Spring/Summer 2012 VASJ Magazine - Villa Angela

Marjorie Lloyd ’42
Adventure road began
with long walk to VA
Tim Misny ’73
Lessons from St. Joe’s:
Better to pray than pay
Sean Hansen ’91
TV game show winner
got answers at VASJ
Villa Angela-St. Joseph
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Faith. Family. Future.
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
2011-2012
William Centa SJ ’70
Don Dailey SJ ’70 – Chair
Kevin Flynt SJ ’70
Brian Friedman
Dana Heil
Wes Howard
Marlene Kuskin
Robert Mullin SJ ’88
Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun VA ’58
Sr. Joan Marie Russ VA ’65
Gerard Stadler SJ ’69
Reginald Stover SJ ’83
James Tobin
Mike Tobin ’91 – Co-Chair
Barbara Tyler VA ’60
Your support is the most important and
vital source of funding for Villa AngelaSt. Joseph High School.
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ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBERS
Umberto Fedeli SJ ’78
Senator George Voinovich
The Villa Angela-St. Joseph community is united and bonded to one
another through Jesus Christ in a faith that is nurtured through community
experiences and service to others. Gifts to VASJ allow us to educate
students to transform the world.
AD HOC MEMBERS
Sandra English VASJ ’92
Raymond Marvar SJ ’72
Vince Panichi
Mike Romeo SJ ’88
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
David Csank
Richard Osborne SJ ’69
Office of Catholic Education
Bishop Roger Gries, OSB
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My best
freshman year ever
Early last fall, one of our freshmen waxed enthusiastic
about all the good things unfolding before him in his
first year of high school. His exuberance got the better of
him. “This is going to be my best freshman year ever!”
he said.
Well, I know the feeling.
As my initial year as VASJ president comes to a close,
I can honestly say that this was indeed my best freshman
year ever. In my case, mind you, that’s really saying
something. My first freshman year was 1965-66, when I
walked through the doors at East 185th and Lakeshore as
a proud member of the class of 1969.
Since my return, every day – every single day – that
I am here, I have the conscious thought of how blessed
I am to work among our amazing students, faculty and
staff, and to serve our parents and the wider community
in the mission of VASJ.
As a parent commented recently, the school just keeps
getting better and better. Consider:
• Once again this fall, we will be sending our
graduating seniors off to some of the finest colleges
and universities anywhere, including West Point. All
of our seniors – yes, all of them – are enrolling in
college this fall.
• Throughout the summer, we will be preparing for our
largest freshman class in three years. It is particularly
noteworthy that our freshman enrollment numbers
continue to grow at the same time our admission
requirements have become increasingly competitive.
• Support for the school is at an all-time record high.
Both our Annual Fund and Endowment Fund are
steadily rising. Our second annual Classic Mixer was
the most successful fundraising event in the history
of the school. Similarly, the perennial favorite Ladies
Night Out maintained its commitment to “continue
the dream.”
Table of Contents
Spring/summer 2012
From the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
From the Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
In the Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Continuing the dream was something of a theme
during the past year – not reclaiming it, not rediscovering
it, but continuing and enhancing what has been the
tradition of VASJ. It is a theme that is woven into the
fabric of who we are.
The Ursuline charisms that defined Villa Angela
Academy and the Marianist charisms that were the
foundation of St. Joseph High School are an integral part
of everyday life at VASJ today. When the two venerable
institutions merged 22 years ago, we pledged that the
principles that guided us separately would guide us
together.
There were those who thought it couldn’t possibly
work. You might even say they thought we were
dreaming.
The truth is, we were. And we still are. And there is no
doubt we will continue to dream long into the future.
Make no mistake: Just as our success has muted the
cries of the fainthearted from more than two decades
ago, so too must our perseverance and determination
lead us to greater glory in the years to come.
On reflection, my freshman friend had it right. There’s
simply no time to rest on our laurels. There’s too much
to see on the road ahead for us to pause and look in the
rear-view mirror. Every year is a beginning. Every year
is freshman year.
As I look forward to what lies ahead in 2012-13, I am
enthusiastic. No, exuberant. Because you know what?
This is going to be my best freshman year ever. Yours
too.
Richard J. Osborne ’69
Feature Stories:
Sean Hansen VASJ ’91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
College Bound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Marjorie Lloyd VA ’42 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Tim Misny SJ ’73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
In the Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Class Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Future.
fr o m the p r incipal
100% of graduates
heading to college!
Impressive numbers:
As is always the case, the school year seemed
to fly by. It was a very successful year, and our
students – not to mention their teachers – have
earned their summer vacation.
At the beginning of June, we offered a fond
farewell to our seniors. The class of 2012 gave
the Viking Village four memorable years,
both in and out of the classroom. The seniors
were exceptionally strong academically, as is
evidenced by the fact that 100 percent were
accepted to and are attending either a two- or
four-year college.
In addition,
the class of
2012 earned
more than $3.5
million in college
scholarships (and
that number will
continue to rise)!
These impressive
numbers are not
only a testament
to the hard work the students did over the last
four years, but also speak volumes about the
dedicated teachers who worked so hard with
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VASJ Administration & Staff
Richard J. Osborne ’69 – President
David Csank – Principal
Megan Scheider – Assistant Principal
Terri Richards – Director of Admissions
Mary Paxton – Director of Advancement
Nancy Slominski Naujoks ’68 – Director of Athletics
Emily Robinson – Director of Communications
Robert Buskey – Director of Finance
Kellie Clinton ’03 – Alumni/ae Development Coordinator
them.
Just as we say goodbye to one class, we are
ready to welcome another. The class of 2016
is beginning to take shape, and the strength of
each freshman candidate means it will be a great
class. Not only are the candidates strong, but so
are our enrollment numbers; the class of 2016
will be the largest class in three years. We are
continuing to grow!
I would like to thank all the people who
made this year such a special one. From the
teachers and students, coaches and
volunteers, to the families and the
community, to the alumnae/alumni,
everyone pulled together and
worked tirelessly to help advance
the Viking Village in every way. I
look forward to another great year
in 2012-2013!
Christ’s Peace,
David M. Csank
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Director of Admissions
Another year
of growth
and diversity with students from across the globe,
we also want to expand the horizons and cultural
understanding of our current students.
Get to Know Our World (GKOW) is a multifaceted, experiential, school and community-based
program designed to excite, inform and engage high
school students about the vibrant world community
of which they are a part, and the importance of
these nations to individual and national
VASJ has attracted the best and the brightest to
identities, Northeast Ohio’s economy,
join the incoming freshman class of 2016.
and everyone’s quality of life. This year,
GKOW began as a pilot program at
VASJ involving the student ambassadors
who work with admissions in recruiting
and enrollment.
With the guidance of Dr. John Lecky,
former executive director of Cleveland’s
International Community Council, our
students had the privilege to meet and
Quentin Davis competed in
speak with representatives of Cleveland’s
the National Geographic Bee
Ethiopian, Israeli, Iranian, Japanese,
state of Ohio finals in Mansfield,
Ohio. Out of 4,000 participants, Indian and Guatemalan communities,
Davis, a graduate of Julie Billiart including a special visit from the Consul
School, made it to the top 10.
General of the Republic of Slovenia,
the Honorable Mr. Jure Zmauc. Our
hope is that when international students become
want the special
part of the VASJ community in the next year or two,
experience of a
our students will have had enrichment experiences
Villa Angela-St.
John Henry Posey and
through the GKOW program that will make their
Joseph education. Our enrollment numbers already
Briana Caronchi (daughter
interactions with our international students even
have
topped
100
new
freshmen
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of Karl Caronchi ’90 and
richer. Over the summer, exciting events will be
processing applications and interviewing candidates,
sister of Britney Caronchi
’07) earned first and
I expect the number to continue to climb. Once again, planned for the 2012-2013 school year.
second place, respectively,
There is much to be excited about at VASJ and we
we have attracted the best and brightest from the
at the Modern Woodmen
look
forward to welcoming the incoming class of
area
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of America State Speech
Contest in Ottawa County.
2016 to the Viking Village!
during their four years with us.
Both are graduates of Ss.
I am happy to announce a brand-new program to
Robert and William School.
VASJ that grew from discussions around how we can
introduce international students to our school in the
near future. Not only do we wish to boost enrollment
Terri M. Richards
Wow, what a year! As the 2011-2012 school year
winds to a close, we can look back at how productive
and how very positive it has all been. There is superb
news to report on several fronts.
Our enrollment numbers continue to grow as
the good news about VASJ spreads throughout the
community. This year, we continued to reach out
to a wide variety of schools, seeking students who
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Director of Advancement
Much to
be excited about
VASJ has witnessed tremendous growth in its
advancement efforts during the 2011-2012 school year.
Among many highlights:
• Our fundraising has more than doubled over the
last two years.
• The second annual Classic Mixer netted over
$127,000.
• The school received a $25,000 matching grant
from the Lubrizol Foundation for the improvement
of chemistry labs.
These successes would not have been possible
without the support of you, our alumni and alumnae.
The alums who have become re-engaged with VASJ
would agree that the values of the Ursulines and
Marianists have remained unchanged.
This year we held our first Legacy Luncheon
celebrating our current students whose family
members attended St. Joe’s, VA or VASJ. Legacy
denotes honoring the past while celebrating the
future.
There are many avenues to leaving a legacy to
your alma mater. Please consider remembering
VASJ in your estate planning.
Mary A. Paxton
Planned giving is a significant way
to ensure that future Villa Angela-St.
Joseph High School students will
achieve their dreams.
We invite you to remember VASJ as you plan
for the future. Planned giving is as simple as
including a bequest in your will or naming
VASJ as a beneficiary of your life insurance
policy or retirement plan.
For more information please contact
Mary A. Paxton, director of advancement,
at 216-481-8414 ext. 259. All inquiries are
confidential and without obligation.
Classic Mixer co-chairs
Peter Apicella ’70 and
Marcia (Apicella) Kren ’73.
A night to remember: A richly transformed VASJ gym was the
elegant setting for this year’s Vikings Classic Mixer.
Michael Santarelli ’69, Peggy (Woyma) Santarelli ’69,
Della (Woyma) Osborne ’68.
Regis ’62 and Loretta Novitskey, Ken ’62 and Karen Lenardic, Jim ’63 and
Cary Kramar.
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Winter
sports roundup
By Nancy Naujoks ’68
Wrestling:
Our senior-laden team filled the year with
excitement right up to the end. Senior DiAnte
Jackson had hoped to return to Columbus for state
this year, and wrestled strong all season long as he
prepared. He was joined at the district meet this
year by seniors John Di Donato, Ryan Gallagher
and Ed Basemore. The day ended with simultaneous
matches on mats one and two with DiAnte Jackson
and Ryan Gallagher, and both matches came down to
the final moments. Although the season ended for the
Vikings at districts, it was a season these seniors can
be proud of. Coach Bob Mullin ’88 will be rebuilding
next year to fill some big shoes.
Boys Basketball:
With the change in NCL scheduling, more games
have been left for our teams to schedule themselves.
This allowed Coach Babe Kwasniak ’94 to schedule
some great tournament action out of state against
top-ranked national opponents, as well as powerhouse
local teams, to test the Viking mettle. All that action
put the Vikings at a deceiving record of 15-8 at the
start of tournament action. Tournament play saw the
Vikings defeat Dalton 66-49 before coming up against
Richmond Heights in the regional finals – one of the
best area games of the season. The Vikings took the
game to overtime, but came up just shy of a trip to
Canton, losing 67-64.
Girls Basketball:
Coach Tony Redding ’89 took a young squad into
tough competition this year. The White Division of
the NCL is filled with powerhouse teams that gave
the Lady Vikings a lot to handle, in addition to their
independent and out of town tournament schedule.
Great freshman performances by Mariah McGee and
Toni Beuk supplemented the rest of the varsity squad,
and promise a bright future for Lady Viking basketball.
Cheerleading:
At press time – and just one day before graduation – the VASJ boys track team
returned to Cleveland with a state title in the 4x200-meter relay, winning by more
than two seconds. The team, comprised of seniors CJ Germany, Marcellus Embry
and Rodney Burse (shown above) and junior Devon Bolden, also took second place
in the 4x100-meter relay, earning VASJ second place overall.
Our cheerleading competition squad, led by Tori
Ung, was able to qualify and return to state finals
competition in Columbus this year. Competing at
St. John’s Arena (the site of so many great Viking
basketball memories), the girls put on a truly
impressive performance. With a little more tumbling,
they will have what they need to bring home the big
trophy next year.
Nancy Naujoks ’68 is the director of athletics at
Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.
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Students
honor
veterans
Spirit
Day
For the second year in a row,
a group of 25 students spent
their free day with teacher
Gary Minadeo ’74 at All Souls
Cemetery decorating the graves
of veterans with flags in honor of
Memorial Day.
A group of VASJ
seniors take a break
from the fun Spirit
Day activities.
Lenten
Mission
VASJ students raised over $4,000
to benefit charities during this
year’s Lenten Mission Collection.
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Alumni
service day
In conjunction with Northeast Shores Development
Corporation, VASJ alumni, students, parents and
volunteers got together to clean up the vacant
storefronts on 185th Street for VASJ’s first Spring
Alumni Service Day.
Ladies Night Out
The ladies from the Villa Angela class of 1968 were among
the hundreds of women who enjoyed another successful
Ladies Night Out event, which raised $7,500. Next year’s
event will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2013.
VASJ
Class of 2012
Salutatorian Joseph Conway and Valedictorian Daniel Ward
represent the top of their high-achieving class, in which 100
percent will be heading to college and as of June 1, 2012,
have earned more than $3.5 million in college scholarships.
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Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek and Sean Hansen ’91.
By Mike Tobin ’91
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tanding in front of cameras and a live audience
before the start of the popular game show
Jeopardy!, Sean Hansen was so nervous he
needed two hands to grip the buzzer used to answer
questions.
So Hansen did what he has done so many times in
life. The 1991 graduate, whose senior year was the first
of the merged schools, hearkened back to the lessons
he learned at St. Joseph and Villa Angela-St. Joseph.
“It was kind of like a football game,” says Hansen,
39. “You’re nervous for the first few minutes but after
that you get into the swing of the game and everything
falls into place.”
Things did fall into place for the Euclid native, but
not without some aggressive betting and correctly
answering questions outside his the comfort zone.
Hansen was trailing by $6,600 with less than a minute
left when he hit the “Daily Double.” The topic was
“21st Century Tony Awards.”
“I figured there was no point in not going for the
win,” says Hansen, who wasn’t too confident but
decided to bet $7,000. He nailed the answer, as well as
the answer in “Final Jeopardy,” and walked away with
$30,001.
The win was equal parts strategy, smarts and risktaking. Hansen used the same formula to excel in the
classroom and in athletics at St. Joe’s and VASJ, and to
build a successful career.
He grew up in Holy Cross Parish, the youngest of
three boys born to parents who each had spent time
studying for the religious life before deciding God had
another plan for them.
Hansen was always big for his age, so much so that
he exceeded the weight limit in CYO football and
didn’t play organized football until his freshman year.
But he excelled there, starting as the center on the 1989
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A combination of strategic wagering and having
the right answers enabled Sean Hansen to win
by $1 in his opening night on Jeopardy.
team that won the Division II state title. He also wrestled
for the first time in high school, going from winning just
two matches his sophomore year to qualifying for the
state tournament his senior year.
“Athletics taught me the value of setting goals and
fighting through adversity to achieve some success,” he
says. “It taught me that you can take chances if you have
a little faith in yourself and the people around you.”
Hansen was equally successful academically,
graduating second in his class. He still remembers great
classroom debates over the issues of the day. He also
reveled in the stew of different races, ethnicities and
backgrounds at the school.
“That was a key life lesson, getting different
perspectives. There was such diversity of ideas,” he says.
“People didn’t feel the need to censor themselves. That’s
what academia should be about, the free expression of
ideas.”
He also learned another lesson in high school that stuck
with him.
“That faith foundation was critical,” he says. “Coming
up in that environment, being instilled with the idea that
values do matter and should matter, both privately and
publicly.”
Hansen went on to Harvard, where he played football
and earned a degree in psychology. He was dating the
woman who would become his wife at the time, and she
lived in Cleveland. As many of his college friends and
classmates stayed on the East Coast, Hansen returned to
Cleveland.
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got his MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He
took a lucrative job with National City Bank, working
on the bank’s information technology. But he missed the
freewheeling debates and ability to think about the big
picture.
“I don’t want to spend my life asking other people’s
questions,” he remembers thinking at the time. “I enjoy
people in discussions about big ideas.”
So he enrolled again at CWRU and in 2010 earned
a Ph.D. in information systems. He got hired as an
assistant professor of management information systems at
Rochester Institute of Technology.
Sean and Susie moved with their three children –
Declan, Grace and Ava – to western New York. When
not busy with his wife and kids, Hansen splits his time
between teaching and research.
“I’ve been trying to explain to my mother for eight
years what information systems is,” he says with a
laugh. “It’s the use of information technology within an
organization, or the flow of information in social groups.”
Hansen’s run on Jeopardy! came to an end in his
second match, but appearing was a dream come true.
Hansen’s maternal grandmother lived with his family
when he was in high school. His grandmother, in her
mid-80s, would call him down to watch the show with
her.
“I had plenty of useless information rattling around in
my head, so I answered a few questions,” he says. “We
created this little tradition.”
Hansen’s appearance on Jeopardy! was taped and
broadcast later. For weeks he couldn’t tell his friends or
family that he won. He told a few that he lost, figuring it
would make watching his victory that much more fun for
them.
Several of Hansen’s classmates, friends and relatives
gathered at Skinny’s Bar and Grill, the popular East
222nd Street restaurant owned by Hall of Famer Tim
Flynt ’71, the night his winning episode aired. The
atmosphere was like a Browns playoff game, the crowd
high-fiving his correct answers and groaning with the
occasional miss.
“I made so many good friends in my time at the
school,” he says. “There are still so many people that I
like to see when I’m back in town. That’s an important
legacy.”
Mike Tobin ’91 is vice chairman of the VASJ Board of
Advisors. A former newspaper and magazine reporter, he
now serves as community and public affairs specialist for
the U.S. Department of Justice, Northern District of Ohio.
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Cover story
College
Bound
By Emily Robinson
P
reparing for life after high school can be filled
with uncertainty. There are many doors left
open and questions unanswered – where to go to
college, what to major in, what occupation to choose.
Luckily for the students at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High
School, the decision of whether college is right for them
isn’t a question they have to ask themselves.
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During their four years at VASJ, students have seen firsthand
from other graduates that VASJ students don’t just talk about
going to college; they actually go to college. In fact, 100
percent of VASJ’s class of 2012 will go on to further their
education at colleges and universities.
From the moment they step foot into the Viking Village as
freshmen, VASJ students are encouraged by the faculty and
staff to start thinking about college. “Our goal is to have them
thinking about their future when they’re freshmen so we can
guide them during their four years here to take the classes
that will benefit them the most,” says Guidance and College
Counselor Kristė Vedegys-Duhigg ’88. “We encourage them to
take the most rigorous schedules – as much as they can handle.
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We make sure they have a timeline and a plan for
their future.”
Even students who have spent four years
preparing for college often still struggle when
trying to decide what college or university will
be the best fit for them. For senior Alex Harvey,
however, her time at VASJ actually made her
decision to attend the University of Dayton a
very easy one. “VASJ shaped me into the kind
of student who would excel in a Marianist and Catholic
environment where I can be a part of a friendly, upbeat
atmosphere and surround myself with those same values from
high school,” she says.
Senior Carmen Robinson had a similar experience when
making her decision to attend Ursuline College. “I realized
through my classes at VASJ that religion is so much more than
just going to church and praying. The religion teachers push
you to grow in your faith – no matter what your faith is,” she
says. “VASJ has pushed me to further explore my spiritual
journey.” Planning to major in pre-medicine and one day
become a doctor, Robinson will be challenging herself both
academically and spiritually during her time at Ursuline.
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Pictured left: Carmen Robinson, Ryan Gallagher, John
Di Donato, Taylor Wheeler, Alex Harvey.
VASJ are most certainly rigorous. “It’s the closest thing you can
get to college coursework while still in high school,” he says. “The
block scheduling is just like college. And you’re not told every
single day that you have a project due. It’s up to you to remember. I
see myself being more prepared for college because of the collegeprep courses and academics at VASJ.”
The combination of his challenging course schedule and his
commitment to doing well academically has definitely left Di
Donato more prepared for his future at Denison University — the
same school his father, John Di Donato ’77 attended — where he
plans to major in engineering. A two-year member of the National
Honor Society with a grade point average of 3.7, Di Donato’s
high academic achievements have also landed him academic
scholarships at Denison. It’s true what they say – hard work really
does pay off.
“VASJ taught me that no one is just going to lay a path for you.
It was his teachers and role models at VASJ that helped senior
Ryan Gallagher (son of Patrick Gallagher ’82) make the difficult
decision of where to attend college. “I don’t think I would have
ever applied to West Point if Mr. (Gary) Minadeo and Coach (Babe)
Kwasniak wouldn’t have pushed me to try,” he says. “I knew I
wanted to join the Army but I probably would have gone to a
college and gone the ROTC route.” Much to his surprise – although
not surprising to Minadeo ’74 and Kwasniak ’94, both of whom are
West Point alums – Gallagher was accepted to West Point Military
Academy where he plans to major in engineering.
VASJ does more than just help students decide where to attend
college. VASJ offers opportunities for students to really prepare for
college-level curriculum. The Post Secondary Enrollment Option
Program (PSEOP) is a partnership with Notre Dame College,
which allows juniors and seniors to take college-level classes
while still in high school. Seniors Carmen Robinson and
Taylor Wheeler both took advantage of this opportunity and
feel it made a significant difference in how prepared they are
for college.
“I loved going to college classes,” says Robinson, who
already has two college-level courses on her transcripts
before her first day at Ursuline College. “It is completely
different from being in a high school class and now I feel like
I am better prepared and know what to expect in college. I’m
so happy I got to do it.”
The PSEOP opportunity isn’t for everyone, though. Students must You have to work your way through it and you have to be willing to
be in good academic standing with a grade point average (GPA)
do some work to see results – in school and in life,” says Robinson.
of at least 3.33 before they can even apply for the opportunity.
The faculty and staff at VASJ set the bar high for students. There is
For Robinson, this served as motivation during her freshman and
no hand-holding from teachers, and students are taught they have to
sophomore years to get her GPA high enough to take the classes.
work for everything.
For some students, like Wheeler, taking college-level classes
The diversity of the student body at VASJ prepares students for
while still in high school can help make the difficult decision of
the diversity they will experience in college and beyond. “I know
choosing a major slightly easier. “My interest in accounting made
the diversity at VASJ has prepared me for West Point and the real
me want to take a course at Notre Dame College to see what it
world,” says Gallagher. “If I want to be a leader, I’m going to have
would be like,” she
to work with people from everywhere around the world. To
says. “After taking
I see myself being more prepared for be a good leader, you have to be able to respect diversity.”
the course, I liked it
In a life full of uncertainty, one thing VASJ students can
college because of the college-prep
even more because
be
sure of is that the education and experiences they have
courses and academics at VASJ.
I could actually
received during their four years at Villa Angela-St. Joseph
John Di Donato
picture myself in
High School have left them more than just prepared to go
that career.” With
to college. They are prepared to excel in both college and
one college accounting course under her belt, Wheeler feels very
in life, taking the lessons of what it means to be a Viking with them
confident in her decision to major in accounting when she heads to
along the way.
Eastern Michigan University in the fall.
Students do not need to take college-level courses to be
challenged academically at VASJ. Just ask students like senior
Emily Robinson is the director of communications at Villa Angela-St.
John Di Donato, who has taken mostly honors and AP courses
Joseph High School.
throughout his four years at VASJ. He will tell you the classes at
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VA Alumna
Marjorie Lloyd, VA ’42
Navy nurse carried
lessons
to her
of
VA
work and daily life
By Joan Mazzolini ’79
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ike a lot of her classmates, Marjorie Lloyd took
a streetcar to Euclid Beach Park and walked the
rest of the way to Villa Angela Academy. During
the winter, the cold wind off of Lake Erie made for a
blustery walk.
Lloyd was a member of the class of 1942, which had
about 60 girls including some boarders. While at that
time the Ursuline sisters had a number of other schools,
VA was the oldest Catholic school in Cleveland.
Lloyd recently reminisced about her years at Villa
Angela, and the lifelong ties she’s kept to the school
and a few of her classmates. VASJ’s Ladies Night
Out events have given her and others the chance to
reconnect.
The walk to VA from Euclid Beach, then a vibrant
place with a famed dance hall that brought in the big
bands of the day, was short lived for Lloyd after her
family moved closer to the school after her freshman
year. The house, bought 73 years ago, is where she lives
today.
Graduating while World War II was under way gave
Lloyd an opportunity women often didn’t have. She got
a job at the Federal Reserve of Cleveland issuing war
bonds. But Lloyd was drawn in a different direction.
“I decided I wanted to go into nursing,” she says. “I
entered nursing school the day after the war ended.”
Lloyd, who never married, went to St. John’s Hospital
School of Nursing, paid for as part of the Cadet Nurse
Corps. After graduating, she stayed in the Naval
Reserve. She was called up for active duty during the
Korean War.
For two years she served as a war nurse, first in
Jacksonville, Florida, and then in Oakland, California,
where she stayed for nearly two years.
“We got (the wounded) right off of hospital ships,” she
says. “The wounded were either put on hospital ships
(in Korea) or flown over form the battlefield.”
Lloyd said the hospital specialized in neurological
and orthopedic injuries.
“We had a lot of paraplegics and other kinds of
injuries,” she recalls. “Some burns from plane crashes
in Jacksonville,” where she spent four months.
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“The Oak Knoll Hospital (officially the Naval Hospital
Oakland) was the main center for the West Coast,” she says.
Besides treating wounded military personnel, the hospital
also had obstetrics, psychiatric and other services, Lloyd says.
The hospital is closed now.
After her tour was over, she stayed in active reserve,
retiring after 26 years as a Lt. Commander. “Not a bad rank,”
she says, “like a major in the Army.
“I really liked the Navy,” she adds. “But the patients, the
causalities, that was hard.”
Lloyd came back to Cleveland and got her bachelor’s and
master’s degrees in nursing from Case Western Reserve
University. The GI bill covered the tuition for her schooling.
“I did various jobs; I taught nursing, worked for a bank,
worked at a doctor’s office. It was a full career.”
Lloyd, 88, has kept busy. She attends the 8:30 a.m. Mass
every day at nearby St. Jerome Church and continues to say
the rosary every day.
“I’ve been saying the rosary daily for over 50 years,” she
says. “Sister Roberta (a Latin teacher at VA) said to say it for
something that I wanted. I wanted a different job. Twentyseven days later, I got the new job,” working in occupational
health nursing.
“I did the Rosary Novena, which is 54 days long.” Now, she
says, she prays the rosary out of devotion.
She also is a Eucharistic minister at St. Jerome and a
number of years ago, after seeing a notice in a bulletin, started
distributing communion at Euclid Hospital every Thursday
morning.
Marjorie Lloyd still lives in the same home her family
purchased 73 years ago during her freshman year at VA.
From a class of almost 60, schoolmates have discovered
that 15 members of the Class of 1942 are still around. Lloyd’s
VA friends remark about her interesting life.
“We had a 50th reunion,” recalls Eldina (DiFranco)
Ambrogio, a friend and classmate. “When the Ladies Night
Out started, we started calling all the girls from the class.”
Ambrogio, Lloyd and classmate Toni (Hartman) Gokorsch
attended the most recent Ladies Night Out together and
the three meet occasionally during the year to catch up and
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reminisce.
Ambrogio says she’s enjoyed reconnecting with classmates
and has tried to keep up with Lloyd. “She lived an exciting
life,” Ambrogio says.
Lloyd laughs it off, and says she’s enjoyed her retirement.
Marjorie Lloyd reunites with classmates Toni (Hartman) Gokorsch and
Eldina (DiFranco) Ambrogio at this year’s Ladies Night Out event.
Lloyd says her class didn’t have reunions on a consistent
basis until the 50th, but she would run into classmates at Villa
Angela, down the street, before the merger with St. Joseph.
In 2008, she was part of a group of alumni and friends of VA
and St. Joseph who were asked to make a five-year pledge to
donate to the school, which she agreed to and has participated
in.
“The nuns were all nice,” she recalls of her time at Villa
Angela. “I enjoyed being down on the lake. I thought it was a
beautiful spot.”
Being near Euclid Beach Park had an advantage as well.
Every year the Humphreys, who owned the park, would give
the girls from Villa Angela a free day near the end of the
school year.
“Everything was free, and the nuns would give us the day
off,” Lloyd recalls.
One thing that comes to mind about the old VA was the
lighted sign that arched over the entrance of the old school.
“It was very elegant, I thought,” she says. The school sold
off some of its land so that
The nuns were all nice.
Lakeshore Boulevard could be
I enjoyed being down on
reconfigured.
“I think it was during that
the lake. I thought it was
era, when they relocated the
a beautiful spot.
entrance, that the sign got lost,”
she said. “It was a very attractive entrance.”
And a very attractive time of life for Marjorie Lloyd and her
classmates at Villa Angela Academy.
Joan Mazzolini ’79, former reporter for The Plain Dealer,
is now communications officer for the Sisters of Charity
Foundation of Cleveland.
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Faith. Family.
Future.
SJ Alumnus
TIM MISNY, SJ ’73
For Tim Misny,
Tim Misny ’73 and
his son, Max.
success means farthanmore
winning cases
By Richard Osborne ’69
Photos by Tim Ryan ’61
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n his first day of high school in 1969, Tim Misny
– yes, that Tim Misny, the “I’ll make them pay”
guy of the ubiquitous television commercials –
stood in the St. Joe’s parking lot and worried. “I remember
how scared I was,” Misny says with a smile. “I was so
afraid that I would not remember the combination to my
locker.”
Misny, 57, reflected on that long-ago moment of
trepidation earlier this year when he pulled into the school
parking lot for a visit under vastly different circumstances.
The class of 1973 graduate was back on campus to be the
keynote speaker for the VASJ National Honor Society
induction ceremony.
“Because of St. Joe’s, my life took a different
direction,” Misny told the all-school assembly of students,
parents and guests. He said that it was here that he learned
the definition of true success.
“I believe that success is being at peace and having
happiness with yourself, your fellow man and with God,”
he said. “That to me is true success. It’s not about what
kind of car you drive, it’s not how much jewelry you own,
or artwork you own, or what kind of house you live in.”
Which is not to say that Tim Misny is unfamiliar with
wealth.
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The highly prominent personal injury attorney, who
grew up in St. Paul Parish and attended St. Paul School in
Euclid, has all the earthly trappings of success. He lives
with his wife, Stephanie, and their toddler son, Max, on a
55-acre Waite Hill estate that seems to have been plucked
from the pages of Gone with the Wind.
A small and nondescript sign on the mailbox at the edge
of the long and winding driveway leading to the 16,000
square-foot main house is the only indication visitors
have that they have arrived someplace extraordinary.
“Misnyland,” it reads. The whimsical title speaks volumes
about Misny’s technicolor personality.
Misny is, by any measure, a larger-than-life figure – he
is, in fact, a very fit 6-foot-5 – and he has the celebrity
status to prove it. His YouTube presence covers seven
pages and his website (misnylaw.com) is as entertaining as
it is educational, capturing his renown as both a legal and
marketing impressario. One of the newest features on the
website, in addition to highlights from his speech at VASJ,
is a rap video that must be seen to be fully appreciated.
But the story behind the story of Misny’s professional
superstardom is by no means skillful marketing alone.
He possesses both an incisive legal mind and a passion
for defending the victimized. Though already highly
accomplished, he put himself in the upper tier of his
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legal field when he foresaw a Supreme Court decision that
removed prior protections pharmaceutical companies had
from liability for faulty drugs that had been approved by
the FDA.
The decision, and his prediction of it, afforded him even
greater opportunity to do what he loves best: battle for his
notion of what is right. The instinct was instilled in him
early in life.
“My paternal grandfather, Janos Mizanyin, came to
Cleveland from Velky Rusko, Slovakia, to make a better
life for his family,” he says. “The Mizanyin name was
changed to Misny at Ellis Island. One hundred years later,
to celebrate my 50th birthday, I made a pilgrimage to
Slovakia to meet family members and lecture at a local law
school.
“It was touching and invigorating to talk with the law
faculty and students about the rights of the injured victim,”
he says. “Amazingly, all of our families have suffered a
horrible loss at some point in our history. It is my burning
desire to protect those inalienable rights that make up the
common thread throughout the tapestry of every legal
system.”
Misny prepared for his eventual pursuits at John Carroll
University and Cleveland-Marshall Law School. But he
credits St. Joseph High School with starting him on his
path to true success. An NHS member when he was a
student at St. Joe’s, Misny was eager to recount the lessons
he learned here to his counterparts today.
“Coming home was so very significant for me for the
simple reason that I have always regarded my St. Joe
experience as the true foundation of my education,” he
says. “The most important life lesson I learned was that
with hard work and discipline I could accomplish anything
I set my sights on. And to this day when I am confronted
with a particularly difficult case, I know that hard work and
[W]ith the privilege of attending
St. Joe’s there was a duty to try to
make a difference.
total preparation will give my client and me the necessary
advantage to win the case.”
He is especially passionate about cases that change lives.
“I was taught that with the privilege of attending St.
Joe’s there was a duty to try to make a difference, to stand
by your convictions, and in essence be a leader and not a
follower,” he says. “I remember vividly during Mass at St.
Joe’s, we were asked to pray and have compassion for the
less fortunate. And I believe what drives me to take on a
particularly tough case is the compassion that I have for
people who have suffered incomprehensible losses.”
It also drives his commitment to The City Mission at
East 55th Street and Carnegie. The 100-year-old nonprofit
organization serves the homeless and provides a refuge to
battered women.
“The City Mission is a loving and compassionate facility
that accepts and helps people when they are at the lowest
ebb of their existence,” he says. “For Max’s first birthday,
someone gave a donation to the Mission in his name. I
dropped it off one day and was given a nickel tour. I was
blown away. The Mission offers free meals, showers,
clothing, a safe place to sleep, GED training, day care and
job placement.
“It humbles me to be involved with the Mission,” he
adds. “When I come home from a visit there, I have a
newfound appreciation for
the things I normally take
for granted.”
With his priorities
comfortably in order,
Misny says he is living
a life that he never
imagined back at St.
Joe’s.
“Quite frankly, I never
thought that I would
feel so fulfilled in my
life,” he says. “At the
center of my universe is
my lovely wife and our son. For
the longest time, I thought that being married and having
a family was not in the cards for me. But thankfully, it
all came together for me when Stephanie and I married
in Rome, and then returned two and a half years later to
baptize Max. My goal in life is simple: I want to be the
very best husband and father that I can be.”
His advice to young people today is drawn from a St.
Joseph High School legend.
“One of the greatest inspirational lines I ever heard
was offered by football coach Bill Gutbrod,” he says. “In
response to a Viking receiver catching a pass with a couple
of defenders hanging on him, Gutbrod said succinctly: ‘He
wanted it more than the other guys.’
“He didn’t say he was bigger, faster or stronger. He
simply wanted it more. And that philosophy applies to any
endeavor in life. As Gutbrod would say: ‘You gotta want it,
fella.’ ”
For Tim Misny, that lesson is as valid today as it was
when he first heard it. Which is not surprising. As he said
in the conclusion of his NHS speech: “Once a Viking,
always a Viking.”
Richard Osborne ’69 is the president of Villa AngelaSt. Joseph High School.
Tim Misny and his
wife, Stephanie,
live with their son,
Max, in Waite Hill.
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in the village
Vikings go
Global
Student leaders
hold international panel
Student leaders at VASJ hosted a panel of individuals from
Ethiopia, Japan, Guatemala, India, Iran and Israel, along with the
Consul General of The Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland as a part
of the new Get To Know Our World initiative at VASJ.
Football players
travel to
Italy
Eight senior football players were selected to
participate on the U.S. Stars & Stripes team
in the Italy Global Bowl. The group, along
with Coach John Storey ’59, who served as
the offensive/defensive line coach, traveled
to Italy in April where the U.S. beat the
Italian team 50-0.
Japanese
students visit VASJ
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Twelve students from Hachinohe St. Ursula
High School in Japan visited VASJ for two
weeks in March, hosted by current VASJ
students. During their visit, the students had
the opportunity to meet with Cleveland Mayor
Frank Jackson and Councilman Mike Polensek.
Photos courtesy of City of Cleveland,
photographer Wanda Santos-Bray.
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The cast and crew of Once on this
Island Jr. put on four wonderful
performances, including a dress
rehearsal for more than 300 local
elementary students from Our Lady of
the Lake, St. Jerome and Ss. Robert
& William. More than 500 were in
attendance throughout the duration
of the weekend for the other three
performances and the reviews were
extremely positive.
Spring Musical
Once on
this
Island
In theVillage
Students inducted into
National Honor Society
A group of VASJ students were inducted into the National Honor
Society (NHS). Class of 1973 alumnus Tim Misny returned to his alma
mater as the featured speaker at the event. Misny shared a powerful
message about passion and integrity.
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Class Notes
1950s
VA CLASS OF 1956: The Villa Angela class of 1956 will be
celebrating its 56th reunion on September 23, 2012. The class
members will meet for the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass at Ss. Robert
and William, followed by a luncheon at Pineridge Country
Club. Invitations with information will be forthcoming. The
class is also looking to contact these ladies from their class:
Elaine Zitel, Jackie Vehra Reising and Kathleen Murtagh
Mullen. If you know these ladies or have any questions, please
contact Nancy Gaspnar at 440-382-9383.
1960s
SJ CLASS OF 1960: The St. Joseph class of 1960 donated the
remaining money from its reunion account to VASJ to assist
with the upkeep of the front entrance. A marker will be placed
there in honor of the class.
VA CLASS OF 1961: The Villa Angela class of 1961 celebrated
its 50th reunion on September 24, 2011. The evening began
with Mass at St.
John of the Cross
and concluded
with an evening
of reacquainting
with old friends,
reminiscing, fun,
laughter and even
some tears.
VA class of 1961.
SJ CLASS OF
1962: The St. Joseph
class of 1962 will be holding its 50th reunion the weekend of
October 12 & 13, 2012. Please contact Brian McNeeley for
more information at [email protected] or 440-256-5827.
SJ ’62: Dennis Piller and his wife, Mary (Bergeron) ’60, just
celebrated their 40th year living down under in both Australia
and New Zealand. They will also be celebrating their 48th
wedding anniversary this Thanksgiving Day. Everything in
Australia is a bit of a dream. No snow! So when is everybody
coming down?
VA CLASS OF 1962: The Villa Angela class of 1962 will
be holding its 50th reunion on August 18, 2012, at Dino’s
restaurant in Willoughby. “Save the Date” cards were mailed on
January 27, 2012. For more information, contact Gerri Gornik
at [email protected].
SJ CLASS OF 1963: Members of the St. Joseph class of
1963 are in the planning stages of their 50th reunion in 2013.
They are looking for dedicated local classmates to be on their
committee. Please contact Jim Kramar at [email protected] or
440-461-519 if interested.
SJ ’64: Brother
Dave Murphy
transferred to
work at St.
Louis School in
Honolulu in the
fall of 2011. He
is working with
other Viking
alums, Fr. Ken
Templin ’58 and
Bro. Tom Payne Bro. Dave Murphy '64, Fr. Ken Templin '58 and
Bro. Tom Payne '63
’63. Things are
going well for him in his new home and he continues to keep
the Viking Village in his prayers.
SJ ’69: Dan Peterca and Terry Murphy were honored last
year by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.
They were among the recipients of the 2011 Franklin
A. Polk Public Servants’ Award at a luncheon in
September 2011. Dan has been with the Cuyahoga
County Probation Department for 37 years and Terry
has been with the Cuyahoga Clerk of Courts office for
35 years.
1970s
SJ CLASS OF 1972: The St. Joseph class of 1972 will
be having its 40th reunion in the fall of 2012. Please
contact Tim Davis at [email protected] or Mike Lucas at
[email protected] for planning of events for the 40th
reunion.
VA CLASS OF 1972: The Villa Angela class of 1972 will be
holding its 40th reunion on September 28, 2012, at VASJ.
The committee is working hard on more details which will be
available soon.
VA ’73: Susan (Podboy) Coan’s son Michael (VASJ assistant
wrestling coach) married Katherine Lanning ’02 in June of
2011.
SJ ’78: Chris Cancilla, and his wife, Tammy, have moved to
Austell, Georgia. Chris is working as an EDI Developer for
S.P. Richards Co. His hobbies include serving as an assistant
scoutmaster for Scout Troop 723 in Powder Springs and also
continuing his science fiction writing after the success of
his first novel, “The Archives: Education,” available on the
Amazon Kindle site.
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1980s
SJ CLASS OF 1982: The St. Joseph class of 1982 will be
having its 30th reunion the weekend of October 19-20, 2012.
Friday the 19th will be in conjunction with the Oarsman
Clambake and Saturday the 20th the class plans on attending
the football game against Cleveland Central Catholic. If you
have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Tod
Kijauskas at 727-403-7717.
SJ ’84: David Kuczinski moved to the Pacific Northwest
in 2005, where he is a tool and die maker in Vancouver,
Washington, and also referees high school football. He is
married to Jeanette.
SJ ’86: After 23 years in the military and having retired in 2009,
Edward Tushar took a contracting job in Kuwait/Afghanistan.
In November 2010, Edward became an official civilian again by
becoming the first HR director for Sierra Chemicals, a growing
company in the Southwest servicing gas production companies.
He is nine semester hours away from completing his master’s in
HR Management from Thomas Edison State College.
1990s
VASJ CLASS OF 1992: The VASJ class of 1992 will celebrate
its 20th reunion on Saturday, July 21, 2012. There will be a
family event in the morning at VASJ at 9:30 a.m. – a “20 laps
for 20 years” race at the VASJ track. That evening at 6:30 p.m.,
there will be an adult-only event at the Market Garden Brewery
on W. 25th Street in Ohio City. If you haven’t already done so,
join the class of 1992 reunion page on Facebook. All reunion
information is also available at vasj.com/reunions.
VASJ ’95: Aisha
(Wright) Kutter
and her husband, Jim
Kutter, co-founders
of KutterGroup
LLC., were honored
at the 34th Annual
Hudson Valley
Gateway Chamber
of Commerce Dinner
Gala on January 28,
2011. The Kutters
were nominated
and honored for
“being distinguished
individuals who have
made an exceptional
contribution to
Aisha (Wright) Kutter ’95 and her
husband, Jim.
the Gateway community over several years, cultivating
collaborations and partnerships for the betterment of the
community, fostering economic opportunity and facilitating
community involvement through tireless volunteer
contributions and service.”
2000s
VASJ CLASS OF 2002: The VASJ class of 2002 will be
holding its 10th reunion on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at VASJ.
VASJ ’02: Katie Kushlan Egan & Kevin Egan welcomed
their first son, Samuel, to the world
on April 4, 2012.
VASJ ’07: Catherine Veasey
graduated with a bachelor’s degree
in architecture from the University
of Notre Dame on May 20, 2012.
VASJ ’09: Kaleen Mangan
Gielarowski and her husband had
their youngest son baptized by Fr.
Ken Templin ’58 in Honolulu,
Hawaii, at the St. Louis School
Chapel. Brother Dave Murphy ’64
Katie (Kushlan) and Kevin was in attendance.
Egan ’02 with their son,
Samuel.
Fr. Ken Templin ’58, Kaleen Mangan Gielarowski ’09, her
husband and sons, and Bro. Dave Murphy ’64.
Submit your class notes online.
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Request your transcripts online. Any alums looking for their VA,
SJ, or VASJ transcripts can now find the request form at www.vasj.com/
request-transcripts. Simply download the form and mail it to the school
with your payment. Visit the website for more information.
Keep up with VASJ on facebook.
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in memoriam
Father Jim Bajorek ’72 passed away
in April 2012.
Jerome “Jerry” Bayer ’55, husband
of Jean (Shaber) Bayer ’57 and father of
Mark Bayer ’80, Debbie (Bayer) Smith
’80, Rob Bayer ’84, Jim Bayer ’91, Jeff
Bayer ’92 [wife Sue (Zigmund) Bayer
’92], passed away in January 2012 at the
age of 74.
Ernie Braun, father of Gary Braun ’73,
passed away in December 2011.
Margaret “Peg” (Connell) Brennan
’52 passed away in February 2012 at the
age of 78.
Ruth Krahe Buettner, mother of Mary
Ann Krahe Palm ’71, Barbara Krahe
Powers ’72, Carolyn Krahe Barry ’73,
Brian Krahe ’74 and Patty Krahe Moke
’75, passed away in March 2012 at the
age of 83.
James F. Clark ’87 passed away in
March 2012 at the age of 42.
Barry L. Constantino ’70 passed away
in September 2011 at the age of 59.
Irene D’Onle, mother of Leon D’Onle
’61, passed away in January 2012 at the
age of 91.
Charles “Chuck” F. Duhigg, Jr.,
father of Matthew ’06, Erin ’07 and
John ’08 and brother-in-law of Kristė
Vedegys-Duhigg ’88, passed away in
February 2012 at the age of 54.
Reunion!
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Dolores (Busho) Marcussen ’47
passed away in January 2012 at the age
of 82.
Catherine (Celhar) Groudle ’76,
mother of Hanna Groudle ’08, passed
away in March 2012.
Walter T. May ’77 passed away in
December 2011 at the age of 53.
John R. Halsey Sr. ’71 passed away in
February 2012 at the age of 58.
Thomas J. Horton ’63 passed away in
January 2012 at the age of 66.
John Hoste ’89, son of John A. Hoste
’57, passed away in November 2011 at
the age of 40.
Michael E. Krebs ’61, husband of
Janice M. Krebs ’61, father of Theresa
Krebs Duke ’91, Heidi Krebs Johnson,
M.D. ’93, brother of Edward J. Krebs
’72, brother-in-law of Frank D. Berkopec
’58 and Elaine Berkopec O.S.U. ’67,
passed away in January 2012.
Helen Laney, mother of Scott Laney
’82 and Brian Laney ’86, passed away in
October 2011.
Carol (Woidtke) Lentz ’68, wife
of James Lentz ’68 and sister of
Barbara (Woidtke) Nagy '65, Janice
(Woidtke) Bohinc ’69 (husband Jim
Bohinc ’66) and Marilyn (Woidtke) Ritz
’70, passed away in January 2012 at the
age of 61.
Mary D. Macharoni, mother of
Frank A. Macharoni Jr.’66 and William
Macharoni ’69, passed away in
November 2011 at the age of 93.
Thomas R. Malone ’64 passed away
in October 2011 at the age of 65.
Edward W. Esch ’60 passed away in
April 2012 at the age of 69.
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Agnes E. Floyd, mother of Mary Floyd
’73 and Mark Floyd ’75, passed away in
January 2012 at the age of 83.
Frank A. Mrsnik ’67, brother of Kathy
Mrsnik ’72, passed away in February
2012.
Dr. Elmer J. Perse Jr. ’65, brother
of Allen John Perse ’67, Dr. David
Perse ’72 and uncle of Brian Perse ’97
and Jeremy Perse ’00, passed away
unexpectedly in August 2011 at the age
of 63.
Katherine “Kitty” (Manning) Pierce
’60, sister of Ellen Justus ’61, Mary
White ’65 and Joanne Evanchick ’69,
passed away in December 2011 at the age
of 69.
Robert Pugel ’67, brother of Ronald
Pugel ’81 and Richard Pugel ’83, passed
away in June 2011 at the age of 62.
Robert A. Rumes ’59 passed away in
January 2012 at the age of 69.
Tony J. Sustarsic, father of Jerry
Sustarsic ’68, passed away in January
2012 at the age of 86.
Dennis W. Tommasone ’61 passed
away in January 2012.
Nicholas Valentino ’64, brother of
Bruce Valentino ’71, passed away in
December 2010 at the age of 63.
Frank “Nicholas” Vovko ’72 passed
away in March 2012 at the age of 58.
Peter E. Wagner ’60 passed away in
February 2012 at the age of 70.
VASJ deeply appreciates being notified when a graduate passes away. If you have such
news to share, please contact Kellie Clinton ’03, alumni/ae development coordinator, at
[email protected] or 216-481-8414 ext. 284.
‘There’s a spot in our hearts ever dear…’
The traditions of Villa Angela are woven into the character of Villa Angela-St. Joseph
High School. Our students today are proud of their VA past and the links they share “to our
convent home, Villa Angela, by the fairest of inland seas.”
We want to ensure that tangible memories of VA are evident in the hallways of modernday VASJ. A “Villa Angela Room” has been designated for the purpose of preserving
VA memorabilia. The space will also function as a place to meet, visit and reflect in
surroundings reminiscent of VA.
We need your help. Please search your attics, closets and scrapbooks for photographs,
artifacts, play programs, uniforms and other VA mementos. If you have an item you would
like to donate, please contact Kellie Clinton at 216-481-8414, ext. 284.
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LADY VIKING GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
Grades: Girls entering grades 4-9
Dates: June 11-14, 2012
SPORTS ED GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
Grades: Girls entering grades 4-9
Dates: June 18-21, 2012
VIKING FOOTBALL CLINIC
Grades: Boys entering grades 5-8
Date: June 15, 2012
LADY VIKING GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Grades: Girls entering grades 5-9
Dates: June 25-28, 2012
INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING
Grades: Boys and girls entering grades 5-8
Dates: June 26-27, 2012
INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA CLUB
Grades: Boys and girls entering grades 6-8
Dates: July 9-13, 2012
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SPORTS ED FOOTBALL CAMP
Grades: Boys entering grades 4-11
Dates: July 16-18, 2012
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VIKING BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
Grades: Boys entering grades 3-9
Dates: July 23-26, 2012
SPORTS ED SOCCER CAMP
Grades: Boys and girls entering grades 4-9
Dates: July 23-26, 2012
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Save the Date!
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Escape on the Lake 5K Run
November 3, 2012
Alumni Memorial Mass
December 14, 2012
Legacy Luncheon
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Opening Mass
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Veterans Day Assembly
January 24, 2013
Founders Day Liturgy
October 13, 2012
Homecoming Football Game
Friday, November 16 –
Sunday, November 18
Fall Play
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Vikings Classic Mixer
Friday, October 19, 2012
Oarsmen Club Clambake
Spring/Summer 2012
December 13, 2012
Advent Prayer Service
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Ladies Night Out
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