the CARDINALSt. Charles Preparatory School Alumni Magazine Spring 2004 Inside St. Charles bestowed the school’s highest recognition on three graduates at its annual feast day celebration last November. Read about Matthew A. Howard ’58, George G. Vargo ’58, and Homer V. Beard ’46, and their service, much of it on behalf of their alma mater. Page 6 In 1941, Bishop James J. Hartley started a special Latin School at the Cathedral Grade School in downtown Columbus for eighth grade boys. Read about some of the St. Charles alumni who were in that school and how Hartley hoped it would build enrollment at St. Charles and encourage vocations to the priesthood. Page 11 Joey Jones ’92 and his company, Shadedbox Animations, have received international acclaim for the animated film short, Little Red Plane. Learn how Jones followed his heart, about the St. Charles teachers who influenced him, and how his film is being adapted into a children’s book for release later this year. Page 4 In our new section, In Memoriam, read about the lives of St. Charles family members who have passed away. Learn about Page Heise ’46, Mike Collins ’56, and former principal Fr. Charlie Jackson, among others, and their influences on their classmates and communities. Page 28 Our Alumni Notes section provides stories, information, and photos of many Cardinal alumni. Read about your classmates and their many interesting accomplishments, Joey Jones ’92 sees his career awards, and careers. Ethan Dicks ’84 is doing astrophysics taking flight research in Antarctica; Ryan Sullivan ’91 is redesigning the Graduate’s love of computer animation leads to an school’s webpage; and the class internationally-renowned short film and a growing of 1978 members update us on their happenings. Page 19 animation studio with big plans for the future The Distinctive Leader in Catholic Education 1 the Principal’s Column CARDINAL Reflections in a busy time by Dominic Cavello The magazine for alumni and friends St. Charles remains steadfast in its charge from founder Bishop James J. Hartley of Saint Charles Preparatory School Spring 2004, Volume 18, Number 2 that no qualified Catholic student be turned away because of an inability to pay tuition. The school continues to provide students a college preparatory education of Saint Charles Preparatory School 2010 East Broad Street the highest quality in a Catholic environment of diversity and opportunity. Having Columbus, Ohio 43209-1665 been prepared for the challenges of life, St. Charles alumni continue to achieve www.stcharlesprep.org great successes in their chosen fields of endeavor. Advisory Board While many St. Charles graduates enjoy financial success, they have done far James P. Finn ’65 Chairman more in their careers. They have worked to make worthwhile contributions in Robert W. Horner III ’79 their career fields such as medicine, law, government, science, teaching, and Vice Chairman Leonard J. lannarino Jr. ’58 religion. Many share their resources with their alma mater to make certain that Secretary future students have the same opportunities they did. Several examples are found Rev. William L. Arnold ’70 Albert J. Bell ’78 in this edition’s articles. Rev. Thomas J. Brosmer ’61 St. Charles at its traditional feast day Mass celebration last November honored Hugh J. Dorrian ’53 Louis V. Fabro ’49 three special alumni with the school’s highest honors. The three — Matt Howard Charles W. Gehring Sr. ’74 ’58, George Vargo ’58, and Homer Beard ’46 — have accomplished much in their Thomas L. Horvath ’65 Matthew A. Howard ’58 careers. In return for what they have received at St. Charles, they have shared Joseph M. Isbell ’83 much time and their talents with the school. For that, St. Charles Preparatory Timothy M. Kelley ’76 Mrs. Patricia D. Kletzly School is truly blessed. Thomas J. Mackessy ’77 Recent graduate Joey Jones, class of 1992, earned a degree in architecture, but Richard J.M. Miller ’75 Thomas M. O’Leary ’64 pursuing a personal dream, has produced an internationally acclaimed animated David L. Pemberton Jr. ’79 film short entitled: Little Red Plane. Read how his bright future includes a book Daniel L. Rankin III ’53 Thomas N. Ryan, D.D.S. ’58 for children, a growing company, and a resolve to give back to others by teaching T. Jay Ryan III ’76 school. Henry J. Sherowski Press C. Southworth III ’65 There are several pieces in this edition on alumni who have recently passed George G. Vargo ’58 away and the impressions they made with their lives. Former principal Fr. Charles Emeritus Members Jackson helped to provide leadership in a difficult period of the school’s history. Msgr. William A. Dunn ’57 James Visintine ’59 left a beautiful hand-crafted bridge for others to appreciate. Fr. James T. Foley Jr. Joseph M. Gallen, M.D. ’35 Tom Cadden and Fr. Jim Jones devoted their lives in dedicated service to the John J. Ritz ’47 Church and to others. Richard R. Stedman ’54 F. W. “Bill” Sullivan Jr. A very energetic effort under the direction of Doug Stein ’78, our visionary Michael M. Sullivan ’58 director of development, continues to generate necessary income to provide finan- Administration cial assistance to our needy students. Reports on the successes of the Campaign for Dominic J. Cavello ’64 St. Charles and our 2003–2004 Annual Fund are described in this issue’s Develop- Principal ment Update section. Scott M. Pharion It’s noteworthy that in the past four years, need-based student aid has grown Assistant Principal & Academic Dean 116% to nearly $350,000. The school’s endowments continue to grow, but increasing James R. Lower student aid needs remind us that work must continue to broaden our safety net to Assistant Principal & Dean of Students ensure all qualified boys will have an opportunity for a St. Charles education. The Campaign for St Charles St. Charles strives to prepare each student not only for the rigors of college, but Robert D. Walter ’63 Honorary Chairman for the challenges of life. As you read this issue of the Cardinal, you will see many examples of how our alumni continue to meet challenges, take advantage of oppor- Matthew A. Howard ’58 Co-chairman tunities, and remain loyal to St. Charles. And, with God’s blessing, will continue well into the future. Timothy M. Kelley ’76 Co-Chairman 2003-04 Annual Fund Thomas N. Ryan, D.D.S. ’58 Alumni Chairman On the Cover— Class of 1992 graduate Joey Jones holds a copy of the animated short film, Little Red Plane,which he co- Mike and Marcia Kelty produced. In the background is the Student Emmy Plane won in 2003 and a movie poster for the film. For Parent Co-chairs Jones and his partners at Shadedbox Animations, the sky’s the limit on their future successes. Alumni & Development Staff Douglas H. Stein ’78 Photo contributors: Director of Development Joey Jones ’92, James Mills, Al Kauffman and Sportrait Products, Russ Savage and Finocchi Photogra- Louis J. Fabro ’83 phy, Louis J. Fabro ’83, Ken Snow and The Catholic Times, Kathleen Cavello, Ryan Sullivan ’91, Bob Director of Alumni Affairs & Communications Ryan ’54, Richard C. Notebaert ’65, Rob Brisley ’78, The Columbus Diocese’s Department of Communica- tions, Rev. William J. Connor ’39, Lt. John Brattain ’91, Coleman Clougherty, Steven Fain ’83, Kevin Cheryl F. Taynor Development Secretary Hollyfield ’95, Mike O’Connor ’84, Andrew Bartz ’93, Adam Saad ’96, Ben Recchie ’99, Steven McVey’76, Paul Davis ’48, Irene Francisco, Beth Howard, Msgr. Paul Metzger ’35, Homer Beard ’46, George Vargo Louis V. Fabro ’58, Bill Igel ’54, Dr. Thomas N. Ryan ’58, Richard Ferris ’63, Marion Smithberger ’72, Ed Hohmann ’87, Senior editor John T. Mackessy ’78, Mike Kelty, Helen Casey, and Phil Smith. 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. 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 2004, Saint Charles Preparatory School. All rights reserved. 2 St. Charles Preparatory School HumanHuman rightsrights championchampion,, CardinalCardinal McCarrickMcCarrick highlightshighlights 20032003 BorromeanBorromean LLectureecture ardinal Theodore E. McCarrick who owns and manages The advised more than 450 St. Charles Dilenschneider Group, Inc. in New York CC students and guests that we all City. must live for others, always give our best, The lecture could not have been a and must try and make a difference in the success without the help of numerous world. “These are the fundamental rules volunteer parents. Nearly 30 of them for living a decent, civil, Christian life,” were on hand to help serve the lunch to Distinguished guests McCarrick said. By following these rules, over 450 guests during the event. Our Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, left, and Columbus he added, “this high school, this Church, special thanks goes to Anita Davidson, Bishop James A. Griffin expressed appreciative smiles this nation, and the Lord will always be Beth Devine, Beth Morgan, Bonnie at the Borromean Lecture . proud of you.” Plapper, Candy Stein, Carson Reider, McCarrick, the archbishop of Wash- Dennis Cho, Fern Colon, Jane Visocan, ington, D. C., was the featured speaker at Janice Goodman, Julie Byrne, Katrina the 2003 St. Charles Borromean Lecture Bush, Liz Hasson, Marie Quinn, Mary last Oct. 28 in the school gymnasium. Barcza, Mary Scurria, Mary Zeehandelar, The lecture followed a luncheon attended Mary-Anne Willard, Melissa Sigrist, by business and civic leaders, church Michele Melaragno, Pat McJoynt, Sandy officials, and St.