Issue No. 2 Issue No. FALL 2013 FALL The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School IMPACTING the World Message from the The Magazine of Cathedral President Preparatory School Cathedral Preparatory School 225 W. 9th Street Erie, PA 16501 Developing men of vision (814) 453-7737 www.prep-villa.com in spirit, mind, and body. ADMINISTRATION Bishop of Erie ach and every one of us, as we Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L. Egrow older and become more “I am a little pencil in the hand of a President aware of our mortality and the brevity writing God who is sending a love Rev. Scott W. Jabo, M.Div., S.T.B. of our lives, typically will look back letter to the world.” Principal on our lives and ask ourselves if we Trevor Murnock ’98 – Mother Teresa have made a difference. How is the Assistant Principal world different because of my life? David Swanson Have I left this world a better place than when I entered it – or not? What impact have I Director of Finance made? What will be my legacy? There is something innate in us that makes us search for John Dey ’78 meaning and for purpose and with a desire to make a difference. Director of Advancement Mother Teresa, who is quoted above, did not perform acts of charity or care for the poor, Paul E. Simon ’78 the sick and the dying as a way to achieve fame, but rather because it was the right thing Director of Athletics to do – the only thing to do in her mind – as she saw the face of Jesus Christ in those she Bill Flanagan ’87 cared for. She was truly an embodiment of the love of God and her impact on the world Director of Admissions continues to be felt. Timothy Dougherty ’98 I have long been proud of the various accomplishments of our students and alumni. Director of Strategic Initiatives Christopher J. Hagerty ’75 Many of them have done truly remarkable things and have made a difference. However, nothing impresses me more than when a Prep student or alumnus makes a difference Board Chair David Slomski ‘72 through the service they do for others and when they do it for no other purpose than because they wanted to make a difference. That is the attitude that we strive to instill in ADVANCEMENT OFFICE TEAM all of our students at Cathedral Prep. As I read through the stories of our students and alumni within this issue of the Director of Advancement Cathedral Paul E. Simon ’78 Prep Magazine, I am both humbled and inspired by the impact they have made and [email protected] continue to make in the world. Although their endeavors are wide and varied, the Director of Admissions common thread through all of them is the service that they have done for others. As such, Timothy Dougherty ’98 they have used their God-given talents, skills and opportunities to make a difference – to [email protected] make an impact on the world. Like Mother Teresa, they in their own way have become Director of Communications that “little pencil” of God who is working through them to send a message of love and Christine R. Eddy [email protected] compassion to the world. Director of Special Events I hope you will not only enjoy reading these stories as much as I have, but also be inspired Kathy Grisier to make a difference in the world and thus become a “little pencil” in the hand of a writing [email protected] God. Director of Constituent Relations Nancy Neumaier Bird ‘84 (VMA) Mary, Queen of Prep, pray for us! [email protected] Annual Fund Manager Mike Krahe ’00 [email protected] Fr. Scott W. Jabo Advancement Services Manager Terri Hess ‘79 (VMA) President [email protected] © 2013 Copyright of Cathedral Preparatory School. All rights reserved. Editor In Chief Table of Fr. Scott W. Jabo Editor Contents Christine R. Eddy A Message From the President Contributing Editor Cover Story Paul DeSante ’51 2 Ramblers Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro to Raise Funds for Africa Contributing Writers Advancement News 4 A Note from the Director Nancy Neumaier Bird ’84 (VMA) 4 Cathedral Prep Raises Over $17,000 on “Erie Gives” Day Director of Constituent Relations 4 Advancement Team Welcomes a New Member–Mike Krahe ’00 Almi Clemente Clerkin ’81 (VMA) 5 Mary, Queen of Prep Grotto Blessed at All-School Mass 5 We’re Right at Your Fingertips at www.prep-villa.com! Bill Flanagan ’87 Director of Athletics Alumni 6 Max Terzini ’03 Working at the United Nations for a Stronger World Terri Hess 7 Brian Stamm ’09 to Conduct Concussion Research Overseas Advancement Services Manager ’79 (VMA) 8 Patrick Canella ’07 Heads to Silicon Valley to Work for eBay Fr. Scott W. Jabo 8 Ramblers and Victors Visit “The Windy City” President 9 Dan Cooney ’09 -“Meet the Press” Fellowship Recipient at John Carroll University Kathy Grisier 9 All Mapped Out Director of Special Events 9 Overseas Prepsters 10 Old Friends Reminisce at Reunion Weekend 2013 Paul E. Simon ‘78 12 Rambler in the White House Director of Advancement 13 Class Notes 14 Obituaries The Cathedral Prep Magazine is published in the fall & spring by Cathedral Preparatory School, 225 W. 9th Street, Administration, Faculty & Staff Erie, PA 16501 through the Advancement Office to keep 15 Prep & Villa Welcome John Dey ’78, CF0 and Paul Simon ’78, Director of Advancement Prep’s alumni, parents and friends informed and updated 15 Chris Hagerty ’75 Accepts New Position about the activities and achievements happening at 15 The Annual Diocesan Teacher Appreciation Dinner Cathedral Prep. Address all correspondence to Christine Eddy, 225 W. 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501. Special Events 16 24th Rambler Golf Classic a Grand Slam! 17 Legacy Gala 2013 MVP 18 The 2013-13 Theatrical Season 19 In the Heights Issue No. 2 Issue No. Students FALL 2013 FALL 20 Prep Student Gets His Wheels Turning to Beat Cancer 20 Prep’s Key Club Helps a Family Devastated by Oklahoma Tornado The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 21 Prep & Villa Students Trade Books for a Day to Help Community 21 “Backpacks” to “Welcome Packs” 22 Guest Speakers at Prep Send Positive Messages to Students 23 “Spirit, Mind, and Body Day” - A Cathedral Prep Tradition 24 Prep’s JROTC Participates in National High School Drill Team Championship 24 JROTC Change of Command Ceremony 25 Key Club Raised Almost $1,500 for “Relay for Life” 26 Class of 2017-“Party @ Presque Isle” 26 Prep Named a “Life-Saving School” by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 27 Class of 2013 Welcomed into Brotherhood of Over 14,000 at Baccalaureate 28 Class Legacy and Scholarships IMPACTING 30 Annual Spring Awards Ceremony the World 31 Class of 2013 Lands $16.6 Million in Scholarships Athletics About the Cover 32 Carter Cross ’16 Named by MaxPreps as an All-American 32 Ramblers Name New Lacrosse Coach Impacting the World 32 Dailey Commits to D-I Lacrosse Program The front cover of this magazine represents 32 Long-Time Prep Head Coach Retires our students and graduates who continue 33 Track Champions at District 10 in May to impact the world. The Prischak brothers, 33 Harris to Go Division I Dennis, Daniel and Doug, climbed Mount News & Notes Kilimanjaro to help raise funds for the 33 Where’s Your Prep Spirit? poorest of the poor in Africa. 34 Where in the World? 36 In Case You Were Wondering… Pictured: L-R: Daniel Prischak ’80, Madeline 36 Mark Your Calendar Hunter, Gabriel Prischak, Doug Prischak ’84, 36 Rambler Retail Dr. Mike Kolodychak and Dennis Prischak ’78. 37 Faculty & Staff News & Notes 37 CPEC Hosts Perry 200 Grand Parade FALL 2013 The Magazine of Cathedral Preparatory School 1 COVER STORY By Christine Eddy Ramblers Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro to Raise Funds for Africa n Africa right now, nearly one billion In addition, many village-sized boreholes couldn’t train for was the effect of altitude, people lack access to clean, safe water with solar/wind-powered pumping systems which differs with each person and cannot Iand every fifteen seconds an African as well as about 30 smaller boreholes with be predicted.” child dies from a water-related disease. hand pumps have been built. In total it is Daniel climbed the mountain for two That’s about 5,000 child deaths daily. The estimated that more than 250,000 people reasons –the cause and for the adventure. Prischak brothers, Dennis ’78, Daniel now have access to clean water because of He said, “This was a great way to help raise ’80 and Doug ’84, along with fellow Erie Africa 6000.” money in order to drill water wells and climbers Madeline Hunter, Gabriel Prischak This was Doug’s and Dennis’ first trip to supply life-giving water to many people in and Dr. Mike Kolodychak conquered the Africa. Daniel and his nephew Gabriel need. Once a village has water it can then world’s highest freestanding mountain climbed Kilimanjaro two years ago and start to concentrate on education and other (19,341 feet) to help the poorest of the over the course of the following year, they important functions. Without water they poor. In January, these three Ramblers talked about how fun it would be to do it as have nothing.” Daniel also appreciated the and their team overcame the obstacles a group. time that he had with his brothers. He of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to reach the Since Daniel and Gabriel made the climb said, “You couldn’t ask for a better bonding majestic peak and raise funds for water opportunity.