Vision FALL 2015 - Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

St. Mary’s School
Notre Dame Academy
Julienne High School
Chaminade High School
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St. Joseph Commercial
High School
FALL 2015
Identity Rooted
In Christ
Sponsorship Agreements
Renewed
Bringing Fresh Produce to
Dayton Dinner Tables
Growing Opportunities
with K12 & TEJAS Gallery
Partnership
ME S S AGE
FROM TH E
President
Sometimes, I think there is too much sound in my life. Phone calls, meetings, hallway conversations with
students, teachers and parents, deadlines, contract reviews, planning sessions, and a myriad of other
tasks occupy my days. The latest downloaded audiobook or podcast accompanies me on the drive to
and from work. Evenings and weekends include high school, college, and professional sports and other
community events. And, watching the news or sports channel in the morning while getting ready
assures that I don’t miss any of the important events of the world overnight.
Serving as an adult leader
on the fall Kairos retreat
“AND MARY KEPT
ALL THESE THINGS,
REFLECTING ON THEM
IN HER HEART.” LUKE 2:19
“. . . AND HIS MOTHER
KEPT ALL THESE
THINGS IN HER
HEART.” LUKE 2:51
I suspect that many of our students and families suffer occasionally from an over-abundance of
sound. Maybe one of the challenges many of us experience in our always-connected world is silent
contemplation — keeping “these things” in our hearts, as Luke’s gospel twice mentioned that Mary,
the mother of Jesus, did — first after the visit from the shepherds at Jesus’ birth and again, after finding
12-year old Jesus in the temple.
Mary can teach us so many things — the humble acceptance of God’s work in her life, the
encouragement of the ministry of Jesus at the wedding feast of Cana, the defiant stand at the cross of
Jesus are all examples for us. And, through her lesson of contemplation, Mary helps us see the face of
Christ in all aspects of our lives, whether joyous, confusing, amazing, or tragic, and to open ourselves
us up to His profound truth. Perhaps if we make quiet time to ponder these things in our hearts, we
might more fully understand the mysteries of God so that we may be better able to share His message
with all people.
This year, we celebrate the renewal of our sponsorship agreements with the Marianists and the Sisters
of Notre Dame de Namur, whose founders both chose Mary as their patroness. As a sponsored
ministry of these two religious communities, Chaminade Julienne has been uniquely blessed by their
shared devotion to Our Lady, their charisms and focus on educating the whole person, their continuing
engagement in the life of the school, their prayers, and their financial support. Our mission is rooted
in their ministries and impacts our rituals, our celebrations, our language, and the manner in which
we pray, make decisions, teach and learn, plan retreats, serve on boards and committees, and all other
aspects of the CJ experience. Through sponsorship, the Sisters and the Marianists give our community
energy, spirit, focus, and direction — and remind us to be intentional about all that we do and find time
to “keep all these things in our hearts.”
We are blessed to be the stewards of the Catholic, Marianist and Notre Dame legacy and mission at
Chaminade Julienne. May we more fully contemplate the great gift we continue to receive, and may
God continue to bless you and your family in great abundance.
Sincerely,
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84
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Administration
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84, President
John C. Marshall ‘86, Principal
Brett A. Chmiel ‘02
Director of Admissions
Julie A. Goetz
Director of Finance &Accounting
Tina M. Wagoner
Director of Marketing &
Communications
Deacon James W. Walworth
Director of Development
Jason C. Unger
Assistant Principal & Acting
Director of Athletics
Steve Fuchs
Assistant Principal
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur,
Ohio Province
Living The Faith
2 Trusting God’s Plan
3 Bittersweet Transition
7 Senior Capstone: Year
Foundation
4 Establishing One School of
8 Partnership with K12 &
Excellence
5 Opportunity of a Lifetime
Institution
6 Renewing Vows with
Sponsors
Gregory S. Mueller
Assistant Principal
The Society of Mary,
Province of the United States
Three
Students
TEJAS Gallery
9 The Glory Beads & Other
Offerings
Development
10 Key to 21st Century
Kelli D. Kinnear
Director of Ministry and Service
Alumni News
12 Milestones
14 In Memoriam
15 Building One, New Traditions Carried Through
16 Snapshots of Summer
Fun
17 Monthly Luncheons
17 Official Social Media
Sites
Growth
11 Alumni Shorts
COVER STORY — MLC Celebrates Marianist World Day of Prayer
Members of the CJ Marianist Life Community (MLC) called on fellow students to take part in #MarianistsInAction
week, October 4-11 culminating with a rally, Mass, and supper held Oct. 10 on Marianist World Day of Prayer.
Throughout the week, spare change was collected to fund a service project set to provide important information
intended to reach sex trafficking victims — stickers placed on granola bars, distributed free through local quick
marts and gas stations, provided contact information to an organization that could help.
In addition to preparing the granola bars at Saturday’s rally, participants heard reflections about “starting a fire”
centered on broadening community engagement through prayer, talks and fellowship. Nick Cardilino, associate
director of campus ministry for the University of Dayton, led the group in praise and worship songs throughout the
afternoon and directed the choir for Mass. The MLC was proud to host area Marianists for Mass in the auditorium,
and celebrant Fr. Joe Tedesco, SM led the group in giving a blessing to those gathered. The day ended in a very
Marianist way — dinner was served for all to enjoy in the newly remodeled cafeteria.
Charlene C. Wheeler ‘65
Director of Guidance
Bob Young
Facilities Coordinator
Board of Trustees
Dr. Stephen R. Grant ‘70, Chair
Timothy M. Kroger ‘78, Vice Chair
Bro. Raymond L. Fitz, SM, Secretary
Donald R. Hoendorf ‘72, Treasurer
Maureen Baldock
Jeffrey T. Cox
Sr. Kim Dalgarn, SNDdeN
Comm. Daniel K. Foley ‘83
Mary Moeder Garman ‘79
Joseph M. Geraghty ‘83
Kathleen D. Henderson
Robert E. Hickey, Jr.
Jessica I. Jenkins ‘02
Elaine J. Lantz ‘70
Dr. Thomas J. Lasley
Antonette Lucente ‘70
Rev. Daniel J. Meyer
Emmett C. Orr ‘66
Thomas R. Petrovic
Joseph A. Zehenny
Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial
High School (1946-1974)
liv ing th e faith
Trusting God’s Plan
“
I
would
rather go
to work
every day and
be happy with
my job than
make all the
money in the
world.”
I have said
these words for as long as I can
remember. I never really had hopes
of being a doctor, lawyer or engineer
because I knew those things did not
interest me; however, I wanted to do
something that I love and still be able
to live comfortably.
As a teenager, and even as a young
adult in college, it was difficult to
figure out exactly what career path
would connect my work with my
hopes and passion. In a world that
thrives on the motto, “Get rich or die
trying,” it can be difficult to commit
to a job that you actually love and
make enough money to survive, but
I was determined. One thing I have
always loved — even as a teenager —
was working with children and youth.
There is something so special and
rewarding about being a role model
for someone else.
My first job out of college was working for the city of Toledo, but after six
months, I received an offer for a position as a toddler teacher at a local
childcare center. The decision wasn’t
easy. The city was offering me a full
time position that would pay well over
what the child care center could pay.
However, working a desk job was not
what God had called me to do, and I
knew it. I wasn’t leaving work each day
feeling fulfilled — I was bored. I made
the decision to take the teaching position, and six months later, was asked
to take the role as the lead teacher!
FALL 2015 2
By Jessica Smith ‘08
Working with the children was exciting,
and I left each day feeling energized by my
time spent with the children, but as there
are with most things, there were bumps in
the road. I never really doubted God’s
plan for me, but there were internal issues
that made it difficult for me to stay.
That’s when another door opened. I
received a call that I had been recommended to another center that would pay me
well and offer benefits. I interviewed there,
loved it and put in my two weeks’ notice.
Instead of being able to work with my
current students for two more weeks and
having a chance to say good-bye, I was
asked to leave that day. Although I was
hurt and upset, I left with my head held
high, and started the new job right away.
God was holding me in His hands —
on the first day of my new job, a coworker from the center I had just left let me
know that the center had unexpectedly
closed for good. God does not play about
his children! When you have a strong
foundation and a relationship with God,
good things come to you in God’s perfect
timing, even in the midst of strife and
managing through tough situations.
Being a member of the CJ community,
first as a student and now as a cheerleading instructor, we learn how to center our
education and life on God. No matter
your age, your testimony, your struggle,
your accomplishments, or whatever you
may encounter in life, God already has
a plan for you. As long as you live your
life in a way that is pleasing to Him,
everything will fall into place. Who
would have thought my new place is
right back in Dayton!
I am now in the process of finding a home
to start my very own home childcare center. It’s my dream — please keep me in
your prayers as I continue down this path
and trust in God’s plan for my life. V
About the Author
Jessica (Taylor) Smith ‘08 graduated
from Bowling Green State University
with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Human Development and Family
Studies. She and husband, David,
recently returned to the area and are in
the process of looking for a new home.
She is excited to be back in Dayton and
at CJ as one of the new cheerleading
coaches: “I love every one of the girls
and it’s such an honor watching them
grow and learn each week.”
In her free time, she enjoys singing,
dancing, making music, editing videos,
healthy eating and watching TV shows
and movies with her husband. She also
spends time with her family and takes
trips whenever she can.
liv ing th e faith
Bittersweet
Transition
By Donna Hawkins ‘76
I
n 2002, after relocating back to the
Columbus, Ohio area and continuing
my teaching career at Marburn
Academy, I never imagined that my role
as a CJ alumna would cross paths with my
new one as a Marburn Academy teacher. I
couldn’t have envisioned a scenario in which
the small independent school in Columbus
could intersect with the private school in
Dayton where I attended long ago. I was
wrong — twice.
The first connection came when a fellow
teacher at Marburn, Vickie (Hausfeld)
Fomich, mentioned that Martin Sheen
(Ramón Estévez) attended her high school.
Instantly, I knew we both had graduated
from CJ! She explained that CJ was a family
tradition — her mother, father, aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews all attended. We
reminisced about times of the past, laughed
about traditions in which we both took part
(despite the nine years difference in age), and
wondered if today’s generation was enjoying
their CJ experience as much as we had.
The second connection was the one that really struck
me. Marburn Academy is devoted to serving the
educational needs of bright students with learning
differences such as ADHD and dyslexia. Frequently,
our families discover Marburn after their child has
struggled both academically and emotionally in a
traditional school environment. Understandably, the
student is skeptical about trying someplace new, and
Trevor Knowles was one of them.
Trevor’s parents had so much faith in what Marburn
could do for him with its specialized, multi-sensory instruction that they committed to driving him
the 180-mile round trip from their hometown in
Clayton to make sure that he received the education
that he deserved. Doing this also meant that Trevor’s
mother, Susan, would transfer her job to Columbus.
I had the pleasure of teaching Trevor in 2010, his
first year at Marburn, and watched this hurt sixth
grader push past his insecurities and persevere as
any challenge came his way. I witnessed him deploy
successful academic and behavior strategies that
Marburn had taught him, and, ultimately, watched
him flourish into a confident young man.
The daily travel to school proved to be worthwhile.
Trevor thrived, and in May of 2015, it was determined that it was time for Trevor to transition back
into a traditional school environment.
Left to right - Donna Hawkins,
Trevor Knowles, Vickie Fomich
About the Author
Donna (Evans) Hawkins ‘76,
lives near Granville, Ohio with
her husband Chris. She enjoys
watching the sunset over her
15-acre property — where
she raised her two sons —
while lounging in Adirondack
chairs that she and Chris
crafted.
Donna’s family ties to CJ run
deep, as scholarship funds
had been established in
honor of her mother and
brother.
For more information about
Marburn Academy visit
www.marburnacademy.org
As I spoke one day with Trevor’s mother about his
future plans, my heart swelled — just as it had five
years prior when he entered my classroom — as
she told me he would be attending my alma
mater, Chaminade Julienne.
Trevor is now a sophomore. And, tying
the two CJ connections together, Trevor
attends CJ with Vickie’s nephew, Noah.
Small world! V
Donna Hawkins welcomes
student at Marburn “Meet the
Teacher” event in August 2015
VISION 3
A Look Through the Archives
The Establishment of Three Traditions
Building One School of Excellence
E
stablished in 1850, Chaminade
Julienne Catholic High School is
rooted in three traditions that
established excellent Catholic education
in Dayton: the Society of Mary, Sisters
of Notre Dame de Namur, and the
Sisters of Charity.
1850 — The Society of Mary opens
St. Mary’s School for Boys on the property
that eventually becomes the University
of Dayton.
1886 — Although the Sisters of Notre
Dame de Namur expanded their ministry
to serve Emmanuel Parish in 1849, it was
nearly 40 years later when they opened
sustained education at Notre Dame
Academy, originally located behind the
convent on Franklin St.
1850-1927 -St. Mary’s
1886-1927 Notre Dame Academy
behind convent on Franklin St.
1927-1973 Julienne H.S.
- Homewood Ave.
1927 — To accommodate growing
enrollment, the Sisters sell the NDA
property to the Society of Mary and open
Julienne High School at Homewood Ave.
The Brothers establish Dayton Catholic
High School, renamed one year later as
Chaminade High School, at their new
Franklin and Ludlow location.
1945 — The Sisters of Charity open St.
Joseph Commercial Academy, fondly
known as “St. Joe’s,” at 2nd Street. Serving
25 area parishes, the school opens with a
beginning enrollment of 42 juniors.
1973 — The Society of Mary and the
Sisters of Notre Dame agree to merge
as “Chaminade Julienne,” a co-ed school
owned and operated by both orders.
Located at its historic Franklin and
Ludlow site, the school has grown to
include 17 acres of property.
1974 — After graduating its last class
earlier in the spring, many incoming
seniors from St. Joe’s join the CJ
community. CJ maintains alumnae
outreach, archives and records for
St. Joe’s as part of the school’s tradition,
history, and legacy. V
FALL 2015 4
1926 - NDA students
1927-1973 Chaminade H.S. Built in 1904, the Red Brick
Building served NDA and CHS
1928 - Chaminade orchestra
1945-1974 - St. Joseph
2nd Street
1946 - St. Joseph drama students
Opportunity of a Lifetime
F
our members of the CJ community traveled to Philadelphia to be
in attendance for Pope Francis’
visit as well as pre-arrival activities. CJ
Ministry & Service staff members, Kelli
Kinnear, director, and Sr. Nicole Trahan,
FMI attended the World Meeting of
Families Conference and two students
scheduled itineraries to gain the most out
of the experience.
“I think he is a beacon of light in our
world and brings such a sense of hope, not
only to Catholics around the world, but
everyone,” said Kinnear.
Jose Osnaya ‘16 went to Philadelphia to
take in the experience with his family. “I
really enjoyed seeing the Pope, in his Pope
mobile, smile and wave to everyone there.”
Thomas VanDorpe ‘16 attended with the
Legion of Christ, an order of Catholic
priests. He said his group went to bring
the joy of the Gospel to everyone they
met. “We had more than 5,000 rosaries,
several hundred copies of Christopher
West’s book, ‘Pope Francis to Go,’ holy
cards, food, water and a lot of other
religious articles that we passed out.
“We walked all over the city talking to
people and taking prayer intentions. It
was incredible. It was an unforgettable
thing, just to see the look on people’s
faces while they were in confession and
just the joy they had afterwards.”
On Sunday, more than one million
people gathered along Benjamin
Franklin Parkway for the Papal
Mass. “During Mass, everyone was
so reverent,” said Kinnear. “To have
more than one million people silent
during the consecration and during
communion, it was an amazing
experience.”
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foun d ation
Anastasia McNeily ‘15 was able
to see Pope Francis while in
Washington, “It was truly moving
to witness firsthand what Pope
Francis had to say at Mass and his
address to Congress.
Kelli Kinnear, Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI, meet up with
Thomas VanDorpe ‘16 prior to Pope Francis’ arrival in
Philadelphia
Patrick Zopff ‘14, who now attends
Mount St. Joseph University,
created this chalk art of the Pope on
campus ahead of the Papal Visit.
Kelli Kinnear, Sr. Nicole Trahan,
FMI, Bro. Tom Wendorf, SM and
Fr. Neville O’Donohue, SM await
the arrival of Pope Francis in
Philadelphia
CJ Welcomes Fr. Jim Mueller, SM
F
r. Jim Mueller joins the faculty as
the school chaplain for the 20152016 school year. Originally from
San Antonio, where he attended Central
Catholic High School, he is the second
youngest of seven children and has 36
nieces and nephews. While growing
up, Fr. Mueller said his father, who
was a physician, would take care of the
Marianists, giving Fr. Mueller his first
exposure to the Brothers. Fr. Jim was
ordained on March 17, 1967. V
4 FUN FACTS
• On various assignments outside of
the U.S., Fr. Jim lived in Canada (3
years), Switzerland (7 years), and
Japan (over a period of 21 years)
• He played hockey on a school
team in Canada and scored a goal
(but don’t ask him for which team!)
In his many journeys,
Fr. Jim has learned,
“Everyone has an
amazing story. Some
people may have
experiences that are very
simple, but everyone has
an amazing story.”
• He has served as a teacher and
chaplain; and, as a principal,
he traveled to conferences and
schools in the South Pacific to help
with school accreditation work
• Before his arrival at CJ, Fr. Jim
spent one year on sabbatical
which included four months
in Rome
VISION 5
in stitution
Leadership Presence
CJ Charism Rooted in Marianist and
Sisters of Notre Dame Traditions
Members of both religious orders
continue to be actively engaged at CJ.
Here are a few examples:
Renewing Our Vows
T
he Marianists and Sisters of
Notre Dame de Namur have long
been partners in the educational
community of faith that is Chaminade
Julienne, but that relationship was recently reinforced with the signing of new
Sponsorship and Services agreements.
Two separate sponsorship agreements
were reviewed during the 2014-15 school
year by various CJ stakeholders, including the Mission Integration Team, Board
of Trustees, and school leadership team.
The final agreements were presented to the
school in June, and the Board of Trustees
formally approved them at their meeting
in July. Each agreement reflects the unique
charism of the sponsoring religious
congregation, but both reflect the
mutuality of the relationship.
“We are blessed by the agreement of both
of our religious congregations to renew
this sponsorship, and we take our responsibility as a Notre Dame and Marianist
school very seriously,” said Dan Meixner,
CJ president.
While the agreements are beneficial
to the school they are also valued by
the religious orders.
“The renewal symbolizes the continuation of a long-term partnership
with CJ and with the Marianists,”
said Sr. Carol Lichtenberg, of the
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
“It speaks to the weaving of charisms
which provides the fabric of the
school. We – the Sisters of Notre
Dame de Namur – proudly celebrate
our educational heritage in Dayton
and appreciate that CJ is a key part
of that story. We are deeply grateful
that CJ carries our values and
St Julie’s spirituality into today’s
educational setting.”
The Marianists are likewise proud
to be affiliated with a top-ranked
institution.
“The Marianists are blessed to count
Chaminade Julienne as one of its
sponsored ministries,” said Dan
Donnelly, Director of the Marianist
“We recognize that our continuing
Office of Sponsorship. “The renewsponsorship necessitates that we continal of the Sponsorship & Services
ue to look at everything we do and through Agreement between the Marianist
the lens of both religious traditions. This
Province and the school affirms our
concentration will help develop young men strong, collaborative relationship and
and women who have a deep appreciation
ongoing commitment as partners
for the charism of both.”
in mission. We are equally blessed
to co-sponsor the school with the
Lisa Colbert, religion teacher and member Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.”
of the Mission Integration Team, likewise
appreciates the orders’ dedication to conThe sponsorship renewal will be
tinuing their significant historical legacy.
commemorated with a presentation at the all-school liturgy dur“They affirm and validate the school’s
ing Catholic Schools’ Week. And,
mission and vision,” Colbert said. “Our
plaques from both orders will be
sponsors value the gifts and talents of
prominently displayed to recognize
all members of the CJ community. And,
the significance of this commitment. V
they also participate in the life of the
institution in a variety of ways — they
are still present.”
FALL 2015 6
Sr. Carol Lichtenberg, SNDdeN (fourth
from left) and Deacon Dan Donnelly (fifth
from left) participate in the August Ribbon
Cutting for Building One renovation.
Representatives of each leadership team
met at the annual members meeting this
fall to discuss their shared ministry at CJ.
L-R: Tim Kroger, CJ Trustee;
Bro. Charles Johnson; Fr. Marty Solma;
Sr. Carol Lichtenberg, Bro. Tom Giardino;
Dan Meixner, president; and Bro. Ray
Fitz, Trustee.
Bro. Ray Fitz, SM
serves as member of
CJ’s Board of Trustees
and he and Sr. Carol
Lichtenberg serve
as Honorary CoChairs of the school’s
development initiative,
LIFT — Leading In
Faith Today;
Sr. Kim Dalgarn,
SNDdeN serves on the
Mission Effectiveness
Advisory Council,
helped develop the
Mission Effectiveness
Orientation Materials,
and serves as a Trustee.
in stitution
Choosing a Way to Make a Difference
Third Year of Senior Capstone Begins
M
embers of the Class of 2016
knew before the end of their
junior year that they would
have something big to accomplish before
the end of their senior year — a mission
that would impact the lives of others in
powerful and meaningful ways. And,
even before the new school year began,
many were already talking about what
justice issue they would take on for their
Senior Capstone project.
“These seniors have seen this project since
their sophomore year and then watched
as last years’ seniors implemented their
projects, so they are more than ready to
take this on,” said Molly Bardine, Senior
Capstone coordinator.
Bardine said she was excited to see
this class take on topics that
previous classes explored, and
branch off with their own
ideas to dig deeper into issues.
“They are really engaged,” she
shared. “The students have more
questions because they thought about
the ideas they wanted to be a part of and
how they could do things differently.”
Summer Start
One group, who named themselves,
“Got Veggies?,” is doing just that. Their
starting idea was to address food deserts.
“It’s kind of like the “Got Milk?”
commercials,” said Audrey Thacker ‘16.
“It’s catchy while quickly getting the
point across.”
“We wanted something familiar on
flyers so we took the name ‘Got Veggies?’
asking if people had vegetables to give,”
agreed Emma Eichenauer ‘16.
The Got Veggies? group began collecting
donations over the summer and have
since gathered 10,000 pounds of fresh
produce. All donations were given
to Catholic Social Services. Produce
donated so far includes corn, lettuce,
raspberries, beets, green beans, and
Bringing Garden Fresh Veggies to
Area Dinner Tables
Inspired by seeing gardeners offering
extra produce to neighbors, a group of
seniors began collecting the extra vegetables
and taking them to Catholic Social Services for
distribution.
By the end of September, the group had collected over 10,000
pounds of food — 9,000 more than their initial goal set in June.
Because the response has been overwhelming, the Senior
Capstone group will continue to collect extra vegetables
throughout the school year.
cucumbers. Monnin’s Fruit Farm
has also contributed hundreds of
pounds of produce.
Bardine noted that though many
capstone groups are still developing their
plan, she is pleased with the responsibility
that each has taken for their project.
“They are starting to ask questions that go
to the heart of policy,” she said. “Through
the process, students recognize how their
faith affects their intellect and how they
are supposed to study and explore issue
through the eyes of faith. It’s very exciting.”
VISION 7
A New Canvas, A New Gallery
New Learning Opportunities with
K12 & TEJAS
R
etirement didn’t seem to suit
Kaye Carlile. Her teaching
career had spanned three
decades but just a few years into her
retirement, Carlile was feeling the void.
“I realized how much I missed teaching,
it was almost painful,” she said.
That pain is now bliss as Carlile is
back in the classroom – but not just
any classroom – a gallery is now her
classroom as the first-year Chaminade
Julienne art teacher conducts her
Advanced Placement Studio Art class in
the creative surroundings of the
K12 Gallery & TEJAS, in
Downtown Dayton.
“I am so blessed to teach this wonderful
class,” Carlile said.
Carilile and three other art faculty
members bring the partnership between
CJ and the K12 Gallery & TEJAS to
full-scale implementation this year.
“We have had great teachers and great
artists at CJ, but this partnership
brings even more options to our course
offerings,” said John Marshall, principal.
“Students are surrounded by incredible
art, peers, and professional artists. What
an inspiring environment.”
Taking shape
With 160-plus students taking art
classes annually at CJ, interest in the
arts program was evident. It was a solid
program that Marshall began assessing
three years ago in preparation for the
impending retirements of veteran
teachers, Janet Lasley and Diana Barr.
Even then, aspiring Eagles artists had
been utilizing the resources of the
downtown gallery for several years,
primarily for field trips early on. During
the 2014-15 school year, CJ offered its
ceramics class in conjunction with the
gallery as a pilot program.
“We realized that we could have
professional artists offering high-level
instruction to our students, and that
it is a sustainable program for us,”
Marshall said.
Creative energy
Art appreciation has translated into
inspiration at the K12 Gallery & TEJAS
for Rose McDonald ‘16.
“I love being around all of this art, and
being in an actual gallery,” she said. “It’s
so inspiring to see the artists come in
here and do what they love.”
McDonald is part of Carlile’s AP class
– along with students from other local
high schools. The class meets for three
hours after school twice a week..
“Not everyone has the words to express
themselves, that’s what I love about art,”
she said. “From social issues to emotions,
it’s a way to express everything.”
Carlile easily picks up on her students’
enthusiasm: “I see your excitement and
Once retired, Kaye Carlile is back in two CJ
classrooms, one on campus and the other teaching
CJ AP art students Adzaan Muqtadir ‘16 (l) and
Rose McDonald ‘16 (r) at K12 & TEJAS Gallery
passion,” she said to McDonald with a
smile. “And to see the students interact
with the artists here is such a wonderful
opportunity.”
Moving forward
While the CJ arts program has already
made giant steps forward as a result
of the collaboration, there are still
significant opportunities for growth,
and such conversations are ongoing.
“No longer are we constricted by the
eight-to-three, Monday through Friday
schedule,” Marshall said. “We have the
opportunity to offer credited courses all
the time.”
Additional offerings
Beyond traditional classes like ceramics,
photography and painting, there may be
opportunities to offer classes in metal
forging, mosaic, hot glass and, even, large
scale public works of art, according to
K12 Gallery & TEJAS program and
education director Kelly Sexton.
“Wouldn’t it be great for CJ students
to work on a mural in the community?”
Sexton said. “We like to think big – the
sky is the limit.” V
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stu d e nt ne ws
The Glory Beads and Other Club Offerings
Eagles for Life, Mock Trial, & even a Club about Robots
This year, there are more than 20
clubs for CJ students to participate
in. Some new clubs created this year
include the Glory Beads Club and
Crescendo (dance ensemble).
“The Glory Beads are a group of
students interested in honoring our
Blessed Mother in a unique way: by
making rosaries,” said student organizer Helen Sparrow ‘19.
“The Rosary is an amazingly powerful and universal prayer,
and if we can prompt people all over the globe to say it by
providing them with a tool for doing so, then we’ll leave the
world better than we found it.”
Once submitting a proposal and details of the club, Sparrow
went to administrator Greg Mueller for approval. Mueller said
each year, there are a couple new clubs at CJ.
“Having clubs gives all students the opportunity to be involved
in something,” Mueller shared. “Students can be in sports,
performing arts, or clubs, and many choose to be involved in
multiple activities.”
This year’s offerings include:
• Anime Club
• Language Club
• Busted Box Improv
• Mock Trial
• Crescendo
• National Honors Society
• Eagle Ambassadors
• Outdoor Adventure Club
• Eagles For Life
• Quiz Bowl
• Environmental Club
• Red Cross Club
• Extreme Bots
• Science Olympiad
• FreshMan Club
• Ski Club
• The Glory Beads Club
• Student Council
• JCOWA
• Student Development Chair
• Key Club
Busted Box
Improv — Members say along
with the laughs,
being a part
of the group
forces them
to become
spontaneous in
delivering quick
thinking through clever responses. “We learn things, with one of
the most obvious being able to think on your feet,” said Paul Wittmann ‘18. “But we also have to understand people, their emotions
and speech, and then fit it into a character or role onstage.”
The Glory Beads — Members are all about expanding the
power of prayer in the world by distributing rosaries to many
groups ranging from residents of nursing homes to troops
stationed overseas. “We’re into the little stuff,” said Helen
Sparrow ‘19. “We don’t hold events, we don’t demonstrate
on the street. We just make rosaries.”
Eagles For Life
— The group
traveled to Columbus to show
support for
two proposed
state bills that
target the use
of state funds
for abortions through Planned Parenthood. “It was an awesome
trip where I learned more about how government works and to
lobby for something I strongly believe in,” said Sam Teague ‘16.
Extreme Bots
- The club won
the “People’s
Choice” award
for design last
spring at Wright
State University’s
competition. “Our
group used the
innovative idea of
a scoop. The plan
was to trap and
immobilize the
other robots,” said
moderator Eric Grimm. “Our robot is powerful without being
violent,” said Jordan Thomasson ‘16, who accepted the award
on behalf of the team.
VISION 9
Alumni Volunteers
Personal Connection Key to 21st Century Growth
F
or many, it’s hard to imagine
life without on-demand access
to email, texting and social
media through cell phones and
personal devices.
While these advancements have
allowed more connection and increased
opportunity, they have also come with
distinct new challenges — challenges that
have come to the forefront for Chaminade
Julienne in raising contributions for the
Annual Fund.
“We can mail information that captures
the importance of supporting the Annual
Fund, but the principles of development
have not changed. It is still really
important to talk to people directly
about their support” said Mike Lehner,
Associate Director of Development.
“And, the traditional model of picking up
a phone and calling home lines no longer
has the impact it once did.”
Through record updates, the development
office knows that households are moving
more often, landlines are being dropped
for cell phones, and that caller ID screens
unknown phone numbers, which are
sometimes used for the CJ Phonathons.
In the midst of it all, CJ has been able to
maintain and grow its support to fund
the operational budget of the school.
National trends show that non-profit
organizations everywhere are faced with a
declining number of donors, but that the
number of people making larger gifts is
increasing.
“The reason fewer people are donating
has nothing to do with their
philanthropic spirit, and everything to
do with our ability to reach them,” said
Lehner. “When we have the opportunity
to meet with alumni or have them visit
campus, they are extremely inspired by
our students, teachers and school, and
they want to know what more they can
do to help.”
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Reconnecting with classmates is rewarding work for class representatives who are eager to
share what they have learned first hand — “Great things are happening at CJ!” Jessica Jenkins
‘02 and Teresa Spanel ‘10, alumni relations coordinator, review several of the most recent
In response, the alumni and development
office has developed a model which hopes
to replicate the personal connections that
have been made with leadership donors.
The goal has been set to recruit class
representatives from every class who will
help communicate the importance of
alumni support for our current students
and beyond. Since the program was
rolled out in August, Lehner says the
response has been extraordinary.
“For me, it’s a no-brainer,” said class rep
Mark Hess ‘80. “I have been closely tied
to CJ since my kids started there 14
years ago, and I know that many of my
classmates have not had the opportunity
to hear for themselves about all of the
great things happening at CJ. If I can
help spread that message, and catch up
with some old friends at the same time,
it’s win-win.”
Volunteers will be working with students
this fall to reach out to all of their
classmates to talk about their support
of the Annual Fund. They will also be
contacting people about updating email
addresses, cell phone numbers and
addresses.
The alumni office anticipates more than
120 adult volunteers will become a part
of the effort and will account for an
additional 500 gifts to the 2016
Annual Fund.
Jessica Jenkins ‘02, class rep and current
CJ Trustee, understands the valuable
role this effort will play. “It is really
important for my classmates to hear
from our students and equally important
to hear from peers they can relate to.
We should all be proud of what CJ is
accomplishing today, and eager to help
it continue.”
This fall, Muhl, Jenkins and other
representatives will be reaching out to
classmates to serve as volunteers in other
roles, and to ask for support. V
If you are interested in serving
as a class representative, or
you would like to assist the
current representative, please
contact Teresa Spanel ‘10,
alumni coordinator, for more
information at (937) 461-3740
x201, or [email protected].
Alumni Shorts, Long on Impact
Joe Geraghty
‘83 Assists
CJ in Smart
Financial
Planning
Through LIFT
– Leading in
Faith Today
— Chaminade
Julienne
has received over $9 million in pledged
support for capital improvements named
as priorities in this effort. In order for the
school to move forward with a project, it is
school policy that a project must be fullyfunded — usually through support in the
form of multi-year pledges — and that the
school has 50 percent of the project cost,
cash on-hand.
In order to keep the pace of construction
steady and meet managed deadlines,
Chaminade Julienne applied and was
approved for $6 million in tax exempt
economic development revenue bonds
issued through the Dayton-Montgomery
County Port Authority. Access to bond
preceeds — covered by pledged payments
received — also allows CJ to move on
projects at today’s costs.
Joseph Geraghty ’83, Senior Managing
Director at Conway Mackenzie Dunleavy
in Dayton and current CJ Trustee, assisted
the school in the application process.
“Since these bonds provide fixed-rate
financing, we believe that we are taking
advantage of one of the best financial
strategies available to us right now,” said
Meixner. “We are locking in today’s
relatively low rates to finance upcoming
projects. This will be an overall savings in
loan costs as well as immediate access to
working capital so we can initiate future
renovation projects as soon as we are
ready to go.
“We appreciate the expertise that Joe and
other members of the Finance Advisory
Committee provide is in making prudent
fiancial decisions,” said Julie Goetz, CJ
director of finance and accounting.
Christina
Chabali ‘10
Receives
Fulbright
Grant
Aims to
Bring
Marianist
Charism
to Her
Brazilian
Classroom
It is approximately 4,000 miles between
Dayton, Ohio and Brazil. Christina
Chabali ’10 will be traveling that distance
when she begins teaching English to
students in the South American country
next year.
Chabali is a recent recipient of the
Fulbright Grant. That program provides
teaching opportunities for recent college
graduates and graduate students in more
than 140 countries.
“It is an honor because it is such a
great program that promotes cultural
exchange between countries,”
Chabali said.
Chabali said that although it will be
a challenge, she is excited to take on
learning the language of the Brazilian
students, Portuguese. She said she plans
to take a Portuguese course as well
as continue working with the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops in
Washington, D.C. prior to her departure
in February.
Young
Alumni
Taking Their
CJ Education
to the World
Zach Thomas
‘14 Addresses
Eagle Council
During the
President’s
Leadership Dinner in September,
which recognizes the Eagle Council
and additional Chaminade Julienne
community members, six recent alumni
shared their appreciation of the education
they received at CJ. Jon Besecker ‘12,
Molly Bruggeman ‘10, John Buerschen
‘11, Rachel Collins ‘11, Warren Reynolds
‘14 and Teresa Wong ‘15 came to CJ over
the summer to describe the impact that
their Eagles education plays in their life
today, and convey their gratitude.
All was captured in a video which was
shown as part of the Dinner’s program,
and was followed by Zach Thomas
‘14 speaking to guests. Thomas, now a
sophomore at John Carroll University,
spoke about the overwhelming support
he received from the CJ community after
experiencing personal loss his senior year.
To view the “Young Alumni”
video, or to learn more about
Eagle Council, click the “Support
CJ” button on our website:
cjeagles.org.
Chabali shared that she felt she wouldn’t
have had an opportunity like this
without the time she spent at CJ and in
college at the University of Dayton. She
said she also hopes to share with her
students some of the values that have
been instilled in her.
“I hope to bring the Marianist charism of
community to Brazil,” she said. “I hope
to convey that in my interactions in the
classroom of the volunteer work that I do.”
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We’d like to hear from you, too!
As you celebrate MILESTONES in your
life, let us know so that we may share
your news with classmates and friends
in the CJ community. Is there a NEW
BABY in your life? Let us help celebrate
by sending the new one an Eagle
Spirit onesie! Be sure to include the
child and parents’ names, birth date
and address on your milestone entry.
SUBMIT
YOUR
MILESTONE:
1940
Robert King ‘41 is 92 years old and is in
Hospitality Nursing Home in Xenia after
breaking his hip in January.
John Hussong ‘52 completed 50 years of teach-
Tom ‘46 and Jeanne Lyons Leist ‘46 celebrated their 65th anniversary in June. Jeanne
writes, “We are very fortunate that three of
our children live in Dayton as we have both
been ill and they have been a wonderful help
in so many ways. The other two live in Gras
Valley, CA, and Naples, FL. Where did all
those years go? How did we get so old!”
1950
Carl Hemmelgarn ‘51 reports that he is “just
older and a lot slower.” He has one son and
two daughters, five grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Robert Aufuldish ‘52 retired as Lake County
Commissioner mid-term in December 2014.
He decided not to be a candidate for re-election in 2016 after consulting with his wife,
Dee, and many of his family members. After
having been elected to five terms as county
commissioner, he indicated that he came to
the conclusion that he “believes the time is
right to spend more time with my family. I
have been honored to serve the citizens of
Lake County for the past 18 years and the
citizens of Wickliffe for 16.”
FALL 2015 12
1 Mail: c/o CJ Vision Milestones;
505 S. Ludlow St.; Dayton, OH 45402
2 Online: www.cjeagles.org/alumni
- Update your contact information
section
3 email: [email protected]
ing English at St. Xavier High School in
Cincinnati in 2014. Counting his four and
a half years teaching at Chaminade, his total Catholic education is 54-1/2 years. He
chaired the English department at both
schools and continues to coach the Ohio Academic Competition program at St. Xavier.
Fr. David Brant ‘53 writes, “I always enjoy getting Vision, and never miss
the “Message from the President.” They are always very
good and this last one brought
back memories of my own
class change. Maybe you’d like
to see the card St. James Cathedral parish
printed for my Golden Jubilee and my graduation announcement from my archives of
long-ago treasures. Proud to be an Eagle!”
Raymond Francis ‘56 spent 40 years of his early
life in the military and working for the US
government. He misses Chaminade and living in the Dayton area and the state of Ohio.
Robert Schirack ‘57 and his wife, Julia, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary on August
7, 2015.
Thomas Hentrick ‘59 is semi-retired and still part
owner of Little York Tavern & Pizza in
Vandalia, OH.
Lawrence Brun ‘60 and Gary Woodall ‘60 won $15
each from classmates Walt Keyes ‘60 and
Jim Lurz ‘60 in a golf match — a $5
Nassau — at Country Club of the North
the day after their 55th reunion. Larry asks,
“rematch soon?”
Donald Raiff ‘61 writes, “As part of the Advisory
Board at Annunciation elementary school
in N. Phoenix, AZ, we did research in
deciding to realign our instructional methods along the lines of a STREAM teaching
model. I was proud to see that UD’s faculty
was leading the way with a NCEA Symposium in June, along with a tour of CJ’s newly
remodeled classroom building. The Marianist schools are still in the forefront!”
Robert Deger ‘61 has retired after a career as
a college administrator and professor at
various colleges and universities around
the country including a year as a visiting
professor of history at the University of
Dayton. He now resides in Edgewood,
KY, part of greater Cincinnati.
Anthony D’Elia ‘63 writes, “I’ve got a lot of time
on my hands since I finally retired in February from the Defense Department. Now, if I
could only get my wife, Pam, to do the same.
Both our kids, Nick and Lorie, have graduated from OSU. Lorie is now finishing her
PhD in Audiology at the University of
Akron. Plans are to remain in Gahanna
even with three empty bedrooms.”
Mary Burns ‘64 has just completed 42 years as
an administrator for the federal Head Start
program. She currently serves as the CEO
of Miami Valley Child Development Centers, the local Head Start program for Clark,
Madison and Montgomery counties. They
serve over 3,100 infants, toddlers and preschool children and their families in a
program that is 50 years old now.
John Limberg ‘65 and Johanna Rosenkranz Limberg ‘66
are enjoying life living at Indian Lake, golfing, boating and fishing. They are involved in
Indian Lake and Logan County projects.
Tim Raab ‘65 has 50 years of jogging, 40 years
in California, 30 years in the aerospace
industry, 10 years writing novels — so
far unpublished. He says, “It was a quick
half century!”
1970
Fr. Jim Duell ‘70 is entering his 12th year as
pastor at St. Patrick in Troy, OH. He
celebrated Mass at the home of his sister,
Carolyn “Sunny” Duell Hickey ‘58 in July,
2015 along with his brother, Roland Duell
‘56. They were joined by Sunny’s sons, Steve
and Paul, and nephews and nieces, and their
children. This makes the second straight
year for this celebration.
Patrick Nolan ‘70 reports that he has been one
and a half years cancer free after “a little
bout with the dreaded ‘C’ word.” His son
is a manager at a local GameStop and his
daughter is in the Army (Special Forces
Airborne) stationed in Colorado Springs,
CO. He is looking forward to retirement
in a couple of years after 33 years in IT
working as a contractor with the Navy.
Fred Sweigart ‘70 is retired as of May 2015.
Sr. Karen Elliott ‘72 currently
serves as chair of the
Religious Studies Department at Mercy College of
Ohio and was promoted
in August to full professor. She had been hired as
an assistant professor of Religious Studies
in 2004 and promoted to associate professor in 2009. She says that she is “grateful to
the Sisters of the Precious Blood who have
supported me throughout all of my studies,
especially at the doctoral level. Additionally,
I am grateful for the support of my
family, friends, and colleagues at the College. I am inspired by my students who desire to deepen their own spirituality as they
grow in their appreciation and understanding of the ministry of healthcare.”
ing her employment, including the incorporation of technology and the challenges of
state testing. She says she looks forward to
traveling and just relaxing.
Steven Carson ‘73 writes, “This has been a
great summer in Anchorage. Nice weather
and lots of fun things to do with my kids,
grand kids of course and other friends.
After having both knees replaced last
October (youch!), I have been playing a lot
of disc golf and riding my motor scooter and
enjoying summer and life in general. Hello
to the CJ community!”
on with hope and faith. She writes, “This is the
legacy she left to all of us.”
1990
Monica Bucklew Sowders ‘90 and her husband have
four children, Nicholas (18), Ashley (15), Jeffrey (7) and Alex (3). Nicholas will be attending the University of Wyoming and pursuing a
career in the Air Force after earning his Eagle
Scout and nominations to the Naval Academy
and West Point. At 6’ 2”, Ashley is involved
with basketball, track and recently took second in high jump and 16th in the 200 meter
dash at State as a freshman. Monica is an alMichael Howard ‘74 is the registered Democratic ternative fuels manager converting trash to encandidate for The U.S. House of Represen- ergy for CEMEX, and gets to travel to Dayton
tatives in Ohio’s 10th District serving Mont- and other states throughout the U.S. often.
gomery, Greene and Fayette counties. He is Megan Borchers Monahan ‘93 and her husband,
particularly focused on light rail, expanded
Tim, live in Chattanooga, TN. She is
public transportation, realistic educational
teaching middle school science at Our Lady of
goals, higher wages and working class jobs.
Perpetual Help where their children, Timbo
1980
Dixie Wilson Bonenfant ‘81 has been working for
many years as director of business development for global marketing firms across
the United States and Canada. Her oldest
daughter is finishing pharmacy school and
her youngest is a junior at a great Catholic
high school in Northern Kentucky. Dixie
writes, “Life is good!”
Ann Upthegrove-Vore ‘83 was named president
and CEO of the Beavercreek Chamber of
Commerce. Ann formerly worked as area
director of sales marketing development
for Marriott of the Lion Hotel Group in
Beavercreek, a role she held for four years.
Before that she worked in sales for U.S.
Airways as well as with several non-profits
including the Dayton Convention and
Visitor’s Bureau and the Dayton Air Show.
Aimee Karl Storm ‘85 is a Colonel in the
Armed Forces.
(11), Mikey (10), Mary Claire (7) and Robby
(6) go to school.
2000
Michelle Williams Broehm ‘00 is a social worker in
Los Angeles, CA.
Rochelle Odon ‘01 was teaching English under
the PET Program in Japan. She is now a high
school teacher at a charter school in New
Orleans, LA.
Mackenzie Smith ‘05 and Cassie Brock married in
September. Mackenzie has been promoted to
Captain of a Trader Joe’s in Kansas City, KS.
Kathryn Martinez ‘06 graduated from ChicagoKent College of Law in May, 2014 and is now
working as an immigration attorney in
Pittsburgh, PA.
Andrew Myton ‘08 is employed in an engineering
technology position at the Wexner Medical
Center at The Ohio State University.
Christian Myton ‘09 is employed as a representative
with
Ohio National Financial Services in
Stephanie Mitrisin ‘73 is retired as of June 1, 2015.
in Los Angeles with their daughters, ages 6 Cincinnati, OH where he has been residing
She completed her 38 years teaching career
and 10 (soon to be 7 and 11). Nina is doing
since graduating from the University of
at Miami East Local School District. She
public health research and teaching epideCincinnati in 2013. He also plays soccer for
taught 6th grade at Miami East Junior High
miology. She misses her sister, Bernadette
the Cincinnati Saints while coaching a U-13
for 22 years, Precious Blood for 13 years and
‘91, who passed away in 2010, but is carrying boys Cincinnati United Soccer team.
Our Lady of Mercy for three. She has seen
many changes in the field of Education durNina Harawa ‘88 and her husband are still living
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Matthew Smith ‘11 writes, “CJ was one of the
best experiences of my life and got me to
where I am today. The teachers and staff are
amazing and the community of CJ is one
of the best in the Dayton area — and
maybe the country — in spirit and faith.
The teaching techniques are among the
greatest I’ve seen. The expanding campus
and the new courses for the students are
IN
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why I’m glad to call myself a CJ grad.
After attending Clark State and receiving
my CDL and Class B drivers license,
I moved to Colorado for a job and adventure.
I was in Vail driving snow carts, grooming ski slopes, and later shuttling alpine ski
championship passengers. After returning
to Dayton for a visit, I landed another job in
Aspen driving for the Roaring Fork Transit
Authority. This would not be possible with-
out CJ. Thank you to everyone at CJ —
Go Eagles!”
Adrienne Myton ‘14 finished her first year majoring in Biological Sciences at The Ohio State
University. She has been nominated to the
OSU Chapter of the National Society of
Collegiate Scholars and invited to apply to
the Arts and Sciences Honor Program.
Chaminade Julienne extends its deepest sympathy to the families
and friends of CJ family members who have passed on.
E MORIAM
Lavina Koehler Lindamood ‘33
Vivian Williams Haley ‘34
Rita Henn Stanney ‘37
Rita Schlei Snyder ‘38
Louis DiPasquale ‘40
Richard Westendorf ‘40
Mary Driscoll Burns ‘41
C. Raymond Miller ‘41
John Higgins ‘42
Leo Wourms ‘42
MaryAnn Hoertt Amann ‘43
Mary Ann Vehorn Henehan ‘43
Mary Cashman Keyes ‘43
Thomas Kinzeler ‘43
Frank Schlemann ‘43
Elmer Hohm ‘44
John Kelly ‘44
James Kessel ‘44
William Dabbelt ‘45
James Geile ‘45
Mary Blanford Heckel ‘45
Rita Kernan Hickey ‘45
Robert Hoban ‘45
Patricia Alegree Pont ‘45
Jane Glaser Scheper ‘45
William Schmitz ‘45
Eugene Verrett ‘45
Mary Stoermer Glennon ‘46
Cecelia Kauflin Maslar ‘46
Helen Hook Clarke ‘47
Ernestine Luckett Coon ‘47
Janice Barlow Gillivan ‘47
Thomas Hamlin ‘47
Margaret Hauer ‘47
Catherine Corbett Koester ‘47
Robert Daniszewski ‘48
Donald Watren ‘48
John Collins ‘49
Patricia Ryan Fenimore ‘49
Lawrence Keck ‘49
Mary Neikamp Sacher ‘49
Robert Shields ‘49
William Staley ‘49
Robert Vocke ‘49
Rita Kuhn Wilson ‘49
Patricia Falvey Henn ‘50
Joanne Westgerdes Neff ‘50
Ann Buehler Buehler-Spatz ‘51
William Hoff ‘52
Ruth Bany Howard ‘52
Donald Schierloh ‘52
Donald Schlegel ‘52
Madonna Michaels Wehner ‘52
Norma Karl Zimmerman ‘52
Helen Keck Gross ‘53
Joel Hamlin ‘53
Rose Cron McKenna ‘53
Donald Hauer ‘54
Carol Collins Hauptstueck ‘54
Mary Bysak Lynch ‘54
Joyce Soloy Basel ‘55
John Brunner ‘55
Rita Burdg Maehlman ‘55
JoAnn DiMatteo VanBuren ‘55
Patricia Cochran Wampler ‘55
Elwood Andrew ‘56
Martha Moorman Crabtree ‘56
Francisco Estevez ‘56
James Kuhlman ‘56
Rose Clements Moody ‘56
David Hunter ‘57
Victor King ‘57
Robert McBride ‘57
Lois Valiquette ‘57
Priscilla Pohl Willin ‘57
Marvin Broughton ‘58
Jon Faulkner ‘58
James Baccus ‘59
Sally Mahrt Cadol ‘59
Madelyn Furry Schauer ‘59
Ronald DeBrosse ‘60
Judith Kimble Nugent ‘60
Martha Ahlers Rath ‘60
John Stoker ‘60
Jean Cooper Johnson ‘61
William Pentzer ‘61
William Armstrong ‘63
Thomas Barhorst ‘63
Robert Bohse ‘63
Richard Andruskewicz ‘64
Anthony Huber ‘64
John Coughlin ‘65
Michael Samu ‘65
Evelyn Soehner ‘65
Donald Merkle ‘66
Mary Saettel Teague ‘66
Douglas Bradley ‘67
Daniel Hartke ‘67
David Kroger ‘67
Kathy Boyd Lay ‘67
Elizabeth Fries ‘68
Rozann Grump Luchansky ‘69
Margo Anderson ‘71
Joseph Fackler ‘71
Paula Wheeler Callihan ‘72
Michael Fries ‘72
Laura Crimmins Schommer ‘72
Yenina Ford Petty ‘73
Jeffrey Welsh ‘73
Jeffrey Pollard ‘80
Lynn Larger Wasserman ‘83
Milestones Send information for Milestones or In Memoriam to: Chaminade Julienne c/o Milestones, 505 South Ludlow Street, Dayton, OH 45402. Or, send it to: [email protected]. Or use the online form found at: cjeagles.
org. Be sure to include your name, maiden name (if applicable), and year of graduation. Photos are welcomed and will be used as space permits.
FALL 2015 14
Building One Update
New Traditions
Carried Through
Third Window Installed
Chaminade Julienne was blessed to inherit beautiful stained glass windows that had once brightened the
“Sisters’ Chapel” at Julienne High School. Since then,
benefactors have made the restoration of three windows
possible: the first installed outside of the Welcome Center
in 2011, the second as a focal point in the CJ STEMM
Center in 2013, and now the third positioned outside of
Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym as part of the renovation
of Building One. Work has begun to provide the Latin-toEnglish translations of the windows, each illustrating one
of the Advent “O Antiphons.”
Spaces Named
Following the style used in the CJ STEMM Center, newly
renovated spaces in Building One were named after a holy
person, representative of the kind of learning that would
take place within, St. Cecilia for example.
The latest to be included on the school’s growing litany
include: St. Cecilia, Francoise Blin De Bourdon, St.
Thomas Aquinas, St. Francis de Sales, St. Columba,
St. Paul the Apostle, St. Lucy, and St. Brigid. V
Virtual Renovations, Too!
Improved cjeagles.org
Have you checked out the new and
improved CJ website: cjeagles.org?
The re-designed site includes a mobile
friendly version for easier browsing on the
go. Features include a new Community
section with valuable information for
students, parents and alumni.
New stories about life at CJ continue to
be posted weekly on the home page and,
like before, graduates can connect with
former classmates, learn about upcoming
alumni activities, update contact information, and request transcripts — all in the
alumni section. Gifts and pledges can also
be fulfilled through the “Support CJ”
secured pay site. We hope you take the
opportunity to visit the new place, and
let us know what you think. V
AND BEHIND THIS CURTAIN...
Design planning has begun in anticipation for the enhancement of
the school’s 63-year old auditorium. The space, which has hosted
thousands of performances over the years, will receive a significant
upgrade, proposed plans envision enhanced acoustics, stage
rigging, lighting, new seating, and of course — air conditioning!
VISION 15
Alumni
Snapshots of Summer Fun
Save the Date | Reunion Weekend 2016 | June 24 & 25
Though the weather was sloshy and soggy, alumni came out in record numbers with bright smiles to attend community Reunion
Weekend events as well as milestone class celebrations. Your feedback was encouraging and always appreciated as we continue to make
improvements to this annual event that is quickly growing in number and celebration.
weekend activities: THE TASTE OF CJ | TENNIS | GOLDEN EAGLE LUNCHEON | COMMUNITY MASS
Want to see more?
Photo albums for
Reunion Weekend
events can be viewed
on CJ’s website under
“Reunion Weekend”
on the alumni
tab: cjeagles.org/
community/alumni
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CJ Social Media
What’s happening at CJ? Check official school sites to find out:
Facebook
• Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
• Chaminade Julienne Alumni
Twitter
• Chaminade Julienne
CJ Annual Golf Outing
The 31st annual CJ Hall of Fame Golf Outing brought a fun
crowd. Our tradition of sixums, hot dogs and many bets at the
betting hole continued to live on all day at Miami Valley Golf
Course. Join us next year on August 1 to take part in the fun.
Visit cjeagles.org for the list of additional Twitter sites including
CJ Athletics, CJ STEMM and CJ Ministry & Service.
While visiting us online, be sure to “like” or “follow” to stay
in-the-know with the happenings at CJ!
RECENTLY POSTED
PHOTO POSTED, SEPT. 2: The first all-school liturgy was held
at Emmanuel Catholic Church and was celebrated by CJ’s new
chaplain, Fr. Jim Mueller, SM. Graduates, parents, and friends are
always invited to attend all-school liturgies. Find Mass times and
daily prayer on www.cjeagles.org.
Lucas Pfander Race
Sunshine filled the day for this year’s Lucas Pfander Race. Spirits
were high and memories of Lucas warmed the crowd. We had
a fantastic turnout and perfect weather for our eighth year of
racing.
Monthly
Luncheons &
Gatherings
Several classes meet weekly and monthly at various locations.
Visit the alumni tab on CJ’s website: cjeagles.org for the current
listing, or call Ann Szabo ‘72 at (937) 461-3740 x232 for more
information or to include your class’ gathering.
Most recently added by Mary Pat Golden ‘65:
“The Julienne and St. Joe’s 1965 ladies meet the second Wednesday
of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Dublin Pub. We had the first one
yesterday and had 21 “girls”. Great start!
A FEW REPLIES:
Tammy Butler: “It was lovely to see all those young people at church!”
Shannon Herick Mills: “This picture brings back so many memories!”
Marybelle Yeazel: “I was blessed to be able to attend. Beautiful as
always.”
POSTED, AUG. 28: Mr. Ricciuto didn’t just talk about the history
of Dayton with his students, he gave them a first-hand look at
the Gem City during a field trip this week.
A FEW REPLIES:
Julie Ernst: “He was one of my favorite teachers too when I
attended Carroll and so glad my daughter was taught by Mr.
Ricciuto last year!”
Mickey Stevens: “Go Eagles. Didn’t know him — I’m too old —
1977 graduate.”
Kathy Greene “Great teacher and great school!”
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Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s School (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial High School (1945-1974)
Come to CJ!
Take a Guided Tour
Mon.-Fri., 9am - 2pm
Open House for Everyone
Sun., Nov. 1 • 2 - 4 pm
Fall Play: After Juliet
Fri., Nov. 6 - 7 pm
Sat., Nov. 7 - 7 pm
Sun., Nov. 8 - 2 pm
Christmas Concert
Thu., Dec. 10 - 7 pm
Last Five Luncheon
Thu., Dec. 17 - 12:15 pm
Visit Community Events at cjeagles.org