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Assumption Hill
Volume 36, Number 2 • Summer 2015
End of an Era:
Last Nun Calls it a Day – page 2
LC Girls Basketball Captures 17th District Championship – page 8
“Let the Children come to me...” Mark 10:14 – page 9
Remembering Aaron – page 13
Lebanon Catholic School • 1400 Chestnut Street • Lebanon, PA • 717.273.3731
IN THIS ISSUE
2015 Distinguished Educator
Award Recipient................................ 2
A Letter from the Principal.................... 3
School News........................................ 4
Sister MaryAnn Retires......................... 5
A Letter from the
Director of Advancement................... 5
Class of 2015....................................... 6
Commencement.................................. 7
Athletics.............................................. 8
A Message from Father Michael Rothan....9
Donor Recognition........................10-12
Alumni News..................................... 13
Class Reunion News........................... 14
Events, etc.......................................... 15
FREDERICK F. NOEL DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
AWARD PRESENTED
Mr. Thomas Beazley, social studies
department chair of Lebanon Catholic
School, has been named the 2015 recipient
of the Frederick F. Noel Distinguished
Educator Award. He accepted the award
from Bishop Ronald Gainer during the
Diocese of Harrisburg Annual Education
Conference event on September 16, 2015 at
Bishop McDevitt High School.
In recognition for excellence and
contributions made in Catholic education,
this annual award is given to those
individuals who have a clear and integrated
philosophy of education; been held in
high regard by peers, students, and parents; have contributed significantly to the promotion
of Christian values in the school; demonstrated qualities of service to the school, Church and
community, and shown evidence of continual professional development. The award is entitled
the Frederick F. Noel Distinguished Educator Award, in honor of the distinguished educator,
Frederick F. Noel, who taught at York Catholic High School and subsequently serves as
Assistant Superintendent for Special Program in the Secretariat for Education in the Diocese of
Harrisburg from 1970 until his death in 1990.
Tom Beazley started teaching at Lebanon Catholic in 1977 and has taught just about every grade
level there. Currently, he teaches high school social studies and religion.
Working for far less than he could earn in a public school is a sacrifice Beazley said he is willing to
make because he enjoys being in an environment where everyone is working toward a common
goal of providing an affordable Catholic education.
“What keeps me at Lebanon Catholic are the people I work with and the families that support
the school every year. They are just great,” Beazley said. “It is nice to work at a school where you
believe in the same things, and you all have the same mission and goals for the kids.”
“Tom’s dedication and love for the school has inspired and motivated me to push higher and
harder to lead Lebanon Catholic School with
the same dedication and devotion. He is truly
deserving of this prestigious award,” stated Mrs.
Rose Kury, Principal.
In 2008, along with six other teachers in the
Harrisburg Diocese, Mr. Beazley received the
prestigious Golden Apple Award,an award which
symbolizes a person’s professional excellence,
leadership, commitment to Catholic values, and
devotion to teaching in Catholic schools.
Mr. Beazley has been married to his wife Mary
for 37 years. They have six children and six
grandchildren (with one on the way). He is a
Mr. Beazley proudly shows off the latest addition
to the “Beazley Brood”: Moira Ann Beazley Meindl,
member of Saint Paul the Apostle Church and
daughter of Eileen Beazley ’03 and Dr. Joerg Meindl.
resides in Annville, PA.
Dear Friends and Alumni of Lebanon Catholic School,
In these last four years I have witnessed the overwhelming generosity of the LC
alumni, and this continues to be evident as we move into my fifth year as the
Principal of Lebanon Catholic School. You have shown incredible support by your
donations of talent, time and treasure to Lebanon Catholic School. Through the
hard work and dedication of our Advancement Team, Mrs. Lori Kostow and Mrs.
Milissa Woodward ‘82, I am pleased to share that we have had a tremendous year
that has translated to greater opportunities for our students and our school.
We have increased our enrollment by 20%. We have not seen numbers such as these for some time. I
am excited for the possibilities of things to come.
This past year, we were able to raise money to support tuition assistance, technology, upgrade
equipment and make repairs to the school building and grounds. We also have finalized the locker
project we started several years ago. The school now is complete with all brand new lockers. I sincerely
thank you for all who have supported our school’s programs this past year. Your contribution, whether
it was to the general fund, tuition assistance, support of the athletic or music programs, large or small
continues to benefit Lebanon Catholic School’s tradition of faith, education and service. Your caring
makes a difference for our entire student body.
Our graduating class felt your support as 94% of them went on to post-secondary education with
over five hundred thousand dollars in scholarship offers. I firmly believe our graduates receive the best
quality education given by our dedicated faculty. Through faith based instruction, our faculty and
administration strive to give each student the confidence, discipline and fortitude that will carry them
to greater opportunities for success.
I am pleased to confirm the appointments of our new Board of Directors who were approved by
Bishop Ronald Gainer this May. President- Mr. Lou Martarano, Vice-President-Mr. Michael Walsh
‘71, Treasurer-Mr. Thomas DeAngelis ‘71, Secretary-Mrs. Betsy Dorsey, and pastoral council, Father
Michael Rothan and Father Job Foote. Each of these Board members has expertise and working
experience in their positions as Board of Directors. They have agreed to dedicate their time and
talents for the greater good of Lebanon Catholic School and thank the dear Lord for sending them
to Lebanon Catholic School! Together with the faculty, students, parents and friends we will move
this school to its full capacity. Wonderful doors of opportunity are opening up for Lebanon Catholic
School. “The good works of the great things that are happening at our Alma Mater is spreading.”
I look forward to seeing you at any one of the many events held at Lebanon Catholic School.
Gratefully,
Mrs. Rose Kury
Principal
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School News
A Letter from the Director of
Advancement
LC Students to Unveil a New, Uniformed Look
After a thorough review of the
previous uniform policy which
stood in place for 25 years, Lebanon
Catholic School is very excited
to roll out its new and updated
uniform structure. It unveils a fresh,
cohesive look for this school year!
In the fall of 2014, the
Administration assembled a small
uniform committee to review the
status of the current uniform policy
and determine whether updates
were needed. The Administration
met with parents, faculty
and staff to determine what changes would be most
beneficial to Lebanon Catholic School and its students.
The major change to the current uniform structure is that
students enrolled in 1st grade through 12th grade will
be wearing a “unified-style”; therefore, no longer will
there be “tiered uniforms” that were previously separated
according to grade levels.
A new color palette was also introduced that better
Dear L.C. Alumni,
Sister Maryann Szarek Retires
After 26 years at LC
fits the mission and uniqueness of the school.
The committee desired an intentional, cohesive
branding identity to effectively market our school
community when children go on field trips so that
people know that they are from Lebanon Catholic
and proud to be LC students. By wearing their
cohesive school colors and the school crest, they are
enhancing school spirit.
CLASS LEGACY GIFTS–CLASS OF 1965 & 2015
NEW COMPUTER CHAIRS: Mr. Fred LaPointe’s secondary computer students are fully enjoying the new computer task chairs which were
made possible from the 50th Anniversary Class of 1965.
PASTOR CHAIRS: Two of the five new pastor chairs were ready for the first Back-to-School Mass that was held on September 3, 2015.
The beautiful wooden chairs with blue upholstery were made possible by the Class of 1979 in memory of their beloved classmate,
Michael A. Edkin ‘79, who was a former altar server.
NEW PODIUM: Together with the Class of 1965, the graduating class of 2015 presented the school a new, custom podium depicting
the new school logo on the front as their senior legacy gift. The striking cherry podium will serve as a wonderful addition to all of
the school’s Masses, presentations, and special occasions, like Baccalaureate and Commencement.
FINAL PHASE OF NEW LOCKERS: Middle school students are thrilled with the new capacity of the single-tier blue lockers
offering extra storage for school books and backpacks. The last 111 student lockers were installed over the summer. Only 30
sponsorships remain available. The locker sponsorship makes a wonderful memorial or way to pay tribute to a classmate or
class reunion milestone. Cost is $100 for a single locker or $300 for a set of three. For more information, please contact Lori
Kostow: [email protected].
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Lebanon Catholic School
After teaching thousands of students, Lebanon
Catholic School’s Sister Maryann is calling it a day.
Sister Maryann Szarek began teaching social
studies at Lebanon Catholic Junior-Senior High
School in 1988. Students who reported to the
first day of classes this August missed seeing
her familiar face for the first time in almost
three decades. Sister Maryann’s life has been a
profound journey, full of special moments shared
with lots of people along the way.
In 1955, Sister Maryann answered the call to serve
God right out of high school at the age of 17 and
entered the Chestnut Hill Novitiate. She earned
a master’s degree in education at West Chester
University and spent most of her career working
in the Catholic education system as a teacher.
She was comfortable in any classroom setting
from 4 year olds to young adults in the senior
class. She retired as a full time teacher in 2001
and became a substitute teacher. On days when
she didn’t fill in as a substitute, she worked in the
main office of the school.
Every year on the Feast Day of Saint Joseph,
Sister Maryann would renew her vows in front of
her students at Mass. It was a day that was very
special to her and her students.
Leaving the school was an emotional separation
for her. Longtime faculty and staff members
also felt the separation of her absence as the new
school year began. Sister Maryann called the office
on the first day of school to wish all the students
a very good year, which was then relayed to all
of the students by Mr. Beazley on the P.A. system
for morning announcements. She has been a
member of the Sisters of the Saint Joseph Convent
for 50 years and has returned to the mother house
in Germantown to enjoy her days in retirement.
“Sister Maryann is well loved by all at Lebanon
Catholic School - students, faculty and staff. Her
presence is very much missed. We remember
her favorite prayer of Serenity as she taught
this to all her students. We wish Sister in her
retirement rest, comfort, peace and joy,” shared
Mrs. Rose Kury, Principal.
Former students and staff are invited to send her
well wishes to the following address:
Sister Maryann Szarek
Mt. Saint Joseph Convent
9701 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA l9118-2694
Lebanon Catholic School
We believe.
It is with great faith and optimism that I
share with you a glimpse of the wonders
of God’s work in our midst at Lebanon
Catholic School. As you turn the pages
of this first edition of the newly revamped Assumption Hill Magazine,
I encourage you to discover, or in some cases, rediscover, -those things
that you hold dear in your heart of your personal connection to Lebanon
Catholic – the Beacon on the Hill.
There are three significant facets to our journey: where we came from,
where we are and where we are going.
We come from strong family roots anchored in the mission of Catholic
education. LC has graduated thousands of young men and women whose
lives were shaped by their experience on Assumption Hill and are now
pillars in our Church, our families, our communities and around the world.
In this issue, you will be introduced to individuals who give of themselves
unconditionally so that others may benefit from a Catholic education at
Lebanon Catholic School.
Assumption Hill is sacred ground. We are moving forward with the
commitment to spread the Good News of the Gospel everyday with our
students. We wish to share with you in this issue our current stories of
success. We are blessed to have a group of dedicated individuals who strive
to make a difference. There are many recent accomplishments and some
that are on the horizon, in which our administration, faculty, students and
parents take much pride.
“If you build it, he will come.”
This celebrated and whispered line from the classic movie “Field of
Dreams” guides our approach as we plan for the future. At Lebanon
Catholic, we believe that we are a pen in the hand of God. We are prayerful
that through our steadfast planning and faith, great things will happen.
I hope you enjoy this new magazine format of Assumption Hill. Please
send me ideas, articles and things you wish to share in this new forum. My
email is [email protected].
Warmest regards,
Lori A. Kostow
Director of Advancement
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Graduating Class of 2015
Commencement 2015
Jolie Conway
Valedictorian
As Nora Ephron once said,
“Your education is a dress
rehearsal for a life that is
yours to lead.” We stand
here today, finally having
completed our high school
education- an education
that has undoubtedly
prepared us for the things
to come. It has taken a lot
of hard work to get where
we all are today, but it was
well worth it. We have
performed our best in
various roles in the dress
rehearsal of our education,
in order to be ready for everything the future holds for us. Even when we
no longer roam these halls, we will never forget our journey through the
stages of life as Lebanon Catholic students.
In elementary school, the curtain rose on our educational careers.
We donned school uniforms for the first time- costumes that officially
designated us as students. We learned to read and write, and memorized
our times tables. We learned our Hail Marys and Our Fathers, and
celebrated our First Communions. We played games at recess and had
fun doing all sorts of crafts. We helped each other and learned the value
of teamwork. We went from being tiny little children in kindergarten to
being the big kids of the elementary by 5th grade. Before we knew it, the
curtain closed and we joined the supporting cast at school.
The stage was set for middle school. We learned about geography and
literature. We encountered letters of the alphabet in our math problems
for the first time in algebra, and learned how to test our hypotheses
through experimentation in science. At some point, everyone fell down
the hill after outdoor gym class. We celebrated Confirmations, stayed
busy, and began discovering more about ourselves as we went along.
Soon, we even began to outgrow middle school, and we were ready to
move on to our next performance at Lebanon Catholic.
As high school students, we gradually took on numerous leading roles.
We began as scrawny freshmen, and blossomed into the people that
we are today. Mr. Beazley, Mrs. Travitz, and Mrs. Sanchez taught us
how to write papers in MLA, APA and even Turabian styles. We learned
how to use graphing calculators, thanks to Mrs. Shimko. We learned
about various fields of science, and different time periods in history.
We enjoyed Homecomings and Proms, and took countless selfies
together. We learned how to drive, and were so excited when we finally
earned our drivers’ licenses. We applied for our first jobs, and worked
hard both in school and out. We joined all sorts of clubs, activities and
teams according to our interests, which also helped to shape us into
the people that we are today. And now, here we stand, rehearsed and
prepared, on the brink of beginning the performance of our lives.
Class of 2015- We’ve already had our last class, our last lunch in the
cafeteria, our last final, and our last school-wide Mass. This may very well
be the last time all of us ever stand in one room together. While we are
ready for what the future holds for us, we can always look back at how
far we’ve come, and think of the memories we hold dear to our hearts.
Our education here at Lebanon Catholic has prepared us for life, as dress
rehearsals prepare actors and actresses for chart-topping performances.
This night is the final dress rehearsal for us, and tomorrow begins
the performance of our lives. So let us stand tall, and embrace all the
opportunities life has to offer us. Let us stay true to our faith, and make
our Christianity known through our actions. Let us develop our talents to
the fullest, and make our potentials become realities. The future is in our
hands now, so let’s go out and have the greatest performance of our lives.
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Lebanon Catholic School Confers Diplomas at 83rd
Commencement
Alexander Amerman
Allison Brunelli
Amy Buckley
Troy Buckley
Alyssa Colon
Bradley Deimier
John Groh
Julia Jackson
Annalia Kostow
Monica Pastal
Darius Ramos
Dennis Reiley
Marcus Rivera
Ivan Willets
Hayley Witmer
Lebanon Catholic School
Principal Rose Kury conferred diplomas to the 16 members of the Class
of 2015 at the 83rd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium at Lebanon Catholic School. Prior to the
Commencement Ceremony, at 10:00 a.m. the Lebanon Catholic School
community gathered to celebrate the Baccalaureate Mass.
The Baccalaureate Mass, a beautiful liturgical ceremony, was celebrated
by Bishop Ronald Gainer and Reverend Michael W. Rothan, the school’s
chaplain, in addition to numerous priests and deacons from the Lebanon
deanery. The Mass was offered in thanksgiving for the blessings God has
bestowed upon these graduates and their families. Students offered readings
and special awards were presented by the administration and faculty. Our
graduates and families find Baccalaureate to be a meaningful way to mark the
beginning of graduation celebrations.
The evening Commencement ceremony began with an invocation by Reverend
Michael W. Rothan. Principal Rose Kury and Assistant Principal Cynthia
Williams awarded diplomas to members of the Class of 2015. The culmination
of the academic year, Commencement offers the entire Lebanon Catholic
community an opportunity to celebrate the successes of our students.
Commencement highlights included congratulatory remarks by Mrs. Livia
Riley, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Harrisburg,
Dr. William Rakow, Class President of the Class of 1965, and Mrs. Jeanne
Galassi Bonfanti ’65. Student addresses were given this year by Jolie Conway,
valedictorian and Monica Pastal, salutatorian.
JOLIE CONWAY graduated at the top as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2015.
JOLIE CONWAY, is the daughter of Dr. Lisa Murko of Lebanon, PA. She
served as the President of the National Honor Society, a member of Student
Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and had lead roles
in both of the school’s Spring Productions of the Sound of Music (2014) and of
“The Music Man” (2015). She also was editor-in-chief of the Challenge. Jolie
was awarded a commendation as a National Merit Finalist. She was a
premier dancer with Movement Laboratory in Lebanon, PA. JOLIE CONWAY
will continue her education at Temple University on a full academic scholarship
with a major in pre-med.
MONICA PASTAL graduated with top honors as Salutatorian for the Class of
2015. MONICA is the daughter of Michael and Rita Pastal of Lebanon, PA.
She started her education in kindergarten and continued through twelfth
grade at Lebanon Catholic School. Monica served as Secretary and Treasurer
of the National Honor Society and was a member of Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD). During her senior year, she served as cocaptain of the girls’ varsity basketball team, which championed their 17th
District III Title in 2015. She played girls soccer, volley and softball. MONICA
PASTAL will attend Penn State Harrisburg, majoring in nursing.
As the Lebanon Catholic School Class of 2015 graduated on Assumption
Hill, fifteen members of their graduating class who received diplomas will
be attending colleges and universities, and one member will be pursuing a
military career in the United States Marine Corps.
The students combined will receive $209,520.00, a little less than a quarter
of a million dollars, in academic scholarships as they continue their education.
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Athletics
LC GIRLS BASKETBALL
GRABBED ITS 17TH DISTRICT
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
A Message from Father
Michael Rothan
Marktenfourteen
That was our whole motto — ‘Finish the job.’”
Much of what was accomplished in 2015 was due to
the dedication of the girls’ team prior in 2014. It was
those players who endured a 4-18 season struggling to
keep the program alive because of a shortage of players.
For seniors, Monica Pastal and Hayley Witmer, it was
well worth the wait. Their fingerprints were all over the post
season play in 2015.
LC is hopeful this young and up-and-coming team will
experience more amazing nights under the lights. This
young team wants to “ smell chocolate” again in 2016!
“The gift is given so completely,
that it cannot be traced back to
the fingers that gave it.”
That quote is from Emmanuel
Levinas, a Jewish philosopher
who is speaking of what he called,
“absolute gratuity.” Gratuity is something we give, usually as a tip
for good service. When the gratuity is absolute, it is given with no
expectation of return. This in part, is the inspiration behind our Mark
10:14 initiative at Lebanon Catholic. In the Gospel of Mark, chapter
ten, verse fourteen and following, Jesus says:“Let the children come to
Lebanon Catholic girls’ basketball returned to
the scene of many past glories on the floor of the
Giant Center in Hershey, PA this past March when
the young, spry team captured its 17th District
III Championship Title with a 40-20 win over
Christian School of York.
“I used a Winston Churchill quote, my ‘95
state championship team used it,” Hower said.
“He said, ‘Give me the tools and I will finish
the job.’ So I said, ‘We have the tools, but we
need to finish the job.’
me and do not hinder them...”
Having approached families about a Catholic education, it appears
that the greatest hindrance is often financial, and yet we know people
through our work and ministry, who have the means and resources to
provide for a Catholic Education. Mark 10:14 puts these two pieces
together.
We are looking for individuals with the financial resources to “adopt”
a family or a child and provide for them, in absolute gratuity, the gift
they cannot give themselves. As a result the family or child who is
adopted will be active members of their church; they will offer service,
both at the church and school, as well as in the community; they
will correspond with the anonymous donor to inform them of their
activities and progress; and finally, and most importantly, they will do
the very best they can with the gift they have received.
Have you ever wanted to do something for someone but never had the
opportunity? Have you ever wanted to give, but not for a building or
endowment or capital fund? This initiative has already realized sixtyseven new students at Lebanon Catholic, with over $35,000.00 in
donations with a promised $40,000.00 yet to come. Our enrollment
is over three hundred, seventy-five students and climbing.
Please prayerfully consider offering what you can toward this initiative
not only to “let the children come,” but to provide a means for them to
get there.
For more information on the Marktenfourteen Adopt a
Student Scholarship Program, please contact Mrs. Lori Kostow,
Director of Advancement, at 717.273.3731, ext. 327or lkostow@
lebanoncatholicschool.org.
2015 Girls Basketball Camp Day 1 had record numbers in attendance…over 160 girls!
Alumni Basketball Games
Hailey Carangelo
‘10 tip off
Alumni defense against
Billy Orr
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SITTING LEFT TO RIGHT: Heather (Isgriggs) Frattaroli ’89, Shannon Brandt ’89, Kate Pastal
’12, Jamie (Podjed) Walborn ’00, Becky (Hower) Kleinfelter ’01, Helene Reist ‘14
KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT: Rachel Kleinfelter ’11, Meghan Orr ’08, Jenna (Uhrich) Fields
’00, Bonita de la Torre ’04 STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Rachel (Heilman) Reager ’93, Hailey
Carangelo ’10, Catherine (Andrews) Scanlon ’04, Iris (Heilman) Fultz ’92, Tina (Litz)
Verna ’94, Taylor (Barry) Lentz ’07, Sarah Chobanoff ’14, Jessica Sforza ‘14
Coach Patti Hower
refs
John Faust drives to hoop
Old Dogs
KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT:Casey Clentimack ’97, John Faust ’77, Dennis Toomey ’87, Andrew
O’Donnell ’05, Matt Callihan ’00, Justin Weaber ‘06 STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT:
Randy Pierre ’06, Joshua Eisenhour ’01, Kyle Stott ’95, Ryan Walsh ’95, Billy Orr ’03, Pete
Eiben ’68, Eric Nash ’99, Jon Andrews ‘02
“Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for the
kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14
Young Guns
KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT: A.J. Groy ’09, Jaylan Colon ’13, Alex Groh ’10, Anthony Carpenter
’08, Michael Wolfe ‘10 STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Iain Moyer ’13, Anthony Pletz ’13, Matt
Kern ’13, Alex Frattaroli ’13, Darius Zook ’10, Nick Frattaroli ’10, Timmy Orr ’12, John Pastal
’08, Zach Whitman ’08, Jarred Murray ‘08
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November 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015
($5,000 and above) LC Legacy Society
Ahold Financial Services
Mr. David Albright (Annual Fund/Mark10:14 Adopt-A- Student Scholarship)
Mr. Francis Dixon (Mark10:14 Adopt-A- Student Scholarship)
Helene M. Eisenhauer (Tuition Scholarship)
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Harbaugh (Mark 10:14 Adopt-A- Student Scholarship)
Ms. Philomena Krosmico (Mark 10:14 Adopt-A- Student Scholarship)
Mrs. Marie Yanney (Graduation Awards)
($1,000 to $4,999) Cardinal William H. Keeler Society
ABVM Council of Catholic Women (Steubenville Retreat)
Mr. Richard E. Bentz
Dr. Joseph P. Bering
Deutscher Harmonie Maennerchor (Graduation Awards)
Dr. and Mrs. George Fava
Mr. James Foster (Mark 10:14 Adopt A Student Scholarship)
Dr. Elizabeth Frauenhoffer (Mark 10:14 Adopt A Student Scholarship)
Mr. Kenneth Leedy
Dr. Lisa Murcko (Annual Fund/Teacher Gift/Spring Musical)
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church (Graduation Awards/Steubenville Retreat)
Michael and Monica Simmers
Mrs. Kathleen Snitzer (Annual Fund/Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
($250-$999) Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Society
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Amerman (Spring Musical)
Mr. Donald Arnold
Mary Elizabeth Arnold
Mr. Leo Batz (Locker Sponsorship)
Col. Jean Berkheiser
Mr. Stephen Birli (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mr. Dennis F. Carroll
Jessica F. Chmil, D.M.D.
Mr. Ernest R. Corl
Mr. Cyril Deck
James Deimler (Spring Musical/Graduation Awards)
Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. (Matching gift)
Judith Eliff (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
David Hartman
Mrs. Linda M. Gonya-Hartman
Ms. Tonya Gonya
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gress (Graduation Award/Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mr. Edward T. Hartman
Mrs. Susan M. Hess
Mr. George Hetrick (In Memory of Barbara Arnold Hetrick ’58)
Mr. Gregory J. Kaiser
Knights of Columbus Lebanon Council 2870 (Graduation Award)
Barbara D. Koons
Mr. Thomas Kristovensky (Annual Fund/Graduation Award)
Mr. Glenn A. Longenecker
Brian and Crystal Marko
Mr. Howard A. McGinn
Ronald A. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mohl, Sr. (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Anthony J. Mohl, Jr. (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Bernadette Murcko (Annual Fund/Teacher Gift)
Lebanon Catholic Athletic Association (Graduation Award)
Mr. Charles F. Petry
David and Mary Agnes Rakow (Annual Fund/ In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Col. and Mrs. Francis Ryan
Haley Schlegel (Library Fund)
Mrs. Cecilia Schmidt (In Memory of Patricia Uhrich)
Loren and Barbara Schrum
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Giving
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart (Choral Robes)
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (Steubenville Retreat)
Mr. James Snell
Synergy Employment Group (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer)
Mr. John P. Thompson (Annual Fund/In Memory of Geraldine Lowry)
Ms. Gail Vojtko
Mr. James D. Warner
Deacon and Mrs. Richard Wentzel (Annual Fund/Graduation Award)
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Werth
Mr. John Willey
Mr. Peter Williams
Mr. Thomas R. Zweier
($100-$249) Blue and White Society
ABVM Catholic Church (Graduation Award)
LCHS Class of 1956
LCHS Class of 1959 (Locker)
LCHS Class of 1979 (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Jonathan Andrews
David and Kathryn Arnold (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Donald J. Arnold
Mrs. Doris Arnold
Gregory D. Arnold
Robert C. Arnold
Mr. John Batdorf
Mr. Russell J. Batdorf
Mary L. Benson
Joseph J. Bering, Jr.
Laurine J. Blake (In Memory of Mary A. Heffelfinger)
Mr. Ray A. Bleistine
Victoria S. Bleyer (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mrs. Carolyn A. Boger
Mrs. Frances Ann Bomberger
Jeanne G. Bonfanti (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mrs. Joan Briody (Graduation Award)
Paul J. Bruder, Sr.
Mr. Joseph W. Boyd
Mr. Frank J. Bunch
Mary Butch
Miss Raymond Casciari
Mrs. Marian Childers
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chobanoff
Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Clark (Graduation Award)
Mr. Patrick Collins (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Rudy Croce (In Memory of Michael Horetsky/Geraldine Lowry)
Mr. Thomas R. DeAngelis
Mr. Michael DeLeo
Mr. Joseph W. Dembski
Frederick r. Demler
Anna Marie DiJohnson
Mrs. Teresa Dowling
Ben Edkin (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mr. William J. Edkin
Mr. John F. Eggert
William Eisenhauer (Annual Fund/Tuition Scholarship)
Carole Ellenberger
Mrs. Sandra S. Fahnestock (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mrs. Mary Faust (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mrs. Maria Felty
Schulyer R. Felty
Mrs. Margaret Fidler (Annual Fund/Music Boosters)
Mr. William Filingeri (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mr. Edward A. Finkle
Lebanon Catholic School
Mrs. Patricia A. Fleagle
Barbara R. Fritz
Rafe R. Fritz
Terry Ganse
Gary L. Marks Leasing Company, Inc. (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
G.E. Foundation (Matching gift)
Mr. Charles D. Gassert
Mr. Joseph B. Gray
Charles Groh (In Memory of Robert A. Groh/Annual Fund)
Jennifer Hande (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Joseph F. Hasenfuss (In Memory of Rita Bender Hasenfuss ’59)
Christopher and Sharon Heilman
Sharon Heilman
Mr. Francis Henry
Mr. Joseph J. Hildebrand
Mrs. Jane O. Hill
Mr. John P. Holsinger
Mr. William J. Horney (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mrs. Mary Ann Hospador
Danielle Houser
Investment Recovery Service (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ’97)
Joseph E. Kane
Shirley Karinch
Dennis Karli
Romaine E. Kern (Annual Fund/In Memory of William Felinksi)
Janet Kimmel
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Klick (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Michael and Amy Koch (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Sr.)
Mrs. Mary Krause (In Memory of Anthony Horn ’43)
Mr. John Krause (In Memory of Paul E. Krause)
Mr. Denis A. Kulbitsky
Mr. William H. Kutentis
Mrs. Joan Landis
Mrs. Grace Latessa (Locker)
Mrs. Jacqueline F. Lawrence (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Joseph L. Lescisko
Mr. Glenn A. Longenecker
Dale and Dori Ludwig
Mrs. Nancy Marchi
Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church (Steubenville Retreat)
Lorraine C. Master (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mr. Joseph Matarazzi
Mr. Richard Mazzoni, Jr. (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mrs. Cecilia McAleer (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund/
(In Memory of GeraldineLowry)
Mr. Charles P. McConnell
Susan Middleton (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund /In Memory of Aaron C.
Neubauer ‘97)
Michael and Kathrine Mihalko (Library Fund)
Mr. David Muma
Mrs. Brenda L. O’Carroll
Mrs. Anne Paine Owens
Mr. Joseph F. Paine
Mr. Victor J. Peracchia
Peter and Patricia Poloney
Mrs. Mary Lou Pray
Darla J. Pronio
Mrs. Carolyn Reb
Reverend Michael Reid
Mrs. Anita Reinoehl
Marianne C. Reppert (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Dr. Maria F. Rueda (Spring Musical)
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (Graduation Award)
Mrs. Patrice Sadler
Ferdinand Sammer (Graduation Award)
Mrs. Rose Sangrey
Rocco and Cathy Savant, Jr.
Mrs. Patricia Savant
Dr. and Mrs. Jose Sayson (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mrs. Ceal K. Schlegel (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mr. Daniel Schlegel
Lebanon Catholic School
Mr. John F. Schlegel
Mrs. Sarah Y. Schneider (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mr. Thomas J. Schoen (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Thomas F. Schumacher
Mr. John Sciotti
Mrs. Sara A. Schultz
Mr. John P. Shields
Mr. Joseph Singer
Mr. Dennis Smith
Mr. Robert L. Smith
Mary Jo Sprankle
Mr. Charles E. Springborn
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stachura (Spring Musical)
Debra J. Swalm
Scott Sweigart
Mrs. Marian E. Thompson
Mrs. Joan S. Tice
Mrs. Patricia A. Tice (Annual Fund/In Memory of Geraldine Lowry)
Julia Troy
Mr. Frederick Urban
Lucille M. Vallen
Patrick J. Vancho
Wallenpaupack Veterinary Clinic (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Eric J. Walter
Edward J. Wentzel
Anna L. Whiteley Ferraro (In Memory of Michael Horetsky)
Mrs. Cynthia Williams (Annual Appeal/Graduation Award)
Mr. Kenneth Wolfe
Tom and Cheryl Wunderlich (In Memory of Michael Horetsky/Geraldine Lowry)
Mrs. Judith Yorkowski
Mr. Thomas R. Zweier
($1.00 to $99) Light and Life Society
ABVM Holy Name Society (Graduation Award)
Alex Amerman (Senior Legacy Gift)
Dr. Gregory Anoia (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Mrs. Denise Arms
Patricia G. Anderson (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Gregory Arnold (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Mr. Robert C. Arnold
Mr. C.A. Barcynski II
Mr. John Batdorf
Mrs. Audrey Bender
Greg and Tracey Bender
Mr. William J. Bender
Mrs. Janet Binner
Mr. Thomas Birli
Mr. Joseph P. Bleistein
Mr. Francis J. Bonenberger
Mrs. Lois J. Bowman (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mr. Timothy Boyd
Mrs. Connie Boyle (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mrs. Jean Bragg (In Memory of Paul E. Krause)
Ray and Henrietta Brinker (In Memory of Geraldine Lowry)
Mr. Charles M. Brooks (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mr. Charles M. Broome
Mrs. Ann Fitzgibbons-Chen
Raymond and Sharon Clemens (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Casey Clentimack
Patricia Clentimack (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Community of Lebanon Association (In Memory of Robert A. Groh)
Maria A. Condran
Mrs. Peggy Confair
Jolie Conway (Senior Legacy Gift)
Mr. Richard B. Davison
Mrs. Eilzabeth A. DeCaro
Lou and Ann Decker (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Steven A. Deibler
Bradley Deimler (Senior Legacy Gift)
Roberto DeReyes
David and Richelle Deysher (In Memory of Frank Koch, Jr.)
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Lucille C. Ditzler
Mark and Dorothy Dutchess (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund/In Memory of
Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Lauren Earle
Mrs. Mary Frances Earle (In Memory of Geraldine Lowry)
Lori F. Eby
Diane L. Eisenhauer
Albert and Clotilda Ferraro (In Memory of Michael Horetsky)
Mr. Edward A. Finkle
Joy Fowler (In Memory of Mary A. Heffelfinger)
Ralph Furjanic
Kirk R. Galebach
Vicki L. Gillmore (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Mrs. Joan Fuhrman (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
John Groh (Senior Legacy Gift)
Robert A. and Kathy Groh, Jr. (In Memory of Robert A. Groh)
Mr. Michael A. Gruber (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Mrs. Margie Groy (In Memory of Geraldine Lowry)
Anne and James Gunshenan
Mrs. Rita A. Haag
Rosemary Haller (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Diana Hartman (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Mr. Robert Hartman
Joseph Hawryluk
Arthur H. Hayes III (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mrs. Anne E. Hayward (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mr. Phillip Heffelfinger (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Kathleen B. Heilman (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Richard G. Henning (In Memory of Robert A. Groh)
Ms. Beatrice E. Herr
Susan M. Hess (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79/Michael Horetsky)
Mrs. Jane O. Hill
Tim and Elizabeth Hinegardner (Spring Musical)
Mr. Thomas Hockley (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Barbara Ann Hoffman (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Mrs. Mary Ann Hospodar
Christine Kalinoski (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Ann M. Karinch (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Ralph T. Karinch
Mrs. Deborah Q. Kasten
Gordon C. Kirkessner
Thomas L. Kimmel (Spring Musical)
Jim and Kassie Knopick
James Koch (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Robert Koch (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Karen Kopecky (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Phyllis P. Kopecky
Annalia Kostow (Senior Legacy Gift)
Mark and Lori Kostow (In Memory of Robert A. Groh)
George Kovach
Joseph J. Kovach
Mr. Ronald Krall
John W. Kreider
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kury
Margaret A. Lapp
Lebanon County Board of Realtors (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Lebanon Catholic School PTO (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Mr. and Mrs. David Leedy (Spring Musical)
Joseph L. Lescisko
Kathleen E. Litz (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Mrs. Ann K. Longenecker (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mr. Joseph D. Magazino
Mrs. Nancy Marchi (Graduation Award)
Joyce A. Mazur (In Memory of Geraldine Lowry)
Edward Mattioli
Irene McKenzie
Mrs. Janet A. McParland
Tim and Sue McShane (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Betty L. Miller (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Mrs. Dolores Miller (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mrs. Estella Miller
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Constance Mills (Library Fund)
Grace I. Minnich
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mohl (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Mary L. Andrews Mohl (Thomas Mohl Endowment Fund)
Suzanne Chansky-Morrissey
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Murray
David and Renee Nelson (Spring Musical)
Ruthann Nelson
Marilyn S. Nucum (In Memory of Robert A. Groh)
Joan A. Nye
Mr. David Pisco (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mr. Charles R. Plantz
Mrs. Anne Poff
Peter and Patricia Poloney
John and Joanne Potocny (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mrs. Mary Lou Pray
Mrs. Stephanie Pyle
Kathleen K. Quairoli (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Jill L. Quarry (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mary F. Reb
Jeffrey and Clare Reich (In Memory of Robert A. Groh)
Diana Reilly (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mrs. Kathryn Reist (Annual Fund/In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Deborah L. Rothenberg (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Shirley Rothenberg (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Edward and Antoinette Roznowski, Jr.
Bernard C. Rudegeair
Monica Rudegeair (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Paula Sarday
Ametrano V. Saverio (In Memory of Michael Horetsky/Geraldine Lowry)
Mrs. Christine M. Scerbo (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79/Geraldine Lowry)
Jack E. Schlegel (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mr. James Schlegel
Marie Louryn Schlegel
Matthew Schlegel (Annual Fund/In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Charlotte Schnee (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mrs. Helen Schofield
Mrs. Donna K. Schweitzer
Ms. Jaclyn Shay (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Shay (In Memory of Frank J. Koch, Jr.)
Mrs. Margaret Sholly
Gordon L. Shutter (In Memory of John L. Martel ’67)
Mrs. Ann Louise Simone (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mrs. Meghan R. Smith (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97/Walter W. Brandt, Jr.)
Mrs. Kathleen A. Snitzer (In Memory of Geraldine Lowry)
Mrs. Lorraine T. Stegman
Mrs. Margaret M. Stokes
Donald R. Stoudt III (In Memory of Michael A. Edkin ’79)
Mrs. Margaret Stutzman
Sweet & Sassy Seniors (In Memory of Geraldine M. Lowry)
Ralph J. Troain
Jeanne S. Trump (Class of 1965 Anniversary Gift)
Mrs. Beverly F. Uffner
Joel M. Umberger
Megan Walborn
Mrs. Patricia Warner
Gregory Weaber
Mrs. Suzanne Weidle
Evelyn Weik (In Memory of Walter Brandt, Jr.)
Joann Weiland (In Memory of Geraldine M. Lowry)
Marianne P. Weirich
Mr. John O. Wentling
Mr. James E. Werth
Mrs. Marie Willman
Hayley Witmer (Senior Legacy Gift)
Mrs. Lois Witmer (In Memory of Aaron C. Neubauer ‘97)
Mrs. Patricia A. Wolfe
Mr. Thomas I. Wolfe
Milissa Krause Woodward (In Memory of Paul E. Krause)
Mr. Philip D. Zaccagnini
Mary Ella Zweier
Lebanon Catholic School
Alumni News
C.A. “Kaz” Barcynski, II (Class of 1947) recently received the Congressional Gold Medal for his
Civil Air Patrol service during World War II. The ceremony was held in Emancipation Hall at
the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 10, 2014. The CGM is the highest civilian honor conferred as an
expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. His CAP
service led to an easy transition into the Army Air Force and
later the USAF Reserve. He spent 42 years in a variety of
government and industry positions, principally the USAF
Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS) and the
NASA Apollo Program. He graduated from the AAF
Weather School, Chanute Field, IL, and furthered his
studies at the Air University, Temple Univ., and Upper Iowa
Univ., majoring in business and contract law. Kaz is a
Lifetime 3rd and 4th Degree Member of the Knights of
Columbus in New Bern, NC.
Remembering Aaron
Dear Alumni,
Family and friends of Aaron Neubauer in
conjunction with Lebanon Catholic School
cordially invite you to the 1st Annual Aaron’s
Music Festival on Saturday, October, 24th
2015 from 3pm to 10pm at the Saint Cecilia’s
Parish Center on State Drive in Lebanon, PA.
Two legendary bands from Lebanon will
have you thoroughly entertained as they take
you back to classic rock and Motown hits from
the 70’s and 80’s. For your entertainment
pleasure, the band Cheyenne, featuring LC’s
alumna Jesse Hartman Pesta ‘81, will kick off
the music festival at 3:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m.
Galbraith, Briody & Friends, featuring the
singing talents of Bart Briody ’73, will close out the festival until 10pm.
This event also has a deeper meaning and purpose, which is to memorialize
one of LC’s own, Aaron Neubauer. Aaron was a graduate of 1997,
who suddenly departed us earlier this year. Many of the elements of
this event will focus on activities that brought Aaron happiness. Spending
time with family and friends in a festive environment while celebrating and
enjoying life was definitely on the top of Aaron’s to do list. Aaron embodied
many characteristics which are hallmarks of a Lebanon Catholic education.
Intelligence, integrity, hard work, loyalty, dedication and genuine enjoyment of
time shared with family and friends are just some of the top shared values we all
share. This event is designed to celebrate Aaron’s life by reconnecting with old
friends while keeping the Lebanon Catholic sense of community alive and
well, and of course, to have lots of fun!
Proceeds from this event will memorialize Aaron’s legacy by bearing his name
on the soon to be upgraded school fitness center located on the athletic field.
The newly named, Aaron Neubauer Fitness Center, will get a much needed
upgrade. Kyle Wamsher, Steve Olson, and Phil Olson from OutRAGEous
Training Studio, located in Lebanon, PA, have offered to donate their time to
guide Lebanon Catholic with this very important project.
The newly remodeled fitness center will focus on the proud tradition of athletic
excellence at Lebanon Catholic over the years by recalling past glory attained
by the Beaver faithful throughout the years. Our hope is the next generation
will be able to draw strength and inspiration to achieve greatness.
Upgrades will include refurbishing old gym equipment, purchasing new gym
equipment, installing rubber flooring, adding mirrored walls, landscaping, LED
lighting, new heating system, high-insulated door with swing out capability,
insulation, and an outdoor high intensity interval training area. Family and
friends all agree Aaron would be very much in support of proceeds going to
Lebanon Catholic fitness due to his love for sports and working out to stay fit.
Advance tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in the main office at LC until
Lebanon Catholic School
October 23rd. Tickets will $15.00 at the door. Delicious tailgate food
items will be available at the concession stand for purchase. There will
be a silent auction of over 40 theme baskets, door prizes, games of
chance, and lawn games to add to the experience of the music festival.
The LC Family is counting on you to make this a very special event.
Sign yourself up and recruit some friends for a fun filled time while
doing a lot of good for current and future students at our school. Let’s
start an amazing tradition and grow this event together year after year.
If you cannot attend, please consider a financial donation big or
small. Corporate sponsorships are also available. A Jumbo Tron
will be placed at the Music Festival for all to see promoting our
sponsors. For more information, please contact Lori Kostow
from Lebanon Catholic School at 717-273-3731, ext. 327. Like
us on Facebook at Aarons Music Festival.
We look forward to seeing everybody at this very special
event. We thank-you for your time and consideration and
look forward to whatever support you are able to provide.
Sincerely,
Christopher S. White ‘90, Daniel W. Rakow ‘90
John Groh ‘15 earns a spot on the WVU team
John Groh
with towel
Despite the fact that LC no longer
continues its rich history of football on
Assumption Hill, John Groh’15, son
of Bob and Kathy Kopecky Groh ’74 is
living the dream as a Division I walk
on for the West Virginia University
Mountaineers- a big time football
program in the Big 12. In late August,
after much determination and
fortitude, John earned his spot on
the team from the weight room and
to the practice field as a D1 defensive
end and linebacker.
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Class Reunion News
Sister Eileen McGowan, DOM and
Pamela Boyer Bergman reacquaint
with one another after so many years.
Dr. William Rakow, Mary Alice Tobias Wagner
and Rose Hoke Witmer greet one another at
the pre-commencement social.
Patricia Gates Anderson and Jeanne
Galassi Bonfanti break away from
their conversation for a quick photo.
Beloved classmate Patrick
Magnin was the center of
attention with his classmates.
Lyrical Compositions from Class of 1948 Poetesses
Link Life-Long Friendships
For Lebanon Catholic High School, during the course of their sophomore
year three young classmates from the Class of 1948, Doris Arnold Mikoni
Bickel, Patricia Kirkessner Stann and Rose Marie Moore White, spent
months perfecting the words and melody as they composed the Alma Mater
in hopes of winning $50 in prize money offered by then principal, Father
Robert J. Maher. The beautiful school hymn is filled with lyrics linking
life-long friendships and school colors. For over 80 years it has been sung
in reverence by former and current students- connecting the past with the
future with the love and devotion to LCHS. The values and beliefs are
passed down from generation to generation.
Reflecting back, Doris Bickel chuckled, “We probably drove Patricia’s
mother crazy as we tinkered on the piano on a daily basis back then.”
There is resounding evidence of the love and reverence she and her
classmates had (and still have) for Lebanon Catholic. She added,
“There are many things come to mind when I hear the Alma Mater.
It makes my heart sing because it reminds me that I went to such a
wonderful school and that I helped write it. I received a wonderful
education at Lebanon Catholic and I
encourage all parents, if at all, to please
send their children to Lebanon Catholic.”
Her beautiful words once again linked
those cherished friendships of the past in
a poem she wrote to pay tribute to her
beloved classmate, Monsignor Thomas
J. Kujovksy ’48, who passed away in
the spring of 2015.
30TH REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 1985
The Class of 1985 Reunion Committee is pleased to announce the
30th Reunion on Saturday, October 3rd at Quittie Woods, located
at 432 Grubb Avenue in North Lebanon Township.
Time: 12 noon to ?
Pig roast/picnic. Pig will be prepared around 3:00 p.m. and
all day thereafter.
Cost is $25 per person.
Please bring drinks, BYOB, a covered dish and lawn chairs.
Don’t forget to bring along your collection of old photos
and yearbooks.
RSVP to Mary Mohl ([email protected] ), Felisha
Solesky, Michelle Isgriggs, Chris Bentz(CBentz@
lchsyes.org) or the Office of Advancement at
Lebanon Catholic.
Classmates James Andrews and Kathleen Braun
Heilman catch up at the reception in the library
before commencement.
On June 5th, 2015, Lebanon Catholic School
held its 23rd Annual Rosemary Sonni Walsh
Memorial Golf Tournament on a beautiful
spring day at Lebanon Country Club with 113
golfers participating. The tournament raised
over $9,500 for tuition assistance, which are
awarded to students in the form of Rose Grants.
Next year’s tournament will be held again at
Lebanon Country Club on the first Friday in
June. Hope to see you there! For sponsorship
opportunities for 2016, please contact Mr. Scott
Clentimack or Mrs. Lori Kostow @ 273-3731.
Alma Mater
Into our book of memories
More vivid as years go by
The School that brought us happiness
Lives on, and ne’er will die.
Knowledge, prudence, fortitude,
Are virtues of our school.
Her colors true,
Mary’s white and blue,
Dear, Alma Mater.
Never failing in spirit
We stand for right.
On her shines heavenly light,
Lebanon Catholic School.
Her noble doctrine and her truths
Clear in our memories,
Will always keep us close to you
And guide us o’er life’s seas.
Every classroom, corner, nook,
Known to her children dear,
Brings back old friends,
On whom depends
Memories of Catholic High.
Monsignor Thomas J. Kujovsky
4.8.30 –3.28.15
Margaret A. Reilly, alumna from the LCHS Class of
1959, where she was a member of the women’s varsity
basketball team, was best known by her classmates as
“Magnes.” She became a health physicist who played a
key role in Pennsylvania’s response to the 1979 Three
Mile Island (TMI) nuclear reactor accident, passed away
on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at her home in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. She was 73. Margaret was a certified
health physicist who worked more than 30 years for the
Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Protection (BRP).
Maggie played a key role in the state’s immediate and long-term response to the TMI
nuclear reactor accident in 1979. In fact, at a recent Penn State “TMI@35” symposium,
several of the presenters mentioned her skill and “unique sense of humor” in their
formal presentations. Just after the TMI event, she captured the lessons learned from
the accident and noted, “When all else fails, consider intimidation” and “Keep a sense
of humor.” It might be said she followed that last lesson all throughout her life. (Health
Physics Society, 2015)
LEBANON CATHOLIC RECEIVES DONATION OF PORTABLE
AUDIOMETER FROM 1980 ALUMNA
Thanks to a generous donation of a portable audiometer from
a former graduate, students at Lebanon Catholic School will
now receive audiologic care in a systematic and reliable fashion
from Mrs. Mary Gruber, R.N., the school’s nurse. Dr. Linda GonyaHartman, a 1980 alumna from Lebanon Catholic School and owner
of the Hearing and Ear Care Center of Mount Joy and Lebanon, PA
donated the portable audiometer. The lack of available audiological
equipment led the school to set a goal to provide a more
comprehensive diagnostic program, and Dr. Hartman responded
immediately. Until now, the school would obtain audiometers
from the Lebanon School District to perform hearing screenings.
His voice was so gentle his mind was on fire
For he was such a priest with care and desire.
Men saw the candlelight as it flickered through him
It gave them the courage to hold sweet Jesus within.
So take him dear Lord as your heavenly guest
For his classmates knew this
He loved you the best!
KYM SA ZNOVA STRETNEME
(SLOVAK: Until we meet again...)
By: Doris Arnold Bickel
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015
$10,000 Gold Rush Winners
Remembering
Margaret A. Reilly, ‘59
His life was a candle burning so bright
As he served the people with love day and night.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Linda GonyaHartman, Au.D., middle school student
Paige Wagner (seated) and Mrs. Mary
Gruber, R.N. test out the new portable
audiometer which will enable hearing
screenings on students at Lebanon Catholic
School on a regular basis.
Dr. Gonya-Hartman has been in the audiology
profession for more than 25 years. She received her undergraduate
degree from Penn State University, a master's degree in audiology
from Ohio State University, and a doctorate degree from
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology. She is
married and has two sons who attend Lebanon Catholic School
- Ryan, a freshman and Josh, a sixth grade student.
$5000 - Ken Leedy
$1000 – Christine Kalinoski
$750 - Don Schlegel & Les Phillippy
$750 - Bob Groh
$500 - Kathy Kopecky-Groh
$500 - Jeff Yocum
$500 - Henrietta Brinker
$500 - Mary Breidenstine
$250 - John Eck, Jr.
$250 - Robert & Mary Anspach
To further the mission of Catholic education, Lebanon
Catholic hosted the fourth annual “$10,000 Gold Rush,”
– an unforgettable evening of food, drink, live music
and cash prizes held on Saturday, May 2nd, from 6 to
10 p.m. in the school auditorium.
The event offered a casual and fun way to support the
annual fundraiser. Over 200 guests were in attendance
and were treated to live music from Galbriath, Briody
& Friends. The diverse slew of musical talent revisited
the best songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Only
400 tickets were sold at a first come first serve basis.
Each ticket was sold for $50. Supporters of Catholic
education have really advocated this fundraiser. This is
an event where “everybody wins” and has continued
to have a deep impact on financial assistance and
technology for students Pre K-12th grade.
In Memoriam
Richard Gravino – Class of 1959 died August 18, 2015.
Richard M. Klick - Class of 1957 died August 2, 2015.
Joan E. (Duffin) Martel - Class of 1956 passed away on July 15, 2015.
William G. Fasnacht, Class of 1969 died on July 21, 2015.
Catherine W. Stumpf, Class of 1986 passed away on July 20, 2015.
Helen T. (Deck) Cascarino, Class of 1969, died on July 8, 2015.
Carol M. (Coats) Arnold, Class of 1966, died on June 26, 2015. Walter W. Brandt, Class of 1953, died on May 27, 2015.
Margaret Agnes Reilly, Class of 1959 died on May 9, 2015.
Adelaide (O’Leary) Smith, Class of 1953 died on April 25, 2015.
Carl J. Podjed, Class of 1974, died on April 23, 2015.
Rita M. (Ortenzi) Brightbill, Class of 1959 died on April 16, 2015.
Mary E. (Allwein) Calhoun, Class of 1941, died on March 31, 2015.
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Kujovsky, Class of 1948,
passed away on March 28, 2015.
Aaron C. Neubauer, Class of 1997, died on March 16, 2015.
Richard A. Seyfert died February 9, 2015.
Dorothy A. Reigel, Class of 1971, died January 22, 2015.
Robert S. Batz, Class of 1943 died January 19, 2015.
Andrew A. Papson, Class of 1959 died on January 9, 2015.
Robert A. Keefer, Class of 1953 on January 7, 2015 in Lebanon
Steven G. Yocklovich, 1968, died on December 25, 2014.
Stay in Touch
25th CLASS REUNION FOR CLASS OF 1990
Save the date for: Saturday, November 28th Social from 4-6 p.m. at Lebanon Catholic School;
reunion celebration to follow at the Coleman Chapel. More details to follow.
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23rd Annual Rosemary Sonni Walsh
Memorial Golf Tournament
Lebanon Catholic School
Mail your announcement or news to: Advancement Office • Lebanon Catholic School • 1400 Chestnut Street • Lebanon, PA 17042
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Lebanon Catholic School
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1400 Chestnut Street
Lebanon, PA 717.273.3731
Mission Statement
Lebanon Catholic is a ministry of the Lebanon Deanery of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
We serve the diverse families of the Lebanon area. We provide a co-educational, spiritual learning
environment for students in grades K4 to 12. We encourage our students to become life-long
disciples and learners through an emphasis on service, prayer, worship and academic discipline.
We share the mission of the Catholic Church to teach as Jesus taught.
We prepare our students to be active participants in the Church and in society.
Beliefs We believe:
• At the heart of all Catholic Education, is the person and mission of Jesus Christ.
• The primary model of life-long discipleship is the Mother of God,
the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of our School.
• The fullness of God’s revelation resides in the
Catholic Church and must be taught to our students.
• The dignity of each human life, in all its stages,
must be valued and protected.
• The parents are the primary educators of their children
in the faith and our school works in partnership with them.
• Life-long learning is best instilled in students through contact with
those who are flexible, demanding, compassionate and Christ-like.
• Community, cooperation and service are lived as well as taught.