SPECIAL DONOR RECOGNITION ISSUE Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Faith. Family. Future. Magazine Continuing theDream CLASS OF 2012: 100% COLLEGE ENROLLMENT WINTER/SPRING 2012-13 Saturday, VIKINGS BOARD OF ADVISORS April 6, 2013 2011-2012 Classic Mixer 6 p.m. William Centa ’70 Have a ball Don Dailey ’70 – Chair at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School’s Kevin Flynt ’70 Sparkling Annual Benefit Gala Brian Friedman Dana Heil Wes Howard You are cordially invited to Marlene Kuskin reconnect with classmates, eat, drink, bid and dance Robert Mullin ’88 under the sparkling ceiling ball in VASJ’s gym. Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun ’58 Sr. Joan Marie Russ ’65 TICKETS Auctions and Raffles Gerard Stadler ’69 $50/person, $90/couple Delicious Dinner Buffet Reginald Stover ’83 TABLE SPONSORSHIP James Tobin Open Bar (Wine and Beer) $1,000 for a reserved table of 8 with premium seating Mike Tobin ’91 – Co-Chair Table sponsors receive their name in the event program Live Music with Scott Hanson & Barbara Tyler ’60 and table sign recognition The Champagnes Reservations will be held at the door. Sue Eline-White And of course, dancing! Visit vasj.com/classic-mixer to purchase tickets and access the event sponsorship packet ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBERS (including auction item donations, event sponsorships and program advertising forms). Umberto Fedeli ’78 phone: 216-481-8414 ext. 209 fax: 216-486-1035 email: [email protected] Senator George Voinovich AD HOC MEMBERS Mary Ann Blakeley ’76 Josh Dautovic ’99 ADIES NIGHT OUT Sandra English ’92 L Thursday, May 2, 2013 Raymond Marvar ’72 Vince Panichi Sponsored by the Villa Angela Alumnae Association Pat Pannitto ’78 Kermit Pike ’59 Cost: $38/person Mike Romeo ’88 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Gym EX OFFICIO MEMBERS 18491 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44119 David Csank Richard Osborne ’69 Call your classmates and female friends! EVERYONE is welcome! Join us for an evening of great friends, wonderful memories, god food, and lots of fun. Plus basket auctions, side boards and 50/25/25 raffles. Call Nancy Naujoks at 216-481-8414 ext. 224 for reservations. FROM THE PRESIDENT Your generosity continues the dream One of our donors recently stopped me midway They have no idea that, in what seems just a bell ring through my pitch. “The answer is yes,” he said. ago, I was headed to geometry class. I plead guilty: I have a tendency to take the scenic What our students do understand, however, is just route on my way to making a point. In my defense: As a how blessed they are. Perhaps because of modern former writer, sometimes I got paid by the word. challenges that cause them to have a more authentic But the frequency with which our donors offer their world view than we did, they already realize that support before I’ve even asked suggests that, for them, attending Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School is an giving to VASJ is a genuine pleasure. They’d rather talk opportunity not to be squandered or taken lightly. about their own high school adventure than dwell too For all the fun they have – and they have plenty – long on why they should return the favor for another they take their education very seriously. That explains generation. why 100 percent of the class of 2012 headed off to It really goes without saying. Each of us – whether college this past school year. we attended VA or St. Joe’s or VASJ – knows that our In this special issue of VASJ Magazine, we celebrate education was a gift that shaped the course of the rest the successes of our students and we thank you for of our lives. The values and beliefs we bring to our making those successes possible. Your generosity personal relationships and professional careers set us continues the dream of a VASJ education and ensures apart. that our school will remain on the same clear path that My classmate, John Shinsky ’69, put it well when our teachers and coaches charted for us. he spoke to our students after they raised money in a The story of VASJ has been one of excellence, Lenten Mission Collection for an orphanage he founded mission and pride since the earliest visions of our in Mexico. “If you are here, you are blessed,” he said. founders. Our most recent growth – the current That really does tell the whole story, doesn’t it? And freshman class enrollment is more than 120 percent those of us who were blessed to benefit from the gifts greater than it was just two years ago – is the result of the Ursulines and Marianists years ago now have the of many factors, not the least of which has been your privilege to help contemporary young people receive the enthusiasm and help. same. Getting right to the point: Thank you. And God bless It has been a blessing beyond measure for me to you for all you have done and continue to do for your return to our shared alma mater after more than four alma mater. decades away. I am happy to tell you that everything – absolutely everything – that was truly important about our high school experience is mirrored fully in the lives of our students today. Richard J. Osborne ’69 When our alums visit, every bit of what they see – the academics, the athletics, the spirituality, the friendships – conjures a sense of déjà vu. In fact, I’m often amazed that our students apparently believe I am a grownup. Table of Contents WINTER/SPRING 2012-13 From the President ................... 1 Cover Story ..................... 14-16 Class of 2012 ..................... 2-4 Donor Recognition Report. .insert 2012 Commencement Awards .......... 5 Class Notes ..................... 17-18 2012 Scholarships Awarded .......... 6-9 In Memoriam ....................... 19 In the Village .................... 10-13 Advertising/Copyright Information Any viewpoints that are expressed are those of the editor, writers or their subjects. COPYRIGHT 2013 VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced for profit without the written permission of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. Printed by Northcoast Litho. 1 Faith. Family. Future. CLASS OF 2012 Publishing Staff Published by Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School READER FEEDBACK www.vasj.com We’d love to hear your thoughts on VASJ Magazine. Send your questions, Editor: Emily Robinson Graphic Design: Anne Pillot comments or concerns to Emily Robinson, Director of Communications, at ([email protected]) Photography: Various contributors [email protected] or 216-481-8414 ext. 235. VASJ ADMINISTRATION & STAFF What are you up to? Richard J. Osborne ’69 – President We need your help to stay current! Help us update our records or share David Csank – Principal information for the next issue of the magazine by providing us with your updated Megan Scheider – Assistant Principal contact information. Terri Richards – Director of Admissions Mary Paxton – Director of Advancement Mail To: Fax To: Nancy Slominski Naujoks ’68 – Director of Athletics Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School 216-486-1035 Emily Robinson – Director of Communications ATTN: Alumni Office Or Update Online: Robert Buskey – Director of Finance 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard Kellie Clinton ’03 – Alumni & Admissions Coordinator www.vasj.com/alumni Cleveland, OH 44119 2 Winter/Spring 2012-13 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414 Maria Alicia Lozada Anjelica Marie Lucarelli Christopher Alan Lupo ^ * Kenan E. Mack James Ryan Maher ^ Jimmie Kemontay McCoy-Johnson Tondreyia Cimone McFerren Michael Gerard McGarry Class of 2012! Donald Deshaun McNeal Sarah Marie Mullin Domonique Kierre Banks Chavien Marquis Nolcox 100% enrolled in Raymell Arnett Banks Rachel Christen Novotny Edward Daniel Basemore LaVista Ariel Osborn college and Olivia Anne Biondo Nastayeia Parrish Matthew Daniel Brickman over $3.5 million Tyler Paige Pearson-White Angelique Alsheree’ Broadus Taylor Stephanie Pearson-White Tabitha Pleasant Emma Brown earned in Angelique Delaina Janae Peterson Daryen Tyler Burgess Christopher Michael Pokorny ^ scholarships. Melvin Lamarr Burke, Jr. Breanna Nicole Reed-Jackson Rodney LeRome Burse Brianna Caleen Register Nikole Estelle Capuozzo ^ * Paul Francis Rini Joseph Edward Conway ^ * Damien O. Robinson, Jr. Kierra Shanelle Cotton ^ Carmen Lynn Robinson Brea Jordai Cowan Phillup Gary Sanson Rosebud Elizabeth Davis Anthony James Saxton John Philip Di Donato ^ Adam Deshon Scott Marcellus Embry John Henry Seidel III Brandon Aaron-Alexander Foote Asya Shadeed-Bey Ryan Nelson Gallagher ^ Michel’le Deneen Smith Karlton Kristien Garner Steffen Lajuan Spates Milton Corey Germany, Jr. Sha’ron Rose Stallworth Chase Darion Goodson Dennis Alan Strnad ^ Amanda Marie Gornik ^ Malik Sullins ^ Padriac Daniel Greene Anthony James Sywanyk Gabriel Christopher Haase Ceylon Fezell Triplett, Jr. Timothy T. Harrison Mato Vunak, Jr. Alexandria Celeste Harvey ^ Sarah Elizabeth Wandersleben Ciara Simone Holmes Daniel Timothy Ward ^ Naim Jumar Hooks Shayla Marie Weems Ashlie Tiara Hughes ^ Taylor Monet Wheeler ^ Diante Lareco Jackson Christa Marie White Donald Harold Jeffries III Nijel Nicole Wiley Chelsey Aubrion Key-LaVette Tierney Monique Winters Emily Ann Keyse ^ Derek Alphonso Witcher Kaja Anastazija Kijauskas Ranise Danielle Kindell ^ Denotes National Honor Society De’Shawn Antonio Kinton * Denotes Diploma with Honors Joshua Robert Kless 3 Faith. Family. Future. Robert Morris University VASJ COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Shawnee State University Slippery Rock University South Carolina State University Allegheny College Hampton College St. John University Ashland University Hampshire College Syracuse University Baldwin Wallace