The Ready Report the Semi-Annual Newsletter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Ready High School
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“ An education in the fullness of humanity should be the defining feature of Catholic schools." —Pope Francis VOLUME 24, NUMBER 1 Fall 2017 The Ready Report The Semi-Annual Newsletter for Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Ready High School op Ready High Scho Bish ol to ead s l ad ro ll A A MESSAGE FROM THE Principal... Dear Friends, here seems to be a type of dichotomy with We know that our “far-flung” alums study and relation to spring in the academic calendar. live abroad and we are always glad to hear their TWhile this is our Fall issue, we are celebrating stories. In this issue, Bob Piatt ’81, through a bit of events which took place in the spring. Spring, the serendipity, met up with two other Ready alums in season associated with new birth and new growth, is Japan. Bob is a retired Marine and Mallory Green the time in the academic year when we say good- ’15 and James Zwayer ’15 are currently members of bye to our seniors who, yes, are moving on in a the Marines. We are happy to share their story…and new direction, but who are also closing a chapter encourage all of our alums to keep us up to date, via in their lives. In the terminology of the times, we e-mail or USPS, on the happenings in your lives! have “rising” sophomores, juniors, and seniors, all Two of our staff members, Elizabeth McQuade of whom are finishing a school year. And we close a ’06 and Tim Nunn, had memorable journeys during chapter on a completed year, for students and faculty this past year and they have shared their experiences alike. As always, we salute our graduates who were with us. awarded diplomas at our 53rd Commencement Ceremony. And we congratulate our athletes who Last but not least, our cover story: the wrapped up successful seasons in over 15 sports collaborative and lasting relationship between arenas. And, this year, we wish a fond farewell and Bishop Ready and our partner schools. These much happiness in retirement to a Ready faculty schools give our students an excellent foundation— member of ten years tenure. in academics and spirituality and in the belief in community service—which we then build upon However, we also look ahead with great here at Ready. In the past, we have created posters anticipation: to the return of those rising students and flyers extoling the successes of the who will continue graduates from our various partner to achieve success schools…and those successes are legion! in the academic, “ thecollaborativeand From public servants, to athletes, to athletic, and social educators, to medical professionals, realms and who will lastingrelationship…” their Catholic education has served these grow in spirituality; students well and has added credence to returning and new faculty members who will to the value thereof. Each year, we look forward to infuse our students with a love of learning and meeting these new elementary school graduates who an appreciation for a Catholic education; and to are about to begin a new adventure, an adventure continued contact with our alums, who ceaselessly for which they are adequately prepared because support Bishop Ready in word and deed and who of their grade school experiences. We thank their have enabled us to make tremendous and necessary principals, teachers, pastors, and parents for starting changes to the physical plant that houses the a job and for trusting us to continue the work that Ready spirit! they have begun as we guide these students toward In this issue, we give you a sneak peak at the a faith-filled, curiosity-filled, and other-centered life. renovations taking place in the Guidance Center, We appreciate the efforts of all who have nurturd which is a major undertaking and which is being these students and eagerly anticipate another done thanks to the generosity of Gus Flichia ’68. freshman class of Silver Knights. The new Guidance Center and the Communications Visit us on Facebook and Twitter, check out our Center will be operational for the 2017-18 school app and website, and visit when you can! year. As we went to press, much progress was being made but these photos are just a teaser as to what Sincerely, will eventually be in place. We’ll be able to show you more and tell you Gus’s story in our spring ’18 issue. Celene A. Seamen Principal | 2 | The Ready Report | FALL 2017 | www.brhs.org And the Winner is! The Students at Bishop Ready! his year’s sixth annual Winning “horses” included Knight at the Races Iron Catastrophe (BRHS Science Tcontinued its successful run as Department), Lancelot (Mike Llaneza), Whitty participants enjoyed an evening of fine food, One (David & Nancy Whitt), and Haulin’ good camaraderie, and a silent auction, as well Oats (Will George). Clever names abounded, as ten races, all in support of the students at with Ready departments showing particular Bishop Ready. talent for amusing nomenclature: Pi in the Sky (Math), Cited Source (English), Keep the Faith (Theology), and MidKnight Money (Business). Other “interesting” names were Principal’s Pride, The Cod Father, I’ll Have Another, and Above and Beyond. Among those in attendance were former Superintendent of Catholic Schools Lucia McQuaide, who won a 60" smart TV. Other raffle winners were Ron Waugh (Apple Watch), Mike Llaneza ’74 (OSU football tickets), Chris and Amanda Boggs (Amazon Echo), and Ronnie Maynard (50/50 raffle). Robin Wolf ’97 was declared winner of the Derby Hat Contest. Annie Durbin and Julie Weiner ’83 Katie and Dan DeCrane Rose Ann Holocher and Tina Castorano The Ready Report | FALL 2017 | www.brhs.org | 3 | Many Thanks to Our Silent Auction Donors! Adrenaline Trampoline Park Robin Wolf ’97 (Derby Hat Contest winner!) African Safari Wildlife and Mike Wolf ’98 Average Joe’s Baked by Lynn Ballet Met Bosc + Brie Catering The Feeney Family BRHS Athletic Department The Funny Bone BRHS Boys’ Basketball Team Will & Dawn George BRHS Theatre Department Grandview Aesthetic Center Bumble Bake Shop Hollywood Casino BW3 Abbie Kaman—PalletsandPaint at Etsy Dr. Chad Cacchio Kings Island Cam’s Nails Kinsale Cameron Mitchell Deacon Joe Knapke CAPA Kona Ice—Chris & Stephanie Johnson Cincinnati Reds Sheri Lamb—Advocare Cincinnati Zoo Laser Craze Cleveland Cavaliers Lifetime Fitness Columbus Blue Jackets MacKenzie River Grill Columbus Distributing Magic Mountain Kitty Quinn, Cia McQuaide, and Columbus Museum of Art Rick & Chris McCann assistant principal Jeri Rod… Columbus Zoo Allyson Miller—LuLuroe Cooper’s Hawk The Newport Aquarium COSI Ohio Power Tool Costco Old Bag of Nails This year’s event was held at Our Lady of Crimson Cup One More Time Victory Parish Center on May 5. Bosc + Brie Crumbz Cakery Pittsburgh Steelers catered the meal and our many donors supplied The Culbertson Family Bob & Kim Price the glorious items that made up Donato’s Raising Cane’s the silent auction. Dublin Irish Festival Terri Rehner Andrew Feeney The Skuce Family Next year’s races are already in the planning Lori Spoon stages; save the first Friday of May (pending) The Wiser Family for a fun evening, for a terrific cause! Zoombezi Bay Erik Zwilling | 4 | The Ready Report | FALL 2017 | www.brhs.org Telling the Ready Story Elizabeth with the mother of Ready student Amanda Li… In China Visiting a Chinese school… and father of Ready student Leo Dou, proudly displaying Ready wear… from China. Armed with of Bishop Ready with education at the forefront of lizabeth McQuade enthusiasm, a thorough potential students and their their children’s lives, Chinese knowledge of the benefits of a families. Experiencing the parents truly sacrifice a great ’06, Attendance Ready education, and a trusty Chinese culture was unlike deal to give their children the Officer and Guidance E PowerPoint presentation, anything I’ve encountered, best opportunity available to Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth told the Ready and I gained insight, and them. spent two weeks of March story to potential Ready most importantly, empathy, in China, visiting high “The families and potential students and their families. for our students after schools and meeting with students that I met instilled The following are Elizabeth’s realizing the experience they, some parents of Ready in me a positive lasting reflections on her trip… and their parents, face in students as part of the impression and influence coming to the United States on-going recruitment “Spending two weeks that I hope to continue to for high school. effort in coordination in China with the sustain in our building. with IPERC, a non-profit IPERC organization as a “While noting few It is exciting to watch foundation for promoting representative of Bishop similarities between our the international student International Partnership of Ready has been the highlight cultures, I have a greater population at Ready grow, Education, Research, and of my career thus far. As a realization of the fortitude as Bishop Ready becomes an Communications. IPERC first-time traveler to Asia, I young Chinese students and institution representing global has been instrumental in was unsure about what to their families encounter in education, sharing the benefit coordinating the attendance expect but I was extremely order to do what is best for of international awareness of many of Ready’s students excited to share the excellence their educational goals. With within our community.” The Ready Report | FALL 2017 | www.brhs.org | 5 | “…the land they call ”” HolyHoly In the spring of this year, Technology Director Tim Nunn and his “Our travels began as we drove up the shores of the wife, Kathrynne, Mediterranean Sea, the same route Peter took when he embarked on a brought the gospel to Cornelius, a Gentile believer, reminding us trip to the that ‘There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, Holy Land.