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M ELLERDeveloping Leadership in Young Men

SPRING/SUMMER 2011 Archbishop Alter Dedication, 1960

A publication for alumni, family, and friends of Archbishop Moeller High School 50 Years of Developing Leadership in Young Men

Bro. Flaherty encouraged me to improve myself.” He was a no-nonsense kind of principal who demanded the best from teachers and students.

Mr. Collison brought a new perspective to Moeller and continued the legacy that those before him established,”

1976 Barry 2010 Blane Collison and 1983 Dan Ledford Borman School Leaders Inspiring Leaders of Moeller

Most Reverend Henry Moeller, D.D., 1849 - 1925 Henry Moeller, Most Reverend 60Moeller Campus 1960 First Faculty The end of this school year has brought for me a myriad of feelings – the joy of Moeller parent Patrick Joyce talks on screen about seeing an amazing group of seniors making their way to that next big step, a why he supports Moeller’s Annual Fund efforts. renewed amazement at the swiftness of life, leaving behind a year filled with a pronounced spectrum of emotions, acclimating to a new and unique culture, and reveling in new working relationships and friendships. As one of the newest members of the Moeller Family, this year has afforded me a first-hand look at this remarkable Marianist school. From year-long 50th Anniversary celebrations to when we mourned as a Moeller Family the loss of a special member of the Class of 2011, Josh Pflum, and religion teacher and beloved Trinity House Dean Jim Champlin ’72, we’ve gone through this year reinforcing our mission to encourage our young men to live full and faithful lives and to contribute to the common good of the extended human family. I am proud of what is accomplished in every classroom, athletic field, meeting room, mission trip, and hallway. I’m proud of these students. Realistically, within the framework of Moeller’s new governance structure, I don’t get the chance to interact with as many students as I’d like. However, in many of those that I’ve been fortunate to know, I see qualities indicating to me that this school is blessed with an extraordinary group of young men. They’re eager to learn, willing to serve, proud to display their Catholic faith, courageous in spirit, talented, and inspiring. First Annual Parent Pride Breakfast At Moeller I am also proud of and grateful to our supportive parents, alumni, By Mary Fischer, Development Associate and friends. Without their support, the mission of Moeller High School that exists between the tuition a student’s gap in the future.” would be in jeopardy. As of June 15, the Moeller Family has committed Moeller’s President, charged and the cost of educating The Parent Pride Breakfast just over $1,012,000 to our 2010-11 Annual Fund, enabling us to exceed Bill Hunt, is one of the newest each one of the current students,” was sponsored entirely by local our fiscal year goal of $1 million – a real tribute to the hard work of many members of the Moeller Family, As it says in the Gospel Hunt said. “A gift to the Annual businesses and donors who and to our past 50 years of excellence. We’ve doubled the number of named yet his passion is strong as he leads Fund helps bridge that gap and support Moeller’s efforts. of Matthew, “When two scholarships we offer this year; we’ve raised more awareness of our overall the charge for the future Men of impacts the Moeller budget directly. needs; and we are beginning to raise the understanding that our supporters Moeller. Recently, he invited parents or three are gathered in The long-term success of the can include Moeller in any planned giving and estate planning considerations. to attend the school’s first-ever Annual Fund enables Moeller to my name, there am I in Demonstrating their commitment to their school, this Class of 2011 has generously Parent Pride Annual Fund Breakfast, move ahead with much-needed pledged their ongoing support for a scholarship fund in Josh Pflum’s memory. where guests were presented with the midst of them.” upgrades and support for the school.” As of this writing, upwards of 90% of the class members have made a five-year Hunt’s emerging vision of the As the Moeller Family Debbie Geiger, Moeller’s pledge to support that effort, and 75% have made their first gift in fulfillment of school, updated on the school’s Director of Advancement, saw this continues to gather in those pledges. That is an inspiring level of generosity from our newest class of grads. financial picture, and solicited program as an excellent opportunity As you know, the gift of a Moeller education significantly changes lives. for the Annual Fund. His name, we draw to begin educating the parents of And no gift is too small. Going forward, we’ll need each and every one of you “While the template that we’re strength in working current students and to build a reading this Moeller Magazine to continue to help us further advance our using for this effort is not unique, it relationship with the parents to together for the future of school. Our needs remain great, so let’s redouble our efforts to raise the much- is new to the Moeller community,” ensure the future success of all needed funding to allow any young man who really wants to be at Moeller to says Hunt. “It served as a great way this very special place. students at Moeller. “We realize enter these doors. Much, much work is ahead of us to make this gift of a to impart critical information to that not everyone has the financial Moeller education a reality for more families who desire it for their sons. our parents, increase awareness of means to bridge the gap for a student As it says in the Gospel of Matthew, “When two or three are gathered in my Moeller’s financial footing, and, at here at Moeller at this time,” says name, there am I in the midst of them.” As the Moeller Family continues to the same time, continue to build Geiger. “For many of our parents, gather in His name, we draw strength in working together for the future of this the sense of community that is so sending their son or sons here is a very special place. integral within our Marianist tradition.” big sacrifice, and we understand Part of that education included School Captain Charlie Fiessinger ’11 the financial impact it has on many Wishing you all the very best and a wonderful, safe summer season! detailed academic and financial poses with his mom, Lisa. He was one of information, in addition to some of our families. But what we are the guest speakers at the Parent Pride long-range strategic planning asking is for all of us to participate in Annual Fund Breakfast. priorities. “The goal of the program some manner. In time, as finances Bill Hunt, President was to illustrate clearly the gap increase, parents will consider paying

PM • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 M ELLER contents SPRING/SUMMER 2011 Moeller Magazine is an official publication of Archbishop Moeller High School for alumni, family, and friends. Comments and questions are encouraged. Send your letters to: EDITOR Johanna Kremer, Communications Director Archbishop Moeller High School was responsible for bringing the world- 9001 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45242-7780 famous international statue of Our Lady Voice Mail: (513) 791-1680, ext. 1330 of Fatima to Moeller. He loved Mary. He E-Mail: [email protected] loved the Marianist Charism. And he CONTRIBUTORS loved Moeller. To honor Jim’s affection Bill Balbach ’72, Treasurer for his alma mater, his family has asked Barry Borman ’64, Athletic Director Michael D. Clark, The Cincinnati Enquirer that memorials be made Blane Collison, Principal to the Trinity House Dennis Cronin ’64, Newpoint Construction Scholarship Fund. Group Ed Finke ’64, The Financial Network Group In 1963, a year before Mary Fischer, Development Moeller graduated its first Chris Anne Gaier, Advancement class, Greg Schulhoff ’64 Debbie Geiger, Advancement Dir. Brian Gilronan, Pastoral Ministry Serv. Dir. passed away. In the Blue & Geoffrey Girard, English Dept. Chair 12 A QUALITY EDUCATION: Gold yearbook (renamed the Bill Hunt, President Templar in 1964), he was declared Moeller’s John George ’74 cover50 Years of Developing story Leadership in Marcia Lechner, Main Event Coordinator We are saddened first saint: “God called Greg Schulhoff to Michelle Meyer, Guidance Counselor Young Men: Inspiring Leaders of Moeller once again as we heaven to receive his eternal reward, the Betsy Morgan, Main Event say goodbye to first Crusader to be chosen so in the history Mike Moroski, English/Zaragoza Dean Cindy Neuhaus, Nurse/Proofer another Man of of the school.” So our newest Crusader Sally Nugent, Pastoral Ministry Moeller. Religion saints, now embraced by God’s love, have Britt Raymond, Spanish/Templar Moderator Teacher and Trinity bonded the Moeller Family together in a Connie Ring, Math/u4u Exec. Director 20 FAITH FORMATION: Building Our ‘House’ Jim Stofko ’85, Alumni & Athletic Dev. Dir. House Dean Jim special way, reminding us what is truly Jennifer Sturgis, Communications on a Rock Champlin lost his important in our lives: Mike Ward ’86, Physics/Academic Team features battle with cancer our faith and our love for one another. ADMINISTRATION 22 FAMILY SPIRIT: Moeller Family Night at the Great on Thursday, June 2. Moeller celebrated its 50th Anniversary Bill Hunt, President American Ballpark: We Went Out with a BANG! Nine months earlier this year with an alumni speaker series, a Blane Collison, Principal on September 11, Cincinnati Pops concert, two special BOARD OF TRUSTEES 18 GROWING MOELLER: 50th Anniversary Gala 2010, senior Josh Pflum died in a tragic Masses, a Chaminade Day, and a family Charley Blum Ted Catino ’79 Garners New Record! Raises $327K for Students! accident. We continue to mourn their loss… day at the Reds Great American Ballpark. Therese Esswein Jim was an alumnus from ’72 who came We honored alumnus John Boehner ’68, Tom Fitz Jim Hubbard, Secretary “home” to teach after a successful career in current U.S. Speaker of the House. Alumnus Pete Kimener engineering. We called him “Champ,” and Steve Pope ’87 of Epop Studio created a Leo Loewenstine Jr. it suited him well – for he was a champion website, www.CelebrateMoeller.org, which Dan Neyer ’77 Bob Niehaus ’65, Chair in every sense of the word. He believed in will continue to grow, and alumnus Matt Sally Nugent, Vice Chair the best of others, especially the Men of McLaughlin ’05 used social media through Mark Rippe ’72, Treasurer Inside Cover FROM THE PRESIDENT Moeller, and he will be fondly remembered Facebook and Twitter (search “Celebrate Fr. Larry Tensi departments 4 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE as the “patron saint of lost and otherwise Moeller”) to keep followers updated LAYOUT & DESIGN missing items” and as the eternal optimist throughout the year. James Wilmink ’85, Insignia Design 5 MOELLER TODAY E-mail: [email protected] who ended most of his conversations with And more commemorative projects are 26 a smile and a word: “Cheers!” in the works. This fall we will unveil a RESOURCES: A Special Thanks to… CRUSADER CONNECTIONS YEARBOOK STAFF MEMBERS, 1960-Present Jim led by example – a servant leader. 50th Anniversary exhibit, “Men for the CURRENT ALUMNI FACULTY & STAFF 32 ALUMNI NOTES In addition to his teaching and dean World,” and the Art Department plans to CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER duties, he served as Moeller’s intramural embark on a collaborative venture with its Amy Ellert, Into Wishin Photography director, co-curricular program moderator, students and alumni. In three years Moeller Karmen Widmeyer, Photos by Karmen Guitar Club moderator, and mission trip will reach another historic milestone, its PRINTING chaperone. He chaired the Freshman 50th graduating class, the Class of 2014. Larry Kuhlman ’81, Bramkamp Printing www.Bramkamp.com Leadership Program and was a member of So the celebration continues… the Technology Committee. You could find DISTRIBUTION May Mary’s peace be with you, Ginny Bauer Jim at the center of many athletic events 2011 SYCAMORE RELAY cheering on the Crusaders. Outside of CORRECTION: Peg Ashbrock, researcher/writer for the summer 2010 FOR LIFE: In May, 135 Moeller he served as a city councilman for Moeller Magazine anniversary feature, Moeller students participated Reading and was a devoted family man to “Through the Decades,” is co-partner of in this 18-hour walk-a-thon, his wife Sandy and his sons Jimmy and Chris. MoonDream Media, LLC. Johanna Kremer, Editor raising $135,000 for cancer But most of all, Jim will be remembered ©2011. All rights reserved. Archbishop [email protected] Moeller High School is owned and research in conjunction with M as a man of faith. Last November, he alone operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of (513) 791-1680, ext. 1330 Cincinnati and adheres to its policies. the American Cancer Society. WWW.MOELLER.ORG 2 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 As our 50th Anniversary comes to a close, outstanding leadership in these areas, and we celebrate our students, especially the I am grateful to the many faculty members CLASS of 2011 Senior Award Recipients Class of 2011. Their success this past year who lead so many outreach endeavors defined what it means to receive an education through service learning opportunities. in the Marianist tradition. For example, our One of these individuals, English Teacher and Academic Team was undefeated this year in Zaragoza Dean Mike Moroski, just won the league play and won the GCL’s coveted Jefferson Service Award, the local second division as well as the 16-team “Nobel Prize” for service. His work began Cincinnati State Tournament. with rehabbing homes in downtown Moderator Mike Ward ’86 has led Cincinnati and eventually evolved to the Moeller’s Academic Team for 12 years, creation of a multi-faceted program named and his teams’ successes are one of our “Moeller Advocates for a Common Hope” city’s best kept secrets. (See page 7.) (MACH 1) and the purchase of a downtown Six students achieved National Merit coffeehouse called “Choices Café.” (See page 8.) MAN OF MOELLER VALEDICTORIAN: SALUTATORIAN & CHAMINADE SERVICE Scholar recognition, and 65% of Sadly, Mike will be leaving us to assume the AWARD: Michael Lynch GOLD SHIELD AWARD: AWARD: Nick Lefke the graduating Class of 2011 earned role of Dean of Student Life at Purcell Marian Charlie Fiessinger Michael Lynch was this year’s Jack Schlueter Nick Lefke earned Moeller’s scholarships totaling $13.4 million. High School, a fellow Marianist institution, Moeller’s School Captain, Valedictorian. He was awarded Jack Schlueter was this year’s highest service leadership the Rensselaer Polytechnic honor – the Blessed Father and we wish him Godspeed and continued Charlie Fiessinger, received Salutatorian and recipient of Our art students alone received more the school’s highest honor – Institute (RPI) Medal for the Alumni Association’s Gold Chaminade Service Award. He than two million dollars in competitive success knowing he will always the Man of Moeller Award. excellence in Math and Science Shield Award. As a scholar, he was also one of 40 tri-state scholarship offers from the most renowned be a part of the Moeller Family. This award is presented to the (a four-year scholarship received the Michelson-Morley teen leaders to be honored with award) and the Honda-OSU a 2011 YMCA Character Award. The tragic loss of senior Josh Pflum at the senior who best exemplifies Award for outstanding institutions in the country. the type of graduate Moeller Partnership Math Medal. The achievements in the areas of Lefke was the director of We celebrate our faculty as well. New beginning of this school year was a devastating aims to develop. College Board named him an math and science and the MACH 1 (Moeller Students for a academic initiatives, such as our English event and called the Moeller Family to draw As a leader, Fiessinger AP Scholar with Honor. Greider Memorial & Scholar Common Hope, a group dedicated Lynch served as a Quiroga to social justice efforts in on our faith in Christ. Demonstrating the was a three-year House Athlete Award. He was a National Department’s cross-curricular reading program Captain who was elected by House Captain and was a Merit Commended Student, an Over-the-Rhine) and a member of (see page 6), reinforce the rigor and relevance Moeller Family Spirit and their faith, Josh’s his peers and the faculty his three-year member of the AP Scholar with Distinction, the Pastoral Ministry Executive of our curriculum. Math Teacher Connie Ring classmates have decided to honor and celebrate senior year to serve as School Northeast Community and participated all four years Board, the Catholic Social Challenge Coalition, a youth Teaching Action Team, and the his life by initiating the Josh Pflum ’11 Memorial Captain, Moeller’s highest on Moeller’s award-winning and Art & Photography Department Chair leadership position. As School leadership program devoted Academic Team. Marianist Movement Board. Greg Stanforth ’67 have been asked by their Scholarship. It is a testament to the depth of Captain, he headed up Moeller’s to preventing risky and illegal As a leader, he served as As a leader, Lefke served as peers to make presentations, emphasizing the Moeller brotherhood and the power of 50th Anniversary Student youth behavior. School Vice Captain his senior a Eucharistic minister, a Kairos In service, he participated in facilitator, a Shantytown organizer, faith to transcend pain and promote healing. Committee, working on various year and was elected Zehler the high level of academic respect they events, such as Chaminade Pastoral Ministry’s Urban Plunge House Captain his previous a Faculty/Staff Service Day have achieved in their fields. We also lost a valued member of our faculty, Day, throughout the year. Service Trip in Over-the-Rhine, three years. He was also vice leader, and a Moeller tour guide. True to our Marianist mission to “provide as Jim Champlin (Class of ’72) lost his fight As a scholar, Fiessinger rehabbing an apartment and president of the National He was chosen by his peers to learning about poverty and be a Pillar House Captain and by with cancer. Jim was a model to our students in was a member of the National Honor Society, As an athlete, an integral, quality education,” our Academic Honor Society and tutored All urban social justice issues. Schlueter was a three-year faculty members to participate Committee has crafted a plan that will improve how to live faithfully and to serve others. Jim’s Saints elementary students. As an athlete, Lynch was varsity member of the track in the University of Cincinnati’s our students’ experience in preparing for contributions to Moeller were many and He was also a member of a four-year member of the team and four-year member of Mayerson Leadership lacrosse team, serving as Conference and the TL2 summer encompassed a variety of co-curricular activities, Moeller’s award-winning the cross country team, serving college and exploring career opportunities. Academic Team. varsity captain his senior year, as captain his senior year. program (Today’s Leaders, Another part of the plan is to enhance students’ as well as being the Trinity House Dean. His In service, Fiessinger was and a three-year member of Actively involved with the Tomorrow’s Learners). academic performance by expanding the memory and contributions will live on as part committed to MACH 1 the soccer team. Pastoral Ministry Program, As a scholar, Lefke was Lynch will be attending awarded the St. Michael’s College of the Moeller Family. (Moeller Advocates for a Schlueter served as a Kairos responsibilities of our House System of student Common Hope), working to RPI in Troy, NY, and majoring assistant rector, an Urban Plunge Book Award for Leadership and governance. Currently, the House System We close our 50th anniversary celebration by rehab homes in Over-the-Rhine. in business management. participant in Over-the-Rhine, Scholarship and was a member primarily provides our students with an acknowledging the 250th anniversary of the birth In faith, he served as a Kairos He will also play DIII lacrosse and a big brother in the of the National Honor Society. for the RPI Engineers. He For his many outstanding of our founder, the Blessed William Joseph retreat leader. And in athletics, Corryville Catholic Little emotional support system serving to he was a four-year member of is the son of Mike and Buddies Program. achievements, he was recently enhance interpersonal relationships. As Chaminade. It was his vision that provided the football team. Colleen Lynch. Schlueter will be attending featured by WCPO as their part of our Marianist mission to “educate the backbone of our school’s success. And it Fiessinger will be attending the University of Dayton “Student of the Week.” Lefke will be attending the will be his vision and spirit that ensures the the University of Notre Dame and majoring in chemical in the Family Spirit,” the system provides and majoring in engineering. engineering. He is the son of College of Mt. St. Joseph and pastoral care, builds community, and future prosperity of the Men of Moeller! He is the son of Doug and Mark and Susan Schlueter. majoring in business. (Currently reinforces leadership skills. Next fall the Lisa Fiessinger of Mason, OH. he owns his own tree and Yours in service, landscaping company.) He is the Houses will also be used to provide an son of Mark and Jenny Lefke. academic safety net, enabling the House Mentors to more closely monitor their Blane Collison, Principal students’ academic performance and then SCHOLAR RECOGNITION: Seniors Michael Wright (on left) work to improve their classroom success. and Matthew Woebkenberg (on right) were named National Merit We also celebrate our continued commitment Finalists. Wright is a Trinity House Captain, a member of the rugby team, and a Kairos Retreat leader. Woebkenberg is president of the to the Marianist tenet of “educating for National Honor Society, member of the varsity tennis team, and a service, justice, and peace.” Our Pastoral volunteer at the Center for Autism. Four seniors earned the Ministry Department’s local and global programs Commended Student designation: Luke Agricola, Sam Knudson, Alex Parra, and Jack Schlueter. Eight students were also named AP are renowned throughout the city, especially Scholars: Michael Wright, Ross Geiger, Brendan Holmes, Luke our students’ work in Over-the-Rhine and Agricola, Charles Fiessinger, Mark Dalga, Jack Schlueter, and Northern Uganda. We have been blessed with This year’s Class of 2011 earned Michael Irwin. Schleuter was named an AP Scholar with Distinction for earning a 3 or better on four or more AP tests. $13.4 million dollars in scholarship offers. 4 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 5 25 STUDENTS RECEIVE NATIONAL which is given to the best engineered RANKING ON SPANISH EXAM: contraption as judged by the panel Moeller students earned a total of four of UC students and professors. silver and two bronze medals, along Moeller participants included Alex ACADEMIC TEAM UNDEFEATED with19 honorable mentions on the McCuskey, Nick Schriml, Dan Powers, IN LEAGUE PLAY, WIN CINCINNATI National Spanish Exam. “Attaining a Jack Tamborski, Tyler Himes, John STATE TOURNAMENT: medal or honorable mention for any Ashbrock, John Collins, and Anthony One School, One Book: Moeller’s Academic Team was student on the National Spanish Glorius. Moeller’s moderators were undefeated this year in league play Examinations is very prestigious,” says Bruce Nelson and Terri Schaffer. DEAD MAN WALKING and won the GCL’s second division Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National English Department Launches as well as the 16-team Cincinnati Director of the Exams, “because the CHESS TEAM SUCCESS: Moeller’s State Tournament. Moderator Mike exams are the largest of their kind JV Chess Teams took 1st place for School-wide Reading Initiative Ward ’86 has led the Academic Team in the US with 125,915 students the second consecutive year in the for 12 years. In 2003 and 2005 his participating in 2010.” Students Greater Cincinnati Scholastic Chess “I want to thank the English Department for their creative initiative in launching a new teams were state runner up, and from Moeller have a long history of League end-of-year tournament. school-wide summer reading program,” said Academic Dean Chris Wilke. “By engaging they qualified for state 11 of the past high achievement on these exams, Representing Moeller JV were the school in cross-disciplinary learning, we will be challenging students and teachers 13 years. “This year’s success is a thanks to Spanish Teachers Gustavo Matthew Abele ’13, Andrew to take understanding a topic that is familiar to all of us from multiple perspectives.” credit to senior leadership by Alex Benedetti, Alberto Delgado, Britt Benza ’13, Erich Girard ’14, The book is Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean. The chief issue: the death Parra and Jack Schlueter,” said Raymond, and World Languages Connor Lotz ’12, McAnthony penalty. “By using this year’s novel, we will examine the issue of capital punishment Sister Prejean (pictured above) Ward. “The team improved vastly Department Chair Elena Keyser. Martin ’14, Cory Pieper ’14, and will be visiting Moeller on from multiple perspectives, including Catholic, moral, historical, literary, scientific, throughout the year to truly become Mikalé Wilkinson ’14. Benza Monday, Nov. 14, to talk about mathematical, and artistic,” says Wilke. “I think it is great, and I look forward to future a team that was ’more than the sum BAND HONORS: Moeller Band went a perfect 5-0, beating the her book, Dead Man Walking. manifestations of this program.” of its parts.’ They played the game members provided outstanding only other undefeated player in Moeller will be having more guest One plan includes developing thematic quarters: Q1: death penalty (the issue); individual performances at the OMEA with intensity and carried themselves the last round, and took home the speakers throughout the year Q2: religious life (the sisterhood); Q3: justice (race and poverty); and Q4: action District 14 Solo and Ensemble Contest. with class and integrity. Moeller’s individual 1st Place JV trophy. from the legal system, politics, (getting involved). On Monday, November 14, Sister Prejean will speak to the students at The following students earned the vocational life, and victims' rights. 2010-11 Academic Team represented an afternoon assembly and to the Moeller community later that evening. Each quarter, Superior rating: Nate Bishop, John their alma mater in the finest manner.” MATH TEACHER CONNIE RING another speaker will be invited to be Moeller’s afternoon Collins, Braden Baldwin, Kellis Kincaid, Pictured, from left: Name, Jack INVITED TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS: and evening guest and address the thematic topic. Jack Kunkel, Will Loxterkamp, Schlueter ’11, Moderator Mike Ward Moeller Math Teacher Connie Ring The movie Dead Man Walking will be shown as part of Drew Saylor, Jack Raymer, and Matt ’86, Name, and Name. (Alex Parra, Hugenberg. In addition, the Percussion has been selected by her peers to New Name, New Focus: Introducing a year-long monthly movie series connected to the reading. the Moeller Interdisciplinary Council Eddie Rein, and Mike Rieger). Ensemble and Trumpet Ensemble present at the Ohio Council of These screenings will be offered at night so parents and each earned the Superior rating. Teachers of Mathematics in siblings can attend. Toledo this October. She will Moeller’s Academic Council is moving in a new Throughout the year, department-related assignments and be presenting the use of direction, so they renamed themselves the lessons will take place. “Specific activities seem to fall quite technology, like TI-Nspire “Interdisciplinary Council.” easily into specific departments,” said English Department calculators, demonstrating “As leader of the Academic Council, it has become clearer Chair Geoffrey Girard, the developer of this initiative. “Art’s real-world applications. to me the direction in which many of our stakeholders doing art. Music may do some composition/scoring. Math Ring was also asked to give wish our academics to evolve,” said Dean of Academics will handle statistics. History has the historic perspective a keynote speech at Seven Hills Chris Wilke. “We have a proven track record of success ART STUDENTS OFFERED and government side. Language plans some translations and MORE THAN TWO MILLION IN Academy because of her social justice in our academic development and college placement. research into other countries’ takes on the death penalty. We know this by the colleges and universities* that our COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS, work in Uganda (see page 6) . “It was Science has DNA planned. Religion will specifically handle DEPARTMENT CHAIR SELECTED students attend and by the professions they choose. JAZZ BAND WINS AWARDS AT Global Issues Day, and the students the Church’s position on the subject and the moral debate. TO ATTEND COLLEGE EXHIBITION: But it is not enough to be successful by external LOUISVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL: spend the whole day learning and English will be looking at the art of biography, the craft measurements. We need to foster an academic program Moeller’s “Art Team” has currently The Jazz Band participated in the finding ways to get involved,” she that is unique, spiritually enriching, and dynamic. The of Sister Helen’s novel, and will facilitate a letter-writing accrued $2,080,700, with more offers Louisville Jazz Festival and performed said. “The title of the speech was ’The Academic Council has taken this charge and is campaign at the end of the year, as well as a school-wide expected,” says Department Chair for a panel of adjudicators. The Missing Peace: You.’ It was all about the endeavoring to move the school in a more interdisciplinary symposium where students will present papers and Greg Stanforth. Due to the consistent following members won awards for fact that kids are already empowered direction, and the recent literary initiative (Dead Man projects they’ve done (in English or other classes).” success of Moeller’s art students, the outstanding solos: Theresa Schmidt to accomplish amazing things if they Walking) is an example of the type of creative leadership The Faculty & Staff Philanthropy Fund Committee College for Creative Studies in (MND ’11), Evan Cooper ’12, Nate just believe that they are.” emanating from the department level that will drive us. (PFC) recently awarded a $1,000 grant to Girard to help Detroit, Michigan, invited Stanforth Bishop ’13, and Megan Geoppinger As an indicator of this new direction, the Academic fund the interdisciplinary project. The Technology to attend its annual exhibition. “Each (MND ’12). ENGLISH TEACHER/ZARAGOZA Council will be going by a new name next year – the Department installed the e-reader version of the book on year, we are given the opportunity to DEAN MIKE MOROSKI ACCEPTED ‘Interdisciplinary Council.’ Our academic vision and the students’ laptop computers and created a link to the select a few high school art educators ENGINEERING CLUB WINS IN PRESTIGIOUS MASTER’S planning will all be measured through the lens of how it study guide. All students will be tested on the books’ from out of state to attend our 1st PLACE IN EGG DROP PROGRAM: Mike Moroski was one reflects our endeavor to break down traditional walls that contents during the first week of school. In addition, Annual Student Exhibition,” said COMPETITION & LEONARDO of 30 students have historically separated our academic departments... parents are invited to read the book, and the English Counselor Adam Ris. “The teachers DaVINCI AWARD: from around the I want to thank the English Department and the Academic Department will hold parent discussions periodically The Moeller Engineering Club country to be Council for fully living out the second (provide an integral, are picked based on the quality during the year. The Moeller community is also welcome participated in the Junior accepted into the quality education), fourth (educate for service, peace & of the art programs they run and prestigious Notre to join in. “If you are involved in the legal system or do Engineering Technical Society justice), and fifth (educate for adaptation and change) the quality of the students that come Dame Mendoza TEAMS test at the University of Characteristics of a Marianist Education by collaborating social justice work or have a personal experience to out of their curriculum.” Pictured College of and adopting this excellent reading program.” share, please contact me,” said Girard. “We look forward below: Artwork by Department Chair Cincinnati for the first time in seven Business Master of years and finished 1st place finish in *For a complete listing of where the Moeller Class of 2011 to connecting with the Moeller community in a year-long Greg Stanforth (on left) and Art Nonprofit Administration Program. will be going to college, visit our website: www.Moeller.org. literary discussion.” Teacher Jeannette Elliott (on right) that the Egg Drop competition. Dan ND’s program develops exemplary For more information or to get involved, e-mail was featured in the Cincinnati Art Powers and Jack Tamborski brought leaders serving nonprofit organizations. Geoffrey Girard at [email protected]. Academy’s 2011 Showcase this year. home the Leonardo DaVinci Award, 6 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 7 MoellerService, TodayJustice & Peace MoellerFaith FormationToday

is time to move on UNIFIED FOR UNIFAT (u4u) because of MACH 1,” he says. “The dreams of the Students Extend Outreach Efforts for Ugandan School young men of Moeller Connie Ring, Moeller’s math teacher and their home games,” said Ring. have shaped this program u4u founder/executive director, continues For the past several years a group and, as a result, shaped They met on a MACH 1 to expand her life-changing organization of u4u members have traveled to Gulu, my life’s direction. The Saturday and connected year by year. “Our first generation of Uganda, to connect with the UNIFAT program will continue at immediately. Although from high school leadership has graduated school leadership, mentors, teachers, Moeller, but, since it has vastly different backgrounds and is now in college,” she said, “so students, and parents. “This year’s grown to such a massive and experiences, they we now have chapters at Chestnut summer trip to Uganda has seven high Hills College in Pennsylvania (started and impressive scale, I shared a common spirit and school students, including Justin Liggett by MND grad Kelly Dennis), at Miami ’11, Adam Tardio ’09 and Will Tardio must move on to handle vision – a commitment to University (started by Moeller grad Will ’07,” said Ring. “Will is going to stay the time commitments. bridge the gap between Tardio ’07), and at Xavier University after we leave and will be living in Gulu Moeller Teacher Wins 2011 MACH 1 has been renamed the indigent and affluent (started by Sycamore grad Meghan as the u4u liaison for up to one year. the ‘Choices Café Student and forge a connection by Marth, with the help of Moeller grads This is the first time that u4u has had a Cincinnati Jefferson Award, Board.’ They will continue educating and serving. Cris Freese and Zack Freeman).” representative at the school on a daily Xavier University Magis Award to define the direction of Choices Café is the conduit Moeller’s Mentor Groups are basis for an extended period of time.” Choices Café, as they have of their dream. sponsoring 30 UNIFAT children, and the Currently, u4u is sponsoring 23 Described as the Nobel directed this movement – not led us astray yet.” “Be on the lookout for school’s chapter, run by Jake Haigis ’12 students in secondary school and 110 Peace Prize of Service, the powers of human Choices Café, founded the changes this city will be and Justin Liggett ’11, is sponsorship students at UNIFAT Primary School. three additional students. To raise Moeller English Teacher beings loving one another in 2007, is the result of making due to the dreams “The plan is to continue supporting awareness and the $300 needed for each our current 133 students for the next and Zaragoza Dean Mike without bias… And now it Moroski’s collaboration of the young, the old, the child, the Moeller u4u chapter organized five years,” said Ring, “and we are Moroski was presented with Mike Rogers, who is rich, the poor, the male, the is time to move on.” a two-mile run and netted $1800. In committed to finding roughly 15 new with the 2011 Cincinnati Moroski will be assum- now executive director of female, the conservative addition, Moeller’s Rugby Team members, sponsors each year to cover the Jefferson Award in March ing the Dean of Student the drug-free gathering and the liberal coming coached by social studies teacher doubling cost of secondary school.” by the Rotary Club. Xavier Life role this fall at Purcell place at 1506 Elm Street in together,” says Moroski. Doug Rosfeld ’97, chose u4u as their For more information about u4u, check University also honored Marian High School in OTR. Rogers is a formerly “Unity assists, and MACH 1 primary charity. “They are sewing our the website: www.unifiedforunifat.com. him with a Magis Award Cincinnati, another homeless graduate of the taught me that.” logo onto their uniforms and have To help support u4u’s efforts in that recognizes individuals Marianist institution. Men’s Recovery Program Choice Café website: asked us to be a regular guest with an Uganda, contact Connie Ring at for fostering community “As fate would have it, it at the Drop Inn Center. www.choicescafe.org. info table and merchandise sales at [email protected]. collaboration and unity, thereby bringing about positive change. Both awards honored Moroski for his YPC: Creating Life-long Givers MACH 1 social justice To whom much is given, much is expected. This (a larger one that will work better with our work in Over-the-Rhine. paraphrase from Luke 12: 48 describes the Biblical large gym); supporting Venture Crew by giving MACH 1 (Moeller inspiration for Moeller’s Youth Philanthropy them money to purchase items for their Advocates for a Common Council (YPC). “We strive to create life-long fundraiser (a mixer); and renovating Hope) pairs affluent youth givers,” says Sally Nugent. “Our mission is to the Resource Room.” 2010-11 MOELLER BLOOD with indigent adults to teach Moeller students about Outside of Moeller, DRIVE EARNS 2nd PLACE, philanthropy while supporting YPC supported two share experiences and give HELPS SAVE NEARLY 1000 community service projects led fundraising projects for LIVES: This year Moeller came back to the community. by Moeller students.” Unified for UNIFAT's in 2nd place in the city-wide For nearly a decade A generous benefactor initiated school in Uganda: a Hoxworth Blood Drive compe- Moroski and his MACH 1 and funded this project in 2006. two-mile run ($1800 raised) tition. “I was so inspired by crew of about 30-50 each Each year council members had and St. Columban’s 3X3 how well our guys performed week have worked to to decide which projects were basketball tournament. in the Blood Drives this year,” said Pastoral Ministry Service worthy of funding. “Students on They also helped fund rehab apartments in OTR. Director Brian Gilronan. “Student “MACH 1 is the one thing the council understand that there Choices Café’s back yard coordinators Thomas Hickey in my life of which I am the are unlimited needs but limited clean up, so a garden ’11, Scott Nugent ’12, and proudest,” says Moroski. resources, therefore their involvement 2011 SYCAMORE RELAY can be planted for the Michael Riney’12 decided at the MACH 1 has become is critical.” In the past five years, FOR LIFE: In May, 135 Over-the-Rhine residents. start of the school year to have Senior Lives Homeless For A Week, the council has given $42,000 to YPC’s current goal is four instead of our normal three one of the largest teenage Moeller students participat- projects that made a difference. to raise funds so it can blood drives this year, and volunteer corps in the Now Speaks About Experience: ed in this 18-hour walk-a- “This year YPC received grant thon, raising $135,000 for continue giving. Recently, their efforts really paid off. We Midwest and is the only Crusader editor-in-chief Leo Kessler ’11 Moeller’s website and at the following link: requests worth $19,150,” said cancer research in con- Nugent organized a are looking to capture that 1st place spot next year!” Moeller teen volunteer group Nugent. “We granted $10,000. The junction with the American campaign to offer YoDeal spent a week in January living homeless, http://cincinnati.com/blogs/northeast- had 315 blood donations over funded by the Greater theme, in honor of our 50th online “coupon” oppor- and he journaled about his experiences for notes/2011/04/26/moeller-student-expe- Cancer Society. the course of the school year, Cincinnati Foundation. Anniversary, was ‘there's no place the student newspaper. While first an riences-homelessness/. tunities, providing service, saving approximately 945 lives. like home,’ so our focus was to beautify “Watching MACH 1 grow assignment for the Crusader, his experience gift shop, and restaurant gift certificates at 50% To assist Moeller’s efforts to over the course of the past Moeller. Projects included cleaning up the off or more, a portion of which went back to had a profound effect on him, and he Kessler’s original article for the Crusader save lives, go to any Hoxworth 10 years has been my life’s courtyard; purchasing software for WMOE Moeller. “I'd love to have any donations to help Blood Donation facility and began speaking about it to other students student newspaper can bliss,” he says. “It is very (Moeller’s student radio station); providing keep us going,” she said. “Our current goal is donate under Moeller’s name in schools and churches around the city. also be found on Moeller’s website: or e-mail Brian Gilronan at evident to me that powers seed money to start a Sculpture Club at to endow the YPC so it will be around for the The Community Press wrote about Kessler’s www.Moeller.org. Moeller that is open to all students (YPC next 50 years!” For more information or to donate, [email protected] for greater than us have experience, and that article is available on bought the kiln); purchasing a Crucifix contact Sally Nugent at [email protected]. next year’s schedule. 8 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 9 50 Years of Excellence Culminates in GCL ALL-SPORTS TROPHY!

high schools. His leadership as a Moeller’s has added another GCL ALL-SPORTS TROPHY to the man of faith and service is visible on school’s list of athletic achievements. “It is truly fitting that we a day-to-day basis. We also recognize won this trophy during our 50-year celebration,” said Athletic and celebrate Barry's commitment to Director Barry Borman ’64, “especially considering that the GCL Moeller's ‘Family Spirit’ and athletic (Greater Catholic League) is considered to be one of the finest tradition of excellence.” Borman leagues not only in Ohio but in the country.” lives in Montgomery. Moeller’s athletic program first came into national prominence two decades ago when legendary Football Coach Gerry Faust won CHARLEY BLUM, TRUSTEE: five state titles in six years, along with four mythical national titles. Charley Blum, father of Andrew ’11, Since then the Crusaders have evolved into a multidimensional Michael ’11, Charley ’09, and Will ’09, powerhouse program, winning local, regional, and state titles in is a member of the Board of Trustees several different sports throughout the years. “Certainly our phrase and serves as the school’s liaison ‘The Standard is Excellence’ can truly be applied to our athletic with the Marianist Province. “Charley program,” says Borman. “Once known has lived the Marianist characteristic primarily for our football program, our of ‘educating for service, justice, and coaches have built on that foundation Crusader Spring Sports Wrap Up peace’ with his tireless support of and raised the level of every program in 2011 Founder’s Day Award recipients: Moeller Principal Blane Collison, Athletic Director By Barry Borman ’64, Athletic Director Barry Borman, and Board of Trustees Member Charley Blum. the Pastoral Ministry Center and our school to prominence. We are now Moeller's MACH 1 (Moeller considered as having an excellent THE BASEBALL TEAM ended as league co-champs, and FOUNDER’S DAY Advocates for a Common Hope) comprehensive athletic program having won senior Jake Madsen was named GCL co-player of the year. In the SOPHOMORE HONORS THREE activities,” says Hunt. “Because of state team or individual championships regional semi-finals they faced Vandalia-Butler High School and RAISES FUNDS his leadership, the school’s Youth in nine different sports.” led the entire game until Vandalia rallied in the seventh inning, FOR STATUES OF MARIANIST ROLE Philanthropy Council has now become Moeller’s athletic statistics reinforce finishing 6-5. During the tournament Coach Tim Held achieved MARY IN EVERY MODELS: Founder’s Day an integral part of the Moeller’s Borman’s point. In the past 50 years, his 100th victory in less than four seasons. commemorates Moeller’s heritage co-curriculum. Charley also helps coach Moeller has accumulated multiple honors: CLASSROOM: THE LACROSSE TEAM defeated Sycamore, Mason (the Sophomore Ryan Rinn as a Catholic school in the Marianist the rugby team, reinforcing the • 23 state team championships in five number-one seed), and St. Xavier High Schools in the tournament, tradition by honoring the Blessed Marianist characteristics on the athletic took on a special “faith different sports: seven in football, which sent them to the final four. Moeller took on Worthington William Joseph Chaminade, founder field.” Blum lives in Cincinnati . formation” project six in volleyball, five in baseball, three Kilbourne High School, and the score was tied 4-4 at halftime in of the Society of Mary (Marianists) in during Moeller’s 50th in basketball, and two in lacrosse. the state semi-final game, but Kilbourne prevailed with a final France in 1817. Each year Moeller BLANE COLLISON, Anniversary: raising In addition, they have won score of 6-5. funds to place a statue honors with an award those who PRINCIPAL: The Founder’s Day Committee surprised Blane Collison, • 14 team state runner-up titles: THE RUGBY TEAM, entering only its third year of existence, of Mary in every exemplify and promote the five four in football, three in wrestling and Moeller's principal and academic Coach Doug Rosfeld amassed a program of more than 80 players classroom throughout Characteristics of a Marianist volleyball, and two in golf and lacrosse the school. “I feel Education (CMEs) through out- leader for the past eight years, with and fielded two teams throughout the season. Their depth paid • 27 total team or individual state standing service and dedication to his award. “Blane has further off as they found themselves in the state championship game for that it is very important for a runner-up titles school in the Marianist tradition to the Moeller students. This year institutionalized the Marianist the second year in a row, this time against Westerville. Although have Mary statues prominently three members of the Moeller characteristics of ‘providing an • Numerous national rankings in they held the lead most of the championship game, the Crusaders several sports displayed,” he said. “I believe that Family were chosen: Barry Borman, integral, quality education’ and fell behind on a Westerville kick with four minutes to go in the displaying Mary statues will help athletic director; Charley Blum, ‘educating for adaptation and • 86 “Coach of the Year” honors in game, finishing 13-12 to Westerville. Moeller students and staff follow Trustee Board member and current change’ through his successful 11 different sports. THE TENNIS TEAM embarked on one of the most difficult more closely Fr. Chaminade’s parent; and Blane Collison, principal. implementation of the House • 126 GCL titles schedules in the city and finished eighth in the final city tennis example of using the Blessed Virgin System and continued commitment poll. The team’s success was exemplified by Coach Gary Hopkins In addition, the Crusaders have accrued as our model, and calling us to BARRY BORMAN ’64, to using technology as an effective again receiving GCL Coach of the Year honors. numerous national rankings in several sports. bring the presence of Jesus ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: educational tool,” says Hunt. “In “Each Moeller athlete and coach understands THE TRACK & FIELD TEAM had four athletes qualify to and Mary to life within “Barry Borman, who was a member times of crisis, he has modeled what it the expectations of our school of commitment the regional meet in Dayton, and senior Kyle Walker qualified to ourselves and others.” Rinn of Moeller's first graduating class in means to ‘educate for faith formation’ and hard work, while at the same time the state meet in Columbus in the high hurdles. He won his heat wrote a grant requesting 1964, has been a lifelong advocate and ‘educate in the Family Spirit.’ fulfilling the true mission of our school,” in the prelims of the high hurdle event and then finished second assistance from the Youth of the Marianist characteristics,” During his tenure, Blane's unwavering says Borman. “They not only display place when he ran a 14.8 sec final race. Philanthropy Council, says Moeller President Bill support of the Pastoral Ministry excellence on the field but reflect the and they funded half of Hunt. “He has lived these Center reinforces his commitment to THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM captured the GCL title with an values of the Marianist Charism. We are the cost for 46 statues principles as a teacher, a ‘educate for service, justice, and peace.’ undefeated GCL season, and Coach Greg Ulland and Coach Burke incredibly proud of this year’s teams and and wall shelves. He coach, and an athletic director. In all aspects, Blane's leadership has guided the Crusaders to the state championship game in their coaches who collectively earned Moeller raised the remaining Barry embodies what it means demonstrated what it means to fully final season as Crusader coaches. (They resigned to spend more the coveted GCL All Sports trophy. We are $1,000 needed through a to ‘provide an integral, quality live the ‘Marianist Charism.’ ” time with their families. Matt McLaughlin’05 will be the new head also proud of all the coaches and athletes letter writing campaign. education,’ and his initiative to NOTE: As part of the Founder’s Day celebration this volleyball coach.) After each team won two matches, the fifth one year, all students were given a special-edition over the years who have contributed to integrate the CMEs into Moeller's Marianist tie that was designed by current students went back and forth until St. Edwards High School put away the athletic programs has now been and donated by alumnus Gary Hopkins ’78 to mark the rich traditions of our school.” final two points. The Crusaders earned the state runner-up trophy. adopted by the other 17 Marianist the school’s 50th Anniversary year. (See tie example 10 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 on sophomore Ryan Rinn, above on left.) MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 11 50 Years of Developing

Mr. Faust impressed me as a young man when he would Leadership in Young Men walk the halls and know the name and ‘goings on’ of students who were not even on the football team or in his displayed quiet, instruction. He made a big place feel small and familiar. Moeller’s success has been its Marianist thoughtful leadership.

First Faculty roots and commitment to the five 1976 Faust 1963 Bro. Keys 1973 Bro. Flaherty Characteristics of a Marianist education. with Trophy GERRY FAUST, Teacher BROTHER JOHN MASSARELLA, BROTHER ROBERT (Math, World History, RICHARD KEYS, English Department Chair FLAHERTY, S.M., Business, Typing), S.M., Biology (Served 1962-80) History Teacher, Football Coach, and Teacher (Served Guidance Department Athletic Director from 1960-65) Keener says John Massarella, Chair (Served (Served from 1960-80) Moeller’s former English Department 1967-Present) Borman also credits chair, and Bro. Robert Flaherty, Bro. Eveslage hired Gerry Bro. Richard Keys, S.M. S.M. (former history teacher and “Bro. Flaherty’s office became Faust, the only lay member of for impacting his life current Guidance Department my second home during my the founding faculty. Although as a student, as does chair) had the greatest impact on senior year,” said I t was because of his genuine hired as a teacher, he was Ken Keener ’65 him as a student. “They were Doug Rosfeld ’97 recruited specifically to coach (senior picture models of what teachers should (senior picture football. However, Faust’s right, English be,” said Keener. “I wanted right, history loveInspiring and passion Leaders for of Moeller.Moeller impact on students went teacher), to work hard for them.” teacher and head beyond the football field who Massarella was also the rugby coach, Currently, 25 Moeller alumni are serving their alma mater full from the very beginning. graduated founder of the Humanities football coach). Barry Borman ’64 (senior one year “He was our time as a faculty or staff member. From Barry Borman, Class of Program. “John began in picture left, athletic later. the early ’60s the practice student government 1964 (now athletic director), to Matt McLaughlin, Class of 2005 Together we have director) was one of the “(Keys) of taking classes to see live moderator and displayed (now English teacher/volleyball coach), they have witnessed 196 freshmen who walked inspired me to drama, a tradition that has quiet, thoughtful leadership. Moeller’s past 50 years through a unique prism. Their duel through Moeller’s doors pursue my college endured each year,” said Keener. I try to emulate him today in experiences offer a fresh perspective about how Moeller has that fall in 1960. He recalls how major – biology,” his careful selection of words lived through Faust made a difference in his says Keener, Moeller’s Braun concurs, “(Massarella) and moderation.” evolved and how they were shaped by their experiences. life: “(Faust) took a serious former English inspired countless students in his I recently asked them questions about their past and present interest in me personally when Department chair. English classes. John Massarella was “Bro. Bob (Flaherty), Father Moeller experiences, and I hope to capture their “history” in my mother passed away also a huge part in developing Marine, and Father Tom the beginning years Borman recalls how Bro. my interest in theater and Kreidler taught me the when I was a student here.” the upcoming issues of the Moeller Magazine, for one article Keys helped Moeller education.” Marianist Charism cannot effectively capture the richness of the school’s evolution Four other faculty members become recognized in “John Massarella truly through their daily from their diverse points of view. of the school. cite Faust as having the Cincinnati. “We began represented what a actions,” However, one constant in their commentaries was their BROTHER LAWRENCE J. EVESLAGE, S.M., greatest impact on them our winning tradition dedicated Moeller said Jim admiration for the teachers, coaches, and administrators who Founding Principal (Served from 1960-67) as a student: Bill Kohus that first year,” He teacher can do for the Stofko Sr. ’69 (senior picture left, said. “A radio station, well-being of his students,” ’85 personally touched their lives as students and who continue The year was 1960, and Bro. Lawrence J. Eveslage, S.M., maintenance), Jim WSAI, had a contest said Bill Balbach ’72 (senior an Elder grad, became Moeller’s first principal. “The to enrich their lives as colleagues. They all share a passion for Champlin ’72 (senior for the most popular (senior picture right, picture tone was set from day one by the first principal the Moeller Family, especially those who helped shape picuture left, religion school in Cincinnati. treasurer, former teacher). right, alumni (known affectionately as the ‘Big E’),” said Bill teacher/Trinity Students were and athletic them into the men they are today. And from those Braun, Class of 1972 (senior picture left, math “As a college student I ran into John experiences evolved a common mission – to pass on House dean), invited development director). and fine arts teacher/facilities director). Herman Knueven Massarella, my sophomore English “They were three of the the best of those shared values, principles, and “He was a no-nonsense kind of principal ’74 (senior picture teacher, and mentioned to most caring men I know.” traditions to the next generation of Men of Moeller. who demanded the best from teachers right, maintenance), him I would like to teach,” In this edition of the magazine, we feature the and students. There was no doubt who and Chris Zerges ’83 said Joe Meale ’65 (senior Bob Kolkmeyer ’75 was in charge when he was the principal… (senior picture left, picture left, science teacher, (senior picture men (and women) who had the greatest impact on From the day the doors opened, Moeller former department chair). right, computer the lives of our current faculty and staff alumni. music teacher). was known for success through dedication Kohus especially “He said that’s fine, but technology/ Out of their responses, a portrait of a specific and hard work in the classroom or on the remembers the rallies to don’t teach high school – it’s teacher) said culture is unveiled. It’s no secret that Moeller’s athletic fields by students and faculty. The and football games nominate too frustrating. I think I caught Bro. Flaherty success has been its Marianist roots and commitment concept of giving 110% to every endeavor has during his Moeller days. their favorite him on a bad day because he “encouraged me been a constant through 50 years.” Knueven said, “(It was) school by sending in obviously loved what he was doing.” to improve to the five Characteristics of a Marianist education.* postcards. Of course, Massarella also stood out for myself.” But how Moeller’s leaders have interpreted that mission In his address to the Class of 1964, Moeller’s first graduating because of his genuine love and passion for Moeller.” we were all freshmen, Champlin, remembering him as throughout the years – and how they have made a difference class, Bro. Eveslage said, “Together we have lived but Bro. Keys ran ‘incredibly giving and caring,” In August 2010, Bro. Flaherty through the beginning years of the school. We have not celebrated his 50th year as a in the lives of these 25 alums – is revealing. And inspiring. Zerges was a sophomore the a campaign and Jim Balbach ’77 (senior only been involved in giving and receiving a solid year that Faust was recruited anyway to picture left, Men’s Chorus Marianist Brother. To Catholic high school education, but we have sweated for Notre Dame. “(Faust) fill out the teacher) said, “John Massarella commemorate this jubilee and suffered and worked to make Moeller within that impressed me as a young man postcards was a fantastic person, as event, Guidance Counselor short time a respected name well known in scholastic when he would walk the halls and mail well as a fine teacher.” Paul Smith initiated the and athletic circles.” Academically, 16 grads had received construction of a special corner Johanna Kremer, Editor, Moeller Magazine and know the name and them in. Massarella died in 1980. To scholarships and grants, including Barry Borman ’64 of the Our Lady of Moeller ‘goings on’ of students who Moeller honor his memory, the Alumni who was awarded a scholarship from the Montgomery Courtyard, which is now *The Five Characteristics of a Marianist Education: educate for faith were not even on the football won the Association established the Women’s Club. By that time, Moeller’s first Speech & called the “Irish Corner.” formation; provide an integral, quality education; educate in the team or in his instruction. contest! No one Massarella Fund, Moeller’s first Debate Club had earned numerous awards; the Cross Family Spirit; educate for service, justice & peace; and educate for He made a big place feel small had ever heard of us formal investment to further the Country Team won the school’s first trophy; and the adaptation & change. and familiar.” before then.” academic scholarship of its faculty Reserve Football Team was GCL co-champs, marking the and enrich the cultural programs beginning of a climb that would lead to national recognition. within the school. 12 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 13 Bro. Charlie Wanda guided the ...fantastic educators that largely Art Department and made He represents the best that inspired me to become a teacher. it an outstanding program...” Moeller has to offer. 1976 Ledford 1973 Chess 1971 1984 Dean Braun 1972 First State Team and Wanda 1985 Hagee enters Rally Club, Keener Championship, Cameron

BROTHER CHARLES P. DAN LEDFORD ’66, BARRY BORMAN ’64, RICK HAGEE, Music BILL BRAUN ’72, KEN KEENER ’65, STEVE KLONNE, MIKE CAMERON, Physical WANDA, S. M., Art English Department Biology Teacher, Teacher, Band Director Teacher (fine arts English Teacher, Former Business Teacher, Head Education Department Chair, Department Chair Chair, Dean of Coach, Athletic Director (Served from 1980-88) film, honors English Department Football Coach (Served Head Baseball Coach (Served 1964-2004) Students, Development (Served 1968-Present) math), Facilities Chair (Served from from 1978-2002) (Served from 1967-2007 Director, Dean of For Chris Zerges ’83 Manager (Served 1973-Present) Greg Academics, Principal Kolkmeyer also cited Barry (senior picture from 1977- “Other than my father, the Mike Cameron came to Moeller at Stanforth ’67 (Served 1970-2003) Borman as having the most right, music Present) Keener, a former English two greatest role models in the same time Bro. Dahlman, S.M., (senior impact on him as a student. teacher) it was Department chair, was noted my life are Coaches Steve took the helm as principal after picture Braun credits Dan Ledford When Principal Ledford ’66 Band Director Browning (pictured for his creative approach to Klonne and Pat Orloff,” said Moeller’s founding leader, Bro. right, Art & ’66 for having the most spoke about the accomplish- Rick Hagee far left column, center) his curriculum by Browning, Jim Stofko’85 (senior Eveslage, S.M., returned to Photography impact on him as a student. ments of Moeller during its who made a says Bill Braun ’72 “had who had him his junior year. picture right, alumni & Purcell. As a first-year Department “Working with Dan Ledford 40th Anniversary, he singled difference. a big impact on my He particularly lauded athletic development varsity baseball coach, chair) says Bro. doing theatrical productions out Borman as well. “There is “He inspired me confidence and ability Keener for his “poetry of rock” director). “They taught Cameron led the team Charles P. Wanda opened up an entire new one man who has matured to take my music to a to stand up in front of lessons that tied then-current me the values of hard to Moeller’s first GCL (Bro. Charlie) “was my art world for me,” he said. “ with the school and who best level I hadn’t known existed. a group of people.” rock lyrics with work, teamwork, championship, and a teacher and friend” during Any day I could have been represents Moeller’s legacy: He made every musical classic poetry and integrity.” dynasty began. Buddy Bell his years at Moeller...” back working as a student Barry Borman ’64. Barry… experience an enjoyable Ward says Braun from their text. ’69 played an important with him (or attending a has served Moeller for 33 years encounter and encouraged taught him how to Todd Naumann role on that team – the first “Bro. Charlie Wanda guided class with John Massarella) in numerous capacities: as a us to work together to pursue think mathematically. Kevin ’91 (senior picture of many of Moeller’s legendary the Art Department and would be golden.” teacher, a coach, divisional our love of music.” Buckley ’02 left, history teacher, baseball players. made it an outstanding moderator, Science Department (senior picture strength & conditioning program,” said Braun. It was Ledford who convinced Browning agrees. I ended up left, English coordinator) says Klonne In 1972 Cameron led his team to Braun to return to Moeller. chair, and alumni director. Well-known among his students following in his footsteps, teacher) had the most impact on Moeller’s first team state champi- “Through his remarkable “During my college years I although I swore I wouldn’t!” included Keener him as a student as well. onship. Before he retired, his teams talents for art and his quiet, thought I would teach, but for his colorful stories, Barry continues to teach and also he said. “I saw how hard with a few other teachers Naumann played for Coach had made it to the state finals five understated way of helping only if I could teach at Moeller,” he worked.” that impacted his time at Klonne when they played for times, four times capturing state in every dimension of the he says. “I was working at serves as the director of athletic operations. In 1981, Barry was Moeller giving them credit the state title in ’89. It was championship titles (’72, ’89, school’s purpose, this man WLWT when Dan called me “Rick Hagee taught for his vocational choice. “Awesome!” he says. ’93, & ’04). More than 100 was the embodiment of the to come to Moeller to teach his the first recipient of Moeller’s me to be a man Distinguished Alumni Award, “Dan Shannon, Mike Ward, of his athletes played at Marianist Charism,” said classes, since he was moving of integrity,” Ken Keener, and Ken Stoll Derek Williams ’91 the collegiate level, and Dick Beerman (archivist, to the Dean of Students and in 1999 he was inducted said Mike (picture right, into the Moeller Athletic hall are fantastic educators that 25 of his former players former teacher, coach, athletic Office. We had kept in close Ward ’86 largely inspired me to English teacher, signed professional director). contact during my years after of Fame. Outside of Moeller, (senior picture football coach) was he is a devoted family man, become a teacher.” contracts, with nine graduation in 1972.” right, physics Naumann’s class- playing in the major Bob Browning All Saints parishioner, and teacher) mate and teammate ’83 (senior Graduating in 1966, friend. Barry Borman has leagues: Buddy Bell, Len Ledford was involved in and cites Coaches Klonne Matuszek, Bill Long, Barry picture right, developed and lived Moeller’s and Higgins as being his role band director) theater as a student, legacy. He represents the best Larkin, Ken Griffey Jr., David Bell, appearing his senior models. “As coaches, they Stephen Larkin, Mike Bell, and also recalls that Moeller has to offer. We got the most out of me – that his three year in The Fantasticks. proudly dedicate this Adam Hyzdu. During his tenure, He returned to his alma more than I thought was Coach Cameron earned numerous years of art with anniversary edition of Moeller possible,” he says. “(They) Bro. Charlie were mater to teach English in 1970. ‘Through the Decades’ to Coach-of-the-Year honors, including By that time football was taking helped make me the man I the 2007 Ohio Div. I Coach of “memorable.” him.” (Moeller Windows am today.” center stage, finishing 9-1, magazine/Fall 2001) the Year, GCL Coach of the Before Bro. Wanda left named City Champs, and Pat McLaughlin ’96 Year (15 times), Cincinnati Moeller to pursue his work as ranked fifth in the state. Since then the Moeller Alumni (senior picture Coach of the Year (7 an artist and Marianist at the “(Ledford) produced the great Association has added another He inspired me to take right, social studies times), and the National University of Dayton, he rallies of the 1970s,” said Braun. honor to Borman’s long list teacher, football Federation of high School designed the glass panels “He was dean of students of accolades – the Barry my music to a level I and baseball coach) Coaches of the Year. depicting the five Characteristics (1977-83), the first development Borman Dad Award, which agrees, and he His success led to his of a Marianist Education that director (1983-86) dean of is given annually to honor an hadn’t known existed. adds Coach Mike induction into several Hall of now grace the wall in front academics (1986-91), and alumnus who has given back 1962 Snack Bar Cameron to his mentor Fames: Moeller (1991), the Ohio of the stairwell in the main principal (1991-2003). He to the school in numerous list. “I spent a lot of time Baseball Coaches Association hallway. (Photo, below.) brought technology, new ways and who has sent his around these men and was (1993), Purcell (2001), and LaRosa’s construction, and the block son(s) to Moeller to continue able to learn about life and Hall of Fame (2001). Coach schedule to Moeller. He is the the Moeller legacy. Borman baseball/football.” Cameron retired in 2007 making most influential person in the sent four sons through In 1982, Coach Klonne history as the all-time “winningest” school’s history.” Moeller: Jon ’88, Matt ’90, Mr.Ledford brought technology, new accepted the head football baseball coach in Ohio history with Matt McLaughlin ’05 David ’92, and Chris ’03. position and led the Moeller 761 wins after 40 years of service. (picture left, English construction, and the block schedule to Crusaders to the team’s 6th teacher, volleyball coach) state title and 5th national agrees, “Mr. Ledford was Moeller. He is the most influential title his first year. All-American a great principal and Hiawatha Francisco ’83 was a served Moeller in a great 1962 Praying Service person in the schools ' history. key player in the defeat of way for many years.” the Massillon Tigers, 35-14. 14 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 15 Bro. Lohrey passed on to me a love of I was very lucky to grow up with a great family and to also have all things logical and mathematical Bro. Lohrey passed on to me a love of the Moeller Family there to support and teach me as well.” all things logical and mathematical 1976 Best in 2011 Founder's Day, Lohrey, Mike Ward 1962 Football Prayer Nation, Crable '86, and Bro. Ron Luksic, S.M. 2007 State Championship, Kremer

BOB CRABLE ’78, BROTHER HOWARD FORREST BRANDT, MARY FOGLER, CHARLOTTE CARL KREMER, Dean BILL KOHUS SR., ’69 WHITEY CAMPBELL, Religion Teacher, Head LOHREY, S.M., Math English Teacher, Religion Teacher McCULLOUGH, of Students, Head Maintenance (Served Equipment Manager Football Coach (Served Teacher, Former Math Track/Cross Country (Served from 1988-90) History/EnglishTeacher Basketball Coach from 1991-Present) (Served from from 1993-2007) Department Chair Coach (Served from (Served from 1993-97) (1984-Present) 1993-Present) (Served from 1982-2000) For Paul Kindt ’90 Two people stand out for Bill Doug Rosfeld ’97 1979-Present) (senior picture “Charlotte McCullough Matt Rooks ’98 Kohus Jr. ’98 (Webmaster/IT “My first year at Moeller I also admired Kohls (picture left) also cites right, religion was my sophomore (senior picture left, Department) – his dad (Bill was pretty sure I wasn’t former head Both Ward and Kevin Kohls his former track coach as teacher), it was World History P.E./health teacher, Kohus Sr. ’69) and Whitey going to make the baseball football coach ’88 (senior picture below, being a major role model for Mary Fogler teacher,” head freshman Campbell. “It was tough at team or football team,” says Bob Crable ’78. Math Department chair) him. “Forrest Brandt…taught who had the says Doug basketball coach) first going to Kohus Jr. (pictured left) “(Crable) credit Bro. Lohrey, S.M., with me to be a leader and how to most influence Rosfeld ’97 says Carl Kremer school “My dad mentioned being an displayed the helping them think set goals.” Kohls also mentions on his life while (senior influenced him where equipment manager for the qualities of mathematically. a few other coaches who at Moeller. “She was picture, left). the most while a my football team and a guy strength and manliness “Bro. Lohrey made a difference. feisty, fair, and always had “In her class I student. “(Coach father named Whitey Campbell. I that I wanted to become… passed on to “Coach Henry Jacquez ’72 us thinking,” Kindt says. “I decided that I was going Kremer) taught me hard worked, remember the first day I met and at the same time he me a love of passed on to me a remember always looking to be a history teacher… work and preparation as because Whitey in the AC (Activity showed humility before the all things spiritual love of running, forward to her class. There was I left Moeller my senior year a student and basketball teachers Center), and he took me out Lord. From him I left with a logical and and Coach Gemereth ’75 no lack of energy. I know I am with the dream of coming player,” said Rooks. and students to practice. I was pretty firm resolve in my faith and mathematical passed on to me a a better Catholic today – and back here to teach history. all knew about it excited and a little nervous the knowledge that true over four years,” competitive spirit of running.” certainly a better sophomore/ She passed away my senior Kremer has been coaching – and they made sure to let because I didn’t know many manhood and strength go explains Kohls. junior religion teacher – year after a tough fight with basketball for the Crusaders me know (they knew) about people at the time. Whitey hand in hand with my because of her.” cancer. Our Pastoral Ministry for the past 26 years – 20 as it!” says Kohus Jr. “But after really made me feel welcome Catholic faith.” Bro. Lohrey graduated cum Center is named after her.” the head varsity coach. His the years went on I was able as well as the football players laude from the University of teams have won three state to appreciate it and felt very that we worked directly As a Moeller football player Dayton with a bachelor’s in championships (1999, 2003, lucky that I got to spend with. I was a four-year during his time as a student, music and earned a master’s and 2007), one state runner- quality time with my dad at manager, and it turned out to Crable helped lead the in math from Xavier up (2010), one state final a place as great as Moeller… be one of the greatest things Crusaders to three consecutive University. He came to four (2005), six regional I was very lucky to grow up I was involved with at state championships in Moeller in 1979 and has From him I left with a firm resolve championships (most with a great family and to Moeller. Everything about 1976-78 and two consecutive served as the school’s Math recently, 2011), eight district also have the Moeller Family being a manager made my national titles. Moeller’s Department chair, band in my faith and the knowledge that championships, and four there to support and teach four years special. From teams were named “Best in moderator, and coach for the city championships. In me as well.” the van rides to the game Nation” by the National Prep freshman cross country, and true manhood and strength go hand in addition, Kremer’s teams with Whitey and the other Sports magazine and other freshman/reserve basketball have won or shared the managers to the bus ride major polls. Crable then teams. He also worked for GCL championships 15 home from losing the state played for the University of XU as an adjunct math pro- hand with my Catholic faith. of the past 19 years (most championship game (and) Notre Dame and was named fessor from 1985-2005 recently, 2011). sharing tears with the football team captain his junior and players. I learned a lot about senior seasons. He was an Before deciding to become a Individually, Kremer has Marianist (1968), Bro. Lohrey been named GCL Coach of responsibility, friendship, All-American pick in 1980 and hard work from Whitey, and 1981, and his 26 tackles considered joining the navy. the Year seven times and the He was eventually swayed Ohio Co-Coach of the year in and I will never forget the still tie an NCAA record. In time I spent doing that.” 1982 Crable was selected in during the month he spent at 1994. He was also named the the first round (23rd pick) of the Aspirancy House in Cincinnati Coach of the Year the NFL draft by the New Cleveland his senior year in 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2010. York Jets and played for and by the influence of the Last year he was selected to seven years. After sustaining Marianist Brothers he had as coach in the McDonald’s two knee injuries, he ended teachers at St. Joseph High 1962 Living Rosary All-American game. Coach his football career and began School. In his spare time, Bro. Kremer was inducted into the a sportswear business, Lohrey enjoys landscape Moeller Hall of Fame in 2004. Crable Sportswear. In 1989 photography, playing guitar, his company was purchased and collecting Cleveland Indians baseball cards. by The Midland Company, 1961 Christmas Dance but he remained president. Crable returned to his alma mater in 1992 to coach and work part time as a religion Mr. Faust impressed me as a young man teacher. He began teaching Other than my father, the full time at Moeller in 1993. when he would walk the halls and know the He assumed the head two greatest role models in football coach position in 2002. name and ‘goings on’ of students who were not 1962 Praying in Chapel my life are Coaches Steve even on the football team or in his instruction. Klonne and Pat Orloff 16 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 He made a big place feel small and familiar. MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 17 We believe in Moeller’s Marianist education – an considers Ward one of integral, quality education that touches the mind, body, heart, and soul. An education of faith formation. An education that teaches Moeller’s “master teachers. the importance of service, peace & justice. An education that believes in adapting and changing for the better. An education 2011 Founder's Day Mike Ward '86, Tuba Player Award, Collison with that teaches within a Family Spirit. A Moeller education. Kelly and Quinn '13 Two “pioneering” Men of Moeller, Ed Finke (on left) and Dennis DAN SHANNON, MIKE WARD ’86, KEN STOLL, Latin BLANE COLLISON, Cronin (on right), the men who gave Moeller its mascot name – Biology Teacher Math/Physics Teacher, Teacher (Served from Principal (2003- the “Crusaders” – in 1960, exemplify what this means. Ed Finke ’64 is an army veteran (Served from Academic Team 1998-2011) Present) and a graduate of Xavier 1984-Present) Moderator (Served from Today, Moeller has graduated more than 10,000 Men of Moeller. 1992-Present) Magister Stoll, one of Buckley’s “Mr. Collison brought a new University with a bachelor’s in Dan Shannon is described “fantastic educators” who perspective to Moeller and For the past 50 years, Moeller has been developing leadership in economics. He has been in the in superlatives by Like Buckley, Matt inspired him to become a teacher, continued the legacy that young men – men like Dennis and Ed. As Principal Blane Collison Kevin Buckley ’02 McLaughlin ’05 is retiring this year. Rosfeld those before him established,” securities industry for 35 years. (senior picture, left) (senior picture, recently wrote an e-mail to said Matt McLaughlin ’05 says, “We believe in not only developing the best leaders Ed is currently president of The Financial (“fantastic teacher”) right) English his colleagues about a (senior picture, left). Some in the word, but the best leaders for the world.” Network Group, which was recently named and Derek teacher, “Moe-ment” in the cafeteria: of Matt’s fondest memories Williams volleyball “Yesterday during second include the pep rallies, a Families plan for the future, so the Moeller by Barron’s magazine as the #1 Investment ’91 (picture, coach) also lunch, I was seated at the Moeller tradition, such as Advisory Firm in the State of Ohio. You can Family has developed a planned giving program to right) considers faculty table chatting with the one “when Mr. Collison hear him daily as co-host of 55KRC's popular (“outstand- Ward one of Ken Stoll, Dan Shannon, and a ripped his dress shirt off to ensure the legacy begun by the pioneering Crusaders “Simply Money” radio show daily from 6-7 PM. ing”). “Dan Moeller’s “master few other friends. As Ken was reveal the ‘Beat X’ shirt at a in 1960 continues to grow. We want to continue is an out- teachers.” “As a struggling walking out of the lunch room basketball rally in 2003 Ed is a member of the Board of Directors of standing AP Physics student who for the last time, some of the when basketball won state.” developing the best leaders for the world. Honor Flight Tri-State that takes WWII veterans teacher and only lasted one quarter, Mr. students greeted him (as they do to Washington, D.C., as a thanks for their mentor who works Ward worked with me to at every 2nd lunch on A-Days) In Collison’s brief tenure, tirelessly for the needs of our help pass his class,” says M. by calling out ‘Salve!’ (Hail). The he has led Moeller through service and to visit their new WWII memorial. students,” says Williams. McLaughlin. “While ‘passing’ students suddenly realized the a Capital Campaign that He is an avid runner and nature photographer. resulted in much-needed What is Planned Giving? “(He) is the type of teacher only may not seem significant, gravity of the moment and the Ed and his wife Nancy have been married that makes Moeller great.” it was an accomplishment to entire cafeteria stood and gave renovations and the • Planned giving, sometimes referred to as gift completion of the Gerry 34 years and live in Loveland, OH. me. I wouldn’t have passed ‘Magister’ a farewell applause. planning, is any gift made in lifetime or at This year Shannon has decided without Mr. Ward’s help, Ken graciously waved and walked Faust Athletic Complex. to step down from his guidance, and support out, as the boys kept cheering. I He evolved the Education death as part of a donor’s overall financial leadership role as Pillar Commission to a Board of Dennis Cronin ’64 was accepted that quarter.” can only hope that in my time at and/or estate planning. House Dean, but he leaves Moeller, I will earn the respect Trustees and a into University of Cincinnati’s behind a winning legacy, Ward is a renowned and admiration of the student president/principal model College of Design, Architecture, having earned the House academician. He has led his body the same way Ken has. of leadership that will • Planned gifts are perfect for donors who worry Cup during his tenure. Academic Teams to the state further secure Moeller’s and Art while still a junior at Moeller. Thank you, Ken, for all you’ve that they may not be able to afford a cash gift. He worked as an intern architect for Shannon has a passion for championship twice, coming done for the Moeller Family. future. He successfully his subject and his students, in second for two consecutive implemented Moeller’s most Vale, Doctorem maximum.” • By contrast, gifts to the Annual Fund are Cincinnati Architect Carl Staruss and passed working tirelessly to bring years (2003 and 2004). In just important recent innovations, his state board exams in 1973. Two years biology to life with hands-on this past year, his team was Magister was featured in the the House System. He made from a donor’s discretionary income, field trips that connect students undefeated in league play Moeller Magazine during his continues to reinforce later he started a partnership with David to real-world experiences. In and won the GCL’s second tenure (summer 2005) because Moeller’s technology and while they may be budgeted, they are not Wheeler, ATA Architects, which is still going 26 of his students had received the summer and during division as well as the 16-team program by investing in necessarily planned. strong today. In 2003 he sold 85% of that spring break he has taken Cincinnati State Tournament. top honors on the National state-of-the-art tablets for Latin Exam, with two earning business and a year later began Newpoint students on science excursions. students, new software that • More than 85% of all planned gifts are gifts Recently, he initiated the Ward also teaches math part perfect scores. Year after year, enhances technology as a Construction Company that designs residential Venture Club, a co-curricular time at the University of Stoll’s students (certamen teams) learning tool for teachers, that anyone can afford – such as gifts through Cincinnati and is a tuba player have achieved numerous projects in Cincinnati. In his spare time he where students pursue and training for faculty and one’s will (often called “bequests”). outdoor adventures. in the Buffalo Ridge Jazz awards and recognition. staff. And he recently led pursues his passion for digital photography, Band, a group that has the Moeller community specializing in sports. He and his wife Barbara recorded five CDs to date. • Below are a few examples of planned gifts through a long-range have been married for 44 years and live in strategic planning process or gifts anyone can afford: Bethel, OH. that has become the blueprint for becoming • Gifts Through One’s Will one of the top ten Catholic • Appreciated Securities Remember to consider Moeller in your estate institutions in the nation. "Our goal is not just to • Appreciated “Anything” planning as I have. It's a good thing to do. While leadership has been Ed Finke ’64 a key theme during his past (Anything that can be appraised and sold.) develop the best leaders in eight years, Collison is • Retirement Plans Moeller provides an excellent preparation for outstanding teacher and quick to point out that • Life Insurance the life ahead – whatever path that may ulti- the world. Our goal is to it’s Moeller’s Marianist mentor who works principles that guide the mately take – so I encourage you to support tirelessly for the needs develop the best leaders way. “Our goal is not just to this fine institution. I will always be proud to develop the best leaders in Creating a legacy for generations to come... be one of the first “Men of Moeller!” of our students the world,” he says. “Our 1962 Our Lady of Moeller for the world." goal is to develop the best For information about how you can create a Moeller legacy in your Dennis Cronin ’64 Blane Collison, Principal leaders for the world.” planned giving, contact Advancementt Director Debbie Geiger at (513) 791-1680, ext. 1320, or e-mail her at [email protected]. 18 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 19 Educating Moeller’sfor Faith Formation50th Anniversary Closing Mass Building Our ‘House’ on a Rock Luke 6: 46-49: As for everyone “The Gospel reading A highlight of the ceremony was the blessing of the time capsule that the at the 50th Anniversary Closing Mass who comes to me and hears students compiled depicting the 50th was Luke 6: 46-49,” said Pastoral Anniversary year. “We really tried to my words and puts them Ministry Director Jim Elfers. “The first represent all different aspects of the school 50 years of alumni, faculty, and staff into practice, I will show from academics, sports, and service,” said have paved the way and built the solid 48 House System Director Ed Jamieson, you what they are like. foundation for the successes we now They are like a man experience academically, athletically, and spiritually. We have weathered floods building a house, who but not been shaken to the ground. Now, dug down deep and it is on the current students to be part of the next 50 years. These students, during laid the foundation their time here and in their future support on rock. When as alumni, will help to determine the future success of Moeller. They will help to build a flood came, the a broader and stronger foundation so that Moeller can grow even higher.” torrent struck that Father Paul Kollman '80, current “I want to thank all the students on the 50th assistant professor of theology at the Anniversary Committee, especially Jack Schlueter, house but could co-chair of the 50th Anniversary The future Men of Moeller – who were responsible for facilitating the time capsule University of Notre Dame, flew in from representing the Class of project,” said Jamieson. “The students did an Student Committee. “Included were not shake it, because his sabbatical in Great Britain to celebrate 2015 through the Class of outstanding job this year representing our student pictures of various important events like 2029 – processed in with body and planning important events.” (The 49 the anniversary Mass. His homily placards and balloons, committee members were chairs Mike Wright ’11 it was well built. Homecoming, a laptop battery, MACH 1 focused on two religious leaders who signifying the beginning and Jack Schlueter ’11; seniors Charlie Fiessinger, posters, the 50th Mass program, current of the school's 50th Carson Scheidler, and Joe Tull; and juniors Scott inspired the founding of Moeller High Anniversary Closing Mass. Nugent and Francis Ittenbach.) news articles, several sports programs, School. “Fr. Paul speculated what “It was a special sight to see shirts and rosters from each House, and our future as a part of our Archbishop Alter, who was Archbishop the original House System strategic Mass,” said Sally Nugent, when Moeller was built, and Archbishop pastoral ministry volunteer. planning binder from 2005. Also included “We wanted our students, Moeller, our namesake, think about is a write-up of how we envision the faculty, and our community Moeller from their place in heaven,” to know that Moeller will House System in the future.” still be educating students in said Elfers. “(Fr. Paul) said, ‘I think they “The House System has enhanced our the Marianist tradition in would be pleased. But what would another 50 years. And what foundation and will continue to solidify better way than to have please them are not the many awards our Marianist mission far into the future,” ‘students’ as young as a few Moeller has received; not the impressive weeks old as proof positive said Principal Blane Collison. “But the that little boys will attend physical plant; and not how well ‘rock’ of the past 50 years has been our Moeller and continue the scrubbed and well dressed the young Men of Moeller tradition alumni. Our past parents. Our faculty and for many years.” men are. What would please them are staff. And our supporters. Our rock is the The committee for both the Opening and Closing the ways in which being part of Moeller Masses included Pastoral Ministry Director Jim Moeller Family, and the strength of the Elfers, Sally Nugent, Jenny Lefke, Monica Riney, has helped people grow into the kind of relationships we have built these past Maureen Valentine, Deb Marklay, Mary Effler, Chris people God wants us to be.’ (Fr. Paul) Anne Gaier, and Amy Zimmermann. “A special 50 years. With our Closing Mass we also thanks to the many moms who helped with the day's prayed that ‘50 years from now may celebrated the future Men of Moeller and events,” says Nugent. “We could not have been Archbishop Alter and Archbishop successful without each and every one of them. the generations of brotherhood yet to And special thanks to Curt Curran and his company Moeller be proud of us who’ve tried to come. We believe our future is brighter (Stratus Group) for the beautiful signs.” live that cross-shaped life.’ ” than ever. Moeller’s best days are ahead.” 20 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 21 Family Spirit

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Moeller Family Night at the Great American Ballpark: We Went Out with a D E The closing event, “Moeller Family Night at the GABP,” signaled the official end of a year-long fete, one that began in classical style last summer with the Cincinnati Pops and ended in May with the Reds. “We had 550 in the Moeller group that night, selling out the Machine Room,” says George (Photo B, top left). “Reds CFO Phil Castellini made a visit, thanked us for our support and for Moeller’s great BANG! tradition and legacy with the Reds.” The Reds tradition Castellini referred to was led by Mike Moeller’s 50th Anniversary ended much as it Cameron, Moeller’s legendary baseball coach from 1967-2007 began – with a fireworks display by the Rozzi and co-chair of the event. Cameron coached Reds greats Buddy Bell ’69, Barry Larkin ’82, and Ken Griffey Jr. ’87 F family (Moeller alumni). “With the fireworks, I guess (Photo A). In 1972 Cameron’s baseball team won Moeller’s you could say we went out with a bang!’ said event first team state championship, one of four state championships Co-Chair John George ’74. “A win against the the Moeller Baseball Program earned under his leadership. “Mike Cameron’s legacy made division rival Cardinals, a concert by Credence The night was filled with Clearwater Revisited, and fireworks by Rozzi’s personal Moeller moments from him the perfect co-chair for this beginning to end, according to capped a great evening and a fantastic finish to our John George. The Men’s Chorus 50th Anniversary final event…” 50th Anniversary celebration.” sang a “rousing rendition of the Barry Borman ’64 National Anthem prior to the game,” he said (Photo D). A future “Man of Moeller,” Hunter Nobbs (Class of 2018) threw a fastball to his grandfather, John Topits, for the ceremonial first pitch (Photo C). And Director Bob Browning ’83 and the Moeller Band entertained the guests in the Machine Room (Photo E). “It was a magical evening at the ballpark bringing the Moeller Family together to celebrate 50 years of Moeller history,” said Advancement Director Debbie Geiger “We hit a homerun with the timing of the event, as this was a great way to close out the year!” Beside Co-Chairs John George and Mike Cameron, Geiger credits several people for making a Moeller Family Night at the Reds a golden memory: 50th A Anniversary Chair Bruce Buckley ’67 (Photo F), Men’s Chorus Director Jim Balbach ’77, Band Director Bob Moeller's legendary coaches and Reds players, from left: Barry Larkin '82, Coach Paul Smith, Browning ’83, PR Chair Mary Fischer, Ticket Sales Buddy Bell '69, Coach Mike Cameron, and Ken Griffey Jr. '87. Manager Chris Anne Gaier, Photographer Amy Ellert, and Communications Director Johanna Kremer. 22 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 Moeller treated guests to valet parking upon arrival. Michelle and Joe Buehler ’82 Volunteer Karen Bruggemann and Main Event Coordinator Marcia Lechner and Guests purchased Hawaiian leis earlier in the evening to gain “We were blessed with 60 student volunteers, all display the iPod-like BidPal. Susan Abeln, Eveslage House Captain, Bro. Ron Luksic check the winner of the coveted admission into this popular game that kicked off the Live wearing tuxedos compliments of alumnus Mike “It was fun and easy to use.” browse through the silent auction “First Choice” prize. Pictured behind them from Auction. Teri Seireveld won by being the last one standing and Folch ’79, owner of Folchi’s Fine Men’s Apparel menagerie. “Throughout the year, more the left, the 2011 Main Event Chairs: Randy Hanes, claimed the $1000 prize. and Formal Wear,” says Lechner. than 200 ADULTS volunteered, and Joe Scheidler, Patty Hanes, and Leigh Scheidler. they were imperative to the success of the event,” says Lechner.

“ he Big Moe Five-O,” Moeller’s 26th Annual Main Event Charity Gala, broke another school record this year. Despite today’s economic uncertainty, the auction raised $327,152, which will Tsupport Moeller’s student service programs (co-curricular activities, athletics, David Ashbrock ’74 is the former Executive school publications, etc.) and tuition assistance. producer for WXIX and is now the chief creative “The generosity of the Moeller Family continues to amaze me,” says new officer of MoonDream Media, LLC. In his 32 President Bill Hunt (photo, below left). “Their commitment to this school and years in Cincinnati television, Ashbrock has its students is what makes Moeller a great institution. I was particularly amassed 34 regional Emmy Awards and two moved by their support of our fund-a-need portion of the auction, which Telly awards for his work as producer, focused on tuition assistance. It seemed as though everyone in the room director, editor, lighting designer, art director, raised their paddle to give at some level. By the end, our guests had donated and graphic designer. (Photo above.) $100,000 so that more students could afford a Moeller education. It was a powerful moment.”

Adaptation & Change: The Big Moe Goes High Tech “Alumnus David Ashbrock ’74 of Moondream Media produced the video True to Moeller’s Marianist mission of continuous adaption and change, showing the need for tuition assistance,” said Main Event Coordinator the auction went high tech this year using a handheld device called Marcia Lechner. “He did an outstanding job of touching our hearts by “BidPal” that looked and worked much like an iTouch or touch-screen featuring people, especially one current student, who have benefited Blackberry. “This innovative technology allowed the auction to be wirelessly from our help. Even the students were mesmerized by watching automated,” said Lechner. “Guests could see pictures of all 562 Silent Ashbrock’s Fund-A-Need video." (Photo above.) Auction items and detailed descriptions. They could electronically bid from anywhere in the Savannah Center. They would even receive outbid notices alerting them of the need to increase their bid to stay in the running for the desired item. It was exciting and efficient.”

Moeller President Bill Hunt (pictured left) thanked the many guests. The Moeller Men's Choir (pictured right), directed by Jim Balbach '77, sang during the Main Event Mass. 24 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 25 CrusaderEducation Connectionsin the Family Spirit Speaker Boehner’s Message: ‘You Can Accomplish Anything’ “There’s nothing you can’t accomplish if you believe in yourself,’ said Speaker John Boehner ’68 to the Moeller students on April 26, “and if you’re willing to put in the hard work to make it possible.” “His message was simple but powerful,” said Alumni Director Jim Stofko ’85. “We brought Speaker Boehner to Moeller to honor him as an alumnus and to celebrate all he has accomplished. But he really honored Moeller with his words of pride for the school. He is an inspiration.” Speaker Boehner told the student body that it was the principles he learned at Moeller – the importance of teamwork, excellence, The Alumni Association presented Speaker Boehner with a and servant leadership – that he carries with him today and uses framed Moeller football jersey bearing his old number, 54. during his staff retreats to create what he calls “Boehnerland.” “I tried to steal that jersey 43 years ago,” he said. “but “You will find that those values you learned here will be constants Coach Faust made me give it back.” Pictured from left, in your life,” he said. “The Moeller tradition of teamwork and Speaker Boehner ’68, Jim Stofko ’85, Joe Novello ’85, and excellence. I know I wouldn’t be Speaker of the House without Alumni President Phil Kreiner ’76. (Pictured above) the lessons I learned here at Moeller.” Stofko credits alumnus Ted Catino (Pictured below with his After the event, parent He particularly credited his former coach, Gerry Faust, for infusing these wife Becky and Speaker Boehner) along with a great team Doug Fiessinger said, principles, along with the importance who organized the event. “Ted organized a great team of "Please pass on to all of prayer. guys to make this event first class, such as Doug Rosfeld, responsible what a Faith formation is one of the primary Mike Moroski, Bruce Buckley, Phil Kreiner, Joe Novello, Bill Braun, Rob Ebel, David Ashbrock, and more. Everyone wonderful event Moeller characteristics of a Marianist education. During the student Q&A session, went out of their way to ensure had. While watching senior Jack Schlueter asked the that this event truly honored the video I nearly asked Speaker if there was a special prayer the Man of Moeller who is Mr. Speaker if I could he said before he negotiates with the second in line to be President.” use his hankie! Those President. “Yes,” he said. "I always The video about Speaker boys will remember ask God for the courage and wisdom Boehner that Fiessinger to do his will and not mine.'' referred to was produced by that day the rest of their In closing, the Speaker gave parting alumnus David Ashbrock ’74 lives, as will I." advice to the students: “Savor your and is available on the Moeller time here. It was invaluable to me.” website under Alumni.

Foreshadowing his future, Speaker Boehner ’68 is pictured in Washington D.C. (May 1967) with his classmates.

26 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 27 CrusaderEducation Connectionsin the Family Spirit Keeping The ‘Men Of Crusaders Honor 2011 Gerry Faust Moeller’ Connection Stong Moeller’s 50 Years Hall of Fame Awardees In the past few months the Moeller Alumni Association has grown of Excellence Head Football Coach tremendously in structure and membership. We recently established Ted Bachigalupo: a strong administrative board and recruited outstanding Class ESPN’s Tom Waddle ’85 Hosts Bachigalupo coached as an Captains to represent each of our 46 graduating classes. Many of assistant to Coach Faust for these Captains, with the help of the Alumni Board, have been More than 600 alumni and friends came nearly 20 years and succeeded committed to updating our database so we can keep our Men of out to honor the Crusaders’ 50 years of him as Moeller’s head coach in Moeller connection strong. We are constantly in search of “lost excellence, which was hosted by the the fall of 1981. alumni” to improve attendance at our events, to share with them renowned broadcaster, Tom Waddle '85, of Larry Kuhlman ’81 all the great new happenings at their Big Moe, and to link the ESPN and NFL Network. “We celebrated Men of Moeller professionally as well as socially, creating a strong Receives Alumni Team Physician our rich athletic traditions by honoring the Dr. Frank Cianciolo: network within the Alumni Association. players, coaches, students, and staff who Dr. Cianciolo pioneered the One example of our growing Moeller connection was attendance Dad Award have made Moeller the most recognized concept of team doctors by setting at this year’s Stag. More than 600 Men of high school in the country,” said Alumni This spring the Alumni Association held up the extensive network of Moeller joined us for our 50th Anniversary Director Jim Stofko ’85. Moeller’s 11th Annual Father/Son Mass & specialists to assist Moeller Sports Stag, hosted by ESPN Radio & WCPO broadcaster Dennis Janson, the Breakfast and presented the coveted Barry football beginning with team NFL Network’s Tom Waddle ’85. The event’s Master of Ceromonies, later spoke Borman ’64 Dad Award to Larry Kuhlman ’81. physicals and working with 11th Annual Father/Son Mass & about it on his evening commentary, “This prestigious award honors an alum Moeller athletes day or night Breakfast is another great “connection” throughout the year. “When I was a kid growing up in Price Hill, who has given back to our great school in event that combines celebrating our my dad told me that Reds pitcher Herm many ways and who has sent his son to faith with honoring one alumni father Greg Hudson ’85: Wehmeier lived in our neighborhood. The Moeller continuing his family's legacy,” said who gives back to Moeller in many ways. fact or maybe rumor that a major league Hudson excelled at football and Alumni Director Jim Stofko ’85. “Larry was baseball at Moeller. He was a One new connection we’re proud of baseball player lived anywhere near the perfect choice, and the father-son event rare three-year varsity player on this year was the Alumni Association’s Glenway Avenue was exciting to a 9-year-old. is a great way to celebrate his selection and the football field, starting for role in this year’s Senior Prayer Service. I wonder how many kids who lived in the our shared bond with one another.” two years at linebacker and President Phil Kreiner and Vice neighborhoods and parishes that feed Following Mass, Barry Borman ’64 leading the Crusader defense to President Nick Hodge spoke to the Moeller High School grew up with that himself presented Kuhlman with the award. GCL, City, and A.P. State seniors and congratulated them on same sense of inspiration and possibility? “Larry is president/owner of Bramkamp, Championships. His senior year their tremendous commitment to Knowing that from circumstances very he was named All-Ohio and Jim Stofko ’85 has served as which is a printing and marketing solutions the Annual Fund with a 95% much like theirs came guys like Buddy Bell, All-American. Hudson went on alumni director since 2008. company,” said Stofko. “His company has participation rate. The funds donated to play football and baseball at This fall he will be helping to Len Matuszek, Barry Larkin, and Ken printed Moeller’s magazine since 2000, and by the Class of 2011 are building a the University of Notre Dame. raise funds for Moeller’s Griffey, Jr. That only scratches the surface his team of specialists have produced and scholarship fund in the name of Josh of Moeller's contributions to professional Athletic Department while designed countless invitations, direct mail Matt Godar ’94: coaching football for the Pflum ’11, a classmate who died earlier sports. Fifty-five former Crusaders have brochures, posters, letterhead, and more. Godar is the school’s first hockey nationally ranked Thomas this year in a tragic accident. These dotted professional rosters over the years. He has always gone ‘above and beyond’ to player to be inducted. He tops More College Saints. Men of Moeller set a tremendous Bob Crable was a first round pick of the ensure Moeller looks its best in every way, the list as hockey’s all-time example for us all, and I proudly Jets; Steve Niehaus and Steve Sylvester keeping our brand strong. His service to leading scorer and assist leader. welcomed them into our Alumni Association. had outstanding NFL careers… Moeller is unparalleled. In addition, two Please help us keep the Men of Moeller connection strong by “Tom (Waddle) himself was under- of his sons have graduated from Moeller, visiting the “Alumni” section of our website (www.Moeller.org) appreciated coming out of Moeller, one Nick '08 and Steve '10. We are deeply and registering your name (if you haven’t already done so) and of 600 football players to earn college indebted to Larry for all he has done and updating your info and good news that we can share with your Eric Surkamp ’05: scholarships,” continued Janson. “Tom’s continues to do for his alma mater.” fellow Moeller brothers. We will be adding more alumni events to Surkamp was voted in his first career took him to Boston College. He got a In addition to our calendar, so check back often. We want you to come “home” year of eligibility. He pitched free agent tryout with the Bears and a owning Bramkamp and get involved! And we are always looking for new ideas and six-year career and love affair with the city for three years on the varsity Printing, Larry baseball team, and his 0.73 ERA more great ways to reconnect. – where he still resides – ensued. Tom was Kuhlman ’81 is the best in school history. one of those guys who were told they Go Big Moe & God Bless, founded The Surkamp went on to North weren't enough this or that. But they Graphic Village, a Carolina State and is now persisted asking only that they be given community of pitching in the San Francisco the chance to show the determination, artisans who help Giants organization. physical and mental toughness, and above Jim Stofko '85 companies and all the heart, honed competing on behalf To nominate an athlete, coach, doctor, or staff member for [email protected] organizations of the Crusaders.”* Hall of Fame consideration please e-mail [email protected]. P.S. For a complete list of Alumni Class Captains, please check develop, deploy, and deliver communications our website www.Moeller.org, select “Alumni”. *SOURCE: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/sports/Crusaders- seamlessly. For more information visit honor-50-years-of-Moeller-excellence www.graphicvillage.net. 28 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 29 CrusaderEducation Connectionsin the Family Spirit Crusaders in the News

# 63. # 55. D’Juan Francisco ’85: All-Time, All-Around Greats: Area’s Steve Niehaus ’72: Parade magazine selected #46. He was one of Moeller's him as a first-team Best Multi-Sport Prep Male Athletes Tim Koegel ’77: first football greats. He was All-American in both 1983 #38. Koegel earned nine varsity a Parade All-American as and 1984. The Enquirer (March 6, 2011, The Cincinnati Enquirer, by D. Clark) Moeller had the most “best” selections of any Adam Hyzdu ’90: letters in football, basketball a defensive lineman and and Post made him their We’re at it again. In recent years, The Enquirer has had prep high school in the city with 12 multi-sport He was a first-round major and baseball, starting as a two-time all-state honoree. player of the year both some fun by documenting and ranking the greatest high athletes. The number-one athlete was Roger league draft pick and an sophomore in all three Niehaus held the school years as well. He rushed school athletes in Greater Cincinnati’s rich prep tradition… Staubach (Purcell grad, 1960). The GCL South all-city quarterback who sports. As a senior he discus record (170-8”) for for 4,070 career yards. He What better time to celebrate the area’s best multi-sport was well represented: led Moeller to the state was an All-American and 27 years and also won also was a four-year track football finals. He the state player of the two letters in basketball letterman and part of the high school athletes of all time? St. Xavier: #14 George Ratterman, #17 Jim Bunning, #35 Steve Sollmann, #42 Bob Arnzen, graduated as the school's year, leading Moeller to and one in wrestling. state championship 400- So, we’ve listed the top 100 boys’ multi-sport stars… single-season and career its first mythical national He played football at meter relay. He still holds The ground rules: To be included, a player must have #47 Greg Frey, #57 Scott Sollmann, #66 Charley Wolf, #98 Rocky Boiman home run record-holder. title. He also was a first-team Notre Dame, where he was the Moeller record in the excelled in at least two varsity high school sports. Our He reached the big all-city selection in a four-year starter and 100-meter dash. He went litmus test was All-City inclusion. (For example, Moeller Elder: #10 Steve Grote, #22 Kyle Rudolph, leagues in 2000 and baseball at shortstop. He two-time All-American. to Notre Dame and was football legend Bob Crable is considered to be the best #39 Bob Hoernschmeyer, #52 Gordy Massa, played in parts of later played quarterback He was the NFL rookie later drafted by the defensive player in the city’s history. He played baseball #58 Dick Selcer, #87 Jim Trefzger seven seasons. at Notre Dame. of the year in 1976. Washington Redskins. and some JV basketball. But since he wasn’t an All-City LaSalle: #48 DeVier Posey, #83 Don Hasselbeck caliber player at a second sport, he wasn’t considered.)…

#4. #6. #7. #23. Barry Larkin ’82: Andrew Brackman Tony Hunter ’79: Byron Larkin ’84: The potential baseball ’04: He was named the He was a standout in Although he's known Hall of Famer was the LaRosa's athlete of the football, basketball and mostly for his college 1995 National League year as a senior for his track. He finished his basketball career, Larkin MVP. At Moeller he was two-sport prowess. In career as the school’s was a standout two-sport the captain and MVP as a 2006, The Enquirer all-time leading scorer as athlete in high school. defensive back on the ranked him 40th on its a receiver and played on He was a Parade magazine 1981 state finalist football list of the area's top Moeller's 1977 state All-American and all-state #63a. #75. #77. #84. team. He hit .428 in three basketball players, but championship team. He defensive back and Hiawatha Francisco Buddy Bell ’69: Mike Sylvester ’70: Bobby Brannen ’94: varsity baseball seasons baseball was his true was all-state in basketball two-time all-city defensive ’83: This might be a The future major leaguer The Enquirer ranked him Brannen was a three-time and was the GCL and city calling. On the hardwood (third-team UPI) and back. In basketball, he cop-out, but the two was an all-state and 47th on its list of the area’s all-city basketball player player of the year in 1982. he helped lead Moeller to football (first-team UPI), holds the Moeller record brothers' careers were All-American (Topps) all-time best prep basketball and three-time GCL player Although he was a a state title as a junior. As GCL player of the year in for career scoring average nearly identical. He also baseball player. He also players. As a senior he was of the year. As a senior he Division I recruit in a senior he averaged 20.2 both sports and a Parade (24.1). He was the city was a Parade first-team was an all-city honorable the Enquirer and Post was the state's Division I football and baseball, he points and 6.3 rebounds magazine All-American and district player of All-American and two-time mention basketball basketball player of the player of the year, averaging chose to concentrate on and was Mr. Basketball in football. As a senior year and first-team Post and Enquirer player player, averaging 15.8 year, averaging 15.5 points 24.2 points per game. baseball. The Reds selected runner-up and AP Division basketball player, he All-State (AP and UPI) of the year. He rushed for points per game. He per game. He also was Street & Smith named him in the second round I player of the year. He averaged 18.7 points and selection as a senior, 3,319 yards and was a track received a basketball drafted in the 12th round by him an All-American. out of Moeller and in led Moeller to a state was first team all-city by averaging 28.1 points. All-American as part of scholarship offer from the Cubs after his senior The publication also the first round (fourth baseball title as a senior the Post and Enquirer. He went on to become the state championship Miami but opted to year. Sylvester went on to named him a preseason overall) out of Michigan. and was Ohio's Division I Hunter went on to play Xavier's all-time 400-meter relay. He play baseball. Bell won play basketball at Dayton, All-American in football. Larkin also played player of the year. For his football at Notre Dame scoring leader. also played football at six straight Gold Gloves then played professionally Brannen started at tight basketball at Moeller career, the right-handed and was selected 12th Notre Dame. and was a five-time in Italy for 17 years and end as a sophomore and through his junior year. pitcher was 19-1 with a overall in the 1983 NFL all-star. was a member of the junior. He went on to play 1.04 ERA. He played draft. He played four Italian National Olympic basketball at UC. After baseball and basketball seasons as an NFL tight team in 1980. Sylvester is graduation, he played at North Carolina State end, catching 134 passes SOURCE: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/2011/03/06/ the only American to earn professionally overseas. before the Yankees took for 1,501 yards and nine all-time-all-around-greats/ a medal in the 1980 him in the first round of touchdowns. PHOTOS: http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery? Olympics despite the Avis=AB&Dato=20110304&Kategori=SPT0301&Lopenr=103050 the 2007 draft. 801&Ref=PH U.S. boycott. 30 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 31 Campbell, Dave ’76 is president and selling diecast cars on Weddings and founding member of eBay for hobbies. Motorsports Country Club Moeller extends its best wishes to the following graduates and faculty of Cincinnati and is an Mahon, Terry ’76 married who have/will “tie the knot”: accomplished Porsche 911RSR Ellen Diebold September 1988. Road Racer. He has many They have two great kids: Iohana and Jim wins at Sebring/Mid-Ohio/ Laura (born October 1, 1991) Road America with Campbell Gangwisch ’81, and Alex (born May 3, 1999). Benza, Bob ’81 and Holly Motorsports. Dave has been April 2010. (Photo left) have been living in Loveland at General Electric for 27 Maloney, Tim ’76 is for the past 17 years. Their years. Motorsports Country Clare and Tony married to Cheryl, boys, Nick and Andrew, are Club has donated several a nurse practitioner. Blankemeyer ’04, now 12 and 16. Bob has an track passes to Moeller for the They have three children: December 31, 2010. ophthalmology practice in Main Event auction, and he Marcus, a sophomore at (Photo right) Madeira. has helped raise money for Xavier University; Clare, a the Crable Foundation and the junior at St. Ursula; and John, Demarest, Brian ’81 has two Dan Beard Council (Boy a freshman at the School for children: Roxanne, and Katie. Scouts of America). Over the Creative and Performing Arts. Brian works for Script past three years, Motorsports Tim has a bachelor’s and Births Strategies as a consultant. Country Club has raised over master’s degree from Xavier $150,000 for charity. Gangwisch, Jim ’81 University and a law degree Congratulations to the following couples: and his wife, from Northern Kentucky Iohana, have a Huiet, Tom ’76 went into the Defense.” In addition, they University. He has worked Laurie and Steve Eichmann ’93, daughter, Lila Jane, daughter, Alayna. He is an construction field after college. earned four USAF outstanding in hospital operations and February 9, 2011. (Photo left top, Lila with big sis Eva.) assistant professor at Columbia For 18 years he has been a unit awards. Mike lived and finance for 25 years. University. They live in Kew building inspector. The past travelled all over the world, Nicole and Heath Geiger ’94, son, Luke Gary, Gardens, New York. which included 14 states, one two years he has been the Oeters, Bill ’76 and March 29, 2011. (Photo left) territory, and fifteen countries. HUD project and lead risk his wife, Sue, have Sauter, Todd ’81 is self-employed assessor for Middletown. three children: Kim and Ed Paff '98, first son, (Sauter Custom Tile). He is Tom and his wife, Teresa, have Steve ’04, Mike ’09, and Laura Edward John Paff III “Trey”, also a commercial pilot flying Bauman, David ’66 seven children: Jason ’95, Sean (Ursuline ’07). Bill is president January 9, 2011. (Photo right) out of Lunken Airport for a went to The Ohio ’97, Eric ’02, Tracey, Amber, of Galaxy Associated, Inc. bioscience company. Todd State University and Ashleigh, and Samantha. They Betsy and Scott Jones '99, fourth and his wife, Sandy, have received a bachelor of science also have four grandchildren. child, daughter, Lucy Ryan, October been married for 25 years and in 1969 and a doctorate of 19, 2010. (Photo left Lucy joins have two children: Shane (23) veterinary medicine in 1973. and Garrett (20). Kruse, Ric ’76 is remarried to siblings Maggie (7), Sam (5) and Grace (3). He was director and professor Jody, and they have three Vicar, Andrew ’71 Woellert, Matt ’81 of veterinary sciences at the daughters between them: one graduated in 1975 Crystal and Brad Niehaus ’99, daughter, Londyn played for the New University of Cincinnati from granddaughter, Bella, and two from St. Louis Faith, October 5, 2010. Proud grandparents Trish and York Mets and 1976-2008. He retired in 2008 grandsons, Christian and University summa cum laude coached and scouted with and consulted for Meridian Landon. Ric is an auto collision Terry Niehaus ’72 & Margaret and Tom Yaegel ’67. and went to The Ohio State Midland Redskins, winning Diagnostics and Good instructor at Grant Career (Photo left) University for medical school national titles in 2004 and Samaritan Hospital. He is Center in Bethel. He lives in and orthopedic surgery Libby and Justin Greiwe ’00, son, Parker Reed, January 2007. He and his wife, Erin, the treasurer for the Ohio Williamsburg and enjoys residency. Andrew did a have three children: Taylor Veterinary Medical Association. target shooting, gardening, 16, 2011. Hand Fellowship at the (Ursuline ’13), Nicole His son, Douglas ’97, is a University of Rochester, NY, Robyn and Brad Alvis ’02, son, Hayden, June 17, 2010. doctor at Christ Hospital; his (Country Day ’16), and Brooke and has been in private (’17). Matt is a sales manager daughter, Jennifer, has a practice in Indianapolis with degree in anthropology and Wolf, Tom ’76 at Triquest and serves on the a large group known as Board of Directors for the forensic medicine. He and his OrthoIndy since 1984. and his wife, Faculty/Staff Births wife, Elaine, love Jamaica and Tri State Bleeding Disorder Andrew and his wife, Linda, Kathy, have been Foundation. go there once or twice a year. have a son, Nathan. Congratulations to the following couples: They have a two-and-a-half- married for 25 years and have two daughters, Schnedl, Jeff ’84 is now the year-old grandson-working on Kate (Hauck) and Tim Anderson, sales vice president for Comey the third generation of “Men George, John ’74 Christi and Jennifer. Both daughter, Emma Marie, January 5, & Shepherd. He was in the of Moeller.” and his wife, Marie, girls graduated from CABR Circle of Excellence in will soon have six Purdue University. 2011. Proud grandparents, Kim 2005-08 and 2010, and he was Hovey, Marty ’66 and his wife, grandchildren. Tom owns a 70-acre and Dave ’79 Hauck. (Photo left) in the OAR President Sales Denise, have two children: Club 2005-10. Grandchild farm in Oldenburg, Daniel and Jennifer Heisel, boy, Alison and Eric. Eric was number five, married this past September IN, and has worked Cooper Russell, December 28, 2010. to Lindsey Raddatz near their Quinn, was born for the City of Welcomed by big brother, Reece (6), home in Studio City, California. on March 24, Montgomery Fire and big sister, Hallie (4). Marty is senior developer for 2011, to his Department since Sarah and Matt Aucoin, boy, Zachary ADgility Solutions, Inc. daughter and July 1977. He William, February 9, 2011, welcomed by son-in-law, Anissa his brother, Tyler, & his grandparents, Joei Malloy, Mike ’66 is currently the and Richard assistant fire chief. and Bill Hunt. is now retired from Cundall. John with United States Air Tom earned his Joe and Britt Raymond’s granddaughter, his grandson, Alex Force. He was a member of bachelor’s degree in Brooke Ashley, models her new the “best maintenance unit in Cundall, Class of Berry, Derek ’85, his fire science technology cheerleader outfit. She is the daughter of command” five times, twice 2027, at Moeller's wife, Roxanne, and from the University of Britt’s youngest son, Jon Bowling ’98. winning the Daedalion trophy 50th Anniversary family at the 2010 Cincinnati and has (Photo right) for best in USAF, and once for Closing Mass. Homecoming football “best in the Department of responded to over game at Nippert. (Photo right) 25,000 calls in his Michell and Alex Thompson, daughter, Ellie, June 16, 2010. (Photo left) career. (Photo above) MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 33 32 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 AlumniFamily Notes Spirit Bratten, Tom ’86 is currently Meyer, Andy '86 and his wife, Corbett, Greg ’91 graduated improv set when Second City teams in the Cincinnati, Dayton, Daily (“Maehlman puts all superintendent of the Salem Lorrie, live in Hamilton, Ohio. with an electronic engineering was at Playhouse in the Park and Columbus marketplace, he has into wearing many City Schools serving his 21st They have two children, Jacob degree in 1994. He and Andrea this past winter. He is now an as well as all training for the hats in the athletic department year in education. Tom and and Griffin. Andy is a housing married in June '96 and have account executive for Acxiom company. Dave has been at Jonesboro,” Feb.23, 2011), his wife of 14 years, Tierney, and credit counselor for three children: Zac, Gaby, and Corporation. He and his wife, married to his wife, Jill, for the local paper in Jonesboro, have two children, Adam (16) LifeSpan, Inc., and his wife Hunter. Greg works for Alamo Allison, have two children, 12 years, and they have four Georgia. The story features his and Bo (5). owns Lakota Hills Animal Electronics as a service manager. Owen and Nate. children: Logan (9), D.J. (8), many roles and success at the Clinic in West Chester. His hobbies include motorcycles, Madison (5), and Jordan (3). school. For example, Danny has boating, woodworking, and Jivoin Jr., Jerry ’91 They reside in Lebanon, Ohio. had 122 wins, two regional construction. Greg restored a graduated from the championships, and his teams Elmlinger, Steve ’86 married his 1954 Cris Craft with his University of Maehlman, Danny ’92 have been to the state playoffs high school sweetheart, Polly Lang, father, Ray Corbett ’64, Cincinnati with an engineering attended Alderson- four of the six seasons since he and is the proud father of five children: before his father’s degree and completed Broaddus College in has been head basketball coach. Chris (18), Daniel (16), Michael death in Sept. 2010. Northeastern University's West Virginia. He and his His volleyball teams have won Hyzdu, Adam The family resides 10 straight county championships, (12), Mary (6), and Patrick (3). Executive MBA Program in wife, Robyn, have a daughter, ’90 and family in West 2008. He worked with Hasbro Hadley. Danny has been and this fall they reached the Steve qualified for the Boston Chester. Toys, Inc. in Cincinnati, and coaching at Jonesboro, Georgia, Elite Eight for the first time in Marathon by running the attended the then relocated in 2001 to for 12 years. He is the athletic school history. Danny says he Columbus Marathon in three Moeller basket- Hasbro's Corporate HQ in director, basketball coach, knew he wanted to be a coach hours and 18 minutes in Rhode Island. In 2003, he volleyball coach, and baseball since he was a freshman at ball Christmas Moeller. He credits his former October 2010. The Elmlingers moved into a marketing role coach. Danny was recently tournament games in Mesa, Arizona. Adam and has worked on such featured in the Clayton News basketball coach, Carl Kremer, celebrated their 20th wedding brands as Star Wars, for serving as his inspiration: anniversary by competing in the recently retired from the Texas Rangers Transformers, and “My dad wasn’t around a Ironman Triathlon in Cozumel, after 18 years of Professional Marvel Toys, whole lot, and my mom was Mexico, on November 28, 2010. including the raising me,” Maehlman said. Baseball. Adam is pictured above “He (Kremer) taught me Steve finished the 2.4 mile swim, Spider Man 3 with his family and Jim Stofko ’85. and Iron how to be a man and 112 mile bike ride, and Man 2 get through things. 26.2 marathon run in 14 He was always hours, 16 minutes, and there for me.” 32 seconds. They live in Florence, KY. (Photo left) JIM BALBACH ’77 MIKE WARD ’86

PAUL KINDT ’90 JIM CHAMPLIN ’72 BILL BALBACH ’72 BILL BRAUN ’72 KEN KEENER ’65 JOE MEALE ’65 GREG STANDFORTH ’67 BARRY BORMAN ’64 GARY HOPKINS ’78

BOB KOLKMEYER ’75 MATT McLAUGHLIN ’05 BILL KOHUS, JR. ’98 MATT ROOKS ’98 KEVIN BUCKLEY ’02 KEVIN KOHLS ’88 DEREK WILLIAMS ’91 TODD NAUMANN ’91 PAT McLAUGHLIN ’96

Murray, Vada ’86 recently passed away from cancer. Not Pictured: BOB BROWNING ’83, HERMAN KNUEVEN ’74, BILL KOHUS, SR.’69, DOUG ROSFELD ’97, JIM STOFKO ’85, AND CHRIS ZERGES ’83 He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and three Faessler, Joe ’88 Burke, John ’91 children: Kendall, Harper, graduated from married Karen Collins, Carlos ’91 and his and Deric. Vada played Ohio University McLaughlin in wife, LaTanya, have three free safety for Michigan and Pepperdine University’s daughters: Tarryn, Cierra, movie toys. Currently, Jerry George L. Graziadio School 2000. They have three is head of product develop- Cassity, Mike ’93 from 1986-90. He children: Sarah (8), and Camryn. They live in of Business and Management. LaGrange, KY, where Carlos ment for the Transformers and his children, became a police officer He worked as the director of Megan (6), and Logan (4), owns PTP Sports Training. brand. In 2003 he met his Samantha and for the city of Ann business development at and are members of wife, Wendy, and they mar- Laidlaw Education Services ried in 2006. On July 1, 2009, Ryan, attended the Arbor in 1991. His St. Margaret of York Holland, Matt ’91 performed and is currently the vice they had a daughter, Sophia. Moeller basketball improv comedy in Chicago family resides in Ann president of business parish. John works for the Christmas Arbor. (Photo above) for seven years. He then development at Peterman. University of Cincinnati Mueller, Dave ’91 is the vice tournament games as a construction safety moved to Cincinnati “so his boys could play in an actual president of sales for Modern in Mesa, Arizona. representative. yard.” Matt sat in for the Office Methods and is (Photo right) (Photo right) responsible for the sales 34 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 35 AlumniFamily Notes Spirit Fischer, Eric ’98 premiered his Michael Davenport new feature film, a psycholog- (Moeller) has been a ical thriller based on true big part of the events, The Anniversary at Bonnie’s success, Shallow Creek, in Cincinnati Fabel, Kyle ’07 is winning two out of three last November. in his fourth year games…, averaging 17.7 points, of rowing at Drexel nine rebounds, and 4.3 assists Bryant, Tennel ’99, owner of University in Philadelphia, over that time span. In the final game of 2010, an 89-79 the food service company PA. This summer, rowing Aunty’s Homemade Food, has win over Siena, Davenport Huynh, Nam '01 graduated from The Ohio with the club team Penn AC just expanded and relocated State University in 2005 and has been a had team-highs of 20 points to Arlington Heights. The out of Philadelphia, Kyle and seven assists and tied for company has three divisions: military contractor in Iraq for over three won his first U.S. National the team-high with eight years. He started out at FOB Diamondback in rebounds to go with two gourmet, commercial, Meyer, Cody ’04 spent the Championship, sitting bow and catering. the northern Iraqi city of Mosul (pictured with steals. He scored 15 of the 20 last year in Antarctica and seat of the Intermediate 8. points in the second half…” was recently awarded the his coworkers). His other assignments included (Photo above) positions at Camp Bucca (Umm Qasr) and Victory US government’s Antarctic Rack, Tony ’08 currently Service Medal as the 1281st Base Complex (Baghdad). He has recently abroad in the Netherlands for plays basketball for person to ever winter over at returned to the states in pursuit of a career in the four months, graduating from Northern Kentucky the Amundsen-Scott South government/defense industry. (Photo above) Otterbein in 2010. He worked University and was featured last Pole Station. Cody served as a logistics account executive fall in a weekly column, “The as a chef for the scientists at for Total Quality Logistics for Round Table” (Bret Sims, WKNG the research site who are Braig, Kyle ’01 lives in St. eight months before moving to Radio). Sims wrote about the time his current position as managed Greiwe, Justin, ’00 and his supporting projects ranging Augustine, FL, where he is a when Tony, after Moeller had member of the St. Johns print solutions consultant for won the state championship wife, Libby, have two children: from cosmic observations Modern Office Methods. Cameron and Parker. They live County Sheriff’s Department title in 2007, had gone out of his to seismic and atmospheric way for a little boy who wanted in Loveland where Libby runs studies. At an elevation of and a member of the St. Johns a successful financial advisory County SWAT team. He and Lafranconi, David ’09 his autograph. “You don’t have 2835 meters, the average his wife, Jessica, have two chil- is a member of the to be a college or star athlete at business, Thrivent Financial. monthly temperature during Justin runs a consumer products dren, Will (3) and Reagan (6 University of Dayton’s the professional level to have a company, DrivewayGames.com, the austral winter at the months). ROTC. His battalion is doing a profound impact on someone’s and a real estate development South Pole is -60°C (-76°F). humanitarian project for a special life,” said Sims. “Actually, as a company. Cody kept a blog of his Rudd, Mike ’01 and his wife, forces team in Afghanistan to high school athlete you have an help educate the children of a opportunity to show the younger Ashe, Steve ’01 works as an journeys at www.antarctic- Jill, live in Columbus, OH. cowboy.com and can be Mike is a senior radio market- Pashtun village in hostile territory. crowd that they matter and you account manager for HORAN never know what that can do to contacted at codyleemeyer ing specialist for Radiohio, DesMarais, Michael Brannen, Bobby ’94 lives in Loveland and Associates and lives in build someone’s self confidence. Inc., 97.1 The Fan. ’06 attended the Davenport, Michael offers personal training for all ages/fitness Maineville. @gmail.com I have no doubt that what Tony University of ’08 just finished his levels and teaches basketball skills to Rack did that night will probably Louisiana at Lafayette and junior year at St. be the best night that little boy boys/girls of all ages at the Courts for Sports in graduated with a bachelor of Bonaventure. He plays for the has had and not even an Mason. Bobby played professional basketball in science degree in business school’s basketball team and autograph from an NBA player administration. Since graduation, was featured at the end of the Belgium, Australia, Puerto Rico, Spain, Korea, would have meant as much to Michael has been substitute season in the Cincinnati and Poland. While at the University of Cincinnati, him.” (Source: http://kings- teaching for the local schools. Enquirer (“Davenport fuels he played for Coach Bob Huggins and accrued football.com/2010/09/07/the- Recently he accepted a position Bonnie’s surge,” Dec. 31, 2010): roundtable-you-never-know/) 100 wins. Bobby continues to be Moeller’s all-time with Smith Consultants, an “St. Bonaventure junior leading scorer (1,435) and all-time leading advertising firm in Baton rebounder (683). He was named Ohio Division 1 Rouge, LA . (Photo above) Player of the Year (1993-94) and Division 1 In Memoriam Player of the Year by The Cincinnati Enquirer Motz, Mark ’06 We express our condolences and deepest and Cincinnati Post. In addition, he was one of graduated from the sympathies to the families and friends University of Dayton the nation’s Top 25 players by Reidel’s Roundball of these and other members of the Lerman, Scott ’04 works in May 2010. He joined the Review and was named Street & Smith High Aspirancy Program on August Moeller Family who have passed on: for Bryan Equipment, a 22, 2010, at the Casa Maria School All-American. Bobby owns The Backyard Abel, S.M., Bro. Dan Lopinto, Joseph A. Bar in Reading. (Photo above) Stihl distributer in community in San Antonio, Cincinnati. (Photo above: TX. His ministry work is with Acito, Joseph McNaul, Greg ’68 Scott, center with Nick the regional vocation office in Amorini, Norbert Middendorf, Fr. Cyril San Antonio and the Marianist “Beanie” Huston, Brian ’94 is Bailey, Jermaine ’98 Lefke ’11, right, with Miller, Jim ’71 Leadership Program at an account executive was inducted into the Ashbrock, Raymond Morthorst, Art Mark Chisholm, a three- St. Mary’s University (Campus recruiter at the University of Dayton Beede, Connie time world champion Ministry Department). Murray, Vada ’86 Mergis Group. He is a 1999 Athletic Hall of Fame in tree climber.) Borgert, Edwin Niehaus, Nancy graduate of Ohio University January 2011. He played Brunck Jr., Albert Three Moeller graduates were involved with the Powers, Matt ’06 Parsley, Mary Louise with a bachelor of science in tailback and was named the Davidson, Mike ’06 Burandt, James organizational communication. Pioneer Football League OHSAA boys basketball state tournament. Matt attended the Rielly, Peter ’64 graduated with a University of Dayton Calvo, S.M. Bro. Dan Sciarrotta, Fr. Lee He and his wife, Jill, have a Offensive Player of the year, Sylvester ’01 was a color analyst on the OHSAA degree in engineering son, Michael (3). scoring a touchdown on and graduated with a Cianciolo, August Simon, Mike ’83 Radio Network, while Paul Seiter ’04 and Brian and aviation management bachelor’s degree in mechanical his final career carry in the Day’04 are both OHSAA sports information from The Ohio State Champlin, Jim ’72 Solma, Martha championship game victory. engineering. Forte, Drew ’96 and his wife, interns. Matt played basketball for Ohio State and University in 2010. He is Conard, Barton Tino, Dorothy Amy, have four children: Sarah Jermaine lives in Xenia and is working as a flight manager Davidheiser, James is currently a financial advisor in Columbus, while Schneider, Phil ’06 Valerius, Marian (10), Drew Jr. (7), Carson (5), teaching and coaching in the for NetJets in Columbus, OH. played basketball Goehler, Dick Velten, Bob (past faculty) and Grace (3). Drew is Centerville school system. Paul and Brian played baseball for Otterbein. Mike is an active commercial for two years at Hagee, Dorothy president of Ohio Valley and Pictured, from left: Matt, Paul, and Brian on the pilot and certified flight Wietzel, Aaron ’91 Otterbein College before he COO of Sustain Brand LLC. instructor flying single and King, Ken Wirth, Marcia court at OSU’s Value City Arena. (Photo credit: injured his back. Phil studied Impact Action Sports Photography) multi-engine aircraft. 36 • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 MOELLER Celebrating 50 Years: 1960-2010 • 37