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Family's flight from war-torn Africa CCC & North Olmsted High School participate in Migration Art History Event Coesfeld Crosses serve as daily reminders And more... www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 1 Mission

Rooted in Gospel values and Catholic tradition, Cleveland Central Catholic High School educates and prepares diverse young men and women for the future and challenges them to excel and deepen their faith to responsibly serve God, church and community.

2 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Contents Spring 2016 From the President and Principal Letter from Leo Hyland, President...... 4 Letter from Sr. Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal...... 5 Feature Articles Welcome to the DIGITAL CLASSROOM...... 6 Family's flight from war-torn Africa ends happily at CCC...... 9 Childhood friends and CCC '77 classmates come full-circle...... 11 CCC & North Olmsted High School participate in Global Migration Art History Event...... 14 Coesfeld Crosses: Daily reminders of Christ's life-giving gift of salvation & Sisters of Notre Dame founding...... 16 CCC Choir hosts "A Gospel Explosion of Peace"...... 17 Board Profile Brian Ferry brings youth, energy, enthusiasm to CCC Advisory Board...... 19 Advancement CCC welcomes Clifford “Tip” Hosack as Advancement Director...... 20 Angel Flight: Invest in our students, invest in the future...... 21 CleanUp+Clams 2016...... 21 Calcutta Auction grosses more than $147,000 for tuition assistance!...... 22 School News Colorful new “windows” bring beauty to aging school building...... 24 Snapshots...... 26 Sports Winter Sports Wrap-up...... 27 Alumni 2016 CCC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony...... 28 Alumni News...... 30 In Memoriam...... 31

Acknowledgements: For more information regarding giving opportunities, please contact: Leo P. Hyland, President Tip Hosack at 216-641-2034 or [email protected] Sister Allison Marie Gusdanovic, SND, Principal To update your contact information or comment on this publication, please contact: Dr. Lanny Hollis, Associate Principal Jackie Keim at 216-441-4700, ext. 284 or [email protected] John Crawford, Jr. `84, Dean of Students Connection: a semi-annual publication of the Advancement Office designed to connect Bill Powers, Dean of Students Cleveland Central Catholic with its alumni, families, friends, donors and partners in mission Tip Hosack, Director of Advancement Writers: Margie Wilber and Jackie Keim Bill Sluzewski, Annual Giving and Design and Production: Write 2 the Point, Margie Wilber Alumni Relations Director Eileen Canepari, Database and Information Photography: Margie Wilber, Sr. Mary Seton Schlather, SND and Jackie Keim Manager/Research Specialist www.centralcatholichs.org Jackie Keim, Communications Manager Carmella Davies, Admissions Director Maggie Lash, Athletic Director

Credit: The Fall 2015 issue of Connection featured an article “CCCHS offers innovative Special Education Program”. The info and research used in the article was the result of materials created by Dr. Lanny Hollis; we appreciate Dr. Hollis’ assistance with this article. www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 3 From the President Leo Hyland

Why Central Catholic Matters As we hit the home stretch of this school year, we eagerly await those key activities that highlight the end of our students’ time here at Cleveland Central Catholic: prom, the annual Honors Assembly, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement. We hope and pray that all 127 seniors in the Class of 2016 will graduate successfully – just as their counterparts did in 2014 and 2015. While we cannot predict the future for all of them, we are confident that they are well-prepared “The class of 2014 in their faith formation and know they have been challenged academically. Typically, some will Thosegraduated who work with 100 these join our military forces, while others will pursue specialized training or trade school. young people in our ministry percent of its Most, however, will continue on their educational journeys. Many CCC graduates tend to select understand the many, more local colleges, such as Akron, Baldwin Wallace, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland State, John complexmembers challenges – they and Carroll, Kent State, Notre Dame College, Tri-C, and Ursuline. All of these partners have again accepted CCC students this year. face. Throughover 85 their percent own faith, they risewere to the admitted call and they to This year’s class is noteworthy for extending its reach well beyond Northeast Ohio. Some of those schools include: Alabama, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Emory, Kentucky, Miami University (OH), changecollege.” lives – while also Michigan State, Ohio State, Ohio University, Ohio Wesleyan, Washington & Jefferson, Wheeling supporting each other. Jesuit, and Xavier, among others. While not the only measure of success at Cleveland Central Catholic, we are very proud of these accomplishments. Some of these young graduates will be the first in their family to attend college. A greater number will be the first to graduate from college. It is very gratifying to know they are achieving because they have embraced the opportunity for a high-quality Catholic education here at CCC. Why does this experience so profoundly benefit our students? This week I attended three separate events at which very personalized testimonials were shared. Some were from students, some from alumni, and some from faculty. All touched on one common theme: family. “Central Catholic is like family to me” shared one alumnus, as he burst into tears. He went on to relate how he was accepted, appreciated, nurtured and encouraged to succeed. He now emulates these lessons as a successful young professional, husband and parent. That theme resonated with me all week – because CCC truly embodies the Gospel in action. This school provides exceptional and personalized care every day. Those who work with these young people in our ministry understand the many, complex challenges they face. Through the grace of God and their own faith, they rise to the call and they change lives – while also supporting each other. They are dedicated and they are appreciated. We salute them and thank all our supporters who make their very special efforts possible. Working together, we celebrate the successes of the Central Catholic Class of 2016.

4 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org From the Principal Sister Allison Marie, SND

As another school year winds down, I have been given the opportunity to review our 2015-2016 literary magazine, the “Cauldron.” Student writing, poetry, and sketches all reflect the creativity and inspiring dreams of our students.

Seniors reflected on how they wanted to be remembered. One student stated that she wanted to be remembered as giving everyone hope. Another desired to leave this earth with a great legacy of world influence and to be an inspiration to others. And yet another wants to be “When students see remembered as the most positive person, even on the worst day. In our mission we strive to content as relevant, One student said that he wanted people to remember that he is always here to help those in help our students prepare they are able to dig need, just like the Good Samaritan. He also wanted to be remembered as a great student who for the future, challenge excelled in his academics. deeper and make them to excel, deepen As I read these reflections, I couldn’t help but notice that these students spoke of faith, leadership theirconjectures faith, and be of about service and service. Their comments truly embody the mission of Cleveland Central Catholic. In our to others.alternate This is solutions not by mission we strive to help our students prepare for the future, challenge them to excel, deepen their faith, and be of service to others. This is not by accident. During their time at Cleveland accident. to a real problem.” Central Catholic, they have been strongly influenced by the school’s mission, although few would expressly identify their words as related to how the mission of Cleveland Central Catholic has impacted them. The student reflections confirm that our students do understand the mission and it has become a part of who they are.

We, as a school community, have been involved in our self-study this year as part of our accreditation process. One aspect has been to examine our school mission and belief statements. With minor tweaks our faculty has affirmed the mission of this school. Clearly, the mission is alive and well at Cleveland Central Catholic.

My hope and my prayer, as this school year comes to a close, is that we will reflect on God’s goodness in our lives as expressed through the lived experience of our school’s mission. In gratitude for the commitment to our mission of all those who support our school community, I am able to join Saint Julie in her proclamation, “Oh how good is the good God.”

One with you in the Peace of Christ,

Word Cloud art: Danny Pham and Celan Meza www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 5 Welcome to the DIGITAL CLASSROOM

The learning environment at Cleveland Central Catholic took a quantum leap forward with the recent introduction of Chrome- books into the classroom. These portable, low-cost, laptop computers run on Google's Chrome OS – a cloud-based operating system that allows easy information sharing between users. Since the majority of applications students use today rely on the internet, this technology allows CCC students to do things like web browsing, video streaming, and audio on this versatile tool.

Will Malone and Dyshawn Jackson

6 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Chromebooks weigh less than two-and- This was one of my goals. Central Catholic a-half pounds and have an impressive students will need these skills in college battery life of 6.5 hours. In addition, each and future careers.” Chromebook has two USB ports, a camera The enthusiastic teacher continues, for video chats, and Bluetooth compatibility. “Google Classroom has opened commu- The keyboard, rather than touch screen nication and given students the ability interface, allows Central Catholic students to seek assistance while at home. It also to text input for such assignments as gives students access to a lot of class work reports and term papers. wherever they are – as long as there is an

Lindsey Nicholson, a Geography and internet connection.” Emari Walker U.S. History teacher at CCC, describes. “Using this device allows me to provide “I have been using Chrome- books in my classes. My “Overall, I students are excited when believe using the Chromebook cart is Chromebooks wheeled into the classroom – even before I tell them if has helped our we are using them!” students become

Nicholson says Cleveland more comfortable Central Catholic students with today's have become comfortable technology using Google Classroom, beyond their Google Docs, and a few other websites used for cell phones.”

assignments. “The students Lindsey Nicholson are able to transfer those Geography and skills to other classes,” adds Mrs. Lindsey Nicholson, Alajiah Render-Alexander, U.S. History teacher at CCC Destini Barker, Hugo Barragan. Nicholson. quick feedback to students on assignments How else are CCC students participating submitted through Google Classroom,” in digital learning using Chromebooks? Nicholson says. “Lastly, it provides instant According to Nicholson, her class uses data for me to use as quick, formative Chromebooks and Google Classroom for assessments and even larger, summative a variety of assignments – some as simple assignments.” as typing essays. “Other assignments where we are using Chromebooks include Taysiah Williams '18 says this new technol- recording radio commercials for 1920s ogy is helping her a lot. “It really adds to inventions and creating discussion boards,” the interest of learning. I plan on majoring she describes. “Overall, I believe using in business management at college, and Chromebooks has helped our students this technology will prepare me. I will become more comfortable with today's need to know how to use this technology technology beyond their cell phones. in my college courses.”

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www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 7 “I can also connect instantly with others in the Google classroom and receive immediate feedback from my teachers. I plan on becoming a doctor. I will need this skill the rest of my life.”

Destiny Barker '18 Student

Mr. John Strmac, Devin Starks-Harlston and Dennis Quinones

Fellow 10th grader Dyshawn Jackson agrees, “I understand Students are not permitted to take Chromebooks home. my class work a lot more thanks to this technology.” They are kept in a secured, locked office after school hours. Dyshawn plans to major in mathematics in college. “It is our hope that introducing current technology into the Destiny Barker '18 says the Google Chromebooks make classroom will inspire achievement among our students. accessing information easier. “I can also connect instantly Among other attributes, Chromebooks enable our students with others in the Google classroom and receive immediate to connect with their classmates, ask questions and gather feedback from my teachers. I plan on becoming a doctor. immediate feedback. It also allows our teachers to engage, I will need this skill the rest of my life.” monitor and measure learning progress,” assures Leo Hyland, President of Cleveland Central Catholic. Alajiah Alexander '18 says the Google Chromebooks enable more access to information. “I like using this technology to complete my homework. Also, if I am not sure of something, I can just email my teacher and receive immediate clarification.” Seantice Stanton and Ariana Perez

“It is our hope that introducing current technology into the class- room will inspire achievement among our students.”

Leo Hyland President of Cleveland Central Catholic

8 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Family's flight from war-torn Africa ends happily at CCC

It has been a long, harrowing road for Saidi, Fatuma and Tatu Wadesisi. Their journey began in the Republic of Mozambique, a war-torn country is Southeast Africa. Mozambique, one of the poorest and most underdeveloped countries in the world, also ranks among the lowest for average life expectancy. The Wadesisi family knew to improve their safety and economic and social situation, they must leave their native home.

Tatu, 15, was only five years old when she, her older siblings and mother, Mwajuma Wadesisi, immigrated to the United States in 2005. Thankfully, Tatu's memories do not include the hunger, poverty and scars of war. She recalls, Saidi, Tatu and Fatuma Wadesisi “I remember going to church and how our neighbor's house was often torn apart by tornadoes. The woman who lived there was like a second mother to me. Second Language) program at the high school. We had a papaya tree by our house that was very tall with a lot of snakes living “She helped me a great deal. Sr. Antoinette was around it. I also remember sharing a bed with my sister and brother.” wonderful,” describes Fatuma. “Learning English was not easy for me. I can speak it, but I still have Tatu says Catholic Charities provided the Wadesisi family with a great deal of difficulty understanding some words and reading.” help. Though timid, Tatu soon learned English and made many friends. When the time came, her mother chose Cleveland Central Catholic for her children's Saidi remembers the strife back in Africa, education. Tatu explains with a smile, “My teachers at Cleveland Central Catholic “I remember seeing soldiers with guns walking have helped me grow. I know I can count on them and tell them anything. down the road. Once, I was the only other person I trust them.” on the road, and I was frightened. I remember making the sign of the cross. People are so hungry Tatu's sister Fatuma, 17, and brother Saidi, 15, arrived to the United States in in Mozambique. Many eat anything – alligator and 2012. They were enrolled at Cleveland Central Catholic as well. Like Tatu, they dog. We raised chickens and goats at home.” Saidi spoke only Swahili when they arrived to America. Fatuma and Saidi immediately plans to do charity work, perhaps join the Peace began working with Sister Antoinette Krejsa, SND, in the ESL (English as a Continued on page 10 www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 9 Their older sister Pendeza graduated from Central Catholic in 2014. She was the first in the Wadesisi family to attend CCC. Pendeza is now studying nursing at Notre Dame College in South Euclid.

Today, the nine Wadesisi children and their mother and father live together in a modest “My teachers at Cleveland Central home. “We send money to our family and Catholic have helped me grow. I know friends in Mozambique through the year. I don't know if we will ever return to Africa, I can count on them and tell them perhaps to visit. We cannot know what anything. I trust them.” Africa will be like in the future. It is so Tatu Wadesisi chaotic and crazy over there. I try to follow what is happening on the news, but it makes me very, very sad. Corps, when he graduates. (Tatu This is now our home,” insists helps interpret as her brother Tatu, who plans to pursue a career transitions back and forth from in teaching and mathematics. Swahili to English for this interview.) Tatu recently spoke at the “I eventually want to become a Cathoilc Schools for Peace and missionary,” Saidi states with a Justice Mini Summit on Economic broad smile. “I want to help make Slavery and Migration about her the world a better place.” experience immigrating to the United States from the Democratic Fatuma describes the school she Republic of the Congo via a refugee and Saidi attended in their former camp in Mozambique. Other village, “We had one teacher and students were mesmerized as she would stay in that one classroom Davies states, “I feel we have a student recounted why her family had to for all nine classes. I cannot say I did not population at Cleveland Central Catholic leave their home and then what life was like learn anything in Africa, but I am learning a that openly accepts our cultural diversity. moving here at the age of 5. “Many of the lot more at Cleveland Central Catholic. Our students have welcomed the students laughed as she said in the refugee I feel my chances for the future are better Wadesisi family.” camp, there were rumors about how the in America. If I had stayed in Africa, I would USA has no dirt and buildings that went probably be married and pregnant now. “Offering an education to immigrant up to the clouds,” says Matt Wallenhorst, Women have more opportunities in the children is part of the social justice mission Campus Minister, Theology and Geography United States. I want to be an architect of this school,” states Sister Allison Marie Teacher at CCC. or perhaps a fashion designer.” Gusdanovic SND, Principal of CCC. “Our mission calls us to educate a diverse popu- All three Wadesisi children currently Cleveland Central Catholic's Admissions lation, preparing them to serve God, church attending school at Cleveland Central Director Carmella Davies is impressed with and community. Those who need additional Catholic feel blessed to be Ironmen. “There the achievements of all three students. help take an ESL English class in addition to are no words to say how grateful we are to “They took on a challenging curriculum the required English class. Much emphasis receive such a wonderful education and all and are striving to excel. I have seen both is placed on developing the use of the of your friendship,” Tatu reflects. “We are Saidi and Fatuma grow tremendously. They English language, vocabulary development, different and have lived different lives. We have five younger siblings in their family: and understanding course content. Tatu come from a different part of the world. And Madeleine, Maurice, Robert, Saidi and Salome. does not currently receive ESL services yet, we are all so very much alike.” Madeleine immigrated to the U.S. in 2003, since she has been in the country the “Asanti!” (Swahili for “thank you”) and Maurice and Robert were born in the longest. She is an excellent student.” U.S. I hope they will also become Ironmen.” Tatu concludes.

10 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Childhood friends and CCC '77 classmates come full-circle

Martha Maryhelen

Maryhelen Bednarchik and Martha (Benek '77) Croll were Maryhelen and I were the only two from our elementary childhood friends and classmates at Cleveland Central school class to attend CCC all four years. It was a great place Catholic High School; both graduating from their beloved for us to land.” high school alma mater in 1977. Little did they know as each headed off to college and careers they would one day return “Martha was and still is a true friend, in good times and bad,” to Central Catholic's campus as teachers. Maryhelen exclaims. “If I ever headed down the wrong path, she did not hesitate to steer me the right way. We lived about “I met Maryhelen in first grade at St. Wenceslaus. We sat in a mile from each other, so we knew each others' parents alphabetical order, and I was behind her. We were in every and siblings almost as well as we knew our own. We spent a class together in grade school except for 3rd and 4th grade,” lot of time together, doing all kinds of kid things. We really Martha recalls with a smile. “Maryhelen was smart, as were enjoyed each other's company – whether doing something all her sisters. Her aunt taught at Cleveland Central Catholic, “fancy” like visiting the art museum or just sitting around and she suggested we check out the school in 8th grade. Continued on page 12 www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 11 “Without a doubt, we received an “I met Maryhelen in first grade excellent education at Cleveland at St. Wenceslaus. We sat in Central Catholic,” Martha concurs. alphabetical order, and I was “We also had so much fun back then. We made floats for homecoming, and behind her. We were in every our class camped at John Blaszak's class together in grade school house across the street. Mrs. Blaszak except for 3rd and 4th grade” kept us going with sloppy Joes and much encouragement. The Festival Martha Croll was our biggest fundraiser of the year, and freshmen wore beanies and were required to perform weird tasks when- ever a senior asked. I suppose people playing cards or doing jigsaw puzzles. would frown upon that now.” It's a very comfortable friendship, even when she lived farther away. We could Martha remembers playing games always pick up where we left off.” in study hall like tonk, slapjack and speed. “I am still an excellent speed “My decision to attend Cleveland player,” she says with a laugh.“I loved Central Catholic was one of the three the pool. I got out of geometry on best decisions of my life,” Maryhelen occasion because I was a certified life- insists. “I never felt left out; I always guard. I also remember playing water felt included and liked which was quite polo after school – handing the ball different from my junior high experi- Martha Benek as Lili in the theater production of "I Hate Him", 1977 to Ricky Wessel rather than defend ence. The inclusive quality of Central against him because he was a giant Catholic was palpable and is far and four years as well as five credits football player. I didn't want to drown!” away the most important part of my of many honors-level courses. The education here. Having said that, the modular schedule was quite flexible, Likewise, Maryhelen recalls, “Our high classes were challenging, and I was so a student could take many types school teachers were smart, funny, able to take German and art classes for of classes.” creative and enthusiastic. I enjoyed working on the crew for the annual fundraising festival, attending school musicals, (Unlike Martha, I was too shy to try out for them) and singing in the Liturgical Music Ensemble. Our all-school assemblies were crucial to the unity of the school.”

Upon graduating from CCC, Martha earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music from Cleveland State University in 1985. “Back then, it was possible to pay for school with a part-time job. Nowadays, I don't think it is possible;

12 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org “Martha was and still is a true friend, in good times and bad. If I ever headed down the wrong path, she did not hesitate to steer me the right way.”

Maryhelen Bednarchik

everything is so expensive. I'd go to “Altogether, I've been teaching for 30 school until I ran out of money, then years; 20 of those years teaching physics. go to work until I had enough money Sister Allison Marie, Principal of CCC, to return to college. It took me eight still hasn't given me my five-year pin. I Class President Maryhelen Bednarchik addresses the student body in 1977 years to receive my degree, but I made guess she's still deciding if she wants to it!” she states proudly. The hard-work- keep me,” laughs Martha with a smile. ing woman later earned a Master of Applications. She currently teaches “Coming back to Central Catholic was Arts in Education at Olivet Nazarene Geometry, Honors Geometry, purely fortuitous happenstance. My University in Bourbonnais, Illinois in Pre-Calculus and Calculus. husband took a job that enabled us to 2014. She taught in Toledo, Ohio for move back to Cleveland. We wanted “Over the years, Cleveland Central eight years, then at three high schools to be closer to family. I worked in Catholic's outstanding faculty and in Illinois. Streetsboro part time my first year back staff has been both the glue that holds Similarly, Maryhelen continued her but needed a full-time job. One day this place together and the grease that education, earning a Bachelor of I visited Central Catholic to help keeps the high school moving smoothly, Science in Elementary Education from Maryhelen set up her classroom for despite the daily difficulties and any Saint Francis College of Pennsylvania the year. That's when I met Dr. Lanny bigger obstacles we encounter,” (now Saint Francis University) in 1981. Hollis and Sister Allison Marie. Before Maryhelen describes. “Our good humor, She minored in mathematics, receiving I knew it, I was back in the CCC family,” our flexibility, and our ability to be dual certification in elementary educa- Martha recalls 'creative in mind and spirit,' as well as tion and secondary education. In 1989, “I love the students at Cleveland our support of one another are what the devoted teacher earned a Masters Central Catholic. Many people do get us through each day, each semester, of Education from Bowling Green not think very highly of teenagers. each year and each decade. The love, State University. But, I find most of my students are persistence and encouragement that good-hearted and want to succeed,” pervade our relationships truly In the fall of 1985, Maryhelen returned describes Martha. “I have primarily sustain us.” to Cleveland Central Catholic after taught at poor, urban, minority teaching four years at Saints Peter “We grew into the people we are today schools, and I've run into prejudices and Paul Elementary School where chiefly because of the experiences about this demographic. Our teachers she taught junior high language arts, we had here at CCC,” Martha reflects. at Central Catholic go the extra mile to music, art, religion and reading. “I “Maryhelen and I were in most of the help kids learn. I believe we do a great wanted to teach at the high school same classes together when we attended job of not only providing an excellent level,” she recalls. “I looked at several Central Catholic. We are celebrating education, but providing the only safe high schools, and CCC was the best fit. our 50th year of friendship this year!” haven some of our students know.” The principal at that time, Father The respected physics teacher and Martha and her husband of 30 years, O'Connor, who was my theology library worker also teaches classes on Jeff, live in Shalersville, Ohio. Her teacher for two years, made me feel databases and research skills as well as niece, Natalie Higgins, currently like I'd never left.” tracks and maintains 120 computers, attends CCC. “While I have no Years later, Maryhelen was absolutely laptops and Chromebooks for student children of my own, I tell people I have thrilled when her dear friend Martha and classroom use. hundreds of kids that the school lends returned to Cleveland Central Catholic Her colleague, Maryhelen, has taught me on a yearly basis. I am lucky many in 2010 as a physics teacher. just about every course offered by the former students still visit and help out Math Department at CCC as well as on occasion. Many maintain contact Computer Programming and Computer with me through e-mail.” www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 13 CCC & North Olmsted High School participate in Global Migration Art History Event

More than 180 students participated in a joint learning experience as Cleveland Central Catholic and North Olmsted High Schools merged for a Global Migration Art History Event this past October. Students walked away with a greater understanding of migration in Slavic Village, the history of the Ironmen and Lady Ironmen, as well as cultural differences and similarities between the two schools.

Mary C. Brondfield, art teacher at CCC, says the event resulted from a program she participated in during the summer, the ESC Global Education Workshop Series, sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Educational Service Center and Cleveland State University.

“Mr. Matt Aber, North Olmsted history teacher, and I participated in the Summer Institute in the Humanities, funded in part by the Ohio Humanities Council and National Endowment for Humanities,” Brondfield says. “I am a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar and have written several grants, including this program. At the Summer Institute, attendees were asked to partner with another school on a project that concerned migration. Matt and I decided to partner on a project that investigated the history of the Ironmen, industrialization in our city, oral and visual histories along with the migration of ethnic groups into Cleveland. While Matt approached it from a historical perspective, I wanted my art students to look at the history of migration through the lens of art.”

14 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Brondfield says students learned Katerra Moore '16 says, “I thought about the migration of various ethnic the event was very good. At first I groups into Slavic Village as well as was nervous about meeting students the Ironmen – who they were and from North Olmsted. As we interacted why Cleveland Central Catholic's with each other, it became easier. I mascot is the Ironmen. also learned a lot. I thought it was a good experience partnering with “Historians and presenters gave an a school from the west side. We are oral history of migration, specifi- more similar than different.” For her cally on the history of Cleveland,” art project, Katerra says she was able Brondfield continues. “Students to talk with her grandmother about were also exposed to art and culture. topics they had never discussed. I tried to get stories of their own ethnic histories and tie them to class.” Malik Ford-Williams '19 considers Katerra Moore how the experience helped in his art Lectures included an oral history class. “We learned how to use symbols interview with Case Western Reserve “Students were also exposed to represent family history. I also University history professor Dr. John to art and culture. I tried to enjoyed meeting other students from Grabowski; and a tour of St. Stanislaus another school. We became friends.” Church, given by Choir Director get stories of their own ethnic David Krawkowski and historian histories and tie them to class.” On April 15th, Brondfield had the Rob Jagelewski; and toured the Baxter Mary C. Brondfield opportunity to present the Migration Road Cemetery, one of the first Jewish Art teacher at CCC Exchange at the Migration in a Global cemeteries in Cleveland, led by Author Context, History Symposium at Jeff Morris. On another day, students visited the Cleveland Cleveland State University. This event was the culmination of Museum of Art. events associated with the history program.

“This event tied in nicely with the 10th grade preparation for the OGT (Ohio Graduation Test) Social Studies. There was a ton of preparation on both our parts,” Brondfield states.

Following this event, Cleveland Central Catholic art students were assigned the task to create works of art reflective of the Charde Williams history of the Ironmen and the richness of their own individual histories. “Specifically, my art students were asked to create a watercolor narrative that incorporates 10 facts that represent who they are using various design techniques,” Brondfield explains.

The experienced art teacher concludes, “It was an exhausting, time-consuming event to plan, but well worth it. Central Catholic students loved meeting other students and learning about the history of their families.”

www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 15 Coesfeld Crosses: a daily reminder of Christ's life-giving gift of salvation and Sisters of Notre Dame founding

Cleveland Central Catholic recently throughout the centuries, attracting large purchased two Coesfeld crosses. The crowds to the 18-station Way of the Cross crosses will remind students, faculty that encircles the town of Coesfeld,” explains and visitors of what Jesus accomplished Sister Margaret Gorman, SND, Provincial on the cross. The Coesfeld cross also holds Superior, Chardon Province. “The last anniversary special significance to the Sisters of Notre pilgrimage took place in 2000, which was also the Dame, who continue to serve as faculty and 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Notre staff at CCC. Dame in Coesfeld. Many of our Sisters participated.”

“One of the reasons we purchased the Coesfeld According to a booklet prepared for visitors of St. Lambert's crosses is to honor the role the Sisters of Notre Church, the cross became a popular way of representing Dame have played and continue to play at Cleveland the passion and death of Christ during a time of deep Central Catholic,” states Leo Hyland, President of suffering and turmoil in church and civil life during the CCC. “The Sisters of Notre Dame were founded in 14th Century. The people were going through earthquake, Coesfeld, Germany. Since that time, Sisters of Notre crop failure, hunger, pestilence (the Black Death came to Dame have devoted themselves to education, striving Coesfeld in 1350), and atrocities of war. The forked cross is to share God's compassionate love with people of formed as a “tree of life,” showing God taking on himself all faiths and cultures, particularly the poor and the worst human suffering in order to bring salvation. marginalized. The Sisters of Notre Dame certainly The guidebook further explains its origin coincided with fulfill this mission each and every day at Cleveland new developments in Christian mysticism in the Rhineland. Central Catholic.” In the deep longing of the people to escape the distress of The original Coesfeld Cross, or so-called forked cross, the times and find security, freedom and peace in God, is located in the Church of Saint Lambert in Coesfeld, a devotion sprang up, which through abnegation and Germany. It is the largest of its type in Germany, especially contemplation, sought union with God within the soul. noted for its graphically clear portrayal of Christ's suffering. So what does the Coesfeld crucifix mean? According to From early on, the Coesfeld Cross was believed to possess Sister Mary Jessica Karlinger, “God is with us, taking on our miraculous properties. pain. God's love poured out in Christ's life-giving body.” “Part of the history of the Coesfeld Cross is that it contains Each time our students, faculty and school guests see these a relic of the True Cross, given by Charlemagne for the crosses, may they be reminded of God’s love for all of us, Church of St. Lambert (located on property belonging to and his willingness to take on our challenges and burdens a relative of Charlemagne). It was a place of pilgrimage in order to lighten our load.

16 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org CCC Choir hosts “A Gospel Explosion

of Peace” Traci Jones, Music Director at CCC, directs the choir.

More than 150 students, families, faculty and friends enjoyed an evening of singing, dancing and praising our God as Cleveland Central Catholic hosted “Gospel Explosion of Peace” on March 11 in the St. Stanislaus Social Center. Joining the CCC student choir on stage to perform was the Philemon M.B.C. Praise Dancers, St. Francis School Gospel Choir, Voices of the Valley African Drummers, and CornerStone Praise Singers.

Traci Jones, Music Director at Cleveland Central Catholic, describes, “Guests were invited to help us praise our God and Savior Jesus Christ in worship at the Gospel Explosion of Peace. We all know the power of God – 'I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me!' Everyone in the auditorium joined our choir in singing several praise songs to Jesus, as the lyrics of one song proclaim, 'Lift every voice and sing/Till earth and heaven ring.'”

Jones joined the Cleveland Central Catholic staff eight years ago. She earned a BA in Music Education at Cleveland State University in under three years. She plans to pursue a master's degree in Music Education next year. In addition to teaching music at Cleveland Central Catholic, the enthusiastic instructor also teaches music at St. Francis Elementary School, the Rainey Institute and serves Chantiana Blair as the music minister at her church.

Continued on page 18 www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 17 Jones says since becoming head of the music department at Senior Adam Watts says, “I've been in the Central Catholic choir Central Catholic, the student choir has grown from four students for three years. Ms. Jones has worked with me since I was little. to more than 50 students. “The students who take my class now Singing is one of my only freedoms during the day.” Adam are more serious about music. They are very talented and can competes on Cleveland Central Catholic's wresting team and really perform,” says the proud teacher. plans to enlist in the U.S. Army upon graduation.

Jones is a musician in her own right. She sings, plays the piano Sophomore Christian Smith first joined a choir in the seventh and performs with a recording group, the Prayer Warriors, who grade. “I love how we sound together as a group at Central sing background for various recording artists, like gospel artist Catholic. I sing alto. We are all comfortable together.” LL Black. Kiara Johnson, a junior at CCC, agrees, “I've been a member The much-loved music teacher has lofty goals for the music of the high school's choir since my freshman year. I enjoy singing, program at the high school. “The choir currently performs a and singing is an important part of my family. My auntie is a winter Christmas concert and a spring concert. I'd like to see Gospel singer, and my grandma is also a professional singer. I feel my students perform Motown next year and sing classical music joy when I sing for the Lord. I feel the Lord's pleasure when we as well as some songs in foreign languages.” sing praises to Him.”

“These kids keep me young,” insists Jones with a smile. “I never really thought about joining a choir until I attended Cleveland Central Catholic,” admits Aniya Johnson '19. “The “Music means everything to me. One goal is to see our students students in choir have become my friends for life. I sing because marching on the field and learning formations. I'd also like to see it helps me feel closer to Jesus.” our students receive band uniforms and choir uniforms. They currently wear graduation robes for their concerts. I also am Genesis Rodriguez '17 adds, “It is very important to me that starting a high-stepping flag team at CCC and serving as their Cleveland Central Catholic offers not just choir but sings mentor. I want to support these girls and help them utilize Gospel songs. My favorite song is Excellent.” their talents.” And that's what all the singers and performers were this night in March – Excellent!

18 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Brian Ferry brings youth, energy, enthusiasm to CCC Advisory Board

Brian Ferry is a welcome addition to Cleveland Central Catholic's Advisory Board. The young man brings energy, passion and a strong desire to see the high school further advance its mission: to educate and prepare diverse young men and women for the future and challenge them to excel and deepen their faith to responsibly serve God, church and community.

Ferry attended St. Ignatius High School prior to graduating from Miami “Cleveland Central Catholic University in Ohio, where he earned a B.S. in Finance in 2009. He currently offers students a great works at Wasmer, Schroeder & Company, an investment advisory company in downtown Cleveland that specializes in fixed income money management. opportunity, but what is Ferry is part of the taxable portfolio management team. “As a part of this more impressive is how team, I invest client portfolios in fixed income securities as an Associate students take advantage Portfolio Manager,” explains Ferry. of the opportunities given “My first real experience with CCC was a few years ago when I attended at the school,” the school's annual Calcutta fundraiser,” recalls Ferry. “I was impressed with the school as I heard about the school's mission and their students throughout the night -- not to mention the event was very entertaining and a lot of fun.” “Cleveland Central Catholic offers students a great opportunity, but what is more im- “I went to a high school in the city of Cleveland and experienced pressive is how students take advantage of firsthand the positive impact a school can have on the community, the opportunities given at the school,” and how a community can positively impact a school,” Ferry recalls. Ferry insists. “This is a result of the teachers “At Cleveland Central Catholic, I see the strong, positive connection and faculty at CCC creating an environment between the high school and community – like their CleanUp+Clams event where students can thrive. I believe this each fall. I think this event defines CCC and the school's mission as it brings is Cleveland Central Catholic's greatest students, families, faculty and volunteers together to help the community.” strength.”

Ferry believes there is a very exciting story of opportunity for the students The Cleveland Central Catholic family at Cleveland Central Catholic. “This story needs to be told,” exhorts Ferry. would like to congratulate Brian and wife “As an Advisory Board member, I hope to tell others about CCC and Stephanie on their marriage this past encourage them to get involved at the school.” October.

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CCC welcomes Clifford “Tip” Hosack as Advancement Director

The Cleveland Central Catholic community is pleased to welcome Clifford “Tip” Hosack as Advancement Director at the high school.

Tip served as Director of the Oberlin College Annual Fund from 2004 to 2015 where he grew Oberlin's annual giving program from $3 million to more than $6.8 million annually, raising more than $68 million in revenue. He was also responsible for managing mid-career gift officers and mentoring junior fundraising staff at Oberlin, focusing on relationship-building and results.

Prior to that position, Tip worked for the American Cancer Society in Southeast Georgia as the Regional Development Director from 1999 - 2004. While there, he helped raise more than $4 million annually through a robust schedule which included approximately 60 events by mentoring and training nine professional staff who then recruited and trained a corps of several hundred volunteers.

Tip earned a bachelor's of Arts in History and Political Science from Bowling Green State University after first serving his country as an intelligence analyst with the U.S. Army at Fort Ord, California.

“I bring over 15 years of fundraising experience to Cleveland Central Catholic High School with the majority of that time working in the higher education field,” states Tip. “I hope to build on the work that has been done before me.”

He continues, “Since arriving here, I have found both the administrative team and faculty very welcoming and accepting which is always a great feeling coming into a new environment.”

Without a doubt, Tip's proven leadership and knowledge will serve the high school well and positively impact our tight-knit community.

Tip currently has four daughters who are attending Catholic schools.

20 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Angel Flight: Invest in our students, invest in the future

Approximately 85 percent of Cleveland Central Catholic students live near or below the federal poverty level. In order to help students and their families to meet their financial obligations and attend Cleveland Central Catholic High School, the Advancement Office is introducing an exciting new program called, “Angel Flight Society.” To become a member of Angel Flight, individuals with the financial means are asked to make an annual scholarship commitment of at least $2,500. This gift helps close the gap between the cost to educate helped me to grow and be a better student. I love (currently $10,000) and any financial aid the student's attending class here. It is fun.” family receives. Donors will then be matched with Keije Brown '18 agrees, “I like the academics here and a student and have the opportunity to follow this the uniform. I feel Cleveland Central Catholic prepares student's progress throughout their Cleveland us for college.” Central Catholic education. “Attending Cleveland Central Catholic has made me According to Tip Hosack, CCC Advancement Director, grow as a person,” adds Omarri Vargas '16. I feel I can “By joining the Angel Flight Society, you are giving now walk confidently about the world and through a student the chance to take advantage of a quality life. The faculty and staff treat students like adults. Catholic education in a caring and nurturing environ- They respect us, and we respect them.” Omarri plans ment. An Angel Flight gift is truly a blessing to a student. to major in theater at New York University in the Fall. Opportunity is a powerful force. It can transform a life. Your gift will develop educated, responsible and Angel Flight members will be invited to meet their caring young people who will participate and make a sponsored student and have an opportunity to hear difference in our society.” about their experiences at Cleveland Central Catholic. Sophomore Jordyn Torbert appreciates the financial To learn more or to become a member of the Angel help she and her family receives in order to attend Flight Society, please call Tip Hosack at 216.641.2034 Cleveland Central Catholic High School. She says, or email: [email protected] “It means a lot to me. Cleveland Central Catholic has

Mark your calendars for Cleveland Central Catholic’s annual CleanUp+Clams event, to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Once again, we challenge our students, friends and members of the community to join us for this community-wide service project which benefits tuition assistance.

Upon arrival, volunteers are divided into groups, each with a leader that will guide them on a specific project. In the past projects have included planting trees and perennials, removing weeds and overgrown branches, etc. CleanUp+Clams serves as a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate to the Slavic Village neighborhood how much we value being a part of the community.

Following the community service portion of this event, volunteers will be treated to a cookout of clams, burgers and chicken. For more details, contact Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Bill Sluzewski at 216.441.4700 x281 or [email protected]. Save the Date!

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Calcutta Auction Grosses More Than $147,000 for Tuition Assistance!

The 13th Annual Calcutta Auction was an action-packed evening which raised a record gross of $147,000 for tuition assistance at Cleveland Central Catholic.

The evening started with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem John Miceli performed by junior Kiyla Johnson. Following her performance, Ironmen seniors Tre’Vion Beverly and José Dybzinski shared some of their CCC memories with the audience. According to Tre’Vion, “When I came to Central Catholic, the students and faculty welcomed me with open arms; I felt like I had found my home.” José echoed her sentiments and shared how much of an impact everyone at CCC has had on him, especially as he overcame multiple major surgeries while attending Central Catholic. Auctioneer Rob Telecky hosted the bidding for the live-auction items with the help of Calcutta committee co-chair John Simon ’72. The Calcutta committee was rounded-out by John Malcolm ’82 and advisory board members Jim Klessel (co-chair), John Davies, Allyn Davies and Tip Hosack Kiyla Johnson '17 John Cvetic, Allyn Davies, John Gallagher III and Jerry Kysela. “We are grateful to this dedicated committee for all of their efforts and support throughout the planning of Calcutta,” says Leo Hyland, President of CCC. Thanks to a generous Advisory Board member, CCC was able to raffle off a week at a luxurious vacation home on Hilton Head. Another generous donor contributed an unaccompanied foursome on the Muirfield tournament course, including dinner and overnight accommodations and many other sports and entertainment packages. Calcutta is the school’s signature fundraiser and directly benefits the school’s tuition assistance program. With enrollment at Cleveland Central Catholic at Leo Hyland and John Cvetic a 26-year high, and more than 94% of students receiving scholarship funding, the need for tuition assistance has never been greater. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

Chris Alvardo, Chris Kennedy and Betts Skrha

22 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Bob Walton, Dan Turcu, Jim Hyland, Brian Quinn and Bill Lawless

Megan Weisman, John Gallagher III and Allyn Davies Tallie Young and Mike Lee

John Fortuna '71 and Mary Ann Fortuna Trzaska '73

John Simon and Rob Telecky

Joseph Roman and Devion Fothergill '16

Jim Klessel and Dave Orth Matt Jamieson, Tom Brown, Brian Ferry and Ann Marie Ferry

Kurt Karakul and Kitty Danckers

John Gallagher III

Jay'Da Hall '17, Caitlyn Tunney '19, Jerry Kysela and Jeff Ketterer

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Colorful new Functioning in an aging building remains an “windows” bring on-going challenge at Cleveland Central Catholic, beauty to aging but six new faux stained-glass windows on the high school’s south side will provide a more school building attractive learning environment for students.

24 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org This project has been on our radar “ for years. Not only are new windows an aesthetic improvement, they are safer and more energy efficient”

These should also improve the view of CCC’s “This project has been on our radar for years. campus for the neighbors. Central Catholic Not only are the new windows a huge aesthetic also replaced 23 windows on the south improvement, they are also safer and more elevation with new high-quality windows. energy efficient,” Hyland explains. The school also received a grant from the Diocese of Cleve- “Many of our school’s windows are original,” land’s capital funding, along with private gifts. states Leo Hyland, President of Cleveland Central Catholic High School. This fact may Four of the faux stained-glass windows represent seem unimpressive until one considers that the patron saints of CCC’s founding parish the building was erected in 1921. Ultimately, high schools: Our Lady of Lourdes, St. John all of those windows need to be replaced. Cantius, St. Michael the Archangel and St. The replacement of the windows is a practical Stanislaus. The two other windows reflect the upgrade because the building can be brutally images of St. John Paul II and St. John XXIII – hot in the warmer months and unbearably our modern-day saints. cold in the winter. “Cleveland Central Catholic’s Advisory Board The faux stained-glass windows were the result has been actively establishing priorities that of a generous gift made by the Lennon Charitable define and secure our campus, improve safety Trust. “They look too good to be true!” exclaimed and security for all, and systematically upgrade Trustee Chris Hitchcock. “Chris came up with our outdated facilities going forward,” Hyland the idea of creating the stained-glass windows concludes. “Our overarching goal is to provide appearance – which was brilliant. Not only do young people with a quality, faith-based education they look great, but it is also a cost-effective that prepares them to responsibly serve God, solution because authentic stained-glass windows church and community through service to would be cost-prohibitive” added Hyland. The others. Cleveland Central Catholic remains a “windows” are actually aluminum boards, with beacon of hope for our students and families as the graphic image sealed to them. they strive to overcome poverty in a community that desperately needs revitalization and redemption.” This project is a good start!

www.centralcatholichs.org CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 25 School News SNAPSHOTS

Personal Finance Students Visit Federal Reserve Bank Congrats 2015 MyCom Youth Voice Award winner . Ronquel Hepner ‘17

Ironmen on radio with Munch Bishop to honor MLK, Jr.

Drumline Performs in St. Patrick's Day Parade .

26 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org Sports

Winter Sports Wrap-up Boys Varsity Basketball - League Champions The Varsity Ironmen finished their season under first-year Head Coach Jordan Duke with a 17-7 overall and 9-1 conference record to win the White Division of the North Coast League – the first time the Ironmen have won this division since 1994. The Ironmen lost in the third round of the state tournament to top-seeded Benedictine. Although the season ended earlier than the team had hoped, they played outstanding basketball week after week which resulted in the following accolades: Tervell Beck – Northeast Lake District Basketball First Team. Reached milestone of having scored more than 1,000 career points! Miryne Thomas - Northeast Lake District Basketball Second Team Delshawn Jackson, Tyler Bybee - Northeast Lake District Basketball Team – Honorable Mention Coach Jordan Duke – North Coast League Coach of the Year

Girls Varsity Basketball The Lady Ironmen showed a great deal of improvement this year under Head Coach Sean Belveal. The girls ended their season by losing to East Tech in the second round of the sectional playoffs after a big victory a few days earlier over Beaumont. The Lady Ironmen improved their record from last year, with an overall record of 11-8 and conference record of 5-3.

Cheerleaders In March, the Lady Ironmen cheerleaders traveled to Columbus to compete in State Cheerleading Championships sponsored by the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators. The girls placed 5th overall at the competition.

Wrestling Ironmen Bowlers The Ironmen wrestlers wrapped up a great season, with The Ironmen bowling team, under the leadership of Head Coach Isaiah Pope qualifying for the State Tournament in Columbus Ryan Jakubczak, had a strong season. The Ironmen finished the as an alternate. Wrestlers Pope, Robert Walker and Adam Watts season with a District Tournament berth for Martinae McMichael, qualified for the District competition which was held in Alliance. as a result of her 4th place finish at Sectionals. Senior bowler The Ironmen wrestlers are coached by Jimmy Greenwood and Marshall Brooks was named North Coast League MVP. Brian Toban.

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2016 CCC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Cleveland Central Catholic Alumni Association inducted the Athletic Hall of John Simon ‘72 Fame for the Class of 2016 on April 24th. Among those inducted are five coaches, three baseball players, four football players, five basketball players and one athletic director. The event was held in the Wasmer Ironman Center, and each inductee was formally presented with their award by a former player, family member or friend.

The inductees are selected annually by the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. Congratulations to this year’s inductees: Mike Melton ‘02 Bob Chase ’74 - Baseball: 4 year varsity, no-hitter, East-West All-Star; All-Conference; football: 3 year varsity starter Coach Ron Hodakievic Dale Kusa ’74 - Baseball: MVP in NCC, city Strikeout leader, All-Scholastic, All-State, East-West All-Star; basketball: 4 years Mike Sokolowski ’79 - Football: captain, All-NCC; baseball: 3 year varsity catcher, All-NCC; CCC coach: varsity football, JV baseball (7 years) Kevin Noch ’91 - Basketball: co-captain and MVP, All-NCL, All-Star game. Coach: basketball 2007-2011: 4 sectional titles, 3 districts, 1 state runner-up, 1 state championship Jamon Williams ’93 - Football: 3-time All NCL, All-NE Ohio; basketball: 2-time All-NCL, All-State honorable mention Jermaine Gay 1998 - Basketball: 2-time All-NCL, NCL MVP; football: 2 time 2nd team All-NCL, 2nd team All-District; coach: assistant varsity football (4 years), assistant varsity basketball (5 years) Joe Kilburg and son Jim Mike Melton 2002 - Basketball: state division II Player of the Year 2001-02 leading 1st team CCC to play in Chall Montgomery ’10, Dr. Joann Hynes and the state final four Isaiah Shakespeare ‘10 Chris Lottig 1977 - 2013 - Coach: softball, volleyball, basketball, drill team; 1982 softball conference champs (CCC 1st), Plain Dealer featured coach, girls athletic director, assistant boys athletic director. Joe Kilburg 1979 - 2013 - Coach: baseball, bowling, football, golf, girls basketball and volleyball; 1993 baseball district Cindy Kinley, Dr. Joann Hynes and champ, Greater Cleveland Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame (seated) Lynn Jarosz

28 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org (front) Mike Sokolowski ’79, Kevin Noch ’91, Joe Kilburg (back) Jamon Williams ’93, Jermaine Gay ’98, Mike Melton ’02, Bob Chase ’74

Lin Sinclair and Jerry Fasko

Jamon Williams ’93 and Jamon Jr.

Dale Kusa '74 was unable to attend. Coach Jerry Chase accepted award on his behalf

Bob Chase ’74

Joe Kilburg

Mike Melton ’02 and family Jermaine Gay ’98, Coach Ron Hodakievic

Kevin Noch ’91 and Coach Jim Serluco

Kelvin Mathis CCC 1979 Brothers Mike ’79 and Bernie Sokolowski ‘73 and Lato’sha Reeves www.centralcatholichs.org Scott Sikorski ‘65 CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 | 29 Alumni News

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Cleveland Central Catholic alum Vanessa Bell Calloway ’75 Jantel Lavender ’07 was just named the EuroLeague Center of the has been cast in the new drama Saints and Sinners. The series, year. In addition to playing in the WBNA for the Los Angeles Sparks, about a Baptist church in a small Georgia town, premiered on she also plays in the EuroLeague for Fenerbahce S.K. Istanbul. Bounce TV on March 6th. Bell Calloway’s other film credits Congratulations to Marcel Caver ’11 and Khari Dickson ’12. Both include Coming to America (1988), Daylight (1996) and have been invited to free agent rookie camps for the following Cheaper by the Dozen (2003). NFL teams. Caver – Detroit Lions and Khari – Philadelphia Eagles.

REUNIONS CLASS OF 1976 CLASS OF 1966 – ST. STANISLAUS Class of '76, 40th High School Reunion is only a few months away! Date: Saturday, August 13, 2016 St. Stan’s High School Class of 1966 – 50th Reunion Place: The 100th Bomb Group For details contact: Sandy (Hujarski) Jozefczyk 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 at [email protected] or 440.444.6086. You can also contact Time: 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Frank Krajewski at 216.441.4258. Cost: $75 for alumni; cost of spouse/significant other is $50; Teachers-$50 Cost Includes: CLASS OF 1966 – OUR LADY OF LOURDES • Venue (wheelchair accessible) Our Lady of Lourdes High School Class of 1966 – • Appetizers 50th Reunion • Complete dinner with choice of 4 entrees • Soft drinks, coffee, and dessert A committee of 1966 Crusaders has formed to plan a 50th • Reunion celebration cake reunion for Saturday, October 1st at the Days Inn-Richfield, • D.J. 4742 Brecksville Road in Richfield. • Photo booth (depending on number of people attending) Besides this festive evening event, other gatherings such as • Additional extras an informal Friday social and a liturgical celebration are under *There will be a CASH BAR available discussion. Preliminary contact with classmates has been made through email and USPS. A later mailing to all classmates will Deadline for RSVP and payment is June 13th. Payment may be include details. Check out “Our Lady of Lourdes Class of 1966” on made in full or partial payment until balance is paid in full. Facebook for updates. If you have any questions, contact info or Please send payment to: input, please email Chairman Tom Krejci at [email protected]. Lynn Miller, 37933 Euclid Ave. Unit 2, Willoughby, OH 44094 The Hilton Garden Inn (4900 Emerald Ct SW, Cleveland OH 44135) is located behind the 100th Bomb Squadron and has a shuttle to the venue. For updated information go to “kathygilbertmcgintyreunion” on Facebook or call Kathy at 330.591.8138.

St. Stanislaus Annual Alumni and Friends Picnic St. Stanislaus’s Elementary Graduating Class of 1966 Special This group works mainly to benefit St. Stanislaus Elementary School and parish. 50th Reunion and Picnic Information on this group and their efforts can be found in their free newsletter, The Spire (http://www.ststanislaus.org/Alumni-newsletters). For details, contact Sharon (Sielaty) Kozak at [email protected] or 330.233.6835 or Annual Alumni and Friends Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 7th at Klima’s Donna Ciborowski at 216.398.9653. Gardens on East 71st Street in Cuyahoga Heights. For more details, see the Spire.

The Alumni and Friends Group is trying to raise funds to benefit the church organ restoration. For more information or details contact Bob Sledz at [email protected] or call him at 440.333.7827.

30 | CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL • SPRING 2016 www.centralcatholichs.org In Memoriam Darla Rae Bradley-Hall - passed away in December 2015. Rose Ann Siarka - passed away in February 2016 at the age Beloved mother of Jay’da T. Hall ’17, Austin S. Hall, Jr. ’19, and of 90. Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Justyn R. Hall. She is also survived by her husband, mother, Frank. Rose was the mother of retired CCC Spanish teacher Rose father and siblings. Marie, Barbara (Joe) Graham and Christine and the grandmother and great grandmother to many. Arlene Wegenek Kosak ’55 St. Stan - passed away in Septem- ber 2015. Beloved mother of Michele (Kevin) Hofman, Raymond Patrick J. “Bobby” Kilbane Jr. - passed away in February 2016 Kosak, Jr., Diane (Ron) Espinosa and Lisa (Carl) Hansen. She is also at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Patricia and the dear father survived by her three siblings LaVern Mullen, Arvid Wegenek ’61 of Joanna (James) Henderson, Michelle and CCC teacher Joseph and Anne Fess ‘62. (Tiffany). Mr. Kilbane was the grandfather of three and a U.S. Army Veteran. Lucy Cline - passed away in December 2015. Beloved mother of former CCC teacher Tammy Sparks (Don) and Angela Cline. Sister Charles Holloway Sr. - passed away in July 2015 at the age of of Mary Shema, Josephine Girolamo, Rose Bonadio, Mike Rossi 72. Beloved husband of Betty and the father of Montina Preston, and Tom Rossi. Grandmother to many. Intervention Specialist at CCC. Antonio Camargo - passed away in December Joseph M. Rock, Sr. - passed away in July 2015 at the age of 77. 2015 at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Evelyn, Beloved husband of Elizabeth (FiFi) and loving father to Joseph loving father of Veronica, Antonio P. ’08, and M. Rock II, teacher at CCC. Cristobal ’09, loving son of Antonio and Nereida, dearest brother of Emil (Jacki), Milton (Alida), Petra Banks, Wilson (Martha), Guillermo (Nilda) and Efraim. Mr. Camargo was a longtime and loyal www.centralcatholichs.org supporter of the Sports Boosters at Cleveland Central Catholic High School which he served up until his death.

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Advancement & School Schedule Ironmen Varsity Football Schedule 2016-17 Calendar of Events Day Date Opponent Place Time Graduation Fri. 8/19 @Cuyahoga Heights HS Cuyahoga Heights 6:00 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2016 SCRIMMAGE St. Colman Church Fri. 8/26 @Dover High School Dover 7:00 pm Sat. 9/03 Lake Catholic HS Home 1:00 pm Alumni Golf Outing Saturday, June 11, 2016 Fri. 9/09 @Elyria Catholic HS Elyria Catholic 7:00 pm Valleaire Golf Club Sat. 9/17 Notre Dame Cathedral Latin Home 1:00 pm Sat. 9/24 @University School University School 1:00 pm Welcome Back Day Sat. 10/01 @Youngstown Christian HS Youngstown Christian 7:00 pm Saturday, September 3, 2016 Sat. 10/08 St. Thomas Aquinas HS Home 1:00 pm Cleveland Central Catholic Sat. 10/15 Warren John F. Kennedy HS Home 1:00 pm Fri. 10/21 @Trinity HS Trinity 7:00 pm CleanUp+Clams Fri. 10/28 Villa Angela St. Joseph Euclid HS 7:00 pm Saturday, September 24, 2016 Ironman Center

Homecoming Lady Ironmen Varsity Volleyball Schedule 2016-17 Saturday, October 15, 2016 Cleveland Central Catholic Day Date Opponent Place Time Tues. 8/23 @Thomas W. Harvey HS Thomas Harvey 4:30 pm Mon. 8/29 St. Martin de Porres HS Home 4:30 pm Wed. 8/31 @Garfield Heights HS Garfield Heights 4:30 pm Thur. 9/01 @Shaw HS Shaw 5:00 pm Tues. 9/06 Bedford HS Home 5:00 pm Thurs. 9/08 @Villa Angela St. Joseph VASJ 4:30 pm Mon. 9/12 Garfield Heights HS Home 4:30 pm Tues. 9/13 St. Thomas Aquinas HS Home 4:30 pm Thurs. 9/15 @Trinity HS Trinity 4:30 pm Mon. 9/19 @Laurel School Laurel 4:30 pm Tues. 9/20 Warren John F. Kennedy HS Home 4:30 pm Thurs. 9/22 @Youngstown Christian HS @Youngstown 4:30 pm Sat. 9/24 @Beachwood Invitational Beachwood 10:00 am Mon. 9/26 Cornerstone Christian Academy Home 4:30 pm Tues. 9/27 Villa Angela St. Joseph HS Home 4:30 pm Thurs. 9/29 @St. Thomas Aquinas HS St.Thomas Aquinas 4:30 pm Mon. 10/3 @St. Martin de Porres HS St.Martin de Porres 4:30 pm Tues. 10/4 Trinity High School Home 4:30 pm Thurs. 10/6 @Warren John F. Kennedy HS Warren JFK 4:30 pm Tues. 10/11 Youngstown Christian HS Home 4:30 pm

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