The Covington Catholic Journal - Covington Catholic High School
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The Covington Catholic Journal - Covington Catholic High School
The Covington Catholic Journal Winter 2008 With a Spirit that Will Not Die 1600 Dixie Highway • Park Hills, KY 41011-2797 • (859) 448-2247 • www.covcath.org From the Principal’s Office . . . Dear Alumnus, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some new programs and changes that were implemented for the 2008-2009 school year. Spiritually, under guidance and funding from the diocese, Covington Catholic was able to implement new Religion textbooks at each grade level. The Didache Series, comprised of four books, presents the life and doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church in the context of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the teachings of Vatican II. The series also draws from the Sacred Scripture, the lives of the Saints, and the Doctors and Fathers of the Church. In addition, the books are interspersed with some of the most beautiful religious art work ever created. Academically, Covington Catholic changed all of its full-year senior courses to semester courses. For example, English IV is now English 101 and English 102. The change allows a senior’s seventh semester G.P.A. to include the grades from all of his first semester classes. In the past, the grades for the full-year classes, like an English class, would not be factored into a senior’s G.P.A. until the entire course was completed in May. This change not only strengthens a senior’s G.P.A. in December, it also matches the same course structure (semester courses) that a senior will experience in college. Physically, Covington Catholic established a chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America which uses positive reinforcement and rewards to provide every club member with powerful avoidance tools in resisting drug use. To become a member, students volunteer to take a urine drug test for five commonly used drugs. Besides the initial testing, up to twenty five percent of the members are randomly tested throughout the school year. In its first year, the Covington Catholic High School Chapter has a current enrollment of 241 students (48%) – the largest of any school in the tri-state area. Socially, Covington Catholic pioneered a first-ever home night game for both the varsity soccer and football teams. This allowed the student body and the CCH community to experience a venue typical to other high schools in the region. The experience was highlighted by a goal-line stand to preserve the win as the clock expired. As you can see, our mission - To educate young men spiritually, academically, physically, and socially – drives our efforts throughout the year. May the peace, love, and strength of Christ ever reign in your heart. Yours in education, Michael T. Clines Upcoming Events: For more information on upcoming events contact the Alumni & Development Office at (859) 448-2247 or [email protected]. 2 Tuesday, March 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsfest Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 28, 29 & 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alumni Basketball Tournament Tuesday, May 7�������������������������������������������������� Father William’s Reception Tuesday, May 13���������������������� Northern Kentuckian of the Year Luncheon Cov Cath Journal In This Issue 2007-2008 Annual Appeal Why give to the Annual Appeal? A Catholic education is a special gift. The only way it will continue to survive is for us as alumni to support this important source of income. We have a responsibility to future generations. Take a few minutes to stop by and see the school . . . you’ll be impressed. Goal: $185,000 Funds Raised: $167,504 (As of 2/19/08) Deadline to contribute to this year’s appeal: June 30, 2008 Top Ten Classes (As of 2/19/08) 1978 $10,350 1973 $8,745 1975 $7,035 1965 $7,030 1967 $6,080 1939 $5,055 1974 $4,375 1963 $3,965 1985 $3,925 1970 $3,900 The Annual Appeal is a driving force behind Covington Catholic’s ability to continue its tradition of excellence generation after generation. The funds generated by last year’s Annual Appeal helped keep the tuition increase to 1.6% ($100), 3 2008 Northern Kentuckian of the Year Honoree 5 Dinner Dance Update 6 Hall of Fame Inductees 8 Annual Appeal Chairman Jerry Collins supported tuition assistance to fortyone students ($148,472, which is a record amount), purchased thirtyseven new laptops for the teachers and purchased seven SMART Boards (interactive whiteboards) for the classrooms. With the total commitment of the school board, administration, faculty, alumni and friends, CCH can reach its goal and ensure the tradition of excellence continues. If you are not sure if you have given to the 2007/2008 Annual Appeal please contact Jennifer Abdrabbo in the Development Office at 448-2247 ext. 3 or via email at jabdrabbo@ covcath.org. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the alumni, parents and friends of Covington Catholic who have graciously supported the 2007/2008 Annual Appeal fund drive. Covington Catholic High School was established in 1925. Our mission is to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Covington Catholic is the only all-male high school in Northern Kentucky, and serves the parishes of Blessed Sacrament, Mother of God, St. Agnes, St. Ann, St. Boniface/St. James, St. John, St. Joseph and St. Pius X. Visit our website at www.covcath.org. Winter 2008 Annual Appeal Update What’s Happening 10 Freshman Scholarship Announcement 11 Reunion Update 14 Sue Finke Director of Development Alma Finke Alumni Relations and Reunion Coordinator Jennifer Abdrabbo Communications and Media Relations 3 CCH – A Four Year Passage Fr. William M. Fitzgerald O.Praem., Religion Teacher and Chaplain It is often said that a lad coming to CCH as a freshman comes as a boy and leaves as a young man. Four very important years of learning, changing, growing, and new realizations take place in this time span. As Providence has disposed, my time here is also a four year passage. Bishop Foys appointed me parttime Chaplain as the 2004 school year began. Like a freshman, I didn’t much know what to expect. As a freshman begins to carve out his identity in the school, the same task lay ahead of me. As part-time Chaplain that year, my principal work place was the fine new Chapel and the gym – where whole school Mass and Confessions take place. I was somewhat clueless as to what else the role would involve, for in the 7 schools I have been a Chaplain over the years, the role has worked out differently in each. The way a priest-Chaplain’s role unfolds also has a great deal to do with how he understands the Priesthood. In December 2004 I celebrated 25 years as a priest and the encouragement of the school community, even though we were new to each other was moving. In one’s sophomore year there is a greater familiarity with the school. Engagement and loyalty increase and one begins to embrace the lore and traditions, such as they are. It can be a tough year as studies become more complex and expectations as well as distractions increase all around. Just as I was really getting a feel for all this, the terrible accident occurred on the first weekend in October 2005. I was seriously burned and out of action until February 3rd, 2006 when I celebrated Mass again on the Memorial of Saint Blaise. The representation of the 4 CCH community at all levels at that Mass was amazing, just as the numerous cards, messages, and prayers had been amazing during my recovery as well. My sophomore year at CCH was certainly bitter-sweet, but I was glad to be able, from February, to take up the Chaplain’s role again. I felt that people at CCH had taken me to heart and perhaps through all that had happened to me, I might have become a little more real in the school. The junior year sees a gear-change to the more immediate preparation for adult life and undergraduate studies. A junior is very much at home in the school community and knows his way around as it were. With my accident, the role I had been invited to the Diocese to fill had been passed on to others and I was in a position to do something else. Mr. Clines picked up quickly on that and proposed that I remain in the Diocese for CCH. My Abbot approved of that move since it also kept me close to the Burns Clinic at University Hospital so that my progress health-wise could be monitored, and Bishop Foys confirmed the arrangement. I was also to move residence from the Cathedral Basilica Rectory to the Chaplain’s House on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker at Walton, where I provide daily Mass for the Sisters. Now as a class room religion teacher, a return to the first apostolate I served after Ordination, my engagement at CCH had in a sense come of age. The Seniors of 2006-2007 that I taught and met on the Retreats and in many other settings were a class act. Those men know my esteem for them and it is great to see them when they visit as alumni. I am happy to observe the freshmen that I taught and had for homeroom that year continue to move more deeply into the CCH ethos, and they already do so with their own style. In the senior year, a young man assumes a good deal of leadership in the school, and he gathers up the riper fruits of his four years as he prepares for a new phase of his life. While seniors move on, they also look back with pride, gratitude, and loyalty to CCH. So many of them continue to contribute to this great school in many different ways. In this my final semester at CCH I am conscious of the time it has taken for me to become the Chaplain at CCH. Yes, the position is an appointment, but it is also a role which evolves and develops with one’s involvement in the life of the school. This year I have been fulltime in the classroom, I have a Sophomore Homeroom and I will have been Chaplain for all the Senior Retreats. I continue to provide Confessions each week and Friday Mass as well as providing the Mass on many other occasions as well. I try to be present for various events as energy and time permit! After four years I have begun to know some of the families, some of the alumni, and students I have not taught – all just a little better. After another four years I would feel more established as the priest for this school . . . but Providence has disposed otherwise, and I will return to an apostolate of my Norbertine Community. But like the seniors who will graduate this year, a fine group of young men with whom I am proud to be associated, I will leave having gathered the fruits of many memorable experiences here and I will always look back to CCH with pride and gratitude to God in His Providence, for placing me here. CCH will always be in my prayers. May the glorious Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, whose blue and white serve us here as constant reminders of her maternal love, continue to protect, guide, and inspire the men of Covington Catholic High School – past and present! Cov Cath Journal 2008 Northern Kentuckian of the Year Covington Catholic High School is proud to announce that Mr. Matth. Toebben, founder of Toebben Companies, has been named “The 2008 Northern Kentuckian of the Year.” Mr. Toebben will be honored on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center beginning with a reception at 11:15 a.m. and followed with a noon luncheon. Mr. Toebben is being honored for his incredible achievements since immigrating to the United States from Germany in 1953 at the age of twenty. After two years of learning the home building trade, Mr. Toebben started his own business in 1955, known today as Toebben Builders and Developers. Three years later in 1958, Mr. Toebben started building custom homes in his own community called Country Squire Estates. In the 1970’s two more Toebben Companies were developed: Matth. Toebben Construction, which controls the Commercial, Industrial, Office and Retail construction as well as Toebben Ltd., owning and leasing over five hundred thousand square feet of office and retail facilities throughout the tri-state area. A few of the recent awards that Mr. Toebben has received: • 2001 National Angus Breeder of the Year Award • 2002 Best Custom Home in Northern Kentucky • 2002 Cardinal Award for Forward Northern Kentucky • 2005 Spirit of Construction Award • 2006 Alzheimer’s Association Meritorious Philanthropist Award Not only is Mr. Toebben an excellent businessman, he is also very involved with the community. Mr. Toebben served as the President of the Home Builders Association in 1966 and 1982. He has supported Thomas More College and Springer School by establishing scholarships for students. He currently serves on the Leadership Council for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati, and he is a board member of the Bluegrass Institute. Mr. Toebben has also been involved with Gateway Community & Technical College, Holy Cross High School, Kentucky Club for Growth, New Perceptions, and Redwood Rehabilitation Center. The Northern Kentuckian of the Year luncheon benefits Covington Catholic High School which in the fall of 2007 was designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Covington Catholic was one of only three private/parochial high schools in the nation in 2007 to receive the national award. In addition, 100% of the Class of 2007 matriculated to college and 80% of its alumni live in our area. Truly, Covington Catholic and its alumni positively impact the Northern Kentucky Community, and the luncheon provides a vehicle for the business community to support Covington Catholic’s tradition of excellence in education. If you are interested in attending this event or placing a congratulatory ad in the program, please contact the development department at 859-448-2247 or email [email protected]. Nate Dusing Enters LaRosa’s Hall Nate Dusing ’97 has made history once again. He will be the first Covington Catholic Colonel to be inducted into the LaRosa’s Hall of Fame. His outstanding achievements as a world class swimmer will be recognized during a ceremony in June of this year. Dusing is joining the ranks of the best in high school athletes and coaches in the area. The Buddy LaRosa’s High School Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1975 and is one of the oldest halls of fame of its Winter 2008 kind in the country. The Community Recorder stated in a recent article that Nate was “probably the greatest male swimmer in Northern Kentucky history, where he is believed to be the first native Kentuckian to set a national high school record when he won the 100-yard butterfly in 47.10 as a senior in 1997.” He was named LaRosa’s Male Athlete of the Year in 1996/1997, was twice named Kentucky’s Outstanding Swimmer of the Year and was named of Fame National Prep Swimmer of the Year in 1997 all while he was in high school. He went on to the University of Texas where he continued to have an outstanding swim career while representing the U.S. on the Olympic swim team in 2000 (silver) and 2004 (bronze). While at the University of Texas he was named the NCAA Swimmer of the Year in 2001 and was a 28-time NCAA All American. Nate currently resides in Austin, Texas. 5 The Big Blue Hullabaloo Over 330 alumni, parents and friends of Covington Catholic had a fantastic time in the gymnasium at Covington Catholic October 20th while raising close to $60,000! The proceeds of this dance goes to the boosters ($35,000) and the school ($25,000). Covington Catholic would like to thank Chairpersons Ann Flood and Julie Jones for all of their hard work. The sponsorship committee chaired by Brad Slabaugh brought in $21,500! The gift gathering parties are important to the success of the silent auction. These parties are also a wonderful way for each class to socialize and meet new parents. CCH would like to thank the Hosts for the parties: Freshman Tom & Mary Schutzman Chris & Christina Fischer John (Nut) & Ellen Zembrodt Sophomore Bob & Kathy Heimbrock John & Julie Pauly Bill & Julie Schuler Larry & Sue Gerwe Craig & Peggy Walsh Wayne & Michelle Siemer Junior Jim & Ann Flood Julie Mahan Julie Jones Sherrie Eimer Senior Barry & Mary Dyas Mark & Vicki Schmerge Paul & Gina Bondick Greg & Mary Beth Ward 6 Marty & Diane Grimes Bob & Rhonda Noll Football Parents Tony & Sheila Roedig Thanks to our sponsors as well. Diamond Sponsor The Hartmann-Ryan Team Colliers International Platinum Bear Creek Capital Gold David & Traci Punch Alexander Art’s Rental Equipment & Supply Citizen’s Bank Deters, Benzinger & LaVelle P.S.C. Barry & Mary Dyas Jim & Ann Flood Greater Cincinnati Marine Hilltop Basic Resources National City St. Elizabeth Medical Center Mark J. Schmerge ChFC Registered Investment Advisor Tri-State Gastroenterology Associates Wessels Construction & Development Company Wulco Dance committee: Ann Flood, Julie Jones, Christa Ellison, Monica LaFever, Kelly Halpin, Sue Warning, Sue Gerwe, Sherrie Eimer, Booster Bingo Regulars, Mary Dyas, Laura Arlinghaus, Ellen Zembrodt, Pat Metzger, Gina Bondick, Sue Finke The Corporate Sponsorship Com mittee: Brad Slabaugh, Bob Heimbrock, Wayne Siemer, Dan Fagel, John DeFraites, Mike Shafer, Bob Hoffer, Ann Flood, Julie Jones, Sue Finke It goes without saying that the success of Covington Catholic and this dance is directly related to the parents, alumni and past parents of the school. The school is very grateful for their time and dedication to their son’s education and continuing the Covington Catholic tradition of educating young men. We look forward to the dinner dance next year. Ann Flood and Gina Best have agreed to chair the event and Monica LaFever will be heading up the silent auction. If you are interested in being on the committee contact Sue Finke in the Development office at 859-448-CCHS (2247) or Ann Flood 341-8489. Cov Cath Journal Jon Gallenstein Scholarships Awarded Seniors Matt Maloney, Greg Schipper and Nathan Schuler were awarded the 2007 Jon Gallenstein Art Scholarship. The scholarship honors Jon, an outstanding CCH art student, who passed away in 1993. The scholarship is open to third and fourth year senior art students. Judged by professional artists, former winners and friends of Jon, students are required to prepare a portfolio of their art work and a written artist statement. At the end of the year each of the winners will be awarded $500. The Schipper boys, Kenny (’05) and Greg (’08) are the first set of brothers to receive this award. Congratulations to them all!! Past scholarship recipients: 1994 Kevin Kleem Adam McAllister Wes Middendorf 1999 David Dang J.R. Schilling Craig Schmidt 2004 Nick Hill Kenny Schipper Michael Thaman 1995 Matt Eckerle Jeff Peeno Mike Spille 2000 Rob Anderson Mike List Bret Wilcox 2005 Justin Ankenbauer Griff McNerney Brett Sutton 1996 Nolan Ellis Dan Kramer Jacob Tilden 2001 Philip LaVelle Steve Staggs Steve Winnike 2006 Kevin Harris Ryan Flanagan Alex Stacy 1997 Brian Cronin Colin Gamel Brian Gruber 2002 Joseph Brown Dan O’ Connor Alex Schmitz 1998 Dan Barczak Brennan Basford Murray Dwertman 2003 Jon Hancock Mark Roenker Daniel Ruberg Nathan Schuler, Matt Maloney and Greg Schipper Covington Catholic High School Receives Sr. Dorothy Inclusive Education Award Each year, at the annual Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Cathedral Basilica in Covington, the Department of Catholic Schools and the Inclusive Education Committee recognizes and honors one elementary and one secondary school for their commitment to helping students with exceptional learning needs. This year Covington Catholic High School was selected as an honoree for its Academic Support Program started in the fall of 2005. Winter 2008 Currently, 15 students participate in the program which is designed for students with documented learning disabilities. Principal Mike Clines stated, “Covington Catholic High School accepts students with various abilities, and the Academic Support Program provides an additional way to meet the needs of all students. Program coordinator Ms. Linda Matz started the program from scratch in 2005, and I commend her, the teachers and counselors, and the school board members for their commitment to inclusive education.” The Sister Dorothy Inclusive Education Committee of the Diocese of Covington has been working on behalf of students who have learning difficulties and their families, since 1978. Since that time, and in recent years, many of the schools of the diocese have established programs and hired staff to assist students in their quest for success within a school setting. 7 Covington Catholic High School Announces 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Covington Catholic was held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at The Gardens in Park Hills, KY. This year’s inductees were: Ray Michael (1961) Ray is best known as the voice of the Colonel Football team, having served as the announcer for all football games (frosh, jv and varsity) for over 15 years. He has also volunteered, in many other capacities, to help the football program for the last 25 years. Chris Cleves (1985) Chris was one of the finest basketball players in the history of CCH. He was team captain as a senior and is a member of the prestigious 1000 Point Club having scored 1111 points during his career. Chris also holds the all time Covington Catholic record of scoring 284 field goals in one season. Andy Listerman (1994) Andy was a rare four year varsity letterman in basketball. During his career his teams won 95 games and went to the State Tournament in 1992 winning the Regional Tournament for the first time since 1971. During his career, Andy was named to numerous All-Star and All Tournament Teams including All-District, All-Region, and All-Conference. In his senior year he was named Player of the Year in the 9th Region. He became a member of the prestigious 1000 point club in his junior year and in his senior year became the all time leader in points scored at CCH with 1730, a record that he still holds today. Nate Dusing (1997) Nate set nearly every record possible during his 4-year swimming career at CCH and still holds six school records ten years after his graduation. During his junior and senior years Nate was virtually unbeatable in the state. In both his junior and senior seasons he was named to the High School All-American Team. Other awards in addition to the many records include being named NKAC Swimmer of the Year twice and being named KHSAA Swimmer of the Year as a senior. At the State Meet in 1997 Nate electrified the crowd in the 100 Butterfly winning the race in 48.07 to establish a school, state and NATIONAL RECORD. Close to 200 friends, past Hall of Fame honorees, alumni and family attended this most distinguished event. Chris Welsh who has been with the Reds for 14 seasons as Reds TV analyst was the Master of Ceremonies. Each inductee spoke a few words about their experiences at CCH. The featured speaker was Gene Bennett, Senior Scout for the Cincinnati Reds. Chris Cleves, Andy Listerman and Ray Michael 8 Cov Cath Journal Hall of Fame Nomination Criteria There are two categories in the Covington Catholic Sports Hall of Fame. The first category is for former athletes of Covington Catholic. They become eligible ten years after graduation from CCH. Criteria for selection to the Hall of Fame, is based only on what was accomplished during their high school careers. The second category is for coaches and contributors. Selection in this category is based on longevity of service and dedication to Covington Catholic athletics. Nominations may be made at any time simply by submitting the name to Mike Guidugli ([email protected]) Athletic Director at school. Any relevant information concerning accomplishments may be included and is encouraged in the nomination. All nominations received remain on the “master ballot” from which the selection committee votes. The selection committee consists of 14 voting members. CCH coaches with fifteen or more years experience are on the committee as well as other close observers of CCH athletes over the years including former coaches, members of the media, and involved alumni. Members of the selection committee are Bill Bieger, Terry Boehmker, Art Bohman, Dr. Jack Brueggemann, Rick Hornsby, John Horton, Jack Kaelin, Bill Krumpelbeck, Dick Maile, Ray Michael, Tom Miller, Lynn Ray, George Schneider, and Dan Tieman. Winter 2008 ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Plans are underway for the Alumni Basketball Tournament. Get your team together and call by March 14th to reserve a spot. The tournament will be held March 28th, 29th and 30th. It is planned as a two and out tournament with two or three games played each day. However, if fewer than eight teams register, it will be a round robin. The cost is $20 per player. The gym will be set up with drinks and snacks so you can sit around, snack and have a drink with friends while you wait for your next game. Beer and drinks will be provided at minimal costs. Call Mrs. Alma Finke in the CCH Alumni Office (859) 448-CCHS (2247) ext. 2, on or before March 14th with your team information. If you want to play but do not have a team, need additional players to complete your team or just have questions about the event, contact Alma Finke (859) 448-2247 ext. 2, [email protected] or Mickey Fritz 513-891-5911, mfritz@ vlcpa.com. Attention Golfers! The 26th Annual Alumni Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, August 29th. We are beginning to meet to organize this year’s event. If you are interested in serving on the committee please contact Sue Finke (448-2247 ext. 1) or Jennifer Abdrabbo (448-2247 ext. 3). Rob Harmon Class of 2002 Now that spring is right around the corner here is some news about an alumnus that is playing baseball for the Tacoma Rainiers. They are a TripleA, Pacific Coast League, minor league team for the Seattle Mariners based in Tacoma, Washington. Rob is a pitcher, throws and bats right-handed, weighs about 240 lbs. and is 6’7”. On February 4th he reported to Phoenix, AZ for two months of spring training. On April 1st he will find out what minor league team he will be assigned to. This summer he worked out with Norm Charlton you might remember him as part of the Cincinnati Reds “Nasty Boys” bullpen trio in 1990 and 1991. You can check out Rob’s progress by going to www.seattlemariners.com go to Roster then Minor League Affiliates then click on Tacoma Rainiers. Good luck Rob and hope to see you in Cincinnati some day. 9 What’s Happening 1970 John Cole wants everyone to know that he believes Covington Catholic to be the best High School in the state. All four years he attended, the basketball team went to the state tournament in Louisville. Though they did not win the championship they made it to the finals and lost by just one point. Those were times he’ll never forget. 1982 Dave Schneider is currently working in the Campbell County School District as a Counselor of the Day Treatment Center and the Regional Juvenile Detention Center. He volunteers as a Freshman Basketball coach at CCH. He misses his former colleagues at CCH and wishes everyone much happiness and success. He also wants to acknowledge the school on its recognition as being named a Blue Ribbon School. He knows it is a great honor and is well deserved. 1989 Matt Fischesser is working for an architect named, Michael Graves, in New York City. Last spring he and some friends hitched a ride on the CASH CAB (a game show in New York City where folks hail a cab and unbeknownst to them are on a game show.) They answered trivia questions throughout their ride and won $1300. Matt is currently single, no kids and spends his free time snowboarding or playing beach volleyball (depending on the season). 1993 Daniel Riegler married Amy Scoggs on December 1, 2007. His company, Riegler Engineering, was the recipient of the Northern Kentucky Chamber 2007 Small Business “SUCCESS” Award. 1995 Wes Middendorf and his wife Cambria welcomed into the world their son, Wyatt John, born on January 18, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs. & 2 oz. and was 20.5” long. Wyatt arrived three hours before his cousin Isaac, Wes’ brother’s son. Dad says he’s doing great and has brought much joy into their lives, even at 3:00 a.m. 1995 Christopher Pfeiffer and his wife Jessica are the proud parents of Jack Ryan who was born on October 13, 2007 (his due date) weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. 1997 Ryan Hackman is engaged to Maggie Patrick of Lexington Ky. Both are living in Virginia Beach where Ryan has been serving on board the submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) since October 2005. He recently completed a successful six month deployment to the Persian Gulf and was named the 2007 Junior Officer of the year for his submarine squadron. After having sailed over 50,000 miles on nuclear power and being away for 181 days, Ryan is happy to be back at home in Virginia Beach. 10 1998 Jerry Arrasmith and his wife Lisa were blessed on January 2, 2008 with the birth of their daughter, Abigail Lynne Arrasmith. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. 2000 Nathan Baum and Adam Hock (2004) cofounded the Hilltopper Fishing Club last year at Western Kentucky University. Last September they placed second out of 83 teams in a national fishing tournament and split the $8,000 prize. Their new found fame has given them the opportunity to learn from the pros in the sport fishing industry while trading “fish tales” during national tournaments that take place throughout the year. It has even brought them a new boat and sponsor, Plapp’s Pro Outdoors in Florence. Good luck! Feel free to come back and teach the guys in our fishing club a few tips of the trade. 2001 Michael Cayse was “The next contestant on the Price is Right” on January 25, 2008. Michael guessed the exact price on a computer which won him the computer, $500 and a chance to come up on stage. He went on to win an exercise bike, a dinette set, a popcorn maker and a BBQ grill but didn’t have any luck on getting into the “Showcase Showdown.” Better luck next time! 2001 Matthew Goebel, a consultant for Crowe Chizek and Company, was recently named one of Consulting Magazine’s “30 Under Thirty”. According to Consulting Magazine, Goebel was chosen from a field of 300 because of his work with the onboarding programs, which are designed to assist new hires as they transition into the firm, for Crowe’s Performance business unit. In addition, he was selected for his attitude toward developing client solutions. Goebel, currently resides in Indianapolis. 2001 Ryan Riesenberg is a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He is currently single and with the 29th Weapons Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. Ryan will begin Pilot training in July at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. His email address is [email protected]. 2007 Kurt Bovard was named the Player of the Week at Thomas More. He has played in every game as the backup point guard since he began. He has been consistent with assists and scoring for the Saints this season. 2007 Brandon Brown is currently playing football for Washington University in St. Louis. He was recently named to the All-Association First Team – Defense. 2007 Joseph Castaneda is currently playing football for the University of Dayton. He was recently named “Freshman of the Year” for football in their conference. Cov Cath Journal Alumni Spotlight Peter Ganshirt, ’78, is a certified mental game coaching professional who has worked with more than two dozen athletes in the area. He develops a mental skills coaching plan for each of his clients which helps he/she to overcome stumbling blocks to achieve their peak performance. In 2006, Dr. Ganshirt went through a fourmonth certification course to be able to include Peak Athletic Performance Sports in his psychology practice. It’s a program to instill mental skills that will increase the probability of success in sports. Chad Sandfoss (right) pictured with a client and trophy deer. Chad Sandfoss, 2005, is currently in a one year internship in Encino, Texas at the San Tomas Hunt Club. He will graduate in May from Southeastern Illinois with a degree in Game Management. He recently led a gentleman from Louisiana on a deer hunt that ended up landing the biggest deer killed on the property since the season began. It was a 12 pointer. The gentleman paid $4,300 for a two night, 3 day hunt. Photo provided by Joe Munson/The Post Freshman Scholarship Winners Covington Catholic High School is proud to announce that the following students have been awarded one of its twelve in-district scholarships for the 2008/2009 school year. In-district students are defined by their parish. By finishing in the top 12, the students placed in the top 10% of the in-district students who took the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Covington Catholic High School. These scholarships are the result of the students’ exceptional scores on the HSPT taken on Dec. 8, 2007. There was approximately $20,000 given out in scholarships. Below is the list of their names and parishes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Winter 2008 James Nutter��������������������������������������������������������� St. Agnes Jordan Stovik��������������������������������������������������������St. Pius X Paul Kleier������������������������������������������������������������� St. Agnes Michael Maurer������������������������������������� Blessed Sacrament Casey Stewart��������������������������������������� Blessed Sacrament Eric Schneider������������������������������������������������������St. Pius X Grant Guess����������������������������������������������������������St. Joseph Ryan Dickmann���������������������������������������������������St. Pius X Clint Massie ����������������������������������������� Blessed Sacrament Aaron Fuller ��������������������������������������������������������St. Pius X Ethan Stallman ����������������������������������������������������St. Pius X Eric Torres������������������������������������������������������������St. Joseph 11 Endowments In Memory of Raymond Bergman Mrs. Susan Bergman In Memory of Jon Biedenharn Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Mr. Donald W. Blair Mr. Gerald D. Blenke Mr. Daniel J. Bosch, Sr. Mr. Robert F. Boss Mr. Ronald J. Bucher Mr. Richard E. Dean Mr. Richard L. Detzel Mr. Robert W. Detzel Mr. Timothy O. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. N. Chris Fieger Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Flick Mr. William C. Flood Mr. Robert A. Frohn Mr. Fred L. Hollis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Lahner Mr. Richard E. Maile Mr. Tom Murray Mr. Timothy L. Pieper Mr. Gary W. Robbins Mr. Robert E. Ryan, Jr. Mr. Joseph B. Schmidt Mr. Charles R. Spanier Mr. Leo Stamm Mr. Richard J. Weber Mr. and Mrs. William J. Wischer Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Zembrodt Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ziegler For the Jon Biedenharn Fund In Memory of: John and Evelyn Cain Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Bill Collier Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Joe Merrill Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Rick Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Annette Starnes Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn Kathleen Webeler Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn 12 In Memory of Mike Caple Class of 1997 Mr. Robert Moeller Mr. Jay Woltermann In Memory of the Blank Family Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Blank, Sr. In Memory of Rose Peeno Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kamer In Memory of Patti Dusing Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baumgartner Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Kohlhepp Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pfeiffer In Memory of Gilbert Ellison Mr. Steven N. Gilliam Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kohlhepp Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Votel For the Jon Gallenstein Art Scholarship In Memory of: Jon Gallenstein Mr. Jason T. Gallenstein Mrs. Lauren Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schmidt William Haders Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Kohlhepp Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon H. Votel Sue Matlock Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Gallenstein Deborah Remke Mr. J. Thomas Gallenstein In Memory of Billy Grimm Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. McGovern In Memory of Denny Guenther Mr. Thomas Maile In Memory of Galen Healey Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bresser In Honor of the John Muething Dr. Stephen E. Muething In Memory of Charles Neuhaus Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Egbers Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kalker Mr. Richard Koop Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kruempelman In Memory of Elsie Seifert Mr. Dennis Tull In Memory of the Tim Shields 1961 Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. David F. Hoetker Mr. Joseph B. Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. R. Kenney Shields In Memory of Kelsey Sorrell Mr. Jack Kaelin Mr. and Mrs. Kenney F. Shields In Memory of Artie Steinmetz Class of 1997 Mr. Gary Nader In Memory of James Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Benzinger Mrs. Mary E. Berger Mr. Patrick Cahill Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Feltrup Mr. John J. Garvey Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. David Grimsley Mr. and Mrs. William Todd Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Tim P. McGill Mr. & Mrs. Laurence M. McGovern Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Ragland Dr. James Roebker Senator and Mrs. Richard L. Roeding Mrs. Joanne Schuler Mr. Alvin Smith Mr. Edward E. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Whitehead Mr. and Mrs. Hank Wise For the VonLehman Family Scholarship In Memory of Sis and Joe VonLehman Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dressman Mary Luau Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Michael Molony PACCAR Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Andrew VonLehman Mr. Richard L. VonLehman In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. Terry Bramlage Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Benzinger In Memory of Howie Hahl Mr. Gerald B. Dressman Teacher’s Wish List Class of 1957 Class of 1967 Class of 1972 Mr. Nicholas A. Eilerman Mr. Glenn Willett – Class of 1949 Science Department Mr. Charles R. Spanier In Memory of Jeff Pfetzer Mrs. Kay O’Rourke First Friday Alumni Mass All alumni, families and friends are invited to First Friday Mass in our school chapel. Mass begins at 7:25 a.m. on the first Friday of each month that school is in session. The next Mass will be held on March 7, 2008. Everyone is welcome to stay after Mass to enjoy donuts, juice and coffee in the cafeteria. NOTE: • There will not be a Mass offered in April due to Spring Break. • There is a Mass offered every Friday that school is in session at 7:25 a.m. for alumni, students, faculty & staff, families and friends . . . all are invited. Cov Cath Journal In Memoriam ALUMNI Michael Major ’66 Norbert Meyer ’57 Charles Neuhaus ’52 Joseph Nicholson ’38 Daniel T. Runge ’66 Charles J. Stander ’41 James R. Thomas ’47 John Vandegeer ’71 Stanley Wimmers ’39 SON Jason Arlinghaus ’98 Richard Dickman ’44 DAUGHTER Steve Sorrell ’75 FATHER Greg Brungs ’83 Robert Brungs ’74 Thomas Brungs ’79 Randy Ellison ’79 R. Neil Gilreath ’80 Tom Fowee ’98 Bryan Jansen ’80 Daniel Jansen ’87 David Jansen ’89 John (Jack) Jansen ’79 Richard Jansen ’77 Robert Jansen ’83 Thomas Jansen ’74 James Rippe ’71 Rev. Charles “Kip” Stander ’68 Greg Thomas ’81 Michael Thomas ’78 MOTHER Michael Ash ’66 Robert Ash ’58 William R. Ash ’56 Jesse Boone ’66 Joseph Boone, Jr. ’75 Ron Durham, Faculty James Gantenberg ’68 Michael Gantenberg ’70 R. Neil Gilreath ’80 Charles Kuebbing ’82 Mark W. Nienaber ’73 David L. Schell ’65 Scott Schuler ’98 Jude Schulte ’79 William J. Schulte ‘72 Robert G. Staggenborg ’68 David Stoeckle ’82 Mike Stoeckle ’86 Memorial Mass Father William Fitzgerald, O’Praem, CCH Chaplain, celebrated the Memorial Mass for our deceased Alumni on November 8, 2007. Over 100 visitors came to the Mass to honor and remember their loved ones. Forty-nine deceased Alumni names were read as a family member presented a rose during Mass. The chorus sang beautifully as well as the entire student body. All of our deceased alumni were included in the program so they could be remembered in our prayers. A brunch followed in the cafeteria hosted by our CCH Parent’s Club. Everyone appreciated the Mass and meal. To quote one of the attendees” . . . Thank you for another wonderful Memorial Mass for the deceased Alumni. As always it was a grand morning, sad but grand.” Thanks to Linda Fussinger for chairing the lunch and all the mothers who assisted her. We would also like to thank Bill Snyder, Ron Durham, Al Hertsenberg and Father William for helping us to memorialize our deceased alumni. Winter 2008 Robert Stoeckle ’67 David Zumbiel ’71 Mark Zumbiel ’77 GRANDFATHER Robert Brungs ’05 Alex Cardosi ’04 Anthony Cardosi ’04 Robert Cardosi ’99 Andrew Ellison ’06 Nicholaus Ellison ’09 Adam Hock ’04 Drew Hollenkamp ’97 Kyle Hollenkamp ’00 Matt Hollenkamp ’94 Robert Lynch ’96 Stephen Otte ’10 Jeff Peeno ’96 Blake Schmidt ’03 Jason Tate ’01 Peter Thomas ’10 Kyle Weckenbrock ’05 Ryan Woods ’99 GRANDMOTHER Kevin Connughton ’10 Gary Harmeling ’77 Greg Harmeling ’78 Bernard Herold ’99 Matt Herold ’86 Jeffrey Peeno ’96 Chris Shouse ’08 Ryan Shouse ’11 Josh Thompson ’06 GRANDSON Stephen Arlinghaus ’71 BROTHER James Gantenberg ’68 Michael Gantenberg ’70 Tim Haders, Faculty Ronald Major ’65 Fred Vandegeer ’68 Roland Vandegeer ’67 SISTER August Meier ’40 William Remke ’75 Andrew Schild ’80 Daniel Schild ’76 Stephen Schild ’86 William Schild ’73 Tyler Sorrell ’05 Trevor Sorrell ’09 Jack Toerner ’67 Robert Toerner ’65 Arthur White ’73 Doug White ’80 Goodbye to Father William Please mark your calendars for the evening of Wednesday, May 7th as we bid farewell to our dear friend and Chaplain, Father William Fitzgerald O’Praem. The faculty and staff of CCH will host a reception for Father William in the cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. Father William has been a member of the faculty and School Chaplain since 2004. He will be bidding us farewell and heading for the west coast where he will return as an apostolate of the Norbetine Community. We will miss Father William greatly and wish him the best on his next journey. We know he will continue to make a difference in the lives of everyone he meets just as he has blessed our community with his presence. 13 Reunions A new year has begun which means that there are a lot of reunions to be planned for 2008: The following years have already started planning for their reunion. 1948 – Ed Schroeder and his committee are looking to have their reunion September 13, 2008 after a football game. Further information will follow as plans are made. 1958 – Art Baute and his committee are planning their “50th” reunion. Reserve the weekend of August 29th. More information will follow. 1968 – Bill Kathman and his committee celebrated their “40th” Reunion on February 8 following the Newport Central Catholic Basketball Game in the cafe teria. A good time was had by all. Class of 1982 – Welcome Back!!! On Saturday, December 1, 2007, there were 53 graduates at our 25-year reunion. We were accompanied by 20 wives or guests. This was a really good crowd. Everyone seemed to have a good time, seemed to be in good health, and great spirits. 6:15 – Fr. William led us in Mass in the new Chapel. There were about 19 of us present. It was inspiring and a great way to start the evening. During the “Prayers of the Faithful”, Dan Schuh invited us to pray for our classmates who have passed before us, namely, Keith Carney, Jeff Smeltzer, and Mike Johnson. 7:30 – We went to the basketball game where the CovCath Varsity team defeated a highly-ranked Lexington Catholic team in a thrilling come from behind victory. It was almost as much fun watching the student body cheering section as it was to watch the basketball game. 9:15 – We went to the cafeteria for food, drinks, music, and great conversation. Mr. Kaelin showed up to give everyone a brief recap of the last 25 years . . . There was an opportunity for graduates to tour the new school. 12:30 – We went to Dickmann’s for more stories of “Mr. H”, cafeteria food, and the like . . . Most stayed until closing. 1993 – Benjie Pieper is the contact person. He invites all who are interested in working on the committee to contact him at [email protected]. He hopes to have the reunion in October and asks his classmates to try to keep dates open in that month for the reunion. As soon as the committee picks a date, you will be notified. 1998 – Chad Summe and his committee are in the process of planning their class reunion. 2003 – Bradley Wiggins is making arrangements for his class’ upcoming reunion. The class will be notified just as soon the details are confirmed. If anyone from the classes of 1943, 1953, 1963, 1973, 1978, 1983 and 1988 is interested in working on their reunions, please contact Alma Finke, 859-448-2247 Ext. 2 or email her at [email protected]. She will be happy to work with you. Please check our webpage – www.covcath.org. Go to Alumni – Reunions for updates on dates and places where each reunion will be held. We will update the webpage as information becomes available. 14 Jack Kaelin was inducted into the Newport Central Catholic (NCC) Hall of Fame on February 23, 2008. He is the recipient of the Coach Jim Connor Award that is given to an outstanding individual from the community at large who has demonstrated excellence in his or her professional and personal life and whose character represents the values of family that NCC strives to teach and live. Cov Cath Journal Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Marquise Banquet Center Wilder, KY Dear Friend of Covington Catholic High School, The sixth annual Covington Catholic Sports Fest is scheduled for March 18, 2008, and once again promises to be a first class event. Triple Crown winning jockey Steve Cauthen will be our guest speaker. The event will take place at the Marquise Banquet Center, Wilder, KY. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with open bar, and concludes around 9:30 p.m. The 2008 Sports Fest will be sold-out again this year, so please make your reservations ASAP. A limited number of Corporate Sponsorships are available, and we respectfully request your consideration to join us again, or for the first time. There are two levels of Corporate Table sponsorships offered: Platinum Sponsorship ($1,500) •O nly twelve Platinum Sponsorships will be sold this year. This level of sponsorship provides a reserved table for 10 people in the premium front two rows, open bar, catered dinner, your company’s prominent recognition in the program and throughout the evening. Additionally, you can elect to have a sports celebrity sit at your table as part of your 10 seats. Gold Sponsorship ($1,000) •T his level includes a reserved table for 10 people, open bar, catered dinner, and recognition in the program. In addition to our corporate tables, five (5) exclusive Sponsorship level opportunities are available: Sports Fest “Event” Sponsor ($7,000) Limited to (1) Sponsor •T his premier sponsorship includes naming rights on tickets, program, signage during the event, and recognition throughout the event. Plus they receive 4 VIP tickets. Senior Sponsor, Designated as Events’ Dinner Sponsor ($5,000) Limited to (1) Sponsor • This Dinner and desserts sponsorship is ideal for a restaurant, or high profile business. Benefits include signage, program and podium recognition throughout the event. Plus they receive 2 VIP tickets. Junior Sponsor, Designated as Events’ Reception Sponsor ($2,000) Limited to (1) Sponsor • This sponsorship level will be promoted as Sports Fest’s Reception and Happy Hour Sponsor. Benefits include signage, program and general recognition throughout the event. Sophomore Sponsor ($1,000) Limited to (3) Sponsors • Sponsorship includes program recognition and limited signage. Freshman Sponsor ($500) Limited to (5) Sponsors • Sponsorship includes program recognition. Once again, there will be fantastic silent and oral auction, sports memorabilia, vacation packages, tickets to premium sporting events, and limited autograph memorabilia. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the benefit of all CovCath student athletes and to promote the long term success of the young men at CCH. Simply send a check to Dave Witzgall, 805 Pointe Drive, Villa Hills, KY 41017. Act now! 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