Cardinal Mooney Celebrates Its 60Th Anniversary!
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CARDINAL MOONEY FALL/WINTER 2016 A REPORT TO THE ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF CARDINAL MOONEY Cardinal Mooney Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary! On September 23, 1956, dedication ceremonies were held for Cardinal Mooney High School, which had welcomed its first students earlier that month on September 4th. It CARD INA was a modest beginning, as some work on the new building had yet to be completed L M O — photos show a crowded classroom with several boys standing in the back of it! O N E Nevertheless, enrollment in the new school had reached 600 by September 10, and Y H Mooney’s 60-year tradition of Scholarship, Sanctity and Discipline was underway. IG H Presiding over the dedication ceremonies was Bishop Emmet Walsh, then Bishop S C H of the Youngstown Diocese, who had worked tirelessly over the previous three O O years to spearhead fundraising efforts that made the new high school a reality. L Another participant was Fr. James Malone, then Superintendent of Schools but later to become the longtime Bishop of the Youngstown Diocese. Since that day in September 1956, thousands of students have passed through the doors of Cardinal Mooney High School, and have gone on to distinguished careers and positions of leadership in their communities. The Catholic education they obtained at Mooney also left them with the spiritual guidance that would influence every aspect of their lives. As members of this year’s freshman class pass through those doors and join the Mooney family, they’re continuing a 60-year legacy of an educational experience that has made a difference — to students, their families and their community. A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Cardinal Mooney began the 2016-2017 school year on a very positive note, welcoming in the biggest freshman class we’ve seen in a number of years. The Link Crew, our mentoring program that includes Senior and Junior student representatives, did a fabulous job of welcoming the students and making them feel that they were truly official members of the Mooney Family from the very first day. We were pleased with the need to add sections of classes and welcome additional staff members as a result. It is a sign of growth and advancement as we continue to reiterate our commanding presence in the city of Youngstown as one of the finest educational institutions in the area. It is also a testament to the efforts of many people who worked tirelessly to market and promote the Gospel-centered programming, rigorous curriculum and service opportunities we offer year after year. We were blessed to have Father Martin Celuch, Pastor of Christ Our Savior parish, preside over our Opening of School Mass on Wednesday, September 7th in the auditorium. His homily centered on recognizing the gifts we possess and our responsibility to share those gifts with others. He emphasized the loving tradition of the Mooney Family and our ability to look within ourselves and others to realize our true nature as people of God — and to also understand the charge bestowed on us to love one another and avoid being someone or something we are not. The Mass was concelebrated by one of the newest members of the staff in our Theology Department, Rev. Peter Totleben O.P., who currently serves at St. Dominic’s parish. It was truly a very spiritual and fitting way to welcome in the year. I invite you all to come in and see not only the spiritual side of our students and staff, but also our updates and renovations from Phase II, as we continue to celebrate the gifts of our alumni, most notably Denise DeBartolo York and Eddie DeBartolo, Jr., in helping to ensure that Mooney will continue to be a shining gem of the Mahoning Valley for many years to come. Thank you for all you do and all you are. May God Bless the Mooney Family. Mark M. Vollmer Principal LEGACY TEAM Annual Fund Is Underway Cardinal Mooney High School’s Annual Fund Campaign start- The Legacy Team Annual ed on July 1st, 2016 with monthly donations coming in Fund generates revenue through the website under “Sustaining Legacy Team Member- to benefit both the academic ship” and “Annual Decision Membership.” It is now in full and extracurricular needs swing with a donation envelope attached to this newsletter. of the school. In addition, You can make your donation by filling out the attached post- funds provide academic age-paid envelope and mailing it to Cardinal Mooney; visit- scholarships and financial aid ing www.cardinalmooney.com and clicking on Legacy Team to the students of Cardinal Mooney Annual Fund; or calling the alumni office at (330) 788-5113 High School. It has been through the growing involvement of and indicating that you want to make a Legacy Team Annual the alumni, parents and friends, that the school has been able Fund donation. to sustain itself and thrive. We’ll also be conducting Phonathons again this year. The On Sunday, December 4th Mooney students will be also be Alumni Phonathon will take place on Sunday, November 13th; participating in soliciting donations. The students will be Monday, November 14th; and Tuesday, November 15th from calling past donors who haven’t yet donated. This will be the 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Mooney cafeteria. Calls will be one and only opportunity for the Mooney students to earn a made to those alumni who have not yet made a donation to the “Free Day.” Students will be required to sign up prior to that fund. On these nights, all graduates from the classes of 1959 to night and hand in a permission slip. They must solicit $100 2006 will gather. We would like to have each class represented. in pledges or payments to earn their Free Day pass to enjoy Call ahead and make your reservation to attend. These will be whenever they choose. enjoyable and profitable nights. Adult beverages and snacks will be provided. Please contact Sue Brandenstein (330) 788-5113, or email at [email protected] or contact any alumni board member to reserve your spot. NEW CARDINAL MOONEY STAFF MEMBERS Fr. Peter Totleben, OP: Theology Department Jolene Baldado: English Department Fr. Peter comes to CMHS most Mrs. Baldado comes to CMHS’s recently from St. Patrick Church English Department recently from in Columbus, where he served as ITT Technical College, where she had a Deacon and Priest. Fr. Peter was been the Associate Dean of General ordained into the Priesthood on Studies since 2010 and prior to that March 19th, 2016. He earned his an Adjunct Instructor. She brings Bachelor of Sacred Theology (’13) with her extensive teaching experi- and Licentiate of Sacred Theology ence in both the public and private (’15) from the Dominican House of school sectors, including long-term Studies in Washington, D.C. Fr. Peter substitute assignments in 7th through entered the Dominican Order in 2006. He took his Solemn 12th grade English and History with the Youngstown City Vow in 2011 and was ordained into the Deaconate in 2013. Schools and Southside Academy. Mrs. Baldado earned her Previously, he earned dual Bachelor of Science Degrees in Math Bachelor of Science in Education and her Master of English and Computer Science from Penn State, with professional from Youngstown State University. She holds professional experience in Computer Science at Lockheed Martin. Fr. Peter licensure in Secondary English Education and is a member of joins the CMHS faculty as a member of the Theology Depart- the National Council of English Teachers. ment where he will teach Honors Theology and Sacraments. Tina Furano: English Department John P. Lukes: Science Department Mrs. Furano joins the CMHS Mr. Lukes joins the CMHS Science family sharing her teaching experi- Department, where he will teach ence and commitment to Catholic AP Physics, Biology, Physical Education with our English Science I and Physics. He earned Department. A former Religious his Bachelor of Science Degree from Education major at Walsh College Youngstown State University in With a MA from Youngstown State Secondary Education and Integrat- University, Mrs. Furano has taught ed Science (’16). He also earned a 9th and 10th grade English at John BS in Accounting from YSU (’94). F. Kennedy High School in Warren, After YSU, Mr. Lukes obtained his and 10th through 12th grade English at ECOT in Columbus. Juris Doctorate from Cleveland Marshall School of Law (’97). She is the former Youth Minister and Director of Religious He has spent time as a long-term Physics and Physical Education at Holy Family Parish in Poland. Mrs. Furano Science Substitute Teacher with LaBrae High School in holds a Comprehensive High School Licensure (7-12) in the Leavittsburg. Mr. Lukes has also worked as a state and local State of Ohio, with subject licensure in all Communications tax consultant for over a decade. (7-8), English (9-12) and Speech and Journalism (9-12). Sarah Smith: School Counselor Rebecca Bayley: Director of Ms. Smith joins the CMHS Coun- Admissions and Marketing seling Staff after working for the Mrs. Bayley joins the Cardinal past several years as a School Mooney family after working for Counseling Intern at both Austin- the Archdiocese of New York’s town Fitch High School and the Department of Education, where Western Reserve Elementary and she was Regional Marketing Middle Schools. In addition to her Specialist in the Northwest/South counseling duties, Ms. Smith Bronx Catholic Schools. She also worked as a Title I and After School served as Director of Enrollment, Tutor for the Western Reserve assisting in the development and implementation of a new School System.