Vol. 15, Issue 2 • suMMeR 2011 Surviving cancer Three women in our community share their stories A few of the 683 celebratory graduates from the class of 2011 who partook in commencement ceremonies May 22 Vol. 15, Issue 2 suMMeR 2011 Mission: As a Jesuit Catholic university, John Carroll inspires individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world. JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY President Robert L. Niehoff, S.J. Vice President for university Advancement Doreen Knapp Riley Assistant Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communications John A. Carfagno university editor/Director of Publications John Walsh Alumni Journal and Campus Photography Coordinator Cheri Slattery editorial intern Tim Ertle ’11 Magazine Advisory Board Jeanne Colleran ’76 Sherri Crahen John Ettorre ’80 Steve Gleydura ’92, ’95G Jack Hearns ’61, ’64G Theresa Spada ’04 John Marcus ’72 (ex officio) Paul V. Murphy Thomas Schubeck, S.J. Barbara Schubert ’62, ’67G, ’80G Karen Schuele Brian Williams John Carroll magazine is published quarterly by John Carroll University, 20700 North Park Blvd., University Heights, OH 44118 [email protected] / 216-397-3050 Periodicals postage paid at Cleveland, OH 44118, and additional mailing offices. ISSN 1542-0418 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: John Carroll magazine Integrated Marketing and Communications 20700 North Park Blvd. University Heights, OH 44118 what’s inside ... 6 Commencement DEPARTMENTS & Reunion 3 President’s message Weekend 4 Around the quad Photo gallery 24 Carroll people 26 Enrollment quarterly 28 Alumni news 30 Alumni journal 47 In memoriam 48 My turn Design: Villa Beach Communications Printing: Lane Press Contributors: John Ettorre ’80, Raven DeVoll Photography: Robert Wetzler, Roger Mastroianni, Janet Century, and FJ Gaylor Photography The magazine’s mission is to provide an engaging and accurate reflection of the University and its extended community for alumni and other members of the John Carroll community. 8 Surviving cancer Three women in our community share READ WHAT’S OnlinE their stories. jcu.edu/magazine Remembering Dr. C John Czerapowicz, Ph.D., ’59 taught at the University in the political science department from 1966 to 2004. Czerapowicz, who left an impression on many throughout the years, passed away in 14 Addressing the price tag November at age 73. How JCU helps families afford a private-school education Following his dreams After a brief stint in minor league baseball, Billy Donato ’86 worked tirelessly to earn his undergraduate degree in three years and see his name in lights as an entertainer on the Las Vegas Strip. 18 Men for others Combining passions (special 125th anniversary section – Young entrepreneur Jeanniece Jackson ’12 the second of four) finds success with an electronic menu system while serving others and mentoring We highlight what makes the University teenagers in Cleveland. different than the vast majority of institutions Check us out on Facebook and Twitter of higher learning in the U.S. – the Jesuits – and particularly the lives of two: Fr. Thomas facebook.com/jcu1886 Schubeck, S.J. and Cyril Pinchak, S.J., ’06 twitter.com/johncarrollu 2 SUMMER 2011 PRESIDENT’S M ESSAGE Perpetuating our tradition of excellence “Go forth and set the world on fire.” – Saint Ignatius of Loyola hese words from Saint Ignatius are especially times of need. The surviving cancer feature on page 8 meaningful for me this year as I reflect on our highlights how three women in the Carroll community Tcombined commencement and reunion that called on their faith and confidence in God and others took place in May. The weekend – which teemed to live their lives to the fullest in times of need. It is a with enthusiasm, excitement, and promise – created powerful story about courage and perseverance. a wonderful opportunity for alumni to reconnect with As we look ahead to the 125th anniversary events fellow Blue Streaks and congratulate the class of 2011. this fall, I encourage you to return to Carroll for As I reflect on the many stories I heard from alumni, homecoming Sept. 29 through Oct. 2, and, especially, graduates, and parents, I feel a great sense of shared to attend the John Carroll University Gala Dec. 2 at pride in the Carroll community. For 125 years, we have the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Cleveland. I sent generations of talented people forth, and indeed, hope to see you at the gala, which will be a fundraiser they have set the world on fire by making countless for student scholarships. contributions to society. (Turn to page 6 to view God has blessed us throughout these 125 years. Let some of the photos from Commencement & Reunion the celebration continue. May you have a peaceful and Weekend, one of the signature events of our 125th restful summer. Anniversary year.) I’m particularly pleased our first cohort from Blessings, the Ohio Access Initiative, now called the John Carroll Access Initiative, is included in the class of 2011. We are all aware of the financial barriers many families face related to education. This initiative is an Robert L. Niehoff, S.J. excellent example of how we’re helping break down the barriers that prevent talented high school students from considering John Carroll. It also exemplifies our mission as a Jesuit school and our desire to be keenly aware of those who face significant challenges and take action. (Turn to page 14 to read more about the amazing success of the access initiative.) It also was my pleasure to present fellow Jesuits the Very Reverend Timothy Kesicki, S.J., ’84, provincial of the Chicago-Detroit province, and Rev. Charles Currie, S.J., president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, with honorary degrees. These distinguished leaders in Jesuit education and ministry articulately explain what it means to be men and women with and for others, and Fr. Kesicki’s words for our recent graduates are compelling and inspiring. (To listen to his address, visit www.jcu.edu/125.) Like my fellow Jesuits, I believe in celebrating the richness and fullness of life, to seek to find God in all things, and understand God is with us – especially in WWW.JCU.EDU/MAGAZINE 3 AROUND T H E QUAD From THE tower n The University partnered with St. Ignatius of cadets Ryan McCullough, Mark Taylor, Catholic Devotions group and was a student High School in Cleveland to serve the Brendan Sinchak, Ryan Lukanich, and Tyler coordinator for the 2010 Ecuador immersion Ohio City neighborhood for the annual Medved earned second place with a time of 3 experience. He also served as a Christian Life Cultivating hours, 16 minutes. In the Military Heavy Full Community and First Year Retreat leader. Community Day, a Marathon category, the team of cadets Tom 125th anniversary Krakowiak, Austin Ashwill, Kevin Comiskey, n The Carroll News was voted Best Non-Daily event. On April Pat Cotner, and Chris White earned second College Newspaper by the Ohio 30, more than place with a time of 6 hours, 30 minutes. Society of Professional 450 people from Journalists. The both communities STUDENT SPOTLIGHT newspaper won participated, 10 awards this including city n Roberto Santosdiaz Jr. ’11, a double major year, including councilman Joe Cimperman ’92, who’s an in East Asian studies and economics, won Overall Excellence alumnus of both schools. a 2011-2012 Fulbright Award to teach in Print for a weekly English for a year or less frequently n The University signed a memorandum in South Korea published paper. Individual winners are: of understanding with Ursuline College starting in July. The • Katie Sheridan ’11 and Emily Gaffney ’12, that guarantees two spots to JCU students Carol Stream, Ill., second place in Front Page Design. Katie in each of the cohorts of its accelerated native also received also won first place in Breaking/Hard News. Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. achievement awards • Dan Cooney ’13, first place in News Page. Students would completed their B.S. or in both his majors, • Sean Webster ’11, first place in Feature B.A. at Carroll and could apply for the including the Joseph Page and third place in Columns/ Ursuline program during their junior and Nina Bombelles Award in economics Commentary. year. Students would have to complete (2010 and 2011), the Michael J. Lavelle, • Jennifer Holton ’12, third place in preclinical courses before beginning their S.J., Scholarship in Economics (2010), and Feature Page. Board of Registered Nursing program. a Hispanic Scholarship Fund award through • Nicole Green ’13, second place in the MassMutual Program for future business News Stories. n Louise Barmann, secretary leaders. • Tim Ertle ’11, first place in Sports in the sociology Columns. and criminology n Andrew Vogel ’11, a cell and molecular • Zach Mentz ’14, honorable mention in department, is the biology major with a Spanish minor, is the Sports Features. recipient of the Beaudry Award winner. Vogel has been Additionally, Webster won first place for inaugural John Carroll an active member of the Beta Theta Pi General Column Writing in the Society of University Staff & fraternity, serving as scholarship chairman Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2010 Region Administrator Service Award for 2011. and organizing the application process for 4 Mark of Excellence Awards. He’s now in The award recognizes an individual for the Men of Principle competition with other regional winners for outstanding service to the community in Scholarship, and The Best College General Column Writer representing a faith that does justice. serving as a risk in the Country, an award given at the manager helping the national SPJ conference in late summer. n Thirteen cadets from the ROTC program fraternity maintain represented the University at the Mountain the goals of being n At the 65th Annual Eastern Colleges Man Memorial March, which is comprised gentlemen, leaders, Science Conference, Heidi Benson ’11 of civilian and military categories for the half and scholars on received a first place award for aresearch marathon and full marathon in the Smoky campus.