the CARDINALSt. Charles Preparatory School Alumni Magazine Fall 2010 Inside The accomplishments of the Freshmen: Class of 2010 underscore the Friendships ease continued academic and ath- letic excellence of St. Charles the challenges students year after year. In the Student News section (pages brought on by 9 - 20) you will read about the the high school numerous distinctions earned by those who graduated in transition; June, a second consecutive National Championship for the Engineering team, seven National Merit Semifinalists for the ’10-’11 school year and outstanding athletic accom- plishments. “Excellence” isn’t something limited to a Carolian’s school days -- it extends throughout their entire lives. In the Alumni News and Notes Sections we share alumni updates and stories ranging from college experiences and professional Graduates: careers to leadership roles in community and religious life. “Brotherly Bonds” You’ll read about two espe- cially “distinguished” alumni forged through (page 4) who were recognized last November as well as up- shared trials & dates on the lives of numerous reunion alumni (pages 27-40). triumphs; Throughout this issue you will find pages devoted to school and alumni events that brought the St. Charles com- munity together. They included the St. Charles Alumni Associ- ation’s Spaghetti Dinner ( page 23) and Father and Son Mass & Breakfasts (pages 24-25), the annual Silent Auction (page 22), and the 2010 Combined Class Reunion Celebration (pages 6-7) A photo montage from May’s Cardinal Society gathering at Muirfield Village is just one of Alumni: the items found in the maga- zine’s Development Section Camaraderie (pages 48-57). We recognize several alumni, family mem- and friendships bers and friends who have that endure initiated new endowments and generously helped to provide over a lifetime scholarship aid to needy students. Through their efforts they have helped the school in its effort to provide every qualified boy the opportunity Theto earn Distinctive a St. Charles Leader diploma in Catholic Education 1 despite their economic means. the Principal’s Column CARDINAL Accept the Challenge Charles is a school only for “smart” students. The school is steadfast and unwavering The magazine for alumni and friends in its belief that accomplishment in a of Saint Charles Preparatory School Each year St. Charles Preparatory School Fall 2010 Volume 25, Number 1 welcomes young men who are willing and particular activity is often more dependent upon hard work and self-discipline than on Saint Charles Preparatory School able to undertake a basic, but very rigorous, 2010 East Broad Street set of college preparatory core of courses. innate ability. It understands that many Columbus, Ohio 43209-1665 highly successful individuals have above- www.stcharlesprep.org The fact that the school insists that each student accepts the responsibility to work average but not extraordinary intelligence. Advisory Board Therefore the faculty has set the bar high, Timothy M. Kelley ’76 diligently to meet the minimum academic Chairman standards means that St. Charles is not for but well within the grasp of all students of Paul G. Heller ’82 at least average ability. Vice Chairman everyone. Albert J. Bell ’78 In my 38 years here as a teacher and The second myth is that St. Charles James P. Finn ’65 a school for the rich. The tuition, which Robert W. Horner III ’79 principal I have learned that the intangible Thomas L. Horvath ’65 factor in a student’s success centers on his remains one of the best bargains in the Joseph M. Isbell ’83 central Ohio, is still out of reach for many Rev. Michael J. Lumpe ’78 devotion to the quest for an outstanding Thomas J. Mackessy ’77 education. This devotion relies on a belief in prospective students. To meet this need, Patricia McJoynt-Griffith the administration and Advisory Board David L. Pemberton Jr. ’79 the value of hard work and the importance Michael J. Rankin, M.D. ’77 of personal responsibility. It engenders a have worked tirelessly to fulfill the charge Thomas N. Ryan, D.D.S. ’58 set by the school’s founder Bishop James J. T. Jay Ryan III ’76 mental discipline that is useful for logical, Press C. Southworth III ’65 ordered, thinking and it allows the student Hartley, in 1923 that “no boy should ever Msgr. David V. Sorohan ’59 (College) be denied access to a St. Charles education George G. Vargo ’58 to move to higher levels of reasoning such as research, questioning, and critical thinking. based on lack of economic means.” Emeritus Members This year, thanks to the vision and the Rev. William L. Arnold ’70 Thus the theme Accept the Challenge!! Rev. Thomas J. Brosmer ’61 Given the challenge it is important to generosity of so many, St. Charles is able Hugh J. Dorrian ’53 to provide nearly $1.2 million in financial Msgr. William A. Dunn ’57 dispel two myths. The first is that St. Louis V. Fabro ’49 James T. Foley Jr. Charles W. Gehring Sr. ’74 Matthew A. Howard ’58 Mrs. Patricia D. Kletzly Richard J. M. Miller ’75 On the Cover-- Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 Daniel L. Rankin III ’53 The phases in the life of St. Charles Carolian begins with the transition freshman John J. Ritz ’47 year to the academic rigors of a college prep curriculum, including lots of homework Henry J. Sherowski Richard R. Stedman ’54 and Latin I. (Top Photo) Here entering the Main Building are Immaculate Conception Michael M. Sullivan ’58 alums: Front row, from left -- Joe Styborski, Luke Andracki, Finn Cleary, Casey Horan Administration and Angelo Rivera; Middle, from left -- Jacob Stinnett and Franz Kabelka; Back, from Dominic J. Cavello ’64 left -- Carl Mahler, Mason Fisher and Henry McCann.Sadly missing from their group Principal is their friend and classmate, Seth Jenkins, who passed away last February as he ea- Scott M. Pharion gerly anticipated becoming a Cardinal (see Spirit, pages 46-47). Assistant Principal & Academic Dean Next, with their hard-earned diplomas in hand, the alumni set off for university life and limitless opportunities to make their marks on the world. (Middle Photo) Elated James R. Lower Assistant Principal & 2010 graduates (from left) John Mackessy, Cameron Heightland, Justin Hayes, Bobby Dean of Students Horner, Matt Harbrecht and Seth Harnett exit the Robert C. Walter Student Commons 2009-10 Annual Fund in June with their Paul G. Heller ’82 This year’s St. Charles Preparatory School vs. Aquinas College High School Golf Alumni Chairman Challenge took place in August as part of the All-Classes Combined Reunion Weekend. Joseph and Lori Hamrock (Bottom Photo) These type of “community” events highlight the enduring nature of Parent Co-Chairs the camaraderie and friendships forged in school which often span lifetimes. Enjoying Alumni & Development Staff themselves after this year’s outing are (clockwise, starting from the bottom left) Butch Michael H. Duffy Director of Development DeMatteis ’57, Dr. Louis Martin ’57, Bob Dusterberg ’57, Packy Sheeran ’57, Chuck Tonti (Aquinas ’56) and Bob Irwin (Aquinas ’61), Dave Nardone ’60, Keith Helfer ’57 Steven A. Miller ’77 Director of the Annual Fund and Terry Welsh ’57. Louis J. Fabro ’83 Editor, the Cardinal Photo contributors Director of Alumni Affairs & Chuck Matthews Photography, Ed Winters ’79, Phil Smith, Woodard Photographic/ Communications Finocchi Photography, Louis J. Fabro ’83, The Catholic Times, the Columbus Diocese Cheryl F. Taynor Department of Communications and the many St. Charles alumni and friends who Development Secretary shared photos of themselves and their families. Louis V. Fabro ’49 Senior Editor, the Cardinal The Cardinal magazine is published for the enjoyment of alumni, friends, and advocates of Saint Charles Preparatory School. 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Read in serving as men for God and others by giving community, especially on behalf of the the Development Section (pages 48-57) their time talents and treasure others. diocesan school system. the examples of those whose generosity is “I remember watching others around Page after page, especially in the Class helping to insure those young men who wish me struggle with the temptations and Reunion Alumni Notes section you’ll to earn a St. Charles diploma. challenges of university life,” he said, “and I find examples of those who have gone While this is an impressive effort, the couldn’t help but think about how indebted about leading normal, everyday lives difficult economic situation facing so many I am to the people responsible for getting working hard to raise their families making has continued to increase the amount of me to that point so far superior to that of essential contributions to society as leaders aid required to meet the requests made my peers. Thanks to a very strict, well- and participants in education, business, each year. The continued support of the organized curriculum, I was ready for any medicine and their parishes. St. Charles alumni, parents and friends is academic challenge that confronted me at 1960 graduate John Clark, who attended critical and much appreciated. This August the college level.” his class’ Golden Reunion in August, looks 655 young men -- an all-time high figure – He added “I owe God, my parents, and back and reflects on What does it means to began 2010-2011 school year.