moeller magazine - spring summer 2013

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In my remarks in the December 2012 issue of this Moeller Magazine,I made the point that the young Men of Moeller we see everyday should really be our focus and our passion. To constantlyand consistently develop these young men into the future leadersthat our world so desperately needs is indeed a noble mission.

In simplest terms, we cannot accomplish this noble missionwithout your help. Not only is the passion of the Moeller Familya necessary ingredient for success, but so is the willingness to acton that passion. It’s the evolution of passion into action that reallyadds tremendous value to anything – in our case, the very youngmen that are our ministry. We must all continue to tackle theresponsibility to keep Archbishop Moeller High School on courseto really, truly be a leader in Catholic education.

Not only must we ALL continue to take on this responsibility,but we must always be looking for others to turn their passioninto action. “Many, many hands make for lighter work,” I think is how the old saying goes!

For us to continue adding value to these young men’s lives, weneed to embrace changes that are happening and those that willbe happening. To help us tackle all of these changes, we have acore identity, we have good faith from our parents and alumni;and we have a proud history and a Marianist educational traditionthat espouses adaptation and change.

However, it is also my belief that one of the determinants inhelping us meet the future of our changing landscape, particularly

Approximately one-third ofour current students qualifyfor tuition assistance.

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changes resulting from the ongoing downward trend inCatholic school enrollment, is the presence of a deliberate andinstitutional culture of philanthropy.

We’ve started to better articulate goals and needs, engagedwonderful people in key volunteer roles, and are trying to lay agood development foundation, but we must now look towardthe next level and systemically develop such a culture.

I think we need to start looking beyond the notion that peoplewill support us simply because we do good work. Some of you,as Moeller financial supporters, need to have a meaningful, valuedconnection. We need to take a giant step toward establishingand maintaining that connection by working to install this purposeful, philanthropic culture. Building such a culturerequires an inclusive approach to financial support that isembraced by every person in our community.

If the building and communication is done well, the culturewill take root. This has to happen because, when you thinkabout it, philanthropy really is the litmus test of Moeller’s constituents’ concern for our mission and worthiness. If wedon’t meet this litmus test head on, we’ll be delivering less than a standard of excellence.

This all requires a healthy dose of mutual understanding,and all of us need to be ready to invest a lot of time and effortin that. We need to work toward making this kind of cultureintegrative and intentional.

In working toward developing a true culture of philanthropyat Moeller, I will always try to abide by three things:

1. To always listen as we work towards establishing this thinking as part of our overall DNA;

2. To be transparent as we work to move through this really hard work; and,

3. When making decisions, do so for the ultimate good of the young men entrusted to our care.

I look forward to working on all the challenges that come ourway, but few will be more important than our efforts towardmaking Moeller more financially viable. Developing a true philanthropic culture will enable that for the longer haul. And,if we always keep our sense of community, our mission, andour obligation to our students front and center, I’m convincedthat we can take our giving levels to where they need to be. Not only can we do it, we must do it. If you have yet to supportthese young men this year through our Annual Fund, pleasedo so and turn our collective passion into action.

As always, I am consistently humbled and privileged to beon this journey with such an amazing community, and I thankyou for all you do for Moeller.

Warm regards,

Bill Hunt

President

In simplest terms, we cannot accomplishthis noble mission without your help.

When you think about it, philanthropy really is a litmustest of Moeller’s constituents’ concern for our missionand worthiness. If we don’t meet this litmus test head on,we’ll be delivering less than a standard of excellence.

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This May we celebrate Moeller’s 50th graduating class,The Class of 2013. While happenstance dictated thatthey receive this particular designation, the class members have earned their place in history as “Men ofMoeller.” Branding the year as “MOEmentum: 50 YearsStrong,” this class has accrued an impressive list ofaccomplishments:

• Senior-led Academic Team qualified for state, with the final matches in late April;

• Senior-staffed Writing Center has been a huge success, consistently filling up the library with underclassmen seeking assistance;

• Seniors initiated the Moeller’sDisabilities Awareness Week that has become an annual event;

• Seniors led three of the most successful collection drives in memory for St. Vincent de Paul;

• Senior involvement in the Corryville Little Buddies Program resulted in being awarded the 2012 “Champions for Children Award (see pages 11-12); and

• Senior leadership earned Moeller its 8th State Championship in football, two individual State Championships in wrestling, and more (see pages 9-10).

While we celebrate this class, we also pay homage toMoeller’s first graduates, The Class of 1964. The schoolowes a tremendous debt of gratitude to those “pioneerCrusaders” who provided a solid foundation for the school– both literally and figuratively – in the Marianist Tradition.

We wanted to know more about Moeller’s first generation,so we asked them. One particular class member, SteveWeisbrod ’64, provided several first-day and first-yearstories. He is a self-professed class historian who earnedthat title due to his incredible memory for details inrecalling and describing those early years at Moeller.We’ve made Steve’s priceless vignettes, along with morememorabilia, available to you online (see our website,www.Moeller.org under About Moeller/News & Media/Moeller Magazine).

In this cover feature paying tribute to the Class of1964, you’ll find snippets of “most memorablemoments” from dozens of ’64 members (See “The Classof ’64: Formed in the Marianist Tradition,” pages 15-20.)and a glimpse into what several of them are doing today.

One particular member of this first class will be retiringthis year, Barry Borman ’64, after giving 44 years of serviceto his alma mater. As Dick Beerman, who once served as aco-athletic director with Barry has often said, “Barry ISMoeller High School,” and I couldn’t agree more.

We are also losing to retirement two more prominentmembers of the Moeller Family, Brother Robert

Flaherty, S.M., current Guidance DepartmentChair (hired in 1963 during Moeller ’s

“inaugural” years), and GuidanceCounselor Paul Smith who has served

Moeller for 40 years. All three long-timemembers of the Moeller Family will leave an unmatched legacy ofservice and love for Moeller thatwill be felt for decades to come.

Looking to the future, we are evaluating our resources in this

digital age and asking ourselves if aprint magazine is the best use of ourlimited time and dollars in our effort

to keep you informed and connected to Moeller.Included in this issue is a brief questionnaire that I amasking you to complete and return to us by June 1, 2013.You can also take this survey online at www.Moeller.org.

Whether you are an alumnus, a current or former parent,a past faculty/staff member, or a friend, it has always beenmy hope that you’ll feel the sense of pride that I do whenwe write about the alumni and current Men of Moeller andtheir accomplishments – or about the amazing faculty/staff who support them daily – or about the dedicated parents who are our partners in learning – or about thegenerous donors who enhance the school in many waysmaking a first-class Marianist education possible…

So we need your help and feedback to fulfill that missionto the best of our ability. Thanks in advance for yourthoughtful consideration.

Warmest regards,

Johanna KremerEditor, Moeller MagazineJKremer@Moeller. org

P.S. All survey respondents have the opportunity to beentered into a drawing for a Moeller spirit basket thatincludes two season tickets for football and and a signedcopy of We are the ‘BIG MOE’ by Dick Beerman.

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M ELLER

Moeller Magazine is an official publication of Archbishop Moeller High School foralumni,family, and friends. Comments andquestions are encouraged. Please send yourcomments to the editor, Johanna Kremer, [email protected].

EDITORJohanna Kremer,

Communications and Marketing DirectorArchbishop Moeller High School9001 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH 45242-7780Voice Mail: (513) 791-1680, ext. 1330Email: [email protected]

CONTRIBUTORSBill Balbach ’72Dick BeermanBarry Borman ’64Blane CollisonMary FischerPhil GigliottiBrian GilronanBill HuntKaren HurleyCindy NeuhausScott Schuster

ADMINISTRATIONBill Hunt, PresidentBlane Collison, PrincipalChris Wilke, Dean of AcademicsCarl Kremer, Dean of Students

BOARD OF TRUSTEESCharley BlumTherese EssweinTom FitzChris Gilles ’82Jim Hubbard, SecretaryPete KimenerLeon Loewenstine Jr.Dan Neyer ’77Bob Niehaus ’65Sally Nugent, Vice ChairMark Rippe ’72, ChairFather Chris Whittman, S.M.

LAYOUT & DESIGNJames Wilmink ’85, Insignia DesignEmail: [email protected]

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSDennis Cronin ’64Ron DiesslinMary FischerJohanna Kremer

PRINTINGLarry Kuhlman ’81, Bramkamp Printingwww.Bramkamp.com

DISTRIBUTIONGinny Bauer ©2013. All rights reserved. ArchbishopMoeller High School is owned and operated by the Catholic Archdiocese ofCincinnati and adheres to its policies.WWW.MOELLER.ORG

features

SPRING/SUMMER 2013

9 WINTER SPORTS UPDATE: Two More Wrestling State TitlesSenior Wins Water Ski Championship in Australia

11 Moeller Students Named2012 ’CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN’

13 SUPPORTING THE MEN OF MOELLER:The Return on Your Investment

Kevin Clarke ’13 poses with hisLittle Brother during the annualChristmas on Campus Mass.

cover story15 CLASS OF ’64:

The First Graduating ClassFormed in the Marianist Tradition

departmentsInside Cover FROM THE PRESIDENT

1 EDITOR’S INTRO

3 PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

4 MOELLER TODAY

21 CRUSADER CONNECTIONS

Former Football All-Star and ESPN Analyst

Chris Spielman Headlines Sports Stag

25 ALUMNI NOTES

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One of Moeller’s Characteristics of a Marianist Education(CME) is to educate for adaptation and change. Two new initiatives are slated to begin in the fall of 2013 that will greatlyenhance our students’ educational experience and preparethem for adapting to and managing change.

PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM BEGINS THIS FALL:As previously mentioned in the 2012 spring/summer edition

of the Moeller Magazine, the first initiative is to offer courses this fall aimed at providing students withthe key concepts and skills related to the field of engineering. This field continuously deals withchanging environments, new technology, and scientific principles applied in unconventional ways.Our new Pre-Engineering Program is a rigorous, innovative curriculum that introduces students tovital engineering applications and philosophies. For example, our pre-engineering courses will teachstudents how to use professional-level software and technology, such as pneumatic circuit test stationsand electronic prototype kits. Students will then apply these skills to pattern solving. Ultimately, ourgoal is to stimulate students’ interest in technology, engineering, and applied sciences and preparethem for college-level courses and future careers in these areas.

NEW GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT MODEL: The second initiative is focused on a new model for our

Guidance Department, which will increase the number ofcounselors from four to six, resulting in a reduction of the student-to-counselor ratio and an increased ability to providepastoral care. With six counselors, each will be integrally connected to one of the six Houses withinour House System. Within this model, our

counselors will be able to know welleach of their students and

provide them with more college and career planningeducation and increased individual counseling.

Providing for the currentand future needs of students is

paramount in both of these newinitiatives, and I am excited

about what each program willprovide our students. As the oldadage goes, “The only thing certainabout life is change.” As BlessedWilliam Joseph Chaminade believed,educators must “recognize the signsof the times” and prepare students toadapt to the changes they will facein their lives.

Yours in service,

Blane M. CollisonPrincipal

Alumnus Mark Thompson’05 (on left) read an articleabout Moeller’s multimillion-dollar software grant fromSiemens* and wrote, "Thisis really exciting! As amechanical engineer withthe Product DefinitionEngineering group at GE

Aviation, I use NX (Siemens software) everyday. Prior to GE, I worked for an automotive manufacturing company utilizing NX for tool design. Exposure to 3Dmodeling software is a great way to generate excitementabout engineering and technology. If it would be helpful,I’d be happy to stop by and talk with students in theCAD program about how GE uses NX to design jetengines." CAD Teacher Bob Kolkmeyer ’75 (on right)took him off on his generous offer, and Mark spoke toCAD students this year.

*An article about the Siemens technology grant appeared in the2012 spring/summer edition of the magazine and can be foundon the Moeller website (www.Moeller.org) under News & Media(see “Moeller Magazine”).

The only thing certainabout life is change.Blessed William Joseph Chaminadebelieved educatorsmust “recognize thesigns of the times” and prepare students to adapt to the changes they will face in their lives.

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Students Attend WestPoint Leadership Seminar:Social Studies Department Chair DavidFaller accompanied students JoePappalardo (far right) and DanielBruns (left) to the West Point Society of Cincinnati and Dayton’s first-everLeadership and Ethics Seminar inFebruary. The all-day event providedselected sophomore and junior stu-dents and faculty members from highschools in Ohio, Kentucky, andIndiana, the opportunity to experiencesome of the leadership and ethics training developed for cadets at the USMilitary Academy at West Point.

SINGER ISLAND, Fla. – A heroic teenager on vacation rescued an exhausted surferwho got caught in a rip current and carried out to sea Sunday afternoon near theMarriott Hotel in Singer Island.

As the drama of the surfer unfolded, nearby a search by air and water was goingon for a 6-year-old boy who was missing and feared to be in danger of drowning,said a Palm Beach County lifeguard.

“There was a couple women out there, they were in tears, one was giving ablessing, because we saved that man’s life,” said Patrick Benson, the Cincinnati lifeguard who jumped in the cold water to rescue the surfer. “It’s an emotionalhigh, but you just have to take it in stride because yes, I saved his life, but I’m notbetter than anyone else,” Benson said.

Bailey Montoya ’15 was selectedto represent Montgomery County inthe first Ohio Youth CapitolChallenge in Columbus. Only 50high school students were chosenthroughout the state to visit theOhio Capitol. The two-day eventinvolved forming teams and identifyinga “challenge,” says Penny Travisanofrom the Farm Bureau. “Teams willcompete at the 2013 Ohio State Fairfor academic scholarships or seedmoney to implement their ChallengeProjects. During his stay inColumbus, Bailey interacted withstate leaders and began work on alocal plan. The Ohio Youth CapitolChallenge is an exciting new program to encourage knowledgeand skills in citizenship.”Pictured: Bailey and Ohio StateRepresentative Michael Henne.

Six Students Witnessed the 2013Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.“What stood out to me most from the trip was a sense ofcommunity I experienced at the Inauguration that I have neverfelt before, said Mitch Meece ’15. “In the National Mall onthat day, it didn't matter what race you were, what politicalparty you sided with, or what kind of clothes you were wearing.All that mattered was that everyone was there for the experienceand to watch history be made.” Other students who attendedincluded Andy Brinker ’13, Evan Horst ’15, MattMessina ’13, Adam Sander ’13, and Nick Wright ’15.Dean of Academics Chris Wilke led this intiative.

China LeadershipSummit OpportunityMoeller is offering its students aonce-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity to attend a two-day leadership conference in Shanghai on the global economy featuring apresentation by the former USAmbassador to China, JohnHuntsman. They will also explore the country’s culture and history and take tours featuring Beijing, The Forbidden City, the Great Wall,and the terra cotta warriors in Xian. For more information, contactDoug Rosfeld ([email protected] Bro. Ron Luksic, S.M., at([email protected]).

Moeller Senior Patrick Benson Rescues Surfer in Trouble

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March 31, 2013 | By Juan Diasgranados

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Moeller Adds Sign Language Course to Curriculum: Moellerrecently added an American Sign Language course to its curriculum. The classis taught by Emma Kreiner, a University of Cincinnati adjunct instructor whois currently deaf after suffering from an illness. Kreiner graduated with honorsfrom UC with a bachelor’s degree in special education with a focus on signlanguage interpretation, and she holds a deaf studies certificate. Whileattending Ohio University and UC, Kreiner co-founded their American SignLanguage Clubs and served as their president. OU honored Kreiner’s initiativewith the Dean of Students Citation Award for showing exemplary leadershipskills in the student community. Professionally, she has worked as a privatesign language tutor at OU and UC and served in the Housten Early LearningCenter as a sign language interpreter. She has also worked as a theatricalinterpreter at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in Covington, KY.

Moeller Parent Partners withJournalism Class: Jim Wahl,owner of Wahl Marketing and father ofHarry Wahl ’13 (Moeller’s SchoolCaptain), is working with JournalismTeacher Michael Rose and his students.After more than 20 years of experiencein the public relations business, Wahl issharing his expertise and teaching thestudents how to create press releasesthat get published. Next year Rose willadd this component to his course as anhonors-level option.

Moeller Introduces New Non-Profit ‘Internship’ Course: This year Moeller introduced a new non-profitmanagement course, and interested students hadto apply and interview to be accepted as “interns” for the class. “For students to be successful in thecourse, they had to take deadlines very seriouslyand be able to present to large and small groups ofpeople with ease,” said Connie Ring, the courseinstructor and executive director of Unified forUNIFAT (u4u), a non-profit organization shefounded in 2007 (www.unifiedforunifat.com).

With only a few weeks remaining in the schoolyear, Ring reports that this hands-on class experience

has been a success, “It is truly amazing how much the interns have learnedthis year. I know that it looks like a class on the transcript, but the truth is thatit is nothing like a class. It is a true internship. The interns have performed awide variety of tasks this year, all related to what it takes to run a non-profit:things like how to budget and manage money, how to lead and delegate to acommittee of peers, how to keep volunteers energized, how to solicit donationsand work in partnership with local companies, and how to express sincerethanks for contributions. They have learned everything from how to write athank you note to sales and inventory of merchandise.”

“I like how we are just going out and doing things instead of sittingaround like every other class,” says junior Drew Bachman.

“This class has definitely changed me,” says senior Matthew Reiniger. “Becauseof this class, I have reformed my entire future. I want to major in marketingand apply this knowledge in running/working with a non-profit business.”


ACADEMIC TEAM QUALIFIES FOR STATEMoeller’s Academic Team qualified for state bywinning the GCAL postseason tournament. “Theteam was looking for redemption in the lastleague contest of the year,” said Academic TeamModerator and Physics Teacher Mike Ward ’86.

STUDENTS SELECTED FOR SPECIALTYBANDS, EARN SUPERIOR RATINGS:

Senior Nate Bishop (alto sax, on left) was a featured member of theCCM Preparatory JazzCombo who performed atChildren’s Hospital inMarch as part of the“Showcase for Smiles”

partnership program. Nate was one of severalBand members who were featured in specialtybands. He and Kellis Kincaid ’14 (tuba) wereselected for OMEA District 14 Honor Band andBobby Brudnicki ’13 (percussion), Jack Kunkel’14 (trombone), Marshall Eippert (French horn),and Krishna Kurup (percussion) were selectedfor the Southwest Ohio Catholic Honor Band. Inaddition, numerous Band members earned asuperior rating at the OMEA Solos & EnsembleContest: Nate Bishop, John Collins, Gabe Fidder,Kellis Kincaid, Jack Kunkel, Scott Rumsey, WillLoxterkamp, Jack Raymer, Nick Reed, IanSmith, James Harper, and Grady Bajorek, alongwith the Brass Quintet (John Collins ScottRumsey, Marshall Eippert, Jack Kunkel, andKellis Kincaid) and the Percussion Ensemble(Gabe Fidder, Bobby Brudnicki, Ian Smith, JackRaymer, Matt Hugenberg, Kevin Collins, JamesHarper, Krishna Kurup, Grady Bajorek, and JakeKlus). At the OMEA Band Contest, theSymphonic Band earned an excellent rating.

Connie Ring is picturedabove with UNIFAT SchoolFounder Abitimo Odongkarain Northern Uganda.

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Latin Students Earn ‘CumLaude’ Awards, Medals:Recently, 60 students participated in twonational Latin exams—the National LatinExam assessing language and cultureknowledge and the National ClassicalEtymology Exam covering English wordsderived from Latin and Greek vocabulary—and 17 students excelled, earning certificates and/or medals.

The following students received awards fortheir Latin Exam scores: LATIN I: Joe Cordier’16: Silver Medal and Maxima Cum LaudeCertificate; Tull ’16: Magna Cum LaudeCertificate; Krishna Kurup ’15: Cum LaudeCertificate; Augie Painter: ’16: Cum LaudeCertificate; and Gus Sharphshair ’15: CumLaude Certificate. LATIN II: John Geyer ’15:Silver Medal and Maxima Cum LaudeCertificate; Noah Worobetz ’15: Magna CumLaude Certificate; Jared Diesslin ’15: CumLaude Certificate; Zane Cooper ’15: Cum LaudeCertificate; and Nick Spuzzillo ’15: Cum LaudeCertificate. LATIN III: Joe Pappalardo ’14:Magna Cum Laude Certificate; and NickSchlueter ’14: Magna Cum Laude Certificate.LATIN IV POETRY: Brian Butz ’13: MagnaCum Laude Certificate. The following studentsreceived medals for their Etymology Examscores: John Geyer ’15 and Nick Spuzzillo ’15: silver medals; Ethan Callahan ’15 and JustinCashman ’16: bronze medals.

Department Chair Greg Stanforth ’67, Guest Presenter atSouthern Utah University Art Program: “You are in for a huge treattonight,” began Southern Utah University's Deborah Snider, an assistant professorof art education. “We have two extraordinary Renaissance artists with us thisevening.” She was referring to Greg Stanforth ’67, Moeller’s Art & PhotoDepartment Chair, and his former student, Bob Fischer, art director for CartoonNetwork (www.sketchbob.com). They had been asked to be presenters at the university’s Art Insights program. Stanforth and Fischer proceeded to discuss how to succeed in the arts business, the importance of an arts education, and therelevance of using a sketchbook. Stanforth has four degrees and has been an arteducator for more than three decades.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR PUBLISHESTWO NEW NOVELS: In September, Simon &Schuster will publish two novels by Moeller’s EnglishDepartment Chair Geoffrey Girard. The first, Cain’s Blood,is a techno thriller from Touchstone Books. The second,Project Cain, is a stand-alone companion novel for teenreaders from Simon & Schuster. “Cain’s Blood and ProjectCain are two different novels written about the same fictional event,” explains Girard. “In both, scientists havebeen doing unpleasant things for the military and theseunpleasant things escape. The two books explore the trouble/adventure that ensues… and simply do so differently.”Early reviews are calling the books a combination ofMichael Crichton and Silence of the Lambs. Horror superstarR.L. Stine says, “Here’s a book that truly deserves to becalled horrifying. I swear, this book kept creeping me outlong after I finished reading it!” All familiar names in thebook (such as a teacher named “Eble” and a sinister geneticist named “Erdmann”) are completely coincidental,Girard claims. He recently completed a master’s in creativewriting at Miami University.

MOELLER HOSTSENVIRONMENTALSYMPOSIUM: Moeller hosted an

environmental symposium on April15 and invited theMoeller communityto view a variety of projects and presentations theyhad worked onthroughout theschool year as part

of this year’s interdisciplinary theme.“This is a new and exciting learningmodel for our students,” says Dean of Academics Chris Wilke, “one thattakes them and puts them in the spotlight as both learner and instructor. “Our goal here was to create an authentic learning experiencefor our students,”and educate our community about environmentaltrends. Special guest speakers duringthe event included Thane Maynard,Cincinnati's zoo director, and two representatives from McDonald’s.

Award-winningauthor and EnglishDepartment ChairGeoffrey Girard (above center) signed copies of his previous books(Tales of the AtlanticPirates, Tales of theJersey Devil, andTales of the EasternIndians) during lastyear's summer campsand donated 50% ofthe sales to Moeller'sTuition AssistanceProgram. Thesebooks are availablein the school's Spirit Shop or atAmazon.com.

Moderator Brian Compton and his fourLatin exam medalists, from left: EthanCallahan, John Geyer, Nick Spuzzillo,and Justin Cashman.

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Moeller Celebrates 2nd Annual Disabilities Week

Seniors Corey Carroll and Mark DiGiandomenico initiatedMoeller’s first Disabilities Awareness Week last year, and it wasso successful, the school decided to make this an annual tradition.With help from the Pastoral Ministry Executive Board, the studentsarranged a variety of activities for this year’s week, which washeld in March. According to Pastoral Ministry Director Jim Elfers,highlights included several of the following events:

• A group of students worked with the Down Syndrome Association to decorate trucks and walk in the association’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

• Religion classes heard presentations from Scott Osterfeld from Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities who spoke on the dignity of all individuals.

• Five former Moeller parents of graduates who have disabilities spoke to the student body during Morning Announcements each day about their son’s experience at Moeller.

• Two groups of students volunteered for two days at Starfire U, making friends, building relationships, and learning about the mission of Starfire.

Service Trip to AppalachiaReligion Teacher Dave Campbelland Alumnus Jack Schlueter '11 took 13 sophomores on a retreat toAppalachia during Easter Break.They visited Salyersville, a city insoutheastern Kentucky, to learnabout the Appalachian culture, doservice work, and grow in relationshipwith the families they visited. Thestudent participants included RileyBeckett, Jimmy Frank, Dan Funk,Michael Galemmo, ChristianGivens, Alex Gruber, JohnHeywood, Sean Lacey, Sam Oliver,Eli Proffitt, Nick Ross, GusSharpshair, and Jack Statzler.

Educating for Service, Justice, and Peace

Educating for Family Spirit

March 29, 2013 | By Leah Fightmaster, The Community Press

Moeller High School student leaders stand withalumnus Danny O’Keefe after the “Beards for ourBrother” contest March 28. Students raised $4,700for the O’Keefe family by participating in a facialhair-growing contest throughout March. From left:junior Kyle Zimmerman, School Vice Captain andsenior Dominic Starvaggi, Danny O’Keefe, SchoolCaptain and senior Harry Wahl, School Vice Captainand senior Chris Wright, and junior Gus Ragland.

Moeller High School rules require students toshave facial hair for class, but not for 87 studentsduring the month of March.

Students were allowed to grow various styles offacial hair for a fundraiser to benefit Danny O’Keefeof Symmes Township and his family. In May 2011,O’Keefe stepped in when his sister’s ex-boyfriendattacked her. Both were stabbed and beaten, butsurvived. He now suffers from aphasia, which isthe disorder that former U.S. Rep. GabrielleGiffords was diagnosed with after being shot.

For more information about how to help Danny O’Keefe ’02 and family, go towww.helptheokeefes.blogspat.copy.

Moeller Men Grow Beards for Recovering Brother

Moeller students held a grub dayfundraiser to support Nick Folken’srecovery from brain surgery. Nick is currently an eighth grader at St. Margaretof York who will be part of the MoellerClass of 2017 this fall. “Our goal was toraise $2017,” said Bro. Ron Luksic, S.M.,who led this initiative, “and the finaltotal was $2042. Great job!” The proceedswill assist Nick's family with the manymedical expenses.

Catholic Schools Week ClothingDrive Amazes Non-Profit Leaders“Wow! We had a great response from theMoeller Family during our Catholic SchoolsWeek Clothing Drive!” said PastoralMinistry Director Jim Elfers. “Sara Buckleyfrom Dress for Success said this was thefullest that their truck has ever been. Andthe driver from St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP)said this is the most clothes he has pickedup from a high school in the past.”

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Religion Chair Rick Bohneand Service Director BrianGilronan Earn 2013 Founder’s Day AwardsReligion Department Chair RickBohne and Pastoral Ministry ServiceCoordinator Brian Gilronan receivedthis year’s Founder’s Award, Moeller’shighest honor which is awardedannually to candidates who contributeto the school’s mission and MarianistCharism and who strengthen itsCatholic identity.

Bohne has taught and coached atMoeller since 1985 and has been chairof the Religion Department since1994, teaching mainly junior and senior religion classes. He has beenMoeller’s varsity golf coach since 1987and is a member of the MoellerAthletic Hall of Fame and the OhioHigh School Golf Coaches AssociationHall of Fame. The golf team annuallycooks meals for families staying at TheRonald McDonald House and has helpedserve Thanksgiving dinner to the residents of Meadowbrook Care Center.

Thanks to Gilronan’s leadership,the Moeller students won the 2012Champions for Children: The NextGeneration Award. The CorryvilleLittle Buddies/Mentoring Program wasinitiated by Bro. Ron Luksic in 1992.The program has evolved during thepast two decades to include the BigBrother mentoring program, the LittleBuddies tutoring program, and theannual Christmas on Campus program,which involves a Mass, luncheon, games,and a visit by Santa with a specialpresent picked out for each child.

Sophomore Jared Diesslin Leads with Faith and ServiceJared Diesslin ’15 was selected to attend the LEAD (Leadership,

Evangelization, and Discipleship) training program at Franciscan Universityin Steubenville. LEAD is a five-day program inspired by the life of St. Francisof Assisi that empowers high school youth to be articulate witnesses of theirCatholic faith.

Without saying a word, Jared’s co-curricular and community service activities provide a powerful testament to his commitment to his Catholicfaith and servant leadership. As a freshman, Jared initiated and led weeklySacred Heart prayers at Moeller. He is an alter server for Moeller and St.Gertrude Parish, an active member of his parish’s youth ministry program, a group leader for Confirmation retreats at St. Bernard and St. Gertrude, andco-captain of a Relay for Life team.

Jared currently leads his classmates in community service, which includesvolunteering at St. Vincent de Paul, the Pregnancy Center East, and RonaldMcDonald House. Moeller’s Pastoral Ministry Directors honored his dedicationwith the school’s Service Hours Award, and his House Dean and peers selectedhim to be the Eveslage House Chaplain for 2013-14.

Jared balances his faith and service activities with a challenging academicschedule, earning First Honors each quarter and participating in the LatinClub and on Moeller’s first SMARTTeam (Students Modeling aResearch Topic). He earned a silveraward on last year’s National LatinExam. Jared was recently inductedinto the Blessed ChaminadeNational Honor Society.

Rounding out his numerousactivities, Jared was a member of Moeller’s Freshman BaseballTeam, and this year he initiatedthe school’s first Disc Golf Club.

Jared is already thinking abouthis future plans and is consideringpursuing an engineering degreeor entering the priesthood.

Jared is a Moeller CatinoScholarship recipient and the son of Maureen and Ron Diesslinof Milford.

During this year's Founder's Day Mass,the school learned that the celebrant,Father Whittman, S.M., was joining theMoeller Family as a new member of theBoard of Trustees. Founder's DayAwardees Rick Bohne, left, and BrianGilronan, right.

Educating for Faith FormationMEN OF FAITH

Students in Religion Teacher JerryDiCristoforo’s class dialogued with a Trappist monk, alumnus TimBeerman '86, and learned about life in a monastery. Beerman livesin St. Benedict’s Monastery atSnowmass, CO. He is the son of Martha and Dick Beerman,Moeller's archivist and former co-athletic director.

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The Winter Season ofCrusader Champions

TWO STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONS:Wrestling had a great year, winning the GCL Championshipat both the varsity and freshman level. The varsity then wenton to win both the Sectional and District Championships,finishing an outstanding fourth place in the State Tournament.We qualified nine wrestlers to the State Tournament withseven of them placing, highlighted by individual StateChampions Dakota Sizemore and Chalmer Frueauf andState Runner-up Quinton Rosser. In addition, thewrestling team finished in the Final Four at the State DualMeet Tournament.

BASKETBALL AGAIN GCL/SECTIONALCHAMPIONS: Basketball once again established itself as

one of the top teams in the state.Winning the GCL at both the varsity

and JV levels, the Crusaders fin-ished second in the final city polland sixth in the final state poll.The varsity went on to win theSectional Championshipbefore falling by one point to avery good Springboro team in

the District Final.

Compiled By Barry Borman ’64, Athletic Director

Junior wrestlersDakota Sizemore,

pictured below, and Chalmer Frueauf,above, became Moeller’s 11th and 12thState Wrestling Champions. “Dakotaclaimed the 160 lb. title with a 9-3decision over Quinton Hiles ofBrecksville,” says Wrestling Coach JeffGaier. “Chalmer won the 220 lb. title witha 12-3 major decision over Devin Revels ofMaple Heights. Quinton Rosserfinished 2nd in the 182 lb. weightclass, with a close loss to defendingState Champion DomenicAbounader from St. Edward.Moeller had four other stateplacers: Sophomore ConnerZiegler finished 6th at 113lbs. Senior Andrew Mendelfinished 6th at 132 lbs.Freshman Jacoby Wardfinished 8th at 120 lbs., andjunior Jerry Thornberryfinished 8th at 195 lbs.Senior Wyatt Wilsonand sophomore ConnorBorton narrowlymissed placement. This is the 11th year in a row the team hasfinished in the top 10 ofthe State Tournament.”

SWIMMING: TWO INDIVIDUAL DISTRICTSWIM CHAMPS, NEW SCHOOL RECORDS:“The Moeller Swim Team put together one of the finestperformances in the history of the program at the District Championships at Miami University,” cites DickBeerman, Moeller’s archivist and former swim coach.“Highlighting the effort were two individual championshipsfor the first time ever. Junior Greg Nymberg won the 100-yd. Butterfly and sophomore Kevin George claimedthe 500-yd. Freestyle title. Kevin established two ’new’Moeller records in this meet, placing second in the 200-yd. Freestyle. Greg’s time in the Fly was only (.05)seconds off the standard for that event. One week later atthe State Championships, he set a ’new’ record in thatevent with (50.13) seconds.”

BOWLING QUALIFIES FOR BACK-TO-BACKDISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP: The Crusader BowlingTeam qualified to the district championships for the secondstraight year. The Crusaders were led by Philip Cleves whorolled a school record 297 game.

HOCKEY REACHES THE SWEET SIXTEEN,COACH EARNS 200th WIN: Hockey continued itsimpressive run of seasons reaching the sweet sixteen in

the state tournament. Coach Reeder, who hascoached several State All-Star teams the last

few years, watched the team improve eachweek leading to the great State

Tournament run. This season CoachReeder earned his 200th win.

Just in time for Christmas, you canget the 50-year history of Moellerathletics as viewed through DickBeerman, Moeller’s archivist and former Athletic Director. Herecently published We Are the

‘BIG MOE’: A Year-by-year, Sport-by-Sport History of One of

the Greatest High School AthleticPrograms in the Nation, Covering the First 50 Seasons. Thebook is available online (www.WeAreTheBigMoe.com)and costs $39.95, plus shipping/handling. Thanks toDick’s generosity, all proceeds support Moeller’s TuitionAssistance Program.

Champions in the Marianist Tradition

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Senior Wins Water Ski Masters Championship in AustraliaSenior Dane Mechler won the Junior MoombaMasters Water Ski Championship in Melbourne,Australia, in March. He also skied this weekendat the Pro Moomba Tournament in Melbourne.“This is one of the most storied events in oursport,” said his father, Dr. Mechler. “Just to getthere is a dream for many skiers, and Dane isthe only Ohio skier ever to be invited to thePro Moomba Masters Tournament.” Currently,Dane is ranked #2 in the world for junior men,10th under 21, and 51st in the elite ranking category, according to the International WaterSki and Wake Board Association. TheUniversity of Louisiana, Lafayette, has offered him a full ride scholarship for both his athletic and academic accomplishments.Dane plans to study business.

THE ULTIMATE MAN OF MOELLER:Athletic Director Barry Borman ’64Retires After 44-Year Legacy of ServiceBarry Borman, one of the 192 founding freshmenfrom 1960 when Moeller first opened its doors, willretire at the end of this school year. His legacyof service to the school is unmatched. He hasearned most every award the school offers, andhe is the only living staff member who has anaward named in his honor, the “Barry Borman

Alumni Dad Award,” which recognizes those who send their sonsto Moeller and continue to be actively involved. (See page 22.)

“During the past 44 years, Barry has held several positions that have contributed greatly to Moeller’s tradition: namely, as a teacher and coach, science department chair, alumni and development director, and, most recently, as our athletic directorfor the past 21 years,” said Principal Blane Collison. “I am mostgrateful to Barry for his leadership and commitment to excellencefor creating a model for success in each of the school’s athleticprograms. Barry’s legacy is a testament to his hard work, willingness to work collaboratively with our faculty and staff,dedication to our school’s Catholic, Marianist tradition, and the integrity he has exhibited during his career.”

It is not just Barry’s physical presence that we honor,” says Dick Beerman, Moeller’s archivist and former co-athletic director. “This man’s entire career – in the classroom, on the athletic fields,as the director of the Moeller Alumni Association, and, since 1992,as the athletic director for one of the finest and most successfulprograms in the nation – has been a reflection of excellence. Barry IS Moeller High School.”

Mike Asbeck was hired as Moeller’s new athletic director, effective July 1, 2013. “Mike comes with 22 years of experience in education,” said Collison. “He obtained his B.S. in educationfrom Otterbein College, where he lettered in baseball and football.Mike spent 12 years as a classroom teacher and coached varsityfootball, basketball, and baseball. During the past nine years hehas held the position of athletic director at St. Francis DeSalesHigh School in Columbus and, most recently, Fenwick HighSchool in Middletown.”

2012 OHSAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPDVD AVAILABLE: To purchase the OHSAA DVD of the Div. I statefootball game, go to www.ohsaa.org and click “FAN GUIDE.”

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Corryville Little Buddies/Mentoring, an Archbishop Moeller High School serviceproject, is the winner of 4C for Children’s second annual Champions for Children: theNext Generation Award.

This project, in its 20th year, matches 108 Moeller seniors and additional underclassmen with students from preschool through third-grade at CorryvilleCatholic, a consolidated school serving at-risk children from a number ofCincinnati inner-city neighborhoods.

Through bi-weekly visits, Moeller students engage Corryville students in creative play, provide alternative learning experiences, and tutor. MoellerService Director Brian Gilronan and a team of six senior student leaders planactivities with the Corryville staff. The current team of student leaders includesKevin Carroll, Corey Carroll, Kaleb Nypaver, Jack Sherman, Grant Garbacikand William Thompson.

“Over the years this project has had a great many impacts on our students,”said Notre Dame Sister Marie Smith, principal of Corryville Catholic. She emphasizes

the importance of the consistentrelationships that develop betweenMoeller and Corryville students.

Many Corryville students lack consistent relationships with someoneolder, she explains, and so the regular,consistent visits from Moeller studentsare very important. Corryville studentslook forward to someone they cancount on to sit down with them one-on-one to read a book, play agame, or work on homework.And, in some cases SisterMarie says, these relation-ships last long after theschool year is over.

By Karen Hurley, guest writer | VP of Development andCommunications, 4C for Children

Moeller students annually take their Little Buddies on a field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo (pictured above). Moellerand Corryville have been working together for more than 20 years. "They engage in this program to learn, laugh,and grow in their community and faith," says Moeller Service Director Brian Gilronan.

4C for Children presented their award to Moeller’s PastoralMinistry Service Director Brian Gilronan and student representativeson January 26, 2013. Sitting, from left: President Bill Hunt,Brian Gilronan, Corey Carroll ’13, and William Thompson ’13.Standing, from left: School Captain Harry Wahl ’13, SeanMcCroskey ’13, and Grant Garbacik ’13. (Not pictured: Kevin Carroll) Matt Messina ’13 poses with his

Corryville Little Buddies on Zoo Day.

Moeller Students Named 2012

’Champions for Children’

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Sister Marie cites several cases of Moeller students who continue to keep in contact withtheir Little Buddy through their own college years and beyond.

How does Sister Marie feel about the Moeller students winning these year’sChampions for Children: The Next Generation Award? “They deserve it,” she said.

The goal of the Champions for Children: The Next Generation award is to honor highschool students in grades 9-12 who are taking action on behalf of the children of ourcommunity — or of our world. “We want to reinforce to the leaders of tomorrow theimportance of investing in the children of today — especially those from birth to

age 8,” said 4C President/CEO Sallie Westheimer.

This article is available on the Moeller website:www.Moeller.org (see About Moeller/News

& Media/Moeller Magazine).

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Moeller’s Catholic Marianist traditionhas made all the difference in my highschool experience and, hopefully, willcontinue to resonate throughout my life.Here I feel like I am valued not only as an individual but a member of somethingmuch greater. Family is not just a slogan; it is a tradition and is lived outdaily. Moeller has truly been anamazing experience for me.

Tory Worobetz

The gift of my Moeller educationpenetrates beyond just the learningin the classroom. Every day I’mtested to be my best and face obstacles I have never faced before.With the help of the Catino FamilyScholarship, I’ve learned how tobecome a better student, a betterswimmer, and a better friend.

Noah Worobetz

3 Ways to Give to Moeller High School...


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Scott Schuster, Director of Development

For more information regarding the Moeller HighSchool Annual Fund, call Scott Schuster, Director ofDevelopment, at 513-791-1680, ext. 1320, or emailat [email protected].


As a development staff at MoellerHigh School, our goal is to foster a cultureof philanthropy and engagement withinthe Moeller Family. This is achieved byproviding leadership, service, social andspiritual activities for our graduates, parents,and friends by inviting them to becomedonors to our yearly Annual Fund.

A big part of our Annual Fund is providing funding for tuition assistance.Our vision is to help every young manwhose family has a verified financial needattend Moeller. We need your support torealize this vision.

Our mission as a Catholic school in theMarianist tradition is to serve the entirecommunity. Every year dozens of youngmen who have dreamed of attendingMoeller are denied that opportunity forno other reason than financial resources.Moeller’s Direct Tuition AssistanceProgram provides these young men andtheir families the opportunity to be a partof the Moeller community.

The need:

• In the 2012-13 school year, 212 or 23% of our students will receive need-based tuition assistance.

• In the 2012-13 school year, $1,057,045 was awarded to our students in the form of financial aid or scholarships.

• This year Moeller is able to meet only 54% of the documented need of our families according to the Private School Aid Service.

Without our loyal donors, these studentssimply would not have the same opportunity that our alumni have had.Direct Tuition Assistance, along with asteadily growing Endowment Fund, will provide opportunities for deservingyoung men and financial security forMoeller in both the short and long term.

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The Return on Your Investment:• More than 920 young men will receive a Catholic

education in the Marianist tradition.• More than 90% of our students participate in co-curricular activities. • 98% of our graduates pursue a four-year

post-secondary education.

Class of 2012 Profile• National Merit Scholar Finalists: 2• National Merit Scholar Commended Students: 4• AP Scholars: 31• President’s Education Awardees: 22• Value of Scholarships: $19.1 Million

Ways to Give

Cash, Check, and Credit Card GiftsPlease make all checks payable to Moeller High School and send to:

Moeller High School Annual FundDevelopment Office9001 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH 45242

You can give to Moeller High School through our secure site atwww.Moeller.org. You have the ability to give via credit card payment through Mastercard, Visa, or Discover.

All gifts are tax-deductible.

Planned GiftsBy donating a Planned Gift you will become a part of our newlyformed, Our Lady of Moeller Society. This society was establishedto recognize individuals and families who have included MoellerHigh School in their estate plans. Planned Gifts will play a criticalrole in ensuring Moeller’s future by providing the financial resourcesnecessary to offer the outstanding educational opportunities forthe next generation.

Gifts of Stocks, Bonds, or PropertyGifts of stocks or bonds may offer special advantages to somedonors. The donor(s) receive(s) a charitable income tax deductionfor the full value of the stock as of the date the gift is received.Donations of stock will be processed through Moeller’s account at Fifth Third Bank:

Company Name: Fifth Third BankDTC Number: 216Account Number: 0104471751FEAccount Name: Moeller High School

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Mr. Michael H. Albrinck Mr. Michael A. Alexander Mr. Lawrence A. Armacost Mr. George A. Bailey Mr. Dennis F. Ballard Mr. Stanley C. BBilliter Mr. Daniel C. Binzer Mr. Donald Birely Mr. Kenneth J. Blankemeyer Mr. Robert E. Blatz, Jr. Mr. Robert Blomer Mr. Donald BohnMr. Richard G. Brenner Mr. Roger E. Brenner Mr. Thomas B. Brogan Mr. Dennis Brummett Mr. Thomas V. Buchert Mr. Dennis G. Buchert MCreedon Mr. Dennis C. Cronin Mr. Robert H. Deiters Mr. Richard P. Deiters, Jr. Mr. Anthony J. DelVecchio Mr. John F. Dietz Mr. Thomas DFitzpatric Mr. Gerald R. Flaig Mr. William P. Foote Mr. Terry Forrester Mr. Timothy M. Frank Mr. Gerald Fuhrman Mr. James G. Gates M


In May, Archbishop Moeller High School will hold its50th Commencement with the graduation of the Class of2013, another milestone in the school’s brief history.

As we celebrate the most recent Menof Moeller, whose ranks now numbermore than 10,000, we also celebratethe school’s first graduates – those“pioneering” Crusaders who initiatedmany of the traditions that continuetoday and who laid the groundworkfor what has become a school of“champions” in the Marianist tradition.

Glimpses of Moeller’s future wereforeshadowed by the 192 freshmenand eight founding faculty membersduring their first four years, 1960-64.They left an indelible mark that isevident in school’s archives, whichcontain the earliest publications,along with numerous photos, articles, and mementos.

In addition, dozens of those founding students providedus with first-hand snippets of memories from their mostmemorable experiences.

This feature is a tribute to them, the Class of ’64 –Moeller’s first “Crusader Champions.”

How Moeller Came to BeMore babies were born in the United States in 1946

than ever before – 3.4 million. 1 It was the birth of the“Baby Boom,” and Moeller’s first graduates were thefirst Boomers, born between 1946-48.

The Class of ’64:The First Graduating Class Formed in the Marianist TraditionBy Johanna Kremer

ThomasBiedermangraduatedfrom the University ofCincinnati. He worked atStern Vending Companyprior to his current jobwith Duke Energy.Thomas served in the USAir Force from 1967-71(with one year in Vietnam)and earned the Air ForceCommendation Medal. He and his wife, Sandy,have been married 38years, and they have twochildren (Jennifer andJeff) and one grandson.They live in Loveland.

BarryBorman

earned his B.S. in microbiology and M.Ed. insecondary education fromthe University of Cincinnati.He has been employed at his alma mater for 44years as a teacher,department chair, alumnidirector, coach, and athletic director, his current position. Barry will retire this year. Duringhis tenure, Moeller hashonored him with theschool’s most prestigiousawards – the Founder’sAward and theDistinguished AlumnusAward – and inducted himinto the Moeller AthleticHall of Fame. In addition,the Alumni Associationnamed an award in hishonor – the Barry BormanAlumni Dad Award –

which is presented annually during theFather-Son Mass &Breakfast to an alumnuswho carries on his legacyat Moeller by sending his son to the school and by his continuedinvolvement and dedication to enhancingthe school experience forall young men of Moeller.Barry and his wife, Pat,have been married 44years. They have six children – four Moellergraduates (Jon ’88, Matt’90, David ’92, and Chris’03) and two Mt. NotreDame graduates (Jill ’95and Tracy ’98) – andseven grandchildren.Barry and Pat are members of All SaintsParish, where Barrycoached basketball andbaseball for 16 years andwas a member of theParish Council andEducation Commission. Inhis spare time, he collectsbaseball cards. Barry andPat live in Blue Ash.

RichardBrennerattended the University ofDayton. Before he retired,he worked for Phillip CareyManufacturing (17 yrs.),Fernald/Department ofEnergy (7 yrs.), P & G (13yrs.), and the St. BernardSoap Co. (8 yrs.). Richardand his wife, Debbie,have been married 43years. They have threesons (Scott ’89, Gregg’91, and Mark) and twodaughters (Maggie andBeth Ann), along with 10grandchildren. When he’snot spending time with his family, he enjoys golf,fishing, and traveling.Richard and Debbie aremembers of Our Lady ofSacred Heart Parish andlive in Cincinnati.

Craig Buhrgraduated

from the University ofCincinnati with a BBA inaccounting. Currently, heis a financial advisor withWells Fargo and StreetTalk Advisors (Houston,TX). Previously, heworked in the petroleumindustry (1970-88) andmedical field specializingin total joint replacements(1989-2010). Craig andhis wife, Paula (a registered nurse), have ason (Brian, graduatedfrom South West TexasCollege with a BBA inbusiness) and two daughters (Sterling, asophomore at ShrienerUniversity, TX; andSavannah, a freshman atCollege Station, TX).They live in Houston, TX.

DennisCronin

graduated from theUniversity of Cincinnati(DAAP) in 1970 and is afounding partner of ATAArchitects and owner ofCWD Development Inc.Currently, he is a part-timearchitect/builder and full-time photographer.Dennis and his wife,Barbara, have been married 46 years and aremembers of St. Mary’sChurch. He is a JuniorAchievement volunteer andenjoys reading, photography,and remodeling homes.Dennis and Barbara livein Bethel.

Developing Leadership in Young Men

CHAMPIONS OF FAITH:In 1964, the Men of Moellerchampioned their faith bythrough their participationin the Sodality, a spiritualleadership organizationdevoted to the BlessedMother that helps othersgrow in their faith andservice to others. Today,students participate in awide variety of faith andservice programs throughMoeller’s PastoralMinistry Center.

September 6, 1960: First Day Archbishop Moeller High Schoolopened its doors to 192 freshmenthat Tuesday morning.

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Ballard Mr. Stanley C. Bartholomew Mr. Edward Baumann Mr. James Beckham Mr. Thomas M. Biederman Mr. William Bien Mr. Vincent P.Blomer Mr. Donald Bohn Mr. James E. Bomkamp Mr. Fred R. Borke Mr. Barry J. Borman Mr. Wolf Peter Braatz Mr. Paul J. BreitenbachMr. Dennis G. Buchert Mr. Craig J. Buhr Mr. Samuel Jerome Cantor 14 Mr. James Carr Mr. William Connor Mr. Ray Corbett Mr. Dennishn F. Dietz Mr. Thomas Dougherty Mr. Thomas J. Ehrhard Mr. Carl M. Elsbernd Mr. Mark W. Ernst Mr. Edward J. Finke Mr. William L.n Mr. James G. Gates Mr. David A. Gecks Mr. Stanley A. Gertz Mr. James Gescheider Mr. Freidrick Graham Mr. Robert Grau Mr. John J.

So it’s no surprise that in the 1950s, the Cincinnati Archdiocese was grappling with the problem of overcrowding in the Catholic schools.

“Between 1950 and 1963, there hasbeen an increase of 100% in the schoolsof the Archdiocese of Cincinnati,”explained the Archdiocese to itsparishioners. “The number of studentson the elementary and high schoollevels grew from 49,923 to 100,246.This growth was greater in 12 yearsthan in the total 125 previous years.”

In response, Archbishop Karl J.Alter (1885-1977) launched theArchbishop’s High School Fund in1957, and a year later he appointedMonsignore Edward A. McCarthy and Bro. Paul Sibbing, S.M., to supervise the planning and constructionof what was initially called “North East Catholic High School.”

In April 1958 the Archbishopannounced the official name of the newbuilding, “Archbishop Moeller HighSchool.” Then in December of that

same year, the Archdiocese unveiledthe architect’s vision of the school.

One month later, Moeller held itsgroundbreaking ceremony, and onSeptember 6, 1960, the school openedits doors to 192 freshmen.

There were eight faculty members thatfirst year – six members of the Societyof Mary and two Catholic laymen.

An Unfinished VenueLike many of his classmates, Dennis

Cronin ’64 recalls being in “absolute awe”on his first day, but there was still moreto do, for much of Moeller remainedunfinished. Both Barry Borman ’64 andJerome Hagenhoff ’64 recall that physed classes meant planting bushes, andEd Finke ’64 thanks founding facultymember Gerry Faust for “pulling usout of class freshman year to plant treesand landscape.”

RobertDeitersattended XavierUniversity, the Universityof Maryland, andSouthwest BusinessCollege. Now retired, he previously was a production planner/ manager for U.S. Shoeand a tax examiner forthe IRS. Currently, Robertvolunteers at variousretirement facilities andenjoys golf, landscaping,hiking and traveling. He lives in Cincinnati.

John Dietzearned abachelor’sin physics from XavierUniversity in 1968 and amaster’s in physics fromPurdue University in1970. He has also takengraduate courses in computer science fromGeorge WashingtonUniversity. Now retired,John previously served as an Army researchphysicist (electromagneticpulse research) and aDefense InformationSystems deputy director,overseeing command,control, communications,

and intelligence systemsprojects for the NationalMilitary Command Centerat the Pentagon. In addition,John worked with theNational EmergencyAirborne Command Post,the National MissileDefense System, theContinuity of GovernmentProgram, and the UnitedNations. He is currentlyvolunteering for theRotary Club, traveling,hiking, and writing anovel. He and his wife,Cynthia (a retired highschool English teacher),have a son (Jason, agraduate student atFlorida Gulf CoastUniversity) and daughter(Jenna, a freshman atFlorida State University).John and Cynthia live inLongwood, FL.

Ed Finkereceived hisbachelor’s in economicsfrom Xavier University.Currently, he is presidentof the Financial NetworkGroup (1990-present), thehost of Simply Money on55 WKRC (daily at 6 PM),and a writer for a Weekly(Fridays) column in TheCincinnati Enquirer. Ed’sfirm has been named“Top Financial Advisor inthe State of Ohio” byBarron’s Magazine for the

last two years. Ed is alsoon the board of directorsfor Honor Flight Tri-State,an organization that fliesWWII and Korean Warveterans to Washington,DC, to visit their memori-als (at no cost to them).He and his wife, Nancy,have been married 36years and have three chil-dren who are collegegraduates: two daughters(Emily, age 31, andAshley, age 28) and oneson (Adam, age 22). Inhis spare time, Ed enjoysrunning and collectingclassic cars. He andNancy belong to GoodShepherd Parish and livein Loveland.

RaymondHaas

graduated from theUniversity of Cincinnatiand worked for AT&T for33 years. Now retired, he is the rules official atCollege Golf Tournamentsand was selected to be thehead rules official at twoNational Junior CollegeGolf Championships. In1989 Raymond playedgolf at the old golf courseat St. Andrews, Scotland,a milestone moment inhis life. He and his wife,Carol, have been married41 years. They belong to Our Lady of theMountain Parish and live in Jasper, GA.

CHAMPIONS OF ACADEMICS:During the first year, two studentsbecame Moeller’s first award recipients,Kenneth Blankemeyer (writing contest) and Michael Wehrman (artexhibit selection), and the followingyear the class initiated numerous academic clubs, including the Speech& Debate Club who won 1st, 2nd, and3rd place awards in the National andCatholic Forensic Leagues.

When the Class of ’64 graduated, 16 of the 175 seniors had earned scholarships. Today, between 98-99%of Moeller’s graduates attend colleges,and 149 seniors in last year’s classreceived scholarships (65%) worth 19.1million dollars (134 of which wereacademic scholarships). Later thisspring Moeller’s Academic Team willcompete for a state title.

December 1960: First LibraryStudents canvassed their neighborhoodsfor books to stock the school’s first library.

September 6, 1960 First Faculty – Six members of the Society of Mary and two Catholic laymen constitutethe first faculty of Moeller: Front row, from left: Bro. Kleinhentz, Bro. Eveslage (principal), FatherMiddendorf, and Bro. Keyes. Back row, from left: Bro. Hosbrook, Bill Dailey, Bro. Binder, and Gerry Faust.

Lessons Learned from Moeller

The importance of havingGod in your life


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Guilfoyle Mr. Charles Gulley Mr. Raymond J. Haas Mr. Jerome Hagenhoff Mr. John A. Haverkamp Mr. Edward J. Heckle Mr. Lawrence M. HMr. Jerry J. Hoobler Mr. James Terry Horner Mr. William Hronek Mr. David R. Huber Mr. Stephen L. Huelsman Mr. James F. Hunt Mr. RobMr. Terrence J. Kroell Mr. James R. Kuntz Mr. Dennis C. Ladrigan 15 Mr. James Lierl Mr. Robert D. Lynch Mr. Joseph C. Mack MDonald McFadden Mr. Thomas J. McGill Mr. Alan G. McLaughlin Mr. John C. McPhillips Mr. Thomas Mengelkamp Mr. Gerald MeyerMr. Raymond R. Munchel Mr. Lawrence Nadaud Mr. Jerome A. Niebuer Mr. Daniel G. Niehaus Mr. Dennis O’Callaghan Mr. Kevin O’Drisc

“The gymnasium wasn’t finishedthat year,” explains Daniel Young’64. Borman also recalls, “The firstyear the Dads’ Club bought andinstalled all the baskets in the gym.

“People seemed surprised when werelate that we built a lot of the school,”says Stephen Weisbrod ’64. “I wasan art student for all four years, andthe art class did a lot of the terrazzotile that’s still down in the rest rooms.We unloaded our desks from thedelivery truck and assembled themourselves. We walked door-to-doorasking for books to be donated to ourthen non-existent library. We unloadedlockers from the delivery truck andpartially assembled them. We brownbagged our lunch every day, becausethere was no kitchen or cafeteria.”

Daniel Young ’64 and MarkSpilker ’64 explain that the Moeller“cafeteria” was just a line of tablesdown the third floor hallway. (Youngalso recalls getting “busted” by Bro.Eveslage, the founding principal, forrunning on top of those tables.)

The First YearAnd the students faced other

challenges as well that year. “The

Moeller freshmen in 1960 got ’hazed’by everyone!” says Weisbrod. “Allthe Catholic boys in our area went toPurcell, Roger Bacon, or (if they were’wimps’) St. X…, and now, Moeller.Back then the hazing of freshmenwas the rule. It toughened you up soyou could be a proud Cavalier(Purcell) or Spartan (Roger Bacon).When we got our Moeller jacketsand wore them in public, we took areal chance of getting our buttskicked by those same Cavaliers andSpartans. Not just by the freshmen ofthose schools, but by the upperclass-men, too. After we survived that firstyear with our school pride battered,but still intact, we were so glad tosee those incoming freshmen in 1961that there was NO hazing at Moeller.Sheesh! We NEEDED those guys tohelp us show Moeller Pride out inthe streets. Our philosophy from thebeginning was “We’re all in thistogether, and we’re Family.”

First Athletic TeamsMuch like today, athletics played

an important role in their lives, andthere were only two team OHSAA-sanctioned sports, football (coachedby Faust) and basketball (coached byfounding faculty member Bill Daley),but several intramural sports.Raymond Haas ’64 says two of histop memories include getting hisMoeller jacket and going into the Elderstadium for the first time and beatingthe Panthers 36-0 their freshman year.


JeromeHagenhoff

graduated from ThomasMore College and workedas a nurse before heretired. He says that “surviving the Vietnamera” was a milestone inhis life. He and his wife,Maggie, have two sons(Matt and Richie) and live in Cincinnati.

MichaelHennesseyis retiredand loving it.(“I made it,thank God!”

he says.) He previouslyworked as a barber inGreen Hills (6 yrs.) and atruck driver in WesternPennsylvania (15 yrs.)and in Waco, TX, forSherwin Williams PaintCo. (24 yrs.). He and hiswife, Carmen, have fivechildren (Mike, age 46;Brian, age 44; Nina, age42; Cherith, age 28; andKaren, age 26), fivegrandchildren (Kala, age23; Brittany, age 22; Shilo& Hayden, age 3; andJakob, 3 months old), andone great-grandchild(Raine, age 1). Michaeland Carmen live inLorena, TX.

DeanHerschedegraduated from theUniversity of Cincinnati’sCollege of AppliedScience. Now retired, he previously worked for Voght-Ivers & Assoc.(interstate highwaydesign), MerrellPharmaceutical (assoc. engineer in plantengineering), and XomoxCorp. (sr. plantengineer/environmentalsafety manager). Deanfounded and currently runsa non-profit organizationthat helps local cancerpatients and a local cancerclinic. He also is a driverfor the American CancerSociety. He was marriedto his first wife, Dianna,for 30 years before shedied of cancer at the ageof 49. They had threedaughter (Chrissy, Julie,and Holly) and fourgrandchildren (Paige,Austin, Lacey, andJayson). His second wife, Bonnie, also died of cancer. They were

married for five years. He has been married tohis third wife, Valerie, forthe past four years, andthey are doing well. Deanenjoys the mountains ofMontana year round andfishing the rivers ofMontana and Idaho. Deanand Valerie are membersof St. Francis Parish andlive in Hamilton, MT.

JamesHorner was

drafted into the US Armyout of high school.Currently retired, he wasin brick distribution for 38 years as a districtmanager for CherokeeSanford Brick Co. inCharlotte, NC, and for the Franklin Brick Co. inNashville, TN, and vicepresident of ReadingRock (residential divi-sion). He and his wife, Jill, have three children(Julie, Jenny, andAndrew) and five grandchildren (Drew,Evan, Dylan, Austin, and Taylor). James andJill live in Loveland.

JamesKuntz

graduated from theUniversity of Cincinnatiwith a bachelor’s inaccounting in 1968 andthen worked for the IRSfor 35 years, the last 31as a criminal investigator.He assisted the SecretService in providing protection during the1976-200 Presidentialcampaigns. During thepast 13 years, he wasassigned to a federal taskforce at the US Attorney’sOffice with agents fromthe DEA and FBI to investigate high-level drugorganizations. During hislast three years heworked with the FBI Joint

Terrorism Task Force analyzing financial transactions conducted byindividuals suspected ofengaging in domestic orinternational terrorism.Since 2006, James hasbeen volunteering withHabitat for Humanity, andhe just completed his10th home. He has beenmarried to his wife, Diane,for 41 years, and theyhave two children (Brad,age 38, and Elizabeth,age 33) and three grandchildren (Emma,age 3, and twins Ethan & Andrew, age fourmonths). James enjoysbiking, working out, XUbasketball, and spendingtime with his grandchildren.He and Diane belong toAll Saints Parish and livein Montgomery.

CHAMPIONS FOR SERVICE,PEACE, AND JUSTICE: In 1964,the class championed missionsthrough the Catholic StudentsMission Crusade (CSMC), planningassemblies featuring missionariesand holding fundraisers. This yearMoeller students were named“Champions for Children” andreceived the Next Generation Awardfor their service and commitmentto the Corryville elementary studentsas part of the school’s LittleBuddies Program (see pages 11–12).

Steve Weisbrod ’64 (pictured far right) recallswith great pride “the day we received our Moellerjackets and got to show the world who we were.”

Respect everyone in your lif

Live and lead by example

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ckle Mr. Lawrence M. Heglin Mr. Michael J. Hennessey Mr. Ronald Herbers Mr. W. Dean Herschede Mr. Robert Hert lein Mr. Paul J. Honerlaw James F. Hunt Mr. Robert C. Johnson Mr. Edward Kennedy Mr. Thomas Kenny Mr. Robert G. Klei Mr. John A. Koegel Mr. Lawrence J. KrausMr. Joseph C. Mack Mr. Kenneth Malloy Mr. Richard Manne Mr. Robert A. Marine Mr. Robert L. Mayer Mr. Robert McDonough Mr.lkamp Mr. Gerald Meyer Mr. Gregory A. Miller Mr. William C. Miller Mr. Barry A. Mohlman Mr. Larry Montag Mr. Paul J. Morganghan Mr. Kevin O’Driscoll Mr. Richard Opp Mr. Robert G. Osner Mr. Elmer Osner, Jr. Mr. Frank W. Ostendorf Mr. Edward P. Osterberger

John Dietz ’64 and Steven Ripperger ’64also recall the fun they had attendingfootball games, and Ripperger addsthat his favorite memories includeMoeller’s basketball games and playingintramural basketball. For MichaelPennington ’64, it was playing basketball and tennis.

‘Most Popular’ School in Cincinnati

Moeller’s freshmen and Bro.Keyes, S.M., were responsible forensuring that their new school hadname recognition that first year.According to Barry Borman ’64,Moeller’s current athletic director

who will retire this year: “We beganour winning tradition that first year.Cincinnati’s powerhouse rock-n-rollradio station, WSAI , had a contestfor the most popular high school inCincinnati. Students were invited tonominate their favorite school bysending in postcards. Of course, wewere all freshmen, but Bro. Keyesran a campaign anyway to fill outthe postcards and mail them in.Moeller won the contest! No one hadever heard of us before then!”

JohnMcPhillips

graduated from theUniversity of Dayton witha bachelor’s in industrialengineering and a master’sin engineering manage-ment. He spent 30 yearsin chemistry industry withMonsanto and HuntsmanChemical in varioussales/marketing positions,his last six years as asenior executive in engineering business.John spent two years inthe US Army, stationed inTexas and Washington,DC. John has beenretired for the past 10years. He has served oncommissions/boards atMoeller, Mt. Notre Dame,and Cincinnati PublicSchools and on the OhioChemical Council and iscurrently doing volunteerwork for Birdies for theBrave and WoundedWarriors. John and hiswife, Marilyn, have beenmarried 44 years. Theyhave three children:

Moeller grads Mark ’90and John’94 and MNDgrad Kristen. In his sparetime, John enjoysgolf, woodworking, travel,reading, and doing volunteer work. He andMarilyn moved to HiltonHead, SC, three yearsago, but they still have aresidence in Cincinnati.

GregoryMiller

attended the University ofCincinnati and theUniversity of SouthCarolina and was asales/accounts managerfor DPG Industries, OPWEngineered Systems, andAluminum Ladder Corp.He also served in the USArmy (Vietnam) from1966-1968. Currently,Gregory is a deacon atSandhurst Church.Gregory is now retiredand “loving it.” He has five daughters and fivegrandchildren and lives in Florence, SC.

BarryMohlmangraduatedfrom the University ofCincinnati with a bachelor’sin business administration andaccounting and a master’sin public administration.He worked for the City ofCincinnati from 1971-2001and was named “World’sBest Boss.” Now retired,Barry previously volunteeredat the Hospice of Cincinnati,and currently serves as aclass moderator for UC’sOLLI Program (Intro toBuddhist Philosophy). Heand his wife, Joan, weremarried in 1966 and havea daughter (Heather), ason (Donovan), and threegrandchildren (Katelyn,Claire, and Dheva). Helikes to golf in his sparetime. Barry and Joan livein Cincinnati.

KevinO’Driscollearned anassociate degree in pre-law and a bachelor’sdegree in criminal justicefrom the University ofCincinnati. He worked forWestern SouthernFinancial Group andCorporate Security. Healso served in the militaryduring the Vietnam Warand earned severalawards. Currently, Kevinis an EMT volunteer forChrist Hospital. He andhis wife have two children(Eric ’89/Moeller andChristopher ’95/Deer Park HS ) and four grandchildren. They attendOld St. Mary’s Churchand live in Cincinnati.

RobertOsner

graduated from theUniversity of Dayton andworked for GeneralMotors Tool & Die Makerfor 40 years. He retired in2006. He currently is amember of the Men’sClub, sings in a choir, volunteers at the firedepartment, and serveson the Ioning Board andZoning and AppealsBoard in North Jackson,OH. He and his wife,Myrna, have three children (Heather, Bob,and Krista) and fivegrandchildren (Gavin,Sarah, Natalie, Cal, andAva). In his spare time,Robert golfs and attendshorse auctions. Robertand Myrna belong to St.Mary’s Parish in MineralRidge, OH, and live inAustintown, OH.

JosephPelopida Jr.

graduated from theUniversity of Cincinnatiand Southern OhioBusiness School withdegrees in business. He worked as a clerk forMC/B ManufacturingChemical Company andin data processing forQuantum Corp. He thenworked for the City ofCincinnati in IT/operations.Now retired, he volunteersas an EMS for the Masonand Deerfield TownshipFire Departments. He andhis wife, Judy, have threesons (Joseph III, Kevin,and James) and onedaughter (Angela), alongwith nine grandchildren.He likes to golf (althoughhe hasn’t been out for awhile). Joseph and Judylive in Loveland.

CHAMPIONS IN ATHLETICS:Coached by Gerry Faust, the first senior Moeller Varsity Football Teamended their season 9-1, finishing as theGCL runner-up and paving the wayfor a future that included seven statetitles and two national titles. The2013 Crusaders won their 8th footballchampionship this past fall, and two wrestlers earned state titles. In addition, one student won the topwater skiing championship and isranked 2nd in the world. Overall, inlittle more than 50 years, the MoellerCrusaders have accrued 27 team championships and 27 state titles.

The caption in Moeller’s first yearbook, called“Dedication: May 6, 1961,” said, “The spirit anddetermination exhibited by the team throughoutthe season should indicate the beginning of longhistory of football supremacy.”

The caption in Moeller’s first yearbook, called“Dedication: May 6, 1961,” said, “Crusaderfans can look forward to some exciting gamesand Moeller’s first championship in the verynear future.”

Love education

your life

The dress code for the early Crusadersincluded more formal attire, so therecollection ofRaymond Haas ’64involves “wearing the same old plainblack clip-on tie allfour years.”

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Mr. Norbert W. Overbeck Mr. John M. Painter Mr. Barry Paulson Mr. Joseph Pelopida, Jr. Mr. Michael M. Pennington Mr. RonaldG. Ripperger Mr. John R. Rivers Mr. David Rogan Mr. Stephen E. Roth Mr. William H. Roth Mr. Robert L. Satchell Mr. Ronald R.Spellmire, Jr. Mr. Mark E. Spilker 16 Mr. H. Leonard Stallo Mr. Robin J. Stayton Mr. Walt Steel Mr. John Steigerwald Mr. WD. Thamann Mr. Mark E. Todd Mr. Jerome E. Tokarsky Mr. Thomas N. Topmiller Mr. Lawrence L. Trueworthy Mr. Bernard Tutt le MMr. Stephen W. Weisbrod Mr. Thomas Wesselman Mr. David Whitton Mr. Thomas B. Wiggins Mr. John L. Willenbrink Mr. Ronald L.

was revealed as part of the end-of-day announcements. Iwent down to the locker room for football practice, andthere were some guys complaining about the name. Therewas a cartoon character on TV at the time called ’CrusaderRabbit,’ and some of my teammates thought we would beridiculed for being the Crusader Rabbits. So I didn’t admitto being responsible for the name. A few weeks later wheneveryone was used to the name, those guys who had beencomplaining thought it was a pretty cool name, and, asthey say, the rest is history. As I recall, the prize for thecontest was to be a whopping $10. Since two of us had comeup with the name, we got to split it down the middle: $5for each of us. (It wasn’t even a $5 bill. It was a $5 gift cer-tificate to the Moeller book store.) If I remember correctly, Iused it to buy a towel with the Crusader name on it and aback-up jock strap. A couple namesthat I believe were finalists were’Marines’ and ’Marauders.’ Thosewere some really fun times.”

Naming the CrusadersEd Finke ’64 and Dennis Cronin ’64 were both responsible

for giving the Moeller teams their iconic name, “Crusaders,”and Finke provides some background to that moment:“We didn’t have a fight song or an alma mater song or aname for teams. I believe that Bro. Keys came up withthe songs, but the faculty decided to let us submit team

names, and they would pickthe winner from those. My goodfriend and grade school (St.Vincent’s) classmate, DennisCronin, and I both put in thename ’Crusader’ withoutknowing the other had done it. Istill remember when the name


MichaelPennington

graduated from MiamiUniversity in 1968 and hasbeen the vice president of marketing/sales forSafeco Life (Seattle, WA),senior vice president forCommercial Union Life(Boston, MA), and is currently the owner ofPennco Gold & SilverBullion (Seattle, WA). He also volunteers withvarious church charities.Michael and his wife,Linda, have been married43 years. They have five children and 17grandchildren. They attendMary Queen of PeaceCatholic Church and livein Sammamish, WA.

StevenRipperger

received his undergraduatedegree from the Universityof Dayton and his medicaldegree from the Universityof Cincinnati’s College ofMedicine in 1971. Beforeretiring, he was an OB-GYN physician inEvansville, IN, from 1975-2011. Steven marriedMary Gates, and they had five children and 11 grandchildren. Marypassed away in March2012 and is greatlymissed. Steven enjoyswoodworking, reading,and crosswords. He lives in Zionsville, IN.

John Riversearned his

BA in government andinternational studies fromthe University of NotreDame. He worked withthe American HospitalAssociation (1974-1986)and the Arizona HospitalAssociation (1986-2011).During that time he was afellow in the AmericanHealthcare Executivesand received the SalsburyAward from the ArizonaHospital AssociationCollege of. John retiredon his 65th birthday, Jan.13, 2011. He currentlyserves as the board chairof the Arizona ShelterServices and is a boardmember of the VeteransMedical LeadershipCouncil. He marriedMeredith Marsh in 1975,and his son, John, wasborn Dec. 27, 1985. In hisspare time, he enjoys“golf, golf, and more golf.”John and Meredith aremembers of St. Thomasthe Apostle and live inParadise Vly, AZ.

MarkSpilkerattended the University ofDayton and was aninstructor pilot for the USAir Force (1968-1973)and actuary (1973-2008).He is now retired. Markand his wife, Elizabeth,have one son, Mark. They attend St. Paul theEvangelist Church andlive in Westerville, OH.

Len Stalloattended the

University of Cincinnati’sCollege of Pharmacy andXavier University. He hasworked at Simon’sPharmacy, Thriftway, andthe Kroger Company,where he currently is apharmacy coordinator.Len was president of the

Kroger Cultural AdvisoryCouncil, a Board ofTrustees member of theOhio PharmacistsAssociation, and presidentof the Towne CentreSquare Partners. He hasalso served on the KrogerCultural Advisory Council,the St. Susanna ParishCouncil, co-chaired a St. Susanna fundraisingproject, and coachedbaseball, soccer, andfootball. He marriedNancy Flynn who passedaway in 1979. He hasbeen married to CarolGannon for 30 years. He has four sons whograduated from Moeller(Marc ’91, Chris ’93, Sean’02, and Kevin ’03) andfour grandchildren (Kayla,Joe, John, and Sam). Len enjoys “golf, running(now walking), reading,meeting friends and family for a sandwich anddrink, and small businesspartnerships.” He andCarol belong to St. Susanna Parish andlive in Mason.

Walt Steelgraduated

cum laude and attendedthe Ohio College ofApplied Science for hisA.S., Miami University,Oxford, for his B.S., andthe University of Louisville.He worked for GeneralElectric (Cincinnati andLouisville), BendixAvionics (Ft. Lauderdale),ITT Defense (CapeCanaveral) and Nokia(Helb, FL). During thattime he earned a SixSigma Certification, which is a systematic,data-driven approach toproblem solving, widelyrecognized in a variety of industries for its proficiency at reducingdefects. Now retired, Waltworks with the homelessand volunteers withHabitat for Humanity inMelbourne, FL. In addition,he does mission work inCuba. In his spare timeWalt enjoys restoring oldcars and boats. He andhis wife, Linda, have beenmarried 37 years, andthey have three sons(Brian, Sean, and Graham).They belong to GraceUnited Methodist Church and live in Merritt Island, FL.

November 22, 1963 President Kennedy Shot in Dallas – News of the shooting spread quickly through Moeller, and the entire student body convened in the courtyard to pray.

CHAMPIONS FOR MARY, OURLADY OF MOELLER: Sponsored and primarily staffed by the Societyof Mary in the early years, theMarianists created the school’s culturethat exists today, which has been thekey to the school’s success for morethan half a century. Moeller’s missionis embodied in the five Characteristicsof a Marianist Educations (CMEs)and includes educating for faith; providing a quality, integral educationthat encompasses the mind, body,heart and spirit; educating in theFamily Spirit; educating for service,justice, and peace; and educating foradaptation and change.

Perseverance

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Pennington Mr. Ronald J. Piepmeyer Mr. Jerry Plaatje Mr. Gene R. Powell, Jr. Mr. William Recker Mr. Michael Rice Mr. StevenSatchell Mr. Ronald R. Schloss Mr. R. Kenneth Schulkers Mr. Robert Schulz Mr. John H. Shriner Mr. Frank J. Simms Mr. Robert J.John Steigerwald Mr. William Stot ler Mr. Bob Strottman Mr. William R. Taphorn Mr. Gary P. Taulbee Mr. Paul Tenkman Mr. David

Mr. Bernard Tutt le Mr. Gerald J. Voegele Mr. Michael A. Volle Mr. James H. Vonderhaar Mr. Edward Walsh Mr. Michael Wehrmanlenbrink Mr. Ronald L. Wood Mr. Charles A. Wuennemann, Jr. Mr. Francis Yasbeck Mr. Daniel L. Young Mr. Wallace H. Young

Good friendships last a lifetime

The importance of Catholic educationKennedy’s Assassination

Class Valedictorian David Thamann ’64 articulated well the one momentthat was seared in the memories of all the Crusaders during their years atMoeller. “The most poignant and historic moment for me was on Nov. 22,1963,” he said. “Bro. Eveslage came on the intercom and asked that all thestudents gather at the statue of Mary in the back of the school to pray for ourPresident, John F. Kennedy, who had been shot in Dallas. At that time, we didnot know for sure that President Kennedy had died. The fact that all of usgathered together to pray as one body for our President showed the solidari-ty, grace, and principles that our four years at Moeller gave us. I know thesetraditions continue at Moeller today.”

Forging Lifelong FriendshipsLike most all their classmates, Joseph Pelopida Jr. ’64 and Thomas

Biederman ’64 said the friendships they developed stand out to them. LenStallo ’64 added that his Moeller friendships have “sustained for life.” Andcertain memories stand out for him, like “Bill Foote’s car rebuilding project”and “Tom Earhardt foot racing Dennis Cronin’s Falcon for 60 feet and winning.(A lesson learned in Bro. Dahlman’s physics class.)” Cronin’s classmate,Steven Ripperger, recalls Dennis’s impressions of teachers.

Bro. Lawrence Eveslage, S.M.(Founding Principal: 1960-1967)

The impact of Bro. Larry (AKA the “Big E”) on the Class of '64 was undeniable.David Thamann, the first valedictorian and recipient of the Archbishop McNicholas

Award (now called the “Man of Moeller Award”) said that“meeting Bro. Larry was “a defining moment.” Len Stallo’64 cited Bro. Eveslage’s leadership and teaching ability asbeing among his most memorable moments. And JamesKuntz ’64, along with many of his classmates, describedBro. Larry as a “great man.”

See more reflections from the Class of '64 on the Moeller website:www.Moeller.org (Class of '64).

BobStrottman

attended Xavier Universityfor his undergraduate andgraduate degrees andworked in constructionmanagement and realestate developmentbefore he retired. He and his wife, Joan, havethree daughters and eightgrandchildren.

DavidThaman,Moeller’s first valedictorian,graduated from XavierUniversity in 1968 and the Chase College of Lawin 1980 with his J.D. Hewas a member of The

Chartered PropertyCasualty Underwriters(CPCU), which is a community of credentialedproperty and casualtyinsurance professionalswho promote excellencethrough ethical behaviorand continuing education.He also earned an associatein risk management(ARM) designation, which is the professionalcredential for personsinvolved in the risk management field. Davidserved in the US Armyfrom 1968-70 and thenworked as a drugenforcement agent (1971-76) and was honored with the DrugEnforcement SpecialAchievement Award.Since 1976 he has beenan insurance editor/ consultant and currently isthe managing editor forthe National UnderwriterCompany. David participatesin the Heart Marathon

and enjoys politics, golf,and traveling. He hopesto do more after he retiresthis year. He and his wife,Susan, have been married30 years and have twodaughters (Aubrey andLauren) and three grandchildren (Liam,Hendrix, and Lucia). They belong to the St. Columban Parish andlive in Loveland.

GeraldVoegeleworked forthe St. Peterand PaulChurch in

Reading and is currentlyretired. Two years ago hewent through open heartsurgery, but he reports, “I am doing great, but Iam half blind and can’tdrive.” Gerald and severalof his ’64 classmatesgather for lunch everythird Wednesday (11:30 AM)at the Back Porch Saloon.He lives in Cincinnati.

SteveWeisbrod

went through CincinnatiMilacron’s ManagementTraining Center (a co-opprogram with theUniversity of Cincinnati)and has taken many continuing educationclasses over the years.He first worked at Stearns& Foster in Lockland andthen spent 22 years atCincinnati Milacron,where he worked in management. “I did somuch project managementthat I left there and beganworking in the computersoftware industry,” hewrites. Steve then becamethe director at BeechglenDevelopment (Cincinnati),vice president at SouthernCross Integrations (St.Petersburg), and directorat FMI in (Cincinnati). He says that his greatestaccomplishment, however,is that after working withthousands of individualsand hundreds of folkswho reported to him over

the years, “with theexception of literally ahandful, if I ran into anyone of them today, Iwould be glad to seethem, and they’d be gladto see me. THAT’S anhonor.” In 1999 Steveearned his 100-tonMaster Mariner Licensevia Sea School in St.Petersburg, FL. He andhis wife, Judy, have beenmarried 44 years. (“Ourfriends call her ’St. Judy,’as she’s been putting upwith me since she was17,” he says.) They haveone son (Steve) anddaughter (Andrea). Whenhis children were growingup, he coached littleleague baseball, pee weefootball, and served as aGirl Scout/Brownie Troopleader. He also taughtboating classes for theRed Cross and was onthe National Ski Patrol atPerfect North for 10years. Now he enjoyssailing, meeting new people, keeping in touchwith old friends and co-workers, and “keepingJudy happy while makingevery effort to not grow

up.” He reports that in2001 he and Judy had thejoint realization “that wecan always make moremoney, but we can’t makeany more time,“ so theyretired in 2002, sold theirhomes in Florida andCincinnati, and thenmoved their sailboat toChesapeake Bay. Theyhave been working/livingon the water ever since.

DanielYounggraduated from the ArtAcademy of Cincinnati in1968 and served in theUS Air Force (Vietnam)until 1972. He has workedas an x-ray technician,dental lab tech, and maintenance tech. Inaddition, Daniel hasworked for PNC Bank and realty services. Heplans to retire in four-fiveyears. Daniel has oneson, Tanner, and lives inBlue Ash.

CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE: TheClass of ’64 initiated the ProjectionistClub to “aid the teachers in bringingvariety into classroom teaching.”Today, all Moeller students receivestate-of-the-art computer tablets asan educational tool. In 2005, theschool initiated the House System, a new system of student governancethat organizes students in grades 9-12 in six separate communitiesand provides increased pastoralcare, community building, and leadership development.

Next fall Moeller will begin offering a pre-engineering programin collaboration with the University of Cincinnati and, thanks to amulti-million dollar grant fromSiemens Corporation, select members of the Class of 2013 arelearning the most up-to-date software currently used by engineering professionals.

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Mr. Michael H. AlbrinckMr. Michael A.

AlexanderMr. Lawrence A.

ArmacostMr. George A. BaileyMr. Dennis F. BallardMr. Stanley C.

BartholomewMr. Edward BaumannMr. James BeckhamMr. Thomas M.

BiedermanMr. William BienMr. Vincent P. BilliterMr. Daniel C. BinzerMr. Donald BirelyMr. Kenneth J.

BlankemeyerMr. Robert E. Blatz, Jr.Mr. Robert Blomer

Mr. Donald BohnMr. James E.

BomkampMr. Fred R. BorkeMr. Barry J. BormanMr. Wolf Peter BraatzMr. Paul J.

BreitenbachMr. Richard G.

BrennerMr. Roger E. Brenner Mr. Thomas B. BroganMr. Dennis BrummettMr. Thomas V.

Buchert Mr. Dennis G. BuchertMr. Craig J. BuhrMr. Samuel Jerome

CantorMr. James CarrMr. William Connor

Mr. Ray Corbett Mr. Dennis CreedonMr. Dennis C. CroninMr. Robert H. DeitersMr. Richard P.

Deiters, Jr.Mr. Anthony J.

DelVecchioMr. John F. DietzMr. Thomas DoughertyMr. Thomas J.

EhrhardMr. Carl M. ElsberndMr. Mark W. ErnstMr. Edward J. FinkeMr. William L.

FitzpatricMr. Gerald R. FlaigMr. William P. FooteMr. Terry ForresterMr. Timothy M. Frank

Mr. Gerald FuhrmanMr. James G. GatesMr. David A. GecksMr. Stanley A. GertzMr. James GescheiderMr. Freidrick Graham Mr. Robert GrauMr. John J. GuilfoyleMr. Charles GulleyMr. Raymond J. HaasMr. Jerome HagenhoffMr. John A.

HaverkampMr. Edward J. Heckle Mr. Lawrence M.

HeglinMr. Michael J.

HennesseyMr. Ronald HerbersMr. W. Dean

Herschede

Mr. Robert HertleinMr. Paul J. HonerlawMr. Jerry J. HooblerMr. James Terry

HornerMr. William HronekMr. David R. HuberMr. Stephen L.

HuelsmanMr. James F. HuntMr. Robert C. JohnsonMr. Edward KennedyMr. Thomas KennyMr. Robert G. KleiMr. John A. KoegelMr. Lawrence J. KrausMr. Terrence J. KroellMr. James R. KuntzMr. Dennis C.

LadriganMr. James Lierl

Mr. Robert D. LynchMr. Joseph C. MackMr. Kenneth MalloyMr. Richard ManneMr. Robert A. Marine Mr. Robert L. MayerMr. Robert

McDonoughMr. Donald McFaddenMr. Thomas J. McGillMr. Alan G.

McLaughlinMr. John C. McPhillipsMr. Thomas

MengelkampMr. Gerald MeyerMr. Gregory A. MillerMr. William C. MillerMr. Barry A. MohlmanMr. Larry MontagMr. Paul J. Morgan

Class of 1964 Graduates

Formed in t

June 1957Launch ofArchbishop'sHigh SchoolFund Due to overcrowd-ing, the Archdioceselaunched a specialfund to constructnew Catholic highschools.

April 1958School Named ‘Moeller’Archbishop Karl J. Alter announced thename of the new northeast Catholichigh school, “Archbishop Moeller,”which was named after ArchbishopHenry Moeller (1849-1925), a native ofCincinnati who distinguished himself atthe North American College in Rome,winning the highest honors in history,the first three prizes in theology, and the gold medal for excellence.

January 4, 1959GroundbreakingCeremonyHis Grace, the MostRev. Karl J. Alter,D.D., Archbishop ofCincinnati, holds theSolemn Dedicationand Blessing of thenew Moeller HighSchool.

September 6,1960First Day ArchbishopMoeller HighSchool openedits doors to 192 freshmenthat Tuesdaymorning.

February 4, 1961First SocialMoeller students host firstsocial event for all area youth,an informal dance called a“Record Hop” with the theme“Hearts Abound,” sponsoredby the Dads' Club.

Archbishop Alter solicited bids forthe construction of the new school.

Moeller’s First Years.

Your Classmates Today.

Barry Mohlman'64and his Wife Dean Herschede ’64

Sue and Michael Heglin '64

Mark and Pat Ernst '64

Class of '64 Reunion and Coach Gigliotti

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Mr. Raymond R.Munchel

Mr. Lawrence NadaudMr. Jerome A. NiebuerMr. Daniel G. NiehausMr. Dennis

O'CallaghanMr. Kevin O'DriscollMr. Richard OppMr. Robert G. OsnerMr. Elmer Osner, Jr.Mr. Frank W.

OstendorfMr. Edward P.

OsterbergerMr. Norbert W.

OverbeckMr. John M. PainterMr. Barry PaulsonMr. Joseph Pelopida, Jr.Mr. Michael M.

PenningtonMr. Ronald J.

PiepmeyerMr. Jerry PlaatjeMr. Gene R. Powell, Jr.Mr. William ReckerMr. Michael RiceMr. Steven G.

RippergerMr. John R. RiversMr. David RoganMr. Stephen E. RothMr. William H. RothMr. Robert L. SatchellMr. Ronald R. SchlossMr. R. Kenneth

SchulkersMr. Robert SchulzMr. John H. ShrinerMr. Frank J. Simms

Mr. Robert J.Spellmire, Jr.

Mr. Mark E. SpilkerMr. H. Leonard StalloMr. Robin J. StaytonMr. Walt SteelMr. John SteigerwaldMr. William StotlerMr. Bob StrottmanMr. William R. TaphornMr. Gary P. TaulbeeMr. Paul TenkmanMr. David D. ThamannMr. Mark E. ToddMr. Jerome E.

TokarskyMr. Thomas N.

TopmillerMr. Lawrence L.

TrueworthyMr. Bernard Tuttle

Mr. Gerald J. VoegeleMr. Michael A. VolleMr. James H.

VonderhaarMr. Edward WalshMr. Michael WehrmanMr. Stephen W.

WeisbrodMr. Thomas

WesselmanMr. David WhittonMr. Thomas B.

WigginsMr. John L.

WillenbrinkMr. Ronald L. WoodMr. Charles A.

Wuennemann, Jr.Mr. Francis YasbeckMr. Daniel L. YoungMr. Wallace H. Young

Formed in the Marianist Tradition

Roger BrennerPeter BronnerThomas BuchertTed BurwinkleRay CorbettJohn DegenhartDr. Thomas EhrhardFreidrick GrahamKevin HanleyEdward Heckle

Allen JenkinsReverend

Robert MarineRobert NoltePeter RiellyJohn SchehrGreg Schulhoff*Wells, TimothyWoelfle, RichardWurtz, James

IN MEMORIAM: We honor those members of theClass of '64 who have departed this world. Godspeed, until we see you again.

January 10, 1963Moeller First ‘Saint’Moeller junior GregSchulhoff passed away suddenly after ChristmasBreak of a brain infection,encephalitis.

September 1963 First Full Varsity Football Team Now fielding seniors, the FightingCrusaders completed their firstwinning season (9-1) and becamethe GCL Runner-up. This was thebeginning of Coach Faust’sunprecedented 18-year undefeatedrun, culminating in seven StateChampionships and two National Championships.

June 2, 1964 Moeller’s First CommencementMoeller awarded 178 diplomas to the first graduating class. In his farewell address to thestudents, Bro. Lawrence Eveslage, S.M., said,“It is with deep regret that we see you leave us.Wherever you may go, always keep Moeller inyour heart, remembering that that loyaltyembraces your family, your parish, your country,as well as your school. May Jesus and Marykeep you always.”

Alexander, MichaelBartholomew, StanleyBilliter, VincentBohn, DonaldBraatz, Wolf PeterDougherty, ThomasElsbernd, CarlFitzpatric, WilliamFrank, TimothyFuhrman, GeraldGertz, StanleyGulley, CharlesHunt, JamesKennedy, Edward

Mack, JosephMcFadden, DonaldMorgan, PaulNadaud, LawrenceO’Callaghan, DennisRogan, DavidSatchell, RobertShriner, JohnStayton, RobinSteigerwald, JohnTaulbee, GaryTrueworthy, LawrenceWesselman, ThomasWuennemann, Charles

OUR ‘LOST’ ALUMSWe are proud that we have beenable to stay in contact with mostof the Class of ’64 alumni.However, we have lost contactwith a few and would like toreconnect, especially with the50th Class Reunion not so faraway! If you know any of the following ’64 grads, please encourage them to contact AlumniRelations Director Mary Fischer(call 513-791-1680, ext. 1310, oremail [email protected]).

October 1, 1962Our Lady of Moeller DedicationStudent representativesfrom every homeroomformed the Living Rosaryas part of the dedicationof Our Lady of Moeller.

Commencement On June 2, 1964, in the Moellerauditorium/gymnasium, Archbishop Moeller High School held itsfirst Commencement ceremony and presented diplomas to 175 seniors.

50th Class Reunion.

In MemoriamDebbie and Rich Brenner '64


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Educating in the Family SpiritCrusader Connections

Dear Alumni & Friends,As my first year as alumni president

draws to a close, I wanted to take amoment to reflect on the past year andwhole heartedly express my gratitudefor all the hard work and dedication ofour Alumni Board and Class Captains. I thank all of you for your support anddedication - it’s been a great year ofreunions, events, and financial supportfor the school we love so much! Weshared great times in celebrating successesin athletics, witnessed tough times forsome of our beloved alumni, supportedimportant Moeller initiatives, andreflected on more than 50 years ofMoeller tradition.

But our work is not done. The 50th graduating class is aboutto embark on their next journey, confident and empowered asMen of Moeller to take on the challenges ahead because oftheir Marianist preparation. To continue to provide the qualityresources our young men need, they need our support.Specifically, they need our financial support, our prayers, ourtime, and our influence to ensure Moeller remains one of thevery best investments any parent can make for their son. If youare an alumnus, you know your own family invested in you sothat you could have the best education possible. Historically,though, only 8% ofour alumni giveback. We need allour alumni to stepup. My ultimatehope is that every alumnus - and every one of you who share ourlove for Moeller – shows your loyalty and commitment to youralma mater or the school you love by “paying it forward.” We need your help to make it possible for all other young menwho desire to become the next generation of Men of Moellerhave the resources they need to achieve that dream. Your gifttruly makes a difference – at any level. Please use the attachedenvelope in this magazine or go to www.Moeller.org/supportto give online. Do it for your own love of Moeller.

I also invite you to make a difference by inviting you tobecome involved. We are continuing to grow our association,enlarging our alumni network to support both the school andone another. If you are interested in joining our Class CaptainTeam, please contact the Alumni Office at (513) 791-1680, ext. 1310.We welcome your help in supporting the Alumni Association’sinitiatives and events. And if you are an alumnus from one ofthe Classes of 2000-2012, I urge you to get involved in our newYoung Alumni Association, where we focus on networking andorganizing special events geared toward young alums.

Finally, if there is anything the Alumni Association can do for you, please feel free to reach out to me [email protected]. Your love of the school makes you amember of the Moeller Family, so I want to help you remainengaged and feel supported.

I look forward to another great year as your president.

Thank you, and God Bless,

Nick Hodge ’94Moeller Alumni Association President

Chris Spielmanheadlined the Sports Stag this year with aspellbinding speechand motivationalmessage.

Chris Spielman headlined the 2013 Moeller SportsStag held in March, with nearly 400 alumni, parents,and friends of Moeller in attendance. Spielman wasan all-star linebacker from Massillon, OH, a two-timeAll-American for The Ohio State Buckeyes, andplayed 11 years in the NFL for Lions, Bills, andBrowns. In 2010 he was inducted into the CollegeFootball Hall of Fame. Currently, he is a college foot-ball analyst with ESPN and a professional speaker.But he says his most important roles are being afather of four and a "cancer warrior," a cause he tookup after his wife, Stefanie’s, first diagnosis.

The evening honored the 1982 Moeller StateChampionship Football Team and introduced newMoeller Athletic Director Mike Asbeck. Special guestsincluded members of the University of Cincinnatifootball coaching staff, including Head Coach TommyTuberville, and Tom Gamble served as emcee.

“It was a great evening celebrating not onlyMoeller’s Athletic Tradition but great athletic person-alities in the community doing good work,” saidAlumni Relations Director Mary Fischer. “Chris wasthe highlight of the evening. He gave a very inspiringpresentation that not only spoke of his career andpurpose but gave much insight to his passion,strength, and integrity. He left the audience with acommitment to their own purpose and a reflection oneach one’s pledge to the Moeller Family, which wasvery evident that evening. Many guests told me after-ward that Chris was one of the best Stag speakersthey had heard in a very long time.”

The guests also commented highly on the Stag’snew format. “Now our guests gather first in the ActivityCenter for a two-hour plus social in a relaxed format,”said Alumni Relations Director Mary Fischer.

“The feedback was very positive last year, so wedecided to duplicate the set up again this year,” saidDirector of Athletic Development Mark Doran.

“The Alumni Association is very grateful for thecontinued support of all the alumni and friends whoattended the event,” said Alumni Association DirectorNick Hodge. “We will continue to provide theseevents to keep alumni, friends, and family engaged inthe many activities that serve the mission of Moeller.”

For in-depth interviews, visit the Moeller athleticWeb page at www.Moeller.org/Athletics orwww.LetsGoBigMoe.com. To learn more aboutChris’s foundation, the Stephanie SpielmanFoundation, visit www.chrisspielman.com.


Chris SpielmanHeadlines 2013 Stag

GET CONNECTED:If you are currently notreceiving monthly updatesor have not heard fromyour Decade or ClassCaptain, please updateyour email with us [email protected] orlogon to www.Moeller.org/Alumni to update your information online.

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ALUMNICALENDAROCTOBER 4-5:2013 ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND: We are againplanning a great MoellerAlumni Reunion Weekendscheduled for October 4-5 for our classes ending in 3s and 8s!Individual classes are planning theiractivities now, which will include Fridayevening activities and an afternoontailgate and football game at Lockland onSaturday, October 5. More informationwill follow. If you are interested inhelping your class plan a great reunionweekend, please call Mary Fischer at(513) 791-1680, ext. 1310.

OCTOBER 4:CRUSADER CLASSICGOLF OUTING: All alumniare invited to participate in theCrusader Classic Golf Outing atthe Blue Ash Golf Course, a shot-gunevent. Watch for early registrationopportunities in July - we plan tomake this the biggest golf outing ofthe year!

Keith McCluskey ’78 & Joe Foley ’83Honored with Alumni Dad Award

Pictured, from left: Jake McCluskey ’13, K.C. McCluskey ’09,Keith McCluskey ’78, Cameron McCluskey ’11, Max Foley ’13,and Joe Foley ’83

The Moeller Alumni Association recently honored Keith McCluskey ’78and Joe Foley ’83 with the Barry Borman Alumni Dad Award. The award ispresented to an alumnus who carries on his legacy at Moeller High Schoolnot only by sending his son to the school but by his continued involvementand dedication to enhancing the Moeller experience for his son and all theyoung men in the spirit of current Athletic Director Barry Borman ’64.

“We are extremely grateful for the level of commitment and loyalty Keithand Joe have shown over the years,” says President Bill Hunt. “They havegiven tirelessly in innumerable ways and have been a model of service andsupport to their alma mater.”

Keith and his wife, Kim, have three sons, Keith ’09, Cameron ’11, andJake ’13. They reside in Hyde Park.

Joe Foley ’83 and his wife, Jennifer, have a son, Max ’13, and a daughterCassidy who attends Mt. Notre Dame High School.

The Alumni Association presented the award during Moeller’s 13thFather/Son Mass & Breakfast, held in February with the Rev. Alberto Pimentelas the celebrant. This event is an annual favorite for alumni and currentparents and their sons. This year the association invited the incoming familiesfrom the Class of 2017 to be their special guests to welcome them into theMoeller Family.

THREE GENERATIONSSHARE UNIQUE LEGACY:After May 16, three generations of Foleys willhave graduated and shared a special legacywith Moeller Football. Joe Foley ’83 (picturedabove on right) has been an integral part of therecent locker room renovation project. Joe’s son,Max ’13 (pictured center), had the opportunityto use the new locker room his senior year, theyear Moeller won its 8th Football StateChampionship. Joe’s father helped build theoriginal Moeller locker room during the years his younger brother, Jim ’64 attended the school (pictured above on left).

The Alumni Association recently honored the Class of 2013 Athletic Hall ofFame inductees: Nick Lukens ’01, Steve Albrinck ’08, Patt Watt ’05, andDrew Walter ’99.

Steve Albrinck ’08 received the 2013 Michael Habegger Award for 2013,which is awarded to a student who has given outstanding service toMoeller Athletics during his high school career in the spirit of MichaelHabegger ’89. Steve served for four years as a student coach in basketballand volleyball and assisted the football program his junior and senior years.“Steve has never really left Moeller,” says Athletic Director BarryBorman’64. “He works with Rob Ebel and ESP Media on webcasts of manyMoeller athletic events, and fills in when needed, whether it is running a clock or getting a scoreboard to work.”

This year the association changed the venue to Cooper Creek at the BlueAsh Golf Course. ”They switched it to a new format this year to accommodatemore emphasis on the luncheon and induction,” said Alumni Relations DirectorMary Fischer. “The also held it in January to separate this event from thevery busy annual stag.” The inductees celebrated this event with their families,coaches, former Hall of Fame inductees, and the Moeller administration.

Video clips of this event are available on www.LetsGoBigMoe.com.

Moeller Announces the Class of 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame

Pictured, from left: Nick Lukens ’01, Steve Albrinck ’08, Pat Watt ’05, and Drew Walter ’99


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Plogman, David ’82 has been an industrialdesigner with Brownlie Design in the New YorkFinger Lakes Region since 1998. He isresponsible for marketing, 2D print media, and in-store point of purchase merchandising foroutside clients. David has been married toSara for 19 years, and they have two children:Edward (12 yrs.) and Audrey (9 yrs.). The familylives in Marcellus, NY, outside of Syracuse.


O’Connor, John ’66 is celebrating 40 years in businesswith his company, MagnumSecurity Services, Inc. It is alsohis 30th year of providingsecurity for Moeller HighSchool. As a former Moellerathlete, John enjoyed runningcross country and track and setseveral records along the way.

Maloney, Bob ’67 lost his wife,Kathy, on Nov. 24 in Chugiak,Alaska, after a two-year fightwith brain cancer. Kathy andBob had been married 40 yearsand were just three days shy oftheir 41st anniversary. Theywere sweethearts since gradeschool at St. Gertrude. Kathywent to Regina High and thento Old Dominion, earning hermaster’s degree from MiamiUniversity. She and Bobmoved to Alaska in 1998. Shewas an adjunct professor atUniversity of Alaska and wasrecognized as the NationalMath Teacher of the Year in1993 at a Washington, D.C.,awards ceremony. They wereboth involved in gardening,camping, and hiking, as wellas other outdoor activities. Bob is a retired accountant and professor.

Greiner, William ’70recently retired, and theOhio Senate saluted him forhis 20 years of service asthe executive director of the Sharonville ConventionCenter.

Riedmiller, Dennis ’71 is enjoying hisgrandchildren. Pictured: Five-year-oldElliot and one-year-old Mallory.

Hacker, Mike ’70 and his wife, Jennifer, enjoyedgreat company with two of Mike’s teammates fromtheir undefeated Moeller Football season at the 2012Annual Moeller - Marshall Golf Outing. Mike had thewinning bid for this rare football autographed by bothSteve Sylvester ’71 (Moeller, Notre Dame & OaklandRaiders) and Steve Niehaus ’72 (Moeller, NotreDame & Seattle Seahawks). Coach Phil Gigliotti wasalso on hand at the outing.

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McLaughin, Pat ’96 and his wife, Layne, welcomed theirdaughter, Nora Louise, on February 18, 2013. She weighed6 lbs., 7 oz. and is their fourth child, joining brothers, Patrick,Jack, and Brooks (pictured above). Pat recently developeda quarterback training device called “Perfect Pass” that is

being patented. For more information, see hiswebsite at www.mclaughlinqbtrainer.com orFacebook page (search “Pat McLaughlin”).

Connelly, Michael’85 received hismaster’s degree in

English in May 2012 fromNorthern Kentucky University.He and his wife, Debbie, livein Pleasant Run Farm withtheir three children: Aidan andtwins Maura and Megan.

Jacob, Ken ’93resides in Stryker,OH, and is marriedwith two daughters,

ages three and seven. He currently works as a deputysheriff with Williams CountySheriff’s Office and has beenwith that office since 2000.

Groeber, Andy ’98 and hiswife, Rebekah, recently movedback to the Midwest after afive-year period in Atlanta. Heis working for Toyota MaterialHandling USA in Columbus,Indiana. Andy and his wife areexpecting their third child in July.They live near Indianapolis, in Bargersville.

Henry, Shawn ’83 residesin Nashville, TN, where hepractices law in the areas ofreal estate development,land use, government relations, and litigation. He represents numerousclients before regulatoryboards, commissions, andlegislative bodies and haslectured on legal and practical issues related toland development, including

Lohr, Chris ’87 andwife, Cathy, welcomedFuture Man ofMoeller, Henry AllenLohr, on October 23, 2012.

Geiger, Heath ’94 and his wife, Nikki, welcomedtwins, Jonathon AldoGeiger, 6 lbs., 8 oz., andBrandon William Geiger, 5 lbs., 15 oz., on January23, 2013.

Mike Hartman’81 proudlydisplays his Moeller pride.

state and local laws pertaining to planning, zoning, subdivisions, roads,easements, and boundarydisputes. Shawn also provides counsel to severalhomeowner associations inthe Nashville region.

Shawn belongs to manyprofessional organizationsand is a board member and past-chairman of TheDISTRICT, Inc., a nonprofitorganization in downtownNashville. He also representsthe Nashville Area Chamberof Commerce on theDowntown Code DesignReview Committee andholds an “AV” rating fromMartindale-Hubbell.

Harrison, Matt ’00 joins fellow alumni, Chris Berling ’02 and Deter Albers ’09, as Moeller High Schoolassistant swim coaches for the 2012-13 season. They are led by veteran swim coach, Bill Whatley.

Rooks, Matt ’98 and his wife,Michelle, welcomed EvelynMarie. She was born on Dec. 14,2012, and weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz.

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Family SpiritAlumni Notes


Jaeger, Alex ’06 is adoctoral student inpharmacology atDuke University’s

Department of Pharmacologyand Cancer Biology. He published an article in NatureReview Discovery in 2012 andpresented at the GordonResearch Conference in Barga,Italy, in July 2011, and at ColdSpring Harbor LaboratorySymposium in NY in April 2012.His research is focused ondeveloping novel therapies forneurodegenerative diseases.Alex passed his preliminaries inMay 2012 and is finishing hisresearch for his PhD. He notesthat thanks to his Moeller roots,his football team won the graduate school’s intramuralfootball league tournament.

Mercurio, Andrew ’00 and his wife, Bonita, gave birth toCooper Vincent Mercurio on January 1, 2013. Cooperweighed 9.9 lbs. and measured 22 inches long. He was the first baby born that day in Asheville, NC.

Gruber, Will ’03graduated fromthe University of

Cincinnati with a bachelor’sdegree in marketing in 2008and has been working forMAG (formerly CincinnatiMachine) ever since. Will iscurrently a proposal & project manager for theCryogenics Division. He will complete his MBA in international business atXavier University in May2013. Will is also gettingmarried in May to BrittanyGalloway (Wayne ’06 and UC ’11).

Ferguson, T.J. ’08graduated fromGeorgia Tech

with a business degree inMay 2012 and is currentlyworking full time at TheHome Depot’s corporateoffice in client accounting.He resides in Atlanta, GA.

Herdeman, Evan ’02 announced his wedding engagementon Oct 13, 2012, in Hocking Hills to Amanda Rom (Ursuline ’08). Their wedding is scheduled for Sept. 7, 2013.

Fischer, Brendan ’08graduated from DePauwUniversity in May 2012 with

a degree in biology/chemistry. He is currently employed as a chemist andcontractor at a very large health andbeauty manufacturer in Cincinnati. He resides in Hyde Park. Pictured withBrendan is his brother Mitchell ’12,who is a freshman at Miami Universityin the Farmer Business School.

Stamper, Timothy ’09 married Brittni Leigh Ann Linger on March 23, 2013.

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We express our condolences and deepestsympathies to the families and friends of these and other members of the Moeller Family who have passed on:

Bathalter, PatriciaBecksmith, David ’72Cutter, MiriamDillhoff, Robert ’65Doud, PeterKeller, Albert Kohus Jr., NorbertLisbeth, Bro. MichaelLyons, Robert D.Maloney, Kathie

In Memoriam

Meinking, Daniel ’79Meyer, Joseph ’76Morand, Kevin ’70Reckers, Mary JaneVillines, Michael ’65Waechter, RosemaryWainscott, FrancesWelling, David ’91Winterman, PatriciaZilch, Karl

Vonderhaar, Brian ’09,a walk-on player for theUniversity of DaytonFlyers, was recognized

as one of the university’s out-standing student athletes at ahome basketball game onFebruary 8, 2013. He is a memberof the All-Academic Team, whichis an honor given to the studentathlete who has earned thehighest GPA on his team. Brianalso received the PresidentialAward for demonstrating academicexcellence, leadership, andservice to the university.

Two additional Moeller gradswere honored at the UD bas-ketball game: Ian Hundley ’09(baseball) and RobbieSunderman ’10 (baseball) were recognized.

Foos, Patrick ’10 isin his third year atthe College ofCharleston where

he continues to swim and studyaccounting. Patrick is a keymember of the conference swimteam; they won their SouthernConference in 2012 and 2013.

Walter, Charlie ’11is currently a sophomore at Ohio University’s

School of Communicationwhere he has been doing livesports broadcasting for localhigh school football teams.

Kremer, Joseph ’12is a manager with the University ofDayton Flyers.

Barlow, Alex ’12is a walk-on basketball playerfor Butler

University. On December 15,2012, he made the game-winningshot against #1-ranked Indianain overtime. AP ReporterMichael Marot wrote, “WhenIndiana’s defenders failed toconverge on the 5-foot-11walk-on, Barlow kept right on going through the lane,drove to the basket, and hit aspinning 6-foot jumper with2.4 seconds left in overtimeSaturday to give the Bulldogsanother stunning upset - 88-86over No. 1 Indiana in theCrossroads Classic. “Thefloater is a shot I work on a lotand I happened to get a luckybounce,” Barlow said. “It wasa good feeling.”

Luckily for the Bulldogs (8-2),Barlow was on the floor. Thekid who spurned college scholarship offers to play hisbest sport, baseball, and optedto come to Butler for only onereason - to learn how to coachbasketball from Brad Stevens -showed everyone he can hoopit up, too…”*

Read more about Alex’s successat Butler on our websitewww.Moeller.org (see AboutMoeller/News & Media/Moeller Magazine/Spring &Summer 2012-13) or justGoogle “Alex Barlow” andwatch the ESPN video.

* SOURCE: http://www.huffington-post.com/2012/12/15/butler-indi-ana-upset-88-86-overtime-alex-bar-low_n_2308322.html.

Kariofiles, Drew ’10 has spent the past fewyears playing hockey. He currently lives inTopeka, KS, and is the captain of the Topeka

RoadRunners, a division of the NHAL.

Krone, Michael ’08 and Michelle Laing (Ursuline’08) announced their wedding engagement alongthe Seine River in Paris, France, on November18, 2012. They have been dating for over fouryears and met at Michelle’s senior prom.

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