2015 Panther Prowl - Elyria Catholic High School

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PANTHER PROWL
I NS I D E
E LY R I A C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L M A G A Z I N E > FA L L 2 0 1 5
• A Night of Celebration
• One Family’s Journey of Faith and Service
• Alumni Embraces Entrepreneurial Spirit
• 14-15 Donor Recognition Report
Congratulations to the Class of 2015!
Did you know that the Class of 2015 received a total of $5,617,633 in
scholarship offers from 50 private and public colleges and universities?
They are attending the following
colleges and universities this fall:
“I knew this school before I even enrolled. Many of my teachers had my parents as
students and shared memories of that time. I felt that everyone around me rooted for
me to succeed in everything I did. Thank you to everyone who gave me the opportunity
to be in this amazing environment and to truly be able to reach my potential.”
Savanna Brown ’15, Salutatorian
University of Notre Dame Scholarship Recipient
Arizona State University
Baldwin Wallace University
Bowling Green State University
Brown Aveda Institute
Cleveland State University
College of Wooster
Cuyahoga Community College
Fordham University
Geneva College
Indiana Institute of Technology
John Carroll University
Kent State University
Lorain County Community College
Miami University
Mount Union University
The Ohio State University
Ohio University
The University of Akron
The University of Findlay
The University of Pittsburgh
The University of Toledo
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Notre Dame
University of San Francisco
Ursuline College
Walsh University
Westminster College
West Virginia University
Wright State University
Best wishes to our new alumni — don’t forget to
come back to Elyria Catholic to visit!
Mission Statement
Committed to excellence and compassion, Elyria Catholic High School is a Christian community within
the Catholic tradition that calls young men and women to embrace their faith, recognize their full
potential and establish a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.
Through worship, academics, extracurricular activities and service, the Elyria Catholic community
educates students to use vision and courage to act as caring, just and responsible citizens of the world.
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CONTENTS
ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
FALL 2015 MAGAZINE
EDITOR
Kristen Frank ’00, Faculty Librarian
CONTENT/DESIGN
Michele Fusco Scoccola, Senior
Advancement Director
CONTRIBUTORS
Mike Frey ’07
Brian Humphrey ’98
Anne Wilson Yu ’00
Michelle Wisnor, Director of Advancement
PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS
U.S. Air Force cover photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert
Cloys, Joint Base Andrews public affairs.
Amy Butler ’80
Allen Clark
Terrance P. Dickson
Kristen Frank ’00
Jill Hoagland ’86
Brian Humphrey ’98
Deacon Pat Humphrey ’71
Andrew Krakowiak
Robert D. Reinker ’81
Biddy St. Marie ’59
Michelle Wisnor
DESIGN AND PRINTING
Academy Graphic Communication
Panther Prowl is an annual publication of the
Advancement Department distributed to alumni,
parents, faculty, administrators, and friends of
Elyria Catholic High School.
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Elyria Catholic High School
PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL
Amy Vajentic Butler ’80
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Michael Wisnor
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Tom Taylor ’79
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Annie Cunningham
04 Administration News
05 President’s Letter
06 School News
08 Advancement Notes
10 The Call to Serve
12 Alumni News
14 Student Focus
16 Panther Pride News
18 Panther Prowlings
20 Alumni Reunions
21 2014-2015 Donor Recognition
28 Calendar of Events
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
Michele Fusco Scoccola, Senior
Advancement Director
Michelle Wisnor, Director of Advancement
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Jill Anglin
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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Tim Ertle
ELYRIA CATHOLIC
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Officers:
Dr. Nicholas Ksenich, Chairperson
Ms. Susan Pavlus, Vice Chair
Mrs. Chris Kish ’78, Secretary
Mr. Christopher Burton ’02
Mr. Rob Corts ’79
Mrs. Michele Diedrick-Turrill ’81
Mrs. Annie Heidersbach
Mr. Bob Resar ’83
Mr. Joe Savoy ’85
Mr. Bill Young
Mr. Ron Zidek ’63
ON THE COVER:
11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander,
Colonel Brad Hoagland and his wife, Jill (St.
Marie) Hoagland escort Pope Francis as he leaves
Andrews AFB for New York and Philadelphia on
September 22, 2015. Brad and Jill are graduates
of Elyria Catholic High School Class of ’86 and are
recipients of EC’s Outstanding Alumni Award. Brad
Hoagland is the son of Margaret Murray Hoagland
’62 and the late Charles Hoagland, and Jill is the
daughter of Mary Brigid “Biddy” McGowan St.
Marie ’59 and the late Leon St. Marie ’59.
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Congressman Jim Jordan
Hand Delivers Golden
Ticket to EC’s Mr.
Krakowiak, Executive in
Residence
ADMINISTRATION NEWS
New Administrative Structure Aims
to Strengthen, Enhance School Goals
and Opportunities
A new school year always brings about changes and new opportunities,
and this 2015-2016 school year is no different at Elyria Catholic.
Congressman Jim Jordan recently visited
Elyria Catholic with the purpose of hand
delivering a ticket to Mr. Krakowiak to
attend Pope Francis’ address
to Congress when he arrived in
Washington, D.C. in September. Students
had the opportunity to ask the
congressman questions during their
government class with teacher Mr. Allen
Clark. Mr. Krakowiak was Congressman
Jim Jordan’s guest in the House gallery for
the September 24th speech by Pope
Francis to a joint session of Congress. “It
is my honor to invite Mr. Krakowiak to
witness firsthand what will most certainly
be a very special day in the nation’s
capital,” remarked Jim. Congressman
Jordan chose Krakowiak with the ticket to
honor the formative role he played in the
lives of students throughout his 30 year
career span in Catholic education.
A new administrative structure has been
implemented to support the growing
academic and advancement needs of
the school. With Mrs. Amy Butler ’80 at
the helm of advancement as president/
principal, Mr. Michael Wisnor has
stepped into the role as associate
principal. As such, Wisnor will be
managing the day-to-day operations of
the school. In addition to ensuring the
continuance of a strong, Christ-centered
school, Wisnor also aims to boost
collegiality, enhance the curriculum,
strengthen communication, and commit
to the school’s continuous improvement.
L to R: Mr. Tom Taylor ’79, Mrs. Patti Lutke, and
Mr. Michael Wisnor
Working alongside Wisnor in the front office is experienced educator and EC alum, Mr.
Tom Taylor, ’79. Taylor brings with him 30 years of educational experience as EC’s new
assistant principal. Prior to this he worked as the Assistant Principal at Brunswick High
School for 19 years. Taylor also worked for Elyria City Schools as a special education
teacher for 11 years. In addition, he coached baseball for Elyria Catholic from 1986 to
1995. Taylor and his wife Tracy have three children who graduated from EC: Corey ’07,
Ryan ’09, and Emily ’11. Likewise, Taylor is the only person to have coached at all three
of Elyria’s past and present high schools: Elyria High, Elyria West, and Elyria Catholic.
Taylor will be focusing on student discipline, work in tandem with the guidance
department, oversee student co-curricular activities, and help coordinate the
scheduling process. Veteran math teacher Mrs. Patti Lutke has stepped in as the dean
of academics, and will also be teaching two math courses during the day as well. As
dean, she will assist the administrative team and guidance with course selection,
professional development, and curriculum development.
Andy Krakowiak Reflects on Pope’s Visit
I was blessed through my personal invitation as a lifelong Catholic educator to witness a special moment in
U.S. history as I attended Pope Francis’ address to the joint session of Congress in Washington, DC. Along
with all in attendance, I could sense very quickly the humility, compassion, and wisdom of a man known
around the world as “Pope Francis.”
What began as a step into history, however, quickly developed into a rich experience of spirituality through the
charisms that this man quickly exhibited and freely shared with all who encountered him.
I will forever be grateful for the honor and privilege of representing Elyria Catholic High School and Catholic
education as a whole through my personal journey to be part of Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, DC.
Mr. K and Alex Meihls ’09 meet on the front lawn of the White House. Alex now works for the House Oversight Committee.
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
A Message to
Alumni and Friends of Elyria Catholic High School
The Elyria Catholic community encompasses a diverse group of alumni, parents, students,
and friends. But in diversity is found common ground: a passion for Catholic education and
the desire to help move the mission of the school forward. Our success would not be
possible without the hard work and generosity of our families, donors, and the support of
the Diocese of Cleveland. Truly, this community is a team, working on a foundation of faith,
love, and mutual support. My hope is for this continued spirit of community building and
faith sharing to reach each and every past and present student, and that the Holy Spirit
guide all of us to continue to stay connected, celebrate our faith together, and work as a
team to build a bright future for Elyria Catholic.
One initiative we are focused on this year is to improve school governance through the
development of an Advisory Council. We have partnered with Business Volunteers Unlimited
(BVU), The Center for Nonprofit Excellence to facilitate
the process of identifying and engaging alumni and
friends to join the Advisory Council. With the guidance
of BVU, we have selected council members based on the skills, knowledge and resources
needed by our school to be more effective in meeting our 21st century educational needs.
I would like to offer gratitude to all those who were able to attend the President’s Circle
Reception held in October at the Lorain County Historical Center. It was a joy to spend
an evening with alumni, friends and parents who have demonstrated their dedication,
kindness and generosity to the Elyria Catholic community. As friends gathered for an
evening of music, conversation and good food, I took the opportunity to introduce
members of the Advisory Council in attendance. Leading the charge and direction of the
Advisory Council is Chairperson Dr. Nicholas Ksenich. In his remarks to the group, Dr.
Ksenich stated, “With the assistance and prayers of each of you, the Elyria Catholic
Advisory Council is committed to partnering with Mrs. Butler and all supporters of Elyria
Catholic to continue the efforts of prior administrators and benefactors to deliver Panther
Pride for generations to come.”
Gratitude, appreciation and thanks. Those are the values that fill my heart and
everyone’s heart who support Elyria Catholic and our students. Thank you to all those
who support the Elyria Catholic Fund. As we kick off our 2015-2016 drive, please
remember that each gift to Elyria Catholic, regardless of size, is a powerful testament to
the impact the school has on us all. We are proud to announce that we have secured a
$10,000 matching challenge grant from Steven Komives ’65. In Steve’s words, “I am
proud to be part of an institution founded in faith – Elyria Catholic is, first and foremost,
a Catholic high school. I’m so thankful ECHS existed for me. I challenge the Elyria
Catholic community to be as generous as possible.”
Top-down, left to right: Joe Savoy ’85;
Assistant Principal Tom Taylor ’79;
Advisory Council Chairperson Dr.
Nicholas Ksenich; Associate Principal
Michael Wisnor; Michele Diedrick-Turrill
’81, and President/Principal Amy Butler.
Thank you for the grace that inspires you to be generous in support of our school. In the
weeks leading up to Thanksgiving I am aware of giving thanks to God for the blessings
that I have. It is gratitude that lies at the heart of Christian stewardship. I am thankful for
your continued support of the mission of Elyria Catholic High School. It’s because of
you, our donors, that we are able to make Catholic education a priority in Lorain County.
Steven J. Komives ’65, President/
Principal Amy Butler, and Earl Mahl.
Amy Vajentic Butler ’80
President/Principal
Student musicians from left to right:
Andrew ’18 and Matt ’18 Nord,
Kevin Hoang ’19, and Jhoj Cana ’16.
SCHOOL NEWS
Veteran English
Teachers Celebrate
Retirement
Mrs. Kathy Knox and Mrs. Nan Mahony celebrated their retirement in June
2015 after several years of working together in EC’s English department.
After 39 years of inspiring and motivating students
through literature, creative writing, and the finer
points of journalism, one of EC’s veteran teachers,
Mrs. Kathy Knox, is hanging up her hat.
After countless plays, papers, and rehearsals, English and
Theater teacher Mrs. Nan Mahony decided it was time to
close the curtain on her full-time teaching career and move
into a new phase of life: retirement.
Why not make it an even 40 years? “I like 39,” says Knox with a
laugh, “Haven’t you heard that women stop [aging] at 39?”
Mahony began her teaching career at Cloverleaf High School in Lodi,
Ohio where she taught Speech, English, and served as the assistant
play director. She continued teaching at Lorain Catholic High School,
where she taught Speech, Honors, College Option, AP English, and
Theatre for 12 years until the school closed in 2004. She completed
her teaching career at Elyria Catholic, where she served for 11 years
as an English teacher, theatre teacher, and served as the school play
and musical director. Of the many opportunities in the arts that she
brought to her students, the Great Lakes Theatre Festival Artist in
Residence program is one that Mahony speaks about with great pride
and enthusiasm.
Indeed, Knox has witnessed a kind of metamorphosis in
education over the years, but notes that the value of the
literature she has taught and what students have been able to
glean from that has, and will always, remain a constant.
Likewise, Knox remarks that her students remain a source of
inspiration to her. “I’m constantly amazed that after 39 years
they can still teach me something, and that they are able to see
something new in the literature that I’ve read and taught so many
times. It’s interesting to see classic literature through their eyes.”
They, she says, have always found a way of teaching her, too.
She also notes that her longtime friend and colleague, Mrs. Pat
Bradesca-Schock, also inspired her from the very beginning of
her career. “[She] was a tremendous person...
I was very serious and Pat Schock could bring fun to everything.
She helped me see the possibilities in teaching.” The two taught
together from 1978 to 2014.
A lover of literature and the arts from a young age, Knox credits
a favorite high school English teacher at the now-closed St.
Peter’s High School in Cleveland for planting the teaching seed.
Knox recalls that her teacher — a nun— saw great potential in
her creative abilities and insightful writing, and encouraged her
to continue her studies beyond high school. “She encouraged
my creative writing.
She loved literature and recognized an understanding [that I had
for the literature] and affirmed that in my assignments.” She notes,
too, that teaching appeals to her creative side and is “never
boring.” She has always enjoyed it and feels privileged and proud
to be a part of such a formative period in so many students’ lives.
Knox isn’t shying away from her creative side in retirement,
either. She’s already written six novels and even published an
Amazon Kindle edition of one: Blood Will Have Blood, “a
parody of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with vampires.” She is
working on her seventh novel now. Along with writing, Knox
says she is looking forward to traveling with her husband and
spending time with her grandchildren.
“The Artist in Residence program began more than 20 years ago as the
brainchild of the Great Lakes Theatre Festival and its director Kenn
McGlaughlin. GLTF was known in those days as the Shakespeare
Festival. The idea was simple and pure genius — get professional actors
into high schools to “teach” Shakespeare to students in a way they
would enjoy and remember. Not only will students learn the beauty,
majesty, and timelessness of Shakespeare, but new audiences would
be nurtured and encouraged. Kenn approached my predecessor at
Lorain Catholic HS to work out a deal where all the professional actors
would spend a week “teaching” Shakespeare to all grade levels as a
“dress rehearsal” before going out as teams of two to paying schools.
When I came to Lorain Catholic two years later, I inherited the program
and a deep friendship with Kenn and his successors at Great Lakes.”
When Lorain Catholic closed and Mahony began teaching at Elyria
Catholic, she asked Principal Andy Krakowiak if he would be
interested in continuing this program. He jumped at the chance and
so did Great Lakes Theatre Festival. Each year they bring four to six
teams of actors to Elyria Catholic for a week to teach the classics:
Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, and Hamlet.
“I am so happy that the program will continue. Elyria Catholic
students deserve to be nurtured in the Arts in every way possible.”
Leaving behind this legacy of the arts at Elyria Catholic, Mahony is
now teaching online coursework for Marygrove College’s Master’s in
Education program, and enjoying her retirement while spending time
with her grandchildren, reading, writing, traveling, and going to the
theatre.
SCHOOL NEWS
WELCOME NEW TEACHERS
L to R: Michael Brown,
Brandon Foster, Elizabeth
Carpenter, Kathryne
Bradesca, John Zito,
Michael Vitale, and Allen
Clark join the teaching
ranks at Elyria Catholic.
ADMISSIONS CORNER
Do you remember your first day at Elyria Catholic High
School as a freshman? The Class of 2019 entered the
auditorium on the 25th of August with cheers from the entire
student body, faculty and staff. The cheers didn’t stop there.
The school welcomed the freshman class with cheers as
they walked into the school’s opening mass as well—a
tradition that Elyria Catholic holds dear. It is our hope that
the freshmen will soon realize that the family they have
joined here at EC will continue to cheer for them as they
make their journey through high school.
As the Admissions Office begins the process of welcoming the
class of 2020, I am looking forward to meeting prospective
students and their families in the upcoming months. There are
several opportunities for families to visit EC, including our
Open House on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m. Families will receive a tour of the campus by our own
student ambassadors, who enjoy sharing their own personal
experiences with prospective students. This is also a chance to
meet faculty and staff, and visit classrooms.
The first Placement Exam will be given Saturday November 7,
2015 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. We recommend that families
attend the Parent Meeting at 11:00 a.m. that same day as we
will be sharing important information on the admissions
process. The second Placement Exam will take place January
15, 2016. You can register for either date by visiting the
Admissions tab on the homepage of our website.
In addition to Open House and the
Placement Exams, prospective families
are invited to attend our theatre
department’s production of “Our Town” on
November 5, 7, & 8, 2015. Our theatre
students will take the stage again for the
spring musical on March 16, 18, and 19,
2016. The annual All-County Mass will be
taking place on January 25, 2016. Every
Annie Cunningham,
year Elyria Catholic invites all junior high
Admissions Director
students from surrounding Lorain County
Catholic schools to attend this Eucharistic
celebration. I highly recommend attending this mass if you have
never attended it. It truly embodies the spirit and sense of
togetherness that is Elyria Catholic.
As you can see, there really is something for everyone at Elyria
Catholic. As I have told prospective students, the only way to
discover which school is best for them is to visit. If your son or
daughter is interested in a shadow day, please contact me by
phone at 440-365-1821 ext. 116 or by email at annie.cunningham@
elyriacatholic.com. By shadowing another student, your son or
daughter has the chance to interact with the faculty and student
body, and get an all-around feel for the school. I guarantee once
they are here, they will hear the cheers wherever they go.
ADVANCEMENT NOTES
Night of Celebration
Gala & Auction
Honoring Nick Abraham ’60, Jim
Herrick ’70, and Jack Matia ’75
On Saturday, April 25, 2015, attendees of
the Night of Celebration Gala & Auction
honored three alumni who demonstrated
an exceptional commitment to making
Elyria Catholic the outstanding community
that it is. The evening was an expression
of a Catholic community of faith, coming
together to celebrate the actions of those
who have — in a variety of ways — done
their part to promote the mission of
Catholic education at Elyria Catholic.
For more than 20 years, alumni Nick
Abraham (Abraham Ford), Jim Herrick
(Liberty Ford), and Jack Matia (Jack
Matia Honda) have donated a new car
for the annual student car raffle. This
year’s car raffle raised over $80,000 in
student scholarships for the 2015-2016
academic year.
All three men credit their Catholic
education and faith in God in forming
their character. They feel that God has
blessed them abundantly and so they
thank Him by giving back. “It is important
to pay it forward by being a mentor,
providing service to others and giving of
your time, talent and treasure,” remarked
Nick Abraham.
Philanthropic support is the backbone of
every Catholic high school. Nick, Jim,
and Jack embody a philanthropic spirit
that involves giving their time, help and
care to causes they support to make
their community a better place to live
and raise families. Elyria Catholic is
blessed to have Nick, Jim and Jack as
alumni and past parents who continue to
graciously support the Elyria Catholic
school community.
Dick and Kathy Eisenmann receive the keys
to their new Ford Fusion SE from Mike
Amatea from Liberty Ford Vermilion.
Night of Celebration
A Resounding Success!
Over 400 guests lined up to purchase car raffle tickets, silent auction items and
boxes of candy for a chance to win $5,000 through the Panther Ball raffle at
the Elyria Catholic Night of Celebration Gala & Auction. The generosity of
supporters helped Elyria Catholic set a new record — raising nearly $130,000
in support of our students and their families.
“The resounding success of the event is attributed to our donors’ deep commitment to
Catholic education, and their philanthropic support of our mission,” remarked President/
Principal Amy Butler ’80. Veteran auctioneer Bob Frantz ’86 led the guests in a new paddle
raise initiative: Sponsor a Scholar. This alone raised nearly $50,000 in support of tuition
assistance. The evening was also an occasion to honor three Elyria Catholic alumni who
for more than 20 years have donated a new car for the raffle to raise money for the school.
Students thanked car dealership owners Nick Abraham ’60, Jim Herrick ’70 and Jack Matia
’75 with hand designed thank you cards and framed artwork of the Panther stadium.
“We have a deep loyalty (to Elyria Catholic),” stated Jim Herrick. Also new this year, was
the opportunity to win a 3-night stay and airfare to Samuel Adams Brewery Tour in Boston.
Guests enjoyed dinner catered by Brennan’s Catering and dessert provided by ACDC
Cupcakes. The evening continued with dancing to Outta Dodge. The funds raised by the
Gala make it possible for Elyria Catholic to continue to offer a quality, comprehensive
education for our young men and women.
ADVANCEMENT NOTES
Gala & Auction
ALUMNI FEATURE
The Call to Serve: One Family’s
Journey of Faith and Service
Every once in a while, if we are lucky, we come across an individual with such zeal for life and work
that it strikes a chord of admiration and respect for that person. Even rarer is the opportunity to know
an entire family that carries those traits. Such is the case with the Humphrey family. EC Alum Deacon
Patrick Humphrey, his wife Donna, and their youngest child, Brian, have embodied the spirit of
service to the community through their charitable actions, faith-filled attitudes, and caring dispositions.
Deacon Pat, or “Deac,” as he is affectionately
known, is the current head of the Theology
department and an educator at EC.
Responsible for teaching about the
importance of serving those who need
help the most, Deacon Pat has strived to
ensure that his senior pupils understand the
value of how communal service can be a
blessing for all parties involved. Describing
the call to serve as “The Need,” Deacon
Pat emphasizes to his students about the
importance of becoming engrossed in the
church or in the community in a number of
ways once they graduate from high school.
“Like the Nike mantra... ‘Just do it.’ Get
connected to a parish. Find families your
age who also share the faith and then look
for your opportunity to get involved!” shares
Deacon Pat. This lesson has been his goal
and successful mainstay since his Elyria
Catholic tenure began 15 years ago.
Grounded in his faith, and speaking with a
gentle, humorous invocation, Deacon Pat
provides guidance in several areas to both
students and adults. He officiates the daily
morning communion prayer services at the
school, coordinates the Peer Ministry
program — an organization of students to
assist with peers with spiritual guidance
—preaches at least once a month at St.
Jude Parish in Elyria, helps to prepare
couples for marriage via counseling and the
Pre Cana program, performs baptisms,
and coordinates Confirmation formation
programs around the diocese. And these
are just a small handful of the service
activities in which he continually engages.
In addition to his many acts of vocational
service to the school and to his parish,
requires constant communication with
his wife, his pastor, and the school
administration, he believes that he has
developed a sense of awareness and insight
throughout his familial life, which he uses to
teach through real world experiences. He
encourages both students and adults to
seek out the opportunities to serve wherever
possible and do what you can to make and
be the difference. “Spirituality is much, much
more than ‘My personal Relationship with
God.’ That is only part of the journey.”
The Humphrey family together: Top row:
Jeremy Russell, daughter Kathleen Russell nee
Humphrey, Megan Humphrey, son Kevin,
Bottom row: son Brian, Deacon Pat, wife
Donna, and grandchildren Ella and Jordan.
(missing: granddaughter Mia.)
Deacon Pat also holds the roles of husband
and father. Having taken a somewhat
unorthodox route to the Diaconate, Deacon
Pat was already married and had started
his family when he responded to the call to
serve the church. He admits that he was
constantly told by many that he should
become a man of the cloth. But, it was the
advice of one man, the late Bishop William
Cosgrove, which finally drove him to strongly
consider the idea. His family’s response
was one of enthusiasm and unconditional
support, which he admits was, from the very
beginning, 100%. Having been married now
for 40 years, Deacon Pat comments that
he has gained a depth of understanding
on how to balance his life as a minister,
a husband, and father. Indicating that it
If there is not an adage about how behind
every faith-filled, enthusiastic deacon, there
is a strong-willed, caring woman, there
should be. Mrs. Donna Humphrey, wife to
Deacon Pat Humphrey for 40 years, has
thrived as a businesswoman and mother
while establishing her own faith-based
service to those who are in need. Coming
from a family full of giving, serving
individuals — including her grandmother
who would serve sandwiches and coffee
to the vagabonds who would jump off the
trains near the family farm — Donna credits
them as the major influence on her life to be
a servant to others. It was this love of giving
back and paying it forward that led her to
become increasingly involved at her parish,
St. Jude Church. Indicating that she has
always had an interest in music, Donna
reveals the enjoyment she feels when
worshipping. “I have always had an interest
in music and have found it very fulfilling to
be able to use the gifts God has given me to
help others worship Him.” Donna indicates
that she has been blessed to work with
many fine, talented people during her years
as the contemporary choir director.
ALUMNI FEATURE
Although she knows her limits and takes
things as they come, Donna finds it difficult
to deny people her time. However, she
admits that she loves everything she does
in service to others. In addition to directing
the contemporary choir at St. Jude Church,
Donna has also served on the finance
committee, the liturgy committee, assisted
with the children’s choir, and helped with the
Pre Cana program for engaged couples.
However, her most significant service work
stems from the foundation known as
Blessing House. Formed, quite literally, in
St. Jude’s own backyard, Blessing House
is the brainchild of Donna and Sister Mary
Berigan, a former principal of St. Jude
School in Elyria. The organization was born
out of the idea of providing children with a
safe environment to stay during periods of
turmoil in their families. Having had previous
experience advocating for child safety,
Donna and Sr. Berigan used their knowledge
to assemble Blessing House in 2005.
Donna’s primary role at Blessing House has
been as the business manager ever since its
conception. “We developed Blessing House
as a children’s crisis care center that cares
for children up to 12 years old when their
parents are having an emergency and need a
safe place for them to stay.
More recently, the youngest son of Deacon
Pat and Donna and EC alum, Brian ’98, is
currently on the path to the priesthood. For
the last two years, Brian has been studying
at seminary in Los Angeles. However, not
unlike his father, Brian’s journey to Holy
Orders was somewhat unorthodox. After
graduating from EC, Brian obtained a degree
in music engineering and moved to California
to pursue a career in the music industry. “I
Brian at work at his recording studio.
Donna, Brian, and Deacon Pat at St. John’s
Seminary in Camarillo, CA, where Brian is
currently studying.
moved to Los Angeles and began working at
a well-known studio as a “runner,” making
coffee and picking up food for recording
artists […] I worked my way up the ladder...
Runner, 2nd Engineer, Engineer, Producer.”
During this time, Brian had the enviable
fortune of working with artists such as The
Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Diana
Ross, and Bruno Mars. Yet, despite his
success, he always felt the need to please
everyone, which he admits caused anxiety.
Eventually, he came to the realization that
music was a way to build relationships with
people, not just a means to an end. Brian
began to shift his attention from the music
industry to a life of ministry and service.
Brian indicates that he learned that the
process was just as important as the
product. Instead of having to perform
service for others, he began to understand
that the experience of prayer and the act of
serving more often affected his affinity for
building meaningful relationships. As his
focus shifted from music to ministry, Brian
volunteered at a nursing home, which he
credits as the catalyst that allowed him to
make the leap into other service projects.
“The best part about visiting the nursing
home is when we would sit there and just
be. We had nowhere to go and nothing to
accomplish. Just them and me and God.
Chillin’.” Later on, he would get involved
at a local parish with people closer to his
own age and participate in retreats, music
ministry, prayer groups, and functions to
assist the homeless and destitute. He
admits that the choice to respond to the
call to serve can be difficult with all the
distractions in life, but implores people
to try. He encourages those who may be
considering a life of religious devotion and
those perhaps seeking happiness outside of
themselves to slow down and focus on how
they can be instrumental in serving others.
Taking the path to the priesthood is not an
easy undertaking, even for those who begin
the journey at a far younger age than Brian.
In his case, though, Brian has the added
challenge of leaving his secular life and
career. Though he knows that the changes
will be gradual and ever constant, his family
has provided a powerful boost through their
unconditional support. Over the last few
years, Deacon Pat has kept in constant
contact with his son as he continues the
necessary training. He feels elated that
someone so close to him has responded to
the call to serve. “[…] I have never seen him
happier. He is at peace. I am proud of him.”
Understanding that it takes an enormous
amount of courage to enter the priesthood,
Deacon Pat commends his son on
“Spirituality is much, much more
than ‘My personal relationship
with God.’ That is only part of
the journey.”
– Deacon Pat
accepting the call and opportunity to serve.
So too does Donna. She explains that while
he constantly tried to live in the moment,
there was a constant desire within him.
“There was also a deep spiritual part of him
that came out in his caring and sensitive
nature, his desire to find truth through his
questions and his conscious awareness of a
world much bigger than himself.” For Brian,
the call to the priesthood may not have
been typical, but with the support of his
family and his renewed faith, he knows
that he can readily respond.
Familial legacy can have profound effects
on future generations. The Humphrey family
continues to build its legacy through its
numerous contributions for the good of
mankind. Through faith, experience, and
patience, they have demonstrated how the
innate good in people can be found and
spread to others. Their efforts exemplify
the best side of humanity.
Michael Frey is a Senior Analyst for Oxcyon,
a software development company located in
Middleburg Heights. He received a BA in
English from The Ohio State University and
currently resides in Fairview Park, Ohio.
ALUMNI NEWS
Actions Inspire a
Living Faith
Living Stations of the Cross
The “Living Stations of the Cross” began
in the 1998 Lenten season. Eleven area high
school students memorized lines and stage
direction and presented the live enactment
of the Stations of the Cross to parishioners
at St. Jude in Elyria. It was so well-received
that after just a couple of years, other area
parishes began to request the presentation
for their own parishioners.
Dr. Michael Hoffman ’79 visits
Concepcion with bus driver
Armando Cordoba.
Each January, Dr. Michael Hoffman
and wife Ginny travel to Honduras
with a medical brigade based out of
Holy Family Parish in Stow, Ohio.
Michael describes his experience:
“It’s a wonderful way to start the year
by giving some of our ‘time, talent
and treasure’ to those that truly are
in need of care. We recently returned
from our sixth trip to the El Paraiso
area. We have made many friends that
we keep in contact with throughout
the year and especially enjoy
spending time with while we are there.
Armando Cordoba has been one of
our bus drivers the past few years and
is a friend of ours. On one of our last
days we were at a poor area near
Danli called Concepcion. I was
surprised to see the shirt that
Armando was wearing that day. It was
nice to see a little bit of home 3,000
miles away in Honduras. It was also
refreshing to know that the students
of Elyria Catholic participate in this
worthwhile ministry and made me
very proud to be a Panther!”
group has traveled annually during the
Lenten season all over the Diocese of
Cleveland and performs at dozens of
parishes and schools. The presentation has
also been featured in the Catholic Universe
Bulletin in 2008 and 2015.
“Our small group in the balcony
was in tears as we watched these
“The Living Stations gives a unique teenagers deliver such a powerful
message. I don’t know if they
perspective and interpretation of
understand how much they touched
the events portrayed in the Stations
of the Cross. Each time I have seen everyone who saw them perform.”
– Parishioner/St. Jude
it, I have been profoundly moved.
I highly recommend it.”
– Father Al Krupp
Since that time, the group has grown to
include 19 students, including a narrator
and musicians. In 2008, when Dean
Robinson, director of “Living Stations” and
campus and youth minister, joined the staff
at Elyria Catholic, the cast became solely
EC students. Since that time, The Living
Stations has become a rich tradition. The
To date, the production has been seen live
by thousands of people, while countless
others have watched it on DVD. The group
has sold over 2,000 DVD copies and has
raised over $50,000 in donations and DVD
sales. The funds have been used for
scholarships, spiritual opportunities and
presentations at Elyria Catholic, as well as
additions to the EC Religion Department
and the EC campus.
ALUMNI NEWS
Alum Embraces Entrepreneurial Spirit and
Environmental Awareness on the North Coast
Growing up, Dan Kubiak ’98, always took an interest in the
outdoors. Through his experiences as a Boy Scout, his work in the
corporate realm, and his naturally curious and creative nature, he
and lifelong friend and business partner (also named Dan) crafted
DANSOAP, a 100% natural laundry soap made in Cleveland, with
90% of its ingredients locally sourced. The Prowl caught up with
Kubiak to talk about his inspiration for such a unique local product.
After graduating from EC in ’98,
where did you attend college and
what did you major in?
our region. This still is one of the
friendliest places I’ve ever been.
I attended Ashland University and majored
in Philosophy. I found that a liberal arts
education taught creativity, problem solving
and laid a foundation of critical thinking
that has benefited me in a wide range of
professional pursuits. I could probably cite
Mrs. Knox’s senior English class as the most
important influence on my choosing to
major in Philosophy.
In what way did your high
school experience shape
or affect your professional
and entrepreneurial
pursuits?
What inspired you and your friend
Dan to create DANSOAP?
Lake Erie is such a beautiful part of [the]
natural world. I have so many memories
sailing on it in summers with Dan, and now
my kids love splashing in the waves and we
all drink that water and eat the fish from it.
It is painful to look at the beauty of Lake Erie
while knowing that it is a heavily polluted
body of water. DANSOAP is a small
contribution to clean water. We wanted
to create a product that works well, is
affordable, and is safe for the environment
once it reaches our waterways.
What drew you back to the
Cleveland area?
My wife and I lived on the coast of North
Carolina for a few years and were drawn
home to the tall hardwood trees as well as
the honesty and warmth of the people from
Elyria Catholic provided a stable
and consistent foundation for my
teenage years. It is easier to dream
and take risks when you feel like
your footing is solid.
Best friends since childhood, Dan Kubiak ’98 and
Dan Musson promote their all-natural soap company
DANSOAP at a local market.
Your website mentions a
commitment to responsible
business. What, in your opinion,
does that encompass?
Every action we take has a consequence.
A responsible business acknowledges this
and in the least seeks to do no harm. At
best, a responsible business contributes
to betterment of our communities and
environment.
As we grow I’d like to see DANSOAP utilize
zero waste buildings that improve the
aesthetics of a neighborhood, pay wages and
benefits that can support a family, and sell
high quality products at a reasonable price.
Paper bags of all-natural DANSOAP laundry
detergent on shelves throughout the Clevelandarea stores, including Mustard Seed Markets &
Cafes, Costantino’s Markets and Heinen’s Fine
Foods.
Visit DANSOAP on the web at www.dansoap.com for a complete list of where to purchase.
STUDENT FOCUS
74 Elyria Catholic students spend spring break
volunteering to make a difference
Alternative spring break is exactly what it sounds like: an alternative to the typical sun, sand and beach
spring break that many high school students plan.
The students of Elyria Catholic have been
volunteering during their spring break for
the past four years, helping those in need
while enriching their own lives, too. In 2014,
18 students immersed themselves in a
mission trip to Central America; this past
spring the students stayed stateside.
Seventy four students rode a charter bus for
18 hours to arrive in Columbia, Mississippi
with the task of helping the community
residents clean up the debris caused by a
deadly tornado that ripped through their town in December 2014.
The EF-3 tornado knocked down trees and power lines and
destroyed businesses. The students spent their days chopping down
trees that had been pulled down by the tornado and cleaning up
debris. Many students had never heard of Columbia before they
arrived, but the trip had a big impact on them. “I was a little nervous
coming here because I didn’t know what to expect,” said Ryan
Turner, a 17-year-old junior. “I don’t think the experience changes
lives until you are here. I feel so much more committed to God
because of this.” Associate Principal Mike Wisnor works with the
National Recovery Network to set up the trips. Wisnor said the
students want to help, adding, “They want to do good because
they have a natural sense of philanthropy and a natural sense of
goodness. We do the work as part of the Gospel. Hopefully, we can
inspire others to see that there are so many more needs.”
We do the work as part of the Gospel.
*The Columbian Progress paper (Saturday, April 11, 2015). Staff writer: Buster Wolfe
Photos courtesy of Terrance P. Dickson, Director of Communications, Editor, Gulf Pine
Catholic, Catholic Diocese of Biloxi
STUDENT FOCUS
First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association
PARTNERS IN ELYRIA CATHOLIC’S MISSION TO
SERVE OTHERS
First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (FCSLA) is a fraternal
benefit society that ranks among the top fraternal societies in the
United States. Founded in 1892 in Cleveland, Ohio FCSLA has
identified two of its primary concerns of support: caring for others
and involving young people.
Tapping into both mentioned focus areas, Elyria Catholic was
encouraged to seek funding from the organization for the school’s
new service program: “Alternative Spring Break.” This new
experiential, service learning program spoke to the mission and vision
of FCSLA of promoting the temporal and spiritual welfare of people
through charitable activities. Through a generous gift of $10,000 from
FCSLA the Alternative Spring Break program became a reality.
The $10,000 gift helped students, who gave up their traditional
spring break, to participate in meaningful service projects
throughout the country. Some of the past projects include: relief
work in Henryville, Indiana; clean-up efforts in New Jersey from the
damage done by Hurricane Sandy; and most recently, students
working in Columbia, Mississippi to help a town and its people
recover from a tornado.
Elyria Catholic High School and its students are grateful for
the support it has received from First Catholic Slovak Ladies
Association. These immersive service experiences help build a
community of caring and justice among our students which reaches
out and responds to the needs of others. It guides students to
develop leadership skills and Christian citizenship that is lived
out through the message of Jesus Christ.
Career Day
On Friday, March 13, 2015, EC hosted a variety of professionals,
community members, and alumni for its largest Career Day to date.
St. John Medical Center of Westlake, who co-sponsored the event,
brought 20 individuals from various professions, including
physicians, human resources, information technology, finance and
accounting, medical technology, social work, and occupational and
physical therapy.
Elyria’s Ridge Tool
Company also
provided several
of their employees
to share their
experiences. In
addition, a few
alumni came back
to participate and
present to the
students, including
Ted Mahl ’74
(architect), Joe Bott
’04 (lawyer), and Ryan Gorney ’99 (information technology). Other
fields represented included veterinary medicine, law, education,
fashion, and engineering. Each presenter offered inside advice and
background information on his or her profession.
The goal of the day was for the students to receive comprehensive
information on their top three career choices. The event was the
brainchild of Amy Butler and St. John Medical Center CEO Bill
Young, and executed by EC guidance counselor Ms. Chelsea
Burkle. Burkle surveyed the student body in December 2014 to
determine and organize the pool of presenters. Then, she put
together each individual student’s schedule for the day. Burkle
shares that the event was hugely successful in part because of the
large number of professional presenters, but also because the
students had the opportunity to hear about the careers that most
interested them. The students were also provided with a t-shirt,
courtesy of St. John Medical Center.
MARCH FOR LIFE
Sixteen students braved the winter weather to join the
“Right to Life March” in Washington, D.C. on January 22,
2015. The trip was organized by Associate Principal,
Mike Wisnor and Campus Minister, Dean Robinson.
Traveling with the students was the Avon chapter of the
Knights of Columbus, who generously provided
transportation for the students and staff. The students,
seen at right, also took time out to attend mass at the
National Basilica.
PANTHER PRIDE NEWS
MEET EC’S NEW AD
Tim Ertle admits
he is a sports
addict. He also
admits that his
job as Elyria
Catholic’s new
Athletic Director
is not the usual
9-to-5 gig, but
Tim Ertle,
that is part of
Athletic Director
what attracted
him to the position in the first place. He
loves that there is something new and
exciting happening every day and he
never knows where the day will take him.
Ertle also pointed out that he has been
very impressed by the support from the
EC community and all of the people who
have offered to help in any way they can.
Ertle did his homework and studied EC’s
rich tradition and said he knows the bar is
set high.
“I think athletics is probably the most
visible thing we do as a school and it’s a
great way to show the community what we
teach during the school day. I have enjoyed
working with our coaches and studentathletes and look forward to developing
well-rounded young people who are better
because of their days as a Panther.”
Prior to joining Elyria Catholic, Ertle
worked as the sports information director
at Ursuline College — an NCAA Division II
school on Cleveland’s east side — where
he wore many hats ranging from managing
the school’s website to leading game day
operations.
Ertle, the eldest of six children, grew up a
diehard Cleveland sports fan, though he
notes that his favorite team is the Browns.
(He has attended all but a handful of
home games since their return in 1999.)
After graduating from St. Ignatius High
School in 2007, Ertle earned his degree
from John Carroll University. He still lives
in the Cleveland area and is currently
finishing up his MBA at Ursuline College.
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN
NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT
SIGNING DAY
The girls soccer team showed support for their three teammates who signed National Letters of
Intent. Seated left to right: Kirsten Fehlan (attending Miami University); Keeley Birsic (attending
Westminster College), and Andi Widmer (attending Ursuline College).
Family assembles to congratulate Jake
Jagielski as he signs with The College of
Wooster to play football.
Demetrius Graham signed his National Letter of
Intent to attend Indiana Institute of Technology and
represent the Warriors on the basketball court.
Noah Bland will be wearing the jersey of the gold
and black Ohio Dominican University Panthers as
he joins the ranks of the baseball team.
The swim team join Head Coach Scott Pecze (seated to the left) and Assistant Coach Micah Judy
(seated to the right) in congratulating Kevin McCaffrey (seated middle) who signed on to swim at
Wright State University.
PANTHER PRIDE NEWS
Girls Soccer Program Celebrates 20th Season
Another Lady Panther soccer season has begun. The Lady
Panthers team ended their fall 2014 season with a record of
16-2-4, just one game short of playing for the state title.
The 2014 season also marked the program’s 20th
anniversary. After the team’s successes last year, and many
recent successful seasons, it may be easy to forget that the
powerhouse program came from humble beginnings.
Kathleen Marsh Granlund ’94 started playing soccer at age 5. “Dad
coached [girls] all those years in the city league. I got to high school...
[and] it bothered me a ton that I would have had to play on the boys’
team…[but] after numerous encouraging talks from mom, she
convinced me to give it a try,” she said. It should be noted that her
mother, Patricia Marsh, known to many as “Mama Marsh,” was a
supportive presence on the sidelines for many players, for many years.
Jennifer Marsh ’97, Kathleen’s sister, also joined the boys’ team her
freshman year. “My dad never missed a game, and I never played,”
she said. Three other girls joined the boys’ squad that year. “My
dad…recognized the talent in my female teammates that was going
unnoticed and underutilized on the bench. He made the decision at
the end of that year to do something about it.”
Their father, Coach Andrew Marsh, founded the team in 1994.
He volunteered and served as both coach and trainer. The squad
practiced wherever he could find field space, played games at
odd hours (because the team did not have permission to use field
lights), and recruited parents to drive the vanpool. The players wore
the leftover, oversized jerseys from the boys’ team, with numbers
in the 40s and 50s. Most of the team’s equipment came from the
Marsh family’s garage.
“I’ve always told the athletes you only fail when you quit trying,”
Coach Marsh said. “We took our hand-me-down uniforms, got a
schedule and began.”
That first year, the team consisted of the four girls from the boys’
team, close friends of those players (including a number of people
who had never played soccer before), and several girls who had
been cut from the volleyball team. “We were unknown in the
women’s soccer community, so our first year was a hodgepodge of
games against JV teams, practice squads, and other teams trying
to make it in the sport,” Jennifer said.
The team ended up going 10-3-1. “We did very well,” Coach Marsh
said. “More importantly everyone wanted to come back and do
it again.”
Coach Marsh led the team for 13 seasons, finishing with an overall
record of 127-81-26. Under his leadership, four players became All
The Lady Panthers played their last regular season game on Thursday,
October 15, 2015. Tournament play began Monday, October 19, 2015.
Ohioans and one, Mary Ellen Turk ’02, was named to the 2001
NSCAA Scholar All America Team. Another, Erika Kleinholz ’00, was
the first soccer player to be inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of
Fame. Many players have gone on to play in college.
“There [were] always growing pains, as family you work through
them.” Coach Marsh said. “[We were] a small school thrown into a
very difficult conference. With determination and desire, EC grew,
won North Coast League Conference in 1997 and got [our] first of
three District Runner-ups in 1999.”
Coach Marsh’s commitment to the program, and to all of the
players who passed through EC under his leadership, can be seen
and felt in the successes of the program today. “I believe the closer
you get to the state finals the more talent wants to play for the
school,” Coach Marsh said. “EC went to D3, more talent enrolled
and is now getting closer to our goal of becoming state
champions.”
It has also had another very real and lasting impact. “My dad, very
quietly, inspired an entire generation of women and taught us that
we could, in fact, do anything. He taught us that it didn’t matter
what other people thought or said about us as long as we went
out there and did the very best that we could,” Jennifer said.
Coach Marsh said he has many fond memories, almost too many to
name them all. “It’s not necessarily the winning that’s memorable
but the process in getting there,” he said. “[And] of course, the love
of the game.”
Anne Wilson Yu ’00 resides in Sharon, Massachusetts, with her
husband and two children. She played soccer for four years at EC,
then club soccer at Kent State University, and met her husband
while playing soccer in Boston. She works for the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) and Wellesley College.
PANTHER PROWLINGS
Class of 1956
Betty Blair wrote: “Upon Jim Kolopus’
untimely death at the age of 33 in 1971,
his 1956 classmates formed the Kolopus
Scholarship Fund, which is EC’S OLDEST
EXISTING scholarship. Our Student Council
President, Jim Kolopus, was indeed a very
talented individual. Dr. Kolopus was a
nuclear physicist and principal investigator
of materials brought back from the Apollo
moon missions. He was a widely recognized
solid-state scientist and author of some
33 publications. He left behind his widow,
fellow classmate, Joanne Stefek, and
three small children. In the 44 years
since his death, we have awarded some
56 scholarships exceeding $40,000.
In commemorating our class’s 50th
anniversary in 2006, we made arrangements
with the school’s Endowment Foundation to
have the Kolopus Scholarship Fund become
a part of the Endowment. We are looking
forward to our 60th anniversary in 2016.”
Class of 1959
Margaret Wirscham Quinlan wrote: “Our
dear mother, Gertrude Wirscham passed
away on March 1, 2015. She was the
mother of EC grads Jim Wirscham ’57,
Margaret Wirscham Quinlan ’59, Anne
Wirscham Roscov ’61, Rita Wirscham
Koberna ’65, Tom Wirscham ’67 and Mary
Wirscham Encinias ’71.
Class of 1965
Michael Krupar After a few exciting careers
including Network Administrator, Culinary
Arts and High School Educator at LCCC, he
has retired and started his own business in
2012, doing garment decoration and laser
engraving.
Class of 1966
James Hammond recently retired and
moved to Florida. Jim wrote: “You are
always welcome to check out my blog and
LinkedIn site. Always willing to help other
alumni. Blog: http://jhammondblog.com
Margaret Longano
Miklas just published
her third book entitled
Colors of Naples and
the Amalfi Coast, a
photo book about the
people and places of
the Campania of Italy.
Monica Antonczak Oszust is living a
wonderful and warm life in Hawaii with
husband John and Butters, a golden
retriever. She is still cutting hair and
volunteers at Kilauea Lighthouse and Rotary
in her community.
Kathleen Plato is married to Frank A.
Marshall. She retired in 2010 after 31 years
working for the Washington State
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Kaye Geierman Tymann is enjoying
retirement in the Villages in Florida. She
enjoys golfing daily and scored her 8th hole
in one on June 19. Kaye and her husband
travel the country golfing and doing the
tourist bit. They have golfed every state but
Alaska, which is on the calendar for next
summer.
Class of 1967
Walter Boron was named Chairman of the
Department of Physiology and Biophysics
at Case Western Reserve University School
of Medicine, and he recently won election to
the Institute of Medicine of the National
Academies (IOM), one of the nation’s most
prestigious societies for health and
medicine. Walter came to Case Western
Reserve University in 2007 after spending
nearly three decades at the Yale University
School of Medicine. He traces his interest in
physiology to the day an Elyria Catholic
teacher gave him a Scientific American
article about the synapse by Nobel Prizewinner John Eccles. Boron’s own research
has focused on acid-base homeostasis, in
particular the regulation of intracellular pH.
His projects also explore the molecular
mechanism of gas channels. Boron is a past
president of the American Physiological
Society, the founding editor-in-chief of the
journal Physiology and the co-editor of the
medical student textbook Medical
Physiology: A Cellular and Molecular
Approach.
Class of 1969
Mona Marsico Suchocki ran her first and
only 5K and is retired and enjoying life!
Class of 1971
Rita Brattoli
Dukeman and
Summit “Sonny”
Dukeman celebrated
their 40th wedding
anniversary on
August 2, 2015.
They have five
grandchildren: Nolan, Conway, Kacey and
twins, Charlotte and Elizabeth.
Nancy Verhoff moved to her dream location
in the Florida Keys
Class of 1977
Kevin Krupelak recently moved to the west
coast.
Class of 1979
Kimberly Jones
Beal and her
husband just
purchased a new
home and welcomed
a new addition to the
family…a puppy
Riley.
Class of 1983
Jennifer Burgett
Ward married
William Ward on
June 20, 2015 at
Fields United
Methodist Church in
North Ridgeville.
Class of 1985
Michael Lappi Accepted a position as the
Global Medical Director for General Electric
Aviation with healthcare oversight
PANTHER PROWLINGS
responsibility for more than 45,000
employees in 94 locations around the globe.
In addition, he was selected for promotion
to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Navy.
Class of 1992
LaShanda Taylor Adams married Timothy
Adams on June 29, 2013. Their daughter
Emilia Grace Adams was born on December
24, 2014.
Jamie Hullman is living in Reno with his
wife Gwen (Dyer) and their two daughters,
Anna and Clara. Jamie and Gwen both work
for the Nevada System of Higher Education;
Gwen as a college professor at the
University of Nevada and Jamie as Director
of Finance for the System.
Class of 2000
Darlene Zidek
Anderson and
husband Ryan
welcomed a
daughter, Bethany
Delphine on March
4, 2014. She joins
big brother
Benjamin.
Class of 2004
Paul Boyer was selected as one of the “30
under 30 Supply Chain Stars,” presented by
ThomasNet and the Institute for Supply
Management. Overall website:
http://30under30.thomasnet.com/
Paul’s profile: http://www.inboundlogistics.
com/cms/30-under-30/paul-boyer/
Class of 2005
Jacquelyn Gorske O’Dell married EC alum,
Andy O’Dell ’03 on August 3, 2013.
Class of 2006 & 2007
Jackie Kuhn ’06 and Tim Rankin
’07 were married on October 4,
2014. The ceremony was held at St.
Teresa of Avila Church in Sheffield
Village and was presided over by
Fr. Ed Smith.
Class of 2014
Jake Hromada completed his first year
at Ohio University as the play-by-play
broadcaster for Ohio volleyball, women’s
basketball, and baseball teams. Hromada
also worked in the Media Relations
Department, and worked as the assistant
Sports Information Director for the
volleyball team. Jake was a part of a
historic volleyball season, getting to
experience the Bobcats go 16-0 in
Mid-American Conference play for the
first time in eight years. He was also
asked to broadcast the Mid-American
Conference volleyball tournament in
Athens, in which he called eight games
in three days. Hromada then moved to
women’s basketball in the winter. After
winning only nine games in 2013-14, Ohio
finished the 2014-15 campaign at 27-5
overall, won the MAC regular season title
for the first time in 20 years, won the MAC
Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena for
the first time in 30 years, and got a bid to
the NCAA Tournament to face Arizona
State in Tempe, Arizona.
in which Hromada was one of three
freshman given an Honorable Mention
for the annual Jim Nantz Award and
All-America Program, which recognizes
the most outstanding collegiate radio and
TV sportscasters nationwide.
“I was super lucky to have been involved
with Ohio athletics so soon this past
year,” Hromada said. “There is absolutely
no way I am the broadcaster I am today
if not for the opportunities I had at
Elyria Catholic. The support from the
community and staff helped get me off
to a tremendous start to my career.”
Hromada currently finished his second
year as the Voice of the Lorain County
Ironmen, a summer collegiate wood
bat team in the Great Lakes Summer
Collegiate League, and is gearing up
for his second year as the broadcaster
and SID for Ohio volleyball, and the
broadcaster for women’s basketball and
baseball teams.
Hromada received two national awards
after his first year at Ohio, the first coming
from the American Volleyball Coaches
Association in which he was named a
finalist in the broadcast category for the
Grant Burger Media Award.
“As someone who has been a college
head coach for almost twenty years, I can
safely say I have never been around
someone that had this level of intuition
when it comes to broadcasting,” said
Ohio volleyball coach Deane Webb, who
nominated Jake for the award last May.
The second national honor came from the
Sportscaster’s Talent Agency of America,
Picture taken at Wells Fargo Arena at Arizona
State in Ohio’s loss to the Sun Devils in the
first round of the NCAA Tournament.
PANTHER PROWLINGS
Class of 2008
Class of 2010
Laura Pierce graduated from the
University of Toledo in 2012, and the
University of Akron in 2014, and is a
Speech and Language Pathologist
currently working with children with
cochlear implants at the Ohio Valley
Voices School in Loveland, Ohio.
Matt Pierce is
currently a Private
First Class, stationed
at Fort Campbell,
Kentucky, serving
with the 101st
Airborne Division,
in the Transportation
Department.
Class of 2011
Courtney Yun graduated from The
University of Dayton Summa Cum Laude
with her Bachelor Of Science Degree in
Education and Health Sciences in PrePhysical Therapy. She also received the
John L. Macbeth Award of Excellence for
Outstanding Student in Health and Sport
Science. She was accepted into the Doctor
of Physical Therapy Program at The
University of Pittsburgh.
Class of 2014
Katie Pierce is currently a sophomore at
the University of Toledo, and works as a
lifeguard at the YMCA, and as a lifeguard
and swim coach at Westwood Country Club
in Rocky River.
ALUMNI REUNIONS
Class of 1960 Celebrate their
55th Reunion
Former
classmates
attended a
reunion weekend
in August 2105.
The weekend
kicked off with a
Mass in the EC
Chapel, a tour of the school and a social gathering on Friday at EC
followed by the reunion on Saturday held at the Oberlin Inn.
Elyria Catholic High School Class of 1965
50th Reunion – September 25-26, 2015
The weekend
started with a
social evening of
greetings and
reminiscing at
the Knights of
Columbus Hall
in Elyria on
Friday. The next
evening, forty-seven classmates, plus their spouses and guests,
enjoyed dinner, live music and socializing at Sweetbriar Country
Club in Avon Lake.
The evening also consisted of door prizes and a continuous slide
show of classmate memories and a remembrance of those
classmates who have passed. Go Panthers!
Class of 1966
Margie Miklas wrote: The ECHS Class of 1966 Reunion
plans are underway. Check out our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/ECHSCLASSof1966Reunion
Class of 1970
The Class of 1970 celebrated their 45th reunion the weekend of
July 31 2015. The group celebrated with an informal get-together
on Friday at Quaker Steak, followed by the reunion on Saturday at
Mark Straka’s Cedar Point house.
Class of 1981
Mirna Malinar Funkhouser wrote: The Class of 1981 is in the
process of planning for their upcoming 35th reunion. If you are a
member of the Class of 1981, please forward your email and
contact information to Mirna at: [email protected]. The
class has also established a Facebook page: https://www.
facebook.com/groups/ecclass1981/
Calling all Florida
Panthers
Elyria Catholic is exploring the idea of hosting a reunion
for our alumni and friends in the Florida area. In order to
gauge the interest level, we are asking for your help.
The reunion would be held in the winter of 2016 and
school President, Amy Butler ’80, would be on hand to
give an update on the school. If you are interested in
attending a Florida reunion event, please contact
Dianne Dafazio Goold ’57 at: [email protected]
or (239) 821-8635.
2014-2015 DONOR RECOGNITION
2014-15 Donor Recognition Report
This is not an audited financial report but a listing of supporters and dollars raised in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014
and ending on June 30, 2015. If your name has been omitted, we apologize and would appreciate being advised of our
error. Thank you for your generosity to Elyria Catholic High School.
President’s
Leadership Council
Anonymous Donation
Castele Family Scholar. Fund of the
Catholic Community Fdn.
Catholic Community Foundation
Diocese of Cleveland Special Account
Eaton Corp.
Elyria Plastic Products
Fidelity Foundation
Jack Matia Honda
Knights of Columbus, #774
Liberty Auto Group
Midwest Siding Co.
National Automobile Dealers
Charitable Fdn.
Nick Abraham Automall
Petitti Garden Centers
Pfizer Inc.
Ridge Tool Co.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Rockwell Automation
Schlather-Bilskey Family Foundation
University Hospitals Elyria Medical
Center
Zone Transportation
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas ’60 and Patti
Abraham
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ’60 Baracskai
Hon. and Mrs. David and Ellen
Naughton ’57 Basinski
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Becker
Mr. Nathaniel Carson ’10
Mr. and Mrs. Todd and Kathy ’88
Schubert Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Tim and Patricia
Lysaght ’64 Casgar
Mr. James E. Conlon
Dr. John C. County ’74
Mrs. Melissa Davis-Hartranft ’89
Drs. James and Laura DeVengencie
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Diederich
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. DiGeronimo
Mr. Robert J. DiGeronimo
Mr. Tony DiGeronimo
Mr. Victor DiGeronimo, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor DiGeronimo
Mr. and Mrs. Ed ’72 and Jayne Matia
’71 Eisbrenner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Patricia
Whitlatch ’64 Flynn
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Freeh
Mr. and Mrs. George ’55 and Mary
Jane Riley ’58 Garton
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Glasow ’64
Ms. Dianne Defazio Goold ’57
Mr. and Mrs. Jon ’69 and Nancy
Lysaght ’70 Gorney
Mr. John P. Gorske ’76
Mr. John M. Guenin ’58
Mr. Jim Herrick ’70 and Ms. Pam Haag
Mr. Michael Herrick ’01
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ’99 Hesmond
†
deceased
Dr. and Mrs. Michael ’79 Hoffman
Mrs. Althea Masny Howe ’64
Mr. Thomas Hyatt ’06
Mrs. Kathleen Knox
Mr. and Mrs. William Koch
Mr. Steven J. Komives ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler and Michelle
M. Koors
Dr. and Mrs. Richard ’72 Kovacs
Dr. and Mrs. Nick J. Ksenich
Mr. Gregory Kurtz
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kurtz
Mr. Herbert J. Lock ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loos
Mrs. Susan Taylor Mabry ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Jim ’72 and Kathy Fuchs
’73 Machock
Mr. Ted Mahl ’74
Mr. Ernest Mansour
Mr. and Mrs. Jack ’75 Matia
Mr. David M. McCoy ’92
Mr. and Mrs. James and Mary Glasow
’64 McShane
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mieras
Ms. Beatrice Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Nagel
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Nevins
Mr. and Mrs. John ’57 O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Dell
Mrs. Francine Kretschmann Paschall ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis ’65 Plato
Mr. and Mrs. Paul ’58 Pustay
Mr. Rudolph J. Rehm ’63
Mr. James P. Ross ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Gail
France ’64 Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. Paul ’70 and Karen
Boron ’70 Schlather
Mr. and Mrs. Robert ’64 Schlather
Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Kathryn
Schock-Williams ’99
Mrs. Lana Durban Scott ’90
Dr. and Mrs. Mark ’70 Straka
Mr. and Mrs. James ’74 Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. John Tirbaso
Mr. Jerome E. Vessalo ’66
Ms. Madelon Watts ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Michael and
Michelle Wisnor
Mr. William Wisnor
Class Giving
Class of 1950
9% (1 of 11) gave
Dorothy Birkbeck Meek
Class of 1952
28% (16 of 58) gave $7,427.00
Carol Webber Blackburn
Ann Caywood Brown
Barbara Walsh Diedrick
John Diedrick
Thomas Diedrick
Rae Hengesbaugh Fritz
Joan Mullen Grambley
Robert Kohl
Phyllis Neidhardt
David Peters
Patricia McAllister Riegelsberger
James Ross
Richard Seward
Frank Smith
Richard Tarnowski
Etta Shuster Worcester
Class of 1953
16% (12 of 66) gave $1,050.00
Francis Feck
Robert Haas
Donald Hutman
Helen Haas Hutman
Henry Janowicz
Marilyn Kozel Lisicky
Harold Minnich
Phyllis Coghlan Murray
Joanne Myers Plas
Gerald Roling
James Smith
David Tracey
Class of 1954
8% (6 of 78) gave $485.00
Jacqualine Schmitz Boyson
Barbara Klein
Robert Kolopus
Michael Schork
Robert Smith
Barbara Butkiewicz Takacs
Class of 1955
13% (11 of 77) gave $4,525.00
Barbara Yarsa Barnes
Constance Conry Brent
Martha Diederich
Vincent Feck
Martha Kiser Flanigan
George Garton
David Hemminger
Nancy Young Hemminger
John Herberger
Julita Brosky Kohl
Jeanne McCoy Tucker
Class of 1956
7% (6 of 84) gave $775.00
Barbara Stanko Bryan
Dennis Cheevers
Mary Hayes McPolin
Donald Rothgery
Marlene Kenska Takacs
Marilyn Stang Tracey
Class of 1957
34% (35 of 101) gave $32,176.00
Anonymous Donor
Frank Anderson
Marilyn Raidl Ashby
Ellen Naughton Basinski
Patricia Diederich Bradley
Pat Ann Holliday Brunner
Robert Dahl
Carolyn Marcus Dolamore
William Dolan
Lavonne Phillips Drager
Earl Elbert
Dianne Defazio Goold
Mary Ellen Sensback Hatfield
Sally Skok Hildebrandt
Laura Guggenbiller Huttinger
Rosemary Fritz Jordan
Patricia Sullivan Karrenbauer
William Kovacs
Richard Lewicki
Norman Mazurowski
Barbara Ziegman Miller
Caroline Schork Mitola
John O’Connor
Carol Neuberger Owens
Joann Hahn Parron
Mary Jo Ross Prechtel
Marcia Smith Rothgery
Theodore Schmitz
Leon Shinsky
Betty Laskin Stevenson
Robert Urig
Betty Gallagher Ward
James Wirscham
Ronald Yoo
Robert Zsigray
Class of 1958
15% (14 of 93) gave $8,375.00
Arlene Radican Archer
Larry Archer
Dorothy Basinski Brock
Richard Callahan
Mary Jane Riley Garton
John Guenin
Richard Henke
Sheila McGuire Marshall
C. Patrick O’Connor
Dennis O’Neal
Paul Pustay
John Ross
Sandra Cornell Smith
Tom Zeck
Class of 1959
8% (8 of 106) gave $845.00
Daniel Fritz
Barbara Gutman
Patricia Walter Henderson
Rose Marie Standifer Lucas
Margaret Plas Novotny
Margaret Wirscham Quinlan
Donald Wimsatt
Sharon McAllister Zeck
Class of 1960
15% (19 of 128) gave $3,435.00
Nicholas Abraham
Thomas Baracskai
Barbara Puka Baraga
James Beiter
Shirley Fritz Beiter
Rita Mraz Bubb
Mary Jane Diedrick Eldridge
James Elkins
Daniel Golski
Michael Gula
Fred Helyes
Frank Humphrey
Richard Kaminski
Herman Plas
Thomas Radican
Donna Lydon Rennick
Clifford Roe
James Solet
Carl Ternes
Class of 1961
10% (12 of 121) gave $1,950.00
Fr. Franklin Buck
Midge O’Connor Carmon
Diane DeBevec
Marian Melcher Dugger
Victoria DeFazio Harrington
Mary Beth Harper Jaeger
Fr. Walter Jenne
Judith Yarsa Nedwick
Karen Bonnett Nichols
John Ruth
Catherine Dolan Stoughton
David Zacharias
Class of 1962
7% (6 of 90) gave $900.00
James Clark
Barbara Ursem Evans
Mary Ann Cavagna Golski
Margaret Murray Hoagland
Linda Kaminski
William Scott
Class of 1963
15% (17 of 117) gave $3,165.00
Virginia Flickinger Beane
John Beno
Joanne Mitro Cinco
Joanne Puka Connaughton
Kathleen Chaplar Corona
Richard Curtis
Corinne Keys Dawson
Kathleen Defazio
Edward Enyedy
James Fritz
Thomas Gallagher
Robert Monchein
Bonnie Trupo Muniga
Susan Gasbare Nelson-Fjeldstad
Rudolph Rehm
Sharon Foss Riggs
Ronald Zidek
Class of 1964
46% (56 of 121) gave $65,565.00
Patricia Bach Bailey
Anthony Bierek
Martha Bommer Bisharat
Patricia Lysaght Casgar
William Crago
Carolyn Machock Dailey
Sharon Debevec
John Donich
Jennifer Hattan Fashing
Mary Clare Kirkbride Fildes
Patricia Whitlatch Flynn
Timothy Glasow
Dennis Henke
Althea Masny Howe
Rand Kaiser
Kathryn Kretschmann Kalina
Richard Kenney
Sharon Slanczka Kristoff
Robert Kuebler
James Lepkowski
Herbert Lock
Charlene Kalo Logsdon
Carol Beiter Maiher
Mina Boyson Marciniak
Mary Glasow McShane
Carolyn Kaminski Morey
Sidney Neuhoff
Mary Meluch Nickel
Ann Basso Pennington
Barbara Urig Pileski
Barbara Janus Pinkerton
Mary Heimburger Plas
Thomas Rawson
Judith Waldo Reitz
Anne McIntyre Rivera
Deborah Charnes Rossi
David Russ
Gail France Sanders
Robert Schlather
Tom Schneider
Richard Smith
Linda Lydon Solet
Thomas Solet
Thomas St. Marie
Georgene Barney Stadnik
Sharon Smith Sugaski
Joanne Gallagher Sullivan
Rose Ann Barnard Thome
Barbara Harper Unger
Bonnie Schaefer Vest
Karen Ann Yoo Waghorn
Madelon Watts
Kenneth Webber
Dennis Zacharias
Ronald Zaleski
Alan Zink
Class of 1965
11% (17 of 153) gave $14,765.00
Marilyn Becker
Joseph Daly
Julie Ray D’Angelo
Patricia Mahl Kamba
Patricia Alten Kelly
Stephen Kirsh
Madonna Morrison Knaus
Rita Wirscham Koberna
Steven Komives
Joseph Kukucka
Lynn Livelsberger
Sandra McCarty
Joan Brown McKinney
Marcia Hintz Pichola
Dennis Plato
Susan Forthofer Schneider
Glen Thome
Class of 1966
9% (14 of 152) gave $5,385.00
Dave Csillag
Jim Cyran
Michael Firment
John Fritz
Kathleen Gaetz
Sharon Hart Ganslen
Patrick Glasow
Margaret Rzetelny Hambrick
Michael Keys
John Lescher
Susan Martin Lescher
John Polutnik
Timothy Smith
Jerome Vessalo
Class of 1967
7% (11 of 149) gave $2,580.00
Donald Bradley
Margaret Callahan
Kevin Cosgrove
Elizabeth Dolan
Mary Ann Dowdell
William Groomes
David Knox
Bob Lytle
William Machovina
Anita Figler Tellier
James Terrell
Class of 1968
9% (20 of 223) gave $1,681.00
Judith Toth Bigham
Sharon Lauffer Blaszak
Gonzalo Delgado
Mark Fildes
Catherine Jones Fuchs
Stephen Fuchs
John Giovannazzo
Marsha Knipp Greulich
Ann Kaib Hauser
Joseph Hornyak
David Kalis
Mary Knapp
Kevin McDonough
James Molosky
Patrice Moore
Sandra Deimling Oswald
Michael Polutnik
Rebecca Schlather
William Schlather
Noreen Lydon Snyder
Class of 1969
5% (15 of 206) gave $6,290.00
Bernard Ashyk
Julie Bajda
Sheila Sprague Gardner
Christopher Glasow
Jon Gorney
Sharon Toth Gress
Patricia Kirsh
Edward McCarty
Gerard McHugh
Dennis Muzilla
Joanne Vecchio Polutnik
Judith Rehm-Norbo
Mark Reichlin
Judy Minnich Selee
Charlene Knipper Stetson
Class of 1970
13% (26 of 202) gave $10,275.00
Mary Zink Bird
Judy Felgemaker Buzas
Deborah Thome Chappo
Danielle Poje Davidson
Joseph Demarco
Nancy Lysaght Gorney
Denise Lieux Grimes
James Herrick
Marianne O’Donnell Ivany
Daniel Knoble
Patricia Balog Kopp
Catherine Krueck
Rosemary Sliman Kucaj
Deborah Wagner Orlowski
Michael Pileski
Ronald Rybarcyk
Karen Boron Schlather
Paul Schlather
Rebecca Charnes Serazin
Scott Serazin
Thomas Shirkey
Mark Smith
Mark Stewart
Mark Straka
Thomas Vasi
Jayne Muzick Zehngut
Class of 1971
6% (10 of 157) gave $1,596.00
Ted Baer
Randi Kaczay Davies
Dale Diedrick
Jayne Matia Eisbrenner
Donna Diedrick Humphrey
Patrick Humphrey
Patricia Roberts Hysell
John Jurco
Gerard Kretschmann
Kathleen Mulholland Parrinello
Class of 1972
12% (19 of 155) gave $7,900.00
Kathleen Poje Bramwell
Donna Ratusz Chapman
Walter Christensen
Cynthia Bremenour Defilippo
Edward Eisbrenner
William Fraser
Lawrence Jurcak
Barbara Neff Jurco
Richard Kovacs
Susan Taylor Mabry
Jim Machock
Steve McCoy
Mark McGuire
Terry Neal
Brian Powers
Maryann Webber Roth
Marcia Straka Sarringhaus
Ann Murphy Temple
David Weitzel
Class of 1973
5% (9 of 179) gave $2,980.00
Mary Clifford Heasley
Grace Ann Snahnican Hyla
Martha Logan-Bieler
Kathleen Fuchs Machock
Kathleen Young McCarthy
Jean Rybarcyk Nejman
Francine Kretschmann Paschall
Peggy Resar
Susan Gilles Ricks
Class of 1974
8% (14 of 167) gave $6,005.00
Mark Brattoli
Jeffrey Cole
John County
Ann Laskin Feick
Timothy Flowers
Geralyn Burke Gray
Richard Kukucka
Ted Mahl
Timothy Mahl
Barbara McCoy
Robyn Riegel
Marvin Smith
James Taylor
Class of 1975
8% (11 of 130) gave $6,165.00
Fr. Joseph Callahan
Linda Kerekes
Denise Presti Lazzaro
Katherine Laux Levis
Jack Matia
Christine Steedman Rawson
Gary Schaefer
David Schlather
Bernard Smith
Jonathan Traut
Douglas Yunker
Class of 1976
6% (9 of 146) gave $4,040.00
Meganne O’Donnell Boyer
Nicholas Christensen
John Gorske
Kevin Janowicz
Eily O’Connor Jones
Gregory Machovina
Richard Poje
Amy McCoy Vegh
Mark Wladecki
Class of 1977
4% (7 of 167) gave $1,820.00
Kathleen Kukucka Deltufo
Kathleen Meanor Holmes
Jenifer Marshall Machock
Jim Machovina
Briant McLaughlin
Brenda Kerekes Mooney
Madeline Fuchs Thompson
Class of 1978
9% (14 of 154) gave $2,420.00
Bryan Austin
Thomas Callahan
Margaret Schuerger Connelly
Lenora Petcavage Given
Christine Kaminski Kish
Paul LaGrotteria
Brian McCoy
Daniel Reaser
Tom Reighley
B. Saporito
George Smith
Robin Stursa
Kevin Young
Greta Ziegman
Class of 1979
6% (10 of 172) gave $3,665.00
Kathryn Yunker Brewer
Pamelynn Cielinski Carver
Michael Hoffman
Michael Kozma
Mary Kirsch Machovina
Sharon Caputo Provenzale
James Rokasy
Kevin Ruppelt
Mary Agnes Schlather
Thomas Taylor
Class of 1980
5% (8 of 177) gave $1,950.00
John Boylan
Amy Vajentic Butler
Mary Farrell
Jeffrey Kovacs
Ann Marie Leano
Brenda Pasenow Miller
James Schilens
Christopher Smith
Class of 1981
8% (14 of 171) gave $2,150.00
Charles Annable
Lisa Bycynski
Theresa Daly Crayton
Carol Gilles
Janice Radyk Godbey
Robert Hungerman
Mary Kaliszewski
Mary Boylan Mason
Martha Flanigan Parsson
Michael Pataky
Robert Reinker
Ronald Rick
Phillip Tollett
Joseph Vontorcik
Class of 1982
5% (9 of 168) gave $930.00
David Basinski
David Eischen
Joseph Kelling
David Kukucka
Mary Glowaski McHugh
John O’Donnell
Greg Perusek
Pat Perusek
Vernon Smith
Robert Leshnak
Christine Murphy
Jody Nilges
Susan Kring Sullivan
Todd Sweda
Patricia Weyhe Williamson
Class of 1985
6% (10 of 177) gave $855.00
Matthew Basinski
Paul Gigliotti
Stephanie Smith Golski
Richard Majoras
Scott Nagy
Kathleen Ray
Joseph Savoy
Elizabeth Thuning
Deborah Gormley Webber
Vincent Zemanek
Class of 1986
5% (8 of 168) gave $1,350.00
Bob Frantz
James Gaffney
John Golski
Amy Jones
David Krol
Phil Seguin
Daniel Szendrey
Robert Zidek
Class of 1987
7% (10 of 145) gave $1,750.00
Wendy McMahan Best
Michael Bruder
Carmen Castro-Rivera
Gregory Decker
Mary Cay Gurchik Doherty
Kimberly Lang Gurd
Carrie Webber Kaminski
Dennis Kaminski
Monica Klembarsky Kropp
Christopher Lehman
Class of 1988
4% (6 of 157) gave $3,256.00
Matthew Carandang
Kathy Schubert Carter
Daniel Kelley
Natalie Kelley
Joseph Pronesti
Michael Vajentic
Class of 1989
4% (7 of 165) gave $1,650.00
Benjamin Basinski
Jennifer Poduska Carandang
Melissa Davis-Hartranft
Joseph Elbert
John Kichan
Christine Zidek Rider
Steven Tanner
Class of 1990
1% (2 of 165) gave $2,050.00
Tracy Mahl
Lana Durban Scott
Class of 1991
2% (2 of 94) gave $250.00
Michael Gandolfo
John Lescher
Class of 1992
4% (6 of 118) gave $3,780.00
Michael Abraham
Michael Basinski
Gwen Dyer Hullman
Jamie Hullman
David Malinas
David McCoy
Class of 1993
3% (3 of 99) gave $800.00
Stephen Fuchs
Michael Janas
Kraig Solak
Class of 1994
3% (3of 107) gave $820.00
Michael Essenmacher
Joseph Frey
Michelle Abraham Sartor
Class of 1995
1% (1 of 101) gave
Stephen Ross
Class of 1983
5% (9 of 183) gave $1,520.00
Joan Campagna
Jeffery Eischen
Susan Thompson Fletcher
Brian Hoagland
Cynthia Petrik Kozma
Lisa Liszeski Paonessa
Robert Resar
William Sexton
Matthew St. Marie
Class of 1984
7% (12 of 168) gave $2,300.00
Joanne Rink Bloomfield
Jean Dombrosky Frantz
Judith Glenn
Dale Gormley
Anne Boylan Hart
Rory Korzan
Kaitlin Conner
Molly Conroy
Amanda Gallagher
Victoria Kish
Nicole Spaetzel
Class of 2012
15% (9 of 105) gave $295.00
Mary Conroy
Brett Diederich
Morgan Foster
Cole Gorske
Amanda Griffiths
Stephanie Griffiths
Matthew McGervey
Frederick Nielsen
Joseph Wryst
Class of 1996
2% (2 of 82) gave $125.00
Eric Fritz
Patrick Reichlin
Class of 1998
1% (1 of 122) gave
Margaret Flanagan Hollway
Class of 1999
7% (10 of 134) gave $3,790.00
Ryan Gorney
Thomas Hesmond
Alison Dawson Himes
Vanessa Jungbluth
Allison Krebs
Christina Abraham Meecha
Mike Meecha
Kathryn Schock-Williams
Brooke Cuevas Uehlein
Ryan Uehlein
Class of 2000
2% (3 of 140) gave $188.00
Kristen Frey Frank
Sara Forthofer Linnell
Rebekka Schlather
Class of 2001
1% (2 of 134) gave $440.00
Morgan Mabry Gaines
Kathryn Poling Staker
Class of 2002
5% (6 of 126) gave $715.00
Julie Poling Bonacci
Eric Gaines
Katarina Kurtz
Mary Edwards Niemiec
Nicholas Niemiec
Marisa Sarringhaus Parella
Class of 2003
6% (8 of 126) gave $1,190.00
Matthew Bobola
Eric Eisbrenner
Marty Koch
Kevin Machovina
Tina Weitzel Machovina
Michael McLaughlin
Maria Schock
Zachary Suetta
Class of 2004
3% (4 of 121)
Bradley Bott
Paul Boyer
Neil Fentner
Jake Taylor
Class of 2005
1% (1 of 134) gave
Emily Piros
Class of 2006
1% (2 of 134) gave $600.00
Thomas Hyatt
Mary Kowal
Class of 2007
5% (6 of 131) gave $440.00
Kathryn Hyatt
Andrew Kirsch
Michelle Machovina
Spencer MIller
Michael Simmons
Nicholas Suetta
Class of 2008
11% (11 of 104) gave $338.00
Erin Doran
Jayson Graham
Amy Grisa
Nicholas Levis
Brittany McLaughlin
Bradley Moore
Laura Pierce
Rachael Purta
Sarah Rak
Michael Stursa
Jacob Suetta
Class of 2009
7% (8 of 119) gave $280.00
Tyler Anderson
Zachary Drews
Evann Heidersbach
Cassidy Keating
Maria Stursa
Michelle Stursa
Michael Weber
Anthony Zaatar
Class of 2010
4% (6 of 150) gave $530.00
Erin Buterbaugh
Nathaniel Carson
Matthew Pierce
Andrea Price
Breanna Wisnor
Zoe Zwegat
Class of 2011
4% (5 of 139) gave $220.00
Class of 2013
5% (5of 99) gave $150.00
Dylan Brown
William Janda
Celine Raible
John Stursa
Lauren Wisnor
Class of 2014
4% (4 of 106 ) gave $142.00
Ross Heidersbach
Kaitlin Pierce
Carl Spaetzel
Kurt Spaetzel
Parent Giving
Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Abrahamowicz
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Adkins
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Amato
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Barlow
Mr. and Mrs. Matt ’85 Basinski
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beck
Mr. and Mrs. David and Wendy ’87 Best
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Birsic
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bleich
Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Boehm
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Brown
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Buckley
Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Amy ’80 Butler
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Byrne
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Caco
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cairns
Mr. Matt ’88 and Dr. Jennifer ’89
Carandang
Dr. and Mrs. James Carroccio
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Carson
Mr. and Mrs. Don Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cunningham
Ms. Melissa DeAngelis
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory ’87 Decker
Mr. and Mrs. James Dembiec
Mr. and Mrs. David Demer
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dempsey
Dr. and Dr. James DeVengencie
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doll
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Duffield
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ’89 Elbert
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fenik
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fischer
Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Flatley
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fote, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Gentry
Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaw Golab
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gorczyca
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Guilmette
Mr. and Mrs. John Hadgis
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hargreaves
Mrs. Michelle Hartman
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hayward
Mr. and Mrs. Brian R. Hoagland ’83
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Holbrook
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Holcomb
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hopkins
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Horvath
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hromada
Ms. Melissa Hudak
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel ’88 and Natalie
’88 Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Kelling ’82
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kent
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Knoth
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Kovacs ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Michael ’79 and Cindy
’83 Kozma
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kuchta
Mr. and Mrs. David ’82 Kukucka
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kunakowsky
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LaGuardia
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Laurent
Mrs. Judy Laws
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lester
Mr. and Mrs. Robert LoParo
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Lott
Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo Madera
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Majoras ’85
Mrs. Kate McAleese
Mr. Mark Meecha
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Merhar
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mieras
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Nagel
Mr. and Mrs. Jim O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Dell
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Oeftering
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Orsagos
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Peacock
Mr. and Mrs. Juan Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. William Price
Mr. and Mrs. James Prok
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ’88 Pronesti
Mr. and Mrs. David and Sharon ’79
Provenzale
Mr. and Mrs. W. Pat Raible
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reichert
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Riberdy
Ms. Christine M. Rider ’89
Mr. and Mrs. Spiro Ristofski
Mr. and Mrs. Basil Rozmarynowycz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ruminski, Jr.
Ms. Danielle Sas
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schill
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sottosanti
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Springowski
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stein
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stimmel
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Strittmather
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Strunk
Mr. and Mrs. David Stupka
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sunderman
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Szabo
Ms. Leslie Szalai
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Theile
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Tinsley
Mr. and Mrs. John Tirbaso
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip ’81 Tollett
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Torres
Ms. Linda Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Clint Van Dine
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Voytko
Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Margaret Walter
Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Mary Ellen
Walter
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Watson II
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wetzel
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Whitacre
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Zidek ’86
Mr. and Mrs. James Ziegelmeyer
Alumni Parents Giving
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bobola
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bopp
Ms. Christine Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Capasso
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chavez
Mrs. Patricia Clark
Mr. and Mrs. James Coen
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Danao, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dechant
Mr. and Mrs. Mark DeSouza
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dovala
Mrs. Rita Drum
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elwer
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Essenmacher
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Everett
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fetcko
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Freeh
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck and Hedy Fye
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gallagher
Mrs. Elaine Gandolfo
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Giovannazzo
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glenn
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gorney
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. William Gross
Mr. and Mrs. Pete and Annie
Heidersbach
Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Izzo
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Joviak
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jungbluth
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kelling
Mr. and Mrs. Garnett C. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kieltyka
Mr. and Mrs. William Koch
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Koebel
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Konno
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kowal
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Kuebler, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Tony LaGrotteria, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lieux
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin McKinney
Drs. Sean McNeeley and Mary Kay
Shuba
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Meholic
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Murello
Mr. Daniel Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Mick O’Halloran
Mr. and Mrs. John Pabin
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Patton
Mr. and Mrs. George Perz
Mrs. Jean Raab
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Riddell
Mrs. Kathleen Saunders
Mr. Ted Schuss
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sikorski
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Spaetzel
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stursa
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sudnick
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Suetta
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Trockley
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Turk
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wryst
Mr. Henry Zajac
Faculty, Friends and
Foundation Giving
Bank of America
Barnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc.
Blue Sky Restaurant
Bogner Family Funeral Home
Castele Family Scholar. Fund of the
Catholic Community Fdn.
Catholic Community Foundation
Christensen Construction
Class of 1964
Class of 1974
Dads’ Booster Club
Dale’s Market & Deli
Diocese of Cleveland
Diocese of Cleveland Special Account
Eaton Corp.
Elyria Plastic Products
Emerson Electric Co.
Endodontics Limited Inc.
Energizer
Fidelity Foundation
First Federal Savings of Lorain
Friends of EC Hockey
Green Impressions
Jack Matia Honda
Kevin J. Hyatt, DDS
Key Foundation
Knights of Columbus #637
Knights of Columbus Fr. Ragan
Council # 3269
Knights of Columbus, #774
Kohls Department Store, Inc.
Liberty Auto Group
Living Stations of The Cross Cast
Majkut & Pooley Ltd
Malley’s Chocolates
Maloney and Novotny LLC
Mehco Custom Printing
Midwest Siding Co.
M.J. Griffith Paving, Inc.
MMCA Development, LLC
Moen, Inc.
Mr. Barber’s AP History Class
National Automobile Dealers
Charitable Fdn.
Nick Abraham Automall
Nordson Corporation
Ohio Family Realty
Old Republic Title
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Petitti Garden Centers
Pfizer Inc.
Piazza & Cooke Szczcpanski Co. LPA
PNC Financial Services Group
PNC Foundation
PPG Industries Foundation
Radachi and Company
Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home
Ridge Tool Co.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Rockwell Automation
Samuel H. and Maria Miller Foundation
Savoy Development Co, Inc.
Schlather-Bilskey Family Foundation
Schlather Insurance Agency, Inc.
Sherwin-Williams Foundation
SM Fox Construction Inc.
Sperry-Gorske Agency, Inc.
St. Anthony PTU
St. Jude School
St. Raphael Church
The Bank of New York Mellon
UBS Employee Giving Program
United Polish Club
United States Steel Foundation Inc.
University Hospitals Elyria Medical
Center
US Bank
Vectron Materials Processing Group
Wells Fargo
YWCA of Elyria
Zone Transportation
Anonymous Donation
Mrs. Jill Anglin
Mr. and Mrs. John Aquilla
Mr. Matt Barber
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barber
Ms. Anne Bernat
Mr. Terry Biddulph
Mrs. Sharon Blaszak
Mr. Ted Blaszak
Mayor Holly Brinda
Ms. Chelsea Burkle
Mrs. Amy J. Butler
Mr. James E. Conlon
Mrs. Denise Corts
Ms. Mary A. Costanzo
Ms. Rosemarie Coughlin
Mr. Robert Daniels
Mrs. Susan Davidson
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Diederich
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. DiGeronimo
Mr. Robert J. DiGeronimo
Mr. Tony DiGeronimo
Mr. Victor DiGeronimo, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Ann Doran
Ms. Jacqueline Dovin
Ms. Barbara Durkin
Ms. Mary Lou Durkin
Ms. Kelley Elfers
Mrs. Patricia Fada
Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Fogel
Mrs. Kristen Frank
Mr. and Mrs. John and Carrie Fritz
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
Mrs. Michele Fusco-Scoccola
Mrs. Kathryn Hallal
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hayes
Mr. Daniel Hornbeek
Ms. Melissa Hudak
Rev. Mr. Patrick J. Humphrey
Mr. Augustine Izzo
Ms. Sarah Jackson
Mr. Ralph Jaworski
Mr. Kevin Juguilon
Mrs. Constance Kappus
Ms. Helene Kess
Ms. Kathy Ketchell
Mrs. Kathleen Knox
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Koenig
Mr. Andrew Krakowiak
Mrs. Patricia Krakowiak
Mr. Phil Kuchta
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kurtz
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Laubenthal
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lett
Mr. Bruce Lisicky
Mrs. Patricia Lutke
Mr. Kevin Machovina
Mrs. Mary B. Machovina
Mr. Earl Mahl
Ms. Catherine McPhillips
Mrs. Margie Mendez
Ms. Diane Metzger
Ms. Beatrice Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullee
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Nevins
Mrs. Amy O’Brien
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Olenik
Mr. Dean Ollar
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penick
Mr. Tom Peters
Mr. Michael Pollack
Mr. Robert Pustay
Ms. Renata Rafferty
Mrs. Dee Reichlin
Mr. Sean Reitz
Mr. Dean Robinson
Ms. Jeanette M. Robinson
Mr. Jerome Rodak
Mr. Stirling Roth
Sister Roy
Mr. Jonathan Ruano
Mr. William Saas
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Schmidt
Ms. Katherine Schneider
Mr. Thomas Schock
Ms. Lynda Scott
Ms. Anita Simko
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Simone
Ms. Margaret Sliman
Ms. Ruth Sliman
Sister Dolores Stanko, Snd
Ms. Stephanie Steinmetz
Mrs. Leslie Stone
Mr. David Stupka
Mr. Chuck Sturgill
Mr. Mark Termini
Mr. Bob Thayer
Ms. Brenda Wacker
Mr. John Waldo
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ward
Mrs. Lynn Watkins
Mrs. Kim Watson
Mr. Michael Wisnor
Mrs. Michelle Wisnor
Mr. William Wisnor
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Yost
Mr. Joseph A. Yusko
Endowed
Scholarship Giving
Al Charnes Scholarship Fund
Mr. David Charnes ’65
Mr. Richard C. Henke ’58
Denise Ratusz Gorske Scholarship
Mr. John P. Gorske ’76
Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Madeline
Fuchs ’77 Thompson
The Gandolfo Family Scholarship
Mrs. Elaine Gandolfo
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gandolfo ’91
Kolopus Scholarship
Mr. Robert A. Kolopus ’54
The Earl and Helen Mahl Scholarship
Mr. Ted Mahl ’74
Ms. Tracy Mahl ’90
In Memory of Stan Machock ’57
Mrs. Dianne E. Goold
Ms. Patricia Karrenbauer
Mr. Theodore J. Schmitz
In Memoriam
The following Elyria Catholic alumni passed away between October 2014 and October 2015.
They will be remembered at masses and in daily prayers throughout the year.
Michael Fitzpatrick ’60
David Fontecchio ’96
Albert Havanas ’58
Lenore Muko Hawkins ’65
Dorothy Dachtler Hinds ’56
Donald Hobart ’55
William Lydon ’64
G. Stanley Masny ’77
Michael McFrederick ’82
Thomas “Mike” McGuire ’69
William Noveske ’58
Joan Rothgery Reaser ’52
Robert Rusnak ’87
Dick Seward ’52
Saundra Metera Shinaberry ’63
James Solet ’60
Joseph Stefek ’97
Ann Haralampous Tompkins ’57
Breck Willbond ’88
In Memory of G. Stanley Masny
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy and
Patricia Casgar
In Memory of James Matia
Mr. Eric Eisbrenner
In Memory of Dr. John McCoy
Mr. Christopher Lehman
Mr. Brian P. McCoy
In Memory of Mike McGuire ’69
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Giovannazzo
Ms. Judith K. Rehm-Norbo
In Memory of Mary Louise McKinley
Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Christine Lytle
If an EC alum in your family passes away, please let us know by contacting Elyria Catholic High
School at (440) 365-1821 ext 122. If you would like to remember your loved one through
donations to Elyria Catholic High School, please contact your funeral director for information.
In Memory of Ida Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and
Barbara Diedrick
In Memory of Bill Noveske
Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Minnich
Mary Garton Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Constance Conry Brent ’55
Mr. and Mrs. George ’55 and
Mary Jane Riley ’58 Garton
Mr. Michael R. Janas ’93
Dr. John McCoy Scholarship
The Bank of New York Mellon
Mr. David M. McCoy ’92
Mrs. Amy McCoy Vegh ’76
Naughton-Basinski Faculty
Enrichment
Hon. and Mrs. David and
Ellen Naughton ’57 Basinski
Mr. David A. Basinski, Jr. ’82
Rosemary Kretschmann Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard L. Kretschmann ’71
Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Francine
Kretschmann ’73 Paschall
Rockwell Automation
Lou Rotunda Scholarship
Mr. Lynn L. Livelsberger ’65
Mr. Rudolph J. Rehm ’63
The Scott Holland ’02 Memorial
Scholarship
Mrs. Danielle Poje Davidson ’70
Friends of EC Hockey
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck and Hedy Fye
Mrs. Marianne O’Donnell Ivany ’70
Mrs. Patricia Balog Kopp’70
Living Stations of The Cross Cast
Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. McGuire ’72
Mr. and Mrs. George Perz
Mr. Michael A. Pileski ’70
Mr. Ronald E. Rybarcyk ’70
Ms. Katherine Schneider
Mr. Scott ’70 and Dr. Rebecca
Charnes ’70 Serazin
Mr. Thomas B. Shirkey ’70
Dr. Mark A. Straka ’70
Mrs. Jayne Muzick Zehngut ’70
In Honor Of
In Honor of Brian Daw
Ms. Catherine McPhillips
In Honor of Andrew Krakowiak
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Polutnik
In Honor of Debra Lehman-Smith
YWCA of Elyria
In Memory Of
In Memory of Linda Austin ’80
Mr. Christopher F. Smith
In Memory of Alice Machovina
Baker ’57
Mrs. Ellen N. Basinski
Mrs. Dianne E. Goold
Mrs. Mary Ellen Hatfield
Mrs. Sally A. Hildebrandt
Mr. William F. Machovina, Jr.
Mrs. Mary Jo Prechtel
Mrs. Marcia M. Rothgery
In Memory of Melvin Bechemer ’57
In Memory of Nancy Elbert
Buescher
Dr. and Mrs. Tom and Sharon Zeck
In Memory of Ann Chadowsky
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
In Memory of Mary Davis
In Memory of EC’s Sisters of
Notre Dame
Mr. Steven J. Komives
In Memory of Trudy Eisbrenner
Mr. Eric Eisbrenner
Mr. and Mrs. Mark U. Reichlin
Mr. Marvin Rinker
In Memory of Don Frabotta ’74
Mrs. Lenora T. Given
In Memory of Mary Lou Galik
Mrs. Joanne Polutnik
In Memory of Mary Garton
Mr. Michael R. Janas
In Memory of Therese Tracey
Glowaski ’51
Mrs. Mary McHugh
In Memory of Donna Grisa
Ms. Anne Bernat
Mr. Dylan Brown
Ms. Amanda Gallagher
Mrs. Kathryn Hallal
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hornbeek
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jaworski
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Juguilon
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Krakowiak
Ms. Kaitlin Pierce
Ms. Laura Pierce
Mr. Matthew Pierce
Ms. Emily Piros
Miss Sarah Rak
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Robinson
Mrs. and Mr. Lynn Watkins
In Memory of Joseph Kaminski
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
Mrs. Sally A. Hildebrandt
In Memory of Kelly Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. James N. Taylor
In Memory of Cecilia Krueck
Ms. Catherine M. Krueck
In Memory of Dale Leachko
Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Jayne Eisbrenner
In Memory of Zella Froehlich Lucy ’64
Mr. Steven J. Komives
In Memory of Albert Petcavage
In Memory of Rick Petcavage ’81
In Memory of Lester Peyton
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Essenmacher
In Memory of Linda Policheni
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Morris
In Memory of Joan Reaser
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Seward
In Memory of Rudolph and
Helen Rehm
Mr. Rudolph J. Rehm
In Memory of Margaret Reichlin
Ms. Catherine M. Krueck
In Memory of Marge Petcavage
Reyes ’72
In Memory of Robert Ryan ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Barbara
Diedrick
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Seward
In Memory of Pat Bradesca-Schock
Sherwin-Williams Foundation
Mrs. Jill Anglin
Ms. Anne Bernat
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bobola
Mr. Matthew Bobola
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bohne
Ms. Christine Brown
Mr. Dylan Brown
Dr. and Mrs. James Carroccio
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Diedrick
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Durant
Mr. and Mrs. Terence Flanagan
Ms. Amanda Gallagher
Mrs. Janet Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gettings
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Jon L. Gorney
Mrs. Kathryn Hallal
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hornbeek
Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Ionta
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jaworski
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Juguilon
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jungbluth
Ms. Vanessa Jungbluth
Mrs. Kathleen Knox
Mr. and Mrs. John Konscak
Ms. Mary Kowal
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Krakowiak
Ms. Allison Krebs
Ms. Courtney and Ms. Anne Kronk
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kucharson
Ms. Katarina Kurtz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Linz
Dr. and Mrs. Francis McCafferty
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Milks
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miner
Dr. Scott P. Nagy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Orsagos
Mr. and Mrs. John Pabin
Mrs. Elise Panehal
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Panehal
Ms. Kaitlin Pierce
Ms. Laura Pierce
Mr. Matthew Pierce
Ms. Emily Piros
Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Kathy &
Chantelle Pseekos
Miss Sarah Rak
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Redling
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schmaltz
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Schmidt
Mrs. Kathryn Schock-Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Shank
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sinko
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sirken
Mr. Mark Snider
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sperli
Ms. Lois Tashjian
Mr. Ryan Uehlein
Mrs. and Mr. Lynn Watkins
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wisnor
Ms. Nancy Zelei
In Memory of Dick Seward
Barnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc.
Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. Abraham
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baker
Mrs. Deborah A. Chappo
Mrs. Joan Grambley
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hadaway
Mrs. Margaret Hoagland
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lisicky
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. John and Joanne Plas
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Rothgery
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Joan Tanner
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas
Mr. Henry Zajac
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek
In Memory of Saundra Metera
Shinaberry
Ms. Virginia Beane
Ms. Joanne M. Cinco
Mr. Richard A. Curtis
Ms. Corinne A. Dawson
Ms. Kathleen Defazio
Mr. Edward J. Enyedy
Mrs. Bonnie Muniga
Ms. Susan R. Nelson-Fjeldstad
Mr. Rudolph J. Rehm
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek
In Memory of Maria Shivey
Mr. and Mrs. Jon L. Gorney
In Memory of Rosemary Shook
Mrs. Sharon A. Riggs
In Memory of Peter John Sliman
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew St. Marie
In Memory of Jim Solet
Mr. and Mrs. James and Shirley Beiter
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and MaryAnn
Golski
In Memory of Joe Stefek ’97
In Memory of Paul Szendrey
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Szendrey
In Memory of Catherine Coyne
Vasi ’51
Mr. Thomas Vasi
In Memory of Elizabeth Verhoff
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Chinchar
Mrs. Karen A. Cohagan
Mr. and Mrs. William Critell
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dulaney and
Family
Ms. Mary Dulaney
Mr. and Mrs. Vince Gergoric
Mr. Mark Keleshian and Ms. Susan
Bucur
Mr. and Mrs. William Loeser
Mr. Robert W. Smith
Mr. Dale A. Verhoff
Mr. and Mrs. Rich Volk
Mrs. Marilyn K. Wagner
In Memory of Breck Willbond
Mr. Matt and Dr. Jennifer M. Carandang
Mr. C. Patrick O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pileski
Mr. Ted Schuss
In Memory of Gert Wirscham
Mrs. Margaret M. Quinlan
In Memory of Tom Wirscham ’67
Ms. Rita M. Koberna
In Memory of Robert Ziegman
Ms. Greta A. Ziegman
Financial Stability
Income 2014-2015
Expenses 2014-2015
Tuition & Fees $3,333,011
Salaries & Benefits
$3,046,341
Annual Giving & Fundraising $ 580,731
Financial Aid
$ 288,959
Other $ 470,767
Plant Operations & Management $ 302,351
General Administration
$ 519,633
Other
11%
Salaries & Benefits
73%
Annual Giving
& Fundraising
13%
Tuition & Fees
76%
General
Administration
13%
Plant Operations
& Management
7%
Financial Aid
7%
Elyria Catholic
Nonprofit Org
U.S. Postage Paid
Elyria, OH
Permit No. 364
HIGH SCHOOL
725 Gulf Road • Elyria, OH 44035
440.365.1821
www.elyriacatholic.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October
17President’s Circle Reception at 6:30 pm at
Lorain County Historical Center
November
01
04, 06, 07
07
14
Open House 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Our Town Fall Play 7:30 pm
Placement exam for incoming freshmen 8:30 – noon
Band craft show 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
December
05 Christmas on Campus 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
08 Christmas band and choir concert 7:00 pm
January
09 Placement exam for incoming freshmen 8:30 – noon
25 All County Catholic school liturgy 9:30 am
February
22 Sean Forrest Presentation for parents 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
March
16, 18, 19 School Musical at 7:30 pm
23 Living Stations of the Cross at 1:00 pm
April
23 Spring Gala and Auction 5:30 pm
May
17 Spring Concert at 7:00 pm
22Appreciation Mass and Brunch
(time to be determined)
27Baccalaureate Mass at 9:00 am followed
by Senior Distinction Awards
Commencement 6:00 pm

2015 Panther Prowl - Elyria Catholic High School

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