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CARDINALSt. Charles Preparatory School Alumni Magazine Fall 2008 Inside

September 11 was an especially poignant day for the St. Charles community as it laid to rest Mon- signor Thomas M. Bennett, one of the school’s most beloved figures. Inside you will find a tribute sec- tion to “Father” that includes a biography of his life (page 3) and a variety of photographs and spe- cial memories shared by alumni and parents (pages 4-8).

Read about the gifted alumni who were presented the school’s highest honors (pages 9-11) on the Feast of St. Charles Novem- ber 4. Also read about this year’s Borromean Lecture and the com- ments delivered by Carl Anderson (pages 12-13), supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, just two days later on November 6.

In our Student News section we feature 31 seniors who were recognized by the National Merit Corporation as some of the bright- est in the nation (pages 11-12)

The St. Charles community didn’t lack for something to do this summer and fall! Look inside for information and photos from the ’08 Combined Class Re- union Celebration (pages 24-25); Homecoming and the Alumni Golf Outing;(pages 28 & 33); and The Kathleen A. Cavello Mothers of St. Charles Luncheon (page 33).

Our Alumni News and Class Notes sections (pages 34-45) are loaded as usual with updates, features, photos and stories about St. Charles alumni.

In our Development Section read about Duffy, the school’s newest Development Director (page 47) and get a recap of some of the transformational changes accomplished during the tenure of former director, Doug Stein ’78 (page 51). Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett (1931-2008) Visit the school’s newly Cardinal community loses beloved teacher and counselor whose devotion to the redesigned website at students of St. Charles spanned 60 years. www.stcharlesprep.org

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 1 the Chairman’s Column

CARDINAL By Robert W. Horner, III ’79 mundane interesting. His character afforded us a respite from the tedium This past November 18 former The magazine for alumni and friends of our daily grind. His complaints gave of Charles Preparatory School Development Director Doug Stein ’78 Fall 2008 Volume 23, Number 1 voice to, and made light of, the shared and I met at Frank’s to celebrate the Saint Charles Preparatory School discomforts and frustrations of the birth date of Monsignor Bennett (a.k.a. 2010 East Broad Street human condition. These were but a few Columbus, 43209-1665 “Father” Bennett, as many of us still www.stcharlesprep.org of the tools he used to teach and inspire refer to him). This unassuming little Advisory Board us. diner just down the street from St. Robert W. Horner III ’79 As a mentor and a friend he Chairman Charles was one of his favorite places Timothy M. Kelley ’76 challenged us to be better than we to eat. Vice Chairman knew we could be. For many of us, the Albert J. Bell ’78 Frank’s is a friendly place where James P. Finn ’65 most important night of a theatrical most of the patrons and workers know Paul G. Heller ’82 production was the night he would Thomas L. Horvath ’65 each other and where strangers are M. Isbell ’83 attend a dress rehearsal. We cheered warmly welcomed. Doug and I had Father Michael J. Lumpe ’78 when he appeared at a basketball or Thomas J. Mackessy ’77 the great pleasure of meeting Father Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 football game. We asked him to marry Bennett’s good friend, Shirley, who has L. Pemberton Jr. ’79 us, baptize our children, educate our Michael J. Rankin, M.D. ’77 worked at Frank’s for many years and Thomas N. Ryan, D.D.S. ’58 sons and bury our loved ones. We celebrates the same birthday as Father. T. Jay Ryan III ’76 always knew we could count on him John L. Sauter ’58 She told us the story of how Father Press C. Southworth III ’65 and that gave us great comfort. In Bennett had sent her flowers every year Msgr. David V. Sorohan ’59 (College) short, he was devoted to us, and we to George G. Vargo ’58 since learning of their shared birthday. him. We all agreed that we would miss that Emeritus Members Father Bennett was blessed with Rev. William L. Arnold ’70 extraordinary man greatly. Rev. Thomas J. Brosmer ’61 the clarity of purpose. He knew right Father Bennett’s kindness to Shirley Hugh J. Dorrian ’53 from wrong and was not afraid to call Msgr. William A. Dunn ’57 was but one example of how he lived: Louis V. Fabro ’49 each by its name. He knew that success always true to Christian values in James T. Foley Jr. was achieved through discipline and Charles W. Gehring Sr. ’74 thought and deed. This truly humble Matthew A. Howard ’58 hard work. He also knew, and made put his duty to others Leonard J. lannarino Jr. ’58 clear to each of us, that real success Mrs. Patricia D. Kletzly first. He served his fellow man Richard J. M. Miller ’75 was measured only by how effectively tirelessly and with genuine joy for Daniel L. Rankin III ’53 we employed our talents in the service John J. Ritz ’47 many decades. Henry J. Sherowski of others. In an otherwise confusing To say he was a wonderful teacher Richard R. Stedman ’54 and ambiguous world that kind of F. W. “Bill” Sullivan Jr. and priest does not come close to Michael M. Sullivan ’58 clarity provides a mooring and gives us capturing the profound impact that he strength. Administration had on the hundreds of young men who Dominic J. Cavello ’64 We former students needed Father passed through his classes. His quirks Principal Bennett as we grew up and we need Scott M. Pharion and outsized personality made the Assistant Principal & Academic Dean On the Cover­­— James R. Lower Assistant Principal & A montage of photos from the life of Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett. Dean of Students (Counterclockwise) (Photo 1) Seminarian Thomas M. Bennett, September 25, 1950 in 2008-09 Annual Fund his second year at St. Charles Borromeo College; (Photo 2) Joe Francescan ’04 and Eric Paul G. Heller ’82 Alumni Chairman Grueson ’04 receive direction on the proper technique for securing their ties. Father’s John ’78 and Linda Mackessy residence room was always “open” to those who sought his wise counsel, friendly Parent Chairs conversation or just wanted to annoy him-- all of which he relished and enjoyed; (Photo Alumni & Development Staff 3) Students loved nothing more than to gleefully entice “Father” with rude comments Michael H. Duffy about the Queen, and he happily obliged their insolence by administering his classic Director of Development brand of punishment: push-ups. Here Josh Hathaway shows off to the class by doing Louis J. Fabro ’83 Editor, the Cardinal them one-handed. (Photo 4) At the 2007 Feast Day Mass Father was honored with The Director of Alumni Affairs & Borromean Medal for Distinguished Service to St. Charles for five decades of dedication Communications to the school, its students and community. Cheryl F. Taynor Development Secretary Louis V. Fabro ’49 Photo contributors Senior Editor, the Cardinal Chuck Matthews Photography, Ed Winters ’79 of Tri-Village Studio, Phil Smith, Design and Layout George Gugle IV ’74, Finocchi Photography, Clay Huff & TREETOPS MEDIA, Marcy Design Group Greg Krivicich ’75 Louis J. Fabro ’83, Douglas H. Stein ’78, The Catholic Times, the Columbus Diocese Yuko Kelly Department of Communications and the many St. Charles alumni and friends who shared photos of themselves and their families.

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he Reverend Monsignor Thomas Kathleen, Ilene and Barbara. He is M. Bennett died Sunday, September survived by brothers Charles (Carolyn) T T 7, 2008, at St. Mary of the Springs Bennett and Paul (Deborah) Bennett, in Columbus. A beloved teacher and sister-in-law Margaret Bennett, nieces, priest, trusted friend, spiritual leader, nephews and cousins. As was a tradition, Father always greeted 8th and admired role model, he was affiliated He attended elementary and high graders and their families in front of the Theater with St. Charles Preparatory School for school at St. Gregory School in Detroit. Building at the school’s Open House. In this 2004 nearly a half century -- mostly in direct Monsignor Bennett studied at St. Charles photo are Bob Horner ’79, the school’s current service to the school’s students and College Seminary in Columbus, Ohio, advisory board chairman, and his son, Bobby, now a St. Charles junior who was baptized by Father. It community. where he received a B.A. in philosophy was in response to the Horner family’s generosity More than 1,000 students, alumni and in 1953 and an M.A. in history from The that the school’s front courtyard was named in parents packed the Robert C. Walter . He subsequently Father’s honor in 2004. Student Commons and the balconies studied theology at St. Mary Seminary, of the Student Services & Fine Arts Norwood, Ohio, from which he graduated him now as we grow old. Hundreds Center for Father Bennett’s funeral in 1957. Monsignor Bennett was ordained of us waited in line to walk past his Mass. Thanks to the ingenuity and at to the priesthood for the Diocese of casket and hundreds more packed the the suggestion of several St. Charles Columbus on May 25, 1957, at St. Joseph commons for his funeral or joined the students, the Mass was simulcast on the Cathedral by Bishop Edward Hettinger. ceremony through a webcast. We were worldwide web live. Many alumni from In 1992, he was named a Monsignor when there to say goodbye, but we were also all over the and the world the Holy Father John Paul II bestowed there because we could not. -- including Hong Kong, Germany, South upon him the title of Prelate of Honor. Father Bennett was and always will America and Antarctica -- tuned in and His assignments included assistant be part of the fabric of the St. Charles sent their comments streaming live on the pastor St. Joseph Cathedral; (1957-60); family. His lessons of humble Christian web. Blessed Sacrament Church, Newark service should, and will, serve as a And dozens of Knights of Columbus (1960-63) and St. guide to us and those who come after members played an impressive role by Church, Columbus (1963-64). He served us. Our continuing dedication and providing a full-regalia honor guard as an instructor at Newark Catholic commitment to one another and our fine for Father at his viewing in Mother of High (1960-63) before beginning his 46- school would greatly please our friend. Mercy Chapel and for hours in the Walter year tenure as a teacher at St. Charles Student Commons before the funeral Robert W. Horner III is the Chairman Mass. of the St. Charles Advisory Board. He is In the book, St. Charles Borromeo a 1979 graduate and is the father of a Preparatory School, The First 75 Years, current junior, Robert Horner IV. author Louis V. Fabro ’49 wrote that Monsignor Bennett was “affectionately known to alumni and parents as ‘Father Bennett,’ and is well-remembered by his students for many reasons. One was his stern demeanor (he proudly described himself as “the meanest teacher at St. Charles,” which he wasn’t). Another is for penalties he imposed on mischievous students, such as push-ups and poetry memorization. He is also beloved for his ready willingness to console and advise those in need of help or encouragement.” Father was even featured on the front of ’s Metro Section in April of 1999 in an article by reporter Darris C. Blackford entitled They Love This Tyrant. The son of John and Helen (Strawinski) Sign from above Zbytniewski, Monsignor (he had his Monsignor Bennett’s casket was bathed in bril- Solemn procession to Chapel Polish name anglicized to Bennett in his liant sunlight beneath the vaulted skylight in the Principal Dominic J. Cavello ’64 escorts the body sophomore year of college at St. Charles, Robert C. Walter Student Commons throughout of Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett to the school’s was born November 18, 1931 in Detroit, his funeral Mass. The liturgy was celebrated by Mother of Mercy Chapel. Here the procession three bishops and more than 40 clergy members symbolically passes through Father’s namesake Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Clarence, (priests and deacons), and attended by more than courtyard, which was beautifully landscaped and 1,000 students, faculty, alumni, family members, dedicated in his honor in 2005. Ernest, and John, and sisters-in-law and friends.

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 3 Guiding wisdom “Father’s” senior class Monsignor Bennett studied at St. Charles College Seminary in Columbus, Father Bennett intently shares some final words of wisdom photo from St. Gregory Ohio, where he received a B.A. in philosophy in 1953. He is in the top row, and encouragement to members of the senior class during High School in Detroit. second from the right. their Baccalaureate Mass in Mother of Mercy Chapel in this He so wanted to attend photo from the early 2000s. St. Charles that he moved hundreds of miles away from his Remembering Father Bennett family as a very young man to do so. Funeral homily by Msgr. Grimes ’49

“This is a bittersweet occasion,” God on this earth so you can be happy Preparatory School. Monsignor Ken Grimes ’49 told with him in heaven.’ During his years at St. Charles, members of the St. Charles community Msgr. Grimes told the students Monsignor Bennett provided sacramental during his homily at the September that they had been part of 46 years assistance at several Columbus parishes, 11th funeral Mass of Monsignor of forming, inspiring and setting an most recently at Thomas M. Bennett. He delivered his example Msgr. Bennett gave to students Church. In addition, he served as comments in a packed Robert C. Walter and parents. “That’s what all good Administrator Pro Tem at St. Catharine Student Commons as more people lined teachers do, and I hope you will never of Siena Church (1978) and Church the balconies of the Student Services forget what he taught by his example of of the Ascension, Johnstown (1981- & Fine Arts Center. Many more people teaching and preaching.” 82). Monsignor Bennett was appointed from literally all over the world watched During the school’s 85 years of diocesan archivist in 1988 and continued on a live internet webcast of the funeral. existence, Msgr. Grimes noted that in this capacity until his death. Monsignors Bennett – more “Father” had spent more time at St. The St. Charles community’s love for affectionately known as “Father” – and Charles’ teaching than anyone, even Monsignor Bennett has been expressed Msgr. Grimes were classmates who surpassing the legendary Monsignor F. in many ways, including the creation graduated together in the St. Charles Thomas “Monz” Gallen. “I think that’s of The Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett Borromeo College Class of 1953. probably why Msgr. Bennett stayed Scholarship Fund and the naming of the “As I think everyone came to realize, around, kind of like (Penn State football school’s front courtyard in his honor. Msgr. Bennett had a gruff exterior and coach) Joe Paterno, to make sure he had The Bishop in 1963 assigned him to the a warm interior,” Msgr. Grimes said.” I the record,” Grimes said. St. Charles faculty. Where at St. Charles was privileged to know him for 60 years, “We know he’s gone, he’s where he he has taught several subjects: economics, and first, last and always, his interest wanted to be, and he was ready, but current affairs, British Literature, and was always St. Charles.” we’ll miss him and it hurts. It has to American Literature, Latin, English “I think if he had a chance to come hurt sometimes if you want love, and if composition, and U.S. history. For talk to his classes again, Msgr. Bennett you never hurt, you never love, either.” U.S. history, many Carolians especially would say, ‘Men, don’t ever forget why Resquiescat in Pace. We’ll never remember having to memorize all the you’re here – to know, love and serve forget you, Father. U.S. presidents and their terms of office in chronological order – not an easy task by a long shot. Meanwhile, his students over Courtyard Tribute the years have loved nothing more than On the day of his gleefully trying to rile Monsignor with funeral, bouquets grace unkindly comments about the British a limestone bench in Monarchy, of which he was so fond, and the Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett Courtyard. they remember his great love of sweets. Class of 1983 graduate Jeff Kuzma honored Father by having the bench specially en- graved on the occasion of his 50th Jubilee as a priest. The final part of this touching inscrip- tion reads: “Your dedication and example influence all who walk these halls.”

4 St. Charles Preparatory School Truman 1945-53; Eisenhower 1953-61; Kennedy 1961-63; of Father’s Favorite Phrases Fifty Johnson 1963-69; Nixon 1969- In memory of Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett Collected by the St. Charles Preparatory Class of 1991 74; Ford 1974-77; Carter 1977- 81; Reagan 1981-89; Bush 1. Apodictically speaking, one cannot clearly state… 1989-93; Clinton 1993-2001; 2. Teenage rebel hippie youths! Bush 2001-2008. 3. Have a pleasant day, gentlemen. 4. Does this pen belong to anybody? 5. Front and center! Matthew Ryan ‘94 -- Msgr. 6. Drop and give me 20 – and clap the last five. Bennett... what a hole his 7. Who is doing that sneezing (or coughing)? departure leaves in the heart 8. This is another example of how gracious I am but hideously ill of all men of St. Charles. Many appreciated, as always. 9. Those who are finished with their tests, move to the immediate of my most formative memories back, those who are not to the immediate front, leaving a barrier and experiences of my years in between – absolute silence being maintained! there center around him and his 10. “Chronometer” classes. I’ll always remember 11. I have 10:58 AM o’clock, United States Naval Observatory Time. 12. Shh shh shh shh shh shh shh! his “narcolepsy” fits during 13. Please to refrain from talking. class, and how he pushed us 14. Now gentlemen, put your pens down and listen. to not accept anything than 15. Resist the urge – the manly urge… our personal best. One of the 16. Do you have a manly chest? Well, use it. greatest lessons that I now 17. Who’s in charge of the board? 18. Let me see your notebook. realized that I learned from him 19. Fix your cravat and scream in pain. was how as becoming young 20. Where did we leave off yesterday? I seem to have forgotten. men we needed to be able to 21. LIST – that means down the page and enumerate. hold ourselves to account for 22. I shouldn’t have said that. I don’t want any phone calls, so don’t our actions and decisions and tell your mothers. 23. Ouch, ouch! (getting up from his seat) that this lessons needed to be 24. Please to put it in the proper receptacle. applied both inside and out 25. I know some dummy is going to come in tomorrow and say I outside the classroom. Msgr. didn’t tell him, but I did, I DID. Bennett, thank you for the wonderful life lessons. Thank St. Charles graduates during four decades were taught by you for your stern yet fair Andy Carr ’83 -- Many fond The name Bennett is derived Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett. Just about every one of them demeanor when we needed a memories from my days at St. from Benedict, which means likely can remember similar “sayings” that he expressed swift kick (or a few push-ups). Charles were experienced in “blessed.” Although Father was during that span. Our thanks to St. Charles grads Ryan Sul- Thank you for your endearing Msgr. Bennett’s classroom. With indeed blessed, I know many livan ’91 and Gerard J. Tracy ’91 who were able to locate and and warm side, letting us know a stern countenance but twinkle who feel THEY were blessed by transcribe the original copy of Father’s Fifty Favorite Phrases that it was okay to feel. Thank in his eye he led by example. his presence in their lives. you for all the ghost stories. which they compiled back in “their day” to celebrate their Discipline, honor, respect, Thank you for the lessons favorites. humor, faith in Christ, a love of Pierrette Pena, St. Charles and the memories. Thank you history, appreciation of literature faculty member -- I hope we Memories and Harrison 1841; Tyler 1841-45; for helping me to know that (British, of course), and exacting can keep Father’s residence Chester A. Arthur was our 21st Remembrances of Polk 1845-49; Taylor 1849-50; standards of writing are but room the way it is. I had a nice Fillmore 1850-53; Pierce 1853- President! some of the qualities and conversation with him at the Monsignor “Father” 57; Buchanan 1857-61; Lincoln lessons I learned from him. Not end of last school year when he Bennett 1861-65; Johnson 1865-69; Josh Pintar ’01 -- Father – you one to feign affection, when I said he was worried about all Grant 1869-77; Hayes 1877-81; once said “The only real value of succeeded on a Father Bennett his books. “What am I going to Garfield 1881; Arthur 1881-85; our talents is derived from how assignment I knew I had done do with all this?” he asked. I did Brian King ’81 --In Loving Cleveland 1885-89; Harrison we employ them in the service well. He was undoubtedly one not understand his concern and Memory of Father Bennett: 1889-93; Cleveland 1893-97; of our fellow man.” Well Father, Washington 1789-97; of the finest teachers I’ve ever I asked if he meant he wanted McKinley 1897-1901; Roosevelt there are many men who have had. to clean his books/residence 1797-1801; Jefferson 1801-09; 1901-09; Taft 1909-13; Wilson learned by your example and Madison 1809-17; Monroe 1817- My respect for him was so this summer? He answered: 1913-21; Harding 1921-23; we will never forget as I will deep that I named one of my “No, but where am I going to 25; Adams 1825-29; Jackson Coolidge 1923-29; Hoover forever remember your kind 1829-37; Van Buren 1837-41; sons “Bennett” in his honor. In put all these books?” I told him 1929-33; Roosevelt 1933-45; declines to teach you to swim, typical humble fashion when told that they should stay there as it as you always told me I would of this news he asked, “What on would always be his place. He let you drown. Thank you! earth did you do THAT for?!” answered that someone would

Mike Griffin ’95 -- I will never forget the time I was late for a make up test in Fathers office at 7:30 AM. In my hurry to make the test, I was pulled over for speeding by the Bexley police. The officer asked me where I was going in such a hurry. I explained that I was late for a very important exam. He looked at me and asked “is it for Father Bennett?” I said yes it was...the officer just smiled and said “you had better get going.”I have never forgotten, nor will I ever forget you.

Bryan Carnahan ’94 -- I Cindy (back, left) and Mark Colucy ’89 (partially hidden) look have always recollected that on with pride as Father Bennett baptizes their son, Charlie Monsignor Gallen was the heart (who is held by his godmother, Rhonda Ashley) at Immacu- of St Charles and Father, you late Conception Church in 2001. Father proudly baptized the were the soul. I cannot imagine Surrounded by students, an “exasperated” Father Bennett children of many alumni despite his insincere “insistence” to St Charles now without either. I signs a tie covered with small likenesses of himself. The tie so many of them during their school days that they “never, will miss you dearly. was raffled at the 2007 Silent Auction. ever procreate!”

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 5 year as was Bob Albert ’49. We Bennett’s. Every man who set Columbus (Aquinas) in the often kidded him because he foot in the hallowed halls of early 60s. I really felt Father struck a regal bearing: we used St. Charles in the last half- was a teacher to be respected to address him as “his grace” century was, and is, his family. and deeply appreciated. He or similar commentary. If you From the hysterical memories possessed a compassion and read my piece about him in the of his terrifying unsuspecting dignity that may not pass this St. Charles “history book,” he freshmen, to the monologues way anytime soon. With my was bound and determined to offering life lessons in class, brother, Scott, and my son, Jeff, become a St. Charles faculty to his religious attendance at both in the current St. Charles member. every home football game, family, I’m also proud of my He loved the school -- that Father left too many imprints affiliation for so many years as was why he came here from to put on paper. Until his dying a coach in the football program his hometown Detroit to enroll. day, Father lived for the Lord, at St. Charles. My prayers and And he won a pledge from the and he lived for St. Charles. thoughts will always include bishop after he was ordained Father’s value to St. Charles is my friend, Monsignor Thomas that he would be assigned as a immeasurable, and there will be Bennett. teacher at St. Charles. Finally, no one like him ever again. May after Father Bennett served in he rest in peace. Joe Mezera ’84 -- There are a couple of assignments the a lot of great memories that I bishop told him that in one year Cole Bryant ’02 -- I still to this have of St. Charles. When I talk he would be assigned to St. day say a Hail Mary every time to people about my education I Charles. And one year to the I hear a siren from a fire truck, always say that my time at St. day Father Bennett reminded police car, ambulance, etc. Charles was the single most the bishop of that pledge. The because Father insisted we influential time of my life. Father bishop came through with his do so. I always thought it was Bennett, as I knew him, was a pledge. a nice gesture and so I have big part of that. I remember his There’s no question that he continued it since the day I simple living quarters on the had a very strong love for St. graduated. main hall, his efforts to turn the Charles. Maybe stronger than boys that we were into the men anyone else -- including Msg. Brandon Sullivan ‘00 -- we would soon become, and Gallen ’40, who, too, fervently Father Bennett was a tradition who could forget his respect for loved St. Charles -- and Bishop at St. Charles. It is hard to “The Queen.” He was a very Hartley who founded the school imagine that future students will smart man who understood his and made periodic visits there graduate without having been purpose in life. His dedication when it was under construction. tortured, taught, and cared for to the Church and our school is by Father. My fondest memory one of the reasons St. Charles Kevin Turner ‘92 -- While I was freshman year when I is the exceptional institution it is. was an underclassman, I, like misplaced a book. It had made When I remember my time at St. most boys at St. Charles was its way to Father’s lost and Charles, I will always remember terrified of Father Bennett. I found, but without a name I Monsignor Bennett. wasn’t a Catholic at that time could not prove it was mine. (I have converted because of Father, reluctantly gave me the Andy Piccolantonio ’96 -- my experience at the school) book, but as punishment he When Fr. Bennett would do our and the big priest who yelled made me sign EVERY page. quarterly grades, he would make at freshman scared me. As I The book was the Bible; Old us do 15 pushups if our grades grew at St. Charles, I gradually and New Testament. had fallen from one term to the became aware of how much next. I can remember Father Father Bennett loved all of the Mike Sweeney ’82 -- Monsignor saying: “Piccolantonio, 15 for young men under his care. I still Bennett was an associate priest being stupid.” Then after every talk of Father, and every time I at St Catharine’s from 1974- pushup you would have to say think of all of the pushups I did 1978. I served as an altar boy “study is the cure for stupidity.” I in his class I smile. for him every Sunday at the 8 am smiling as I type this. a.m. Mass. Truly a time in my A compilation of photos taken in January of 2008. The Richard Notebaert ’65 -- He life I will never forget. John Row ’68 -- Monsignor was a friend and a teacher. Bennett was one of the pictures feature the senior class’ annual “Father Bennett Someone we all loved and Jeff E. Pharion -- It’s with a “Triumvirate” of faculty that Dinner” when several seniors go out with Father for a special honored. A loss for us but he will heavy heart I write this note. I was a key to whatever success meal. In the top photo, from the left, are Dan Wodarcyk, Pat- watch us from heaven. He is in knew Fr. Bennett since 1970 I may have had in life, the rick Quinn, a waitress at the restaurant, Matthew Grady, Mark our prayers. some 38 years. Having attended others being Monsignor O’Dea Heller, Jeff Butler, Michael O’Horo and Grant Palmer. the other all-boys school in and Monsignor Gallen. Msgr. Andy Gast ’82 -- I am deeply probably want to clear his office a softy in so many ways. He saddened by the sudden which made me so sad and I was St. Charles!! God’s speed, passing of Fr. Bennett. His replied that as he was “the boss” Father. Enjoy your journey. unique ability to teach important at St. Charles, he could keep all life lessens in a light-hearted his “stuff” there forever. Michael Fishking ‘98--Father, manner is what I remember As freshman, we feared you; and appreciate most about this Candy Frencho, alumni parent As sophomores, we were great man. Over the years I -- During my eight years of fascinated by you; As juniors, would stop by his residence to monthly cafeteria duty, I and we understood you; And as say hello and receive words of all the mothers said “hello” to seniors, we appreciated you. As wisdom and always left those Father as he went through the Alumni, we adore you. encounters feeling better about line to get his lunch and dinner Only a great man as yourself myself and my association for later. More often than not, could create adoration from with this wise man and the St. he would gruffly say, “Who are fear. Thank you, and until we Charles community. All of us you?” Moments later my son meet again, God bless who were fortunate enough to would be in the kitchen giving be touched by Fr. Bennett have me a hug and saying, “I love you. Louis V. Fabro ’49 -- I knew become better men and are Fr. Bennett made me come in.” Monsignor Bennett since his forever grateful. Despite an utter lack of interest in sports, Father Bennett Most of the mothers received freshman year at St. Charles (shown here with principal Dominic J. Cavello ’64) always this generous gift from him. College in the fall of 1949. I Ben Wickert ‘01 -- Few can attended home football games to show support for the stu- That grouchy man was such was a classmate of his that claim a family as large as Father dents.

6 St. Charles Preparatory School come and go in one’s life but some people remain in one’s heart and mind, and Father Bennett was one such person for me. He might have been a Monsignor, but to me he was and always will be “Father” Bennett.” I always thought of Father Bennett as my “favorite teacher” at St. Charles. I loved him. He used to discipline his students but it was always love and kindness you saw in his eyes, and he used to smile at us. If I were called to pick a Bible verse for Father Bennett, it would be the following, spoken loud and clear like a man!!! “Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. As he did so many times for other alumni for decades, Father In your teaching show integrity, Bennett administers the sacrament of marriage on November seriousness and soundness 16, 1985 to Barbara and Douglas Stein ’78 in Mother of Mercy of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett was presented a specially- Chapel. oppose you may be ashamed framed varsity “C” letter in front of the school’s entire because they have nothing bad student body, faculty, and staff in celebration of his Golden Bennett instilled in me a love Father Bennett was one of those to say about us.” Titus 2:6-8 Jubilee. Monsignor’s only request on that special occasion of history that I attempted to men both spiritually, making me was for principal Cavello (left) to grant the boys of St. Charles transfer to my students during a man of Faith, even in the most Fred Jestand ’64 -- It’s been a the following day off. That date, May 25, marked the 50th an- my tenure as a history teacher. difficult of times, and personally, long time...44 years to be exact. niversary of Father Bennett’s ordination to the priesthood in My initial reaction to meeting Fr. during trials and tribulations. I I do remember Father Bennett 1957. Bennett (as he was back then) can hope and pray that these well though. A strapping big man was total and abject fear of such words are making their way with dark hair and glasses and are, and please say hello to your he provides us, we as sons and an intimidating and imposing to heaven to Father Bennett’s eyes that could penetrate the brothers for me. “I shall Father.” daughters of the Lord can make figure. It was only later asI eternal resting place. mischief of even the most crafty And then he would pause for a this world a better place. came to know and understand It’s funny what we remember student. But what I remember moment and then would say. the real Fr. Bennett that I came after someone passes. Father most was his kindness and his “And your parents, how are Brian Dillard ’00 -- I have to realize how much that he Bennett is still teaching me heart. Many times I would seek they? Please say hello to your many great memories of Father cared for us, both as students today as I have learned the his advice/counsel (although dear mother and father for me.” both from in the classroom and of his and as individuals. His importance to make sure to let many times the sessions “I shall Father, I shall.” Oh to time spent talking to him in his legacy is all the young boys that those that have had tremendous originated from the faculty side have that conversation again. residence. He made his biggest he inspired to become men and impact on me know how I feel of the house). But whatever the impression on me two years after not just men but Carolians, men before it is too late. I will do my subject -- whatever the situation Father I graduated from St. Charles. In of St. Charles. Rest in peace, best not to make this error ever Mikel Grossholz ’86 -- -- Fr. Bennett listened, advised Bennett will always be with me late 2002, my mother passed my mentor and inspiration. again -- to miss this important and respected. He helped throughout my life. One of my away from breast cancer – with assignment in life. I guess one me out many times I haven’t favorite sayings was “hands at her health fading quickly and Andy MacKinnon ’94 -- Father last “slap” might be in order... forgotten. your side and take it like a man.” unexpectedly after several years always had me clean the chapel Father Bennett, I am sure would He was a great teacher and of remission. Mom and I were Fridays before a wedding. One be happy to provide it. Michael Cavanaugh ’67 -- I had mentor. Two things important extremely close and this was Friday I cleaned the chapel and Rest in Peace Father Bennett. maybe 200 teachers, instructors, I learned from him: Skin and unquestionably the most difficult went home for the weekend. You are missed. And THANK faculty advisors, professors and a button can go through your period of my life. The day of her Saturday morning at 7 a.m. my YOU! mentors over 20 years from top button hole with enough funeral I was emotionally at mom started frantically knocking kindergarten through university preparation, and a cough rock bottom. Before the funeral on my door saying Father Mike Gordon ’76 -- I can’t and law school. Looking back drop hurts at ninety miles per Mass began, the parish priest Bennett was on the phone. I mention his name without at them all, Fr. Bennett was the hour. Seriously though, Father pulled me aside and asked me thought she was joking. Father a smile coming to my face. one. THE ONE! Bennett taught me we are all put to come to the rectory where, said, “Animal (my nickname) Whether it was the Viceroy on this earth for a reason and completely unexpected, Father the chapel was not cleaned to cigarettes in the fridge, having Chuck Destefani ’86 -- One of God places us where we need Bennett was waiting. my satisfaction, you will be here to recite in his “quarters” all my favorite sayings of Father to be at any point in our life and He had heard of my mother’s in 15 minutes to clean it again.” the U.S. Presidents and their Bennett always was his answer if we just focus on the positives passing and had come to support That morning was very cold and dates in office because I didn’t to the polite query “How are icy. When I arrived at Father’s study for the written version, or you?” He’d always replied residence he said, “Animal, endlessly listening to the benefits “Suffering miserably but bearing I am going out of town and I of the Monarchy (God save The it manfully.” need you to scrape the ice off Queen) I truly enjoyed and of my machine (car).” He never admired this man of God. Even Ralph Polletta ‘79 -- The wanted me to clean the chapel, when he reminded me that my conversation was always the only to scrape the ice and warm two brothers who preceded me same. ”Hi Father, how are up his machine. at St Charles were “more manly” you?”” Which one are you?” then me, I knew he was teaching Father would sternly reply with John R. Rathburn ’82 -- I me the benefits of humility. I’m his finger on his chin and looking stopped by St. Charles this past not sure they make men like up to heaven. “I’m Ralph, summer to pick up my sons him anymore. Whenever I found your favorite.” “Oh yes, now I from football camp and spoke to myself back at school he was remember you, your brothers, Dominic and told him how much always someone I’d try to find. Tony and Danny, nowhere near (Monsignor Bennett) did for me, He always brought me back to the man you are.” “No Father and the impact he had on me, the great times I spent at Saint they are not, not manly at all.” I lost my father at the age of 8. Charles. God love him, what a “That is not a nice thing to say Then-senior Brad Smucker ’06 playfully harasses Monsignor St. Charles offered me so many hoot he was!!! about your brothers.” “No Father Bennett on the way to class. male role models, men of strong it is not, I am sorry.” “Yes you character, men of integrity. Bob Lee ’78 -- Many people The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 7 as well as the St. Charles Community at the church of St. Charles Borromeo in Vienna. [They were en route to Europe.] Catholic school mentor educated Blessings to you! boys through example, demeanor Tom Vogel ‘84 -- I’m one of By Peter Schaeffing ’07 thousands of grateful St. Charles alumni around the world– once Earlier this semester, the world lost a great boys and now manly men - who man: Monsignor Thomas Bennett. Hilarious, must now clearly speak, as he taught us (as opposed to gruff and unavoidably lovable, he was a legend mumbling about in the back row), at my high school. Wholly dedicated to the about the debt we owe our long school and church, he taught history, but more suffering and loyal supporter of importantly he taught thousands of boys how to the Queen Mother of England, the Queen’s English, and, let us become men. not forget, lover of large icing- When a poor person asks you for some The cover of the 1993 fall edition of the Cardinal magazine loaded cakes, which some of featured principal Dominic J. Cavello ’64 and Monsignor change, he said, give him everything in your us shamelessly provided him in pocket. Bennett believed in a kind of Catholic Thomas M. Bennett standing on the front lawn of the school. the hopes of becoming a Father Both had been conferred special papal honors in December Bennett Favorite (that is, in the karma, saying that you would be rewarded for 1992: Cavello holds the Pontifical Medal Pro Ecclesai et days when he allowed himself your helping spirit. Pontice (“For Church and ”) and “Father,” with his this indulgence). red sash, was named a Prelate of Honor and received his To call Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett showed this generosity to his classes as “Monsignor” title. Bennett “one-of-a-kind” would well. be an understatement, as his Whenever a student would cough, he would me. He brought his vestments many grateful students would scold him for releasing so many germs and and asked to help celebrate the Marquis Miller ’77 -- My fondest attest. He had a profound and funeral Mass. We spent several memory of Father (Msgr.) positive influence on generations barrage him with cough drops. That may seem minutes talking and he shared Bennett was his admonishment of boys struggling through the less than kind, but after he threatened the some very personal reflections of us for not being as studious clumsy and confusing years of offender with a trip to the nurse to be checked on the time he spent coming to as we could be. He was a bear adolescence to become, we for a hernia, he would shower the class with all terms with the loss of his own of a man who had a tough love hope, men that he, our families, mother and father as a younger side that brought the best out of and ourselves could be proud the butterscotch and peppermint candies that man. Both his presence and his his students. of. he held in his pocket. words were of great comfort and As we all quickly came to It was a simple kindness that made the whole allowed me to get through an Monica Radoszewski -- Thank understand in his classroom, class happy, and it inspired more than a few extremely dark day. It is tough to you so much!!! Tony and I just beneath Fr. Bennett’s thin sum up what this meant to me, watched the beginning of the but unique veneer of stentorian fake coughing fits. but I will be forever grateful to live cast from the Admirals authoritarianism combined with Father for his support that day. Club at DFW airport. We were his pronounced – and clearly Bennett’s rituals taught many practical lessons, Although he sometimes tried so amazed with the side bar enunciated -- proclivity for the too. to fool you with his booming ‘’chatter’’ from those alumni eccentric, was a dedicated, The morning classes enjoyed a mandatory that had tuned in as well. Yes, voice and gruff exterior, Father selfless, and kind teacher. reading of the lunch menu: always be informed. was truly a great, generous and I cried and prayed through the He demonstrated his love of thoughtful man. I am extremely Mass as well! We had to depart and dedication to thousands Students faced push-ups as punishment for sad of his passing. I feel lucky for our flight but thanks to you of boys over the decades in speaking the name of a rival school or cursing: to have known a man of his wonderful people at St. Charles, his classroom at St. Charles don’t use foul language. Everyone had to have I was able to view the recording caliber. Perhaps my biggest through his very particular, yet his top button buttoned and his shirt tucked in: regret is that the next generation of Monsignor’s funeral during highly effective, style of teaching of SC men will, unfortunately, a layover in Chicago. We will and view of how to live life. take pride in your appearance. The class had not have the same chance. light a candle for Msgr. Bennett I end my remembrance of to stand when an adult entered the room: be Fr. Bennett as he began my respectful. first class with him – and I Though this column might not do Bennett encourage you all to do the same, assuming, of course, that justice, it’s hoped it can spur in you pause for you are properly wearing your reflection. True, the world lost a great man. cravat: “Gentlemen, give me But because of how Bennett lived his life, he ten!” remains an inspiration for us still here.

Gene Brooks ‘84 -- As everyone As college students in the prime of our lives, has said, Father Bennett will be it is easy to forget that eventually we all have missed and always loved. Father an end, but it is worthwhile to consider what Bennett did not show partiality to kind of people you will leave behind. anyone. While he did have his favorites, he was fair to all. He College is the perfect time to think about this, demanded and gave discipline. because we are all in a unique position now to A young man knows when a orient the rest of our lives. teacher really cares about him Strive to put others first, because when you’re or is just a bunch of hollow words. Father Bennett was one gone, those ‘others’ will be the only ones left. of those who really cared and Hopefully we can all be so lucky to leave behind loved his students. people who give freely to the disadvantaged, respect their elders, and are willing to fight for a butterscotch. On May 25, 2007, which was the day of the school’s annual Reprinted from the Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Cardinal Scholarship Walk, Monsignor Bennett was swarmed by students in the Walter Student Commons on the occasion edition of The Daily Gamecock, the student of the 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. newspaper at The University of South Carolina

8 St. Charles Preparatory School FeastFeast DayDay AwardsAwards HonorHonor FourFour AlumniAlumni

our very special alumni were At Emory honored in November at the Mass he completed F F commemorating the Feast of St. a residency Charles Borromeo. Members of the in diagnostic Cardinal community, including the radiology (’68-’71), entire student body, faculty and staff, a Fellowship in and alumni guests and families, joined neuroradiology together in the Robert C. Walter Student (’70-’72) and served Commons for the liturgy. The celebration in its division of was highlighted with the presentation of cardiovascular feast day medals and awards, followed and interventional by a reception in the Campus Theater’s radiology since Cavello Center. 1983. He also served as the director of neuroradiology at Grady Memorial Hospital (’72-’73); director of vascular and interventional Dr. Louis Martin ’57 (middle row, second from right) traveled from Atlanta and radiology at was joined by other out-of-town family members who made the trip to see him Georgia Baptist receive the school’s Distinguished Achievement Medal. They included (front) Hospital (’73- grandchildren Julien and Noelle Marchais; (middle, from left) daughter Lori Martin, grandson Luca Martin, Lou’s wife, Judy, and daughter Julia Marchais. ’80),;director of Also on hand for the special occasion were Martin’s classmates and life-long the department friends, (top, from left) Dan Connor ’57 and Butch DeMatteis ’57. of radiology at gwinnett community hospital in Snellville, Georgia Thomas M. O’Leary: Borromean (’80-’83); and director of vascular and Medal for Service Dr. Louis G. Martin ’57 (left) with St. Charles princi- interventional radiology (’98-’01) at pal Dominic J. Cavello ’64. Emory. Tom O’Leary, a member of the Class of He is a member of numerous societies 1964, is a retired executive from the Ford Dr. Louis G. Martin: Borromean in which he also serves as a committee Motor Company. A 1968 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he played Medal for Achievement member, including the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional defensive back for the Fighting Irish’s 1957 alumnus Dr. Louis Martin is with Radiology and The American Heart 1966 national championship football the Interventional Radiology at Emory Association. He is director of the team. As a junior at St. Charles, he was University Hospital in Atlanta, a medical American Board of Radiology’s Atlanta the team’s starting fullback in 1962, and facility and city where he has spent Endovascular Peer Review Conference led the Cardinals to an upset-victory over most of his impressive career. He also is and on the board of directors for the Bishop Watterson High School and the a distinguished professor at the Emory Southeastern Angiographic Society. first-ever football championship awarded University School of Medicine, a medical Dr. Martin has received numerous by the Central Catholic League. consultant, and widely published author awards and recognitions from his who serves on numerous editorial boards. peers, including election to Fellowships Dr. Martin’s main areas of research and in the Society of Cardiovascular and interest include the treatment of arterial Interventional Radiology (’90), the stenosis and portal hypertension, the use Council on Cardiovascular Radiology of of intravascular radiation, and testing the American Heart Association (’93) devices that treat abdominal and thoracic and the American College of Radiology aortic aneurysms. (’97). He was named to the Distinguished Well remembered as an outstanding Reviewer Awards Journal of Vascular fullback at St. Charles for the CCL and Interventional Radiology in football champion Cardinals, Martin 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, and 2001 and attended Xavier University in Cincinnati elected president of the Southeastern his freshman year on an athletic Angiographic Society (’90-’ 92). scholarship. He transferred to The Ohio Louis and his wife, Judy, have been State University where he earned his married 46 years and have four grown undergraduate (’61) and M.D. degrees daughters: Lori, Jeannie, Julie and Amy. (’65). He went on to serve as a captain in Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 (left) with his classmate and current St. Charles school principal, Dominic the Air Force (’66-’68). J. Cavello ’64. The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 9 Tom joined the Ford Motor Company in Detroit where he spent 33 years and rose to manager of the Commercial Vehicle Department of North America. After retiring he began volunteering in the emergency department of Children’s Hospital in Detroit. Now, Tom O’Leary ’64 (third from left) was all smiles at the reception following living in Columbus, the Feast Day Mass in November. The Distinguished Service Medal winner he does the same was joined here by, from left, friends Katy Paolini, Tim Kelley ’76 (O’Leary), at Nationwide Gregory A. Krivicich ’75 (left), Matthew Weger ’89 principal Dominic Cavello, and his wife, Sue. Children’s Hospital and St. Charles principal Dominic J. Cavello ’64. and is a member Tom has been a trusted ambassador of of St. Charles for many years, serving since include: his development of the St. Business Council. Charles online donation application (used 2001 as a member of the school’s Advisory Tom and his wife, Suzanne (nee Rau), Board and its Development Committee. to process over $60,000 worth of donations a 1964 Bishop Watterson graduate, are in the past year) and has also developed In 2006, he took on the challenge from members of St. Patrick Church and have St. Charles principal and ’64 classmate, the school’s online student application four grown children (Meghan, Tom Jr., which allows parents a quick way to Dominic J. Cavello, to spearhead the Coley, and Kate ten grandchildren. school’s 2006-07 Annual Fund campaign access a St. Charles registration. The new user friendly website makes it -- and did so again the following year. Matthew Weger: Principal’s Award In his first year, the fund surpassed easier to communicate with all members its original goal of $325,000 and raised for Leadership & Service of the Saint Charles community. more than $525,000 to help provide A 1995 graduate of The Ohio State 1989 graduate Matthew Weger is the University with a degree in journalism, financial aid for the school’s students. director of application development for The following year the fund shattered a Matt began his professional career in Safelite AutoGlass in Columbus, Ohio. public relations and marketing while pre-drive goal of $550,000 by helping to He has served on the St. Charles Alumni bring in nearly $1 million in gifts and an undergraduate at Ohio State. He Association’s governing board since it was moved into the technology field soon pledges. That effort was highlighted by formed in 1998 and has been working two significant matching-gift programs: after and worked with such notable with principal Dominic J. Cavello and the companies as CompuServe, National formation of the school’s Cardinal Alumni & Development Office the last Society and The Kathleen A. Cull Cavello City Bank, Nationwide Insurance, Qwest several years on a variety of applications Communication, SmartPipes and Quick Scholarship Endowment. related to the school’s website. After graduating from Notre Dame, Solutions. Matt has helped the school both with Matt married Sarah Noll, a 1987 maintenance graduate of Bishop Hartley High and updates of School, in the Mother of Mercy Chapel the previous of St. Charles in 1999. The Wegers are website as well as members of St. Paul Parish and have two with the design “wonderful handfuls of children,” Frances and conversion Sullivan, 7 and Nolan Robert, 4. In his to the current free time, Matt is an active swimmer (a version. This throwback to his days on the St. Charles website presents swim team) and tri-athlete. a fresh design; communicates Gregory A. Krivicich: Principal’s with stakeholders such as students, Award for Leadership & Service parents and 1975 alumni Greg Krivicich is the co- alumni; helps founder and president of The Marcy to raise funds to Design Group, a professional marketing, provide financial advertising, and website development aid for deserving company in downtown Columbus. He students. has served St. Charles for more than two Two areas on the decades working on a variety of multi- Principal’s Award winner Matt Weger ’89 celebrated with family members at website where Matt media marketing projects for the school’s a special reception They are from left, front, children Frances and Nolan, has contributed Alumni & Development Office. middle, mother Linda, Weger, wife, Sarah, and back father-in-law, Ronald Noll, most notably He has worked on the Cardinal alumni sister-in-law, Maria Noll and mother-in-law, Anne Noll.

10 St. Charles Preparatory School magazine and helped to re-develop its He served as a format in 2002. He was instrumental in creative director the layout and design of Saint Charles from 1983-87 in the Borromeo Preparatory School: The First communications 75 Years, a 248-page school history book department at written by alumnus Louis V. Fabro ’49. Cardinal Industries Most recently, Greg created a 2008- where he was 09 Annual Fund video and the school’s instrumental new website, which he spent several in introducing months developing on behalf of St. new technologies Charles. This web-site presents a fresh and cost-saving design; communicates with stakeholders measures to his such as students, parents and alumni; department. and helps to raise funds to support the Greg and his school’s commitment to providing student wife, Gail, have financial aid. been married for Greg’s firm has been recognized 21 years and have with more than 150 local, national and three children, international awards for its work. It including Joseph was established in 1988 after he took Krivicich, Class Greg Krivicich ’75 proudly holds his Principal’s Award while surrounded by inspiration to start his own firm from a of 2011. He is a front, from left, his father, Daniel Sr., and mother, Marie, back row, left, son hike to the top of Mount Marcy in the member of St. and St. Charles sophomore, Joseph, daughter, Sara, and wife, Gail. Adirondacks of upstate New York. Catharine Church After graduating from St. Charles, and is extremely member, FunFest chairman, basketball Greg went on to earn a fine arts degree active within the parish. Greg has served commissioner, and coach for over 15 from Kent State University in 1979. as school board president, SPICE board years.

Awardee Dr. Martin ’57 offers thanks to family and others

Dr. Louis G. Martin ’57 spoke to those But of all those to thank, Louis importance of education and values assembled at the school’s 2008 Feast expressed special love and gratitude such as respect, honesty, integrity Day Mass November 4 after receiving to his family, saying that whatever he and the faith that anything could be the school’s Borromean Medal for has been able to achieve academically accomplished in America by hard work. Distinguished Achievement. and personally would never have My maturation process was rocky at He began his comments modestly been possible without the support times, but I can’t thank God enough by telling the crowd that “it is not my and sacrifice of his wife, Judy, and for letting me be born to two such award, it is our award. Yours, mine, four daughters. He acknowledged the wonderful people,” he said. my classmates at St. Charles and those “hundreds, or more likely thousands,” Dr. Martin told the 615 assembled who cared enough to help me along the of late or missed dinners, birthdays, students that the St. Charles faculty, way. Some may be talented enough to holidays, and school events that they staff and alumni were using the Feast accomplish their goals alone, but most endured over the last 46 years. Day award ceremony to deliver the of us rely on a great deal of help from “I am sure that if we had realized message to each one of them: we have others; I am no exception.” the sacrifices that would be necessary made a great investment in you. Two groups Dr. Martin singled out we might have chosen a different “They have spent a great deal with whom to share his Achievement course. I am trying to make it up to of effort and time directed toward Medal were the at Our Lady of them by being more available to the your personal and educational Victory Elementary School and the grandchildren. This award should be development,” he said, adding “they priests and lay teachers at St. Charles given to Judy and wives of my fellow expect you to make them proud by who worked so hard to educate “a graduates who have made our success achieving all that you are capable of. sometimes reluctant student” and and happiness possible,” he said And they are saying that they are not didn’t hesitate to apply a little corporal Dr. Martin noted that his parents, going to forget you and that they expect punishment when needed. Louis first generation children of immigrants you to be on this podium receiving this made special mention of legendary St. who grew up in the Great Depression, award in 50 years. Charles coach and teacher Jack Ryan, couldn’t afford to attend college. As “Thank you again,” he added, “for who taught students that preparation, a result, he said they tried very hard allowing me to share in this award. determination, teamwork, and to teach him and his two brothers the I will always cherish it, and the care sportsmanship should be their primary lessons that they had learned in a and education that I received at St. goals. much harder life. “They stressed the Charles.”

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 11 KK ofof C’sC’s SupremeSupreme KnightKnight presentspresents BorromeanBorromean LectureLecture

t. Charles welcomed Knights Papal Concert of Reconciliation of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Mr. Anderson holds degrees in S S A. Anderson, as the featured philosophy from Seattle University and speaker for its 2008 Borromean in law from the University of Denver. He Lecture. Anderson spoke to nearly 800 is a member of the bar of the District of luncheon guests November 6 in the Columbia and is admitted to practice law Robert C. Walter Student Commons before the U.S. Supreme Court. on the St. Charles campus. Among He has had a distinguished career as a the attendees were the St. Charles public servant and educator. He served faculty and 615 students, and more from 1983-87 in various positions of the than 170 special guests. They included Executive Office of the President of the college administrators, local clergy, United States, including special assistant Diocesan school officials, foundation to the President and acting director of An engraved memento was presented to Knights representatives, government officials, and of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson in the White House Office of Public Liaison. many officers and members of the K of C’s gratitude for his delivery of the 2008 Borromean Following his service at the White House, Ohio state councils. Lecture at St. Charles this past November. The Mr. Anderson served for nearly a decade Attending with his wife, Jan, was 1961 presentation was made by St. Charles principal as a member of the U.S. Commission on alumnus Robert J. Dilenschneider whose Dominic J. Cavello ’64. Civil Rights. initiative and support helped launch the D.C. and world-renowned human rights From 1983-98, Mr. Anderson was lecture series in 2000. The annual event is activist; I. Klein, chancellor of New a visiting professor of family law at named in honor of St. Charles Borromeo, York City Schools; F. Russell Hittinger, the Pontifical John Paul II Institute the school’s patron. Bob is a nationally- Ph.D., Warren Professor of Catholic for Studies on Marriage and Family known public relations executive and Studies at the University of Tulsa College at the Pontifical Lateran University author whose offices and home are in New of Law; Archbishop Celestino Migliore, in Rome. In 1988, he became the York City. Apostolic Nuncio and permanent observer founding vice president and first dean Dilenschnieder and school principal of the to the United Nations; and of the Washington, D.C., session of this Dominic J. Cavello ’64 work in Father John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president graduate school of theology now located conjunction with the St. Charles Advisory of the University of Notre Dame. at Catholic University of America in Board to identify and invite to the St. Washington, D.C. Mr. Anderson was the Charles campus lecture candidates of CEO of world’s largest Catholic only Catholic layman from North America national renown. Presenters speak on fraternal service organization to serve as an auditor at World Synods topics of morals and ethics in society, of Bishops in 2005 and 1998. Pope John business, and government. As supreme knight of the Knights of Paul II appointed him to the Pontifical Columbus, Carl A. Anderson is the chief Academy for Life. Past Presenters executive officer and chairman of the In 2002, Mr. Anderson was appointed a board of the world’s largest Catholic member of the Pontifical Council for the The inaugural presentation in the series family fraternal service organization, Laity by Pope John Paul II. Later that was delivered in 2000 by Michael Novak, which has more than 1.7 million year he was named by the Holy Father as a nationally known theologian and former members. He has served as assistant a consultor to the Pontifical Council for U.S. Ambassador. Since then, the school supreme secretary and supreme secretary the Family; and in 2003, as a consultor has welcomed Avery Cardinal Dulles, of the Knights of Columbus until to the Pontifical Council for Justice and S.J., an internationally-known author and becoming supreme knight eight years Peace. Pope Benedict XVI appointed lecturer; Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, ago. Prior to that, he was the Order’s vice him a consultor to the Pontifical Council Ph.D., D.D, archbishop of Washington, president for public policy from 1987 to for Social Communications in 2006. He 1997. serves as a member of the International Since Anderson became supreme Scientific Council of the Studium knight, the Knights of Columbus has Generale Marcianum of Venice. In achieved new heights in charitable giving. 1994, he was a member of the Vatican In its latest year, the organization gave delegation for the Fifteenth Meeting more than $143 million directly to charity of the International Jewish Liaison and devoted 68 million hours of voluntary Committee held in Jerusalem. In 2000, service. In addition, during this time the Pope John Paul II named him a Knight of Knights of Columbus established the $1 the Order of St. Gregory the Great. million Heroes Fund to provide immediate Mr. Anderson currently is on the board assistance to families of rescue workers of trustees of Catholic University of killed in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, America and the Basilica of the National 2001; the $2 million Pacem in Terris Fund Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. He Gene Gabalski, a Knight from St. Michael Parish to assist efforts by the and Jennifer Damiano, the executive director and his wife, Dorian, are the parents of of the Catholic Foundation, just before the for peace in the Middle East, and was five children. Borromean Lecture. financial sponsor of the January 17, 2004,

12 St. Charles Preparatory School From left -- Lecture guests Monsignor James A. Geiger ’43 (Former St. More than 850 guests, including 600-plus St. Charles students, faculty mem- Charles faculty member), Father Richard Snoke (past state chaplain and bers, and special guests crowded the Robert C. Walter Student Commons for current Father Prior for the K of C in Ohio) and Dr. Dan Rankin ’53 (emeritus the Borromean Lecture presented this past November by K of C Supreme member of the St. Charles Advisory Board). Knight, Carl Anderson.

Love is most masculine of neighbor as they would want to have been Afghanistan to serve. It is not only duty, treated, would they have made the kind it is not only patriotism, it’s for love of virtues, K of C’s speaker of economic decisions that have caused so country, love for the people they are says at Borromean Lecture many thousands of families to lose their defending, love for their colleagues,” homes, to lose their jobs, and to threaten he said. Note: For those who would like to view the their security and their future?” Anderson told the luncheon crowd how Borromean Lecture from November 2, it Anderson said that “the vocation to love special it was to be delivering this year’s is archived at www.ustream.tv/channel/ that we hear about as Christians, that the Borromean Lecture which coincided with saint-charles-commons-feed have talked about so much recently, the 470th anniversary of the birth of is really a very masculine value, and it’s Charles Borromeo, the school’s (and his At the 2008 Borromean Lecture delivered really a very manly virtue.” own) patron saint. last November, featured speaker Carl A. He said this is also consistent with the In speaking to the St. Charles students Anderson described how the Knights of Bible. Consider, he said, “Scripture John in the audience, Anderson noted how St. Columbus was founded and built upon the 3:16, “God so loved the world that He sent Charles did so much to change the history principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. his only son. And the son responded out of of the Catholic Church, having been Its young priest founder, Anderson said, love for the Father to save the world. So, appointed a Cardinal at age 22 and going chose these principles because he believed love is the motivating principle.” on to serve as Secretary of State of the they would motivate the men of his Anderson added: “If you want to know Vatican and Governor of the Papal States. day to accomplish the same purpose: to what is the most masculine virtue, it’s protect their families, to strengthen their an authentic vocation to love of neighbor, Anderson pointed out that it was Charles’ communities, and to reach out and help that is expressed eternally in the outstanding character and leadership those who are in need of help. relationship between the Father and the capabilities that impressed the Pope. “That’s the great challenge that is being Son.” Anderson said he’s seen this type They are the also the same qualities presented to each of us, but especially of love was expressed in a number of true which make him such a relevant role being presented to the young men in heroes he’s encountered during his years model to the young men of St. Charles, this school who have been given so many with the Knights of Columbus, such as he said. Just like the young Charles opportunities and privileges that so many those injured soldiers returning from Iraq Borromeo, the decisions students make around the world don’t enjoy,” he said. and the New York firefighters who were now will form the person they’ll become. Anderson, the Knights of Columbus killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack. “And that is why there was a popular supreme knight, went on to describe In regards to the firefighters who saying in the classical world that the child the topic of his recently published book, responded to the emergency, Anderson is the father of the man.” A Civilization of Love. The title, he said he wondered why they didn’t leave At the conclusion of his presentation said, reflects the primary responsibility those buildings with their risk of collapse. Anderson told the students that “each Christians have to follow the great Did these people risk their lives because of you has a great opportunity here. Christian commandment -- to love one’s they loved their families less? “I think You have been given things that people neighbor. “It is the fundamental principle it was clear because they loved their around the world cannot imagine the of Christianity on which we should live families more, and they understood the possibility of having. We may take it for our private lives, but also the basis upon importance of what they were doing to the granted, but we shouldn’t, because not which we treat each other in our public families of those they were rescuing,” he only do you have a great opportunity, you lives,” he said. said. “And so I think what motivated the have an opportunity that is within your Referring to the troubles in the U.S. heroes of 9/11 was not duty but love; love power to realize in a great way. And so economy, he asked rhetorically, “if the for their neighbor.” I want to thank you for the privilege of people making those decisions had real As for military veterans, he found being with you today, and being a part of care and concern about treating their that “men who have lost an arm, lost this great tradition of St. Charles.” a leg, they want to go back to Iraq and

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 13 GraduateGraduate liveslives St.St. CharlesCharles maximmaxim toto serveserve asas “his“his brother’sbrother’s keeper”keeper” By Louis V. Fabro ’49 977 alumnus Terry Kelley he said, through the support of founded the Serenity sympathetic parents, other family 1 1Street Foundation, a non- members, and friends. After profit organization that reaches seeking help through a myriad of out to help men recover from the psychiatrists and psychologists, ravages of alcoholism and drug Terry described what pulled him addiction. And with the power out of his afflictions. of God and the Holy Spirit, it “Someone had given me a Bible,” also seeks to help them return to he recalled, “and I began to read meaningful and productive lives it for the first time in my life. I while also instilling each with a became convinced of my need renewed sense of self-worth. to trust in Jesus Christ as my Kelley knows first-hand the personal Savior. I obeyed the challenges that confront these Gospel in the spring of 2003.” men. The road to his ministry of Since that day, he said, his deep help was long, torturous and beset depression has not returned and with many disappointments. As he has found meaning and purpose he explained in a lengthy interview for A man “for God and others” in life by developing a real and intimate this account, he once was caught for years Terry Kelley ’77 (far left) at the cash register of relationship with Jesus. “He has become Serenity Street Café with some of the men he em- in the downward spiral of alcoholism, an ploys to aid in their recovery from drug addiction my first love,” Terry said. “Everything addiction that began while he was a high and alcoholism. else flows from the reality of Him”. school student. Serenity Street provides housing for up The foundation and its mission, of brought some people physical harm to 12 men at a time in a south-side house which Kelley serves as its guiding force, and plunged many into homelessness, owned by the foundation. All residents brings to mind the long-standing advocacy hopelessness and despair. Several abide by strict house rules and guidelines by St. Charles to its students and alumni hundred men have come through the spelled out in a “handbook.” Violations that they are their “brother’s keeper,” and doors at Serenity Street. Today there are result in tough restrictions, the most that they are to act accordingly. more than 50 graduates living sober and severe of which is dismissal from the Kelley said he takes an entrepreneurial productive lives who can testify to the program. Residents make a one-year approach to the organization’s mission fact that Serenity Street gave them the commitment to live at the house during and operations. He describes Serenity opportunity and guidance to change their which time they must attend Alcoholic Street as “a one-year residential and lives. Anonymous meetings, Bible studies, employment program for men in recovery Despite his personal problems caused church and devotional services, house from alcohol and drug addiction.” Its by alcohol, Terry earned a business meetings, and perform household chores. mission is to provide men, who are administration degree in real estate For the first nine months, residents addicted and willing to combat their from The Ohio State University in 1983. work at Serenity Cafe and Catering. In problem, with a place to live, a , and a He went to work with his father, Don return they receive room, board, food, network of support to help them recover Kelley, also an OSU and St. Charles clothing and toiletry items. In the final from their affliction, regain their health, graduate (Class of ’47), and one of the three months of the year-long program, and ultimately return to ”responsible most successful and generous real estate they seek full-time jobs on the outside living.” professionals in Central Ohio. with assistance from Serenity Street In addition to providing an environment Terry’s drinking, which plagued him staff. They are able to save virtually all where recovering addicts can learn work through college got worse. “The denial of their earnings for three months to help skills and develop a positive work ethic, was strong,” he explained. “I couldn’t them get a decent start to living on their profits from Serenity Street’s businesses admit to being an alcoholic. I thought own. Because of the difficult adjustments help support operations of the foundation alcoholics lived under bridges and drank and other problems, roughly half of the Those businesses, founded by Kelley, alcohol from brown paper bags. The men who enter the program don’t stay include Serenity Catering, started in late denial about one’s addiction is one of the whole year, Terry said. Those who do 1996, and Serenity Café, which opened its the biggest obstacles to recovery,” Terry stick it out, almost 75% remain sober and doors two years later. Both are located at said. After a family intervention in 1989, are successful in adjusting on life’s terms. 79 S. Fourth St. in downtown Columbus he made up his mind to seek treatment. In addition to income from its along with the foundation’s corporate That wasn’t easy, by any means, and it businesses, Serenity Street relies on office. Serenity Cafe is a restaurant open included a brief relapse. Terry recovered contributions from charitable foundations to the public for breakfast and lunch and has been sober since July 16, 1990. and businesses to fund its operations. Monday though Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 But new difficulties plagued Terry. He Financial assistance has been provided p.m. became afflicted with severe depressions by the City of Columbus, Columbus Terry’s organization has helped many interspersed with several manic episodes Foundation, Nationwide Foundation, The men straighten out their formerly (bi-polar mental illness) requiring Harry C. Moores Foundation, The Kelley torturous lives that had cost them their months of treatment in several mental Family Charitable Fund, Dana Family families, homes, jobs, self-respect, dignity, institutions. He received much help, Foundation, and other corporations, 14 St. Charles Preparatory School Student News

including some owned by St. Charles graduates. Many individuals have also helped. An 11-member board of directors serves Serenity Street without pay. Terry and the executive director, Roger Jones, also Daniel J. Hoffman ’08 Christopher J. Haas ’08 serve without compensation. “It’s a blessing to have a talented man, Roger Jones, put so much time and With our gratitude effort-- he works about 30 hours a week -- Upon the graduation of their son, Michael, a into the day-to day operations of Serenity remarkable era came to an end at St. Charles. prin- Street and insists on no pay,” Terry said. cipal Dominic J. Cavello ’64 presents Mary Ginn Jones has been with Serenity Street and Bob Ryan ’69 an engraved glass memento and for five years. He’s a retired chemical bouquet of flowers in appreciation for their two decades of involvement at the school, especially engineer who earned his degree from the with the annual Silent Auction. Michael is the last University of West Virginia. He worked of eight Ryan brothers, all of whom are now St. for the Ohio Concrete Association for 20 Charles alumni (see their photo in the “Legacy” years, owned and sold some businesses, photo section on page 21). did some consulting work, and became affiliated with Serenity Street when he ’08 Senior Awards Jordan L. Meyer ’08 Daniel McGregor ’08 retired. Here are the winners of the 2008 senior “One concept that has taken me a long awards that were presented last spring. time to learn,” Terry said, “is that it is crucial to surround yourself with talented Daniel J. Hoffman, son of John and Lisa and dedicated people, particularly to Hoffman of St. Peter Parish in Columbus handle areas where I have weaknesses, – Principal’s Award for Outstanding which are numerous.” Service to School and Community. Terry hopes to expand Serenity Street’s Awarded for leadership by example, operations by constructing new housing attitude, disposition, and courage. on recently acquired property. He already Christopher J. Haas, son of Doug and has received commitments of help and Rene Haas of St. Agatha Parish – The construction materials for a new facility. Bishop Fulcher Memorial Award. Each Just as he found his way, Terry believes year St. Charles recognizes one senior that a relationship with God is of first Nathan Maupin ’08 who has achieved excellence in creative importance with the men at Serenity writing, in drama, in the visual arts, in Street. He believes that at the core of journalism, or in music. addiction is a spiritual issue, a hole in Ryan earns distinctions for the soul. “Until that’s addressed, there Jordan L. Meyer, son of John and won’t be lasting change,” he said. He Jennifer Meyer of St. Matthew Parish service to school concedes that addicts “are a difficult and – The Monsignor Paul J. O’Dea Latin Michael F. Ryan ’08 challenging population to work with.” Award. This recognizes a senior with the was one of the most But because of his painful experiences, he highest grade average for four years in involved students believes he’s uniquely qualified to do this the study of Latin. at St. Charles work. Daniel J. McGregor, son of John and during the 2007- Kelley tells how joyful and fulfilling it is Mary Lou McGregor from Our Lady of 08 school year. seeing these men reconcile relationships Victory Parish – The Highest Accum for Ryan, now at the with long estranged children and other Four Years for earning a four year grade University of Notre loved ones, develop a servant’s heart point of 4.28. Dame, is the son and become givers rather than takers. of Mary Ginn and Some go back to school and some become Nathan Maupin, son of Thomas and Bob Ryan ’69 of St. productive employees and tax-paying Beth Maupin of St. Catharine Parish was Michael F. Ryan ’08 Catharine Parish citizens. selected as St. Charles representative on and has seven other “It is rewarding to see these men get the 2008 All-Diocesan Academic Honor brothers who graduated from St. Charles. excited and passionate about God and to Team. Maupin compiled a 4.24 GPA and Michael served with distinction as see the power of the Holy Spirit radically scored 35 on the ACT. He was a member president of both the St. Charles Student transform their lives,” Terry said. of the National Honor Society, was a Council and the Borromean Chapter Meanwhile, Kelley’s own life continues to College Board AP Scholar, a National of the National Honor Society. He also blossom. He was married recently -- New Merit finalist, was involved with the served as principal Dominic J. Cavello’s Year’s Eve -- to Michele Hosfeld, a realtor drama department, and was a school right-hand-man on various projects with Donley Homes. tutor. associated with the school’s audio-visual The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 15 Student News equipment -- especially handling the recording of all-school and special events held in the Robert C. Walter Student Commons. He was the most decorated senior at last June’s graduation ceremony. Michael was called to the stage to receive two of the night’s awards. Michael received The Bishop Herrman Service Award for exceptional service to the community, thereby following in the spirit of former Columbus Bishop Edward J. Herrmann. Recipients are selected by the school’s administration in consultation with faculty on the basis of demonstrated commitment to serving others. He also earned the school’s Father Charles Jackson Leadership Medal for 2008 National Merit Semifinalists service to the school and students. From left, front row -- Seniors Allan Joseph, Nicholas Knudson, James Yurkovich, Ryan Hurley and Luke Steensen; back -- Greg Miller, Damon DiSabato, Jack Byrnes, Ben Luft and Brad Hoffman His service included volunteer work with the following groups: SPICE; Nationwide Children’s Hospital; Christ 10 named National Merit Semifinalists the King Appalachian Project, Down Syndrome Association of Columbus, Ten St. Charles seniors qualified as attended grade school; Benjamin Luft, Ohio; Shepherd’s Corner; St. Theresa’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2008-09. son of Peter and Laurie Luft of Powell. Retirement Community; the Red Cross They earned this prestigious distinction He’s a member of St. Michael Parish blood drive committee; Right to Life based on their scores on the Pre- where he attended grade school; March; and his parish youth group. Scholastic Aptitude/National Merit Greg Miller, son of Dr. Ken and Cheryl Qualifying Test they took in their junior Miller of Westerville. He’s a member of year at St. Charles. St. Paul Parish where he attended grade With 12% of its 120 seniors so honored, school; Luke Steensen, son of Robert Shannon and Sherman St. Charles has the highest per-capita and Suzanne Steensen of Hilliard. He’s percentage of semifinalists in Central a member of St. Brendan parish where earn athletic awards Ohio. he attended grade school; and James Only 16,000 of 1.5 million students who Yurkovich, son of Patricia and Dr. Jack Shannon and Marshall Sherman took the test qualified. The qualifiers, Stephen Yurkovich of Clintonville. He’s a shared the Jack Ryan Most Valuable including those from St. Charles, are in member of Immaculate Conception Parish Student-Athlete Award. Shannon is the the running for scholarships that total where he attended grade school; son of Michael and Amy Shannon of St. more than $34 million. The St. Charles Parish and Sherman is semifinalists are: the son of Mike and Renee Sherman of John “Jack” Byrnes, son of Jayne St. Paul Parish. They were voted “most and John Byrnes of Worthington. He’s valuable athletes” by St. Charles varsity a member of The St. Thomas Moore coaches from all athletic team MVPs in Newman Center at Ohio State and the 2007-08 school year in which they attended Lakota Plains Jr. High School; were voted the MVPs of cross country Damon DiSabato, son of Jon & Laurie and the state championship swim teams, DiSabato of Clintonville. He’s a member respectively. of Immaculate Conception parish where he attended grade school; Brad Hoffman, son of Steve and Barbara Hoffman of Upper Arlington. He’s a member of St. Andrew Parish where he Junior leadership attended grade school; Ryan Hurley, son St. Charles junior Trent Gardner (far right) helps of Dan and Kathy Hurley of Hilliard. He’s accept a proclamation from Westerville City Coun- a member of St. Agatha Parish where he cilman Eric Busch (far left) for “July is National Parks and Recreation Month” at the council’s July attended grade school. 22, 2008 meeting. Gardner, son of 1979 graduate Allan Joseph, son of and Bob Gardner, works with Westerville’s City Parks Elizabeth Joseph of Dublin. He’s a and Recreation’s Junior Leader program and has member of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish been one of its “veterans.” Darcy Baxter, the where he attended grade school; Nick program’s supervisor, said that Trent “is one of Jack Shannon ’08 Marshall Sherman ’08 our best and we will miss having his leadership Knudson, son of Dr. Gregory and Michele qualities around next year.” Knudson of Upper Arlington. He’s a member St. Andrew Parish where he

16 St. Charles Preparatory School 19 are Commended and Mary Ann Schirtzinger. He is even interested in the legal profession, a member of St. Agatha parish and they just wanted the great experience, Scholars attended St. Agatha Grade School; and it was great. I met some lifetime Nineteen St. Charles seniors were named Mark Schmidley, son of Rob and Sally friends there from all over the country,” National Merit commended scholars Schmidley. He attended St. Joseph Hlay said. for 2007-2008. They placed among the Montessori Grade School; Aaron Besides hearing presentations from top 5% of the 1.5 million students who Tallan, son of Mitchell and Lynn Tallan. influential and powerful federal judges took the test. While they don’t continue He attended Lakeview Jr. High; and and trial lawyers each night, the students in competition for National Merit Michael Vrabel, son of Mark and Cindy explored some of Washington, D.C.’s most scholarships, some are eligible for special Vrabel. He is a member of St. Paul parish storied sites. scholarships sponsored by corporations and attended St. Paul Grade School. Hlay visited the Senate Office Building, and businesses. They include: got private tours of the Capitol Building and even met Senator Hilary Clinton. He Gary Alleman, son of Bruce and also went to the Armed Forces Court of Kathleen Alleman. He is a member of St. Appeals (“much like the supreme court Andrew parish and attended St. Andrew except for military personnel”) and met Grade School; Marcus Badgeley, son of one of its five panel judges. Mark and Stacy Badgeley. He attended Students were able to test the St. Joseph Montessori Grade School; fundamentals of law through simulations Michael Falb, son of Bruce and Jill Falb, and directly engage in debate over some of who is a member of St. Brendan parish the country’s most important legal issues. and attended Hilliard Memorial Junior They also explored forensic crime-solving High; Kyle Gerber, son of Scott and by performing hands-on forensics testing Kathy Gerber, who attended St. Agatha through fingerprinting, document and Grade School; ink analysis, handwriting analysis and Edward Gruber, son of Dr. Matt and hair and fiber analysis. At the conclusion Susan Gruber and is a member of St. Player Award of the program, students conducted a model Supreme Court hearing based on Catharine Parish; Thomas Haufe, Senior Thomas Haufe, right, with St. Charles son of Mike and Marilyn Haufe. He is varsity coach Ted Wierzbicki, received this year’s an actual case to gain an understanding a member of St. Andrew parish and Sean P. Reed Memorial Team Player Award at the of the judicial process and develop critical fall sports banquet. Tom is the son of Mike and attended St. Andrew Grade School; thinking, public speaking, and leadership Marilyn Haufe of Columbus and members of St. skills. Joseph Kozlowski, son of John and Andrew Parish. He’s considering pursuing a de- Joe said the best part of the week was Susan Kozlowski. He is a member of St. gree in food science at either Clemson University, Brigid of Kildare parish and attended St. the University of Dayton or Xavier University (OH). spending time with people who shared Brigid of Kildare Grade School; The team player award, determined by the the same interests and goals that he had. school’s varsity football coach and his staff, goes “It really was one of the best experiences Christopher Madison, son of Dave to a non-starter who had contributed both on the in my life and has propelled me with and Debi Madison. He is a member of practice and playing fields and shows a genuine love of the game. The award is named for alumnus vigor onto a career path that is hopefully St. Paul parish and attended St. Paul Sean Reed who passed away the winter of 2004 headed into some sort of corporate, tax, or Grade School; Erik Mai, son of Matthew during his senior year at St. Charles. patent law in the future,” he said. and Lynn Mai. He is a member of The Along with a shadowbox presentation, the In the future Hlay plans to explore Church of the Resurrection and attended award comes with a $250 check which is donated other programs the NYLF offers such as Franklin Middle School; Thomas to the charity of the recipients’ choice. Tom is donating to The Homeless Families Foundation. studying overseas or those focused on the McJoynt-Griffith, son of Robert Griffith medical field. Those interested in learning and Pat McJoynt-Griffith. He is a member more about this program can visit www. of St. Catharine parish and attended Senior has first-hand Look nylf.org/law St. Catharine Grade School; Geoffrey Newcomb, son of William and Nan of forensics in DC Newcomb. He is a member of St. Brigid of This summer St. Charles senior Joseph Kildare parish and attended Wellington; Hlay participated in the National Youth MacGregor Obergfell, son of Joe and Leadership Forum on Law and Crime Janelle Obergfell. He is a member of St. Scene Investigation (CSI) in Washington, Timothy parish and attended St. Timothy D.C. Grade School; Robert O’Neil, son of The program allows students to Thomas and Marianne O’Neil. He is a interact with nationally-recognized legal member of St. Paul parish and attended professionals and gain valuable insight St. Paul Grade School; into legal careers. Spencer Powell, son of David and Nancy Joe found out about this opportunity Powell. He is a member of St. Timothy after indicating his interest in the field parish and attended St. Timothy Grade on his junior-year St. Charles student School; Brendon Schaefer, son of Robert survey. When originally contacted by the Law Primer and Theresa Schaefer. He attended St. NYLF he said he was hesitant due to the Joe Hlay ’09 (second from right) in front of the Joseph Montessori Grade School; program’s $1500 cost. “But it was well Capitol Building with new friends he met from Mis- worth it!” he said. souri, New York, Georgia, and Florida during his Matthew Schirtzinger, son of David “Some of the other kids there weren’t studies in Washington this summer.

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 17 White is Achievement White scored in the top 5% of more than Student News 150,000 African-Americans who requested Semifinalist, Evans is consideration for the program. He will Students excel “Outstanding” find out later this year if he has been designated as one of the 1.600 finalists In research program St. Charles senior who will compete for one of 800 National Damian White, Achievement Scholarships valued at more St. Charles seniors Allan Joseph and son of Mrs. than $2.6 million. Marcus Badgeley shared the title of Norina Goldsmith “Outstanding Young Scholar” after and a graduate Senior Alexander Evans, was named completing a six-week summer research of Franklin a 2009 National Achievement Program program at Nationwide Children’s Alternative Outstanding Participant. He is the son of Hospital. Middle School, is Dr. Dan and Mary Clare Evans, attended Both will now take part in extended one of only 3,000 St. Andrew Grade School and is a member internships at the hospital’s Research seniors in the U. of St. Andrews Parish. Institute. They will be studying with Dr. Damian White ’09 S. to be named Dawn Comstock, a principal investigator a 2009 National in the Center for Injury Research and Achievement Prevention. Semifinalist. He earned this distinction Mechanisms of Human Health and based on his score on last year’s Pre- Disease is a fast paced, in-depth junior- Scholastic Aptitude/National Merit level college program designed to Qualifying Test challenge high school students who excel in science. Students in the program investigate cancer and other disease All- School Awards topics that include lectures given by Assembly research experts. At the final class, students present their research papers Alex Davis ’08, son of Bruce and Karen Davis of to friends, family, and researchers at St. Matthew Parish was awarded The Timothy H. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Hamburger Volunteerism Award, presented to a Of the 21 students selected to graduating senior or seniors who best exem- plify community service and volunteerism. The participate in the class, eight were from award was initiated by Timothy H. Hamburger, St. Charles. They included seniors: Dan a 1984 St. Charles alumnus and carries a $500 Adkins, Badgeley, Jack Byrnes, Damon cash honorarium and a recognition certificate. DiSabato, Joseph, Alex Klausing, Erik Mai, and Geoffrey Newcomb. Program topics include the study college level content in chemistry, cellular and molecular biology, genetics and genetic Kyle Gerber ’09, the son of Scott and Kathy Gerber, received the Anson Y. Chan Memorial engineering, organic and physical and Junior Latin Award, a memorial scholarship medicinal chemistry, immunology, created by the parents of Anson Y. Chan, class virology, protein engineering; a discussion of 1999, to honor their son who died in 2005 and of mechanisms of cancer biology; the his love of St. Charles and the study of Latin. examination of disease states and their The award goes to the junior who scores the highest grade for Latin III on the National Latin relation to mankind/public health; and Exam and includes a $1,000 prize. With Kyle in explores career options in biomedical the photo are Chan’s uncle, Philip Cheng, and Walt Saygers ’08, the son of Scott and Mau- engineering, medicine, and medical mother, Garear. reen Saygers of St. Paul Parish, received The research Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett Book Award which is given to a deserving academically successful senior in recognition of his concern for St. Charles, and his acts of Christian charity to those in need. The award is sponsored by Dr. Dan Ross ’67, and carries a $500 cash prize and a four-volume set of books titled, The History of the English-Speaking Peoples, by Winston Churchill.

Matthew Nadalin ’08, son of John and Saundra Nadalin of Patrick Foley ’08, the son of Tom and Sue Foley Our Lady of Perpetual of St. Matthew Parish, was presented The St. Help Parish, received Charles Advisory Board Chairman’s Award the John Philip which is presented to a senior student who has Sousa Award which is Seniors Marcus Badgeley, far left, and Allan worked hard, embodies the ideals of St. Charles given each year by St. Joseph, far right, proudly display their “Distin- and demonstrates a concern for those in need. Charles music teacher, guished Scholar” certificates, awarded for tying The award is sponsored by St. Charles Advisory Rick Brunetto, to St. as the best students in a class research program Board chairman Bob Horner ’79, and carries a Charles’ most out- at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In the center is $500 cash prize and a specially selected book. standing bandsman. their course teacher, Joe Schultz. 18 St. Charles Preparatory School Carolian Corner Volleyball team reaches Additionally, Justin Miller was named 2nd team all-state and Ned Gruber Final Four at States earned an honorable mention honors. The Cardinals arrived at the Ohio By Carolian reporter Damon Division II Final Four early in the DiSabato morning, seeking to pull an upset against The Cardinals struggled early in the Archbishop Hoban, the number one seed season, experimenting with different in Division II. St. Charles needed to shut lineups and dealing with three forfeits down Jojo Sokol, Division II Ohio player The Millers celebrate at the US Rowing Youth Na- during the Cardinal Classic at Hilliard of the year to pull a victory. tional Championships this summer. From left are Darby. Immediately after the Classic, The first game was intense, a battle Greg ’09, Cheryl, Ken, and Luke Miller. the Cards took the long bus trip up to of nerves and a competition to see Akron to face Archbishop Hoban, the which team could scream loudest after Miller brothers in national Division II team favored to win the state each point. Several small errors lost championship and the biggest obstacle the Cardinals the first game, though crew finals in the way of St. Charles. The Cards lost Ned Gruber performed admirably in St. Charles senior Greg Miller and his to Hoban in three games, 19-25, 23-25, containing Sokol. The second game brother, Luke, a junior, rowed their 17-25. was just as intense as the first, with way to the U.S. Rowing Youth National St. Charles’ first home match was screaming and cheering deafening the Championships last June as part of against Hilliard Darby, a top-five team fans in the gym. Again, St. Charles came “Westerville Crew,” an all-volunteer in Division I. The Cardinals played well, painfully close to winning the game, organization based at Hoover Reservoir taking the first game, though ultimately with only a few small errors making the that includes rowers from Central Ohio. losing in four: 25-13, 17-25, 17-25, and difference. Greg competed in the lightweight 16-25. St. Charles then faced Cincinnati The third game went quickly, as the boat division while Luke rowed in the McNicholas, another top Division II team, Cards faced a near-insurmountable boat division. Each qualified in the Worthington Kilbourne Wolf Open. challenge, winning three games straight, for the nationals when their respective After dropping two games, straight, the against the number one team in their boats took gold at the Midwest Rowing Cardinals fought back to claim a decisive division. The Cards fell to Akron Hoban Championships where 32 teams from ten victory in five games (19-25, 20-25, 26-24, (23-25, 23-25, 15-25), the team which states competed. At nationals, held at 25-22, 17-15). became the division II state champions Lake Harsha outside of Cincinnati, 130 A win at home against Dublin the next day. St. Charles ended its season teams from 25 states were represented. started the second part of the season for 13-14, third in the state in Division II. Greg’s boat placed fourth and Luke’s, St. Charles, as the Cards finally found a The team, coached by alumni Shane ninth. good lineup that led them on a 5-1 run, Farrell and Pat Fulton, looks ahead Both Greg and Luke decided to compete straight to the doors of Bishop Watterson to the 2009 season. Returning seniors in rowing because they lived on Hoover High School. The Cardinals defeated the DiSabato, Gruber, and Hartmann will be Reservoir and saw the crew practicing Eagles in four games (25-15, 25-9, 23-25, joined by classmates Kenton Fisher, Matt every night. Greg used to swim for St. 25-11) and extended their run to 8-2 when VanVolkenburg, and James Yurkovich. Charles and Luke used to wrestle for the Senior Night arrived. After honoring Cardinals, but they gave up their school Justin Miller and Mitch Gainer, the Cards sports to devote their full attention and proceeded to down the Eagles once more effort to rowing. The brothers were born (23-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-22). Two losses in Southern and spent their to Division I teams ended the Cardinals’ formative years on a sailboat on the regular season at 11-13. ocean, so the water has always been a big St. Charles earned the number 1 rank draw for them. in the East Region, Division II, granting Other rowers on Westerville Crew them a first-round bye. The second round from St. Charles included junior Matt saw the Cardinals facing the Irish of Mudd, who is in the men’s “JV” boat, and Dublin Scioto; St. Charles won handily, sophomore Michael Kovalchik, who was sweeping the Irish in three games (25-10, in the men’s “Novice A” boat last season. 25-12, 25-15). The regional championship Greg was recently named a varsity game against Dublin Jerome gave St. captain on the team for the spring season. Charles a greater challenge, but the The brothers have collected more Cards fought hard and emerged regional than 30 medals each during the last champions after a tiring four-game match Final Four six seasons. Both would like to row (25-11, 25-22, 25-27, 25-21). Four St. Charles players were awarded 2008 Regional volleyball champions. From left, in college. Several Westerville Crew’s first row -- Zach Stilp, Matt VanVolkenburg, Zach current seniors have been recruited by, all-region honors: setter, Justin Miller; Hartmann, Justin Miller ’08, Damon DiSabato, and earned scholarships to schools such outside hitters, Ned Gruber and Damon Brian Merkle, Ned Gruber, Pat Feeney; back -- as Stanford, UC Berkley, University of DiSabato; and libero, Zach Hartmann. Evan Doney, Mitch Gainer ’08, Andy Sellan, Kenton Florida, and Miami University. Fisher, Nick Summers, Jamers Yurkovich, and Taylor Kern.

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 19 Student News 2008 Senior Graduation Legacies

The Bells: Albert J. ’78, Brian ’08, and Albert L. ’48 The Schaefers: Mike ’78 and Gabe ’08

The Lowers: Matt ’99, Mark ’04, Thomas ’08, and Jim, St. Charles assistant The Gehrings: Chuck ’01, Billy ’08, and Chuck ’74 principal

The Farrells: Mike ’80 and Cody ’08 The Steins: Geoffrey ’08 (right) and Doug ’78, former St. Charles development director

20 St. Charles Preparatory School The Connors: John ’08 and Pat ’75 The Woodruffs: Paul ’79 and Mark ’08

The Millers: Michael ’78 and Joseph ’08 The Pruntes: Tom ’03, Tom ’75, John ’08 and Dominic ’77

The McCabes: Kevin ’08 and Michael ’75 The Ryans (From left) Kevin ’95, Patrick ’02, Brendan ’04, Robert ’69, Michael ’08, Brogan ’04, Mark ’00, Robert ’93 and Philip ’98.

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 21 Teacher News Pharion ’86 new football coach at St. Charles

1986 alumnus Jeff Pharion is the new varsity head football coach at St. Charles, fulfilling his dream back in his childhood days of some day attaining that position. As a youngster he would tag along Faculty member and to St. Charles new varsity football football practices coach, Jeff Pharion ’86. with his father, also named Jeff, who was an assistant coach with the Cardinals in the 1970s (’70-’79) and 1980s Happy Birthday to you! (’82- ’87). Young Pharion said he thought On her birthday in October, St. Charles faculty member, Ann Cobler, was surprised during “senior to himself afterward how great it would lunch” by her husband and children with two large birthday cakes. After getting their own piece be to become varsity football coach at St. of cake in the Robert C. Walter Student Commons, the seniors and juniors serenaded Mrs. Cobler Charles. with their rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Commenting about his recent appointment, Jeff said “I have not stopped smiling since I was asked to be the head DeSales High School honors Scott Pharion coach! I am humbled and extremely proud Last spring St. Francis DeSales High A 1974 graduate of Ohio Dominican and look forward to the upcoming season.” School honored Scott Pharion, a long-time University where he earned a degree Jeff has been a St. Charles coach since assistant principal and academic dean at in English and secondary education, 2000. He served two years as a varsity St. Charles. A 1970 DeSales graduate, Pharion has a master’s in education football assistant coach and the last seven Pharion was honored with one of his alma administration from The Ohio State years with the freshman team -- six as its mater’s Alumni Awards of Distinction. University. He and his wife, Priscilla, head coach. He specifically received theMonsignor have three children: Christopher S. ’95, He also was the Cards’ head track coach James Berendt/Patrick Rossetti Award, Elizabeth and Gregory. from 2001-04. Jeff was an assistant which is given to DeSales graduates varsity football coach at Grandview who have excelled Heights High School (1998 and 1999) in their careers. before he moved to St. Charles. He (Monsignor teaches freshman English and junior AP Berendt was a 1947 English courses at St. Charles. graduate of St. He earned an undergraduate degree in Charles.) English from The Ohio State University Pharion has in 1991 and a master’s degree (2003) from worked in the Ashland University where he is pursuing Columbus Diocese his doctorate in education. Jeff’s wife for 25 years as a of 14 years, Angela, is a teacher in the teacher, coach, Grandview Heights school district. They drama director, live in Clintonville. and administrator. The Pharion family has many St. He has been with Charles ties. Besides coaching football, St. Charles since his father, a 1963 St. 1985. In addition graduate, coached Cardinal basketball to his St. Charles teams from 1970-79. Jeff’s uncle, Scott, is duties, he serves a St. Charles assistant principal and the as the athletic father of Jeff’s cousin, Chris ’95. commissioner of the Central Catholic League. Alumni recognition St. Charles assistant principal and dean of academics Scott Pharion, sec- ond from left, was honored by his alma mater, St. Francis DeSales High School, last spring.

22 St. Charles Preparatory School Jason Ryan ’03 is new up too quickly, and I still want to be a He also coached the Cardinals’ varsity part of their lives,” she said. track and field and cross country teacher She said with her new free time she’s teams. After two years as a medical Jason Ryan ’03 also looking forward to attending daily sales representative with Searle has joined the St. morning Mass and volunteering with Pharmaceuticals, Arends returned to St. Charles faculty Hospice. Charles in 1987 to teach physical science and is teaching Betsy is especially well-known for the and now serves as the science department U.S. History to special “maternal” care and concern she chair. freshmen this has shown the young men of St. Charles Mike and his wife, Debbie, have year. Jason, who over the years. Along with her nurse four children, including two sons: St. earned a degree in duties she has assisted school secretary Charles alumnus Justin ’98 and current history at The Ohio Laurie Berndt with the attendance each sophmore, Jordan ’11. They are member State University morning. Betsy is also noted for providing of Holy Spirit Parish. (2007), lives in in her office a collection of dress shirts, jackets, belts and ties for the young men Jason Ryan ’03 Upper Arlington and attends St. to borrow should they accidentally come Steiner releases two CDs Brendan Church. to school “out of uniform.” Jason has been a fixture around the Betsy says she has absolutely loved her St. Charles Chorus Director Johnny athletic fields for several years. He is in 25 years at St. Charles. “I have been so Steiner recently released not one, but his fourth year coaching basketball and blessed and inspired by all of the people two new albums of music on compact takes the reigns as head freshman coach with whom I have worked. God has disc. Both feature songs were crafted after serving as an assistant for the JV afforded me the opportunity to know and in the school’s recording studio, plus team the last three years. He has also love all of my St. Charles ‘guys’ and their bonus tracks recorded live in concert. coached the Cardinals’ freshman football families. St. Charles has been my ‘other’ Each album features beautiful, full-color team for the past three years. family…and will always be my ‘other’ photography and artwork, plus liner-notes Jason and his family have long-held family…forever close to my heart.” written by conductor (formerly with the ties with St. Charles. His mother, Teri, Columbus Symphony Orchestra) George was one of this year’s Silent Auction co- Diocese award Given to Schram and celebrated theater director chairs and is a regular volunteer at the Arends Clare Cooke. school. His father, Jay, is a 1976 alumnus, The first entitled,With Nothing to former SC coach, and a member of the St. Long-time faculty Do, features 16 songs composed by Cole Charles Advisory Board. member Mike Porter. It includes renditions of such His grandfather, the late Thomas J. Arends was classics as Begin the Beguine, Don’t Ryan ’44, his wife, Mary Jo, also deceased, presented the Fence Me In, and True Love. The second, and his great aunt, Fran Ryan, have all 2008 Romana entitled December, is Steiner’s first served as St. Charles Advisory Board Hemmelgarn holiday album. It includes a collection members. Jason’s great uncle, Richard J. Award from the of secular seasonal tunes like Winter “Dick” Ryan is also a 1951 graduate. Columbus Diocese’s Wonderland, White Christmas, and the Office of Catholic beautiful and oft-requested gem I’ll Be Mason to retire “at the top Schools last Home for Christmas. spring. This is the These albums are available through second straight of her game” Top Teacher Steiner’s website (www.johnnysteiner. year a St. Charles com), at his public appearances, and School nurse Betsy Arends with his faculty member exclusively in Marion at Crown Tower Mason retired on teacher award has received this Coffee January 23, the distinction, which 25th anniversary is presented at the Diocese’s annual May of the day she teacher service recognition luncheon. started at St. The award honors an educator who Charles. She has best demonstrates the qualities of care, promised, however, concern, dedication, and encouragement to return regularly of students’ dreams and potential. St. for all-school Charles English teacher Sr. Margaret events, graduation, Hoffman, O.S.F., was honored in 2007. and will continue Arends earned his undergraduate Betsy Mason to organize the degree in biology at Ohio Dominican Bloodmobile’s College (1975), his M.A. in science annual visit. education from The Ohio State University She said that she’s “going out on the top (1981) and his M.A.T. in biological of my game!” with her health and lots of sciences from Miami (OH) University energy. (1998). She and her husband, Jim (“Wally”) He taught science at St. Cecilia Grade Merry Music have seven grandchildren. Along with School (’75 -’76) and biology and religion A photo of St. Charles choral director Johnny helping with the four who live in town, at Bishop Watterson (’76 -’77) before she plans to visit the other three in South Steiner graces the front of his new CD, coming to St. Charles in 1978 to teach “December.” Carolina more often. “They are growing science. The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 23 Alumni News 2008 Combined Reunion Big Draw More than 280 graduates, spouses and friends joined together at St. Charles on August 16 for the 2008 Combined Class Re- union Celebration. The event brought together the Classes of 1958 (Golden Anniversary), 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983 (Silver Anniversary), 1988, 1993, and 1998. Alumni and their guests enjoyed campus tours, an all-classes Mass in Mother of Mercy Chapel, a reception, dinner and a “state-of-the-school” presenta- tion from principal Dominic J. Cavello ’64 in the Robert C. Wal- ter Student Commons. 2009 reunion classes will meet this year August 14-15 (see story on page 27).

Class of 1968 Gathered at the home of Dr. Matt and Susan Gruber after the all-classes Mass were from left, front -- Paul Mahler, Dick Plageman, and Matt Gruber; back -- John Row, John Gideon, Tom Held, Kevin McGee and Ed Hoffman.

Class of 1958 first row, from left -- John A. Connor, Dan Van Hoose, George Vargo, Charlie Pickard, Sam Hoffman, Jim Howard, Bill Eberts, and Bill Resch; second row -- Fred Gottemoeller, Alex Layman, Ron Stanton, Dick Reis, Ed Bernans, and Joe Schneider; third row -- Mike McDonald, Dick Dickas, Jim Murphy, Jim Devine, Joe Funaro, and Jim Mark; fourth row -- Msgr. George Schlegel, Mike Sullivan; Len Iannarino, Joe Bossetti and Tom Ryan; fifth row -- Matt Howard, Bob Dodd, Dave Brannigan and John Sauter; top -- Jack Tierney, Herman Knapp, Charlie “Skip” Keys, and Bob Bettendorf. Class of 1973 From left -- Robert Plunkett, Jesse Boyer, Mark Kelsey, Frank Copeland, Bob Dorinsky and Tom Simmons.

Class of 1963 From left, bottom row-- Tom Murphy, Joe Boyle, Joe Sabino and Dave Dingle- dy; second -- Paul Theado, Fr. Pat Sheridan, Dick Ferris, Dan Kersher, and Bob Brehl; third -- Bill Butler, Gabe Sterling, John Connor and Mick Baumann; top -- Don Knapp, Bob Faller, and Mark Sheriff. Class of 1978 Bottom row, from left -- Shawn Nye, Al Bell, Chris Mahler, Bob Shook, Joe Luthman, Mike Conners and Fr. Michael Lumpe; second row -- Scott Postma, Doug Stein, Chris DeFiebre, Tracy Treneff, and John Mackessy; top -- Rick Jusko and Mark Schirtzinger.

24 St. Charles Preparatory School Class of 1983 Class of 1993 rom left, bottom row --Mark Bahlmann, Mitch Barnes, Jeff Hayes, Jeff Kuzma, From left, front row --Mike Bryant, Keary Doon, Andy Bartz, and Mike Pione; Joe Isbell, and Louis J. Fabro; second --Tim Rankin, Tim Horner, Brian Gil- second -- Jeff Gugle and Aaron Purdy; top -- Charles Porter, Craig Donley and christ, Kevin Shannon and Tim Freeman. Jason Pike.

Class of 1988 Class of 1998 From left, bottom row -- Derrick Palmore, Chris Brady, Bill L’Esperance, Scott From left, bottom -- Brent Foley, Ron Whisler, Mike Trovato, Justin Potnick, Hulme, Jason Zadeh, Kevin Husch, and Kevin-Jamal Muhammad; second – Marc Waybright, and Matt Hazelbaker; second row -- Tony Pellerite, Justin Eric Ottinger, Dennis Cox, Chad Willits, Scott Harmon, Brian Burdette, and Arends, Art Roehrenbeck, Steve Franklin, and Gabe Skunza; third -- Tim Kevan Pack; third -- David Foley; Sean Hanrahan, Fred White, Chris Lauber, Zink, John Passaglia, E. Paul Smith, Andrew Winkel, and Matt Schirner; top Dave Postlewaite, and Tom Yonk; fourth -- Aaron Quinichett, Mark Vogel, -- Justin Mandell and Luke Dixon. John Gugle, Jim Greenhalge, Dave O’Reilly, Mark Majernik, and Tom Re- ichelderfer; fifth -- Rick McKinley, Brady Brady, Matt Kletzly, Jeff Stiltner, and Tom Pillifant; top -- Jim Link and Chris Denk

Mother of Mercy Chapel was filled with alumni and Displaying some Cardinal spirit are, from left, 1983 alumni, left, Joe Isbell and right, Tim Freeman guests for the special all-classes Mass. The liturgy Charles Porter ’93, Jeff Stiltner ’88, and Sean share memories of the St. Charles theater was followed by guided tours of the campus prior Hanrahan ’88. productions they acted and sang(!) in under the to the reunion’s reception, dinner, and formal direction of St. Charles faculty member and drama program. director, Doug Montgomery.

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 25 football Cardinals crushed Sandusky- Alumni News making for a very festive atmosphere! Later in the month we held our annual Golf Outing at Glenross Golf Cub where 118 alumni and friends enjoyed a beautiful day of golf and camaraderie. Presently, I’m working toward responding to the many suggestions and ideas you have phoned, e-mailed, and Country Club setting shared with me directly regarding the SC 1958 gradates out on the patio for a group at Alumni Association and its events. I truly Brookside C.C. where they and their guests value your input. enjoyed dinner the night before the Combined You have told us you want to see more Reunion Celebration’s formal events the next advance notice of dates and events beyond day. Front row, from left -- Matt Howard, Bill Eberts, Sam Hoffman, Jim Howard, Buddy the 30-day notices by card and e-mail that Capuano, Jim Mark, Bill Resch, Jim Kloman and we now provide (although you do find all Joe Schneider; Second row, from left (center of Generations join in singing “Alma Mater” those dates well in advance in the pages photo behind Buddy)--Denny Hayes and Charlie Since many friends and family were unable to of this magazine). You’d like to see better Pickard; Third row, from left --Dave Brannigan, attend the wedding of Neale Rath ’95 and his wife, quality photos printed in the Cardinal Jim Devine, Bob Dodd, Dick Dickas, Len Ian- narino, Ron Stanton, Herman Knapp and Bob Litan, in China in November of 2006, a special magazine and possibly an additional “marriage blessing” ceremony was performed by Bettendorf; Row four, from left --Joe Funaro, Monsignor David Sorohan, a 1959 graduate of St. event other than the four we currently Mike Sullivan, Dick Reis, Ed Bernans, Jim Mur- Charles Borromeo College and current Advisory have. phy, Joe Bossetti, George Vargo, Charlie Keys, Board member. There have also been inquiries about Fred Gottemoeller, Alex Layman, Tom Ryan, Neale earned a ‘Chinese-focused MBA from the how to locate former classmates and Mike McDonald, Dave Patton, Jack Tierney, Dick Mason, Bob Koerner and John Sauter. University of Hawaii and has been fluent in Manda- suggestions about compiling rosters of rin for many years. This photo was taken at the ceremony’s recep- former classmates. This has always been tion at Columbus Country Club just after the group possible by simply contacting alumni sang St. Charles’ “Alma Mater.” Shown here, from director Louis J. Fabro in the Alumni & the left-- Joe Rath (brother), current SC sopho- Development Office. (There is also a “Find more Vincent Rath (Neale’s cousin), Dave Bartz a Classmate” program on the school’s ’99 (partially hidden), Neale Rath ’95, Jeff Bartz’95, Joe Rath ’67 (Neale’s father), Dr. Mike Berendt ’67, website at www.stcharlesprep.org under Josh Gelhaus ’95, Dan Rath ’81 (Vincent’s father), the Alumni & Development Section to Joe Francisco’95, Andy Dick ’67 (hidden) and Dan help with this) The school has addressed Rath ’99 ( Neale’s brother). website issues with the introduction of a All three Rath sons live in Chicago near their newly designed one. It provides (as did parents Joe ’67 and Susan. the last one) a place to update the school on your location and activities. These are just a few of the things that Alumni President’s Column you have brought to our attention. We Hello again, and appreciate your feedback; rest assured 1958 basketball “back in the day” welcome to all! your board will make every attempt to put 1958 classmates and starting members of the these suggestions into effect. We hope to Cardinal’s 1958 varsity basketball team (from As your 2008-2009 left) Tom Ryan, Herman Knapp, Jim Kloman, Alumni Board keep hearing from you in the future. Bob Koerner and George Vargo in George’s president, first let I continue to encourage all St. Charles family room. me express the Alumni to actively participate in sorrow we all feel welcoming new members. Your SCAA regarding the loss of board also eagerly anticipates a large Monsignor Thomas turnout for the St. Charles Spaghetti Bennett. He was dinner on Sunday, February 22, 2009. truly interested in In closing, all St. Charles alumni are Alumni Board the activities invited to attend our board meetings as president, Gerard M. of the alumni well as our SCAA events. By becoming Barrow, Sr. ’72 and was always involved with the SCAA, you will share supportive of our in the camaraderie that is part of St. alumni association’s endeavors. His Charles. Each of us can contribute to the commitment to St. Charles was truly board by generously giving of our time, exemplary, and his presence among us our talents, and our spirit to keep St. will be sadly missed. Charles the great school that it is! I’m proud to report on the success of our Gerard M. Barrow, Sr. ’72, President two fall alumni association community E-mail: [email protected] “Mirror image” a half century later! events. On Sept. 19 we celebrated 50 years later, re-enacting their now famous Homecoming with our usual pre-game photo at Brookside C.C. celebrating their tailgate and post-game Plank’s Pizza Golden Reunion were (from left) George Vargo, party. The weather cooperated and the Bob Koerner, Jim Kloman, Herman Knapp and Tom Ryan.

26 St. Charles Preparatory School Platinum Reunion Celebration

More than 40 alumni and spouses were on hand to celebrate the 2008 edition of the school’s Platinum reunion on May 29. The event honored graduates and former students In this photo taken in the fall of 1970, freshman from the Classes Tim Ryan ’75 poses for a publicity shot at T.A.T. of 1927-1957 Restaurant for that year’s Spaghetti Dinner. Tim is now a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch’s Private of St. Charles’ Client Group and helps manage most of the Preparatory School school’s endowment funds with his brother Jack and The College ’74. The “T.A.T” is owned by the Corrova Family of St. Charles (son Jim is a 1974 SC graduate) and helped the Borromeo. The day school put on the annual fest for several years. also is dedicated to former teachers and ’09 Reunions to be Platinum Reunion Celebration alumni who have Platinum attendees, in the school’s Cavello center, included (Row 1, sitting, died. celebrated Aug. 14-15 from left) Jean and Albert Bell ’48, Dorothy Modlich, Liz and Bill Meyer ’44, The day’s events Mary Ann Heise, Mary Estella Ehret, and Monsignor Charles J. Foeller ’42; included a special It’s early, but the St. Charles reunion row 2, sitting -- Mary Ann Sheeran, Ann Ridgeway, Vera Gable, Eleanor and committees are busy planning for next James Conlon ’49, Joe and Theresa Reinhard ‘41, and Catherine and Phil morning Reunion summer’s Combined Class Reunion Cleary ‘51;. row 3, standing -- Monsignor Bill Dunn ’57, Jack Coughlin’51, Joe Mass in Mother Celebration at the school. Nine classes Ridgeway ’57, Don Gable ’49, Bob Albert ’49, Dick Brehm ’46, Bill Geiszler’40, of Mercy Chapel Carol and Dan Cassidy ‘52, and Louis V. Fabro ’49; row 4 -- Susie Coughlin, are scheduled to convene for their followed by a Tom ’52 and Sue Ryan, Leo Grimes, Colby Grimes ’46, Bill Barrow ’46, and Al complimentary reunions the weekend of Aug. 14 -15 2009. Hoermle ’40. back bottom to top of stairs -- Dick Sheeran ’53, Ed Schneider They include the Classes of 1959 (Golden), ’38, Tom Devine ’47, Pat Doyle (Aquinas ’47), Monsignor Carl Clagett ’47, and luncheon in the 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984 (Silver), Dan Baumann ’57. In attendance but not in the photo: James Kraus ’44, Hugh Theatre Building’s 1989, 1994, and 1999. ’49 and Ann Miller. Cavello Center. The In its “combined” format all reunion school was honored classes meet together as a single 2008 Alumni Association to have alumni Monsignor Charles J. community for Saturday afternoon Governing Board Foeller ’42, Monsignor Bill Dunn ’57 and and evening programs in the Walter Monsignor Carl Clagett ’47 serve as con- celebrants for the Mass. Student Commons. The combined Gerard Barrow ’72, President event will feature campus tours, Mass concelebrated by alumni priests in Mother Members of Mercy Chapel, a “state-of-the school” Homer Beard ’46 Visit the school’s newly presentation, class photos, and an “open” Philip Caito ’72 redesigned website at cocktail reception and buffet dinner. Damion Clifford ’95 www.stcharlesprep.org Reunion committees met together Jack Gibbons Jr. ’81 January 26 with alumni director Louis J. Joe Gruber ’04 Fabro ’83 to discuss organizing their own Zach Pavol ’00 separate activities around the collective Michael Probst ’89 Saturday program. Those could be some Andy Piccolantonio ’97 or all of the following: Friday morning Bill Prophater Jr. ’86 golf, a Friday night stag or couples event, Rob Ryan ’89 Saturday morning golf, Saturday lunch, Bob Selhorst ’74 bike tour, and Sunday brunch. Marion Smithberger ’72 These events offer several opportunities Matt Weger ’89 to meet as individual classes with Sean Whalen ’99 classmates and invited guests. They afford many formal and informal Ex-Officio opportunities to reminisce about special Dominic J. Cavello ’64, teachers, friends, and the athletic and Principal academic challenges you enjoyed together as classmates. Michael H. Duffy, If you would like to volunteer as a Director of Development member of your class’ reunion organizing Louis J. Fabro ’83, committee -- and you are all welcome Director of Alumni Affairs and --contact Louis by e-mail at lfabro@ Communications cdeducation.org

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 27 Homecoming 2008

The St. Charles Alumni Association served as host at the 2008 Homecoming on September 19. A pre-game cookout took place in front of the Robert C. Walter Student Commons to start the festivities. Following the Cardinals’ gridiron vic- tory over Sandusky, alumni and friends gathered in the Cavello Center for the traditional after-game (Plank’s Cafe) pizza party. Our thanks go out to two special alumni: Bob Selhorst ’74 and his Mr. Commissioner The St. Charles varsity football coaching staff took company, Mass Appeal Dining Services, Mackessy bothers John ’78 (left) and Jim ’80 a well-deserved bow at the post-game Pizza Party. for handling the tailgate food and to Mike (right) pose with Central Catholic League athletic From left -- Rich Porter, Nathan Bobek, David Grant, (former) head coach Ted Wierzbicki, Chad Sweeney ’82 and Beer Dock East for once commissioner Scott Pharion (who also “moon- lights” as St. Charles’ academic dean and assis- Bobek, Richard Roush, Mike Sciarroni and Joe again donating the cold refreshments. tant principal) Duffy.

Crossing paths were Russ Finneran ’48 and Fr. 1982 classmates, from left, John Rathburn, Chris Tim Hamburger (left) and Rick Merola from the Tim Hayes ’77 Paolini, Mike Sweeney, and Paul Heller. Class of 1984.

Kevin O’Reilly ’86 and his son, Liam, proudly Principal Dominic Cavello and Terry Trojack ’65 Recent graduates and former SC football players sported their SC apparel. celebrate a St. Charles victory. Brian Scurria ’08 (left) and Mark Heller ’08.

The “Cookie Cop” Craig Lee ’77 with classmate The Class of 1991 was well represented by seated Sporting SC letter jackets were 1967 grads Steve (and disillusioned Boston Red Sox fan) Joe Curran from left, Chris Cavello, Nick Porter, and Ed Mustard, Bill Fiorini, and Bob Miller. Steve and ’77. LaTorre; standing, back -- Ryan Sullivan, Jason Bob’s are originals which still fit fashionably well! Rodocker, and Gerard Tracy.

28 St. Charles Preparatory School St. Charles and Aquinas NOTHING IS TOO NEW, OLD, OR grads take part in second INSIGNIFICANT!!!!! golf challenge Contact Louis J. Fabro ’83 at lfabro@ For the second year in a row Cardinal cdeducation.org or 614-252-9288 ext. 21 and Terrier alumni gathered to take part about items or send them to his attention in the Aquinas College High School-St. at 2010 E. Broad Street, Cols., OH 43209- Charles Preparatory School Golf Outing. 1665. This year’s “shotgun” event was held Au- gust 7 at Glenross G.C. (formerly Tangle- woood) in Delaware. For their $60 entry fee players were treated to a round of golf, a cart, lunch, refreshments, and dinner. The Carolians Unlike last year when the schools Those alumni from St. Charles who participated in the golf outing included (Front, from left) Bob played to a tie, the 2008 event ended Higgins ’61, Mike Probst ’89, Matt Whitehad ’89, with SC (-29) edging out the Aquinians Butch DeMatteis ’57, Paul Pardi ’49, Bernie Dick (-27) by just two shots. The “competition” ’54, James Blackburn ’61 and Bill Bringardner was initiated last year by the Aquinas ’49; (Back, left) John Connor ’63, John DeMatteo Alumni Association, which approached ’59, Rob Kuhns ’65, Ed Schroeder ’55, Jim Dick, and Terry Welsh ’57 St. Charles with the idea of establishing an ongoing series of golf matches between Class of 1949 graduate Don Gable generously members of the two schools’ alumni gave his St. Charles varsity basketball manager’s ranks. letter sweater along with a unique brass belt St. Charles was unable to entice the buckle sold by the Student Council his senior same level of alumni participation as year. The sweater temporarily hangs on the wall in the Aquinians (21 golfers) and forced to the Alumni Director’s office of Louis J. Fabro ’83 alongside Monsignor Bennett’s cassock. recruit “younger players” to bolster their low numbers (which still only reached 15 golfers). The outing has tried to limit its participants to those who graduated in the classes of 1966 and before because Aquinas closed its doors after that class graduated. The Terriers The outing’s trophy has its permanent The Aquinas “challenge” team was made up of and public home on a wall at Plank’s (front, from left ) Mike Whithead ’63, Bob Howells Café, a regular destination for many ’57, Larry Schumick ’57, Gary Renzetti ’57, Lou alumni and family members from both Nobile ’57 and Ted Kruse ’56; (Middle, from left) schools. Albert Bellisari ’60, Dick Meyers ’57, Richard McCloskey ’47, Marty Grosh ’54, and Mike If you are a St. Charles alumnus who Dennis Durbin ’79 traveled to the SC campus Stafford ’65; ( Back, from left) Mark Montgomery this fall see the campus and visit with former graduated before 1966, and would like to ’60, David O’Reilly ’57, Paul Nobile ’57, Bruno teachers like Dominic J. Cavello ’64. He also play in next year’s event, please contact Masdea ’47, John Gallucci ’47, Chuck Tonti brought a wealth and variety of SC memorabilia. It Louis J. Fabro ’83 at lfabro@cdeducation. ’56, John Goetz ’56, Barry Swepston ’54, Dick included Carolian newspapers, athletic programs org and he’ll get you on the list of possible Schneider ’56 and Don Laird ’58. In attendance and his numerous theater programs and photos but not in the photo: Frank Roberts ’58. 2009 players. from his involvement in many drama department productions. SAVE OUR HISTORY Don’t trash the school’s history - Send us your memorabilia! Graduates of St. Charles, spouses and parents: We would like to provide your St. Charles memorabilia a loving and safe home in the St. Charles Archive Room or in the new St. Charles Museum now “under construction” in the school’s Always a Rankin in the crowd “Tower Room.” Alumni brothers Tim ’83 and Dan ’76 Rankin We’re looking for items such as athletic stopped by the Cavello Center after the Home- coming game with some family members to enjoy and stage programs, school rings, pizza and refreshments. Front, from left -- Alex Carolian newspapers, athletic apparel, Rankin ’17 (Tim’s son) Quinn Rankin ’18 (Dan’s school-related photographs, personal son), and Stella (Tim’s daughter); Middle -- Tim photographs, diplomas and copies of Joe Laufersweiler ’48 stopped by for a visit during ’83, Lindsey Rankin (Dan’s daughter), Jennifer Behind Those Arches, the school’s original Rankin (Dan’s daughter) and Dan ’76; Top, from a trip in from his home in California to donate his left -- Austin Heath (family friend) and Maxwell yearbooks. priceless Class Ring and several copies of the Rankin’15 (Tim’s son). Carolian from his school days. The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 29 Golf Outing a Big Hit

Sunshine and a slight breeze greeted 118 golfers who gathered at Glenross Golf Club Sept. 28 to participate in the 2008 Alumni Open. The event is sponsored an- nually by the St. Charles Alumni Asso- ciation and has consistently drawn large crowds and remains a widely popular Cardinal community event. With a score of 15 under-par, the team of Shawn Wilkinson ’89, Scott Rodocker ’89, Brian Unk, and Pete Rodocker won the scramble event. The “skill prizes” were dominated by alumnus and current From left - - John Sauter ’58, Jim Devine ’58 and From left - - Marcus Cornell ’00, Zach Pavol ’00, SC faculty member Jeff Pharion who won Charlie Pickard ’58 Brad Johnson ’00 and Brandon Sullivan ’00 “longest putt” and closest to the pin. The day of fun was bargain-priced at $65 a person. It paid for a round of relaxing golf, cart, prizes, a school-crested T-shirt, refreshments, dinner, and lots of enjoyable camaraderie. Special recogni- tion is extended to Alumni Association president Gerard Barrow ’72 and his volunteers Mike Probst ’89, Rob Ryan ’89, Damion Clifford ’95, Matt Weger ’89, Marion Smithberger ’72 and Zach Pavol ’00. Special thanks go to our tournament’s hole sponsors! They were: Mike Sweeney From left - - Marion Smithberger ’72, Gerard Bar- From left - - Jason Younger ’89, Mike Probst ’89, ’82 and the Beer Dock East; Bob Sel- row ’72, Chris Leister ’72 and Phil Caito ’72 Bobby Cameron and Jason Knapp ’87 horst ’74 of Mass Appeal Dining Services Inc.; Joe Isbell ’83 & Mike Creedon ’85 of Bravo! Inc.; Richard Rieth Enterprise -Real Estate Services; Jason Knapp ’87 and the Knapp Family; Coleman Clough- erty; Farmers Citizens Bank, Bucyrus; Judge John A. Connor ’58; Mike Smith and A.T.XPRESS, LLC; Gary E. Fisher, attorney at law; Gerard Barrow ’72, presi- dent of the SC Alumni Association; and Phil Caito & Marion Smithberger from the Class of 1972.

From left - - Paul Copeland ’04, Pat Rankin ’61, Jeff From left - - Sean Roehrenbeck ’89, Pete Tatera, Pharion ’86 and Joe Gruber ’04 Brian Saas ’89 and Dan Hickey ’97

From left - - Marcus Whitehead ’91, Mike White- From left - - Matthew Selhorst ’04, Selhorst From left - - Brendan McSweeney ’89, Brian Tarpy head, Sr. (Aquinas ’63), Matt Whitehead ’89 and ’00, Bob Selhorst ’74 and Mike Benninghoff ’89, Tony Martin ’89 and Rob Ryan ’89 Mike Whitehead, Jr. ’87

30 St. Charles Preparatory School From left - - Ed Rice ’79, Andy Baumann ’79, Jack From left - - Jeff Havens ’84, Brian Franz ’84, Mike From left - - John Morgan ’92, Matt Keys ’01, Chris Baumann ’53 and Rick Baumann ’57 Gast ’84 and Tom Rice ’84 Reyes ’92 and Matt George

From left - - Ben Carignan, Tom Horvath ’65, Jack From left - - Peter Corbett, Robert Corbett and From left - - Ed Perrini, Tim Krauss ’77, Kevin Clay Frencho and JJ Frencho ’98 Daryl Corbett ’60 ’77 and Dave Driver ’77

From left - - Brian Hamler, Bobby Benjamin ’87, From left - - Mike Hammond, Matt Hammond, Chris From left - - John Greenhalge ’86, Elaine Green- Bob Benjamin and Ray Benjamin ’91 Noble ’92 and Brian Davis ’76 halge, Jack Greenhalge and Jim Greenhalge ’88

From left - - Dave Barrow, Jason Kubin ’94, Greg From left - - Anthony Mampieri ’93, Eric Horvath From left - - Brian Scarberry, Julie Scarberry, Fox ’91 and Andy Schweitzer ’92 ’92, SC faculty member Joe Moyer and John Kevin Sheedy and Andy Maciejewski ’92 Croswell

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From left - - Francis Smith, Dave Haynes, Mike From left - - Michael Clifford, Jack Clifford, Damion From left - - Tony Austing ’85, Kevin Kranz ’85, Hal Smith ’87 and Todd Smith ’84 Clifford ’95 and Chris Clifford Epler ’85 and Rick Thomas ’85

From left - - Gary Fisher, Dr. Young Kim, Tim Kolp From left - - Derek Smith ’94, Brad Chelton ’94, Standing by in formation, an army of 118 golfers and Jay Leshner Brian Alcox and Bob Mayhan ’94 and their carts prepare to battle it out at the Glen- ross Golf Club. Fathers and sons invited to “Mass & Breakfast” Attention all St. Charles fathers - includ- ing graduates, dads of alumni, student parents and those of young prospective Carolians of any age - you are invited to attend this year’s Father/Son Mass & Breakfast on Saturday, March 28. The event is sponsored by the St. Charles Alumni Association begins with a community Mass in Mother of Mercy From left - - Sean Whalen ’99, Jim Whalen, Jake From left - - Shane Vandemark ’82, John Conway Wozniak ’99 and Chris Osborne ’82, Andrew Gast and Andy Gast ’82 Chapel at 9:00 a.m., followed by a com- plimentary buffet breakfast in the Robert C. Walter Student Commons. Guests will also enjoy tours and a “State of the School” presentation. The event is free, but we ask that you make reservations to insure enough food is on hand for everyone that morning. This is a great way to introduce a new generation of young men to St. Charles while fathers and grandfathers have an opportunity to reminisce about student days of yesteryear and take in the many changes to the campus. To volunteer or make your reserva- From left - - Brian Unk, Scott Rodocker ’89, Shawn From left - - Dave Tedrow, Kevin Intrieri ’85, Mi- Wilkinson ’89 and Pete Rodocker chael Rice ’86 and Craig Feiler ’85 tions, please contact alumni director Louis J. Fabro ’83 by e-mail at lfabro@ stcharlesprep.org or phone him at 614- 252-9288 (ext. 21).

32 St. Charles Preparatory School Mothers luncheon Memorial Dedicated to renamed for Kathleen Kathleen Cavello at St. Cavello Thomas the Apostle More than 160 alumni mothers and A weeping cherry mothers of current students attended tree and a statue of the Kathleen A. Cavello Mothers of St. St. Fiacre (patron Charles Luncheon April 19 in the Campus of gardeners) Theater’s Cavello Center. Guests enjoyed were blessed and a luncheon catered by Manor dedicated July 5 and a fashion show put on by “Damsels in to the memory of This Dress” in which mothers modeled the Kathleen Cavello clothing. The artistic rendering of the planned Kathleen at St. Thomas the The event, formerly the “ladies tea,” Cavello tribute stained glass window. Apostle Church was renamed to honor Kathleen Cavello’s Kathleen A. Cull in Columbus. St. role as one of the long-standing, integral Stained Glass window to Cavello Thomas pastor, planners and coordinators for it and Father Denis other Mothers Club events. Kathleen, the honor Kathleen Cavello Kigozi administered the dedication wife of St. Charles Preparatory School The design for a stained glass window blessing as family members and friends principal Dominic J. Cavello ’64, died in to memorialize Kathleen Cavello was stood close by. October of 2007 of complications from a displayed at the annual Mothers of St. The St. Charles Mothers Club initiated brain tumor. Charles Luncheon. The window will the memorial for Kathleen in the prayer Members of this year’s luncheon feature St. holding a garden at St. Thomas. It seemed planning committee included Cathy red cardinal, a design the Mothers Club appropriate since that that was where she Wickert, Joni Warren, Linda O’Horo, committee decided on because donated much of her time and attention. Mary Zeehandelar, Candy Clougherty, St. Francis was one of Kathleen’s favorite The Mothers Club thanks committee Betsy Van Heyde, Sheila Reiner, Anne . Kathleen’s daughter, Kate Cavello, member Sheila Reiner and Oakland Park Park, Marilyn Wollet, Mairead Fyda and has been working with artist Amber Apel Nursery for donating the tree and statue Katie Paolini. Kathleen’s daughter, Kate, on the design. of St. Fiacre. who was invited to join the committee, The memorial window will be one and her father, St. Charles principal of three new stained glass windows to Dominic J. Cavello, also provided great replace the current set located on the help and support for the event. fourth-floor level of the school building’s northern exterior face. It will overlook the Robert C. Walter Student Commons and directly face the middle of the Fine Arts Center’s balcony. The two other windows to be commissioned will feature St. Dominic and St. Charles Borromeo. All three saints were important figures in education from the 12th century. St. Dominic and St. Francis both founded religious teaching orders and St. Charles With a specially donated tree and statue in the Borromeo is the patron of the arts and background are members of Kathleen Cavello’s seminarians. family (left to right): sisters-in-law Mrs. John St. Charles mother and luncheon volunteer, Mary When completed, these windows will (Rosalee) Cavello and Karen Cavello Rothwell, Zeehandelar, organized a “No Fashion Fashion beautifully complement the set of three husband Dominic J. Cavello ’64, mother-in-law Show” as part of the mother’s luncheon activities. stained glass windows a floor directly Marion Cavello, son Christopher Cavello ’91, Modeling clothing from “Damsels in this Dress” daughter Kate Cavello, son Dominic A. Cavello ’93 of Worthington were (from left) Sally Larrimer, beneath them depicting The Corporal and St. Thomas pastor Father Denis Kigozi. Marilyn Wollett, Rita Bahlman, Donna Grundey and Works of Mercy. Janice Benjamin. On the back step is an assistant These third-floor windows were made from “Damsels.” possible through the generosity of St. Charles alumnus mother, Mairead Fyda, and provide a beautiful backdrop to all- school Masses and events held on the Walter Student Commons stage. Luncheon attendees had the opportunity to donate toward the cost for Kathleen’s St. Francis stained glass window. If you would like to donate toward the window, please send your donations to St. Charles Preparatory. Great Crowd Designate “Alumni Mothers Club The Cavello Center was packed for the women’s Enjoying the afternoon event were Ann Federer, Window Project” on the envelope and luncheon event. Peg Hanna and Brenda Murdock. check. The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 33 he says he would like to take a ing batting average (.372), hits (48), Gabe Woolum earned a BS in pragmatic, economically-based ap- doubles (12), home runs (6), runs family financial management from Alumni Notes proach to lowering poverty levels in batted in (29) and slugging percent- The Ohio State University in June the U.S. He figures he’ll wind up in age (.605). Robinson also toted the of 2007. At OSU he took part in 2007 government or the non-profit sector second-highest on-base percent- internship programs with Merrill and that writing will factor into his age on the team at .431. Lynch, Northwestern Mutual, and Peter Schaeffing (See “Tribute to future somehow. at GLS Financial Consultants, Inc. Father Bennett” on page 8) is “hav- in Worthington where he served as “I credit St. Charles for my success 2004 ing a great time” as a sophomore a communication intern. The latter thus far,” he says. “It definitely gave has developed into a full-time po- at the University of South Carolina Eric Kuhn graduated from the Uni- me a huge advantage at the start sition and allowed him to continue where he is majoring in economics versity of Cincinnati with honors of college and the lessons I learned his career goal of becoming an in- and political science with a minor in from the College of Design, Art, there will stick with me forever.” dependent financial advisor. Gabe German (thanks to Mrs. Pena). He’s Architecture and Planning (DAAP) passed the Series 7 Securities vice president of the Red Cross with an architecture degree. He is Exam earlier this year. Club, on the student senate, and 2006 now working at Kohn, Pederson, active in a local tutoring program. Fox (KPF), an international archi- “My four years spent at St. Charles Ohio Northern first baseman Drew tecture firm, in London England. He He”s establishing a club at USC prepared me for many life challeng- Robinson earned Academic All- plans to attend graduate school in called “Carolinians Combating es and difficulties that I encountered Glad to be on board Ohio Athletic Conference honors the near future. Poverty” and its service days will in baseball for the 2008 season in college. The leadership skills, Grant Dilley ’07 and Jake be called “Facta Non Verba” days Byorth ’08 were all smiles as voted upon by the conference’s work ethic, and communication in tribute to the lessons learned at ten faculty representatives. He also 2003 skills that were instilled in me at SC in the photo taken at the SC. U.S. Air Force Academy’s won honorable mention all-OAC have been absolutely invaluable. I is studying for a mas- Acceptance Day, on which Peter would like to go on to grad honors this season. Ted Norman found my inner drive to achieve re- ter’s of education at Xavier (Ohio) school, possibly to earn a master’s Robinson led the Polar Bears in sults at SC,” Gabe said. marks the unofficial end to University. their basic training. in public policy. With degree in hand most offensive categories, includ-

Hogan ’06 producing film; “We hope to work with the author of the original work once it is complete to see challenges loom what else he would be interested in doing with the finished product.” Conor Hogan ’06 has taken on a very chal- The project promises several challeng- lenging role in his narrative production es. Instead of trying to film at an actual class at Ohio University. The junior is the Appalachian trailer park, the students coordinating producer for a feature-length came into an agreement with Hocking film the class is producing as part of the College’s School of Natural Resources School of Media Arts & Studies. which will place eight trailers at about a The film, entitledTrailerpark , will be Producing great movies location ten minutes away from the school an adaptation of the novel of the same Conor Hogan ’06 has the experience of working campus. “It is up to us to make the place title by celebrated American author and on the audio and video aspects of several student look like a tiny trailer park, but we are up best-selling novelist Russell Banks. This films while at Ohio University. to the challenge and excited to create the project is the first of its kind at OU in Mr. Montgomery, for giving him the work world,” Conor said. that it does not involve just video and ethic and personal responsibility neces- The location challenges, however, do audio production students. Additionally sary to tackle such a project. not end there. Multiple scenes take place the class is working with a public rela- “He taught me that if you work hard, on a frozen lake and these will be shot on tions department made up of journalism go outside your comfort zone, and try new the upper peninsula of Michigan during students, a sales department and theatre things you will find that your life can be the middle of February. Not only that, but professors and students who will act in not only more rewarding academically but one of the scenes involves the burning of the film. also more successful professionally.” a trailer. “No one ever said it was going Hogan got his first taste of producing After college Hogan says he’d love to be easy – and I thank St. Charles for when the class instructor asked him to to work with the folks at HBO in their teaching me that lesson early on.” arrange a simple fundraising trip for the programming development department The official website, www.Trailerpark- project, a trip to Cedar Point (that raised to come up with new ideas for television Movie.com, has a production blog which $4,000) “So the fundraiser was my first shows or helping with creative plot points keeps outsiders clued in on the students’ ‘producing’ task,” he said. for existing ones. “My dream job, however, advances on the project. Conor thinks His professor encouraged him to take is to create, write, and produce my own that it should be fun for the students at the proper steps required for the pre- television series,” he said. Ohio University and all those interested production process. So he wrote a support Initial photography for Trailerpark to keep up to date on the project and see proposal, searched out available funding began in late January and is set to finish some sample clips and behind the scenes (grants, business donations, personal in April. The film will then be premiered footage. donations), and helped collect a crew of 70 in early June – right before the end of Hogan also hopes that more gradu- – 80 students to help shoot the project. Ohio University’s school year. “It’s crazy,” ates of St. Charles will consider a career Conor said he entered Ohio University Conor says, “We’re still in the process within the film or television industry. after choosing a major in video produc- of casting and fundraising but we are “You really do not need to have any previ- tion. He had never taken a class in any- committed to this film and excited for the ous experience. I guarantee it. If you are thing related to the field and so he ex- University and Athens community to see a motivated individual who is interested pected to be a little behind in his classes. the finished project.” in the medium – pursue it! Who knows? He credits his experience at St. Charles, Once completed, Hogan said, the film You may find yourself getting graded for especially the instruction and dedication will make its debut in Athens and be your involvement on a feature-length film required from him under the direction of shown to OU alums living in . someday.”

3434 St. Charles Preparatory School Cardinals flock to OSU’s starting varsity quarterback for the SC football team and proudly tells that Dental School; offer he plays quarterback in flag football advice on careers representing the dental school. “I still rock (wear??) my SC black number “18” St. Charles alumnus Cole Bryant ’02 jersey, and am proud of it!” contacted alumni director Louis J. Fabro Garrett Seghi ’03 graduated in 2007 ’83 to let the school know of something from the University of Notre Dame where special going on at The Ohio State he majored in science business. He’s Big smile, everyone! University’s School of Dentistry: it working toward being a member of the Several Ohio State University students not only seems that there are no less than six SC OSU Dental School’s Class of 2011 where his father, Dr. Robert Seghi DDS MS, is a share in the fact that they are St. Charles grads, graduates enrolled there. Besides Bryant, but they are also simultaneously attending OSU’s tenured professor. others enrolled there include John dental school. They are, from the left -- John Heffernan ’04, Garrett Seghi ’03, Joe Mess Garrett said he chose to pursue a Heffernan ’04, Cole Bryant ’02, Garrett Seghi ’03, ’02, Al Johnston ’02 and Patrick McKinley career in dentistry because it provides an Joe Mess ’02 and Al Johnston ’02. Not Pictured: Patrick McKinley ’95 ’95. opportunity to build relationships and to We are grateful to Cole for not only simultaneously “help others on a daily basis while running a business of your work with a dentist from Costa Rica assembling his fellow Carolians for who showed me how his profession has a group photo one day, but also for own. The dental field has such a wide variety of applications and techniques. such a powerful and lasting impression gathering the information which we share on the poor communities of his country. here: Every patient has his or her own unique problem that they come to see you for and These experiences sparked my interest John Heffernan ’04 is a member of in dentistry because of its substantial Miami (Ohio) University’s Class of 2008. because of this, you are faced with new tasks every day,” Garrett said. impact on people’s lives.” He majored in zoology with a minor in Mess said that the dental profession has business. “I fell in love with dentistry After dental school Seghi plans on pursuing either a private practice a profound impact on the overall health of while shadowing during my years at St. its patients. Oral diseases are associated Charles,” he said. “I always thought I within the Columbus area or potentially pursuing further schooling for with such life-threatening events such as would be a physician, but it didn’t appeal strokes, heart and lung disease, diabetes, to me as much as dentistry after I saw the specialization training. Joe Mess ’02 earned a degree in low birth weight and premature births. “I daily grind.” He hopes to graduate from value this profession because although it dental school in 2010. microbiology from OSU in 2006 and plans to be a member of the dental may seem as though we are treating one John credits his alma mater, St. or two teeth, we are in fact treating the Charles, for his ability to reach dental college’s Class of 2010. He says that his life was shaped four years ago when, whole person,” he said. school and graduate with honors from Joe is in his third year in dental Miami. “A lot of people fell by the wayside “with an unsure outlook on my future” he participated in a mission trip to Central school and treats patients daily in the as the years wore on, but my discipline Continued on page 54 kept me going,” he said. John was the America. “I was fortunate,” he said, “to

2005 grad earns engineering and minors in chemistry, and lab, he is active in intramural sports, biology and Spanish. He has been working playing football, basketball and floor Goldwater Scholarship at University Hospitals of Cleveland and hockey. He is also a member of Koinonia Daniel S. Alt, the Case Western Reserve University Christian Fellowship and Tau Beta Pi, a ’05 graduate School of Medicine conducting studies on engineering honor society. and now a Case tissue-engineered cartilage. He’s testing He plans a future career as a researcher Western Reserve different adhesives for adhering bones and surgeon and is applying to MD/PhD University with cartilage and is also testing the programs. Upon completion in seven or student, received mechanical properties of both native and eight years, Daniel will do his residency, the prestigious engineered cartilage. perhaps in orthopedic or cardiac surgery. Barry M. Alt expanded his research experience Eventually, he will try to find a job where, Goldwater this summer through a National Science as he says “I can run a research lab, scholarship in Foundation REU Fellowship in Case probably in cartilage tissue engineering, April to continue Western’s biomedical engineering as well as practice medicine.” department on campus. He investigated From his not-so-long-ago days at St. Daniel Alt ’05 his studies in science, refillable polymers for targeting Charles, Daniel mostly remembers his mathematics and engineering. The anticoagulants to implants. friends, classmates, and faculty. While Goldwater Scholarship is a premier He also honed his research techniques grateful to his math and science teachers undergraduate award program during the summers of 2006-07 at at St. Charles for preparing him so well established in 1986. For many award Nationwide Children’s Hospital in for a career in engineering and medicine, recipients, the scholarship is a step Columbus, to examine the role of he said he “would be remiss to not toward other honors such as the connective tissue growth factor(CTGF) recognize that all my teachers and classes Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships in hepatic fibrosis. Alt worked on a at St. Charles gave me a strong academic and distinguished fellowships like the surgically induced model of fibrosis background. Without doubt St. Charles Fulbright. and compared the response in CTGF prepared me very well for all of my future Daniel is a biomedical engineering transgenic mice with that in normal mice. studies.” major with specialization in tissue When Alt steps outside the classroom The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 35 N. H. They live about five minutes Adam married Sara in 2003. When sistant coach for his son’s baseball from St. Charles. Tim enjoys golf, he’s not at school or at an observa- team, and likes to go fishing, golfing, Alumni Notes travel, and attending various sport- tory doing research, he and Sara and spends time with his family and ing events and, of course, Buckeye enjoy camping, hiking, and general friends. He fondly remembers all of dental services to a wide variety of football. Most of the friendships he travel. He said he will always re- the football and baseball practices patients. formed, he said, “will last a lifetime.” member qualifying as a freshman and games, goofing off in class, and He said he’ll never forget harassing for the sectional swim meet in the getting to know his classmates and Ben Wickert is living in Houston. He graduated from Vanderbilt Law Mr. Lower and Mr. Cavello at vari- 100 m breaststroke, a feat for which teachers. School (2008) and currently is an ous sporting events. he received a varsity letter. He would like to acknowledge his phys- E. Paul Smith, III lives in Lewis associate with the law firm Win- Matt Hazelbaker lives in Columbus Center and is a product marketing stead PC. ics teacher, Dr. Vandermeer, for in- where he has been with Gap, Inc spiring him to pursue his dream of manager for Sterling Commerce, for the past eight years working as becoming an astronomer. Inc. in Dublin. He received a MBA 2000 an e-mail consultant while finishing from Otterbein College in 2005, college. He is a supervisor in Gap’s Art Roehrenbeck lives in New and his BSBA in marketing from Bradley Johnson graduated as communications department man- Albany. He worked for 10 years The Ohio State University. He has class president with a doctor of op- aging a team in Ohio and California. for Price Law Firm – seven as an been happily married for 2 ½ years tometry degree from The Ohio State He holds a BA degree in English office manager. He’s now senior to Jennifer. They have a daugh- University College of Optometry in with a focus on creative writing and practice management consultant ter, Jocelynn (1). He’s an avid car June. He’s currently enrolled in a British literature. He married Alisa for HMU Consulting. He has a BA enthusiast and family man. He re- one-year ocular disease residency two years ago, and they recently in history (2002) from The Ohio members doing push-ups for Father program in Toledo, Ohio, and hopes bought a house. Matt enjoys mov- State University. He was married in Bennett, and “Monz” affectionately to return to Columbus permanently ies, hanging out with friends, etc. March, 2004, in St. Charles’ Mother referring to him as a “big lug.” next year if he can secure a job. He has been collecting records and of Mercy Chapel to Amy (Steigher), working as a DJ in the past year. an attorney serving as senior policy Michael Trovato is in his fourth year as a lecturer in the English de- Steve ’03 and Marianne is now married He really enjoyed Mr. Montgomery analyst for the Ohio Child Support Dave Moehrman partment at the of The Ohio State Hudelson welcomed baby and working for the accounting firm and Mr. (Scott) Pharion’s English Directors’ Association. Art is head University’s Newark branch. He George to their family in of Ernst & Young in London for 2 ½ classes. He said they challenged coach for St. Charles JV ice hockey earned his BA in English from the August. years. him and gave him a better under- team and enjoys travel. He is also a standing of language, as well as JV commissioner for Capital Hock- University of Dayton in 2001 and his making him a better writer. ey Conference. MA from OSU in 2004. He and his 2002 1998: 10-year wife, Dawn, have a 1-year old son, reunion class John Passaglia lives in Highlands Matthew Schirner lives in Up- Dylan. Dawn is an environmental Cole Bryant and Lauren Bonner Ranch, Colo. He spent six years per Arlington, and for the past five engineer for Ashland Chemical. were married on June 14, 2008 at Michael Fishking lives in Reyn- in investment banking at Deutsche years he has been at The Ohio St. Mary’s Church in German Vil- Ron Whisler lives in Salt Lake oldsburg and has been a chef at Bank and JP Morgan, and most State University Med Center as a lage and had their reception at The City, Utah, where for the past three Nordstrom Café Bistro, territory recently has been a vice president. cardiovascular technologist in the Blackwell on the campus of The years he has worked as an analyst manager for US Foodservice, and He has a BA in economics from Cath Lab. He also DJs occasional- Ohio State University. The happy in the market/marketing research chef at Bexley’s Monk. He earned a Vanderbilt University (2002). He’s ly. He graduated in 2002 from Ohio couple honeymooned in Aruba. industry. He is mostly involved with BS degree in foodservice manage- been married to Cressida Baccay, Wesleyan University with a BA and quantitative data analysis projects. ment from Johnson & Wales Uni- whom he met at Vanderbilt, since currently is in the MPA program at Lauren is a 2003 graduate of Bishop He received his BS in actuarial sci- versity in 2002. He and wife Cheri, last May. He remembers that Fa- Kettering College of Medical Arts. Watterson High School and a 2007 ence from OSU in 2003 and his MA have been married four years and ther Bennett used to dislike it when He married Jessica McElmurray in graduate of The Ohio State Uni- from the University of in have a daughter, Keeley (2). He people would insult the Queen! October of 2005. Jessica graduated versity where she majored in both geography. He’s married to Sarah likes to travel, play with his daugh- from Thomas Worthington (’99) and Spanish and English. She currently Charles “Tony” Pellerite lives in (Schutte) whom he met in Arizona ter and hang out with friends. He Ohio Wesleyan (’03). works in Dublin. Cole is a dentistry Columbus where he went to The when he was in graduate school. particularly remembers junior year student at The Ohio State Universi- Ohio State University from 1998 Matthew likes to travel. He visited They celebrated their second an- during the in-class study time be- ty. (see story: Dental School, page to 2005 majoring in art history and such places as Tokyo and Kyoto, niversary this past September. She fore mid-terms when a ball from 35). Lauren and Cole recently pur- working at The Skismith (2003- Japan in 2007; Moorea and Bora is a native of Arizona and they hope McDonald’s Playland was thrown chased their first home in Dublin 2005). Since 2005 he has been Bora in Tahiti in 2006; Europe to return there eventually. He en- around the room. with the Wexner Center for the Arts (2003); and St. Croix USVI in2002. joys playing hockey (both roller and 2001 Brent Foley was with Triad Archi- at OSU. He enjoys camping and He played rugby through college, ice) in local rec-leagues. He also tects from 1998-99 in Columbus, traveling. and has been hoping to get back enjoys traveling and living in differ- Terry Conlisk III is a third-year then Ekos-Manfredi Architects, into it since. He is still very proud ent places. He has lived in Arizona, Justin Potnick lives in Wellesley, dental student at the University of 2000-01 in Boston, Fisher Marantz of being a part of St. Charles. He Florida, and Utah over the past five Mass., and since 2007 has been a Detroit Mercy. He is currently prac- Stone Architectural Lighting 2001- made many friends, enjoyed the years. Generally speaking, he said medicinal chemist at EMD Serono. ticing at the UD Clinic providing 2002 in New York, Panoramic Win- sports and the two drama produc- St. Charles taught him to never take He received his BS in chemistry dow and Doors 2002-2003 in New- tions he was a part of. When he and “no” for an answer. from The Ohio State University in ark, NJ., and has been with Triad Jessica were married in the lower 2002 and his MS in organic chem- Marc Waybright lives in West Architects since 2004. He earned a chapel, it brought back memories. istry from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2007. Union, Ohio. He worked for Cen- BS degree in architecture from the He is happy she could experience He and his wife, Margaret, were tex Homes as a field engineer for University of Cincinnati in 2002 and being a part of the school. Matthew married in 2005, and now work in about a year after college. He then his masters there in 2004. He’s in- remembers all his teachers quite Boston. He enjoys playing golf and worked the past three years with terested in soccer, guitar, camping, well and appreciates their commit- poker and with his wife enjoys trav- Bovis Lend Lease in Miami, Fla. as hiking, rock climbing, reading and ment. He particularly remembers eling as much as they can. a project engineer. There he worked writing. the emphasis on growing into a St. on a $140-million high rise condo/ Adam Ritchey lives in Toledo. Af- Charles man. He believes he was Steve Franklin lives in Powell hotel & spa resort directly on the ter graduating from Case Western well-prepared for his college experi- and is a pharmacist at Medco. He ocean. He has since transferred Reserve University in 2002 with a ence and goals. earned his pharmacy degree from with the company back to Colum- BS degree in astronomy, he worked The Ohio State University in 2005. Skunza lives in Grove City. bus where he is working on three as a substitute teacher in math He enjoys sports, particularly foot- He worked as a quality assurance high school renovations and three and science. He earned a master’s ball, basketball, and baseball. lab technician for the T. Marzetti new elementary schools for the Ad- degree in physics in 2007 at the Company for three years and cur- ams County School District. Tim Hartman lives in Columbus University of Toledo where he also rently is a senior technician in toxi- and has been the owner of Buck served as a teaching assistant for cology for Battelle. He earned his Marc obtained a BAS in construction I Closing Services since 2005. three years. He currently is a re- bachelors degree in biological sci- management from the University of Newlyweds He’s a head varsity girl’s basket- search assistant with a grant from Cincinnati in 2004. He loves to golf Cole Bryant ’02 and his ences at The Ohio State University ball coach at Village Academy in the Space Telescope Science Insti- in 2004. He has been married to and enjoys running the local 5k’s for bride, Lauren, were married Powell. Ohio. He married Jennifer tute while he works on his doctorate Lindsay for eight years; they have a good cause. He also enjoys help- last June at St. Mary’s Catho- Forrest of Monroe, N.Y. on July 7, in physics. two children, Caleb (6) and daugh- ing the community by volunteering lic Church in . 2007 (7/7/07) at Lake Sunapee, ter Madison (2). Gabe is an as- with Habitat for Humanity.

36 St. Charles Preparatory School Partner-Accenture. He previously leaders. Competition is not its own was with Global Information Secu- force; it is just part of life and not rity Lead, and GE chief operating something to be avoided, because officer-Zoomtown/Cincinnati Bell. you cannot. He received his BSBA from The Ohio State University in 1998. He I especially remember how excited and his wife, Angie, have a daugh- the school got for the 1992 state fi- ter, Ava (6) and a son born in Oc- nals in soccer and basketball. We tober. Jeff enjoys golf, travel and were proud to be part of that time water polo. and were proud to show others what a force we could be, and elevate our He wrote: “My time at St. Charles school’s prestige for future genera- Summer campus tourist remains one of, if not the best, peri- tions. All of these things taught me ods of my life. The lessons learned how to have fun, push the time limit, Adam Cherup ’95. attending a premier Catholic boys’ but never cross the line. To com- A group of graduates from the 90s gathered after attending school go far beyond academ- pete in life, that is the secret. Even nephews. He likes to work out, golf, the calling hours at Mother of Mercy Chapel September 10 for ics. Academics are a given at St. today, I can’t help but get overly spend time with family, and go out Monsignor Bennett. They shared stories and special memo- Charles. We never thought about it excited throwing jabs at my buddies with friends. He has many memo- ries of Father Bennett on the outside deck of the nearby Bag as a challenge, in and of itself, since who are St. X grads that St. Chuck ries of St. Charles involving soc- O’Nails Restaurant. From left --Justin Arends ’98, Adam Kow- every guy knew that his classmates won the state in swimming. cer, swimming, water polo…along alkowski ’97, Ben Hammond ’96, Kevin Ewald ’98, Christen were all the best of the area. with getting to know people…and a lives in Columbus, Ewald, Paul Miracle ’92, Phil Stevens ’98, Dan Rankin ’96 and Michael Pione sense of accomplishment with aca- “I spent 5-6 hours a day staring at a was an engineer for Turner Con- demic challenges. John Daulton ’92. black line at the bottom of the pool struction for the past five years and Craig Donley lives in Powell where lives in Columbus. He at St. Charles – which gave me has been project manager/building Tim Zink 1996 he owns and operates the Donley traded treasury futures at the Board plenty of time to think (mostly about construction for Nationwide Realty chicks). The drive to be a champion Investors working on Gutter Co. He graduated from of Trade in Chicago the past five Michael Magree, S.J. graduated in sports came from a competitive- residential construction. He earned High Point University in 1997 and years. He recently moved home to from Franciscan University of Steu- ness that was in every one of my his civil engineering degree from has been married to Dana for four join Jim Zink (’89) in the family busi- benville (2000) with a BA in phi- friends. This is what still drives us Ohio University in 1998 and his MBA years, and they have a 2½-year- ness. He graduated from Vanderbilt losophy and classics and earned today. This is why guys who went from Capital University in 2002. old daughter (Sydney). He works in ’02 with a BA in economics and in a master’s in classics (2001) from to St. Charles tend to grow up to be He’s single and has 13 nieces and and enjoys his family, and says he June married Melissa Iacono. He The Ohio State University. He’s in loves to spend what little free time formation for priesthood with the he can squeeze with his nieces and (the Jesuits) which nephews. He made lifelong friends he joined in 2002. He hopes to be ’94 alumnus helps initiate First Friday at St. Charles, some of whom were ordained in 2013. in his wedding. He will never forget effort nationwide Howie Mandell hitting James Jac- Magree completed the first stage 1994 alumnus Alex Loehrer cionetti’s car in the parking lot! of formation upon graduating with an MA in philosophy from Fordham has begun an e-mail campaign Mike Zuk lives in Westerville. He University in 2007. He currently is in to reach U.S. Roman Catholic has worked as a senior financial a three-year period of work-teach- business professionals to let analyst at JP Morgan Chase since ing at St. Joseph’s Preparatory, the them know about a national October, 2002. He earned a BS Jesuit high school in Philadelphia. from the University of Dayton that He teaches religion, moderates the organization that he and other year. He married Anna Zink on student council, directs the choir, Catholic business associates have June 7, 2008. In his free time, he and is an assistant coach of the started: The First Friday Society plays golf, basketball and watches freshman soccer team. This organization is made up of a lot of sports. He also spends a lot of time hanging out with Jeremy “Coaching freshman soccer for the individuals who have committed Spohn and Bobby Khourie. He re- first time this year brought back lots themselves to attending First members Mr. Kuhn and Mr. Russ of great memories of freshman soc- Friday Mass every month from here forward, in spite of hectic work and (enough said). cer at SC, especially beating De Sales (4-2?) when we only had nine travel schedules. “By pledging to attend First Friday Mass, Loehrer said, “we men on the field.” Mike sends “a big reserve a special space for Jesus Christ in a part of our lives which all too hello to all my SC brothers from that often neglects Him: our careers.” team.” The group was established in Dayton where Alex works. Members decided 1995 to expand their promotional efforts beyond their own networks of friends and colleagues when they realized the value First Friday Mass was bringing to Giovanni Turner recently made each member. With the blessing and encouragement of their archdiocese, they an online donation to the school developed a web-based service and are now undertaking a national marketing in memory of Monsignor Bennett. campaign. What makes this special is the fact that he is a former student but not Joining the organization is simple: register your e-mail address (that’s a St. Charles graduate. He reports all) at the First Friday Society website: www.firstfridaysociety.org. The site that after high school he went on automatically sends out electronic reminders in the five days prior to each to earn a BS from Arizona State month’s First Friday Mass, helps people find Mass locations wherever their (1999), a JD from University of Pennsylvania (2002), and his MA professional travels take them, and also sends out reminders concerning Holy from Virginia Tech (2007). He cur- Days of Obligation. 1995 graduate Joe Francisco rently is an attorney and university Alex notes there are plenty of additional features to explore on the First and his wife, Lara, were professor (Winthrop University) liv- Friday website, including Catholic news updates and a national LinkedIn ing in Charlotte, NC with his wife married in California where and child. group, providing members a trusted resource for professional advice and they live on November 1. networking opportunities. He encourages people to register and use the site to They stopped by St. Charles send an invitation to any other Catholic professional around the country who this summer so Joe could 1993: 15-year look over the improvements reunion class might be interested in joining. and updates to the school’s Loehrer said that the organization is free to join and free to use but says campus. Jeff Carr lives in Cincinnati where members are encouraged to make modest contributions at any First Friday he is the chief operative officer/EVP Mass or Holy Day Mass they attend as a member of the Society. for Singlepipe Communications

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 37 hero to us all.” In his message Joe Charles and DeVry University. hospitality industry for 15+ years related a funny story which goes to in various executive level positions Alumni Notes prove that the world isn’t such a big In 2005, he earned a master’s in throughout the United States. In place after all: statistics from OSU and went to 2006 he was named interim state believes the strict manner in which memories of his former teachers Oregon as a statistician with Intel tourism director for Ohio. He cur- students are taught turns real life and is grateful for their dedication “Can you believe that I ran into my Corporation. He left Intel in 2008 rently is working in sales for a local situations into achievable dreams and for putting up with the students. Class of 1989 classmate and fellow and joined SAS, a statistical soft- foodservice equipment and supply and goals. Some of his favorite memories are: graduate Ron Younkin in Shanghai ware company, as a technical sales company. Jim earned a BS in 1994 “Monsignor Gallen; Mrs. Peer con- a couple weeks (late August) ago?” consultant. from The Ohio State University. He Jeffrey Gugle lives in Columbus fiscating racing forms from Anthony Joe and his wife, PoYee were rid- Earlier, Brady in 1995 earned his and Amy have been married seven where he worked at Bank One/ Mampieri in AP Chemistry Class; ing their bicycles when they passed a MS in computer science from years. He has sons, Ryan (3 ½) Chase for 7 ½ years before becom- Senor Pena “willing” us to learn a jogger. Joe’s wife had a Pinnacle Virginia Tech, and in 1993, his BS and Colin (2). Jim plays golf and ing a realtor for Keller Williams four Spanish; spending summers work- Golf Club T-shirt on and this jogger in Computer Science from the US travels with his family and friends. years ago. He has a BS in business ing with Archie and Dominic Cavel- started shouting, ‘Hey, how do you Naval Academy. He married Sarah The past few years he and his wife with a finance major. He and his lo, where I learned not only how to know that course?’” In fact, Pin- Kruse in October of 2006. They traveled to various OSU football wife, Betsy, have been married for polish floors but how to play poker; nacle is in Grove City and owned by have no children, but do have two games, including the Texas game, five years and had their first child in and great memories of the com- Ron’s family. “staggeringly inert cats.” In his free two national championship games August. Betsy is director of admis- munity coming together during im- “When we got closer we recognized time, he includes cycling, camp- (1 W and 1 L) and other bowl games sions at Columbus School for Girls. portant moments, such as, among each other. It turns out he lives in ing and hiking/backpacking. He including the Outback, Fiesta, and Jeff likes to fix up houses, play golf, others, when the whole school at- the same housing community just is always looking to find a sweet Sugar. There are many special and swim. He feels he learned tended the funeral of Frank Dury a few homes away!” What are the piece of single-track, climb a long memories of St. Charles, but what much at St. Charles, not just in the ’92.” classroom that has served him well chances? hill without suffering, and pull the he remembers most is all the great friends he made. One particular throughout the years, but also in the Bill Williams worked for three years perfect shot of espresso. Having John Vaughn of Columbus is work- training and competition in the pool, with Kraft Foods as a sales rep; two the opportunity to work as a peer memory was the opportunity to ing as a physician and director of along with the many life lessons years with Coke New England, and with the members of the St. Charles play baseball with his older brother outreach for Ohio State Student that taught him what it means to live is currently with Glory Foods, fresh faculty—many of whom were pres- John ’86 and have him catch a few Health Services. He and his wife, as a Christian. produce operations. He earned a ent when he was a student—was games that he (Jim) pitched. Hilary, have two children: Grace BS degree in economics from Bos- certainly one of the highlights of (4) and Jack (2), the latter of whom John T. Gugle lives in Waxhaw, Jeffrey (Jeff) D. Mullenix lives ton University in 1998. His brother his life, he writes, and heightened he is already committing to the St. N. C. where he is a certified finan- in McKinney, Tex., where he’s a Jason, St. Charles Class of ’95, his already immense appreciation Charles Class of 2024! cial planner, and owner/principal at claims manager with Phoenix In- lives in Columbus where he works for all that St. Charles was, is, and demnity Insurance Company. He’s Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC in in real estate. His sister, Ella, man- strives to become. Charlotte. He spent 7 ½ years liv- has been in insurance since col- ages a food brokerage company in 1988: 20-year Christopher Brady lives in Co- ing and working in Tokyo, Japan for lege. He worked 12 years for Na- Florida. His interests are fishing, reunion class lumbus where he has been with Price Waterhouse Consulting and tionwide in Ohio and Texas. Jeff hunting, and riding his motorcycle. the for 14 Morgan Stanley. He graduated from earned a BA in sociology with a He wrote: “St. Charles is a great Steve Blades, who lives in Canal years, the last six as a principal. the University of Notre Dame with a minor in criminology from The Ohio place; I am glad to see all the ad- Winchester, has worked in the men- He earned degrees from Ohio Do- BA in finance and a BA in Japanese State University in 1999. He mar- ditions while still remaining true to tal health field as a case manager, minican (BS), Ashland (M.Ed) and in 1992. He and Ann (a CPA) have ried Kathryn (Condit) in December its history. I remain very proud I at- program manager, and outpatient is a current doctoral student at been married 13 years. They have of ’02, and they have a son, Na- tended this school.” than Charles, (5). Jeff plays soc- counselor for the past 15 years. The Ohio State University. He and four children: Sarah (7); Ryan (4); Andrew (4) and Ashley (2). cer and softball, hangs out with his Brent J. Zorich lives in Reynolds- He obtained a BA in psychology his wife, Tina, have been married at Miami (OH) University in 1992 family and friends, and of course, burg. He reported that he worked seven years and have three chil- “Four kids,” he wrote, ”will zap and a MSW from The Ohio State follows the Buckeyes. He has too for a few years as an interior archi- dren, Najah, Sa’Tiah, and . any free time; however, we love University in 1997. He has been many memories to recall of his St. tect with the No.1 (Gensler) and He doesn’t have much free time, to travel, domestically and interna- married since 1996, to Stephanie. Charles years, but being one of No.2 ranked (NBBJ) firms in the but what he has he spends with tionally. We often bring the kids They have a 3 ½ year old daughter, three seniors on the inaugural la- world Their clients included major family and friends. He says that along and every so often we like to Elizabeth (Libby). In his free time, crosse team at St. Charles stands “Fortune 50” companies and the St. Charles prepared him well for get away without the kids.” John he follows OSU football, the Colum- out as exciting and fun. Republic of China. He then returned the challenges of life. Graduation recalls spending his sophomore bus Blue Jackets, and runs after his to graduate school for a masters in stands out as an awesome mem- year abroad in Tokyo with a Japa- William Switalski lives in Gallo- daughter. He also does a little golf- fine arts in computer animation. ory of what can be accomplished nese family. “It was a life-altering way and is project coordinator at ing and poker playing. He says he There he participated in the Dream through hard work and dedication. experience,” he said. He attended Romanoff Electric where he has Works SKG outreach program. will always remember Monsignor Brian Burdette lives in Columbus Sophia University and taught Eng- spent 12 years. He helped finish He then took an internship at EA Gallen, Father Bennett, and Mr. where he works with Victoria’s Se- lish in his spare time. He matured Franklin University renovation and Games working as a technical art- Huck. He also will always have an cret Stores. He spent eight years in a great deal in that year away from then went on to the Polaris Fashion ist on the game Superman Returns. appreciation for the shenanigans of finance, five in merchandise plan- his friends and family. Through in- Place expansion. He completed an He also had several other special Brian Welch, Duffy Sweeney, and ning, and three years in the distribu- trospection of his life, he gained a ABC electrical apprenticeship. He assignments including those with Jason Sherman. tion center. He has an accounting new appreciation of his place in the married Deanna in 2004, and they Lucasfilm Ltd. in Singapore. have a son, Ethan (2 ½ ). He enjoys Paul Blodgett lives in Ridgewood, degree from Capital University. His world and a stronger determination golf, outdoor activities with family, He’s currently doing research on N. J. He received a BSBA from interests include golf, soccer, travel, to achieve personal goals. OSU in 1993, with a double major and rehabbing his house. Browns football and the Buckeyes! film, television, and game assets Sean Hanrahan lives in Reynolds- in finance and accounting. He re- He remembers St. Charles soccer including the assets of several Lu- burg. He was with the Franklin ceived a MBA from Fordham Uni- Christopher Denk lives in Powell and going to Indiana and beating casArts games and films. His port- County Board of MRDD from 1994 versity in 2000, with a double major where he formed the Christopher Caramel Indiana; art class with folio and information can be viewed to 2000 and since then has been in finance and information systems. Denk Photography company in Mr. Smith and Mr. Henne in health on his personal website. a preschool director at Oakstone He and his wife, Jennifer, married 2001. The company takes photos class. Academy. He has been married to in 2001, and have a son, Andrew, of weddings, high school seniors, Natalie (Koebel), a 1988 graduate of Bob Ryan taught at Andre House 1990 born in 2006. families, children, families, and of Arizona from 1997-99, and from commercial projects. The web- Bishop Hartley High, for almost ten 1999 to the present has been at Robert Harmon manages data- Brady Brady lives in Portland, Ore. site is www.christopherdenk.com. years. Sean is pursuing a degree Brophy College Preparatory, an base operations for a software After graduation he enlisted in the Christopher received a BS from at The Ohio State University where all-boys Jesuit high school. He has company in Boston. Navy’s nuclear power program and John Carroll University in 1992, and he is a member of the National So- taught math and religion, and for He lives in Cambridge with his wife, also received an appointment to the he married Audrey four years later. ciety of Collegiate Scholars. Becky, and children, Ellie (3) and U.S. Naval Academy, in Annapolis, They now have three children: Wil- the past two years has been prin- Scott Harmon lives in Concord, Ian (1). MD. Upon graduation, he served cipal. He received his BA from the liam (8), Elizabeth (5) and Henry Mass. and currently is vice presi- in the Navy for five more years, two University of Notre Dame in 1997, (almost 2). Most free time is fam- dent of business development with years as an intelligence analyst at his MED from Arizona State Univer- 1989 ily oriented, but Christopher does the Z Corporation. He earned a Naval Space Command, three as a sity in 2000, and married Kathleen enjoy time on his motorcycle and BS degree in engineering from the mathematics professor at the Naval ocean sailing on his catamaran MacLeod in 2004. Joe Dorrian sent his condolences U.S. Military Academy in 1992 and Academy Preparatory School. Af- from Shanghai, China, about the while jamming on the ipod. an MBA from Harvard Business At St. Charles Bob learned the val- ter leaving the Navy, he returned to passing of Monsignor Bennett, School in 1999. He served as ex- ues of hard work, perseverance, Columbus and taught math at St. Jim Greenhalge lives in Wester- and self- discipline. He has great whom he called “a true legend and ville, Ohio, and has worked in the ecutive officer and commanding 38 St. Charles Preparatory School officer of the bomb disposal units chapel. He remembers the pride of were 20. They have a daughter, and have three boys: Finn (6), Gabe at Ft. Bragg and Ft. Jackson from getting elected student council vice Amanda, 8, and a 6-year-old son, Derrick remembers being with Kev- (4) and Padraig (2). David spends 1992-97. Scott worked for Church president his junior year, and the John. He earned a BS degree in in Muhammed on the track team much time coaching his son’s & Dwight consumer products from huge turnouts at their student coun- mechanical engineering from the and being a part of the record-set- sports teams, and biking or hiking. 2001-2006. cil dances. He remembers sitting Univ. of Cincinnati in 1993 and a ting 4x100 relay team whose time The family likes to travel and tries to on the cafeteria floor during lunch master’s from Stanford University is posted on the school’s record visit Ireland when they can. Scott and Kate, a native of northern if you got in trouble. He also re- in 1994. board. He also remembers Senor Virginia, have been married for 14 members the courage of Chuck the Pena challenging students in his David says he remembers that he years and have three daughters freshman who had MS and walked He and his wife like to sail and are class. He remembers friends like had a great class that contributed -- Caroline (10), Lauren (8) and Al- up the stairs and used a scooter be- co-owners of a J105 racing sailboat. Bobby Smith, Brian Welch, Kevin a lot to the school and had a good lison (5). Scott said he “remains cause he HAD to go to St. Charles. “I really enjoyed the St Charles swim Pack, Aaron Quinnichett, Kevin time. “Of course, “Monz’s” math pretty athletic playing basketball team,” Mark wrote, “it gave me a Muhammed, James Brim, Hershel courses and Mr. Cavello’s Latin and working out regularly. Most Chris Lauber lives in Mason, Ohio, competitive drive for both team and Craig help each other prepare for class are fond memories. The en- of the rest of my free time is taken and is with Procter and Gamble in individual accomplishment. I am tests. He remembers some of the tire faculty provided a great experi- up with the kids’ activities. We’re Cincinnati. He earned a BA in psy- happy to see my daughter on the guys singing – “butchering” songs ence and prepared him well for life also active in our church where I’ve chology in 1992 from the University swim team at 8 years old and enjoy- that were popular. Whenever he after SC.” worked as a youth group advisor, of Dayton, a BS in management ing it as much as I did.” He added, hears those songs today, he says Sunday school teacher and Elder.” information systems and operations “There are too many fun times with he bursts out laughing. Press Southworth, IV lives in management from OSU in 1998, friends and family to itemize.” Lehigh Acres, Fla., where he’s an “Senior year trip to Florida with Mark and an MBA from the Univ. of Cin- Thomas Pillifant, IV lives in West- elementary school teacher. He & Bryan Jones, Scott Casey, Jamie cinnati in 2004. He and his spouse, Rick McKinley lives in Portage, erville where he has been in the in- taught kindergarten this past year. Shackleford and Chad Willits was Marci, (his 1988 St. Charles Prom Mich. He was with the U.S. Army surance business for 17 years. He He earned a BA in geography from great (still don’t know how Mark & date) have an 8-year-old daugh- from 1992-2000; FDSI Logistics has been vice president for Premier UNC, Charlotte, in 2001. He was Bryan’s parents convinced my par- ter, Kendall. He enjoys following from 2000-2002; and Eaton Corpo- Risk Insurance Agency, Inc. since married on August 31, 2002 to ents to let that one go). I could go his daughter’s soccer and softball ration 2004 to the present. He re- 1997 at five locations. He received Tina (Slifko). They met when he on and on about good times with games, as well as running, cycling ceived his BA from Wittenberg Uni- his BBA degree from Ohio Universi- was 17 and got reacquainted eight Brady, Mark, Yonk, Rick the soccer and golf. He remembers not win- versity in 1992 and his MBA from ty in 1992. He and his wife, Megan, years ago. They met in the All Ohio gang, etc. I have few regrets in life, ning a single football game senior The Ohio State University in 2004. have a daughter Jameson and son, State Fair Youth Choir. Press likes but losing touch with the SC com- year, which put the value of high He enjoys golf and travel. Thomas (Class of 2025). He enjoys to shoot pool, sings in his church munity is definitely one. “Monz”, school sports in perspective! running, gardening, his family, Brit- choir, and help with the youth group Father Bennett, and Mr. Cavello re- Kevin-Jamal Muhammad is a la- bor representative for SEIW labor ish sports cars, and hiking. at his church. main enormously prominent figures Bill L’Esperance lives in Mayfield unions. He received his BS degree in my memory of SC. Scholars, Hts. He works for MCPc, a com- David Postlewaite lives in Cali- Jeffrey Stiltner lives in Westerville gentlemen and shining examples puter technology reseller based in in political science. He and his wife fornia and celebrated his 11th an- and is an attorney. He’s been a di- of putting duty before self. There Cleveland and where he is a key have been married for 15 years niversary with American Honda rector for Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter aren’t words to express how much account manager and one of the and have three children -- Jamiah Motor Co., Inc. in June. His prior Co. LPA since last January. He pre- their dedication impacted the way I principals. He earned his marketing (11), Alyah Ayesha (4), and Khrig work experience includes a year viously was a partner with Hahn Lo- view the world. degree in 1992 from John Carroll (16). He spends his free time with and a half at Capital Porsche Audi eser and Parks LLP (2001-08). Jef- University. He has been married to his family and enjoys reading Afri- Volkswagen. He also sold software frey earned a BA in economics from Scott Hulme lives in Dublin and is the “beautiful” Carrie L’Esperance can-American history books. He for two years in Charlotte N.C. He John Carroll University in 1992, a a former English teacher and head for the past 13 years, and they have remembers that the Class of 1988 received his BA from Denison Uni- JD in 1995 from Capital University varsity soccer coach at St. Charles. three children: Connor (10), daugh- had the most African-American versity and a diploma in business Law School, and a LLM in taxation He currently is vice president and ter Quinn (7), and son Brennan (4). graduates in St. Charles history. studies from the London School of from Capital University Law School partner at Remedi Electronic Com- Bill enjoys spending a lot of time Kevan Pack lives in Berea, Ohio, Economics, London, England. in 2002. He and his wife, Heidi, merce Group. He received a BA boating, biking and swimming with, have been married 14 years. They from The Ohio State University in and is a loan officer for Taleris David married Nicole Aug. 21, 2004, his family at their small cottage in Credit Union, Inc. He started out are the parents of Sophie (8) and 1992. He and his wife, Megan, Findley Lake, New York. He has a in Newport Beach, Calif. where their Will (10), who attend St. Matthew have a daughter Madeline and son of college as a graphic consultant daughter was born Oct. 20, 2005. lot of great memories of St. Charles for Ameritech, but has been in the School where Jeffrey is an assistant McLean. He enjoys working out, from traveling to Europe between Their lives pretty much revolve soccer coach. soccer, reading, and spending time mortgage/banking industry for the around their daughter, Sloan Eliza- his junior and senior year, to watch- past 13 years. He was a branch with the family. He fondly remem- beth. He runs three days a week, Mark Vogel lives in London, Eng- ing SC win the state titles in soccer, service manager for Beneficial bers St. Charles soccer and the to meeting life-long friends. and spends most of his spare time land where he has worked entirely Boys of EMK. (1995-2000), senior mortgage con- entertaining his daughter. He said in the derivatives/capital markets sultant for Sky Bank for the next James Link lives in Virginia and is St. Charles instilled in him the value industry for CME Group, since 1995 Kevin Husch worked for the DLZ a U.S. Navy judge advocate, com- four years, and senior underwriter of hard work. The emphasis on reli- (except for what he describes as a Corporation after the Census. He missioned in 1995. His previous for Deep Green Financial the next gion provided a moral compass that nine- month foray in 1997-98). His is a field geo-technician. He is the duty assignments have been in two years. He has been married for still guides him today. role with the company has been di- leader of Practically Christian, a Washington, Sardinia, Italy, Con- nine years to Marti and they have a versified and carries increased re- Catholic book study group of men necticut, and San Diego. He is cur- son, Kevan, Jr. (6). Kevan likes trav- Aaron Quinichett lives in At- sponsibility that includes sharehold- and women enhancing Catholic rently assigned to the staff of the el, coaching his son’s sport teams, lanta. He served in the U.S. Air er relations, marketing, and account Faith. director naval nuclear propulsion in drawing, and playing sports. Force where he was assigned as management/technology/business Washington, D.C. His previous de- a behavioral science analyst from development. Since 2003, he has Matt Kletzley worked for Ameritech Kevan said he enjoyed attending 1993-96 and as a pilot (of KC-10) in 1992, the U.S. Department of De- ployments have been in the Persian St. Charles with his “god-brother” led CME Group’s efforts to grow Gulf and Iraq. He received a BA for the next 10 years. He currently electronic trading. fense from 1993-1997, as a com- Diallo Gentry (’92). Monsignor is a pilot for FedEx. He earned a puter specialist at Nationwide In- from the University of Notre Dame in Gallen and Mr. Pena were his most 1992 and a JD from The Ohio State degree in behavioral science at the Vogel earned a BA in English and surance as a business analyst from influential teachers at SC. The most Air Force Academy in 1992. He Spanish literature from Kent State 1997- 1999, and from 1999-2004 di- University College of Law in 1995. memorable coach was Byron Cato. James is married to Stefanie, who married Machamma in 1999, and University in 1995. He and his wife, rector of tech services for Netwave His greatest memory was getting they have two children – daughter, Laura, were married in 2003 and Corp, and from 2004-2007 as an has BS and MS degrees, and is new away football jerseys and beat- project engineer with the Naval Sea Assata (7), and son Agyei (5), with have a daughter, Vivienne, born EMC advisory tech consultant, and ing Hartley on their own field. whom Aaron said he spends quality in 2004. They’re expecting an ad- from 2007 to the present at Network Systems Command in Washington, D.C. They have sons, Ryan (5), a Derrick Palmore lives in Snellville, time. He also likes to read and work dition in January. The Vogels say Appliance Ent. as a systems engi- out in the gym. they have a “great fear” that their neer. He graduated Summa Cum soccer and t-ball “star”, and Evan Ga., where he’s a pharmaceutical (3) a soccer and bicycle “pro”. His sales territory manager. He earned daughter will adopt not just a British Laude and valedictorian from St. David O’Reilly lives in Westerville accent, but a bad one similar to that Meinrad College in 1992. He has outdoor activities with his family in- his BS degree in health science at and works for the State of Ohio as clude fishing, biking and sports. He Morehouse College and is working featured in the play and movie, My two girls, Molly (10) and Coleen medical reserve corps coordinator Fair Lady. (13). He likes golf, reading, spend- remembers summer football camps on an MBA. Married to Shea for 10 and database administrator. He ing time with his family, computers at St. Charles each year. years, they have a son, Derrick (9), is also a computer consultant. He “There are so many fond memories and being a soccer coach. and a daughter, Danyelle (4). Der- earned an MBA from Franklin Uni- I have of St. Charles,” Mark wrote, Mark Majernik lives in San Diego rick likes to read historical literature, where he runs a family business versity in 2003 and a BS in engi- “of its educators and staff and my He remembers the following: Jim lift weights, and practice jiu-jitsu. He neering from Miami (OH) University fellow students. I did particularly Lower, “1776,” Mike Arends, Mike -- wireless engineering company helps coach little league teams, vol- – with his wife (his college sweet- in 1993. He and his wife, Andrea, enjoy when the school would come Mould, Joe Murphy and Fr. Ben- unteers with his fraternity and his have been married for nine years together in support of a team, stu- nett sending him to find a ghost in heart) whom he met when they college alumni association. The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 39 the event, grow rider registrations, and orchestrate logistics through- Alumni Notes out the 4-day journey. Roberts’ wife, Bonny, even rode the event. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride totaled 95 riders and helped raise more than $155,000 for the Society Hope Lodges and other vital patient care services. Next year, Roberts plans on continuing his involvement (and even riding the route this time) and calls on all SC grads with a passion for cycling and/or cancer fundrais- ing to join him in 2009. Information can be found at http://community. The St. Charles community assembled at St. Charles on Sep- acsevents.org/hoperide. tember 10 to attend the public viewing of Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett who was accorded the special honor of being 1983: 25-year “laid in state” in the school’s Mother of Mercy Chapel the reunion class night before his funeral mass. Of those who attended the wake, many groups of alumni classmates and friends gathered at the Old Bag of Nails Res- Mark Bahlmann lives in Bexley and taurant before and after paying their respects to Father. Happy Family has been in banking and finance since finishing college in New York One group that met inside the restaurant included numer- Daric ’87 and Lisa Galden, along with son, , welcomed City, Chicago, and Los Angeles. ous classmates from the Class of 1985. From left -- Hal Epler daughter, Mia, to their family last March 24. He returned to Columbus in 1977 to ’85, Butch Rohner ’85, Vince Fabro ’85, Kevin Kranz ’85, Mike work with an affiliate of Bank One. Creedon ’85, Brian Boley ’85, Tony Austing ’85 Neal Roberts dent or event. One of the most Fred White lives in Newfoundland, He currently helps manage a mez- ’85, Bill Mifsud ’85, Scott Rodocker ’89, Jason Rodocker ’91 memorable was when the varsity Canada, where he’s an associate zanine finance fund for Huntington. and Mike Epler ’89. soccer team played Centerville in professor of German and Russian, Mark earned his BS in finance and 1987, I believe. Centerville was and associate dean of the faculty investments from Babson College pep band, attending basketball years, and they have four children: the team that defeated a previously of arts (research and graduate pro- in 1987 and an MBA in finance from games and played in the pit for Sienna (15), Cole (12), Lily (9) and undefeated St. Charles team in grams) at Memorial University. He The Leonard N. School of Business the production of West Side Story Liam (7). His particular memory the 1984 state soccer tournament. won his BA from OSU in 1992, his at New York University in 1993. He directed by Doug Montgomery of St. Charles is learning the Alma That 1984 St. Charles team was MA from the Univ. of Kansas in enjoys spending time with his wife, with band director Melissa Dover. Mater with “Monz”. He still sings it absolutely amazing and it was a 1994, and his PhD from the Univ. of Jill, and their daughter, Claire. His I grew to love history and learned to his youngest every so often as a very, very bitter defeat. Southern California in 2002. primary hobbies are golf, skiing and how to memorize things like presi- lullaby. dents from Father Bennett. Know- “Mr. Cavello reminded the entire lives in Mason, his classic car, which he indulges in Chad E. Willits ing Latin has helped me in my life Steve Fain lives in Phoenix and school of that loss and inspired Ohio, and is a partner in the law whenever not working or spending time with his family. in medicine thanks to Mr. Dominic has spent his career in business massive attendance from the stu- firm of Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Den- Cavello (I even took four semesters finance. He currently is operations dent body at the match in Wolfe nis in Cincinnati. He received his While he has many memories of St. of it in college). Mr. Michael Arends finance director at Amkor Technol- Park. The Centerville team looked BA from the Univ. of Dayton in 1992 Charles, he will always be proud of opened up science and biology to ogy. He received his BS from The very surprised and also not too and his JD from the Univ. of Cincin- his participation in St. Charles var- me. Mrs. Cobler tried to teach me Ohio State University and his MBA thrilled to have the passionate St. nati in 1996. He is happily married sity swim team his freshman year. English as best as she could. from Arizona State University. His Charles students just yards away with two young sons. As expected, the team was not very special memory of St. Charles is from them as there were no seats “St. Chares was a great place to Thomas R. Yonk lives in Columbus. good, but by the time he co-cap- Mrs. Cobler’s vocabulary mastery or bleachers. Several of the Class tained with Jim Shannon their se- attend high school where every- class, which has been very helpful! of 1988 managed to build a human He was with the U.S. Marine Corps one was part of The Spectrum of (1994-1998), Nationwide Insurance nior year, the team was pretty good. pyramid, which more closely re- He’s proud how far St. Charles has St. Charles and everyone was al- Jim Felty also lives in Phoenix sembled a rhombus as the heavier (1998-2000), Continental Auto Re- ways encouraged to reach their where he’s the SW territory manag- ceivables (2000-2003) and WFS/ come now that they are the reigning students were cleverly placed on state champs. own potential. I will always have er for Gardner Denver. His career top of the lighter ones, at the half. Wachovia Dealer Services (2003- the utmost respect for the faculty has been in sales and marketing The game was a solid victory for the present). He received a Bachelor Dr. Anthony T. Bernens lives in and administration of St. Charles as focused in technology, healthcare, team and students. Looking back of Arts & Science from the Univ. of Walnut Creek, Calif. where since many of them were responsible for employee benefits, and golf equip- on this event and many others, I Dayton in 1992. 1997 he has been with General helping me become the best man I ment manufacturing. He obtained a have to conclude that Vengeance is Yonk likes to watch sports: the Internal Medicine Primary Care can be. I am able to give awesome BA in aviation/communication from an unwritten part of the St. Charles and OSU Medical Practice. He has been with medical care to my nearly 1000 pa- The Ohio State University in 1988. creed. No crime vs. a St. Charles men’s basketball, and is a season Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento, tients here in San Francisco Bay His wife, Jill, and he were married in man went unpunished.” ticket holder. His hobbies are Civil then John Muir Medical Group at Area. Recently I was awarded #1 May 2001. He has a daughter, Lau- War history, golf, and horse racing. John Muir Medical Center in Walnut patient satisfaction award in inter- ren, who is 13. He enjoys traveling, One special memory for him was Creek. He received his BA in Mu- nal medicine from the 128 doctors Msgr. (then Father) Bennett making sic from The Ohio State University in my medical group. St. Charles freshmen smooth out their dollar in 1989, and his MD from Wright gave me the confidence I needed bills on the wall by his bookstore on State University School of Medicine to succeed and be happy in life. their first day at St. Charles. “We in 1994. He did his general inter- Thank you all very much, and I wish learned the value of attention to nal medicine residence at the Uni- everyone well.” detail that day. We also will always versity of California, Davis Medical Center in 1997. Chris Durbin resides in Newton, remember Msgr. Gallen’s complete Mass. He spent five years with a devotion to the school.” Anthony recently legally married his small consulting firm after college significant other, now husband, of and then seven years with another 1985 19 ½ years, Andrew L. Neugebauer. consulting firm after earning his They have four dogs, Dori, Dandy, MBA. He spent five years with Neal Roberts was instrumental this Shilo and Jake. They were married Fleet Boston and Bank of America past August in directing the sec- last June 25. They then traveled to and last year he was with a private Bonny and Neal Roberts ’85 ond annual Pan Ohio Hope Ride London, Paris, Lisbon, Seville, and equity firm. Chris received his busi- this summer near Spring- -- a 4-day, 300-mile bike tour from Barcelona. ness administration degree from field on the third day of Cleveland to Cincinnati -- for the Notre Dame in 1987 and in 1992 Jeff ’84 and Amy Haven sent He wrote: “I learned that I had ath- the Pan Ohio Hope Ride to American Cancer Society. Roberts his MBA from Northwestern Kel- us this family vacation photo letic drive with Mr. James Lower benefit the American Cancer was named the event co-director in logg School of Management. He that includes (from left) sons playing reserve tennis,” he wrote. Society. Neal served as the April and worked closely with the has been married to Portia for 19 and future St. Charles gradu- “I enjoyed playing clarinet in the event’s co-director. Society staff to brand and market ates, Brody ’24 and Max ’25.

40 St. Charles Preparatory School one girl, Madison, now 15 (adopted Mike cares for elderly family mem- at age 9). The boys are biological bers. He enjoys fishing and building brothers, but Madison had no sib- military models/figures. He said he lings. Jeff enjoys home repairs and truly valued every teacher’s role in other small projects, as well as on- his development. He wrote that Mr. line poker-play-money tables. He Cavello and Father Bennett were particularly enjoyed a visit earlier particularly influential in his life. this year to St. Charles and seeing He’s sorry he wasn’t able to attend the five or six teachers who taught the reunion. him and now teaching his nephew. He believes those teachers show Bill Werst lives in Fort Collins, true commitment and dedication! Colo. He’s spent 20 years at 2nd generation Hewlett-Packard in various roles 1983 graduate Tim Meehan Tim Horner lives in Atlanta where and marketing positions in the Bay Ohio State University head soccer coach John Bleum (center) and his 8th grade son, Tim, he is an attorney specializing in Area, Chicago, and Fort Collins. He and St. Charles Advisory Board member Paul Heller ’82 en- attended the school’s Open consulting with companies to set most recently lived in Germany for joyed talking about “old times” on the evening of Monsignor House in November. up employee benefits plans, and is three years and was responsible for Thomas M. Bennettt’s wake (Sept. 10) at St. Charles. Bleum, a principal at Mercer HR Consult- HP’s consumer printers and scan- shown here also with his wife, Bethany, was the Cardinal’s church activities, sporting events ing. He received his BS from Notre ners. He now works as an opera- varsity soccer coach for whom Heller ’82 played goalie. and golf. His special memory of Dame, and his MBA and JD from tions manager. Bill received a BS in St. Charles is the MVP senior sea- The Ohio State University. He and mechanical engineering from Pur- free time?” And his interests? “Why serve University and the Cleveland son basketball of 1983 with Coach his wife, Elaine, have daughters, due University in 1988, and an MBA Anna of course!” Play House. He has worked as a Wally Teeters. He remembers that Clara (13) and Annie (11) and a from Northwestern Kellogg School teacher, actor, and director for the Msgr. Bennett taught him lessons son, Matthew (7). of Management in 1995. 1978: 30-year Cleveland Play House. He moved to Cleveland four years ago after and values, which he continues to Tim enjoys reading, college football Bill has been married 19 years to reunion class living in Manhattan for 15 years. be blessed with today! (ND and OSU); and kids activities. Julie (Tedford) who’s from Albu- Timothy A. Freeman Jr. lives in He remembers most from his days querque, N.M. They met at Pur- Al Bell has been CEO and co- Mark has a BA from Niagara Uni- Columbus. He did his dental resi- at St. Charles being part of great due. They have three children, Kati owner of Moochie & Co. since versity (1982) and a MFA in acting dences at Medical College Hospital soccer teams and many excellent (13), William (11) and Michael (7). 2005. From 1986-2004, he was from Ohio University (1985). He in Toledo for one year and has been teachers such as Fr. Bennett and Bill enjoys golf and snow skis with vice chairman and CAO of Big Lots, and his partner, John Jensen, have in private practice for the past 16 Dominic Cavello, attending fun bas- the family. He also enjoys traveling, Inc. In 1985 he was a practicing been together for 11 years and are years, all but one in Pickerington. ketball games and a lot of good hu- which the family did a lot during attorney. He received his BA from looking forward to getting married He graduated with a BA from Miami mor with classmates (even if a little their three years in Germany. He The Ohio State University in 1982, “someday.” Mark wrote: “When (OH) University and The Ohio State disrespectful at times)! fondly remembers Dominic Cavello his JD from Capital University Law one loves what one does for a liv- “The only acceptable excuse is ‘I ing, there is no need for ‘free time.’ University College of Dentistry in lives in Columbus School in 1985. Last June, he and Jeff Kuzma did not want to do it’” and Monsi- Living the life I set out to live (and) 1991 with his DDS. He and his where he has been involved with his wife, Carla, celebrated 22 years gnor Bennett’s love of history and inspired by my days at St. Charles wife, Julie, married in April of 1993. information systems and applica- of marriage. Their son, Brian, grad- Doug Montgomery for a love of the- have been a great gift. No teacher They met at a St. Charles theatre tion development since 1987. He uated from St. Charles in May and ater and musicals. He still enjoys or classmate inspired me more production in 1983. They have four received a BA in history from The is off to Miami (OH); daughter, Kris- watching shows. than the work we did at the Campus children, Cassie (9), Sam (8), Jack Ohio State University in 1987 and tin, is a junior at DeSales. Al plays Theatre under the direction of Doug (6) and Ian (3). In his free time he his MBA in 1991. He enjoys bicy- golf, takes family vacations and Montgomery. It is truly an honor coaches youth baseball/softball, cling, hiking and kayaking and his 1979 golf trips, and goes to OSU football how often in my present position plays golf and old man ice hockey. interests are automobiles, avia- and basketball games. His favorite I teach the lessons first learned in He enjoys time with his family and tion history and travel. He fondly Robert W. “Bob” Horner III, chair- memory of St. Charles is as follows: that magnificent building.” has a budding barbecue sauce remembers deliberately insulting man of the St. Charles Advisory “Dominic demonstrating that I could business! Queen Elizabeth in Father Ben- Board, has been elected vice presi- exit a wood wrap-around desk from Scott Postma has been in the gro- dent, corporate secretary, and as- the wrong side if he helped me with Brian Gilchrist lives in Reynolds- nett’s office, revealing a hidden cery industry since 1986. He began sociate general counsel at Nation- my necktie!” burg. He was regional visual man- talent for doing large numbers of as a sales rep for Dial, then sales wide Insurance in Columbus. He ager for MGRE from 1990-96; field push-ups non-stop. Sean Cull is staff pharmacist/co- and marketing for Dannon, then oversees the Office of Corporate over five years with Frito-Lay and brand coordinator for Gap from Jeff also wrote that he remembers ordinator for the Knox Community Governance and is corporate sec- another five with Heinz. He recently 1996-2005; and is now regional vi- Mitch Barnes and Andy Carr’s im- Hospital. From 1983-1993, he was retary effective the end of the year. moved on to Georgia-Pacific in sual manager for Coldwater Creek. pressions of SC ’82 upon class- a retail pharmacist for Rite Aid, He joined Nationwide in 2006 work- Atlanta with responsibility for over- He earned his BA in management mates, Dominic Cavello and Daniel Kmart/independent. He received ing on mergers and acquisitions in seeing the successful engagement and finance from Walsh University Prudy, as well as the 1982 Junior/ his BS in pharmacy in 1983 from the corporate practice group. with their top 25 customers. He and in 1988, and his BS in interior de- Senior Breakfast. He remembers: The Ohio State University. His his family have moved eight times, sign from the University of Cincin- “Sharpe Attack” finals in senior Horner has 17 years of experience wife, Mary Jo, is a reading recov- all over the U.S. He earned his BS nati in 1994. He and his wife, Erin, exams from 1983; that long, cold in corporate governance, general ery teacher at Fredericktown Local in business/marketing from Miami married in 1994. His son, Stuart bus ride to Toledo in 1982 to watch corporate, mergers and acquisitions Schools; son Brian attends the Uni- University in 1982. (17) is in the SC class of 2009; SC take on the Swanton Bulldogs, and SEC matters. Prior to joining versity of Akron and daughter, Erin, son, (11) will be in the class Mitch Barnes & Scott Maddox’s Nationwide, he had been in private will attend Wright State University. He and his wife, Karen, celebrated of 2015; daughter Stella (9) and “special present” for Mrs. Ann practice as a partner at the law firm In his free time, Sean likes to golf their 25th wedding anniversary last recently-born Lydia round out the Cobler at the end of a Mass in Au- of Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter. and read, and he just got his motor- September. They have a 22-year- family. Brian’s interests include tumn, 1982 (Mr. Teeters found and cycle endorsement! Bob served as the chief legal and old son, Brian, and a 19-year-old basketball; attending concerts; golf; destroyed it before she saw it); Lou governance officer of various pub- Michael Conner has been at Ster- daughter, Lauren. Fortunately, she listening to music; camp and at- Fabro’s incredible one-man pep lic companies, including Advance ling Commerce in Dublin since is getting a full ride on an athletic tending sporting events. squad in autumn, 1982, athletic Paradigm, Inc., Vitalink Pharmacy 1997. In 1996, he received his and academic scholarship. “To this events, etc. Jeff Hayes, who resides in Orange Services, Inc. and In Home Health, BSBA in management information day,” Scott wrote, “I still imitate Joe Zilliox to Doug Stein when he gave Park, Fla., retired from the navy (af- r lives in Penn Yan, NY. Inc. He earned his undergraduate systems from The Ohio State Uni- Mike Warne him the infamous saying – “Stein! ter 21 years) as electronic techni- He was a civilian army ammunition degree from Xavier (OH) University versity. He married Lori in 1997, Get Out!” Seriously, it wasn’t until cian – air crewman. He spent three manager (1988-97); parts man- and his law and master’s in busi- and they have three daughters -- I had kids in high school that I real- years as trainer, instruction design- ager (Seneca Flight Operations, ness degrees at The Ohio State Samatha (2000), Erin (2002) and ized how good it was at St. Charles. er for adult education. He earned 1997-2005); and flight coordinator University. He is admitted to numer- Emma (2004). He enjoys playing Regardless of the typical teenage his BS in work force education from (Constellation Aviation, from 2005 ous state and federal bars. musical instruments, reading, histo- moments at any school, it felt like Southern Illinois University. He has to the present). He received a BA ry, current events, Irish culture, and Steve Ringley is a network engi- everyone mattered and it still feels been married for 18 years to Re- in English with a minor in manage- theology. He plays guitar at church neer for Chemical Abstracts Ser- that way now -- The St. Charles gina, whom he met in Hawaii when ment from St. John’s University in on a regular basis. vice. He lives in Columbus with his Family!” they were both stationed there. Collegeville, Minn. in 1987. He has wife of four years, Inna, and daugh- They have three children: Joel and been married to Robin for 11 years. ter, Anna (3). What does he do in Rick Jusko has worked at various Chris, now 18 and 20 (adopted They have a Shetland sheepdog Mark Alan Gordon is associate his free time? “I have a kid, what distribution and operations manage- when they were 8 and 10); and and three cats. In his free time director of the graduate program ment positions from 1982 – 2006. in acting at Case Western Re- The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 41 his BA from Loyola Marymount Uni- Col; numerous staff assignments; 1963: 45-year versity in 1978, and his BS from The U.S. air force, navigator-electronic Alumni Notes Ohio State University in 1982. He warfare officer, 1979-1990, several reunion class married Kathy in 1994. They have assignments.” He founded Travel Nurse staffing Doug Stein worked at The Ohio three daughters/step-daughters: Michael J. Baumann has been a business in ’04 providing nation- State University from 1984 to 2002 Megan (Ryan) Smith, 25, Jamie He has a dual master’s degree in self-employed plumbing and heat- wide supplemental healthcare staff- as director of development for the Price-Copeland, 23, & Molly Price- aeronautical science and aviation ing contractor since 1969. He is ing to hospitals. He received his College of Pharmacy and James Copeland, 21. Frank remembers management from Embry-Riddle married (Jan) with three children BS in business administration from Cancer Hospital. He returned to Fathers Jackson, Dunn, and Pallay, Aeronautical University, 1990; a and two-step children. They have The Ohio State University in 1982 his alma mater, St. Charles Prep, to and Ed Hoffman and Mike Gilligan masters of arts in management and five grandchildren living in Colum- and a LMT (licensed Massage serve as development director from as special teachers. supervision - business manage- bus. therapist) in 1998. He married his 2002-08. He’s now executive direc- ment, Central Michigan University, soul mate, Penny Jay, in 2000 and tor of Mount Carmel Health System Robert A. Dorinski is the law en- 1987; BA in geography (location Joe Boyle has been a high school they have an “angelic” four-year-old Foundation. He received his BA forcement administrator for Ohio analysis) The Ohio State University, principal for the past 29 years (1979 daughter, Madonna Maria, and live in journalism in 1983 at The Ohio State Parks. He received his BS 1978. He is single and participates to the present) at Oakwood (10 near Kings Island. His interests in- State University. in natural resources from The in full and half marathons, distance years), Grandview Hts. (8 years), clude study of health, wellness, and Ohio State University in 1977. He bicycle, swimming and hiking. Rob- Bishop Hartley (11 years) Bishop longevity, and all sports and recre- Doug and his wife, Barbara, cel- has been married to Diane, for 25 ert periodically keeps in touch and Watterson (5+ years as teacher, ation. He will never forget hanging ebrated 23 years of marriage this years. They have two children, sees some of his classmates he coach and vice principal from 1974- out with his wingman, John Sugar, November. Their son, Geoffrey, is Jennifer and Jeremy. He is in- met over 35 years ago. 1979) 3 ½ years in the Army and (or was Rick John’s wingman?) as a 2008 graduate of St. Charles and volved in several ministries at St. 2+ years with the Ohio Department Tom Simmons has three children well as the St. Charles words to live son, Joshua, is in his sophomore Timothy Church, including finance of Health (1968-1974). He has four – Beau, (junior at Bishop Watter- by: “who up, pay attention, and tell year there. Son, Noah, age 11, and board, choir, cantoring, and Eucha- daughters: Katie, Emily, Jennifer, son), Guy, (a 2007 St, Charles grad the truth.” daughter, Faith, age 6, are home- ristic Minister. He especially enjoys and Michelle. All four are married schooled. Doug enjoys golf when outdoor activities, including fish- and now a sophomore at OSU), and in the Columbus area. Katie Joseph Luthman started out in his fragile body will allow it, setting ing and hiking. Mark Kelsy, Frank and Sarah, (a 2008 graduate of has their two grandchildren, Matt the golf industry after college. He his DVR for “This Old House,” swim- Copeland, and Robert have been Xavier University). Tom and his (15) and Cayley (8). Joe still loves worked for Cardinal Industries for ming to stay in shape, and watch- close friends since their years at St. wife, Jayne, have been married 25 history, news, and high school 5½ years in the mid- to late- 1980s. ing his wife’s blog. Doug’s special Charles. Mark and Robert are actu- years. sports. He has been in sales with Willoway memory of St. Charles is as follows: ally next-door neighbors. He would Judy, his wife, and Joe get to Co- Nursery for the past 15 years. He “One of our classmates says it best: also have to add Larry Rosshirt 1967 lumbus whenever they can to received his BS in agriculture in ‘Frates in Unum.’ The ‘Zilliox vs. (who recently passed away) in that watch Matt play for Hilliard Darby 1982 from The Ohio State Univer- Puttick’ Wall Slam; Zilliox dismiss- group. Although they went separate Michael Cavanaugh is a lawyer and Cayley do whatever she’s sity. He is still single. Luthman ing me from sophomore gym with ways after high school, they remain and lobbyist for the electric power, doing! Joe recalls that Mr. Ryan enjoys cycling and still tries to work two words: Stein! Out!” close friends to this day. oil & gas industries. He and wife, helped him during his first week of out (running or fitness club). He Susan, live in Arlington Va., and describes his high school and he will never forget likes to travel, but doesn’t have a lot Robert T. Plunkett Jr. have four sons and three grandchil- 1973: 35-year work history as “L-3 Communica- that experience. Also, Msgr. O’Dea of free time. He likes to read and dren. One son, Tom, is a second- tions, BS&ES, ATECS, SODO SME was a great role model. Beating also enjoys fishing and kayaking. reunion class year seminarian for the Diocese at the present time; U.S. air force Watterson was nice, too! He says, He will always remember the “bowl of Arlington and attends Mount St. has been teaching reserve, individual mobilization “No Regrets: TOO MANY GREAT of death” from Father Jackson’s Frank Copeland Marys Seminary in Emmitsburg, for the past 28 years. He received augmentee; 1990-2007, retired Lt. TIMES!!” Latin class sophomore year. Md..

’79 grad’s photos earn Winters’ images were selected from graphed St. Charles Drama Department more than 4,514 entries submitted to the productions for director Doug Montgom- special award Professional Photographers of America ery for more than 10 years. He credits Ed Win- (PPA) International Print Competition, former SC faculty member Ed Hoffman ters, a 1979 and selected by a panel of 40 eminent ’68 for sparking his interest in photogra- alumnus and photographers from across the country. phy through media classes and trips he professional His image “Wild Blue Thunder” earned organized for a few of his students. “We photographer Ed a General Merit, and his image “Green spent a week in where at Tri Village With Envy” earned a General Merit along we were introduced to world famous art, Studio in with a Showcase Book Award. The best music and sites such as Windows On the Grandview, images selected from the competition are World at the World Trade Center. has created featured in the Showcase Book which In his senior year Winters worked with two images will be printed in March 2009. PPA is an former St. Charles faculty member Sal that have international nonprofit association with Panarello. “We worked on the newspaper been accept- more than 20,000 members. See these and yearbook photos and now, ironically, ed into the beautiful color photos and more or Ed’s I am working with him at Tri Village Stu- prestigious work by visiting www.trivillagestudio. dio.” He adds that when he photographs General and com . high school seniors at Tri Village “it Showcase Ed’s brothers Michael ’81 and David always brings me back to when I had my Collections ’85 are SC graduates. His mother, Helen, pictures taken by another friend in this Award-winning photographer of the 117th has been a cafeteria volunteer and staff industry, Joe Finocchi.” Ed Winters ’79 International member for more than 25 years, and his Winters says that working toward a Exhibition sister, Maria (Kirk), has joined their mom Masters of Photography and continuing of Professional Photography. His works there. Ed and his wife, Julie, have been his work at Tri Village Studio always were on display at the Phoenix Arizona married for 24 years and have a daughter, leads him back to St. Charles where this Convention Center January 11-13, 2009. Stephanie, son Andrew, and grandson, all started. “The education, faith and This exhibition was held in conjunction James. They are parishioners at Holy people I have met with the St. Charles with Imaging USA, an annual convention Spirit Church. spirit have led me down my current path. of over 8,600 professional photographers Ed is a member of the Knights of Thank You!” and several photographic associations. Columbus Council 3864 and has photo-

42 St. Charles Preparatory School Robert Joseph Brehl recently vocational interests fill the balance retired from federal service at the of his time. Former faculty member doing well in Florida Defense Intelligence Agency after 30 years. He is a retired navy com- He earned a BA in philosophy and This past spring former SC faculty member and mander. He was a college level an English degree at St. Charles coach, Tom Typrowitz, stopped to visit with the teacher (biology) for 7-8 years. He College in Columbus in 1967, a school’s staff before travelling to China on a master’s of teaching at the Univ. earned his BS in biology from the business trip. University of Notre Dame in 1968, of Massachusetts at Amherst in and his PhD in biology there in 1970 and a master’s of education Tom has a special distinction at St. Charles: 1976. He has six Irish Wolfhounds in school administration from the he was the last varsity football coach to beat and plans to breed a litter. Right Univ. of Massachusetts at Boston St. Francis DeSales High School in football. He in 1993. now that is all of his nuclear family. coached the Cardinals to a 14-7 victory over the His extended family includes hun- He and his wife, Janice, met dur- Stallions in the 1976 season, the same score the dreds of cousins, aunts, uncles, ing his second year as a teacher in Boston (1971). They have two Cardinals won by the year earlier. brothers, etc. around the world. Es- Besides coaching, Typrowicz taught health pecially close are his dad (age 88) children: daughter Heather (30) and and Dee’s uncle Ned (age 96). In son Andrew (28). They both attend- and phys-ed before he and his family moved to his free time, he not only breeds his ed Gordon College, a small interde- Clearwater Florida in 1984.There he became a Irish Wolfhounds, but also shows nominational college in Wenham, “Old” School Mass. painting and wall covering contractor who fell them. He motorcycles, gardens in love with a specialty kind of paint roller from 1976 graduate Jay Ryan with (36 acres and a greenhouse), small his former varsity football For community-based volunteer Germany. When he couldn’t find replacements engine repair, plumbing, boating, services, Janice and I help de- coach and teacher, Tom painting and plastering, touring Civil liver lunches through the Meals in U.S. stores he sought them overseas. He even- Typrowicz. War sites, marital arts, mowing the on Wheels program. I serve as a tually began making a few of the rollers himself lawn, etc. Robert remembers mu- representative town meeting mem- and sold them at flea markets. sic with Msgr. Galen, Wednesday ber. My other civic activities include Realizing the opportunity he had on his hands, he quit as a contractor afternoon swim meets at Columbus serving on the town scholarship Academy; watching the creek rise committee, the town forest commit- and established Worktools International to manufacture these WHIZZ every spring, and going home on tee, and the Friends of the Holbrook rollers. His Worktools operation buys imported components, uses semi- vacations. Library. I work with a number of ed- finished or basic roller components, and then either assembles the finished ucational programs at my church as E. William Butler practiced law product. Now in its 20th year, Worktools sells Whizz roller systems to well. Janice and I share golf, ten- for 15 years, and then became in- 10,000 paint stores nationwide as well as in Canada, the Caribbean, and volved in the pension world; first, as nis, and bicycling when we can, and an administrator then as a consul- our trailer is available for weekend South America. Tom is now looking east for markets in Asia. tant. His consultancy now covers trips to Cape Cod or the mountains Tom’s involvement in coaching high school sports did not end at St. corporate and public plans as well of New Hampshire and Vermont. Charles those many years ago. His daughter, who at the time was attend- We usually take one big trip abroad as financial services and planning ing Clearwater Central Catholic in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, came for individuals. He received his each year; we just returned from a BA from OSU in 1967; his M.Ed 15-day tour of Spain, Portugal, and home one day saying her school needed a coach for her soccer team. Tom from the University of Cincinnati in Morocco. took the job and proceeded to turn that team into a soccer power, thus far 1970; his J.D. from OSU in 1975; “Having served an 8-year stint as winning one state championship and finishing in the “Final Four” several and an MBA from Indiana Univer- both prep school student and col- other times. sity in 2003. His wife of 20 years, lege seminarian at St. Charles, my Lynn, is a vice president with AT&T. memories are of quite a range and His son, Kevin, is a sophomore in variety, both good and bad. Some have taken me to Mt. St. Mary’s High School. He is trying to de- of my happier memories of high curriculum development and pre- ries. Most of all, a good start in life. School of Theology in Cincinnati, cide whether it’s worth it or not to school include: serving as a base- sentation, and his role modeling as Good buddies for life Bill Butler and along with a number of my fellow continue playing golf. He still tries ball manager under coach Ryan’s a classroom instructor, I acquired a all our other classmates.” graduates. However, I requested a to run 20 or 25 miles a week. He supervision, teaching religion love for the subject that eventually leave-of-absence at that point and Thomas J. Farley spent 9½ years also does some volunteer work with classes to special students at the led to a career); spent a year as a VISTA volunteer as a priest in the Diocese of Colum- AARP. He writes, “All the little vid- Columbus State School, winning an “Msgr. Schorr, my spiritual director in Atlanta, GA. Mid-way through my bus. He left the active ministry in eos in my mind of the St. Charles honorable mention in a local poetry to whom I could always go with a year of service, I resigned from the 1980 to marry and moved to Port- years coalesce with a warm feeling contest (with a little help from Msgr. personal problem and come away seminary and the rest, as they say, land, Oregon, where he worked in for the school and my class.” Gallen, my English instructor that with a little more confidence and is history. My years at St. Charles radio for 15 years as an on-air per- year), and singing in the glee club John W. Connor has worked in courage to carry on; and, last but were definitely among the best for sonality and in sales and manage- under Gallen.” real estate development and apart- not least, Msgr. O’Dea, who could my personal and intellectual devel- ment. He worked several years for ment management since 1975. He Other memories of faculty members teach a no-nonsense Latin course opment and for opening up good a non-profit and held a management graduated with his BS from Notre include Father Huntzinger, who in the classroom, lay down the law directions for my life’s work. I look position with a marketing fulfillment Dame in 1967 and his MS from The was my ‘foster father’ for 4 years or offer firm guidance in his office, back on those years with warmth company. In early 2002, he went Ohio State University in 1971. He (the school had a small boarding and be your best friend anywhere and with gratitude for those who to work for Lightfleet Corporation and his wife of 38 ½ years have department back then and I was else. both nurtured and shared in the in Camas, Wash., his present em- three grown children (Sam, Mag- one of the 20 permitted to live at “In the college department, the process.” ployer, where he serves as office/ gie, and Alex,’03), and four grand- the school 9 months out of the year; facilities manager. This is a high dormant theater department was Bob Faller is a real estate and fran- children. John is interested in golf, we were also expected to consider tech start-up company and should revived in 1965. I was in one of the chise development executive. He tennis, reading, taking non-credit ourselves to be ‘junior seminar- make the news within the next 6-9 first plays of this “revival period”: earned his BA from Ohio Domini- courses in various topics and trav- ians’, walking in the shadows of the months. I also have owned and op- The Seekers, a one-act play based can University in 1968 and his MBA eling. Msgr. O’Dea and Fr. Lenhard college seminarians ahead of us); erated “Tunes To Go” mobile music on one of Chaucer’s Canterbury from Kennesaw State University were the best teachers in his entire Mr. Rectenwald, who was my biol- since 1981. He DJs at parties, wed- Tales; I also had small parts in in 2001. He has been married to educational career, he said. His ogy teacher (a real-life ‘Mr. Chips’ ding receptions, etc. He has done Murder in the Cathedral and Lu- Janice for 40 years. They have two high school friendships and moral who gave his all to his students; to all the dances for the Portland CYO ther. Off-campus apostolic works children, Mark, married to Ginger training endure. this day, biology remains the only for the past five years. He wants to programs included teaching religion living in Dallas with three children science I have an abiding appre- scale back, but is busier than ever, David Dingledy, who lives in Hol- classes at the state Juvenile Diag- and Nicole, married to Kevin, with ciation for); Msgr. Gallen, who was and still having fun. brook, Mass., was a high school nostic Center on Sundays and help- two children. In his free time he my senior-year English instructor English and reading instructor in ing community-action programs set plays golf, and does whatever Jan- Tom earned his BA in philosophy (although best known for his work the Boston public schools for 33 in several of Columbus’s inner-city ice says he has to do! He writes, in 1967 from St. Charles College in in music and math, Msgr. Gallen years. He retired in 2003 and since neighborhoods. “Memories: St. Charles is a good Columbus, a BA in theology in 1970 taught this English course for sev- then has been teaching freshman family. I am proud to be part of from Catholic University of America eral years, my class being the last As I conclude, for those who wonder English composition at a small pri- the class of 1963. At 140 lbs soak- in Washington, D.C., and a master’s one under his tutelage; thanks to what happened after St. Charles vate college in Milton. ing wet, I was allowed to be part of in education in 1975 from Xavier his gentle manner, his methods of College, my path of studies might A variety of volunteer activities and the football team—Good memo- University in Cincinnati. He has The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 43 St. Charles are still with him. ’96, (wife, Jessica), a lawyer prac- received his BS from The Ohio ticing with Jim in Columbus, Ohio. State University in 1970 and his Alumni Notes Richard Mynark, lists his work his- They also have a daughter, Mer- MBA from George Washington Uni- tory as: CEO, Pulaski Memorial edith Saad Loughmiller (husband, versity in 1972. He is married with a daughter, Paige, age 26, and a gether. Dan also remembers Gabe Hospital (1985-present); associate Jarit) a teacher in Chicago. Jim four children and two grandchil- son Byron, age 23. In his free time, Sterling (Bud) with whom he rode to executive director, Rancocas Valley spends most of his free time with dren. He likes fishing, both fresh Tom serves on the Site Council for and from school as a fellow south- Hospital, Willingboro, N.J. (1980- his family. He likes to travel when and saltwater. the local grade school. He works sider. They enjoyed many laughs 85); asst. admin., Millard Fillmore he can get away from the office, and out three days a week at a health and “adventures.” His favorite Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. (1974-80); enjoys playing golf. As a “boarder” Tim Sullivan worked for 34 years club to stay in shape. He and his teachers were Fathers Huntzinger Lt. Col., Air Force (ret) 21 years of at St. Charles, he especially appre- as an engineer at Owens-Corning. wife travel throughout the beauti- and Gallen. service, active & reserve. Richard ciated his friendships with some of He holds 14 US. patents and four ful Northwest. He has been ac- earned his BSBA in 1967 from The the “day students” who helped keep non-domestic patents that refer- tive in Rotary Club in the past. He Donald J. Knapp worked for Ohio State University and MHA ence glass fiber manufacturing Western Electric for two years, him from going stir crazy; but not has mentored youth through Junior from Xavier University in 1974. He always out of trouble—ha! technology. He is the author of a Achievement, especially those in- Volkswagon of America for three is married (Judith) and has a son, textbook on glass fiber manufactur- terested in the radio business. Tom and IBM Corporation for 30 years Rick, who teaches at Indiana Uni- Joe Sabino has been pharmacist ing processes that was published in believes that St. Charles taught him before his retirement. He earned versity at Bloomington. He likes for 45 years. He most recently has 2008. He received his bachelor’s how to think correctly. He learned at his BS in business administration outdoor activities of all kinds, and been chief operating officer of an degree in engineering from The SC the value of sticking with a task from The Ohio State University in has a special interest in national de- institutional pharmacy in Columbus. Ohio State University in 1969 and until it is completed. The two great- 1967 and an MBA from Stetson fense studies and military history. He earned his BS in pharmacy from his MSC from OSU in 1970. Tim est influences on him were Msgr. University in 1973. He and his wife, The Ohio State University in 1968, and his wife, Karen, have a son, Robin Phelan, who lives in Dal- O’Dea and John Rectenwald. Diane, have a son, Donald Jr (wife his MS in pharmaceutical adminis- Brian, who is an assistant golf pro- Josefina, two children Laural and las, went to Ohio State from St. tration from OSU in 1984, and has fessional at The Lakes Golf Club in Dick Ferris is a senior law partner Grasyon) and daughter Deanna Charles, played on OSU’s football been married for 39 years. He has Westerville. Tim still is a part time with Ferris & Associates, special- (husband Zaalen). Since retiring and lacrosse teams and got de- three children and six grandchildren. technical consultant for a glass fi- izing in estate and trusts, business four years ago, Don spends all his grees in accounting, finance, and He likes to play golf, read, and trav- ber manufacturer, a part owner and formations, and other activities. time with a few volunteer organiza- law. He married Jody Keach from el. Joe holds dear the memory of operator of Cerberus One and Cer- Dick received his BS from the Uni- tions, primarily church and educa- South High School and Capital St. Charles in the example of char- berus Two, LLCs, as well as OSU versity of Dayton; a law degree tion related. Don had four years of University, and, after a few months acter, leadership, service, knowl- Rental Enterprises. He is pleased from Ohio Northern University; and great, life forming experiences in with a law firm in Detroit, moved to edge, and humor of Msgr. O’Dea, to be associated with St. Charles, LL.M. from Boston University. He the classroom and playing sports, Dallas where he joined another little Msgr. Gallen, Fr. Wolf, Jack Ryan, because, in his opinion, SC is one has been married for 35 years to his surrounded by first class students law firm. and many others. of the few secondary education wonderful wife, Joyce Booth Ferris. and priests while at St. Charles. “I got lucky,” he said, “and started institutions that has maintained They have no children, but 23 niec- Jim Sharon was a U.S. submarine doing business bankruptcy reor- higher standards during the past es and nephews. They live in a golf Tom Murphy works for a grocery officer from 1967-72. From 1972- ganizations at a time when they several decades. and marina community (off James wholesaler that has consolidated 2004 he was with Exxon Mobil. weren’t done by the big firms. I River) called Governor’s Land, just three times from Cardinal Foods, He worked as an engineer and in Paul Theado worked from 1968-70 was fortunate enough to handle a few minutes from Jamestown to Roundys to the present Nash middle management in manufac- for Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, CAP some of the largest Chapter 11s in settlement. His interests are U.S. Finch Co. He earned his BS from turing plants in South Carolina and and from 1970-2000 for Lorenz the country at a very early stage in and international travel; golf; cruis- the University of Dayton in 1967. then Illinois. He retired in 2004. Equipment Co. He graduated in my career. The firm grew and now ing Chesapeake Bay; volunteer and He and his wife celebrated their He received his BS from OSU in 1967 from The Ohio State Univer- has about 500 lawyers in several local community organizations; and 40th wedding anniversary this year. 1967. Jim is married to Maureen, sity with a BS in accounting. He cities in the U.S. and two foreign activities in St. ’s Church. They have three children; Morgan, and their son, Kevin, is married has three children and five grand- Pat, and Colleen, as well as six countries. I specialize in Chapter with one son and two daughters. children. He has been married to He wrote of St. Charles: “Hard aca- grandkids. They recently spent 11 business cases and I do a lot Their daughter, Colleen, got mar- Nancy since 1993. Paul likes golf, demic work, fun and collegiality at time visiting the grandkids in Flori- of writing and speaking all over ried June 21. In his free time, Jim bridge, Mah Jong, reading, raising St. Charles; winning the league da and Memphis. Tom also attends the world. I’ve testified before the likes to garden, fish, play cards, money for St. Matthews House, a championships in baseball (2) his share of high school basketball U.S. Congress on bankruptcy mat- and play and enjoy his grandchil- homeless shelter in Naples, Fla. and basketball (1); league scoring games as son Pat is head coach ters and currently am working on a dren. Jim wrote that St. Charles He had his first hole in one on Aug. champ in basketball; all-state (hon- at Lebanon High School (he was United Nations project involving in- gave him good solid discipline skills 11, 2005. He remembers the “dis- orable mention) in baseball. Les- at Bishop Ready for four years). ternational insolvencies.” to study and achieve success and cipline” the priests meted out that sons learned—integrity, hard work, Tom’s fine mentorship came from Jody (his wife) got her masters goals throughout his life. He’s sorry would be the subject of lawsuits “can do” attitude, respect of others, the teachers at St. Charles includ- and doctorate in library science he couldn’t attend the reunion be- today. and commitment to success, live ing Jack Ryan and Msgr. Gallen. from Texas Woman’s University cause of prior commitments before Catholic centered life!” He also still shares memories with Robert D “Bob” Walter retired last and taught there and at the Univer- learning of the dates. For those who John Dorrian. knew his mother, she passed away June from Cardinal Health, which Dan Kerscher retired in 2004 after sity of North Texas. They had a son just before Thanksgiving 2007. he founded and headed for many 34 years in the practice of law with Robert W. Mottet worked in the (Travis) in 1981, adopted Tiffany in years. 1984 and adopted Trevor in 1990. private firms for the first 20 years, health insurance industry for over Rev. Patrick L. Sheridan was a and a closely held real estate de- 20 years (at Blue Cross, Metro- Jody died of brain cancer in 1994, student; proprietor, broker, infantry Marion O. Worley Jr. retired in velopment company for the latter politan, Willis Corroon) in sales, as Rubin says. “I remarried in 1995. military service; student seminarian, 1997 from the Ohio Department of 14. He received his BS in accoun- a broker, and consultant. He has My present wife, Melinda, is an in- priest/pastor as well as city planner, Transportation after 30 years as a tancy from The Ohio State Univer- been a small business owner of ternational tax lawyer. In addition to road crew, corporate and civil office traffic engineer. He has been em- sity in 1967, and his law degree a neighborhood bar and grill and the three children that she inherited manager. He received his Master of ployed in private consulting since from Moritz College of Law at OSU used car lot for the last 15 years. when she married me we now have Divinity in 1998. His only family is then. He received his bachelors of in 1970. Dan and his wife, Mary Semi-retired, he works part time in a little girl (Taezja) who is in second his sister, Peggy. They see each mechanical engineering from The Ann, have been married 41 years the auto parts industry. He earned grade. other often and enjoy traveling to- Ohio State University in 1968 and and are the parents of David (40), his BS from Ohio Dominican Col- his master’s in business administra- “I have lots of memories about St. gether. Father says he doesn’t Marci (35) and Mollie (30). They lege in 1967 and later a CHC busi- tion from the University of Dayton in Charles, but the ones that really have enough free time! He likes to have four grandsons ages 7, 4 and ness degree. He has five children: 1979. His family is doing well. He stick in my head are the Friday af- socialize, read, garden a bit, swim, 3 (twins). Mark (his business partner); Erin likes to go to casinos and is an ac- ternoon benedictions on hot spring and travel. He remembers Msgr. (accountant at Chase Bank); Sarah complished handyman since they days in the upper chapel, now a O’Dea telling him, “You are always Dan enjoys his family, volunteer- (veterinary tech); Christopher (ac- own a couple of investment proper- library.” where you truly desire to be!” ing at Riverside Hospital, VOICE countant at Ashland Chemical); ties. He remembers playing in the (radio reading for the blind) and and Matthew (USAF Pilot). He has Jim Saad has a law practice, James Gabe Sterling was assistant ad- only St. Charles vs. Aquinas football Big Brother to a now 15 year-old two step-children, Audra and Ja- A. Saad, LLC, and owns the title in- ministrator of Memorial Hospital in game; getting hit accidentally by a boy who lives on the west side of son. He and his wife, Sandra, have surance agency Star Title Agency, Hollywood, Fla. (1973); general “shot put” thrown by Chris Donley Columbus. He also enjoys golf seven grandchildren and one great- LLC. He graduated in 1967 with a manager Atlas-Tuck Concrete, in (hit in the shoulder blade, but was and reading. Dan remembers Don grandchild. Robert said St. Charles BA from the College of St. Charles Duncan, Okla. (1977); VP of op- not hurt). Knapp on the first day of freshman taught him the importance of work, Borromeo; earned a degree at Ohio erations, president Blue Circle/Wil- year, and they are still close friends. focus, effort, and persistence. He Dominican University in 1974; and a liams Brothers in Atlanta, (1988); 1961 Dan and Don doubled dated senior fondly remembers Msgr. O’Dea, JD at Capital University Law School VP Beall Industries/U.S. Concrete, year with their future wives. The Joseph Baehr lives in Cape May Jack Ryan and Fr. Gallen. The hu- in 1977. He and his wife, Marilyn, in Ft. Worth-Dallas (1992); and self four have traveled to Europe to- Court House N. J. He retired in mor and good times of his years at a school teacher, have a son Adam employed consultant (2001). He 44 St. Charles Preparatory School Although Robin Phelan ’63 regretfully couldn’t make his class reunion this summer, he sent us his photo.

2006 after a 35-year career in Alex Laymon’58 and his grandson, Josh McCreath, travelled teaching. He worked the last two from California for the Thanksgiving holiday. As part of their years for the Ohio Dept. of Educa- Columbus visit, Alex proudly showed Josh “where grandpa tion. went to high school.” 1949 Bob Albert and Lou Fabro report that plans are underway for the Your Alumni Association Governing Board class’ 60-year reunion in 2009. The St. Charles Alumni Association declared that it would There are no form details to report celebrate “Homer V. Beard Appreciation Day” at its regular at this moment but all members are fall meeting in November (that’s Homer on the far right). asked to make sure the Develop- ment Office (lfabro@stcharlespepr. Matt Weger ’89 (fourth from the left) was also honored that org) has your current e-mail ad- evening for having received one dress so that you can be contacted of the school’s highest honors: The Principal’s Award for later. Leadership and Service to St. Charles. Beard ’46 is a 2003 recipient of the same award. 1947 Attending the meeting that night were (from left) Michael Probst ’89, Joe Gruber ’04, Marion Smithberger ’72, Zach Wisecracking John Lavelle of Pavol ’00, Philip Caito ’72, Damion Clifford ’95, Gerard Barrow Sarasota, FL reports that he is “bi- ’72 (SCAA President), Rob Ryan ’89, Sean Whalen ’99, Matt cycling his way to regularity and Weger ’89, Andy Piccolantonio ’97, Jack Kramer ’72 and Hom- learning home taxidermy. “DOM- er Beard ’46. Not shown: Bill Prophater Jr. ’86, Jack Gibbons INE NON SUM DIGNUS.” Jr. ’81 and Bob Selhorst. ’74. Bob Ryan ’54 with legendary Red Sox baseball pitcher Luis Tiant in St. Croix, USVI. (See story below)

St. Croix “Classic” honors fundraising for capital improvements for generated sizeable revenues for the the home. A leaky roof and a faulty air- charity. By that time in 1986, Ryan had Ryan ’54 conditioner were among their basic needs sold his insurance agency and returned 1954 graduate Bob Ryan was presented and they were at an impasse for financial to the mainland. But for the next several the Volunteer Service Award at a gala solutions after bake sales, dinners and years he continued to serve in an advisory in St. Croix (U.S. Islands) in beach pig roasts had brought only a capacity and each year handled the November in recognition of his work with trickle of funds. invitations for the baseball elite and the Queen Louise Home Charity Golf Ryan asked if they’d ever considered accompanied them to St. Croix for the Classic, an event he helped establish and a charity golf tournament that featured event. develop over the last 25 years. famous U.S. athletes. The board of The Classic grew in stature and net The event has raised more than $2.5 directors of the home thought it had some revenues, and by the tenth year, Ryan million to benefit the Queen Louise Home merit but seriously questioned his ideas withdrew from the annual invitations for Children, operated by Lutheran Social to bring sports stars from the mainland effort to concentrate on his job. But Services of the Virgin Islands and the to St. Croix. Out of that conversation was he maintained consistent interest and only residential facility in the island born the Classic. indirect involvement through the years. serving abused and neglected children. Although at the time he had no personal The tournament director, Juanita Now retired from the insurance connections with professional athletes, Lawson-Haith, commented, “Bob Ryan is industry and the outing’s planning, he Ryan said he was unfazed by the doubts. remembered by all as a driving force in is busy as a community activist in the He was able to enlist the support of the early years that has guaranteed our Pasco County, Florida community of American Airlines to fly in special guests. later successful fundraising.” Beacon Woods where he is currently their The first event sparked a lot of interest Over the years Ryan said he’s golfed, homeowners’ association president. in the Virgin Islands community and dined and enjoyed the company of some In the early 1980s Ryan owned an was well-received by American Airlines, very famous athletes, but “nothing can insurance agency in the U.S. Virgin enough so that the second year was equal my pride in helping make life Islands. One evening he had dinner planned. worthwhile for a generation of deprived with the co-directors of a small home for In the third year, a former New York children. My personal hall of fame abused and abandoned children in the Yankee pitcher, Tom Morgan, brought includes the wonderful people of the town of Frederiksted on St. Croix. They baseball memorabilia and an auction Queen Louise Home and the good people detailed for him their urgent need for was begun which has been a centerpiece of the Virgin Islands who nurture those of each tournament ever since and has children.”

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 45 In Memoriam Schaefer ’47 had long firefighting career; was big St. Charles encourages you to contact alumni director Louis J. Fabro ’83 upon OSU fan the passing of a preparatory school or Class of 1947 college graduate as well as members of alumnus Joseph the St. Charles community. He can be F. Schaefer passed reached by phone at 614-252-9288 ext. 21 away in August at or by e-mail at [email protected] the age of 79. After graduating In Memoriam Roll from St. Charles Marsha E. (Libertore) Claypool, wife in 1947 he served of Forrest Claypool ’58, October 5, 2008. in the U. S. Army Signal Corps Marshall C. Downs, Class of 1952, July during the Korean 19, 2008. conflict in 1951 and 1952 and returned Charles F. “Chuck” Duffey, Class of home to a 31-year career as a firefighter, 1949, August 28, 2008. mostly spent at Engine House # 23 at Hamilton Rd and Livingston Ave. Terrell Dunbar, Class of 1986, Septem- Joe was the oldest of ten children and ber 15, 2008. John T. Gugle Sr. ’61 with his sons (from left) maintained a special friendship with William J. Eberts, Class of 1958, Octo- Kevin ’99, John ’88, and Jeff ’93. his ’47 classmates Don Kelley and Rhett ber 24, 2008. Plank, and Rhett’s brother, Walt’41. ’61 grad was adoption Following Joe’s retirement, he worked Edward J. Gassman, Class of 1959, part-time at The Broadmoor Market and November 2, 2008. advocate, former SC Plank’s Café. He loved following the Ohio John T. Gugle Sr., Class of 1961, father Advisory Board member State Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians, of John T. Gugle, Jr. ’88, Jeffrey S. ’93 and spending weekends at Fireman’s Park Kevin C. ’99, brother of George L. Gugle John Thomas Gugle Sr. passed away in at Buckeye Lake and listening to Frank III and uncle of George L. Gugle IV ’74, June following a courageous fight with Sinatra. June 28, 2008, Multiple Sclerosis, which he took in stride He was the father of three sons and never allowing it to interfere with his love a daughter and had six grandchildren, David H. Hanrahan, Class of 1963, of life. and three great-grandchildren. He was father of David Jr. ’92 and Andrew ’95, John graduated from St. Charles a member of Christ the King Church, brother of Michael F., Class of ’63, Sep- Preparatory School in 1961, Fairfield The Brothers Club, The American Legion tember 28, 2008. University in 1965, and Capital Bexley Post, The Firefighter’s VFW and Carla Hedmond, mother of Shane D. University Law School in 1971. He was a Buckeye Boosters. Hedmond ’06, June 9, 2008 well-known attorney in estate planning, but nearest to his heart in private Bart E. Mahoney, father of former St. placement adoptions. He never knew a Cardinal delivered 2nd Charles golf coach Bart Mahoney, and stranger, greeting all, young and old, Lecture father-in-law to Kathleen Mahoney, for- with his warm smile and “Mickey Mouse” mer St. Charles faculty member, July 6, hand. Cardinal Avery Dulles died December 12 2008. He was involved in many organizations at Fordham University at the age of 90. Joseph Francis Schaeffer, Class of including the Columbus Bar Association, He was an internationally known author 1947, August 28, 2008. the Estate Planning Council, and was a and lecturer and the first American Past President of the University Club. theologian to be named to the Catholic Scott Schaefer, Class of 1980, son of He also served on the board of Columbus College of Cardinals without first being Jeanne (long-time St. Charles cafeteria Country Club and the St. Charles a bishop. Dulles received more than 21 staff member) and brother of Donald Preparatory School Advisory Board. John honorary doctorates and an impressive K. ’76, Mark J. ’75, and Michael A.’78 was a member of the Childhood League, number of awards that include Phi Beta Schaefer, July 17, 2008. Bexley Jaycees, Bexley/Whitehall Rotary, Kappa, the Croix de Guerre, the Cardinal Sheryl (Henne) Sidle, daughter of and other organizations. Spellman Award for distinguished former St. Charles faculty member and In his obituary, John’s family achievement in theology, and America athletic director, Don Henne ’61, July 5, proclaimed that “God shared John, one of Magazine’s Campion Award. 2008. His best angels with us for 65 wonderful Dulles was the Laurence J. McGinley years and we cannot blame him for calling Professor of Religion and Society at Jerry Strelecky, Class of 1954, July 12, him home. Until we meet again . . .!” Fordham University and also is an 2008. advisor to the committee on doctrine Leonard H. “Len” Wagner, Jr., Class of of the National Conference of Catholic 1964, July 24, 2008. Bishops. He presented the second installment of the Borromean Lecture Michael A. Whalen, Class of 1977, series at St. Charles’ on January 8, 2003. Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

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Director’s Column have two “Cardinal nephews,” one being invested in IRAs. HR 1424 signed by Grant Palmer, an alumnus of the Class President Bush allows IRA owners to Duffy to lead Development Office; of 2008, and his younger brother Joe, a share the wealth of their retirement New director has many ties to member of the Class of 2011. My oldest savings by giving directly to charity – St. Charles son, Jim, will be a freshman here next fall without first counting it as income and and his younger brother, Ray, will have paying tax. My name is Mike the opportunity to be a member of the Some retirees are finding that they Duffy and I am Class of 2019. have more money in their IRA accounts very pleased to be Along with our principal, Dominic J. than they will ever need and many have the new director Cavello ’64, and the school’s Advisory expressed an interest in giving the funds of development Board Development Committee, I to charity. However, income tax must be for St. Charles plan to continue to work with current paid on all withdrawals which reduces the Preparatory School. and prospective donors, both alumni value of the gift. Designating children as I am a “transplant” and friends, sharing the exciting beneficiaries may also draw additional tax from Pittsburgh, accomplishments occurring here and, consequences. a graduate of as they are developed, our ambitious A provision in HR 1424 creates a new Capital University, Mike Duffy plans for the future. There are many option: transferring IRA assets directly to and have lived in opportunities for you to assist us in charity. By going directly to charity, the Columbus since perpetuating the mission through any money is not included in the IRA owner’s 1981. My wife Mary Beth (nee Palmer) combination of the well-known gifts of income and – most importantly – is not and I have four children. Our oldest, “time, treasure or talent” or “work, wealth taxed, preserving the full amount for Tricia, is a sophomore at Bishop Hartley or wisdom.” charitable purposes. The law covers all High School. We have a son, Jim, who’s All support is absolutely critical in gifts made this year and next. an eighth grader at Bexley Middle School. terms of enabling us to pursue our In 2008 and 2009, traditional IRA Another daughter, Kate, is a fifth grader, chief challenge of keeping a St. Charles holders who are at least 70 ½ years old and another son, Ray, is a second grader, education affordable for every qualified can make direct charitable transfers up to both at Cassingham Elementary in young man who makes the decision $100,000 per year. We at St. Charles can Bexley. We are active members of Saint to study here. Our donors may choose help our donors execute the transfer and Catharine Parish. to convey their support through cash, offer several fund options for their gift. I come to St. Charles with over 19 years conveying a gift of appreciated assets Donor-advised funds do not qualify for tax of development/fundraising experience, (stocks), or considering an in-gift of free IRA transfers although two funding having previously worked with the goods, services or expertise. In-kind areas we are always looking to continue American Heart Association, Capital support is very important as it is budget- to significantly increase do qualify - University, Ohio Right to Life, Ohio relieving and allows us to concentrate an scholarship funds and unrestricted funds. Dominican University, and the Pontifical even larger amount of allocated dollars College Josephinum. to financial aid for our men. An ever- Corporate Matching doubles many My mission at St. Charles is to continue increasing number of individuals are gifts to work to put a face on the extraordinary including St. Charles as a beneficiary in work that we do educating young men for Corporate Matching Gifts also continue their will – this is commonly referred to lives of service and scholarship, and to to be a great way to effortlessly increase as a planned gift. lead the charge in finding the resources to your financial support. For more I am thrilled to be here at St. Charles continue this school’s great tradition. This than 14,000 companies and corporate and heartily encourage you when visiting work is incredibly meaningful and it is a foundations, matching gift programs on campus, to stop by the Development privilege for me, after a 27-year informal represent an important share of their Office and introduce yourself. I look association with St. Charles, to be on staff annual charitable contributions. In a forward to meeting many of you in the here. 2006 survey done by the Council for weeks and months ahead. Please call or My first exposure to St. Charles came Education, 756 educational institutions e-mail me with any questions, comments, in the fall of 1981 when I began a career reported over $157 million in matching or concerns. My phone number is 614- in admissions with Capital University. gift dollars! I encourage you to check 252-9288, extension 20, and my e-mail is One of the local high schools I was with your Human Resource or Personnel [email protected] assigned to recruit was St. Charles Office to see if your company/corporation where I came to appreciate the wonderful participates in this benefit. In short, if CARE Act allows tax-free transfer Catholic learning environment and the they do, a personal gift made by you to St. from IRA to charity! exceptionally strong college preparatory Charles will be matched, making your gift curriculum that has been a hallmark A relatively new opportunity to consider since the school’s founding. in direct support of the school is the In my most recent position as director Pension Protection Act or “CARE Act” as of donor relations for the American Heart it is known to some. Since 1974, millions St. Charles now offers a secure giving Association, I had the great opportunity of Americans have saved billions of page on its website. Alumni, parents to work with St. Charles alumnus, Josh pre-tax dollars in Individual Retirement and friends wishing to make a gift to Pintar ’01. Accounts (IRA’s). Thanks to continued the school can now do so from the con- Currently, the St. Charles tradition is savings and investment returns, an venience of their home or office. Visit alive and well in my in-law family as I estimated $3.6 trillion currently is www.stcharlesprep.org

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 47 Development Update significantly larger. “We (Greg and Melanie) want some If you would like to learn more about young man to have the opportunity to either of these opportunities, please better himself. In time, this one young contact Development Director Mike Duffy man will become a group of young men by phone at 614-252-9288 (ext. 20) or by and if just two find their own way to pay e-mail at [email protected] it forward then we will have doubled our yield,” Greg said. “Try to do that in New endowments bolster today’s stock market!” Greg is a graduate of John Carroll student aid University (1992) who for the last 11 years has served as executive vice Billhardt family endowment president of marketing at Lastar, Inc., a family of connectivity companies based The Billhardt family of (clockwise, from top left) Through the generosity of the Billhardt in Moraine, Ohio, that works in the PC, Carl and Barbara, Greg ’88, and Melanie. family, St. Charles has added another audio,/video, and electrical industries. endowment to benefit its neediest Previously, he served as marketing Shanahan Scholarship students. services manager for Kimball-Midwest Mary Beth and Luke McCormick have The Barbara J. and Carl F. Billhardt (1994-1997). He and Melanie have a established The Daniel ’01 and Brendan Scholarship Endowment Fund has been daughter, GiGi. ’06 Shanahan Scholarship Endowment initiated by 1988 graduate Gregory and “While I have many fond memories Fund at St. Charles. his wife, Melanie, and named to honor from my days at St. Charles, Greg said, Mary Beth said that St. Charles his parents Barbara and Carl. When “it is the fundamental lessons that I provided a great environment for her fully funded, the endowment will provide learned that have served me well in life. sons Dan ’01 and Brendan ’06. Their tuition assistance to young men who Discipline, a strong work ethic, respect for experience, she said, “has truly made a are attending or are planning to attend others, and a belief in the possibilities are difference in their lives and their abilities St. Charles and exhibit exceptional all values that I try to employ each day.” to be successful.” She said that she and academic merit, community involvement, her husband both share a passion for and financial need. education and wanted to make sure that

Your Annual Fund support needed more than ever

To all alumni, parents and friends of St. Charles,

Your support of this year’s annual fund is more critical than ever. The recent economic downturn has impacted all of us, including our St. Charles family. The St. Charles Endowment, which has not been immune from the economic crisis in the investment markets, has provided much-needed tuition assistance that supports the St. Charles founding mission that “No qualified young man should be deterred from – or denied the opportunity of – a St. Charles education due to lack of family financial resources.” Currently, one in four students receives tuition assistance. The reduced Paul Heller ’82 proceeds from the endowment will reduce the school’s ability to provide assistance. Your help to maintain our tradition of economic assistance is needed now more than ever. This year’s annual fund goal is to raise $750,000 to help provide scholarships for needy students, support the faculty with recruitment and retention, and support the school’s daily operating expense. We are currently at 60% of our goal. Our hope is that you recall the gifts given to us from St. Charles and help continue the school’s mission. If you have contributed to the Annual Fund, you have our sincere gratitude. Your support is deeply appreciated. If you have not contributed, we ask that you consider the young men whose lives will be changed by your contribution.

Thank you and God bless you, Paul Heller ’82, Alumni Annual Fund Chairman John ’78 and Linda Mackessy, Parents Fund Annual Co-Chairs John ’78 and Linda Mackessy

48 St. Charles Preparatory School another young man who otherwise would can be paid over a three-year period. For have been unable to afford the tuition, more information, please call (614) 252- has the opportunity to attend St. Charles. 9288 or e-mail [email protected]

Reidelbach Endowment Fund Engrave a campus limestone bench

1964 alumnus Michael J. Reidelbach For a gift of $5,000 you can dedicate one and his wife, Linda, have initiated The of the limestone benches located outside Michael J. ’64 and Linda S. Reidelbach the Robert C. Walter Student Commons; Scholarship Endowment Fund. When outside the campus Theatre Building; fully funded, the endowment will provide or inside the Msgr. Thomas M. Bennett tuition assistance to young men who are Courtyard. The benches can be engraved attending or are planning to attend St. in any manner you wish. This is a tax- Charles and exhibit exceptional academic deductible gift. For more information, merit, community involvement, and please call (614) 252-9288 or e-mail financial need. [email protected] The idea for creating an endowment, Michael said, came out of a conversation with his 1964 classmate and St. Charles Advisory Board member, Tom O’Leary. Brothers Lars ’96 and Leif ’03 Mahler, along with Will Cahill ’98 and Jeremy Groner are now part of Michael said he thought back to his high Sean Reed Plaza’s walkway insets. school days and his challenging social economic environment. “Paying St. with up 12 characters per line including Charles tuition, even back then, was a big spaces. struggle,” Michael said. This is an ideal way to recognize those He said that both he and Linda have who have been associated with Cardinal been blessed and that an endowment athletics, especially those involved with would be a wonderful way to pay back. “It our baseball, football, lacrosse, and soccer allows us to help an academically capable, programs. but financially challenged, student get a This contribution is fully tax-deductible St. Charles education…and what’s not to as provided by law. All proceeds benefit like about that?” the school’s Turf Field and Stadium. Limestone benches just outside the entrance to the campus Theater Building. Name a Column in Our New “West SUPPORT ST. CHARLES Colonnades” FACILITIES ASSIST ST. CHARLES STUDENTS IN NEED As part of our ongoing tribute to St. Charles alumni and parents through the St. Charles Adopt-A-Student – $1,000 Campaign for Saint Charles, the school is to $7,190 (tuition assistance) offering a series of naming opportunities located inside and outside the Robert C. You can support one of our students in Walter Student Commons and need by sponsoring one or more students. the School’s Student Services & Fine Arts All gifts are tax deductible as provided by Center. These tributes are available on law. Pledges of $1,000 or more can be paid a first-available basis. Please call the over a 9-month period. Development Office at (614) 252-9288 for additional details The Cardinal Society – $1,250 and A bronze plate attached to the colonnade recog- above for St. Charles Scholarships nizes the Stechschulte family. Engrave A Brick in Sean P. Reed Gifts of $1,250 or more to our Parents Plaza The Stechschultes have become the Annual Fund or the Alumni Annual Fund Brothers Lars ’96 and Leif ’03 Mahler, second family to dedicate one of the “West qualify for an invitation to our Cardinal along with Will Cahill ’98 and Jeremy Colonnades” outside the Walter Student Society. All members will receive Groner ’09 have become the first to Commons and St. Charles Student handsome St. Charles memorabilia and dedicate an engraved paver brick at Sean Services & Fine Arts Center with a gift of an invitation to a year-end celebration. P. Reed Plaza. $10,000. One-hundred and twenty bricks in all, There are 16 brick and limestone St. Charles General Scholarship divided into four sections, make up this columns in all. They support the walkway Fund – $1 to 1,000 highly visible area located just inside which extends from the Walter Student the entryway to Walt Plank Field. For Commons to the Gymnasium lobby and Help one of our St. Charles students a charitable contribution of $500, Saint covers the school’s “Walk of Honor.” in need who qualify for some level of Charles alumni, parents, and friends can For a gift of $10,000 you also can name financial aid. Please note that all gifts of also pay tribute to their favorite Cardinal one of the colonnades. An engraved $1,250 or above qualify for membership on one of these 8”x 8” bricks. bronze plate will be dedicated in any in our Cardinal Society. Gifts to our Each brick allows up 4 lines of copy, manner you wish. This tax deductible gift scholarship fund are 100% tax-deductible. The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 49 Development Update Helpful Tips on Making Tax-wise Donations There are several online “giving calculators” to help alumni and parents make informed decisions on taxwise charitable giving. One such tip that has come to our attention is the giving calculator featured on www. CharityNavigator.org You can plug in the amount of the gift, enter your tax bracket and the calculator determines the “true As part of its Golden Reunion celebration, the As part of its 30-year reunion activities the Class cost” of your donation. This is a handy Class of 1958 collected gifts and pledges total- of 1978 has raised $4,000 in gifts and pledges ing $5,358 to supplement The Class of 1958 toward growing its Class of 1978 Endowment tool that is quick, easy and useful. Scholarship. The class’ largest gift was actually provided two years in advance when it raised more than $62,000 to make possible The Class of 1958 Driveway that fronts the Robert C. Wal- ter Student Commons. Members of that class pose with Dominic Cavello, holding the two checks oversized representing their efforts.

For its 25-year reunion celebration the Class of 1983 has raised $4,400 in pledges and gifts. Golfing Buddies Saint Charles Cardinals Football Boosters 2nd Annual Golf Outing was held on July 11 at the New Albany Links Golf Club and raised $2000 for the football program. The Scramble event also included a Skins game, lunch, dinner, drinks and prizes. Attendees included coaches, SC faculty, parents, friends and players. Shown here are Solid support (standing, from left) Bill McLoughlin (SC dad), Each member of the Class of 1958 has his name Paul Snyder (SC dad), John J. DiSabato (SC dad) listed on a large bronze plaque located at the and (kneeling) Jerry Englehart (John’s Clintonville head of the horseshoe-shaped driveway that neighbor who attended Bishop Rosecrans High fronts the Robert C. Walter Student Commons School with Bill and Paul). and the Student Services & Fine Arts Center. The Class of 1958 Driveway was dedicated in 2006 after that class raised more than $62,000 for The Campaign for St. Charles: Phase II. To commemorate its 20-year anniversary, the Class of 1988 collected more than $4,135 in gifts and pledges that will go toward supporting tuition assistance at St. Charles through The Brian Wollett ’88 Memorial Endowment.

At your service! The school’s Development Office staff: New director Mike Duffey (center) with secretary Cherri The Class of 1963 raised $7,950 in gifts and Taynor and alumni director Louis J. Fabro ’83 pledges toward The Class of 1963 Memorial Scholarship as part of its 45-year reunion Class Gift.

To honor their late friend and classmate, the Class of 1993 has raised $5,600 in gifts and pledges for supporting tuition assistance through The Brian C. Muha Memorial Scholarship.

50 St. Charles Preparatory School Stein ’78 helped direct spread support from St. Charles boosters, approved that first endowment at the and attracted major gift benefactors. urging of the late Harry Thoman Jr. ’47, St. Charles financial Having established St. Charles on its a board member who frequently preached support to record levels present successful course, Doug accepted the advantages of being prepared for the in June a new challenge to head the financial demands of the 21st century. Fund-raising for St. Mount Carmel Health Systems Founda- (See the Cardinal, Spring 2005.) Charles Prepara- tion here in Columbus where he will be In mid-2007, there were 70 endowed tory School soared responsible for the organization’s system- funds in the St. Charles Endowment with to record levels in wide charitable support. a total value of nearly $7 million. At the recent years when During his six years service at St. same time, there were 15 endowments it became increas- Charles, Doug held a series of titles, the valued at $1.7 million in the Catholic ingly important to last being senior director of development. Foundation of the Diocese of Colum- emphasize the ben- He initially volunteered in the landmark bus and another with a value of nearly efits of a Catholic Campaign for Saint Charles, a $16- $60,000 in The Columbus Foundation. education to meet million fund-raising effort that was the Combined, in June when Stein left St. the changing needs largest undertaken by the school and one Charles now had 93 endowed funds val- and expectations of the largest conducted in Central Ohio ued at nearly $10 million. Douglas H. Stein ’78 of our expanding for any high school. He initially was a As a result, St. Charles has been able to global economy. volunteer on the planning and other com- step up significantly need-based financial With increased financial support, St. mittees in launching the effort in 2001. aid to students. In 1999, for example, the Charles continues to attract and retain St. Charles hired him the following year school awarded $123,220 to 10 percent highly qualified educators and is capable as development director and assigned him of its students. That rose to more than of securing and continually improving as chief fundraiser for the campaign. a half million dollars ($509,488) to 136 its outstanding facilities. These, and the The Campaign for St. Charles was split students (22% of the student body). Com- school’s long-standing commitment to a into two phases. The first was begun bined scholarship money to St. Charles challenging curriculum, attract students to raise $10 million to establish three students for the current year exceeds $1 seeking a first-class education for which endowments for varied purposes. The million. St. Charles is well known. campaign was extended in 2005 to at- Helping stimulate contributions to St. Many members of the St. Charles com- tract an additional $5 million to construct Charles is an emphasis on class reunion munity participate in this transformation the beautiful Robert C. Walter Student activity. The adoption of all-school re- of financial support for the 85-year-old Commons and adjoining St. Charles Stu- unions in the Walter Student Commons school and its lofty educational mission. dent Services & Fine Arts Center. It has each August has enabled the school to They include parents who dig deeply to blossomed to become the school’s nerve improve its its class gift program. pay for the ever-increasing cost of tuition. center. Stein earned a bachelor’s degree in jour- They include loyal alumni, parents of Both phases of the campaign were nalism from OSU in 1983 and was hired alumni, and many other individuals and completed successfully with contributions by OSU’s Alumni Association the follow- organizations. from many donors led by major benefac- ing year to do fund-raising work. As a result, St. Charles can adhere to tors and the efforts of numerous volun- Despite his scanty experience (which, as its mission, as outlined in the school’s teers. Boosted by major gifts from 1963 he described it, consisted of being a part- earliest prospectus in 1923, namely, to graduate Robert D. Walter, who served as time tour guide and an “office gopher” in give “students a complete, thorough, honorary chairman, the campaign got off sports information for a year) he took on and sound classical training.” With this to a flying start. Among the many cam- the assignment to establish an alumni training, the prospectus points out, “the paign leaders were co-chairmen Matthew program for OSU’s College of Pharmacy young man is equipped to take up the A. Howard ’58 and Timothy M. Kelley ’76. and serve as its director. After eight specialties of the profession of his choice.” A third phase, this one for $1 mil- years, he was promoted to development The sharp rise in contributions also en- lion, was added to the Campaign for St. director and assistant to the college dean. ables St. Charles to maintain the course, Charles to rebuild the athletic fields When Stein resigned in 2000, he and established by Bishop James J. Hartley in for baseball, football, soccer, and other the dean had secured more than $15 mil- 1923 when he founded the school, to keep outdoor sports, and for stadium renova- lion in the college’s capital campaign and St. Charles open to any qualified Catholic tions. The multi-sport facility project, had initiated 40 new funds for student boy regardless of his family’s ability to highlighted by a major gift from the firm scholarships, graduate fellowships, and pay tuition. of Nick Savko & Sons (Steve and Marty achieved other goals. Guiding St. Charles in its stepped-up Savko) Inc., provides St. Charles new and In his final two years (2000-02) at the fund-raising efforts during the past six improved synthetic field that features university, Stein headed the develop- years was 1978 graduate Douglas H. extended durability and require minimal ment department of The Arthur G. James “Doug” Stein working in concert with vet- maintenance. It was completed in 2007 Cancer Hospital and the Richard J. Solove eran school principal Dominic J. Cavello and named Walt Plank Field. Research Institute. He helped complete a ’64 who is devoted to maintaining the Doug’s development work for St. $50 million capital campaign ($40 million school’s high academic standards. Charles includes the establishment of 40 had been raised previously). Stein’s energy, innovative ideas, love for new endowments and sizable expansion At the James, Stein was responsible for St. Charles, and many years of advance- of the Annual Fund drive whose previous major gifts, management of a 10-person ment experience, gained mainly at The high-income level was $302,000 in 1992- development department, and serving as Ohio State University where he previous- 93. Last year it topped $1 million. executive secretary of The James Foun- ly worked in fund raising, added momen- The initial St. Charles Endowment dation Board. Among other significant tum for enhanced financial support for the was funded in 1987 with gifts totaling projects, he helped lay the groundwork for school. His commitment earned wide- $31,000. The St. Charles Advisory Board Continued on page 54

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 51 Dr. & Mrs. Victor Ciancetta Mrs. Harry E. Erb Mr. & Mrs. James Groner Development Update Msgr. Carl P. Clagett Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Evans Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Groom Mr. & Mrs. Michael Clancey Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Evans Mr. & Mrs. Michael Grunden Mr. & Mrs. George R. Cleary Target Take Charge Of Education Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Gugle Donor Honor Roll Mr. & Mrs. Dirk Bengel Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cleary Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Eyerman Mr. & Mrs. John T. Gugle, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Philip T. Cleary Mr. & Mrs. Anthony P. Fabro Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Guthrie Mr. Charles F. Bennett St. Charles Preparatory School Mrs. John W. Cleary Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Fabro Mr. & Mrs. F. David Haas Mr. & Mrs. Paul Berg Mr. & Mrs. Robert Clemons Mr. & Mrs. Louis V. Fabro Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Haas gratefully acknowledges the Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Berkemeyer following benefactors who Mr. & Mrs. Coleman J. 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The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 53 fellow Carolians. He earned a degree in Development Update Stein nutrition in 2005 and chose dentistry Continued from page 51 because he knew he wanted to be a heath Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. White Mr. & Mrs. Ronald S. the James’s first annual fund and initi- care provider. So after serving in the Mr. & Mrs. David Wollett ated the start of a successful corporate U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2002 he did Whitesmith Mr. & Mrs. Leo F. Woodruff partnership of The James and the Kroger Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Woodruff some research and felt dentistry fit well Whitlatch Ms. Eileen I. Woodward Company, which continues. with his personality. He doesn’t have any Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Mr. & Mrs. James V. Wulf Stein will remain involved with St. specific plans of what to do after getting Whitlatch Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Wyss Charles as the parent of a current student his diploma. Right now, he says, he’s Mrs. Christie Whitt Mr. & Mrs. Mark Yale and volunteer. Doug and his wife, Bar- Mr. Dennis J. Wilcox Mr. Thomas R. Yonk focusing on graduating! Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Mr. & Mrs. Steve Yurkovich bara, celebrated 23 years of marriage in Cole Bryant ’02 earned his Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. David Zabo November. Their son, Geoffrey, is a 2008 undergraduate degree at Ohio State in Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Will Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zaino graduate of St. Charles and son, Joshua, mathematics (2007) and has penciled Mr. & Mrs. Mark Willi Mr. Raymond E. Zanon is in his sophomore year there. Son, Noah, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Col Frank G. Zauner in 2011 as his graduation date from the Williams Mr. & Mrs. James H. Zink age 11, and daughter, Faith, age 6, are dental school. Ms. Evelyn C. Williamson Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Zink home-schooled. Originally, Cole planned on getting Mr. & Mrs. David Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas his undergrad degree in engineering but Drs. Michael & Kathleen Zmyslinski Dental school Wodarcyk Mr. & Mrs. Michael N. Zuk changed his major to mathematics due Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Wolf Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Zuk Continued from page 35 to his math abilities (“Many thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Zuk university’s dental clinic. He said that Mr. Brady Brady!”). That switch also dental school is two years primarily prompted his decision to pursue dentistry. More Reunion Photos of courses in anatomy, microbiology, Although Bryant’s mother, Dr. Cecilia dental materials, and oral diseases. Moy, is a pediatric dentist, Cole said Those years are followed by two more in she never pressured him to enter her which students are immersed in clinical field. She did, however, influence him in dentistry and are assigned patients and that “it made me more aware of the fact perform treatment under supervision of that dentistry is a career option, and a OSU faculty dentists. spectacular one at that.” Mess says he has yet to decide on his Upon looking more into the field, plans immediately after graduation, but Cole said he immediately knew it was does wish to enter private practice soon where he wanted to be. One of the thereafter. biggest concerns he had with a career Al Johnston ’02 earned his in engineering was a possible lack of job undergraduate degree from Ohio State security. He felt that there will always Assistant principal Jim Lower (center) enjoys a conversation with 1978 grad Al Bell (left) and 1983 in biology. He says he chose dentistry be a need for dentists because people alum Kevin Shannon. because he appreciates that private will always need professional dental practice allows flexibility of work hours healthcare. Add to that the facts that in and especially the freedom from working dentistry he could own his practice and be for anyone. his own boss. After dental school Al would like to Upon graduating, Cole would like to move to Arizona or California to enjoy a become a general dentist, and may apply nicer climate. He would like to start as for a GPR (general practice residency) or an associate with an eye toward buying something similar. He may also consider the practice in a few years and might Pediatric Dentistry as well, he said, even like to join a group practice. He having been exposed to it through his said that while applying to school and mother, “but dental specialty programs visiting various practices in Central Ohio, are very selective, and once a dentist has Father Michael Lumpe ’78 (second from left) was he observed that groups provide much specialized, they are bound to only work the celebrant of the all-classes Mass in the Mother more of the flexible scheduling he likes so in that particular field of dentistry,” he of Mercy Chapel along with (far right) Monsignor much. said. George J. Schlegel ’58 and Father Patrick L. Sheri- dan ’63. Senior Ned Gruber (far left) was the server. Johnston has this observation for those Bryant says he finds dental school to be who may be looking to apply to dental very much like St. Charles in that both or any other type of medical school: do have very tight-knit communities and not feel like you have to have a biological nearly everyone knows each other. He science major. He says that many of says that both schools also have long- the school’s pre-requisites fall into the serving teachers of whom “horror” stories biology-type degrees but there are many of mean dispositions and impossibly- in the medical professional schools who hard classes are passed down. But in the were art majors, history, English, or even end, he says, after finally experiencing engineers. “From what I’ve learned it the teachers and classes first-hand, the is not what your major is but how well stories are proved false. “It just adds to you performed while attaining it when the lore of the school!” professional schools check out your “In other words, the OSU College of application,” he said. Dentistry has its Father Bennetts, Doc 1988 classmates John Gugle and Sean Hanrahan Patrick McKinley’s (’95) path to Vandermeers, and Mr. Cavellos, etc. as amid the bustle of dinner. dental school was less direct than his well!” Bryant said. 54 St. Charles Preparatory School 2008 St. Charles Open I. We believe that parents are their chil- dren’s first and most influential teachers. House & Application What parents do to help their children Review learn is more important to academic suc- cess than any other factor. This special page is being produced for parents and their eighth grade boys who II. We believe that many highly success- were unable to attend the St. Charles ful individuals have above-average rather Open House on Nov. 2. We hope this helps than extraordinary intelligence. Achieve- to answer some questions you might have ment in a particular activity depends about the school’s philosophy and enroll- more often upon hard work and self-disci- In November the Campus Theater Building’s pline than on innate ability. upper lobby was crowded with parents and their ment process, and refreshes information prospective 8th grade sons filling out nametags for those who did attend. III. We believe that teachers, who set and and registration cards at the school’s annual Open communicate high expectations to their House. The event’s main program was presented For more than 85 years St. Charles has students, obtain greater academic perfor- in the theater to a packed house while an overflow been very successful in educating young crowd filled the Cavello Center a floor below to mance than teachers who set low expecta- watch a simultaneous broadcast of the program men of this diocese with a solid college tions. on a giant screen. preparatory course of study. If you are the least bit familiar with our school you IV. We believe that how much time ---What about eighth grader visits during may know that many of our graduates students are actively devoted to learning a regular school day? Starting the second hold important leadership positions in contributes to their achievement. Student week of January eighth grade students our community and that they exhibit well achievement rises significantly when interested in attending St. Charles next their St. Charles education. teachers regularly assign homework and year will be given the opportunity to First and foremost St. Charles is a students conscientiously do it. spend a half day here. During their visit they will meet with each of the adminis- Catholic school. Our primary mission is V. We believe in strong instructional lead- trators, have an opportunity to talk with to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and, ership, both administrative and teaching, some of the coaches, and sit in on two or as our American Bishops expressed it so coupled with a safe and orderly school three freshman classes. Notification of eloquently, “To teach as Jesus did.” It is climate. within this Christian framework that we these visitation days will be sent out at offer a rigorous college preparatory course Academia, however, is not the only place the end of December. where young men learn to grow during of study. If you have been following the ---How much does it cost to attend St. their high school years. Students who recent state and national discussions Charles? Our tuition for this 2008-2009 complement their academic studies with concerning education, be aware that our school year is $7,190 for Catholics regis- extracurricular activities gain experience curriculum is now the recommended norm tered in a parish and $7,490 for non-regis- that contributes to their success in col- for any student who intends to go on to tered students. If you have financial need, lege. Besides the 15 varsity sports we of- obtain a college degree. both the diocese and St. Charles sponsor fer, students are able to participate in an Our academic success is reflected by, significant grant programs. This year we array of interesting activities. During our among other things, our students’ results are providing nearly $1 million in scholar- recently completed first quarter, almost on SAT and ACT standardized tests in ships, grants, and work-study aid to those two-thirds of our nearly 580 students which St. Charles ranks with the top 10% who need help. in the nation. It’s also reflected in the were involved in some sport, student ac- quality of the colleges and universities tivity or organization. Involvement helps ---Is St. Charles too far away? Transpor- from which our alumni graduate. growth; growth leads to success. tation should not be a major problem. The reason for this success is our belief Public school buses provide transporta- and practice in five basic tenets. They are Frequently asked questions by parents tion from almost every district in Central the cornerstone of our academic philoso- and students at the Open House Ohio. Our school is centrally located for easy access by COTA bus. Our office is phy and success: --When does the application process willing to provide information for setting begin? The answer is now. Each eighth up car pools by letting you know who lives grader who attended the St. Charles in your end of town and is attending St. Open House last November filled out a Charles. registration card and received a “Thank You” note for taking time to visit us and a courtesy application. When eighth grade If you would like to have an application first quarter grades have been received, mailed to your home, receive informa- preliminary application may be made. tion as part of our 8th grade E-mail The student’s most recent standardized list, or wish to receive any other gen- testing scores (6th or 7th grade) should be eral information (a copy of the school submitted along with the application and profile, student handbook or alumni grade card. Students who apply during St. Charles faculty member Jim Pacciorretti, magazine), you are invited to contact the month of January should send in their along with SC ambassador-extraordinaire and our school secretary, Laurie Berndt at alumni parent Dan Tarpy, greeted guests to the St. 8th grade standardized test scores. Inter- 614-252-6714. Charles Open House in November. In this photo views with prospective students and their they welcome St. Timothy parishoners Tom Cian- parents are also part of this process but flona and his mother, Kathy. Tom’s brother, Mike is a St. Charles junior and his grandfather, Dr. Bill will be arranged after we have received Steller is a member of the Class of 1954. your application.

The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 55 St. Charles seniors, who served as pallbearers, carry the casket of Monsignor Thomas M. Bennett from the Robert C. Walter Student Commons, to the hearse following his funeral Mass. Members of the Clergy and Knights of Columbus honor guard stand by. The liturgy was celebrated by three bishops and more than 40 clergy members (priests and deacons), and attended by more than 1,000 students, faculty, alumni, family members, and friends. More than 50 Knights provided a rotating honor guard for Father’s viewing in Mother of Mercy Chapel and Walter Student Commons as well as the funeral Mass itself.

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