volume 46 number 1 fallNon-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDCincinnati, OH

Permit No. 5420

IN THE SPIRIT OF RB TRADITION,

THE COVER OF THIS MAGAZINE

IS A RECREATION OF THE

1983 TROUBADOUR

YEARBOOK COVER.

4320 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45217

Last year saw the revival of a tradition that had all but disappeared from Roger Bacon. A young friar, Bro. Roger Lopez, came here to spend his year of supervised ministry. �is year comes before �nal vows, which Bro. Roger made on August 25th of this year. Many of you will remember young friar priests and brothers (and Franciscan Sisters) for whom Roger Bacon or OLA was a �rst assignment.

Bro. Roger’s presence with us brought the number of friars working at Roger Bacon up to �ve, the most religious involved at a Catholic high school in Cincinnati! I personally �nd much ful�llment as a friar in high school ministry. �e Franciscan leadership constantly promotes Roger Bacon as one of the sponsored ministries of the Province, and has been justi�ably proud of the work done here for the past 84 years.

Our lay faculty and sta� are also invited into our Franciscan heritage and traditions as well. Every year, two or three faculty or sta� members are selected to participate in a Rome/Assisi pilgrimage, a vivid experience of the life and spirituality of St. Francis and St. Clare.

Bro. Roger returned to Chicago to �nish his studies for the priesthood. Everyone here at school hopes that he’ll make his way back to Roger Bacon a�er he is ordained, bringing his enthusiasm and many personal gi�s to our students. I can only hope that other young friars will also become part of the Franciscan tradition here at Roger Bacon.

Fr. Bill Farris, OFMPresident

Serving The CommunitySince 1843

3819 West Eighth & Seton Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45205

Ph: 513-557-2306Fax: 513-557-2310www.cccsohio.org

OPERATING

St. Mary Cemetery701 East Ross Ave.

St. Bernard, OH 45217513-242-4191

St. John Cemetery4432 Vine Street

St. Bernard, OH 45217513-242-4191

St. Joseph Cemetery3819 West Eighth & Seton Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45205513-921-3050

DID YOU KNOW?...• Masses of Christian Burial are on the decline• Catholics are not aware of their rights and privileges as Catholics at the time of Loss• Parish Community contact, at the time of a Loss, is decreasing• Decisions are made by family members who do not know the deceased’s wishes for a Catholic Funeral and Burial• Family members do not always honor the deceased’s wishes for a Catholic Funeral and Burial• Families pay higher prices to exercise their liturgical rights when waiting until the time of a Loss

PLANNING AHEAD MAKES SENSE...• Spares your loved ones from having to make these difficult decisions at the time of a Loss• Assures that all appropriate Catholic Liturgical options will be made available to your family • Provides that the services you desire will be carried out in accordance with your wishes

• Eliminates lingering doubts and family disagreements• Removes the financial burden from your family

Learn how you and your family can avoid the pitfalls of having to deal with business decisions at a time of a LOSS in your family. Contact the Catholic Family Security Assn. to simplify these responsibilities for you. We have created an Emergency Record File, which guides you and your family in difficult times.

Call 513-557-2306 ext. 19 for more information and speak with one of your fellow alumni, Stephen E. Bittner ’69, Arthur “Butch” Abrams ’74.

Born to Eternal Life The following members of the Roger Bacon family have been born to eternal life. Please join us in remembering them and their families in our prayers.

tradition 1

Phyllis Mersch Boehm ’34

Joseph Beitz ’36

Margaret Reichardt ’36

Stanley Lagory ’37

Grace Deutsch Mitchell ’37

Rose Mary Glaser ’39

Margaret Folz Linhardt ’39

Matthew Schultze ’39

Romuald Hoeper ’40

Rita Hartlaub Neumann ’40

Clement Vanden Eynden ’41

Paul Manning ’42

James Wilson ’43

Dorothy Mae Dauer ’45

Charles Haskamp ’46

Louis Ratterman ’47

Jacqueline Haeufle Varelmann ’47

Mary Reeder Kaiser ’48

Joseph McDonough ’48

Louis Spadafora ’48

Robert Volmer ’48

Mary Clare Schmidts Freese ’49

Melvin Kist ’49

Joan Walterman Lawson ’51

James Heeg ’52

Shirley Barton McKee ’52

Thomas Gertz ’54

Frank Mayborg ’54

Kathy Doll Reuter ’54

Cyril O’Connor ’55

Jacklyn Frank ’56

John Norton ’62

Frances Binninger ’65

James Kistner ’67

Walter O’Dom ’67

Susan Morton Wallace ’76

Kelly Garvey ’78

Sr. Theresa de Lourdes Galm, OSF

Gertrud Gambino

Nancy Goertemoeller

Geraldine Hampel

Dorothy Honebrink

Carl Horst

Raymond Huseman

Barbara Kindel

Mary Catherine Knecht

Ronald Miller

Reid Rizzo

Shana Sams

Verona Wilson

Robert Zinser, Sr.

Rosemary Zoz

Keep in touch with high school friendsand stay abreast of Roger Bacon events!

See us on Facebook & Twitter!

Fr. Bill Farris, OFM - President

September 7 Meet the Teacher Night

22 OLA Reunion at Oldenburg

October4 Feast of St. Francis

5 Homecoming

5 Young Alums Event

13 Blacktop Party/Grand Reunion

19 Spirit Walk

21 Open House

November9 Veterans’ Day Breakfast

10 Alumni Awards Dinner

17 Placement Test

December8 Immaculate Conception Mass

Dec. 21-Jan. 2 (Christmas Break)

January3 Classes Resume

17 Sports Stag

This year, Karen Adams, our French teacher, Megan Guldner, science teacher, and Kevin Huxel, math teacher and football coach, walked the roads of Assisi to drink of our Franciscan tradition.

Last year saw the revival of a tradition that had all but disappeared from Roger Bacon. A young friar, Bro. Roger Lopez, came here to spend his year of supervised ministry. �is year comes before �nal vows, which Bro. Roger made on August 25th of this year. Many of you will remember young friar priests and brothers (and Franciscan Sisters) for whom Roger Bacon or OLA was a �rst assignment.

Bro. Roger’s presence with us brought the number of friars working at Roger Bacon up to �ve, the most religious involved at a Catholic high school in Cincinnati! I personally �nd much ful�llment as a friar in high school ministry. �e Franciscan leadership constantly promotes Roger Bacon as one of the sponsored ministries of the Province, and has been justi�ably proud of the work done here for the past 84 years.

Our lay faculty and sta� are also invited into our Franciscan heritage and traditions as well. Every year, two or three faculty or sta� members are selected to participate in a Rome/Assisi pilgrimage, a vivid experience of the life and spirituality of St. Francis and St. Clare.

Bro. Roger returned to Chicago to �nish his studies for the priesthood. Everyone here at school hopes that he’ll make his way back to Roger Bacon a�er he is ordained, bringing his enthusiasm and many personal gi�s to our students. I can only hope that other young friars will also become part of the Franciscan tradition here at Roger Bacon.

Fr. Bill Farris, OFMPresident

Serving The CommunitySince 1843

3819 West Eighth & Seton Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45205

Ph: 513-557-2306Fax: 513-557-2310www.cccsohio.org

OPERATING

St. Mary Cemetery701 East Ross Ave.

St. Bernard, OH 45217513-242-4191

St. John Cemetery4432 Vine Street

St. Bernard, OH 45217513-242-4191

St. Joseph Cemetery3819 West Eighth & Seton Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45205513-921-3050

DID YOU KNOW?...• Masses of Christian Burial are on the decline• Catholics are not aware of their rights and privileges as Catholics at the time of Loss• Parish Community contact, at the time of a Loss, is decreasing• Decisions are made by family members who do not know the deceased’s wishes for a Catholic Funeral and Burial• Family members do not always honor the deceased’s wishes for a Catholic Funeral and Burial• Families pay higher prices to exercise their liturgical rights when waiting until the time of a Loss

PLANNING AHEAD MAKES SENSE...• Spares your loved ones from having to make these difficult decisions at the time of a Loss• Assures that all appropriate Catholic Liturgical options will be made available to your family • Provides that the services you desire will be carried out in accordance with your wishes

• Eliminates lingering doubts and family disagreements• Removes the financial burden from your family

Learn how you and your family can avoid the pitfalls of having to deal with business decisions at a time of a LOSS in your family. Contact the Catholic Family Security Assn. to simplify these responsibilities for you. We have created an Emergency Record File, which guides you and your family in difficult times.

Call 513-557-2306 ext. 19 for more information and speak with one of your fellow alumni, Stephen E. Bittner ’69, Arthur “Butch” Abrams ’74.

Born to Eternal Life The following members of the Roger Bacon family have been born to eternal life. Please join us in remembering them and their families in our prayers.

tradition 1

Phyllis Mersch Boehm ’34

Joseph Beitz ’36

Margaret Reichardt ’36

Stanley Lagory ’37

Grace Deutsch Mitchell ’37

Rose Mary Glaser ’39

Margaret Folz Linhardt ’39

Matthew Schultze ’39

Romuald Hoeper ’40

Rita Hartlaub Neumann ’40

Clement Vanden Eynden ’41

Paul Manning ’42

James Wilson ’43

Dorothy Mae Dauer ’45

Charles Haskamp ’46

Louis Ratterman ’47

Jacqueline Haeufle Varelmann ’47

Mary Reeder Kaiser ’48

Joseph McDonough ’48

Louis Spadafora ’48

Robert Volmer ’48

Mary Clare Schmidts Freese ’49

Melvin Kist ’49

Joan Walterman Lawson ’51

James Heeg ’52

Shirley Barton McKee ’52

Thomas Gertz ’54

Frank Mayborg ’54

Kathy Doll Reuter ’54

Cyril O’Connor ’55

Jacklyn Frank ’56

John Norton ’62

Frances Binninger ’65

James Kistner ’67

Walter O’Dom ’67

Susan Morton Wallace ’76

Kelly Garvey ’78

Sr. Theresa de Lourdes Galm, OSF

Gertrud Gambino

Nancy Goertemoeller

Geraldine Hampel

Dorothy Honebrink

Carl Horst

Raymond Huseman

Barbara Kindel

Mary Catherine Knecht

Ronald Miller

Reid Rizzo

Shana Sams

Verona Wilson

Robert Zinser, Sr.

Rosemary Zoz

Keep in touch with high school friendsand stay abreast of Roger Bacon events!

See us on Facebook & Twitter!

Fr. Bill Farris, OFM - President

September 7 Meet the Teacher Night

22 OLA Reunion at Oldenburg

October4 Feast of St. Francis

5 Homecoming

5 Young Alums Event

13 Blacktop Party/Grand Reunion

19 Spirit Walk

21 Open House

November9 Veterans’ Day Breakfast

10 Alumni Awards Dinner

17 Placement Test

December8 Immaculate Conception Mass

Dec. 21-Jan. 2 (Christmas Break)

January3 Classes Resume

17 Sports Stag

This year, Karen Adams, our French teacher, Megan Guldner, science teacher, and Kevin Huxel, math teacher and football coach, walked the roads of Assisi to drink of our Franciscan tradition.

tradition 3

Thanks for the participation!

It’s official, the magazine title has been changed from Reunion to Tradition – Today’s News, Yesterday’s Memories! The maga-zine will continue to be mailed to alums but will also be sent to the homes of our current student body. Thanks to the many alums who suggested names and ideas for the new magazine title and special thanks to Paul Meyer ’79 for his creativity and contribution (tag line) for the new chosen title!

Pictured left and right is the image that appeared on the cover of the 1983 Troubadour. As seen on the cover and back, this was recreated for this issue.

Homecoming on October 5th!The parade begins at 6:15pm with the game starting at 7:30pm against Fenwick. As in past years, the Alumni Band is invited to march in Homecoming Parade. Contact Joe Montgomery at 618-7028 or jmontgomery@rogerbacon.org.Alumni Choir is also invited to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” before the game. Contact Joe Montgomery (see above).

P R E S I D E N TFr. Bill Farris, OFM

P R I N C I P A LSteve Schad

E D I T O R SBrandon Cowans

Sue Huerkamp ’72

D E S I G NJeff Fulwiler

C I R C U L A T I O NLinda Hilsinger ’66

B U S I N E S S / A D V E R T I S I N GSue Huerkamp ’72

S P E C I A L E V E N T SChris Bissmeyer

We’d like to keep you updatedon current events at RB.

Please send your current email addressto shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

Keep in touch

with high school friends

and stay abreast

of Roger Bacon events!

Tradition is published by

Roger Bacon High School

4320 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217

513-641-1313

We welcome your comments.

Please email Sue Huerkamp at

shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

volume 46 number 1 fall

tradition 3

Thanks for the participation!

It’s official, the magazine title has been changed from Reunion to Tradition – Today’s News, Yesterday’s Memories! The maga-zine will continue to be mailed to alums but will also be sent to the homes of our current student body. Thanks to the many alums who suggested names and ideas for the new magazine title and special thanks to Paul Meyer ’79 for his creativity and contribution (tag line) for the new chosen title!

Pictured left and right is the image that appeared on the cover of the 1983 Troubadour. As seen on the cover and back, this was recreated for this issue.

Homecoming on October 5th!The parade begins at 6:15pm with the game starting at 7:30pm against Fenwick. As in past years, the Alumni Band is invited to march in Homecoming Parade. Contact Joe Montgomery at 618-7028 or jmontgomery@rogerbacon.org.Alumni Choir is also invited to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” before the game. Contact Joe Montgomery (see above).

P R E S I D E N TFr. Bill Farris, OFM

P R I N C I P A LSteve Schad

E D I T O R SBrandon Cowans

Sue Huerkamp ’72

D E S I G NJeff Fulwiler

C I R C U L A T I O NLinda Hilsinger ’66

B U S I N E S S / A D V E R T I S I N GSue Huerkamp ’72

S P E C I A L E V E N T SChris Bissmeyer

We’d like to keep you updatedon current events at RB.

Please send your current email addressto shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

Keep in touch

with high school friends

and stay abreast

of Roger Bacon events!

Tradition is published by

Roger Bacon High School

4320 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217

513-641-1313

We welcome your comments.

Please email Sue Huerkamp at

shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

volume 46 number 1 fall

Spread the word, Roger Bacon is introducing two exciting new programs, the Assisi Scholars Program and the Legacy Program.

The Assisi Scholars Program is the most unique and selective program in the city for high achieving students. Students will need to go through a two-tier admission process to become an Assisi Scholar. First, incoming ninth grade students will have to apply to be a part of the Roger Bacon Honors Program by submitting an application, grades, recommendations and sitting for an interview. After successful completion of the freshmen honors program, students may apply for the next more challenging step in their journey–The Assisi Scholars Program.

Scholars will continue their rigorous academic curriculum, along with special events and workshops, including:• SAT/ACT Workshops • Professional Mentoring• Quarterly Lecture Series • Special Capstone Project

At the culmination of their program, scholars will be sent on a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy! This opportunity is unique to Roger Bacon and our Franciscan heritage, allowing students to travel the world and walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare.

The Legacy Program is a great way to introduce Future Spartans to Roger Bacon High School and grow our great tradition. Any Roger Bacon graduate can register their child, grandchild, niece or nephew as a legacy student. Once registered, students will receive special invitations to events, birthday cards and become eligible for a Legacy Scholarship once they reach high school.

To register a student, the alumnus must be an active donor and call Sue Huerkamp in the Alumni Office or Brandon Cowans in the Office of Admissions.

Spread the word on the changes and great programs at Roger Bacon.

Spread the word

If you know of a student

interested in Roger Bacon,

contact Brandon Cowans

at 513.641.1313 or

bcowans@rogerbacon.org

by Brandon Cowans, Director of Admission

tradition 5

TRADITON. �e new name of our alumni magazine is so appropriate for Roger Bacon. Tradition evokes memories of past experiences at both Our Lady of Angels and Roger Bacon high schools. It reinforces the formation and integration of these traditions in the lives of current students. Finally, it reminds us of our responsibilities to future generations of Spartans and the importance that traditions will have to them.

TRADITION. Traditions are what make Roger Bacon and Our Lady of Angels so special and set us apart from other schools, both public and private. From social to academic to athletic to traditions that are there just because they are (i.e., students cannot walk on the marble front stairs at Roger Bacon until they graduate or on the OLA emblem in the main entrance of the old high school), traditions are the very fabric of the experiences we remember and cherish.

Undoubtedly, it is also a Catholic tradition that schools appeal to alumni for support. Any parent who has raised a son or daughter in Catholic education fully appreciates that statement. �ere are always needs and always requests to help with those needs. We ask for your continued generous �nancial support, but just as importantly, we ask for your involvement and prayers. Roger Bacon has a tradition of producing outstanding

and productive leaders and your participation in our school, regardless the form, is imperative to the success of our current and future students. As graduates of Roger Bacon and Our Lady of Angels, you serve as shining examples to our young men and women and are the embodiment of a bright future they are diligently working towards. Your involvement in the formation of their traditions will always be remembered and appreciated.

TRADITION. As we move con�dently into a future full of promises and challenges, we ask that you be a personi�cation of a very important tradition – service to others. We pray that you will �nd a way to make a meaningful contribution to the students, present and future, who will �ll your ranks as alumni.

We look forward to the start of a promising and ful�lling new school year in August. God bless you and God bless Roger Bacon.

Steve SchadPrincipal

PRINC

IPAL TH

OU

GH

TS

tradition

GOTO www.rogerbacon.org/scholors to learn more.

*Cincinnati cityguide ad

Spread the word, Roger Bacon is introducing two exciting new programs, the Assisi Scholars Program and the Legacy Program.

The Assisi Scholars Program is the most unique and selective program in the city for high achieving students. Students will need to go through a two-tier admission process to become an Assisi Scholar. First, incoming ninth grade students will have to apply to be a part of the Roger Bacon Honors Program by submitting an application, grades, recommendations and sitting for an interview. After successful completion of the freshmen honors program, students may apply for the next more challenging step in their journey–The Assisi Scholars Program.

Scholars will continue their rigorous academic curriculum, along with special events and workshops, including:• SAT/ACT Workshops • Professional Mentoring• Quarterly Lecture Series • Special Capstone Project

At the culmination of their program, scholars will be sent on a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy! This opportunity is unique to Roger Bacon and our Franciscan heritage, allowing students to travel the world and walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare.

The Legacy Program is a great way to introduce Future Spartans to Roger Bacon High School and grow our great tradition. Any Roger Bacon graduate can register their child, grandchild, niece or nephew as a legacy student. Once registered, students will receive special invitations to events, birthday cards and become eligible for a Legacy Scholarship once they reach high school.

To register a student, the alumnus must be an active donor and call Sue Huerkamp in the Alumni Office or Brandon Cowans in the Office of Admissions.

Spread the word on the changes and great programs at Roger Bacon.

Spread the word

If you know of a student

interested in Roger Bacon,

contact Brandon Cowans

at 513.641.1313 or

bcowans@rogerbacon.org

by Brandon Cowans, Director of Admission

tradition 5

TRADITON. �e new name of our alumni magazine is so appropriate for Roger Bacon. Tradition evokes memories of past experiences at both Our Lady of Angels and Roger Bacon high schools. It reinforces the formation and integration of these traditions in the lives of current students. Finally, it reminds us of our responsibilities to future generations of Spartans and the importance that traditions will have to them.

TRADITION. Traditions are what make Roger Bacon and Our Lady of Angels so special and set us apart from other schools, both public and private. From social to academic to athletic to traditions that are there just because they are (i.e., students cannot walk on the marble front stairs at Roger Bacon until they graduate or on the OLA emblem in the main entrance of the old high school), traditions are the very fabric of the experiences we remember and cherish.

Undoubtedly, it is also a Catholic tradition that schools appeal to alumni for support. Any parent who has raised a son or daughter in Catholic education fully appreciates that statement. �ere are always needs and always requests to help with those needs. We ask for your continued generous �nancial support, but just as importantly, we ask for your involvement and prayers. Roger Bacon has a tradition of producing outstanding

and productive leaders and your participation in our school, regardless the form, is imperative to the success of our current and future students. As graduates of Roger Bacon and Our Lady of Angels, you serve as shining examples to our young men and women and are the embodiment of a bright future they are diligently working towards. Your involvement in the formation of their traditions will always be remembered and appreciated.

TRADITION. As we move con�dently into a future full of promises and challenges, we ask that you be a personi�cation of a very important tradition – service to others. We pray that you will �nd a way to make a meaningful contribution to the students, present and future, who will �ll your ranks as alumni.

We look forward to the start of a promising and ful�lling new school year in August. God bless you and God bless Roger Bacon.

Steve SchadPrincipal

PRINC

IPAL TH

OU

GH

TS

tradition

GOTO www.rogerbacon.org/scholors to learn more.

*Cincinnati cityguide ad

On Wednesday, April 4th, the entire faculty and staff descended upon various sites in the City of St. Bernard in order to GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. The day began by joining the students from St. Clement Grade School for Mass. Parks were beautified, teachers at St. Clement appreciated the volunteer classroom aides for their grade school students, and the St. Clement

Friary kitchen and the Tau House for the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor received a major spring cleaning as well. “Since we require community service hours for our students, we thought that it would be important to be a role model for them,” said Dan Nolan, Director of Community Outreach. The day concluded with a catered lunch in the school cafeteria.

Students from St. Francis Seraph School, RB and Seton High Schools joined together as part of leadership Scholars Project Month to create a RECYCLING DAY AT ST. FRANCIS SERAPH. Students were asked to identify an issue in their school and work to change it. Two seventh-graders at St. Francis Seraph wanted to increase awareness about recycling in the historic Over the Rhine neighborhood. Led by RB juniors Kenny Gohs and Tamara Jones with two other Seton students, the team collected recyclable materials during a lunch period to educate the younger students about the importance of recycling and what materials could be recycled. In April the high school students presented the results of their project during a workshop at Xavier University.

NEUROSPINAL SURGERY PERFORMED AT ROGER BACON. Christ Hospital provided Roger Bacon High School with an opportunity to view live surgery on Tuesday, April 17th (pictured right). Several students interested in the health field with an expressed interest in viewing this surgery, were invited to attend 2 hour sessions of neurospinal surgery in the library. Students were connected live via the internet to ask real-time questions of the surgeons and the surgery team as they viewed the operation.

On Thursday, April 12 thirty-one men and women from the community came to Roger Bacon for CAREER DAY (pictured below). With career fields ranging from Veterinary Science to Social Media Specialists the students were informed on all different types of careers. This is the 12th year Roger Bacon has hosted a Career Day which presents an opportunity for students to learn and think about what they can aspire to be. Many thanks to all who volunteered their time and experience for the benefit of our students.

Teacher Bill Stone (pictured below) kept busy all summer outdoors with his new venture, PIZZA BOMBA. The gourmet pizza “wagon” made appearances at the Taste of Cincinnati, Fountain Square and the Reds games this summer.

Faculty & Staff In-Service...Give Back to St.Bernard Day

Much Ado About Something

Inspired by reading Shakespeare’s Mac-beth, the Advanced Placement English Language and Compo-sition class began construction on a Shakespearian garden in May. �e students’ reading and research project revealed dozens

of botanicals that appear in Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. Positioned in a prominent and

sunny location in the front of Roger Bacon, the garden now boasts an array of roses, iris, mari-

golds, lilies, and culinary herbs. �e elegant plantings of yellow, white, and purple, complement

the school’s imposing Norman architecture.

�is October, the Shakespearian garden will be dedicated to the late Father Paschal Varnskuhler,

OFM a former teacher at Roger Bacon who was an avid lover of literature and art. Advanced Placement and Honors students, from the newly formed Shake-spearian Garden Club, planted and will maintain the garden in the future. According to Kevin Anneken, “�e new garden will brighten our campus and honor an individual who is dear to the Roger Bacon community. “

The Arts... More than Fine!The Fine Arts Department hosted the Fine Arts Festival on

Saturday May 5th, 2012, in Roger Bacon’s auditorium. Artwork from the

students was displayed beautifully for viewing while being accompanied

by music from the RB Jazz Combo.

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On Wednesday, April 4th, the entire faculty and staff descended upon various sites in the City of St. Bernard in order to GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. The day began by joining the students from St. Clement Grade School for Mass. Parks were beautified, teachers at St. Clement appreciated the volunteer classroom aides for their grade school students, and the St. Clement

Friary kitchen and the Tau House for the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor received a major spring cleaning as well. “Since we require community service hours for our students, we thought that it would be important to be a role model for them,” said Dan Nolan, Director of Community Outreach. The day concluded with a catered lunch in the school cafeteria.

Students from St. Francis Seraph School, RB and Seton High Schools joined together as part of leadership Scholars Project Month to create a RECYCLING DAY AT ST. FRANCIS SERAPH. Students were asked to identify an issue in their school and work to change it. Two seventh-graders at St. Francis Seraph wanted to increase awareness about recycling in the historic Over the Rhine neighborhood. Led by RB juniors Kenny Gohs and Tamara Jones with two other Seton students, the team collected recyclable materials during a lunch period to educate the younger students about the importance of recycling and what materials could be recycled. In April the high school students presented the results of their project during a workshop at Xavier University.

NEUROSPINAL SURGERY PERFORMED AT ROGER BACON. Christ Hospital provided Roger Bacon High School with an opportunity to view live surgery on Tuesday, April 17th (pictured right). Several students interested in the health field with an expressed interest in viewing this surgery, were invited to attend 2 hour sessions of neurospinal surgery in the library. Students were connected live via the internet to ask real-time questions of the surgeons and the surgery team as they viewed the operation.

On Thursday, April 12 thirty-one men and women from the community came to Roger Bacon for CAREER DAY (pictured below). With career fields ranging from Veterinary Science to Social Media Specialists the students were informed on all different types of careers. This is the 12th year Roger Bacon has hosted a Career Day which presents an opportunity for students to learn and think about what they can aspire to be. Many thanks to all who volunteered their time and experience for the benefit of our students.

Teacher Bill Stone (pictured below) kept busy all summer outdoors with his new venture, PIZZA BOMBA. The gourmet pizza “wagon” made appearances at the Taste of Cincinnati, Fountain Square and the Reds games this summer.

Faculty & Staff In-Service...Give Back to St.Bernard Day

Much Ado About Something

Inspired by reading Shakespeare’s Mac-beth, the Advanced Placement English Language and Compo-sition class began construction on a Shakespearian garden in May. �e students’ reading and research project revealed dozens

of botanicals that appear in Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. Positioned in a prominent and

sunny location in the front of Roger Bacon, the garden now boasts an array of roses, iris, mari-

golds, lilies, and culinary herbs. �e elegant plantings of yellow, white, and purple, complement

the school’s imposing Norman architecture.

�is October, the Shakespearian garden will be dedicated to the late Father Paschal Varnskuhler,

OFM a former teacher at Roger Bacon who was an avid lover of literature and art. Advanced Placement and Honors students, from the newly formed Shake-spearian Garden Club, planted and will maintain the garden in the future. According to Kevin Anneken, “�e new garden will brighten our campus and honor an individual who is dear to the Roger Bacon community. “

The Arts... More than Fine!The Fine Arts Department hosted the Fine Arts Festival on

Saturday May 5th, 2012, in Roger Bacon’s auditorium. Artwork from the

students was displayed beautifully for viewing while being accompanied

by music from the RB Jazz Combo.

6 f a l l 2 0 1 2 tradition 7

The ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY was held this year on Tuesday, May 8th on campus. This event recognizes all students who have achieved Honor Roll status for the first three quarters of the school year, as well as some of our underclass scholarship recipients. Every year a student from each grade is given a special award for the highest unweighted GPA for their class. Pictured left to right, sophomore Stephen Post, junior Kevin Anneken, freshman Kelsey Heaton, and senior Tom Foertmeyer.

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Respect Life’s Senior Prom

This short phrase was one of the first of many lessons that Ana, our guide, explained to us in Costa Rica this past June. It’s not just a cool, hip, local bit of lingo, but it’s a summative phrase for the whole Costa Rican way of life, one that five of us: juniors José Arreaga, Claire Devlin, and Francesca Lipari, and teachers Mike Benjamin and I embraced fully for one glorious week. It summarizes all of the lessons we learned about science, ecology, and ethical living that we plan to bring back as we hope to plant small seeds of change for the future here as well.

Had St. Francis and St. Clare visited Costa Rica, they, too, would have said, ¡Pura Vida! The Costa Ricans treat the earth with reverence, recycling everything possible. At the community center in Yue, part of our first day of community service, some of us stuffed newspaper and empty snack bags into used soda bottles. These would become the “bricks” for a wall later. We left our dirty clothes and shoes behind as there were people in San Jose who would thoroughly clean them and hand them out to those who needed them. Don Juan, who runs a thriving organic farm, taught us about composting. Nothing is wasted!

Probably one of the best ways to explain the impact this week had on the five of us is to reiterate what my students have heard from me for years: everything in life is connected. The more I learn, the more I see the connections in life and hope my students see also. This classroom lesson became hands-on obvious as we walked the beach-side jungle. Friar Laurence’s lines from Romeo and Juliet ran loop-like through my head as we walked along: “For naught so vile that on the earth doth live/But to the earth some special good doth give.”

Tino, our jungle guide, gave us many examples of the dual existence of the nature surrounding us. Some of us allowed the golden orb spider to climb our arms as Tino explained how scientists are trying to use its web as suturing thread in surgery because of its strength and delicacy. We learned that eating live termites can help us survive in the jungle (and yes, all of us ate them!). We experienced the noni fruit, a jellyfish-looking white fruit that smelled and tasted like bad blue cheese, but whose juice has been used to help cancer patients. Earlier that week, I learned to appreciate having geckos wander my room since they ate the copious mosquitoes.

The lessons were exciting and abundant, just as the spirit of the Costa Ricans who opened their arms to embrace us. Carlos, our driver, immediately immersed us in his culture through his music. One of our favorite Reggae songs embodied ¡Pura Vida! “What goes around comes around; the world is a cycle.” Our students’ favorite day was our second day of community service at a school outside

of La Fortuna. We brought them needed school supplies, primed a new schoolhouse, and built a jungle gym working alongside their students. However, as is often the case while doing community service, we received as much as we gave: experiencing the school’s first cultural performance, touring the student garden which provided food for their lunches, and making friends. The world is truly a cycle.

And about those termites...They taste like carrots!¡Pura Vida!

¡Pura Vida!A local Costa Rican adjective slang for pure life, fine, cool, very well, or everything is OK. These two words can be used as a greeting or a farewell or just anywhere in conversation.

by Mellen Moors-Dressing, English teacher

On Tuesday, April 24th, RB students danced the night away with the elderly residents from the Archbishop Leibold Home. The “SENIOR PROM” is the last Respect Life event for the school year. Two of the residents, Richard and JoAnn were crowned the King and Queen of the Prom! For some of the residents, this was their first prom since many dropped out of school to help support their families during the Depression. “It’s my favorite event of the year and our students are so attentive to the residents at the nursing home,” said Dan Nolan, Director of Community Outreach.

Top row: Tyler Swanson, Kevin Anneken, Brian Richardson

Second row: Cara Uetrecht, Francesca Lipari, Ella Stark, Christopher Nolan

First row: Jacob Burgess, Halley Dawson, Ashley DeBurger, Karen Schnedl, Rebecca DeBurger

ROGER BACON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD WINNERS2012 YMCA Character Award: Tyler SwansonRB Class of 1952 Scholarship: Jacob Burgess & Halley DawsonOur Lady of Angels Education Fund Scholarship: Ashley & Rebecca DeBurger & Francesca LipariCaryl Schawe Leadership Award: Cara UetrechtNicholas M. Reider Scholarship: Kevin AnnekenAngeline E. Uhrig Scholarship: Sam GrayFr. Andrew Fox Leadership Scholarship: Kevin AnnekenSpartan Achievement Scholarship: Karen SchnedlAlumni Scholarship: Christopher Nolan & Ella StarkPaul “Doc” Meyer Scholarship: Brian Richardson

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The ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY was held this year on Tuesday, May 8th on campus. This event recognizes all students who have achieved Honor Roll status for the first three quarters of the school year, as well as some of our underclass scholarship recipients. Every year a student from each grade is given a special award for the highest unweighted GPA for their class. Pictured left to right, sophomore Stephen Post, junior Kevin Anneken, freshman Kelsey Heaton, and senior Tom Foertmeyer.

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Respect Life’s Senior Prom

This short phrase was one of the first of many lessons that Ana, our guide, explained to us in Costa Rica this past June. It’s not just a cool, hip, local bit of lingo, but it’s a summative phrase for the whole Costa Rican way of life, one that five of us: juniors José Arreaga, Claire Devlin, and Francesca Lipari, and teachers Mike Benjamin and I embraced fully for one glorious week. It summarizes all of the lessons we learned about science, ecology, and ethical living that we plan to bring back as we hope to plant small seeds of change for the future here as well.

Had St. Francis and St. Clare visited Costa Rica, they, too, would have said, ¡Pura Vida! The Costa Ricans treat the earth with reverence, recycling everything possible. At the community center in Yue, part of our first day of community service, some of us stuffed newspaper and empty snack bags into used soda bottles. These would become the “bricks” for a wall later. We left our dirty clothes and shoes behind as there were people in San Jose who would thoroughly clean them and hand them out to those who needed them. Don Juan, who runs a thriving organic farm, taught us about composting. Nothing is wasted!

Probably one of the best ways to explain the impact this week had on the five of us is to reiterate what my students have heard from me for years: everything in life is connected. The more I learn, the more I see the connections in life and hope my students see also. This classroom lesson became hands-on obvious as we walked the beach-side jungle. Friar Laurence’s lines from Romeo and Juliet ran loop-like through my head as we walked along: “For naught so vile that on the earth doth live/But to the earth some special good doth give.”

Tino, our jungle guide, gave us many examples of the dual existence of the nature surrounding us. Some of us allowed the golden orb spider to climb our arms as Tino explained how scientists are trying to use its web as suturing thread in surgery because of its strength and delicacy. We learned that eating live termites can help us survive in the jungle (and yes, all of us ate them!). We experienced the noni fruit, a jellyfish-looking white fruit that smelled and tasted like bad blue cheese, but whose juice has been used to help cancer patients. Earlier that week, I learned to appreciate having geckos wander my room since they ate the copious mosquitoes.

The lessons were exciting and abundant, just as the spirit of the Costa Ricans who opened their arms to embrace us. Carlos, our driver, immediately immersed us in his culture through his music. One of our favorite Reggae songs embodied ¡Pura Vida! “What goes around comes around; the world is a cycle.” Our students’ favorite day was our second day of community service at a school outside

of La Fortuna. We brought them needed school supplies, primed a new schoolhouse, and built a jungle gym working alongside their students. However, as is often the case while doing community service, we received as much as we gave: experiencing the school’s first cultural performance, touring the student garden which provided food for their lunches, and making friends. The world is truly a cycle.

And about those termites...They taste like carrots!¡Pura Vida!

¡Pura Vida!A local Costa Rican adjective slang for pure life, fine, cool, very well, or everything is OK. These two words can be used as a greeting or a farewell or just anywhere in conversation.

by Mellen Moors-Dressing, English teacher

On Tuesday, April 24th, RB students danced the night away with the elderly residents from the Archbishop Leibold Home. The “SENIOR PROM” is the last Respect Life event for the school year. Two of the residents, Richard and JoAnn were crowned the King and Queen of the Prom! For some of the residents, this was their first prom since many dropped out of school to help support their families during the Depression. “It’s my favorite event of the year and our students are so attentive to the residents at the nursing home,” said Dan Nolan, Director of Community Outreach.

Top row: Tyler Swanson, Kevin Anneken, Brian Richardson

Second row: Cara Uetrecht, Francesca Lipari, Ella Stark, Christopher Nolan

First row: Jacob Burgess, Halley Dawson, Ashley DeBurger, Karen Schnedl, Rebecca DeBurger

ROGER BACON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD WINNERS2012 YMCA Character Award: Tyler SwansonRB Class of 1952 Scholarship: Jacob Burgess & Halley DawsonOur Lady of Angels Education Fund Scholarship: Ashley & Rebecca DeBurger & Francesca LipariCaryl Schawe Leadership Award: Cara UetrechtNicholas M. Reider Scholarship: Kevin AnnekenAngeline E. Uhrig Scholarship: Sam GrayFr. Andrew Fox Leadership Scholarship: Kevin AnnekenSpartan Achievement Scholarship: Karen SchnedlAlumni Scholarship: Christopher Nolan & Ella StarkPaul “Doc” Meyer Scholarship: Brian Richardson

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Pictured below are students from Fr. Bill’s and Fr. Valentine’s Latin Classes

who received special recognition for achievement in the NATIONAL LATIN

EXAM. Top l to r: Fr. Bill, OFM, Stephen Poptic (Cum Laude), Adam Blasch

(Cum Laude), Nick Shooner (Silver Maxima Cum Laude), Kasey Niesen

(Magna cum Laude) Bottom l to r: Adam Richards, Alec Hunter, Cody Niesen,

Sarah Luken, Josh Engel and Kyle Suffoletta. Fr. Valentine, OFM is in front of the

National LatinExam Winners

Five high school students in Cincinnati were winners of the ARCHBISHOP KARL J. ALTER SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AWARDS. In 1964, then Archbishop Karl J. Alter established the Archbishop Alter Scholarship, a four-year grant, to promote African-American Catholic leadership among high school seniors. One of the recipients of the award is RB’s Niara Morrow, the daughter of Jamal and Charlene Morrow. Niara will attend Ohio University and pursue a degree in social work.

Junior Chris Miller was accepted as a T.E.A.M. (Teen Educators and Mentors) teacher’s aide in the Cincinnati Zoo's volunteer program. As a member of T.E.A.M. Chris will be assisting instructors at the Zoo with summer camps for children ranging in age from 4-14 years old. He will help by gathering program supplies for instructors, assisting children with craft projects, games and nature activities, keeping children together on hikes in the Zoo, and acting as a positive role model for the children.

Jim Uhrig ’66 was a Social Studies and English Instructor at RB for 42 years and founded the Advanced Placement Program here. He also implemented the Advanced College Credit Collegium program in conjunction with XU. Additionally, Jim served as the Social Studies Department Chairperson, Assistant Principal and Dean of Academics, Summer School Director and recently facilitated the introduction of the Chinese language as part of curriculum at RB. In 2001 he was the recipient of the Joe Kneip Faculty/Staff Distinguished Service Award. In addition to teaching at RB his experience extended to the college level where he was Adjunct Lecturer in History at Xavier and the College of Mt. St. Joseph. Jim was the recipient of the Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship to travel to China in 2004, Japan in 2005, Saudi Arabia in 2007, Bangladesh in 2007 and Turkey in 2009. He was also the recipient of the Institute of International Education Scholarship to Korea in 2006. “Mr. Uhrig recognized that he was not only a classroom teacher, but an essential member of the RB community. His love for his students led him to enter into their lives in many ways by serving as a mentor, moderator and advisor” said Roger Bosse, former principal of RB. Roger added “As a graduate of RB, Jim had a knack for relating to various generations of grads. As part of a multi-generational RB family, he recognized the importance of maintaining relationships with the most recent grads as well as those who had graduated forty or fifty years ago.”

Known by her colleagues and students as a dedicated teacher, a principled person, and one who could keep everyone laughing, Carol Brinkman will be missed by all as she begins a new stage

in her life—retirement. Carol worked in both public and parochial schools with her most recent and longest service at Roger Bacon High School. A versatile teacher, Carol was a member of the Spanish and English Departments for many years. According to Dr. Deborah Luebbe, “Carol could always be relied on to provide flexible and practical solutions to the educational needs of her students. A supremely organized teacher, Carol taught many freshmen and was a very stable force for 9th grade students who were learning how to negotiate their first year at RB.” An ambas-sador for cultural diversity, Carol incorporated her extensive knowledge of Spanish, Mexican, and Central American cultures in her classroom assignments. In addition to teaching English and

Spanish, Carol’s training in Special Education was very valuable during her time as an intervention specialist. Her knowledgeable, innovative, and compassionate approach coupled with good humor was her trademark. An avid reader, homemaker, grandmother, and friend, Carol will enjoy her free time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Deacon Gregg Rose has taught for 37 years, 27 of them at Roger Bacon. “He has lived a life

dedicated to God, his family, St. Francis and RB. His life revolves around his wife Peggy, his two sons, Alex and Aaron, his relationship with God, his job as Deacon at St. Theresa parish and his role as a teacher at Roger Bacon” says friend and colleague Dan Starkey. “Deacon Rose has always been an advocate for the ‘little guy’ who may have had trouble adjusting to RB, had academic struggles or dealt with personal problems” says Dan. Gregg also served as chair of the religious department and was a rep on the faculty enhancement team. He received the Joe Kneip Faculty/Staff Distinguished Service Award in 2011. (This award was created to honor and perpetuate the memory of a longtime and outstanding

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A Salute to Great Teachers & Sta�

Special thanks and congratulations to three of our favorite teachers who retired from RB this year...Jim Uhrig ’66,Carol Brinkman, andDeacon Gregg Rose

ADMISSIONS OFFICE Alyssa Carlotta ’05 & Brandon Cowans

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Front: Linda Hilsinger ’66 & Fr. Bill Farris, OFM Back: Sue Huerkamp ’72, Rick Sollmann ’68, & Chris Bissmeyer

MAIN OFFICE l to r: Steve Schad, Michelle Brummet ’85, Mike Engel ’83, Amy Wilson ’84, Mary Beth Hausfield ’80, John Gutzwiller ’61, & Paul Zlatic ’00

ATHLETIC OFFICE Liz Wilking ’84 & Joe Corcoran

GUIDANCE OFFICE l to r: Pam Rosfeld ’77, Sue Ariss, & Monica Magliocco

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Pictured below are students from Fr. Bill’s and Fr. Valentine’s Latin Classes

who received special recognition for achievement in the NATIONAL LATIN

EXAM. Top l to r: Fr. Bill, OFM, Stephen Poptic (Cum Laude), Adam Blasch

(Cum Laude), Nick Shooner (Silver Maxima Cum Laude), Kasey Niesen

(Magna cum Laude) Bottom l to r: Adam Richards, Alec Hunter, Cody Niesen,

Sarah Luken, Josh Engel and Kyle Suffoletta. Fr. Valentine, OFM is in front of the

National LatinExam Winners

Five high school students in Cincinnati were winners of the ARCHBISHOP KARL J. ALTER SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AWARDS. In 1964, then Archbishop Karl J. Alter established the Archbishop Alter Scholarship, a four-year grant, to promote African-American Catholic leadership among high school seniors. One of the recipients of the award is RB’s Niara Morrow, the daughter of Jamal and Charlene Morrow. Niara will attend Ohio University and pursue a degree in social work.

Junior Chris Miller was accepted as a T.E.A.M. (Teen Educators and Mentors) teacher’s aide in the Cincinnati Zoo's volunteer program. As a member of T.E.A.M. Chris will be assisting instructors at the Zoo with summer camps for children ranging in age from 4-14 years old. He will help by gathering program supplies for instructors, assisting children with craft projects, games and nature activities, keeping children together on hikes in the Zoo, and acting as a positive role model for the children.

Jim Uhrig ’66 was a Social Studies and English Instructor at RB for 42 years and founded the Advanced Placement Program here. He also implemented the Advanced College Credit Collegium program in conjunction with XU. Additionally, Jim served as the Social Studies Department Chairperson, Assistant Principal and Dean of Academics, Summer School Director and recently facilitated the introduction of the Chinese language as part of curriculum at RB. In 2001 he was the recipient of the Joe Kneip Faculty/Staff Distinguished Service Award. In addition to teaching at RB his experience extended to the college level where he was Adjunct Lecturer in History at Xavier and the College of Mt. St. Joseph. Jim was the recipient of the Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship to travel to China in 2004, Japan in 2005, Saudi Arabia in 2007, Bangladesh in 2007 and Turkey in 2009. He was also the recipient of the Institute of International Education Scholarship to Korea in 2006. “Mr. Uhrig recognized that he was not only a classroom teacher, but an essential member of the RB community. His love for his students led him to enter into their lives in many ways by serving as a mentor, moderator and advisor” said Roger Bosse, former principal of RB. Roger added “As a graduate of RB, Jim had a knack for relating to various generations of grads. As part of a multi-generational RB family, he recognized the importance of maintaining relationships with the most recent grads as well as those who had graduated forty or fifty years ago.”

Known by her colleagues and students as a dedicated teacher, a principled person, and one who could keep everyone laughing, Carol Brinkman will be missed by all as she begins a new stage

in her life—retirement. Carol worked in both public and parochial schools with her most recent and longest service at Roger Bacon High School. A versatile teacher, Carol was a member of the Spanish and English Departments for many years. According to Dr. Deborah Luebbe, “Carol could always be relied on to provide flexible and practical solutions to the educational needs of her students. A supremely organized teacher, Carol taught many freshmen and was a very stable force for 9th grade students who were learning how to negotiate their first year at RB.” An ambas-sador for cultural diversity, Carol incorporated her extensive knowledge of Spanish, Mexican, and Central American cultures in her classroom assignments. In addition to teaching English and

Spanish, Carol’s training in Special Education was very valuable during her time as an intervention specialist. Her knowledgeable, innovative, and compassionate approach coupled with good humor was her trademark. An avid reader, homemaker, grandmother, and friend, Carol will enjoy her free time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Deacon Gregg Rose has taught for 37 years, 27 of them at Roger Bacon. “He has lived a life

dedicated to God, his family, St. Francis and RB. His life revolves around his wife Peggy, his two sons, Alex and Aaron, his relationship with God, his job as Deacon at St. Theresa parish and his role as a teacher at Roger Bacon” says friend and colleague Dan Starkey. “Deacon Rose has always been an advocate for the ‘little guy’ who may have had trouble adjusting to RB, had academic struggles or dealt with personal problems” says Dan. Gregg also served as chair of the religious department and was a rep on the faculty enhancement team. He received the Joe Kneip Faculty/Staff Distinguished Service Award in 2011. (This award was created to honor and perpetuate the memory of a longtime and outstanding

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A Salute to Great Teachers & Sta�

Special thanks and congratulations to three of our favorite teachers who retired from RB this year...Jim Uhrig ’66,Carol Brinkman, andDeacon Gregg Rose

ADMISSIONS OFFICE Alyssa Carlotta ’05 & Brandon Cowans

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Front: Linda Hilsinger ’66 & Fr. Bill Farris, OFM Back: Sue Huerkamp ’72, Rick Sollmann ’68, & Chris Bissmeyer

MAIN OFFICE l to r: Steve Schad, Michelle Brummet ’85, Mike Engel ’83, Amy Wilson ’84, Mary Beth Hausfield ’80, John Gutzwiller ’61, & Paul Zlatic ’00

ATHLETIC OFFICE Liz Wilking ’84 & Joe Corcoran

GUIDANCE OFFICE l to r: Pam Rosfeld ’77, Sue Ariss, & Monica Magliocco

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Sitting l to r: Michelle Casey, Lauren Krebs, Karen Schnedl, Cassie Lipp, Tara Handley, Anne Spinnenweber, Allie Bickel, Darci Gruenwald, Mary Devlin, Stephen Post, Christine Volz, Alan Bossman, and Elizabeth Fromhold.Standing front row l to r: Alex Mathis, Thomas Perry, Jose Arreaga, Tom Foertmeyer,Taylor Gruenwald,

Colleen Gerding, Michelle Angel, Joselin Laib, Kyle Suffoletta, and Nicole GuldnerStanding back row l to r: Ian Eckart, Paul Kraemer, Nick Luken, Nick Hoffmann, Ben Knollman, Josh Engel, Dan Luken, Matt Brichler, Kevin Anneken, Sarah Luken, Ben Bruns, and moderator/teacher Mellen Moors-Dressing

This year four RB students were chosen by faculty to attend the HOBY CONFER-ENCE at Urbana College in Ohio. Students were selected to represent RB because of their strong leadership skill potential. The national HOBY Conference is a leadership seminar started by actor Hugh O’Brien (Hugh O’ Brien Youth) to develop leadership skills in high school students. This was the first year that four students were chosen from RB. Pitured left to right, Tommy Perry, Nicole Guldner, Stephen Post, and Josh Engel.

Chloe Rivir was recognized by the 2011-12 Greater Cincinnati Academic League as a member of the ALL ACADEMIC FIRST TEAM.

Congratulations to sophomore K’miya Brownlee for being accepted into the 2012 PROCTER & GAMBLE RESIDENT SCHOLAR PROGRAM. The Resident Scholar program is designed to provide rewarding job shadowing experience in the areas of science and engineering, as well as the opportunity to network with established professionals in the field. The program is a week long event with scholars visiting all the P&G offices in the Cincinnati area.

Shelby Grein placed 2nd in the MOBILE AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY’S 2012 ESSAY CONTEST. Shelby wrote on “What can carnivals and fairs do to attract more young people your age?” and received a $250 award. Her essay focused on technology, money saving coupons and thrilling rides.

Sophomore Christopher Zamonska-Blake (pictured below) earned an Honorable Mention in MT. ST. JOSEPH’S ANNUAL SOPHOMORE WRITING CONTEST. Each student in Mellen Moors-Dressing’s Honors English class entered a short story, poem, or personal essay in the competition. Christopher’s poem, “The Rain [and I went walking]” was chosen from over 110 entries received from more than 20 schools all over the Cincinnati area.

Students and sta� were honored for their many hours of dedication to community service at the annual Roger Bacon Service Award Ceremony.

�e Joseph A. Kneip Award for distinguished service to RB was presented to Fred Widmeyer.

�e Brother Conrad Rebmann Service Award for the outstanding student of service was presented to Tyler Swanson.

�e Mayerson Book Foundation Award for the student who is faithfully committed to service was presented to Danielle Mitsch.

�e Spirit of Sr. Dorothy Stang Award for the student who embraces the values of Sr. Dorothy Stang: solidarity with the poor, care for the earth, and love of Jesus’ mission in a cross-cultural setting was presented to Joselin Laib.

�e President’s Service Award for those students who have served over 100 hours of community service within a twelve month period. Maria Angel, Jose’ Arreaga, Tony Arreaga, Adam Blasch, Alan Bossman, Matthew Brichler, Cydni Brown, Claire Devlin, Ellie Devlin, Joseph Engel, Joshua Engel, Kenny Gohs, Ciera Humphrey, Tammara Jones, Conor Judge, Lauren Krebs, Joselin Laib, Francesca Lipari, Sally Luken, Benjamin Miller, Michelle Mondillo, Niara Morrow, Andrew Niederschmidt-Cardwell, Stephen Post, Karen Schnedl, Samantha Stamey, Cara Uetrecht, Christine Volz, and Joshua Wilking. �ese twenty-nine students performed 4,580 hours of community service.

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Junior Zhane Broomfield was accepted into the HEALTH

CAREERS EXPLORATION (HCARE) program at the University of Cincinnati

for the summer of 2012. This 5 week program offers students valuable

skills and information enabling them to prepare themselves for a career

in the health-care field.

RB Service Award Ceremony

Newly Inducted Members of National Honor Society

A Future in Health Care...

Sitting l to r: Michelle Casey, Lauren Krebs, Karen Schnedl, Cassie Lipp, Tara Handley, Anne Spinnenweber, Allie Bickel, Darci Gruenwald, Mary Devlin, Stephen Post, Christine Volz, Alan Bossman, and Elizabeth Fromhold.Standing front row l to r: Alex Mathis, Thomas Perry, Jose Arreaga, Tom Foertmeyer,Taylor Gruenwald,

Colleen Gerding, Michelle Angel, Joselin Laib, Kyle Suffoletta, and Nicole GuldnerStanding back row l to r: Ian Eckart, Paul Kraemer, Nick Luken, Nick Hoffmann, Ben Knollman, Josh Engel, Dan Luken, Matt Brichler, Kevin Anneken, Sarah Luken, Ben Bruns, and moderator/teacher Mellen Moors-Dressing

This year four RB students were chosen by faculty to attend the HOBY CONFER-ENCE at Urbana College in Ohio. Students were selected to represent RB because of their strong leadership skill potential. The national HOBY Conference is a leadership seminar started by actor Hugh O’Brien (Hugh O’ Brien Youth) to develop leadership skills in high school students. This was the first year that four students were chosen from RB. Pitured left to right, Tommy Perry, Nicole Guldner, Stephen Post, and Josh Engel.

Chloe Rivir was recognized by the 2011-12 Greater Cincinnati Academic League as a member of the ALL ACADEMIC FIRST TEAM.

Congratulations to sophomore K’miya Brownlee for being accepted into the 2012 PROCTER & GAMBLE RESIDENT SCHOLAR PROGRAM. The Resident Scholar program is designed to provide rewarding job shadowing experience in the areas of science and engineering, as well as the opportunity to network with established professionals in the field. The program is a week long event with scholars visiting all the P&G offices in the Cincinnati area.

Shelby Grein placed 2nd in the MOBILE AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY’S 2012 ESSAY CONTEST. Shelby wrote on “What can carnivals and fairs do to attract more young people your age?” and received a $250 award. Her essay focused on technology, money saving coupons and thrilling rides.

Sophomore Christopher Zamonska-Blake (pictured below) earned an Honorable Mention in MT. ST. JOSEPH’S ANNUAL SOPHOMORE WRITING CONTEST. Each student in Mellen Moors-Dressing’s Honors English class entered a short story, poem, or personal essay in the competition. Christopher’s poem, “The Rain [and I went walking]” was chosen from over 110 entries received from more than 20 schools all over the Cincinnati area.

Students and sta� were honored for their many hours of dedication to community service at the annual Roger Bacon Service Award Ceremony.

�e Joseph A. Kneip Award for distinguished service to RB was presented to Fred Widmeyer.

�e Brother Conrad Rebmann Service Award for the outstanding student of service was presented to Tyler Swanson.

�e Mayerson Book Foundation Award for the student who is faithfully committed to service was presented to Danielle Mitsch.

�e Spirit of Sr. Dorothy Stang Award for the student who embraces the values of Sr. Dorothy Stang: solidarity with the poor, care for the earth, and love of Jesus’ mission in a cross-cultural setting was presented to Joselin Laib.

�e President’s Service Award for those students who have served over 100 hours of community service within a twelve month period. Maria Angel, Jose’ Arreaga, Tony Arreaga, Adam Blasch, Alan Bossman, Matthew Brichler, Cydni Brown, Claire Devlin, Ellie Devlin, Joseph Engel, Joshua Engel, Kenny Gohs, Ciera Humphrey, Tammara Jones, Conor Judge, Lauren Krebs, Joselin Laib, Francesca Lipari, Sally Luken, Benjamin Miller, Michelle Mondillo, Niara Morrow, Andrew Niederschmidt-Cardwell, Stephen Post, Karen Schnedl, Samantha Stamey, Cara Uetrecht, Christine Volz, and Joshua Wilking. �ese twenty-nine students performed 4,580 hours of community service.

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Junior Zhane Broomfield was accepted into the HEALTH

CAREERS EXPLORATION (HCARE) program at the University of Cincinnati

for the summer of 2012. This 5 week program offers students valuable

skills and information enabling them to prepare themselves for a career

in the health-care field.

RB Service Award Ceremony

Newly Inducted Members of National Honor Society

A Future in Health Care...

ALYSSA CARLOTTA ’05 (pictured below) has been named head coach of the women’s volleyball team. Alyssa, a member of the 2004 State Championship team has been working at RB as the Assistant Director of Admissions and has coached the

Junior Varsity team for the past two years. Alyssa played three years at University of Indianapolis and was named to the all-conference

team her freshman year and NCAA All-Region Tournament team her junior year. She �nished her career at �omas More College and was honored as being named an All-American and PAC Player of the Year. Assisting Alyssa on the Varsity squad is EMILY WITHERS (SCHAEFER) ’03. RB is excited to continue

the rich tradition and success of RB Volleyball.Three Spartans signed their LETTERS OF INTENT to play college baseball in May. Nathan Frock & Zak Wagner signed to play baseball at the College of Mt. St. Joseph, while Jake Huber signed to play at Shawnee State.

Congratulations to RB Athletics for helping RB win the GCL ALL SPORTS TROPHY! This trophy is awarded on a point system.

Junior forward Erik Edwards averaged 10.8 points and 8.2 rebounds during the regular season and was voted First Team, Division II-IV Boys’ Basketball All-Stars by the CINCINNATI ENQUIRER area coaches’ poll. He was also named All-State Honor-able Mention. Austin Frentsos and Carlas Jackson received an Honorable Mention, Division II-IV Boys’.

Si Rose was awarded THE “DOC COLLINS” AWARD by the Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association. The award is given to a person who has given his time and talents to a member school in a non coaching manner. Si is a football coach at RB and is married to Kim Rose ’79 and the father of four RB grads; Kelsey ’07, Tyler ’07, Jake ‘10, and Ben ’12.

Seniors Nathan Frock and Ellie Devlin and junior Erik Edwards were nominated for SPORTSMAN/SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR sponsored by the Community Press.

Congratulations to the boys’ volleyball team. After beating Mt. Vernon in the state semi-finals, they put up a great fight against Alter in the State Finals... losing 3-1.

RB capped off its first 20-win season in school history. “This season was amazing and the guys were so driven and worked so hard for every point,” said Head Coach Adam Goller. “They felt good about what they did and the seniors went out on a high note. It was a wonderful season.”

Along with being named GCL Central Champions, a few Spartans were also named All-GCL and All-Region. They were Erik Edwards, Paul Kraemer, Connor Mouty, and Ben Rose.

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A Wonderful Season...

A T H L E T I CS I G N I N G S& A W A R D S

2O12 Cincinnati native Tony Meale has written and published a book entitled The Chosen Ones: The Team That Beat LeBron, a behind-the-scenes account of the 2001-02 Roger Bacon basketball team, which defeated LeBron James and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in the Division II state final. The game, a rematch from the regular season, was played approximately five weeks after James, then a 17-year-old junior, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the words, “The Chosen One” and became a national obsession.

“Being a GCL guy, Roger Bacon’s win is something that was very personal to me,” said Meale, who attended St. Xavier and graduated high school in 2003, the same year as James. “I knew then how special Bacon’s accomplishment was, but I knew it would be a few years before other people did, too.”

While Meale provides fresh insight and new perspective on James, the heart of the book details the struggles and triumphs that former Roger Bacon players and coaches endured and overcame on and off the court before, during and after that magical season. Included in this account is the story of the life and death of Bill Brewer, who coached at Roger Bacon from 1993 to 2005. Brewer died of a heart attack at the age of 42 in November

2007, just five months after being interviewed for a story that ran in USA Today about beating James for the state championship. “I never got to meet Bill,” Meale said, “but I feel like I’ve known him all my life.”

“The young men on the 2002 state championship team provided one of the most memorable moments in RB history,” Neal said. “Tony has done an excellent job capturing that moment and paying tribute to those men and their incredible accom-plishment. I’m so proud to have been a part of it and thankful that Tony has worked so diligently to tell our story.”The Chosen Ones was launched June 10, less than two weeks before James won his first NBA title and has received local and national attention. It has been featured by MaxPreps and SLAM magazine, among others, and endorsed by the likes of Lance McAlister and ESPN.com’s Brian Wind-horst, who has authored multiple books on James. Cincinnati Enquirer sportswriter John Erardi, meanwhile, described the book as “Hoosiers meets Remember the Titans.”

The book, which is 372 pages, is available at Roger Bacon and via Meale’s personal website, www.thechosenonesthebook.com, where he offers free shipping with the purchase of autographed copies. Meale intends to donate a portion of profit to Roger Bacon.

The U.S. JUNIOR NATIONAL UNDER-WATER HOCKEY TEAM held tryouts at UC’s Campus Recreation Center pool in April. They chose eleven players to compete in the inaugural Americas Cup Underwater Hockey Championships in Milwaukee in August 2012. Nine members of the RB Underwater Hockey Team were chosen: Nick Luken ’12, Alex Mathis ’12, Kevin Anneken ’13, Michelle Casey ’13, Sadie DiMuzio ’13, Liz Fromhold ’13, Lauren Krebs ’13, Zach Lambert’ 14, Stephen Poptic ’15

The Athletic Department has available various sizes AERIAL VIEW PHOTOS of RB and Bron Bacevich Field. Check out the prices and sizes at rogerbacon.org or contact Joe Corcoran in the Athletic Office for details.

Kroger has changed the KROGER CARD REWARD SYSTEM. Effective May 1, 2012 loading your RB Kroger gift card will no longer generate funds to our Athletic Association. The Boosters will receive credit and a percentage of your purchase each time you use your Kroger Plus Card. However, you must register this card online with “Roger Bacon Athletic Association”. Please see instructions on the rogerbacon.org website. Visit Student and Parents, then Principal’s Weekly for instructions. Your prompt attention to this will generate funds for RB Athletics.

Save the date for THE ANNUAL SPORTS STAG on Thursday, January 17th.The inductees are Steve Finan ’68, Doug Olberding ’82, Joe Sander ’89, and Jerrett Dean ’99.

THE WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME honors our outstanding female athletes from OLA & RB. If you would like to nominate an athlete please send her name (and your name and contact information) to Liz Wilking ewilking@rogerbacon.org or Joe Corcoran jcorcoran@rogerbacon.org in the Athletic Department.

The Chosen Ones...

Attending the booksigning were several of the

2002 State Champs teammates and coaches.

Picture l to r: Coach Bob Holt, Frank Phillips,

Dave Johnson, Marcus Smith, author Tony Meale,

Tim McCoy, Beckham Wyrick, Coach Brian Neal,

and Coach Joe Corcoran. Peggy Brewer, wife

of the late Bill Brewer is seated in front.

ALYSSA CARLOTTA ’05 (pictured below) has been named head coach of the women’s volleyball team. Alyssa, a member of the 2004 State Championship team has been working at RB as the Assistant Director of Admissions and has coached the

Junior Varsity team for the past two years. Alyssa played three years at University of Indianapolis and was named to the all-conference

team her freshman year and NCAA All-Region Tournament team her junior year. She �nished her career at �omas More College and was honored as being named an All-American and PAC Player of the Year. Assisting Alyssa on the Varsity squad is EMILY WITHERS (SCHAEFER) ’03. RB is excited to continue

the rich tradition and success of RB Volleyball.Three Spartans signed their LETTERS OF INTENT to play college baseball in May. Nathan Frock & Zak Wagner signed to play baseball at the College of Mt. St. Joseph, while Jake Huber signed to play at Shawnee State.

Congratulations to RB Athletics for helping RB win the GCL ALL SPORTS TROPHY! This trophy is awarded on a point system.

Junior forward Erik Edwards averaged 10.8 points and 8.2 rebounds during the regular season and was voted First Team, Division II-IV Boys’ Basketball All-Stars by the CINCINNATI ENQUIRER area coaches’ poll. He was also named All-State Honor-able Mention. Austin Frentsos and Carlas Jackson received an Honorable Mention, Division II-IV Boys’.

Si Rose was awarded THE “DOC COLLINS” AWARD by the Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association. The award is given to a person who has given his time and talents to a member school in a non coaching manner. Si is a football coach at RB and is married to Kim Rose ’79 and the father of four RB grads; Kelsey ’07, Tyler ’07, Jake ‘10, and Ben ’12.

Seniors Nathan Frock and Ellie Devlin and junior Erik Edwards were nominated for SPORTSMAN/SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR sponsored by the Community Press.

Congratulations to the boys’ volleyball team. After beating Mt. Vernon in the state semi-finals, they put up a great fight against Alter in the State Finals... losing 3-1.

RB capped off its first 20-win season in school history. “This season was amazing and the guys were so driven and worked so hard for every point,” said Head Coach Adam Goller. “They felt good about what they did and the seniors went out on a high note. It was a wonderful season.”

Along with being named GCL Central Champions, a few Spartans were also named All-GCL and All-Region. They were Erik Edwards, Paul Kraemer, Connor Mouty, and Ben Rose.

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A Wonderful Season...

A T H L E T I CS I G N I N G S& A W A R D S

2O12 Cincinnati native Tony Meale has written and published a book entitled The Chosen Ones: The Team That Beat LeBron, a behind-the-scenes account of the 2001-02 Roger Bacon basketball team, which defeated LeBron James and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in the Division II state final. The game, a rematch from the regular season, was played approximately five weeks after James, then a 17-year-old junior, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the words, “The Chosen One” and became a national obsession.

“Being a GCL guy, Roger Bacon’s win is something that was very personal to me,” said Meale, who attended St. Xavier and graduated high school in 2003, the same year as James. “I knew then how special Bacon’s accomplishment was, but I knew it would be a few years before other people did, too.”

While Meale provides fresh insight and new perspective on James, the heart of the book details the struggles and triumphs that former Roger Bacon players and coaches endured and overcame on and off the court before, during and after that magical season. Included in this account is the story of the life and death of Bill Brewer, who coached at Roger Bacon from 1993 to 2005. Brewer died of a heart attack at the age of 42 in November

2007, just five months after being interviewed for a story that ran in USA Today about beating James for the state championship. “I never got to meet Bill,” Meale said, “but I feel like I’ve known him all my life.”

“The young men on the 2002 state championship team provided one of the most memorable moments in RB history,” Neal said. “Tony has done an excellent job capturing that moment and paying tribute to those men and their incredible accom-plishment. I’m so proud to have been a part of it and thankful that Tony has worked so diligently to tell our story.”The Chosen Ones was launched June 10, less than two weeks before James won his first NBA title and has received local and national attention. It has been featured by MaxPreps and SLAM magazine, among others, and endorsed by the likes of Lance McAlister and ESPN.com’s Brian Wind-horst, who has authored multiple books on James. Cincinnati Enquirer sportswriter John Erardi, meanwhile, described the book as “Hoosiers meets Remember the Titans.”

The book, which is 372 pages, is available at Roger Bacon and via Meale’s personal website, www.thechosenonesthebook.com, where he offers free shipping with the purchase of autographed copies. Meale intends to donate a portion of profit to Roger Bacon.

The U.S. JUNIOR NATIONAL UNDER-WATER HOCKEY TEAM held tryouts at UC’s Campus Recreation Center pool in April. They chose eleven players to compete in the inaugural Americas Cup Underwater Hockey Championships in Milwaukee in August 2012. Nine members of the RB Underwater Hockey Team were chosen: Nick Luken ’12, Alex Mathis ’12, Kevin Anneken ’13, Michelle Casey ’13, Sadie DiMuzio ’13, Liz Fromhold ’13, Lauren Krebs ’13, Zach Lambert’ 14, Stephen Poptic ’15

The Athletic Department has available various sizes AERIAL VIEW PHOTOS of RB and Bron Bacevich Field. Check out the prices and sizes at rogerbacon.org or contact Joe Corcoran in the Athletic Office for details.

Kroger has changed the KROGER CARD REWARD SYSTEM. Effective May 1, 2012 loading your RB Kroger gift card will no longer generate funds to our Athletic Association. The Boosters will receive credit and a percentage of your purchase each time you use your Kroger Plus Card. However, you must register this card online with “Roger Bacon Athletic Association”. Please see instructions on the rogerbacon.org website. Visit Student and Parents, then Principal’s Weekly for instructions. Your prompt attention to this will generate funds for RB Athletics.

Save the date for THE ANNUAL SPORTS STAG on Thursday, January 17th.The inductees are Steve Finan ’68, Doug Olberding ’82, Joe Sander ’89, and Jerrett Dean ’99.

THE WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME honors our outstanding female athletes from OLA & RB. If you would like to nominate an athlete please send her name (and your name and contact information) to Liz Wilking ewilking@rogerbacon.org or Joe Corcoran jcorcoran@rogerbacon.org in the Athletic Department.

The Chosen Ones...

Attending the booksigning were several of the

2002 State Champs teammates and coaches.

Picture l to r: Coach Bob Holt, Frank Phillips,

Dave Johnson, Marcus Smith, author Tony Meale,

Tim McCoy, Beckham Wyrick, Coach Brian Neal,

and Coach Joe Corcoran. Peggy Brewer, wife

of the late Bill Brewer is seated in front.

WHAT’S NEW WITH U ?STAY CONNECTED WITH RB AND SEND

US AN UPDATE. REMEMBER TO SEND

YOUR UPDATED HOME ADDRESS, PHONE

NUMBER AND/OR E-MAIL IF YOU’VE

MOVED OR CHANGED INFORMATION

RECENTLY. SEND TO SUE HUERKAMP

SHUERKAMP@ROGERBACON.ORG OR

CALL 513.641.1313.

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CHARLOTTE HUNTER ’65 was one of several artists, whose collections were featured at a special exhibit at the Centennial Barn on June 4th.

LINDA HILSINGER ’66 celebrated 25 years as an Associate of The Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana this year. “I am currently in my third year on the Associate Board. Not having any siblings, the Sisters and Associates have become my extended family. I love volunteering at the “Burg.” Linda has worked at Roger Bacon for almost 29 years in the Advancement Office.

CHRIS HUERKAMP ’98 and his wife Katrina recently became parents of a baby girl, Lena Marie, for the first time on Leap Day!

ZACH HICKS ’00 and his wife Katie welcomed their son James William on March 29, 2012. He weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and 21 inches long. James joins big sister Lucy, 2, at home in St. Louis, Missouri.

JOSH HAUSFELD ’02 was interviewed and featured in an article in Cincinnati Magazine about Cincinnati high schools. The article focused on the 2002 Boys’ Basketball State Championship victory over Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary who was led by LeBron James. Josh, who was a senior shooting guard for our Spartans at the time said “The victory only becomes that much sweeter with the success LeBron James has had in the NBA. We knew at the time that we accomplished a great thing, but I don’t think any of us imagined just how great it was after all these years.” Josh is currently a sales manager living in Tampa, Florida.

STEFANIE HAUSFELD ’03 was married to Jonathan Staudt at Old St. Mary’s Church on April 21, 2012.

JANE BECK SANSALONE ’46 has written a revised and enlarged version of her book White Flak, Vignettes of a Franciscan Friar, the life of Fr. Gerald Beck, OFM, an Army Air Force Chaplain during World War II.

KATIE DEVLIN ’07 of Greenhills is one among several Tristate residents who recently began 10-month terms of service in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and American iCorps program. Her training will prepare her for 10 months of full-time service with Ameri-Corps NCCC with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership development, communication, service learning and certification by the American Red Cross. After graduation from RB, Katie attended Ohio University and received a degree in psychology and social work. “I chose to serve with AmeriCorps NCCC becauseI believe it is a great way to give back to my country, community and all Americans.”

Marietta College won the Division III National Championship in a 7-2 win over Wheaton May 30 at Appleton, Wisconsin. Sophomore JOSH UNGERBUEHLER ’10 scored a run in the title game.

SR. DAMIEN HINDERER, OSF ’60 was featured in an article in the Batesville Herald-Tribune in April for donating 65 gallons of blood products since 1961. Her first experience with donating blood at Margaret Mary Community Hospital (Batesville) was a random act of kindness to help a visiting Sister from India. Through the years, Sr. Damien remained faithful to helping others in need of blood, platelets or white cells. She is also proud to add “I have family members following my example, including a 47-yr-old niece who has donated over 13 gallons and a 33-yr-old nephew who has donated one gallon.”

Coach JERRY DOERGER ’62 and official GLEN MAYBORG ’73 were inducted into the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame along with coaches from UC, XU and NKU at Receptions in Fairfield on May 9th.

STEVE HINNENKAMP ’70 was one of four local pianists who performed with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra in May for “The Cinematic Piano”. His association with Jerome Robbins led to his appoint-ment as music director for 16 tours of West Side Story and he conducted more than 500 performances throughout Europe in the 90’s. He was also music director of more than 30 different shows, including Phantom of the Opera, Me and My Girl, and The Secret Garden. He conducted national tours of Chicago, Annie, Peter Pan and Gypsy (with Angela Lansbury). Steve currently lives in Cincinnati.

MARIA RIVIR ’09 (pictured above with teacher Karen Adams) returned to her alma mater to speak to Karen Adams’ French class. She is currently a biology major, with plans to study virology. Maria is also studying French as a second language and recently studied at the Sorbonne in France. A�er four months she returned to Bacon with a slide show and presentation to the French classes. Maria strongly encouraged the students to participate in the Study Abroad programs through their college experiences. Shortly a�er her visit to RB Maria received a prestigious internship to study biology in Paris this summer, proving that studying a foreign language is very important and can help students pursue scienti�c careers!

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THE RB ALUMNI BIG BAND, which

does business as the “Sound Body Jazz

Orchestra”, was formed by a group of RB

band alumni in 1992. Twenty years later,

the 18-member group is going strong,

celebrating by releasing its second full

length CD in summer of 2012.

The group prides

itself on playing

a great variety

of dance music,

suitable for any

occasion that

needs a special

musical flair.

You can find out

details about the band, including

public performance dates and booking

information for three ensemble sizes, at

sbjazzorchestra.com. The band offers

discounted rates for RB and OLA alumni

hosted events! The band contributes a

portion of its performance fees each year

to support RB band students, purchasing

instruments and funding tuition and music

lesson scholarships. Since 1993, the group

has donated an average of $2,500 a year.

Band members include the following RB and

OLA alumni: John Beiting ’66, John Brecht ’68,

Chip Sepate ’71,

Paul Wessendarp ’71,

Allen Bauer ’73,

Dan Middendorf ’73,

Ed Ratterman ’73,

Clem Luken ’74,

Stephanie Sepate ’74,

Larry Mitchell ’75,

Gene Meister ’76,

Frank Tricase ’76,

Scott Edwards ’78, Dave Scully ’83,

Chris Rotsching ’85, and Chris Potts ’02.

Any alumni interested in joining the band,

or finding out more about the band’s

activities may contact Ed Ratterman at

ed.ratterman@gmail.com.

THINK CRITICALLY

OUTSTANDING TEACHERSeekonk High School (in Massachusetts) history teacher JOSEPH GERTH ‘00 has been honored by the Massachusetts chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution and is in the running for

an award from the national organiza-tion. Joe was also honored by the Attleboro DAR chapter and named the 2012 Outstanding Teacher of American History by the state chapter. He has

been teaching at the high school for five years. History is a subject Joe has much love and affection for. “I’m trying to make ideal citizens as I attempt to get my students to think critically about world events.”

DARCI MEINERS ’11 received the Silver X-Key Achievement Award, which recognizes students’ well-rounded co-curricular involvement and contribu-tions to the Xavier University community. First-year and sophomore students are eligible for the award based upon the breadth of their campus involvement and academic achievement.

Alumni Band Going Strong After 30 Years by Ed Ratterman ’73

Note: Joe has joined the faculty at RB for the 2012-13 school year.

WHAT’S NEW WITH U ?STAY CONNECTED WITH RB AND SEND

US AN UPDATE. REMEMBER TO SEND

YOUR UPDATED HOME ADDRESS, PHONE

NUMBER AND/OR E-MAIL IF YOU’VE

MOVED OR CHANGED INFORMATION

RECENTLY. SEND TO SUE HUERKAMP

SHUERKAMP@ROGERBACON.ORG OR

CALL 513.641.1313.

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CHARLOTTE HUNTER ’65 was one of several artists, whose collections were featured at a special exhibit at the Centennial Barn on June 4th.

LINDA HILSINGER ’66 celebrated 25 years as an Associate of The Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana this year. “I am currently in my third year on the Associate Board. Not having any siblings, the Sisters and Associates have become my extended family. I love volunteering at the “Burg.” Linda has worked at Roger Bacon for almost 29 years in the Advancement Office.

CHRIS HUERKAMP ’98 and his wife Katrina recently became parents of a baby girl, Lena Marie, for the first time on Leap Day!

ZACH HICKS ’00 and his wife Katie welcomed their son James William on March 29, 2012. He weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces and 21 inches long. James joins big sister Lucy, 2, at home in St. Louis, Missouri.

JOSH HAUSFELD ’02 was interviewed and featured in an article in Cincinnati Magazine about Cincinnati high schools. The article focused on the 2002 Boys’ Basketball State Championship victory over Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary who was led by LeBron James. Josh, who was a senior shooting guard for our Spartans at the time said “The victory only becomes that much sweeter with the success LeBron James has had in the NBA. We knew at the time that we accomplished a great thing, but I don’t think any of us imagined just how great it was after all these years.” Josh is currently a sales manager living in Tampa, Florida.

STEFANIE HAUSFELD ’03 was married to Jonathan Staudt at Old St. Mary’s Church on April 21, 2012.

JANE BECK SANSALONE ’46 has written a revised and enlarged version of her book White Flak, Vignettes of a Franciscan Friar, the life of Fr. Gerald Beck, OFM, an Army Air Force Chaplain during World War II.

KATIE DEVLIN ’07 of Greenhills is one among several Tristate residents who recently began 10-month terms of service in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and American iCorps program. Her training will prepare her for 10 months of full-time service with Ameri-Corps NCCC with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership development, communication, service learning and certification by the American Red Cross. After graduation from RB, Katie attended Ohio University and received a degree in psychology and social work. “I chose to serve with AmeriCorps NCCC becauseI believe it is a great way to give back to my country, community and all Americans.”

Marietta College won the Division III National Championship in a 7-2 win over Wheaton May 30 at Appleton, Wisconsin. Sophomore JOSH UNGERBUEHLER ’10 scored a run in the title game.

SR. DAMIEN HINDERER, OSF ’60 was featured in an article in the Batesville Herald-Tribune in April for donating 65 gallons of blood products since 1961. Her first experience with donating blood at Margaret Mary Community Hospital (Batesville) was a random act of kindness to help a visiting Sister from India. Through the years, Sr. Damien remained faithful to helping others in need of blood, platelets or white cells. She is also proud to add “I have family members following my example, including a 47-yr-old niece who has donated over 13 gallons and a 33-yr-old nephew who has donated one gallon.”

Coach JERRY DOERGER ’62 and official GLEN MAYBORG ’73 were inducted into the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame along with coaches from UC, XU and NKU at Receptions in Fairfield on May 9th.

STEVE HINNENKAMP ’70 was one of four local pianists who performed with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra in May for “The Cinematic Piano”. His association with Jerome Robbins led to his appoint-ment as music director for 16 tours of West Side Story and he conducted more than 500 performances throughout Europe in the 90’s. He was also music director of more than 30 different shows, including Phantom of the Opera, Me and My Girl, and The Secret Garden. He conducted national tours of Chicago, Annie, Peter Pan and Gypsy (with Angela Lansbury). Steve currently lives in Cincinnati.

MARIA RIVIR ’09 (pictured above with teacher Karen Adams) returned to her alma mater to speak to Karen Adams’ French class. She is currently a biology major, with plans to study virology. Maria is also studying French as a second language and recently studied at the Sorbonne in France. A�er four months she returned to Bacon with a slide show and presentation to the French classes. Maria strongly encouraged the students to participate in the Study Abroad programs through their college experiences. Shortly a�er her visit to RB Maria received a prestigious internship to study biology in Paris this summer, proving that studying a foreign language is very important and can help students pursue scienti�c careers!

tradition 17

THE RB ALUMNI BIG BAND, which

does business as the “Sound Body Jazz

Orchestra”, was formed by a group of RB

band alumni in 1992. Twenty years later,

the 18-member group is going strong,

celebrating by releasing its second full

length CD in summer of 2012.

The group prides

itself on playing

a great variety

of dance music,

suitable for any

occasion that

needs a special

musical flair.

You can find out

details about the band, including

public performance dates and booking

information for three ensemble sizes, at

sbjazzorchestra.com. The band offers

discounted rates for RB and OLA alumni

hosted events! The band contributes a

portion of its performance fees each year

to support RB band students, purchasing

instruments and funding tuition and music

lesson scholarships. Since 1993, the group

has donated an average of $2,500 a year.

Band members include the following RB and

OLA alumni: John Beiting ’66, John Brecht ’68,

Chip Sepate ’71,

Paul Wessendarp ’71,

Allen Bauer ’73,

Dan Middendorf ’73,

Ed Ratterman ’73,

Clem Luken ’74,

Stephanie Sepate ’74,

Larry Mitchell ’75,

Gene Meister ’76,

Frank Tricase ’76,

Scott Edwards ’78, Dave Scully ’83,

Chris Rotsching ’85, and Chris Potts ’02.

Any alumni interested in joining the band,

or finding out more about the band’s

activities may contact Ed Ratterman at

ed.ratterman@gmail.com.

THINK CRITICALLY

OUTSTANDING TEACHERSeekonk High School (in Massachusetts) history teacher JOSEPH GERTH ‘00 has been honored by the Massachusetts chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution and is in the running for

an award from the national organiza-tion. Joe was also honored by the Attleboro DAR chapter and named the 2012 Outstanding Teacher of American History by the state chapter. He has

been teaching at the high school for five years. History is a subject Joe has much love and affection for. “I’m trying to make ideal citizens as I attempt to get my students to think critically about world events.”

DARCI MEINERS ’11 received the Silver X-Key Achievement Award, which recognizes students’ well-rounded co-curricular involvement and contribu-tions to the Xavier University community. First-year and sophomore students are eligible for the award based upon the breadth of their campus involvement and academic achievement.

Alumni Band Going Strong After 30 Years by Ed Ratterman ’73

Note: Joe has joined the faculty at RB for the 2012-13 school year.

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LifeisGood

& Grand Reunion

Honoring the Classes of ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97...BUT EVERYONE IS INVITED!(must be 21 to attend)

When: Sat., Oct 13th 8 -12pmCost: $30 which includes food, drinks, live music, & a great time!

Contact Sue Huerkamp 641.1313or shuerkamp@rogerbacon.orgfor information or fill out the form and mail your check for $30 per person to:

Roger Bacon High School4320 Vine St.Cincinnati, OH 45217Attn: Blacktop Bash

Sign me up for _____ reservations ($30 per person) Check enclosed Credit Card

# ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________

(Amex, MasterCard, Visa and Discover)

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________

Graduate of the RB/OLA Class of ____________________________

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Sept. 22, for the OLA GRAND REUNION which will be held from 10am-4pm. Come gather in Oldenburg, IN with your former classmates and teachers. Call the Advancement Office for information at 641-1313

The RB CLASS OF ’52 is celebrating a 60th Reunion at Clovernook Country Club on September 7. Call

George McMahon at 521-2812.

The OLA CLASS OF ’57 is celebrating a 55th Reunion on September 19 at Clovernook Country Club with a luncheon and white elephant exchange. Contact Helen Russo at helen.russo@zoomtown.com or Pat Mitchell Tekulve at 474-0941.

The OLA CLASS OF 1962 is celebrating a 50th Reunion on September 14 at Clovernook Country Club. Contact Bernice Schmalz Bishop at 794-0818 or bbishop@cinci.rr.com.

The OLA/RB CLASS OF 1972 is celebrat-ing a 40th Reunion at the annual Blacktop Party/Grand Reunion event on Saturday, October 13 on the RB campus. Contact Sue Hinnenkamp Huerkamp at 641-1313 or shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org.

The RB CLASS OF ’87 is celebrating a 25th Reunion at the annual Blacktop Party/Grand Reunion. Contact Julie Wilking Stark at 931-1696 or julieandrogerstark@yahoo.com.

The RB CLASS OF ’92 celebrated a 20th Reunion on Saturday, August 18, at FB’s in downtown Cincinnati. Thanks to Teresa Dinwiddie-Herrmann for organizing.

Attention RB CLASS OF ’97! In addition to the formal event at the Grand Reunion on Saturday, October 13, we will be providing an opportunity to introduce your kids to your high school classmates at a family-friendly potluck event scheduled on Saturday, October 13th from noon till 2:30 pm at St. Rita’s School for the Deaf. Please bring your own drinks and a dish to share. For more information and to RSVP for the potluck event please contact Chris Schlichter at schlichtercb@xavier.edu.

SAVE THE DATE for the REGGAE RUN on October 6 at Ault Park in honor of Maria Olberding ’85. Maria was a member of the first RB women’s cross country team. Proceeds from the Reggae Run go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to the Maria Olberding Scholarship Fund to recognize a RB senior who emulates the characteristics of Maria. Visit www.reggaerun.com for information.

SAVE THE DATE for VETERANS’ DAY on Friday, November 9. Roger Bacon cordially invites all veterans to a Veterans Recognition Assembly at Roger Bacon High School. During this assembly, veterans will be honored and recognized for their service to our country. We ask that this invitation be extended to all veterans as their presence at the assembly is sincerely appreciated by our student body, faculty and staff. If you are a veteran who has not attended a ceremony in the past at Roger Bacon, please contact our main office at 641-1300 so that we can put you on our contact list.

SAVE THIS DATE:Don’t miss the fun on Friday, October 5 for HOMECOMING. The game is at 7:30 pm against Fenwick. Alumni Band is invited to march in Homecoming Parade. Contact Joe Montgomery at 618-7028 or jmontgomery@rogerbacon.org.Alumni Choir is invited to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” before game.Contact Joe Montgomery (see above).

SAVE THIS DATE: Calling all Alum Basketball Players! Come back to RB to participate in the annual BROWN & WHITE GAME on Thanksgiving Weekend – Friday, November 24. An informal social for participating alums will follow the game. All interested alums should contact Dave Johnson at 504-2607 or david.j.johnson10@gmail.com.

The RB CLASSES OF ’98 - ’08 are invited to attend a Tailgate Party prior to the Home-

coming Football Game on Friday, October 5 starting at 5 pm. (Parade starts at 6:15 pm.)

Meet in the southwest corner of the practice field. Light snacks will be provided and “Dollar

Dogs” will be for sale at the Alumni Tent on the field. Bring your own beverages. Half-price

tickets for the game will be sold at the tailgate party for young alums only. The party will

continue after the game at Crosley’s Bar & Grill in St. Bernard. Discounted drink prices served

to RB alums from 10:00 pm to midnight. For more information contact Brandon Cowans at

641-1313 or bcowans@rogerbacon.org or Alyssa Carlotta at acarlotta@rogerbacon.org.

GOTO RogerBacon.org or our facebook page for RB Alumni events.

Every donation given to Roger Bacon is a much-appreciated gi�. Your caring and giving keeps our Spartan spirit and traditions alive.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Did you know that a monthly donation can be made for $10, $25, etc. on your credit card? American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover are all accepted at Roger Bacon.

Contact Rick Sollmann to set up your monthly donation at 641-1313 or rsollmann@rogerbacon.org.HOW ABOUT YOUR CLASS?

INTERESTED IN HAVING A REUNION FOR

YOUR CLASS? CONTACT SUE HUERKAMP

SHUERKAMP@ROGERBACON.ORG

OR CALL 641.1313.

moreimportantdates

tradition 19

LifeisGood

& Grand Reunion

Honoring the Classes of ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97...BUT EVERYONE IS INVITED!(must be 21 to attend)

When: Sat., Oct 13th 8 -12pmCost: $30 which includes food, drinks, live music, & a great time!

Contact Sue Huerkamp 641.1313or shuerkamp@rogerbacon.orgfor information or fill out the form and mail your check for $30 per person to:

Roger Bacon High School4320 Vine St.Cincinnati, OH 45217Attn: Blacktop Bash

Sign me up for _____ reservations ($30 per person) Check enclosed Credit Card

# ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________

(Amex, MasterCard, Visa and Discover)

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________

Graduate of the RB/OLA Class of ____________________________

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Sept. 22, for the OLA GRAND REUNION which will be held from 10am-4pm. Come gather in Oldenburg, IN with your former classmates and teachers. Call the Advancement Office for information at 641-1313

The RB CLASS OF ’52 is celebrating a 60th Reunion at Clovernook Country Club on September 7. Call

George McMahon at 521-2812.

The OLA CLASS OF ’57 is celebrating a 55th Reunion on September 19 at Clovernook Country Club with a luncheon and white elephant exchange. Contact Helen Russo at helen.russo@zoomtown.com or Pat Mitchell Tekulve at 474-0941.

The OLA CLASS OF 1962 is celebrating a 50th Reunion on September 14 at Clovernook Country Club. Contact Bernice Schmalz Bishop at 794-0818 or bbishop@cinci.rr.com.

The OLA/RB CLASS OF 1972 is celebrat-ing a 40th Reunion at the annual Blacktop Party/Grand Reunion event on Saturday, October 13 on the RB campus. Contact Sue Hinnenkamp Huerkamp at 641-1313 or shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org.

The RB CLASS OF ’87 is celebrating a 25th Reunion at the annual Blacktop Party/Grand Reunion. Contact Julie Wilking Stark at 931-1696 or julieandrogerstark@yahoo.com.

The RB CLASS OF ’92 celebrated a 20th Reunion on Saturday, August 18, at FB’s in downtown Cincinnati. Thanks to Teresa Dinwiddie-Herrmann for organizing.

Attention RB CLASS OF ’97! In addition to the formal event at the Grand Reunion on Saturday, October 13, we will be providing an opportunity to introduce your kids to your high school classmates at a family-friendly potluck event scheduled on Saturday, October 13th from noon till 2:30 pm at St. Rita’s School for the Deaf. Please bring your own drinks and a dish to share. For more information and to RSVP for the potluck event please contact Chris Schlichter at schlichtercb@xavier.edu.

SAVE THE DATE for the REGGAE RUN on October 6 at Ault Park in honor of Maria Olberding ’85. Maria was a member of the first RB women’s cross country team. Proceeds from the Reggae Run go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to the Maria Olberding Scholarship Fund to recognize a RB senior who emulates the characteristics of Maria. Visit www.reggaerun.com for information.

SAVE THE DATE for VETERANS’ DAY on Friday, November 9. Roger Bacon cordially invites all veterans to a Veterans Recognition Assembly at Roger Bacon High School. During this assembly, veterans will be honored and recognized for their service to our country. We ask that this invitation be extended to all veterans as their presence at the assembly is sincerely appreciated by our student body, faculty and staff. If you are a veteran who has not attended a ceremony in the past at Roger Bacon, please contact our main office at 641-1300 so that we can put you on our contact list.

SAVE THIS DATE:Don’t miss the fun on Friday, October 5 for HOMECOMING. The game is at 7:30 pm against Fenwick. Alumni Band is invited to march in Homecoming Parade. Contact Joe Montgomery at 618-7028 or jmontgomery@rogerbacon.org.Alumni Choir is invited to perform “The Star Spangled Banner” before game.Contact Joe Montgomery (see above).

SAVE THIS DATE: Calling all Alum Basketball Players! Come back to RB to participate in the annual BROWN & WHITE GAME on Thanksgiving Weekend – Friday, November 24. An informal social for participating alums will follow the game. All interested alums should contact Dave Johnson at 504-2607 or david.j.johnson10@gmail.com.

The RB CLASSES OF ’98 - ’08 are invited to attend a Tailgate Party prior to the Home-

coming Football Game on Friday, October 5 starting at 5 pm. (Parade starts at 6:15 pm.)

Meet in the southwest corner of the practice field. Light snacks will be provided and “Dollar

Dogs” will be for sale at the Alumni Tent on the field. Bring your own beverages. Half-price

tickets for the game will be sold at the tailgate party for young alums only. The party will

continue after the game at Crosley’s Bar & Grill in St. Bernard. Discounted drink prices served

to RB alums from 10:00 pm to midnight. For more information contact Brandon Cowans at

641-1313 or bcowans@rogerbacon.org or Alyssa Carlotta at acarlotta@rogerbacon.org.

GOTO RogerBacon.org or our facebook page for RB Alumni events.

Every donation given to Roger Bacon is a much-appreciated gi�. Your caring and giving keeps our Spartan spirit and traditions alive.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Did you know that a monthly donation can be made for $10, $25, etc. on your credit card? American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover are all accepted at Roger Bacon.

Contact Rick Sollmann to set up your monthly donation at 641-1313 or rsollmann@rogerbacon.org.HOW ABOUT YOUR CLASS?

INTERESTED IN HAVING A REUNION FOR

YOUR CLASS? CONTACT SUE HUERKAMP

SHUERKAMP@ROGERBACON.ORG

OR CALL 641.1313.

The 25th Evening for Excellence, held this year on April 21,

was a huge success with a gross profit of approximately $170,000! This year’s

Silver Anniversary Honoree was Buddy LaRosa ’48. Fogarty Center

glowed with the warmth and beauty of one of Spain’s most vibrant cities...

“Ole’ Barcelona!” Join us next year on April 13th, 2013 as we get ready for

“New York, New York!” Donations are accepted graciously throughout the

year. Contact Chris Bissmeyer at cbissmeyer@rogerbacon.org or 641-1313.

The RB CLASS OF ’49 gathered for an informal summer reunion at the annual Steak Fry on the RB campus in June. The guys also meet for breakfast on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Bob Evans Restaurant on North Bend Rd.

The RB CLASS OF ’62 had a great attendance at their 50th reunion on April 14th at Jim & Jack’s Restaurant. Special thanks to Don Ernst, Mike Behr, Ken Workman, & Gary Leppert for organiz-ing this successful event.

The RB FASHION SHOW “Under the Big Top” was a great success. Thanks to the leadership of Terri Bean and the creative efforts of the committee a long-standing tradition of fashion and fun carries on at RB. Over 325 moms, dads, siblings, grandparents and neighbors enjoyed a night of pure entertainment by the senior class, the “dancing friars” and our principal who modeled with his three lovely granddaughters.

In May, RB grads, families, friends, and employees enjoyed ALUMNI NIGHT at the Great American Ballpark for a Reds victory against the Braves. Pictured left to right is Michelle Brummet ’85, Liz Wilking ’84, Amy Wilson ’84, & Br. Lopez.

Alums, friends and family “chilled and grilled” together at the annual summer STEAK FRY in June under the big tent on the RB campus. Every year two alums from the class of ’48, Paul Forney & Lou Knolle, return to campus to master the grills, along with their sons and co-workers. Special thanks to Paul and Lou for continuing this fine grilling tradition and to Joe Corcoran & Liz Wilking from the Athletic Department for coordinating this summer event!

Rick Sollmann ’68 volunteered to help serve the special grads of OLA and RB at the annual GOLDEN REUNION MASS and Brunch in April. The Classes of ’37, ’42, ’47, ’52 and ’57 were invited to come back to RB and celebrate their special reunions together.

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“This year’s 38th Alumni RB Golf Outing, at Glenview Golf Course, was one of the

best days we’ve had in years. Everyone had a good time and I believe everyone left with

a door prize, even if it was a jar of Kaiser pickles” said chairperson STEVE

ASBACH. Thanks again to all the hole sponsors and RICK SOLLMANN

for his help with the par 3 split-the-pot. The winners this year were BEN

ASBACH, MATT MCMANUS, & DOUG & DREW SCHERPENBERG

with a 16 under par. In second place, also at 16 under par were

DAN GEOPPINGER, ROB HARRIS, & DAVE & DOUG NURRE. The

long drive winner was ROBERT RUDY and 65+ was DUTCH SCHILD-

MEYER. Closest to the pin winners were, on #7 West was JOHN

FARRELL and #5 South was PETE ROTH. Next year’s outing will be

Friday May 17, 2013. “A special thanks to TOM WIEGELE, who is

moving to Florida, for all his help over the years.” …and very special thanks

to organizers STEVE ASBACH & CHRIS SPEED!

“The day went great, the weather was beautiful and a good turnout

of 102 golfers came out to play golf and support the 5th Annual

Football Scramble on June 22” said Chair JEFF KOESTER ’83.

Winning foursome at 16 under par was RICK BIERMAN,

DREW SCHERPENBURG, JIM GILLMAN, & DAVE GULLETTE.

A total of $3800 in prizes was won at the event. Many thanks

to JEFF KOESTER, SI ROSE, RICK MOUTY, RICK BIERMAN,

STEVE BOTTOM, GREG STARKY, LIZ WILKING, and all other

volunteers. “Final numbers are not in, but we consider this event

another great success for the Spartans football program” said Jeff.

Wanted! Chairpersons for the 2013 OLA/RB Women’s Golf Outing. Contact either

ANDY KALB, President of the Alumni Association at akjello84@gmail.com or 265-7349

or SUE HUERKAMP at shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org or 641-1313.

The 25th Evening for Excellence, held this year on April 21,

was a huge success with a gross profit of approximately $170,000! This year’s

Silver Anniversary Honoree was Buddy LaRosa ’48. Fogarty Center

glowed with the warmth and beauty of one of Spain’s most vibrant cities...

“Ole’ Barcelona!” Join us next year on April 13th, 2013 as we get ready for

“New York, New York!” Donations are accepted graciously throughout the

year. Contact Chris Bissmeyer at cbissmeyer@rogerbacon.org or 641-1313.

The RB CLASS OF ’49 gathered for an informal summer reunion at the annual Steak Fry on the RB campus in June. The guys also meet for breakfast on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Bob Evans Restaurant on North Bend Rd.

The RB CLASS OF ’62 had a great attendance at their 50th reunion on April 14th at Jim & Jack’s Restaurant. Special thanks to Don Ernst, Mike Behr, Ken Workman, & Gary Leppert for organiz-ing this successful event.

The RB FASHION SHOW “Under the Big Top” was a great success. Thanks to the leadership of Terri Bean and the creative efforts of the committee a long-standing tradition of fashion and fun carries on at RB. Over 325 moms, dads, siblings, grandparents and neighbors enjoyed a night of pure entertainment by the senior class, the “dancing friars” and our principal who modeled with his three lovely granddaughters.

In May, RB grads, families, friends, and employees enjoyed ALUMNI NIGHT at the Great American Ballpark for a Reds victory against the Braves. Pictured left to right is Michelle Brummet ’85, Liz Wilking ’84, Amy Wilson ’84, & Br. Lopez.

Alums, friends and family “chilled and grilled” together at the annual summer STEAK FRY in June under the big tent on the RB campus. Every year two alums from the class of ’48, Paul Forney & Lou Knolle, return to campus to master the grills, along with their sons and co-workers. Special thanks to Paul and Lou for continuing this fine grilling tradition and to Joe Corcoran & Liz Wilking from the Athletic Department for coordinating this summer event!

Rick Sollmann ’68 volunteered to help serve the special grads of OLA and RB at the annual GOLDEN REUNION MASS and Brunch in April. The Classes of ’37, ’42, ’47, ’52 and ’57 were invited to come back to RB and celebrate their special reunions together.

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“This year’s 38th Alumni RB Golf Outing, at Glenview Golf Course, was one of the

best days we’ve had in years. Everyone had a good time and I believe everyone left with

a door prize, even if it was a jar of Kaiser pickles” said chairperson STEVE

ASBACH. Thanks again to all the hole sponsors and RICK SOLLMANN

for his help with the par 3 split-the-pot. The winners this year were BEN

ASBACH, MATT MCMANUS, & DOUG & DREW SCHERPENBERG

with a 16 under par. In second place, also at 16 under par were

DAN GEOPPINGER, ROB HARRIS, & DAVE & DOUG NURRE. The

long drive winner was ROBERT RUDY and 65+ was DUTCH SCHILD-

MEYER. Closest to the pin winners were, on #7 West was JOHN

FARRELL and #5 South was PETE ROTH. Next year’s outing will be

Friday May 17, 2013. “A special thanks to TOM WIEGELE, who is

moving to Florida, for all his help over the years.” …and very special thanks

to organizers STEVE ASBACH & CHRIS SPEED!

“The day went great, the weather was beautiful and a good turnout

of 102 golfers came out to play golf and support the 5th Annual

Football Scramble on June 22” said Chair JEFF KOESTER ’83.

Winning foursome at 16 under par was RICK BIERMAN,

DREW SCHERPENBURG, JIM GILLMAN, & DAVE GULLETTE.

A total of $3800 in prizes was won at the event. Many thanks

to JEFF KOESTER, SI ROSE, RICK MOUTY, RICK BIERMAN,

STEVE BOTTOM, GREG STARKY, LIZ WILKING, and all other

volunteers. “Final numbers are not in, but we consider this event

another great success for the Spartans football program” said Jeff.

Wanted! Chairpersons for the 2013 OLA/RB Women’s Golf Outing. Contact either

ANDY KALB, President of the Alumni Association at akjello84@gmail.com or 265-7349

or SUE HUERKAMP at shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org or 641-1313.

Pat Schulker’s unwavering commitment to Catholic education exempli�es the Franciscan ideals with which she was raised and continues to practice. She was educated through college in the Catholic system. Pat and her husband Ken sacri�ced to send their �ve children to St. Bartholomew and Roger Bacon. She began her teaching career at St. Bartholomew Consolidated School and took on the task of teaching language arts, reading, religion and math. She even agreed to teach K-3 physical education when the need arose and served on a special committee to evaluate the language arts program and also an accreditation committee. In 2001 Pat joined the faculty at St. Vincent Ferrer as a 6th, 7th and 8th grade teacher of math, language arts, reading and religion. She implemented a new textbook series, created, produced and directed a math fair. She established Student Council and acted as their advisor. In 2005, Pat was hired by St. �eresa Little Flower School to teach reading and math. When St. �eresa consolidated in 2008 to form Our Lady of Grace, Pat continued to teach junior high students there where she continues to serve as yearbook advisor and the stock market project coordinator. According to her friend and classmate Kathy Clark ’67 “Pat continues to share her talent, time, energy, expertise and love of Catholic education. She deserves to be recognized for her outstanding accomplishments and involvement in her job that goes way beyond normal require-ments. Because she is willing to work for much less pay, taking on extra jobs and willing to teach with no supplementary pay, the reality of Catho-lic education still exists.”

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Tom Merkle was nominated for the Astrolabe Award by his sister-in-law, Liz Wilking ’84. “Tom exhibits Astrolabe characteristics every moment of every day. No one �ts the description “Once a Spartan Always a Spartan!” better than Tom. He continues to be a role model for family, putting family �rst and has committed his life to being a disciple of God, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. In all of these areas he goes above and beyond” says Liz. Tom has volunteered at St. Vivians as a football and basketball coach and a mentor for boys and girls for the last 25 years. He chaired the Stewardship Campaign there and was President of the Booster Board. At RB Tom has served as vice chair on the Board of Trustees, President of the Athletic Boosters and co-chair for EFE and the Sports Stag. He also served in various fundraising capacities for the following institu-tions: CISE, United Way, College of Mt. St. Joseph, Boy Scouts of America and XU.

“RB is a better place because Tom Merkle walked these halls; it is even better today because he actively continues his commitment here” said Liz Wilking.

Alumni Association Award Winners2012 Amaranth Award

PAT WICKTORA (SCHULKERS) ’672012 Astrolabe Award WinnerT O M M E R K L E ’ 7 4

2012 Spartan Award WinnerT R A C Y K E M M E ’ 0 4

2012 Roger Bacon Award WinnerD R . J O N A T H A N S I N G E R

Saturday, November 10, 2012 Roger Bacon High School Auditorium

Mass 5:00 pm • Social 6:00 pm • Dinner 6:30 pmCost is $30 per person

Email Sue Huerkamp at shuerkamp@rogerbacon.orgFor reservations or call 513.641.1313

Make Reservations for the Alumni Awards Dinner

�e Amaranth Award

is given to an alumna

of OLA who illustrates

Christian principles

and Franciscan ideals.

�e Astrolabe Award is

presented to a graduate

of Roger Bacon High School

who has in his personal,

professional and family

life exhibited high

moral character.

“As I walked the halls of Roger Bacon as a high school student, I never could have guessed that life would take me where I am today. But it was the values that I learned there and at the University of Dayton that planted the seeds for a life of service. I volunteered in Ecuador a�er college with a program called Rostro de Cristo. In a poor neighborhood there, I became friends with beautiful people who are much less privileged than I am. I worked with people with HIV, taught English to grade-schoolers, facilitated women’s groups, and sang in the local church choir. �rough these relationships, I came to see the world with new eyes. It was during this time in Ecuador that God blindsided me and began to invite me to become a Catholic Sister. �at was just about the last thing I wanted to be, but I knew I had to at least engage the question.”

“Upon my return from Ecuador, I moved to Anthony, New Mexico, on the Mexican border, to live with a community of Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati as a volunteer. It was a “safe” way to check out the vocation question. I share in community with them and volunteer at their clinic for children with special needs in Anapra, Mexico. Over the last two years, I have journeyed through a di�cult but beautiful discernment process, and I have �nally decided that I am called to be a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. On Sunday, June 24th, I o�cially entered the community as an A�liate (also known as postulant) during a ceremony at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse in Delhi. Andrea Koverman, a native of Dayton and graduate of Alter, entered with me, so we will be in the process together. I will be on the border for one more year and then move to Cincinnati for novitiate. I am thrilled and grateful that God has led me here and excited for the road ahead.”

“Doc” Singer is a Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at the Boonsho� School of Medicine at Wright State University and has been there since 1990. �e Walnut Hills High School Class of ’64 grad has “played” many contemporaneous roles in his lifetime other than physician. He has been a husband to Ruth, father to Matthew ’94, Peter ’96 and Elizabeth ’98 and teacher, editor, author, playwright, lyricist, poet, inventor and photographer of his grandchildren.

As a physician, Jon oversaw the health of his immediate community in St. Bernard as Health Commissioner and expressed his travelling kinship with children through his recurring encounters at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Dayton Children’s Hospital Emergency Departments since 1972 to the present. He taught students and residents in training at two medical schools how to care for ill and injured kids. Named as professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at Wright State University in 1990, he had become one of the �rst physicians in the country to ascend to this dual rank. He was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award at WSU for lending his insights from the bedside, from a national and international podium and through his writings. With the assistance of his co-workers he was able to publish an autobiography, two children’s books, and a book of 130 poems with photographs. He created IttyYums, the best dinner party game ever. Jon also wrote the book and lyrics for a Broadway musical that was “ignored” by the producer Rick Steiner. “My ‘unibomber-like’ dislike for contemporary electronic aids is legendary among friends, family and colleagues” says Dr. Singer. “I am prehistoric, rejecting wide screen TV, iPods, cell phones and the computer.”

�e Spartan Award is

awarded to a Roger Bacon

graduate from 1985

to the present who has

accomplished signi�cant

lifetime achievements

since graduation.

�e Roger Bacon Award was designed to recognize a non-Roger Bacon graduate who believes and supports the mission of Franciscan education and has given their time, treasures or talent to this institution.

Pat Schulker’s unwavering commitment to Catholic education exempli�es the Franciscan ideals with which she was raised and continues to practice. She was educated through college in the Catholic system. Pat and her husband Ken sacri�ced to send their �ve children to St. Bartholomew and Roger Bacon. She began her teaching career at St. Bartholomew Consolidated School and took on the task of teaching language arts, reading, religion and math. She even agreed to teach K-3 physical education when the need arose and served on a special committee to evaluate the language arts program and also an accreditation committee. In 2001 Pat joined the faculty at St. Vincent Ferrer as a 6th, 7th and 8th grade teacher of math, language arts, reading and religion. She implemented a new textbook series, created, produced and directed a math fair. She established Student Council and acted as their advisor. In 2005, Pat was hired by St. �eresa Little Flower School to teach reading and math. When St. �eresa consolidated in 2008 to form Our Lady of Grace, Pat continued to teach junior high students there where she continues to serve as yearbook advisor and the stock market project coordinator. According to her friend and classmate Kathy Clark ’67 “Pat continues to share her talent, time, energy, expertise and love of Catholic education. She deserves to be recognized for her outstanding accomplishments and involvement in her job that goes way beyond normal require-ments. Because she is willing to work for much less pay, taking on extra jobs and willing to teach with no supplementary pay, the reality of Catho-lic education still exists.”

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Tom Merkle was nominated for the Astrolabe Award by his sister-in-law, Liz Wilking ’84. “Tom exhibits Astrolabe characteristics every moment of every day. No one �ts the description “Once a Spartan Always a Spartan!” better than Tom. He continues to be a role model for family, putting family �rst and has committed his life to being a disciple of God, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. In all of these areas he goes above and beyond” says Liz. Tom has volunteered at St. Vivians as a football and basketball coach and a mentor for boys and girls for the last 25 years. He chaired the Stewardship Campaign there and was President of the Booster Board. At RB Tom has served as vice chair on the Board of Trustees, President of the Athletic Boosters and co-chair for EFE and the Sports Stag. He also served in various fundraising capacities for the following institu-tions: CISE, United Way, College of Mt. St. Joseph, Boy Scouts of America and XU.

“RB is a better place because Tom Merkle walked these halls; it is even better today because he actively continues his commitment here” said Liz Wilking.

Alumni Association Award Winners2012 Amaranth Award

PAT WICKTORA (SCHULKERS) ’672012 Astrolabe Award WinnerT O M M E R K L E ’ 7 4

2012 Spartan Award WinnerT R A C Y K E M M E ’ 0 4

2012 Roger Bacon Award WinnerD R . J O N A T H A N S I N G E R

Saturday, November 10, 2012 Roger Bacon High School Auditorium

Mass 5:00 pm • Social 6:00 pm • Dinner 6:30 pmCost is $30 per person

Email Sue Huerkamp at shuerkamp@rogerbacon.orgFor reservations or call 513.641.1313

Make Reservations for the Alumni Awards Dinner

�e Amaranth Award

is given to an alumna

of OLA who illustrates

Christian principles

and Franciscan ideals.

�e Astrolabe Award is

presented to a graduate

of Roger Bacon High School

who has in his personal,

professional and family

life exhibited high

moral character.

“As I walked the halls of Roger Bacon as a high school student, I never could have guessed that life would take me where I am today. But it was the values that I learned there and at the University of Dayton that planted the seeds for a life of service. I volunteered in Ecuador a�er college with a program called Rostro de Cristo. In a poor neighborhood there, I became friends with beautiful people who are much less privileged than I am. I worked with people with HIV, taught English to grade-schoolers, facilitated women’s groups, and sang in the local church choir. �rough these relationships, I came to see the world with new eyes. It was during this time in Ecuador that God blindsided me and began to invite me to become a Catholic Sister. �at was just about the last thing I wanted to be, but I knew I had to at least engage the question.”

“Upon my return from Ecuador, I moved to Anthony, New Mexico, on the Mexican border, to live with a community of Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati as a volunteer. It was a “safe” way to check out the vocation question. I share in community with them and volunteer at their clinic for children with special needs in Anapra, Mexico. Over the last two years, I have journeyed through a di�cult but beautiful discernment process, and I have �nally decided that I am called to be a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. On Sunday, June 24th, I o�cially entered the community as an A�liate (also known as postulant) during a ceremony at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse in Delhi. Andrea Koverman, a native of Dayton and graduate of Alter, entered with me, so we will be in the process together. I will be on the border for one more year and then move to Cincinnati for novitiate. I am thrilled and grateful that God has led me here and excited for the road ahead.”

“Doc” Singer is a Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at the Boonsho� School of Medicine at Wright State University and has been there since 1990. �e Walnut Hills High School Class of ’64 grad has “played” many contemporaneous roles in his lifetime other than physician. He has been a husband to Ruth, father to Matthew ’94, Peter ’96 and Elizabeth ’98 and teacher, editor, author, playwright, lyricist, poet, inventor and photographer of his grandchildren.

As a physician, Jon oversaw the health of his immediate community in St. Bernard as Health Commissioner and expressed his travelling kinship with children through his recurring encounters at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Dayton Children’s Hospital Emergency Departments since 1972 to the present. He taught students and residents in training at two medical schools how to care for ill and injured kids. Named as professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at Wright State University in 1990, he had become one of the �rst physicians in the country to ascend to this dual rank. He was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award at WSU for lending his insights from the bedside, from a national and international podium and through his writings. With the assistance of his co-workers he was able to publish an autobiography, two children’s books, and a book of 130 poems with photographs. He created IttyYums, the best dinner party game ever. Jon also wrote the book and lyrics for a Broadway musical that was “ignored” by the producer Rick Steiner. “My ‘unibomber-like’ dislike for contemporary electronic aids is legendary among friends, family and colleagues” says Dr. Singer. “I am prehistoric, rejecting wide screen TV, iPods, cell phones and the computer.”

�e Spartan Award is

awarded to a Roger Bacon

graduate from 1985

to the present who has

accomplished signi�cant

lifetime achievements

since graduation.

�e Roger Bacon Award was designed to recognize a non-Roger Bacon graduate who believes and supports the mission of Franciscan education and has given their time, treasures or talent to this institution.

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Commencement was held for the 114 seniors on Friday, June

1 in the Fogarty Center. The Class of 2012 accumulated 3780

community service hours and earned over 4.3 million dollars in

merit based scholarships. Students will be attending many

different colleges and universities across the country, and five

members of the class have decided to join the military.

Alabama State University Arizona State University Bowling Green

State University Capital University Cincinnati State College of Mt.

St. Joseph Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus State

Community College Eastern Kentucky University Indiana

University Kentucky State Miami University Morehead State

University Northern Kentucky University Ohio State University

Ohio University Ohio Weslyan University Shawnee State University

Stetson University Thomas More College Tuskegee University

University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of the

Cumberlands University of Toledo Virginia Military Institute

Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University

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Commencement was held for the 114 seniors on Friday, June

1 in the Fogarty Center. The Class of 2012 accumulated 3780

community service hours and earned over 4.3 million dollars in

merit based scholarships. Students will be attending many

different colleges and universities across the country, and five

members of the class have decided to join the military.

Alabama State University Arizona State University Bowling Green

State University Capital University Cincinnati State College of Mt.

St. Joseph Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus State

Community College Eastern Kentucky University Indiana

University Kentucky State Miami University Morehead State

University Northern Kentucky University Ohio State University

Ohio University Ohio Weslyan University Shawnee State University

Stetson University Thomas More College Tuskegee University

University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of the

Cumberlands University of Toledo Virginia Military Institute

Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University

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