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Blazing the new frontier with Apple’s iPad2

2010-2011 Annual Fund

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Dear Friends,

Recently I underwent major surgery. While I would not wish this for anyone, it turned out to be a wonder-ful blessing for me. The entire Chanel family rallied round in so many different ways to show their heartfelt concern and support. It would take volumes to tell all the touching stories. I always knew that Chanel’s mission handed down from the Class of 61 for 54 years was pure, noble, and vibrant, but now I have what you could call “documented” proof!

I think that is my main message to you in this letter – the current students at St. Peter Chanel High School have learned and are living out Gospel values and Chanel’s mission in a beautiful way.

Yes, the cover of this magazine is sporting the iPad 2 which the kids are currently using in class. It is a testament to their academic prowess and tech savvy. But the DVDs that they made for me and for Bishop Lennon as we recuperate could have only carried the thoughts and prayers that they expressed because they were born of an unbelievably wonderful Catholic education – an education that teaches the way of Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the saints.

You, the extended Chanel family, participate in this Gospel work. You are making an incredible difference in all of our lives. Much literature is out there researching the “digital generation”. But I sleep peacefully at night because I know that our students have learned the most important lessons in life.

St. Peter Chanel High School is moving forward with courage, confidence, and hope. As one author put it: The table of God is for everyone. God goes right into the middle of life to look for all people. God wants our yes. This is what Chanel does so very well. We all say yes to God. That is the Firebird spirit.

May you always accompany us in this most remarkable journey.

God blessSister Maria

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A Message from the President

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St. Peter Chanel High School 480 Avenue of Champions (480 Northfield Rd. ) Bedford, OH 44146

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Publishing staFF Managing Editor - Scott Gongos ’90

Contributors Sr. Maria Berlec, O.S.U. Jennifer Delciappo Mary Lynn Haldi Jule Kennedy Mark Maslona Jennifer Miroglotta Mike Setta Sarah Stewart ’12

ProduCtion serviCes Repros Color - Lou LaGuardia ’83 Villa Beach Communications

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dEVELOPMENt BOArd MEMBErsDavid Abood ’85 Accenture

Sister Maria Berlec, O.S.U. President/Principal, Executive Committee St. Peter Chanel H. S.

Paul Betori HGR Industrial Surplus

Bill Gagliano ’73 Ulmer & Berne LLP

Scott Gongos ’90 Director of Admissions St. Peter Chanel H. S.

John Hruska ’61, Chairperson, Executive Committee Hruska, Inc.

Peter G. Joyce ’72 Vice-Chairperson Institutional Advancement Committee Signum Incorporated

Ronald Kovach ’65 Institutional Advancement Committee Dominion (Retired)

Robert Lehman ’63 A.P. Consulting, Inc.

John Maimone ’66 Secretary, Executive Committee Diocese of Cleveland

Greg Malafarina ’71 Treasurer, Chairperson Finance & Investment Committee Robin Industries

Joseph C. Maurer ’64 Vice-Chairperson Executive Committee Maurer & Associates

James J. Sanfilippo ’69 Vice-Chairperson-Finance & Investment Committee Grant Thornton

Ron Sarosy ’78 Chairperson Institutional Advancement Committee Family Heritage Life

Ken Sidon ’69 Institutional Advancement Committee Antares Management Solutions

Edward V. Treat ’66 Finance Director Finance & Investment Committee St. Peter Chanel H. S.

Anthony Tricarichi ’74 Institutional Advancement Committee KPMG

Wayne Uehlein Diocesan Representative Assoc. Superintendent Office of Catholic Education

Patrick Winslow ’71 Finance & Investment Committee Anripar

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• Five of our 2011 graduates are AP Scholars, meaning they received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Tests. These students are Sarah Greathouse, Katie Juhasz, Gina Russo, Ashley Tartell, and Megan Tillman.

• Senior John Boykin III won first place in the Computer Division of the Annual Art and Essay Contest sponsored by Life Works Ohio, which promotes the sacredness of life. He was also featured in the Metro section of the Plain Dealer on August 7 for his numerous science awards.

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Green, Green, GreenMrs. Delciappo received word that her grant proposal to the Dominion Educational Partnership for the Sustainable Environmental Conservation Project (SECOP) has been accepted, and her project will receive $3500. Mrs. Delciappo and her students began SECOP this summer, a course pilot program that will lead into a course in conservation and sustainability to be offered at Chanel in the near future.

The St. Peter Chanel chapter of The National Honor Society (NHS) is promoting recycling. A new paper recycling bin has arrived at the school and is located on the southeast corner of the property. The Chanel community, as well as the area neighbors, can place newspapers, phone books, card board, and junk mail in the bin for recycling.

• The student publications continue to accept used ink cartridges for recycling. Empty cartridges can be brought to the main office for recycling. Proceeds will benefit the school newspaper and yearbook.

Amber gooden ’01 named Lady firebird head Basketball CoachSt. Peter Chanel High School is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Gooden as Head Girls Basketball Coach.

A 2001 graduate of Chanel, Gooden is the school’s all-time leader in both scoring and assists.

“I am thrilled to be named Head Girls Basketball Coach at St. Peter Chanel High School.” Said Gooden, “We have such a great tradition of success at Chanel that I feel like I am finally back home! I cannot wait to get started!”

Chanel Athletic Director, Mark Maslona added, “We feel very fortunate we were able to hire a person of Amber’s ability and character who strongly believes in St. Peter Chanel and the Catholic ideal.”

Gooden had previously served as an assistant coach at Shaker Heights, Cleveland Central Catholic and Hathaway Brown. She takes over for Hugh McMahon, who was named the head boys basketball coach at Chanel earlier this year.

Gooden currently resides in Cleveland with her family.

Cheerleaders Lead!Over this past summer the Chanel cheerleaders hosted a cheer clinic for 22 girls in grades 1-8. the girls learned about cheers, chants, motions, and dance performances.

despite the blustery weather the girls performed during half time at our first football game of the season and again on sunday in Cleveland Browns stadium before a sellout crowd.

the Chanel Cheerleaders have instituted a cheer of the week as a way of building school pride and spirit. the chants can be found posted on signs

throughout the school, broadcast on WCHs in the

mornings, and sent in emails.

New MascotMeet “sPArKiE” !Chanel has purchased a new mascot costume that was unveiled during the first football game.

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On April 25th, eight new members were inducted into the St. Peter Chanel Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 1982 as a means to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of Chanel Alumni. Since then, one hundred and twelve alumni have been honored with this distinction. Fr. Jim LaCrosse, S.M., former teacher and Dean of Men, said Mass in the chapel and Mr. Joseph Rock ’91 served as master of ceremonies.

Each inductee was introduced by a presenter and given the opportunity to speak about what the honor meant to them.

Nominations were accepted throughout the year. The Induction Committee meets in January to select the members for the year.

2011 Hall of Fame Inductees• Michael A. Bucur ’81

st. Peter Chanel Coach President of Outdoor solutions Alumni Parent, Current Parent

• James g. Cardillo ’66 retired PACCAr inc.

• William J. emrhein ’79 President of Emrhein & Associates

• scott r. gongos, ’90 director of Admissions at st. Peter Chanel

• robert d. tayek ’69 director of Media and Public relations for the diocese of Cleveland Field Announcer for the Cleveland indians

HALL OF FAMES T . P E T E R C H A N E L 2 0 1 1 I N D U C T E E S

Three people were inducted into the Society of St. Peter Chanel. The Society recognizes those non-alumni who have impacted the Chanel community in a positive way.

This year’s inductees were: Gail Butler-Hinton Alumni Parent St. Peter Chanel Volunteer Staff

2011 Hall of Fame

The Society of St. Peter Chanel

Chestina Holly-Brown

Michael Bucur ’81 James Cardillo ’66 William Emrhein ’70 Scott Gongos ’90

Gail Butler-Hinton Hugh McMahon

Robert Tayek ’69

Hall of FameSend a Letter to Nominate

We invite you to nominate your Hall of Fame candidate who:

• Had an impact on your life at Chanel

• Has made an overall impact to the school

• Has shown true stewardship by investing his/her time, talent, and/or treasure with our St. Peter Chanel Community

Chestina Holly-Brown Director of Guidance at St. Peter Chanel High School Alumni Parent, Current Parent

Hugh McMahon St. Peter Chanel Faculty St. Peter Chanel Coach

Please send all nominations to: Sr. Maria Berlec, O.S.U. St. Peter Chanel High School 480 Northfield Road Bedford, Ohio 44146

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Students and teachers at St. Peter Chanel High School are excited to be taking a consequential step towards

bridging the technology gap in education. This year faculty and students will be able to incorporate the use of Apple’s iPad2 into their lessons. Since the earlier release of the iPhone and the previous version of the iPad, many applications,or Apps as they are commonly called, are geared towards education. What makes the iPad so perfect for the classroom? It is easy to use. Students growing up in today’s digital age have very little fear of grabbing a new piece of technology and taking it for a spin. The new features available in the iPad2 are perfect for the teachers. Jennifer Delciappo, an instructor of science and computer literacy and the onsite technology director for St. Peter Chanel states, “As teachers we are used to being the ones doing the instruction, so it can be difficult to let go and let the students learn from another source of information.” It also changes the role of the educator, from one of instructor of subject material, to that of technology teacher.

iPad 2’s can be used as a projection device which is not only great for classroom instruction, but also for showing the occasional video clip. Students can take tests and quizzes online where they receive instant feedback on what they are learning. Not only can students compose stories and poetry, but they can explore the digital realm of photography and video. Students can learn to think outside the paper and pencil box and really get creative.

The iPad2’s came to Chanel through state funds secured by the mandated services money. While there are many other options in technology available to teachers and students, choosing to purchase the iPad 2’s was an easy choice. Apple makes a great product. It is reliable and well suited to educational needs. It is no secret that Apple has been influential in education since schools began purchasing them in the mid 80’s beginning with the Apple IIc and Apple IIe in 1983 and 1984. Teachers in their 30’s and 40’s recall many of these computers as their “first” computer experience

faculty and students incorporate the use of Apple’s iPad2 into their lessons

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Instructor of Science and Computer Literacy, Onsite Technology Director

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during their own education. “I remember them well at St. Patrick’s in Hubbard. I couldn’t wait for computer class every week”, states Mrs. Delciappo. The feelings have not changed. Students gather around the cart that houses the iPad2’s as it is being pushed through the hall; they want to see the iPads and want to know when their class will get to use them. Mrs. Delciappo concludes, “Now that we have them and know how to use them, it is easy to see what we could do if we had more than 30 to work with.”

Chanel currently has a cart consisting of 30 iPad2’s and a mac book used to manage and sync them. They are very easy to maintain and can be reset and reinstalled in a matter of minutes. They are sturdy, and the Apple reliability makes them virtually trouble free.

French teacher Jackie Doerner states, “I am excited about the iPad in the school because I see it as the future of textbooks and media in the classroom. My son carries a hugh backpack, and in the future I see him carrying an iPad because it can all fit on the iPad.” Students in French class will have the opportunity to listen to free podcasts in French to enhance their comprehension and understanding of the French language. They will also have access to online flashcards and language quizzes.

Education fosters the principles of differentiated instruction, hands-on learning, and integrating a variety of learning resources into the curriculum. Mrs. Delciappo has one caution, “Just because the iPad can do something doesn’t mean it is appropriate for every class and every lesson and what works for one teacher may not work for another.” The iPad2 allows for this type of varied instruction to take place more often with less effort. Students can learn at their own pace and ability while reading an iBook, listening to a podcast, or watching a video. The iPads have laboratory apps that allow them to record changes in temperature, acidity, velocity and speed when working with chemistry or physics. They have gym and health class covered too. There are apps to record push-ups and sit-ups and to monitor nutritional eating habits which analyze and tell you what people are intaking and how they can change their nutritional choices to be more healthy. Music classes can tune their instruments and follow along with digital music sheets which analyze

what they are practicing and how well they are playing a certain piece of music.

Students feel that when they have technology available that the educational playing field becomes more level; everyone in his or her own way has a chance to succeed. It forces the traditional students to think more abstractly while allowing the creative students to express what they know in non-traditional ways. Students can email assignments, notes, and reminders to

themselves (or their teachers) or upload their documents to digital cloud based services such as Dropbox and Google Docs so they can work from home or the library.

“Teachers have to become comfortable themselves with the technology in order to help the students make an enjoyable transition and to make learning beneficial,” states Mrs. Delciappo. Teachers here at St. Peter Chanel will have the opportunity to take weekly mini lessons to learn the newest apps, quick tips and tricks, and to ask questions that may be classroom or subject specific. These lessons will allow the teachers to learn and integrate the technology at a pace that is appropriate for their class and lessons and to insure the teachers are comfortable with the technology as well.

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Class of 1961Number of Donors: 10Total Gifts: $15,000Gold CircleMr. John R. HruskaMarist societyMr. William J. SulzmannFirebird societyMr. John DeAgroMr. Thomas D. GanleyMr. Ernest J. KellermannDr. Vincent A. Mabert, Ph.D.Mr. Nicholas J. PiconeMr. George J. Vlachinvictus societyBrother James Sarnecki,

FFSCred & White societyMr. John P. Began

Class of 1962Number of Donors: 13Total Gifts: $1,340invictus societyMr. Michael J. ZookExcelsa societyMr. Stanley J. KaczmarDr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D.Mr. Gusty A. RiniMr. Clarence J. Sekerakred & White societyDr. Raymond W. KnightMr. Daniel E. LightnerMr. Dennis P. LynchMr. Erwin J. OdealMr. Steven R. ShoppMr. John A. SuvakMr. William C. TaylorMr. James G. Yusko

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giving societies are as follows:

diamond Circle: $50,000 and above

Platinum Circle: $20,000 - $49,999

gold Circle: $10,000 - $19,999

heritage society: $5,000 and $9,999

st. Peter Chanel society: $2,500 - $4,999

Marist society: $1,000 - $2,499

firebird society: $500 - $999

invictus society: $250 – $499

excelsa society: $125 - $249

red & White society: up to $124

College scholars’ society (for alumni from 2005-2010): $5 - $25

Class of 1963Number of Donors: 8Total Gifts: $8,705Heritage societyMr. Robert J. LehmanFirebird societyMr. William DoyleMr. Carl StepanikExcelsa societyMr. Patrick J. Hollisred & White societyMr. John DaltonMr. Michael A. GerhardsteinDr. Leslie R. Sheeler, M.D.Mr. Eugene Smith

Class of 1964Number of Donors: 15 Total Gifts: $10,490Heritage societyMr. Joseph C. Maurerst. Peter Chanel societyDr. Patrick M. WallMarist societyMr. Richard A. Starrinvictus societyMr. Robert NeroMr. Gregory P. Ulrichred & White societyMr. George CostaMr. Timothy FerrisMr. Sam A. FiorentinoMr. John S. GorczycaMr. Wayne A. JansenMr. Dennis J. KowalskiMr. Peter K. KroppMr. Brian RossiMr. Kenneth J. SmithMr. Leonard Spremulli

Class of 1965Number of Donors: 12 Total Gifts: $9,300Heritage societyMr. Joseph W. Haasst. Peter Chanel societyMr. Ronald A. KovachFirebird societyMr. Douglas J. CunninghamMr. Dennis P. Hruskainvictus societyMr. William P. Lawrencered & White societyMr. Joseph BeachMr. Thomas DellyMr. Michael J. GeorgesonDr. Allan R. Kuse, Ph.D.Mr. Daniel S. SuvakMr. David W. TrellaMr. and Mrs. Damian E.

Vopat

Class of 1966Number of Donors: 14Total Gifts: $12,307Heritage societyMr. John MaimoneMarist societyMr. Robert ConnorsFirebird societyMr. Raymond F. Velchekinvictus societyMr. Edward V. TreatExcelsa societyMr. John E. Nevillered & White societyMr. Timothy M. BurkeMr. Robert A. HolubMr. R. Skip E. HorvathMr. Terrance R. LynchMr. Charles M. McGinnisMr. Ronald J. SamnikMr. Edward J. WarnickMr. John G. Woyanski LTC,

RETMr. John A. Yarish

Class of 1967Number of Donors: 7Total Gifts: $1,550Marist societyMr. Richard A. Gardnerinvictus societyMr. Francis B. Oschmannred & White societyMr. Greg CaspioMr. Thomas DonovanMr. Roger A. McFarlandMr. Joseph L. RudolphMr. Michael G. Rybacki

Class of 1968Number of Donors: 14Total Gifts: $2,325Marist societyMr. Michael A. Romito

invictus societyMr. Robert M. PriorExcelsa societyMr. Carl Haaser red & White societyMr. Walter J. AndrasiMr. Michael Bruce Blair(aka Bruce Blazinski)Mr. John DisabatoMr. John GawelekMr. David KlimkewiczMr. Kenneth KrajewskiMr. Gregory J. PoulosMr. Jeffrey Rogo

Mr. Joseph RutkowskiMr. Alan R. SmergliaMr. Fred Tribuzzo

Class of 1969Number of Donors: 11Total Gifts: $3,425Marist societyMr. James J. SanfilippoMr. Kenneth Sidoninvictus societyMr. Stanley DobrowskiMr. Robert D. TayekExcelsa societyMr. Alphonse GerhardsteinDr. Jerry J. Svobodared & White societyMr. Thomas M. HarringtonMr. Mark KristoffMr. Jeffrey E. NockMr. Theodore J. VargaMr. Edward Wigdalski

Class of 1970Number of Donors: 8Total Gifts: $5,415st. Peter Chanel societyMr. Joseph G. CuratoloMr. Robert J. SmolkoExcelsa societyMr. Walter Krawulskired & White societyMr. Michael LuczakMr. Michael J. Margreta

Mr. Gregory B. RowinskiMr. Carl SuvakMr. Joseph Tanzosh

Class of 1971Number of Donors: 8Total Gifts: $17,785Gold CircleMr. Patrick WinslowMarist societyMr. Gregory J. MalafarinaExcelsa societyMr. Michael J. JanotkaMr. David J. Karpa

red & White societyMr. Donald J. JoyceMr. Michael C. SilkMr. Richard M. VanekMr. Thomas P. Welsh

Class of 1972Number of Donors: 6 Total Gifts: $19,350Gold CircleMr. Peter G. JoyceMarist societyMr. Arthur D. DePompeiinvictus societyMr. Alan BauccoMr. and Mrs. Thomas H.

KraheMr. Bernard W. Regelred & White societyMr. Peter Mamone

Class of 1973Number of Donors: 4Total Gifts: $8,000Heritage societyMr. Bill J. Gaglianoinvictus societyMr. Joel Hlavatyred & White societyMr. Charles V. KraynikMr. James O’Sickey

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the donors listed below completed gifts to the Annual Fund between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Gifts received after that date will be listed in the next annual report. donors directed their gifts to the following areas: Annual Appeal 85% and scholarships 15%.

Total Annual Fund Giving: $297,868Class of 1974Number of Donors: 7Total Gifts: $18,650Gold CircleMr. Anthony TricarichiMarist societyMr. Mark W. Kadlecinvictus societyMr. Steven PerneyExcelsa societyMr. Patrick Weschlerred & White societyMr. John P. DolanMr. Brian FiorucciMr. William A. Mills

Class of 1975Number of Donors: 5Total Gifts: $1,100Firebird societyMs. Melanie C. Maloneyinvictus societyMr. Brian A. HurtukMr. Mark S. Staglianored & White societyMr. Owen M. GrantMr. Paul Vopat

Class of 1976Number of Donors: 4 Total Gifts: $725Firebird societyMr. Gary A. Russored & White societyMr. Peter J. KinczelMr. Sal A. MiroglottaMr. Joseph G. Ponyik

Class of 1977Number of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $325invictus societyDr. Anthony J. Locastro, M.D.red & White societyMr. Anthony T. MooreMr. Terrence M. Polomsky

Class of 1978Number of Donors: 6Total Gifts: $6,268Heritage societyMr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Sarosyred & White societyMr. Frederick CondonMr. Leonard J. FarrellMr. John R. McGinnessMr. Stephen M. SitarzMr. James Tricarichi

Class of 1979Number of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $610Firebird societyMr. Jeffrey T. Babiakred & White societyMr. Thomas M. DeDonnoMr. Donald J. Kadusky

Class of 1980Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $50red & White societyMr. Edward J. Trizzino

Class of 1981Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $35red & White societyMr. and Mrs. Thomas

Williams, Jr.

Class of 1982Number of Donors: 5Total Gifts: $215red & White societyMr. Brian BartkoMr. Bruce E. DiFranciscoMr. Guy E. KellyMr. Edward J. StembergerMr. Jack P. Stewart

Class of 1983Number of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $300invictus societyMr. Louis J. LaGuardiared & White societyMr. James L. Bodziony

Class of 1984Number of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $200red & White societyMr. Donald MoraczMr. James T. Pokorny

Class of 1985Number of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $2,392Marist societyMr. Michael J. O’Donnellinvictus societyMr. David Abood

Class of 1986Number of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $492Excelsa societyMr. Thomas E. BottgerCapt. Tony B. FearsDr. Scott A. Sesny

Class of 1988Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $30red & White societyMrs. Diane Kinford

Olesinski

Class of 1989Number of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $75red & White societyMrs. Kathleen Robejsek

DurickyMr. Mark Hren and

Mrs. Susan Malecki Hren

Class of 1990Number of Donors: 4Total Gifts: $740Firebird societyMs. Colleen T. Kipfstuhlred & White societyMr. Patrick J. CondonMr. Scott R. GongosMr. Timothy J. Krol

Class of 1991Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $25red & White societyMr. Joseph Rock, II

Class of 1992Number of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $140red & White societyMrs. Lori Kinford VieiraMr. Brian E. Zukauckas

Class of 1993Number of Donors: 5Total Gifts: $885Firebird societyMs. Kerry L. Kipfstuhlred & White societyMr. Roger R. GongosMr. David R. McAuleyMr. Todd F. Porinsky

Mr. Jeffrey M. Zukauckas and Mrs. Carrie Sorna Zukauckas

Class of 1994Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $50red & White societyMr. William R. Franz

Class of 1995Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $100red & White societyMr. Kevin McAuley and

Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley

Class of 1996Number of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $495invictus societyMrs. Adrienne Ferraro

Muellerred & White societyMrs. Kimberly Holub CookMrs. Laura Dubsky Stano

Class of 1997Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $50red & White societyMr. Terence Day

Class of 1999Number of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $40red & White societyMr. Mark FluteMr. Ryan MullallyMr. Walter Sarnowski

Class of 2001Number of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $40red & White societyMrs. Ashleigh Bielek

PenningtonMr. Stan A. Sarnowski

Class of 2002Number of Donors: 6Total Gifts: $1,310Firebird societyDr. Michelle A. KingExcelsa societyMrs. Susan M. Dubsky

LawrenceMs. Amanda M. NoyesMs. Heather D. Rawlingsred & White societyMs. Lucie J. McGinnisMr. Patrick S. Walker

Class of 2003Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $250invictus societyMs. Michelle M. Walker

Class of 2005Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $50red & White societyMr. Curtis C. Reiman

Class of 2006Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $100red & White societyMr. Mason A. Pokorny

Class of 2007Number of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $50red & White societyMr. Darrin M. Boing

Class of 2009Number of Donors: 6Total Gifts: $47red & White societyMr. Brandan A. AlatasMr. Cameron G. BrownMs. Kelly R. BurgessMr. Devin H. CottenMs. Rikki D. DaughertyMr. Eric C. Hinton

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Platinum CircleThird Federal Foundation

Gold CircleMr. and Mrs. Paul BetoriMr. Raymond Murphy

Heritage society Dr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Castele

FoundationCrane Fund For Widows and

Children(Mr. Michael A. Romito ’68)The Howley Foundation (Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Howley)Parker-Hannifin Foundation (Mr. John Hruska ’61)

st. Peter Chanel societyMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. CechNational Automobile Dealers

Charitable FoundationThe Edward and Betty Sloat

Foundation

Marist societyAbbott LaboratoriesAnonymousMs. Vida BerlecMr. and Mrs. Rick FerraraMrs. Barbara McBeePrinting Concepts Inc.Southwestern American

Financial Corp. (Mr. Ronald L. Sarosy ’78)

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation

Firebird societyMr. and Mrs. Paul JoyceMr. and Mrs. John J. KraheLubrizol Foundation

(Mr. Gary A. Russo ’76)Mr. and Mrs. Robert PfaffThe Andersons Inc. (Mr. Arthur D. DePompei ’72)Mr. Art H. Vidmar

invictus societyMr. and Mrs. Paul BenyaFTN Financial Jedson EngineeringJefferies & Company, Inc.

(Mr. Carl Stepanik ’63)Mr. and Mrs. Mike KovachMr. and Mrs. Bill LohnMr. and Mrs. Mark MaslonaMr. and Mrs. James MillerPGA Tour, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Tommy SmithVonLehman & Company Inc.

Excelsa society Mr. and Mrs. Roger R. AboodMr. and Mrs. John BoykinMost Rev. Bishop Roger W. Gries

O.B.S.Mrs. Florence KellermannKey Foundation

(Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley ’95)Mrs. Cynthia MajercikMr. and Mrs. Donald PerkoMr. and Mrs. Charles ReimanMr. and Mrs. Louis SarosyMr. and Mrs. John Webb

red & White societyMr. and Mrs. John R. AhernMr. and Mrs. Anthony C. AmaddioSister Anne Clare, O.S.U. Ms. Lisa BabiakMs. Banita BaileyMr. and Mrs. Thomas BaltakisMr. and Mrs. Tony BarilleMr. Paul BenyaSister Maria Berlec, O.S.U.Mr. and Mrs. Joe BevackMr. and Mrs. Gregory BogusMr. and Mrs. George B. BradbeerMrs. Teresa CampanaMr. and Mrs. Peter CappelliMrs. Mary Ann CaronitiMrs. Ann CastelliMr. and Mrs. Frederick CondonMrs. Harry E. ConnorsMs. Earline CookCorning Incorporated Foundation (Mr. John H. Vynalek ’68)

PArents, friends, BUsinesses & foUndAtions

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick DayMrs. Amy DeCesareMrs. Ellen DeutschMr. and Mrs. Frank DiMarcoMr. and Mrs. Joel DominoMr. and Mrs. Daniel DubskyMrs. Margaret Dzurko Mr. and Mrs. Alan EmshoffMr. and Mrs. Rodolfo FajardoMr. and Mrs. Daniel FarleyMr. and Mrs. Tony FaticaFifth Third Foundation (Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klein)Mrs. Lucy FirsterMrs. June FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Lee A. GardellaMr. and Mrs. Richard HaldiMr. John HaslingerMr. and Mrs. Thomas HoffartMrs. Chestina Holly-BrownMs. LaVerne HolmesMrs. Susan HolycrossMrs. Lillian HruskaMr. Clyde E. HuntMs. Bridget JoyceMr. and Mrs. Peter A. JoyceMr. and Mrs. Donald KaduskyMr. and Mrs. Steven KaduskyMr. and Mrs. Robert J. KennedyMr. and Mrs. Thomas KieferMr. and Mrs. Martin KinczelMr. and Mrs. Frank King, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Frank KingMr. and Mrs. James KipfstuhlMr. and Mrs. Peter KleinRev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M.Dr. and Mrs. James Lasch

Mrs. Angie Ann LouisLubrizol Foundation (Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ahern)Rev. Thomas D. MahoneyMrs. Martha MajorosMrs. Jean McKennaMr. and Mrs. Tim MeisterMr. and Mrs. Joseph L. MilavecMr. and Mrs. William MillsMs. Nancy MoranMr. Michael MulleeMr. and Mrs. John MuslovskiMrs. Margaret O’BrienMrs. Jackie O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. William ParrisMs. Debbie PhillipsMost Rev. Bishop Anthony M. PillaMrs. Coletta PoctaMr. and Mrs. Thomas PrendergastMr. and Mrs. Harry ReederMr. and Mrs. Bernie RickelmanMrs. Mary U. RileyMr. and Mrs. Lawrence RoachMr. and Mrs. Jay RussellMrs. Cindy RussoRev. Anthony Schuerger, PastorMrs. Frances ShellenbargerMr. and Mrs. John St.JohnMrs. Mary Ellen SzczepanikMr. Robert TayekMs. Elaine TeslerMrs. Florence TokarskyMr. and Mrs. Peter VanDeventerMr. and Mrs. Robert VejdovecMr. and Mrs. Andrew VonLehmanMs. Carla WilderMr. and Mrs. William WysongMr. and Mrs. Frank Zubek

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roger r. Abood Family scholarshipNumber of Donors: 7Total Gifts: $11,800

Mr. and Mrs. David Abood ‘85Mr. and Mrs. Mark Abood ‘91Mr. and Mrs. Roger R. AboodMr. and Mrs. Graham CoghillMr. Michael J. Georgeson ‘65Dr. and Mrs. George HeathcoteMr. Joseph Rock ‘91

Beatrice & Gordon Butler scholarshipNumber of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $8,000

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Betori

dr. James Conforto scholarshipNumber of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $50

Mr. John G. Woyansky ‘66

James Connors scholarshipNumber of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $2,000

Mr. Robert Connors ‘66

Crider Family scholarshipNumber of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $1,000

Mr. Lasana Crider ‘89

r. A. Fajardo scholarshipNumber of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $250

Mr. and Mrs. Rodolfo FajardoMr. Rudolph Fajardo ‘96Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95

Scholarship Drive

2011 ANNUAL FUNd

Fr. James Gilbride s.M. scholarshipNumber of Donors: 4Total Gifts: $400

Mr. Thomas A. Gilbride ‘61Mr. Peter K. Kropp ‘64Dr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D. ‘62Mr. Edward V. Treat ‘66

Edward t. Gotch scholarshipNumber of Donors: 7Total Gifts: $481

Mr. and Mrs. Robert AnelliMr. Roger R. Gongos ‘93Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McAuley ‘95Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95Mr. Donald Moracz ‘84Mr. Scott Reeves ‘80Mr. Dan W. Rolf ‘05

Christina d. Jozsa Outstanding Young Woman AwardNumber of Donors: 4Total Gifts: $650

Mr. Patrick M. Donovan ‘62Ms. Sara E. Haldi ‘04Mr. Michael J. Jozsa ‘62Mr. Thomas F. Kollin ‘62

Marty Lynch scholarshipNumber of Donors: 8Total Gifts: $425

Mr. William J. Emrhein ‘79Mrs. Loretta KemskiMs. Elizabeth A. Lynch ‘91Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95Mrs. Sharon PattonMr. and Mrs. Donald PerkoMrs. Erin K. Lynch Peterman ‘93Mrs. Lori Kinford Vieira ‘92

robert Malecek scholarshipNumber of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $250

Mr. James O’Sickey ‘73Mr. & Mrs. Donald Perko

Mary Margaret Marks scholarshipNumber of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $650

Mr. Walter Krawulski ‘70Dr. William D. Marks ‘70

Kim Masseria scholarshipNumber of Donors: 1 Total Gifts: $150

Ms. Heather D. Rawlings ‘02

John McKenna scholarshipNumber of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $650

Mrs. Jean McKennaMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. McKennaMr. James T. Pokorny ‘84

Jack Muslovski scholarshipNumber of Donors: 6Total Gifts: $430

Mr. Michael Malkowski ‘69Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65Mr. and Mrs. John MuslovskiMr. Francis B. Oschmann ‘67Mr. Thomas J. Wall ’67Mr. John A. Yarish ‘66

Fr. Edward O’Connell scholarshipNumber of Donors: 11Total Gifts: $1,680

Mr. Derek B. Ford ‘78Mr. Joseph W. Haas ‘65Mr. Gerry Kraynik ‘70Mr. Allan R. Kuse ‘65Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65Mr. Ronnie L. Miller ‘65Dr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D. ‘62Mr. and Mrs. Bernie RickelmanMr. Kenneth J. Smith ‘64Mr. Thomas J. Wall ‘67Dr. Patrick Zook ‘65

John L. Patton Memorial scholarshipNumber of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $10,000

Mr. James G. Cardillo ‘66Paccar Inc. (Mr. James G. Cardillo ’66)

Edward staycer scholarshipNumber of Donors: 3Total Gifts: $60

Mr. Thomas Delly ‘65Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65Dr. Frank A. Opaskar, M.D. ‘62

the svoboda Friends and Family scholarshipNumber of Donors: 11Total Gifts: $500

Mrs. Gail Butler-HintonMr. and Mrs. Eric CookMr. and Mrs. Brian Fiorucci ‘74Mr. and Mrs. William GiffordMrs. Rose GizzoMr. and Mrs. Richard Haldi

Mr. Eric C. Hinton ‘09Mr. Cole G. Svoboda ‘03Ms. Jade M. Svoboda ‘08Mr. and Mrs. Mark SvobodaMs. Shannon S. Svoboda ‘02

Kaz J. szczepanik Memorial scholarshipNumber of Donors: 7Total Gifts: $505

Key Foundation (Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley ’95)Mr. Gary S. Materna ‘65Mr. Kevin McAuley ’95 and Mrs. Jill Jasinski McAuley ’95Mrs. Kelly Kemski Miller ‘95Mrs. Sharon PattonMr. & Mrs. Donald PerkoMr. Dan W. Rolf ‘05

Bro. Hubert Vicknair scholarshipNumber of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $200

Mr. Ralph J. Harting ‘62Ms. Marguerite L. Vicknair

st. Peter Chanel High schoolEndowed scholarships

Curatolo Family scholarshipNumber of Donors: 1Total Gifts: $25

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Santa

Katherine Ganley Memorial scholarshipNumber of Donors: 2Total Gifts: $3,525

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Ganley ‘61Mr. and Mrs. Roger Honroth

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Mr. Casey Murphy

trAditiONsF r O M t H e A L U M n i C e n t e r

Alumni CHilDREn

Continue TraditionSt. Peter Chanel is honored to see alumni kids in every class! Sons and daughters of alumni enrolled as current students carry on a tradition of excellence every day as they learn the values that are part of the Chanel tradition.

This new generation of scholars carries on the tradition of academic excel-lence that has been Chanel’s hallmark since 1957. The following sons and daughters of alumni are enrolled at Chanel for the 2011-2012 school year.

David J. Abood ’85, son Nathaniel ’14Charles G. Bohnak ’79, son Nicholas ’12Michael Bucur ’81, son Andrew ’13Christopher Burant ’82, son Andrew ’14Valerie Copeland ’89, son Lewis Thompson ’14James Durdak ’81, son Andrew ’14, daughter Halle ’15Gerald Gittinger ’81, daughter Erin ’13Danica Hatcher ’94, son Jalen Ware ’15Nicole L. Hawkins ’97, daughter Jasmine Brooks ’14Reginald Jordan ’84, son Tyler ’14Noah Kendrick ’83, son Noah ’14Randall Lindsley ’87, daughter Kelli ’15Gary Robinson ’80, son’s Gary ’12, Justin ’15 Ronald Sarosy ’78, son Matthew ’12Robert Stewart ’81, daughter Sarah ’12Rafael Turner Sr. ’84, son Rafael ’14Chris Walden ’83, Anthony ’14Tommie Williams ’81, son Tommie ’12

In addition to the many new teachers this school year, our Chanel family is also happy to welcome the new Vice President for Advancement, Mr. Casey Murphy. Mr. Murphy is in charge of bringing in financial gifts and contributions to the school. He is responsible for building and maintaining relations with both alumni and donors who support St. Peter Chanel. His primary goal is to “bring in as much philanthropic support to the school as possible.” Mr. Murphy also

helps with fundraising projects, such as the Benefit Auction and the Golf Tournament, and the recruitment and enrollment of students. He meets with school supporters approximately three days a week.

Mr. Murphy is a native Clevelander, though he has spent the last five years in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School in his youth. From there, he graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A. in history. He then moved to Arizona where he worked at Bourgade Catholic High School as the school’s Advancement Director.

His goals for the year include “to secure the future of St. Peter Chanel High School” and to “get to know as many people, faculty and staff as possible.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the St. Peter Chanel High School as Director of Athletics; and thank you also, for your support of Chanel athletics. It is this type of support, as well as many of Chanel’s other wonderful attributes: devoted alumni, talented teachers and coaches, outstanding facilities and the Catholic ideal, that makes Chanel such a special place to learn, work and grow.

It is with immense pride I wish to inform you of some great news in our community. First, our wrestling coach, Mr. Graham Coghill, has been named Ohio High School Wrestling Coach of the Year. This tremendous honor also automatically nominates him for National Coach of the Year consideration. This type of recognition is so richly deserved by a man who has devoted his life to the service of Chanel and its students. Thank you so much for all you do, Coach Coghill!

Also, our soccer team won the North Coast League, White Division, Championship this season. What a tremendous feat for a team that was

MY dOOr is ALWAYs OPENMark Maslona, Director of Athletics

not widely heralded in the pre-season! Also along the way, Andrew Bucur was named “Plain Dealer - Player of the Week” for his accomplishments during the first week of October. What a tremendous season for Coach Nick Urban and the entire team!

Finally, our volleyball team, boys & girls cross-country teams, golf team and football team also enjoyed many successes this season. While it may not be totally reflected in win-loss records, each team displayed the heart, determination and class that personify what St. Peter Chanel High School is all about. Simply put and with all sincerity, I could not any prouder than I am of every one of these players and coaches!

With this in mind, I want to invite everyone in the Chanel community to get excited, to participate and to remember – all of us are, now and always, ambassadors of St. Peter Chanel High School.

Thank you, again, for your support and if I can be of any assistance to you at any time, I encourage you to contact me. My door is always open!

May God Bless You!

By: Sarah Stewart ’12

Fall 2011 / 13

Reunion NewsThe following years are celebrating their reunions. If there is any alum interested in putting a committee together to plan your reunion, please call Jule Kennedy at 440-232-5900 ext 133 or jkennedy@stpeterchanel.com.

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The Class of 1961 – The Class of 1961 had a 40% turn-out with 34 graduates celebrating their 50th Reunion on September 23 & 24, 2011.

The Friday evening event was held at Chanel with welcoming comments by Jack Hildebrand, 1961 Class President; a school update was provided by Sr. Maria Berlec, Chanel President/Principal; and a “Re-live Your Past Facility Tour” was conducted by Scott Gongos.

A brief memorial service in honor of the 13 deceased classmates was lead by members of the Class of 1961, Fr. James McCafferty, S.M. and Br. David James Sarnecki.

The Saturday evening event was held at a local hotel with a buffet dinner, dancing and a lot of reminiscing.

The Class of 1971 – Held their 40 year reunion on November 1, 2011 with a Mass at Chanel with the entire Chanel community that was said in honor and tribute to the parents of their Class of 1971.

The Class of 1981 – The Class of 1981 had their first reunion since graduating over 30 years ago, and a great time was had by all.

On a beautiful Friday, August 19th the group gathered for a 2 hour cruise on the Good Time III, along the downtown Cleveland shores of Lake Erie. Afterwards, the group headed down to the Winking Lizard in Independence for a late night meal and libations.

On Saturday, August 20th, the group gathered at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Independence, for a sit-down dinner and entertaining conversation.

A special thank you to alumnus Michael Craig for coordinating the logistics for a very enjoyable weekend.

The Class of 1991 – The Class of 1991 celebrated 20 years on the weekend of August 5th. Friday night was a meet and greet at Panini’s in Sagamore Hills. Saturday was a family day picnic at Walton Hills Lake.

As a surprise to the attendees, we had former Chanel staff members in attendance – Joe Lynch, Fr. James Lacrosse, Roger Abood and Mark Cotleur. A special tribute was made to Kevin Patton who passed away a few years ago.

It was good to catch-up. Although it was twenty years, it didn’t seem like that long once we all started chatting. However, looking at old photographs confirmed that we have all aged very well! We all found it rather amusing that our priorities had changed – ten years ago we were all going to do ‘this’ and ‘that’, now the chat was about children and all of their activities. We hope to have another reunion in 5 years.

The Class of 2001 – Held their 10 year reunion the weekend of October 21, 22, and 23, 2011. Friday they attended the Chanel football game and then met at DePompei’s to reminisce. Saturday they all met at Dave & Busters with their families and in the evening they went to Cadillac Ranch for dinner. Sunday was a final to their fun filled weekend at Yours Truly for brunch.

1962 – 50 year reunion – Michael Jozsa Thomas Snow

1967 – 45 year reunion

1972 – 40 year reunion

1977 – 35 year reunion – Michael Cordek

1982 – 30 year reunion

1987 – 25 year reunion

1992 – 20 year reunion

1997 – 15 year reunion

2002 – 10 year reunion – Michelle King

2007 – 5 year reunion

Class reunions held this past year

in this modern age of social marketing and on-line networking we would like you, our valued Alumni, to keep us in the mix so that we can better serve you.

Please take the time to e-mail us your vital information (Name, Graduation Year, current mailing address, place of business, phone number and of course your e-mail address). if you are a parent of an alumni receiving Excelsa please pass along to us your daughter or son’s e-mail address.

We would also like to hear your “inside story” so that we can include it in upcoming issues of Excelsa.

Please send all information to:

scott Gongos at sgongos@stpeterchanel.com

or Jule Kennedy at jkennedy@stpeterchanel.com

CLASS NOTES

’66 ray velchek has been elected to a two year term as President of the San Diego Crew Classic. This rowing regatta is the second largest in the nation, behind only Head of the Charles in Boston. He manages a small full-time staff and several hundred volunteers who, last April, at their 38th annual event, put on 106 races with over 4,000 athletes. In his real job, Ray is the IT manager of the Olympic Training Center, just south of San Diego. Ray has called California home for over 40 years and is crazy proud of his six year old grand twins.

’68 James konkoly is the Editor of the Morgan County Herald in McConnelsville, Ohio. He and Jack Vynalek ’68 played football for four years at St. Peter Chanel. Jack Vynalek’s younger brother Mike Vynalek ’71 also lives in McConnelsville, Ohio.

’71 Mike vynalek is the President of Citizens National Bank in McConnelsville, Ohio. Mike was elected Treasurer of the United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties. He has been on the United Way Board of Directors since 2009. Mike also was appointed to the Morgan County Law Library Board and was elected Vice President. He also serves on the Government Relations Council of the American Bankers Association. Mike’s youngest son Ted will be attending Ohio State this fall studying Pre-Law/Business after completing a successful academic and athletic career at Morgan High School. Ted graduated 8th in his class and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was also named first team All-Muskingham League and first team District 12 as a quarterback in football and guard in basketball. Ted will join his brother Henry at OSU, who is a senior majoring in Microbiology.

’76 dr. thomas g. Bradbeer retired as a Lt. Col after 23 years of service in the United States Army. He is presently a Professor at the United States Army Staff and Command College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He has a Master’s degree from St. Mary’s College, Kansas and a Doctorate degree in History from the University of Kansas. Dr. Bradbeer is also an author of numerous published military articles.

’77 Michael Youngblood was awarded the “Arnetta Hogan Lifetime Achievement Award”. He embodies the essence of what Mrs. Hogan stood for as a minister.

Michael is now the Director of Black Catholic Ministries: Evangelization and Parish Life Secretariat for the Diocese of Toledo. He has served in this position and Adult Faith Formation since 2000. Prior to coming to the Diocese of Toledo, he worked fifteen years in the Diocese of Cleveland as a Parish Program Facilitator of Youth Ministry, Campus Minister, and Catechetical. Mike is the former Chairperson of the National African American Catholic Youth Ministry Network (NAACYMN). He has also presented workshops on evangelization, youth ministry, catechesis, and diversity. In 1998, he received the Liberty Bell Award for service from the Cleveland Bar Association.

Michael Cordek is an Account Manager with Minnesota Rubber and Plastics since 2007. He just visited China on business for the first time this past September. He is also trying to put together a reunion in 2012.

’79 James kerchenski is a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Northrop Grumman. He manages logistics and operations in Southeast Asia for Pacific Air Forces – From Hawaii to Horn of Africa.

50th Reunion Class of 1961

’80 robert Yanega is a monster.com certified speaker who goes to high schools and presents different programs. He also does motivational and job search speaking to all sorts of audiences.

’88 Pamela duman nerby is graduating from DeVry University with a Bachelors in HRM (Human Resource Management). She will also graduate in the spring with a second Bachelors in Project Management from DeVry University.

’89 Morris everett is currently touring with his band Lil Mo & the Dynaflos in support of their 3rd album, released this past Easter. Europe will be invaded by the Doo-Wop octet in November. Morris’ rockabilly quartet, Lil Mo & The Unholy 4 debut their first full length album July 27th and embark on a 22 show Northern European tour August 9th, touching down at festivals and clubs in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg! Feel free to find his bands on Facebook or Youtube! Remember, “The Munchkinpunks” started all this!

’90 toi tanton graduated from the University of Akron with a B.A. in Broadcast Communications. She worked at Cleveland State University for 8 ½ year in the Registrar’s Office doing Degree Clearance and then worked in the Admissions Office where she was an Admission Officer. She also served as an advisor for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., CSU Vikettes dance team and National Pan-Hellenic Council. In 2006 she moved to Woodbridge, Virginia after completing her M. Ed degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University. Toi is teaching third grade at Featherstone Elementary School. In January of this year, she began pursuing a licensure in Administration and Supervision at George Mason University and is set to complete it by summer 2012; she is serving as an Asst. Principal for summer school as part of her internship. She also sells Mary Kay cosmetics.

’94 Patrick Cassidy resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with wife Christina and son Braylon David and daughter Siberian Huskies.

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Milestones

CLASS NOTES

Marriages:Monica DeMassimo ’02 and Dan Dvorak ‘95

Births:Ava Mae, daughter of Michael and Ashlie Unfried Clugglish ‘02

Olivia Rose, daughter of Ashleigh Bielek Pennington ’01 and Scott Pennington ‘01

Ethan Nicholas, son of Shannon and Nicholas Treat “97

Ethan Ewart, son of Eboni Johnson Ewart ’05 and Mark Ewart ‘03

Carly Linda, daughter of Brittany Schultz Kotecki ’04 and James Kotecki ‘04

Brennan Kristopher, son of Jennifer and Ryan Dew ’98

In Memoriamharlyn Ann Adams, grandmother of Joe ’03

and Katie Bielanski ‘12

Brenda Ali, mother of Jameel Ali ‘14

Loretta Armstrong, mother of Felisha Armstrong ‘13

Patricia Bertsch, mother of Michael ’74, James ’75, Donald ’76 and John Bertsch ‘78

Uliana Myroslawa Bubna, mother of Katherine Bubna ’09

Betty Caspio, mother of Greg Caspio ‘67

dale diersen ‘67

ronald Jerome, father of Jeffrey ’02 and Jon Jerome ‘05

Jerome “Jerry” Lewandowski ‘64

dan Muslovski ’87, son of Jack Muslovski golf coach and former teacher and brother of John Muslovski ‘85

Walter h. Przybojewski, father of Frank ‘66, grandfather of David Przybojewski ‘08

elizabeth romito, mother of Msgr. Donald Romito ‘62

John rutherford, father of Tim Rutherford, Wrestling Coach

Walter C. spisak, father of Wally Spisak, Art Teacher

John sweetnich, brother of Lawrence ’69 (deceased) and Stephen Sweetnich ’71

Carolyn Marie tenerowicz, mother of Richard Glinski ‘77

vivian A. vopat, mother of Damian ’75, Paul ’75 and Douglas Vopat ’77, grandmother of Joel Vopat ’91, Kim Honacki-Smotek ’92, Brad Honacki ’93 and Sarah Honacki ‘05

Millie Wall, grandmother of Tom Canitia ‘04

esther Wyrsykowski, grandmother of Mark ’07 and Lea Wyrzydowski ’10, and mother of Mike Wyrzykowski bowling coach

Last Excelsa Correction: William kickel ’61 (year was omitted)

’97 ryan durr is the principal at New Tech, East Tech. He was presented with an Administrator Award from Alabama State University, Cleveland Alumni Chapter at their 50th Anniversary Celebration. Ryan is the youngest African American principal in the state of Ohio. Congratulations Ryan!!

’01 rachel Moore graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2005 with honors in Psychology and a minor in Nutrition. In 2008, she received her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech. In 2011, after completing a pre-doctoral internship at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Missouri, Rachel received her Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from Virginia Tech. Her research and clinical interests focus on coping skills and pain management using family-based cognitive-behavioral interventions for pediatric patients with chronic illness. Rachel will complete a post doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, specializing in the assessment and treatment of children within the departments of Hematology/Oncology and Burns.

’02 shannon svoboda is enjoying the year round sun as well as her career as an Academic Counselor at Grand Canyon

University in Arizona. GCU is a premier private University in Arizona, helping students find their purpose and achieve their potential through landing the career of their dreams, advancing their career, or changing careers. As a Christian University, GCU also encourages students to find their purpose in Christ, with an emphasis on applying Christian values and ethics to the workplace. GCU is a growing campus, located in the heart of Phoenix. In addition to the traditional campus, GCU offers also offers online programs at www.gcu.edu.

’04 tom Canitia was sworn into the South Euclid Fire Department on September 12, 2011. Tom is a graduate of Hiram College and received his firefighting and medical training at Cuyahoga Community College.

stacey Batcha Carman graduated from Baldwin-Wallace in 2009 with a Masters of Business Administration in Accounting. After gaining experience at Ernst & Young LLP in Cleveland, she took a position in a rotational corporate finance role at PolyOne Corporation in Avon Lake. She is currently in a seven month international assignment in Europe as an International Finance Analyst. She was married in 2009 to Devin Carman.

’05 sarah honacki graduated on June 12, 2011 from The Ohio State University with a

degree in Psychology, and minors in Computer Information Systems and Professional Writing. She accepted a position with Hyland Software in Westlake, as a Systems Engineer. She will be working in the Healthcare division of the software company. She is happy to be back in Cleveland, starting this new chapter in her life.

kevin friedman graduated from the College of Wooster with a degree in Business Economics. He was an account executive with the Cleveland Browns, but recently accepted a job with the San Francisco 49ers selling stadium builders license for their new Santa Clara Stadium. Kevin also played semi pro football for the Cleveland Cobras as the kicker and punter. He may continue to play semi pro in San Francisco if he has time.

’06 Megan haldi graduated in August from Bowling Green State University with her Masters in Accounting. She resides in Columbus, Ohio and is a Staff Accountant for Glimcher Realty Trust.

’07 kenny friedman graduated in May, 2011 from Curry College in Boston, MA, with a degree in Business/Communications. He played baseball for three years as a catcher. He also interned with a Fortune 500 Adecco Co. Kenny is presently interviewing in the Boston area.

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2012Saturday, February 11thAnnuAl bEnEFit AuCtiOnExecutive Caterers at Landerhaven Saturday, April 17thROAst OF JOE lynCH Saturday, April 21stREvERsE RAFFlE Friday, April 27th thru Sunday, April 29thsPRing musiCAl Sunday, April 29thHAll OF FAmE mAss & inDuCtiOn CEREmOny10:00 am MassLuncheon to followPlease R.S.V.P. to: jkennedy@stpeterchanel.com