The Ready Report the Semi-Annual Newsletter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Ready High School
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“ To maintain a joyful family requires as much from both parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others.” — St. Pope John Paul II VOLUME 23, NUMBER 1 Fall 2016 The Ready Report The Semi-Annual Newsletter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Ready High School ≥ The John Bennett Legacy ≥ A MESSAGE FROM THE Principal... Dear Friends, his issue’s cover features in photos the legacy of its importance in their lives. Five of our students from TJohn W. Bennett Sr.: his extended family which China were among our graduates and several of their included among its members 35 Ready alums… families came from China for the graduation week children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. John ceremonies. The diversity of our students, the range of supported Ready throughout the years, particularly future plans, and the multiplicity of interests exhibited Ready athletics. He was called to his eternal reward by this class speak well to the future of Catholic on April 2, 2016, at the age of 91. We have included education and Bishop Ready High School. Our alums in this issue a tribute written by one of his great continue to explore, to contribute, and to advance granddaughters. His legacy lives on in the lives of toward their chosen goals. those he loved and supported, including two current As we look forward, we have some very exciting Ready students, Michael Waldo, Class of ’17, and plans for the future, continuing the work begun with Bennett Waldo, Class of ’18. the changes to the library and business center. The Family was extremely important to John Bennett Adopt-A-Classroom project is just that: a way for and that theme of family carries through in our story us to renovate the “old” classrooms and give our about the dedication of the Cacchio Library and the students both the means and the environment in Wiser Innovation Center. which to learn. A new Both were blessed and “commitment to excellence, Communications Center dedicated at a ceremony is also being planned, held in April. It was dedication to service, and another innovation heartwarming to see the that will keep a Ready members of the Cacchio/ creativity exhibited…” education cutting-edge. Savage families and As always, I invite you to join us in the various the Wiser/Chervenak families in attendance. Both activities and events scheduled throughout the year. renovated areas provide state-of-the-art functionality Our annual Knight at the Races provides a great st and are conducive to 21 century learning and will setting to reconnect with old friends and make new enhance our students’ learning experiences. ones; our athletic events and theatre productions We are pleased to highlight the accomplishments showcase our students’ talents and provide family- of some recent alums who are just completing friendly entertainments. Activities abound throughout their formal educations and making plans for their all seasons and I urge you to visit our website, professional futures. The commitment to excellence, download our app, and follow us on Twitter to keep dedication to service, and creativity exhibited by these up to date with all things Ready! alums is an inspiration to all—most particularly, our I hope that you will keep us in mind and let us current students. They prove that following one’s know what you are doing. Whether it’s school, home, dream is a very good idea! or work related, a wedding, a birth, or a significant Our Underclassman Awards ceremony was event in your life…let us know! We look forward to particularly special this year. In a tribute to those hearing from you and hope that you will keep us in who serve and protect us, we invited alums who are your prayers, as we keep you in ours. members of the Columbus police force to take part in Sincerely, the ceremony. Ten alums were able to attend and we sincerely appreciated their participation. We are happy to welcome to the fold our newest set Celene A. Seamen of alumni/ae: The Class of 2016. The theme of family Principal continued as, in their speeches, our Salutatorian and Valedictorian both referenced the Ready Family and | 2 | The Ready Report | FALL 2016 | www.brhs.org It’s The Ready Derby! Mary Ann Williams and Heather Williams Truman ’89 Harold and Mary Rose Boggs, George and Marianne Pritchard, Benjamin Pritchard ’99, and Maureen Pritchard ’97 HE FIFTH INSTALLMENT OF in the mid-’70s, from the religion TREADY’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, department to audio-visual, A KNIGHT AT THE RACES, PROVED technology competition, and TO BE ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT, finally computer science. He will RAISING MONEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF be missed. THE STUDENTS AT BISHOP READY. The creativity of the With an evening packed with participants in naming their races, a silent auction, a Derby horses never ceases to amaze! Hat Contest, and a Kentucky With entrants ranging from Bourbon tasting, all of those in Knight Mare and May the Mare attendance agreed that it was, Be With You to Haulin’ Oats, indeed, a fun-packed evening! Gonna’ Be Glue, and Lanz-A- Held at Our Lady of Victory Lot, every horse was surely a Parish Center on May 6, the winner, if only in name! The event brought together members “real” winners were BRHS of the Ready family, from faculty Football (Focus & Finish), and staff to parents and friends. Annie, Terri, and Val (The Chuck Durbin, Pam and Andrew Welsh-Huggins This year’s event included a very Committee), Mary Oellermann special acknowledgment of a very (The Volunteer), Rick and Chris special person: George Pritchard, McCann (Spic & Span McCann), Chair of the Computer Science Mike Graessle (Silver Streak), Department, who retired at the The Guggs (Holy Cow), John and end of the academic year. He Mary Martin (Bad Mare Day), had served in many capacities Michelle Kelly (Shell Bell), and since joining the Ready faculty John Kelly (Colt Forty-Five). The Ready Report | FALL 2016 | www.brhs.org | 3 | Each year, we depend on Laser Craze generous donors who help make the Lawrence, David & Lesli Silent Auction the success that it is. Lewis, Craig Our special thanks go to our Little Brown Jug Silent Auction Donors: Lowe’s Adrenaline Trampoline Park McCann, Rick & Chris McQuade, Elizabeth African Safari Wildlife Katie and Dan DeCrane Azteca Grille Mom Wilson’s Meats BJ’s Brewhouse Moo Moo’s Car Wash Bosc + Brie Catering Meyers Jewelers BRHS Boys’ Basketball Team Ohio Power Tool BRHS Faculty & Staff Rathmell, Barbara Cacchio, Dr. Chad Rooster’s Cam’s Nails Schmidt, Julie CAPA Shelly Lou’s Lids Capital City Cosmetic Surgery Skuce Family, The Chili Verde Smith & Wollensky Columbus Blue Jackets Stoll, Barb Columbus Crew Target Columbus Distributing Weis, Steve Columbus Museum of Art Welsh-Huggins, Pam Cooper’s Hawk Wiser Family, The COSI Zwilling, Erik Culbertson Family, The Rita Osborn and Brittany Peck NEXT YEAR’S EVENT IS ALREADY Dailey Growler IN THE PLANNING STAGES. MARK Don Tequila YOUR CALENDARS NOW AND PLAN TO Dublin Irish Festival ATTEND ON FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017. Dunn, Susie—Susie’s Cookies If you would like to volunteer Feeney Family, The or make a donation to our silent Four String Brewery auction (or purchase a horse as a George, Will & Dawn birthday, anniversary, or Christmas Glenross Golf Course gift), please contact Michelle Kelly Hale’s Ales at 614-276-2827 or mkelly@ Illig, Jack & Maria cdeducation.org. Ka man, Abbie … Don’t pull up short! Get in on the PalletsandPaint at Etsy action! Odds are you’ll have a great Kinsale time…all for a very good cause: Kirkpatrick, Lynn the students at Bishop Ready! Jamie Denam Neu ’97 and Lisa Schmidt Radwanski ’97 | 4 | The Ready Report | FALL 2016 | www.brhs.org Not Sure What To Do? Sometimes Serendipity Steps In… “ Water is fundamental for life and health. The human right to water is indispensable for leading a healthy life in human dignity. It is a pre-requisite to the realization of all other human rights.” – The United Nations Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights van Hutton ’11 had graduated from Ohio Dominican University with a major Ein Business Administration and was searching for a job when he stumbled upon The Thirst Project…and thus began a four-month commitment that would continue his education in the broader world. “Before I came across The Thirst Project, I wasn’t aware of the global water crisis. Quite frankly, I was completely oblivious to it but the fact that 663 million people do not have access to safe, clean water baffled me. I struggled to understand how this issue was possible in 2016 and, more specifically, how I, at 22 years old, hadn’t been aware of it,” Evan said. Having learned about the problem, “I felt a responsibility to do something. I couldn’t justify that I had always had access to safe, clean water when hundreds of millions of people don’t have the same privilege and it is all because of where we are born.” According to its website, The Thirst Project is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2008, and is the world’s leading youth water activism organization. Its mission is to build a socially- Evan Hutton, The Thirst Project conscious generation of young people who end the global water crisis. By providing safe drinking water, disease rates can drop 88% virtually overnight. It is a movement of “ We have the ability to provide clean water for every man, woman high school and college students who build and child on the Earth.