brown; Dean’s List, Fall ’17: Nicholas Skordilis ’14 Brianne Schell ’14 and Christian ‘18…November 24, 2017 n David Toopes ’71, husband of Ruth and father of Matthew COACH HONORED AT ALUMNI GAME and Jordan; brother of the late Robert ’75; on September 3, ong-time Ready girls' basketball coach Joe Lang ’73 was 2016. David was class president and captain of the football Lhonored at the annual alumni/ae game for his years of service team at Ready. to Ready girls' basketball. The game is a fundraiser for the n Robert Wahl, grandfather of Elaine ’10, Jonas ’13, Rylie ’15, Dominic Ghiloni Scholarship Fund and the honor was a surprise and Elias ‘21 ceremony for Coach Lang. …and Notes n Josh Gantz ’14, recovered from a broken leg and returned to play basketball at the University of Massachusetts Lowell… www.lowellsun.com/news/ci_31319378/gantz-back-ready-rock n Haylee Patel ’14 and Jimmy Hanley ’14 were crowned Queen and King at the 2017 Homecoming Ceremony at Heidelberg University.

Surrounding Mr. Lang are former players: Caitlin Graessle Williams ’05, Becky Richter LaBrake ’00, Jaclyn Schreck ’04, Angie Green Cox ’00, Kristin Sylvester ’02, Allie Wiseman ’17, Molly Crego Whitmer ’96, Shannon Weiner ’17, Robin Schmidt Wolf ’97, Meghan Graessle Louks ’07, and Danielle Lancia ’17. (The varsity beat the alums...but the event was a big success for all!) | 38 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2018 | www.brhs.org Support the Annual Fund …and make a real, tangible difference in the life of a Ready student! Download a Donor Card from our website: home page, menu bar, Get Involved, Donate to Bishop Ready or return the coupon.

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DEAN OF STUDENTS Matthew Brickner DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS UPCOMING Joe Lang ‘73

ALUMNI/AE RELATIONS Director of Development Events Michelle McCann Kelly ’96

EDITORS APRIL 2018 MAY 2018 JUNE 2018 Celene A. Seamen 4/1, Sunday 5/1, Tuesday 6/1, Friday Easter Band Boosters Meeting Baccalaureate, Our Lady of Perpetual Beverly J. Banovatz 4/3, Tuesday 5/4, Friday Help, 7 p.m. WRITER Band Boosters Meeting Walkathon/Talent Show 6/2, Saturday Beverly J. Banovatz 4/13, Friday 5/4, Friday Graduation, 10 a.m. Boys’ Basketball Fundraiser: Knight at the Races VII, Our Lady of 6/11, Monday CONTRIBUTOR Ready Rumble Victory Parish Center, 6:30 p.m. Summer School Begins Michelle McCann Kelly ’96 4/17, Tuesday 5/8, Tuesday 6/11-22, Monday-Friday OFFICIAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER All-School Liturgy, Feast of St. Kateri Beta Club Induction Ceremony Summer Study Skills, 9-11 a.m. Tekakwitha John Tupper 5/10, Thursday 4/18, Wednesday Band, Spring Concert, 7 p.m. All scheduled events are DESIGN Band Recruitment Tour 5/11, Friday subject to change. Jill M. Brown 4/22, Sunday Prom Please confirm any event you Castle Crew, Faith Formation Retreat, 5/15-17, Tuesday-Thursday wish to attend by The Ready Report is published twice a year 2-4 p.m. calling the main office at by the Development Office as a service to the Percussion & Color Guard Clinics, Ready family of alumni/ae, parents, friends, 4/24 to 4/26, Tuesday-Thursday 3-5 p.m. 614-276-5263. and students. The Administration offers Incoming Freshman Registration, 5/16, Wednesday special thanks to all who have contributed 3:30-7:30 p.m. Underclassmen Awards Assembly and to Lanz Printing. 4/25, Wednesday 5/18, Friday Blood Drive sponsored by National All-School Liturgy Honor Society PARENTS: Are you receiving 5/18, Friday 4/27, Friday Castle Crew, Knight Games, 6-8 p.m. your child’s Alumni/ae Spring Musical: Children of Eden, 5/30, Wednesday information? 7:30 p.m. Senior Knight, 7 p.m. Please contact the 4/28, Saturday Development Office with Spring Musical: Children of Eden, 2 p.m. updates at (614) 276-7827 4/29, Sunday or e-mail Spring Musical: Children of Eden, [email protected]. 7 p.m.

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