Graham Siblings: Baccalaureate & Senior Awarded Life Abroad Commencement Joyce Scholarship pages 5-6 2015 pages 32-33 pages 18-26

VOLUME 23, NUMBER 1 Fall 2015 The Ready Report The Semi-Annual Newsletter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Ready High School

Micah 6:8 ∏ “We know what we are, “This is what Yahweh asks of you: but know not what we may be.” only this, to act justly, q to love tenderly William Shakespeare and to walk humbly with your God.” –Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Act IV, Scene 5 “The caged bird sings with a fearful trill, Matthew∏ 5:7-9 of things unknown, but longed for still, “Blessed are the merciful: and his tune is heard on the distant hill, they shall have mercy shown them. for the caged bird sings of freedom.” Blessed are the pure in heart: they shall see God. Maya Angelou –I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Blessed are the peacemakers: “MUSIC is the exaltation of the mind derived they shall be recognised as children of God.” from things eternal, bursting forth in sound.” Corinthians 13:13 ∏ Thomas Aquinas “In short, there are three things that last: –Summa Theologica faith, hope, and love; and the greatest of these is love.” “Love all, trust a few, u do wrong to none.” William Shakespeare pages 18-21 –All’s Well That Ends Well. Act I, Scene 1

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 1 | A Message from the Principal...

Dear Friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wiser have consistently supported all aspects of a Ready education. Their n each fall issue, we celebrate the “ending” of a monetary contributions have benefitted Ready Ijourney: a student’s four, or fewer, years spent athletics, theatre, financial assistance, and other learning, growing, and maturing at Bishop Ready. But programs; their dedication to Ready has been we also celebrate a beginning: the new academic year exemplified through their support of various fund- and the new lives that our graduates are beginning. raising efforts over the Our graduates excel at their endeavors and the years. In addition, Karen Class of 2015 was no exception. From the various Wiser has served as awards and honors they earned, to the acceptance “return President of the Advisory at chosen colleges and universities, to the awarding Board. In recognition of both academic and athletic scholarships to attend to of all of their support, those colleges and universities, the Class of 2015 we have chosen to name continued the proud Ready tradition of formulating Ready” the new business lab the a goal and achieving it. Wiser Innovation Center. This year saw a “return to Ready” of a very The Ready family is sincerely appreciative of the special scholarship: The Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship. generosity of both families and encourages others who This year’s recipient is Stephen Landy, who will be are able to follow their examples. attending The University of Notre Dame. It was our It is with great sadness that I mourn the loss of privilege to have Ready’s first recipient of the Joyce three very loyal members of the Ready family: Sister Scholarship, Peter Coccia, Class of ’68, at our Senior Claudia Klyn, who was our Development Director, Knight to acknowledge the most recent recipient. It Al Scales, who never missed an opportunity to is a testament to Ready’s commitment to scholarship, enthusiastically support Bishop Ready, and Mike as well as the commitment of individual students, (Fuzz) Mercurio, alum/coach/employee and someone that over these 50 years the Joyce Scholarship has who truly “bled” silver and blue for Ready. been awarded to 22 Ready seniors. This is quite an accomplishment… Their untimely deaths remind all of us that we should cherish every moment and never take one Our cover story looks at how we value the past and second for granted. I, personally, am very grateful continue to move forward. The classics, the constants for their dedication and loyalty to Bishop Ready and of loyalty, friendship, scholarship, and dedication to want to take this opportunity to thank all who serve God, remain the focal points of a Ready education. Bishop Ready for their time and effort and tireless We retain the core values; we seek the best of the commitment to the school. current and future means of delivering those values. We teach subjects (those that were taught in previous Finally, again on a personal note, I just want to say decades and those that would have been unheard how very much I appreciate all of our alums who take of in 1961) in innovative ways, using cutting edge the time to write to us about their travels and work technology along side of the tried and true: dedicated abroad. Your accounts inspire us and certainly allow teachers being creative in their approaches to a wide us to vicariously enjoy those far-away places! Please, variety of subject material. keep those items coming! Related to our cover story, I particularly want to Sincerely, thank two families who have made contributions that have allowed us to upgrade our facility and achieve state-of-the-art status. Drs. Chad and Stacey Cacchio Celene A. Seamen contributed substantially to the upgrading of the Principal Library, in honor of Chad Cacchio’s grandparents.

| 2 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org “This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, Cover Story: as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false Valuing the Past to any man.” qWilliam Shakespeare –The Tragedie of Hamlet, While Moving Forward Prince of Denmark

hen Bishop Ready High School opened We still teach Shakespeare and build classes its doors in 1961, students were using around Scripture. We still provide music and Wslide rules, lessons were written on art education, produce plays and concerts, chalkboards, Mass was said in Latin, manual and give our students ample opportunities to typewriters were the norm, ditto machines were sample different interests through our clubs and in the offices, phones were stationary objects, organizations. Science and math are still core and students learned Scripture and Shakespeare, subjects and our world languages program now using the library to find references and for includes Mandarin Chinese. Social studies still quiet study. According to the school’s inaugural prepares students for the world (“Those who publication, “The Business Department cannot remember the past are condemned to offers complete training in the use of all types repeat it.”). Father still comes to say Mass and of modern office equipment as well as the hear confessions. techniques of business practice.” We still adhere to our dedication principle: Today, students use iPads for music, “Christ, in us, is our hope of glory.” photography, math, and other subjects. In our We still challenge our students to be the best front office, computers keep track of schedules that they can be: in the classroom, in the athletic and events and the days of white-out or erasure arena, in the area of volunteering their services, tape are long gone. A photo is scanned, an and in the realm of spirituality/Christianity. e-mail is sent, a copy is printed. A phone now is used to call people and receive calls but also Because we have maintained and enhanced to take and send photos and text messages. AP those core principles, which can be found in our and Honors Courses and College Credit courses Belief Statements and in our Mission Statement, challenge students and allow them to get a head we are particularly pleased to announce the up start on college. dating of two important areas in our school. While Ready remains cutting edge in our use Through the generosity of Drs. Chad and of technology, we never lose sight of the basics, Stacey Cacchio, the Ready library has been which have not changed over time. completely revamped and will be known as

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 3 | The Cacchio Library. The library is dedicated in The Cacchio Library will continue to provide a honor of Dr. Chad Cacchio’s grandparents, Paul and place for research and quiet study but it will also Emma Cacchio and Richard and Emilie Miller. Mr. provide state-of-the-art technology so that every and Mrs. Paul Cacchio provided a Ready education Ready student will benefit from the latest, while for their daughter Chris Cacchio McCann ’73 and learning from what has come before. Shakespeare, their son John ’77, Chad’s father. Mr. and Mrs. Dickens, the Old and New Testaments…whether Miller provided a Ready education for their sons read in a hardcover or paperback book, on a Mark ’73 and Steven ’75 and their daughter, Debra Kindle or an iPad or smartphone…still provide Miller Militaru ’78, Chad’s mother. Recognizing the valuable lessons on life and living and afford many sacrifices that had to be made and the dedication to opportunities for discussion and enrichment. The Catholic education that his grandparents fostered, Library will have learning and research stations Dr. Cacchio requested that the generation that where students can get support for project-based provided for a Ready education for their children learning, guided inquiry, and collaborative learning. should be honored in some way at the school. Included will be a presentation area that will have a Hence, in recognition of that devotion to Catholic video wall to allow teacher and student to connect education, he sponsored the redesign and furnishing separate laptops or iPads or other devices in order to of the Cacchio Library. work together. An evolving area of education is the business The Wiser Innovation Center will include arena. Coming from mostly secretarial courses, moveable workstations, a communication center, with some basic accounting classes, today’s Business and desks with dry erase surfaces, an Apple TV, and Department is much more in tune with what a portable laptops…all that is needed to equip our college would offer. From financial courses to students for today’s ever-changing business world. marketing courses, with retail and management Bishop Ready is grateful for the financial support, courses and “hands-on” projects as well, the Ready as well as the statement of confidence that such Business Department gives a well-rounded taste of support implies, to the Cacchios and the Wisers. what college level courses would entail and also a Through their generosity, and the continued support taste for the business workplace. In order to provide of other alumni/ae, friends, and parents, Bishop a true feeling for this business atmosphere, it became Ready will persist in providing the best Catholic necessary to replace the old-time business classroom education possible. with an up-to-date business model. Thus was created what will be known as The Wiser Innovation After all, we are educating the future leaders of Center. Principal Celene A. Seamen chose to name America, our Church, and the world. the renovated center after the Wiser Family, in recognition of their support for Ready over the (Editor’s note: As we went to print, these two projects years. The Wisers have promoted Ready through had not yet been completed. Look for pictures of the word, deed, and monetary considerations. Whether in athletics, theatre, with financial assistance for finished Cacchio Library and Wiser Innovation Center in our students, or in various fund-raising efforts for the spring 2016 issue of The Ready Report.) different programs and projects, Karen and Dennis Wiser have always been ready to help Ready be successful. Their support includes providing a Ready education for their two sons, Zachary ’12 and Christopher ’14; and Mrs. Wiser has served as president of the Advisory Board, giving her time and talents to Ready.

| 4 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org (Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Michael Graham, father of Maggie and Ian Graham, for supplying the following and to Maggie and Ian for their contributions.)

aggie (Ready ’05) and Ian (Ready teacher’s aide before taking a teaching ’08) grew up in Columbus, Ohio, job at Chungdahm Institute in Busan, Mattending Trinity and then Bishop South Korea. He has worked as an Ready High School but few knew that ESL teacher in Busan since August they started (at least Ian did) by attending of 2014. His contract concluded the International School of Kuala Lumpur in August of 2015 and he plans on (ISKL), an overseas school located in traveling some before heading home Malaysia. around Thanksgiving. His travel The Graham family headed to Kuala plans include China, the Philippines, Lumpur in 1996 when Maggie was in the and Vietnam, before meeting up fourth grade and Ian was in first grade. with his sister in New York, a city Their mother, Rita Ann Anderson Graham he has never visited! (Ready ’71 and future guidance counselor at Both Maggie and Ian really value the Ready) was a guidance counselor at ISKL. overseas experiences that they have had Maggie and Ian acquired “the travel bug” and would encourage anyone with such an at an early age. They still talk about those opportunity to just go for it! The learning early experiences overseas and continued experience is unmatched. to thirst for more overseas adventures after ...... their graduations from Ready. Both spent a semester abroad at the Miami of Ohio- Maggie Graham was senior class Luxembourg School and raved about what a president and was a member of the National wonderful learning experience it was. Honor Society, Beta Club, and French Club and played soccer and softball. After graduation from Miami of Ohio, Maggie spent three months in the Blue ...... Mountains of Jamaica, volunteering in a Ian Graham played football and Community Development project, before basketball at Ready and was All Ohio in returning home and starting her career. football and recipient of the Jack Cannon She has worked in public relations, first Award. He was also involved in theatre with Porter Novelli in Atlanta, then productions, was a Ready Ambassador, and with Edelman in Chicago, before being worked on the Bingo Crew, and was King of transferred to Manhattan with Edelman in the Homecoming Court. January of 2015. Edelman is the world’s ...... largest public relations firm with offices in 65 cities worldwide plus affiliates in more Last September, Maggie traveled to than 40 cities. Maggie has continued to Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Hanoi and travel around the world and continues to HaLong Bay in Vietnam, Bali in Indonesia, enjoy experiencing other cultures. and Tokyo in Japan in a whirlwind 20-day adventure. Reflecting on her life abroad, Ian graduated from Capital University Maggie said that she misses “many things and taught at St. Timothy as a first grade about life abroad, particularly in Europe.

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 5 | Their fresh foods and daily trips to the senior year—making a solid run at a State Maggie and Ian exemplify the Ready grocery store always made you feel better Championship with our ’05 softball team graduate: eager to learn and try new things, about what you were eating, and the miles and watching my brother make moves on open to adventure, enthusiastic about the and miles of walking from point A to point the football field as a freshman.” As for world around them, and grateful for any B allowed you to explore a city through Ian, he relates that, “My experience at opportunities sent their way. Both are and through.” She particularly appreciated Ready was most definitely a positive one. enthusiastic about what may lie ahead and the history of these cities, “…the history I think that my favorite memories have both are appreciative of the diversity and that you’re able to walk past each and to be all the Spirit Week events each year beauty of the wider world. every day. Buildings, churches, and other and enjoying time with my friends and Maggie is looking forward to visiting landmarks that existed long before the classmates.” with Ian in Thailand this fall. She plans to United States…Europe is incredibly special, Maggie and Ian both would recommend run the NY Marathon in November and is something that every individual deserves to Ready to others looking for a good high focused on doing creative and innovative experience in their lifetime.” school education and experience. As work in the Healthcare field. Ian plans Now living in Manhattan, Maggie Maggie says, “Ready is home to some to pursue a Master’s degree in either appreciates the diversity and culture that of the best students and families in all of Education Administration or Computer she finds there but admits, “it’s not without Central Ohio. There are many mothers, Science, most probably at a University its challenges. The professional market is fathers, and grandparents who attended abroad. challenging and cut throat, and rent (and Ready, sent their kids/grandkids to school We are looking forward to further Greek yogurt) is insanely expensive. Living there, and continue to support it—those updates as they continue their amazing in Manhattan has absolutely made me a are the individuals who make it such a journeys! stronger person, and certainly a stronger special place to grow up. They are the professional.” spirit and the driving force, and the reason Ian’s life in Korea has given him “the that I would recommend Ready to anyone opportunity to embrace a culture that was who asked.” completely foreign to me and being able to Ian had one final see myself adjust as a teacher and a person comment: “Just a little to better fit in.” Living and traveling advice for some of abroad “has been eye opening and helped the Ready students, me become an all-around better person,” past, present, and he added. “And,” he continued, “traveling future: if you ever around the world is fun, too!” get the opportunity Both siblings have fond memories of to travel, TAKE IT! their time at Ready: for Maggie, “There It’s a life changing were so many wonderful memories during experience and my four years at BRHS, the best being will help you gain with my closest friends and teammates. perspective in every My top two moments came during my aspect of life!”

| 6 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Silver Knight Service Awardees: Dedicated and Generous

Last fall, two long-standing Ready supporters were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Ready comxmunity. Dan Modlich, Ready ’71, epitomizes the ideal Ready Silver Knight Service awardee. A proud alum, he is constant in his dedication to Ready and supports the school in whatever way possible. Not only is Dan an alum, his children are also alums: Recipients of the Silver Knight Service Award Jonathan ’97, Kathryn ’00, Margaret ’02, Dan Modlich ’71 and John Tupper and Jessica ’05. Therefore, his dedication to Ready covers two generations and has never wavered. His latest act of generosity, which provides the type and style needed for helped to make possible a one-of-a-kind several different platforms, and undertakes art work in our Peace Courtyard, involved special projects (including black and white providing the marble bench upon which photos—a lost art in itself—of our feeder/ rests Ready’s statue of Homeless Jesus. Not partner parishes which hang in our board only did Modlich Monuments provide the room). Whether he is taking pictures of our beautiful bench, but Dan and his company bishop during Catholic Schools’ Week Mass also installed the bench and statue, no small in our gym or staging a shot of students for piece of work for a statue that weighed over use on a poster, John is the consummate 1,500 pounds! professional: always willing to go the extra John Tupper has been the school mile to get just the right shot. photographer since forever—or so it seems! Two men who never ask for any special No job is too small, no job too large, no thanks or any recognition, both of whom request denied when a photo is needed, for have shown tremendous loyalty and one of our publications or posters or athletic dedication to Ready over many years—both teams. When called, John appears. He exemplify the very definition of a Silver comes to our events (from homecoming to Knight Service Awardee. graduation), photographs students and staff when needed (thumb through this magazine: many of the photos were taken by John.),

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 7 | Homeless Jesus Arrives at BRHS

fter a long delay, following acknowledge Dan’s generosity often nameless and faceless, ties a blessing and dedication by the placement of a plaque on in with the philosophy of Pope Ain September of 2014, the the back of the bench listing the Francis, who advises us to see, life-size bronze statue of Homeless Modlich connection to Bishop acknowledge, and love those Jesus arrived and was installed Ready: Dan’s brother Jerry and who are poor and neglected,” near the Wehinger Peace Courtyard his wife Colleen, both class of ’70; said principal Celene A. Seamen. on May 1, 2015. Manufacturing Dan, class of ’71; Lynne, Dan’s “I know that this statue will delays and a very cold and sister, class of ’72; and Dan’s be a positive reminder to our wet winter/spring hindered the children, Jonathan ’97, Kathryn students to look beyond outward installation. We are very grateful to ’00, Margaret ’02, and Jessica ’05. appearances to appreciate the the anonymous donors who made The installation itself was a individual.” the purchase of the statue possible tremendous amount of work and Recently, Homeless Jesus and are especially thankful for the involved, as you can see from the statues have been installed outside generosity in time and materials photos, exact coordination and Catholic Charities in Washington, to Dan Modlich who provided huge pieces of equipment! D.C., in Buffalo, N.Y., and at the beautiful marble bench upon “The concept of a Homeless Christ Church Cathedral in which the statue rests and who Dublin, Ireland. also installed the 1,500 pound Jesus, reminding us of our art work. We are very pleased to homeless population who are so

| 8 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org GreatFor the person Gift who has everything… Ideas! To honor the memory of a loved one… For a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary… Looking for an original gift idea? Plaques, bricks, and theatre seats at Bishop Ready make excellent gifts and last a lifetime! It’s a great way to become a permanent part of Bishop Ready’s history! (Please PRINT all copy) Plaques: 2 lines, 35 characters per line… $50 q Memorial Plaque q Honor Plaque Copy: ______Bricks: 3 lines, 13 characters per line… $100 q Memorial Brick q Honor Brick It was quite a job but Dan Modlich and his son, Jon, installed the life- Copy: size bronze Homeless Jesus statue on May 1, 2015… ______Theatre Seat: 2 lines, 25 characters per line… $200 q Memorial Seat q Honor Seat Copy: ______

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The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 9 | Joseph’s brothers…

Theatre Department Stages Tony Award Winning Plays

Andrea Durarte ’16 and Michael Creagh ’16, Lend Me a Tenor Theatre Photo Credit: Matt Goodman

he final two plays in the seniors (Mark Gnatowski, Theatre Department’s Marguerite Mills, Kaitlyn Tschedule for the 2014-15 Montgomery, and Rylie Wahl) academic year were both Tony and four juniors (Michael Award winners during their Creagh, Andrea Duarte, Andrés Broadway runs. Walliser-Wejebe, and Benjamin First up, running February Young) provided all of the 20 through 22, was Lend Me a talent needed to “pull off” this Tenor, a delightful diversion by amusing entertainment. Ken Ludwig that employs split The spring musical, filling the second timing and mistaken Little Theatre from April 24 to identity. The cast of eight ably 26, was the blockbuster hit by represented a famous Italian Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim tenor, a jealous wife, smitten Rice, Joseph and the Amazing fan, opera assistant who is an Technicolor Dreamcoat. Last aspiring opera singer, a general produced at Ready in 2008, this manager fretting over “the year’s phenomenal production biggest event in the Cleveland conveyed all of the energy and Opera’s history,” and assorted emotion as written by Messrs. other players. The cast of four Webber and Rice. Led by Mark Gnatowski ’15 as Joseph in his coat of many colors… Photo Credit: Franco Arreola-Contreras ’17 | 10 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org seniors Mark Gnatowski as Both plays were directed Joseph and Marguerite Mills as by Jill Larger, theatre faculty Narrator, the cast of 25, plus a member, who always seems Send Us Your News… seven-member children’s choir, to get the very best from her Receive Updates via E-mail brought the Old Testament pool of talented and willing story of Joseph, Potiphar, thespians. In order to get news and information to you in a more timely manner, we would like to be able to communicate with you via e-mail. Pharaoh, Jacob, and his sons to Watch our website and If you are interested in joining our e-mail database, for informational dazzling life! Joseph’s coat truly app for the schedule of next updates and to help us lower postage costs, please send us your was “amazing”—special thanks year’s plays and, if you are in e-mail address. We will not publish this address without your prior to Sheila Sapp—and the songs the area, join us for a truly filled the Little Theatre with approval nor will we sell this information to any marketer or marketing entertaining evening or matinee company. It is for our internal use only. both humor and sincerity. performance! Please send your e-mail address, news, and updates (e.g., new address or phone number) via e-mail to Michelle Kelly at mkelly@ cdeducation.org, use the form on our web site under Alumni/ae, or mail the completed form below. Mail to: Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Office, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 Please PRINT all information.

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The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 11 | Knight At the Races IV: Another Winning Event

Valerie Usner and Terri Baum

ver 175 joyous participants attended this year’s annual fundraiser for the students Oof Bishop Ready High School. Held for the second year at the Our Lady of Victory Parish Center, the evening included races and a silent The winner of the Derby Hat Contest, auction, as well as libations, food (catering by Bosc John Hanley ’74 + Brie), raffles, and a Derby Hat Contest. Winning horses were Good Will Hunting An added highlight of this year’s event was a (Anonymous), Lancalot (Michael Llaneza/Lanz video of some Ready seniors (Class of 2015) and Printing), Hoof Hearted (John & Tina Castorano), one alum who told their stories of what a Ready B-I-N-G-O (Lancaster Bingo), Mat Time (BRHS education has meant to them…and how important Wrestling), Ricky’s Reward (Trent Smith), the fund-raising which provides financial aid is to Louisiana Lightning (Ken & Mary Lou Guillory), our students. (To view the video, visit the Ready Bingo Was His Name O (St. Margaret Bingo), website at www.brhs.org, then under Quick Clicks Have Faith (BRHS Theology Department), Stardust click on Don’t Miss This!) Shines (Alice Barhorst), and Lend Me a Tenor This event, annually held in early May, provides (BRHS Theatre Department). a much-needed infusion of money into the Ready Raffle winners were Amanda & Chris Boggs financial assistance fund and also provides a fun (Smart TV), Debby Cacchio (Fit Bit Charge), Dan way for friends, families, and alums to gather for DeCrane (OSU Tickets), Dawn George (iPad Mini), one tremendous cause: The Bishop Ready student! and Dave Kuhla ($200). The winner of the Derby Announcement of next year’s event will be Hat Contest was Ready alum (and father of alums) forthcoming early in 2016. Plan to attend! (And, if John Hanley ’74. you can help out by soliciting items or by donating items for the silent auction or by “selling” horses or tables, please contact Michelle Kelly at mkelly@ cdeducation.org or by calling 614-276-7827.)

| 12 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Knight at the Races IV Donors We couldn’t do it without you! A very special “thank you” to all who contributed items to our silent auction: African Safari Wildlife Kim & Kevin Alexander AMC Theatres Baked by Lynn Ballet Met BJ’s Brewhouse Bosc + Brie Catering BRHS Boys’ Basketball Team BRHS Faculty & Staff BRHS Girls’ Basketball Team BRHS Student Council Pat Murray ’97 and Lisa Michael Murray ’97 CAPA Cincinnati Reds Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Distributing Columbus Museum of Art Colvin Family COSI Culbertson Family Tim & Sonya Delaney Dublin Irish Festival Dave & Melanie Feeney Fortin Iron Works Game Center West Dawn & Will George John & Rose Ann Holocher Tom and Miechelle Javitch Stephanie & Chris Johnson Kinsale Golf Club Kirby Family Lancaster Bingo Laser Craze David & Leslie Lawrence Craig Lewis Greg Martin Moo Moo’s Car Wash Moxie Entertainment Ohio Power Tool Picnic With the Pops Polaris Grille Mary Fox Martin ’81, John Martin ’80, John Castorano, principal Celene A. Seamen, Will George ’82, Raising Canes Dawn George, Mary Jo Saxton, Mark Saxton, and Tina Castorano. Recreation Outlet Rooster’s Allison & Nick Rossetti Skuce Family Smith & Wollensky Meg Smith Barb Stoll Susie’s Cookies/Susie Dunn Mike & Beth Sweeney Sweet Mama’s Cake Pops Target Vitullo Family Wedgewood Golf & Country Club Pam Welsh-Huggins April Wilburn

Barb ’78 and Bob ’72 Stoll

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 13 | “Joseph” Redux… with Matt Glasner ’08

received a B.F.A. in Musical As his internship continued, Theatre. While there, Matt Matt realized how much he performed in many shows, enjoyed being on the other from the Ensemble in Hair side of the stage, having a to Pippin in Pippin. He collaborative experience with also had roles in Little Shop directors and actors and of Horrors, A Midsummer casting people alike. Nights’ Dream, and The Last “My internship with his year, the Theatre Days of Judas Iscariot. He Steppenwolf concluded and I Department’s spring also performed as a singer decided to pursue a career in Tmusical was a highly and entertainer at Busch casting full-time. I landed an successful production of the Gardens in Williamsburg, internship with Telsey+Co. VA and at King’s Island in Matt Glasner ’08 Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim in New York and decided Cincinnati. as Joseph in the Rice blockbuster Joseph and that New York is where I 2008 production the Amazing Technicolor Upon graduation from wanted to stay,” Matt stated. of Joseph and the Dreamcoat. Director Jill Ball State, and a summer After working briefly in the Amazing Technicolor Larger had previously staged and Halloween season at Artistic Production Office of Dreamcoat. the musical in 2008; we were King’s Island, Matt moved the Manhattan Theatre Club, able to get in touch with the to Chicago and interned Matt then took a job as an 2008 Joseph, for an update in the casting office of assistant at Innovative Artists, and a little reminiscence: the Steppenwolf Theatre one of the largest talent “Oh, goodness…you have Company. One of the agencies in the country. From opened the flood gates,” said country’s premier regional there, Matt went to Barden/ that earlier Joseph, Matt theatres, Steppenwolf won Schnee Casting, an office that Glasner ’08. a Tony Award in 1985 deals primarily in the film “Joseph was my final show as Outstanding Regional and TV industries and whose at Bishop Ready in 2008. Theater and many of its projects have included Dallas It was a fantastic show and productions have moved to Buyers Club, Still Alice, The the fact that a lot of my Broadway. Founded in 1974 Help, and Pitch Perfect. classmates were so supportive by actor Gary Sinise and While there, Matt has made the experience that small group of aspiring high worked on an HBO film and much more special,” Matt school actors, the company a Netflix series and has met said. has nurtured actors John and interacted with industry Malkovich, Laurie Metcalf, After graduating from “names” such as Brian Joan Allen, John Mahoney, Ready, Matt attended Ball DePalma, Susan Sarandon, Tracy Letts, and Kevin State University where he and Jason Moore. Anderson, among others.

| 14 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Matt Glasner at his graduation from Ball State University with Broadway star Sutton Foster.

Matt Glasner with Bridget Brown at Ready…

“God has a plan.”

“I have been living in New “The real character building York for over two years and moments,” Matt stated, “came can’t imagine myself anywhere from the incredible friends and else. I think that one of the teachers who populated the main reasons I ended up in halls of Ready during my time the field that I did is because there. If it wasn’t for the hard of the constant support and work, passion, and dedication advocacy of the arts and talent that Mrs. Larger has, not expressed by Mrs. Larger. only for the arts but also for Ball State University is also her students, I don’t know her alma mater, mind you! where I would be today! She She has been an exceptional is truly an inspiration and an Ready to Try or addition to the Ready family. embodiment of what it means Renew a Magazine? The Ready community,” Matt to be a Christian and for that Just a reminder: Your magazine continued, “also instilled in inspiration and dedication, I subscription (new or renewal) can me an ethic of working hard am eternally grateful!” benefit Bishop Ready High School. and never giving up when Our magazine drive is held in the fall, the going gets tough and that Matt in the lead role but new subscriptions and renewals everything happens for a in Pippin at the can be done anytime throughout the reason and God has a plan. Muncie Civic Theatre. year online. Being in this business can • Go to www.gaschoolstore.com sometimes be unstable but • Click “Just Shopping? Click Here” having that faith and trust in • Enter School I.D.—2568145 God, which was instilled in • Search magazines and order! my four years at Ready, has When you order through this site, proven to be invaluable to me 40% of your purchase will benefit in times of need…and also in Bishop Ready. times of wealth!” It’s a way to help Bishop Ready… and we do appreciate your help! (And, of course, we encourage you to keep reading!)

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 15 | Catching Up With… Patrik Garren ’14

hile at Ready, Patrik was an Honor Roll W Student, member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club, and was a Division III Wrestling state Patrik Garren ’14, UPenn champion in his junior year. Through his association with the American Legion, he was active with Special Olympics. He was awarded scholarships, amounting to a full scholarship, to attend the While academics and come home during Christmas experience.” In addition, University of Pennsylvania, athletics were obviously very and maybe a week or two there are some plans afoot where he is a member of the important to Patrik while he during the summer. I miss that would keep Patrik in school’s wrestling team. Patrik was at Ready, they were not the family a lot but I’m sure close contact with Ready: is a biology pre-med major the only aspects that left a they know that Penn is a “Ms Seamen and I and some so he has taken quite a few lasting effect: “My favorite good home for me in order to Ready staff members are scientific-based classes such as experience at Ready was succeed.” currently working towards a biology and calculus 2. Kairos. The intensity and As for the future, “next relationship with a program commitment put forth by my year, I am most looking in China where I would be “I found moving to Penn fellow leaders and eventually advocating for Ready and very comfortable. It definitely forward to furthering my by my fellow students was academic career, as well as Ivy League institutions,” he has an academic stature that second to none.” explained. is more difficult than most accomplishing my wrestling but the school offers plenty It was the whole Ready goals,” he said. “I will also We look forward to further of resources to help me experience that has convinced begin work in the hospital at updates from Patrik as his excel in my classes,” Patrik Patrik that, “I would certainly Penn, so that will be exciting career at Penn goes forward. said. “I feel that Ready did encourage others to attend to get some real world a great job as a college prep Ready. My younger brothers high school. Academics were will most likely attend challenging enough to force Ready and if I didn’t think me to start making good it was a good place to be, I habits with regard to studying would convince my parents and organization. James otherwise.” Yonushonis was my wrestling While Patrik doesn’t get coach and I believe he is to come home as often as one of the best high school he would like because of coaches in Ohio. It was great his training schedule, he to be an athlete at Ready,” is philosophical about his Patrik stated. experience: “I basically only

University of Pennsylvania wrestling team

| 16 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Two Ready Family Members Retire

Margaret Wagner, principal Celene A. Seamen, and Julie Schmidt

wo dedicated, professional, and devoted- Julie Schmidt came to Ready in the fall of 2005, to-Ready women retired at the conclusion after a successful career in nursing at Doctors North Tof the 2014-15 school year: Margaret Hospital. A native of Cincinnati, Mrs. Schmidt is Wagner, Social Studies faculty, and Julie Schmidt, a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing attendance coordinator and nurse. Each woman in Hamilton, Ohio, and the product of “all years” has two daughters who are graduates of Ready and of Catholic education! Mrs. Schmidt moved to both shared their fondness and appreciation for the Columbus when her husband’s work brought Ready family. them here in 1972. Her two daughters, Jennifer Margaret Wagner began her career at Ready in Schmidt Gramlich ’94 and Robin Schmidt Wolf 1991, having taught for three years previously at ’97, are graduates, as is her grandson, Jennifer’s son Father Wehrle High School. A graduate of Ohio Zachary, Class of 2015. State with certification from Ohio Dominican and Her association with Ready began before either a Master’s from the University of Dayton, Mrs. daughter entered Ready, as she would “work” Wagner taught U.S. History for most of her career the annual fundraiser, Grand Knight. In ’93, Mrs. but her “first love” was an elective that she taught, Schmidt became a member of the Advisory Board Relationships and Contemporary Society, a course and served as its president from ’95 through ’97. on life skills that taught students how to deal with “Ready and the people I have met here have life events, changes, and crises that life presents. become an extension of my family. In March of She also counts having her daughters Rachel ’97 1994, my husband passed away and my daughters and Jessica ’98 attend Ready as a special part of her and I were surrounded with love and care beyond time here. “It was great,” she said, “to go to a job anything one would expect from a school,” she I loved and have two of my daughters be a part of related. “The ‘Ready Family’ helped all of us it.” Her oldest daughter, Holly, was a senior when through a difficult time.” her mother began her career at Ready and thus did not switch schools. Celene A. Seamen, principal, acknowledges that both women will be missed for their unique gifts, “I considered it a privilege to be a part of the and the loyalty and devotion to Ready that they Bishop Ready family and enjoyed getting to know exhibited. “There is no question,” she said, “that the students, parents, and especially the faculty, Margaret and Julie will not be replaced. Others will the best group of individuals anyone could hope join us and fulfill their roles but their dedication, to work with,” she said. “Being at Ready for 24 their professionalism, and their service to all at years, I had the privilege of teaching more than Ready is something that comes with time and their one generation,” she continued. “I learned so time here was a benefit and a blessing to us all.” much from my students and colleagues and I’m so thankful for that.”

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Baccalaureate Mass Friday, May 29, 2015 7:30 P.M./St. Mary Magdalene Parish The Rev. Stanley Benecki, Presiding

51st Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 30, 2015 10 A.M./Bishop Ready High School Keynote Speaker: inety-one seniors received Ms Julie Freeman, Ready ’92 diplomas at the 51st Principal, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School NCommencement Ceremony of Bishop Ready High School. Valedictorian: Joseph Smith Julie Freeman, Ready ’92, Salutatorian: Courtney Bair Keynote Speaker, is the principal at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School and is a graduate of Ohio Dominican College (now University). She is currently working on her Master’s degree in Administration. Prior to accepting her current position, Mrs. Freeman taught at Bishop Ready and was the school’s cheerleading coach. Julie Freeman ’92 She has also taught at Hilliard Keynote Speaker Darby High School, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Agatha, and Our Today you are not just Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary graduating from high school; Schools. In addition, she has taught you are graduating from art enrichment and studio classes “ Bishop Ready High School! As for the Columbus YMCA, Grove Christians, we live by hope…it was City Parks and Recreation, and the your parents hope that you would Columbus Museum of Art. She is a receive the best Catholic education. member of the National Art Teacher Mallory Green and Fatima Alfaro Their daily sacrifices for your and Ohio Education Association Catholic education were made out and the Science Education Council of hope…for a better future for you, of Ohio/Village to Child Mentoring a better eternal future for you. You Program. are blessed…you are a graduate of Bishop Ready High School. I hope that you continue to feel strong about your faith, discipleship, and mission in this world.” Father Stanley Benecki, pastor, St. Mary Magdalene c

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Margaret Quinn ’15 Joseph Smith ’15 President, National Honor Society Valedictorian Courtney Bair ’15 Salutatorian Each of us will write our own verse in the song of life. Since As we go out into life, I hope The question, O me! So sad, we are all unique, I asked you’ll remember: Success “ recurring—What good amid myself: ‘What is that unifying factor happens when preparation these, O me, O life? “ that brings each of us together as a “ and opportunity meet. Considering Ready family?’ Faith. Every time we Answer. which opportunities to pursue can be stand for prayer, every time we come very difficult; there will always be at That you are here—that life together for Mass, and every time we least one voice saying you can’t do exists, and identity; sing that Alma Mater, we are coming something or you’ll never make it. together as one united community, That the powerful plays goes on, But the only voice you have to listen united by our faith in God…we and you will contribute a verse.” to is your own. God will help form depended on each other, which your voice and will guide you down Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass helped bring us together as a family. the right path, enabling you to make (Quoted from the movie Look around you: to the left, right, the best decisions. You are never The Dead Poets Society in front, back, and all around. We are alone; you have God and family to Joey Smith’s Valedictorian speech.) all unique individuals with our own help guide you. ” talents, personalities, strengths, and weaknesses. We are our own people, yet we are united as one family.” c

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Congratulations to the Class of 2015

Colby Anthony Albanese, Drew Joseph Eramo SC* Cody William Faist Fatima Areli Alfaro, SCO Zachary Lee Farmer Courtney Ann Bair, GC, H, Kate Louise Ferguson, GC, NBC, NHS, S, SCO NBC, NHS Mary Margaret Beattie, Justine Denise Ferko GC, NBC, NHS Taylor Ann Foresta Maria Angelique Bowman Logan Alexander Fravel, Taylor Bryce Brewster SC* Hailey Dawn Bryan, GC, Justin C. Gibson NBC, NHS, SCO Mark David Gnatowski Jr., Sierra Rachelle Bush GC, NBC, NHS Hunter Brooklyn Clifton, Zachary Robert Gramlich Key: GC, NBC, NHS Mallory Helen Green, SC* GC – Gold Cord for Academic Excellence • H – Inductee Elizabeth Nicole Cline, Luke Austin Hale for Academic Hall of Fame • NBC – National Beta Club • NHS – National Honor Society • S – Salutatorian • GC, H, NBC, NHS Josephine Marie Halko, SC SC – Student Council • SCO – Student Council Officer • Francesca Teodora Quentin James Handley V – Valedictorian • * -- Class Officer Cocchiarale, GC, NHS Anthony David Havens Spencer Nicole Odwarka- Jason Glen Horn Coleman, GC, NBC, Nicholas James Humphrey NHS, SC Andrew Dean Hunter Sara Christine Collins Adam Raymond Hutton, Timothy Jerald Dalton SC* Andrew Tod Dawson Savon Marquis Johnson Allison Dean Brendan Kennedy Kirby, Rachel Marie Downs GC, H, NBC, NHS Brandon Nicholas Dozer Alvin Knox-Steed Aidan Michael Dulin, GC Lorissa Ann LaForge, GC Andrew Mark Duncan, GC Connor Davis Lancia, GC Lillian Reid Dye Stephen Jonathan Landy, Alexander David Eblin GC, H, NBC, NHS c

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Adam John Lannutti Seth Jacob Leidinger James Patrick Ley Stephanie Marie McCool Ryan Patrick McFarland, SC Marguerite Ann Mills Brook Lynn Minnehan Khalil Devin Martel Mitchell Kaitlyn Christine Montgomery Jonathan Alan Mullen Miranda Kelsey Neff, GC, NBC, NHS, SC (l to r) Shannon Roof ’95 (Marshall), Julie Freeman ’92 (principal, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Derike Cole Nhor Keynote Speaker), Celene A. Seamen (principal, Bishop Ready), Courtney Bair (Salutatorian), Nicolette Jaymes Pelgrino Joseph Smith (Valedictorian), Margaret Quinn (president, National Honor Society), Father Pat Mathew Brandon-Codi Platter Toner, Jeri Rod (assistant principal, Bishop Ready), and Michael Wolf ’98 (Marshall). Nicholas John Pugh Margaret Grace Quinn, GC, McKenna Morgan Smetanko Brian Allen Weiner NBC, NHS Carly JoAnn Smith Melinda Marie Williams Cara Elizabeth Rains Joseph Stephen Smith, GC, H, Trevonte Arnez Windham Sean Michael Regan NBC, NHS, V David Faustin Wood Caleb Joseph Reverman Daniel William Stewart Ashley Nicole Wright, SC Lee Yan Richter Seth Craig Stock James Paul Zwayer Meredith McKaylen Rivers Ashlyn Elizabeth Szabo Katherine Marie-May Rondot MacKenzeé Lee Tilley Andrew Charles Rowe Katherine Rose Townsend, GC, Tabitha Rose Rucker NBC, NHS Molly Christiana Russell, GC, Mark Steven Vatter H, NBC, NHS Rylie Marie Wahl, GC, NBC, Lauren Nicole Ruth, GC, NHS NBC, NHS Brooke Renee Weimer, GC, Alanta Rakae Slone NHS c

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On left: Mallory Green ’15 and Fatima Alfaro ’15

Carly Smith ’15, Nicholas Humphrey ’15, Brandon Dozer ’15, and Brook Minnehan ’15

Zachary Gramlich ’15 with his mother Jennifer Schmidt Gramlich ’94 and grandmother Julie Schmidt

Savon Johnson ’15, Angelique Bowman ’15, c and McKenzeé Tilley ‘15 | 22 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Baccalaureate and Commencement 2015 z z z z

The Starfish∏ Story

A young man was walking along the ocean and saw a beach on which thousands and thousands of starfish had washed ashore. Further along, he saw an old man, walking slowly and stopping often, picking up one starfish after another and tossing each one gently into the ocean. “Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” he asked. “Because the sun is up and the tide is going out and if I don’t throw them further in they will die,” said the old man. “But, old man, don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it! You can’t possibly save them all; you can’t even save one-tenth of them. In fact, even if you work all day, your efforts won’t make any difference at all.” The old man listened calmly and then bent down to pick up another starfish and threw it into the sea, saying, “It made a difference to that one.” (Quoted in Courtney Bair’s Salutatorian speech.)

c The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 23 | Scholarships and Grants Class of 2015

Fatima Areli Alfaro – University of Dayton Lillian Reid Dye – University of Indianapolis Hilltop Lions Scholarship The Cheer Center Scholarship Hofstra University Alexander David Eblin – Ohio Northern University Seton Hall University Capital University University of Dayton Muskingum University Courtney Ann Bair – Vanderbilt University Ohio Northern University Clemson University Kate Louise Ferguson – University of Akron Columbus Dispatch Scholar Athlete Scholarship Bowling Green State University Eckerd College College of Wooster High Point University Hilltop Lions Scholarship Hilltop Lions Scholarship Hope College Miami University Ohio Northern University The Ohio State University University of Akron University of Georgia Vanderbilt University Justine Denise Ferko – Bowling Green State University Hilltop Kiwanis Four-Year Scholarship Mary Margaret Beattie – Ohio University Mount St. Joseph University Mark David Gnatowski Jr. – The Ohio State University Ohio University Case Western Reserve University Ohio Wesleyan University Hilltop Lions Scholarship University of Akron Miami University University of Kentucky Ohio University Wittenberg University The Ohio State University Taylor Bryce Brewster – Otterbein University Zachary Robert Gramlich – University of Dayton Capital University Hilltop Lions Scholarship Ohio Dominican University Ohio University Otterbein University University of Cincinnati The Ohio State University University of Dayton Hailey Dawn Bryan – University of Findlay Anthony David Havens – Ohio Dominican University Hilltop Lions Scholarship Ohio Dominican University University of Findlay Andrew Dean Hunter – Johnson and Wales University (FL) Sierra Rachelle Bush – Columbus State CC Johnson and Wales University or Fortis College Brendan Kennedy Kirby – The Ohio State University Ohio University John Carroll University University of Akron University of Dayton Hunter Brooklyn Clifton – Evangel University (MO) Xavier University Evangel University Lorissa Ann LaForge – DePaul University Southeastern University DePaul University Elizabeth Nicole Cline – Northeastern University (MA) John Carroll University Northeastern University Loyola University New College of Florida Francesca Teodora Cocchiarale – The Ohio State University Ohio University Miami University St. Joseph’s University Spencer Nicole Odwarka-Coleman – The Ohio State University University of Cincinnati The Ohio State University University of Dayton Allison Dean – University of Kentucky Xavier University University of Dayton Connor Davis Lancia – University of Toledo University of Kentucky University of Findlay c | 24 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Scholarships and Grants Class of 2015

Stephen Jonathan Landy -- University of Notre Dame Katherine Marie-May Rondot – Bowling Green State University Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship Bowling Green State University National Merit Battelle Scholarship Kent State University The Ohio State University Tabitha Rose Rucker – Otterbein University University of Cincinnati Otterbein University University of Notre Dame Molly Christiana Russell – Butler University (IN) Seth Jacob Leidinger – Columbus State Community College Butler University University of Findlay Case Western Reserve University Stephanie Marie McCool – Capital University Miami University Bowling Green State University The Ohio State University Capital University University of Dayton Ohio University Xavier University Marguerite Ann Mills – Capital University Lauren Nicole Ruth – St. Joseph’s College (IN) Capital University St. Joseph’s College Brook Lynn Minnehan – Savannah College of Art & Design (GA) Shawnee State University Ohio University Urbana University Savannah College of Art & Design Alanta Rakae Slone – Columbus College of Art & Design Kaitlyn Christine Montgomery – Walsh University Columbus College of Art & Design Ohio Dominican University McKenna Morgan Smetanko – Columbus College of Art & Design Walsh University Columbus College of Art & Design Wheeling Jesuit University Joseph Stephen Smith – The Ohio State University/ Miranda Kelsey Neff – The Ohio State University US Naval Academy Syracuse University Hilltop Lions Scholarship The Ohio State University The Ohio State University University of Connecticut US Naval Academy University of Denver Ashlyn Elizabeth Szabo – Plymouth State University (NH) Derike Cole Nhor – Capital University Bluffton University Capital University Capital University Nicolette Jaymes Pelgrino – University of West Florida Lake Erie College University of Akron Plymouth State University Mathew Brandon-Codi Platter – University of Cincinnati Katherine Rose Townsend – The Ohio State University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Hilltop Lions Scholarship Indiana Institute of Technology Mark Steven Vatter – Ohio University Saint Francis University Ohio University University of Dayton West Virginia University Institute of Technology Rylie Marie Wahl – Marietta College Kent State University Margaret Grace Quinn – Saint Louis University Marietta College Fordham University State University of New York Marquette University University of Dayton Providence College Saint Louis University Brooke Renee Weimer – University of Dayton The Catholic University of America Hilltop Kiwanis Two-Year Scholarship University of Dayton University of Dayton Meredith McKaylen Rivers – Otterbein University Ashley Nicole Wright – Columbus State Community College Otterbein University Tiffin University Xavier University c The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 25 | Commencement 2015 z z z z

The Class of 2015 with parents who are alums…

Adam Hutton, Alanta Slone, Hailey Bryan, and Jason Horn c | 26 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 27 | Courtney Bair and father Robert Bair’82 Hailey Bryan and mother Marjorie Eisel Bryan ’85

Timothy Dalton and mother Georgia McCoy ’91 Drew Dawson and parents Kelly Mehling Dawson ’77 and Mark T. Dawson ’74

Jack Downs ’67 and his children Jack ’14 and Rachel ’15 Drew Eramo and his mother Kelly McAndrew Eramo ’81

Justin Gibson and his father William John Gibson ’79 Zachary Gramlich and his mother Jennifer Schmidt Gramlich ’94

| 28 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Kaitlyn Montgomery and her parents Theresa Quinn Montgomery ’81 and Matthew Montgomery ’81

Nicolette Pelgrino and her parents Alane Fawbush Pelgrino ’78 and Joe Pelgrino ’75

Molly Russell and her mother Mary Ranke Russell ’83 Joey Smith and his mother Ann Smith Smith ’83

Mark Vatter and his mother Amy Waldmann Vatter ’81 Brian Weiner and his parents Julie Donahue Weiner ’83 and Paul Weiner ’83

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 29 | — Michael “Fuzz” Mercurio — “The most loyal alumnus that I have ever met…”

hose are the words that Joe In recognition of his extra efforts Lang, ’73, used to describe for Bishop Ready, Fuzz was selected TMichael “Fuzz” Mercurio for the Silver Knight Service Award ’72 who died suddenly on June 1, in 2002 and the Alumni/ae Hall of 2015, while playing the 9th hole Fame, to which he was inducted in with his close friends at Homestead 2007. Springs Golf Course. Joe continued, “The little things he did, without “Absolutely willing to do anything for expecting any recognition, the anybody at anytime.” constant loyalty and devotion to Fuzz was a fixture at Bishop Bishop Ready, the unswerving Fuzz with principal Celene A. Seamen at his Ready. As a student, coach, volunteer, dedication to all things Ready, made induction into the Alumni/ae Hall of Fame in 2007 and employee, Fuzz was a constant Fuzz the ideal Silver Knight,” said presence at Ready. Ever willing to principal Celene A. Seamen. “Fuzz “The little things he did, without help out, eager to do whatever needed was there for you and never expected expecting any recognition, the to be done for his Alma Mater, Fuzz anything in return. He was proud of constant loyalty and devotion to went the extra mile for the Ready his association with Bishop Ready family. He coached for over 25 years, and we here at Ready are richer for Bishop Ready, the unswerving including the 1995 girls’ softball having known him.” dedication to all things Ready, made state championship team, and as a Many commented that Fuzz did Fuzz the ideal Silver Knight…” freshman, junior varsity, and varsity much behind the scenes, doing things coach for boys’ basketball. He also – principal Celene A. Seamen that were unasked for and for which coached at St. Mary Magdalene, he did not expect thanks. “Before prepping the student athletes for every home game, the gym floor was their continued teamwork at Ready. cleaned, without a request being He also ran the Alumni Softball made,” said Joe Lang. If he wasn’t Tournament for many years and was busy inside the building, he was busy instrumental in running many golf cutting grass. tournaments.

The retirement dinner for softball coaches… The Honor Guard of current and former Ready athletes

| 30 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Alumni/ae

Nomination Form f you know an alum who has contributed outstanding service Ito her/his community, please let us know by nominating this individual to be a member of our Hall of Fame. Criteria for consideration include academic excellence, accomplishment in the alum’s chosen field or career, community service, and service to At the retirement dinner for softball coaches in 2011: Allen Stoffel Bishop Ready High School. These criteria are an extension of the ’66, Fuzz, principal Celene A. Seamen, Nick Joseph, and then benchmarks required of Bishop Ready students. athletic director Ralph C. Locke III ‘82 Please complete the form and briefly explain why this individual It was Fuzz’s family’s request that should be considered for this honor. Describe the contributions Fuzz be laid out in Ready’s gym and so and service this individual has rendered to the community since he was. In recognition of his importance her/his graduation. (If you download this form and send via US to Ready, an honor guard of past and Postal Service, please use a separate sheet of paper for your reasons current Ready student/athletes formed, for nominating this individual.) leading into the building. Send your nominations via mail to Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Fuzz was an avid golfer and loved Hall of Fame, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, spending time with his family and Columbus, OH 43204 or via e-mail to [email protected]. friends. Ready was proudly his “second If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Kelly at 614- home” and the halls will be a little 276-7827 or [email protected]. emptier without his presence. Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 18, 2016 Send to: Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Hall of Fame, Bishop Ready “Bishop Ready just won’t be the same High School,707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 without Fuzz. If he saw the door to my room open after school, he would stop (If filling out by hand, please print all information.) in and chat.”– Mary Kerins, former faculty member Name of Nominee______

Nominee’s Class Year______“I was blessed to meet this man through his son. During this time, I felt Nominee’s School q Bishop Ready q Bishop Wehrle an instant connection with Fuzz. I recall always talking sports with him and Nominee’s Phone/Home ( ______)______asking, ‘How is Ready doing?’ Instantly, Nominee’s Phone/Cell or Work (______)______his eyes would light up. He would go on for hours. Fuzz set the bar high for others Nominee’s E-mail______to follow. His willingness to help and to educate others truly exemplifies what Your Name______being a good person is all about.” Your Phone/Home (______)______– Shake Seagraves Your Phone/Cell or Work (______)______“Fuzz was an awesome man who always greeted you with a smile and Your E-mail______comment as soon as you entered a sporting event at Ready. He will truly be My nominee should be considered because: missed…” – The Patel Family (Please use a separate sheet…)

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 31 | Ready Senior Awarded Joyce Scholarship

Stephen Landy ’15, eginning in 1968 and continuing through Ready’s most recent 2015, Bishop Ready Joyce Scholar Bhas produced 22 recipients of the prestigious Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship, a four-year award that covers tuition, room and board, books, transportation, and incidental expenses for either The Ohio State University or The University of Notre Dame. Our latest scholar is Stephen Landy, who will be attending The University of Notre Dame where he has been admitted into the College of Peter Coccia ’68 and Stephen Landy ’15 Engineering. At the Senior Knight or national test scores.” as president of the school’s Awards ceremony, Stephen Mr. Coccia continued, chapter of the Beta Club was acknowledged as Ready’s “As noted by the University, and Future Business Leaders nd 22 Joyce scholar by Ready’s ‘The academic and personal of America. Stephen was a first recipient of the award, profile is the highest achieved member of the In-the-Know Peter Coccia, Class of ’68. by a Notre Dame admitted team that was state runner- Mr. Coccia attended The class. The admitted students up on the Brain Game for University of Notre Dame and surpassed the previous two years and was a Ready is involved with the school’s exceptional academic records Ambassador. He was a alumni association in the with even higher levels of member of the school’s cross Columbus area. He also holds achievement in leadership and country team for four years, a Master of Arts degree from service.’ Notre Dame practices track team for three years, and Vanderbilt University. a holistic admission process soccer team for one year. He earned varsity letters in track In his remarks at Senior that evaluates students for and cross country. He was also Knight, Mr. Coccia said: their exceptional academic “Before talking about and intellectual promise and a member of the Homecoming Stephen Landy’s significant creativity, as well as their Court and the St. Vincent de scholarship award, I would leadership records and their Paul Society. Stephen was an like to briefly mention the sense of service to others. Eagle Scout and altar server at accomplishment that made This is in keeping with the his parish, St. Brendan. the Joyce award possible: University’s mission that In concluding his remarks, Stephen was accepted into learning becomes service Mr. Coccia said, “…I would The University of Notre Dame to justice and the goal of like this evening to welcome in what has been the most education is to develop one’s Stephen to the Joyce family, Get the latest news competitive application year in talents and gifts so that one a family that held its first the University’s history. There can be a force for good in the reunions on the occasion of via Twitter… were 18,156 applications for world.” the 1995/96 gridiron clashes the Fall 2015 class, a new Stephen has been an between the Fighting Irish Follow Bishop Ready on Twitter record, with an admit rate Honor Roll student at and the Buckeyes. At those @BishopReadyHS for all things of 19.7%. Furthermore, the Ready since his freshman two events, Joyce alums from Ready and @ReadyAthletics for profile of the admitted students year. He was a member of both Notre Dame and Ohio all sports-related news. places them among the top the school’s Chapter of the State gathered together and 1% in the nation in their high National Honor Society, and acknowledged the memory school class performance and/ was a member and served and generosity of Glenna

| 32 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Bishop Ready Student Referral

Who better to recommend Bishop Ready to a prospective student than a Ready alum/parent/grandparent/friend? Joyce. The Joyces had no The Glenna R. Joyce It’s never too soon to start thinking about enrolling biological children, but it was Scholarship at Bishop Ready. If you know of a middle or junior high obvious to all who attended school student (or high school student who might be a the reunions that they had Established in 1961, the good candidate for a transfer) who would benefit from created a family—indeed a “same year that Ready opened a Bishop Ready education, please call Joe Lang, Director strong legacy—nonetheless. its doors, the Joyce Trust of Admissions, at 614-276-5263, ext. 201, or complete and Stephen, congratulations has funded an equal number return this form to: on the accomplished person of four-year scholarships Joe Lang, Director of Admissions you have become and on to the University of Notre Bishop Ready High School your many remarkable Dame and The Ohio State 707 Salisbury Road achievements that have University…What motivated Columbus, OH 43204 propelled you to this award. Mrs. Joyce, who died in May your years at Notre 1960, to establish a trust Dame be years in which you Student Name______fund that would provide truly develop your abilities, comprehensive scholarships talents, and gifts so that you Parent Name(s)______to Notre Dame and OSU to will be a force for good in the outstanding students from world and be able to continue Address______Central Ohio is unknown; a legacy of caring for future we do know that Glenna generations.” City______State______Zip______and her husband William, who died in 1933, had no Phone ( ______)______Bishop Ready children and no obvious ties to either ND or OSU. Whatever Joyce Scholarship Current School ______the motivation, the Joyce Recipients* Scholarship has for over Current Grade______50 years been the remarkable Peter Coccia ’68 act of generosity of a woman John Burkley ’69 Your Name______Richard C. Blower ’72 that has made a Notre Dame education a tangible reality Steven Thompson ’72 Your Phone ( ______)______Philip Fisher ’80 for roughly 349 men and women from Central Ohio; Ann Kim ’81 Your E-mail______Tamara Kruse ’82 and it certainly would not be Brian Schell ’83 an exaggeration to say that a Monica Smith ’84 Notre Dame education, indeed Tracy Lowery ’85 the entire ND experience, has Daniel Gerlach ’85 had a most profound influence William McKendry ’86 on our lives. Many of us Joseph Hippler ’86 speak of the scholarship as a Siobhan Carroll ’87 life-changing gift, and we all Requests for Transcripts Florentine J. Hoelker ’87 remember the day on which If you are a Bishop Ready alum in need of a transcript, you Megan C. Timmins ’90 we were notified of being a must make your request in writing. You must include specific Megan Ellis ’94 recipient of the award. ” permission to release your transcript to the employer or Michael S. Castorano ’99 – Peter Coccia, Ready ’68, institution requiring it. Include your full student name, current Domenico Pietropaolo ’99 Joyce Scholar name, social security number, year of graduation, to whom and Mary McAllister ’08 where (full address) the transcript is to be sent, and a check Stephen Landy ’15 made payable to Bishop Ready High School in the amount of *An additional student had $3.00. Send to: Guidance Office, Bishop Ready High School, received a Joyce Scholarship 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204. to Notre Dame but had chosen to attend a different Official, sealed transcripts are not released to graduates but university, making 22 are sent directly to the employer/institution. recipients.

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 33 | Giving to Bishop Ready…

here are a variety of ways for you to invest money so that the donor receives The Gillivan Family Endowment Fund Tdonate to Bishop Ready High School. financial benefits during his/her lifetime …established in 2005 by Bill and Mary We count on our generous benefactors to and then bequeaths the remaining funds to Louise Gillivan to help students with need provide financial assistance to our students Bishop Ready upon the donor’s death. be able to afford a Ready education. and to enable us to plan for the future There are various financial instruments The Margie Trout Kusan Scholarship of Bishop Ready so that future Ready that can be used to best meet the needs of …established in 2006 in loving memory of students may reap the benefit of a Ready the donor. Bishop Ready encourages Planned Margie Trout Kusan. education, made possible in part through Giving as a way to insure financial security your donations. Just within the last few Mary Linard Scholarship Fund for the donor while alive and for Bishop …since 2005, proceeds from the annual years, donors have made possible not only Ready’s students upon the donor’s death. financial aid but also have provided the Mary Linard Memorial Golf Outing have Wehinger Peace Courtyard, the bench and Please consult with your financial been distributed to both Mount Carmel funding for our Homeless Jesus statue, planner or lawyer about making a Planned College of Nursing and Bishop Ready. the new Wiser Innovation Center, and the Gift to Bishop Ready High School. The Graessle-Horgan-Cassell-Krouse Cacchio Library. Whether large or small, Major Giving Memorial Golf Tournament all donations are used to improve the …since 2004, proceeds have been Typically, major gifts are those that are educational experience and opportunities earmarked for students at Bishop Ready made for capital improvements or to fund for our students. who have lost a parent to cancer. one or more students for one-to-four years. The Ready Fund These gifts are especially necessary as we The Dom Ghiloni Memorial Scholarship …established in 2000 by former faculty Our annual fund encompasses the continually must upgrade our facilities and our outreach programs to insure that member and head boys’ basketball coach Ready Fund, with levels of giving from $25 Bob Ghiloni and his family in memory (Knight of the Round Table) to $7,500+ Bishop Ready continues to provide state-of- the-art courses and opportunities. of Bob’s brother, Dom. It is also funded (Founding Member Circle). Payment may by proceeds from the annual Alumni be made by check or credit card, is tax Memorial Giving/Honor Giving Basketball Game held each November. deductible, and goes toward the financial Gifts may be given in any amount in assistance fund for students. Gifts to the The Father William B. Huber Memorial memory of or in honor of a loved one, Ready Annual Fund may be matched Scholarship special teacher, friend, co-worker, or by the donor’s employer; information …established in 1996 in memory of Father relative on any occasion (e.g., anniversary, on match gifts varies by company and is Huber, longtime pastor at neighboring St. birthday, graduation, etc.). Annual Fund available at the place of employment. (This Mary Magdalene Parish. The scholarship is gifts may be designated in memory of or is a great way to increase your gift without sponsored by the Marian Foundation. in honor of someone and theatre seats, increasing your personal donation.) plaques, and bricks may also be purchased The Wuichner Memorial Scholarship as in memory or in honor gifts. …established in 1993 in honor of John Endowment Fund Wuichner, parent of Ready alums, devoted An endowment fund requires that the Legacy Giving father and husband. principal remain intact in perpetuity, or for Through the years, many families and The Shannon Whyte Memorial Scholarship a defined period of time, and is generally individuals have donated seed money to …established in 1992 to honor the life set up to fund a specific interest. establish a scholarship in memory of a of Ready student Shannon Whyte who In an endowment fund, the principal is loved one. Many individuals and families attended Bishop Ready her freshman year invested to create a source of income for continue to contribute on a regular basis and died of cancer on July 28, 1990. Bishop Ready. to this fund. Others may also contribute, The Bill Groce Scholarship Donors may set up their own particularly as a memorial/honor gift, …created in 1986 in recognition of the endowment fund for Bishop Ready, may to these already established funds; new former principal’s over 30 years of service contribute to the general Bishop Ready funds may also be established through (1973-86) to Bishop Ready High School. endowments, planned giving, or an initial Endowment Fund, or may contribute The Agnes Seamen Scholarship through the Catholic Foundation. contribution (minimum of $500). Current Legacy Gifts are: …created in 2013 in honor and memory of Whether setting up a new endowment or the mother of principal Celene A. Seamen. donating to an existing Endowment Fund, The Alice Roberts Scholarship …established upon her retirement in 1997 The Mike (Fuzz) Mercurio Fund we recommend that you consult with your …created in 2015 in honor/memory of financial planner or lawyer. to honor her service to Bishop Ready and our students. Ready Alum Fuzz Mercurio for athletic programs. Planned Giving The Dorothy Lang Scholarship Planned Giving is a way that a donor …established upon her retirement in 1997 For more information about donating to Bishop Ready through any of the above means, please contact can leave money or assets to Bishop Ready to honor her service to Bishop Ready and Michelle Kelly in the Development Office at 614-276- upon the donor’s death. It is also a way to our students. 7827 or Celene A. Seamen, principal, at 614-276-5263.

| 34 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org If you are in town… Join in the fun! WEEK Show your school spirit by attending October 4-10 the annual Spirit Breakfast!

Be there as the football team prepares for the homecoming game! Mail, with check or money order, to: Michelle Kelly, Alumni/ae Relations, Bishop Ready High School, With the band, our cheerleaders, a guest speaker, and our football 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 team in attendance, it’s a great way to get in the “spirit” of the season Name______

and give a rousing send-off to the Silver Knights! Address______When: Thursday, October 8, 2015 City______State______Zip______Where: BRHS Gym Phone (______)______: 7:30 A.M. Time E-mail ______Cost: $15 per person for a hot buffet breakfast! Amount Enclosed: R.S.V.P.: To Michelle Kelly at 614-276-7827 or Reserve ______place(s) @ $15 per = [email protected] or return the coupon Supports BRHS Athletics.

Looking for a Unique Gift… For Yourself or Others?

Homeless Jesus sculpture by Timothy Schmalz mall versions of our Homeless Jesus Homeless Jesus sculpture by Timothy Schmalz sculpture, 10” long x 5” high x 3” S Please make check or money order (do not send cash) payable to Bishop Ready High School and deep, may be purchased through Bishop mail to: Bishop Ready High School, ATTN: Michelle Kelly, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204.

Ready High School. This “mini” version Name______is a bronze finish on resin stone on a Address______black base. Cost is $65; there is no additional charge if the statue is picked City ______State______Zip______up at the school. If mailed, cost is $85, E-mail______which includes postage and handling. Phone (______)______To place an order, call Michelle Kelly at _____ $65 for one sculpture, to be picked up at school (please call ahead to reserve). 614-276-7827 or return the coupon. _____ $85 for one sculpture, please mail. Amount Enclosed $______

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 35 | Music Enrichment: An Opportunity to Take Flight By Pam Welsh-Huggins, Music Department Faculty

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”– Plato

Throughout the course of 2011, I have had the rare school: low-cost private or Eighteen piano students. the week, that’s what I juggled good fortune to collaborate small group lessons in any on a spreadsheet that looked with Barb Stoll (Ready ’78) musical instrument, held Fifteen on guitar. like the holiday flight schedule of the Art Department on our during study hall. Thanks at Port Columbus. Others in innovative ninth grade Art & to a donation from college the building referred to my Music Appreciation course. friends of mine, we had seed Eight singers. program as Music Enrichment I’ve also enjoyed working with money to begin to build a or Study Hall Music. I’d band director Craig Lewis, fleet of Yamaha classical Five young men making chuckle and call it my Quest who opens the world of band guitars. Another friend gave beats on their iPads. for World Domination instruments to students at our the program an amplifier for Through Music. feeder/partner schools and use with our iPads. An electric keeps our excellent marching/ keyboard and a few more Three young women This quest has been pep and concert bands in guitars were purchased. The gathering momentum harmony here at Ready. Some only expense to the students writing songs and three for a few years: I’ve been of my favorite experiences is a small “upkeep” fee for more students taking the director of Ready’s at Ready have been on days the instruments and the cost extracurricular Liturgical when I have subbed for his of books. Our goal, which music theory. Choir since my daughter eighth period band. And we believe we are achieving, Sarah ’08 was a sophomore, Jill Larger’s musicals entice is to open the doors to music One young woman and have expanded its students who’ve never sung for anybody who wanted to accompanying guitar or danced to find their inner participate, on an instrument studying electric bass component to include a performer, something that of one’s choice. mini-wind ensemble. Since she has capitalized on during and one on jazz viola. years when her production We know the benefits of schedule has given her space music on the brain. But the to assemble a show choir. effects on the heart are also substantial. During the stress- We have had and continue laden days of AP exams, I to have some wonderful walked down the hall after musical experiences at Ready. school one day and heard But Ms Seamen wanted piano music wafting from the to offer more. So, in the chapel. I looked in and saw 2014-15 academic year, we one of our seniors, wending launched a program unlike her way through a simple song anything in any other area from the early pages of our “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” – Maya Angelou

| 36 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org “If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing.” – J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow beginner book, restoring her sense of humble triumph, and of of balance after her intense exam. camaraderie over the course In another case, another senior of the year. From September asked to start piano lessons late through May, fifty students took in the spring, after a serious part in the program, over half injury led to surgery, and a heart- of whom were seniors. At an breaking pause in his national- academically rigorous school, in “Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. level athletic endeavors. Replacing which most students really need “A magic beyond all we do here!” his intensive workout time with their study hall to ensure their tenacious keyboard rehearsal, he scholastic success, it says a lot to – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the progressed so swiftly that he was me that these students took the Sorcerer’s Stone able to play the “Ave Maria” well opportunity to participate in this enough to share in honor of Our program, not for credit but for Lady at the May band concert. enrichment. “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” – Victor Hugo

Other moments of uplift were As a lifelong musician, it gifts that only my eyes had the says a lot to me that our school joy of witnessing: the way a administration is visionary enough student stood up straighter when to make this possible. he realized that his voice could sing harmony; the smiles across (Editor’s note: If you are interested in learning more about the tops of the pianos between how your child can participate in this program or how you two students who played a duet can partner with the program as a contributor, please contact together for the first time; the Ms Welsh-Huggins at [email protected]) fist bumps exchanged by the senior and the freshman who sat backstage jamming on their iPads. There were many other moments of emotional restoration,

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 37 | “Flowers are the music of the ground From earth’s lips spoken without sound.” —Edwin Curran, “Flowers”

Sister Claudia Klyn, to Catholic education and enrichment, through OSU, Director of music to sports and gardening, which improved Development/Institutional life for all who knew her and worked with her. Advancement at “Her patience, her devotion, her eagerness to impart Bishop Ready from what she knew, and that to which she was devoted, 1992 to 2003, died on to others was a joy to behold,” said principal Celene March 10 in Cleveland. A. Seamen. “In addition to her development work, A member of the Ursuline Sister Claudia enhanced the landscaping at Ready, Sisters of Cleveland, Sister was a stellar musician, and was a devoted Catholic Claudia had a 51-year who found God’s grace in the wider world around career in education which encompassed teaching on her,” Ms Seamen stated. “On a personal level, the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels and her loyalty to friends and her willingness to work administration work as assistant principal, principal, beyond what was requested in order to achieve a development director, and executive director at goal were an inspiration to all who knew her.” schools in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Columbus. “There’s rosemary, that’s for Sister Claudia combined a love of music, a love remembrance…and there is pansies, of flowers, and a special affinity for birds with a —Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 5 singular devotion that served as a guiding light for that’s for thoughts.” her life and enabled her to see the good in all. Her years at Ready were just a part of a life dedicated Requiescat in pace…

“There will be an empty space…

in our hearts and at events, for Al was a constant presence at Ready athletic functions,” said principal Celene A. Seamen upon the death of Blue Coat booster and all-around Ready Al Scales and supporter Al Scales. “He was steadfast in his support, never doubting the ability of Ready Barb Stoll ’78 athletes, never deviating from his enthusiastic at the Spirit encouragement, forever championing the Breakfast in Ready cause.” 2013 Al was instrumental in forming the Ready Athletic Booster Association and he never missed an opportunity to cheer for a Ready team. Though not himself a Ready alum, four of his five children are: Karen (deceased) ’78, Angie ’84, Pat ’85, and Joe ’86. Al’s blood ran Ready blue and he continued to support all things Ready long after his children had graduated. Whether at the school or on the playing fields, one could always count on Al for his unswerving support. Al, second from right, at the 2006 Spirit Breakfast with principal Celene A. Seamen, former football coach Paul Nestor, then He will be missed…. football coach Larry Wolf, keynote speaker former Columbus mayor Greg Lashutka, Mike Kusan ’84, then athletic director Tony Milano, and Joe Lang ’73.

| 38 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Not an Ordinary Experience: Senior Attends Zoo SchooL

Courtney ’15 and her sister Jordan ’14; both are attending Vanderbilt University

hile most seniors spend all other, in November and continued have decided that I would like to be a day, every day, in school through completion in May. “It’s been a research oncologist. After attending Zoo W classrooms, studying for great school year! It took a lot of hard School, I realized how much I enjoyed exams, planning for college, and work to convince everyone else that the research process itself and I want to cramming 36 hours of work into a Zoo School was the best choice for me pursue a career that would allow me to 24-hour day, senior Courtney Bair but it has worked out wonderfully! I’m improve the world everyday. I still plan spent every afternoon from 12:30 to 3 extremely thankful to Ms Seamen and to volunteer at a zoo, travel the world to P.M. in the Zoo School Program at the the staff at Ready for allowing me to see wildlife, and promote conservation Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, a joint attend this wonderful program and for efforts; zoos and animals will always program of the Zoo and the Delaware accommodating my schedule requests. have a place in my life.” Area Career Center. One of only 24 Without them, I wouldn’t have been able “As I prepare to begin college and students selected from Central Ohio to enjoy my favorite things at Bishop life after high school, I feel excellently to attend Zoo School, Courtney made Ready and study at the zoo.” the most of her experience—and her prepared after attending Bishop Ready A cheerleader and member of the experience helped her decide on a course and Zoo School,” Courtney stated. “All track and cross country teams, Courtney of action for her future. of my future accomplishments will be received the Columbus Dispatch Scholar possible in part because of the Bishop Courtney learned about Zoo School Athlete Scholarship and a Columbus Ready family. An enormous ‘thank you’ through her volunteer work at the zoo. Hilltop Lions Community Service to everyone who has helped me come As juniors, she and fellow classmate Scholarship. She is Salutatorian of her this far!” Rylie Wahl did a school project on the class and a member of the All-Diocesan manatees at the zoo, a project that was Academic Honor Team. Courtney then exhibited at the zoo. Zoo School will be joining her sister Jordan ’14 at seemed like a natural fit for her. Vanderbilt University where she plans Courtney began her main thesis, to major in biology with a pre-med studying red pandas and how they track. Her original career plans were to interact with their exhibit and each work with animals. “Now,” she said, “I

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 39 | Students Travel to an Ancient Land

departing from the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Shanghai. and the visit to the school for the Between those blind. two cities, the “The size and scope of the pits group visited in which the terra cotta warriors Xi’an, home were located were humbling. Add to the terra the fact that these were created cotta warriors, over 2200 years ago made it even and Nanjing, more awesome. The second ‘wow’ where the moment came at our visit to the group visited a Nanjing School for the Blind. This school for the visit was a last minute addition to blind. our trip, caused by a scheduling Four of the conflict with another school that students were we were supposed to visit. The returning for a teachers and administrators at second trip to the Middle Kingdom, the Nanjing School for the Blind with a big draw being the visit to showed true passion and selflessness. his summer, Bishop Xi’an. Student adventurers were Watching how well they worked Ready sponsored the seniors Elizabeth Cline, Lorissa with these students and the amazing fourth trip to China; the LaForge, Joey Smith, Ashlyn Szabo, achievements that these students Tinitial trip, in 2010, was and Katherine Townsend and were able to accomplish with for administration and faculty to juniors Holly Guggenbiller, Frances the help of these educators was cultivate a relationship with the Reategui, and Savannah West. remarkable. This was the most Chinese educational community. They were joined by chaperones moving experience that I have ever Subsequent trips, beginning in 2011, Mr. Hilsheimer, French teacher had in all of my trips to China!” were with students and faculty Dan Schleichert, music teacher and Mr. Hilsheimer’s experiences, and to visit our sister schools and to coordinator of the International those of the other participants in this experience the rich and varied Students Program Pam Welsh- journey, confirm again the value of Chinese culture. Huggins, and trip coordinator pushing our boundaries, of visiting With a growing body of Chinese Zhiwei Bi. “foreign” places and experiencing students now attending Ready, the Ben Hilsheimer summed up his other cultures…learning not only school continues its every-other-year reactions, echoing those of the how vast the world is but also how journey to China. Led for the third group: “Having already visited most small! Travel abroad is an added time (but making his fourth trip) by of the tourist attractions before, I experience we hope to continue to social studies chair Ben Hilsheimer, doubted that I would be ‘wowed’ offer to our students. this year’s group of eight students much on this trip. How wrong I and four chaperones spent 10 days was! I had many new experiences in China, arriving in Beijing and that wowed me but two stood out:

| 40 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org If you have Lived or Studied Abroad… We want to hear from you!

s Bishop Ready continues on our global To get you started » Ajourney to prepare our students for their place in today’s international environment, Name______we count on our alums to tell us about their adventures/time spent abroad. Did you: In earlier issues, we have vicariously visited Kyrgyzstan, the Arctic Circle, Korea, Europe, q☐Study abroad? If so, where & when? China, Zambia, and Iceland—through the ______exploits of our alums. We know there are more instances of Ready Through what college/university? alums working, learning, and travelling ______abroad. We hope that you will take the time— either online through our Alumni/ae Profile, Course(s) of study: via e-mail ([email protected]), or the “old- fashioned” way: write to us—and let us know ______where you’ve been, what you’ve done, and how it has had an impact on your life, your q☐Work abroad? If so, where & when? education, your future. ______And, of course, be sure to include some photos! Let us know how to get in touch with Through what company/agency? you, via phone or e-mail, and we’ll follow-up ______for future issues of The Ready Report. You serve as role models for our current Job title/description:: students; not only do we want to share your ______story with other alums, we want our students to know about “Life After Ready!” ______

What is the best way to get in touch with you? Mail to: Michelle Kelly E-mail______Alumnae/i Relations Bishop Ready High School Phone ( ______)______

707 Salisbury Road Best time of day:______Columbus, OH 43204 (Please use an additional sheet to provide more information, if necessary.)

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 41 | Alumni/ae News and Notes News Snippets… Peter Coccia ’68 is a director on the board of Dresden Sister City, Inc., a local non-profit organization supporting the sister city relationship between Columbus and Dresden, Germany. In February, he traveled to Dresden as the official representative of the organization and the city of Columbus. Reunion… He, along with representatives from other organizations including ten other cities that have a sister city relationship he first five graduating classes of Bishop with Dresden, took part in activities commemorating the Ready High School, ’65 through ’69, 70th anniversary of the destruction of Dresden on February Tattended the first Wine and Cheese 13, 1945, during World War II. Social/Reunion at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant on April 19, 2015. Fifty-three people, Daniel DiSalvo ’94 enjoyed serving his first year as Vice- with representatives from each of the five classes, President of Board of Education for Bloom-Carroll Schools attended the event as guests of Bishop Ready. It and is now serving as a member, working to improve was a way to say “thank you” to the “charter school nutrition/exercise and general security. He recently graduates” of Bishop Ready who have continued completed the Athens (Ohio) Marathon. Dan now works to support their alma mater and who serve as from home, doing telemedicine for Ohio’s largest outpatient ambassadors for Ready in the wider community. mental health facility, Six County, Inc. He and his family will We hope to repeat the event for the next five be returning to their favorite vacation spot, the Dominican classes in the spring. Watch your mailboxes (and Republic, this fall. our website) for more information. Elizabeth Livingston ’06 has joined the Ready staff as attendance officer and administrative assistant in the Guidance Department. Elizabeth has performed around the world as an Irish dancer with Celtic Legends. She holds a B.A. from Otterbein University, with a major in journalism and a minor in public relations. She has experience as a substitute teacher and in the fields of communications and marketing. Andrew Mantell ’10 received a degree in Psychology from Otterbein University in December 2014. Andrew ran cross Weddings country and track for four years at Otterbein and was n Elizabeth Livingston ’06 and Steven McQuade (‘05) in awarded the Male Athlete of the Year at Otterbein’s first May, 2015. “Cardy” Awards for 2014. During the indoor track season, he set a new Otterbein 800 meter record with a time of Condolences 1:54.04. He was a senior captain and was named OAC Runner of the Week twice during the indoor season and was n John Eric Chasar ’03, February 21, 2015 selected as Otterbein’s Most Valuable Distance Runner for n Shirley Graessle, June 15, 2015; mother of Karen ’77 and both the indoor and outdoor seasons. In addition, he was husband Tim Jansen ’77, Joe ’78, Mike ’82 and wife Julie ’83; awarded the Outstanding Distance Runner Award at the grandmother of Annie Greenwood ’03, Caitlin ’05 and fiancé OAC meet by placing 1st in the 800 meter, 1st in the mile run, Drew Williams ’03, Meggie Louks ’07, Mark Louks ’08, Joe and anchoring the winning Distance Medley relay. In cross ’10, and Lauren ’12. country, he finished his season as an All-Great Lakes Regional n Karen Scales Hammond ’78, February 17, 2015; sister of qualifier by placing in the Top 35 Division III runners for the Angie Wolf ’84, Pat ’85, and Joe ‘86 states of Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan and earned All-Ohio n Margaret Tiberi Manicho, mother of Marilyn Stischok ’76, st Athletic conference 1 Team honors by placing 6th at the Goergann Daily ’68, Vickie Fitzpatrick ’74, Mary Strawser ’75, OAC meet. and Michelle Purdy ‘83 Andrew was n Michael “Fuzz” Mercurio ’72, June 1, 2015; father of Tony ’94 named OAC and Amy ’95; grandfather of Brook Minnehan ’15; brother of runner of Phil ’74 (deceased) and step-brother of Brian Haag ‘89 the week, team captain, n Al Scales, May 26, 2015; father of Angie ’84, Pat ’85, and Joe and Most ’86 and the late Karen ‘78 Valuable Runner for the season. Andrew Mantell ‘10 | 42 | The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org Seniors Commit at Signing Ceremony Sports Updates… hree seniors signed letters of intent this spring: Alex Eblin Girls’ Basketball... Twill be attending Ohio Northern University (football), Connor Lancia Senior Lauren Ruth…Special Mention, All State, Division III will be attending the University of Softball… Toledo (football), and Ashlyn Szabo will be attending Plymouth University First Team, All District…junior Courtney Hackney in New Hampshire (soccer and track). Second Team, All District…senior Hailey Bryan Honorable Mention, All District…junior Shannan Waldo First Team, All CCL…senior Hailey Bryan and junior Courtney Hackney Second Team, All CCL…juniors Jessica Champa, Naomi Etgen, and Shannan Waldo; sophomore Erica Ogden Third Team, All Metro…junior Courtney Hackney Alex Eblin ’15 Special Mention, All Metro…junior Shannan Waldo Track and Field… Senior Courtney Bair…District Finals and Regional Finals for 4 x 800 (time: 10:14.07); Columbus Dispatch Scholar Athlete Senior Stephen Landy…400 (53.4 best time; part of the 4 x 200 meter team) Senior Codi Platter…District Finals in the Mile (best time, Connor Lancia ‘15 mile: 4:44; two mile, CCL: 10:47) Senior David Wood…Best Time, Most Improved (mile: 5:01) Junior Kathleen Colvin…Regional Finals for 4 x 800 (time: 10:14.07); Finals for two mile (time: 12:28.30); District Champ in two mile, Team MVP Ashlyn Szabo ‘15 Junior Emily Genders…Regional Finals, 4 x 800 (time: 10:14.07) Sophomore Katherine Perry…Regional Finals, 4 x 800 (time: 10:14.07) Freshman Shelrick McElroy…200 (23.34 best time, CCL JV 200 Meter Champ), Freshman Team MVP 200 m (23.4/400-55.39 best time) Wrestling… Freshman Caleb Brooks…finished th5 at the State Wrestling Tournament at 106 lbs.; named to Dispatch All Metro team.

Find Us Online… For quick updates, information on athletic events or arts performances, and general news about Bishop Ready (including reunion information), please visit us online at www.brhs.org. The site also provides a means for you to communicate with us! You can send us information for The Senior Earns Eagle Scout Rank Ready Report or update your personal information (address, David Wood ’15 joined four other seniors (Mark Gnatowski, phone, work information, e-mail address, etc.) through forms Connor Lancia, Stephen Landy, and Andrew Rowe, pictured in the Spring issue of The Ready Report) who joined the ranks of found on our site. Keep us informed…but don’t be strangers! Eagle Scouts during their senior year at Ready. When you get a chance, the best way to reconnect with Bishop Ready is in person…visit us, attend a David, pictured with Dean of Students Matt Brickner, landscaped the grounds and refurbished and repainted an adjacent concert or play performance, or game. We’re bench, parking lines, and blocks at the non-profit organization always happy to see our alums/friends! VOICEcorps in West Columbus.

The Ready Report | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.org | 43 | Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Bishop Ready PAID Columbus, OH High School Permit #1402

707 Salisbury Road Columbus, OH 43204 Main Office: 614-276-5263 Development: 614-276-7827 www.brhs.org

Principal Celene A. Seamen

Assistant Principal Jeri Rod

Dean of students Matthew Brickner

Director of Admissions Joe Lang ‘73

Alumni/ae Relations Asst. Director of Development UPCOMING EVENTS Michelle McCann Kelly ’96

Editors Celene A. Seamen SEPTEMBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 FEBRUARY 2016 Beverly J. Banovatz 4 | All-School Liturgy, 10:40 A.M. 1 | Autumn Night, 5-9 P.M. 3 | St. Blaise Blessing of Throats (Mothers’ Club) Writer 7 | Labor Day/No Classes, 5 | Euchre Extravaganza, 6 P.M. Beverly J. Banovatz Band Parade 10 | Meeting with the Bishop, “Family 10 | Ash Wednesday; All-School 9 | Open House for Parents/ Life,” Little Theatre, 7-9 P.M. Liturgy, 10:40 A.M. Contributor General Session: 7 P.M.; 12-15 | Fall Theatre Production, TBA 13 | OMEA Solo and Ensemble Michelle McCann Kelly ’96 Classes: 7:30-9:30 P.M. 22 | Open House for Prospective Competition | Castle Crew “Kickoff” and Students, 1-3:30 P.M. Official School Photographer 11 18 | National Honor Society Induction Sign-up Tailgate John Tupper 25 | All-School Liturgy Ceremony, 7 P.M. 15-17 | Freshman Retreat, 25 | Boys’ Basketball Alumni Game 19-21 | Winter Play Performances, TBA Design St. Martin de Porres 26 | Thanksgiving Jill M. Brown 19 | Band Competition 21-25 | Sophomore Class March 2016 The Ready Report is published twice a year “Bear Necessities” Project 1 | Senior Class Mass by the Development Office as a service to the DECEMBER 2015 Ready family of alumni/ae, parents, friends, 1 | Blessing of the Advent Wreath 2 | OMEA Large Group Competition and students. The Administration offers 8 | All-School Liturgy, 10:40 A.M. 5 | Placement Exam, Incoming special thanks to all who have contributed OctoBER 2015 Freshmen, 8:45 A.M.-noon and to Lanz Printing. 4-10 | Spirit Week 9 | Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-7 P.M. 6 | Mothers’ Club Spring Fashion 4-10 | Diocese of Columbus Catholic Show/Luncheon Schools’ Week 10 | Band, Christmas Concert, 7 P.M. PARENTS: Are you receiving 8 | Junior Class Mass 7-21 | Magazine Drive 16 | Castle Crew WinterFest your child’s Alumni/ae 10 | Music in our Schools Month | Spirit Breakfast, 7:30 A.M. 25 | Christmas information? 8 Band Concert, 7 P.M. 9 | Student Council Homecoming Please contact the 11-12 | Large Group OMEA Band Assembly JANUARY 2016 Festival Development Office with 10 | Band, Italian Festival Parade 22 | Respect Life Mass, St. Joseph 12 | Scholarship Exam, 9-11 A.M. Cathedral updates at (614) 276-7827 10 | Mattress Sale, 9 A.M.–5 P.M., 15 | Sophomore Class Mass BRHS gym 29 | All-School Liturgy, 10:40 A.M. or e-mail 17 | St. Patrick’s Day Parade, [email protected]. 23 | All-School Liturgy, 10:40 A.M. Ready Band 24 | In-the-Know Tournament 19 | Scholarship Exam, 9-11 A.M. Scan the QR code to 31 | Band Competition 23 | All-School Prayer Service connect to our new app…or visit the 25 | Holy Thursday iTunes store for a 27 | Good Friday free download. Stay up-to-date with Events and times are subject to change. All sports calendars may 29 | Easter all that’s happening be found on the Ready website. To confirm dates and times, please | 44 | The Readyat Bishop Report Ready! | FALL 2015 | www.brhs.orgcheck the website (brhs.org) or call the main office at 614-276-5263.