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SPECIAL DONOR RECOGNITION ISSUE Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Faith. Family. Future. Magazine Because of you GRADUATES AGAIN HAVE 100% COLLEGE ENROLLMENT WINTER 2013-14 BOARD OF ADVISORS Ladies Night Out started as a small event for women to enjoy an evening with friends, 2013-14 but since its inception in 1997 it has evolved into a major fundraiser that has raised over $100,000. Mary Ann Blakeley ’76 The money raised is split between VASJ and the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland. William Centa ’70 “We decided to give back to the school and the nuns who taught us Donald Dailey ’70, Chair all and have been such a huge influence in our lives,” says the event Kevin Flynt ’70 chair, Marilyn (Tucci) Belevice ’68. Brian Friedman Newcomers to the event can expect the best basket auction raffle in Dana Heil the area, side boards, 50/25/25 raffles as well as great food from local Bro. William Halloway ’65, SM Wes Howard catering company Tizzanno’s, owned by alumni Michael Tizzanno ’72 Marlene Kuskin and Steven Tizzano ’68. Most important, though, ladies can expect a fun night out with friends. Nick Longo ’79 “This is not just an event for alums,” Belevice says. “It’s an event C O M M I T T E E Robert Mullin ’88 for your classmates, your girlfriends, your mom – whatever lady is Pat Pannitto ’78 Marilyn (Tucci) Belevice ’68, Chair in your life. This is an event for you to enjoy the company of your Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun ’58, OSU Patti Nugent, Co-Chair friends and family.” Michael Romeo ’88 Terry (Busher) Cairns ’68 Belevice doesn’t plan the event alone – she has a dedicated Sr. Joan Marie Russ ’65, OSU Kathy (Boone) Catanese ’76 committee to help. “I’ve got the best committee in town. These Gerard Stadler ’69 Linda DeLillo ’67 girls are absolutely amazing and they make my work easy.” Reginald Stover ’83 Ann (Iffarth) Hirsch ’64 Even with a great committee, the event is a lot of work, but James Tobin Peggy Liebhardt ’68 Belevice continues to come back each year putting her heart and Mike Tobin ’91, Co-Chair Nancy (Slominski) Naujoks ’68 Barbara Tyler ’60 Georgette (Daly) Nowak ’68 soul into the planning and execution of Ladies Night Out. Sue Eline-White Estelle Opeka ’67 “I do it because I love what it does for the school and for the nuns,” Belevice says. “We are the only connection the girls have to Debbie (Klemencic) Peppard ’68 ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBERS VA and I think that is really important.” Sandy (Sincich) Subel ’68 Umberto Fedeli ’78 Special thanks to Mary Pat (Baker) Held annually on the first Thursday in May, Ladies Night Out Senator George Voinovich Dempsey ’57, longtime former has become a well-attended, highly-anticipated fun event for committee member women in the area. AD HOC MEMBERS Raymond Marvar ’72 Vince Panichi EX OFFICIO MEMBERS David Csank DIES NIGHT OU Richard Osborne ’69 LA T OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Thursday, May 1, 2014 Eugene Boyer Sponsored by the Villa Angela Alumnae Association Cost: $38/person ENDOWMENT BOARD 2013-14 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Donald Dailey ’70 Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Gym Bro. Paul Hoffman, SM 18491 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44119 Robert Jaquay ’73, Chair Sr. Joan Peine, OSU Raymond Rossman ’75 Call your classmates and female friends! Linda Warren ’73 EVERYONE is welcome! Join us for an evening of great friends, AD HOC MEMBER wonderful memories, good food, and (Representing the Diocese) lots of fun. Plus basket auctions, side boards Roberta Betlejewski and 50/25/25 raffles. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Call Nancy Naujoks Robert Buskey at 216-481-8414 ext. 111 for reservations. Richard Osborne ’69 FROM THE PRESIDENT More bright days because of you Remember those reading comprehension tests we be easy but if I work hard I will achieve success.” took back when we looked like the students pictured Clark Kellogg ’79 says: “I am extremely grateful on the pages of this magazine? We’d be given a for the pivotal and positive influence the VASJ family passage to read and then we were challenged to and community had on my personal development and identify the central theme. growth.” Those sometimes baffling tests – so many good Deandre Forte ’14 says: “We’re an enormous choices! – came to mind as I read over the contents family. Our teachers support us. They attend our of this special issue of VASJ Magazine. What is the games and it says we are part of their family.” central theme? While one generation may know it as a French There are multiple choices, all of them arguably proverb, another generation may know it as lyrics correct: Celebration, Achievement, Generosity, from Bon Jovi: “The more things change, the more Success. But if I were given the option, the box I’d they stay the same.” check is this: Or, as the song says: “The same sunrise, it’s just Continuity. another day.” The incidentals may have changed over the years Because of you, the sun continues to shine brightly (no more tests on mimeograph paper, for example). on the Viking Village, where today’s students are But in all the ways that are truly important, today’s mirror images of ourselves. They know, as we know, VASJ experience is precisely the same as it was for us that we are blessed. They know, as we know, that the umpty-ump years ago. privilege of a VASJ education was and is a precious In this issue, we focus on the past as well as the gift. present by saluting both our donors and the students The gift remains possible thanks to your kindness they support. In reading over their reflections about and, yes, sense of continuity. As my friend Joe their alma mater, it is impossible to escape the theme Scaminace ’71 says: “The idea of giving back to of continuity. Students from over the decades express others for the gifts we’ve been given is rooted deep similar thoughts. in our faith. It’s how we show we’re thankful to My classmates Mike and Gloria Kluse ’69 say: God for everything we have and everything we’ve “There was an insistence at St. Joe’s and VA that we accomplished.” live out our Catholic values and those values had In no small measure, today’s students are your a profound effect on our personal and professional accomplishment. Congratulations and thank you. lives.” Casey Timko ’14 says: “My teachers have taught me that if there’s something I want in life I have to work hard to get it. I’ve learned that it’s not going to Richard J. Osborne ’69 Table of Contents In the Village . 12-16 WINTER 2013-14 From the President . 1 Donor Recognition Report . 17-30 Class of 2013 . 2-3 In Memoriam . 31 College Acceptances . 4 Class Notes . 32-33 2013 Commencement Awards . 5 ON THE COVER: Janae Potts ’13 hugs her sixth grade 2013 Scholarships Awarded . 6-9 math teacher from Pinnacle Academy Mrs. Carol Byrnes Cover Story . 10-11 after VASJ’s 2013 Commencement Ceremony. Advertising/Copyright Information Any viewpoints that are expressed are those of the editor, writers or their subjects. COPYRIGHT 2014 VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced for profit without the written permission of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. Printed by Northcoast Litho. 1 Faith. Family. Future. CLASS OF 2013 Congratulations! The Class of 2013 Commencement Ceremony was held at Ss. Robert and William Church in Euclid. Matthew Bergant and Domenic Nicholas (left to right) were selected to be members of the Marianist Leadership Scholarship Program at the University of Dayton for their service and leadership in the Marianist tradition during their time at VASJ. Publishing Staff Published by Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School READER FEEDBACK www.vasj.com We’d love to hear your thoughts on VASJ Magazine. Send your questions, Editor: Emily Robinson Graphic Design: Anne Pillot comments or concerns to Emily Robinson, director of communications, at ([email protected]) Photography: Various contributors [email protected] or 216-481-8414 ext. 235. VASJ ADMINISTRATION & STAFF What are you up to? Richard J. Osborne ’69 – President We need your help to stay current. Help us update our records or share information David Csank – Principal for the next issue of the magazine by providing us with your updated contact Megan Scheider – Dean of Academics information. Nancy (Slominski) Naujoks ’68 – Dean of Student Life Terri Richards – Director of Admissions Mail To: Fax To: Mary Paxton – Director of Advancement Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School 216-486-1035 Nate Zavorek ’94 – Director of Athletics ATTN: Alumni Office Or Update Online: Emily Robinson – Director of Communications 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard Robert Buskey – Director of Finance www.vasj.com/alumni Kellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03 – Alumni & Admissions Coordinator Cleveland, OH 44119 2 Winter 2013-14 www .vasj .com 216-481-8414 CLASS OF 2013 Once again, 100% college enrollment! Javonni Genzell Barrow Zackary Dean Fuentes Domenic Joseph Nicholas ^ Matthew Joseph Bergant ^ Khalil Aleem Gatewood Teauna Monee O’Neal Devon Ronnell Bolden Duane Gibson, Jr. Emily Ann Oligny Cierra Joi Boyd Joshua Michael Grandstaff Nicole Mina Ouaddaadaa Tangela Turee Brewer Daphne Leigh Guder ^ Janae Brittany Potts ^ Brandi Danee Bruce Bianca San’ye Gulley ^ Sydnee Shayne Priah Patrick Michael Burke Angelica Alexis Hall ^ Mychael Emanuel Primes Tyann Mariea Carter Jeremy Justin Hall Christian Ryan Raddell ^ Leonard John Cervenik Sunghee Han ^ Terry Lee Roberts, Jr.