VOLUME 26, NUMBER 1 Spring 2020 The Ready Report The Semi-Annual Newsletter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Ready High School Celebrating the Spirit of Ready

NFL VETERAN ANTOINE HARRIS, READY ’00, WITH THE BISHOP READY FOOTBALL TEAM. A Message from the President

Dear Friends, OU MAY HAVE NOTICED a long gap between Generally, they “fly under the radar” so we are always Yissues of The Ready Report; in fact, it’s been a happy to showcase their work for Ready here. year! Unfortunately, in late spring of 2019, our writer/ In this issue, two recent alums get us up-to-date editor was in a serious car accident and was rehabbing on their adventures and an alum from the ’80s gives through the rest of the year and unable to pull The us a first-person account of his business acumen/ Ready Report together. All is well now and we are back achievements. Again, we encourage our alums (parents/ on track…so, there’s a lot of news inside! grandparents/etc.) to keep us informed about YOU. First, because the fall issue is our Commencement There is a form in this and every issue and also one issue, we were not able to congratulate and extol our online but you can always send us an email and let us Class of 2019. We do so here. It truly would have been know about you. a great loss not to acknowledge our parent alums/ Spirit Week is always a fun-filled time at Ready. Our seniors. (Those hairstyles! Those ties!) Spirit Breakfast guest speakers are always thoughtful, Then, it’s been a grand year for beautiful pictures of inspiring, and enthusiastic in their approach to both our students, future students, grandparents, and alums: sports and life. This year was no exception. Ready alum we wanted to share as many as we could with you. Antoine Harris ’00 returned to impart some wisdom And I personally wanted to share an update of sorts about sports as a metaphor for life and how sports can on our current academic program and our facilities prepare you for a fuller life experience but also should upgrade and give you some information about a not be one’s sole life experience. A retired NFL player, promising and exciting new program, which we will be Antoine is a loyal Ready alum, returning in the summer incorporating into our current curriculum. Sometimes, to run a football camp at Ready for area middle school we all take for granted the really outstanding work students. (That’s Antoine with the football team on the that our faculty and students are doing and the cover of this issue.) encouragement that we get from our outside sources Just a reminder: Our Wall of Honor, celebrating who help us both to formulate and execute our visions Ready veterans who have served in all branches of the for the future. I want you to be aware of the efforts armed forces, is a continuing project. If you know an being made by all…faculty, staff, administration, and alum who has served, please let us know so we may Diocesan officials…to enable Bishop Ready to remain add his/her name. Use the form in this issue, the form not only a top notch Catholic educational institution online, or just send us an email with the veteran’s name, but also a forward-thinking organization that doesn’t year of graduation, years of service, and branch of wait for change to occur but anticipates change and service. Our Wall of Honor is located across from embraces it, all for the betterment of our educational St. Michael’s Chapel. experience. Enjoy this issue and remember to stay in touch. This is also the issue in which we honor our We want to hear from you and we hope to see you at newest members of the Alumni/ae Hall of Fame (and many Ready events: Our Knight at the Races, theatre remind you to nominate a worthy candidate!). This productions, liturgies, sports events, and alum events. fall we inducted four distinguished alums. Each is a You remain in our prayers. prototypical Ready alum; each is a singular example of what it means to be a Ready alum; each adds to Sincerely, the illustrious membership of the Hall. Within the Hall induction ceremony, we yearly include our Silver Knight Service Award winner(s). These are the people Celene A. Seamen who go above and beyond, in often unsung roles, doing President what is needed to improve life for all at Bishop Ready.

| 2 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org ANTOINE HARRIS ’00

[Cover Story] Alum Returns as Keynote Speaker for Spirit Breakfast

BISHOP READY PRINCIPAL MATT BRICKNER, ANTOINE HARRIS ’00, READY PRESIDENT CELENE A. SEAMEN, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR STEVE MCQUADE, AND LARRY WOLF, MR. HARRIS’S FORMER FOOTBALL COACH AT READY.

e didn’t play football until his youth in the area an opportunity to Hjunior year but when he did, take part in a free summer football ANTOINE HARRIS ’00 showed the speed camp held at Bishop Ready, where and grit that earned him All-State he serves as coach and motivator. honors, a full football scholarship to As the keynote speaker for the the University of Louisville (major annual Spirit Breakfast, a part of in Mass Communications), and a homecoming week activities, Antoine six-year career in the NFL, playing focused on the benefits of participating for the Tennessee Titans, the Atlanta in sports: learning to work with Falcons, and the Philadelphia Eagles. others, to depend on others, to take Injuries cut short his career but not responsibility for your actions, and to his love of the game and for several form life-long friendships. But he also summers, Antoine has returned to stressed that sports is but a small part his hometown, where his parents still ANTOINE SIGNING A JERSEY of one’s life, whether you play on the FOR THE TROPHY CASE… live, and his alma mater to provide professional level or not.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 3 | ANTOINE WITH FOOTBALL CAPTAINS JACOB ANTOINE WITH ROSE ANN HOLOCHER ROBINSON, JACK FOLEY, AND JOSH BAUM

To Antoine, and what he hoped to encouraged the students to travel, to pass on to the Ready students, faith, see places and meet people beyond family, and friendships are what make their immediate home area. a well-rounded, responsible person. Antoine had some key points that He stressed the concept of the scholar/ he wanted to share and upon which he athlete, insisting that earning your way expanded: You create your own story; on a team, not only by your play but work hard and believe in yourself; do also by your academics, is the right your best at everything; be a problem way to do it. solver; never give up; make good And he thanked his coaches and choices; show respect; own up to your teachers at Ready for the help and mistakes; and show respect. encouragement that they provided “I came to Bishop Ready from along the way. He also emphasized public school. Public school to private ANTOINE AND BRENDA BALL the need to look beyond one’s own school was a major shock for me, comfort zone; he played basketball not only because I was different than at Ready for four years and thought the majority of kids in the school that would be his sport. But fate but also because I didn’t really know intervened, his ability to run like the anyone at the school. It was a whole wind caught a coach’s attention, and new experience for me,” Antoine he was willing to give football a try. said. “The structure, the rules, the Before Antoine went to college, responsibilities. Not that I was a bad he had never left the Columbus area. kid or anything. I always did the right He now lives in Florida with his wife thing for fear of disappointment. But and two children, both of whom speak I wasn’t used to rules such as No three languages…and are inspiring him Chewing Gum! Sports helped me to to learn at least one more language adjust and cope with many situations now. “It’s never too late,” he said, in school. Coaches Ghiloni and Wolf to try something new and to make had a great influence on me, teaching JACOB ’20 AND MASON ROBINSON improvements in your life. He strongly me toughness, grit, and dedication.”

| 4 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org …WITH THE BAND AND CHEERLEADING SQUAD

Antoine also gave a shout-out to his parents, “a strong, hardworking, respectable couple who worked very hard to make sure that I had everything that I needed. They still work to this day…mom just retired for the second time but dad is still doing the same job he was doing when I was a kid, driving a dump truck. Some of my favorite childhood memories are being out of school on summer vacation and having my pillow in the passenger seat, eating Donato’s, sleeping, or listening on the CB while we ‘hauled rocks’ around all of Ohio.” THE BREAKFAST PART OF SPIRIT BREAKFAST! Antoine plans to return to Bishop Ready next summer to coach another football camp for youngsters, giving back and helping others to reach their dreams. Good Morning!

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 5 | BISHOP READY COMMENCEMENT 2019

Dominic Emily Tokar O’Connell

BACCALAUREATE MASS May 31, 2019 St. Cecilia Church Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Rev. Leo L. Connolly, Presiding [\ 55TH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES June 1, 2019 Bishop Ready High School [\

Keynote Speaker Salutatorian Co-Valedictorian Co-Valedictorian Robert Connor Angelica Eva Ghiloni Nagy Rivera-Martinez Freeman

(Editor’s Note: Normally, Commencement would be highlighted in the fall issue of The Ready Report. However, last year we were not able to publish a fall issue because the writer/editor was involved in a car accident and unable to produce the issue. Not wishing to “ignore” the Class of 2019, we have decided to celebrate their graduation in this issue.)

| 6 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Class of 2019 Daniela Del Carmen Aguilar Villanueva

Austin M. Aiello GC

Devin Christopher Beckner-Horn GC Lucia Elizabeth Beickman Samantha Gabrielle Blackburn Brigitte Blair Bowman Derricka Danae Bramwell Cade Andrew Canter Carl Allen Copley

Evan Emanuel Cordle NBC Grant Emilio Cordle Daniela Aguilar Villanueva and Derricka Bramwell Robert Cade Dent GC, NBC, NHS, SC Connor William Inks Tristen Keith Jackson

Lingling Jiang SCO YuHeng Jiang

Javana Vanora Joyce GC, SC Christopher Douglas Kazee II

Claire Margaret Kelley GC, NBC, NHS, SCO Gavin Timothy King

Jarek Paul Kolinski GC, NBC, NHS, SC Skylar Mackenzie Lafferty

Xiang Li GC Li Lechen Aaron Lopresti and Daniela Aguilar Villanueva Zhenzhen Liu Nicholas Peter Drew Aaron Michael Lopresti

Ethan Paul Edwards Xuesi Ma GC

Claire Madeline Ferguson GC, NBC, NHS, SC Antemnam Justin Maker SCO

Eva Julianna Freeman GC, H, NBC, NHS, SC*, V Litzy Betzaida Mandujano Flores Ethan Isaac Garland Ariyhana Amoré Truly Marshall

Alysia Ysabel George Rylie Savana Maynard NBC

Eva Corina Grace Michaela Chantel Mayo SC Addison Marie Gualtieri Mary Clare McPherson Andrew Michael Halko

Daniel John Hamilton GC, NBC, NHS GC – GOLD CORD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE H – INDUCTEE FOR ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME Jeremiah James Happ NBC – NATIONAL BETA CLUB NHS – NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Samuel Robert Hardenbergh S – SALUTATORIAN V – VALEDICTORIAN SC – STUDENT COUNCIL SCO – STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER * – CLASS OFFICER

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 7 | Class of 2019

Jadina Ellen Mozzetti SC Maria Elizabeth Schindler

Connor Gregory Nagy GC, NBC, NHS, SC*, S Shannon Nicole Seymore Jaishan Arthur Norris Sandon Michael Skuce

Emily Grace O’Connell GC, NHS Brooke Ann Smith Cecelia Alexis Phillips Laney Elizabeth Stroud NBC Richard Pittman Dominic John Tokar GC, NBC, NHS, SC*

John Harley Pyles GC, NBC, NHS, SC* Abigail Leanne Wasto SCO

Hannah Kathleen Rains GC McKenna Elizabeth Wheaton Cory Daniel Regan Charles Anthony White Jr.

Angelica Cristina Rivera-Martinez GC, H, NHS, SCO, V Anthony Edward Whitt Anayeli Rivera Munoz Lauren Catherine Whitt Chyna Elise Robinson Makenzie Taylor Wiethe GC, NHS, SC Erica Daniela Saldana Alexander Charles Wohrle

LeeAnn Grace Sapp GC, SCO Austin Michael Woolum Nathan Luis Saucedo Kefan Wu

Seniors and alum parents

| 8 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org FRIDAY MAY 1 2020

Name

Address

A City state Zip

"Knight" Phone ( ) Email at the ❍ Races IX Dinner tickets @ $40 per person x _____ = $______OR Charge to my ❍ MasterCard ❍ Visa ❍ Discover ❍ American Express

Name as it appears on card (please print)

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Your Zip Code Expiry Date security Digits (on back of card)

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 9 | Bucky Dent 1987 father of Cade Dent

Julie Hippler Freeman 1992 and Matt Freeman 1992 parents of Eva Freeman

Alum Parents Mark George 1987 father of — with — Alysia George Seniors

Stephanie Devereaux Happ 1992 and John Happ 1982 parents of Jeremiah Happ

Ronda Beardsley Mike O’Connell Mozzetti 1984 1980 father of mother of Emily O’Connell Jadina Mozzetti

| 10 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Sabrina Sellers Rains 1990 mother of Hannah Rains

Paula Coughlin Scott Smith Tokar 1997 1984 father of mother of Brooke Smith Dominic Tokar

Andrew Wasto 1985 father of Abigail Wasto

Kari Sexton Wheaton Bret Wohrle 1991 1986 mother of father of McKenna Alex Wohrle Wheaton

Michaela Woolum 1997 mother of Austin Woolum

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 11 | New Inductees into the Alumni/ae

The Homecoming Assembly serves as the annual event for the induction of new members into the Alumni/ae Hall of Fame and this year four alums joined the distinguished past recipients who serve as an inspiration to our current students.

The 2019 honorees included an engineering Ph.D. with a service orientation, a brother and sister team, and a celebrated sportsman. Bishop Ready is proud to welcome Sarah Welsh-Huggins ’08, Taron ’13 and Alanta Slone ’15, and Bob Stoll ’72 to the Hall of Fame.

Sarah Welsh-Huggins, a in International Studies. She continued her education at the Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, University of Colorado/Boulder where she earned a Master and Architectural Engineering of Science and a doctoral degree in Civil, Environmental, who has consulted and and Architectural Engineering. A track/cross country star lectured around the globe, at Ready, Sarah was captain of the women’s cross country/ has worked in sustainable track & field teams at Lafayette and recipient of the Most community development Valuable Runner Award twice at Lafayette. She brings a to improve daily living in passion to her work that is infectious and continues to seek countries where the basics of ways to make life better for all on this planet. clean water, sufficient food, and structural integrity are often lacking. Since the fall of 2018, Sarah has been and Infrastructure Adviser/ Sarah Welsh-Huggins ’08 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, USAID-DCHA (U.S. Agency for International Development-Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance)/ Office of Food for Peace in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, she led an interdisciplinary team providing technical and programmatic support to FEMA’s Public Assistance program for post-Hurricane Irma recovery in Florida and as an Emergency Management Specialist, Dewberry/Federal Emergency Management Agency in Jacksonville and Ft. Myers. Sarah began her college career at Lafayette College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree Sarah Welsh-Huggins with her parents Pam and Andrew.

| 12 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Taron and Alanta Slone She worked as a concept design intern, assisting designers are not only siblings but are with trend forward concepts and researched and analyzed also best friends. Both found trends from runway coverage and pop culture. She has their way after Ready by created trend reports used to establish seasonal concepts following their dreams and and ordered and organized a swatch library, created color never giving up. Both were palettes, and worked as an Assistant Designer. While still in profiled in the spring 2019 school, she created a blog about street style around campus Ready Report and both have and wrote and photographed street style for blog posts and continued to find a pathway social media. While at Ready, Alanta took advantage of the to achieve success. Taron opportunity to travel abroad, going to Paris and Barcelona. graduated from the University While at CCAD, she spent a semester at the London College of Akron with a Bachelor of Fashion, part of the University of the Arts London, of Science in Emergency which has been ranked as one of London’s top five fashion Management and Homeland schools. Her advice to students was simply never pass up an Alanta Slone ’15 opportunity and pay attention in class! As she said, “Who Security and a Master of knew that I would need math in fashion design?” Science degree in Education/Sports Administration. While in college, he continued the successful track career that he began at Ready. After graduation, he chose to work with When Alanta spoke for herself and for Taron, who was the Akron School System in a program that helps at-risk unable to attend the ceremony, conspicuous by its absence and inner city children, showing them a path to remain in was reference or thank you to their mother. She asked, school and succeed. Taron worked as a security guard, a job when everyone had finished speaking, for an additional that he didn’t really want, but it led to other opportunities moment: “We purposely ‘forgot’ to thank one person in our and now he is the President/Founder of Three-P Mentoring, speeches, and that is because this person deserves her own a non-profit organization that focuses on college and speech. Mom, you deserve the world for the life you have given us! You are the reason we have every opportunity we career mentoring. Three-P Mentoring sponsors college/ school visits, teaches resume building and job searching, and provides group and one-on-one mentoring. Taron was not able to attend the induction ceremony but he sent a “Be curious and go after the things that you message: “I have a passion for mentoring young teens and want, even if they seem a bit far fetched. teaching them life skills that will help prepare them for their paths after high school. All it takes is one person to believe As a sophomore, I got a corporate internship in a young man or woman for them to reach their dream!” where they only look for seniors, all because I Alanta Slone made her way in the fashion world, reached out and asked if I could shadow someone earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design with a for a day. Be resilient. Not everything is going to minor in Business. While maintaining a grade point average work out the way you planned but that’s okay, that earned her spots on the Dean’s List and the President’s as long as you never give up.” List, Alanta also earned nine awards for her design work. —Atlanta Slone ’15

“I need to thank the Bishop Ready staff during my time in high school. At the time, I did not realize how the rules were getting me ready for the real world and how much our teachers really care about each and every one of us. Not only do they care about our academics, but they also care for our personal lives…Your teachers know what they are talking about; take advantage and ask questions now and follow their lead. What they are teaching you, trust me, you need to know.” —Taron Slone ’13 Alanta Slone with grandparents Jax and Dona Slone and parents Tonya and Todd

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 13 | have, every accomplishment in both of our lives is because Marietta College and a Master of you. We have been through many ups and downs as a of Arts degree from OSU. He family and you have never given up on us. We thank you retains his commitment to all and love you so much!” things Ready and wrestling. He and Barb are the parents of For many Ready alums, three children and grandparents Bob Stoll needs no intro- to one. An entire contingent of duction. Not only did he former Ready wrestlers joined have the good sense to Bob for the induction ceremony marry fellow alum (and and it was inspiring to see the current Ready faculty camaraderie exhibited. Once a member) Barbara Baxter member of the Ready family, ’78 but he also retained always a member of the Ready his wrestling prowess and family! coached the Ready teams to Barb and Bob Stoll States 10 times, winning the Championship in ’82 and placing as runners-up in ’83, ’86, and ’88. Bob has earned Bob Stoll ’72 many accolades in the world of wrestling, including membership in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Ohio Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Ready Wrestling Hall of Fame; he was named Ohio High School Coach of the Year twice, District Coach of the Year a dozen times, and the Wrestling USA Most Inspirational Coach. He is the recipient of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) National Coaches Award; The Medina Invitational Coaches Sportsmanship Award; and holds silver and bronze level coaching certification from Ready alum wrestlers/supporters showed up in force to USA Wrestling. Bob holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from honor one of their own.

Pastor Honored for Work with Sheriff’s Office

Father Leo Connolly, pastor at St. Cecilia Parish, We add our words was honored at half time at the September 7, 2019, OSU of praise to a priest who football game. Fr. Connolly has been a member of the has been a good friend Sheriff’s Office for over 36 years. The Sheriff’s Office posted to Ready, always helping on its Facebook page: out when needed. We appreciate his support “Over the years he has responded and assisted in and honored him with the countless traumatic incidents giving spiritual guidance, Silver Knight Service Award support and condolences when needed. He has been a in 2013. It’s particularly member of the Mid-Ohio FOP Critical Incident Response nice to see that others also Team for over 30 years. Within days of the tragic events appreciate his dedication on 9/11 that gripped our Nation, Chaplain Connolly and selflessness. responded to New York and provided assistance to many first responders over a 5-week period. “Chaplain Connolly it is our Honor to recognize you today for your many years of dedicated service to Central Ohio and beyond, God Bless you sir!” Father Leo Connolly

| 14 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Academic Update

by Celene A. Seamen

In addition to sharing with you the new electives  An 8th grade Summer Leadership Academy that are being planned for the very near future, I for students entering 9th grade at Ready in the want to share with you the foundation of a Bishop fall. This week-long program will foster faith Ready education, no matter the required or elective development, leadership development, service, courses taken. and good, old-fashioned fun. Older students We have three basic goals for our students: will mentor younger participants. We are in the process of seeking a grant to make the program  Increase knowledge and awareness of the world available free of charge to incoming students through the content of various academic fields. who apply.  Make available to students the opportunity to  The next step in our desire for students to build the skills they need to develop to compete become responsible citizens of the world is our in the world, among them critical and innovative Global Competency Initiative. In this approach, thinking skills, interpersonal and intrapersonal students will communicate and collaborate skills, and media and information literacy. with business, civic, and educational bodies  Encourage students to take action, to put the of different cultural backgrounds. Students skills they have learned and developed to good will demonstrate competency through various use in order to create a better world. encounters and experiences, readings, projects, and lectures in the areas of global issues and The foundation for all that we do is, of course, global cultures. our faith and the belief that we are not merely human  The Skill Development and Remediation beings but are also spiritual beings, on a journey of Program is for students who struggle information, formation, and transformation. academically and are a bit behind in reading, To these ends, we offer an array of college math, skills, study habits, motivation, and time preparatory classes, honors classes, advanced management and who often need a boost and placement classes, college credit classes, remedial additional support. Currently, we do quite classes, and support electives in a variety of fields. effectively throughout the school year but wish Soon to be added to this selection are an assortment to offer incoming freshmen a “leg up,” so to of technical/trades electives (see Technical Pathways, speak, to enable them to be more competitive. A page 16). program, which we hope to have funded, is being developed to assist students in acquiring the In short, our academic focus is to design needed academic and motivational skills. learning experiences that engage students in real- world learning, which emphasizes skill development One of my favorite reminders to people is that as well as acquisition of knowledge. Instruction is if we are not planning what offerings and programs personalized as much as possible to meet student will be needed and beneficial to students sitting in needs. Learning opportunities exist to allow students kindergarten classrooms currently, we are not doing to explain and discover individual interests and career our jobs and are behind schedule. opportunities. Our approach considers the whole child, which involves spiritual, social, and emotional My message to you is simple: We are planning. development. Finally, our programs emphasize the We are encouraging innovation. We are educating value of diversity. students with 21st century skills. We are responding to needs as they arise. All this, while holding fast to In addition to our regular program throughout information and content necessary for students to be the school year, we are planning on summer exposed to the best that is known and thought. enrichment programs to enhance the student We appreciate your support of our efforts and experience. Other new programs currently being will keep you informed of our progress. developed are:

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 15 | Expanding Offerings: Technical Pathways Program

by Celene A. Seamen

Bishop Ready High School will begin offering Our elective offerings are designed to address this electives in the area of what can be considered “technical need in multiple areas, build the pride and participation education.” These electives will center on Information in areas that have a demand, expose students to Technology (analytics, cyber security, software opportunities, and encourage post-secondary education in development) and Industrial Technology (careers college and/or skilled programs offered by various trades, requiring skilled training in three areas: electrical, which may also involve college courses/credit. mechanical, construction). We have been discussing the above opportunities These soon-to-be-offered electives have three with Columbus State, the trade unions, area community purposes: increase awareness of opportunities and give leaders, our Bishop and partner parish pastors, Ready exposure to careers in the fields mentioned above, build graduates who own businesses in the targeted areas, and skills centering all agree we are on the “right path.” around critical and Ready will remain college prep. Our mission is to innovative thinking, promote life-long learning and post-secondary education. and take action in We currently offer 15 classes in our building in which that students will a student may earn college credit in science, literature, gain some experience history, art, computer science, business, and math. We in the work of her/ offer A.P. classes as well. By no means are we diluting his chosen elective this “pathway”; we simply wish to offer multiple and plan a pathway “pathways” for students to explore careers, interests, which includes post- and course work, which may speak to her/his talents. By secondary education. definition, in education, pathway refers to the specific Here is our vision: courses, academic programs, and learning experiences We will build the that individual students complete as they progress in their future. Our students education. will take the wildest We will encourage students of all ability levels to technological fantasies explore these electives and come closer to deciding upon a and make them path for post-secondary careers and education. real. Our students will construct the You will be hearing much more about these electives spaceships, the and opportunities in the future. I know you will share driverless cars, and the skyscrapers. They will maintain my enthusiasm for this expansion of the Ready offerings the grid and will keep the cloud afloat. They will wire; as we develop the program further. Among Ready’s they will weld; they will build. goals is to educate productive, thoughtful, insightful, and committed individuals and this new “pathway” will We are appealing to students who love technology enable us to make sure that ample options are available. and who love to create. We are calling upon the tinkerers, the thinkers, the artists. We are appealing to the curious and smart and those driven to get things done. Information Technology We are inviting students to build the future by • analytics • cyber security • software development experiencing the skilled trades and/or electives in the highly skilled area of information technology. Skilled tradespeople and technicians are not growing Industrial Technology at the rate needed, which has a serious impact on our • electrical • mechanical • construction community.

| 16 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 17 | Expanding horizons, committed to service

Ready alums continue to take advantage of study abroad programs on the collegiate level as they pursue degrees and put their Ready backgrounds Naomi in the Andes to good use.

Naomi Etgen, Ready Class of 2016, returned this “We had excursions frequently with the group, going summer from a six-week stay in Chile, visiting while it to the beach or visiting old cemeteries. We also had the was winter in the southern hemisphere, a difference that opportunity to choose between zip-lining and white water we don’t often think about. She is a student at OSU, with rafting for one excursion. There was one four-day weekend a double major in international studies and religious where three girls and I organized a trip back to Santiago,” studies and a minor in Spanish. The minor in Spanish was Naomi said, “and visited the hot springs of the Andes particularly helpful as her courses were taught completely Mountains.” in Spanish and were “writing heavy.” Naomi enjoyed and recommends this type of Naomi was part of the International Studies Abroad experience, which opens the world up to the possibilities (ISA), a program affiliated with OSU. She attended the beyond one’s own circle. “I really appreciated being able Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, where her courses in to travel to a Spanish speaking country, since I minor in Latin American film and literature and a class on socio- Spanish. It was also very refreshing to see new ways of life. politics of Latin America in the 19th and 20th centuries I genuinely enjoyed my time there, too. I went with a great were taught completely in Spanish; both courses were, as group of students and had a great host family, which made Naomi says, “writing heavy,” with three papers required the experience much more meaningful.” for each class. During orientation, the group stayed at a hotel in Santiago and the view from the top floor breakfast room included all of the city plus the Andes Mountains. Following orientation, Naomi stayed with a family in Vina del Mar while attending classes in Valparaiso. Both cities are ocean side and provided ample opportunities to enjoy the beach.

Keep an open mind.

| 18 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Facilities Upgrade Update

by Celene A. Seamen

Many upgrades to the Bishop Ready facilities Etgen (chile) have recently taken place. To name just a few of the upgrades, we need only look to the Cacchio library and Weiser business classroom renovations, creation of the Curtin Communications Center (including a broadcast journalism studio), creation of the Gus Flichia Guidance Center, cafeteria facelift, new brick outside the gym entrance, creation of a faculty courtyard as an addition to the senior courtyard, new gym floor, and faculty room facelift. The Knight for the Future/Adopt a Classroom project enabled us to renovate several classrooms. As of this writing in January 2020, we hope to have enough funds on hand to install new gym bleachers over the summer. However, we have only begun. Our next major project includes work on our outside playing fields. Upon her graduation from OSU, Naomi plans to work Our vision includes a storage facility, restrooms, with recently arrived immigrants in the United States. Her concession facility, fields graded and seeded, and a advice to Ready students: Keep an open mind. As Naomi well and irrigation system. This is our vision and a would attest, it’s a big world, which can offer challenges as long overdue upgrade. well as opportunities. But the more we learn, the smaller We have met with professional facility planners the world becomes. and are in the process of developing actual drawings and cost estimates associated with the project. As plans take shape and form, you will be hearing much more about this project in the near future. We will be asking for your involvement and support as we continue to improve the physical plant Ready to Try or Renew a at Bishop Ready. Magazine? Just a reminder: Your magazine subscription (new or renewal) can benefit Bishop Ready High School. Our magazine drive is held in FIND US ONLINE… the fall, but new subscriptions and renewals can be done anytime throughout the year online. For quick updates, information on athletic events or arts performances, and general news about Bishop • Go to www.gaschoolstore.com Ready (including reunion information), please visit us • Click “Just Shopping? Click Here” online at www.brhs.org. • Enter School I.D.—2568145 The site also provides a means for you to • Search magazines and order! communicate with us! You can send us information When you order through this site, 40% of your purchase for The Ready Report or update your personal will benefit Bishop Ready. information (address, phone, work information, e-mail address, etc.) through forms found on our site. It’s a painless way to help Bishop Ready…and we do appreciate your help! (And, of course, we encourage you to keep reading!) www.brhs.org

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 19 | “Ready taught me skills outside the academic spectrum…

“How to go outside my comfort zone and how to take the extra step to help someone in need; how to be bold in my actions and confident in my decisions. “Ready taught me how to put others before myself.”

Trianna Connolly, who graduated as part of the Ready Class of 2014, acknowledges the role that Bishop Ready played in forming her character and encouraging her ambitions. She was a stellar student at Ready and participated in a wide range of co-curricular activities. It’s a rare theatre production that didn’t find her name among the cast, either in a featured role or as a member of the ensemble. A member of the show and concert choirs, Trianna sang at her Baccalaureate Mass and as part of the Commencement Exercises. She was a member of the National Beta Club and National Honor Society; she’s a member of the school’s Academic Hall of Fame and was a Student Council Officer and received an academic scholarship to Ohio University. Trianna in traditional sari The Ready foundation allowed her to pursue her goals with confidence. “I love how integrated Ready was becoming on the international spectrum while I was in my final year there.” We are grateful that she has agreed to share her “post-Ready” experiences with us.

Trianna received a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in May of 2018. She graduated magna cum laude, with a major in journalism, and specializations in psychology and sociology. Trianna pursued a journalism degree “because I like asking questions. I pursued the two specializations because I have a heart for people. I’m curious to know why people do the things they do and how their actions impact society.”

While at Ohio U., she was part of a Christian group “which took up a lot of my free time.” Trianna took her capstone (projects designed to encourage students to think Trianna iwith friends critically, solve challenging problems, and develop skills that will help prepare them for modern careers and adult life) on international writing. “I had to write two articles sourced in Chile without actually going to the country.”

| 20 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org of the world, God’s pull, but also maybe just the desire to completely challenge myself and leave my comfort zone. I like exploring new places and India is almost a complete 180 degrees from life in the US.” “There are two types of people in the world,” she continued, “those who thrive from travel and those who feel safe within the areas with which they are familiar. The idea of surrounding myself with an entirely new culture thrills me. I come from a travelling background: both of my parents were in the military and often spoke of their adventures all around the world from Europe to Asia. It was bound to happen I think…travelling is in my blood.”

Trianna first went to India in January of 2018, Trianna left for India in early December, going while a senior in college. It was then and there that she to the city of Mumbai where she plans to spend the became introduced to the idea of human trafficking and next year working with Purnata. “My focus will be on she is dedicated to bringing this abhorrent activity to improving their reach on social media and growing their light and to help eradicate it. communications team, using the knowledge I gained “I’ve always had a desire to help those who couldn’t through my degree and the cultural knowledge that I help themselves,” she said. “I also believe that every gained from living there last year. We are hoping to see person is priceless. And nobody deserves to be taken great partnerships in the upcoming year. My goal for the advantage of, something that I learned first-hand year is to help raise money for Purnata and to educate as throughout my time in school. One thing that I was many people as I can about human trafficking.” taught at Ready that has stuck with me since my time there is the school’s pledge to always help those who reach out to them.” Trianna spent September 2018 through July 2019 in India, “doing ministry work with college students, sharing my faith with them, and learning about their culture and upbringing. A college friend, who became my roommate in India, introduced me to the organization she works with. We would spend our nights talking and discussing the injustice of modern slavery. She’d tell me these amazing stories of women being rescued after years of being sold and mistreated. I went to work with her one day and witnessed the environment…the women who felt stuck and the children who had no choice.” While on this initial trip to India, Trianna began looking for ways to return to India and an opportunity presented itself at Purnata, a non-profit organization that works to eliminate human trafficking. “I am a huge supporter of justice and fair treatment of all people, and I love children! When I returned home, I began raising money and started my visa process so that I could return and work as part of the communications team at Purnata. Not only would I be helping to educate people about human trafficking,” Trianna said, “but I would also be putting my degree to use. I don’t have a solid answer as to why I felt pulled to India in the first place. Trianna and friend Emma I think that ‘why not India’ constantly went through my mind. Friends in college talked about their experience (FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PURNATA, VISIT WWW.PURNATA.ORG there and it intrigued me. I always felt pulled to that side OR VISIT ITS FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM PAGE @PURNATAORG.)

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 21 | Bishop Ready High School

OPENCOLUMBUS, HOUSE OHIO

| 22 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Bishop Ready High School

OPENCOLUMBUS, HOUSE OHIO PHOTOS: NIKKI CACCHIO

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 23 | Bishop Ready High School GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

NORA ’23 AND JACK ’20 FOLEY his year, Grandparents’ Day was celebrated on TFriday, November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints. Father Metzger from Our Lady of Victory was celebrant for the Mass. As usual, the day started with breakfast in the cafeteria and included participation by grandparents in classrooms. It’s always wonderful to have the grandparents’ visit and to see the loving interaction between grandparents and grandchildren! KEELY REGAN ’20

EVAN O’CONNELL ’22

HANNAH BRYAN ’20 KALEB SCHAFFER ’23 KATELYN ’20 AND ISAAC PAUL ’22

| 24 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Bishop Ready High School GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

AVA ’21 AND LYLA ’23 HURD

GABRIELLA MCCREARY ’23

KATELYN ’20 AND ISAAC PAUL ’22 ETHAN ’23 AND EMMA ’20 PERRY CALEIGH CHEATHAM ’23

PHOTOS: BARB STOLL AND NIKKI CACCHIO

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 25 | Taking the Road Less Traveled

Larry Chaffin Chairman and CEO Pluto Networks & Pluto Cloud Services

(Editor’s Note: We asked Larry Chaffin ’85 to “bring us up to speed” on his career since leaving Ready and he graciously wrote the following for The Ready Report.)

It all starts with a dream… Nortel, Checkpoint, Skype, and many with Pluto Networks. During this others. Then that started to expand time, I was presented with the CEO of from cyber security to networking, the Year Award in Columbus. Isn’t that how all good stories are Voice over IP, telepresence, wireless, But then I decided to start supposed to start? But for me it really and much more. another company to look at only was not a dream, it was more of an During these years I was asked cloud communications. Pluto Cloud ask. Taking the road less traveled for to do some consulting for many Services was born seven years ago a friend a long time ago started my companies. Then one day someone and has surpassed all my hopes. We first company. It was something I had asked me why I did not have my own have customers in over 70 countries never thought of or wished for, but as company for consulting. I had never and have grown each and every year. with all good things it just happened. thought of my own company, as many Expanding into telecom, carriers, and So let’s go back to the beginning talk of the risk when owning your much more with our customers has when, like others, I was working for own company, the endless hours of helped the company grow into what “the man.” When I say “the man,” I work, and constant pressure. But a we are now. It’s been a great journey was working for others, corporations. friend who was a CEO of a Fortune with both companies. I was getting well known for my 100 company talked me into it and knowledge of cyber security when the offered to help me build my business concept of cyber security first started. by giving my company our first Now that we are done with A large company asked me to help contract and introducing me to many background, I can get to what them write a book on cyber security. others. So that’s how it started all students want to hear and would want I had never thought of being an those years ago. During the first fifteen to hear. So I reached out to a few author or even helping write a book. years we grew, having customers friends who have students at Bishop But after four months I was talked from the Fortune 100 in the United Ready for questions. Without giving into it. That led to other books for States and then worldwide. We have their names I have answered their such companies as Microsoft, Cisco, customers in over 40 countries now questions below.

| 26 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org WHAT IS IT LIKE TO RUN TWO See what is out there as what you COMPANIES? Q think you want to do now might be Larry Chaffin (CISSP, PMP, LC: Well it really has its good and changed by what you see. It gives kids JNCIE, MBCP, CWNP, NNCSE, bad days, but there are far more good a different perspective and I think NNCDE, CCNP, CCDP, CCNP- ones. It’s about being available 24/7 more of an appreciation for college. WAN, CCDP-WAN) is the CEO/ since you have customers worldwide. A more mature person always does Chairman of Pluto Networks and Working with two laptops, three better in college than a burnt out kid the Vice President of Advanced cell phones and a tablet, including out of high school. Network Technologies for Plannet a satellite phone, keeps me well Group. He is an accomplished connected no matter where I am. My author; he cowrote Managing WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT friends know I average about four Cisco Network Security (ISBN: Q BEING ABLE TO TRAVEL FOR hours of sleep a night, maybe five if I YOUR JOB? 1-931836-56-6) and has also been am lucky. Been that way for 17 years a coauthor/ghost writer for 11 other LC: Well let’s say it’s not all glitz so I am really used to it. technology books for VoIP, WLAN, and glamour; airports are horrible for security, and optical technologies. the most part unless you are in Dubai Larry has more than 29 vendor WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE or Singapore. Those two airports certifications such as the ones IN THE WORLD TO TRAVEL? are first class, best in the world. But Q already listed, plus Cisco VoIP, it’s very liberating to have your own LC: That’s really hard; I have Optical, Security, VPN, IDS, Unity, been to so many countries around the company, schedule, and be able to and WLAN. He is also certified world. But Hong Kong is a great place see customers and friends around by Nortel in DMS Carrier Class to visit, very diverse, and Amsterdam the world. For me, it’s always about Switches along with CS100'S, with its history is a must visit. looking for something new. Finding MCS5100, Call Pilot, and WLAN. something new in your travels. Like Many other certifications come taking the Euro Train from Paris to from vendors such as Avaya, HP, WHO DID YOU HAVE A CRUSH Grenoble rather than a plane. Seeing Q ON IN HIGH SCHOOL? THEN, IBM, Microsoft, PeopleSoft, and MY SECOND QUESTION IS HOW DID the countryside and the country. It’s VMware. YOU GET NAMED ONE OF THE MOST about friends, seeing old friends, and ELIGIBLE BACHELORS IN COLUMBUS? making new friends. Let’s just say I Source: https://www.oreilly.com/pub/au/2518 LC: Did not expect this question, have a lot of friends when I travel. I but sounds like someone has been always have someone to grab a pint talking to her mother. with or have dinner. It’s never about the destination; it’s all about the I am really happy to say she never journey. found out. It’s been a secret since HS and yes she was in my class. Secrets are good things to have. HOW DID BISHOP READY PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CURRENT JOB? The award came out of the blue Q from Columbus Monthly. I got a call LC: I think it provided me with a and was told, then asked if I would good grounding. It made me appreciate accept. I took a few days then said ok. things a lot more, like friendships that have lasted all of these years.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU Q GIVE TO SENIORS WHO ARE And one final question: GRADUATING THIS YEAR? WHAT MAKES YOU GET UP IN THE LC: Now that is a really good Q MORNING? question. I have spoken to senior LC: My alarm! My alarm, for a classes at Ready before and I still stand very long time, has been Joan Jett and by what I told them. Take a year off the theme from the Mary Tyler Moore before going to college, go travel if Show! https://youtu.be/7NI8WJ85EVw you can. Travel the world or do some volunteer work so you can travel. Be inspired….

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 27 | The Bishop Ready Donor Form

Please return to: Nikki Cacchio, Development Office, We Need You... Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 Enclosed is my gift of $______.

q In Honor of ______Your support through our annual fund helps us q In Memory of ______to do so many things, first and foremost among q Use for new bleachers. them is providing financial assistance to q Use for financial assistance. enable our students to start or continue their q Use where most needed. Ready education. q Use for ______Of course, you are welcome to specify where you would like Enclosed is my check/money order made payable to your donation to be used. The donor card gives some examples; Bishop Ready High School. (Please do not send cash.) you may request an area not listed by filling in the blank space provided. Please charge to my credit card:☐ q q q q And, you may indicate a particular scholarship to which you MasterCard ☐ Visa ☐ Discover Card ☐ American Express wish to donate. A list of Legacy Scholarships, as well as a donor (Please PRINT all copy) form, are available online. Name as it appears on card:______Whatever amount you are able to give is always appreciated. Every dollar counts! After all, $1,000 is 1,000 one-dollar bills Acct. #______collected together! Your Zip Code______Expiry Date ______Our students are grateful for your donations. In fact, many of our students who have gone on to do great things in Security Digits (on back of card) ______community service, medicine, education, and the church were q My company will match my contribution. I have enclosed the scholarship students who put their Ready education to use necessary information. making this a better world for all. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. If you have any questions, or wish to make a legacy donation of your own, please contact Celene A. Seamen, President, at Thank you for your generous contribution in support of 614-276-5263 or email her at [email protected]. Bishop Ready High School.

Send to: Nikki Cacchio, Alumni/ae Hall of Fame, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204

Alumni/ae Nomination Form Please print all information.

If you know an alum who has contributed Name of Nominee______outstanding service to her/his community, please Nominee’s Class Year______let us know by nominating this individual to be a member of our Hall of Fame. Nominee’s Phone/Home ( ______)______Nominee’s Phone/Cell or Work ( ______)______Criteria for consideration include academic excellence, accomplishment in the alum’s chosen field or career, community Nominee’s E-mail______service, and service to Bishop Ready High School. These criteria are an extension of the benchmarks required of Bishop Ready students. Your Name______Please complete the form and briefly explain why this individual Your Phone/Home (______)______should be considered for this honor. Describe the contributions and service this individual has rendered to the community since her/his Your Phone/Cell or Work ( ______)______graduation. Your E-mail______Send your nominations via mail to Nikki Cacchio, Alumni/ae Hall of Fame, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH My nominee should be considered because: 43204 or via e-mail to [email protected]. (Please use a separate sheet…) Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 15, 2020.

| 28 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Working to Improve Lives…

he fall musical production of TRodgers & Hammerstein’s INDERELLA Cinderella saw a reunion of sorts, as the lead players “renewed acquaintances,” having shared a stage at Ready in the Codgers & Hammerstein’s musical Cinderella was the 2012 production of The Music Man. fall musical production at Ready and it was not only Grace Larger, now a Rabsolutely delightful but also a version that went beyond junior, then a third grader the happily-ever-after. In this version, Cinderella has a social at St. Cecilia, had the role conscience and is aware of the plight of the village peasants and of Amaryllis then and leads Topher (aka Prince Charming) to see the reality of life in Ella now. Paul Martello, his kingdom. The story is still a lovely romantic story with the now a sophomore, then a familiar characters of the stepmother and stepsisters, although second grader at Westgate, with more thoughtfulness and humor than you may remember! had the role of Winthrop All in all, the Ready student actors handled the roles with Paroo then and Prince professionalism and aplomb and provided a needed break from Topher now. Just proving: reality. Under the direction of Ready’s Theatre Department Chair theatre is a magical place. Jill Larger, the actors inhabited the roles to perfection and sang their way into the audience’s hearts. A round of applause to a stellar cast: Seniors Josh Canare (Sebastian) and Julianne Pece (Madame), juniors Hannah Dilley (Gabrielle), Makenna Freeman (Charlotte), Grace Larger (Ella), and Victor Lockwood (Jean-Michel), sophomores Cassie Benkis (Marie), Paul Martello (Topher), and Dylan Murray (Lord Pinkleton). Fifteen additional students took part as Ladies of the Court, Knights/Lords of the Court, and Townspeople, with participation from all classes from freshman through senior.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the spring production, Godspell, scheduled for April 24, 25, and 26.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 29 | Ready Roundup: Robinsons treasure heartfelt moment By JARROD ULREY • October 24, 2019

(Reprinted by permission: ThisWeekSports.com)

As he prepared to enter the field “Nobody else really for what would become his final game knows what it’s like as a member of the Ready football behind closed doors and team, senior Jacob Robinson beamed how much effort me and with joy. my whole family put His 8-year-old brother, Mason into helping him,” Jacob Robinson, was dressed in a Silver said. “He still uses his Knights costume—complete with toy wheelchair, so it was a sword in hand—because he’d been really happy moment for given the task of leading the team onto him to (lead the team the field for its game Oct. 11 against onto the field). It was Harvest Prep at Fortress Obetz. nice to see him do that because of what he’s been The moment was especially through being in and out heartwarming to Jacob and his family of the hospital.” because of what Mason endures on a regular basis. Nationwide Children’s Hospital has In addition to having cerebral become a familiar place palsy, which affects a person’s ability over the years for the to move and maintain balance and Robinsons because of posture and has sometimes forced him Mason, but Jacob also into a wheelchair, Mason also has recently was forced there. spent significant time in the hospital over the years because of seizures. A starter on both the offensive and defensive Mason has ESES, which is short lines who had 25 tackles for electrical status epilepticus during with two tackles for loss sleep and causes him to have seizures and one sack this fall, that occur while he’s awake and asleep. Jacob’s season ended early in overtime was like, ‘I really can’t feel my foot,’ of Ready’s 21-15 loss to Harvest Prep. so they brought me back in. I went through surgery (Oct. 18 and) I had While he was blocking on offense, another surgery (Oct. 21). Robinson took a helmet to his left calf. Trainers tried to work on the Before playing Bexley on Oct. 25, injury but he was unable to return. the Knights were 3-5, including falling 20-10 at Whitehall for their third Over the next few days, the calf consecutive loss. swelled to the point that he was taken to the emergency room. The pain and Robinson is planning to return for swelling continued to worsen, and the wrestling season this winter and after his toes and foot began to go is hoping to play Division III college numb, doctors found a hematoma that football, with Wilmington among the would require surgery. schools he’s considering. “They sent me home on crutches, According to coach Joel Cutler, and I had gotten on the bus and was Robinson’s nickname is “Biscuit” on my way to watch us play Whitehall because of a situation that took place (on Oct. 18) since I was going to be years ago. out for this game,” Jacob said. “I JACOB "BISCUIT" ROBINSON WITH BROTHER MASON

| 30 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org “(Jacob) had youth football days,” mother Kim Robinson said. weigh-ins and prior to that he was “We thought this would be so cool eating sausage and gravy,” Cutler said. if Mason could run out in the tunnel “He made it only by a pound and then with the boys and potentially get out inherited the name ‘Biscuit’ because on the field, so we talked to coach he was a biscuit away from not being Cutler about it and he (agreed) 100 able to play. percent that this would be amazing. “It’s been an honor to coach He’s kind of like the little mascot. He Jacob. He and his family have endured loves football and loves the sport. It’s a lot with his younger brother. He such a small gesture, but it’s so huge has been a weight-room warrior. … for our family. He never misses a 6 a.m. workout and “The football team has been so has been a leader for the offensive and supportive of Mason and of Jacob defensive lines. I’m really proud of the as well. Everybody sees (Mason) and young man he’s become.” the people just swarm towards him Although Mason always has dealt because they’re just so excited to see with seizures, his condition worsened him doing well. Coach Cutler is just in February 2018. He was having amazing. He’s been so supportive of about 100 seizures per day, had two our family. (Jacob has) been playing bouts of meningitis and was struggling football since he was 4. Even though to walk. (his) season had to end early, it couldn’t have been a better year.” A second-grader, his condition began to improve earlier this year. “It’s a roller coaster and we don’t really make a lot of plans these

THE BISHOP READY HIGH SCHOOL WALL of HONOR WALL of HONOR

We would like to honor our alumni/ae who have Name ______served in the United States Armed Services by adding Class Year ______their names to the Bishop Ready Wall of Honor, located opposite St. Michael Chapel. Branch of Service______For more information, please contact: Years of Service______Don Bradley at 614-348-0814 Jim Howells at 614-620-8903 Additional information: Drew Martensen at 614-519-6185 Send information to Nikki Cacchio at ncacchio1@ cdeducation.org or Nikki Cacchio, Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 (Please use an additional sheet to provide more information, if necessary.)

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 31 | Silver Knight Service Award

IN A DEPARTURE FROM THE NORM, THIS YEAR THE SILVER KNIGHT SERVICE WAS GIVEN TO A GROUP, RATHER THAN TO INDIVIDUALS.

he award was presented to the group of women Twho welcome our students daily, who cheerfully provide the sustenance that feeds the body and the soul: our cafeteria workers. Rain, shine, snow, sleet…they are there to make sure that our students (faculty and staff!) have hot, nutritious meals every day. With a smile, they individually and collectively serve the food and provide a cheerful greeting at mid-day.

The Ready cafeteria workers truly do exemplify the concept of team and, on a daily basis, make lunchtime just a little bit more cheerful and less hectic. Under the direction of Bob Selhorst and Sue Smith, and led by Amanda Blaine, these women are deserving recipients: Janice Hutton, Judy Kirby, Betsy McAndrew, June McQuade, Noreen Motil, Kim Rivers, Karen Statmiller, and Marilyn Summey.

Janice Hutton, Betsy McAndrew, Amanda Blaine, and Kim Rivers accepted the Award on behalf of the entire team. Congratulations

| 32 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Working to Make This a Better World…

ister Nancy Miller, former Guidance Counselor at Ready who has maintained a Spresence at the school as a tutor and all-around helping hand, is a member of The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity and is tireless in her efforts to help those in need, whether it’s a physical need or a spiritual one.

ne of Sister’s biggest causes is Her work in putting an Ospreading the word about, and end to human trafficking was working to eradicate, the horrific a factor when she was recently scourge of human trafficking. Recently, named “Religious of the Year” her Order highlighted her work in its by the Ohio State Council newsletter: “Americans are trafficked of the Knights of Columbus, by Americans. Statistically, the average having been nominated by the age of entry into street prostitution in Perpetual Help Council #4603. the U.S. is 12-14 years of age. This is Sister Nancy is the coordinator a multi-billion dollar criminal industry of the parish Creation Care that affects nearly 25 million people Council and the Knights, across the globe. having assisted her with several neighborhood projects, “Sister Nancy’s effort to spread were familiar both with the awareness by speaking to church work that she does in her groups, high school and college neighborhood and her work in students is fundamental to the mission eradicating human trafficking, of the Sisters of St. Francis. Her a topic she has addressed with commitment to human rights led her the Knights. to this ministry where she also collects and prepares care packages for women The Ready Family is on the streets. Her efforts contribute very proud to claim Sister toward alleviating this situation and Nancy as a member and is restoring the dignity that has been encouraged and enlightened by violated.” her dedication and devotion Ken Walker, Grand Knight of Council 4603, to those suffering any hardship. with Sister Nancy and the award plaque. In addition to being a fierce To Sister Nancy, words are advocate for confronting and necessary but actions eliminating human trafficking, Sister speak louder and she inspired Nancy is also a neighborhood presence others to follow her lead. who continually seeks ways to make life better for those she encounters, whether it’s advocating for a much- needed bus shelter or campaigning for … and we are so proud a safe playground, Sister Nancy seeks and finds a solution.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 33 | Student News THE PRIDE OF THE SILVER KNIGHTS he Ready Band, under the direction of Craig Lewis, Tcontinues to provide “oomph” and cheer to so many Ready events, not least of which are our football SENIOR SELECTED TO SERVE ON games. Use the link to hear an interview with our band DIOCESAN YOUTH COUNCIL director and The CW Thursday Night Lights/Week 6 on Channel 53… Luke Bergman ’20, of Bishop Ready band: http://cwcolumbus.com/sports/ St. Cecilia Parish, has been thursday-night-lights/tnl-2019-week-6-the-pride-of-the- selected to serve, along with silver-knights high school students from throughout the diocese, on the Diocesan Youth Council. The Council advises the Diocesan Director and Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry on matters pertaining to youth. Members also assist in the implementation of various programs throughout the year as offered by the diocese.

PRESENTING….

HOMECOMING QUEEN AND KING Lindsey Bair and Jack Foley

| 34 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org MASS IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

ather Vincent Nguyen was the Fcelebrant at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass held on December 12. Students who wished to join the procession into the gym with the statue of Our Lady carried vigil candles or a white rose. Songs led by the choir, the prayers of the faithful, and the homily were directed to honoring Our Lady or asking for her intercession. The statue of Our Lady was moved to the school’s main lobby after Mass and remained there throughout the day.

International Flavor at Bishop Ready

CELEBRATING CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR

his year, students from OSU’s Pi Delta Psi Fraternity brought the Tcelebrated Lion Dance to Bishop Ready as part of the Chinese New Year festivities. Our students from China, as well as our students who study Mandarin, participated in additional festivities, which included a special food sampling of traditional Chinese fare. The Lion Dance portrays a story of a lion that terrorized a village. In some versions of the myth, a Buddhist monk told the villagers to make loud noises and wear red to scare the lion away. He then went after the lion into the mountains to tame it and teach it Buddhism. He returned with the lion, which then became the protector of the village. Thus, the lion dance serves to bring luck and prosperity.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 35 | Student News BLESSING OF THROATS ON THE FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

RESPECT LIFE WEEK

Ready students attended the annual Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. LITURGY ON THE FEAST OF ST. JOHN BOSCO

iturgy celebrant SCOUTS LEADERSHIP TRAINING RECOGNITION LFather Vince from Corpus Christi/St. Ladislas/St. Mary parishes with juniors Cielo Lopez and Ava Hurd. When Father Vince comes to Bishop Ready, he always asks a trivia question at the end of the service and the first two students who answer the question correctly receive gift cards. This time, the question was, “In 1961, we sent a monkey into space. What was that monkey’s name?” Both students answered correctly: The monkey was named Ham.

ongratulations to the four Ready students who were Crecognized and presented with bolos for successfully completing Boy Scouts National Youth Leader Training requirements: Freshmen Wesley Rowe and Connor Rogers, senior Katie Smith, and junior Elaine Smith. (Thanks to Albert Rogers for providing the photo.)

| 36 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org If you have Requiescat in Pace Lived or Studied Abroad… We want to hear from you! Malachi Washington e know there are instances of Ready alums working, Wlearning, and travelling abroad. We hope that you will take the time—either via email 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 education, your future. And, of course, be sure to include some photos! Let us know how to get in touch with you, via phone or e-mail, and we’ll follow-up for future issues of The Ready Report. As you can see from this and earlier issues of The Ready Report, our alums are a fascinating group of people, doing fascinating things. They are an inspiration to our students and to others…but only if we can tell their stories!

To get you started »

he Bishop Ready Family grieves the death Name______Tof sophomore Malachi Washington, a Class Year______valued member of our community and the Silver Knights football team, where he wore #6 and Did you: played running back/defensive back. q☐Study abroad? If so, where & when? We extend our condolences to his family and friends. ______

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The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 37 | Sports Updates

Cross Country— Coach Rachel Wayne “It’s been a great return to Bishop Ready,” Coach Cutler “The 2019 Cross Country season was said. “I’ve missed the closeness and relationships. I’m also a very successful one, with every athlete very proud of our team. The amount of adversity they faced having a personal record or a season best and overcame to finish the season strong will give us a lot of time! Being a smaller team, the team energy heading into the off season.” became very close over the course of the season—a small family,” said coach Wayne. Boys’ Soccer— Coach Ronnie Maynard MVPs were senior Hunter McBrayer for A coaching change entails a learning curve. “We fought the boys’ team and sophomore Addison through injuries and continued to fight even when we could Whitmer for the girls’ team. Most improved have given up on the season. I am very pleased with how we Hunter McBrayer girls’ team was sophomore Amelia Freeman; battled each and every day and continued to improve…I look most improved boys’ team was freshman Zachary Swierz. forward to the challenges that await us in the future.” “It was an honor and a privilege to be the coach of the Awards and Honors 2019 Bishop Ready Cross Country team. I could not have had • Senior Luke Bergman: 1st Team/All CCL; a better group of athletes on the team.” 3rd Team/All-Central District • Juniors Brayant Huerta Martinez and Boys’ Golf— Coach Bob Wilson Garrison Budd: 2nd Team/All CCL This year’s team members were juniors Mitchell Clark • Sophomore Isaac Paul: 2nd Team/All CCL and Dario Scott, sophomores Adam Bennett and Preston Newcomb, and freshman Ryan Petrella. Adam and Mitchell Tennis/Girls— Coach Dan Skuce Luke Bergman competed in the state sectional tournament at Denison Golf This year’s team, rotating nine players Course and were named team co-MVPs. throughout the lineup, went 7-8 to more than double its win total from last fall when it finished 3-10. Football— Welcome Back, Coach Joel Cutler Awards and Honors There were some milestone achievements this fall: senior • Senior Lindsay Dickerson: 1st Team/All League running back Jack Foley eclipsed over 4,000 yards rushing in • Freshman Kayla Thomas: 2nd Team/All CCL his career and over 1,000 in his senior season as he earned “Our seniors will definitely be missed, but st 1 Team/All CCL and Central District. we’re returning a group of what will be fourth- Other Silver Knights awards to cap off the season: year players, as well as freshman Kayla Thomas • Senior Josh Baum/Center: 1st team All CCL, and sophomore Victoria Foust, who should 1st Team All District continue to get better during the offseason. Lindsay Dickerson • Junior Darius Parham/QB: 1st team All CCL, I’m very excited to see how these players develop,” said Honorable mention All District Coach Skuce • Junior Cole Matthews/LB: 1st team All CCL, Honorable mention All District Volleyball— Coach Mike Kusan • Senior Jack Foley/RB: 1st team All CCL, “The 2019 volleyball team finished the season losing Honorable mention All District in district tournament to second seed Cardington Lincoln. st • Senior Thomas Stiltner/DL: 1 team All CCL, Jack Baum ’20 Our team really improved at the end of the season,” Coach Honorable mention All District Kusan said, “but injuries to several players derailed what • Junior Tyrese Hudson/WR: 2nd team All CCL could have been something special this year. We will be • Junior Aiden Aiello/DB: 2nd team All CCL District Champions in the 2020 season!” nd • Senior AJ Craddock/K/P: 2 team All CCL Awards and Honors nd • Senior Jacob Robinson/DL, 2 team All CCL • Junior Bella Illig:…1st Team/All District and 2nd Team/All CCL • Sophomore Megan Chesser…2nd Team/All District (despite breaking her foot at the end of the season!) Jack Foley ’20 “Sophomore Claire Larger did an awesome job as a setter; sophomores Simone Daniel and Kaitlyn Lancia and freshman Jayden Deal contributed to the offense and sophomore Kaitlyn Harlan and freshman Bryn Whitmer played well defensively,” said Coach Kusan. “The future is very bright for the Silver Knights as they return their entire Thomas Stiltner ’20 AJ Craddock ’20 Jacob Robinson ’20 team for next season.”

| 38 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org Student News —Sports Version— RUSHING FOR THE RECORDS

THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS SCHOLAR ATHLETE ongratulations to senior Josh Baum on being named Ca Thursday Night Lights 2019 Scholar Athlete. Josh is an Honor Roll student who has earned First Honors throughout his years at Ready. He is a member of Student Council (four years), National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and Environmental Club, is a four-year member of the football team and has earned 2nd Team/All CCL honors. He has four siblings: Alyssa (Ready ’13), Zach (Ready ’16), Anthony (Ready ’18), and Jake (Ready ’21).

Mike and Mary Foley with Jack ’20 and Jay Richardson e may not be the tallest player on the field, but senior HJack Foley (RB, DB) is certainly getting noticed in the local media for his prowess on the field. First was an article in the Dispatch, and then a segment on First Scores on Fox 28 with Jay Richardson, with Jack and his parents. When the final yards were tallied, Jack has amassed over 4,000 yards rushing in his career and over 1,000 yards his senior season. While Jack keeps his eye on the ball, it’s good advice to keep your eye on Jack!

Josh ’20 with his parents, Theresa and Philip Baum, and brother Jake ’21 SENIORS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-OHIO

REQUESTS FOR TRANSCRIPTS If you are a Bishop Ready alum in need of a transcript, you must make your request in writing. You must include specific permission to release your transcript to the employer or institution requiring it. Include your full student name, current name, social security number, year of graduation, to whom and where (full address) the transcript is to be sent, and a check made payable to Bishop Ready High School in the amount of ongratulations to seniors Josh Baum and Jack Foley, $3.00. Send to: Guidance Office, Bishop Ready High School, Cpictured with Ready athletic director Steve McQuade 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204. ’05. Josh and Jack were named Academic All-Ohio Scholar/ Athletes by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Official, sealed transcripts are not released to graduates but Association (OHSFCA). are sent directly to the employer/institution.

The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org | 39 | Alum News Weddings and Notes College News n Hailey Bryan, Ready ’15, graduated from the University of Findlay cum laude, in May 2019, with a Bachelor of Science/ major in Animal Science with a Pre-Vet Emphasis and a minor in chemistry and biology. She began work in the fall of ’19 at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. n Meredith Rivers, Ready ’15, graduated from Otterbein with a BSN degree. n Haley Patel, Ready ’14, softball player extraordinaire at both Ready and Wittenberg University, was part of the team (2015) named Team of the Decade and was selected as one Taylor Foresta, Ready ’15, and Payne VanTilburg, Ready ’14, of the outfielders (2015-18) on Second Team of the Decade. were married on December 21, 2019, at St. Mary Magdalene Church with a reception at The Vue. The couple is living in Dean’s List Galloway. (Photo credit Elli Jo Photography) n Erica Ogden, Ready ’17, Capital University, fall semester, 2019 n Jaide Lehnert, Ready ’18, Xavier University Williams College Condolences of Business, fall semester, 2019. Jaide has earned a 4.0 GPA n Elaine Bonacci, mother of Anthony Bonacci ’01, on July 14, 2019 for all three semesters that she has attended Xavier. n Timothy Bricker ’69, on April 23, 2019 (Correction: In the spring 2019 issue of The Ready Report, n Robert Dieli Sr, father of Robert Dieli Jr. ’72, on June 24, 2019 we used incorrect information in congratulating Dean n Benjamin Raymond “Ben” Cullison, Ready ’09. The correct information is: Dean received Graham ’93, unexpectedly, his Master of Science degree in Sports Management from on October 22, 2019, brother Ohio Dominican University and has accepted the Offensive of Kim ‘86, Jeri Graham Line position with the football program at Baldwin Wallace Kravitz ’87, Nicki ’89, and University. We regret the error and are happy to correct it.) Joe ‘95 n Diane Marie Ruth Hoskinson ’92, aunt of Lauren Ruth ’15, Births Leah Ruth ’16, Jenna Ruth ’21, and Luke Ruth ’23 Ben Graham Diane Hoskinson John Paul Zuercher, son of n Dorothy Kelly, mother of Brian ‘86, Kevin ‘88, Shawn ’91 Meghan Rowlands Zuercher ’01 (wife Michelle ’96) and husband Brian, was born at n Edward Kibbee ’70, on June 7, 2019 2:09 a.m. on August 30, 2019, at Dublin Methodist Hospital n Mike Lauber ’72, on August 2, 2019 and weighed 7 lb. 4 oz. at birth. n Susan Capretta McClelland ’66, on December 19, 2018, in Colorado He joins siblings Maria, Brian, where she had resided for the last 30-plus years; sister to Teresa Mikey, Drew, and Zachary. Capretta ’74, Bob Capretta ’75, Phil and Sue Hatem Capretta ’76, Martha Capretta Smith ’78, and aunt to James Smith ’03, and Tony Smith ’05. Susan was cousin to all the Capretta, Cahill, and Beatty families, as well as other nieces and nephews who attended Ready Dorian Paul Gleichauf, son of n Ron McDaniel, father of Kris and wife Tracy Wemlinger ’96 and ’95 Sarah Moehrman Gleichauf respectively, Kim Miller ’92, and Joe ’85, on September 8, 2018 ’10 and David Gleichauf, was born at 12:01 a.m. on n Jill Marie Sweeney Parrish ’89, unexpectedly, on March 5, 2019. November 13, 2019, at n Judy Linard Rourke ’69, on March 17, 2019 Dublin Methodist Hospital n Billy Ray Sanders, father of Ready senior Donovan (’20) and junior and weighed 6 pounds, Alyssa (’21), and Chaz, a student at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 15.7 ounces at birth. elementary school, on March 25, 2019 n Jeffrey Thompson ’73, in San Carlos, CA, on January 23, 2019 n Donald Wolf ’70, on February 16, 2019 | 40 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org A Note From… SEND US YOUR NEWS… rian McDaniel ’06 writes that is reconnecting with his RECEIVE UPDATES VIA E-MAIL Bteachers and doing so “made me think I have a lot of people to thank for my current success. I feel blest with Please send your e-mail address, news, and updates (e.g., new all the success I have and my family has. There are many address or phone number) via e-mail to Nikki Cacchio at ncacchio1@ lessons I learned at Ready and I am grateful for my time cdeducation.org — use the form on our web site under Alumni/ae, or there.” Brian’s nephew, Alejandro Trejos Ceron, spent mail the completed form below. two semesters at Ready. A native of Bogota, Columbia, Alejandro studied English, history, and theology. Brian Mail to: Nikki Cacchio, Alumni/ae Office, Bishop Ready High School, relates that Alejandro is doing well in Colombia and 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204 remembers his time at Ready well. Please PRINT all information. Front Page News! Name______im Siemer ’78 earned a position on the front page of Jthe November 3-16, 2019, edition of the Westside Maiden Name (if applicable)______Messenger. He and another local artist, Mike Fields, produced an exhibit celebrating “The People and Places of Class year______Columbus” which was shown at the James A. Rhodes State Address______Office Tower. Jim returned to Columbus from a stint in the nation’s capital where he created artwork for DC events City______State______Zip______and the DC tourist market. He has since created quite a portfolio, providing artwork for Ohio General Assembly Phone/Home ( ______)______holiday cards and being featured in several exhibits Phone/Work or Cell ( ______)______throughout Columbus. E-mail______Promotion… Occupation______ongratulations to Michelle McCann Kelly ’96 who Crecently was promoted to Director of Development for Place of employment______the Fisher School of Business at OSU. If applicable, spouse’s name______

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If you have a photo of yourself or your family, please include it with your e-mail or in your letter (we will return all photos promptly). You may also include photos to accompany news items, weddings, or births. Please identify photo clearly. Congratulations and best wishes to Haley Meyer ’17 who has chosen to serve in the US Army.

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GreatFor the person Gift who has everything… Ideas! To honor the memory of a loved one… For a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary… 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!

allory Green ’15, a member of the United States (Please PRINT all copy) MMarine Corps, was selected to carry a memorial Plaques: wreath for placement at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey, London, during the 2 lines, 35 characters per line… $50 Presidential visit in the summer of ’19. The Tomb honors q Memorial Plaque q Honor Plaque those who died in World War I. Mallory is pictured on the left, between Melania Trump and President Trump. Copy: ______

READY ALUMS RECOGNIZED AS Bricks: COLUMBUS POLICE OFFICERS OF THE MONTH 3 lines, 13 characters per line… $100 fficersChuck Radich q Memorial Brick q Honor Brick O’94 and Dan Wolf ’01 were recognized as Copy: Officers of the Month ______for January 2020 in ______acknowledgment of their “endless hours, love, and ______dedication toward State Highway Patrol Trooper Theatre Seat: Jason Phillips recovery. 2 lines, 25 characters per line… $200 In the early morning q Memorial Seat q Honor Seat hours of June 27, 2019, Trooper Phillips was Copy: critically injured in a ______fiery head-on collision in Morrow County. Officers ______Radich and Wolf were selected for guard duty at Your Name: ______the hospital and became Your Phone: ______extensions of the Phillips family, running errands, providing rides, getting food donations, answering questions. Please make check or money order payable to Bishop Ready High School and mail, with this “To this day, Officers Radich and Wolf cheer on Trooper form, to: Nikki Cacchio, Alumni/ae Relations, Phillips as he continues to recover. Bishop Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, “Because of their dedication to service, both officers have Columbus, OH 43204 formed a life-long bond with Trooper Phillips and his entire family,” said Commander Rob Sagle who nominated the officers for this honor.

| 42 | The Ready Report | SPRING 2020 | www.brhs.org VETERAN HONORED AT ••• REUNION ••• BLUE JACKETS GAME Save-the-date Class of 1985 will celebrate its 35-year reunion on August 8, 2020 Details to follow on Facebook, the Ready website, and Twitter.

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ach Bair ’14, was honored at a recent Columbus Blue Save-the-date ZJackets hockey game for his service in the military. Zach was active until August of 2014 and served as a Petty officer Class of 1995 Second Class, working on the F/A-18 platform as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate, stationed at NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, will celebrate its VA. Since graduating Ready, Zach has been deployed twice, once in 2015 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt to the 25-year reunion over Persian Gulf and again in 2018 to the Adriatic Sea and Arctic Ocean aboard the USS Harry S Truman. Zach is currently Labor Day Weekend, 2020 studying electrical engineering at OSU. Pictured with Zach are Ready classmates Alex McFarland, Drew Hasenkamp, For more information, contact Jenny James at (Drew) and Zach McFarland. Zach was featured on the [email protected] or 614-554-5149. scoreboard and stood on ice with anthem singer Leo Walsh during the National Anthem.

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Who better to recommend Bishop Ready to a prospective Address______student than a Ready alum/parent/grandparent/friend? It’s never too soon to start thinking about enrolling City______State______Zip______at Bishop Ready. If you know of a middle or junior high school student (or high school student who might be a Phone ( ______)______good candidate for a transfer) who would benefit from Current School ______a Bishop Ready education, please call Joe Lang, Director of Admissions, at 614-276-5263, ext. 201, or complete and Current Grade______return this form to: Your Name______Joe Lang, Director of Admissions Bishop Ready High School Your Phone ( ______)______707 Salisbury Road Columbus, OH 43204 Your E-mail______

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PRINCIPAL Matthew Brickner APRIL DEAN OF STUDENTS Tuesday 7 Spring Rocco Fumi Guidance, Sophomore Parents’ Night UPCOMING DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Joe Lang ’73 Wednesday 8 2020 EVENTS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Holy Week Prayer Service MAY Nikki Cacchio Thursday 9 Friday 1 Knight at the Races IX EDITORS Holy Thursday , MAY Celene A. Seamen All-school Fundraiser Beverly J. Banovatz Friday 10 Saturday 30 Good Friday Saturday 9 Graduation: WRITER Prom 56th Commencement Beverly J. Banovatz Sunday 12 Ceremony Wednesday OFFICIAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER Easter 13 John Tupper Underclassmen Awards Friday 17 Assembly DESIGN Ready Rumble/Boys’ SUMMER 2020 Jill M. Brown Basketball Fundraiser Thursday 14 Spring Band/Choir Concert Please check the Ready Monday The Ready Report is published twice a year website for information by the Development Office as a service to the 20 Sunday In-the-Know Partner/ 17 about sports summer Ready family of alumni/ae, parents, friends, Feeder School Athletics/Cornhole camps. and students. The Administration offers Competition Tournament (Coaches special thanks to all who have contributed Challenge) and to Lanz Printing. Tuesday 21 Sophomore Retreat Monday 18 All-School Liturgy Wednesday 22 All School Liturgy Monday 18 Senior Class Picnic PARENTS: Are you receiving Thursday 23 National Honor Society Monday- your child’s Alumni/ae 18-20 Blood Drive Wednesday Please note: All scheduled events are subject information? Percussion and to change. Check our website for Please contact the Color Guard Clinic Friday-Sunday 24-26 sports schedules and updates. Development Office with Spring Theatre Production: Monday updates at (614) 276-7827 Godspell 25 Memorial Day or e-mail Tuesday-Thursday 28-30 [email protected]. Incoming Freshman Wednesday 27 Registration Senior “Knight”

Friday 29 Baccalaureate Mass,

St. Mary Magdalene