Summer 2014 - Bishop Ready High School

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Summer 2014
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4th Quarter 2013-2014
First Honors
Freshmen
Ian Binns
Caitlyn Holler
Patrick Jansen
Danielle Lancia
Maria Menke
Katherine Perry
Mara Stults
Sophomores
Morgan Ball
Zachary Baum
Maria Bergman
Emily Cline
Kathleen Colvin
Delaney Cutteridge
Abby Ellis
Emily Genders
Holly Guggenbiller
Courtney Hackney
Anne Mesewicz
Nicole Naporano
Logan Reasch
Dawn Ritter
Claire Sapp
Ryann Scarberry
Henry Tokar
Andrés Walliser-Wejebe
Benjamin Young
Juniors
Courtney Bair
Hailey Bryan
Elizabeth Cline
Francesca Cocchiarale
Spencer Coleman
Mark Gnatowski
Brendan Kirby
Lorissa LaForge
Stephen Landy
Stephanie McCool
Margaret Quinn
Molly Russell
Joseph Smith
Katherine Townsend
Rylie Wahl
Congratulations!
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Seniors
MacKenzie Atchison
Jordan Bair
Anthony Bartholomew
Margaret Berkemeyer
Courtney Carrera
Anna Collignon
Trianna Connolly
Jack Downs
Kelley Garrison
Drew Hasenkamp
Jennifer Hicks
Andrew Hurd
Korey Kelly
Kaitlyn Keyes
Bayley King
Olivia Long
Michael Osborn
Elisabeth Palazzo
Haylee Patel
Ping Qiao
Caroline Riewe
Lauren Rivera
Lauren Schlanser
Marina Sweet
Akili Taylor
Mallory Vrancken
Maria Walliser-Wejebe
Sarah Warbis
Christopher Wiser
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Second Honors
Freshmen
Alexander Burns
Haley Meyer
Olivia Rowe
Collin Siemer
Erin Sullivan
Jacob Winslow
Sophomores
Nathan Berner
Gabrielle Biliran
Savannah Bolten
Naomi Etgen
Bayleigh Green
Allie Leidinger
Justin Ray
Frances Reategui
Brianna Woods
Catherine Woods
Juniors
Kate Ferguson
Zachary Gramlich
Adam Lannutti
Addison Lavelle
Nicolette Pelgrino
Mathew Platter
Lee Richter
Katherine Rondot
Lauren Ruth
Carly Smith
Brooke Weimer
Alma Mater
Alma Mater, Ready High, blessings are on thee,
You’re the beacon guiding us, in a land that’s free.
Ready High, we cherish thee,
We love the friends we have met through thee,
Alma Mater, Ready High, blessings are on thee.
Congratulations!
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Seniors
Madeline Bowen
Maria Ciotola
Bobbi Cramer
Olivia DePassio
Kay-Lee Dunkle
Melanie Francis
Sydney Gammon
Julia Hall
James Hanley
Holland Jones
Roberta Menke
Sydney Neff
Sarah Nierman
Dallas Phillips
Harrison Ringel
Brianne Schell
Emily Schofield
Alexandra Schroeder
Allyson Seevers
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Distinction List
Freshmen
Carissa Dembinski
Leo Dunkle
Ethan Gifford
Hailey Hejduk
Erica Ogden
Matthew Picknell
Melissa Schwendeman
Caterina Scott
Ryan Smith
Cody Speakman
Brinden Warren
Alyson Wiseman
Sophomores
Sean Atchison
Alyssa Bush
Gabrielle Canare
Andrea Duarte
Nicholas Durbin
MiKhaila Duvall
Corey Hall
Alicia Lundy-Morse
Maggie Mogan
Rachel Neff
Sarah Powell
Leah Ruth
Molly Sullivan
Nathan Whitt
Elizabeth Wolf
Juniors
Fatima Alfaro
Mary Margaret Beattie
Sierra Bush
Hunter Clifton
Allison Dean
Andrew Duncan
Drew Eramo
Cody Faist
Justine Ferko
Mallory Green
Luke Hale
Jason Horn
Connor Lancia
Marguerite Mills
Brook Minnehan
Kaitlyn Montgomery
Miranda Neff
Meredith Rivers
Alanta Slone
McKenna Smetanko
Ashlyn Szabo
MacKenzeé Tilley
Congratulations!
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Seniors
Ashley Baumann
Forrest Beidelman
Brett Birkhimer
Dakotah Carmean
Kelly Culbertson
Gina DiStefano
Kaci Ferrelli
Kelli Ferrelli
Patrik Garren
Olivia Green
Antonio Pulsinelli
Erin Raphael
Jacob Rogers
Alayna Schmitz
Nicholas Skordilis
Patrick Stover
Paige Sutfin
Brady Taylor
Jayla Timley
Madison Whitehead
Ava Willford
Matthew Yoho
Josh Yokum
Jarrod Young
Cortney Zwayer
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Freshmen
Gabrielle Bowman
Health & Phys. Ed
Phys. Ed.
Sophomores
Maria Bergman
Mathematics
Geometry
Juniors
Elizabeth Cline
Social Studies
AP World History
Seniors
Jordan Bair
English
English 12
Leo Dunkle III
Health & Phys. Ed.
Phys. Ed.
Delaney Cutteridge
English
English 10
Lily Dye
Science
Basic Chemistry
Caitlyn Holler
World Languages
French I
Courtney Hackney
Theology
Theology II
Luke Hale
Mathematics
Algebra II
Maria Ciotola
Practical Arts
Relationships in
Contemp. Society
Sarah Kight
Mathematics
Algebra I
Bailey Hartman
Science
Applied Biology
Stephen Landy
English
English 11
Erik Manning
Science
Basic Physical Science
Lola Steele-Neal
World Languages
Spanish I
Joseph Smith
World Languages
Mandarin V
Maria Menke
Theology
Theology I
Social Studies
World Issues
Andrés Walliser-Wejebe
Social Studies
Honors US History
Anna Collignon
World Languages
Spanish IV
Jack Downs
Social Studies
Government &
Economics
Melanie Francis
Science
Conceptual Physics
Korey Kelly
Science
Criminalistics
Katherine Perry
Health & Phys. Ed.
Health I
English
English 9
Theology
Theology I
Devin Ross
Health & Phys. Ed.
Fitness for Life
Brady Taylor
Theology
Theology IV
Rose Thacker
Mathematics
Algebra III
Congratulations!
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Freshmen
Maria Menke
Theology
Theology I
Sophomores
Gabrielle Canare
Mathematics
Geometry
Juniors
Courtney Bair
English
English 11
Seniors
Jordan Bair
Science
AP Biology
Erica Ogden
Social Studies
World Issues
Emily Cline
Social Studies
Honors US History
Elizabeth Cline
Theology
Theology III
Anthony Bartholomew
World Languages
Mandarin V
Katherine Perry
English
English 9
Delaney Cutteridge
Science
Honors Chemistry
Francesca Cocchiarale
Mathematics
Algebra II Trig.
Christian Chaney
Theology
Theology IV
Olivia Rowe
Mathematics
Algebra I
Theology
Theology I
Abby Ellis
English
English 10
Drew Eramo
Social Studies
World History
Claire Sapp
Theology
Theology II
Connor Lancia
World Languages
French III
Trianna Connolly
Social Studies
Government &
Economics
Benjamin Young
World Languages
Spanish II
Joseph Smith
Science
AP Chemistry
Erin Sullivan
World Languages
Spanish I
Bishop Ready High School
Mission Statement
Bishop Ready High School is committed to enhancing spiritual
formation, academic distinction, and social responsibility in the
Catholic tradition wherein all persons are called to witness and
reflect the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
Congratulations!
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Olivia DePassio
English
English 12
Andrew Hurd
Mathematics
Precalculus
Steven Pozz
Practical Arts
Relationships in
Contemp. Society
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Freshmen
Gabrielle Bowman
Health/Phys. Ed.
Phys. Ed.
Alexander Burns
Social Studies
World Issues
Leo Dunkle III
Health/Phys. Ed.
Phys. Ed.
Caitlyn Holler
Theology
Theology I
Audra Horton
World Languages
Mandarin I
Maria Menke
Mathematics
Honors Algebra I
Sophomores
Emily Cline
Mathematics
Honors Geometry
Social Studies
Honors US History
Delaney Cutteridge
Mathematics
Honors Geometry
Christopher McCarty
Business
Intro. to Business
Juniors
Elizabeth Cline
World Languages
Spanish III
Seniors
Margaret Berkemeyer
Social Studies
AP Government
Alex Eblin
Science
Basic Chemistry
Julia Hall
World Languages
French IV
Cody Faist
Social Studies
AP World History
Jennifer Hicks
Practical Arts
Relationships in
Contemp. Society
Zachary Gramlich
Science
Criminalistics
Rachel Neff
Science
Applied Biology
Stephanie McCool
Mathematics
Honors Algebra II Trig.
Amanda Poe
World Languages
Spanish I
Molly Russell
English
English 11
Katherine Perry
Health/Phys. Ed.
Health I
David Wood
Science
Basic Chemistry
Michael Waldo
Science
Physical Science
Jacob Winslow
Theology
Theology I
Congratulations!
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Kaitlyn Keyes
Mathematics
Calculus
Ping Qiao
Theology
Theology IV
Nicholas Skordilis
Science
Conceptual Physics
Paige Sutfin
Health/Phys. Ed.
Fitness for Life
New members inducted into the National Honor Society
Seniors Ping Qiao, Caroline Riewe, Trianna Connolly,
Harrison Ringel, Brianne Schell, Haylee Patel, and
Maria Ciotola
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Front row: Juniors Molly Russell, Kate Ferguson, Francesca
Cocchiarale, Hailey Bryan, Courtney Bair, Spencer
Coleman, and Brooke Weimer; Back row: Juniors Margaret
Quinn, Rylie Wahl, Elizabeth Cline, Mary Margaret Beattie,
Mark Gnatowski, Joseph Smith, and Brendan Kirby
Rivera, who introduced the keynote speaker.
As part of the ceremony, members of the
Society explain the principles of the Society:
MacKenzie Atchison explained the Emblem;
senior Kaitlyn Keyes gave the introduction to the
four principles of the society which were
explained by Marina Sweet (Character), senior
James Hanley (Scholarship), Jordan Bair
(Leadership), and senior Emily Schofield
(Service). Lauren Rivera (Dedication and Pledge)
and senior Sarah Warbis (final remarks) concluded
the official ceremony, which was followed by a
reception for those in attendance.
The newest members of the Ready NHS are
seniors Anthony Bartholomew, Maria Ciotola,
Trianna Connolly, Haylee Patel, Ping Qiao,
Caroline Riewe, Harrison Ringel, and Brianne
Schell and juniors Courtney Bair, Mary Margaret
Beattie, Hailey Bryan, Hunter Clifton, Elizabeth
Cline, Francesca Cocchiarale, Spencer Coleman,
Kate Ferguson, Mark Gnatowski, Brendan Kirby,
Margaret Quinn, Molly Russell, Joseph Smith,
Katherine Townsend, Rylie Wahl, and Brooke
Weimer.
wenty-four new members were inducted into
the Bishop Ready chapter of the National
Honor Society at a ceremony rescheduled for
March 25, in yet another acknowledgment of the
severity of this year’s winter! However, no matter
how difficult this past season may have seemed, it
was nothing compared to the obstacles that had to
be overcome by the NHS guest speaker, Angela
Lariviere, Youth Empowerment Program Director
and mother of Ready alums (Kassandra ’11 and
William ’13).
Ms Lariviere spoke eloquently about her life as
a homeless person and the necessity to see beyond
difficulties and always work toward a better life.
Her journey may have been perilous indeed but
the outcome has been an unquestioned benefit for
all of those with whom she interacts.
Present at the induction ceremony were the
2013-14 NHS officers: seniors Lauren Rivera,
president; Marina Sweet, vice-president; Julia
Hall, secretary; Jordan Bair, treasurer; and
MacKenzie Atchison, historian.
Julia Hall delivered the prayer and pledge and
assistant principal Jeri Rod gave the opening
remarks, followed by senior Margaret Berkemeyer,
who gave the welcoming address, and Lauren
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Future Business Leaders of
America News…
Spirit Store! They make great gifts and
are a terrific way to show your school
spirit at our various sporting events.
FBLA plans to be more involved with
the Spirit Store in the coming year,
helping with inventory, helping to staff
the store, and coming up with new and
interesting items for sale. Participation
will be akin to an internship in retail!
More information will be available
in our fall issue and on our website/app, but plans
are in hand to have another Breakfast of
Champions at Bishop Ready. Last year’s event was
very successful and moderator Ms Maria Illig is
planning another with even more chefs
participating.
A
fund-raiser sponsored by the Ready
chapter of Future Business Leaders
of America (FBLA) was held at Chipotle
Mexican Grill on April 15. Between 4
and 7 P.M., if a patron mentioned Bishop
Ready High School, 50% of that patron’s
tab was donated to the school. In those
three hours, Bishop Ready managed to fund-raise
over $700! Thanks to all who participated and to
Chipotle for sponsoring the event!
Among the new items in Ready’s Spirit Store
this fall with be a rally towel, featuring the Ready
knight on a blue background. Towels will be $5 and
will go quickly so be sure to be first in line at the
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Seniors Start New Tradition
embers of the senior class began what they hope will be a new senior tradition—
they buried a rock from their Kairos retreat, to symbolize both the importance of
their faith here at Ready and that our faith is our cornerstone, showing that they will
always be a part of the foundation at Ready. The idea came about through a prayer
service that business faculty member Maria Illig led at Kairos. Each student was given
their own rock, and the buried rocks at Ready were taken from the two retreats so that all
seniors were represented. The rocks are now part of the Wehinger Peace Garden.
Members of the Class of 2014 celebrate after starting a new tradition…
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Beta Club Inductees:
High Standards, For Academics
and Service
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t a ceremony held on May 6, fifteen new
members were inducted into the Ready
chapter of the National Beta Club, which is similar
in nature to the National Honor Society and has
high standards for induction, including a 3.5 grade
point average as well as good character, leadership,
and a commitment to service. The Club’s motto is
“Let us lead by serving others.”
In addition to honoring the new members, the
ceremony also included the Officer Installation for
the 2014-15 year, led by club moderator and math
faculty member Denise Vitullo. New officers, all
juniors and members of the Class of 2015, are
Stephen Landy, president; Hailey Bryan, vicepresident; Miranda Neff, secretary; Margaret Quinn,
treasurer; and Katherine Townsend, historian.
The new inductees are Zachary Baum, Emily
Cline, Delaney Cutteridge, Abby Ellis, Courtney
Hackney, Claire Sapp, Ryann Scarberry, and
Benjamin Young, Class of 2016, and Ian Binns,
Patrick Jansen, Danielle Lancia, Maria Menke,
Haley Meyer, Katherine Perry, and Olivia Rowe,
Class of 2017.
New officers for the 2014-15 year are Hailey Bryan,
vice-president; Miranda Neff, secretary; Margaret Quinn,
treasurer; and Katherine Townsend, historian.
Missing from photo is Stephen Landy, president.
The ceremony began with the Invocation and
Pledge delivered by senior Sarah Warbis. Assistant
principal Jeri Rod gave the welcome and junior
Miranda Neff gave the Beta Overview. Senior
Trianna Connolly introduced the guest speaker,
Karry Ellis, Assistant Chief, Emergency Services
Bureau, who spoke about the importance of service
in all of our lives and the need for leadership in
relationship to service. Mr. Ellis is the father of
Ready sophomore Abby and Ready alums Dustin
’02 and Stephanie ’07.
The ideals and principles of the Beta Club were
explained by senior Trianna Connolly
(Achievement), junior Hailey Bryan (Leadership),
junior Molly Russell (Service), senior Josh Yokum
(Character), and seniors Kaitlyn Keyes and Lauren
Rivera (Principles).
As part of the induction ceremony, junior
Hailey Bryan issued an invitation to the inductees
and sophomore Zachary Baum gave the acceptance.
The Beta Pledge was led by junior Miranda Neff
and the Passing of the Torch was handled by juniors
Margaret Quinn and Katherine Townsend.
Following closing remarks by principal Celene A.
Seamen, senior James Hanley gave an appreciation
and invited those in attendance to a reception
immediately following.
Guest speaker Karry Ellis…father of sophomore Abby Ellis.
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New Beta Club inductees are Ian Binns, Benjamin Young, Katherine Perry, Patrick Jansen, Danielle
Lancia, Haley Meyer, Claire Sapp, Zachary Baum, Emily Cline, Abby Ellis, Ryann Scarberry, and
Courtney Hackney. Missing from photo are Delaney Cutteridge, Maria Menke, and Olivia Rowe.
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Prom Fashion Show:
Student Models Exhibit Style
and Confidence Together
Jonathan Mullen, Carly Smith, and Rylie Wahl
and seniors MacKenzie Atchison, Jordan Bair,
Zachary Bair, Maria Ciotola, Trianna Connolly,
Patrick Feldkamp, Olivia Green, Julia Hall,
Drew Hasenkamp, Alec Holt, Holland Jones,
Korey Kelly, Kaitlyn Keyes, Jacob Koch,
Andrew Maxwell, Alexander McFarland,
Zachary McFarland, Sydney Neff, Haylee Patel,
Steven Pozz, Caroline Riewe, Andrew Rinehart,
Harrison Ringel, Lauren Rivera, Brianne
Schell, Lauren Schlanser, Nick Seipel, Marina
Sweet, Ava Willford, and Matthew Yoho.
A special thanks goes to the event sponsors,
David’s Bridal, MW Tux, and Majic Hair &
Nail Salon, and to all of the parents who have
helped to make this annual event a success.
From those who solicited donations to those
who decorated the venue and to all others…
whether mentioned in the program or as
attendees and donors…Bishop Ready
appreciates the time and effort expended in
order to pull this event together successfully!
he weather outside was frightful and so the
Mothers’ Club Spring Prom Fashion Show
had to be rescheduled. Thankfully, the delay of
one week resulted in only three schedule
conflicts for our models (Jennifer Hicks,
Michael Osborn, and Joey Smith) and, as they
say, the show did, indeed, go on…flawlessly!
Fashion show coordinators were Teri Baum
(mother of sophomore Zachary), Sherri Holt
(mother of senior Alec), and Maria Pozz
(mother of senior Steven). Emcee for the event
was Rob Wahl (father of junior Rylie) and
music was provided by Brian Minnehan (father
of junior Brook).
The models, all of whom showed incredible
poise, were juniors Colby Albanese, Courtney
Bair, Hailey Bryan, Taylor Foresta, Josephine
Halko, Andrew Hunter, Connor Lancia,
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Grandparents’
Day 2014
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randparents’ Day is always a
special day at Ready. From
breakfast, through classes, to the special
liturgy, it’s a fun time when students
and their grandparents can enjoy some
special time together. Whether it’s a
first visit to Grandparents’ Day or a
fourth (or more!) visit, the grandparents
seem to enjoy being with their
grandchildren and seeing the changes in
the classroom…even from one year to
the next!
All of the students, as well as the faculty and
staff, enjoy having this generation at Bishop
Ready. They add a certain je ne sais quoi to the
school day!
Senior Haylee Patel spoke about her
grandparents and the role that all grandparents
play in our lives. Excerpts from Ms Patel’s speech:
“My grandfather Niju Patel came over to
America in 1960 on a boat from India. My father
was very poor growing up with eight brothers and
sisters in a three bedroom house, but his parents
Marlene Keyes, Kaitlyn Keyes ’14, Luz and Cris Reyes
still found a way to place all eight children in
Catholic school. My father’s mother grew up in
poverty as well, and was raised by her
grandparents. She went to a public high school
and, in her senior year, the school’s principal, who
was Catholic, asked my grandmother to move in
with her, which she did. After my grandmother
graduated, she attended a Catholic nursing college
and converted to Catholicism. Because of this
principal’s influence, my grandma raised her
children Catholic and then, in 1994, my Dad led
my Mom to the Catholic faith and now all three
Patel girls are in Catholic education!”
Her father’s parents died when Haylee was
young, but she still holds special memories of
them. Her Gram, Norma-Jean Slough, with whom
Haylee believes she shares many similarities, is a
generous supporter of her grandchildren and of
Bishop Ready. At this year’s Mothers’ Club Prom
Fashion Show, Mrs. Slough bid on purses which
were part of the silent auction. Her thought, in
bidding on more than one, was to help drive the
Haylee Patel ’14 and Norma Slough
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Eleanor Jackson, Jordan Bair ’14, Courtney Bair ’15,
and Bernard Jackson
admonished, “make sure we shower them back
with a hug, with a phone call, with a prayer. We
must never forget to thank God for the blessing of
grandparents, who spoil us, care for us, feed us,
and support us. It takes one simple minute out of
our day to call or visit with our grandparents and it
makes their whole day.”
Haylee ended her reminiscences with:
“Thank you to all of the grandparents who were
able to be here with us today, and I know the ones
up in heaven are looking down upon us with a
smile on their faces. I hope you all love Bishop
Ready, as much as Bishop Ready loves you!”
Jo Ann Cantrell and Hunter Clifton ‘15
bidding up. Mrs. Slough ended up with seven out
of ten purses and Haylee and her Mother were the
recipients of new purses, thanks to her Gram’s
generosity!
Of her Gram, Haylee says, “She has taught us
all how to cook and bake, except for her famous
chocolate fudge. That recipe remains a mystery
worldwide, except to Gram.”
“I think we seem to forget what a huge impact
our grandparents
have in our
everyday lives.
In reality, without
our grandparents,
we would not
exist and it is
because of them
that we do what
we do and they
shape us into the
people we are
and we are
becoming. They
shower us with
infinite love from
near, from afar,
and from above.
Today,” Haylee
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Underclassmen Honored
At Annual Awards Ceremony
Juniors
Courtney Bair – Ready Ambassador, Chevron, and
Shamrock Club/Msgr. J. Colby Grimes Memorial
Scholarship, Runner-up ($300)
Sierra Bush – Finalist/Junior Prize Speaking
Elizabeth Cline – Ready Ambassador, Buckeye
State, and Chevron
Francesca Cocchiarale – Academic Letter, Living
the Gospel Message, and Perfect Attendance
Spencer Coleman – Ready Ambassador and Chevron
Allison Dean – Ready Ambassador
Andrew Duncan – Better Business Bureau
Foundation Student of Integrity Award
Kate Ferguson – Perfect Attendance and Shannon
Whyte Scholarship ($300)
Justine Ferko – Finalist/Junior Prize Speaking
Logan Fravel – Knight of the Round Table
Mark Gnatowski – Chevron and Finalist/Junior
Prize Speaking
Adam Hutton – Buckeye State
Brendan Kirby – Buckeye State and Chevron
Stephen Landy – Chevron, Father Huber
Scholarship ($2500/renewable), Finalist/Junior
Prize Speaking, and St. Michael’s College
Scholarship and Service Book Award
Adam Lannutti – Finalist/Junior Prize Speaking
Addison Lavelle – Buckeye State
Stephanie McCool – Academic Letter
Ryan McFarland – Living the Gospel Message
Derike Nhor – Perfect Attendance
Mathew (Codi) Platter – Dom Ghiloni Scholarship
($1000)
Margaret Quinn – Chevron and Randolph College
Book Award
Lee Richter – Finalist/Junior Prize Speaking and
Knight of the Round Table
Katherine Rondot – Father Huber Scholarship
($1500) and Finalist/Junior Prize Speaking
Molly Russell – Ambassador, Chevron, and
St. Michael’s College Scholarship and Service
Book Award
Joseph Smith – Buckeye State and Chevron
Rylie Wahl: Christ Child Society of Columbus
Scholarship ($3000/renewal), Dartmouth College
Book Award, and Finalist/Junior Prize Speaking
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t the annual Underclassmen Awards
Ceremony, students in grades 9 through 11
(plus some seniors!), were given public
recognition for their academic achievements and
commitment to service. Academic Letters are
awarded to students who have earned 1st Honors
through the first three semesters of the current
year; in the years after receiving a Letter, for
achieving the same accomplishment, the student
is awarded a Chevron.
Departmental Awards were also distributed,
for Top Academic student and for Exceptional
Effort and Attitude.
Awards and Honors
Seniors
Jordan Bair – Ready Ambassador and Chevron
Anthony Bartholomew – Chevron
Margaret Berkemeyer – Chevron
Madeline Bowen – Ready Ambassador
Courtney Carrera – Academic Letter and Living
the Gospel Message
Christian Chaney – Knight of the Round Table
Maria Ciotola – Ready Ambassador and Chevron
Trianna Connolly – Ready Ambassador, Chevron,
Perfect Attendance (4 years)
Kelley Garrison – Academic Letter
Drew Hasenkamp – Ready Ambassador
Kaitlyn Keyes – Ready Ambassador and Chevron
Olivia Long – Chevron
Michael Osborn – Ready Ambassador and Chevron
Haylee Patel – Ready Ambassador and Chevron
Lauren Rivera – Chevron
Brianne Schell – Ready Ambassador
Emily Schofield – Ready Ambassador and Knight
of the Round Table
Kevyn Spencer – Knight of the Round Table and
Living the Gospel Message
Marian Sweet – Ready Ambassador
Maria Walliser-Wejebe – Chevron
Josh Yokum – Knight of the Round Table
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Departmental Awards
Sophomores
Emily Cline – Chevron and Hugh O’Brian Youth
Foundation Leadership Award
Kathleen Colvin – Living the Gospel Message and
Shamrock Club/Msgr. J. Colby Grimes Memorial
Scholarship ($1200)
Delaney Cutteridge – Chevron
Abby Ellis: Academic Letter
Holly Guggenbiller – Chevron and Father Huber
Scholarship ($2500/renewable)
Courtney Hackney – Chevron and Shannon Whyte
Scholarship ($300)
Anne Mesewicz – Chevron
Rachel Neff – Shannon Whyte Scholarship ($300)
Justin Ray – Perfect Attendance
Dawn Ritter – Academic Letter
Claire Sapp – Chevron
Ryann Scarberry – Chevron and Father Huber
Scholarship ($1500/one-time)
Andrés Walliser-Wejebe – Chevron
Abigail Whitehead – Living the Gospel Message
Nathan Whitt – Perfect Attendance
Benjamin Young – Chevron
Top Academic Awards
Seniors
Jordan Bair – English, Math, Science (A.P.), Social
Studies, and Theology
Margaret Berkemeyer – Science (Chemistry) and
World Languages (French 4)
Olivia DePassio – English
Kay-Lee Dunkle – Business
Melanie Francis – Science (Physics)
Kaitlyn Keyes – Math and Visual & Fine Arts
Olivia Long – World Languages (French 3)
Dianna Nuñez-Rodriguez – World Languages
(Spanish 4)
Michael Osborn – Math, Science, and Social Studies
Rose Thacker – Math
Maria Walliser-Wejebe – Theatre
Juniors
Courtney Bair – Science (A.P.)
Hailey Bryan – Social Studies
Elizabeth Cline – Math and World Languages
(Spanish 3)
Francesca Cocchiarale – Math
Spencer Coleman – Practical Arts
Timothy Dalton – Science (Chemistry)
Mark Gnatowski – Health & Physical Education,
Social Studies, and Theology
Zachary Gramlich – Health & Physical Education
(Criminalistics)
Brendan Kirby – English and Science (Chemistry)
Stephen Landy – Math, Science (A.P.), and
Science (Physics)
Mathew (Codi) Platter – Math
Katherine Rondot – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 1)
Molly Russell – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 2)
Lauren Ruth – Business
McKenna Smetanko – Visual & Fine Arts
Joseph Smith – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 4/5)
Rylie Wahl – English
Freshmen
Ian Binns – Academic Letter, Living the Gospel
Message, and Perfect Attendance
Hailey Hejduk – Father Huber Scholarship
($2500/renewable)
Caitlyn Holler – Academic Letter
Patrick Jansen – Academic Letter
Danielle Lancia – Academic Letter
Maria Menke – Academic Letter
Katherine Perry – Academic Letter
Olivia Rowe – Academic Letter, Christ Child
Society of Columbus ($3000/renewal), and
Living the Gospel Message
Collin Siemer – Perfect Attendance
Ryan Smith – Perfect Attendance
Michael Waldo – Knight of the Round Table
Jonathan Whitt – Perfect Attendance
Jacob Winslow – Academic Letter and Father
Huber Scholarship ($1500/one-time)
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Departmental Awards
Sophomores
Morgan Ball – Visual & Fine Arts
Zachary Baum – World Languages (French 2)
Maria Bergman – Math
Gabrielle Canare – Math and World Languages
(Mandarin Chinese 3)
Emily Cline – World Languages (Spanish 2)
Emily Genders – Oral Communications
Holly Guggenbiller – English and Social Studies
Courtney Hackney – Business and Math
Bailey Hartman – Science
Allie Leidinger – English
Nicole Naporano – Theology
Rachel Neff – English
Claire Sapp – Science
Henry Tokar – Social Studies
Benjamin Young – Business
Exceptional Effort and Attitude
Seniors
Jordan Bair – World Languages (Spanish 4)
Ashley Baumann – Business
Greyson Budd – Health & Physical Education
Dakotah Carmean – Visual & Fine Arts
Maria Ciotola – Science
Trianna Connolly – Math, Social Studies, and
World Languages (Spanish 4)
Bobbi Cramer – Science
Olivia DePassio – World Languages (Spanish 4)
Jack Downs – English
Melanie Francis – Visual & Fine Arts
Sydney Gammon – Math
Julia Hall – Social Studies and World Languages
(French 4)
James Hanley – Business
Drew Hasenkamp – Business and Social Studies
Korey Kelly – Health & Physical Education
Kaitlyn Keyes – Theology
Alexander McFarland – Health & Physical
Education
Thomas Moore – Visual & Fine Arts
Michael Osborn – Business and Theology
Haylee Patel – English
Ping Qiao – Visual & Fine Arts
Caroline Riewe – English
Lauren Rivera – English, Math, Social Studies, and
Lauren Schlanser…English
Marina Sweet – English and Science
Akili Taylor – Visual & Fine Arts
Payne VanTilburg – Health & Physical Education
Maria Walliser-Wejebe – Science, Theology, and
Visual & Fine Arts
Sarah Warbis – Practical Arts
Christopher Wiser – Theology
Matthew Yoho – Visual & Fine Arts
Cortney Zwayer – Math and Science
Freshmen
Alexander Burns – English
Evmy Duarte – Science
Caitlyn Holler – Health & Physical Education and
Patrick Jansen – Math
Danielle Lancia – Theology
Erik Manning – English
Maria Menke – English, Math, and Science
(Physical Science)
Allison O’Brien – Science (Physical Science)
Katherine Perry – English, Social Studies, Visual &
Fine Arts, and World Languages (Spanish 1)
Melissa Schwendeman – Math
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Juniors
Fatima Alfaro – Theology
Courtney Bair – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 4)
Maria Bowman – Health & Physical Education
Hailey Bryan – Math, Theology, and World
Languages (French 1)
Hunter Clifton – Health & Physical Education
Elizabeth Cline – Social Studies and World
Languages (Mandarin Chinese 2)
Francesca Cocchiarale – English, Science,
Theology, and World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 4)
Spencer Coleman – Math, Social Studies, and
Allison Dean – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 3)
Andrew Duncan – Practical Arts
Drew Eramo – English
Kate Ferguson – Visual & Fine Arts and World
Languages (Spanish 3)
Mark Gnatowski – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 2)
Mallory Green – World Languages (Spanish 3)
Luke Hale – Math and World Languages (Spanish 2)
Brendan Kirby – Math
Lorissa LaForge – English, Science, Social Studies,
and World Languages (Spanish 3)
Stephen Landy – Social Studies, Theology, and
World Languages (Mandarin Chinese 2)
Addison Lavelle – English and World Languages
(French 1)
Stephanie McCool – World Languages (Spanish 4)
Marguerite Mills – Visual & Fine Arts and World
Languages (Mandarin Chinese 1)
Jonathan Mullen – Visual & Fine Arts
Miranda Neff – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 4)
Mathew (Codi) Platter – Health & Physical
Education
Margaret Quinn – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 3)
Meredith Rivers – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 1)
Molly Russell – Science
Alanta Slone – Visual & Fine Arts
Joseph Smith – Science
Katherine Townsend – World Languages
Rylie Wahl – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 4)
Brooke Weimer – World Languages (French 2)
Sophomores
Maria Bergman – Visual & Fine Arts
Savannah Bolten – Science
Isaac Bowles – English
Alyssa Bush – Health & Physical Education
Emily Cline – Health & Physical Education and
Social Studies
Kathleen Colvin – Science
Michael Creagh – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 1)
Delaney Cutteridge – English, Math, Theology, and
Andrea Duarte – English and Visual & Fine Arts
Abby Ellis – World Languages (Spanish 2)
Naomi Etgen – Theology
Grace Fox – Theology
Emily Genders – English
Holly Guggenbiller – Math
Courtney Hackney – World Languages (Spanish 2)
Abigail Lowry – Health & Physical Education
Anne Mesewicz – Math and World Languages
Nicole Naporano – Science and World Languages
(French 2)
Rachel Neff – Science
Sarah Powell – World Languages (French 2)
Logan Reasch – World Languages (Spanish 2)
Frances Reategui – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 2)
Dawn Ritter – Science and Social Studies
Ryann Scarberry – World Languages (Mandarin
Chinese 3)
Lola Steele-Neal – Visual & Fine Arts
Kyle Usner – Math and Visual & Fine Arts
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Senior “Knight” 2014:
Kudos to the Class of 2014!
Andrés Walliser-Wejebe – English, Social Studies,
and Theology
Brianna Woods – Social Studies
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t the annual Senior “Knight,” held this year
on May 28, members of the graduating class
were honored for their individual accomplishments
and achievements. In addition, seniors were
honored as part of the Underclassmen Awards
assembly, held on May 16. Congratulations to all
for the successful completion of four years of
rigorous education at Bishop Ready!
Freshmen
Kyra Bailey – Health & Physical Education
Ian Binns – Math and Science
Alexander Burns – World Languages (Spanish 1)
Leo Dunkle – Theology
Hailey Hejduk – English
Caitlyn Holler – Social Studies
Patrick Jansen – English and Science
Sarah Kight – Math
Danielle Lancia – Health & Physical Education,
Science, Social Studies, and Visual & Fine Arts
Maria Menke – English, Health & Physical
Education, Social Studies, Theology, and World
Haley Meyer – Math
Allison O’Brien – English
Katherine Perry – Health & Physical Education
and Math
Melissa Schwendeman – Theology
Collin Siemer – Visual & Fine Arts
Ryan Smith – Visual & Fine Arts
Cody Speakman – Health & Physical Education
(Physical Education)
Mara Stults – Theology and Visual & Fine Arts
Erin Sullivan – World Languages (Spanish 1)
Harrison VanTilburg – Health & Physical
Education
Michael Waldo – English
Brinden Warren – Science
Jacob Winslow – Social Studies and World
Alyson Wiseman – Science
Yanxiang Zhang – Health & Physical Education
Special Presentations
Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Awards
Presented by Staff Sgt. Patricia Morton to
Drew Hasenkamp and Haylee Patel
United State Marine Corps Awards
Presented by Sgt. Stefon Williams
Scholastic Excellence Award –- Olivia Long
Distinguished Athlete Award – Jack Downs and
Brianne Schell
United States Navy Awards
Presented by Celene A. Seamen
Scholastic Leadership Award – Lauren Rivera
Athletic Achievement Award – Joshua Gantz
Science Achievement Award – Marina Sweet
Lions Club Scholarships
Presented by Mr. Joseph Bennett of the Hilltop
Lions to Sydney Neff, Michael Osborn, Ping Qiao,
Caroline Riewe, and Marina Sweet
Honda/OSU Math Medal
Lauren Rivera
National Merit Letter of Commendation
Jordan Bair and Maria Walliser-Wejebe
President’s Award for Educational Excellence
MacKenzie Atchison, Jordan Bair, Margaret
Berkemeyer, Austin Carnes, Olivia DePassio, Gina
DiStefano, Patrik Garren, James Hanley, Kaitlyn
Keyes, Olivia Long, Michael Osborn, Ping Qiao,
Lauren Rivera, Brianne Schell, Marina Sweet,
Maria Walliser-Wejebe, and Christopher Wiser
President’s Award for Educational Achievement
Anthony Bartholomew, Madeline Bowen, Maria
Ciotola, Trianna Connolly, Kelley Garrison, Julia Hall,
Haylee Patel, Caroline Riewe, and Harrison Ringel
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Principal’s Award….
Given to a senior who has displayed a
consistent academic effort, respect for others,
service toward the common good of others,
devotion and loyalty to Bishop Ready High
School… presented to Kaitlyn Keyes
OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
Patrik Garren
Caroline Riewe
OHSAA Scholarship Nominee
Julia Hall
James Hanley
Lauren Rivera
The Ready Award…
Given to a senior who closely approximates:
Intellectually…has a global perspective and
possesses a sound basic education that enables
her/him to function in an ever-changing world.
Morally…possesses the capacity to understand,
recognize, and affirm decisions based on an
understanding of gospel faith and the use of
reason.
Physically...is committed to good health practices
and is chemically free.
Emotionally…possesses the self-esteem and selfconfidence necessary to cope with the complexities
of modern life.
Spiritually…is centered, balanced, peaceful, and
joyful of soul.
…presented to Lauren Rivera
OHSAA Award of Excellence
Kelly Culbertson
Kaitlyn Keyes
OHSAA Courageous Student Award
Holland Jones
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Jordan Bair
Akili Taylor
Agonis Scholar Athlete Award
Margaret Berkemeyer
Christopher Wiser
The Shamrock Club Jack Cannon Award
Akili Taylor
District Bowler of the Year Scholarship
Marina Sweet
The Bishop Herrmann Service Award
Marina Sweet
Spirit Award…
Given to a senior in recognition of an
enormous amount of school spirit, which she/he
shows by supporting all school events/projects/
activities…presented to Korey Kelly and Drew
Hasenkamp
2014 All-Diocesan Academic Honor Team
Salutatorian Award
Valedictorian Award
Jordan Bair
Mr. George Pritchard leads the way during the
annual Walk-a-Thon.
Former faculty member Ken Guillory returns to
continue his popular “prom etiquette” program.
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They Were Off and Running…
T
he venue changed but the cause remained the
same: helping defray the costs of a Bishop
Ready education. This year’s Knight at the Races
III was held on Friday, May 9, at Our Lady of
Victory Parish Center and Ready students were the
beneficiaries of the generosity of the participants
who supported the school by attending, bidding on
auction items, and sponsoring horses.
The evening included not only a silent auction,
but also a Derby Hat Contest (won by Bob Stoll ’72,
husband of Barb ’78) and a delicious meal catered
by Mass Appeal Dining Services.
With names like Multilingual Mare, Pi in the
Sky, Way Too Late, St. Thomas Equinas, Rumble
and Stumble, Show Me the Money, and Back Row
Attack, it was easy to see that creativity is not a
problem with Ready supporters!
Winners and “owners” were: Wizard of Oz
(BRHS Theatre), Macy’s Parade (Reiser Trophy),
Luckie Louie (Dennis & Karen Wiser), Great
American Opportunities (Charlie & Mitzi
Stephens), Asino Veloce (Rich Capuano), Cherwick
(Gene Chervenak & Elizabeth Sedgwick), Bootsey
(Mike & Rita Dean), Write the Check
(Anonymous), Ready to Race (Anonymous), Say
Cheese (Tupper Photography), Rudy (Tru Comfort
Mattress), and Yuma (Jackie Zipfel).
Special thanks to our silent auction donors:
African Safari Wildlife, Bon Vie, BRHS Faculty &
Staff, BRHS Spirit Store, Brio, Buckeye Bounce,
CAPA, Center of Surgical Dermatology, P. F.
Chang’s, Cincinnati Reds, Columbus Distributing,
Columbus Symphony, Colvin Family, COSI,
Culbertson Family, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dublin
Bev & Jon Michael and Lisa & Pat Murray
Rose Ann Holocher and daughters Christy McFarland ’83
and Tammy Linard ’79
Irish Festival, Susie Dunn—Susie’s Cookies, Tom
Etgen, Bob Evans, Game Center West, Great
American Cookie, Maria Illig, Michelle Kelly—
Origami Owl, Kinsale Golf Club, Laser Craze,
Lindsey, Magic Mountain, Martin Painting, Mass
Appeal Dining Services, Max & Erma’s,
Milestone 229, Cameron Mitchell, Moo Moo’s Car
Wash, National Road Golf Course, Oakhurst
Country Club, Ohio Power Tool, Parking
Solutions, Pedal Wagon, Sharyn Perry—Serenity
by Sharyn, Raisin Canes, Recreation Outlet, Terri
& Russ Rehner, Richens/Timm Academy, Rinehart
Family, Rooster’s, Simply Rr's, Skechers, Skuce
Family, Smith & Wollensky, Meg Smith, Barb
Stoll, Sweet Mama’s Cake Pops, Target, Anthony
Thomas, Wedgewood Golf & Country Club, Pam
Welsh-Huggins, Jami Whitmer, April Wilburn,
and World of Beer.
And a very special thank you from the
beneficiaries—the students at Bishop Ready High
School!
Michael Young, Michelle Young, and Julie Weiner
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Spirit Breakfast
2014
Get ready to cheer on the team as the Silver Knights take on the Columbus
Crusaders in the homecoming game on Friday, October 10, 2014.
Start the day with a rousing rally, complete with band, cheerleading, inspiring
words from our captains and coaches…and a hot buffet breakfast!
Meet our new football coach, Brian Cross!
WHEN:
Time:
WHEre:
Cost:
Thursday, October 9, 2014
7:30 A.M.
Bishop Ready H.S. Gym
$15 per person (supports Ready athletics)
Be a part of Ready’s Spirit Week and cheer on your favorite team!
R.S.V.P.
by Friday, October 3.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Return the form below with check made payable to Bishop Ready High School and
mail, or deliver, to:
Michelle Kelly, Bishop Ready High School,
707 Salisbury Road, Columbus, OH 43204
Name_______________________________________________________________
Phone (________________)____________________________________
# of reservations_________@ $15 per = $_________________
(Please do not send cash; check or money order only.)
Support the team! Go Silver Knights!
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O for a Muse of Fire…
Much Anticipated
Junior Class Speaking
Doesn’t Disappoint…
F
rom Shakespeare to Stephen Chbosky,
from Aeschylus to Elie Wiesel, with nods
to Robert Louis Stevenson and Edgar Allan Poe,
this year’s Junior Class Speaking offered
something for everyone, including song! As
participants were narrowed down, nine finalists
remained and earned the right to perform before
their assembled schoolmates. Congratulations to
the finalists…listed with their chosen selections:
Finalists Katherine Rondot, Lee Richter, Stephen Landy,
Mark Gnatowski, Adam Lannutti, Justine Ferko, Rylie Wahl,
Sierra Bush, with advisor Ms Susanna Dillenberger
Sierra Bush – Extract from My Sister’s Keeper
by Jodi Picoult
Justine Ferko – Clytemnestra’s monologue
from Agamemnon by Aeschylus
Mark Gnatowski – songs (“First
Transformation” and “Confrontation”) and text,
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,
book by Robert Louis Stevenson, music and
lyrics by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse
Stephen Landy – Extract from And Then There
Were None by Agatha Christie
Adam Lannutti – Extract from the play Killer’s
Head by Sam Shepard
Lee Richter – Extract from Thirteen Reasons
Why by Jay Asher
Katherine Rondot – Extract from The Boy in
the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Rylie Wahl – “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar
Allan Poe
“Brain Game” Participants
Earn Second Place in Finals
O
n the WBNS 10TV show “The Brain
Game,” hosted by Brian Ludlow and
sponsored by Westfield Insurance, the
Ready team of senior Michael Osborn, and
juniors Elizabeth Cline, Mark Gnatowski,
and Stephen Landy came in second, behind
Northmont High School. Second place
garnered a $3,000 check for Bishop Ready
and, while moderator and Ready faculty
member Ben Hilsheimer said that the team
had hoped for a first place finish (and was
ahead at half-time), they still are to be
commended for a great showing. The final
show aired on May 24.
Michael Osborn, Mark Gnatowski, advisor Ben Hilsheimer,
Stephen Landy, and Elizabeth Cline with a $3,000 check for
Bishop Ready.
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• If a student is interested in Columbus, OSU
Football, mystery stories, and the Ready
family…Fourth Down and Out: An Andy Hayes
Mystery by Andrew Welsh-Huggins
The requirements for those students who have
enrolled in A.P. courses are:
• The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh (essay test
upon return)
• All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren (the
novel, not the stage play; essay test upon return)
• Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
(objective test upon return)
• No Exit by Jean Paul Sartre (the stage play; short
paper upon return)
• A fifth book of choice…already approved by
Ms Dillenberger (project-based assessment)
The complete list with quotes and the study
guides for books in the first part of the
requirement can be found on the Ready website,
www.brhs.org, on the Home Page under Quick
Clicks, Summer Reading list.
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his year’s Summer Reading Program has a
new format. Each student will read at least
two books; the first, part of the English
curriculum, includes a study guide; the second,
assessed through multiple classes, should be
chosen from a list that assigns books based on a
student’s interests.
For the first part, English 9 and 10 students
will read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck;
English 11 and 12 students will read I Know Why
the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.
For the second part, a book may be chosen
based on a particular interest:
• If a student is interested in technology and
biography…Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought
Different by Karen Blumenthal;
• If a student is interest in travel and French
culture…A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
• If a student is interested in the environment
and economics…Garbology: Our Dirty Love
Affair with Trash by Edward Humes
• If a student is interested in theology and faith
and reason…On Heaven and Earth by Jorge
Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka
• If a student is interested in science and
sports…The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of
Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David
Epstein
speed…The Physics of NASCAR: The Science
Behind the Speed by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
genetics…The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
• If a student is interested in history and race in
America and our complex third
president…Jefferson’s Children: The Story of
One American Family by Shannon Lanier and
Jane Feldman
• If a student is interested in our relationships
with the other creatures of our planet…The
Odyssey of KP2: An Orphan Seal, a Marine
Biologist, and the Fight to Save a Species by
Terrie M. Williams
In-the-Know Competition
F
ive schools participated in the spring In-theKnow competition held at Bishop Ready.
Schools and participants were:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Grace Bernard,
Anthony Baum, Matt Turek, and John Pyles
St. Brendan: Kristen Bricker, Madeline
Conley, Eamon McDonough, Colin Murphy, Joey
Petrella, and Noel Sarver
St. Cecilia: Mathew Keyes, Joan Kowal,
Nathan Lancia, Ian Noonan, Gus Stead, and
Joseph Tadesse
St. Mary Magdalene: Daniel Hamilton, Jack
Kamer, Ronnie Perry, Darren Sech, Loren Sparks,
and Dominic Tokar
Trinity: Reiley Dorrian, Cameron Monovich,
Erin Morgan, Marie Pece, Christian Schell, and
Kyle Simmonds.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help took first place,
St. Brendan placed second, and St. Cecilia placed
third. First, second, and third place students
received a medal and a certificate with blue ribbon.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2014!
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Baccalaureate Mass: May 30, 2014 • 7:30 P.M. • St. Brendan
Commencement: May 31, 2014 • 10 A.M.
Fiftieth Commencement Ceremony
Bishop Ready High School
s is tradition, the graduation ceremony
begins with a Baccalaureate Mass,
celebrated on Friday evening. This year, Mass
was celebrated at St. Brendan parish, Father
Robert Penhallurick, presiding, and Father
Joseph Yokum, brother of graduating senior
Josh, homilist. Concelebrants at the liturgy were
Msgr. John Cody, pastor of St. Christopher; Fr.
Leo Connolly, pastor of St. Cecilia; Fr. Jeffrey
Rimelspach, pastor of St. Margaret of Cortona;
and Fr. Pat Toner, pastor of St. Joseph/Plain City.
The concelebrants were assisted by Deacon
Joseph Knapke, father of Ready alums and a
member of the faculty at Ready; Deacon Jack
Malone of St. Cecilia; and Deacon Andy
Naporano, father of both a Ready alum and a
current Ready student.
Seniors and members of their families were
invited to prayer by Andrew Rinehart, senior
class president. Michael Osborn read from Acts
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and Emily Schofield served as cantor for the
responsorial psalm. Olivia DePassio led the
prayers of the faithful and Nancy VanegasVelazquez and Dalton Scott presented the gifts.
The senior choir of Ashley Baumann, Trianna
Connolly, Olivia DePassio, Olivia Long, and
Emily Schofield was directed by Pam WelshHuggins. Brett Birkhimer and Bayley King
accompanied the choir on guitar. Servers, all
siblings of graduating seniors, were Kevin
Clayton ’20, Theresa Frericks ’18, and Danielle
Hall ’18.
On Saturday, the Fiftieth Commencement
Ceremony for Bishop Ready High School was
held at the school. Members of the first
graduating class, 1965, were in attendance and
given special recognition at the ceremony. Two
members of the Class of 1965, Ms Sally Oddi
and Mr. Donald Bradley, served as Marshals.
One hundred and nineteen seniors received
Jordan Bair ’14, Valedictorian
Maria Walliser-Wejebe ’14,
Salutatorian
Fr. Craig Eilerman, Ready ’75,
keynote speaker
Matthew Brickner, Dean of Students,
diplomas at the Commencement Exercises.
Father Craig Eilerman, Ready ’75, was keynote
presented the graduates and principal Celene A.
speaker and special recognition was given to the Seamen and advisory board president Karen
Wiser presented the diplomas to the graduating
Classes of ’74, ’84, and ’94, who were
seniors. Father Patrick Toner gave the
celebrating fortieth, thirtieth, and twentieth
reunions this year.
benediction and prelude and postlude music was
Lauren Rivera, president of the National
provided by James Becker, Ryan Hamilton, Dale
Honor Society, delivered the welcome address
Nawrocki, and Andrew Wolf.
and Father Patrick Toner, pastor of St.
Joseph/Plain City, gave the
invocation. Maria Walliser-Wejebe
delivered the salutatorian address and
Jordan Bair gave the valedictorian
address. “The Last Four Years,” with
lyrics and music by Bayley King with
Pam Welsh-Huggins, was sung by
Trianna Connolly, Kaitlyn Keyes,
Bayley King, Lauren Rivera, Brianna
Schell, and Sarah Warbis. “Wherever I
Go” was sung by Kaitlyn Keyes and
Lauren Rivera. The Ready Band,
under the direction of Craig Lewis,
performed the National Anthem, “The
Grand Old Duke of York,” written by
Fr. Robert Penhallurick, presiding, at Baccalaureate
Pierre LaPlante, and Ready’s Alma Mater.
Mass, St. Brendan parish
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Alec Holt, Caroline Riewe, and Nick Seipel
Dianna Nuñez-Rodriguez, Melanie Francis, Bobbi Cramer, Paige Sutfin, Rose
Thacker, Nancy Vanegas-Velazquez, Anna Collignon, and Ping “Joy” Qiao
The Class of 2014
MacKenzie Atchison
GC, NBC, NHS
Bran-Den Bailey
Jordan Bair
GC, H, NBC, NHS, SC, V
Zachary Bair
Anthony Bartholomew
GC, NHS
Ashley Baumann
Forrest Beidelman
Margaret Berkemeyer
GC, NBC, NHS
Brett Birkhimer
Madeline Bowen
GC, NBC, NHS
Greyson Budd
Michael Capehart
Dakotah Carmean
Austin Carnes
GC, SC
Courtney Carrera
Vincent Castorano
Christian Chaney
Nickolas Chapman
Maria Ciotola
GC, NHS
Hunter Clanin
Emily Clayton
Anna Collignon
Trianna Connolly
GC, H, NBC, NHS, SCO
Bobbi Cramer
Kelly Culbertson
Olivia DePassio
GC
Gina DiStefano
GC, NHS, SC
Jack Downs
Kay-Lee Dunkle
Patrick Feldkamp
Kaci Ferrelli
Kelli Ferrelli
Jason Foster
Myles Fowler
Melanie Francis
Maria Frericks
Sydney Gammon
Joshua Gantz
SC*
Patrik Garren
GC, NBC, NHS
Kelley Garrison
GC, NBC, NHS, SCO
DeAndre Golden
Graham Green
Olivia Green
Julia Hall
GC, NBC, NHS
James Hanley
GC, NBC, NHS
Drew Hasenkamp
GC, NBC, NHS
Jennifer Hicks
Alec Holt
Jessica Huntzinger
Zachary Jarrett
Holland Jones
Andrew Kamer
Korey Kelly
Kaitlyn Keyes
GC, H, NHS
Bayley King
Jenna King
Tyler King
Jacob Koch
SC
Shane Lee
Olivia Long
GC, NHS
William Martello
Devin Martinez
Isaac Martinez
Brooke Marzetti
Andrew Maxwell
Alexander McFarland
Zachary McFarland
Roberta Menke
Shelbi Metz
Thomas Moore
Ron Morrison Jr.
Sydney Neff
NHS
Key: GC – Gold Cord for Academic Excellence  H – Inductee for Academic Hall of Fame
 NBC – National Beta Club  NHS – National Honor Society  S – Salutatorian  V – Valedictorian
 SC – Student Council  SCO – Student Council Officer  * – Class Officer
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Kaitlyn Keyes and Lauren Rivera
Alexander McFarland, Ron Morrison Jr., Drew Hasenkamp, and Zachary
McFarland
The Class of 2014
Sarah Nierman
Dianna Nuñez-Rodriguez
Andrew O’Harra
Michael Osborn
GC, NBC, NHS, SCO
Elisabeth Palazzo
Haylee Patel
GC, NBC, NHS, SC*
Dallas Phillips
Steven Pozz
Antonio Pulsinelli
Ping Qiao
GC, NHS
Erin Raphael
Caroline Riewe
GC, NBC, NHS, SC
Andrew Rinehart
SC*
Harrison Ringel
GC, NBC, NHS
Lauren Rivera
GC, H, NBC, NHS, SCO
Jacob Rogers
Devin Ross
Brianne Schell
GC, NBC, NHS
Lauren Schlanser
Alayna Schmitz
Emily Schofield
GC, NBC, NHS
Alexandra Schroeder
Dalton Scott
Allyson Seevers
Charles Seipel
Nicholas Skordilis
Kevyn Spencer
Patrick Stover
Ryan Sullivan
Paige Sutfin
Marina Sweet
GC, NBC, NHS, SCO
Akili Taylor
John Brady Taylor
Rose Thacker
Jayla Timley
Nancy Vanegas-Velazquez
Payne VanTilburg
Mallory Vrancken
GC, S
Sarah Warbis
GC, NBC, NHS, SC*
Madison Whitehead
Ava Willford
SC
Christopher Wiser
GC, NBC, NHS
Matthew Yoho
Josh Yokum
NBC
Jarrod Young
Cortney Zwayer
Zachary Baum ’16 and Nicholas Durbin ’16
Key: GC – Gold Cord for Academic Excellence  H – Inductee for Academic Hall of Fame
 NBC – National Beta Club  NHS – National Honor Society  S – Salutatorian  V – Valedictorian
 SC – Student Council  SCO – Student Council Officer  * – Class Officer
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Scholarships and Grants
MacKenzie Ann Atchison
The Ohio State University
Bran-Den Marshall Bailey
Notre Dame College
Jordan Marie Bair
Case Western Reserve University
Kettering University
Miami University
Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology
Stan Musial Scholarship
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Toledo
Vanderbilt University
Margaret Louise Berkemeyer
Baylor University
Butler University
Indiana University
Purdue University
St. Louis University
University of Kentucky
Xavier University
Madeline Marie Bowen
Ashland University
Dakotah Raeann Carmean
Xavier University
Austin Patrick Carnes
Courtney Frances Carrera
Capital University
Kent State University
Otterbein University
Wright State University
Maria Kay Ciotola
Mead and Hunt Scholarship
Ohio Dominican University
Hunter Shawn Jeffrey Clanin
Bowling Green State University
Emily June Clayton
Ohio University
Trianna Louise Connolly
Ohio University
Kelly Edward Culbertson
John Carroll University
Jason Michael John Foster
Baldwin Wallace College
Otterbein College
Xavier University
Melanie Christine Francis
Capital University
Sydney Alexis Gammon
Capital University
Wilmington College
Xavier University
Joshua Alan Gantz
Ashland University
Olivia Marfisa DePassio
Denison University
Middle Tennessee State University Heidelberg University
Lake Erie College
Gina Elizabeth DiStefano
DePaul University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Johnson and Wales University
West Liberty University
Wheaton College
Wilmington College
Jack Robert Downs
Patrik Allen Garren
Michigan Technological
American University
University
University of Maryland
University of Pennsylvania
United States Military Academy
Kelley Jane Garrison
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Capital University
and State University
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Kay-Lee Michelle Dunkle
Denison University
Graham Michael Green
Hilltop Kiwanis Scholarship
Ohio University
Malone University
Michigan Technological University Olivia Ann Green
Ohio University
Capital University
University of Akron
Ohio Wesleyan University
Julia Kristin Hall
Loyola University
Xavier University
Youngstown State University
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James Patrick Hanley
Heidelberg University
Marietta College
Drew Robert Hasenkamp
OCEA Scholarship
Jennifer Lynne Hicks
Xavier University
Zachary André Jarrett
Capital University
Malone University
Holland Therese Jones
Capital University
Korey Ashton Kelly
Hilltop Kiwanis Scholarship
Kaitlyn Raschel Keyes
Bellarmine University
Miami University
Walsh University
Wilmington College
Wittenberg University
Xavier University
Olivia Mae Long
Andrew Donald Maxwell
Eastern Michigan University
Xavier University
Roberta Celine Menke
Thomas Rainy Moore
Columbus College of Art and
Design
Sydney Michelle Neff
Hilltop Lions Scholarship
Kingston Bank Scholarship
Marietta College
University of Akron
Sarah Elizabeth Nierman
Walsh University
Michael Gary Osborn
Elk Most Valuable Student
Scholarship
University of Akron
Walsh University
Elisabeth Jo Palazzo
Capital University
Xavier University
Haylee Michelle Patel
Ava Maria University
Heidelberg University
Dallas Aaron Phillips
Steven Thomas Pozz
Ohio University
University of Akron
Ping Qiao
Columbus State Community
College
Caroline Elizabeth Riewe
University of Akron
Andrew Reed Rinehart
Ohio University
Xavier University
Bayley Anthony King
Tiffin University
Xavier University
Jenna Elese King
Capital University
Jacob Alexander Koch
Ohio University
Brooke Marzetti, Brianne Schell, Madeline Bowen, Patrick Feldkamp, Ava Willford,
Korey Kelly, Alexander McFarland, and MacKenzie Atchison
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Harrison Paul Ringel
University of Akron
Lauren Marie Rivera
Brianne Elizabeth Schell
Capital University
Tiffin University
Xavier University
Lauren Nicole Schlanser
Capital University
Walsh University
Alayna Ann Schmitz
Capital University
Emily Grace Schofield
Miami University
Alexandra Rae Schroeder
Walsh University
Xavier University
Allyson Christine Seevers
Charles Nicholas Seipel
Bellarmine University
Ohio University
University of Akron
Nicholas Peter Skordilis
Patrick Anthony Stover
Ashland University
Marina Katherine Sweet
District Bowler of the Year
Scholarship
University of Findlay
Akili Alan Taylor
Duquesne University
Saint Francis University
Tiffin University
United States Naval Academy
John Brady Taylor
Ball State University
Boston College
Eastern Michigan University
Florida International University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Louisiana State University
Marshall University
Miami University
Michigan State University
Middle Tennessee State University
North Carolina State University
Northern Illinois University
Ohio University
Pennsylvania State University
Purdue University
University of Akron
University of Buffalo
University of Illinois
University of Louisville
University of Maryland
University of Minnesota
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Florida
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University
Wake Forest University
West Virginia University
Western Michigan University
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Payne Timothy VanTilburg
Capital University
Thiel College
Tiffin University
Mallory Marie Vrancken
Capital University
University of Akron
Builders Exchange Scholarship
Drexel University
Illinois Technical University
Sarah Elizabeth Warbis
Madison Jayne Whitehead
Green Mountain College
Iowa State University
Tiffin University
Wilmington College
Xavier University
Ava Shawhan Willford
Ohio University
Xavier University
Christopher Lee Wiser
Butler University
Indiana University
Johnson and Wales University
Miami University
Matthew Scott Yoho
Morehead State University
Josh Thomas Yokum
In-coming Freshmen Awarded
Scholarships for Bishop Ready
From St. Cecilia
Elizabeth Beattie, Beta Club/NHS Scholarship
($300)
Danielle Hall, Student Council Scholarship ($300)
Natalie Sexton, Father Huber Scholarship
($1000)
Joseph Tadesse, Father Huber Scholarship
($1500)
Shelby Tracy, Father Huber Scholarship ($500)
Bennett Waldo, John Wuichner Scholarship ($500)
C
ongratulations to the following in-coming
freshmen who have been awarded
scholarships to attend Bishop Ready:
From Cypress Christian School
Alexandra Graves, Father Huber Scholarship
($1000)
From Finland Middle School
Braden Bates, Father Huber Scholarship ($500)
Teagan Reasch, Father Huber Scholarship
($1500)
From St. Joseph Montessori
Olivia French, Father Huber Scholarship ($1000)
From St. Mary Magdalene
Haley Bush, Beta Club/NHS Scholarship ($300)
Makai Cumpston, Father Huber Scholarship
($1000)
Shavonne Mateen, Student Council Scholarship
($300)
Aaron Moehrman, The James and Madelyn
Visconti Scholarship/Christ Child Society
($1000)
Loren Sparks, Father Huber Scholarship ($1500)
Colton Zwayer, Father Huber Scholarship ($500)
From Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Anthony Baum, Father Huber Scholarship
($1500)
Taylor Franco, Beta Club/NHS Scholarship ($300)
Kayla Hyme, Father Huber Scholarship ($500)
Natalee Patel, Student Council Scholarship ($300)
Jackson Rathmell, William Groce Scholarship
($500)
Abagail Wuichner, Father Huber Scholarship
($1000)
From St. Patrick/London
Clay Cutteridge, Father Huber Scholarship
($1500)
Brandon Todd, Beta Club/NHS Scholarship ($300)
and Student Council Scholarship ($300)
From Pleasant View Middle School
Morgan Ritterbeck, Father Huber Scholarship
($500)
From St. Brendan
Isabella Hoersten, Father Huber Scholarship
($1000)
Bridget Hooker, Student Council Scholarship
($300)
Helena Jones, Father Huber Scholarship ($500)
Thomas Meeks, Father Huber Scholarship
($2500/4 years)
Glenn Polanco, Beta Club/NHS Scholarship
($300)
Eric Terranova, Father Huber Scholarship ($500)
Hannah Marie Williams, Father Huber
Scholarship ($1500)
From Trinity
Nicole Hawkins, Father Huber Scholarship ($500)
Jaide Lehnert, Student Council Scholarship ($300)
Delaney Lombardi, Father Huber Scholarship
($1000)
Cameron Monovich, Beta Club/NHS Scholarship
($300)
Marie Pece, Father Huber Scholarship ($1500)
Christian Schell, Father Huber Scholarship
($500)
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“Lions, and tigers,
and bears! Oh, my!”
Roxie Larger as Toto
and Maggie Mills ’15
as Dorothy
(Photo credit:
Matt Goodman)
Maggie Mills ’15 as Dorothy, Korey Kelley ’14 as
Tin Woodsman, and Mark Gnatowski ’15 as the
Scarecrow (Photo credit: Barb Stoll)
F
rom Kansas to Oz wasn’t such a long trip in
Ready’s Little Theatre. For one weekend in
May, if you followed the yellow brick road, you
entered a magical space, complete with Munchkins,
Winkie Guards, and Flying Monkeys, a scarecrow,
a tin man, a cowardly lion, a wicked witch and a
good witch, Dorothy and her red shoes…and
Toto, too!
Under the direction of Jill Larger, a cast of over
40, plus an orchestra of 10, brought Kansas and Oz
to life under the lights and enchanted an audience
that included the cast from the 1981 production of
The Wizard of Oz!
Seventeen seniors were in the cast, in their
“swan song” as Ready thespians. Seniors in name
roles were Trianna Connolly as Aunt Em, Korey
Kelly as the Tin Woodsman, Michael Osborn as the
Cowardly Lion, Payne VanTilburg as the Wizard,
Ava Willford as Glinda the Good Witch, and
Christopher Wiser as Uncle Henry and the
Winkie General.
Nine juniors were among the cast and crew,
including Maggie Mills as Dorothy, Mark
Gnatowski as Scarecrow, and Rylie Wahl as the
Wicked Witch of the West. Sophomores Michael
Creagh was the Munchkin Mayor and an Oz Guard
and Molly Sullivan was the Munchkin Coroner.
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Ava Willford ’14 as Glinda the Good Witch and Maggie
Mills ’15 as Dorothy (Photo credit: Barb Stoll)
Rounding out the cast were seniors Zachary
Bair, Olivia DePassio, Alayna Schmitz, and
Madison Whitehead; sophomores Nathan Koch,
Andrés Walliser-Wejebe, and Elizabeth Wolf; and
freshman Eric Willford as Winkie Guards; seniors
Kaitlyn Keyes and Lauren Rivera and sophomore
Elina Aceveda as Three Crows/Trees; senior
Shane Lee and freshman Harrison VanTilburg as
Flying Monkeys; and seniors Melanie Francis,
Emily Schofield, and Maria Walliser-Wejebe;
juniors Justine Ferko, Taylor Foresta, Kaitlyn
Montgomery, Lee Richter, and Katherine Rondot;
sophomores Gabrielle Canare, Kathleen Colvin,
and Andrea Duarte; and freshman Olivia Rowe,
all members of the ensemble.
Munchkin Kids were played by Grace,
Gabrielle, and Gwendolyn Larger (who know the
director!), Breilynn Beckford, Annemarie
Schofield (sister of Emily ’14), and Lia Wahl
(sister of Rylie ’15).
Rylie Wahl ’15 as The Wicked Witch of the West
(Photo credit: Matt Goodman)
“Just try and stay out of
my way. Just try!
I’ll get you, my pretty,
and your little dog, too!”
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“Pay no attention
to that man
behind the
curtain.”
Michael Osborn ’14, Mark Gnatowski ’15,
Maggie Mills ’15, and Korey Kelly ’14
(Photo credit: Matt Goodman)
The cast and crew (Photo credit: Barb Stoll)
The sine qua non of any theatre production:
stage crew and ancillary positions and, in a
musical, the music director and orchestra. Junior
Spencer Coleman handled both stage manager
and lighting and senior Marina Sweet and
sophomores Abigail Lowry and Anne Mesewicz
handled stage crew duties.
Special thanks go to Jeff Neff for set design,
Tina Castorano for costumes, Karen and Melanie
’14 Francis for props, Julie and Amanda ’16 Poe
for makeup, and Rob Wahl for the artwork that
was used on the program and the Ready website.
Finally, a celebratory beat of the drum for
musical director Shane Trace and his terrific
orchestra: Barbara Benson (oboe), David Fletcher
(trombone), Mark Haller (bass), Alec Juarez (reed
2), Zach Koors (percussion), Thomas Lauer
(horn), Craig Lewis (trumpet), Alec Nelson
(reed), Luke Schultz (flute), and Jennifer Sper
(piano).
The trip to Oz and back was one that will be
remembered for quite some time!
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Joey Smith Places in Junior
Elite Division of Junior Olympics
J
oey Smith, a member of the Class of 2015,
competed during this past year, his junior year at
Ready, at the 2014 Men’s Junior Olympic National
Championships, Junior Elite Division, in Long
Beach, California. He
had qualified for the
event at the Region 5
competition in Ann
Arbor, Michigan,
held earlier in the
year.
At the National
Championships, Joey
was recognized as an
Academic AllAmerican. With his
combined scores
(technical sequence,
where everyone does
the same
routine/skills, and
Joey Smith ’15 with Dusty Ritter, USA
optional routines,
Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program
where he chooses the Coordinator, at the ceremony where
Region 5 and his club team, Integrity.
routine), Joey placed
Joey was presented the Academic
All-American Award.
To quote from the Mission Statement of the US
36th in the nation for
Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program: “The Junior
the Junior Elite Division for Level 10, age 16, in
Program is designed to provide a training ground
the All-Around (all six events). In addition, he was
for the development of young athletes. While
part of the Level 10 Region 5 Team that placed
physical development is obviously important, the
first overall at Nationals. He represented both
program must also stress development
of values, morals, and social skills,
which will remain with these future
citizens all their lives.”
Joey continues to train and hopes to
return to Junior Olympics’ Nationals
Elite Division in May of 2015 at
Daytona Beach, Florida, as a Level 10
(17 year-old age group). His future
plans include a place on a college
gymnastics team, following
graduation from Bishop Ready.
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Students Travel to Europe
Over Spring Break
home.” As always, a trip abroad can be an eyeopener: how “old” everything is by comparison
with home, the cultural differences, the pace of
life…even in today’s global village, when peoples
and cities are “closer” than they have ever been, it
still can be a case of “that’s different….” And, of
T
his year’s spring break saw 35 Ready
students and seven chaperones visit the
countries of Spain and France, with stops in
Madrid, half-day
excursions to Toledo and
Segovia in Spain, and a
stay in Paris, with a side
trip to Versailles, in France.
For most, it was a first
trip to the Continent. The
grand palaces, the narrow
streets, the food, and
hearing languages other
than English everywhere,
were just some of the
differences noted between
home and “away from
The group going to Europe…
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course, experiencing a lost form of travel:
by train between cities/countries.
Travelling abroad were seniors
Margaret Berkemeyer, Madeline Bowen,
Maria Ciotola, Anna Collignon, Trianna
Connolly, Gina DiStefano, Maria Frericks,
Kaitlyn Keyes, Michael Osborn, Caroline
Riewe, Lauren Rivera, Jacob Rogers,
Alexandra Schroeder, Dalton Scott,
Marina Sweet, Maria Walliser-Wejebe,
and Jarrod Young; juniors Meg Beattie,
Taylor Brewster, Elizabeth Cline, Lillian
Dye, Kate Ferguson, Andrew Hunter,
Lorissa LaForge, Stephanie McCool,
Jonathan Mullen, Meredith Rivers,
Lauren Ruth, Alanta Slone, McKenna
Dining al fresco….
Smetanko, and Claire Thomas;
sophomores Emily Cline, Andrés
Walliser-Wejebe, and Benjamin
Young; and freshman Evmy
Duarte.
Along as chaperones were
Heather Evans (World Languages
faculty/French) and her husband,
Andy; Jane Kaiser (science
faculty/chemistry) and her
husband, Kim; Elizabeth Miller
(World Languages/Spanish), Tim
Nunn (Technology Director), and
April Wilburn (art faculty).
Of course, they took in all of
the famous sights: The Prado,
Iglesias del Carmen for Mass, the
Royal Palace in Madrid, the
cathedral, aqueduct, and Alcazar
in Segovia, and the cathedral,
Santo Tomé church, and Santa
Maria la Blanca Sinagogue in
Toledo; the Latin Quarter, the Arc
de Triomphe, Notre Dame, the
Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower in
Paris (with a side trip to Louis
XIV’s Palace of Versailles).
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Some of the participants, with the help of
Tim Nunn, set up a blog that the folks back
home could follow throughout the trip. The
photos on the site told the story: smiling faces,
photos of unfamiliar food, narrow streets, old
buildings, and a sense of adventure!
Jonathan Mullen ’15 and Benjamin Young ’16 in Paris…
Estadio Santiago
DeStefano ’14…there is no
Kaitlyn Keyes ’14 and Gina
escaping Starbucks!
Lauren Ruth ’15, science
teacher Jane Kaiser, and
Meredith Rivers ‘15
Plaza de Toros
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Juniors’ Improvement Plan Project
Aids Columbus Zoo
J
uniors Courtney Bair and Rylie Wahl went
“above and beyond” in their project and
enlisted the help of the Ready community to help
the manatees at the Columbus zoo. The young
ladies explain their project and related the story of
the manatees at the zoo….
“Each year at Ready, students choose a topic
and complete a component of the School
Improvement Plan project. For junior year, we
had to create a presentation board that included
information about our topic as well as steps that
we could take to solve this issue. Going through
with these steps,” they explained, “was not
required for the assignment, but we decided to take
the initiative and work towards helping our cause.’
In typical Ready fashion, these young women
chose to continue and extend a project, doing
more than was required but what they felt was
necessary.
“The topic that we chose was Managing the
Florida Manatees. There are currently two female
manatees at the Columbus Zoo, Stubby and Rae.
Stubby is 17 years old and is a permanent
resident at the zoo. She is missing a large part of
her tail and has scrapes on her back because of a
boating accident. Rae joined Stubby this past
winter when Pixie and Wheezy, manatees who
were former ‘residents’ at the zoo, were released
back into the waters of Florida.
Courtney Bair ’15 and Rylie Wahl ’15 in the manatee building
at the Columbus Zoo. (Stubby in the background…)
Rae was found alone in Key Largo and suffered
from hunger and dehydration. She is being
rehabilitated at the zoo with the hopes of
reintroduction in the near future.”
Ms Bair and Ms Wahl created their presentation
board, which was displayed at the zoo in the
Education Building, and then they did more.
“To support the manatee conservation
movement, we held a bake sale before and after
school to raise money to ‘adopt’ a manatee. We
made and decorated manatee cupcakes and raised
over $100 in just two days through the generous
support of our classmates and teachers.
The money,” they explained, “was
donated to the Columbus Zoo to feed
and care for the manatees.”
A simple project, a yearly
assignment, turned into so much
more—as often happens, when Ready
students get involved!
Rylie Wahl ’15 and Courtney Bair
’15 with their display board in the
Education Building at the zoo.
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Ready Students Join
Eagle Scout Ranks
T
wo members of the Ready Class of 2014
completed projects and earned Eagle Scout
rank during their senior year.
Jack Downs, who has been involved in scouting
for over 12 years, chose to work with Saint Mary
Magdalene parish for his project. At Fr. Stan
Benecki’s suggestion, Jack worked to create a
Stations of the Cross Patio on the East side of the
church. As Jack describes the project: “The
finished product is a 1300 square foot, brick paved
Stations of the Cross and Memorial Terrace. It is
comprised of a 35-foot circle with six-foot wide
approach walks on the north and south sides. In
addition to 14 black granite Stations of the Cross,
there are eight black granite Memorial stones
inlaid radially around the water feature in the
center and two 23-foot limestone benches placed
radially from the center.” Jack added, “This terrace
will help beautify the East side of St. Mary
Eagle Scouts Jack Downs ’14 (left) and Josh Yokum ’14 (right)
with principal Celene A. Seamen…
The Stations of the Cross patio at St. Mary Magdalene…
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Magdalene while providing a peaceful area for
many years to come.”
Jack has earned 39 merit badges and is also in
the Order of the Arrow. At Ready, he was a member
of the Track and Field teams for one year and
played football for two years. He has volunteered
for St. Mary Magdalene and St. Aloysius churches,
the West Side Free Store, the Westgate Recreation
Center, and Parkview United Methodist Church.
He was offered scholarships and/or grants from
Michigan Technological University, the University
of Cincinnati, the University of Dayton, the
University of Kentucky, the University of Toledo,
and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University. Jack plans to attend OSU.
At the Senior Knight Awards ceremony, Jack
received the United States Marine Corps
Distinguished Athlete Award. He was an Honor
Roll Student and received an award for
Exceptional Effort and Attitude in English.
Josh Yokum chose to put his skills to work by
creating additional space for the London H.E.L.P.
house, which serves as a food pantry, soup
kitchen, and free store. He made the industrial-
size shelves, which were used to expand the
storage at H.E.L.P. house three-fold.
Josh has been involved in scouting “since I
was a baby. My father was the Scout Master of
Troop 104 for 19 years”—the troop to which Josh
belongs. The project itself was proposed by one
of the volunteers at H.E.L.P. House who was
aware of the need for additional storage space.
With the help of family and friends, Josh
collected the necessary materials, did the prep
work, and worked on the installation of the final
product on site.
At Ready, Josh was a charter member of both
the Tech Club and the Ready chapter of Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA), for which
he also served as treasurer. He was also a member
and treasurer of the National Beta Club, and the
Ready Academic Team, and was an Honor Roll
student. He received a Knight of the Round Table
Award and received scholarships and/or grants
from the University of Dayton and Wright State
University. He plans to attend the University of
Cincinnati.
Senior Baptized at St. Cecilia
A
kili Taylor, member of the Class of 2014,
became a baptized Catholic during Easter
services and is now a member of St. Cecilia
parish. Akili, an award-winning member of the
Ready football team who will be playing
football at the US Naval Academy, was joined
by his fellow teammates at the ceremony. Akili
had contemplated being a Catholic for a while
and “felt that it was my time to join. I feel that
I was chosen to do this. I’ve always been
faithful and had a strong relationship with God
through my prayer. Now, I have become a part
of a community.”
Akili Taylor ‘14, Father Leo Connolly, pastor of
St. Cecilia, and teammate Brady Taylor ‘14 at
Akili’s baptism.
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SPORTS Updates
B i s h o p
R e a d y
Softball—Jen Goff, coach
The softball team participated in two premier
out-of-town tournaments this year: The Wendy’s
Class (Ashland) and Prebis Memorial (Lagrange),
facing good competition. The team finished the
season playing Cardington Lincoln in the
Sectional Final Game, losing 5-3.
Awards
Julia Hall ’14…Honorable Mention/
All State; 1st Team/All District; 1st Team/
All CCL; Special Mention/All Metro
Haylee Patel ’14…2nd Team/All District;
1st Team/All CCL
Hailey Bryan ’15…1st Team/All CCL
Naomi Etgen ’16…2nd Team/All CCL
Erica Ogden ’17…2nd Team/All CCL
Boys’ Tennis—Jen Donaldson, coach
The boys’ tennis season was a rainy one but,
given the weather, the team performed well with
their experience level. Both doubles teams
(seniors Graham Green and Christopher Wiser—
first doubles, and Harrison Ringel and Austin
Carnes—second doubles) won their courts
against DeSales. Graham Green and Chris Wiser
advanced to the third round of competition at
sections.
Seniors Sign to Play Sports at the Next Level
A
second signing ceremony was held in the spring as
additional seniors committed to play their chosen sports
on the college/university level. Eight students participated in
the ceremonies, joining the eight other seniors who had
signed at an earlier ceremony in February.
Rob Dever, Wright State University bowling
coach, Paige Sutfin, and Russ Rehner,
BRHS bowling coach.
(left to right): Payne VanTilburg (Tiffin University/soccer), Shane Lee (Heidelberg
University/basketball), James Hanley (Heidelberg University/basketball), Haylee Patel
(Heidelberg University/softball), Nicholas Skordilis (Wittenberg University/football),
Patrik Garren (University of Pennsylvania/wrestling), and Kelly Culbertson (John
Carroll University/football).
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August 2014
Sunday/Friday, 8/10-15: Band
Camp, Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat
Center
■ Tuesday, 8/19: Parent Meeting
for Freshmen and Transfer
Students, 7 P.M.
■ Wednesday, 8/20: Welcome
Back! First day of classes for
students
■ Friday, 8/29: All-School Liturgy,
10:40 A.M.
■
September 2014
Monday, 9/1: Labor Day
(no classes)
■ Wednesday, 9/3: Open House
for Parents. 7-9:30 P.M.
■ Tuesday/Thursday, 9/9-11:
Freshman Retreat, St. Martin
de Porres
■ Tuesday, 9/16: Band
Recruitment Tour
■ Wednesday, 9/17: College
Information Night, Guidance
Dept., 7 P.M.
■ Saturday, 9/20: Band
Competition
■ Monday, 9/22: Diocesan InService Day (no classes)
■ Sunday, 9/28: All-School
Alumni/ae Reunion, Cooper’s
Hawk, Easton
■ Sunday/Saturday, 9/28-10/4:
Diocese of Columbus, Catholic
Schools’ Week
■ Monday, 9/29: Feast of St.
Michael, All-School Liturgy,
10:40 A.M., Dedication of
Homeless Jesus sculpture
■
November 2014
October 2014
Wednesday, 10/1: Parent-Teacher
Conferences, 4-7:30 P.M.
■ Saturday, 10/4: Band
Competition
■ Sunday, 10/5: Spirit Week
Begins! Powderpuff Football, 1
P.M.; Sherbet Float Sale,
St. Vincent De Paul fundraiser;
Hall Decorating, 2:30-4:30 P.M.
■ Sunday/Friday, 10/5-10: Paper
Recycling Drive
■ Monday, 10/6: Sophomore Class
“Bear Necessities” Project
(through 10/17)
■ Tuesday, 10/7: Senior Class Mass
■ Tuesday, 10/7: Beta Ice Cream
Social, 3 P.M.
■ Wednesday, 10/8: Magazine Sales
Drive Begins (through 10/22)
■ Thursday, 10/9: Spirit Breakfast,
7:30 A.M. ($15; reserve ahead)
■ Friday, 10/10: Student Council
Homecoming Assembly
■ Friday/Friday, 10/10-17: Band
Fundraiser, Submarine
Sandwich Sales
■ Saturday, 10/11: Mattress Sale,
school gym
■ Sunday, 10/12: Student Council
Homecoming Dance, 7-10 P.M.
■ Tuesday, 10/14: Junior Class Mass
■ Wednesday, 10/15: College
Visit Day for Seniors
■ Sunday, 10/19: Mothers’ Club,
Autumn Knight, 5-9 P.M.
■ Tuesday, 10/21: Sophomore
Class Mass
■ Friday, 10/24: End of First Quarter
■ Saturday, 10/25: Band Competition
■ Saturday, 10/25: In-the-Know,
Fisher Catholic Tournament
■
(Please note: All events subject to change. Please confirm on
school website or by calling the school office. Sports schedules
may be found on the school website…www.brhs.org)
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Monday, 11/3: NHS sponsored
Operation Christmas Child
(through 11/13)
■ Tuesday/Friday, 11/4-7: Kairos
Retreat for Seniors
■ Wednesday, 11/5: Freshmen
Parents’ Night, Guidance Dept.,
7 P.M.
■ Thursday, 11/6: Diocesan Gala
■ Saturday, 11/8: In-the-Know, St.
Charles Tournament
■ Tuesday, 11/11: Veterans’ Day
■ Tuesday, 11/11: Serra Luncheon
for Girls
■ Wednesday, 11/12: Technology
Competition for Feeder/Partner
Schools
■ Friday/Sunday, 11/14-16: Fall
Play Production, TBA
■ Sunday, 11/16: Open House for
Prospective Students,
1-3:30 P.M.
■ Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/18-19:
Sophomore Retreat (1/2 class)
■ Tuesday, 11/18: Student Council
Angel Tree Project (through 12/3)
■ Wednesday, 11/19: Marching
Band Banquet
■ Wednesday, 11/26: All-School
Liturgy
■ Thursday, 11/27: Happy
Thanksgiving!
■
Best wishes for success in all your endeavors.
State Representative Mike Curtin 17th Ohio House District
77 S. High St. • Columbus, Oh 43215 • 614-644-6005 • E-mail: [email protected]
Spirit
Breakfast
Thursday, October 9, 2014
7:30 A.M.
BRHS Gym
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Summer 2014 - Bishop Ready High School

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