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Alumni FALL 2005 Connection ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL A BLESSED BEGINNING STVM COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE THE DEDICATION OF JOHN CISTONE FIELD CLASS REUNIONS ALUMNI ALLEY SCHOOL EVENTS FALL SPORTS REVIEW 6 IT’S HAPPENING HERE IN THIS ISSUE STV CLASS OF ’50 REUNITES: DAVE AND ROSE MCMULLEN 4 MASS AND FIELD BLESSING A host of the STVM com- munity gathered September 10, 2005 to dedicate John Cistone Field. 10 FR. SAM CICCOLINI CELEBRATES 35 YEARS 23 OF TOUGH LOVE Thirty-five years ago, Fr. Sam Ciccolini M60 founded Interval Brotherhood Home, a drug and alcohol treatment facility. 21 THANK YOU WERE MAGIC WORDS Shamrock Society Reception was an opportunity to thank those who support our school in so many different ways. 25 IRISH IN THE NEWS Read about how our students and faculty are making a difference each and every day. SHOWCASE ANNA ROSE SHAFFER, KASEY SHAMMO, AND MARY KATE SHAFFER DANCE AT SHOWCASE. FIRST WORD 1 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR 27 It’s time to renew your Alumni Association membership. It’s time 2005 HOMECOMING COURT to become a dues paying member of the Alumni Association. Our fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th. Your dues help defray costs of alumni events, many of which are gratis like the Alumni 28 Winter Night and the Alumni Memorial Mass; dues help fund the Alumni Association Scholarship; dues pay for Alumni Association sponsored events for the school like the Welcome Freshman Night and the Farewell Senior Mass; dues paying members who have provided their e-mail address receive the E-Connection cyber- FALL SPORTS ROUND-UP COACH WAKEFIELD IGNITES THE newsletter. Join us! FIGHTING IRISH FOOTBALL TEAM. 1 ALUMNI CONNECTION ALUMNI CONNECTION FALL 2005 Inspiring the Soul…You can be sure that this, the final decla- ration of our mission statement, represents more than words on our wall. Since the first days of the 2005-2006 school year, our school has been the setting of an outpouring of actions that inspire. The St. Vincent- St. Mary community - our students, fac- ulty and staff, alumni, and friends - brings to life this most impor- tant piece of our mission statement: through the instant sacri- fice and generosity for victims of the hurricanes; in the celebra- tion of our newly renovated athletic stadium and field; from the buzz created by the upcoming annual canned food drive; by the L-R: FRESHMEN ALYSSE DAMBROT, LARRY VUILLEMIN AND SAVANNAH NORMAN, CARLY JOHN CISTONE public display of convictions of our students who participated in MOLINELLI PUPPY-SIT FOR SHOWCASE Life Chain (for the unborn) on Market Street. There are the many more moments of inspiration that go un-photographed and unpublished. From the expression of compassion given by classmates to students who have experienced family tragedies, to the simple day-to-day routine of the students who study hard all day and go to work after school to earn tuition money, the actions of our school-family inspire the soul. HELLO, BACK ROW (L-R): PATTI BOUSCHERE MOLINELLI VM79, KAREN MARSHALL KAIM VM85, MERRYLOU WINDHORST, KATHLEEN JORDON HOHL VM85. FRONT ROW (L-R): JUDY ALUMNI GARRITANO WARE VM82, KATH GRAF VM81. The accomplishments of our alumni never fail to inspire. On the following pages read how our alumni compete athletically, HOLD THE DATE NOVEMBER 17-20 get published, learn about leadership, and follow God’s plan. See Leprechaun Theatre Guild presents Farndale…Macbeth how the Alumni Soccer Game, the Alumni & Friends Tailgate DECEMBER 7, 2005 Party, the Alumni Marching Band Reunion, and the multitude of Christmas Choir Concert class reunions ignited old friendships. DECEMBER 14, 2005 Inspiration comes in many packages. Plan to come back this Christmas Band Concert fall and winter to witness the superb productions presented by DECEMBER 16, 2005 the Leprechaun Theatre Guild, the wonderful music made by Leprechaun Theatre Guild presents Mystery Dinner JANUARY 3, 2006 our talented choir and band, and the skill and sportsmanship put Alumni Winter Night after basketball game. Unveiling of Share forth on the basketball courts and wrestling mat. You won’t be the Vision Campaign recognition wall before disappointed. You will be inspired. basketball game JANUARY 7, 2006 Columbus area alumni & friends gathering at Schottenstein God Bless, Center during Basketball Classic Jan Henry Bachmann M67 JANUARY 27, 2006 Mentoring Breakfast of Career Champions Alumni Coordinator MARCH 13, 2006 Alumni Memorial Mass MARCH 22, 2006 Back Court Classic APRIL 3, 2006 Alumni Association General Membership Meeting- Election of Officers APRIL 26, 2006 Fr. Thomas F. Mahar Outstanding Alumni Awards Dinner MAY TBA Senior Farewell Mass MISSION STATEMENT In the spirit of the Gospel, we are committed to educate the whole person to lead and to serve: enlightening the mind, developing the body, touching the heart, and inspiring the soul. FALL 2005 2 ALUMNI CONNECTIONS Your guide to what’s happening within the STVM community BUILDING ON TRADITIONS WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN The fall sports season is nearing an end. A successful season was enjoyed by all as we made the most of our home field advantage. Players and visitors alike are duly impressed by our beautiful new Green Street Stadium and John Cistone Field. What a spectacular view we have as we head down the hill approaching the field. The sparkling new bleachers, scoreboard, press box, ticket booth, fenc- ing, landscaping, and pavilion all give our new sports complex a feeling of being in a first-class park. We owe a debt of gratitude to “BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE the multitude of men and woman who worked so hard all summer IN THE WORLD” MAHATMA GHANDI (many of whom are members of our own STVM community) who knew that no detail was too small to address. The Center for Science & Technology (CST) is hopping! This Science, “Effects of Gravity on the Human Body” for 10th grade first semester of CST use has been focused on the teaching of sci- Biology, Comparisons of Volcanoes on Earth and Marsh for 11th ence literacy. Through their science classes, all students are receiv- grade Earth Science, and “Rocket Technology” for 12th grade ing training in the use of various software programs that are used Physics. Many more video conferences are already scheduled. for experimentation, critical thinking and data gathering. All stu- The training of our faculty in the use of Distance Learning dents will have learned and applied this training by November 2005. Technology is also in progress. Many of our staff members are tak- In the next semester, again through their science classes, students ing part in a University of Akron course “Ethics for the Professional will rotate every three weeks through the technology labs applying Scientist” via distance learning classroom. the use of this technology in their research and experimentation. Clearly, we have a great beginning to the school’s wonderful Video conferencing is extending across the curriculum as teach- future, but it will take the rest of the St. Vincent-St. Mary High ers learn of ways to bring literature, arts and foreign lands into their School community to ultimately get us to where the school wants daily lessons. Some of the video conferences held so far this year for to go. Please give generously, for the future of St. Vincent-St. Mary our students include “Simple Machines” for 9th grade Physical High School and each student’s education truly is at stake. BISHOP AMOS CELEBRATES FIELD BLESSING MASS. MAYOR DON PLUSQUELLIC PRESENTS DAVID RATHZ WITH PROCLOMATION ABOVE RIGHT: THE NEW CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF JOHN CISTONE FIELD. 3 ALUMNI CONNECTION MASS AND FIELD DEDICATION SEPTEMBER 10, 2005 On September 11, 1949, an ambitious vision became a wonderful reality for St. Vincent and the Akron Community. Hundreds of boosters, alumni, family and friends looked on as Msgr. Conry celebrated the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the newly built Green Street Stadium. I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE ALL THE INDI- Fifty-six years after that blessing, a commitment to the combined traditions of VIDUALS WHO MADE THE NEW STADIUM A REAL- ITY; ESPECIALLY MIKE OCHSENHIRT WHO WAS St. Mary, St. Vincent, and St. Vincent- St. Mary High Schools is restored. The THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. HE HAS TO BE COM- Most Reverend Martin J. Amos, Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland, celebrated mass MENDED FOR MAKING IT A STADIUM WITH “CHARACTER. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF and blessed the newly renovated stadium in the same fashion as before. A host THE ‘OLD’ GREEN STREET STADIUM. THERE WERE of the St. Vincent-St. Mary community including faculty and staff members, MANY GREAT GAMES PLAYED THERE BY MANY alumni, and students and their families planned and participated in the special ATHLETES. THESE FORMER PLAYERS CREATED THE ‘ST. VINCENT- ST. MARY TRADITION’. THEY event. A host of the Akron community were on hand to help us celebrate includ- CREATED FRIDAY NIGHT EXCITEMENT. ing Donald Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron, representatives from City Council, The NOW THE PLAYERS OF THE NEW ERA HAVE AN University of Akron, the Knights of Columbus and other dignitaries. OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN THE NEW STADI- UM AND CONTINUE THE WINNING TRADITION A very special thanks to Dave Ochsenhirt V69 and Mike Ochsenhirt V71, FOR THE FUTURE. THE ECHOES OF THE OLD WILL Construction Manager of the project and his crew for the countless hours of BE HEARD IN THE NEW. work and keen eye for planning to make the stadium an object of beauty finished JOHN CISTONE right on time for the first kick off of the soccer season. ” VETERAN’S MEMORIAL IS REDEDICATED As part of the renovation of Green Street Stadium, the Veterans’ Memorial, dedicated in 1994 to all those who served our coun- try in the military, was relocated to the south end of the new field.