TheVoiceVoiceFor Alumni, Friends and Families of Saint Joseph Central Catholic High School

Summer 2008First Publication: October

Jim Hoffman, Cheryl Colston, and Thomas Kashmer

SJCC said good-bye to 54 graduating seniors on Sunday, May 25. Valedictorian Allison Woodruff said that she was proud of

her class-mates and that they should not l o s e t h e d r i v e t o a c h i e v e their goals. Eric Bar-bour, sa-lutatorian,

told his classmates, “We spend too much time looking ahead to the future instead of where we are now, in this moment” and “ life just comes at you and it’s up to you what you do with it”. The next fi ve highest ranking seniors were Hannah Nagy, Kyle Horvath, Alex Reineck, Kristen Chestnutt and Jacob Floriana.

Students earning the highest subject av-erages were Kaitlin Williams (Art), Reineck (Band), Woodruff (English), Brenna Hum-burg (Spanish), Barbour (Math and Science) and Nagy (Social Studies).

The Bishop’s Cross Awards went to Reineck and Elizabeth Engeman. Other awards handed out included the Ethel Smith Outstanding Female Athlete Award

Congratulations SJCC Sophomores on the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)

Best in the Area Three Years in a Row!

Reading 98% Passed Writing 100% Passed Math 98% Passed Science 96% Passed Social Studies 96% Passed

93% OF SJCC SOPHOMORES PASSED ALL FIVE TESTS

86% of Toledo Diocese Sophomores passed all fi ve tests

67% of Ohio Sophomores passed all fi ve tests

Streak Fest ‘08 Saturday, August 16, in the SJCC/Grade School Parking Lot Saturday, August 16, in the SJCC/Grade School Parking Lot

3:00 p.m to Midnight

Join the SJCC family for chicken BBQ dinners, pork sandwiches, beverages and entertain-ment as we celebrate summer with the fi rst Streak Fest. Proceeds will go to maintaining the building. Chicken dinner includes half chicken and sides for $8.00. Raffl e tickets are now on sale, $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Contact the SJCC Development Offi ce at 419-332-5124 or Jeff Streacker at 419-334-4037 for tickets. You need not be present to win.

Grand Prize $2,000 cash donated by the Steinle Family Dealerships- Clyde & Fremont2nd Prize $1,000 gas grill and meat package sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union, Roots Poultry, Prairie Market & Erie Shore Propane3rd Prize $500 gas card from Beck Suppliers4th Prize $250 cash donated by Paul Nagy, DDS5th Prize $100 cash donated by the SJCC Building Committee

Ticket printing compliments of Streacker Tractor Sales and SJCC.

to Nagy, the Robert Smith Outstanding Male Athlete Award to Derek Meyer, the Alumni and Friends Award to Derek Egbert, the Thomas H. Rimelspach Memorial Award to Alexis Heimert, the Honor Award for Outstanding Loyalty

and Service and the Sara Barbour Me-morial Award for Courage to Barbour, t h e E x c e l -lence in Reli-gion Awards to Christopher

Ronski and Barbara Miller, the Don W. and Marguerite Jane Paul Scholarship to Abbigail Smith and Andrew Wolf, the Michael D. Root Scholarship to Jeff Wasserman and the Sara

Class of 2008 Celebrates

The Christi Thomas Memorial Fund ScholarshipsThe Christi Thomas Memorial Fund made available $1,000 scholarships to a graduating SJCC senior, a graduate of SJCC, or a son/daughter of an SJCC graduate. Over the years the students and staff from SJCC supported Christi in many loving ways. The Christi Thomas Scholarship allows others from SJCC to continue their love of education. Scholarships were awarded to: Eric Barbour, SJCC Senior $1,000

Ashley Laterza, daughter of Tina and Gilbert Laterza ‘76 $1,000Kaitlin Williams, SJCC Senior $100Libby Engeman, SJCC Senior $100

SJCC VOICES

From the Principal

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St. Joseph Central Catholic High School702 Croghan St.Fremont, Ohio 43420(419) 332-9947 (419) 332-4945 faxwww.fremontstjoe.orgDevelopment Offi ce

(419) 332-5124

Mike Gabel, PrincipalAngie Ritzman, Director of DevelopmentSue Berryman, EditorCopy Editors: Ellen Leite, Sally Daubel, Ryan GoodContributors: SJCC studentsSJCC faculty: Liz Pietrykowski, Greg Kohler, and Amy Ronski

The Voice is published four times a year for the alumni, families and friends of SJCC. Direct all comments to The Voice, 702 Croghan St., Fremont, Ohio 43420.

If you would prefer not to get the hard copy of The Voice in the mail, but would like to be notifi ed by email (it is posted on the website on pdf format), please email Sue at sberryman@streaks.net sberryman@streaks.net sberryman@streaks.net

CalendarAugustAugust1 CEDF/Alumni & Friends Golf Outing16 Streak Fest ‘0821 Freshman Orientation26 First Day of SchoolSeptemberSeptember5 Benediction12 Patron Drive Begins17 07-08 Second Semester Honors Mass18 Golobki Dinner19 No School-Catholic Education Conference20 Senior Chicken Dinner29 Tentative Open HouseOctober3 First Hour-Homecoming Mass/Assembly4 Homecoming Game/ Alumni & Friends Party5 Homecoming Dance17 Grandparents Day25 Parent/Senior Night MassNovember2-5 Senior Kairos Retreat6-7 Parent/Teacher Conferences7 CEDF Reverse Raffl e15 Alumni Basketball Game16 Cooking on a High Note21 Calendar Drive Begins24 NHS Induction26 Reach Out Begins/Fall Sports Mass27-28 Thanksgiving Vacation

This project has been instituted to give our seniors a taste of the real, working world. For this project, the seniors are removed from a strictly academic environment during the last week of the school year to the environment of a chosen sponsor in the business/professional community. In this business community, our goal is for the seniors to realize how well they have mastered the method of how to learn. Furthermore, this project is a means for them to learn to handle freedom and responsibility.

Because we feel that refl ection on a future career/vocation is critical to each senior’s growth and development, the senior career project is an educational experience designed and planned to help them grow into a responsible adult. Through this project they also learn aspects of business writing, public speaking and presenting, and fi nally interpersonal communication skills.

I would like to send a heart-felt “Thanks” to all of the 2008 Senior Project judges. A special thanks goes to Susan Wurzel for speaking to the seniors, as well as helping to plan judges. I think the judges did an incredible job with the senior projects and were able to share some of their expertise with our seniors. I know that our seniors have benefi ted from this experience. If you are interested in returning next year, please send me a quick email cwarner@streaks.net.

Thank You to the following people for helping with this year’s senior projects:

Senior Projects

Sue BorkovichBob CocheyKim Cope Karen DarrMeredith DrayMarlene FisherPatricia GabelKevin GoodRyan GoodBob HartRed HaslingerLisa HoffmanJason HollandBill HouseMonte HussGary and Bette KaltenbachBarb Krzewinski

Please Keep In Your PrayersElaine (Foos ‘79) Dickman as she recovers from severe pneumonia and MRSA. If you would like to help the family with a donation make checks payable to Elaine Dickman and send to Sue Sorg at 2302 Tiffi n Rd., Fremont, OH 43420 or contact Sue at: 419-332-3484 or SS442@woh.rr.com.Patti (Hossler ‘93) Inks as she recovers from cancer.Abby Johnson, niece of Lilly Walters is recovering from brain cancer, medulloblastoma. She had brain surgery in May of 2007 and has a long road to recovery to resume a normal childhood. Pam Wolf who is fi ghting the return of cancer.

Greetings,First of all, I would like to

congratulate the class of 2008! Fifty-four outstanding young people became alumni of St.

Joseph Central Catholic. I am so proud of each and every one of them and wish them nothing but the best. May God bless them always.

As you read through this issue of The Voice, you can see that we have so much to be proud of. Besides our graduating seniors, we are also so very proud of the success our sophomores had on the Ohio Graduation Tests. The credit goes to the parents and families of these awesome students, as well as the dedicated staffs at their grade schools and SJCC.

Senior English teacher, Courtney Warner, tells about the process of the senior projects

and Science teacher, Jamie Gilbert, explains why her physiology class held a baby shower. These are just a couple of the ways SJCC is unique and can bring a Christian and moral aspect to everyday learning.

Congratulations also goes to our spring sports athletes and teams. The baseball team brought home a MAL championship and district runner-up trophy. A special congratulations goes to sophomore, Jessica Molyet, who placed fi fth in the discus at the State Tournament.

May all of you have a great and safe summer. I want to thank you for all that you have done for SJCC over the past year. We are so blessed to have such great support. May God Bless each of you and your fami-lies. You are in our prayers.

GO STREAKS!

By: Courtney Warner

Public Service AnnouncementAsbestos Notifi cation

St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, in compliance with the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986, is making its yearly notifi cation to anyone entering the building that asbestos-containing building materials are present.

All areas of SJCC are inspected internally on a semi-annual basis by the Asbestos Designated Person, Mr. Jeff Blohm, and by state-certifi ed inspectors at three-year intervals to ensure public safety. Any notice of damage to asbestos-containing building materials should be reported immediately to Mr. Blohm.

A complete set of the AHERA Inspection Report and Manage-ment Plan are available in the offi ce of Mr. Blohm, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. The section of the AHERA Management Plan, which includes sketches indicating location of asbestos-con-taining building materials, is on fi le in the main offi ce.

John LauerEllen LeiteVince MilitelloAl O’NealAnne OvermyerTerry OvermyerDoug PearsonLiz PietrykowskiShannon ReardonDenny RectenwaldAngie RitzmanJim RonskiTom StierwaltConnie WarnerScott WarnerWilliam WeinheimerT.J. Wurzel

SJCC SCHOOL NEWS

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By: Amanda Tucker

Alex Reineck, a 2008 SJCC graduate, expresses his remarkable talent and creativity in many ways. In a recent interview, Alex refl ects on his projects and accomplishments.

You have a truck that runs on vegetable oil. What inspired you do this?

About two years ago I saw an article online about waste vegetable oil powered vehicles. After reading the article I decided I would try it for myself. I researched this type of fuel for approximately a year, then started to acquire the parts I needed. I also purchased an ‘86 F-350 diesel truck. It took me about six months to get the system working really well. The system works almost fl awlessly now that the kinks are worked out. The only drawback is I have to get and fi lter my own fuel to run the system. I get the oil from Great Scot grocery store in Port Clinton and then fi lter it and put it in my truck. I am also currently working on making biodiesel from used oils and chicken fat.

The cost of the vegetable oil I use for my truck is free. I use thirty gallons of vegetable oil per month. The truck gets ten miles per gallon.The only thing that I have to pay for is a fi lter bag which costs twenty dollars. The

bag lasts for three months. Explain your Boy Scout experience.I am currently a member of Troop 339

of the Boy Scouts of America. I was also a Cub Scout. In Boy Scouts we work on many different skills. Most of the skills are outdoor and survival skills, but we also work on other skills like communication and government. The troop goes on camp-outs during different times of the year. There is a week long summer camp, weekend camp-outs, and other unique camp-outs like Camp Alaska. At Camp Alaska we spend twenty-four hours outside in the winter with only a sheet of plastic as our tent.

I chose to create a prayer garden as my Eagle Scout leadership service project. In order to receive my rank as an Eagle, I had to complete this project. At Sacred Heart Parish I designed and constructed the garden with help from workers and local companies. The garden is a circular pathway with donor bricks around the outside. In the center is a raised planting bed and a Sacred Heart of Jesus statue. In the spring benches and plants will be put in. The project was a lot of work and a lot of fun. It was fi nished in the spring and I think it will be a part of Sacred Heart for a really long time. Throughout the years I worked toward scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout and was presented with it March 30 of this year.

You have been an SJCC swimmer since the program began. How long has swim been a part of your life?

I began my swim career when I was eight years old. I swam for a few years

and won a few races. Eventually swimming became too much of a time commitment so I set it aside. Then, my freshman year I heard there was a swim team, so I decided to try again and have been swimming ever since. swimming ever since. Freshman year I swam a 31:65 in the 50 free style, and as a senior

my time was a 25:77. I swam every event my time was a 25:77. I swam every event except the 500 free. I really worked hard except the 500 free. I really worked hard on my 100 yard backstroke and 100 yard fl y on my 100 yard backstroke and 100 yard fl y events. I ended up dropping three seconds in events. I ended up dropping three seconds in my backstroke and twelve seconds in my fl y. my backstroke and twelve seconds in my fl y. Being on the fi rst SJCC swim team is really Being on the fi rst SJCC swim team is really cool; I was actually one of the fi rst people to cool; I was actually one of the fi rst people to get the program going. Over the past four years get the program going. Over the past four years the program has grown immensely. We have the program has grown immensely. We have gone from a four lane pool to a state of the art gone from a four lane pool to a state of the art fourteen lane facility. We started with about fourteen lane facility. We started with about ten swimmers and now there are over twenty. ten swimmers and now there are over twenty. It is neat to see all of the development in the It is neat to see all of the development in the past four years.past four years.

You are involved in many different extra curricular activities. Is there anything extra curricular activities. Is there anything else you do?else you do?

Yes, I am also involved in 4-H. I have been in this Club for nine years. Also, in my free time I enjoy riding ATV’s, playing paintball, hunting, driving radio control nitro cars and fi xing just about anything.

The Life of Alex Reineck

Junior Religion students created public service announcements (PSA) in Mrs. Foster’s Social Justice class. Mrs. Foster states, “The purpose of the assignment was to publicize various social justice issues in a fun way.” Juniors chose social justice issues such as racism, stereotyping, child labor, abortion and drunk driving.

Current SJCC technology aided the students in their creations. Mrs. Foster provided project guidelines and students used imovie, Internet sources and videotape.

The Juniors created a thirty second PSA and presented their social issues to the class. Junior, Claire Pietrykowski states, “The PSA’s were a fun and creative way to convey specifi c messages. I chose racism and I used the many varieties of M&M’s in a movie format. The message of my PSA is, ‘Be The One To Mix It Up.’ I used M&M’s because they

come in all different shapes, sizes and colors just like us.”

Physiology Class Hosts Baby ShowerAt the end of the school year, Jamie (Chapman ‘93) Gilbert’s Physi-

ology class finished their school year with a unit about pregnancy and childbirth. The topics covered included physical and mental compli-cations of having a baby as a teenager, Ohio abortion laws, and the normal physi-cal and mental issues as part of a normal pregnancy in an adult relationship. The class held a baby shower and each student brought baby

items to donate to Heartbeat of Fremont.

Juniors Create Social AwarenessBy: Amanda Tucker

PAGE 4 SJCC MAKING NEWS

Answer to his Prayers

Reprinted with permission of Leslie Bixler and The News-Messenger

There are numerous people in Ohio that have been involved with the people of the Chalatenango region in El Salvador. For John Linehan ‘63 it started in January of 1997 when he read an article about Fr. John Dailey. Dailey was from the Diocese of Youngstown, OH and serving in Chalatenango. The Linehans wanted to help and found that one of the greatest needs was vehicles for the workers to reach the people in the remote mountain villages. The civil war in El Salvador had been over for fi ve years and roads and bridges were destroyed. Often the “road” was a riverbed. They desperately needed four wheel drive vehicles. A fund raising drive was begun, and by June 1997 $27,000 was donated to buy seven used 4x4’s. Hundreds of people contributed their time, talent and treasure.

Twelve people, six teens and six adults, drove seven vehicles from Ohio, through Mexico and Guatemala, to El Salvador and Honduras. They were accompanied by Fr. Rafael Fuentes of El Salvador. After spending time getting to know the people of Central America, they fl ew home.

The group continues to visit and is work-ing to establish sister parishes in the Chalat-enango region. Rich Eshleman of Clyde, a boyhood friend and neighbor of Linehan, made his fi rst trip to El Salvador early in 2007 with the Linehan’s group, visited again in January and hopes to return next year. He is one of more than 120 people who have trav-eled on pilgrimage to visit Chatalenango and developed lasting relationships.

On his fi rst trip, Eshleman provided funds to complete a building being constructed for

Alum Helps Chalatenango Region In El Salvador

From The Direc-

Catholic sisters working there. He met Iris, who he sponsored through high school and is now in college at a tuition of $45 per month plus food and housing. Eshleman and his wife Betty (Elizabeth Dumminger ‘66) have sponsored 20 children in fi ve countries: the Philipppines, Africa, India, Guatemala and Mexico, helping to provide for their education. Eshleman sponsored his fi rst student when he was 21 while serving in the US Army. Since then the Eshleman’s have sponsored children continuously for 41 years from three different agencies, Children International, Christian Foundation for Children and the Aging and Compassion International.

Friends and classmates of the Linehan family can learn more about the Linehan’s

We would like to thank everyone for making our first year running the Development Office a success! We truly

enjoyed working with all our wonderful volunteers and meeting many new friends!

As we start our next year, we are looking forward to the CEDF/Alumni and Friends Golf Outing. If you like to golf, please put together a team and join us on August 1! We always have a great time. On August 16, we will be working our newest event Streak Fest

! The Building Committee has been working hard to ensure a good time for all.

We are also combining our Alumni and Friends Heritage Award and the Hall of Fame Award into one special weekend, April 25 and 26! The Heritage Award will be held on Saturday night and the Hall of Fame will be Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in nominating someone for either of these honors, please contact our offi ce.

Enjoy your summer!

On Saturday, May 17, 2008, parishioners, family members and former classmates had the chance to celebrate the 4:30 p.m. Mass at Fremont St. Joseph Church with alumnus Father Denis O’Shaughnessy. O’Shaughnessy, 68, and a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph High School, was ordained earlier in May at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jacksonville, FL.

In a recent telephone interview, O’Shaughnessy said he thought of dedicating

his life to God after his wife, Kathleen, died of cancer in 1991. “We spent alot of time praying,” he said noting that he often thought to himself, “What if it were me, what have I done with my life?” Following her death he made a commitment to stay close to God and work with people who were sick. “I get more fulfi llment when I am doing things for others,” he continued.

At first O’Shaughnessy thought about joining a monastery and becoming a monk. He said his four children were surprised at this idea because they would only get to see him once a year. Even though he did not feel qualifi ed others encouraged him to become a priest. He continued to pray about his decision and ended up studying theology and philosophy in three years, doing some of his studying at a Jesuit Seminary in Ireland.

“I feel I owe a bit of debt to St. Joe’s because they had alot to do with my formation and building my faith to stay connected with the church. Coming back home is a nostalgic

feeling, there are alot of good memories,” he added.

After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, O’Shaughnessy worked for General Motors for forty years. Now he will be returning to Jacksonville to be parish administrator of Our Lady Queen of Heaven.

Classmate and Fremonter Judy Sevitts said, “He’s just such a nice guy. This is the perfect thing for him to do.”

PAGE 5 SJCC SPECIAL EVENTS Booster Club News Class Reunions

Class of 1949 - Annual reunion July 8, 2008, 12:30, at Moose Lodge, Hayes Ave. Call Marylou at 419-332-0724 or “Birdie” at 419-332-3134

Class of 1953 - August 16, 2008, at Crystal Arbors, 4:30 Mass at St. Joseph Church. Contact is Janet Overmyer 419-334-9946

Class of 1958 - August 9, 2008, at the Fremont Country Club. Contact is Joan (Busold) Godfred 419-332-6671 or ggodfred@woh.rr.com. or Mary (Darr)Pfefferle at 419-332-0325 or marypk@sbcglobal.net

Class of 1963 - August 9, 2008, at the Federation Home. Contact Flossie Swint 419-334-2746 or swintjc@ezworks.net

Class of 1968 - August 9, 2008, at Riv-ercliff Golf Course. Contact Vic Frederick at 419-680-0416 or vcfrederick@yahoo.com

Class of 1973 - August 23, 2008, at the Fremont Yacht Club. Contact is Elaine (Stover)Fisher at 419-307-6290 or lfi sherjr@woh.rr.com.

Class of 1978 - August 16, 2008 at The Fremont Yacht Club. For more info contact Kris Stotz at ztots1@adelphia.net, Mike Bin-sack at mbinsack78@yahoo.com, Joe Swint at jhswint@buckeye-express.com, Doug Vassar at bigd1023@yahoo.com, Patty Swint at patty. swint@St.Lukeshospital.com

Class of 1983 - Mr. Ed’s Port Clinton contact Lynne Wetoskey at nwetoskey1@who.rr.com

Class of 1988 - August 9, 2008, at Kel-ly’s Island Wine Company on Kelly’s Island. Golf in the morning, Mass and family picnic the following day. Contact Veronica (Luc) Stemen at vstemen@columbus.rr.com or Kristi Kasher Urig at kurig1772@wowway.com

Class of 1992 - July 12, 2008 at Mr. July 12, 2008 at Mr. Ed’s on Put-in-Bay 6:00-9:00 dinner. Con-Ed’s on Put-in-Bay 6:00-9:00 dinner. Con-tact Susan (Brandt) Harvey 567-855-8008, tact Susan (Brandt) Harvey 567-855-8008, Sharvey2@woh.rr.com.Sharvey2@woh.rr.com.

Class of 1998 -Luau Reunion August 2, -Luau Reunion August 2, 2008, at Misty Meadows, Fremont 4:00pm-2008, at Misty Meadows, Fremont 4:00pm-12:00. RSVP to sjccreunion@gmail.com by 12:00. RSVP to sjccreunion@gmail.com by June 30 with current mailing address.June 30 with current mailing address.

Class of 2003-July 12 at 6:00pm at -July 12 at 6:00pm at 306 E CR 201 Fremont. Cost is $10.00 per person attending.

$250 Monthly WinnersJanuary Leona LaurerFebruary Elaine MalinowskiMarch Tom & Denise BabioneApril James QuaintanceMay John T. Yeager Checkout the daily winners on the SJCC website, fremontstjoe.org, under general information. The 2009 Calendar drive begins in November.

2008 Calendar Winners

2008 Alumni and Friends Membership DuesJust a reminder, if have not sent in your 2008 dues membership you can use this this form to do so. Membership dues help off-set the cost of printing and mailing The Voice. The dues also fund other alumni activities such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Alumni and Friends Homecoming Party and The Heritage Award. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

Name___________________________Year Graduated, if SJCC Alum______Maiden Name_______________________

Spouse__________________________Year Graduated, if SJCC Alum______Maiden Name________________________

Address______________________________________________________

Phone_______________ E-Mail___________

Mail to: SJCCAddress______________________________________________________Mail to: SJCCAddress______________________________________________________ 702 Croghan St.

Address______________________________________________________ 702 Croghan St.

Address______________________________________________________ Fremont, OH 43420

During the 2007-2008 school year the SJCC Booster Club raised $82,500, all of which went to the school’s sports programs.

The large contributors are the aluminum can recycling, the annual stag, the golabki dinner, the transportation reverse raffl e, the 200 Club, and the Super Bowl Breakfast. Thanks to all of the workers and to the many people who supported them.

At the year end final Booster meeting each coach thanked the Club for its year after year support for the various athletic programs, and stated that without the Club’s fi nancial backing their boys and girls programs would either not exist or would lack quality that they now experience.

The new Booster Club year begins with the August 4 meeting and we urge that especially the parents of the athletes who participate in sports become active members of the organization. We need young members badly! If this does not happen the future of SJCC sports is in jeopardy. This is a men’s and women’s organization, so you dads and moms plan to meet with us on the fi rst and third Monday of the month at 8:00 in the Booster Club room in the upstairs of the Sheets Supply Company on the corner of Napoleon and Jackson Streets. See you there!

Hall of Fame and Alum-ni & Friends Heritage

Award Information

New for 2009 The Heritage Award and Hall of Fame Banquets will be held the

same weekend in the SJCC Cafeteria

April 25 and 26, 2009

Saturday, April 25, will be the Heritage Award Banquet and

Sunday, April 26, will be the Hall of Fame Banquet

Nominations for Hall of Fame or the Alumni & Friends Heritage Award

To be inducted into either the Sports Hall of Fame or the Alumni and Friends Heritage Award a person must be nominated.

Call the school for a nomination form or send in the name of the person you would like to nominate with the following information:Hall of Fame: -Sports involved in and years -Any awards and/or school records either previously or currently held -Current involvement in sports/commu-nityHeritage Award: -Involvement in the community in which they live -Any awards received -VolunteeringPlease help SJCC honor those who deserve recognition. For more information contact Gary Geller, ggeller@streaks.netor Sue Berryman, sberryman@streaks.net,

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MEMORIALS

Recognizing GiftsBuilding Facilities

Crown Battery Mfg Co. Fr Earl Loeffl er

Naderer Sports Com-plex

Soccer/Football FieldsM/M John BarringtonM/M Roger DickM/M Joe GottronM/M Ed GuyerJanice LehmanM/M Vince MilitelloBarbara SchmidtM/M Tony SzymanowskiM/M Jim Yeager

In Honor of Janet Borer-Winton’s Heri-tage Award Induction

June Baughman

In Honor of Mother’s Day for Jean Wasser-

manM/M Jerry Wasserman

Band, Light of Christ Faculty Endowment Fund, Science Olym-piad, Tuition Assistance, Tuition Scholarship Endowment, Norma Ochs*M/M Denny BurmeisterMargaret Lehmann

M/M Herbert AdamsAlternatives for HealthMs. Doris AmidonM/M Bill AnsteadAvenues for the HomeM/M Tom BabioneBaker-Bonnigson AuctioneersBaker’s Diversifi ed Ballreich Bros., Inc.Ballville E-Z ShopEsther BarbourM/M Rick BarbourM/M Bill BarbourBay TrophyM/M Dan BeastonBeck Supplier/Friendship Food StoresBella Cosa Floral StudioBella Cosa Hair SalonNick BerrymanM/M Steven BillowM/M Mark BinsackM/M Jim BlymyerBob Evans RestaurantBorer Mirror & Glass M/M Lee BowdenM/M Jeff BowlingFr. Ronald BricknerMrs. Pat Stierwalt BrownM/M Art Bucci

Burger KingM/M Michael BurkettDr. & Mrs. Mike CarrollCEDFM/M Jim CelekM/M Dick CelekSylvia CelekCentec Cast Metal ProductsChud’s GrilleM/M Anthony ChudzinskiM/M Gary ChudzinskiClass of 1976Clyde Drive Thru & CarryoutClyde-Findlay Credit UnionColor Haven Paint & SupplyComfort Inn & SuitesComplete Masonry ServiceComputer Loft, Inc.M/M Albert CookCroghan Colonial BankCrown Battery Mfg. Co., M/M Brad CulbertM/M Timothy CullenDairy Queen EastKim Daniel

2008 Sandusky County Catholic Schools Roaring 20’s Auction DonorsDaniel L. Brudzinski, AttorneyM/M Gregory L. DarrM/M Ray DarrM/M Dennis DirlamDoebel’s FlowersDr. Sharon DormanDumminger PhotoMr. Dave DurbinEagle IsleM/M Martin EberlyEngler PrintingErie Shore PropaneM/M Charlie EstradaExecutive Turn Key RealtyFifth Third BankFisher & PaykelM/M Jerry FreehFremont Athletic SupplyFremont Federal Credit UnionFremont MonumentalFremont Yacht ClubM/M Pat FurlongEileen GabelM/M Norman GabelGarden RestaurantJean GarvinGift Baskets & BouquetsGifts ‘n Graphix

M/M Michael GonyaM/M Jeff GottronM/M Jim GrayGreen Bay Packaging, Green Hills Golf CourseGrund Drug Co.Hair ArtistryHall Law FirmM/M Ken HammerHappy Days BoatingHappy Jack’s Fill & WashHarvey Oaks JewelerM/M Dan HaubertDr.and Mrs. Stephen HavenHayes Presidential CenterMike HerbertHershey Flowers, Inc.M/M Michael HetrickM/MChris HirtM/M Thomas HiteHoch’s 818 ClubHoliday InnHome Interiors & GiftsHouse CommoditiesM/M Paul HrupchoJake’s Auto ServicesJazzercise

M/M Rick JenkinsJohnszee’s Custom RodsJoseph Wise Fine ClocksJostensM/M Thomas KeatingMrs. Inez KerlinRichard KeyesChristopher Knight, AttorneyM/M Chris KnightMr. Tom KniselyMs. Melissa KoebelDrs. Frank & Mary Jean KomorowskiKroger Co.Ms. Kathy KupkaM/M Doyle KusmerM/M Jeff LamsonM/M John LauerLeona LaurerLee’s ShoesLegendz Sports Bar and GrillM/M Joe LeibyM/M Tom LeiteM/M Gary LogsdonLooking GoodM/M Robert LorenzLotycz & Sons Floor

Class of 1942Thomas J. Halm

Tuition ScholarshipM/M JimWinton

In Honor of Father C. Denis O’Shaughnessy’s

OrdinationM/M John BarringtonM/M Jack MayleJim MayleM/M Lou MayleM/M Ron MillerJanet OvermyerDick RossM/M Ken Smith

Building Facilities Janice Collins*Class of 1949Leona Laurer Harold “Hap”HoffmanM/M Jerry Freeh Pat Irish*M/M John Rettig Martha Haubert Kirsch* Ethel Kirsch FamilyAnna Knisely*Dr/M Jim Bingle Dorothy Macielewicz*M/M Ron AutulloLowell Henry Family Madonna Mathews*Barb Schmidt Amy Ochs*M/M Bill BarbourAnna KniselyTom Knisely Clem Szymanowski*Pat SpieldennerM/M Robert Wilhelm

“Light of Christ” Faculty and Staff Endowment

Juanita Goetz-Miller*

M/M Steve GoetzM/M Glenn Sallar

Tuition Assistance Larry Coffey* Pat Schneider*M/M Mark Pumphrey Eileen Collier*Pat Spieldenner

Martha(Haubert)Kirsch* Kate(Baumann)Logsdon*M/M Corky Logsdon

Named Endowed Scholar-ships

Louis and Ethel Burkett Scholarship

Louis & Ethel Burkett*M/M Martin BrownBill BurkettM/M Fred BurkettM/M Michael BurkettM/M Rick BurkettDr/M Kim KnightM/M Chuck LenhartDr/M Scott MeadM/M Rick MerrillM/M John PlaceM/M Michael Rothblatt

Ron and Jeanne Kerr Scholarship

Anna Knisely*M/M Don Belle

PAGE 7 SJCC MILESTONES----------------------------Achievements/Updates--------------------

Barbara Krzewinski ‘60 was awarded with the Golden Deeds Award by the Fremont Exchange Club.

Robbie LeJeune ‘03 has taken a position as an accountant for Marathon in Garyville, LA. Robbie graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University in December 2007 and served a four month internship with Plante & Moran in Toledo before starting in May with Marathon.

Kylie (Foos ‘03) Lunsford graduated magna cum laude with a BS in biology from the University of Toledo May 3. She was one of four chosen to participate in the Medical Technology program at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

Paul Ohm ‘82 was appointed General Manager of the Fairmount Hotel, Newport Beach CA.

Keri Peiffer ‘02 was awarded with a graduate student service award by Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services. She is currently fi nishing her second year of graduate school in school psychology and will intern with Fostoria Com-munity Schools in August.

Tom Rohr ‘60 reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro on March 1, 2008 after a nine day trek in Tanzania.

Evelyn Marie Cahill, daughter of Tracy (Snyder ‘00) and Kevin Cahill

Sarah Marjorie Cramer, daughter of Jennifer (Moyer ‘90) and Mark Cramer

Lauren Pauline Eberly, daughter of Riann Mohar and Jason Eberly ‘99.

Dane Christopher Hirt, son of Rachel and Eric Hirt ‘93

Brody William Kidd, son of Aimee (Fultz ‘97) and William Kidd

Caleb Michael Moore, son of Breanna (Busold ‘00) and Charlie Moore

Grant Henry Reineck, son of Jill and Rob Reineck ‘95

Trinity Kay Sander, daughter of Kim-berly (Roberts ‘00) and John Sander

Griffi n Thomas Smith, son of Cathy (Mayle ‘94) and Aaron Smith

Thomas Smith

Deaths**Janice (Hughes) Collins ‘49**Harold “Hap” Hoffman ‘33**Anna (Hotz) Knisely ‘32**William Molyet ‘47**Wilfred “Willie” Mosser ‘48**Ambrose “Buzz” Ochs IV ‘75**Susanne (Smith’40) Overmyer**Quinn Kathryn Shirey**Carl Steinbauer**Jim VanDerLaar**William Wanzeck

Baby StreaksEric Smola ‘90 has been named principal

of Toledo St. Francis de Sales High School. He leaves Rosary Cathedral School in Toledo where he has been the principal since 2004.

Lilly, Sonya ‘03, Jillian’08 Walters all celebrated graduations this year. Lilly, SJCC Spanish Teacher, received her master’s degree in secondary education and Sonya received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science both from the University of Toledo. Jillian is the newest SJCC alum in the family. She plans to follow her mother and sister and attend UT.

Anniversary60th Jeanne (Rich) ‘43 and William Snyder ‘43

2008 Sandusky County Catholic Schools Roaring 20’s Auction Donors (Cont.) CoveringM & M Electric, Inc.Dr. Frank Magro & Dr. Sue AmidonMaui Sands ResortMayle Law FirmM/M Steve MayleM/M Bill MayleM/M Paul McCutcheonMcDonald’sM/M Al MehlowM/M Tom MercerM/M Tony MichaelM/M Thomas MichaelM/M Wayne MichaelM/M Vince MilitelloM/M Peter MillerM/M Ralph MillsPeggy MitchellM/M Jerry MolyetM/M John MolyetMosser Construction M/M Charles MoyerM/M Pete NadererNaturally YoursM/M Kevin NeviusNorthcoast Security CenterNorthwest Pressure

WashO.E. Meyer Co.Mary Kay OakleafM/M Peter OchsOld Fort Banking Co.Old Orchard MillworksM/M Al O’NealOtto & Urban Flower ShopJanet OvermyerM/M Tom OvermyerPapa Jimmies Bar-B-Q and PizzaPapa Murphy’s PizzaParamount CinemaM/M Mark PaynePersonal D’signsLiz PietrykowskiPinnacle Capital Management Pioneer Quick LubePizza RamaPrairie MarketM/M Mark PumphreyM/M Michael ReardonReardon, Kolbe & Szakovits, Inc.M/M Dennis RectenwaldDr. and Mrs. J. Thomas

ReineckM/M Rich ReineckAngela RitzmanRiver Cliff Golf Course Robert N. Gabel & AssocRoger W. Hafford, AttorneyRoot’s Poultry, Inc.M/M Anthony RuggieroSacred Heart ElementarySacred Heart Faculty & StaffSacred Heart P.A.T.H.SSacred Heart Student CouncilSacred Heart SummerfestSafe Harbor Driving SchoolSandusky County Chamber of CommerceSarah’s Sew ShopM/M Edward SchadeM/M John SchellScrapbook Attic Shaklee/Amy HoffmanM/M Bob ShawSJCC Alumni & Friends SJCC Art DepartmentSJCC Athletic Dept.

SJCC Booster ClubSJCC Boys BasketballSJCC CafeteriaSJCC CheerleadersSJCC Football TeamSJCC Girls Basketball SJCC Marching BandSJCC Student CouncilM/M Steve SlomaM/M Brad SmithM/M Dick SmithM/M Vince SnyderSusan SorgSound InstallmentsSpieldenner Carpet OneSpiffy Car WashSt. Ann Grade SchoolSt. Francis Health Care CenterSt. Joseph ChurchSt. Joseph ElementarySt. Joseph Elementary PTOSt. Mary Grade SchoolSteinberger Christmas Tree FarmSteinle OPC AMC, Inc.M/M Fred StetzelDr. and Mrs. Howard

StierwaltDr. and Mrs. James StierwaltStreacker Tractor Sales Summer Kitchen InteriorsSunrise CooperativeM/M John SwintM/M Tom SwintThe Gift HorseThe Golf ShoppeThe Master’s CraftThe News-MessengerThe Perfect TenThe Ritz TheatreThe Toledo Symphony OrchestraTony Ross Plumbing & HeatingTown & Country RV’sUnlimited SuccessM/M Frank VanyoVeh & Son FurnitureStephen VerockVillage ToggeryWalters’ Boiler Works, Inc.M/M Randall WammesM/M Jerry WassermanM/M Mike Wasserman

Thank You...Complete Masonry Service for masonry work to the building.Music Boosters and Offi cers for another suc-cessful year, all of your support and prayers are truly appreciated.

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CEDF Balance Sheet

2007 CEDF ANNUAL REPORT

Annual FundTotal Revenue & Investment Gain $55,155Total Expenditures $29,989NET GAIN $25,166Net Gain to be Allocated 60% to Perpetual Fund $15,100 40% to SJCC Annual Fund $10,066Total $25,166

Due to SJCC for 2007 $10,066Perpetual Fund Inv. Income 89% $21,496 Annual Gift for 2007 $31,562Bequests $10,438Total Due to SJCC for 2007 $42,000

The Catholic Education Development Fund (CEDF) is a non-profi t endowment supporting quality Catholic education in SanduskyCounty. It is designed to subsidize tuition and parish costs, and allow our member schools Clyde St. Mary’s, Fremont St. Joseph, St. Ann and Sacred Heart to maintain their long-standing commitment to religious education in the face of rising costs both within the educational system and the community. The CEDF’s independent board of trustees care-fully invests the funds it raises. These funds are managed in accordance with the Fund’s Articles of Association.

Thank you to Robert McCartney and Tony Michael for their six years of service on the Board of Directors.

The Catholic Education Development FundMaking Catholic Education Accessible to All

2007 Financial Activity and Gift

2007 DonorsClass of 1954M/M Bill BarbourMary BarringtonM/M Ted BintzM/M Rob BoukissenFred BrutscheM/M Dick CelekDavid P. DarrHarold DarrPaul EisenmanJohn FeyMarie FisherLouise FreehM/M Kregg GegoskiM/M Gary Godfred

A Variety of ShadesBaumann Auto GroupBDS Agency/Tim ParadisoBeck Suppliers/ Friendship Food StoresBilly’s RestaurantBob Evans RestraurantChud’s GrilleComfort Inn & SuitesConsolite CorpCroghan Colonial BankCrown Battery Mfg. Dairy Queen EastDumminger PhotoErie Shore Propane

M/M Mike HaaserM/M Tom HiteTom HoppMercedes KeatingLarry KramerStephen KupkaLilian MekusM/M Vince MilitelloM/M Chuck MoyerRoberta MoyerM/M Ken MyersAl NicholsMildred NiesetTom Ochs

M/M Jim PfeifferDr. & Mrs. J. Thomas ReineckM/M Glenn Saller M/M Glenn Saller M/M Gerard ShondellLouise StoutMary ValentineVirginia ValleDon WagnerGeorge WidmanCharleen WoessnerMargaret WoessnerBonnie Woodruff

Golf Outing and Reverse Raffl e Donors/SponsorsFremont Country ClubFremont Federal Credit UnionGreen Hills Golf CourseHoch’s 818 ClubIdeal BakeryKeller-Ochs-Koch Funeral HomeKeyBankDebbie Koebel/ Bill KeatingM/M John LauerMemory MarinaM/M Al O’NealDiversifi ed Insurance

Progressive Iron & MetalRoot’s PoultryM/M Al SchabelSpader Freight ServicesSycamore Hills Golf ClubThe DepotThe FanaticM/M Henry ValleHair Shack/ Chris VassarWhitey’s DinerM/M Jim Yeager

CEDF Reverse Raffl e Friday, November 72008 marks the 16th year for the Catholic Education Development Fund reverse raffl e. Again this year’s raffl e will be held at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed. There will only be 250 tickets sold. The grand prize is $6,000. The dinner party begins with a cash bar at 6:00 p.m., followed by Ole Zim’s famous family style dinner at 7:00 p.m., the raffl e follows dinner. For more information contact Sue Berryman at 419-332-5124 or sberryma@fremontstjoe.org.

Please send in this form with your check_____ Yes, I would like to attend the dinner and raffl e - $150.00 $_______________ No, I cannot attend but I would like a raffl e ticket - $130.00 $_______________ I cannot attend but I would like to make a donation to CEDF $__________Name_____________________________________________________________________Address__________________________________Phone____________________________

CEDF Reverse Raffl e Friday, November 7CEDF Reverse Raffl e Friday, November 7

Please make checks payable to CEDF

and send to: CEDF, PO Box 1302, Fre-mont OH 43420

To date CEDF has given a total of $466,800 to St. Joseph Central Catholic High School

12/31/2007 12/31/2006 12/31/2005ASSETS Funds-Operating $ 23,188 $ 62,779 $ 31,413 Funds-Perpetual $781,999 $694,763 $642,782 Receivable Gift Anunity $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000Total Assets Market Value $855,187 $807,542 $724,195

LIABILITIES Payable-Due $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 SJCC Gift $ 42,000 $ 38,900

EQUITYUndistributed Value $803,187 $758,642 $714,195

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $855,187 $807,542 $724,195

Note-Insurance PoliciesFace Amount- CEDF Owner $128,000 $128,000 $128,000Insurance- CEDF Benefi ciary $ 12,460 $ 12,460 $12,460

$140,460 $140,460 $140,460MEMO Total Equity $803,187 $758,642 $724,195 Total Insurance $140,460 $140,460 $140,460

Gift History1991 $16,613 1992 $10,7081993 $20,000 1994 $15,000 1995 $23,100 1996 $24,000 1997 $24,000 1998 $28,000 1999 $32,100 2000 $35,0002001 $31,3002002 $26,3002003 $33,1002004 $32,6792005 $34,0002006 $38,9002007 $42,000

CEDF Reverse Raffl e Friday, November 7

SJCC SPORTSPAGE 9

Streaks and Little Giants UniteThe Fremont community is known for its energy and progressive attitudes. These attitudes are also refl ected in the strong partnership

between SJCC and Fremont Ross High School. In the athletic “arena” the two schools have combined their resources for the benefi t of all student athletes in Fremont.

Charlie Gonya (’61) and Dr. Charles Hull began the fund raising momentum in 1976 with their annual game feed which now attracts over 500 people. This event raised approximately $18,500 this winter which fi nances the cost of awards and trophies presented to the SJCC and Ross student athletes throughout the year. These men feel a commitment to the athletes and they feel the students deserve high quality awards for their efforts. The game feed is a unique event that continues to grow each year. The number of donations continues to increase as well.

Gonya and Hull demonstrate the value and benefi t of sharing resources between schools. The Fremont Area Athletic Foundation also refl ects this collaborative philosophy. The Foundation has raised millions of dollars exclusively from private donations for major athletic projects. Football fi eld renovations and the construction of Fremont’s fi rst natatorium have allowed SJCC and Little Giant athletes and fans to enjoy their sports in premiere facilities. The new facilities allow Fremont to host major sporting events that also benefi t the local economy.

The dedication of people like Gonya, Hull and those involved in The Fremont Area Athletic Foundation have created a positive force in the community while causing unity between schools. Their devotion and efforts will be felt for future generations.

Thank you to the following business and individuals for their support of this year’s game feed:

ABC DetailJim AckermanAl Baumann Auto GroupAmerican Auto SalesAnderson Farm CenterAsh AutomotiveA.W. AutomotiveBaker-Bonnigson Realty & AuctioneersDave BauerBay Tractor and TurfBay TrophyBeck SuppliersDon BeckMark BinsackAl BodeckerJeff BowlingBowlus TruckingArt BucciBud’s Tavern-Jon WeikerCarbo Forge Inc.Cloverleaf Stables-Bill McCann

Tom CommesConsolite Corp.Country Spring ElevatorCrown BatteryCrystal Arbors C&W Auto PartsCharlie Darr-The Kielbasa ManGary DeshetlerDavid EckhardtE-Z ShopFremont CompanyFremont PrecastDe GenzmanGibbs Equipment-Dave BurmeisterLuther Gibbs, Jr.Curt GonyaMike GonyaGordon LumberJoe HagertyHappy Days BoatingHarris SeedHartlen Insurance Agency

Hasselbach MeatsJason HullDr. Charles HullDr. Keith HullKing Industrial Supply- King’s GlasswareChris KiserDave KupkaLamalie FarmsLegendz Sports BarLuc IceMt. Olive Pickle Co.North Bay Nursery-Paul RofkarNu TireMike OpriePioneer SeedDan PolterRoot’s Poultry Inc.Ross Lawn CareSchmittuz Gardens- George DabrunzSchneider Carpet Cleaners

Sheets Supplies-Bill SheetsSnyder Floor CoveringJason SparksPete SpieldennerStreacker Tractor SalesKeith StutzmanTackle Box IITime OutTom TightTom Smith Crane Pat WaggonerWeickert Insurance Agency- Ken, Kent, Mike WeickertWhitey’s DinerVeh and Son Furniture-Matt KohlerWillie’s Sales & ServiceWillis & SonsWR Hunt ClubWoleslagel Moving Co.Mike Zelms

Spring Sports Wrap-UpBy: Greg Kohler

Track

Sophomore Jessica Molyet threw the discus 121’10” at Regionals to qualify third and earn a trip to the State Championships. In Columbus, Molyet fi nished 5th after throwing a personal record of 128’ 03”.

Molyet was the lone SJCC representative at the State t rack mee t , but the Streaks w e r e w e l l -represented at the regional level. A l s o qualifying for Regionals for the girls were

Lindsay Weickert, who won the 300m hurdles at Districts and was 4th in the long jump. Molyet placed 2nd in the discus and 4th in shot put at Districts. Emily Light (2nd

, high jump) and Kathy Gutschalk (3rd , pole vault) also qualifi ed, marking the fi rst time SJCC had a female athlete qualify in every

fi eld event at Regionals. For the boys, the 4x200m relay team of Derek Meyer, Darek Hilty, Kyle Horvath and Brook Kerr fi nshed 3rd at Districts and the 4x400m team of Meyer, Hilty, Max Celek and Cory Wilhelm was 2nd. Mike Komorowski was 2nd in both the shot put and discus at Districts.

Track (cont.)

At the MAL meet, t he boys f i n i s h e d 4th and the girls were 5 th. Top

PAGE 10 SJCC SPORTS

Boys Tennis

The boys tennis team fi nished the season with a record. The team had several big wins including beating both Fremont Ross and Tiffi n Calvert twice. At the sectional tournament, Eric Barbour and Tyler Hrupcho won one match before losing at No. 1 doubles. Derek Dickman won his fi rst two matches before losing in the third round. No one on the team advanced to the district tournament.

Baseball

Kevin Yeckley knew that as fi rst-year baseball coach he had big shoes to fi ll and high expectations following last year’s trip to the state semifi nals. Under Yeckley’s guidance, the Streaks fi nished 17-7 (7-1 MAL), won a co-championship in the league and fi nished the season as district runners-up. The Streaks fi nished in a three-way tie atop the MAL with Mohawk and Hopewell Loudon. SJCC beat Mohawk 10-0 in their regular season meeting, but lost 7-1 to Hopewell. Later, though, Mohawk

beat Hopewell, forcing the tie for fi rst. In the tournaments, SJCC beat Calvert 6-0 in the sectional fi nal. Eric Gray pitched a complete game one-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead the Streaks. In the district semifi nal, Gray again pitched a complete game, giving up seven hits and two earned runs while striking out 11 as SJCC beat Mohawk again, 5-2. In the district

fi nal, Van Buren beat SJCC 3-1. Jason Swint was the hard-luck loser allowing all three runs in the fi rst inning. Only one run was earned because of two early Streak errors. Swint didn’t allow a run the rest of the way. Gray was second in the MAL with a 1.48 ERA and Swint was third at 2.09. Gray led the league with eight wins and 98 strikeouts in only 62 innings. At the plate, Garrett Walker led the team with a .407 batting average, followed by brother Travis Walker at .390. Garrett led the team with 31 runs and 35 hits. Travis had 30 hits and was 2nd in the MAL with 30 RBIs. Gray and Nick Baker also tied for the league-lead with two triples each. Gray and Swint both earned 1st Team All MAL honors. Shortstop Garrett Walker, 2B Travis Walker and catcher Zach Gabel were named 2nd Team, and CF Nick Baker and 1B Chris Baker earned Honorable Mention. Coach Kevin Yeckley is very excited about the prospects for next year, as Swint and Chris Baker are the only senior starters he will lose to graduation.

Softball

The Lady Streaks softball team finished 13-13 this season, 5-5 in the MAL. The girls beat Old Fort 13-5 to win the sectional championship, but fell 7-0 to Hopewell Loudon in the district semifi nal. The highlight of the season was a 1-0 win over Mohawk behind freshman pitcher Sonya Kwiatkowski. The win broke Mohawk’s 72-game MAL win streak. Jill Walters was named 1st Team All MAL, Kwiatkowski earned 2nd Team honors and Lindsay Crockett and Abby Crockett earned Honorable Mention in the league.

Walters was 4th in the MAL with a .452 average. Lindsay Crockett was second on the team with a .342 average. Walters and Anne Beaschler each hit two home runs for the Streaks and Heather Blake led the team with 18 RBIs. Kwiatkowski fi nished the season at 9-9 with a 1.90 ERA and 108 strikeouts. Libby Engeman went 4-3 on the mound with a 3.91 ERA. The Lady Streaks are

Spring Sports Wrap-Up Cont.placers for the boys were Horvath (3rd , long jump), the 4x200 relay (2nd), the 4x400 relay (1st), Komorowski (2nd , discus) and Wilhelm and Hilty, who fi nished 2nd and 3rd respectively, in the 400m dash. For the girls, Molyet and Light won the MAL in the discus and high jump. Weickert was 2nd in the 300m hurdles and Gutschalk was 2nd in the pole vault.

By Gary R. GellerCurling Up With New Friends

PAGE 11 SJCC SPORTS

4-person team (men, ladies, or mix) Limited to the fi rst 36 teamsProceeds go to CEDF (Catholic Education Development Fund)$220 per team includes:18 holes 2 golf carts with fi eld prizes on every hole*Two-Closest to the pin $100 prizes-Sponsored by: Jake’s Auto Service *Lunch - Sponsored by: The Fremont Federal Credit Union and Grund Drug Co.*Drink Tickets Sponsored by: Progressive Iron & Metal *Keg of Beer Sponsored by: Erie Shore Propane *Door prizes *SJCC athletes assisting with golf bags from cars

Player#1_________________________Phone:_________________Email_________________

Player#2_________________________Phone:_________________Email_________________

Player#3_________________________Phone:_________________Email_________________

Player#4_________________________Phone:_________________Email_________________

Please fi ll out completely and send with your check by July 25, 2008 to:CEDF, 702 Croghan St., Fremont, Ohio 43420 Fax 419-332-4945 Checks payable to: CEDF

SJCC Alumni & Friends After Golf Party Sponsored by Pinnacle Capital

Management In the SJCC Cafeteria

4:30-8:00 p.m. Food served at 5:00Sandwiches, appetizers & refreshmentsSpouses/guests invitedAll scramble results and prizes given out at party * 50/50 Raffl e

4th Annual SJCC Alumni & Friends/CEDF Golf Scramble & Party Friday, August 1, 2008 11:00 Shotgun start at Green Hills Golf

Contact:John Lauer

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Al O’Neal 334-8137

When Nikolaus Geller ’02 began his career on the ice by playing fi fth grade hockey, little did he know that he would still be on the ice eight years later. The ice at Bowling Green State University, however, was a little different. It was curling ice.

Geller became involved in curling during his sophomore year at BGSU when he went to a meeting of the BG Curling Club which sponsors an adult curling league. At the meeting, the older curlers gave free lessons to anyone who wanted to learn to curl. Later that year, Geller curled on a team that won the intramural championship and curling was now a part of his life.

As a junior Geller went to work for the BGSU intramural department. Being the only staff member with curling experience he chose to take charge of the curling intramurals. He was also on a team that participated in the league. To top off the year, he was asked to be a member of BG’s second team at the National Collegiate Curling Tournament in Chicago. “Although we didn’t win any games it was quite an experience,” he said.

In October of ’06, through Geller’s efforts, curling once again became an official club sport of BGSU. This meant University funding, a faculty advisor, and, more importantly, more opportunities to compete against other colleges. Fall found

him curling at least three times a week. Jeff Young, another ’02 SJCC alumnus, had also joined the team.

In January, at the BG Regional fi nals, Geller’s team took the gold and, continuing their winning ways, won the bronze at the Nationals in Chicago.

In his last year of curling for BGSU, the Regionals were again on their home ice. His team fi nished second and then went on to fi nish sixth at the Nationals in Chicago.

One of the most unique opportunities Geller had in his short career happened in 2007 on his home ice. Every fi ve years there is a

Scottish-American Tour. It was Scotland’s turn to tour the US and, for the fi rst time ever, they were going to stop in Bowling Green. Anyone in the BG Curling Club could apply to compete against the Scots. Geller applied and was accepted.

Before the match, “We sat with the team we were going to play and shared a great meal. We also shared curling stories. We found them to be everyday people who enjoyed curling.” The Scots ended up as the 2007 winners.

Now that his collegiate career is over, curling will still be a part of Geller’s future. He already has a team for 2008-09 and they are planning to compete in eight to ten different “Bonspiels” (curling tournaments) all over the mid-west.

“Curling is a sport that you can compete in at any age. There are people in their eighties still curling. The best part of the sport is the friendships you make and the many people you meet,” concluded Geller.

His mother, Adele (Rellinger ‘74) Geller says, ”When Nik was younger, his father (Gary Geller-’69) and I would get up at 5:00 AM to drive him to Bowling Green or Findlay for his hockey games. Sometimes we thought we were crazy to do that but we have enjoyed our trips

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