the CARDINALSt. Charles Preparatory School Alumni Magazine Fall 2007 Inside In Memoriam: Kathleen A. Cull Cavello In this edition’s Student News, you’ll learn about our academically talented and socially conscious students. Read about 31 seniors who were named 2008 National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Scholars and the “perfect” performance by last year’s sophomores on the 2007 Ohio Graduation Test (OGT). Pages 10-12 The second-ever Combined Class Reunion Celebration included the classes of ’57, ’62, ’67, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, & ’97. See pictures of the event’s program placed throughout the sections of this edition from the various Friday night class reunion gatherings to the results of their Class Gift fundraising efforts. Pages 13-15 Wow! Our Alumni News is filled with hundreds of biographical updates in our “Notes” section, and is especially loaded with great updates and stories sent in by those alumni in the reunion classes. Mix in stories of the great academic, philanthropic, and business achievements (to name just a few categories) and feel the pride grow inside you! Pages 21-42 In our Development section you’ll learn about the inspiring personal story of Walt Plank and his journey into the St. Charles pantheon of outstanding alumni. You can also read the special feature alumnus Richard L. Ferris’ ’63 prepared about charitable Legacy planning and get a life-time giving report on the school’s True Dedication! graduation classes. Pages 46-55 The devotion and commitment of the Cardinal Community—especially that of a 1941 St. Charles graduate—was celebrated at the Ribbon-Cutting ceremony on The Distinctive Leader in Catholic EducationSeptember 14 - which christened Walt Plank Field. 1 In Loving Memory -- Mrs. Kathleen Cavello the CARDINAL The St. students and school facilities. Charles family A joy to work with, Kathleen served The magazine for alumni and friends is deeply the school like no other St. Charles mom. of Saint Charles Preparatory School Spring 2007 Volume 22, Number 1 saddened at In 2004 she organized the Mothers of Saint Charles Preparatory School the loss of Alumni Tea, which quickly became a 2010 East Broad Street its first lady, favorite annual event. It was her hope Columbus, Ohio 43209-1665 www.stcharlesprep.org Kathleen A. that St. Charles mothers of alumni would Advisory Board (nee Cull) continue their bond long after their sons Robert W. Horner III ’79 Cavello, had graduated from St. Charles. Chairman who died of In August, several weeks before the Timothy M. Kelley ’76 Vice Chairman complications diagnosis of her gliablastoma, Kathleen Rev. William L. Arnold ’70 from a brain and Dominic traveled to Alaska for a Albert J. Bell ’78 tumor on well-deserved vacation with their friends Rev. Thomas J. Brosmer ’61 Hugh J. Dorrian ’53 October 10. Mrs. Cavello, 58, was the and fellow parents of St. Charles alumni, James P. Finn ’65 wife and constant companion of principal George and Terri Lewandowski, Dan Charles W. Gehring Sr. ’74 Paul G. Heller ’82 Dominic J. Cavello ’64, mother of two and Susan Dent, and Bernie and Sarah Thomas L. Horvath ’65 St. Charles graduates Christopher ’91, Mazer. Matthew A. Howard ’58 Joseph M. Isbell ’83 Dominic A. ’93, and a daughter, Kate Mrs. Cavello was a graduate of Mrs. Patricia D. Kletzly Cavello. She was also a tireless worker Immaculate Conception grade school, a Thomas J. Mackessy ’77 Richard J. Miller ’75 and supporter for St. Charles. 1967 graduate of Bishop Watterson High Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 For 19 years Mrs. Cavello was a lead School and 1971 graduate of Ohio State David L. Pemberton Jr. ’79 Daniel L. Rankin III ’53 organizer of the annual St. Charles University. In addition to her 22 years Michael J. Rankin, M.D. ’77 Mother’s Club Silent Auction and Dinner. as the school’s first lady, Kathleen was a Thomas N. Ryan, D.D.S. ’58 T. Jay Ryan III ’76 Under her direction, it has blossomed highly sought after seamstress of window John L. Sauter ’58 to become a joyous social event of the dressings and interior decorating. Many Press C. Southworth III ’65 Msgr. David V. Sorohan ’59 (College) Christmas Season that grows annually. of her works can be found in the homes George G. Vargo ’58 Over the years it has attracted thousands of St. Charles families as well as the St. Emeritus Members of parents, alumni, and new friends to St. Charles main academic building. Msgr. William A. Dunn ’57 Louis V. Fabro ’49 Charles, and raised funds for St. Charles continued on page 45 James T. Foley Jr. Leonard J. lannarino Jr. ’58 John J. Ritz ’47 Henry J. “Hank” Sherowski Photo contributors Richard R. Stedman ’54 Ed Winters ’79 and Sal Panarello of Tri-Village Studio, Phil Smith, The Columbus F. W. “Bill” Sullivan Jr. Michael M. Sullivan ’58 Diocese Department of Communications, Louis J. Fabro ’83, Douglas H. Stein ’78, Administration Amanda Lucidon of The Press-Enterprise newspaper, Bill Minckler of Bexley’s IT Dominic J. Cavello ’64 department, Clay Huff of TREETOPS MEDIA, and the many St. Charles alumni and Principal friends who shared photos of themselves and their families. Scott M. Pharion Assistant Principal & Academic Dean On the Cover­­— James R. Lower Assistant Principal & Walt Plank Field was officially dedicated prior to the Cardinal football team’s Dean of Students Homecoming victory against Marion Harding on Friday, September 14, 2007. 2007-08 Annual Fund Recognized at the ceremony were the parents, alumni, contractors, and other members Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 Alumni Chairman of the Cardinal community whose tireless efforts made the new synthetic field project Robert and Pat Griffith – and a host of other “stadium” amenities – a reality. Parents Fund Co-Chairs Prepared to cut the official 28-ft long red ribbon at the stadium’s entrance are, from Alumni & Development Staff the left- Chris Schneider (back to ticket booth, facing camera) Kevin Quinn, Mark Douglas H. Stein ’78 Senior Director of Development & Alumni (partially hidden) and Laurie Palmer, Sarah and Ed Kistner, (Andy Dejaco and Louis J. Fabro ’83 Michael Ryan ’08 in back row) Rick Ey ’94, Hank Sherowski and his grandson, Jack Editor, the Cardinal Knox, Ray Benjamin ’91, Bob Horner ’79, Tom O’Leary ’64, Mary Plank Underwood, Director of Alumni Affairs & Communications Dominic J. Cavello ’64, Tommy Plank, Carol Plank, Liz Plank (Mrs. Walter H. Plank), Cheryl F. Taynor Julie Plank, Carol Plank Jackson, Tim Plank (in front of Carol), John Plank ’82, Jane Development Secretary Plank Varga, Matthew Plank (in front of Jane), Don ’47 and Nancy Kelley, John Varga Louis V. Fabro ’49 and his father, Kurt (behind Don), Tim Kelley ’76 (partially hidden), Heidi Plank with Senior Editor, the Cardinal daughter, Jenna, Pat Kelley ’78, Joe Schaefer ’47, Monsignor Thomas Bennett, Byron Design and Layout Marcy Design Group Burwell (standing behind Msgr. Bennett), Ed Carlson (face hidden) Jim Dew, Craig Greg Krivicich ’75 Storch, Laurie Palmer (fully hidden behind Craig) Doug and Beth Byorth (standing Yuko Kelly next to Laurie and near the ticket booth), Annie Storch, Ralph Polletta ’79, and Bruce Wasserstrom. Photo by Ed Winters’79 of Tri-Village Studio. The Cardinal magazine is published for the enjoyment of alumni, friends, and advocates of Saint Charles Preparatory School. Articles in this issue may be reprinted with the written consent of Saint Charles Preparatory School, 2010 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43209-1665. www.stcharlesprep.org Privacy notice: St. Charles Preparatory School does not sell, share or distribute in any way the names and/or contact information of alumni, parents, or benefactors. Copyright 2007, Saint Charles Preparatory School. All rights reserved. 2 St. Charles Preparatory School Chairman’s Column Welcome to this Monsignor related a sad story of a winning traditions. Recently we learned issue of the Car- former student of his who had lost consid- that 10 of our young scholars have been dinal magazine. erable mental and physical talents as the named National Merit Semi-Finalists and St. Charles prin- result of a tragic accident. The story was a 20 more were recognized as Commended cipal, Dominic J. cautionary tale about the tenuous nature Scholars. These achievements are a credit Cavello, has asked of our individual gifts. Through that un- to the hard work of our students, the fac- me to share a few derstanding, Monsignor urged us toward ulty, and our parents. As all new parents remarks about a humble appreciation of our God-given entering St. Charles are reminded, these the beginning of talents and capabilities. He also empha- three entities, which Principal Cavello this school year, sized the point that the only real value of refers to as the three-legged stool, are Robert W. Horner III ’79 which in typical our talents is derived from how we employ the essential elements for accepting the St. Charles fashion them in the service of our fellow man. challenge at St. Charles. Incidentally, holds great promise. On the evening of September 14, the this year’s Open House date is Sunday, Our enrollment this year is full, with Cardinal Community celebrated the life November 4, which is also the Feast of St. a little over 600 boys enrolled. Nearly 20 of Christian service of the late Walter H. Charles Borromeo our namesake and pa- percent of these students are attending Plank ’41 by dedicating the beautiful new tron. Please encourage the families of 8th St. Charles on some form of scholarship athletic fields that now bear his name. grade boys in your community to attend. assistance – most of them need-based. Walt Plank Field is an appropriate way As you will see from the features and Earlier this quarter, I was fortunate to honor a committed servant and model pictures that follow, the spirit of Christian enough to attend a Mass for our In the alumnus, as it is the result of considerable service is alive and well at St.