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PANTHER PROWLE L Y R I A C A T H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L M A G A Z I N E > FA L L 2 0 1 5

• A Night of Celebration

• One Family’s Journey of Faith and Service

• Alumni Embraces Entrepreneurial Spirit

• 14-15 Donor Recognition ReportINSI

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Mission StatementCommitted to excellence and compassion, Elyria Catholic High School is a Christian community within the Catholic tradition that calls young men and women to embrace their faith, recognize their full potential and establish a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.

Through worship, academics, extracurricular activities and service, the Elyria Catholic community educates students to use vision and courage to act as caring, just and responsible citizens of the world.

“I knew this school before I even enrolled. Many of my teachers had my parents as students and shared memories of that time. I felt that everyone around me rooted for

me to succeed in everything I did. Thank you to everyone who gave me the opportunity to be in this amazing environment and to truly be able to reach my potential.”

Savanna Brown ’15, SalutatorianUniversity of Notre Dame Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to the Class of 2015!Did you know that the Class of 2015 received a total of $5,617,633 in scholarship offers from 50 private and public colleges and universities?

They are attending the following colleges and universities this fall: Arizona State UniversityBaldwin Wallace UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBrown Aveda InstituteCleveland State UniversityCollege of WoosterCuyahoga Community CollegeFordham UniversityGeneva CollegeIndiana Institute of TechnologyJohn Carroll UniversityKent State UniversityLorain County Community CollegeMiami UniversityMount Union UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityOhio UniversityThe University of AkronThe University of FindlayThe University of PittsburghThe University of ToledoUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of DaytonUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of San FranciscoUrsuline CollegeWalsh UniversityWestminster CollegeWest Virginia UniversityWright State University

Best wishes to our new alumni — don’t forget to come back to Elyria Catholic to visit!

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CONTENTS

04 Administration News

05 President’s Letter

06 School News

08 Advancement Notes

10 The Call to Serve

12 Alumni News

14 Student Focus

16 Panther Pride News

18 Panther Prowlings

20 Alumni Reunions

21 2014-2015 Donor Recognition

28 Calendar of Events

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ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2015 MAGAZINE

ON THE COVER: 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander,

Colonel Brad Hoagland and his wife, Jill (St.

Marie) Hoagland escort Pope Francis as he leaves

Andrews AFB for New York and Philadelphia on

September 22, 2015. Brad and Jill are graduates

of Elyria Catholic High School Class of ’86 and are

recipients of EC’s Outstanding Alumni Award. Brad

Hoagland is the son of Margaret Murray Hoagland

’62 and the late Charles Hoagland, and Jill is the

daughter of Mary Brigid “Biddy” McGowan St.

Marie ’59 and the late Leon St. Marie ’59.

EDITORKristen Frank ’00, Faculty Librarian

CONTENT/DESIGNMichele Fusco Scoccola, Senior

Advancement Director

CONTRIBUTORSMike Frey ’07Brian Humphrey ’98Anne Wilson Yu ’00Michelle Wisnor, Director of Advancement

PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS

Amy Butler ’80Allen ClarkTerrance P. Dickson Kristen Frank ’00 Jill Hoagland ’86Brian Humphrey ’98

Deacon Pat Humphrey ’71Andrew KrakowiakRobert D. Reinker ’81Biddy St. Marie ’59Michelle Wisnor

DESIGN AND PRINTINGAcademy Graphic Communication

Panther Prowl is an annual publication of the Advancement Department distributed to alumni, parents, faculty, administrators, and friends of Elyria Catholic High School.

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Elyria Catholic High School

PRESIDENT/PRINCIPALAmy Vajentic Butler ’80

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALMichael Wisnor

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALTom Taylor ’79

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONSAnnie Cunningham

ADVANCEMENT OFFICEMichele Fusco Scoccola, Senior

Advancement DirectorMichelle Wisnor, Director of Advancement

DIRECTOR OF FINANCEJill Anglin

ATHLETIC DIRECTORTim Ertle

ELYRIA CATHOLIC ADVISORY COUNCIL

Officers:Dr. Nicholas Ksenich, ChairpersonMs. Susan Pavlus, Vice ChairMrs. Chris Kish ’78, Secretary

Mr. Christopher Burton ’02Mr. Rob Corts ’79Mrs. Michele Diedrick-Turrill ’81Mrs. Annie HeidersbachMr. Bob Resar ’83Mr. Joe Savoy ’85Mr. Bill YoungMr. Ron Zidek ’63

U.S. Air Force cover photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys, Joint Base Andrews public affairs.

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New Administrative Structure Aims to Strengthen, Enhance School Goals and Opportunities

A new school year always brings about changes and new opportunities, and this 2015-2016 school year is no different at Elyria Catholic.

A new administrative structure has been implemented to support the growing academic and advancement needs of the school. With Mrs. Amy Butler ’80 at the helm of advancement as president/principal, Mr. Michael Wisnor has stepped into the role as associate principal. As such, Wisnor will be managing the day-to-day operations of the school. In addition to ensuring the continuance of a strong, Christ-centered school, Wisnor also aims to boost collegiality, enhance the curriculum, strengthen communication, and commit to the school’s continuous improvement.

Working alongside Wisnor in the front office is experienced educator and EC alum, Mr. Tom Taylor, ’79. Taylor brings with him 30 years of educational experience as EC’s new assistant principal. Prior to this he worked as the Assistant Principal at Brunswick High School for 19 years. Taylor also worked for Elyria City Schools as a special education teacher for 11 years. In addition, he coached baseball for Elyria Catholic from 1986 to 1995. Taylor and his wife Tracy have three children who graduated from EC: Corey ’07, Ryan ’09, and Emily ’11. Likewise, Taylor is the only person to have coached at all three of Elyria’s past and present high schools: Elyria High, Elyria West, and Elyria Catholic. Taylor will be focusing on student discipline, work in tandem with the guidance department, oversee student co-curricular activities, and help coordinate the scheduling process. Veteran math teacher Mrs. Patti Lutke has stepped in as the dean of academics, and will also be teaching two math courses during the day as well. As dean, she will assist the administrative team and guidance with course selection, professional development, and curriculum development.

ADMINISTRATION NEWS

L to R: Mr. Tom Taylor ’79, Mrs. Patti Lutke, and Mr. Michael Wisnor

Congressman Jim Jordan Hand Delivers Golden Ticket to EC’s Mr. Krakowiak, Executive in Residence

Congressman Jim Jordan recently visited Elyria Catholic with the purpose of hand delivering a ticket to Mr. Krakowiak to attend Pope Francis’ address to Congress when he arrived in Washington, D.C. in September. Students had the opportunity to ask the congressman questions during their government class with teacher Mr. Allen Clark. Mr. Krakowiak was Congressman Jim Jordan’s guest in the House gallery for the September 24th speech by Pope Francis to a joint session of Congress. “It is my honor to invite Mr. Krakowiak to witness firsthand what will most certainly be a very special day in the nation’s capital,” remarked Jim. Congressman Jordan chose Krakowiak with the ticket to honor the formative role he played in the lives of students throughout his 30 year career span in Catholic education.

Mr. K and Alex Meihls ’09 meet on the front lawn of the White House. Alex now works for the House Oversight Committee.

Andy Krakowiak Reflects on Pope’s Visit

I was blessed through my personal invitation as a lifelong Catholic educator to witness a special moment in U.S. history as I attended Pope Francis’ address to the joint session of Congress in Washington, DC. Along with all in attendance, I could sense very quickly the humility, compassion, and wisdom of a man known around the world as “Pope Francis.”

What began as a step into history, however, quickly developed into a rich experience of spirituality through the charisms that this man quickly exhibited and freely shared with all who encountered him.

I will forever be grateful for the honor and privilege of representing Elyria Catholic High School and Catholic education as a whole through my personal journey to be part of Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, DC.

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The Elyria Catholic community encompasses a diverse group of alumni, parents, students, and friends. But in diversity is found common ground: a passion for Catholic education and the desire to help move the mission of the school forward. Our success would not be possible without the hard work and generosity of our families, donors, and the support of the Diocese of Cleveland. Truly, this community is a team, working on a foundation of faith, love, and mutual support. My hope is for this continued spirit of community building and faith sharing to reach each and every past and present student, and that the Holy Spirit guide all of us to continue to stay connected, celebrate our faith together, and work as a team to build a bright future for Elyria Catholic.

One initiative we are focused on this year is to improve school governance through the development of an Advisory Council. We have partnered with Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU), The Center for Nonprofit Excellence to facilitate the process of identifying and engaging alumni and friends to join the Advisory Council. With the guidance

of BVU, we have selected council members based on the skills, knowledge and resources needed by our school to be more effective in meeting our 21st century educational needs. I would like to offer gratitude to all those who were able to attend the President’s Circle Reception held in October at the Lorain County Historical Center. It was a joy to spend an evening with alumni, friends and parents who have demonstrated their dedication, kindness and generosity to the Elyria Catholic community. As friends gathered for an evening of music, conversation and good food, I took the opportunity to introduce members of the Advisory Council in attendance. Leading the charge and direction of the Advisory Council is Chairperson Dr. Nicholas Ksenich. In his remarks to the group, Dr. Ksenich stated, “With the assistance and prayers of each of you, the Elyria Catholic Advisory Council is committed to partnering with Mrs. Butler and all supporters of Elyria Catholic to continue the efforts of prior administrators and benefactors to deliver Panther Pride for generations to come.” Gratitude, appreciation and thanks. Those are the values that fill my heart and everyone’s heart who support Elyria Catholic and our students. Thank you to all those who support the Elyria Catholic Fund. As we kick off our 2015-2016 drive, please remember that each gift to Elyria Catholic, regardless of size, is a powerful testament to the impact the school has on us all. We are proud to announce that we have secured a $10,000 matching challenge grant from Steven Komives ’65. In Steve’s words, “I am proud to be part of an institution founded in faith – Elyria Catholic is, first and foremost, a Catholic high school. I’m so thankful ECHS existed for me. I challenge the Elyria Catholic community to be as generous as possible.” Thank you for the grace that inspires you to be generous in support of our school. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving I am aware of giving thanks to God for the blessings that I have. It is gratitude that lies at the heart of Christian stewardship. I am thankful for your continued support of the mission of Elyria Catholic High School. It’s because of you, our donors, that we are able to make Catholic education a priority in Lorain County.

Amy Vajentic Butler ’80President/Principal

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

A Message to Alumni and Friends of Elyria Catholic High School

Top-down, left to right: Joe Savoy ’85; Assistant Principal Tom Taylor ’79; Advisory Council Chairperson Dr. Nicholas Ksenich; Associate Principal Michael Wisnor; Michele Diedrick-Turrill ’81, and President/Principal Amy Butler.

Student musicians from left to right: Andrew ’18 and Matt ’18 Nord, Kevin Hoang ’19, and Jhoj Cana ’16.

Steven J. Komives ’65, President/Principal Amy Butler, and Earl Mahl.

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Why not make it an even 40 years? “I like 39,” says Knox with a laugh, “Haven’t you heard that women stop [aging] at 39?”

Indeed, Knox has witnessed a kind of metamorphosis in education over the years, but notes that the value of the literature she has taught and what students have been able to glean from that has, and will always, remain a constant. Likewise, Knox remarks that her students remain a source of inspiration to her. “I’m constantly amazed that after 39 years they can still teach me something, and that they are able to see something new in the literature that I’ve read and taught so many times. It’s interesting to see classic literature through their eyes.” They, she says, have always found a way of teaching her, too. She also notes that her longtime friend and colleague, Mrs. Pat Bradesca-Schock, also inspired her from the very beginning of her career. “[She] was a tremendous person... I was very serious and Pat Schock could bring fun to everything. She helped me see the possibilities in teaching.” The two taught together from 1978 to 2014.

A lover of literature and the arts from a young age, Knox credits a favorite high school English teacher at the now-closed St. Peter’s High School in Cleveland for planting the teaching seed. Knox recalls that her teacher — a nun— saw great potential in her creative abilities and insightful writing, and encouraged her to continue her studies beyond high school. “She encouraged my creative writing.

She loved literature and recognized an understanding [that I had for the literature] and affirmed that in my assignments.” She notes, too, that teaching appeals to her creative side and is “never boring.” She has always enjoyed it and feels privileged and proud to be a part of such a formative period in so many students’ lives.

Knox isn’t shying away from her creative side in retirement, either. She’s already written six novels and even published an Amazon Kindle edition of one: Blood Will Have Blood, “a parody of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with vampires.” She is working on her seventh novel now. Along with writing, Knox says she is looking forward to traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Mahony began her teaching career at Cloverleaf High School in Lodi, Ohio where she taught Speech, English, and served as the assistant play director. She continued teaching at Lorain Catholic High School, where she taught Speech, Honors, College Option, AP English, and Theatre for 12 years until the school closed in 2004. She completed her teaching career at Elyria Catholic, where she served for 11 years as an English teacher, theatre teacher, and served as the school play and musical director. Of the many opportunities in the arts that she brought to her students, the Great Lakes Theatre Festival Artist in Residence program is one that Mahony speaks about with great pride and enthusiasm.

“The Artist in Residence program began more than 20 years ago as the brainchild of the Great Lakes Theatre Festival and its director Kenn McGlaughlin. GLTF was known in those days as the Shakespeare Festival. The idea was simple and pure genius — get professional actors into high schools to “teach” Shakespeare to students in a way they would enjoy and remember. Not only will students learn the beauty, majesty, and timelessness of Shakespeare, but new audiences would be nurtured and encouraged. Kenn approached my predecessor at Lorain Catholic HS to work out a deal where all the professional actors would spend a week “teaching” Shakespeare to all grade levels as a “dress rehearsal” before going out as teams of two to paying schools. When I came to Lorain Catholic two years later, I inherited the program and a deep friendship with Kenn and his successors at Great Lakes.”

When Lorain Catholic closed and Mahony began teaching at Elyria Catholic, she asked Principal Andy Krakowiak if he would be interested in continuing this program. He jumped at the chance and so did Great Lakes Theatre Festival. Each year they bring four to six teams of actors to Elyria Catholic for a week to teach the classics: Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, and Hamlet.

“I am so happy that the program will continue. Elyria Catholic students deserve to be nurtured in the Arts in every way possible.”

Leaving behind this legacy of the arts at Elyria Catholic, Mahony is now teaching online coursework for Marygrove College’s Master’s in Education program, and enjoying her retirement while spending time with her grandchildren, reading, writing, traveling, and going to the theatre.

After 39 years of inspiring and motivating students through literature, creative writing, and the finer points of journalism, one of EC’s veteran teachers, Mrs. Kathy Knox, is hanging up her hat.

After countless plays, papers, and rehearsals, English and Theater teacher Mrs. Nan Mahony decided it was time to close the curtain on her full-time teaching career and move into a new phase of life: retirement.

SCHOOL NEWS

Mrs. Kathy Knox and Mrs. Nan Mahony celebrated their retirement in June 2015 after several years of working together in EC’s English department.

Veteran English Teachers Celebrate Retirement

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SCHOOL NEWS

L to R: Michael Brown, Brandon Foster, Elizabeth Carpenter, Kathryne Bradesca, John Zito, Michael Vitale, and Allen Clark join the teaching ranks at Elyria Catholic.

Do you remember your first day at Elyria Catholic High School as a freshman? The Class of 2019 entered the auditorium on the 25th of August with cheers from the entire student body, faculty and staff. The cheers didn’t stop there. The school welcomed the freshman class with cheers as they walked into the school’s opening mass as well—a tradition that Elyria Catholic holds dear. It is our hope that the freshmen will soon realize that the family they have joined here at EC will continue to cheer for them as they make their journey through high school.

As the Admissions Office begins the process of welcoming the class of 2020, I am looking forward to meeting prospective students and their families in the upcoming months. There are several opportunities for families to visit EC, including our Open House on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Families will receive a tour of the campus by our own student ambassadors, who enjoy sharing their own personal experiences with prospective students. This is also a chance to meet faculty and staff, and visit classrooms.

The first Placement Exam will be given Saturday November 7, 2015 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. We recommend that families attend the Parent Meeting at 11:00 a.m. that same day as we will be sharing important information on the admissions process. The second Placement Exam will take place January 15, 2016. You can register for either date by visiting the Admissions tab on the homepage of our website.

ADMISSIONS CORNER

WELCOME NEW TEACHERS

In addition to Open House and the Placement Exams, prospective families are invited to attend our theatre department’s production of “Our Town” on November 5, 7, & 8, 2015. Our theatre students will take the stage again for the spring musical on March 16, 18, and 19, 2016. The annual All-County Mass will be taking place on January 25, 2016. Every year Elyria Catholic invites all junior high students from surrounding Lorain County Catholic schools to attend this Eucharistic celebration. I highly recommend attending this mass if you have never attended it. It truly embodies the spirit and sense of togetherness that is Elyria Catholic.

As you can see, there really is something for everyone at Elyria Catholic. As I have told prospective students, the only way to discover which school is best for them is to visit. If your son or daughter is interested in a shadow day, please contact me by phone at 440-365-1821 ext. 116 or by email at [email protected]. By shadowing another student, your son or daughter has the chance to interact with the faculty and student body, and get an all-around feel for the school. I guarantee once they are here, they will hear the cheers wherever they go.

Annie Cunningham, Admissions Director

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Night of Celebration Gala & AuctionHonoring Nick Abraham ’60, Jim Herrick ’70, and Jack Matia ’75

On Saturday, April 25, 2015, attendees of the Night of Celebration Gala & Auction honored three alumni who demonstrated an exceptional commitment to making Elyria Catholic the outstanding community that it is. The evening was an expression of a Catholic community of faith, coming together to celebrate the actions of those who have — in a variety of ways — done their part to promote the mission of Catholic education at Elyria Catholic.

For more than 20 years, alumni Nick Abraham (Abraham Ford), Jim Herrick (Liberty Ford), and Jack Matia (Jack Matia Honda) have donated a new car for the annual student car raffle. This year’s car raffle raised over $80,000 in student scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.

All three men credit their Catholic education and faith in God in forming their character. They feel that God has blessed them abundantly and so they thank Him by giving back. “It is important to pay it forward by being a mentor, providing service to others and giving of your time, talent and treasure,” remarked Nick Abraham.

Philanthropic support is the backbone of every Catholic high school. Nick, Jim, and Jack embody a philanthropic spirit that involves giving their time, help and care to causes they support to make their community a better place to live and raise families. Elyria Catholic is blessed to have Nick, Jim and Jack as alumni and past parents who continue to graciously support the Elyria Catholic school community.

ADVANCEMENT NOTES

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Night of Celebration Gala & AuctionA Resounding Success!Over 400 guests lined up to purchase car raffle tickets, silent auction items and boxes of candy for a chance to win $5,000 through the Panther Ball raffle at the Elyria Catholic Night of Celebration Gala & Auction. The generosity of supporters helped Elyria Catholic set a new record — raising nearly $130,000 in support of our students and their families.

“The resounding success of the event is attributed to our donors’ deep commitment to Catholic education, and their philanthropic support of our mission,” remarked President/Principal Amy Butler ’80. Veteran auctioneer Bob Frantz ’86 led the guests in a new paddle raise initiative: Sponsor a Scholar. This alone raised nearly $50,000 in support of tuition assistance. The evening was also an occasion to honor three Elyria Catholic alumni who for more than 20 years have donated a new car for the raffle to raise money for the school. Students thanked car dealership owners Nick Abraham ’60, Jim Herrick ’70 and Jack Matia ’75 with hand designed thank you cards and framed artwork of the Panther stadium. “We have a deep loyalty (to Elyria Catholic),” stated Jim Herrick. Also new this year, was the opportunity to win a 3-night stay and airfare to Samuel Adams Brewery Tour in Boston. Guests enjoyed dinner catered by Brennan’s Catering and dessert provided by ACDC Cupcakes. The evening continued with dancing to Outta Dodge. The funds raised by the Gala make it possible for Elyria Catholic to continue to offer a quality, comprehensive education for our young men and women.

Dick and Kathy Eisenmann receive the keys to their new Ford Fusion SE from Mike Amatea from Liberty Ford Vermilion.

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Night of Celebration Gala & AuctionA Resounding Success!

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Deacon Pat, or “Deac,” as he is affectionately known, is the current head of the Theology department and an educator at EC. Responsible for teaching about the importance of serving those who need help the most, Deacon Pat has strived to ensure that his senior pupils understand the value of how communal service can be a blessing for all parties involved. Describing the call to serve as “The Need,” Deacon Pat emphasizes to his students about the importance of becoming engrossed in the church or in the community in a number of ways once they graduate from high school. “Like the Nike mantra... ‘Just do it.’ Get connected to a parish. Find families your age who also share the faith and then look for your opportunity to get involved!” shares Deacon Pat. This lesson has been his goal and successful mainstay since his Elyria Catholic tenure began 15 years ago. Grounded in his faith, and speaking with a gentle, humorous invocation, Deacon Pat provides guidance in several areas to both students and adults. He officiates the daily morning communion prayer services at the school, coordinates the Peer Ministry program — an organization of students to assist with peers with spiritual guidance —preaches at least once a month at St. Jude Parish in Elyria, helps to prepare couples for marriage via counseling and the Pre Cana program, performs baptisms, and coordinates Confirmation formation programs around the diocese. And these are just a small handful of the service activities in which he continually engages.

In addition to his many acts of vocational service to the school and to his parish,

Deacon Pat also holds the roles of husband and father. Having taken a somewhat unorthodox route to the Diaconate, Deacon Pat was already married and had started his family when he responded to the call to serve the church. He admits that he was constantly told by many that he should become a man of the cloth. But, it was the advice of one man, the late Bishop William Cosgrove, which finally drove him to strongly consider the idea. His family’s response was one of enthusiasm and unconditional support, which he admits was, from the very beginning, 100%. Having been married now for 40 years, Deacon Pat comments that he has gained a depth of understanding on how to balance his life as a minister, a husband, and father. Indicating that it

requires constant communication with his wife, his pastor, and the school administration, he believes that he has developed a sense of awareness and insight throughout his familial life, which he uses to teach through real world experiences. He encourages both students and adults to seek out the opportunities to serve wherever possible and do what you can to make and be the difference. “Spirituality is much, much more than ‘My personal Relationship with God.’ That is only part of the journey.”

If there is not an adage about how behind every faith-filled, enthusiastic deacon, there is a strong-willed, caring woman, there should be. Mrs. Donna Humphrey, wife to Deacon Pat Humphrey for 40 years, has thrived as a businesswoman and mother while establishing her own faith-based service to those who are in need. Coming from a family full of giving, serving individuals — including her grandmother who would serve sandwiches and coffee to the vagabonds who would jump off the trains near the family farm — Donna credits them as the major influence on her life to be a servant to others. It was this love of giving back and paying it forward that led her to become increasingly involved at her parish, St. Jude Church. Indicating that she has always had an interest in music, Donna reveals the enjoyment she feels when worshipping. “I have always had an interest in music and have found it very fulfilling to be able to use the gifts God has given me to help others worship Him.” Donna indicates that she has been blessed to work with many fine, talented people during her years as the contemporary choir director.

ALUMNI FEATURE

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Every once in a while, if we are lucky, we come across an individual with such zeal for life and work that it strikes a chord of admiration and respect for that person. Even rarer is the opportunity to know an entire family that carries those traits. Such is the case with the Humphrey family. EC Alum Deacon Patrick Humphrey, his wife Donna, and their youngest child, Brian, have embodied the spirit of service to the community through their charitable actions, faith-filled attitudes, and caring dispositions.

The Call to Serve: One Family’s Journey of Faith and Service

The Humphrey family together: Top row: Jeremy Russell, daughter Kathleen Russell nee Humphrey, Megan Humphrey, son Kevin, Bottom row: son Brian, Deacon Pat, wife Donna, and grandchildren Ella and Jordan. (missing: granddaughter Mia.)

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Although she knows her limits and takes things as they come, Donna finds it difficult to deny people her time. However, she admits that she loves everything she does in service to others. In addition to directing the contemporary choir at St. Jude Church, Donna has also served on the finance committee, the liturgy committee, assisted with the children’s choir, and helped with the Pre Cana program for engaged couples. However, her most significant service work stems from the foundation known as Blessing House. Formed, quite literally, in St. Jude’s own backyard, Blessing House is the brainchild of Donna and Sister Mary Berigan, a former principal of St. Jude School in Elyria. The organization was born out of the idea of providing children with a safe environment to stay during periods of turmoil in their families. Having had previous experience advocating for child safety, Donna and Sr. Berigan used their knowledge to assemble Blessing House in 2005. Donna’s primary role at Blessing House has been as the business manager ever since its conception. “We developed Blessing House as a children’s crisis care center that cares for children up to 12 years old when their parents are having an emergency and need a safe place for them to stay.

More recently, the youngest son of Deacon Pat and Donna and EC alum, Brian ’98, is currently on the path to the priesthood. For the last two years, Brian has been studying at seminary in Los Angeles. However, not unlike his father, Brian’s journey to Holy Orders was somewhat unorthodox. After graduating from EC, Brian obtained a degree in music engineering and moved to California to pursue a career in the music industry. “I

moved to Los Angeles and began working at a well-known studio as a “runner,” making coffee and picking up food for recording artists […] I worked my way up the ladder... Runner, 2nd Engineer, Engineer, Producer.” During this time, Brian had the enviable fortune of working with artists such as The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Diana Ross, and Bruno Mars. Yet, despite his success, he always felt the need to please everyone, which he admits caused anxiety. Eventually, he came to the realization that music was a way to build relationships with people, not just a means to an end. Brian began to shift his attention from the music industry to a life of ministry and service.

Brian indicates that he learned that the process was just as important as the product. Instead of having to perform service for others, he began to understand that the experience of prayer and the act of serving more often affected his affinity for building meaningful relationships. As his focus shifted from music to ministry, Brian volunteered at a nursing home, which he credits as the catalyst that allowed him to make the leap into other service projects. “The best part about visiting the nursing home is when we would sit there and just be. We had nowhere to go and nothing to accomplish. Just them and me and God. Chillin’.” Later on, he would get involved at a local parish with people closer to his own age and participate in retreats, music ministry, prayer groups, and functions to assist the homeless and destitute. He admits that the choice to respond to the call to serve can be difficult with all the distractions in life, but implores people to try. He encourages those who may be considering a life of religious devotion and those perhaps seeking happiness outside of themselves to slow down and focus on how they can be instrumental in serving others.

Taking the path to the priesthood is not an easy undertaking, even for those who begin the journey at a far younger age than Brian. In his case, though, Brian has the added challenge of leaving his secular life and career. Though he knows that the changes will be gradual and ever constant, his family has provided a powerful boost through their unconditional support. Over the last few years, Deacon Pat has kept in constant contact with his son as he continues the necessary training. He feels elated that someone so close to him has responded to the call to serve. “[…] I have never seen him happier. He is at peace. I am proud of him.” Understanding that it takes an enormous amount of courage to enter the priesthood, Deacon Pat commends his son on

accepting the call and opportunity to serve. So too does Donna. She explains that while he constantly tried to live in the moment, there was a constant desire within him. “There was also a deep spiritual part of him that came out in his caring and sensitive nature, his desire to find truth through his questions and his conscious awareness of a world much bigger than himself.” For Brian, the call to the priesthood may not have been typical, but with the support of his family and his renewed faith, he knows that he can readily respond.

Familial legacy can have profound effects on future generations. The Humphrey family continues to build its legacy through its numerous contributions for the good of mankind. Through faith, experience, and patience, they have demonstrated how the innate good in people can be found and spread to others. Their efforts exemplify the best side of humanity.

Michael Frey is a Senior Analyst for Oxcyon, a software development company located in Middleburg Heights. He received a BA in English from The Ohio State University and currently resides in Fairview Park, Ohio.

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Donna, Brian, and Deacon Pat at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA, where Brian is currently studying.

Brian at work at his recording studio.

“Spirituality is much, much more than ‘My personal relationship with God.’ That is only part of the journey.”

– Deacon Pat

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Living Stations of the Cross

The “Living Stations of the Cross” began in the 1998 Lenten season. Eleven area high school students memorized lines and stage direction and presented the live enactment of the Stations of the Cross to parishioners at St. Jude in Elyria. It was so well-received that after just a couple of years, other area parishes began to request the presentation for their own parishioners.

Since that time, the group has grown to include 19 students, including a narrator and musicians. In 2008, when Dean Robinson, director of “Living Stations” and campus and youth minister, joined the staff at Elyria Catholic, the cast became solely EC students. Since that time, The Living Stations has become a rich tradition. The

group has traveled annually during the Lenten season all over the Diocese of Cleveland and performs at dozens of parishes and schools. The presentation has also been featured in the Catholic Universe Bulletin in 2008 and 2015.

To date, the production has been seen live by thousands of people, while countless others have watched it on DVD. The group has sold over 2,000 DVD copies and has raised over $50,000 in donations and DVD sales. The funds have been used for scholarships, spiritual opportunities and presentations at Elyria Catholic, as well as additions to the EC Religion Department and the EC campus.

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“ The Living Stations gives a unique perspective and interpretation of the events portrayed in the Stations of the Cross. Each time I have seen it, I have been profoundly moved. I highly recommend it.”

– Father Al Krupp

“ Our small group in the balcony was in tears as we watched these teenagers deliver such a powerful message. I don’t know if they understand how much they touched everyone who saw them perform.”

– Parishioner/St. Jude

Actions Inspire a Living Faith

Each January, Dr. Michael Hoffman and wife Ginny travel to Honduras with a medical brigade based out of Holy Family Parish in Stow, Ohio. Michael describes his experience: “It’s a wonderful way to start the year by giving some of our ‘time, talent and treasure’ to those that truly are in need of care. We recently returned from our sixth trip to the El Paraiso area. We have made many friends that we keep in contact with throughout the year and especially enjoy spending time with while we are there. Armando Cordoba has been one of our bus drivers the past few years and is a friend of ours. On one of our last days we were at a poor area near Danli called Concepcion. I was surprised to see the shirt that Armando was wearing that day. It was nice to see a little bit of home 3,000 miles away in Honduras. It was also refreshing to know that the students of Elyria Catholic participate in this worthwhile ministry and made me very proud to be a Panther!”

Dr. Michael Hoffman ’79 visits Concepcion with bus driver Armando Cordoba.

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After graduating from EC in ’98, where did you attend college and what did you major in?

I attended Ashland University and majored in Philosophy. I found that a liberal arts education taught creativity, problem solving and laid a foundation of critical thinking that has benefited me in a wide range of professional pursuits. I could probably cite Mrs. Knox’s senior English class as the most important influence on my choosing to major in Philosophy.

What inspired you and your friend Dan to create DANSOAP?

Lake Erie is such a beautiful part of [the] natural world. I have so many memories sailing on it in summers with Dan, and now my kids love splashing in the waves and we all drink that water and eat the fish from it. It is painful to look at the beauty of Lake Erie while knowing that it is a heavily polluted body of water. DANSOAP is a small contribution to clean water. We wanted to create a product that works well, is affordable, and is safe for the environment once it reaches our waterways.

What drew you back to the Cleveland area?

My wife and I lived on the coast of North Carolina for a few years and were drawn home to the tall hardwood trees as well as the honesty and warmth of the people from

our region. This still is one of the friendliest places I’ve ever been.

In what way did your high school experience shape or affect your professional and entrepreneurial pursuits?

Elyria Catholic provided a stable and consistent foundation for my teenage years. It is easier to dream and take risks when you feel like your footing is solid.

Your website mentions a commitment to responsible business. What, in your opinion, does that encompass?

Every action we take has a consequence. A responsible business acknowledges this and in the least seeks to do no harm. At best, a responsible business contributes to betterment of our communities and environment.

As we grow I’d like to see DANSOAP utilize zero waste buildings that improve the aesthetics of a neighborhood, pay wages and benefits that can support a family, and sell high quality products at a reasonable price.

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Growing up, Dan Kubiak ’98, always took an interest in the outdoors. Through his experiences as a Boy Scout, his work in the corporate realm, and his naturally curious and creative nature, he and lifelong friend and business partner (also named Dan) crafted DANSOAP, a 100% natural laundry soap made in Cleveland, with 90% of its ingredients locally sourced. The Prowl caught up with Kubiak to talk about his inspiration for such a unique local product.

Best friends since childhood, Dan Kubiak ’98 and Dan Musson promote their all-natural soap company DANSOAP at a local market.

Paper bags of all-natural DANSOAP laundry detergent on shelves throughout the Cleveland-area stores, including Mustard Seed Markets & Cafes, Costantino’s Markets and Heinen’s Fine Foods.

Visit DANSOAP on the web at www.dansoap.com for a complete list of where to purchase.

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The students of Elyria Catholic have been volunteering during their spring break for the past four years, helping those in need while enriching their own lives, too. In 2014, 18 students immersed themselves in a mission trip to Central America; this past spring the students stayed stateside. Seventy four students rode a charter bus for 18 hours to arrive in Columbia, Mississippi with the task of helping the community residents clean up the debris caused by a deadly tornado that ripped through their town in December 2014. The EF-3 tornado knocked down trees and power lines and destroyed businesses. The students spent their days chopping down trees that had been pulled down by the tornado and cleaning up debris. Many students had never heard of Columbia before they arrived, but the trip had a big impact on them. “I was a little nervous coming here because I didn’t know what to expect,” said Ryan Turner, a 17-year-old junior. “I don’t think the experience changes lives until you are here. I feel so much more committed to God because of this.” Associate Principal Mike Wisnor works with the National Recovery Network to set up the trips. Wisnor said the students want to help, adding, “They want to do good because they have a natural sense of philanthropy and a natural sense of goodness. We do the work as part of the Gospel. Hopefully, we can inspire others to see that there are so many more needs.”

*The Columbian Progress paper (Saturday, April 11, 2015). Staff writer: Buster Wolfe

74 Elyria Catholic students spend spring break volunteering to make a difference

Alternative spring break is exactly what it sounds like: an alternative to the typical sun, sand and beach spring break that many high school students plan.

We do the work as part of the Gospel.

Photos courtesy of Terrance P. Dickson, Director of Communications, Editor, Gulf Pine Catholic, Catholic Diocese of Biloxi

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MARCH FOR LIFE

Sixteen students braved the winter weather to join the “Right to Life March” in Washington, D.C. on January 22, 2015. The trip was organized by Associate Principal, Mike Wisnor and Campus Minister, Dean Robinson. Traveling with the students was the Avon chapter of the Knights of Columbus, who generously provided transportation for the students and staff. The students, seen at right, also took time out to attend mass at the National Basilica.

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First Catholic Slovak Ladies AssociationPARTNERS IN ELYRIA CATHOLIC’S MISSION TO SERVE OTHERS

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (FCSLA) is a fraternal benefit society that ranks among the top fraternal societies in the United States. Founded in 1892 in Cleveland, Ohio FCSLA has identified two of its primary concerns of support: caring for others and involving young people.

Tapping into both mentioned focus areas, Elyria Catholic was encouraged to seek funding from the organization for the school’s new service program: “Alternative Spring Break.” This new experiential, service learning program spoke to the mission and vision of FCSLA of promoting the temporal and spiritual welfare of people through charitable activities. Through a generous gift of $10,000 from FCSLA the Alternative Spring Break program became a reality.

The $10,000 gift helped students, who gave up their traditional spring break, to participate in meaningful service projects throughout the country. Some of the past projects include: relief work in Henryville, Indiana; clean-up efforts in New Jersey from the damage done by Hurricane Sandy; and most recently, students working in Columbia, Mississippi to help a town and its people recover from a tornado.

Elyria Catholic High School and its students are grateful for the support it has received from First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. These immersive service experiences help build a community of caring and justice among our students which reaches out and responds to the needs of others. It guides students to develop leadership skills and Christian citizenship that is lived out through the message of Jesus Christ.

Career Day

On Friday, March 13, 2015, EC hosted a variety of professionals, community members, and alumni for its largest Career Day to date. St. John Medical Center of Westlake, who co-sponsored the event, brought 20 individuals from various professions, including physicians, human resources, information technology, finance and accounting, medical technology, social work, and occupational and

physical therapy. Elyria’s Ridge Tool Company also provided several of their employees to share their experiences. In addition, a few alumni came back to participate and present to the students, including Ted Mahl ’74 (architect), Joe Bott

’04 (lawyer), and Ryan Gorney ’99 (information technology). Other fields represented included veterinary medicine, law, education, fashion, and engineering. Each presenter offered inside advice and background information on his or her profession.

The goal of the day was for the students to receive comprehensive information on their top three career choices. The event was the brainchild of Amy Butler and St. John Medical Center CEO Bill Young, and executed by EC guidance counselor Ms. Chelsea Burkle. Burkle surveyed the student body in December 2014 to determine and organize the pool of presenters. Then, she put together each individual student’s schedule for the day. Burkle shares that the event was hugely successful in part because of the large number of professional presenters, but also because the students had the opportunity to hear about the careers that most interested them. The students were also provided with a t-shirt, courtesy of St. John Medical Center.

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MEET EC’S NEW AD

Tim Ertle admits he is a sports addict. He also admits that his job as Elyria Catholic’s new Athletic Director is not the usual 9-to-5 gig, but that is part of what attracted

him to the position in the first place. He loves that there is something new and exciting happening every day and he never knows where the day will take him.

Ertle also pointed out that he has been very impressed by the support from the EC community and all of the people who have offered to help in any way they can. Ertle did his homework and studied EC’s rich tradition and said he knows the bar is set high.

“I think athletics is probably the most visible thing we do as a school and it’s a great way to show the community what we teach during the school day. I have enjoyed working with our coaches and student-athletes and look forward to developing well-rounded young people who are better because of their days as a Panther.”

Prior to joining Elyria Catholic, Ertle worked as the sports information director at Ursuline College — an NCAA Division II school on Cleveland’s east side — where he wore many hats ranging from managing the school’s website to leading game day operations.

Ertle, the eldest of six children, grew up a diehard Cleveland sports fan, though he notes that his favorite team is the Browns. (He has attended all but a handful of home games since their return in 1999.) After graduating from St. Ignatius High School in 2007, Ertle earned his degree from John Carroll University. He still lives in the Cleveland area and is currently finishing up his MBA at Ursuline College.

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STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNING DAY

The girls soccer team showed support for their three teammates who signed National Letters of Intent. Seated left to right: Kirsten Fehlan (attending Miami University); Keeley Birsic (attending Westminster College), and Andi Widmer (attending Ursuline College).

Family assembles to congratulate Jake Jagielski as he signs with The College of Wooster to play football.

The swim team join Head Coach Scott Pecze (seated to the left) and Assistant Coach Micah Judy (seated to the right) in congratulating Kevin McCaffrey (seated middle) who signed on to swim at Wright State University.

Tim Ertle, Athletic Director

Demetrius Graham signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Indiana Institute of Technology and represent the Warriors on the basketball court. Noah Bland will be wearing the jersey of the gold and black Ohio Dominican University Panthers as he joins the ranks of the baseball team.

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Another Lady Panther soccer season has begun. The Lady Panthers team ended their fall 2014 season with a record of 16-2-4, just one game short of playing for the state title. The 2014 season also marked the program’s 20th anniversary. After the team’s successes last year, and many recent successful seasons, it may be easy to forget that the powerhouse program came from humble beginnings.

Kathleen Marsh Granlund ’94 started playing soccer at age 5. “Dad coached [girls] all those years in the city league. I got to high school...[and] it bothered me a ton that I would have had to play on the boys’ team…[but] after numerous encouraging talks from mom, she convinced me to give it a try,” she said. It should be noted that her mother, Patricia Marsh, known to many as “Mama Marsh,” was a supportive presence on the sidelines for many players, for many years.

Jennifer Marsh ’97, Kathleen’s sister, also joined the boys’ team her freshman year. “My dad never missed a game, and I never played,” she said. Three other girls joined the boys’ squad that year. “My dad…recognized the talent in my female teammates that was going unnoticed and underutilized on the bench. He made the decision at the end of that year to do something about it.”

Their father, Coach Andrew Marsh, founded the team in 1994. He volunteered and served as both coach and trainer. The squad practiced wherever he could find field space, played games at odd hours (because the team did not have permission to use field lights), and recruited parents to drive the vanpool. The players wore the leftover, oversized jerseys from the boys’ team, with numbers in the 40s and 50s. Most of the team’s equipment came from the Marsh family’s garage.

“I’ve always told the athletes you only fail when you quit trying,” Coach Marsh said. “We took our hand-me-down uniforms, got a schedule and began.”

That first year, the team consisted of the four girls from the boys’ team, close friends of those players (including a number of people who had never played soccer before), and several girls who had been cut from the volleyball team. “We were unknown in the women’s soccer community, so our first year was a hodgepodge of games against JV teams, practice squads, and other teams trying to make it in the sport,” Jennifer said.

The team ended up going 10-3-1. “We did very well,” Coach Marsh said. “More importantly everyone wanted to come back and do it again.”

Coach Marsh led the team for 13 seasons, finishing with an overall record of 127-81-26. Under his leadership, four players became All

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Ohioans and one, Mary Ellen Turk ’02, was named to the 2001 NSCAA Scholar All America Team. Another, Erika Kleinholz ’00, was the first soccer player to be inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame. Many players have gone on to play in college.

“There [were] always growing pains, as family you work through them.” Coach Marsh said. “[We were] a small school thrown into a very difficult conference. With determination and desire, EC grew, won North Coast League Conference in 1997 and got [our] first of three District Runner-ups in 1999.”

Coach Marsh’s commitment to the program, and to all of the players who passed through EC under his leadership, can be seen and felt in the successes of the program today. “I believe the closer you get to the state finals the more talent wants to play for the school,” Coach Marsh said. “EC went to D3, more talent enrolled and is now getting closer to our goal of becoming state champions.”

It has also had another very real and lasting impact. “My dad, very quietly, inspired an entire generation of women and taught us that we could, in fact, do anything. He taught us that it didn’t matter what other people thought or said about us as long as we went out there and did the very best that we could,” Jennifer said.

Coach Marsh said he has many fond memories, almost too many to name them all. “It’s not necessarily the winning that’s memorable but the process in getting there,” he said. “[And] of course, the love of the game.”

Anne Wilson Yu ’00 resides in Sharon, Massachusetts, with her husband and two children. She played soccer for four years at EC, then club soccer at Kent State University, and met her husband while playing soccer in Boston. She works for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Wellesley College.

The Lady Panthers played their last regular season game on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Tournament play began Monday, October 19, 2015.

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Class of 1956Betty Blair wrote: “Upon Jim Kolopus’ untimely death at the age of 33 in 1971, his 1956 classmates formed the Kolopus Scholarship Fund, which is EC’S OLDEST EXISTING scholarship. Our Student Council President, Jim Kolopus, was indeed a very talented individual. Dr. Kolopus was a nuclear physicist and principal investigator of materials brought back from the Apollo moon missions. He was a widely recognized solid-state scientist and author of some 33 publications. He left behind his widow, fellow classmate, Joanne Stefek, and three small children. In the 44 years since his death, we have awarded some 56 scholarships exceeding $40,000. In commemorating our class’s 50th anniversary in 2006, we made arrangements with the school’s Endowment Foundation to have the Kolopus Scholarship Fund become a part of the Endowment. We are looking forward to our 60th anniversary in 2016.”

Class of 1959Margaret Wirscham Quinlan wrote: “Our dear mother, Gertrude Wirscham passed away on March 1, 2015. She was the mother of EC grads Jim Wirscham ’57, Margaret Wirscham Quinlan ’59, Anne Wirscham Roscov ’61, Rita Wirscham Koberna ’65, Tom Wirscham ’67 and Mary Wirscham Encinias ’71.

Class of 1965Michael Krupar After a few exciting careers including Network Administrator, Culinary Arts and High School Educator at LCCC, he has retired and started his own business in 2012, doing garment decoration and laser engraving.

Class of 1966James Hammond recently retired and moved to Florida. Jim wrote: “You are always welcome to check out my blog and LinkedIn site. Always willing to help other alumni. Blog: http://jhammondblog.com

Margaret Longano Miklas just published her third book entitled Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, a photo book about the people and places of the Campania of Italy.

Monica Antonczak Oszust is living a wonderful and warm life in Hawaii with husband John and Butters, a golden retriever. She is still cutting hair and volunteers at Kilauea Lighthouse and Rotary in her community.

Kathleen Plato is married to Frank A. Marshall. She retired in 2010 after 31 years working for the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Kaye Geierman Tymann is enjoying retirement in the Villages in Florida. She enjoys golfing daily and scored her 8th hole in one on June 19. Kaye and her husband travel the country golfing and doing the tourist bit. They have golfed every state but Alaska, which is on the calendar for next summer.

Class of 1967Walter Boron was named Chairman of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and he recently won election to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (IOM), one of the nation’s most prestigious societies for health and medicine. Walter came to Case Western Reserve University in 2007 after spending nearly three decades at the Yale University School of Medicine. He traces his interest in physiology to the day an Elyria Catholic teacher gave him a Scientific American article about the synapse by Nobel Prize-winner John Eccles. Boron’s own research has focused on acid-base homeostasis, in particular the regulation of intracellular pH. His projects also explore the molecular mechanism of gas channels. Boron is a past president of the American Physiological Society, the founding editor-in-chief of the journal Physiology and the co-editor of the medical student textbook Medical Physiology: A Cellular and Molecular Approach.

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Mona Marsico Suchocki ran her first and only 5K and is retired and enjoying life!

Class of 1971Rita Brattoli Dukeman and Summit “Sonny” Dukeman celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 2, 2015. They have five

grandchildren: Nolan, Conway, Kacey and twins, Charlotte and Elizabeth.

Nancy Verhoff moved to her dream location in the Florida Keys

Class of 1977Kevin Krupelak recently moved to the west coast.

Class of 1979Kimberly Jones Beal and her husband just purchased a new home and welcomed a new addition to the family…a puppy Riley.

Class of 1983Jennifer Burgett Ward married William Ward on June 20, 2015 at Fields United Methodist Church in North Ridgeville.

Class of 1985Michael Lappi Accepted a position as the Global Medical Director for General Electric Aviation with healthcare oversight

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responsibility for more than 45,000 employees in 94 locations around the globe. In addition, he was selected for promotion to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Navy.

Class of 1992LaShanda Taylor Adams married Timothy Adams on June 29, 2013. Their daughter Emilia Grace Adams was born on December 24, 2014.

Jamie Hullman is living in Reno with his wife Gwen (Dyer) and their two daughters, Anna and Clara. Jamie and Gwen both work for the Nevada System of Higher Education; Gwen as a college professor at the University of Nevada and Jamie as Director of Finance for the System.

Class of 2000Darlene Zidek Anderson and husband Ryan welcomed a daughter, Bethany Delphine on March 4, 2014. She joins big brother Benjamin.

Class of 2004Paul Boyer was selected as one of the “30 under 30 Supply Chain Stars,” presented by ThomasNet and the Institute for Supply Management. Overall website: http://30under30.thomasnet.com/ Paul’s profile: http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/30-under-30/paul-boyer/

Class of 2005Jacquelyn Gorske O’Dell married EC alum, Andy O’Dell ’03 on August 3, 2013.

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Class of 2014Jake Hromada completed his first year at Ohio University as the play-by-play broadcaster for Ohio volleyball, women’s basketball, and baseball teams. Hromada also worked in the Media Relations Department, and worked as the assistant Sports Information Director for the volleyball team. Jake was a part of a historic volleyball season, getting to experience the Bobcats go 16-0 in Mid-American Conference play for the first time in eight years. He was also asked to broadcast the Mid-American Conference volleyball tournament in Athens, in which he called eight games in three days. Hromada then moved to women’s basketball in the winter. After winning only nine games in 2013-14, Ohio finished the 2014-15 campaign at 27-5 overall, won the MAC regular season title for the first time in 20 years, won the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena for the first time in 30 years, and got a bid to the NCAA Tournament to face Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona.

Hromada received two national awards after his first year at Ohio, the first coming from the American Volleyball Coaches Association in which he was named a finalist in the broadcast category for the Grant Burger Media Award.

“As someone who has been a college head coach for almost twenty years, I can safely say I have never been around someone that had this level of intuition when it comes to broadcasting,” said Ohio volleyball coach Deane Webb, who nominated Jake for the award last May.

The second national honor came from the Sportscaster’s Talent Agency of America,

in which Hromada was one of three freshman given an Honorable Mention for the annual Jim Nantz Award and All-America Program, which recognizes the most outstanding collegiate radio and TV sportscasters nationwide.

“I was super lucky to have been involved with Ohio athletics so soon this past year,” Hromada said. “There is absolutely no way I am the broadcaster I am today if not for the opportunities I had at Elyria Catholic. The support from the community and staff helped get me off to a tremendous start to my career.”

Hromada currently finished his second year as the Voice of the Lorain County Ironmen, a summer collegiate wood bat team in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, and is gearing up for his second year as the broadcaster and SID for Ohio volleyball, and the broadcaster for women’s basketball and baseball teams.

Picture taken at Wells Fargo Arena at Arizona State in Ohio’s loss to the Sun Devils in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Class of 2006 & 2007Jackie Kuhn ’06 and Tim Rankin ’07 were married on October 4, 2014. The ceremony was held at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sheffield Village and was presided over by Fr. Ed Smith.

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Class of 2010Matt Pierce is currently a Private First Class, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, serving with the 101st Airborne Division, in the Transportation Department.

Class of 2011Courtney Yun graduated from The University of Dayton Summa Cum Laude

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Class of 1960 Celebrate their 55th ReunionFormer classmates attended a reunion weekend in August 2105. The weekend kicked off with a Mass in the EC Chapel, a tour of the school and a social gathering on Friday at EC followed by the reunion on Saturday held at the Oberlin Inn.

Elyria Catholic High School Class of 1965 50th Reunion – September 25-26, 2015The weekend started with a social evening of greetings and reminiscing at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elyria on Friday. The next evening, forty-seven classmates, plus their spouses and guests, enjoyed dinner, live music and socializing at Sweetbriar Country Club in Avon Lake.

The evening also consisted of door prizes and a continuous slide show of classmate memories and a remembrance of those classmates who have passed. Go Panthers!

Class of 1966Margie Miklas wrote: The ECHS Class of 1966 Reunion plans are underway. Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ECHSCLASSof1966Reunion

Class of 2008Laura Pierce graduated from the University of Toledo in 2012, and the University of Akron in 2014, and is a Speech and Language Pathologist currently working with children with cochlear implants at the Ohio Valley Voices School in Loveland, Ohio.

with her Bachelor Of Science Degree in Education and Health Sciences in Pre-Physical Therapy. She also received the John L. Macbeth Award of Excellence for Outstanding Student in Health and Sport Science. She was accepted into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at The University of Pittsburgh.

Class of 2014Katie Pierce is currently a sophomore at the University of Toledo, and works as a lifeguard at the YMCA, and as a lifeguard and swim coach at Westwood Country Club in Rocky River.

Class of 1970The Class of 1970 celebrated their 45th reunion the weekend of July 31 2015. The group celebrated with an informal get-together on Friday at Quaker Steak, followed by the reunion on Saturday at Mark Straka’s Cedar Point house.

Class of 1981Mirna Malinar Funkhouser wrote: The Class of 1981 is in the process of planning for their upcoming 35th reunion. If you are a member of the Class of 1981, please forward your email and contact information to Mirna at: [email protected]. The class has also established a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecclass1981/

Elyria Catholic is exploring the idea of hosting a reunion for our alumni and friends in the Florida area. In order to gauge the interest level, we are asking for your help. The reunion would be held in the winter of 2016 and school President, Amy Butler ’80, would be on hand to give an update on the school. If you are interested in attending a Florida reunion event, please contact Dianne Dafazio Goold ’57 at: [email protected] or (239) 821-8635.

Calling all Florida Panthers

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President’s Leadership CouncilAnonymous DonationCastele Family Scholar. Fund of the

Catholic Community Fdn.Catholic Community FoundationDiocese of Cleveland Special AccountEaton Corp.Elyria Plastic ProductsFidelity FoundationJack Matia HondaKnights of Columbus, #774Liberty Auto GroupMidwest Siding Co.National Automobile Dealers

Charitable Fdn.Nick Abraham AutomallPetitti Garden CentersPfizer Inc.Ridge Tool Co.Robert Wood Johnson FoundationRockwell AutomationSchlather-Bilskey Family FoundationUniversity Hospitals Elyria Medical

CenterZone TransportationMr. and Mrs. Nicholas ’60 and Patti

AbrahamMr. and Mrs. Thomas ’60 Baracskai Hon. and Mrs. David and Ellen

Naughton ’57 BasinskiMr. and Mrs. Michael BeckerMr. Nathaniel Carson ’10Mr. and Mrs. Todd and Kathy ’88

Schubert CarterMr. and Mrs. Tim and Patricia

Lysaght ’64 CasgarMr. James E. ConlonDr. John C. County ’74Mrs. Melissa Davis-Hartranft ’89Drs. James and Laura DeVengencieMr. and Mrs. Wayne DiederichMr. and Mrs. Robert D. DiGeronimoMr. Robert J. DiGeronimoMr. Tony DiGeronimoMr. Victor DiGeronimo, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Victor DiGeronimo Mr. and Mrs. Ed ’72 and Jayne Matia

’71 EisbrennerMr. and Mrs. Robert and Patricia

Whitlatch ’64 FlynnMr. and Mrs. Gregory FreehMr. and Mrs. George ’55 and Mary

Jane Riley ’58 GartonMr. and Mrs. Timothy Glasow ’64Ms. Dianne Defazio Goold ’57Mr. and Mrs. Jon ’69 and Nancy

Lysaght ’70 GorneyMr. John P. Gorske ’76Mr. John M. Guenin ’58Mr. Jim Herrick ’70 and Ms. Pam HaagMr. Michael Herrick ’01Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ’99 Hesmond

Dr. and Mrs. Michael ’79 HoffmanMrs. Althea Masny Howe ’64Mr. Thomas Hyatt ’06Mrs. Kathleen KnoxMr. and Mrs. William KochMr. Steven J. Komives ’65Mr. and Mrs. Tyler and Michelle

M. KoorsDr. and Mrs. Richard ’72 KovacsDr. and Mrs. Nick J. KsenichMr. Gregory KurtzMr. and Mrs. Thomas KurtzMr. Herbert J. Lock ’64Mr. and Mrs. Tom LoosMrs. Susan Taylor Mabry ’72Mr. and Mrs. Jim ’72 and Kathy Fuchs

’73 MachockMr. Ted Mahl ’74Mr. Ernest MansourMr. and Mrs. Jack ’75 MatiaMr. David M. McCoy ’92Mr. and Mrs. James and Mary Glasow

’64 McShaneMr. and Mrs. Daniel MierasMs. Beatrice MooreMr. and Mrs. Christopher NagelMr. and Mrs. Kirk NevinsMr. and Mrs. John ’57 O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Timothy O’DellMrs. Francine Kretschmann Paschall ’73Mr. and Mrs. Dennis ’65 PlatoMr. and Mrs. Paul ’58 PustayMr. Rudolph J. Rehm ’63Mr. James P. Ross ’52Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Gail

France ’64 SandersMr. and Mrs. Paul ’70 and Karen

Boron ’70 SchlatherMr. and Mrs. Robert ’64 SchlatherMr. and Mrs. Michael and Kathryn

Schock-Williams ’99Mrs. Lana Durban Scott ’90Dr. and Mrs. Mark ’70 StrakaMr. and Mrs. James ’74 TaylorMr. and Mrs. John TirbasoMr. Jerome E. Vessalo ’66Ms. Madelon Watts ’64Mr. and Mrs. Michael and

Michelle WisnorMr. William Wisnor

Class GivingClass of 19509% (1 of 11) gaveDorothy Birkbeck Meek

Class of 195228% (16 of 58) gave $7,427.00Carol Webber BlackburnAnn Caywood BrownBarbara Walsh DiedrickJohn DiedrickThomas DiedrickRae Hengesbaugh FritzJoan Mullen Grambley

Robert KohlPhyllis NeidhardtDavid PetersPatricia McAllister RiegelsbergerJames RossRichard SewardFrank SmithRichard TarnowskiEtta Shuster Worcester

Class of 195316% (12 of 66) gave $1,050.00Francis FeckRobert HaasDonald HutmanHelen Haas Hutman Henry JanowiczMarilyn Kozel LisickyHarold MinnichPhyllis Coghlan MurrayJoanne Myers PlasGerald RolingJames SmithDavid Tracey

Class of 19548% (6 of 78) gave $485.00Jacqualine Schmitz BoysonBarbara KleinRobert KolopusMichael SchorkRobert SmithBarbara Butkiewicz Takacs

Class of 195513% (11 of 77) gave $4,525.00Barbara Yarsa BarnesConstance Conry BrentMartha DiederichVincent FeckMartha Kiser FlaniganGeorge GartonDavid HemmingerNancy Young HemmingerJohn Herberger

Julita Brosky KohlJeanne McCoy Tucker

Class of 19567% (6 of 84) gave $775.00Barbara Stanko BryanDennis CheeversMary Hayes McPolinDonald RothgeryMarlene Kenska TakacsMarilyn Stang Tracey

Class of 195734% (35 of 101) gave $32,176.00Anonymous DonorFrank AndersonMarilyn Raidl AshbyEllen Naughton BasinskiPatricia Diederich BradleyPat Ann Holliday BrunnerRobert DahlCarolyn Marcus DolamoreWilliam DolanLavonne Phillips DragerEarl ElbertDianne Defazio GooldMary Ellen Sensback HatfieldSally Skok HildebrandtLaura Guggenbiller HuttingerRosemary Fritz JordanPatricia Sullivan KarrenbauerWilliam KovacsRichard LewickiNorman MazurowskiBarbara Ziegman MillerCaroline Schork MitolaJohn O’ConnorCarol Neuberger OwensJoann Hahn ParronMary Jo Ross PrechtelMarcia Smith RothgeryTheodore SchmitzLeon ShinskyBetty Laskin StevensonRobert Urig

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2014-15 Donor Recognition ReportThis is not an audited financial report but a listing of supporters and dollars raised in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2015. If your name has been omitted, we apologize and would appreciate being advised of our error. Thank you for your generosity to Elyria Catholic High School.

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Betty Gallagher WardJames WirschamRonald YooRobert Zsigray

Class of 195815% (14 of 93) gave $8,375.00Arlene Radican ArcherLarry ArcherDorothy Basinski BrockRichard CallahanMary Jane Riley GartonJohn GueninRichard HenkeSheila McGuire MarshallC. Patrick O’ConnorDennis O’NealPaul PustayJohn RossSandra Cornell SmithTom Zeck

Class of 19598% (8 of 106) gave $845.00Daniel FritzBarbara GutmanPatricia Walter HendersonRose Marie Standifer LucasMargaret Plas NovotnyMargaret Wirscham QuinlanDonald WimsattSharon McAllister Zeck

Class of 196015% (19 of 128) gave $3,435.00Nicholas AbrahamThomas BaracskaiBarbara Puka BaragaJames BeiterShirley Fritz BeiterRita Mraz BubbMary Jane Diedrick EldridgeJames ElkinsDaniel GolskiMichael GulaFred HelyesFrank HumphreyRichard KaminskiHerman PlasThomas RadicanDonna Lydon RennickClifford RoeJames SoletCarl Ternes

Class of 196110% (12 of 121) gave $1,950.00Fr. Franklin BuckMidge O’Connor CarmonDiane DeBevecMarian Melcher DuggerVictoria DeFazio HarringtonMary Beth Harper JaegerFr. Walter JenneJudith Yarsa NedwickKaren Bonnett NicholsJohn RuthCatherine Dolan StoughtonDavid Zacharias

Class of 19627% (6 of 90) gave $900.00James ClarkBarbara Ursem EvansMary Ann Cavagna GolskiMargaret Murray HoaglandLinda KaminskiWilliam Scott

Class of 196315% (17 of 117) gave $3,165.00Virginia Flickinger BeaneJohn BenoJoanne Mitro CincoJoanne Puka ConnaughtonKathleen Chaplar CoronaRichard CurtisCorinne Keys DawsonKathleen DefazioEdward EnyedyJames FritzThomas GallagherRobert MoncheinBonnie Trupo MunigaSusan Gasbare Nelson-FjeldstadRudolph RehmSharon Foss RiggsRonald Zidek

Class of 196446% (56 of 121) gave $65,565.00Patricia Bach BaileyAnthony BierekMartha Bommer BisharatPatricia Lysaght CasgarWilliam CragoCarolyn Machock DaileySharon DebevecJohn DonichJennifer Hattan FashingMary Clare Kirkbride FildesPatricia Whitlatch FlynnTimothy GlasowDennis HenkeAlthea Masny HoweRand KaiserKathryn Kretschmann KalinaRichard KenneySharon Slanczka KristoffRobert KueblerJames LepkowskiHerbert LockCharlene Kalo LogsdonCarol Beiter MaiherMina Boyson MarciniakMary Glasow McShaneCarolyn Kaminski MoreySidney NeuhoffMary Meluch NickelAnn Basso PenningtonBarbara Urig PileskiBarbara Janus PinkertonMary Heimburger PlasThomas RawsonJudith Waldo ReitzAnne McIntyre RiveraDeborah Charnes RossiDavid RussGail France SandersRobert SchlatherTom SchneiderRichard SmithLinda Lydon SoletThomas SoletThomas St. MarieGeorgene Barney StadnikSharon Smith SugaskiJoanne Gallagher SullivanRose Ann Barnard ThomeBarbara Harper UngerBonnie Schaefer VestKaren Ann Yoo WaghornMadelon WattsKenneth WebberDennis ZachariasRonald ZaleskiAlan Zink

Class of 196511% (17 of 153) gave $14,765.00Marilyn BeckerJoseph DalyJulie Ray D’AngeloPatricia Mahl KambaPatricia Alten KellyStephen KirshMadonna Morrison KnausRita Wirscham KobernaSteven KomivesJoseph KukuckaLynn LivelsbergerSandra McCartyJoan Brown McKinneyMarcia Hintz PicholaDennis PlatoSusan Forthofer SchneiderGlen Thome

Class of 19669% (14 of 152) gave $5,385.00Dave CsillagJim CyranMichael FirmentJohn FritzKathleen GaetzSharon Hart GanslenPatrick GlasowMargaret Rzetelny HambrickMichael KeysJohn LescherSusan Martin LescherJohn PolutnikTimothy SmithJerome Vessalo

Class of 19677% (11 of 149) gave $2,580.00Donald BradleyMargaret CallahanKevin CosgroveElizabeth DolanMary Ann DowdellWilliam GroomesDavid KnoxBob LytleWilliam MachovinaAnita Figler TellierJames Terrell

Class of 19689% (20 of 223) gave $1,681.00Judith Toth BighamSharon Lauffer BlaszakGonzalo DelgadoMark FildesCatherine Jones FuchsStephen FuchsJohn GiovannazzoMarsha Knipp GreulichAnn Kaib HauserJoseph HornyakDavid KalisMary KnappKevin McDonoughJames MoloskyPatrice MooreSandra Deimling OswaldMichael PolutnikRebecca SchlatherWilliam SchlatherNoreen Lydon Snyder

Class of 19695% (15 of 206) gave $6,290.00Bernard Ashyk

Julie BajdaSheila Sprague GardnerChristopher GlasowJon GorneySharon Toth GressPatricia KirshEdward McCartyGerard McHughDennis MuzillaJoanne Vecchio PolutnikJudith Rehm-NorboMark ReichlinJudy Minnich SeleeCharlene Knipper Stetson

Class of 197013% (26 of 202) gave $10,275.00Mary Zink BirdJudy Felgemaker BuzasDeborah Thome ChappoDanielle Poje DavidsonJoseph DemarcoNancy Lysaght GorneyDenise Lieux GrimesJames HerrickMarianne O’Donnell IvanyDaniel KnoblePatricia Balog KoppCatherine KrueckRosemary Sliman KucajDeborah Wagner OrlowskiMichael PileskiRonald RybarcykKaren Boron SchlatherPaul SchlatherRebecca Charnes SerazinScott SerazinThomas ShirkeyMark SmithMark StewartMark StrakaThomas VasiJayne Muzick Zehngut

Class of 19716% (10 of 157) gave $1,596.00Ted BaerRandi Kaczay DaviesDale DiedrickJayne Matia EisbrennerDonna Diedrick HumphreyPatrick HumphreyPatricia Roberts HysellJohn JurcoGerard KretschmannKathleen Mulholland Parrinello

Class of 197212% (19 of 155) gave $7,900.00Kathleen Poje BramwellDonna Ratusz ChapmanWalter ChristensenCynthia Bremenour DefilippoEdward EisbrennerWilliam FraserLawrence JurcakBarbara Neff JurcoRichard KovacsSusan Taylor MabryJim MachockSteve McCoyMark McGuireTerry NealBrian PowersMaryann Webber RothMarcia Straka SarringhausAnn Murphy TempleDavid Weitzel

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Class of 19735% (9 of 179) gave $2,980.00Mary Clifford HeasleyGrace Ann Snahnican HylaMartha Logan-BielerKathleen Fuchs Machock Kathleen Young McCarthyJean Rybarcyk NejmanFrancine Kretschmann PaschallPeggy ResarSusan Gilles Ricks

Class of 19748% (14 of 167) gave $6,005.00Mark BrattoliJeffrey ColeJohn CountyAnn Laskin FeickTimothy FlowersGeralyn Burke GrayRichard KukuckaTed MahlTimothy MahlBarbara McCoyRobyn RiegelMarvin SmithJames Taylor

Class of 19758% (11 of 130) gave $6,165.00Fr. Joseph CallahanLinda KerekesDenise Presti LazzaroKatherine Laux LevisJack MatiaChristine Steedman RawsonGary SchaeferDavid SchlatherBernard SmithJonathan TrautDouglas Yunker

Class of 19766% (9 of 146) gave $4,040.00Meganne O’Donnell BoyerNicholas ChristensenJohn GorskeKevin JanowiczEily O’Connor JonesGregory MachovinaRichard PojeAmy McCoy VeghMark Wladecki

Class of 19774% (7 of 167) gave $1,820.00Kathleen Kukucka DeltufoKathleen Meanor HolmesJenifer Marshall MachockJim MachovinaBriant McLaughlinBrenda Kerekes MooneyMadeline Fuchs Thompson

Class of 19789% (14 of 154) gave $2,420.00Bryan AustinThomas CallahanMargaret Schuerger ConnellyLenora Petcavage GivenChristine Kaminski KishPaul LaGrotteriaBrian McCoyDaniel ReaserTom ReighleyB. SaporitoGeorge Smith

Robin StursaKevin YoungGreta Ziegman

Class of 19796% (10 of 172) gave $3,665.00Kathryn Yunker BrewerPamelynn Cielinski CarverMichael HoffmanMichael KozmaMary Kirsch MachovinaSharon Caputo ProvenzaleJames RokasyKevin RuppeltMary Agnes SchlatherThomas Taylor

Class of 19805% (8 of 177) gave $1,950.00John BoylanAmy Vajentic ButlerMary FarrellJeffrey KovacsAnn Marie LeanoBrenda Pasenow MillerJames SchilensChristopher Smith

Class of 19818% (14 of 171) gave $2,150.00Charles AnnableLisa BycynskiTheresa Daly CraytonCarol GillesJanice Radyk GodbeyRobert HungermanMary KaliszewskiMary Boylan MasonMartha Flanigan ParssonMichael PatakyRobert ReinkerRonald RickPhillip TollettJoseph Vontorcik

Class of 19825% (9 of 168) gave $930.00David BasinskiDavid EischenJoseph KellingDavid KukuckaMary Glowaski McHughJohn O’DonnellGreg PerusekPat PerusekVernon Smith

Class of 19835% (9 of 183) gave $1,520.00Joan CampagnaJeffery EischenSusan Thompson FletcherBrian HoaglandCynthia Petrik KozmaLisa Liszeski PaonessaRobert ResarWilliam SextonMatthew St. Marie

Class of 19847% (12 of 168) gave $2,300.00Joanne Rink BloomfieldJean Dombrosky FrantzJudith GlennDale GormleyAnne Boylan HartRory Korzan

Robert LeshnakChristine MurphyJody NilgesSusan Kring SullivanTodd SwedaPatricia Weyhe Williamson

Class of 19856% (10 of 177) gave $855.00Matthew BasinskiPaul GigliottiStephanie Smith GolskiRichard MajorasScott NagyKathleen RayJoseph SavoyElizabeth ThuningDeborah Gormley WebberVincent Zemanek

Class of 19865% (8 of 168) gave $1,350.00Bob FrantzJames GaffneyJohn GolskiAmy JonesDavid KrolPhil SeguinDaniel SzendreyRobert Zidek

Class of 19877% (10 of 145) gave $1,750.00Wendy McMahan BestMichael BruderCarmen Castro-RiveraGregory DeckerMary Cay Gurchik DohertyKimberly Lang GurdCarrie Webber KaminskiDennis KaminskiMonica Klembarsky KroppChristopher Lehman

Class of 19884% (6 of 157) gave $3,256.00Matthew CarandangKathy Schubert CarterDaniel Kelley

Natalie KelleyJoseph PronestiMichael Vajentic

Class of 19894% (7 of 165) gave $1,650.00Benjamin BasinskiJennifer Poduska CarandangMelissa Davis-HartranftJoseph ElbertJohn KichanChristine Zidek RiderSteven Tanner

Class of 19901% (2 of 165) gave $2,050.00Tracy MahlLana Durban Scott

Class of 19912% (2 of 94) gave $250.00Michael GandolfoJohn Lescher

Class of 19924% (6 of 118) gave $3,780.00Michael AbrahamMichael BasinskiGwen Dyer HullmanJamie HullmanDavid MalinasDavid McCoy

Class of 19933% (3 of 99) gave $800.00Stephen FuchsMichael JanasKraig Solak

Class of 19943% (3of 107) gave $820.00Michael EssenmacherJoseph FreyMichelle Abraham Sartor

Class of 19951% (1 of 101) gaveStephen Ross

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Class of 19962% (2 of 82) gave $125.00Eric FritzPatrick Reichlin

Class of 19981% (1 of 122) gaveMargaret Flanagan Hollway

Class of 19997% (10 of 134) gave $3,790.00Ryan GorneyThomas HesmondAlison Dawson HimesVanessa JungbluthAllison KrebsChristina Abraham MeechaMike MeechaKathryn Schock-WilliamsBrooke Cuevas UehleinRyan Uehlein

Class of 20002% (3 of 140) gave $188.00Kristen Frey FrankSara Forthofer LinnellRebekka Schlather

Class of 20011% (2 of 134) gave $440.00Morgan Mabry GainesKathryn Poling Staker

Class of 20025% (6 of 126) gave $715.00Julie Poling BonacciEric GainesKatarina KurtzMary Edwards NiemiecNicholas NiemiecMarisa Sarringhaus Parella

Class of 20036% (8 of 126) gave $1,190.00Matthew BobolaEric EisbrennerMarty KochKevin MachovinaTina Weitzel MachovinaMichael McLaughlinMaria SchockZachary Suetta

Class of 20043% (4 of 121)Bradley Bott

Paul BoyerNeil FentnerJake Taylor

Class of 20051% (1 of 134) gave Emily Piros

Class of 20061% (2 of 134) gave $600.00Thomas HyattMary Kowal

Class of 20075% (6 of 131) gave $440.00Kathryn HyattAndrew KirschMichelle MachovinaSpencer MIllerMichael SimmonsNicholas Suetta

Class of 200811% (11 of 104) gave $338.00Erin DoranJayson GrahamAmy GrisaNicholas LevisBrittany McLaughlinBradley MooreLaura PierceRachael PurtaSarah RakMichael StursaJacob Suetta

Class of 20097% (8 of 119) gave $280.00Tyler AndersonZachary DrewsEvann HeidersbachCassidy KeatingMaria StursaMichelle StursaMichael WeberAnthony Zaatar

Class of 20104% (6 of 150) gave $530.00Erin ButerbaughNathaniel CarsonMatthew PierceAndrea PriceBreanna WisnorZoe Zwegat

Class of 20114% (5 of 139) gave $220.00

Kaitlin ConnerMolly ConroyAmanda GallagherVictoria KishNicole Spaetzel

Class of 201215% (9 of 105) gave $295.00Mary ConroyBrett DiederichMorgan FosterCole GorskeAmanda GriffithsStephanie GriffithsMatthew McGerveyFrederick NielsenJoseph Wryst

Class of 20135% (5of 99) gave $150.00Dylan BrownWilliam JandaCeline RaibleJohn StursaLauren Wisnor

Class of 20144% (4 of 106 ) gave $142.00Ross HeidersbachKaitlin PierceCarl SpaetzelKurt Spaetzel

Parent GivingMr. and Mrs. Adrian AbrahamowiczMr. and Mrs. Tony AdkinsMr. and Mrs. Bill AmatoMr. and Mrs. Ronald BarlowMr. and Mrs. Matt ’85 BasinskiMr. and Mrs. Daniel BeckMr. and Mrs. David and Wendy ’87 BestMr. and Mrs. Richard BirsicMr. and Mrs. Stanley BleichMr. and Mrs. Terrance BoehmMr. and Mrs. Wendell BrownDr. and Mrs. Jeffery BuckleyMr. and Mrs. Terry and Amy ’80 ButlerMr. and Mrs. Kevin ByrneMr. and Mrs. Scott CacoMr. and Mrs. Douglas CairnsMr. Matt ’88 and Dr. Jennifer ’89

CarandangDr. and Mrs. James CarroccioDr. and Mrs. Dennis CarsonMr. and Mrs. Don CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Ray CunninghamMs. Melissa DeAngelisMr. and Mrs. Gregory ’87 DeckerMr. and Mrs. James DembiecMr. and Mrs. David DemerMr. and Mrs. Mark DempseyDr. and Dr. James DeVengencieMr. and Mrs. Thomas DollMr. and Mrs. Peter DuffieldMr. and Mrs. Joseph ’89 ElbertMr. and Mrs. Patrick FenikMr. and Mrs. Gary FischerMr. and Mrs. T. Michael FlatleyMr. and Mrs. Gary Fote, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William GentryMr. and Mrs. Stanislaw GolabMr. and Mrs. Miguel GonzalezMr. and Mrs. Ken GorczycaMr. and Mrs. Steve GuilmetteMr. and Mrs. John HadgisMr. and Mrs. Robert HargreavesMrs. Michelle Hartman

Mr. and Mrs. Peter HaywardMr. and Mrs. Brian R. Hoagland ’83Mr. and Mrs. Brian HolbrookMr. and Mrs. Jeff HolcombMr. and Mrs. Dan HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Robert HorvathMr. and Mrs. Jerome HromadaMs. Melissa HudakMr. and Mrs. Rodney JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Daniel ’88 and Natalie

’88 KelleyMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Kelling ’82Mr. and Mrs. Scott KentMr. and Mrs. Matt KnothMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Kovacs ’80Mr. and Mrs. Michael ’79 and Cindy

’83 Kozma Mr. and Mrs. Marty KramerMr. and Mrs. Phil KuchtaMr. and Mrs. David ’82 KukuckaMr. and Mrs. Victor KunakowskyMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LaGuardiaMr. and Mrs. Neil LaurentMrs. Judy LawsMr. and Mrs. Frank LesterMr. and Mrs. Robert LoParoMr. and Mrs. Greg LottMr. and Mrs. Gustavo MaderaMr. and Mrs. Richard L. Majoras ’85Mrs. Kate McAleeseMr. Mark MeechaMr. and Mrs. Edward MerharMr. and Mrs. Daniel MierasMr. and Mrs. Brian MorganMr. and Mrs. Dale MorrisMr. and Mrs. Scott MorrisMr. and Mrs. Christopher NagelMr. and Mrs. Jim O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Timothy O’DellMr. and Mrs. Victor OefteringMr. and Mrs. Michael OrsagosMr. and Mrs. Robert PalmerMr. and Mrs. Karl PeacockMr. and Mrs. Juan PerezMr. and Mrs. Richard PerkinsMr. and Mrs. Ryan PerkinsMr. and Mrs. William PriceMr. and Mrs. James ProkMr. and Mrs. Joseph ’88 PronestiMr. and Mrs. David and Sharon ’79

ProvenzaleMr. and Mrs. W. Pat RaibleMr. and Mrs. Scott ReichertMr. and Mrs. Joseph RiberdyMs. Christine M. Rider ’89Mr. and Mrs. Spiro RistofskiMr. and Mrs. Basil RozmarynowyczMr. and Mrs. Michael Ruminski, Jr.Ms. Danielle SasMr. and Mrs. Joseph SchillMr. and Mrs. Sam SottosantiMr. and Mrs. Eric SpencerMr. and Mrs. Tom SpringowskiMr. and Mrs. Dave SteinMr. and Mrs. Dan StimmelMr. and Mrs. John F. StrittmatherMr. and Mrs. Wendell StrunkMr. and Mrs. David StupkaMr. and Mrs. Michael SundermanMr. and Mrs. Thomas SzaboMs. Leslie SzalaiMr. and Mrs. Joe TheileMr. and Mrs. Bryan TinsleyMr. and Mrs. John TirbasoMr. and Mrs. Phillip ’81 TollettMr. and Mrs. Jose TorresMs. Linda Turner

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Mr. and Mrs. Clint Van DineMr. and Mrs. Tom VoytkoMr. and Mrs. Mark and Margaret WalterMr. and Mrs. Mark and Mary Ellen

WalterMr. and Mrs. Timothy Watson IIMr. and Mrs. Douglas WetzelMr. and Mrs. Kurt WhitacreMr. and Mrs. Robert J. Zidek ’86Mr. and Mrs. James Ziegelmeyer

Alumni Parents GivingMr. and Mrs. Michael BeckerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth BobolaMr. and Mrs. Michael BoppMs. Christine BrownMr. and Mrs. Dave BurnsMr. and Mrs. Ralph CapassoMr. and Mrs. Edward ChavezMrs. Patricia ClarkMr. and Mrs. James CoenMr. and Mrs. Manuel Danao, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy DavisMr. and Mrs. Herbert DechantMr. and Mrs. Mark DeSouzaMr. and Mrs. Kevin DoranMr. and Mrs. Dennis DovalaMrs. Rita DrumMr. and Mrs. Bill ElwerMr. and Mrs. Cliff EssenmacherMr. and Mrs. Robert EverettMr. and Mrs. Jim FetckoMr. and Mrs. Rick FosterMr. and Mrs. Gregory FreehMr. and Mrs. Chuck and Hedy FyeMr. and Mrs. Timothy GallagherMrs. Elaine GandolfoMr. and Mrs. John A. GiovannazzoMr. and Mrs. Robert GlennMr. and Mrs. John A. GorneyMr. and Mrs. Douglas GrahamMr. and Mrs. Michael GriffinMr. and Mrs. William GrossMr. and Mrs. Pete and Annie

HeidersbachMr. and Mrs. Carmine IzzoMr. and Mrs. Eric JoviakMr. and Mrs. Leonard JungbluthMr. and Mrs. Herman KellingMr. and Mrs. Garnett C. KennedyMr. and Mrs. Frank KieltykaMr. and Mrs. William KochMr. and Mrs. Ralph KoebelMr. and Mrs. Kevin KonnoMr. and Mrs. Henry KowalDr. and Mrs. Nick J. KsenichMr. and Mrs. Paul R. Kuebler, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tony LaGrotteria, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul LieuxMr. and Mrs. Tom LoosMr. and Mrs. Ervin McKinneyDrs. Sean McNeeley and Mary Kay

ShubaMr. and Mrs. Ronald MeholicMr. and Mrs. William MooreMr. and Mrs. Terry MurelloMr. Daniel MurphyMr. and Mrs. Robert O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. Mick O’HalloranMr. and Mrs. John PabinMr. and Mrs. Lawrence PattonMr. and Mrs. George PerzMrs. Jean RaabMr. and Mrs. Larry RiddellMrs. Kathleen SaundersMr. Ted SchussMr. and Mrs. Mike Sikorski

Mr. and Mrs. Scott SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Steven SpaetzelMr. and Mrs. Richard J. StewartMr. and Mrs. Timothy StursaMr. and Mrs. Scott SudnickMr. and Mrs. John J. SuettaMr. and Mrs. Todd TrockleyMr. and Mrs. Victor TurkDr. and Mrs. Wayne TurnerMr. and Mrs. Neil WalshMr. and Mrs. Michael WrystMr. Henry Zajac

Faculty, Friends and Foundation GivingBank of AmericaBarnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc.Blue Sky RestaurantBogner Family Funeral HomeCastele Family Scholar. Fund of the

Catholic Community Fdn.Catholic Community FoundationChristensen ConstructionClass of 1964Class of 1974Dads’ Booster ClubDale’s Market & DeliDiocese of ClevelandDiocese of Cleveland Special AccountEaton Corp.Elyria Plastic ProductsEmerson Electric Co.Endodontics Limited Inc.EnergizerFidelity FoundationFirst Federal Savings of LorainFriends of EC HockeyGreen ImpressionsJack Matia HondaKevin J. Hyatt, DDSKey FoundationKnights of Columbus #637Knights of Columbus Fr. Ragan

Council # 3269Knights of Columbus, #774Kohls Department Store, Inc.Liberty Auto GroupLiving Stations of The Cross CastMajkut & Pooley LtdMalley’s ChocolatesMaloney and Novotny LLCMehco Custom PrintingMidwest Siding Co.M.J. Griffith Paving, Inc.MMCA Development, LLCMoen, Inc.Mr. Barber’s AP History ClassNational Automobile Dealers

Charitable Fdn.Nick Abraham AutomallNordson CorporationOhio Family RealtyOld Republic TitleParker Hannifin CorporationPetitti Garden CentersPfizer Inc.Piazza & Cooke Szczcpanski Co. LPAPNC Financial Services GroupPNC FoundationPPG Industries FoundationRadachi and CompanyReichlin Roberts Funeral HomeRidge Tool Co.Robert Wood Johnson FoundationRockwell AutomationSamuel H. and Maria Miller Foundation

Savoy Development Co, Inc.Schlather-Bilskey Family FoundationSchlather Insurance Agency, Inc.Sherwin-Williams FoundationSM Fox Construction Inc.Sperry-Gorske Agency, Inc.St. Anthony PTUSt. Jude SchoolSt. Raphael ChurchThe Bank of New York MellonUBS Employee Giving ProgramUnited Polish ClubUnited States Steel Foundation Inc.University Hospitals Elyria Medical

CenterUS BankVectron Materials Processing GroupWells FargoYWCA of ElyriaZone TransportationAnonymous DonationMrs. Jill AnglinMr. and Mrs. John AquillaMr. Matt BarberMr. and Mrs. Tom BarberMs. Anne BernatMr. Terry BiddulphMrs. Sharon BlaszakMr. Ted BlaszakMayor Holly BrindaMs. Chelsea BurkleMrs. Amy J. ButlerMr. James E. ConlonMrs. Denise CortsMs. Mary A. CostanzoMs. Rosemarie CoughlinMr. Robert DanielsMrs. Susan DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Wayne DiederichMr. and Mrs. Robert D. DiGeronimoMr. Robert J. DiGeronimoMr. Tony DiGeronimoMr. Victor DiGeronimo, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Ann DoranMs. Jacqueline DovinMs. Barbara DurkinMs. Mary Lou DurkinMs. Kelley ElfersMrs. Patricia FadaDr. and Mrs. Richard L. FogelMrs. Kristen FrankMr. and Mrs. John and Carrie FritzMr. Eugene L. FritzMrs. Michele Fusco-ScoccolaMrs. Kathryn HallalMr. and Mrs. John D. HayesMr. Daniel HornbeekMs. Melissa HudakRev. Mr. Patrick J. HumphreyMr. Augustine IzzoMs. Sarah JacksonMr. Ralph JaworskiMr. Kevin JuguilonMrs. Constance KappusMs. Helene KessMs. Kathy KetchellMrs. Kathleen KnoxMr. and Mrs. Karl KoenigMr. Andrew KrakowiakMrs. Patricia KrakowiakMr. Phil KuchtaMr. and Mrs. Thomas KurtzMr. and Mrs. Richard LaubenthalMr. and Mrs. Jim LettMr. Bruce LisickyMr. and Mrs. Tom Loos

Mrs. Patricia LutkeMr. Kevin MachovinaMrs. Mary B. MachovinaMr. Earl MahlMs. Catherine McPhillipsMrs. Margie MendezMs. Diane MetzgerMs. Beatrice MooreMr. and Mrs. Michael MulleeMr. and Mrs. Kirk NevinsMrs. Amy O’BrienMr. and Mrs. Mike OlenikMr. Dean OllarMr. and Mrs. Nick PenickMr. Tom PetersMr. Michael PollackMr. Robert PustayMs. Renata RaffertyMrs. Dee ReichlinMr. Sean ReitzMr. Dean RobinsonMs. Jeanette M. RobinsonMr. Jerome RodakMr. Stirling RothSister RoyMr. Jonathan RuanoMr. William SaasMr. and Mrs. Bruce SchmidtMs. Katherine SchneiderMr. Thomas SchockMs. Lynda ScottMs. Anita SimkoMr. and Mrs. Mike SimoneMs. Margaret SlimanMs. Ruth SlimanSister Dolores Stanko, SndMs. Stephanie SteinmetzMrs. Leslie StoneMr. David StupkaMr. Chuck SturgillMr. Mark TerminiMr. Bob ThayerMs. Brenda WackerMr. John WaldoMr. and Mrs. Larry WardMrs. Lynn WatkinsMrs. Kim WatsonMr. Michael WisnorMrs. Michelle WisnorMr. William WisnorMr. and Mrs. Bob YostMr. Joseph A. Yusko

Endowed Scholarship Giving Al Charnes Scholarship FundMr. David Charnes ’65Mr. Richard C. Henke ’58

Denise Ratusz Gorske ScholarshipMr. John P. Gorske ’76Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Madeline

Fuchs ’77 Thompson

The Gandolfo Family ScholarshipMrs. Elaine GandolfoMr. and Mrs. Michael Gandolfo ’91

Kolopus ScholarshipMr. Robert A. Kolopus ’54

The Earl and Helen Mahl ScholarshipMr. Ted Mahl ’74Ms. Tracy Mahl ’90

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Mary Garton Memorial ScholarshipMrs. Constance Conry Brent ’55Mr. and Mrs. George ’55 and

Mary Jane Riley ’58 GartonMr. Michael R. Janas ’93

Dr. John McCoy ScholarshipThe Bank of New York MellonMr. David M. McCoy ’92Mrs. Amy McCoy Vegh ’76

Naughton-Basinski Faculty EnrichmentHon. and Mrs. David and

Ellen Naughton ’57 BasinskiMr. David A. Basinski, Jr. ’82

Rosemary Kretschmann ScholarshipMr. and Mrs. Gerard L. Kretschmann ’71Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Francine

Kretschmann ’73 PaschallRockwell Automation

Lou Rotunda ScholarshipMr. Lynn L. Livelsberger ’65Mr. Rudolph J. Rehm ’63

The Scott Holland ’02 Memorial ScholarshipMrs. Danielle Poje Davidson ’70Friends of EC HockeyMr. and Mrs. Chuck and Hedy FyeMrs. Marianne O’Donnell Ivany ’70Mrs. Patricia Balog Kopp’70Living Stations of The Cross CastMr. and Mrs. Mark T. McGuire ’72Mr. and Mrs. George PerzMr. Michael A. Pileski ’70Mr. Ronald E. Rybarcyk ’70Ms. Katherine SchneiderMr. Scott ’70 and Dr. Rebecca

Charnes ’70 Serazin Mr. Thomas B. Shirkey ’70Dr. Mark A. Straka ’70Mrs. Jayne Muzick Zehngut ’70

In Honor OfIn Honor of Brian DawMs. Catherine McPhillips

In Honor of Andrew KrakowiakMr. and Mrs. Michael S. Polutnik

In Honor of Debra Lehman-SmithYWCA of Elyria

In Memory OfIn Memory of Linda Austin ’80Mr. Christopher F. Smith

In Memory of Alice Machovina Baker ’57Mrs. Ellen N. BasinskiMrs. Dianne E. GooldMrs. Mary Ellen HatfieldMrs. Sally A. HildebrandtMr. William F. Machovina, Jr.Mrs. Mary Jo PrechtelMrs. Marcia M. RothgeryMr. Theodore J. Schmitz

In Memory of Melvin Bechemer ’57Mr. Theodore J. Schmitz

In Memory of Nancy Elbert BuescherDr. and Mrs. Tom and Sharon Zeck

In Memory of Ann ChadowskyMr. Eugene L. Fritz

In Memory of Mary DavisDads’ Booster ClubMr. and Mrs. Harold F. Minnich

In Memory of EC’s Sisters of Notre DameMr. Steven J. Komives

In Memory of Trudy EisbrennerMr. Eric EisbrennerMr. and Mrs. William GrossMr. and Mrs. Mark U. ReichlinMr. Marvin Rinker

In Memory of Don Frabotta ’74Mrs. Lenora T. Given

In Memory of Mary Lou GalikMrs. Joanne Polutnik

In Memory of Mary GartonMr. Michael R. Janas

In Memory of Therese Tracey Glowaski ’51Mrs. Mary McHugh

In Memory of Donna GrisaMs. Anne BernatMr. Dylan BrownMr. and Mrs. Patrick FenikMs. Amanda GallagherMrs. Kathryn HallalMr. and Mrs. Daniel HornbeekMr. and Mrs. Ralph JaworskiMr. and Mrs. Kevin JuguilonMr. and Mrs. Andrew KrakowiakMs. Kaitlin PierceMs. Laura PierceMr. Matthew PierceMs. Emily PirosMiss Sarah RakMr. and Mrs. Dean RobinsonMrs. and Mr. Lynn Watkins

In Memory of Joseph KaminskiMr. Eugene L. FritzMrs. Sally A. Hildebrandt

In Memory of Kelly KramerMr. and Mrs. James N. Taylor

In Memory of Cecilia KrueckMs. Catherine M. Krueck

In Memory of Dale LeachkoMr. and Mrs. Ed and Jayne Eisbrenner

In Memory of Zella Froehlich Lucy ’64Mr. Steven J. Komives

In Memory of Stan Machock ’57Mrs. Dianne E. GooldMs. Patricia KarrenbauerMr. Theodore J. Schmitz

In Memory of G. Stanley MasnyMr. and Mrs. Timothy and

Patricia Casgar

In Memory of James MatiaMr. Eric Eisbrenner

In Memory of Dr. John McCoyMr. Christopher LehmanMr. Brian P. McCoy

In Memory of Mike McGuire ’69Mr. and Mrs. John A. GiovannazzoMs. Judith K. Rehm-Norbo

In Memory of Mary Louise McKinleyMr. and Mrs. Bob and Christine Lytle

In Memory of Ida MullenMr. and Mrs. Thomas and

Barbara Diedrick

In Memory of Bill NoveskeMr. and Mrs. Harold F. Minnich

In Memory of Albert PetcavageMrs. Lenora T. Given

In Memory of Rick Petcavage ’81Mrs. Lenora T. Given

In Memory of Lester PeytonMr. and Mrs. Cliff EssenmacherMr. and Mrs. William Gross

In Memory of Linda PolicheniMr. and Mrs. Dale Morris

In Memory of Joan ReaserDads’ Booster ClubMr. and Mrs. Harold F. MinnichMr. and Mrs. Richard P. Seward

In Memory of Rudolph and Helen RehmMr. Rudolph J. Rehm

In Memory of Margaret ReichlinMs. Catherine M. Krueck

In Memory of Marge Petcavage Reyes ’72Mrs. Lenora T. Given

In Memory of Robert Ryan ’52Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Barbara

DiedrickMr. and Mrs. Richard P. Seward

In Memory of Pat Bradesca-SchockSherwin-Williams FoundationMrs. Jill AnglinMs. Anne BernatMr. and Mrs. Kenneth BobolaMr. Matthew BobolaMr. and Mrs. Robert BohneMs. Christine BrownMr. Dylan BrownDr. and Mrs. James CarroccioMr. and Mrs. Lee DiedrickMr. and Mrs. William J. Doran

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In MemoriamThe following Elyria Catholic alumni passed away between October 2014 and October 2015. They will be remembered at masses and in daily prayers throughout the year.

Michael Fitzpatrick ’60David Fontecchio ’96Albert Havanas ’58Lenore Muko Hawkins ’65Dorothy Dachtler Hinds ’56Donald Hobart ’55William Lydon ’64G. Stanley Masny ’77Michael McFrederick ’82Thomas “Mike” McGuire ’69

William Noveske ’58Joan Rothgery Reaser ’52Robert Rusnak ’87Dick Seward ’52Saundra Metera Shinaberry ’63James Solet ’60Joseph Stefek ’97Ann Haralampous Tompkins ’57Breck Willbond ’88

If an EC alum in your family passes away, please let us know by contacting Elyria Catholic High School at (440) 365-1821 ext 122. If you would like to remember your loved one through donations to Elyria Catholic High School, please contact your funeral director for information.

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Financial StabilityIncome 2014-2015 Tuition & Fees $ 3,333,011

Annual Giving & Fundraising $ 580,731

Other $ 470,767

Expenses 2014-2015 Salaries & Benefits $ 3,046,341

Financial Aid $ 288,959

Plant Operations & Management $ 302,351

General Administration $ 519,633

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Mr. and Mrs. Francis DurantMr. and Mrs. Patrick FenikMr. and Mrs. Terence FlanaganMr. and Mrs. John and Carrie FritzMs. Amanda GallagherMrs. Janet GallagherMr. and Mrs. Thomas GettingsMr. and Mrs. Earl GibsonMr. and Mrs. Jon L. GorneyMrs. Kathryn HallalMr. and Mrs. Daniel HornbeekMr. and Mrs. Rolando IontaMr. and Mrs. Ralph JaworskiMr. and Mrs. Kevin JuguilonMr. and Mrs. Leonard JungbluthMs. Vanessa JungbluthMrs. Kathleen KnoxMr. and Mrs. John KonscakMs. Mary KowalMr. and Mrs. Andrew KrakowiakMs. Allison KrebsMs. Courtney and Ms. Anne KronkDr. and Mrs. Nick J. KsenichMr. and Mrs. Michael KucharsonMs. Katarina KurtzMr. and Mrs. Michael LinzDr. and Mrs. Francis McCaffertyMr. and Mrs. Brian MilksMr. and Mrs. Frank MinerDr. Scott P. NagyMr. and Mrs. Michael OrsagosMr. and Mrs. John PabinMrs. Elise PanehalMr. and Mrs. Robert PanehalMs. Kaitlin PierceMs. Laura PierceMr. Matthew PierceMs. Emily PirosMr. and Mrs. Evans, Kathy &

Chantelle PseekosMiss Sarah RakMr. and Mrs. Stephen RedlingMr. and Mrs. Dean RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Robert SchmaltzMr. and Mrs. Bruce SchmidtMrs. Kathryn Schock-WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Eric ShankMr. and Mrs. Donald SinkoMr. and Mrs. Daniel SirkenMr. Mark SniderMr. and Mrs. Bob SperliMs. Lois TashjianMr. Ryan UehleinMrs. and Mr. Lynn WatkinsMr. and Mrs. Michael WisnorMs. Nancy Zelei

In Memory of Dick SewardBarnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc.Reichlin Roberts Funeral HomeMr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. AbrahamMr. and Mrs. Dennis BakerMrs. Deborah A. ChappoMr. and Mrs. John and Carrie FritzMrs. Joan GrambleyMr. and Mrs. Edward HadawayMrs. Margaret HoaglandMr. and Mrs. Robert LisickyMr. and Mrs. Robert O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. John and Joanne PlasMr. and Mrs. Donald J. RothgeryMr. and Mrs. Richard J. StewartMr. and Mrs. Steven and Joan TannerMr. and Mrs. Harry ThomasMr. Henry ZajacMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek

In Memory of Saundra Metera ShinaberryMs. Virginia BeaneMs. Joanne M. CincoMr. Richard A. CurtisMs. Corinne A. DawsonMs. Kathleen DefazioMr. Edward J. EnyedyMrs. Bonnie MunigaMs. Susan R. Nelson-FjeldstadMr. Rudolph J. RehmMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek

In Memory of Maria ShiveyMr. and Mrs. Jon L. Gorney

In Memory of Rosemary ShookMrs. Sharon A. Riggs

In Memory of Peter John SlimanMr. and Mrs. Matthew St. Marie

In Memory of Jim SoletMr. and Mrs. James and Shirley BeiterMr. and Mrs. Daniel and MaryAnn

Golski

In Memory of Joe Stefek ’97Mr. and Mrs. John and Carrie Fritz

In Memory of Paul SzendreyMr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Szendrey

In Memory of Catherine Coyne Vasi ’51Mr. Thomas Vasi

In Memory of Elizabeth VerhoffMr. and Mrs. Matt ChincharMrs. Karen A. CohaganMr. and Mrs. William CritellMr. and Mrs. Eric Dulaney and

FamilyMs. Mary DulaneyMr. and Mrs. Vince GergoricMr. Mark Keleshian and Ms. Susan

BucurMr. and Mrs. William LoeserMr. Robert W. SmithMr. Dale A. VerhoffMr. and Mrs. Rich VolkMrs. Marilyn K. Wagner

In Memory of Breck WillbondMr. Matt and Dr. Jennifer M. CarandangMr. and Mrs. John and Carrie FritzMr. C. Patrick O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Raymond PileskiMr. Ted Schuss

In Memory of Gert WirschamMrs. Margaret M. Quinlan

In Memory of Tom Wirscham ’67Ms. Rita M. Koberna

In Memory of Robert ZiegmanMs. Greta A. Ziegman

Tuition & Fees76%

Other11%

Annual Giving & Fundraising

13%

Salaries & Benefits73%

General Administration

13%

Plant Operations & Management

7%

Financial Aid7%

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Elyria CatholicH I G H S C H O O L

725 Gulf Road • Elyria, OH 44035440.365.1821

www.elyriacatholic.com

Nonprofit OrgU.S. Postage Paid

Elyria, OHPermit No. 364

October 17 President’s Circle Reception at 6:30 pm at

Lorain County Historical Center

November 01 Open House 11:30 am to 2:00 pm 04, 06, 07 Our Town Fall Play 7:30 pm 07 Placement exam for incoming freshmen 8:30 – noon 14 Band craft show 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

December 05 Christmas on Campus 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 08 Christmas band and choir concert 7:00 pm

January 09 Placement exam for incoming freshmen 8:30 – noon 25 All County Catholic school liturgy 9:30 am

February 22 Sean Forrest Presentation for parents 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

March 16, 18, 19 School Musical at 7:30 pm 23 Living Stations of the Cross at 1:00 pm

April 23 Spring Gala and Auction 5:30 pm

May 17 Spring Concert at 7:00 pm 22 Appreciation Mass and Brunch

(time to be determined) 27 Baccalaureate Mass at 9:00 am followed

by Senior Distinction Awards Commencement 6:00 pm

CALENDAR OF EVENTS