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the CARDINALSt. Charles Preparatory School Alumni Magazine Fall 2012 Inside Dominic J. Cavello ’64 has devoted 40 years to the students and community of St. Charles. Through photos and stories follow him from his first days at the school in 1972 through the reception that honored him last month (pages 4-12). November is THE month when it comes to three of St. Charles’ most significant events of the year: The Feast Day Mass and presentation of the Borromean Medals and Principal’s Award (pages 20-22); The 11th annual Borromean Lec- ture (pages 21-22); and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumnus Awards at the Thanksgiving liturgy (page 23). If you attended an event at St. Charles this year chances are it took place in the beautiful Robert C. Walter Student Commons. View the many photo pages devoted to these events including the Mothers Club Silent Auction (pages 42-43); the St. Charles Spaghetti Dinner (pages 41-42) and the Father/Son Mass & Breakfast (pages 38-40). St. Charles students continue to show them- selves to be some of the finest in the country. Progress on the Robert D. Walter West Campus Initiative The Robotics team earned a trip to the World Championships, the JETS Engineering team was 2nd in the nation; a 100% pass-rate on the OGT and the Class of 2012 boasts two West Point cadets and a Joyce Scholar. Read about these and many other student accomplish- ments, including the 12 National Merit Semifi- nalist named for 2012-2013 (pages 24-36). Our Alumni News and Class Notes Sections are full of significant updates and accomplish- ments from the school’s graduates. Included are profiles of alumni serving their communities as leaders in business, the military, the Church and, government. You will also find examples of those reaching out to the neediest and most vulnerable (pages 44-76). In our In Memoriam section (pages 78-80) read about those Prep School and College graduates who helped shape St. Charles and the commu- nity. Read about special gifts made to the St. Charles Museum and its Archives as the school continues its efforts to “Save Our History” (pages 76-80). Examples of those who have stepped forward on behalf of the school and its students fill the Development Section. Several new endow- ments were established, the 2011 Annual Fund surpassed its target, and the Robert D. Walter West Campus Initiative continues toward its final goal. Also see photos from the Cardinal Society Reception and the pages that make up the annual Donor Roll (pages 81-89). Dominic J. Cavello ’64 retires as principal after 27 years Faculty member since 1972, he leaves a 40-year legacy of excellence The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 1 the Principal’s Column CARDINAL A principal’s legacy; allowed us to continue meeting the pledge maintaining standards of our founder, Bishop James J. Hartley, The magazine for alumni and friends that no qualified young man would be of Saint Charles Preparatory School denied a St. Charles education due to Fall 2012 Volume 27, Number 1 St. Charles Preparatory School has been finances. Saint Charles Preparatory School blessed throughout its 90-year history Every day we are visually reminded of 2010 East Broad Street with long-serving and devoted men like Columbus, Ohio 43209-1665 the extraordinary transformation he has www.stcharlesprep.org Monsignors Paul Glenn, Paul O’Dea, F. directed to the campus facilities during www.facebook.com/stcharlespreparatoryschool Thomas Gallen, Thomas Bennett and his tenure. The list of new facilities built Advisory Board Mr. Jack Ryan. Dominic J. Cavello ’64 on his “watch” is impressive. Some in- Timothy M. Kelley ’76 has certainly solidified himself in that Chairman clude the Robert C. Walter Student Com- Paul G. Heller ’82 loft group of “Giants” and made one of mons, the St. Charles Student Services Vice Chairman the most significant impacts of anyone in Albert J. Bell ’78 & Fine Arts Center, the Rose and Dedger James P. Finn ’65 school history. Jones Natatorium, Walt Plank Field, the Robert W. Horner III ’79 In September, more than 1,000 of Thomas L. Horvath ’65 Jack Ryan Training & Fitness Facility Joseph M. Isbell ’83 Dominic’s closest friends and family mem- and the Cardinal Circle entryway. Alex P. Loehrer ’94 bers gathered on the campus to celebrate Rev. Michael J. Lumpe ’78 Just as beneficial have been the many Thomas J. Mackessy ’77 the incredible four-decade legacy that enhancements made to the school: the Patricia McJoynt-Griffith he has built with the school and Diocese David L. Pemberton Jr. ’79 renovation of the new science labs and Michael J. Rankin, M.D. ’77 of Columbus. Stretching from the 1960s Campus Theater, introduction of technol- Thomas N. Ryan, D.D.S. ’58 through present day, it encompasses his T. Jay Ryan III ’76 ogy into the classrooms, and the conver- Marian K. Schuda, M.D. roles as a friend, father, teacher, mentor, sion to air conditioning and central heat. Press C. Southworth III ’65 coach, Dean of Students, advisor, negotia- Msgr. David V. Sorohan ’56 (College) To each of us, Dominic has played Michael P. Stickney tor and leader. one or several roles. As a Latin teacher, Kathleen Wodarcyk, M.D. He moved St. Charles forward to the he expected your best work on a daily Emeritus Members highly-respected position it now holds basis. As “Dean of Discipline,” he super- Rev. William L. Arnold ’70 in the eyes of our school community, the Rev. Thomas J. Brosmer ’61 vised students washing windows as part Hugh J. Dorrian ’53 Diocese and in state and national aca- of after-school detentions. As Principal, Msgr. William A. Dunn ’57 demic circles. With his retirement in June Louis V. Fabro ’49 Dominic pushed the faculty to challenge Charles W. Gehring Sr. ’74 after 27 years, he leaves the principal’s each student to set and reach high expec- Matthew A. Howard ’58 role with St. Charles firmly established Mrs. Patricia D. Kletzly tations. Richard J. M. Miller ’75 as “Distinctive Leader in Catholic Educa- Dominic has shown us how to live Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 tion.” Daniel L. Rankin III ’53 and how to face the ups and downs of John J. Ritz ’47 As it has been stated in our student life’s journey. Whether confronted with Henry J. “Hank” Sherowski handbook for almost 90 years, Dominic Richard R. Stedman ’54 the challenges of running a school or the Michael M. Sullivan ’58 made sure the school remained “commit- enormous loss of a loved one, Dominic has George G. Vargo ’58 ted to modeling and making clear the shown us that by putting our lives in the Administration importance of a personal relationship hands of God, we can all live a full life of James R. Lower with God, accurate learning, and an ethic Principal service to others. of disciplined work.” We are fortunate that Dominic has Scott M. Pharion He worked tirelessly with the sup- Assistant Principal & chosen to continue to work part-time in Academic Dean port of our generous alumni, parents and his retirement and will teach Latin I to John Salyer ’85 friends to grow our endowments. This has Assistant Principal & Dean of Students 2012-13 Annual Fund Paul G. Heller ’82 On the Cover— Alumni Chairman On the cover: Top: The progress of the four main elements of the Robert D. Walter Drs. Eric and Bonita Ward West Campus Initiative are shown as of the second week in September; Bottom: The Parent Co-Chairs Catholic Times’ May 27 “Graduation Edition” cover featured seniors and outgoing Alumni & Development Staff Student Council officers Travis Nixon ’12 (president), Stevyn Spees ’12 (vice-president) Michael H. Duffy and Adam Henderson ’12 (sergeant-at- arms) alongside retiring principal Dominic J. Director of Development Cavello ’64. Photo by Jack Kustron. Steven A. Miller ’77 Director of the Annual Fund Photo contributors Louis J. Fabro ’83 The Columbus Dispatch, Chuck Matthews Photography, Ed Winters ’79, Phil Smith, Editor, the Cardinal Director of Alumni Affairs & Woodard Photographic/ Finocchi Photography, Louis J. Fabro ’83, The Catholic Times, Communications the Columbus Diocese Department of Communications and the many St. Charles alumni and friends who shared photos of themselves and their families. Cheryl F. Taynor Development Secretary The Cardinal magazine is published for the enjoyment of alumni, friends, and advocates of Saint Charles Design and Layout Preparatory School. Articles in this issue may be reprinted with the written consent of Marcy Design Group Saint Charles Preparatory School, 2010 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43209-1665. www.stcharlesprep.org Greg Krivicich ’75 Privacy notice: St. Charles Preparatory School does not sell, share or distribute in any way the names and/or contact Kelly Krivicich information of alumni, parents, or benefactors. Copyright 2012, Saint Charles Preparatory School. All rights reserved. 2 St. Charles Preparatory School freshmen on a daily basis. I encourage made to Central America. There they you to stop by school and see him. As you worked with the poorest of the poor com- make your way through the hallways munities of Guatemala City, Guatemala you may run across some new faces: 181 and Managua, Nicaragua. ninth-graders bolster an enrollment of But there is much more to see and 640 and Michael Lewandowski ’02, and read in this issue. Our alumni continue to Zachary Wright (see page 37) have joined show themselves to be great role models. an outstanding faculty and staff. The Alumni News and Alumni Notes sec- Together we start the 2012-2013 school tions (pages 45-76) are filled with stories year with great expectations and chal- of Carolians serving their communities, Mr.