C-J Annual Report 2002

Our Mission Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School is an educational community of faith. We serve the Miami Valley Table of Contents by offering a challenging academic program to a culturally Introduction diverse student population. A Message from the President ................................4-5 A Look Back Our heritage, mission, and methods arise from and are 2001-2002 Highlights ................................................8-9 The Class of 2002 .................................................. 10-11 shaped by the Gospel of Jesus Christ as reflected in Catholic 2001-2002 Alumni Events Alumni Events ......................................................14-15 Tradition and in the charisms of St. Julie Billiart and Blessed The Impact of Your Gift William Joseph Chaminade. Inspired by the goodness of God, 2002 Financial Statement .......................................... 18 2002 Annual Fund Summary ................................... 19 we are committed to educating the whole person, to serving Annual Fund Growth 2001-2002 ............................. 19 Making the Most of Your Gift .............................20-21 the poor, and to developing family spirit. By integrating faith 2002 Annual Fund Contributors Eagle Council ........................................................24-25 with all academic, athletic, artistic, and social activities, we Alumni ...................................................................26-51 Contributions by Class (chart) .......................... 38 prepare young men and women to become life-long learners Current Parents .....................................................52-53 Friends ......................................................................... 53 Parents of Alumni .................................................54-55 and contributing members of society. Phonathon ................................................................... 56 United Way ................................................................. 56 Matching Gift Companies ........................................ 57 Legacy Society ............................................................ 58 Memorial Contributions ........................................... 58 Gifts in Kind ............................................................... 58 2001-2002 Leadership, Faculty, and Staff Leadership, Faculty, and Staff .................................. 59 1 2 A Message From the President 3 A Message from the President The tone for much of the 2001-02 The Campaign for Faith school year was set and Excellence by the events of One week after September 11, more than 200 people September 11. On gathered to celebrate at the annual President’s Dinner at that day we commu- NCR’s Sugar Camp, a scenic conference facility. There we nicated to students, announced a four-year campaign with a goal of $12 via the PA system, million! This is three times more ambitious than any other the facts as they campaign that C-J has ever undertaken. This goal places unfolded—and each the C-J campaign as one of the largest campaigns of time, we prayed. Catholic secondary schools in the Midwest. Included in In the aftermath this Annual Report is a campaign update (see center insert) of that day, I’ve with details about our goals, our benefactors, and our heard students, progress, including the subsequent increase in the cam- faculty, and staff say paign goal to $13 million. The economy and September 11 how thankful they have certainly made it more difficult for our benefactors to were that contribute at the level they would like. But we are blessed Chaminade- that people are so committed to our school and that a Julienne was such a successful completion of The Campaign is within sight. special place—a place so under- Lorcan P. Barnes standing and New Leadership in the responsive. The love, Development Office concern, and support made what was a difficult day a time This past February, representatives of the Development when we as a Catholic community were able to come together Advisory Council, the Board of Trustees and other constituents, and share our concerns and feelings. in cooperation with the President interviewed and appointed a When nothing in the world seemed to make sense, we new Director of Development. Ms. Joan Schiml joined the turned to God as a community of faith and put our trust in Development team on February 18th as C-J’s Director of Him. The words of Blessed Chaminade—“Religion is Development. Joan is an ’84 C-J alumna and brings experience as instilled more deeply in the spirits and in the hearts of the a development consultant for Catholic parishes along the East students more through the atmosphere that permeates the Coast and donor relations experience at Catholic University of school than through teaching”—come to mind when I America in Washington, D.C. She has a B.S. in marketing and an recall our students’ reaction to the tragedy. On that Friday, M.A. in theology as well as an M.A. in communication from the President Bush declared a national day of prayer. We had University of Dayton. She is also a member of the leadership already had a Mass scheduled for that morning, so we met team of the Marianist Lay Network of North America. Joan has our national obligation to join in prayer—but our students picked up the ball and is enthusiastic about leading the expan- wanted more. At 9 p.m. on Thursday, a group of students sion of C-J’s fundraising initiatives so that we can effectively called our Principal, Mr. Trainor, at home and asked him if advance our mission today and in the future. they could hold a prayer service Friday night. These students took the initiative to select Bible verses and songs appropriate for the service. Fifty faculty, staff, students, and their families gathered around the flagpole on the front lawn of the school that night to pray, reflect, and be together as a community. We are truly blessed to be a community of faith that serves as a support in times of tragedy and gives us strength. 4 Unification of the Society of Mary It was announced this spring that four of the Marianist provinces will be combined into one national province, with its provincial office in St. Louis, Missouri. While the ministry of secondary education will remain a key focus of the new leadership, the specific impact on S.M.-owned schools like C-J is yet to be determined. We have enjoyed a close, personal relationship with the leadership team of the Cincinnati Province, as these men were active in gover- nance at the Corporation and Board of Trustees levels at C-J. Whatever the result, we thank the Society of Mary for their history of support and guidance, and we look forward to a strong and positive continuing Marianist presence in the C-J community. Profile of the Chaminade-Julienne Faculty Stability We have good news in regard to faculty turnover. The Graduate at Graduation national teacher shortage is very real, and we exist in a time In business and other affairs, a desired result is and place where high-quality Catholic educators are difficult to identified and the process to achieve that objective is then attract and retain. Normally a Catholic school of our size loses created. We felt that the time had come for C-J to draft a a few good teachers every year because the compensation profile that expands upon the school’s mission and lists package is not competitive with the public school marketplace. qualities that a C-J student should possess upon gradua- But the C-J administrative team and Board of Trustees had the tion. Under the leadership of Mr. Trainor, a committee of foresight to recognize this and create a plan of action. faculty and staff collaborated with students and parents to draft a Profile of the C-J Graduate at Graduation. In 2000, thanks to the generosity of our benefactors, we A number of benchmarks and descriptors are took bold, proactive steps to compensate our faculty. Two categorized under five themes that describe the graduate years later we are seeing tangible results. I am pleased to as one who is: report this year that, although four people are leaving C-J, not one person is choosing to leave for monetary reasons. • committed to becoming a life-long learner, We are sad to see these valued professionals leave, but as a • service oriented, school we need to celebrate people who leave to serve our •a person of compassion and integrity, Church in other ways. •a person of faith, and • Bro. Ed Longbottom, S.M. has been in the ministry of •a contributing member of society. Catholic secondary education for over 35 years. He is This profile will be used not only to directly challenge choosing to take some time off, study Spanish, and is students during their time at C-J, but will also be used to considering a future ministry in Central America. help us design our curriculum, use of time, co-curricular • Mrs. Bridget McIntyre has served C-J for two years as programming, staffing, and physical environment. the Assistant Director of Ministry and Service, and is moving out of state to work in parish ministries. As I reflect on my six years at C-J, I count my bless- • Ms. Joyce Detzel has been at C-J for nine years in a ings. Our Catholic, Marianist, and Notre Dame roots are number of roles, most recently as Assistant Principal deep and strong. Our faculty and staff are professional and for Academics. She has chosen to enter religious life as dedicated. Our alumni and benefactors are loyal and a Marianist sister. generous. And our students and parents are open and enthusiastic. To quote St. Julie,

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