4320 Vine Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45217

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42nd Annual Sports Stagand Hall of Fame Inductionon January 19, 2012.See pages 16 & 17 for details.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 • FOGARTY CENTER AT ROGER BACON • RESERVE TICKETS BEFORE MARCH 16, 2012

Mail to Roger Bacon - Evening for Excellence • 4320 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45217

25th AnniversaryEvening for Excellence Reservation Form

Name ______________________________________ Phone _______________________________

Address ________________________________ City/State/Zip _______________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________

Student Name & Merit # ______________________________________________________________

Enclosed you will find a check for $ _____________ for _____ tickets

($40 each or 3 for $100, 7 for $200, 20 for $500)

Make checks payable to: Roger Bacon High School

Charge my: Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover

Account #___________________________________________________ Exp. Date ______________

Signature _________________________________________________________________________

Please reserve: _____ Tickets at $85 per person _____ Brown Level Patron at $100 per person

NEW! Young Alum Ticket (Classes of 1989-2008) _____ $50 per person

$ ___________ Check enclosed (make checks payable to Roger Bacon High School)

Charge my: Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover

Account # ___________________________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________

Signature _________________________________________________________________________

I am unable to attend. Enclosed is my tax deductible donation: $ ____________

I can help you out with a Corporate Sponsorship, Catalog Ad or Gift Donation.

Name ______________________________________ Phone _______________________________

Address ________________________________ City/State/Zip _______________________________

Please give the names of the guests with whom you would like to be seated. (8 to a table)

Grand Prize Raffle Ticket

G R A N D P R I Z E $ 5 0 0 0 • S E C O N D P R I Z E $ 1 0 0 0 • T H I R D P R I Z E $ 5 0 0 • F O U R T H P R I Z E $ 2 5 0

Please SAVE THE DATE of April

21st for the best social event of

the year! Roger Bacon’s 25th Anniversary Evening for Excellence charity

auction & dinner will be held in

the Fogarty Center. This is the

school’s largest fundraising

event and benefits all of the

students. Many alums reserve

tables and have “mini reunions”

with drinks, dinner, music and

fun provided. Call your friends

and make plans to attend this

exciting evening at Roger

Bacon on April 21, 2012 for

“Ole’ Barcelona!”

If you have a tax deductible

gift that you can offer to our

Live or Silent auction such

as a gift card, tickets to a

sporting event, a vacation

stay or a cash donation please

contact Chris Bissmeyer at

cbissmeyer@rogerbacon.org

or call 641-1313.

You need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund at Roger Bacon High School.

My role as president of Roger Bacon High School connects me to the world of fund-raising. All Catholic schools look carefully at their fundraising capacity, especially in times when the economy struggles and families need help to pay mounting tuition bills. Sadly, many non-pro�ts have experienced over two years of declining donations as people re-order priorities.

�e Spartan heritage has shown itself to be more robust in resisting such declines, and for that we are very grateful. We are blessed with many graduates, including graduates of OLA, friends, and parents of former students who recommit to our annual fund drive. I gladly endure the sore hand which comes from writing and signing so many thank-you notes.

In the �nal weeks of 2011, our advancement sta� made an inventory of our scholarships, most of which form our Roger Bacon endow-ment. We have 51 active scholarships. �ese individual scholarships run the gamut from large to small and from new to old. �e group includes scholarships created by many of the classes of the 1950’s. Our recent campaign brought into being several other signi�cant scholarships as well.

Hundreds of students in recent years have earned that title with the help of a scholarship funded either by our endowment or through a yearly gi�. �e consensus in the fundraising world is that a strong endowment gives a school like ours its best chance of success.

Let me end my message by encouraging you to keep Roger Bacon’s future in mind and heart, to give generously to our annual fund, and to consider a planned gi� for the next future Spartan.

In His peace,

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.

r e u n i o n 1

Regardless of size, each scholarship has one purpose: to change the phrase “be a Spartan” to “become a Spartan.”

Joseph Schweitzer ’36

Richard Ernst ’38

Ruth Butz Reilly ’38

Mildred Kaveney Barth ’39

Anthony Bosse ’41

Louis Burdon ‘41

Kathryn Myers Zimmermann ’41

Walter Kearns ’42

Paul Keidel ’42

Glenn Menzer ’42

Joann Bachman ’43

Sr. Mary Frank, OSF ’43

Vincent Hembrock ’43

Edward Kuhlmann ’43

Ruth Klein O’Shaughnessy ’43

Patricia Maltaner Dean ’47

Robert Merrill ’47

Edward Reifenberger ’47

JoAnn Doerger Speed ’49

Geraldine Bowen Grueninger ’51

Evelyn Wilking Haeufle ’52

Frank Andriacco ’53

John Flohr, Sr. ’54

Michael Tomsitz ’54

Mary Ficker Almon ’56

Marilyn Proctor York ’56

Barbara Manyet Lindeman ’57

William Hericks ’58

Charles Judge ’58

Carol Theis Kelly ’58

Dolores Stroshiem Clements ’59

Harry Gerbus ’59

Donna Lachenman Farrell ’59

Daniel Leonhardt ’59

Jack Fischer ’66

Michael Froehle ’67

Steven Ruhe ’72

Richard Ready ’75

Bernadette Asbach

John Beischel

Irene Craig

Audrey McCurdy

Angela Moertl

Doug Vonderhaar, Sr.

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

See us on Facebook & Twitter!

Fr. Bill Farris, OFM - President

January19 42nd Annual Sports Stag

21-24 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

30 Catholic Schools Week

February1-3 Catholic Schools Week

8 RB Buffalo Wings & Rings Night

(Finneytown) 5-8 pm

10 Vendor Fair @ RB

11 Winter Bunko Night @ RB

18 Cornhole Tournament @ RB

27 Blood Drive @ RB

March1-22 Pennies for Patients

April15 Golden Reunion

21 Evening for Excellence

My role as president of Roger Bacon High School connects me to the world of fund-raising. All Catholic schools look carefully at their fundraising capacity, especially in times when the economy struggles and families need help to pay mounting tuition bills. Sadly, many non-pro�ts have experienced over two years of declining donations as people re-order priorities.

�e Spartan heritage has shown itself to be more robust in resisting such declines, and for that we are very grateful. We are blessed with many graduates, including graduates of OLA, friends, and parents of former students who recommit to our annual fund drive. I gladly endure the sore hand which comes from writing and signing so many thank-you notes.

In the �nal weeks of 2011, our advancement sta� made an inventory of our scholarships, most of which form our Roger Bacon endow-ment. We have 51 active scholarships. �ese individual scholarships run the gamut from large to small and from new to old. �e group includes scholarships created by many of the classes of the 1950’s. Our recent campaign brought into being several other signi�cant scholarships as well.

Hundreds of students in recent years have earned that title with the help of a scholarship funded either by our endowment or through a yearly gi�. �e consensus in the fundraising world is that a strong endowment gives a school like ours its best chance of success.

Let me end my message by encouraging you to keep Roger Bacon’s future in mind and heart, to give generously to our annual fund, and to consider a planned gi� for the next future Spartan.

In His peace,

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.

r e u n i o n 1

Regardless of size, each scholarship has one purpose: to change the phrase “be a Spartan” to “become a Spartan.”

Joseph Schweitzer ’36

Richard Ernst ’38

Ruth Butz Reilly ’38

Mildred Kaveney Barth ’39

Anthony Bosse ’41

Louis Burdon ‘41

Kathryn Myers Zimmermann ’41

Walter Kearns ’42

Paul Keidel ’42

Glenn Menzer ’42

Joann Bachman ’43

Sr. Mary Frank, OSF ’43

Vincent Hembrock ’43

Edward Kuhlmann ’43

Ruth Klein O’Shaughnessy ’43

Patricia Maltaner Dean ’47

Robert Merrill ’47

Edward Reifenberger ’47

JoAnn Doerger Speed ’49

Geraldine Bowen Grueninger ’51

Evelyn Wilking Haeufle ’52

Frank Andriacco ’53

John Flohr, Sr. ’54

Michael Tomsitz ’54

Mary Ficker Almon ’56

Marilyn Proctor York ’56

Barbara Manyet Lindeman ’57

William Hericks ’58

Charles Judge ’58

Carol Theis Kelly ’58

Dolores Stroshiem Clements ’59

Harry Gerbus ’59

Donna Lachenman Farrell ’59

Daniel Leonhardt ’59

Jack Fischer ’66

Michael Froehle ’67

Steven Ruhe ’72

Richard Ready ’75

Bernadette Asbach

John Beischel

Irene Craig

Audrey McCurdy

Angela Moertl

Doug Vonderhaar, Sr.

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

See us on Facebook & Twitter!

Fr. Bill Farris, OFM - President

January19 42nd Annual Sports Stag

21-24 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

30 Catholic Schools Week

February1-3 Catholic Schools Week

8 RB Buffalo Wings & Rings Night

(Finneytown) 5-8 pm

10 Vendor Fair @ RB

11 Winter Bunko Night @ RB

18 Cornhole Tournament @ RB

27 Blood Drive @ RB

March1-22 Pennies for Patients

April15 Golden Reunion

21 Evening for Excellence

r e u n i o n 3

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 e-mail addressto shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

volume 45 number 2 winter

Keep in touch

with high school friends

and stay abreast

of Roger Bacon events!

Reunion 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

“Bleeding Brown, Thinking

Pink” was the theme for Roger

Bacon’s annual SPIRIT WALK on

October 21st. The students voted

to wear pink shirts on their 5K

walk through the streets of St.

Bernard not only to show school

spirit but also to raise awareness

for breast cancer. A goal of

$40,000 was not only met but

surpassed! The proceeds of the

Walk are used to reduce the gap

between the cost of tuition and

the actual cost of education.

This year a portion of the

proceeds will also go to

“MAKING STRIDES AGAINST

BREAST CANCER.”

r e u n i o n 3

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 e-mail addressto shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

volume 45 number 2 winter

Keep in touch

with high school friends

and stay abreast

of Roger Bacon events!

Reunion 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

“Bleeding Brown, Thinking

Pink” was the theme for Roger

Bacon’s annual SPIRIT WALK on

October 21st. The students voted

to wear pink shirts on their 5K

walk through the streets of St.

Bernard not only to show school

spirit but also to raise awareness

for breast cancer. A goal of

$40,000 was not only met but

surpassed! The proceeds of the

Walk are used to reduce the gap

between the cost of tuition and

the actual cost of education.

This year a portion of the

proceeds will also go to

“MAKING STRIDES AGAINST

BREAST CANCER.”

Spread the word. Be a Spartan. This phrase has been used for many

years here at Roger Bacon; most recently by our students at the end of

our admission video. If you haven’t seen it, check out the Future Spartans

page on our website. It shows the world exactly why someone should be

a Spartan.

New videos will be posted periodically to the website showing life

at Roger Bacon. Our latest edition features the young women of Roger

Bacon. There are so many single-sex schools in Cincinnati, it has become

the norm. This video shows how great a co-ed school can be and how

young women can thrive in this environment.

Our message is working. Don’t take my word for it; hear it directly

from a current freshman.

“High school is a large part of your life, a time that is meant to broaden your horizons and prepare you for the future, which is why I couldn’t have made any better choice than Roger Bacon. My �rst quarter here has been amazing and was �lled with many unforgettable memories. Homecoming; there’s no better way to start your high school career than this, an entire week when the halls are �lled with Spartan Spirit. Every day of homecoming week is �lled with laughter and good times as the student body expresses their spirit by dressing up in odd, unusual ways. At the end of the week we come together in a loud, fun-�lled pep rally to prepare for victory in Friday night’s homecoming football game! �e Spirit Walk is another memorable part of the �rst quarter. Dress warm and gang up with your friends to tour St. Bernard and raise money for your school and raise awareness for breast cancer. �is year’s theme was “Bleeding brown and thinking pink.” Roger Bacon is a place of challenging academics with courses for those of all intellectual levels. Aside from academics Bacon o�ers many extracurricular activities. During the �rst quarter I was able to play football at all levels: Fresh-man, JV, and Varsity. We o�er a variety of sports where everyone gets a chance to play and prove themselves as the next greatest. Roger Bacon is a school of challenging academics, sports, compassion, and will help you to become destined for success. �e skills you learn here, the relationships you build here, and the hard work ethic that you achieve here will last you a lifetime. Roger Bacon is a place of excellence, a place of rich tradition, and most importantly the place for you to be. Roger Bacon High School has been everything I had hoped it would be and so much more. Roger Bacon is more than just a school. It’s a family, an accepting family that I’m proud to be a part of. I am proud to call myself a Spartan and look forward to my next three years here.”

Spread the Word… Be a Spartan!

Spencer Batdorf

Spread the word

4 w i n t e r 2 0 1 2

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

r e u n i o n 5

BE A SPARTAN. As a retired Marine, I am very familiar with the saying: “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” �ere is an unspoken bond of shared experiences that instantly unite Marines whenever and wherever they meet. �is bond transcends age, gender, race, social standing, and occupation. It emanates from being part of something special, something bigger than each individual. �ere is a pride associated with the name “Marine” and all it entails. �ere is also the expectation of mutual support, shared responsibility and, when necessary, comfort. �is special bond lives on past active duty service and unites all Marines - past, present and future.

BE A SPARTAN. �at same spirit of fellowship and belonging is also associated with being a Roger Bacon Spartan. �e saying is just as relevant – once a Spartan, always a Spartan. When alumni gather together, regardless of their graduating year, there is an immediate bond and the shared experiences jump forth in a rich tapestry of tales and stories involving activities, faculty and friends. When Spartans gather there is an instant camaraderie and commonality with having graduated from this storied institution. Lifelong friends have been made as a result of the Roger Bacon experience. Being a Spartan means something and unites all generations of Spartans.

BE A SPARTAN. As we strive to produce future Spartans, the assistance of our alumni is vitally important. More than any other Catholic high school in Cincinnati, we rely on the generosity of our alumni to ensure the quality Franciscan education associated with the name Roger Bacon is continued. �is truly is a special place and your involvement – be it through �nancial support, participa-tion with our students, or your prayers – is essential to the success of our mission. �erein lies the challenge and responsibility that comes with being a Spartan. It is not just a name conferred in a graduation ceremony and quickly forgotten. It is a bond that unites all Spartans - past, present and future. It is the shared responsibility to support Roger Bacon and fellow Spartans.

�e challenge is simple in form but calls us all to embrace all that the name “Spartan” means. On behalf of all the students at Roger Bacon, who look to past generations of Spartans for support, guidance and inspiration, we implore each and every alumnus to BE A SPARTAN.

God bless all of you and God bless Roger Bacon.

Steve SchadPrincipal

PRINC

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GH

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spartanBE A

Spread the word. Be a Spartan. This phrase has been used for many

years here at Roger Bacon; most recently by our students at the end of

our admission video. If you haven’t seen it, check out the Future Spartans

page on our website. It shows the world exactly why someone should be

a Spartan.

New videos will be posted periodically to the website showing life

at Roger Bacon. Our latest edition features the young women of Roger

Bacon. There are so many single-sex schools in Cincinnati, it has become

the norm. This video shows how great a co-ed school can be and how

young women can thrive in this environment.

Our message is working. Don’t take my word for it; hear it directly

from a current freshman.

“High school is a large part of your life, a time that is meant to broaden your horizons and prepare you for the future, which is why I couldn’t have made any better choice than Roger Bacon. My �rst quarter here has been amazing and was �lled with many unforgettable memories. Homecoming; there’s no better way to start your high school career than this, an entire week when the halls are �lled with Spartan Spirit. Every day of homecoming week is �lled with laughter and good times as the student body expresses their spirit by dressing up in odd, unusual ways. At the end of the week we come together in a loud, fun-�lled pep rally to prepare for victory in Friday night’s homecoming football game! �e Spirit Walk is another memorable part of the �rst quarter. Dress warm and gang up with your friends to tour St. Bernard and raise money for your school and raise awareness for breast cancer. �is year’s theme was “Bleeding brown and thinking pink.” Roger Bacon is a place of challenging academics with courses for those of all intellectual levels. Aside from academics Bacon o�ers many extracurricular activities. During the �rst quarter I was able to play football at all levels: Fresh-man, JV, and Varsity. We o�er a variety of sports where everyone gets a chance to play and prove themselves as the next greatest. Roger Bacon is a school of challenging academics, sports, compassion, and will help you to become destined for success. �e skills you learn here, the relationships you build here, and the hard work ethic that you achieve here will last you a lifetime. Roger Bacon is a place of excellence, a place of rich tradition, and most importantly the place for you to be. Roger Bacon High School has been everything I had hoped it would be and so much more. Roger Bacon is more than just a school. It’s a family, an accepting family that I’m proud to be a part of. I am proud to call myself a Spartan and look forward to my next three years here.”

Spread the Word… Be a Spartan!

Spencer Batdorf

Spread the word

4 w i n t e r 2 0 1 2

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

r e u n i o n 5

BE A SPARTAN. As a retired Marine, I am very familiar with the saying: “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” �ere is an unspoken bond of shared experiences that instantly unite Marines whenever and wherever they meet. �is bond transcends age, gender, race, social standing, and occupation. It emanates from being part of something special, something bigger than each individual. �ere is a pride associated with the name “Marine” and all it entails. �ere is also the expectation of mutual support, shared responsibility and, when necessary, comfort. �is special bond lives on past active duty service and unites all Marines - past, present and future.

BE A SPARTAN. �at same spirit of fellowship and belonging is also associated with being a Roger Bacon Spartan. �e saying is just as relevant – once a Spartan, always a Spartan. When alumni gather together, regardless of their graduating year, there is an immediate bond and the shared experiences jump forth in a rich tapestry of tales and stories involving activities, faculty and friends. When Spartans gather there is an instant camaraderie and commonality with having graduated from this storied institution. Lifelong friends have been made as a result of the Roger Bacon experience. Being a Spartan means something and unites all generations of Spartans.

BE A SPARTAN. As we strive to produce future Spartans, the assistance of our alumni is vitally important. More than any other Catholic high school in Cincinnati, we rely on the generosity of our alumni to ensure the quality Franciscan education associated with the name Roger Bacon is continued. �is truly is a special place and your involvement – be it through �nancial support, participa-tion with our students, or your prayers – is essential to the success of our mission. �erein lies the challenge and responsibility that comes with being a Spartan. It is not just a name conferred in a graduation ceremony and quickly forgotten. It is a bond that unites all Spartans - past, present and future. It is the shared responsibility to support Roger Bacon and fellow Spartans.

�e challenge is simple in form but calls us all to embrace all that the name “Spartan” means. On behalf of all the students at Roger Bacon, who look to past generations of Spartans for support, guidance and inspiration, we implore each and every alumnus to BE A SPARTAN.

God bless all of you and God bless Roger Bacon.

Steve SchadPrincipal

PRINC

IPAL TH

OU

GH

TS

spartanBE A

BACON BUDDIES hosted a September picnic for their little friends from St. Francis Seraph at Vine Street Park in St. Bernard. Then in October, Bacon Buddies also hosted a Halloween Party for students in grades K, 1, and 2 of St. Francis Seraph in the

RB cafeteria after school. After decorating their candy bags, playing Ghost Toss, Wrapping a Mummy, decorating cookies and face painting, the children with their Bacon Buddy hunted the halls of RB for candy stations.

Reptile Day @ RBBIOLOGY @ ZOOLOGY students were treated to some visiting

reptiles in October. Student teacher, Jarrod Calhoun brought in

3 snakes and 2 lizards for his science students. As the students held

different reptiles, Mr. Calhoun explained several interesting facts about

each of their life cycles.

Congratulations to freshman Rebecca DeBurger who was selected to receive

a scholarship from the AUBREY ROSE HOLLENKAMP FOUNDATION. The

Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation

was started in honor of Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp who courageously lived for

three great years battling multiple health

issues before she died November 10,

2000. Rebecca won the $500 award

based on an application and essay

which focused on ways she has

positively impacted others just like

the life of Aubrey Rose.

Senior Nicholas Luken has been

named a COMMENDED STUDENT in

the 2012 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR-SHIP PROGRAM. About 34,000

Commended Students throughout the

nation were recognized for their excep-

tional academic promise. Commended

Students placed among the top five

percent of more than 1.5 million students

who entered the competition by taking

the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit

Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“We are extremely proud of Nicholas,”

said Principal Steve Schad. “This award

is not only a testimony to the hard work

and dedication Nicholas has shown

throughout his academic career, but

reflects well on the academic opportuni-

ties available at RB High School.”

Anatomy students demonstrate

some moves with their version

of SIMON SAYS! ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY students

Maria Angel & Kevin Anneken

treated their classmates to a rare

sight. They demonstrated various

body movements atop the lab

tables to their classmates, so they

could view the movements and

practice naming them. As they had

fun doing the moves, students took

turns directing them to demonstrate

such things as “elevation” of the

shoulders or “circumduction” of the

arms. Maria and Kevin were good sports

when they were directed to do one, then

two, then three, and ultimately four

movements simultaneously.

Bacon Buddies Host a Picnic @ Vine Street Park!

In September Vic Schultz’s TECHNICAL DRAWING CLASS, along with a few

members of next semester’s engineering

class, participated in a live Webinar from

Windpower Engineering and Develop-ment. This webinar was set up for

engineers to show advanced simulations

for improving the design of wind

turbines through CAD programs.

�is past June, Roger Bacon High School’s French Department sponsored a student trip to France and Spain. Seven students and two faculty members took in the sights of Paris, travelled through the Loire Valley and explored the western coast of France. A�er visiting the picturesque port town of St. Jean de Luz, they crossed the Pyrenees into northern Spain, visiting Pamplona and Zara-goza before �nishing the adventure in Barcelona.

Karen Adams, French Teacher, is committed

to o�ering the Roger Bacon community these travel opportunities. �is was the ��h trip she has organized at the school. In the past, students have visited Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and of course, France. What she �nds the most gratifying is seeing students’ eyes open to the world. “When our students return from their experience, I am

always struck by their enthusiasm for learning and their desire to continue to explore the world. �at,

for me, de�nes the purpose of education.”

Roger Bacon’s next trip is planned for June 2013. �is time participants will travel to Paris, the Riviera and Rome, including visits to Florence, Assisi and the Vatican. As always, it is open to all members of the Roger Bacon community, both past and present. Parents and other family members are welcome, too. If you are interested in receiv-ing more information, please contact Mrs. Adams at kadams@rogerbacon.org.

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BACON BUDDIES hosted a September picnic for their little friends from St. Francis Seraph at Vine Street Park in St. Bernard. Then in October, Bacon Buddies also hosted a Halloween Party for students in grades K, 1, and 2 of St. Francis Seraph in the

RB cafeteria after school. After decorating their candy bags, playing Ghost Toss, Wrapping a Mummy, decorating cookies and face painting, the children with their Bacon Buddy hunted the halls of RB for candy stations.

Reptile Day @ RBBIOLOGY @ ZOOLOGY students were treated to some visiting

reptiles in October. Student teacher, Jarrod Calhoun brought in

3 snakes and 2 lizards for his science students. As the students held

different reptiles, Mr. Calhoun explained several interesting facts about

each of their life cycles.

Congratulations to freshman Rebecca DeBurger who was selected to receive

a scholarship from the AUBREY ROSE HOLLENKAMP FOUNDATION. The

Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation

was started in honor of Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp who courageously lived for

three great years battling multiple health

issues before she died November 10,

2000. Rebecca won the $500 award

based on an application and essay

which focused on ways she has

positively impacted others just like

the life of Aubrey Rose.

Senior Nicholas Luken has been

named a COMMENDED STUDENT in

the 2012 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR-SHIP PROGRAM. About 34,000

Commended Students throughout the

nation were recognized for their excep-

tional academic promise. Commended

Students placed among the top five

percent of more than 1.5 million students

who entered the competition by taking

the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit

Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“We are extremely proud of Nicholas,”

said Principal Steve Schad. “This award

is not only a testimony to the hard work

and dedication Nicholas has shown

throughout his academic career, but

reflects well on the academic opportuni-

ties available at RB High School.”

Anatomy students demonstrate

some moves with their version

of SIMON SAYS! ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY students

Maria Angel & Kevin Anneken

treated their classmates to a rare

sight. They demonstrated various

body movements atop the lab

tables to their classmates, so they

could view the movements and

practice naming them. As they had

fun doing the moves, students took

turns directing them to demonstrate

such things as “elevation” of the

shoulders or “circumduction” of the

arms. Maria and Kevin were good sports

when they were directed to do one, then

two, then three, and ultimately four

movements simultaneously.

Bacon Buddies Host a Picnic @ Vine Street Park!

In September Vic Schultz’s TECHNICAL DRAWING CLASS, along with a few

members of next semester’s engineering

class, participated in a live Webinar from

Windpower Engineering and Develop-ment. This webinar was set up for

engineers to show advanced simulations

for improving the design of wind

turbines through CAD programs.

�is past June, Roger Bacon High School’s French Department sponsored a student trip to France and Spain. Seven students and two faculty members took in the sights of Paris, travelled through the Loire Valley and explored the western coast of France. A�er visiting the picturesque port town of St. Jean de Luz, they crossed the Pyrenees into northern Spain, visiting Pamplona and Zara-goza before �nishing the adventure in Barcelona.

Karen Adams, French Teacher, is committed

to o�ering the Roger Bacon community these travel opportunities. �is was the ��h trip she has organized at the school. In the past, students have visited Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and of course, France. What she �nds the most gratifying is seeing students’ eyes open to the world. “When our students return from their experience, I am

always struck by their enthusiasm for learning and their desire to continue to explore the world. �at,

for me, de�nes the purpose of education.”

Roger Bacon’s next trip is planned for June 2013. �is time participants will travel to Paris, the Riviera and Rome, including visits to Florence, Assisi and the Vatican. As always, it is open to all members of the Roger Bacon community, both past and present. Parents and other family members are welcome, too. If you are interested in receiv-ing more information, please contact Mrs. Adams at kadams@rogerbacon.org.

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Seniors in English class at RB recently met Mr. Roger Grein from the non-profit, educational organization MAGNIFIED GIVING. Mr. Grein shared his story of the importance of hard work, faith and giving to others as seniors at RB begin their work on a Student Philanthropy Project. The students were touched by his generous spirit, and his determination in the face of challenges. RB seniors are part of a city-wide program called Magnified Giving, which gives them the responsibility of awarding grants to local nonprofit agencies.

On November 16th, the entire student body gathered for a prayer service to begin the 24TH ANNUAL ASSIST-A-FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Ms. Vanessa Rozier, Pastoral Assistant from the Mother of Christ Church shared a personal story from her childhood. Senior Tyler Swanson reflected on the importance of giving. A commissioning prayer was said over the Homeroom representatives for this program and a final blessing prayer for the entire student body, faculty and staff concluded the prayer service.

�e RB CLASS OF 2015 participated in a SERVICE DAY RETREAT on October 19th and October 26th. Students, accompanied by faculty and sta� members spent the day in Over-the-Rhine participating in one of several outreach programs and workshops at Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, Our Daily Bread, EPIC House, Emmanuel Community Center, Visions Daycare Center, Mercy/Franciscan at St. John’s, and Peaslee Neighborhood Center.

�e purpose of the Service Day Retreat is to educate freshman students on the value of service to the materially poor in the Franciscan tradition, to give back to our local community, to develop a spirit of giving and to build community among the class. Brittany Skelton from Over-the-Rhine Community Housing commented “It was inspiring to see �rst year students already engaging in service and giving back to the community; I look forward to the many more great accomplishments these students will surely have!”

Family & Friends Joined RB Students

Brown Goes Green RB.Polar Bears International is an organiza-tion dedicated to conservation through research, stewardship, and education. This group focuses on the environment of the polar bear and the health of that ecosystem. PBI has awesome resources for anyone interested in becoming a part of the solution to help planet Earth.

One such resource is the annual competition inviting students world-wide to conceive and implement a project within one of the categories offered. Student teams are small – typically 2 to 3 – who are motivated to make an “envi-ronmental difference”. Roger Bacon High School fielded a team last year (“The 3 Garbateers”) that implemented an all-school composting program. This team reduced CO2 emissions at the school by over 64,000 lbs! The efforts were coordi-nated with the Planeteers (RB’s ecology club) for paper and aluminum recycling and the Chemistry Club for recycling electronics and batteries. In addition, the Chemistry Club began the Terracycle program which recycled snack bags and zip-loc baggies. The entire RB community became united in efforts to Recycle/ Reuse/Reduce. This RB community

helped reduce our landfill input by thou-sands of pounds!

Meet Roger Bacon’s 2011 team– “The Trashless Trio” sophomores Stephen Post and Nicole Guldner and freshman, Kevin Dinh. This team will pick up where “The 3 Garbateers“ left off from last year. They will continue the all-school composting, help educate fellow students, faculty, & staff on recycling issues, produce public service announce-ments, visit other schools to help them with setting up recycling programs, and coordinate the myriad recycling projects happening at Roger Bacon. “The Trash-less Trio” will work together to spread the message of becoming good stewards of our Earth and help teach everyone how to effect change.

Teacher and Coordinator Megan Guldner says “You are invited to view the PBI website to learn more about this organization and the efforts of your very own team in this competition! Please check in regularly to read about our progress and to learn about how you fit into this very important effort.

www.polarbearsinternational.org

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Remembering that every few seconds in the US someone needs blood, family and friends joined RB students in the school auditorium to donate a unit of blood in November. Thirty-five years and almost six thousand pints of blood later, RB’s semi-annual blood drive event is the oldest continuing blood drive of any high school in the city! This year’s blood drive was held in memory of JUSTIN STARK, a former student at RB. He passed away last April and his illness required a great deal of Hoxworth blood products.

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Seniors in English class at RB recently met Mr. Roger Grein from the non-profit, educational organization MAGNIFIED GIVING. Mr. Grein shared his story of the importance of hard work, faith and giving to others as seniors at RB begin their work on a Student Philanthropy Project. The students were touched by his generous spirit, and his determination in the face of challenges. RB seniors are part of a city-wide program called Magnified Giving, which gives them the responsibility of awarding grants to local nonprofit agencies.

On November 16th, the entire student body gathered for a prayer service to begin the 24TH ANNUAL ASSIST-A-FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM. Ms. Vanessa Rozier, Pastoral Assistant from the Mother of Christ Church shared a personal story from her childhood. Senior Tyler Swanson reflected on the importance of giving. A commissioning prayer was said over the Homeroom representatives for this program and a final blessing prayer for the entire student body, faculty and staff concluded the prayer service.

�e RB CLASS OF 2015 participated in a SERVICE DAY RETREAT on October 19th and October 26th. Students, accompanied by faculty and sta� members spent the day in Over-the-Rhine participating in one of several outreach programs and workshops at Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, Our Daily Bread, EPIC House, Emmanuel Community Center, Visions Daycare Center, Mercy/Franciscan at St. John’s, and Peaslee Neighborhood Center.

�e purpose of the Service Day Retreat is to educate freshman students on the value of service to the materially poor in the Franciscan tradition, to give back to our local community, to develop a spirit of giving and to build community among the class. Brittany Skelton from Over-the-Rhine Community Housing commented “It was inspiring to see �rst year students already engaging in service and giving back to the community; I look forward to the many more great accomplishments these students will surely have!”

Family & Friends Joined RB Students

Brown Goes Green RB.Polar Bears International is an organiza-tion dedicated to conservation through research, stewardship, and education. This group focuses on the environment of the polar bear and the health of that ecosystem. PBI has awesome resources for anyone interested in becoming a part of the solution to help planet Earth.

One such resource is the annual competition inviting students world-wide to conceive and implement a project within one of the categories offered. Student teams are small – typically 2 to 3 – who are motivated to make an “envi-ronmental difference”. Roger Bacon High School fielded a team last year (“The 3 Garbateers”) that implemented an all-school composting program. This team reduced CO2 emissions at the school by over 64,000 lbs! The efforts were coordi-nated with the Planeteers (RB’s ecology club) for paper and aluminum recycling and the Chemistry Club for recycling electronics and batteries. In addition, the Chemistry Club began the Terracycle program which recycled snack bags and zip-loc baggies. The entire RB community became united in efforts to Recycle/ Reuse/Reduce. This RB community

helped reduce our landfill input by thou-sands of pounds!

Meet Roger Bacon’s 2011 team– “The Trashless Trio” sophomores Stephen Post and Nicole Guldner and freshman, Kevin Dinh. This team will pick up where “The 3 Garbateers“ left off from last year. They will continue the all-school composting, help educate fellow students, faculty, & staff on recycling issues, produce public service announce-ments, visit other schools to help them with setting up recycling programs, and coordinate the myriad recycling projects happening at Roger Bacon. “The Trash-less Trio” will work together to spread the message of becoming good stewards of our Earth and help teach everyone how to effect change.

Teacher and Coordinator Megan Guldner says “You are invited to view the PBI website to learn more about this organization and the efforts of your very own team in this competition! Please check in regularly to read about our progress and to learn about how you fit into this very important effort.

www.polarbearsinternational.org

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Remembering that every few seconds in the US someone needs blood, family and friends joined RB students in the school auditorium to donate a unit of blood in November. Thirty-five years and almost six thousand pints of blood later, RB’s semi-annual blood drive event is the oldest continuing blood drive of any high school in the city! This year’s blood drive was held in memory of JUSTIN STARK, a former student at RB. He passed away last April and his illness required a great deal of Hoxworth blood products.

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1+1= Scott SchafferSenior Scott Schaffer received the HONDA-OSU PARTNERSHIP

MATH MEDAL AWARD for the Class of 2012. Scott was nominated as

the best math student at RB based upon his performance through the end

of his junior year. The math medal is an academic award that recognizes

the best math student in more than 300 high schools in 32 Ohio counties.

On Tuesday, October 4th the FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS was celebrated throughout the world. RB celebrated this day beginning with a procession of the entire student body, faculty and staff from the school onto the sidewalk of Vine Street to St. Clement Church (three blocks from RB) for Mass.

French teacher Karen Adams commented, “My homeroom really got into the spirit of things and prayed all the way up the hill. I was so proud of them! The service was beautiful and the church is a stunning place to worship. Fr. Mark’s homily was inspiring and I felt that our student body’s behavior was the best I have ever seen during a school-wide Mass!”

“For the past several weeks I have been working with Ed Dauterich’s SCULPTURE CLASS. Unknown to many people sculpture projects consist of several stages. First, the students engaged in a simple subconscious exploration of aesthetics using vine charcoal on paper. They were encouraged to sketch loosely and then tighten the form into a more realized vision for a three-dimensional piece. After a day of sketching and an exercise in blind clay working, the class had the opportunity to sketch in three dimensions using steel wire and dowel rods. These steel sketches or armatures set the foundations for the final pieces. To finish the pieces, plaster and gesso were applied to add mass and texture.” “Every student took a unique approach to the lesson. The variations range from surrealist figures with looming giraffe heads to intuitive abstractions with meticulous patterns. The work produced has been nothing short of inspiring” said resident sculptor, Peter Miller (current student teacher at RB).

Coach KEVIN HUXEL’S 13 senior football players each chose a faculty member who greatly influenced them over the past four years. At the Homecoming pep assembly on October 7, each senior presented his teacher with a hand-written thank-you note and his practice jersey. Those honored teachers then wore the jerseys to the parade and game that night.

Teachers from left: Bill Stone, Todd Kalsey, Dan Starkey, Fred Widmeyer, Mike Benjamin, Rick Sollmann, Coach Kevin Huxel, Gregg Rose, Jim Swedenburg, Karen Adams, Paul Zlatic, Mellen Moors-Dressing, Paul Wittekind and Megan Guldner.

Players from left: De’Von Thomas, Joe Newton, Dalen Wess, Griffin Mouty, James Fiorini, Josh Wilking, Jemel Ntumba, Jake Smith, Connor Mouty, Ben Rose, Dariell Berry, Jake Ungerbuehler and Alex Meirose.

Gratitude: a Franciscan Value Recently Practiced by RB Senior Football Players.

putt -putt... in Math Class?Professional golfer, Bobby Jones,

once said, “Golf is a game that is played on a �ve-inch course—the

distance between your ears.” �e students in Mr. Nobbe’s senior math

analysis class took time to learn just how true this quote is as they studied

the geometry of parabolic and elliptical curves. As a culminating project, Mr.

Nobbe’s students discovered that a golf ball that bounces o� a parabolic bumper

will always de�ect to the exact same point; the focus point. �e students put this

discovery to the test by playing a round of putt-putt in class. Every student that played

scored a hole-in-one; not because of their skills on the links, but because of the power of mathematics.

An ellipse, a curve that resembles an oval, has properties that will guarantee a hole-in-one as

well if the hole and the tee are both placed at focus points. As the students’ golf scores fell, their under-

standing of the fundamentals of conic sections grew. Alex Mathis, a senior in Nobbe’s class, said, “It was a lot of fun to play golf in class, and it was a embodi-ment application of the concepts we have been studying.” Jake Richardson, another RB senior said, “I never realized how much of a connection graph-ing curves has to everyday life. �e next time you go to a putt-putt course, you might try to use

geometry to lower your score.”

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1+1= Scott SchafferSenior Scott Schaffer received the HONDA-OSU PARTNERSHIP

MATH MEDAL AWARD for the Class of 2012. Scott was nominated as

the best math student at RB based upon his performance through the end

of his junior year. The math medal is an academic award that recognizes

the best math student in more than 300 high schools in 32 Ohio counties.

On Tuesday, October 4th the FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS was celebrated throughout the world. RB celebrated this day beginning with a procession of the entire student body, faculty and staff from the school onto the sidewalk of Vine Street to St. Clement Church (three blocks from RB) for Mass.

French teacher Karen Adams commented, “My homeroom really got into the spirit of things and prayed all the way up the hill. I was so proud of them! The service was beautiful and the church is a stunning place to worship. Fr. Mark’s homily was inspiring and I felt that our student body’s behavior was the best I have ever seen during a school-wide Mass!”

“For the past several weeks I have been working with Ed Dauterich’s SCULPTURE CLASS. Unknown to many people sculpture projects consist of several stages. First, the students engaged in a simple subconscious exploration of aesthetics using vine charcoal on paper. They were encouraged to sketch loosely and then tighten the form into a more realized vision for a three-dimensional piece. After a day of sketching and an exercise in blind clay working, the class had the opportunity to sketch in three dimensions using steel wire and dowel rods. These steel sketches or armatures set the foundations for the final pieces. To finish the pieces, plaster and gesso were applied to add mass and texture.” “Every student took a unique approach to the lesson. The variations range from surrealist figures with looming giraffe heads to intuitive abstractions with meticulous patterns. The work produced has been nothing short of inspiring” said resident sculptor, Peter Miller (current student teacher at RB).

Coach KEVIN HUXEL’S 13 senior football players each chose a faculty member who greatly influenced them over the past four years. At the Homecoming pep assembly on October 7, each senior presented his teacher with a hand-written thank-you note and his practice jersey. Those honored teachers then wore the jerseys to the parade and game that night.

Teachers from left: Bill Stone, Todd Kalsey, Dan Starkey, Fred Widmeyer, Mike Benjamin, Rick Sollmann, Coach Kevin Huxel, Gregg Rose, Jim Swedenburg, Karen Adams, Paul Zlatic, Mellen Moors-Dressing, Paul Wittekind and Megan Guldner.

Players from left: De’Von Thomas, Joe Newton, Dalen Wess, Griffin Mouty, James Fiorini, Josh Wilking, Jemel Ntumba, Jake Smith, Connor Mouty, Ben Rose, Dariell Berry, Jake Ungerbuehler and Alex Meirose.

Gratitude: a Franciscan Value Recently Practiced by RB Senior Football Players.

putt -putt... in Math Class?Professional golfer, Bobby Jones,

once said, “Golf is a game that is played on a �ve-inch course—the

distance between your ears.” �e students in Mr. Nobbe’s senior math

analysis class took time to learn just how true this quote is as they studied

the geometry of parabolic and elliptical curves. As a culminating project, Mr.

Nobbe’s students discovered that a golf ball that bounces o� a parabolic bumper

will always de�ect to the exact same point; the focus point. �e students put this

discovery to the test by playing a round of putt-putt in class. Every student that played

scored a hole-in-one; not because of their skills on the links, but because of the power of mathematics.

An ellipse, a curve that resembles an oval, has properties that will guarantee a hole-in-one as

well if the hole and the tee are both placed at focus points. As the students’ golf scores fell, their under-

standing of the fundamentals of conic sections grew. Alex Mathis, a senior in Nobbe’s class, said, “It was a lot of fun to play golf in class, and it was a embodi-ment application of the concepts we have been studying.” Jake Richardson, another RB senior said, “I never realized how much of a connection graph-ing curves has to everyday life. �e next time you go to a putt-putt course, you might try to use

geometry to lower your score.”

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On Tuesday, October 4th, the Feast of St Francis, RB teacher, KYLE NOBBE (pictured right) attended the OHIO CATHOLIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION’S annual conference in Columbus, OH. Nobbe was selected to share with a group of fellow Catholic educators how to incorporate Catholic values into a mathematics curriculum. Nobbe gave examples of how service could be integrated into the topics taught in a math classroom so that the hearts, as well as the minds of students could be shaped in the image of Christ. �e presentation included lessons that Nobbe used to connect geometry to respect for life, exponential equations to serving at a soup kitchen, statistics to stewardship to the earth, and graphing functions to caring for refugees.

Nobbe said, “�e lessons engage students on a deeper level than just academics. �e lessons are designed to help the students see the connections of the content to real-life and to encourage them to look beyond themselves as they o�er service to others. Service learning is the ful�llment of my ministry as a Catholic educator.”

Twelve years ago RB held its first Shantytown program (a homeless education program). On October 15th, Roger Bacon sponsored the 12th Annual Shantytown for sixty-two participat-ing students willing to brave the cold night and sleep in a cardboard box home for the night without blankets, sleeping bags or pillows.

Before retiring to their individual boxes at 2:30 a.m. students participated in a game called “Seeking Shelter” (presented by Clare Zlatic Blankemeyer ’04 from the Mayerson Foundation) listened to 20-year-old Lauren Lovette share her experi-ences of being homeless, prayed during a candlelight service for world hunger and viewed the movie “God Bless This Child” (a movie about a homeless mother and daughter). After the movie chaper-

ones served the students from a “soup kitchen” in the school’s cafeteria.

At 6:30 a.m., two St. Bernard police cars drove up the front driveway of school using floodlights and loud speak-

ers to wake the students (pre-planned activity). Students were “informed” by the police that they were sleeping on private property and needed to break down their box homes to be carried to another location.

“This program is designed to sensitize our students to the issues of homelessness. One of the most powerful

experiences for the students is to experi-ence the loneliness of being in the box and feeling isolated and uncomfortable” said Community Outreach Director Dan Nolan.

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Cincinnati’s homeless people can definitely relate with our lack of comfort. It’s a part of their daily lives.

Student ServiceLeadership Workshop

The following students attended the G/GCL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE held at Moeller High School: Zhane’ Broomfield, Kevin Anneken, Kellie Behrle, Erik Edwards, Cara Uetrecht and Brian Richardson.

Attending the ANTHONY MUNOZ YOUTH LEADERSHIP SEMINAR this fall were: Josh Wilking, Meghan Finke, Andrea Loudin, Karly Oaks, Connor Mouty, Darci Gruenwald, Tyler Swanson, Brandon Lee Hyde, Christina Rolfe, Tommy Foertemeyer, Markisha Rainey and Jemel Ntumba.

The Roger Bacon students pictured are all members of the school’s COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARD. They are: (front row l to r) Colleen Gerding, Jeff Schomaker, Darci Gruenwald, and Gabby Tillett. (back row l to r) RB Community Outreach Director Dan Nolan, Sophia Wright, Paul Kraemer, Tyler Swanson and Jasmine Carter.

Eight RB seniors (pictured below) attended the 14TH ANNUAL STUDENT SERVICE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP on September 14 hosted by The Mayerson Foundation at the University of Cinicnnati. This all-day workshop is a high school service-learning program committed to bringing together students from every corner of our region to discuss, learn and grow---with service at the forefront. Each student had an option to attend any two of the thirty-two various break-out sessions offered. Discussion groups followed for students to learn and share ideas for new service programs at their schools.

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On Tuesday, October 4th, the Feast of St Francis, RB teacher, KYLE NOBBE (pictured right) attended the OHIO CATHOLIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION’S annual conference in Columbus, OH. Nobbe was selected to share with a group of fellow Catholic educators how to incorporate Catholic values into a mathematics curriculum. Nobbe gave examples of how service could be integrated into the topics taught in a math classroom so that the hearts, as well as the minds of students could be shaped in the image of Christ. �e presentation included lessons that Nobbe used to connect geometry to respect for life, exponential equations to serving at a soup kitchen, statistics to stewardship to the earth, and graphing functions to caring for refugees.

Nobbe said, “�e lessons engage students on a deeper level than just academics. �e lessons are designed to help the students see the connections of the content to real-life and to encourage them to look beyond themselves as they o�er service to others. Service learning is the ful�llment of my ministry as a Catholic educator.”

Twelve years ago RB held its first Shantytown program (a homeless education program). On October 15th, Roger Bacon sponsored the 12th Annual Shantytown for sixty-two participat-ing students willing to brave the cold night and sleep in a cardboard box home for the night without blankets, sleeping bags or pillows.

Before retiring to their individual boxes at 2:30 a.m. students participated in a game called “Seeking Shelter” (presented by Clare Zlatic Blankemeyer ’04 from the Mayerson Foundation) listened to 20-year-old Lauren Lovette share her experi-ences of being homeless, prayed during a candlelight service for world hunger and viewed the movie “God Bless This Child” (a movie about a homeless mother and daughter). After the movie chaper-

ones served the students from a “soup kitchen” in the school’s cafeteria.

At 6:30 a.m., two St. Bernard police cars drove up the front driveway of school using floodlights and loud speak-

ers to wake the students (pre-planned activity). Students were “informed” by the police that they were sleeping on private property and needed to break down their box homes to be carried to another location.

“This program is designed to sensitize our students to the issues of homelessness. One of the most powerful

experiences for the students is to experi-ence the loneliness of being in the box and feeling isolated and uncomfortable” said Community Outreach Director Dan Nolan.

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Cincinnati’s homeless people can definitely relate with our lack of comfort. It’s a part of their daily lives.

Student ServiceLeadership Workshop

The following students attended the G/GCL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE held at Moeller High School: Zhane’ Broomfield, Kevin Anneken, Kellie Behrle, Erik Edwards, Cara Uetrecht and Brian Richardson.

Attending the ANTHONY MUNOZ YOUTH LEADERSHIP SEMINAR this fall were: Josh Wilking, Meghan Finke, Andrea Loudin, Karly Oaks, Connor Mouty, Darci Gruenwald, Tyler Swanson, Brandon Lee Hyde, Christina Rolfe, Tommy Foertemeyer, Markisha Rainey and Jemel Ntumba.

The Roger Bacon students pictured are all members of the school’s COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARD. They are: (front row l to r) Colleen Gerding, Jeff Schomaker, Darci Gruenwald, and Gabby Tillett. (back row l to r) RB Community Outreach Director Dan Nolan, Sophia Wright, Paul Kraemer, Tyler Swanson and Jasmine Carter.

Eight RB seniors (pictured below) attended the 14TH ANNUAL STUDENT SERVICE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP on September 14 hosted by The Mayerson Foundation at the University of Cinicnnati. This all-day workshop is a high school service-learning program committed to bringing together students from every corner of our region to discuss, learn and grow---with service at the forefront. Each student had an option to attend any two of the thirty-two various break-out sessions offered. Discussion groups followed for students to learn and share ideas for new service programs at their schools.

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Special thanks to the men in

the press box at every home football game

for their eagle eyes, expertise and announcing

skills—Skip Borgman, John Slone,

Jeff Brehm and John Ceddia!

On Thursday, November 10th, RB

hosted a VETERANS’ DAY ASSEMBLY in the school’s auditorium at 8:00 a.m.

Veterans were honored for their courage

and service to our country. This year the

entire student body, faculty and staff

were invited to attend the ceremony of

honor; each veteran in attendance was

recognized personally. Students from

the Class of 2012 served a continental

breakfast and had the opportunity to

hear stories and ask questions, essentially

receiving a “living history” lesson from

the great veterans in attendance!

Saturday, October 22nd students took

the ACT. A group of students at RB

prepared for the day, not by reviewing a

multitude of rules about comma place-

ment or working word problems about

trains coming from New York and

Chicago, but by practicing YOGA. “Yoga

is one technique students can use to calm

their test anxiety and focus their atten-

tion” said teacher Julie Vehorn. After

their first yoga session, junior Brian Richardson said, “It got me ready for the

day.” Fellow junior, Jessica Spaeth, said,

“I liked the fact that I was relaxed for the

rest of the day and I wasn't stressed

about anything.” The one semester

ACT/SAT Prep class helps to prepare

students for college entrance exams by

reviewing key content, test taking

strategies, and anxiety reducing

techniques.

Each morning Monday through Friday 5 students from ST. JAMES OF THE VALLEY in Wyoming come to RB to “get a leg up” on math. They are learning a full year of high school Algebra I from RB math teacher, KYLE NOBBE. Many elementary schools have an advanced math program, however, this class allows students to not only learn high school algebra, but also receive the high school credit for

the course. Mr. Nobbe says “this course gives students a strong algebra background and encourages them to enter a more accelerated program in their 9th and 10th grade years.” Even though these eighth graders are St. James students, they are also now considered RB students. To reaffirm that fact each student was given a RB t-shirt on the morning of their first class.

Eighth Grade Students Earning High School Credit in Math.

r e u n i o n 15Check out RBHSpartans.blogspot.com for updates on RB Athletics.

From time to time, members of the Roger Bacon family have asked about coming and seeing the sport of UNDERWATER HOCKEY for themselves. While any member of the Roger Bacon community is more than welcome to attend any of our regular Sunday afternoon practices, this year the team decided to invite any interested faculty, administration, and staff members to a mini Open House at our Sunday afternoon practice on Sunday, November 6. The practice was held in the afternoon at the University of Cincinnati’s Recreation Center. Everyone was welcome to bring a swim suit and towel and actually get in the pool to watch.

Congratulations to two standout Spartan student/athletes: Seniors Connor Mouty and Taylor Gruen-wald. Both were named WLWT Channel 5 and McDonald's High School Playbook Student Athletes of the Week. Their accomplish-ments and accolades were featured on the Channel 5 Blitz 5 sports segment.

RB senior running back Griffin Mouty scored three rushing touchdowns and eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season after finishing with season highs in carries (29) and rushing yards (218 yards).

Congratulations to 2nd Team All Southwest District honorees Griffin Mouty, offense and Dalen Wess, defense. Fellow teammates Lonnell Brown, Connor Mouty, Joe Newton, and Jake Smith earned Honorable Mention accolades.

The boys’ Cross Country Team is a 2011 GCL Central League Cham-pion! In a hotly contested meet between Central League foes, Roger Bacon defeated 2nd place finisher McNicholas 35 to 38. Senior Alex Mathis won the Runner of the Year Award by finishing 1st overall in the Division. Senior Tommy Forte-meyer finished 4th, Senior Lucas Stark finished 7th, Sophomore Jose Arreago finished 11th, Sophomore Logan Hendricks finished 12th, Junior Tommy Lawlor finished 14th, and Senior Nick Hoffmann rounded out the scoring finishing 15th. Although the Roger Bacon Girls did not field a complete team due to illness and injuries, Senior Cara Williams and Junior Annie Spinnenweber made the All-League Team with their finishing times. Senior Tommy Fortemeyer and Senior Lucas Stark joined Senior Alex Mathis on the Boys All-League team as well.

First Team OffenseJoe Newton - Offense LineJake Smith - Offensive LineGriffin Mouty - Running BackLonnell Brown - Wide Receiver

Second Team OffenseAlex Meirose - Offensive LineJames Fiorini - Offensive Line

GCL Central Player of the YearGriffin Mouty

First Team DefenseJemel Ntumba - Defensive LineDe’Von Thomas - Defensive LineConnor Mouty - LinebackerDalen Wess - Defensive Back

Second Team DefenseDariel Berry - Defensive LineBen Rose - LinebackerJake Ungerbuehler - Defensive BackJake Westerfeld - Defensive Back

GCL Central Linebacker of the YearConnor Mouty

GCL Central All -Star Football Team

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Special thanks to the men in

the press box at every home football game

for their eagle eyes, expertise and announcing

skills—Skip Borgman, John Slone,

Jeff Brehm and John Ceddia!

On Thursday, November 10th, RB

hosted a VETERANS’ DAY ASSEMBLY in the school’s auditorium at 8:00 a.m.

Veterans were honored for their courage

and service to our country. This year the

entire student body, faculty and staff

were invited to attend the ceremony of

honor; each veteran in attendance was

recognized personally. Students from

the Class of 2012 served a continental

breakfast and had the opportunity to

hear stories and ask questions, essentially

receiving a “living history” lesson from

the great veterans in attendance!

Saturday, October 22nd students took

the ACT. A group of students at RB

prepared for the day, not by reviewing a

multitude of rules about comma place-

ment or working word problems about

trains coming from New York and

Chicago, but by practicing YOGA. “Yoga

is one technique students can use to calm

their test anxiety and focus their atten-

tion” said teacher Julie Vehorn. After

their first yoga session, junior Brian Richardson said, “It got me ready for the

day.” Fellow junior, Jessica Spaeth, said,

“I liked the fact that I was relaxed for the

rest of the day and I wasn't stressed

about anything.” The one semester

ACT/SAT Prep class helps to prepare

students for college entrance exams by

reviewing key content, test taking

strategies, and anxiety reducing

techniques.

Each morning Monday through Friday 5 students from ST. JAMES OF THE VALLEY in Wyoming come to RB to “get a leg up” on math. They are learning a full year of high school Algebra I from RB math teacher, KYLE NOBBE. Many elementary schools have an advanced math program, however, this class allows students to not only learn high school algebra, but also receive the high school credit for

the course. Mr. Nobbe says “this course gives students a strong algebra background and encourages them to enter a more accelerated program in their 9th and 10th grade years.” Even though these eighth graders are St. James students, they are also now considered RB students. To reaffirm that fact each student was given a RB t-shirt on the morning of their first class.

Eighth Grade Students Earning High School Credit in Math.

r e u n i o n 15Check out RBHSpartans.blogspot.com for updates on RB Athletics.

From time to time, members of the Roger Bacon family have asked about coming and seeing the sport of UNDERWATER HOCKEY for themselves. While any member of the Roger Bacon community is more than welcome to attend any of our regular Sunday afternoon practices, this year the team decided to invite any interested faculty, administration, and staff members to a mini Open House at our Sunday afternoon practice on Sunday, November 6. The practice was held in the afternoon at the University of Cincinnati’s Recreation Center. Everyone was welcome to bring a swim suit and towel and actually get in the pool to watch.

Congratulations to two standout Spartan student/athletes: Seniors Connor Mouty and Taylor Gruen-wald. Both were named WLWT Channel 5 and McDonald's High School Playbook Student Athletes of the Week. Their accomplish-ments and accolades were featured on the Channel 5 Blitz 5 sports segment.

RB senior running back Griffin Mouty scored three rushing touchdowns and eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season after finishing with season highs in carries (29) and rushing yards (218 yards).

Congratulations to 2nd Team All Southwest District honorees Griffin Mouty, offense and Dalen Wess, defense. Fellow teammates Lonnell Brown, Connor Mouty, Joe Newton, and Jake Smith earned Honorable Mention accolades.

The boys’ Cross Country Team is a 2011 GCL Central League Cham-pion! In a hotly contested meet between Central League foes, Roger Bacon defeated 2nd place finisher McNicholas 35 to 38. Senior Alex Mathis won the Runner of the Year Award by finishing 1st overall in the Division. Senior Tommy Forte-meyer finished 4th, Senior Lucas Stark finished 7th, Sophomore Jose Arreago finished 11th, Sophomore Logan Hendricks finished 12th, Junior Tommy Lawlor finished 14th, and Senior Nick Hoffmann rounded out the scoring finishing 15th. Although the Roger Bacon Girls did not field a complete team due to illness and injuries, Senior Cara Williams and Junior Annie Spinnenweber made the All-League Team with their finishing times. Senior Tommy Fortemeyer and Senior Lucas Stark joined Senior Alex Mathis on the Boys All-League team as well.

First Team OffenseJoe Newton - Offense LineJake Smith - Offensive LineGriffin Mouty - Running BackLonnell Brown - Wide Receiver

Second Team OffenseAlex Meirose - Offensive LineJames Fiorini - Offensive Line

GCL Central Player of the YearGriffin Mouty

First Team DefenseJemel Ntumba - Defensive LineDe’Von Thomas - Defensive LineConnor Mouty - LinebackerDalen Wess - Defensive Back

Second Team DefenseDariel Berry - Defensive LineBen Rose - LinebackerJake Ungerbuehler - Defensive BackJake Westerfeld - Defensive Back

GCL Central Linebacker of the YearConnor Mouty

GCL Central All -Star Football Team

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SPONSORED BY

PRESENTED BY

JIM HUXEL ’86Jim is the youngest of 7 children born to Richard and Marilyn Huxel. He followed his father and 3 older brothers to Roger Bacon where he actively participated in the Student Senate and a number of sports. During all 4 years he played football, basketball and track. During his senior year he played both offense, defense and special teams. Jim was selected to the first team all GCL offense in addition to be awarded offensive guard and defensive lineman of the year. He was also awarded all Southwest honors and invited to play in the East / West all-star game. Jim went on to play college football at Indiana State University. Jim played forward for the Spartan basketball team all 4 years. While a junior, he was awarded defensive player of the year. For track, he threw shot-put and discus. He won GCL in both his freshman and sophomore years. During his junior year he went to districts for shot-put. A foot injury kept him from playing his senior year. Jim has been a football coach at RB, Ross, LaSalle and currently at Moeller High School. He is also dedicated to building strength and stamina for Moeller’s football and lacrosse teams in the weight room. Jim has been married for 19 years to Teresa (Chaulk) Huxel, a 2002 inductee into the Roger Bacon Women’s Hall of Fame. They live in White Oak with their son Jackson and attend St. James Parish.

MICHAEL J. STOLL ‘70When Mike graduated in 1970 he was a four-year letter winner in basketball and lettered three years on the baseball team. He was named MVP in both sports and received All-City honors while a Spartan. In addition, he was a member of the baseball team that won the GCL, and made the state finals. He also was a member of the basketball team that ranked #1 in the city. Mike attended The College of Wooster, where he was a star for the basketball team. He helped lead the Fighting Scots to two Ohio Athletic Conference champion-ships and participated in the NCAA Tournament his junior year, was Captain and MVP and won All Ohio Athletic Conference recognition his senior year. He graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Wooster in 1974. Mike has been employed by The Kroger Company for 36 years. From 2000-2010, Mike was VP of Corporate Benefits for Kroger. In 2010, he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of The Little Clinic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kroger. Among notable career accomplishments, in 2006, Mr. Stoll represented Kroger at an Employer Committee meeting on Health Savings Accounts and Consumer Directed Health Care at the White House with President George W. Bush. Mr. Stoll is married to Elizabeth Stoll, an O.L.A. graduate. He has two sons, both living in Cincinnati. “I have always had quite a family and friend connec-tion to Roger Bacon. My 5 brothers all went to RB along with a number of nieces and nephews. My best friend in college and fraternity brother, Rick Sollmann, not only attended RB, but became Principal! I feel so honored and privileged to receive this award, that it is hard to put my feelings in words.”

RICK BIERMAN ’82Rick started his “sports career” at St. Bartholomew grade school. Rick is one of eight children of Jim and Joyce Bierman. He and his three brothers (Jim ’70, Jeff ’74 and Greg ’76) played sports at Roger Bacon. (Jim was also inducted in the Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.) Sisters Bev,

Linda, Kathy and Karen were all cheerleaders for Roger Bacon. Even though Rick missed the first 13 basketball games of his senior year (due to an ankle injury in the first game of the season) he still lettered all four years in basketball and 2 years in golf. He had a season high 24 points in a “must-win” game against St. X. Rick was a starter

in all tournament games and was one of five seniors to win the 1982 State AAA Basketball Championship. He scored 14 points and “dished out” six assists while finishing the game with two free throws with three seconds left in overtime to defeat the Barberton Magics. Rick has been employed with Heidelberg Distribut-ing for 22 years as a District Manager. He and his wife, Dana, have been married for 18 years and have two daughters, Andrea and Macey and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Conner.

BRANDON Mc INTOSH ’98Brandon is a 1998 graduate of RB. Most remember him as an outstanding, talented basketball player but he also played two years of football during high school as well.

As a basketball player Brandon remembers playing 98 games in a Spartan jersey! He was a GCL North Co-Player of the year with teammate Eugene Land and in 1998 he was the second all-time leading scorer in RB history. In addition he was one of the team’s leaders in rebounding. For the first time in 23 years (in 1998) the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team claimed the GCL title and

continued on to become City Champs, Sectional Champs, District Champs and Regional Runners-Up. He continued his basketball success at Xavier Univer-sity as a player on Skip Prosser’s basketball team and graduated from there with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. In the 2000-01 basketball season he was voted Most Improved Student Athlete. In 2009 Brandon was the recipient of the 2009 Spartan Award given at the annual RB Alumni Awards Dinner. A family member spoke of him and said, “Brandon was born with a passion for people and a keen sense of sensitivity to others, driven to raise the level of making a difference in the lives of others. He is a coach with a shepherd’s heart, whose playing field is beyond sports but includes life and the struggles and joys it brings.” Brandon currently is working for the national Youth Advocate Program which addresses needs for at-risk youth. For the last three years he has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves as a team chaplain for the Columbus area high schools for football and basketball. “I am extremely awed at the opportunity to join such a rich history of student athletes in the Roger Bacon Hall of Fame.” Brandon and his wife, Dawn, are expecting their first child in April.

WHEN: Thursday Jan. 19, 2012Open Bar 6pm-8pm (cash bar after 8)Dinner at 7:30pm

COST: $50.00Includes entry to the program, LaRosa’s dinner and drinks (beer, wine and mixed drinks)

MULTIPLE TICKET PACKAGES$250 – 5 Tickets & 1 Parking Pass$500 – 10 tickets & 2 Parking Passes

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESMike Stoll ’70, Rick Bierman ’82,Jim Huxel ’86, Brandon McIntosh ’98

BRON BACEVICH AWARDCharlie Fredrick

TOM ROEBEL GOOD FELLOWSHIP AWARD Butch Jones - UC Head Football Coach

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Please cut out and mail check to:Roger Bacon STAG • 4320 Vine Street • Cincinnati, Ohio 45217

Name: ______________________________________________ Class Year: __________

Phone: ____________________ Email: ______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________

# of Tickets: __________ $ Enclosed: _______________

Sports journalist and Cincinnati native TONY MEALE is currently writing a book on the 2002 Division II state champion Roger Bacon basketball team. A 2003 St. Xavier High School graduate, Meale, who has written for numerous outlets, including MLB.com and the Cincinnati Enquirer, will weave together the recollections of former players and coaches, among others, to tell the tale of the only Ohio team to ever beat LeBron James and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary. Included in this account is the story of Bill Brewer and the struggles and triumphs that central �gures in this story endured before, during and a�er that magical season. �e book, entitled �e Chosen Ones: �e Team �at Beat LeBron, is expected to be out in March. Meale will be on hand at the Bacon Stag on January 19, 2012, to help honor this team.

�e Team

that Beat LeBron

TON

Y MEA

LE

SPONSORED BY

PRESENTED BY

JIM HUXEL ’86Jim is the youngest of 7 children born to Richard and Marilyn Huxel. He followed his father and 3 older brothers to Roger Bacon where he actively participated in the Student Senate and a number of sports. During all 4 years he played football, basketball and track. During his senior year he played both offense, defense and special teams. Jim was selected to the first team all GCL offense in addition to be awarded offensive guard and defensive lineman of the year. He was also awarded all Southwest honors and invited to play in the East / West all-star game. Jim went on to play college football at Indiana State University. Jim played forward for the Spartan basketball team all 4 years. While a junior, he was awarded defensive player of the year. For track, he threw shot-put and discus. He won GCL in both his freshman and sophomore years. During his junior year he went to districts for shot-put. A foot injury kept him from playing his senior year. Jim has been a football coach at RB, Ross, LaSalle and currently at Moeller High School. He is also dedicated to building strength and stamina for Moeller’s football and lacrosse teams in the weight room. Jim has been married for 19 years to Teresa (Chaulk) Huxel, a 2002 inductee into the Roger Bacon Women’s Hall of Fame. They live in White Oak with their son Jackson and attend St. James Parish.

MICHAEL J. STOLL ‘70When Mike graduated in 1970 he was a four-year letter winner in basketball and lettered three years on the baseball team. He was named MVP in both sports and received All-City honors while a Spartan. In addition, he was a member of the baseball team that won the GCL, and made the state finals. He also was a member of the basketball team that ranked #1 in the city. Mike attended The College of Wooster, where he was a star for the basketball team. He helped lead the Fighting Scots to two Ohio Athletic Conference champion-ships and participated in the NCAA Tournament his junior year, was Captain and MVP and won All Ohio Athletic Conference recognition his senior year. He graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Wooster in 1974. Mike has been employed by The Kroger Company for 36 years. From 2000-2010, Mike was VP of Corporate Benefits for Kroger. In 2010, he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of The Little Clinic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kroger. Among notable career accomplishments, in 2006, Mr. Stoll represented Kroger at an Employer Committee meeting on Health Savings Accounts and Consumer Directed Health Care at the White House with President George W. Bush. Mr. Stoll is married to Elizabeth Stoll, an O.L.A. graduate. He has two sons, both living in Cincinnati. “I have always had quite a family and friend connec-tion to Roger Bacon. My 5 brothers all went to RB along with a number of nieces and nephews. My best friend in college and fraternity brother, Rick Sollmann, not only attended RB, but became Principal! I feel so honored and privileged to receive this award, that it is hard to put my feelings in words.”

RICK BIERMAN ’82Rick started his “sports career” at St. Bartholomew grade school. Rick is one of eight children of Jim and Joyce Bierman. He and his three brothers (Jim ’70, Jeff ’74 and Greg ’76) played sports at Roger Bacon. (Jim was also inducted in the Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.) Sisters Bev,

Linda, Kathy and Karen were all cheerleaders for Roger Bacon. Even though Rick missed the first 13 basketball games of his senior year (due to an ankle injury in the first game of the season) he still lettered all four years in basketball and 2 years in golf. He had a season high 24 points in a “must-win” game against St. X. Rick was a starter

in all tournament games and was one of five seniors to win the 1982 State AAA Basketball Championship. He scored 14 points and “dished out” six assists while finishing the game with two free throws with three seconds left in overtime to defeat the Barberton Magics. Rick has been employed with Heidelberg Distribut-ing for 22 years as a District Manager. He and his wife, Dana, have been married for 18 years and have two daughters, Andrea and Macey and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Conner.

BRANDON Mc INTOSH ’98Brandon is a 1998 graduate of RB. Most remember him as an outstanding, talented basketball player but he also played two years of football during high school as well.

As a basketball player Brandon remembers playing 98 games in a Spartan jersey! He was a GCL North Co-Player of the year with teammate Eugene Land and in 1998 he was the second all-time leading scorer in RB history. In addition he was one of the team’s leaders in rebounding. For the first time in 23 years (in 1998) the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team claimed the GCL title and

continued on to become City Champs, Sectional Champs, District Champs and Regional Runners-Up. He continued his basketball success at Xavier Univer-sity as a player on Skip Prosser’s basketball team and graduated from there with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. In the 2000-01 basketball season he was voted Most Improved Student Athlete. In 2009 Brandon was the recipient of the 2009 Spartan Award given at the annual RB Alumni Awards Dinner. A family member spoke of him and said, “Brandon was born with a passion for people and a keen sense of sensitivity to others, driven to raise the level of making a difference in the lives of others. He is a coach with a shepherd’s heart, whose playing field is beyond sports but includes life and the struggles and joys it brings.” Brandon currently is working for the national Youth Advocate Program which addresses needs for at-risk youth. For the last three years he has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves as a team chaplain for the Columbus area high schools for football and basketball. “I am extremely awed at the opportunity to join such a rich history of student athletes in the Roger Bacon Hall of Fame.” Brandon and his wife, Dawn, are expecting their first child in April.

WHEN: Thursday Jan. 19, 2012Open Bar 6pm-8pm (cash bar after 8)Dinner at 7:30pm

COST: $50.00Includes entry to the program, LaRosa’s dinner and drinks (beer, wine and mixed drinks)

MULTIPLE TICKET PACKAGES$250 – 5 Tickets & 1 Parking Pass$500 – 10 tickets & 2 Parking Passes

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESMike Stoll ’70, Rick Bierman ’82,Jim Huxel ’86, Brandon McIntosh ’98

BRON BACEVICH AWARDCharlie Fredrick

TOM ROEBEL GOOD FELLOWSHIP AWARD Butch Jones - UC Head Football Coach

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Please cut out and mail check to:Roger Bacon STAG • 4320 Vine Street • Cincinnati, Ohio 45217

Name: ______________________________________________ Class Year: __________

Phone: ____________________ Email: ______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________

# of Tickets: __________ $ Enclosed: _______________

Sports journalist and Cincinnati native TONY MEALE is currently writing a book on the 2002 Division II state champion Roger Bacon basketball team. A 2003 St. Xavier High School graduate, Meale, who has written for numerous outlets, including MLB.com and the Cincinnati Enquirer, will weave together the recollections of former players and coaches, among others, to tell the tale of the only Ohio team to ever beat LeBron James and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary. Included in this account is the story of Bill Brewer and the struggles and triumphs that central �gures in this story endured before, during and a�er that magical season. �e book, entitled �e Chosen Ones: �e Team �at Beat LeBron, is expected to be out in March. Meale will be on hand at the Bacon Stag on January 19, 2012, to help honor this team.

�e Team

that Beat LeBron

TON

Y MEA

LE

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ANN (ROBERS) THOMPSON ’54 was recently awarded the Realtor Emeritus from the National Association of Realtors. She was appointed to The Ohio Real Estate Commission in 2010 by then Governor Strickland. She taught real estate at Cincinnati Tech for 15 years, has her own real estate appraisal company and she is also the 2011 president of the Green Township Democratic Club. She has 5 children and 4 stepchildren.

Congratulations to SR. PATTI ZUREICK, OSF ‘78 upon her successful completion of her Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Program at The Athenaeum of Ohio. In June she was accredited as a Licensed Professional Counselor and began her new ministry in Cincinnati as a Professional Counselor at Mercy Professional Services in August. In addition, Sr. Patti is also working toward additional credentials as a Registered Play Therapist, as she strives to help children in times of emotional and mental healing.

“Living in a secluded Franciscan hermit-age out in a remote country area outside of St. Louis, Missouri, is a treasured memory” said SR. LAURENCIA LISTER-MAN ’31. “While there with thirteen others my knowledge of Sts. Francis and Clare was deepened. Free from responsi-bility, TV, newspaper, magazines, even people, my time there was devoted to Franciscan history, Eucharist, prayer, meditation, discussion and fun. This experience led me to an appreciation of simple living and joy according to Gospel values.” Sr. Laurencia celebrated her 80th Jubilee this year.

About 34 ladies of the OLA CLASS OF ’51 (pictured below) celebrated their 60th reunion together with a delightful luncheon at Clovernook Country Club on Friday, September 9th.

The men of RB CLASS OF ’56 celebrated their 55th Reunion with a dinner celebration at Clovernook Country Club on Friday, September 30th.

MILT STEGALL ’87 was featured in an article for the Cincinnati Enquirer. “The Cincinnati native and former Canadian Football League star is no longer playing in the CFL, from which he retired three years ago. He's the CFL’s all-time leader in touchdowns (144) and receiving yards (15,153).”

Burke, Inc. promoted MICHAEL LAUX ’88 (pictured below) to VP of Client Services in October. Michael joined Burke in 2009 as a Senior Account Executive in Client Services. Prior to Burke, he led sales and marketing efforts at Parker Marketing Research. Michael also spent seven years at Right Management Consultants, a Cincinnati-based human resources consulting firm. Michael holds a master’s degree in business administration from Northern Kentucky University. He also earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Xavier University.

RB Family members KIM ’79 AND SI ROSE opened a new Buffalo Wings and Rings in Finneytown recently. They are sponsoring several RB Nights at their restaurant to benefit this year’s Evening for Excellence on April 21st. The first Bacon night was held in October, the second in December. On February 8th join Bacon family and friends for another great night of eating at Buffalo Wings and Rings!

Jim “Bubs” Kindt ’57 finished his 44th season this year as the manager and founder of the Storm Club Baseball Program. This year on June 6, 2011, Storm Club defeated Hillsboro Legion 15-5. This victory was the 2,000th win for Bubs! During this 44 year period, the team has won 36 state and 17 regional championships, two world championships and national runner-ups 8 times.

Over 400 of Bubs’ ballplayers have received college scholarships, 66 have been drafted by the pros and 13 have made it to a major league team (Jim Tracy, Colorado Rockies Manager; Frank Wren, General Manager for the Atlanta Braves and Tony Compano, Outfielder for the Chicago Cubs to name a few).

Eighteen of Bubs’ former players have coached high school–Joe Corcoran (AD) and Tim McCoy ’02 both at Roger Bacon. Twelve former players became college baseball coaches-Dan Hartlaub, head baseball coach at the University of Illinois and Jimmy Schmitz, head baseball coach at Eastern Illinois University.

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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 513-641-1313.

Jim “Bubs” Kindt ’57

JON POWERS ‘90 and BETH BABEL POWERS ‘99 are the proud parents of a new addition to their family, Abigail Anne Powers, born on September 13, 2011. Abigail has three other siblings, NICHOLAS ’14, Ben and Jessica.

The CLASS OF ’91 (pictured below) enjoyed the Homecoming game and their reunion on the new Alumni Deck at the Bron Bacevich stadium on October 7th. After the Homecoming victory their celebration continued at the Forest Park Buffalo Wings. On the following Saturday afternoon classmates and their families enjoyed a picnic together.

DAVID JOHNSON ’03 and LAURA VIOX ’03 were married at St. Clement church on July 23rd. Dave, a player on the 2002 State Champi-onship Basketball team, is currently coaching freshman basketball at RB.

CHRIS KATZ ’02 joined the U.S. Navy in June of 2009 and graduated third in his class from the Aerographics program, studying Weather and Forecasting. Chris got married this past year and is currently stationed in San Diego as a E4/Third Class Petty Officer in weather forecasting and reporting at the Pacific Fleet Weather Center. Chris will be moving to Missis-sippi for his classes in oceanography.

LEAH KROEGER, SARAH STENTZ, SAM HEISTER and DOUG JOHNSON (pictured below), from the Class of 2010 traveled to Pittsburgh this summer to audition for American Idol. They were unable to get through for an audition, but still enjoyed a vacation together.

BRITTANY BOLLMER ’11 assisted in a Cincinnati State women’s soccer victory over Kellogg Community College on September 10th. She made a third and final goal in the 75th minute of the game.

The CLASS OF ’96 (pictured right) had agreat time reconnecting at The Pavilion

in Mt. Adams for their 15th reunion.

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ANN (ROBERS) THOMPSON ’54 was recently awarded the Realtor Emeritus from the National Association of Realtors. She was appointed to The Ohio Real Estate Commission in 2010 by then Governor Strickland. She taught real estate at Cincinnati Tech for 15 years, has her own real estate appraisal company and she is also the 2011 president of the Green Township Democratic Club. She has 5 children and 4 stepchildren.

Congratulations to SR. PATTI ZUREICK, OSF ‘78 upon her successful completion of her Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Program at The Athenaeum of Ohio. In June she was accredited as a Licensed Professional Counselor and began her new ministry in Cincinnati as a Professional Counselor at Mercy Professional Services in August. In addition, Sr. Patti is also working toward additional credentials as a Registered Play Therapist, as she strives to help children in times of emotional and mental healing.

“Living in a secluded Franciscan hermit-age out in a remote country area outside of St. Louis, Missouri, is a treasured memory” said SR. LAURENCIA LISTER-MAN ’31. “While there with thirteen others my knowledge of Sts. Francis and Clare was deepened. Free from responsi-bility, TV, newspaper, magazines, even people, my time there was devoted to Franciscan history, Eucharist, prayer, meditation, discussion and fun. This experience led me to an appreciation of simple living and joy according to Gospel values.” Sr. Laurencia celebrated her 80th Jubilee this year.

About 34 ladies of the OLA CLASS OF ’51 (pictured below) celebrated their 60th reunion together with a delightful luncheon at Clovernook Country Club on Friday, September 9th.

The men of RB CLASS OF ’56 celebrated their 55th Reunion with a dinner celebration at Clovernook Country Club on Friday, September 30th.

MILT STEGALL ’87 was featured in an article for the Cincinnati Enquirer. “The Cincinnati native and former Canadian Football League star is no longer playing in the CFL, from which he retired three years ago. He's the CFL’s all-time leader in touchdowns (144) and receiving yards (15,153).”

Burke, Inc. promoted MICHAEL LAUX ’88 (pictured below) to VP of Client Services in October. Michael joined Burke in 2009 as a Senior Account Executive in Client Services. Prior to Burke, he led sales and marketing efforts at Parker Marketing Research. Michael also spent seven years at Right Management Consultants, a Cincinnati-based human resources consulting firm. Michael holds a master’s degree in business administration from Northern Kentucky University. He also earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Xavier University.

RB Family members KIM ’79 AND SI ROSE opened a new Buffalo Wings and Rings in Finneytown recently. They are sponsoring several RB Nights at their restaurant to benefit this year’s Evening for Excellence on April 21st. The first Bacon night was held in October, the second in December. On February 8th join Bacon family and friends for another great night of eating at Buffalo Wings and Rings!

Jim “Bubs” Kindt ’57 finished his 44th season this year as the manager and founder of the Storm Club Baseball Program. This year on June 6, 2011, Storm Club defeated Hillsboro Legion 15-5. This victory was the 2,000th win for Bubs! During this 44 year period, the team has won 36 state and 17 regional championships, two world championships and national runner-ups 8 times.

Over 400 of Bubs’ ballplayers have received college scholarships, 66 have been drafted by the pros and 13 have made it to a major league team (Jim Tracy, Colorado Rockies Manager; Frank Wren, General Manager for the Atlanta Braves and Tony Compano, Outfielder for the Chicago Cubs to name a few).

Eighteen of Bubs’ former players have coached high school–Joe Corcoran (AD) and Tim McCoy ’02 both at Roger Bacon. Twelve former players became college baseball coaches-Dan Hartlaub, head baseball coach at the University of Illinois and Jimmy Schmitz, head baseball coach at Eastern Illinois University.

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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 513-641-1313.

Jim “Bubs” Kindt ’57

JON POWERS ‘90 and BETH BABEL POWERS ‘99 are the proud parents of a new addition to their family, Abigail Anne Powers, born on September 13, 2011. Abigail has three other siblings, NICHOLAS ’14, Ben and Jessica.

The CLASS OF ’91 (pictured below) enjoyed the Homecoming game and their reunion on the new Alumni Deck at the Bron Bacevich stadium on October 7th. After the Homecoming victory their celebration continued at the Forest Park Buffalo Wings. On the following Saturday afternoon classmates and their families enjoyed a picnic together.

DAVID JOHNSON ’03 and LAURA VIOX ’03 were married at St. Clement church on July 23rd. Dave, a player on the 2002 State Champi-onship Basketball team, is currently coaching freshman basketball at RB.

CHRIS KATZ ’02 joined the U.S. Navy in June of 2009 and graduated third in his class from the Aerographics program, studying Weather and Forecasting. Chris got married this past year and is currently stationed in San Diego as a E4/Third Class Petty Officer in weather forecasting and reporting at the Pacific Fleet Weather Center. Chris will be moving to Missis-sippi for his classes in oceanography.

LEAH KROEGER, SARAH STENTZ, SAM HEISTER and DOUG JOHNSON (pictured below), from the Class of 2010 traveled to Pittsburgh this summer to audition for American Idol. They were unable to get through for an audition, but still enjoyed a vacation together.

BRITTANY BOLLMER ’11 assisted in a Cincinnati State women’s soccer victory over Kellogg Community College on September 10th. She made a third and final goal in the 75th minute of the game.

The CLASS OF ’96 (pictured right) had agreat time reconnecting at The Pavilion

in Mt. Adams for their 15th reunion.

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10th Annual RB Cornhole Classicin the RB AuditoriumSaturday, February 18th at 6:30 pm$50 per team; $15 per spectator• Check-In & Practice at 6:30 pm• All players must be 21 or over• 64 Teams (Two & Out Format)• Open & Mixed Couple Divisions• Beer and Food providedFor More Information:Call John Hoeh at 505-8969

The OLA Class of 1962 will celebrate a 50th Reunion next year on September 12, 2012 at Clovernook Country Club. More information will be forthcoming. Contact Bernice Schmalz Bishop at 794-0818 or bbishop@cinci.rr.com.

The RB Class of 1962 will celebrate a 50th Reunion on April 14, 2012 at Jim and Jack’s Riverside Bar (251-7977) at 6:00 pm. More information will be forthcoming. Contact Don Ernst at 922-8775 or nernst0619@fuse.net.

In October (pictured above), a SPRING GROVE CEMETERY TRAM TOUR was given to a group of EFE ’11 attendees. The tour and reception was auctioned at the Evening for Excellence in April.

The 6th Annual TOM ROEBEL MEMO-RIAL BOWL-A-THON was held July 30 at Colerain Bowl. Current bowling team members, alumni, family and friends had a fun-filled evening of glow bowling, pizza, music and door prizes. The Tom Roebel Leadership Award was presented to current team members Ben Miller and Juliana VanRafelghem (pictured above). The funds raised are used to support the RB girls and boys bowling teams.

Check out RogerBacon.org or our facebook page for RB Alumni events.

On the first of October RB alums and friends enjoyed a beautiful night under the stars eating, drinking and dancing to the sounds of the fabulous band “Second Wind” at the BLACKTOP PARTY AND GRAND REUNION.

Alums, Friends and Families... you are welcome to attend First Friday Mass in the Our Lady of Angels chapel each �rst Friday of the month at 8:15 a.m. Co�ee and pastries o�ered a�er Mass.

You are also invited to attend an Alumni Association meeting on the second �ursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library/Media Center (park in rear lot.)

Questions: Call Sue Huerkamp at 641-1313 or shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

Thank You 2011Fi� FridayMa� Sponso�!

Jim & Paula BlessingCatholic Cemetery SocietyMary Ann DehmerTom DehmerJohn KidwellDon McGrathWes NealBetty NerlSt. Anthony FraternitySt. John the Baptist Province

On Saturday, November 12th, Roger Bacon hosted the annual Alumni Awards & Benefacto�’ Dinner on campus. Jim Clark ’68 received the Astrolabe Award, Barb Kock ’57, graduate of Our Lady of Angels, received the Amaranth Award, Judy Guillem received the Roger Bacon Award, and Rocky Merz ’95 received the Spartan Award. (Pictured from le�: Jim Clark, Barb Kock, Fr. Bill Farris, Judy Guillem and Rocky Merz.)

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10th Annual RB Cornhole Classicin the RB AuditoriumSaturday, February 18th at 6:30 pm$50 per team; $15 per spectator• Check-In & Practice at 6:30 pm• All players must be 21 or over• 64 Teams (Two & Out Format)• Open & Mixed Couple Divisions• Beer and Food providedFor More Information:Call John Hoeh at 505-8969

The OLA Class of 1962 will celebrate a 50th Reunion next year on September 12, 2012 at Clovernook Country Club. More information will be forthcoming. Contact Bernice Schmalz Bishop at 794-0818 or bbishop@cinci.rr.com.

The RB Class of 1962 will celebrate a 50th Reunion on April 14, 2012 at Jim and Jack’s Riverside Bar (251-7977) at 6:00 pm. More information will be forthcoming. Contact Don Ernst at 922-8775 or nernst0619@fuse.net.

In October (pictured above), a SPRING GROVE CEMETERY TRAM TOUR was given to a group of EFE ’11 attendees. The tour and reception was auctioned at the Evening for Excellence in April.

The 6th Annual TOM ROEBEL MEMO-RIAL BOWL-A-THON was held July 30 at Colerain Bowl. Current bowling team members, alumni, family and friends had a fun-filled evening of glow bowling, pizza, music and door prizes. The Tom Roebel Leadership Award was presented to current team members Ben Miller and Juliana VanRafelghem (pictured above). The funds raised are used to support the RB girls and boys bowling teams.

Check out RogerBacon.org or our facebook page for RB Alumni events.

On the first of October RB alums and friends enjoyed a beautiful night under the stars eating, drinking and dancing to the sounds of the fabulous band “Second Wind” at the BLACKTOP PARTY AND GRAND REUNION.

Alums, Friends and Families... you are welcome to attend First Friday Mass in the Our Lady of Angels chapel each �rst Friday of the month at 8:15 a.m. Co�ee and pastries o�ered a�er Mass.

You are also invited to attend an Alumni Association meeting on the second �ursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library/Media Center (park in rear lot.)

Questions: Call Sue Huerkamp at 641-1313 or shuerkamp@rogerbacon.org

Thank You 2011Fi� FridayMa� Sponso�!

Jim & Paula BlessingCatholic Cemetery SocietyMary Ann DehmerTom DehmerJohn KidwellDon McGrathWes NealBetty NerlSt. Anthony FraternitySt. John the Baptist Province

On Saturday, November 12th, Roger Bacon hosted the annual Alumni Awards & Benefacto�’ Dinner on campus. Jim Clark ’68 received the Astrolabe Award, Barb Kock ’57, graduate of Our Lady of Angels, received the Amaranth Award, Judy Guillem received the Roger Bacon Award, and Rocky Merz ’95 received the Spartan Award. (Pictured from le�: Jim Clark, Barb Kock, Fr. Bill Farris, Judy Guillem and Rocky Merz.)

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42nd Annual Sports Stagand Hall of Fame Inductionon January 19, 2012.See pages 16 & 17 for details.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012 • FOGARTY CENTER AT ROGER BACON • RESERVE TICKETS BEFORE MARCH 16, 2012

Mail to Roger Bacon - Evening for Excellence • 4320 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45217

25th AnniversaryEvening for Excellence Reservation Form

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($40 each or 3 for $100, 7 for $200, 20 for $500)

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Please SAVE THE DATE of April

21st for the best social event of

the year! Roger Bacon’s 25th Anniversary Evening for Excellence charity

auction & dinner will be held in

the Fogarty Center. This is the

school’s largest fundraising

event and benefits all of the

students. Many alums reserve

tables and have “mini reunions”

with drinks, dinner, music and

fun provided. Call your friends

and make plans to attend this

exciting evening at Roger

Bacon on April 21, 2012 for

“Ole’ Barcelona!”

If you have a tax deductible

gift that you can offer to our

Live or Silent auction such

as a gift card, tickets to a

sporting event, a vacation

stay or a cash donation please

contact Chris Bissmeyer at

cbissmeyer@rogerbacon.org

or call 641-1313.

You need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund at Roger Bacon High School.