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“Since I was a freshman at Elyria Catholic, so many parts of my life have changed. The community that Elyria Catholic provides has let me step out of my shell and mature overall. I am involved in many extracurriculars which have given me the privilege to meet and build relationships with so many wonderful people.” –Natalie Byrne ’2l ELYRIA CATHOLIC 2020 Forward Gala CASINO ROYALE

SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 4, 2020

All alumni, parents and friends of Elyria Catholic are invited to join us as we celebrate our accomplishments and prepare for the future!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR... • Cocktails and Appetizers • Formal Dinner • Live and Silent Auction • Unique Raffles • and a LIVE CASINO!!! CONTENTS ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2019 MAGAZINE

04 Letter from the Principal 06 Loyalty that Never Dies 07 Alumni Spotlight 10 Panther Pride News 20 Panther Prowlings EDITOR ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Annie Cunningham 21 Alumni Reunions Principal Suzanne Lester 70th Anniversary Ball CONTRIBUTORS 24 Assistant Principal Katie Bradesca Tom Taylor ’79 Donor Recognition Jack Duffy 25 Suzanne Lester Dean of Academics 33 In Memoriam Kelsie Stites Elizabeth Adkins Michelle Hoffman Director of Admissions Graduation Day 2019 Sara Lanzola Terry Ziegelmeyer 34 Abby Shaw ’20 Director of Advancement Elyria Catholic Annual Fund Jacob Walther ’20 Michelle Hoffman 35 Joan Villareal ’69 Director of Alumni Relations Biddy St. Marie ’59 36 Calendar of Events Kelsie Stites PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS Director of Athletics Allen Clark Jack Duffy Annie Cunningham Director of Campus Ministry ECHO Yearbook Staff Sara Lanzola Missy Decker ’20 Director of Communications & Marketing Anne Wilkinson Annie Cunningham Director of Finance DESIGN AND PRINTING Jill Anglin Academy Graphic Communication

Panther Prowl is an annual publication of ELYRIA CATHOLIC ADVISORY COUNCIL the Communications Department distributed to alumni, parents, faculty, Officers: administrators, and friends of Elyria Dr. Nicholas Ksenich, Chairperson Catholic High School. Mrs. Susan Pavlus, Vice Chairperson

Reader Feedback Mr. Nathanial Carson ’10 We want to hear from you. We need your Mr. Rob Corts ’79 help to stay current. Please send address Reflection... Mr. Michael Essenmacher ’94 changes, share your life celebrations, or Mr. Gary Fischer “Elyria Catholic provided me with all the provide your thoughts and comments on Mrs. Judy Glenn ’84 resources I needed to prepare me for the rest the Panther Prowl magazine with us to: Sr. Sean Groh, SND of my life. At EC, I was challenged both in Mr. Matthew Gustoff ’07 and out of the classroom, as my classmates, Mrs. Maria Gutierrez Elyria Catholic High School Mr. Tom Hileman teachers, and coaches pushed me to be ATTN: Communications Department Mr. Brian Hoagland ’83 better in my academics and extracurriculars. 725 Gulf Road Mr. Christopher Nagel Beyond this, EC’s community provided Elyria, Ohio 44035 Mr. Joe Pronesti ’88 me with friendships that will last a lifetime. [email protected] Mr. Spencer Roule ’10 Looking back at my high school years now, I Mr. Joe Savoy ’85 Or Update online: cannot think of a better place to have spent it Mrs. Michele Diedrick Turrill ’81 than Elyria Catholic.” elyriacatholic.com – Max Menner, Valedictorian,

National Merit Finalist, Class of 2019 www.elyriacatholic.com 3 PRINCIPAL’S LETTER A message from the Principal Suzanne Lester After a two-year process of self-study and validation, Elyria Catholic High School has maintained full accreditation through the 2024-2025 school year.

The self-study and validation, although tedious, were worth the efforts. As a school community, we learned much about ourselves, both who we are as a school and where we want to be by the 2024-25 school year. After much reflection and discussion, faculty members altered our mission statement and our belief statement to be a bit more concise. Elyria Catholic’s Prayer at the Pole 2019 revised mission is:

To actively encourage young men and women to identify and learning process. Prior to introducing the students to the concepts of celebrate their God-given gifts and fulfill their own intellectual, growth mindset, faculty members are participating in professional social, and spiritual potential within the Catholic tradition. development on these concepts themselves.

At Elyria Catholic, we believe: In addition to looking to the future, there is much the Elyria Catholic community has to celebrate now. Beginning with the 2018-19 school • Students are granted individual gifts and talents by God to do year, between twenty and thirty students voluntarily participated in His work. It is our responsibility to foster and develop them. the Sacrament of Reconciliation monthly during lunch. Additionally, • As parents/guardians are the primary educators of their two seniors chose to be confirmed. Students in the junior and senior children, we must give them the encouragement and classes were able to participate in our inaugural Kairos Retreat, opportunity to participate in their child’s intellectual, social, Kairos I. During the current school year, approximately thirty young and spiritual formation. men and sixty young women have elected to launch Men’s and • Our primary role is to develop the whole person by passing on Women’s Ministry Programs. the Catholic faith, teaching Gospel values, and providing academic excellence. On the academic side, we are pleased to become a TEALS school as • All students can learn. It is our responsibility to provide a we have been the benefactor of Microsoft Philanthropies Technology variety of instructional approaches to meet learning styles. Education and Literacy in Schools assistance. Through this program, • Faculty and staff must foster a love of learning to encourage we are able to offer an Introduction to Coding and Game Design students to live a life of service to God and others. course to our students. Additionally, with much-increased interest in our broadcasting course, we have offered Broadcasting III and IV. For Faculty members, with input from both students and parents, arrived our creative students, we now offer an Advanced Placement Studio at two goals to be worked on over a four-year period. The Catholic Art class. We look forward to seeing all that our students create in identity goal is that students will deepen their personal faith these new elective offerings! relationship with Christ through prayer, faculty mentoring, family engagement, and service. The academic performance goal is that Elyria Catholic is excited to once again have a National Merit students will increase their initiative and self-direction through growth Semifinalist in our senior class. We are proud of Paige Miserandino mindset, goal-setting and self-assessment, responding to faculty who was also a member of our inaugural Robotics Team that feedback, and providing feedback to peers. competed in the World Championships last April. Paige is part of a senior class who collectively scored an average of 2.2 points higher The current year’s strategies are focused on prayer and growth than the state average across all four content areas and the mindset. Since prayer is a key element of a community that desires composite on the ACT. Not to be outdone, last year’s graduating to make disciples, faculty and staff have adopted a renewed class of 92 students earned 34 Honors Diplomas at graduation and commitment to meaningful prayer in their classes and in earned $7,203,544 in college scholarships! extracurricular activities with the intent of helping to strengthen students’ personal relationships with Christ. As for growth mindset, a Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate the present widely supported theory suggests that students’ learning behavior and, with your generosity, look forward to an even brighter future. and beliefs have a lasting impact on their learning outcomes. Those Thank you for leaving your print on our engaged community! who focus on learning as opposed to performance have a growth mindset, which helps them to overcome challenges faced in the

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EC.EXE Robotics Club at Worlds TEALS Program Kairos Championship in Detroit

Women’s Ministry – Mulieres Clarae Dei AP Studio Art Paige – National Merit Semifinalist

Congratulations GRADUATES: CLASS OF 2019 Earned $7,203,544 Class of 2019! in scholarships and grants

pursuing higher 95% education

3% military

2% other opportunities

TEST SCORES ACT English Math Composite Class of 2019 21.6 20.1 21.4 Ohio Average 17.9 19.2 19.2

2019 Graduates received $7.2 Million in college scholarships

www.elyriacatholic.com 5 PANTHER PRIDE NEWS

LOYALTY that never dies

The storied line in our Alma Mater, “loyalty that development and interviews with alumni, never dies,” can truly apply to Amy Butler’s 27 community members, parents, students, and years of service as a Panther. She was loyal to many others. Her commitment to listening and EC even before her time as a student when, as a learning was instrumental in creating valuable young girl, she would watch her father coach our goals within this plan. These goals were quickly Panthers on the football field. She is not afraid to checked off as Amy and her team worked tell you that she worked for her tuition while at tirelessly to accomplish them. This included the EC at the local McDonald’s because she was so hiring of a Marketing Director and an Alumni passionate about attending this school. Although Director, recruiting and forming key members of her time at EC as President has ended, it is a our community to take on bigger roles at EC testament to her commitment to Catholic through the Elyria Catholic Advisory Council, education and this community that she be called remodeling and building a state-of-the-art on by the Diocese of Cleveland to be the chemistry lab, the establishment of our Associate Superintendent for Secondary Makerspace, renovations to the auditorium, Schools. and adding more computer science classes through the TEALS Program, and so much Amy went on to Kent State University after more. She is an advocate for the arts and an graduating from Elyria Catholic in 1980. After encouraging voice during athletic events. When some time in the corporate world she found herself back at EC as a reflecting on all she cultivated, Amy’s love and admiration for this coach, educator, and later, an administrator. She began her service school is a pillar of hope for our future. Her “go getter” mentality here as a tennis coach, and then taught business after earning her has benefitted Elyria Catholic and put us on the path to becoming a teaching degree. As the climate in Catholic education evolved, Amy leader and example within the Diocese. became the first Admissions Director for the school and began her service in administration. From there she wore many hats including Even after accomplishing so much in her four years as President, Advancement Director, Principal, and eventually, President. Her she believes and hopes her biggest impact on Elyria Catholic was knowledge of how all the different parts of the school operate through the Blessed Mother, Mary. Amy attributes her connection to guided her in her journey to become President, and helped her Mother Mary to her grandmother. Every year after May Crowning make significant improvements to the school. Amy would always make an announcement to students asking them to email her if they would like to receive a Mary medallion as a During her tenure as President, Amy championed many projects. At way to grow their own love and devotion. When it comes to Mary the beginning of her term, she worked to develop a strategic plan to and our faith Amy says, “I wanted to make an extra special effort to move Elyria Catholic forward. This plan took months of ensure Mary and our Lord were always highlighted, always spoken of, and shared with our students.”

When asked for her best advice on finding what is important in your life, and how to Leave Your Print she explains, “Identify what gets you excited and identify a passion. Even though you may only have that passion for five years or ten years, it’s okay to find another passion and move on. Be open to the call — rely on the Holy Spirit to get you through it.”

Thank you Amy for showing us how to Leave Our Print and how to leave EC better than we found it. We look forward to seeing all you accomplish at the Office of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Cleveland.

6 Elyria Catholic High School Magazine ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Alaysa Ruiz ’l2 BY ABIGAIL SHAW ’20

Elyria Catholic’s focus for the 2019 and 2020 school year is “Leaving Your Print,” which is centered around the idea of making an impact on the community. Sometimes making an impact on the community can seem like a daunting task, but it can truly be in the small duties that impact people’s lives that can change the community. Alaysa Ruiz, a graduate of the Class of 2012, is the perfect role model to look to for an example of a person who leaves their print on the community.

Alaysa began leaving her print at Elyria Catholic, where she was involved in multiple clubs like peer ministry, students against destructive decisions, drama club, and cheerleading. Alaysa’s impact on the community began on October 8, 2018, after using photography as an artistic and emotional outlet by photographing her children. She then started her photography business, ARuiz Photography.

Alaysa speaks on how photography impacts people saying, “Photos are a skill of art, they’re captivating. They grab you, and hold you still in that moment forever. A moment in time you’ll never get back.”

Seeing photography as not only a creative outlet, but one that Alaysa feels gives her a chance to be a part of others’ lives at their most vulnerable times; this is why she mainly takes photographs of weddings and families.

On her website, Alaysa writes about photography saying, “I find beauty in others and the stories they live to tell. Photography is more than a career for me, but my life.”

Alaysa attributes Elyria Catholic with teaching her skills like perseverance, sociability, and being genuine to yourself. Alaysa values the Catholic education that she received from St. Jude and Elyria Catholic, and works hard to make sure her kids receive that same education.

In addition to photography, Alaysa has three young children who inspired her love for photography, and a loving husband, Andrew ’12, whom she met at Elyria Catholic, who works at the Cleveland Clinic.

Alaysa speaks on why photography is important to her and how it affects those around her saying, “Holding those moments for those around me, to cherish and love forever.”

“Photos are a skill of art, they’re captivating. They grab you, and hold you still in that moment forever. It’s a moment in time you’ll never get back.”

www.elyriacatholic.com 7 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Jeff Yungman ’69 BY JACOB WALTHER ’21

“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” I have tried to live by that quote, and my hope is that my students will do so as well.

This year’s school theme at Elyria Catholic is “Leaving Your Print.” Many alumni from EC have done this in a variety of ways around the world. Jeff Yungman is one who stands out.

Jeff Yungman graduated from EC in the class of 1969. He says that his interest in helping others who are not heard in the world began during his days at Elyria Catholic. As a young teenager, Jeff felt unheard himself in different aspects of his life.

After graduating from The Ohio State University with a major in sociology in 1973, Jeff’s post graduate jobs put him on a path to where he is today. From being a dishwasher straight out of school, to being a nursing assistant in the Ohio State Hospital, to becoming a New Orleans police office in 1976, Jeff went back to school to earn a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Public Health from Tulane University in 1980. Working as an investigator and a supervisor, Jeff moved into the position as Program Director at Covenant House. He also worked as a social worker in two middle schools.

Continuing on life’s journey, Jeff made his way to South Carolina where he became the Program Director at the Carolina Youth Development Center and then later becoming the Clinical Director of Crisis Ministries Homeless Shelter, which is now known as One80 Place. Jeff quickly learned that these individuals desperately needed legal services. Seeing a need and wanting to fill that need, Jeff, at age 53, enrolled in the Charleston School of Law. It was not an easy task, working at Crisis Ministries during the day, attending law school at night, and having a family with his wife and three children. Upon passing the bar in 2008, he became the director of the Crisis Ministries Homeless Justice Project at One80 Place. To Jeff continually works to make systemic changes for veteran’s his knowledge One80 Place is the only homeless shelter in the treatment court, veteran’s child support initiative, and homeless country employing a full-time lawyer to provide free legal service for court. “Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the the homeless or those facing a future of homelessness. noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to He is very passionate in helping those who have been marginalized live in.” I have tried to live by that quote and my hope is that or who have been ignored by our society. Every day, Jeff works with my students will do so as well. dozens of clients who seek his help to seek the justice that they deserve in life. He is very proud of the work that he has done over Jeff continues to "Leave His Print" not only as the Director of the past 20 years in helping people end their homelessness. Being Legal Services at One80Place, but also as an Adjunct Professor able to provide legal services and a voice for those struggling over at the Charleston School of Law and a liaison with the ABA the past 12 years as a lawyer at One80 Place (the name changed to Commission on Homelessness and Poverty. With the task of describe what they do for the people they serve) has made a seeking solutions to the causes of homelessness, Jeff does not difference in the lives of many. plan on retiring any time soon!

8 Elyria Catholic High School Magazine ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Hal Minnich ’53 BY JACOB WALTHER ’21

Throughout the years, many students have come and gone through the doors of Elyria Catholic High School. Many have gone their own way, but there is one special man who has returned to EC after his graduation in 1953.

Hal Minnich is no stranger to Elyria Catholic High School. Hal’s graduating class was just the second class to fill the hallways of the then Elyria Catholic District High School. He says that he has many memories from high school, but one of the fondest is his time playing sports with his buddies.

He states that one time while he was tossing a football with his friends, one of them ran for a long throw, and as he went to make the catch, he fell into an eight foot sewer. (He recalls that no one was seriously injured!) It was moments like these for Hal that allowed him to discover what he wanted to do with his life….which is to give back to his community. After graduating from EC, Hal sought unique careers instead of going to college. Some of his favorite experiences as an early adult were going to barber school, working for Ridge Tool, and spending a year in Korea. Even through all of these experiences, Hal decided to come back to his alma mater and give back.

Hal is a founding member of Elyria Catholic Dad’s Booster Club which started forty-four years ago. Since then, he has contributed to building the football, baseball, and soccer fields. He recalls putting up stadium lights around the football field because, without these lights, all games were pushed to Sunday afternoons. ABOVE: Ron Zidek ’63, Hal One of the most recent, and time-consuming, Minnich ’53 and Selma Fritz projects the boosters club has tackled is the painting celebrating her 100th birthday of the gymnasium ceiling. Although it was far from on October 25, 2017. being inexpensive, Hal says it is accomplishments like these that keep EC a fresh place to attend LEFT: Rob Zidek ’86, Ron whether you are a current student or a visiting alumni Zidek ’63, Hal Minnich ’53, like Hal. Denny Bruck, Dan Hornbeek

Hal wants to give a special shout out and thank you to his fellow members of the Dad’s Booster Club, because without their hard work and diligent dedication, EC would not be what it is today. Thank you for Leaving Your Print!

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BROOKE FARLEY AND LILAH RIDER Freshmen Brooke Farley and Lilah Rider made shower bags that they donated to the Catholic Charities St. Elizabeth Center. The Center will combine two RILEY WADE facilities that currently operate in Lorain, The St. Joseph Riley Wade ’21 embarked on a Overnight Shelter and the Lorain Family missionary trip to Guatemala this Center. Thank you ladies, for assisting in summer along with his dad, Tom ’87, and his the mission of providing assistance to the uncle, Christopher ’85. They spent a week in homeless in our county. Antigua and Guatemala cleaning, painting, and landscaping at a Bible college. Riley also helped to serve food and assisted at a health clinic during the trip. Riley definitely left his print on the world during this trip.

10 Elyria Catholic High School Magazine “I am leaving my print by trying to be a good role model to younger children and by leaving a positive lasting impact on them.” – Avery Doll ’2l PANTHER PRIDE NEWS

EC.EXE ROBOTICS CLUB leaving This group of robotics club m m members, Paige Miserandino ’20, a y Andrew Csanady ’23, Andrew I P Klein ’21, Madelyn Schlesinger

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t Peter Hoffman were busy this ! summer creating a t-shirt launcher which was used at our home football games this year. They also demonstrated the talents of their robot, Good’Nuff, at the Fall Open House as they launched t-shirts for prospective students on the plaza. Way to Leave your Print!

ALEXA OBERG AND MADDIE WECHTER Seniors Alexa Oberg and Maddie Wechter participated in a TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) retreat this past summer. TEC is a diocesan retreat where participants have a deep encounter with Christ.

JACKSON ZSIGRAY AND KAYLA VAN DYKE EC cross country SAVANNA BROWN runners Our graduates continue to leave their Print after they Jackson leave EC! This summer, Class of 2015 Salutatorian Zsigray and Kayla Savanna Brown spent her summer at Harvard University where Van Dyke left their she presented her research on the gypsy moth. print at various 5K races this summer. Jackson was the winner of the inaugural Jaguar Stride race at St. Jude Parish, Elyria. Kayla was the first overall woman finisher at the Lions Club 5K race. She also placed first in her age group at this year’s Kerstetter Race in Elyria. Congratulations, Panthers!

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JACOB WALTHER A scout from Holy Trinity/St. Mary Troop 462, Jacob’s Eagle Scout project was to build and install two sub-irrigated raised planters at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School in Avon. These learning beds are self-watering and will be used as part of the school’s STEM curriculum. In honor of National STEM Day on Friday, November 8th the learning beds were blessed after the 8:30 am Mass at St. Mary with the students and Jacob in attendance.

ALEXA OBERG PATRICK, WILL AND SKYE Over the summer, Alexa Oberg Seniors Patrick Delaney, Will ’20 was accepted into a weeklong Myers and Skye Rawson pharmacy camp at an elite medical school, participated in Tolle Lege this North East Ohio Medical School ( NEOMED) summer. The Tolle Lege Summer where they only accept pharmacists and Institute at Borromeo Seminary is a summer doctors. Only 25 students from around theology and philosophy camp for teens the United States were hand selected via entering their senior year of high school. They an essay that was submitted. Within the were also joined by alumni Nick Ziegelmeyer course of a week, Alexa learned many skillful ’19 and Lucas Carson ’18 along with Director techniques on how to become a pharmacist. of Campus Ministry Sara Lanzola and “I look forward to enrolling and starting my Theology teacher Rebecca Ciarrone. career.” – Alexa Oberg ’20

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AFTER ALEX CORRIGAN ’19 Alex Corrigan volunteered over the summer at Camp Christopher for her Girl Scout Gold Award. Many of you probably remember celebrating Mass in the outdoor chapel as campers when you were in grade school. Alex worked to clear out overgrowth and poison ivy. She also sanded and stained the existing benches and then added five additional benches. The camp population had outgrown it over the years. They enjoyed having the expanded seating during summer camp this past year.

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VOLUNTEERS LEAVING THEIR PRINT at Elyria Catholic

On a Friday night you can see the lights and hear the cheers from the corner of Poplar and Gulf. It all looks so seamless from the moment you walk in the gate and are greeted by ticket takers, 50/50 raffle ticket sellers, and concession stand parents providing tasty treats or cocoa to warm you. While everyone finds their seats or their special spots along the fence and awaits the band’s playing of the National Anthem or the players charging onto the field, little do they know Matt St. Marie ’83 is the announcer and scorekeeper and Tom and Dale Norton have how many hours of preparation it took to get Stephanie St. Marie is the spotter. Larry Dixon and Steve been running the visitor ticket Kirsh ’65 run the clock. booth for years. to this moment. From painting the lines and the iconic Block EC centerfield, setting up of the field, readying the sidelines, preparing the evening’s announcements, grilling the burgers or making the walking tacos, to making sure that band equipment and treats for visiting bands are in place, visitors are unaware of what it takes to make athletics possible at EC. We are so blessed with the many alumni and parents who spend Panther Parents working concession stand on visitor and home sides, making sure supply and demand are met. countless hours and have contributed so much to EC over the years. Thank you for making the welcoming lights and sounds from the corner of Poplar and Gulf possible. “As an athletic department with sixteen varsity sports, we cannot operate as well as we do without Paint crew led by Tony Reaser ’81 painted Honor and Remember logo on the field for Honor and this exceptional group of volunteers. Remember Ceremony this past September. Their work fosters a great game day experience for players, officials and fans at Elyria Catholic. We’re very fortunate to have them as not every school has this kind of support.” – Jack Duffy, Athletic Director

This is our first installment of Volunteers Leaving Their Print. Watch for the next Thanks to the paint crew our field is lined and adorned with the EC logo, while the endzones boast issue of the Panther Prowl highlighting the words Panthers. Especially during the month of October, our crew makes sure we are PINK at EC. Field Painting Crew for 2019: Tony Reaser, Tanner Reaser, Bekka Reaser, Dom Piazza, Todd more volunteers who share their time, Lusher, Dave Banjoff, Chris Thoman, JR Roark, John Gdula, Cory Timko, Ron Stevenson, Eric talent, and treasure in academics, athletics Gerhart, Jim Palmer, Cathy Bucci, Jack Decker, Jennifer Decker, Rob Zidek and the arts at EC.

www.elyriacatholic.com 13 “Besides clubs and sports, EC provides many religious programs. PANTHER PRIDE NEWS One of these includes Stations of the Cross which I have been so fortunate to participate in for the past two years. I love going into the community to show how Elyria Catholic can make differences like it has in my life. Therefore, I am truly grateful Campus Ministry to be a part of my Panther family.” –Natalie Byrne ’2l MAY CROWNING At our annual May Crowning on May 1, Victoria Collins ’19 crowned Mary.

Photos from The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland, Ohio

2020 LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS SCHEDULE Friday, March 6 Sunday, March 29 St. Bernadette, Westlake St. Julie Billiart, North Ridgeville Sunday, March 8 Friday, April 3 St. Mary, Elyria St. Ladislas, Westlake Friday, March 13 Sunday, April 5 (Palm Sunday) Nativity BVM, South Amherst Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain Friday, March 27 Wednesday, April 8 ALL COUNTY MASS St. Mary, Avon Elyria Catholic

Elyria Catholic welcomed over 900 students from our partner Catholic elementary schools in Lorain County to our Annual All County Mass on Friday, January 25, 2019. The Mass, which was a kick off to Catholic PALL BEARER MINISTRY School’s Week (January Campus Ministry is excited to announce the beginning of a Pall 27-February 2), is a yearly Bearer Ministry. We know that there are times when someone highlight to many youth in dies alone or there is no family to carry them to their final resting Lorain County. We were place. We have students who are willing to provide this service— blessed to welcome back Fr. Michael McCandless, Director of this corporal act of mercy—to give each and every person a Vocations for the Diocese of Cleveland, as our celebrant. Our dignified burial. faculty, staff, and students always look forward to his inspiring and energetic words. We look forward to welcoming back Fr. Eric If there is ever a need for our services, please contact our Garris, St. Raphael Parish, Bay Village to our upcoming All Director of Campus Ministry, Sara Lanzola, either by email: County Mass on Friday, January 24, 2020. WOBL/WDLW will be [email protected] or phone: 440-230-8611. broadcasting from the Coliseum that day.

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RETREATS Each class retreat centers on a theme. Last spring the juniors met and listened to Maggie Crag, a national Catholic speaker, share how Life with Jesus is an Adventure. Seniors gave witness talks about Be Not Afraid and enjoyed time working together and listening to each other. The freshmen worked on community building, while the sophomores spent time discovering what their gifts and talents are and how they can use them to glorify God.

2nd Annual Kairos Retreat FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 1, 2020 St. Leonard’s Retreat Center – Avon KAIROS Open to all juniors and seniors at Elyria Catholic “Kairos is a 4 day retreat designed to help encounter God’s love at a deeper level. When I attended Kairos as a junior, I knew that I was at the beginning of something special happening at school. While I had attended other retreats with my parish youth group, this one was something special because it was the first time that I saw God face to face. I encourage all juniors and seniors to take advantage of this miraculous opportunity. You might think you are giving up a lot of time over a weekend, but you are gaining more than you could ever imagine.” – Madelyn Wechter ’20 www.elyriacatholic.com 15 PANTHER PRIDE NEWS Athletics COACH ROTHGERY ’80 EARNS 200TH JOJO ELECTED TO ELYRIA SPORTS CAREER VICTORY HALL OF FAME Elyria Catholic Football’s own, Joe Guyeska, known to many as “JoJo”, was inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame this past May. JoJo has been an important of the Panther football program since 1992, working tirelessly to support our players and coaches. He has worn many hats in his time at EC—from setting up the practice field, painting our game field, organizing uniforms and helping on the sidelines on Friday nights. “He’s been here for years, rides his bike in rain or shine, puts in hours organizing everything for us, laying out game jerseys, painting the field, whatever is needed,” said Elyria Catholic head football coach Brian Fox. “He loves this program, the people on the team, and takes care of us any way he can.”

Head girls basketball coach Eric Rothgery ’80 earned his 200th career victory as a head coach at Elyria Catholic this past winter. Rothgery has led the Panthers to two Regional Championships (2011, 2018) and numerous West Shore and Great Lakes Conference championships. The Panthers helped him reach this milestone in their 75-23 victory over Parma on December 12, 2018. “I am proud that I have been able to be a part of this program since 2008,” Rothgery said. “The wins are great, but it’s the relationships you build throughout the years that matter the most. Working with phenomenal coaches has made my job easy. Great, hardworking, committed players are the backbone of our program.” The Panthers claimed another Great Lakes Conference title and a regional runner-up finish in 2019.

As an Elyria Catholic graduate, Rothgery finds that success at home has made this journey even sweeter. “Being an alum certainly has made my time here special. I have been an EC JACK DUFFY NAMED sports fan for over fifty years.” 2019 TIM FLANNERY HORIZON AWARD WINNER BY NEOIAAA COACH BRUCE LISICKY NAMED Panthers athletic director Jack Duffy DIVISION III COACH OF THE YEAR BY was named the 2019 Tim Flannery GCBCA Horizon Award Winner by the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Head baseball coach Bruce Administrators Association (NEOIAAA). Lisicky was named the 2018 Division III Coach of the Year by The Tim Flannery Horizon Award is the Greater Cleveland Baseball presented to an association member Coaches Association. In the who exemplifies the highest standards 2019 OHSAA playoffs, Coach of professionalism. This award is Lisicky led the Panthers to a presented to an individual who, in Division II District Championship their first 2-3 years of service in interscholastic athletics, has and a spot in the Regional demonstrated clear signs of professionalism and involvement at Semifinals at Bowling Green their school, local and state levels. Duffy received the honor at State University. NEOIAAA Awards Banquet this past April in Cuyahoga Falls.

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KYLE MAHAFFEY EARNS TOP SPOT IN COUNTY AND CONFERENCE Senior Kyle Mahaffey finished in first place at the LCAAA’s Lorain County Golf Invitational this past August. He also finished with the top average in the Great BOYS BASKETBALL CLAIMS GLC Lakes Conference, CROWN FOR 2018-19 earning conference MVP honors. Under first year head coach and GLC Coach of the Year Rob Palmer, the Panthers finished with a record of 10-2 in the GLC. They carried this momentum into the district tournament, earning runner-up in the Garfield Heights District. FAITH WILLIAMS ’19 SURPASSES 1,000 CAREER POINTS AT ELYRIA CATHOLIC PANTHER BOWLERS WIN Guard Faith Williams NORTH SHORE CONFERENCE ’19 eclipsed 1,000 CHAMPIONSHIP total career points as a Panther. Faith The Panther bowling accomplished this program finished in on Senior Day vs. first place in the North Bay High School, Shore Conference which also saw the Championship with Panthers win their an overall total of fourth straight GLC 3501. It was their first Championship. NSC Championship as a program. The Williams and the Panthers ended the 2019 season with their championship team, second straight district title and trip to the Cuyahoga Falls led by head coach regional. Eric Sexstella, included Tyler Walker, Paige Sexstella, Andrew Vazquez, Anthony Mishak, Josh Wells and Connery Van Dyke. PANTHER SWIMMERS QUALIFY FOR STEPHEN FERGUSON ’19 ADVANCES THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TO STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Elyria Catholic sent four Stephen Ferguson III ’19 Panthers to the battled back to win four state swimming straight matches in the and diving Garfield Heights district championship at tournament this past Canton McKinley February, earning a place High School this at the Division-III state past February. wrestling championship Schottenstein Center at Katie Susi ’22 Ohio State University. competed in the 100 breaststroke, and joined Kaylee Judy ’19, Sidney Willis ’19 and Nina Kurtzweil ’20 in the 400 free relay.

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BRANSON TAYLOR WILL REMAIN A BASEBALL WINS DISTRICT PANTHER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHAMPIONSHIP PITTSBURGH

The Panthers defeated Keystone in the Division II District Championship on May 22nd at Tri-C West in Parma Heights. The victory propelled the Panthers into the Regional tournament, where they suffered a tough loss to Vermilion. Senior football tackle Branson Taylor will continue his football and academic career at the University of Pittsburgh. Taylor made the decision following the Elyria Catholic/Oberlin scrimmage this past August. Taylor is a four star recruit and narrowed his list of schools LEIGHTON BANJOFF ’19 NAMED 2019 down to West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh. MR. BASEBALL IN LORAIN COUNTY Leighton Banjoff ’19 was named Lorain County’s GIRLS SOCCER PROGRAM Mr. Baseball for the 2019 season. He was RE-CLAIMS ELYRIA CUP presented the award this The Girls Soccer program re-claimed the Elyria Cup with a 3-0 past May at the Lorain victory over the Elyria Lady Pioneers this past September. Emily County All Star Game Vogel had 2 goals, Zoe Shildwachter had 1 goal, Cam Resor had at Oberlin. Banjoff, now 2 saves in the Panther’s 3-0 victory over Elyria. playing at the University of Nebraska, helped lead the Panthers to a district title and regional appearance in 2019.

MATT KRESE REACHES STATE, FIRST SINCE 2010 Panther junior Matt Krese competed in the Division MADDIE WECHTER POWERS ON III cross country state championship race at National Senior Maddie Wechter shot an Trail Raceway in Hebron. Matt 82 at the Riceland Golf Course was the first Panther to reach in the Division II Girls Sectional the state race since 2010. Tournament which moved her to He finished 43rd out of 181 the Division II District Tournament runners with a time of 16:58. at Sable Creek where she shot an Congratulations to Matt on a 84, missing the state tournament great race and terrific season. by just one stroke. A heartbreaker, but a great season for her.

18 Elyria Catholic High School Magazine PANTHER PRIDE NEWS Scholarships JAKOB HWANG SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED Another tradition began at this year’s May Crowning. Following our annual May Crowning we welcomed Dr. John Hwang, the father of Jakob Hwang ’18. This year Dr. Hwang presented the first ever Jakob Hwang Memorial Scholarship to junior Mackenzie Kemer. During his time at EC, Jakob shared his infectious smile, positive attitude, and complete trust and faith in God’s plan. May Crowning just seemed the perfect time to award this scholarship in Jakob’s name.

If you would like to remember Jakob by donating to the Jakob Hwang Memorial Scholarship, you can make an online contribution by going to elyriacatholic.com/ jakobhwangscholarship or by sending your check payable to the Advancement Office/Jakob Hwang Scholarship at Elyria Catholic High School, 725 Gulf Rd., Elyria, OH 44035 or call Michelle Hoffman at 440.230.8618.

Jakob Hwang ’18 Mackenzie Kemer and Dr. Hwang

SCOTT HOLLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This year following our Homecoming Mass, Randy and Jeanne Holland presented the Scott Holland Memorial Scholarship Award to juniors Faith Belza and Aidan Timko. Much like Scott Holland ’02, both Faith and Aidan have been recognized as students who are passionate and kind to others through their involvement in academics, athletics and extracurriculars. Scott’s greatest contribution was how he lived his life to the fullest, pursued his passions, and showed overwhelming kindness to everyone in his life. It is the family’s hope that this scholarship will assist Elyria Catholic students in achieving their passions in life and promoting kindness by keeping Scott’s spirit alive.

If you would like to remember Scott by donating to the Scott Holland Memorial Scholarship, you can Jeanne and Randy Holland with Scott Holland Memorial Scholarship Award recipients Faith Belza make a contribution by sending your check payable and Aidan Timko to the Advancement Office/Scott Holland Scholarship at Elyria Catholic High School, 725 Gulf Rd., Elyria, OH 44035 or call Michelle Hoffman at 440.230.8618.

Scott Holland ’02

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Class of 1974 Wedding Bells Oops! Marci Abookire Rich ’74 (formerly Marci Janas) was twice honored by The Press Club of Cleveland, in 2018 and 2019, with its All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Award in the “Best in Ohio: Class of 2011 Freelance Writer” Wedding bells were ringing on June 29, category. Her first nonfiction book is 2019 when Ashley Schuster ’11 married forthcoming from The History Press in Joshua Dolnosich. There were several Elyria November 2019. Looking Back at Elyria: A Catholic alumni in attendance in addition to Midwest City at Midcentury, is based on her those in the wedding party. To Ashley’s left “Look Back, Elyria” feature series for The are Victoria Kish ’11, Danielle LoParo- Chronicle-Telegram, for which she won the Morgan ’12 and in the second row are Press Club awards. Marci lives in Avon, Ashley’s brothers, Jared ’10, Jacob ’08 and Ohio, with her husband, John Rich. Follow Cody ’08. Ashley and Josh are both her on Twitter @marcirichwriter, or on educators. Ashley is a 2nd grade teacher at Facebook. More information is available at Firelands Elementary School and Josh is a This is an apology for marrying the www.marcirich.com. high school and middle school health and wrong Rothgery to a Taylor! We wish PE teacher for Lakewood City Schools! you a belated Happy 1st Anniversary, Class of 1975 They are currently living locally in Elyria and Corey ’06 and Mimi Rothgery Taylor hunting for a home to call their own in the ’10! Peggy (Wingard) surrounding area. They have a dog named Wyar published two Harley who is their son with four paws books this year. The first, The Dash of a education elementary school teacher and Disciple, is a glimpse Class of 2012 Matt is a software engineer living in North of her life through Bouncing Baby Boy: Ridgeville. poems and essays Danielle and Matthew written over many Morgan both 2012 years. The second book, Immersed, is an graduates welcomed Panther Prowlings News invitation to join her in instructing our souls Mac Patrick Morgan on Please send us your life celebrations. about the passionate love of God as July 26, 2019. Danielle is Forward information and photos to Husband, Daddy, and Friend. Both are currently a special [email protected]. available online. (peggywyar.com)

GOLF OUTING The 30th Annual Golf Outing took place on Saturday, October 5th at the Valley of the Eagles Golf Club in Elyria. We teed off that morning with 75 golfers and support from numerous sponsors and community members. Thank you to all who supported this event. Be on the lookout for more information about next year’s outing on Saturday, October 3rd as we return to the Valley of the Eagles.

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CLASS OF 1957 The class of 1957 gathered to celebrate their 80th birthday. They enjoyed celebrating at the Knights of Columbus Hall and then again for a luncheon the next day at the Slovak Home. The grads in this photo starting in front are: Ellen Naughton Basinski, Mary Ellen Sensback Hatfield, Bonnie Phillips Drager, second row: Bob Urig, Betty Gallagher Ward, Marcia Smith Rothgery, Mary Jo Ross Prechtel, Rosemary Fritz Jordan, JoAnn Hahn Parron, John (Jake) O’Connor, Ted Schmitz, Jack Knittle and Donald Downs.

CLASS OF 1959 The Class of 1959 Reunion was fantastic starting with the Honor and Remember ceremony recognizing our fallen EC Alumni prior to the EC Football game. After the game, we met at the Foundry Kitchen and Bar in downtown Elyria. On Saturday, September 28, 2019, we held a beautiful luncheon buffet at Legacy Restaurant and Grille in Avon Lake. It was a wonderful weekend of happy, happy memories! 50 guests celebrated our 60 years since graduation.

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CLASS OF 1969 UPCOMING REUNIONS The EC Class of 1969 gathered on August 2 to celebrate our 50th reunion and we know how to throw a party! RSVPs exceeded everyone’s expectations – 99 classmates plus Please let us know when your guests, totaling 148. reunion is and we will get the word out to our alumni. The venue was terrific, the music took us back to the EC auditorium (thanks Tom Chernitsky EC-68 and everyone who suggested playlist songs), stories were shared and folks hugged their way across the room! Class of 1970 Reunion Thank you to Fr. Tony for the blessing and moment of silence for our friends who have August 7, 8 & 9, 2020 passed, our classmates who could not join us, our families, and our teachers. Please contact Mary Lou Forthofer Davis From various reunion related sources, but mostly individual donations, the Class of 1969 at 614-570-1116 or maryloudavis423@ donated $5,000 to the EC Student Scholarship Fund. Thank you everyone for your gmail.com with questions. generosity! Please visit elyriacatholic1970.com. Our class continues to stay in touch on our private FB group, Elyria Catholic HS Class of 1969, and by e-mail at [email protected]. Please mark your calendar to meet us for lunch on January 14, 2020 – location TBD.

Thank you to everyone who joined us – Your enthusiasm is what made the evening so special!

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CLASS OF 1974 The EC Class of 1974 enjoyed getting together and seeing each other on Friday night at Smitty’s Place and then on Saturday night at Brew Kettle in Amherst. “There were many smiles, laughter and even tears shared that night,” Lorie Wilber added. “It was nice to see everyone mingling all night long, exchanging phone numbers and talking of ‘keeping in touch’.” It was decided at the wrap-up meeting that five years is too long to wait to get together, so they plan on meeting annually in October. Watch for more news from the Class of 1974!

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2019 Distinguished Alumni Anniversary Ball and Our Lady of Grace Benefactor Award Winners ELYRIA CATHOLIC 20 9 Forward Gala

On April 6, 2019 over 420 members of the Elyria Catholic Community including alumni, parents, past parents and representatives from local businesses gathered together to celebrate the 70th Anniversary Ball, Elyria Catholic 2019 Forward Gala presented by Elyria Plastic Products and The Hileman Group. Other sponsors included Old Republic Title, Luxury Heating & Air Conditioning, Party Place, CommStar Credit Union, the Elyria Catholic Class of 1957, Airemaster, Barnes Wendling CPAs, Inc., Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Dad’s Boosters, Kidsmile Pediatric Dentistry, Inc., Lorain County Community College, Stewart’s TV and Appliance, Weed Mary Pronesti Mikayla Molnar Pro, Jake O’Connor ’57, Paul Pustay ’68 and Rudolph Rehm ’63. Siwierka ’74 ’13

The highlight of the evening included keynote speaker Bishop Nelson Perez who complimented and congratulated our engaged community on the successes of Elyria Catholic High School. We also celebrated and honored the accomplishments of Young Alumni, Mikayla Molnar ’13, and Distinguished Alumni, Mary Pronesti Siwierka ’74, and expressed our appreciation to Our Lady of Grace Benefactors, Judith Glenn ’84 and Matthew St. Marie ’83.

Mr. Spencer Roule ’10 served as our auctioneer and Victoria Elbert, Class of 2019, spoke about her genuine experiences of the pillars of Elyria Catholic and how they still resemble those that her parents and Judith Glenn ’84 Matthew St. grandparents experienced. Marie ’83

Guests also enjoyed a champagne greeting, A Walk Down Memory Lane, tours of our new Maker Space, a premium silent auction, unique raffles and side boards that paid tribute to our former Pot of Gold events. AVI Fresh prepared a decadent dinner of filet mignon and crab cakes that was carefully served to our guests by our own Elyria Catholic students.

The event was co-chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gott and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kemer. The event raised just over $76,000 for tuition assistance and the renovation of some of our athletic facilities.

ELYRIA CATHOLIC 2020 Forward Gala CASINO SAVE THE DATE! ROYALE APRIL 4, 2020

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Thank You to Our 2018-2019 Donors This is not an audited financial report, but a listing of supporters and dollars raised in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. If your name has been omitted, we sincerely apologize. Please notify us of the omission. Thank you for supporting our students, our school and our mission.

President’s Society Gifts of $5,000 and greater THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ALL OF US Anonymous Ellen Naughton Basinski ’57 AT ELYRIA CATHOLIC! Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Class of 1957 Elyria Plastic Products Hileman Group I-90 Nissan Knights of Columbus #637 Knights of Columbus #774 Mr. Steven Komives ’65 Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ksenich Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Musca Mr. John O’Connor ’57 Ridge Tool Company Schlather-Bilskey Family Foundation Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer & Mr. James Ziegelmeyer

Leadership Society Gifts of $2,500 and greater Class of 1978 CommStar Credit Union Mr. Kevin Cosgrove ’67 Elyria Catholic Dads’ Boosters Mr. George Garton ’55 & Mrs. Mary Jane Riley Garton ’58 Mr. & Mrs. John Gdula Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hileman Hwangstrong Foundation Mr. David Charnes ’65 Our Lady of Grace Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ksenich Luxury Heating Co., Inc. Ms. Nancy Dowdell ’70 Benefactors Mrs. Debra Lehman-Smith ’74 Mr. David McCoy ’92 Mr. Lawrence Fildes ’67 & Lehman Family Alumni Gifts of $1,000 and greater to the Mike’s Kids Mr. Miles Foisy ’10 Mrs. Suzanne Lester Elyria Catholic Annual Fund Nick Abraham Automall Mrs. Barbara Diedrick Hornbeek ’74 & Mr. Frank Lester Nordson Corporation & Mr. Daniel Hornbeek Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Tom Loos Old Republic Title Lake Erie Warhawks, Inc. Mr. Mark Blaszak ’97 Mr. David McCoy ’92 Party Place Mr. Lynn Livelsberger ’65 Mrs. Kathryn Boylan Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Nagel Mrs. Deborah Charnes Rossi ’64 Mr. Jim Machock ’72 Mrs. Amy Vajentic Butler ’80 NASA Glenn Research Center Sunnyside Chevrolet & Mrs. Kathleen Fuchs & Mr. Terry Butler Patsie & Jenee Campana The Kelly Foundation Machock ’73 Class of 1957 Foundation NASA Glenn Research Center Class of 1978 Mr. Dennis M. Plato ’65 Our Lady of Grace Mrs. Francine Kretschmann Mr. Kevin Cosgrove ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Jean Raab Society Paschall ’73 Mrs. Melissa Davis-Hartranft ’89 Ridge Tool Company Mr. Matthew Piros ’00 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Freeh Mr. & Mrs. Jay Schindley Gifts of $1,000 and greater Mr. Brian Ray ’87 Mr. & Mrs. John Gdula Mr. Robert Schlather ’64 Alivia Margarette Agosto Memorial Mr. Rudolph Rehm ’63 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hileman Schlather Insurance Agency, Inc. Foundation Mr. James Ross ’52 Dr. Michael Hoffman ’79 Mr. Lawrence Sikora Dr. & Mrs. Jason Barb Schlather Insurance Agency, Inc. Mrs. Michelle Hoffman Mr. Mark Straka ’70 Robert A. Bove Ltd. Mr. Paul Schlather ’64 & Mr. Peter Hoffman The Buck I. Group Inc. The Buck I. Group Mrs. Lana Durban Scott ’90 Mrs. Brenda Klein UBS Employee Giving Program Castele Family Scholarship Fund Mr. Anthony Zaatar ’09 & Mr. Matthew Klein Dr. Douglas Yunker ’75 Mr. Steven Komives ’65 Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer Dr. Richard Kovacs ’72 & Mr. James Ziegelmeyer

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Advisory Council & Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cuevas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hrusch Mr. & Mrs. Greg Muzilla Finance Board Giving Mrs. Annie Cunningham Mrs. Melissa Hudak-Hilliard Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Nagel & Mr. Ray Cunningham & Mr. Robert Hilliard Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nagel The Elyria Catholic Advisory Council Mr. Paul Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Nelson ’92 brings real world experience to Mr. & Mrs. Michael Davies Ms. Cynthia Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Niederst share in the school’s mission and Mr. & Mrs. Steven Delaney Ms. Kristen Johnson Mrs. Bridget Byam Novak ’84 vision. We thank our 2018-2019 Dr. James & Dr. Laura DeVengencie Ms. Susan Guastella Jordan ’74 & Mr. David Novak council members for the generous Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Doll & Mr. Paul Jordan ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Victor Oeftering donation of their time, talent and Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Doran Mr. Daniel Kelley ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Neal O’Malley treasure to help shape the future of Mrs. Jayne Matia Eisbrenner ’71 & Mrs. Natalie Breznay Kelley ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Neil Elyria Catholic High School. & Mr. Edward Eisbrenner ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Kelling Mr. & Mrs. Victor Ortiz Mr. Nathaniel Carson ’10 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Elbert ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kemer Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Palese Mr. Robert Corts ’79 Mr. Louis Elbert ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kempton Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Palko Mr. Michael Essenmacher ’94 & Mrs. Colleen Smith Elbert ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kenny Mr. & Mrs. Robert Palmer Mr. Gary Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Bill Elwer Mr & Mrs. John Keys ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Patton Mrs. Judith Glenn ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Denny English Mrs. Christine Kaminski Kish ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Peloquin ’90 Mr. Matthew Gustoff ’07 Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Essenmacher & Mr. David Kish Mr. & Mrs. George Perz Mrs. Maria Gutierrez Dr. & Mrs. William Falk Mrs. Brenda Klein Dr. & Mrs. Nelson Petrov Mr. Thomas Hileman Mrs. Jennifer Van Wie Farley ’89 & Mr. Matthew Klein Mrs. Danielle Dean Phillips ’93 Mr. Brian Hoagland ’83 & Mr. Andrew Farley Mrs. Rochelle Klemens & Mr. Ross Phillips Mr. David Jezewski ’90 Mr. & Mrs. Allan Fentner Mr. & Mrs. Matt Knoth Mrs. Kathleen St. Marie Pinter ’88 Mrs. Christine Kaminski Kish ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Koebel & Mr. Wade Pinter Dr. Nicholas Ksenich Mr. & Mrs. Gary Fischer Mr & Mrs. Jeffrey Kovacs ’80 Mr. William Price ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Nagel Mr. & Mrs. William Fitch Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kowal Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pronesti ’88 Mr. Joseph Pronesti ’88 Ms. Michelle Flanagan Mr. Michael Kozma ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Jean Raab Mr. Spencer Roule ’10 Mr. & Mrs. Terence Flanagan & Mrs. Cynthia Petrik Kozma ’83 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rapacz Mr. Joseph Savoy ’85 Mrs. Katherine Farkas Flynn ’69 Mr. & Mrs. John Krauth Mr. & Mrs. James Reichlin Mrs. Michele Diedrick Turrill ’81 & Mr. Glenn Flynn Mr. & Mrs. Keith Krese Mr. & Mrs. Mark Reichlin ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Foreman ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kristoff Mr. & Mrs. Dale Resar ’79 Parents of Current Mrs. Jean Dombrosky Frantz ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Krol Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Riberdy Students and Parents of & Mr. Robert Frantz ’86 Dr. & Mrs. Frank Krupka Mrs. Christine Zidek Rider ’89 Alumni Giving Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Freeh Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ksenich Mr. & Mrs. James Rokasy ’79 Mr. & Mrs. John Fritz ’66 Mr. Joseph Kuebler ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Eric Rothgery ’80 Mrs. Ruth Adams Mr. Stephen Fuchs ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kuebler Mr. William Samek ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Bill Amato & Mrs. Catherine Jones Fuchs ’68 Mr. Timothy Kuhman ’74 Mr. Walter Santiago Dr. & Mrs. Jason Barb Mr. & Mrs. Chuck & Hedy Fye Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kurtzweil & Mrs. Dina Narvaez-Santiago Mr. & Mrs. Michael Becker Mrs. Elaine Gandolfo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leon Mrs. Margaret Savoy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Behne ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Garapic Mr. John Lescher ’66 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schill Mrs. Sharon Lauffer Blaszak ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Garrity & Mrs. Susan Martin Lescher ’66 Mr. & Mrs. Jay Schindley Mrs. Kathryn Boylan Mr. & Mrs. John Gdula Mrs. Suzanne Lester Mrs. Rebecca Lorensky Schlather ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Brown Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Geletka & Mr. Frank Lester & Mr. William Schlather ’68 Mrs. Catherine Bucci Mrs. Judith Glenn ’ 84 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Loos Mr. Thomas Schock Mr. & Mrs. Michael Budinger & Mr. Rob McGorray Mr. & Mrs. John Lutz Mr. & Mrs. David Sedlak Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burkett Mr. & Mrs. Robert Glenn Mr. & Mrs. William Machovina ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Seguin Mr. & Mrs. Dave Burns Mr. & Mrs. John Gorney Mr. & Mrs. James Mackert Dr. Rebecca Charnes Serazin ’70 Mrs. Amy Vajentic Butler ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gott Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Mahaffey ’88 & Mr. Scott Serazin ’70 & Mr. Terry Butler Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Graham Mr. & Mrs. Dan Mangan Ms. Karen Serrano Mrs. Judy Felgemaker Buzas ’70 Mr. & Mrs. John Grasso III Mr. & Mrs. Chris Massie Mr. & Mrs. Greg Smith & Mr. Richard Buzas Mr. & Mrs. David Griffin ’87 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McAleese Mr. & Mrs. Steven Spaetzel Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Byrne Mr. & Mrs. Robert Guinta Mrs. Mary Ann McCoy Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Spencer Mr. & Mrs. Luciano Calanni Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hahn ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Briant McLaughlin ’77 Mrs. Constance Spillar Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Caputo Mr. James Harris ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Walter McMahon Mr. & Mrs. Matthew St. Marie ’83 Dr. Jennifer Poduska Carandang ’89 & Mrs. Mary Pat Shepard Harris ’81 Dr. Sean McNeeley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Steindl & Mr. Matthew Carandang ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hayward & Dr. Mary Kay Shuba Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Strait Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Carson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Heidersbach Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Meecha ’66 Mr. & Mrs. John Suetta Mr. & Mrs. Paul Chilton Ms. Michelle Hendrix Mrs. Margie Mendez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sunderman Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ciryak Ms. Claire Hernandez Mr. Andrew Menner ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Taylor ’79 Mr. James Clark ’62 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hileman & Mrs. Laurie Harris Menner ’89 Mr & Mrs. James Terrell ’67 Ms. Lisa Claudio Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hirsch Mr. & Mrs. James Michalski Mr. & Mrs. Scott Thoman Mr. John Congdon Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hoagland ’83 Mrs. Ann Miller ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Thoman ’95 & Mrs. Lisa Whitfield Mrs. Margaret Hoagland & Mr. Douglas Miller Mrs. Sharon Shook Thome ’80 Mrs. Steffany Masters Congelio ’94 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hobbs Mr. & Mrs. Darren Molnar & Mr. Kennan Thome & Mr. Daniel Congelio Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Hoge Mr. & Mrs. William Moore Mr. & Mrs. John Tierney Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Copa Mrs. Barbara Diedrick Hornbeek ’74 Mr & Mrs. Scott Morris Mr. & Mrs. Todd Trockley Mrs. Cheryl Glenn Cramer ’81 & Mr. Daniel Hornbeek Mr. & Mrs. Mihai Murat Mr. & Mrs. Victor Turk & Mr. Robert Cramer Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hrobat, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Terry Murello Mr. & Mrs. Wayne 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Mr. & Mrs. Scott Walker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wallace Makerspace Ribbon Cutting Mr. & Mrs. Neil Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Mike Walther Mr. & Mrs. Gene Wells Mr. & Mrs. Robert Williams Mr. & Mrs. Jason Woodyard Mr. & Mrs. Dan Yanak Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Zambataro Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zawtocki Mr. Ronald Zidek ’63 Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer & Mr. James Ziegelmeyer Mr. & Mrs. Richard Zsigray

Class Giving Class of 1956 Daniel Golski Steven Komives Catherine Jones Fuchs Barbara Stanko Bryan Barbara Daly Jezewski Karen Kaib Leland Stephen Fuchs Class of 1951 Donald Rothgery Lynn Livelsberger Marsha Knipp Greulich Dorothy Birkbeck Cleary Thomas Jezewski Class of 1961 Ann McGowan-Porath Joseph Hornyak Rev. Franklin Buck Joan Brown McKinney David Kalis Class of 1952 Class of 1957 Dr. Thomas Mahl Marcia Hintz Pichola Cynthia Lauck Barbara Walsh Diedrick Frank Anderson Catherine Dolan Stoughton Dennis Plato James Molosky Thomas Diedrick Ellen Naughton Basinski James Wirkner Lawrence Sikora Patrice Moore Patricia McAllister LaVonne Phillips Drager Glen Thome Richard Nardecchia Riegelsberger Dianne Defazio Goold Class of 1962 Mary Fitzpatrick Newman James Ross Sally Skok Hildebrandt James Clark Class of 1966 Roberta Mitock Pierce Richard Tarnowski Richard Lewicki Judith Powell Gill Jim Cyran John Polacsek Norman Mazurowski Mary Ann Cavagna Golski John Fritz William Samek Class of 1953 Caroline Schork Mitola Margaret Murray Hoagland Sharon Hart Ganslen Rebecca Lorensky Thelma Lakocy Dechant John O’Connor Marilyn Ursem Peloquin Dr. Patrick Glasow Schlather Harold Minnich Marcia Smith Rothgery William Scott Margaret Rzetelny Hambrick William Schlather Joanne Myers Plas Theodore Schmitz Ronald Smith Michael Keys Peggy Schmidt Rosemary Ziegman Thomas Meecha Linda Ferrara Schneider Woconish Class of 1958 Class of 1963 Kathleen Plato Timothy Schneider

Richard Callahan David Diedrick Faith Harbeck Vautier Judith Mikoy Shively Class of 1954 Mary Jane Riley Garton Edward Enyedy Daniel Van David Diedrick Sheila McGuire Marshall James Fritz Class of 1967 Barbara Klein C. Patrick O’Connor Rudolph Rehm Donald Bradley Class of 1969 Darlene McCowan Dennis O’Neal Donald Sugaski Kevin Cosgrove Julia Bajda Knechtges Paul Pustay Ronald Zidek Elizabeth Dolan Katherine Farkas Flynn Robert Kolopus Dr. Tom Zeck Mary Ann Dowdell Sheila Sprague Gardner Donald Machovina Class of 1964 Lawrence Fildes Gerald Golski Michael Schork Class of 1959 Sharon Debevec William Groomes Patricia Kirsh Marilyn McAllister Trupo Karen Donovan Cohagan Terrance Janik Robert Lytle Gail Drahos Ogle Stanley Trupo Barbara Gutman Mina Boyson Marciniak William Machovina Mark Reichlin Mary Kaine Williams Fr. Cornelius O’Connor Mary Glasow McShane Virginia O’Connor Anthony Schuerger Mary Brigid McGowan St. Deborah Charnes Rossi Frank Perrotta Judy Minnich Selee Class of 1955 Marie Sharon Smith Sugaski Anita Figler Tellier Charlene Knipper Stetson Barbara Yarsa Barnes Thomas Willoughby Paul Schlather James Terrell Joan Larkin Villareal Dr. Vincent Feck Sharon McAllister Zeck Robert Schlather George Garton Joanne Gallagher Sullivan Class of 1968 Class of 1970 David Hemminger Class of 1960 Michael Behne Mary Zink Bird Ronald Peloquin Alan Bacher Class of 1965 Judith Toth Bigham Judy Felgemaker Buzas James Beiter David Charnes Sharon Lauffer Blaszak Deborah Thome Chappo Shirley Fritz Beiter Joseph Daly Gonzalo Delgado Danielle Poje Davidson James Elkins Stephen Kirsh Kenneth Diedrick Nancy Dowdell

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Patrick Foreman Class of 1975 Marianne O’Donnell Ivany Fr. Joseph Callahan Anthony Jiovanazzo David Schlather John Keys Bernard Smith Help Us Celebrate and Honor Robert Kretschmann Dr. Douglas Yunker Ronald Rybarcyk Peter Zakrzewski Members of our Elyria Catholic Karen Boron Schlather Rebecca Charnes Serazin Class of 1976 High School Community Scott Serazin Ann Farrell Kathleen Sieminski Richard Poje Please go to Mark Stewart Michael Stetson elyriacatholic.com/awardsnomination Mark Straka Ellen Koviak Winson Jayne Muzick Zehngut to nominate someone for one of these awards. Class of 1977 Class of 1971 Anonymous Young Alumni Award of Excellence William Baer Theresa Woconish Grbach Jayne Matia Eisbrenner Maria Trott Harrington Distinguished Alumni Award John Jurco Kathleen Meanor Holmes Our Lady of Grace Benefactor Award Gerard Kretschmann Robert Lehman Thomas Petcavage Briant McLaughlin Nominations must be submitted by January 13, 2020. Mary Lynn Fuchs Watson Linda Zemanek Schuster Karen Yunker Weber Madeline Fuchs Thompson Dale Verhoff Award winners will be recognized at our Class of 1972 Kimberly Smith Wilhelm Annual Benefactors Reception. Kathleen Poje Bramwell Walter Christensen Class of 1978 Edward Eisbrenner Bryan Austin Richard Franklin Teresa Kilmer Brown Fr. Lawrence Jurcak Robert Baumbick Class of 1979 Cheryl Glenn Cramer Class of 1984 Barbara Neff Jurco Lisa D’Agostino Bage Kathryn Yunker Brewer Theresa Daly Crayton Paul Blevins Dr. Richard Kovacs Thomas Callahan Bret Byam Louis Elbert Dr. Patrick Elbert Susan Taylor Mabry Margaret Schuerger Connelly Cynthia St. Marie Byam Janice Radyk Godbey Colleen Smith Elbert Jim Machock In Memory of Diane Carr Robert Corts James Harris Jean Dombrosky Frantz Steve McCoy Corrigan Dr. Michael Hoffman Mary Pat Shepard Harris Judith Glenn Sheila Vessalo Petcavage Lauren Davis Paul Jordan Robert Hungerman Robert Leshnak Ann Murphy Temple Nancy Coen DeSouza Michael Kozma Robert O’Donnell Jeannette Noveske David Weitzel John Farrell William Kukucka Michael Pataky Motylewski Sally Pronesti Gesouras Lisa Stokley Lantz Ronald Rick Christine Murphy Class of 1973 Timothy Gigliotti David McFarland Ursula Terrion Szabados Bridget Byam Novak Kathryn Burrer Hyer Lenora Petcavage Given John Murphy Michele Diedrick Turrill Michelle St. Marie Martha Logan-Bieler Gary Grambley Dale Resar Michael Wirscham Dr. Todd Sweda Kathleen Fuchs Machock Mary Kobb Herrick James Rokasy Jean Rybarcyk Nejman James Jurco Kevin Ruppelt Class of 1982 Class of 1985 Francine Kretschmann Christine Kaminski Kish Mary Agnes Schlather David Basinski Dr. Paul Gigliotti Paschall Jean Schuster Kohls Thomas Taylor David Eischen Stephanie Smith Golski Peggy Resar Becky Heh Lindsey Joseph Hahn Kathleen Ray Susan Gilles Ricks Jim Longano Class of 1980 Mary Lou Diedrick Kula Judy Stang Sargent Marilyn Verhoff Wagner Larry Mahl John Boylan Mary Jo Lehman Joseph Savoy Brian McCoy Amy Vajentic Butler John O’Donnell Joseph Shook Class of 1974 Patrick McHugh John Cummings Greg Perusek Mark Brattoli Matt McKeon Danel D’Orazio Pat Perusek Class of 1986 Jeffrey Cole Colleen Callahan Rosado Judith Molnar Hogan Chris Sito Brian Demos Malcolm Diederick Tom Reighley Jeffrey Kovacs Vernon Smith Robert Frantz Geralyn Burke Gray Tracie Guinta Roberson Daniel Minnich James Gaffney Barbara Diedrick Hornbeek Lauren Plas Sabo Kelly Howard Oswald Class of 1983 Dr. John Golski Susan Guastella Jordan Robert Sabo Robert Perusek Chris Ambrosio Bradley Hoagland Timothy Kuhman B.T. Saporito Eric Rothgery Kelly Ann Burgess Bullock Jill St. Marie Hoagland Richard Kukucka Tom Smelko James Schilens Jeffery Eischen Dr. David Krol Debra Lehman-Smith George Smith Christopher Smith Brian Hoagland Andrew Menner Timothy Mahl Al Wack John Szendrey Michael Kane Christine Koebel Marci Abookire Rich Robin McNeeley Webb Sharon Shook Thome Cynthia Petrik Kozma Rademacher Mary Pronesti Siwierka Tanas Ristas Wilcox Lisa Liszeski Reed Alan Tracey Judy Wladecki Class of 1981 William Sexton Barbara Vesely Barbara Kirsh Yergin Noelle Perkowski Bothe Matthew St. Marie Robert Zidek Greta Ziegman Ellen Borowy Casey Arlene Stillwell Anne Marie Zvirblis Peggy Charkosky-Boyd

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Class of 1987 Class of 1991 Emily Samek Class of 2007 Class of 2014 Christopher Carmon Michael Gandolfo Megan Crandall Tetlak Amie Zvosec Fritz Rachel Kozma Patricia Brizes Cooney Alycia Petrov Lamparski Matthew Gustoff Carl Spaetzel Mary Cay Gurchik Doherty Melissa Roberts Parsons Class of 1999 Kathryn Hyatt Kurt Spaetzel Christine Dziak Fenik Ryan Gorney Spencer Miller Brian Fitzpatrick Class of 1992 Julie Esch Grube Donovan Riley Class of 2015 David Griffin Gwen Dyer Hullman Allison Krebs Jamie Janda Christopher Lehman Jamie Hullman Jennifer Ruth Masterson Class of 2008 Sara Lehman Brian Ray Brian Masters Laura Hlebovy Ross Keith Everhart Taylor O’Dell David McCoy Brooke Cuevas Uehlein Bradley Moore Class of 1988 Kenneth Nelson Ryan Uehlein Class of 2016 Matthew Carandang Class of 2009 Katie Cuevas Elizabeth Weigl Hammonds Class of`1993 Class of 2000 Adam Fada Kassandra Laurent Bradly Jones Stephen Fuchs Darlene Zidek Anderson Michael Norton Patrick Orsagos Daniel Kelley Danielle Dean Phillips Sara Forthofer Linnell Virginia Parkey Natalie Breznay Kelley Katherine McGannon Michael Petroff Class of 2017 Joe Kuebler Class of 1994 Matthew Piros Michael Weber William Price Kevin Mahaffey Steffany Masters Congelio Jennifer Sieg Tyrrel Craig Wiehe Anthony Saxon Kathleen St. Marie Pinter Michael Essenmacher Anne Wilson Yu Anthony Zaatar Joseph Pronesti Class of 2018 Dr. Sheila Rice-Dane Class of 1995 Class of 2002 Class of 2010 Alex Brown Michael Vajentic Matthew Nelson Charles Branz Nathaniel Carson Patrick Butler Michael Niederst Christopher Burton Miles Foisy Faith DeVengencie Class of 1989 Christopher Thoman Kathleen Flanagan Lane Forthofer Sarah Fenik Dr. Jennifer Poduska Distelhorst Daniel Metelsky Paige Flatley Carandang Class of 1996 Katarina Kurtz Spencer Roule Kevin Hahn Melissa Davis-Hartranft Eric Fritz Zoe Zwegat Joshua Hayes Joseph Elbert Laura St. Marie Jackson Class of 2003 Logan Hayward Jennifer Van Wie Farley Stephanie Malanowski Jessica Novotny Chojnicki Class of 2011 James Kelling John Kichan Karen Fischer Oudeman Eric Eisbrenner Hannah Copa Everhart Madeline Knoth Laurie Harris Menner Patrick Reichlin Christine Weitzel Machovina Kelly O’Dell Pietraniec Madison Laurent Deborah Hronek Perkins Michael Rieth Kevin Machovina Nicole Spaetzel Quinn Morris Christine Zidek Rider Michael McLaughlin Jack Novak Class of 1997 Matthew Venzel Class of 2012 Megan Scheibelhut Class of 1990 Mark Blaszak Amanda Griffiths Elizabeth Ziegelmeyer Amy Laubenthal Bodde Ashleigh Reichard Class of 2004 Stephanie Griffiths Betty Ann Bruewer Jezewski Mashensic Neil Fentner Class of 2019 David Jezewski Ryan Mueller Class of 2013 Bryan Lehman Tracy Mahl Class of 2006 Stephanie Decker Lana Durban Scott Class of 1998 Robert McFarland William Janda Class of 2021 James Butler Steven Mueller Mikayla Molnar Alana McMahon Rebecca Bearer Lynch

The Class of 1969 raised $5,000 during their reunion to provide tuition assistance for students.

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Friends of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Simmons Mr. Matt Smith Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union Elyria Catholic Giving Mr. Michael Sobilo Mrs. Maryann Stewart Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund Mr. Alex Stites Mrs. Kelsie Stites OhioMet Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Stokes Mrs. Leslie Stone Old Republic Title Mr. and Mrs. John Aquilla Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Strait Mrs. Coletta Strippy Party Place Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Barber Mr. Sean Sweeney Ms. Leslie Szalai Pegg Vanek DDS Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Basalla Mr. William Thaden Mr. Thomas Taylor ’79 Patsie and Jenee Campana Mr. Logan Bittle Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ticich Mr. Michael Vitale Foundation Mr. Joe Bolash Ms. Lesley Tompkins Mrs. Kim Watson Pepsico Silicon Valley Community Ms. Dawn Bouchonville Ms. Sharon Urig Mrs. Jean Weaver Foundation Mr. Charles Branz Mr. Paul Vrzal Mrs. Lisa Weeast Pfizer Annual Giving Campaign Mayor Holly Brinda Mrs. Anne Wilkinson Piazza & Cooke Szczepanski Co., Mrs. Mary Ann Corrigan Davis Faculty and Staff Giving Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer L.P.A. Ms. Amanda Deery Pinehaven Greenhouses Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Mike DeLoreto Our talented and dedicated Business, Organization PNC Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Jean Dessecker teachers, administrators and staff and Foundation Giving Rachelle Grimmett Agency - Rev. Charlie Diedrick guide our students each day. We are American Family Insurance Ms. Mary Lou Durkin humbled by the financial support Aire-Master of Cleveland Ridge Tool Company Mr. & Mrs. Brian Edmonds from 100% of the Elyria Catholic Almadien Village Robert A. Bove, Ltd. Ms. Tomasina Elavsky High School faculty and staff. Bank of America Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fada Barnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc. Mrs. Jill Anglin Ryan - St. Marie Insurance Agency, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fedak Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Mr. Matt Barber Inc. Ms. Andrea Ferguson Blue Sky Restaurant Mrs. Sharon Blaszak ’68 Savoy Insurance Group Mr. & Mrs. William Fitch Bluestar Metal Recycling Mr. Theodore Blaszak Schlather-Bilskey Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Richard Fogel Bogner Family Funeral Home Mrs. Kathryne Bradesca Schlather Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Fox Byam Family Charitable Fund Mrs. Shannon Brennan Sherwin Williams Foundation Ms. Alicia Fox Cerity Partners Mr. Michael Brown Signets Mr. Casey Fox CommStar Credit Union Mrs. Amy Vajentic Butler ’80 Somers Agency Ms. Sandra Fox Deloitte Mrs. Jessica Novotny Chojnicki ’03 Sorrento’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Mr. Eugene Fritz Drake Construction Ms. Rebecca Ciarrone St. Jude School - Elyria Mrs. Selma Fritz Elyria Catholic Dads’ Boosters Mr. Allen Clark St. Mary School - Elyria Mr. Austin Goare Elyria Catholic Girls Basketball Team Mr. Javier Cruz St. Peter School - North Ridgeville Ms. Kristin Gomez Elyria Catholic Hockey Team Mrs. Annie Cunningham Stewart Appliance, Inc. Mrs. Maria Gutierrez Elyria Plastic Products Mr. Paul Cunningham Sunnyside Chevrolet Ms. Sarah Hansen Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Mr. Jack Duffy Taylor, Breunig and Robinson Co., Ms. Helen Herbst Fischer & Associates Architects, Inc. Mr. Charles Eary, Jr. L.P.A. Mr. & Mrs. Mattan Hibler Friends of Dennis P. Will Mrs. Danielle Esposito The Buck I. Group, Inc. Mrs. Marilyn Higgins Richard L. Fogel, D.D.S Ms. Ruth Farmakidis The Kelly Foundation Ms. Nicki Howard G & N Cadco, Ltd. Mrs. Angela Finicle UBS Employee Giving Program Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hrobat, Sr. Gluvna Shimo Hromada Funeral Mrs. Aurea Fisher United Polish Club Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Hung Chapel Mr. Brandon Foster Vandemark Jewelry Co. Mr. & Mrs. William Janesz Greater Cleveland Adult Baseball Mr. Brian Fox Weed Pro Ms. Debbie Jerrome Hileman Group Mrs. Kathryn Hallal Wells Fargo Holy Trinity School - Avon Ms. Melissa Kacinari Ms. Allison Harbart Huntington Bank Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Klein Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich Hwangstrong Foundation Annual and Endowed Mr. & Mrs. Karl Koenig Mrs. Melissa Hudak-Hilliard I-90 Nissan Scholarship Giving Mr. Michael Korzan Mrs. Michelle Hoffman Kevin J. Hyatt, DDS Alumni Band Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Frank Krupka Mrs. Abby Hricovec KeyBank Foundation Mrs. Darlene Anderson ’00 Mr. Joseph Ksenich Mr. Kevin Juguilon Kidsmile Inc. Pediatric Dentistry Mrs. Ellen Naughton Basinski ’57 Mrs. Margaret Lanzola Ms. Joan Keppler Knights of Columbus #637 & Mr. David Baskinski, Sr. Mr. Darren Lopp Mrs. Brenda Klein Knights of Columbus #774 Mrs. Noelle Perkowski Bothe ’81 Ms. Shannon McCormick Mrs. Lisa Koch Kohl’s Department Store Mr. Lawrence Fildes ’67 Mr. William Mizak Mr. Thomas Kronholz Lake Erie Warhawks, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck & Hedy Fye Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mullee Mr. Phil Kuchta Lang Optical, Inc. Mrs. Janice Radyk Godbey ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Musca Ms. Grace Latham Loco Pie Pizza Co., LLC Ms. Nicki Howard Mr. Thomas Norton Ms. Sara Lanzola Lorain County Community College Mrs. Marianne O’Donnell Ivany ’70 Mrs. Amy O’Brien Mrs. Suzanne Lester Living Stations of the Cross Cast Mrs. Lisa Stokley Lantz ’79 & Mr. Daniel O’Brien Mrs. Chelsea Litten Luxury Heating Co., Inc. Mrs. Mina Boyson Marciniak ’64 Dr. & Mrs. Frank O’Linn Mr. Kevin Machovina ’03 Michael D. Tully Co., L.P.A. Mr. Robert O’Donnell ’81 Mr. Michael Pozun Ms. Molli Machovina ’00 Midway Trophies Mrs. Gail Drahos Ogle ’68 Mr. Robert Pustay Mr. Steve McCoy ’72 Mike’s Kids Mr. Andrew Palko Mr. Jeff Reimer Mrs. Tiffany McMahon Money Matters Co, Inc. Ms. Virginia Parkey ’09 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Roach Mrs. Margie Mendez NASA Glenn Research Center Ms. Kathleen Ray ’85 Mr. Jerome Rodak Mr. Craig Petrus Nick Abraham Automall Mr. Dale Resar ’79 Ms. Jennifer Shagovac Ms. Edith Quimper Nordson Corporation Mrs. Constance Spillar Mr. Michael Shebak Mr. John Royski Northeast District Athletic Board of Mr. Daniel Stokes Ms. Anita Simko Mrs. Linda Zemanek Schuster ’77 OHSAA Mrs. Ursula Terrion Szabados

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Lou Rotunda Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Henry Janowicz ’53 Mr. Lynn Livelsberger ’65

Student Scholarship Anonymous Alivia Margarette Agosto Memorial Foundation Ms. Katherine McGannon ’00 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Musca Rev. Cornelius O’Connor ’59 Mrs. Kelly O’Dell Pietraniec ’11 Mr. James P. Ross ’52 Elyria Catholic held its first Panther Night at the Races on Saturday, Ms. Peggy J. Schmidt ’68 October 26. The event was sponsored by Savoy Insurance Group. It was The Kelly Foundation great to see so many alumni and parents attend this fun and relaxing event. The Panther Club and Advancement Department collaborated on In Honor of welcoming this event to Elyria Catholic. All proceeds benefited Elyria Catholic Athletes and Students. If you missed it this year, be sure to look In Honor of Fr. Brian Humphrey ’98 for it again in the Fall of 2020. Ms. Emily Samek ’98

Mrs. Sharon Shook Thome ’80 Ms. Sarah Fenik ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Zambataro In Memory of &. Mr. Kennan Thome & Mrs. Christine Dziak Fenik ’87 Ms. Elizabeth Ziegelmeyer ’18 In Memory of Judith Balzer Ms. Lesley Tompkins & Mr. Theodore Fenik & The Ziegelmeyer Family Mrs. Cynthia Petrik Kozma ’83 Mrs. Ellen Koviak Winson ’76 Ms. Andrea Ferguson & Mr. Michael Kozma ’79 Ms. Paige Flatley ’18 Knights of Columbus Scholarship Al Charnes Scholarship & The Flatley Family Knights of Columbus #637 In Memory of Michael Bierek Mr. and Mrs. David Charnes ’65 Mrs. Judith Powell Gill ’62 Knights of Columbus #774 Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ksenich Dr. Deborah Charnes Rossi ’64 Mr. Kevin Hahn ’18 & The Hahn Family The Kolopus Scholarship In Memory of Coach Jerry Beck Class of 1957 Memorial Mr. Joshua Hayes ’18 Mr. Robert Kolopus ’54 Mr. & Mrs. Perry Crandall Scholarship & The Hayes Family Dr. & Mrs. William Falk Mr. Frank Anderson ’57 Mr. Logan Hayward ’18 Rosemary Kretschmann Ms. Kathryn Hyatt ’07 Mrs. Dianne DeFazio Goold ’57 & The Hayward Family Scholarship Ms. Katarina Kurtz ’02 Ms. Pamela Horvat Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kretschmann ’70 Ms. Stephanie Malanowski ’96 The Nancy Dowdell Scholarship Hwangstrong Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Kretschmann ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Neal O’Malley Ms. Nancy Dowdell Mrs. Kathryn Burrer Hyer 73 Mrs. Francine Kretschmann Sherwin-Williams Foundation & Mr. Richard Hyer Paschall ’73 & Mr. Fred Paschall Mrs. Megan Crandall Tetlak ’98 The Gandolfo Family Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Juguilon Mrs. Jennifer Sieg Tyrrel ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gandolfo ’91 Mr. James Kelling ’18 John D. Lescher Memorial Mrs. Kimberly Smith Wilhelm ’77 & The Kelling Family Scholarship Mary Garton Memorial Ms. Madeline Knoth ’18 Mrs. Elaine Gandolfo In Memory of Brian Borowy ’81 Scholarship & The Knoth Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gandolfo ’91 and Jill Borowy ’85 Mr. George Garton ’55 Ms. Madison Laurent ’18 Ms. Alycia Lamparski Mrs. Ellen Borowy Casey ’81 & Mrs. Mary Jane Riley Garton ’58 & Ms. Kassandra Laurent ’16 Ms. Melissa Parsons ’91 & The Laurent Family Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer In Memory of Patricia Bradesca- Scott Holland Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leon & Mr. James Ziegelmeyer Schock Elyria Catholic Hockey Team Mrs. Suzanne Lester Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ksenich Living Stations of the Cross Cast & Mr. Frank Lester Dr. John McCoy Scholarship Living Stations of the Cross Cast Mr. & Mrs. David McCoy ’92 In Memory of Mary Jane Diedrick The Jakob Hwang Memorial Mr. Jim Machock ’72 & Ms. Mary Ann McCoy Eldridge ’60 Scholarship Mrs. Kathleen Fuchs Machock ’73 Ms. Greta Ziegman ’78 Mr. & Mrs. James Beiter ’60 Mrs. Sharon Lauffer Blaszak ’68 & Ms. Megan Scheibelhut ’18 Mrs. Barbara Daly Jezewski ’60 Mr. Ted Blaszak & The McAleese Family The McFarland Scholarship & Mr. Thomas Jezewski ’56 Mr. Charles Branz Mr. Quinn Morris ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Jean Dessecker Mr. Alex Brown ’18 & The Morris Family In Memory of David Fontecchio ’96 & The Brown Family Mr. Jack Novak ’18 Mike’s Kids Mr. & Mrs. William Crawford Ms. Catherine Bucci & The Novak Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Becker ’87 Mr. Michael Rieth ’96 Mr. Patrick Butler ’18 Ms. Taylor O’Dell ’15 & The Butler Family Mr. Patrick Orsagos ’16 Naughton-Basinski Faculty In Memory of Mary Laskin Dr. Jennifer Poduska Carandang ’89 Mr. William Price ’17 Enrichment Garrity ’73 & Mr. Matthew Carandang ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schill Mr. & Mrs. David Basinski Jr. ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Garrity Ms. Katie Cuevas ’16 Mrs. Coletta Strippy Mrs. Ellen Naughton Basinski ’57 Ms. Faith DeVengencie ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Dan Yanak & Mr. David Basinski In Memory of Donny Gilles ’83 & The DeVengencie Family Mrs. Anne Wilson Yu ’00 Ms. Caroline Mitola ’57 Mr. & Mrs. Karl Koenig

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Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Diederick ’74 The Kelly Foundation Elyria Princess Pagent Mr. & Mrs. Robert Guinta Mr. & Mrs. Rich Hogan Mr. William Huffman Mr. Terrance Janik ’64 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Machovina ’54 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Malanowski Mr. Carl Mielcarek Mr. & Mrs. Harold Minnich ’53 Mr. Erik Mlincek Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Oswald Mr. & Mrs. John Plas ’53 Ms. Jacquelyn Porachan Mr. & Mrs. John Porachan Ms. Shirley Rembert Mrs. Marcia Smith Rothgery ’57 & Mr. Donald Rothgery ’56 Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Seguin Mrs. Michelle Porachan-Settle Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smith Ms. Stephanie Smith Pictured left to right: Ms. Ruth Farmakidis (Model UN), Dennis Kramer, Lori Ashyk, Connie Kramer Ms. Kathleen Swartz (The Kelly Foundation), Ashley Hoge (Robotics), Abigail Shaw (Drama and Mulieres Clarae Dei) and Mr. & Mrs. James Thorpe Mrs. Terry Ziegelmeyer (Drone Racing Club and Robotics Team) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Urig Mr. & Mrs. Dale Verhoff ’77 Mrs. Marilyn Verhoff Wagner ’73 The Kelly Foundation was established to carry on the spirit, positive influence and love for others that Kelly Ann & Mr. Donald Wagner Kramer, Elyria Catholic High School Class of 2007, embodied throughout her life. The Kelly Foundation held its Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Williams ’54 second annual fundraiser Cornhole and “Que” for a Cause event at Elyria Catholic High School in September of 2018. In addition to a cornhole tournament and fabulous barbecue dinner, the event included unique raffle baskets In Memory of Betty Taylor and featured live music, as well as crafts and activities for children. Babysitting services were provided by our own Ms. Eileen Allen Elyria Catholic students. The Kelly Foundation donated the proceeds from this event to provide tuition assistance to Ms. Bonnie Bliss Elyria Catholic students. The Kelly Foundation returned to Elyria Catholic in September of 2019 to hold a similar Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Boros event. This year, Elyria Catholic clubs and student organizations were asked to write grants to the foundation Mrs. Kathryn Yunker Brewer ’79 requesting support for their specific mission and activities. The Kelly Foundation awarded grants to our Model UN & Mr. Lewis Brewer Club, Drama Club, Drone Racing Club, Robotics Team and our newly formed Mulieres Clarae Dei Women’s Ministry Mrs. Deborah Thome Chappo ’70 Group in addition to providing tuition assistance to Elyria Catholic students. The Kelly Foundation also supports the & Mr. Mike Chappo Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank. The Executive Board of The Kelly Foundation includes Connie and Dale Kramer, Kelly’s Ms. Katherine Crotty parents, Dennis Kramer ‘03, Kelly’s brother; and Lori Ashyk, Kelly’s aunt; as well as Danielle Mueller and Kristin Ms. Wanda Currier Gorney Kovesdy ‘07, Kelly’s lifelong friends. Elyria Catholic Dads’ Boosters Mrs. Jayne Matia Eisbrenner ’71 & Mr. Edward Eisbrenner ’72 In Memory of John George ’60 Mrs. Margaret Hoagland ’62 In Memory of Laura LaCrosse Ms. Judy Emerich Mr. & Mrs. James Beiter ’60 Ms. Patricia Jackson Leister ’55 Mr. & Mrs. William Fitch Lang Optical, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Minnich ’53 Mr. & Mrs. Sanjay Garg In Memory of Kurt Jacobs ’06, Ms. Marilu Laubenthal Ms. Theresa Gebhardt Kelly Kramer ’07 & Warren Sill ’04 Mr. Norman Laubenthal In Memory John D. Lescher ’91 Mr. & Mrs. William Immler Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Jiovanazzo ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Allan Fentner Mr. Brian McFarland Mr. & Mrs. John F. Lescher ’66 Mr. Jeffrey Kovacs ’80 Mr. William Nosse Lorain County Ostomy Association In Memory of Henry Janowicz ’53 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Connor ’58 In Memory of George Reising ’58 Mrs. Susan Mabry ’72 Mr. Eugene Fritz Ms. Jacquelyn Pasadyn Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pustay ’58 Mrs. Kathleen Fuchs Machock ’73 The Petrov Family & Mr. James Machock ’72 In Memory of Glen Kelly ’77 Mr. & Mrs. John Plas ’53 In Memory of Paul Schuster ’73 Mr. & Mrs. James Mackert Mrs. Kathleen Meanor Holmes ’77 Ms. JoAnn Pryor Mr. Eugene Fritz Mr. & Mrs. William Marsh & Mr. Douglas Holmes Ms. Julie Pryor Mr. & Mrs. John Fritz ’66 Dr. Sean McNeeley Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pustay ’58 Mrs. Christine Kaminski Kish ’78 & Dr. Mary Kay Shuba In Memory of Tim Laubenthal ’84 Mr. William Quinlan & Mr. David Kish Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Meecha ’66 Mrs. Ruth Adams Mrs. Marcia Smith Rothgery ’57 Mr. & Mrs. Harold Minnich ’53 Cerner Corporation & Mr. Donald Rothgery ’56 In Memory of Helen Stewart Northeast District Athletic Board of Mr. Ashwani Dhar Mrs. Margaret Savoy Mrs. Mary Ann Cavagna Golski ’62 OHSAA Mr. & Mrs. David Ennes Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Sheffield & Mr. Daniel Golski ’60 Mrs. Marilyn Ursem Peloquin ’62 Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Essenmacher Ms. Kathleen Sieminski ’70 & Mr. Ronald Peloquin ’55 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fada Mrs. Constance Spillar In Memory of Robert W. Smith ’54 Mr. & Mrs. Eric Rothgery ’80 Mrs. Mary Ann Cavagna Golski ’62 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew St. Marie ’83 Ms. Helen Ashyk Mr. & Mrs. Matthew St. Marie ’83 & Mr. Daniel Golski ’60 Dr. Pegg Vanek Ms. Judy Bryan Ms. Beverlee Troutman Mr. Thomas Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wacker Mrs. Karen Donovan Cohagan ’59 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Willbond & Mr. Gary Cohagan

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In Memory of Mona Vesely and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Caputo Mrs. Betty Seward Robert Vesely Mrs. Jennifer Van Wie Farley ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew St. Marie ’83 Ms. Barbara Vesely ’86 & Mr. Andrew Farley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stoffer In Memoriam Mr. & Mrs. John Fritz ’66 Mrs. Sharon Smith Sugaski ’64 In Memory of Leo and Cecilia Mrs. Selma Fritz & Mr. Donald Sugaski ’63 The following Elyria Catholic Walsh Mrs. Carol Gubeno Ms. Constance Sweda Alumni passed away between Mr. & Mrs. Neil Walsh Mr. James Harris ’81 Dr. Todd Sweda ’84 October 2018 and October & Mrs. Mary Pat Shepard Harris ’81 Ms. Christina Vincent 2019 or were not reported in In Memory of Thomas Winson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hrobat, Sr. Mrs. Ellen Webber last year’s Panther Prowl. Mrs. Ellen Naughton Basinski ’57 Mrs. Cynthia Petrik Kozma ’83 Ms. Brenda Weegar & Mr. David Basinski, Sr. & Mr. Michael Kozma ’79 Mrs. Jean Williams They will be remembered at Mr. & Mrs. Chuck & Hedy Fye Ms. Nancy Kusak Masses and in daily prayers Mrs. Mina Boyson Marciniak ’64 Mr. & Mrs. William Machovina Jr. ’67 In Memory of Robert Ziegman throughout the year. Mrs. Constance Spillar Mr. & Mrs. Paul Musgrove Ms. Greta Ziegman ’78 Mrs. Deborah Hronek Perkins ’89 Richard Beiter ’59 In Memory of Elaine Zidek & Mr. Brad Perkins In Memory of Gail Zvosec ’69 Michael Bierek ’61 Ms. Maryann Andrews Ms. Kathleen Ray ’85 Mrs. Gwen Dyer Hullman ’92 Mrs. Sharon Lauffer Blaszak ’68 Mr. & Mrs. William Schlather ’68 & Mr. Jamie Hullman ’92 Joan Blair ’60 & Mr. Ted Blaszak Ms. Debbie Schoeider Tina Smith Campbell ’81 Please note that the Memorial Gifts Patricia Donahue ’68 listed here were made in the fiscal Margaret Dowdell ’69 year beginning July 1, 2018 through The Jim Ross Scholarship June 30, 2019. Jennifer Hattan Fashing ’64 If you would like to remember your Sally Herman Fisher ’59 loved one through donations to Donald Gargas ’55 Elyria Catholic High School, please John George ’60 contact the Elyria Catholic High James Goeke-Morey ’88 School Office of Alumni Relations at (440) 230 8619. Carmen Higgason ’96 Henry Janowicz ’53 Monsignor Newton Barbara Meo King ’59 Legacy Society Laura LaCrosse Leister ’55 Monsignor Newton Legacy Society John Lescher ’66 Members have included Elyria Sally Kinter Logar ’59 Catholic High School in their estate Carol Malik Machovina ’57 plans. These types of gifts secure our school’s financial future and Russell Noster ’70 leave a lasting legacy of support for Scott Pitts ’89 Abby Shaw ’20, Jim Ross ’52 and Adam Fenik ’21 pose in front our mission. Visit www.elyriacatholic. Barry Pyne ’66 of Jim’s photo hanging on the wall from the Class of 1952. com/plannedgiving for more information. Jeanine Coghlan Swiger ’75 Barbara Radosevich Thomas ’59 Jim Ross, proud graduate of the class of 1952, recalled some of his Monsignor Newton memories of Elyria Catholic at a recent visit to EC. He shared that his Legacy Society Members Thomas Webber ’82 roots go all the way back to when he was the President of Elyria Fannie Abraham* Judith Cullin Weitzel ’52 Catholic’s first freshman class in 1949 when it was located at St. Mary Jaye Banville ’70* Thomas Winson ’77 School in Elyria. The David Basinski Family Mr. Ronald Capasso ’71 Upon graduating from Elyria Catholic, Jim attended The Ohio State Jim Cyran ’66 Faculty/Staff University, where he earned a freshman letter and two Varsity O letters for Nancy Dowdell ’70 golf. In 1957 with a BS in Business Administration, Jim decided to return John Russell, band teacher Diane Defazio Goold ’57 to Elyria, the community where he was raised, to work as a Certified Public Accountant for more than forty years. In 1978 he was inducted into Ronald Gilgenbach ’52* If an EC alum in your family Barbara Gubeno ’53* the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame where several EC alumni, coaches and passes away, please let us know volunteers later joined him in receiving the same honor. Sharon Kaczmarczyk Earl Mahl by contacting Elyria Catholic Jim’s fond memories of attending Elyria Catholic, along with his feelings Dr. Paul Minnillo, Sr. High School Office of Alumni that it was time to “Pay It Forward,” a phrase coined by Woody Hayes Theresa Nasipak Relations at (440) 365-1821 many years ago, are what inspired him to establish an endowed John W. Ross ’58 ext. 8619. If you would like to scholarship that current freshmen can apply for to help with tuition in their Lou Rotunda* remember your loved one sophomore, junior and senior year. Jim hopes that his commitment to Ron Rybarcyk ’70 through donations to Elyria Elyria Catholic and his willingness to Leave His Print, may encourage Alice Stipanovich* others to do the same. If you are interested in helping to provide tuition Richard Tarnowski ’52 Catholic High School, please assistance to Elyria Catholic students, please contact Michelle Hoffman at *deceased contact your funeral director for 440.230.8618 or by emailing her at [email protected]. You can more information. join Jim in Leaving Your Print too!

www.elyriacatholic.com 33 GRADUATION DAY 2019

Graduation Day We were happy to continue the Graduation Day tradition at Elyria Catholic. For the second year we gathered with our alumni parents and their graduates for breakfast before the Baccalaureate Mass. This year we invited the Class of 1969 to lead our seniors in to commencement in celebration of their 50th Reunion. Thank you to everyone involved!

34 Elyria Catholic High School Magazine Please support the Elyria Catholic Annual Fund $7,203,544 420 The Class of 2019 earned 420 is the number of over $7,203,544 in students who will be served scholarships and grants by gifts to the Elyria to attend college. Catholic Annual Fund 100% 100% of our students participate in service activities and accumulated over 8,000 service hours in one year 85% 95% 85% of students participate 95% of our 2019 in athletics and over 27 graduates are seeking extra-curricular activities higher education, 3% with new opportunities joined the military, 2% are added every year pursuing other options 100% 5.5% 100% of Elyria Alumni participation Catholic faculty in giving to Elyria and staff made a Catholic students has gift to the 18-19 grown from 3.7 to Annual Fund! 5.5% in just one year!

Total Endowment is $3.5 Million Please make a gift by using Tuition Granted the envelope • Elyria Catholic students received over $1.3 million in tuition provided or visit assistance for the 2019-20 school year! elyriacatholic. • 84% of students from the Class of 2023 received tuition assistance. com/give • 80% of all students received tuition assistance.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Christmas on Campus 2019

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 2019 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 25 Merry Christmas! 1 Class of 2024 4 Elyria Catholic 7 Seventh Grade Welcome Rally Forward Gala 2020 Experience Day January 2020 2 Lorain County 12 Happy Easter! 14 Seventh Grade 1 Happy New Year! Catholic Elementary 23 Spring Open House | Experience Day 24 All County Mass | School Band Festival 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 16 Seventh Grade 9:30 a.m. 18, 20, 21 Spring Musical – HSPT Practice Test The Addams Family 22 Baccalaureate February 2020 Mass | 9:00 a.m 27 Kairos Retreat Graduation | 6:00 p.m.