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Tradition
Ever Renewing a Lasting
The Marymount • Trinity High School Alumni Magazine
Tradition
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with love
A Message to the
Tradition Community
“Transforming Futures” has been the
marketing campaign of our school
this year. This offers prospective
families an insight into the many
opportunities available at Trinity High
School and beyond.
Through their experiences at Trinity,
our students prepare to go out into
the world. In this issue of Tradition,
you will read about the many ways
our alumni are transforming their
own lives after their days at Trinity.
Whether you are bravely serving your
country, volunteering to help others
in need, educating young minds or
raising a family, we would love to
hear your story. We are fortunate to
have among our alumni thousands of
examples of adults who live out their
faith in successful careers every day.
Share your story, join us for an
upcoming event, contribute to
the future of Trinity High School
through our Annual Appeal you just
received, attend or donate to our
annual Out of the Blue Benefit, or
send us an update about your life
and accomplishments. We can
continue to transform futures with
your support and by telling the many
stories of this great family.
In Trinity Pride,
Kara Simone
Director of Alumni Relations
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This year, the Trinity Alumni Board has
several exciting programs and events
planned. So mark your calendars; you
won’t want to miss out!
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Grab the little ones and their Easter baskets and join the
Trinity community for our annual “eggstravaganza” on
Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Tickets are
$6 for adults and $3 for children under 3. The price
includes a hot breakfast, picture with the Easter Bunny,
egg hunt, crafts, games and more. To RSVP, call Barb
Dottore at 216-581-1644 ext. 140 or register online at www.ths.org/alumni.
OUT OF THE BLUE BENEFIT
On Friday, May 4, join the Trinity community in celebrating another
outstanding school year during our Second Annual Out of the Blue Benefit
and 14th Annual Silent Auction. This one-of-a-kind evening begins with
cocktails at 6 p.m. Stroll among the
hundreds of unique silent auction items
as you sip stunning signature drinks,
followed by dinner and our live auction.
Bid on vacation packages, tickets to local professional sporting events, home
furnishings, collectibles, memorabilia and more. For tickets, sponsorship or
advertising information, see page 13 or contact Barb Dottore at 216-5811644 ext. 140 or at dottoreb@ths.org.
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Robin tried to get her deployment delayed
a day or two, so the kids would not have
to lose both parents in a single day. She
will now drive more than 140 miles a
day roundtrip to base, just so she can
still tuck her 2 and 3 year olds into bed
every night. Well, almost every night.
Robin’s unit will train soldiers before they
deploy to Iraq. That includes weekend
and overnight combat drills and trainings,
so she can’t guarantee that she will be
home. And without family in the area,
the Corradis rely on help from the local
Baptist church.
“So, the next two months are going
to be pretty rough,” she said. “It just
continues. The location is the best that
it can be. It happens to a lot of people.
We’ll get through this.“
Robin knows the benefits of a strong
community presence and encourages
anyone who wants to help to contact their
local church, USO, military recruiters
or National Guard offices to find out
ways to help, whether it’s babysitting or
snowplowing.
“It makes a huge difference to have
someone you know you can call up and
count on,” she said. “It’s really hard to
put into words, but something will come
up, like the lawnmower breaking or one of
the kids getting sick. Small stuff like that;
those are the things that will happen.”
To find out how you can make
a difference helping military
families in your own community,
visit the Trinity website at
www.ths.org/alumni.
Trinity’s Newest Board Member
Brings Wealth of Educational
Experience
As Trinity High School’s newest member
of our Board of Trustees, Dr. Sonia A.
Alemagno, Ph.D. has proven a valuable
addition to the Trinity family.
Currently an Associate Professor and the
Director of the Institute for Health and
Social Policy at The University of Akron,
she also serves as Associate Department
Chair for Public Administration and Urban
Studies. A recipient of the National Institute on Health Career
Development Award, she has also garnered more than $2 million
in Federal funding for various projects, in addition to her success
in grant writing at the state and national level. She has published
more than 30 journal and research articles across a wide range
of disciplines and has been awarded twice by the university for
Excellence in Research and as Researcher of the Year.
In addition, Alemagno’s university experience gives her a unique
perspective on how to prepare high school students for the rigors
of college life. Her experience and success with grant writing has
already proven incredibly beneficial to the Trinity family. With
Alemagno’s assistance, Trinity is in the process of waiting for
approval on math department grants that could total $30,000.
Bishop Lennon Visits Trinity
On March 2, 2007 the Trinity family was
blessed with a visit from The Most Reverend
Richard G. Lennon as he continued his
committment to “meeting the people of the
Diocese of Cleveland.” Bishop Lennon’s visit
was comprised of meeting with Bill Svoboda
(81), Assistant Principal and Director of
Religious Formation, and members of the
Theology Department, celebrating Mass and
meeting with student representatives from
each class.
Alumni Donates His Locks
You may not recognize Ed Borowy (04) with his new, shorter haircut. The John
Carroll University junior recently cut off two and a half years of growth, or 14 inches
of his hair, and donated it to Locks of Love.
Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially
disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. For more
information, visit www.locksoflove.org.
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carry on the mission of serving families
during their times of loss.
Julie Tapocsi was named to the Dean’s
list at Ohio Northern University where
she is a six-year pharmacy major.
Trinity Class of 2002
Stephanie Hovan graduated from John
Carroll University in May of 2006
with a bachelor of science degree
in chemistry. Currently, Stephanie
is attending graduate school at
the University of Notre Dame in
South Bend, Indiana for her Ph.D.
in biochemistry. After completing
graduate school, Stephanie plans on
pursuing a career in cancer research
and academics.
Crystal Woodside won first place for
her research paper in the biology/
endocrinology category at the Eastern
Colleges Science Conference, held
on April 22, 2006. She was first
place in a field that included over
600 participants from more than 30
universities.
Adam Ditzig is serving an internship
with the Maple Heights police
department.
Sarah Dzigiel is a member of Alpha
Lambda Delta at Ashland University
where she made the Dean’s list. Alpha
Lambda Delta is a freshman honorary
society that challenges members to
make meaningful contributions to
society through their chapters. Sarah is
majoring in sports communication.
De’Asia Davis welcomed a baby
daughter Arica LaNee on December
13, 2005. De’Asia is a student at
Ohio State University majoring in
criminology. She will be graduating
in 2008 and hopes to become a
probation officer.
Veronica Jatsek received the Big Ten
Athlete of the Week award. Jatsek’s
shot put and weight throw is the best
in the Big Ten and ranks fifth in the
country this season.
Justin Bibb, a sophomore at American
University, was recently awarded the
2006 Mayor’s Community Service
Award, given by Mayor Anthony
Williams of Washington, D.C. Justin
ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC
Renew old friendships and make new
ones at Trinity’s Second Annual Trinity
Alumni and Friends Golf Classic on
Saturday, June 2 at Creekwood Golf
Club. Through a special arrangement,
we have secured exclusive access to the
course for the entire day and the chance
to play additional golf after dinner. The Trinity Golf Classic is a four-man
scramble format, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, with golfers playing 18 holes in
two groups of four. Cost of the outing is only $90 per person and includes
unlimited golf, lunch and a steak dinner. All proceeds benefit the Trinity
High School Alumni Association. For more information, contact Bill Svoboda
at 216-581-1644 ext. 143, or by email at billsvoboda@ths.org. Space is
limited for this premier experience, so reserve your foursome today!
was recognized for his outstanding
community service to the greater D.C.
community. Through volunteerism,
he has sought to address the issues
of disparity in education in the
inner-city schools of the District of
Columbia by establishing D.C. Today
… D.C. Tomorrow, a local community
organization dedicated to empowering
inner-city youth through servicelearning. Justin is the organization’s
co-founder and executive director.
Matthew Welich reports that Dr.
Wayne Dyer released a book called
Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling.
Mathew recommends reading this to
find meaning in every moment of your
life.
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Derrick Moore was recently honored
for his academic and athletic
achievements at Case Western Reserve
University. Moore is currently pursuing
majors in business and pre-med.
Thomas Peters, Jr., the father of Kara
Peters passed away. We send Kara and
her family our thoughts and prayers.
The Trinity High School community
extends sympathy and prayers to
Joshua Smith and his family on the
recent loss of Joshua’s father, Reverend
Marvin Smith.
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SR. FELICIA MANN ‘49
12215 Granger Road • Garfield Heights • Ohio • 44125
Tel: 216-581-3540 • Fax: 216-581-4264
Child care and preschool for ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Summer program for ages 18 months to 12 years old. State licensed.
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Rachele Fitz continues to break
basketball records at Marist College.
She has been named the Metro
Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of
the Week ten times so far this season.
Former Teacher
Mary Ann Hinkle-Ineich taught at
Trinity in the Theology Department
from 1983 through 1986. She enjoyed
looking at our website and was happy
to see how many teaching friends
are still on the faculty. She has many
happy memories (and some crazy
pictures!) of her times at Trinity High
School. She sends news that she is
now teaching Theology at Ursuline
Academy in Dallas, Texas and has four
children. Her oldest just started her
freshman year at St. Mary’s College
in South Bend. Mary Ann sends along
greetings to the “old-timers” and
reports that it was a blast-from-thepast to see their names!
ERIC TAYFEL, ESQ. ‘90
55 Public Square • Suite 2075 • Cleveland • Ohio • 44113
Tel: 216-696-0800 • Fax: 216-696-0702
Litigation, personal injury, workers’ compensation, domestic relations,
criminal defense, wills and trusts.
CAROLYN PEKAREK BLUM ‘59 • RANEY TIRE, INC.
5525 Canal and Granger Roads • Valley View • Ohio • 44125
Tel: 216-520-6200
Cooper tires, complete passenger and truck service, ASE mechanics,
alignment, brakes, etc.
Tradition
Volume 9 • Issue 1 • Winter 2007
President
Sister Shawn Lee, MA, ‘62
Executive Principal
Thomas M. Maher, PhD
Principal
Carla E. Fritsch, MEd
Assistant Principals
Linda Bacho, MEd, ‘73
William Svoboda, MEd, ‘81
Business Manager
Daniel J. Thomeier, MBA
Athletic Director
John Kall, MA
Development Director
Jeff McSweeney, BS, ‘84
Kara C. Simone, BA
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Kara C. Simone, BA
Director of Public Relations
Sarah Szweda, BS, ‘92
Board of Trustees
Robert Kehoe, Chair
Sonia Alemagno
Dr. Andrea Deis, ‘83
Sr. Rosemary Hocevar, OSU
Ann Marie Hricko, ‘94
Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, ‘63
Sister Shawn Lee, ‘62
Joseph Lewandowski, ‘94
Thomas Rybicki
Don Smith
Mary Jo Sullivan
Sister Francis Therese Woznicki, ‘49
Editor
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Graphic Designer
Patrick T. Straffen, ‘04
Printer
Northern Ohio Printing, Inc.
Tradition is published by the
Office of Alumni Relations.
Trinity High School
12425 Granger Road
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
www.ths.org/alumni
1. Paige Olivia Priebe 2. Amanda
Emmel Rose 3. Madison Abigail
MacEwen 4. Ryan Paul Rucinski
His birthday was also December 1.
Ryan joins big sister Raina Rose, who
is 28 months old. She’s a great helper
and couldn’t be more proud. Ryan
weighed in at 8 pounds, 13.5 ounces.
Sarah Szweda and her husband Paul
Priebe welcomed their daughter Paige
Olivia on February 12, 2007. Paige
joins big brother Paul who is three
years old.
Missy Svoboda Mazey and her
husband John welcomed their daughter
Maria Diane Mazey into the world on
August 9, 2006. Little Maria weighed
in at 7 pounds, even and joins big
brothers Jacob (8) and Michael (2).
Congratulations to the family!
Alumni Reconnect at Several Special Events
homecoming 2006
It was truly a homecoming for more than 100 alumni and their families as they gathered at Trinity’s home stadium
to celebrate Homecoming 2006. A special tent was set up in the endzone during halftime for alumni to meet and
greet, as well as enjoy pizza, pop and snacks provided by the Alumni Association. To begin receiving your own
personal alumni invitations via email, go to www.ths.org/alumni to register.
ALL SOULS MASS
ALUMNI PRAYER SERVICE
Students, faculty and staff gathered,
along with almost 30 alumni, to
remember departed loved ones during
our annual All Saints/All Souls Day
Liturgy. Trinity graduates reconnected
with the school they called home,
and found a certain peace in the
embrace of our loving family.
“The Mass on November 1 was a very moving experience
for me,” said 1992 graduate Judy Lasecki. “Not only was I
remembering my mom, but I was also thinking about all the great
times I had at Trinity High School. It was nice to talk with some
of my ‘old’ teachers, meet some new teachers, and see all the
students taking an active role in the Mass,” Lasecki said. “The
choir and music were beautiful! Often during the liturgy, I found
myself remembering all the wonderful liturgies and Masses I
experienced when I was a student.”
“From the moment I received the invitation letter, to the ending
of the Mass, I felt truly blessed to be a part of such a caring and
supportive community,” she said. “That old Trinity pride and
spirit came back to me once again. What a special and loving
tribute to my mom! She always loved Trinity and I’m sure she
was smiling down from heaven on that day.”
Over Thanksgiving break, 2005 Trinity
grad Kyle Komer was feeling nostalgic.
“A lot of my friends and I missed the
retreat feeling that we had while we
were at Trinity,” he said. “I had the idea
that as the Class of ‘05, we should do
something to rekindle our faith.” So,
Komer and classmates Derrick Moore
and Eric Wunderle planned a prayer
service over Christmas Break, when the
majority of their class would be home
from college. “Everything worked out
beautifully in the chapel,” Komer said.
“We had about 30 former students
attend. I plan on making this an annual
event where each graduating class will
be involved.”
Sharon Shulock Sykes married Justin
Sykes on May 15, 2004. Justin
attended Trinity High School his
freshman year. Sharon’s classmate
Jennifer Menge Shulock was one of
the attendants. Natalie Sykes Koda
(95) was also in attendance. The
happy couple honeymooned in Negril,
Jamaica. Sharon works for a large
animal vetinary practice in Ravenna.
Justin works for a business aircraft
center at Burke Lakefront Airport. The
couple resides in Boston Heights.
Sharon and Justin welcomed their first
child, Alyssa Jane, on June 28, 2006.
William Schumacher and his wife
Jodie would like to announce the birth
of their first child, Samantha Rae, on
May 13, 2006.
Anita Michalak Franklin was married
in October of 2003 to Daniel. The
wedding party included two fellow ‘95
THS graduates: Eva Wisniewski and
Monica Pawelek. In April of 2006,
Anita and Daniel welcomed their first
son Daniel. Anita holds a bachelor’s
degree in business management
from CSU and Daniel is an Air Force
Veteran. Anita and her family reside
in the West Park neighborhood of
Cleveland.
extends our prayers and sympathy to
Melanie Molzan on the recent death of
her fiancé, Sean Davis.
Theresa Phillips Elek got married in
October of 2005 to David J. Elek. The
couple purchased a home in Berea.
Tricia LeWalk Ingrassia and Sam
Ingrassia welcomed their first child
Deena Therese into the world on July
3, 2006.
extends condolences to Lori Karpowicz
Konieczka and to Joseph (97) on the
recent death of their mother Francine
Karpowicz.
Angela Turner Monateri has received
the professional designation of Certified
Financial Planner (CFP), as awarded
by the Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. Advisors earn
this certification by meeting experience
and ethics requirements, successfully
completing financial planning course
work and passing the CFP Certification
Examination. Angela has been a
Financial Planner with Ameriprise
Financial since 2001.
Traci Cwalinski Powers and her
husband Erik welcomed their first
child, Margaret Victoria Powers on
December 20, 2005. Traci and her
family live in Fishers, Indiana, where
she and Erik both work as Graphic
Designers at their own business named
Creative Powers, Inc. Traci invites
you to contact her at traci@creativepowers.com.
Michael and Allison Chrusciel Prucha
welcomed their son Nathan Michael
into the world on August 5, 2006. He
weighed in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces,
and was 21” long. Everyone is doing
well. Michael works for the SherwinWilliams Company and is currently
pursuing his MBA at John Carroll
University. Allison is a personal trainer
and principle dancer with Inlet Dance
Theatre. They live in Hudson, Ohio.
Joseph Giuffrida, father of Joe, Melissa
(97), and Jeannette (98) passed away.
We extend our condolences to these
alumni and their families.
Jonathan Tabb on the recent death of
his brother Jackie D. “Corky” Tabb.
Richard Ceccardi, father of Alana
passed away. We send Alana and her
family our thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn Schnurr-MacEwen is a
Therapeutic Program Worker with the
State of Ohio Department of Mental
Health, employed at Northcoast
Behavioral Healthcare. The job
consists of forming programs with the
patients so that they can get a better
understanding of their mental illness
and learn ways to cope with it. Joanne
and her husband Robert welcomed
their first daughter, Madison Abigail,
on December 22, 2006.
Prayers and sympathy are extended to
Louis Bacho, Charlotte (2004) and
Andy (2005) on the recent death of
their grandfather Eugene Morrison.
Amanda Emmel Rose and her husband
Michael welcomed the birth of their
son, Michael, on July 17, 2006, their
first child.
Carolyn Suma married Christopher
Widdowson on July 16, 2005 at St.
John’s Cathedral in Cleveland. Many
Suma brothers and sisters were in the
wedding party. Carolyn and Christopher
reside in Maryland.
Suzanne Kuhlenschmidt-Kisley
married Adam from Garfield Heights
High School on August 30, 2005
in Barbados in the company of
her immediate family. The couple
celebrated with a reception here in
Ohio upon their return. Suzanne says
she had the perfect wedding dress in
her favorite color — pink!
Claradine Wykowski, grandmother of
Josh Yaro, Joseph Yaro (2002) and
Jaclyn Yaro (2005), passed away. We
send the Yaro family our prayers and
sympathy.
Kate Klimkewicz graduated with a
master’s degree in accounting from
Miami University of Ohio in May,
2006. She is employed by Ernst &
Young in Cleveland.
Celeste Rybicki graduated from
Bowling Green State University in
2005. She has joined the staff of
Rybicki and Son Funeral Home where
she will begin her Funeral Director
apprenticeship. Celeste represents the
fourth generation of her family who will
From left to right: Eric Tayfel’s (90)
twin daughters, Madison Paige and
Lindsay Grace; Jim Cantelupe’s (92)
son James.
Leonard A. Farago, father of Kathie
Farago Barszcz, Timothy (81) and
Patrick (83) passed away. The Trinity
High School community extends
thoughts and prayers to the family.
Linda Nicklos Reid, the former
principal of William Foster Elementary
School in Garfield Heights, has
been named the district’s Director of
Curriculum and Instruction.
extends sympathy and prayers to Mary
Czapor, Lisa (82), and Michael (84)
on the recent death of their father
Bruno “Brownie” Czapor.
Mary Gudel, mother of Kathryn Gudel
Shields and John (83) passed away.
We extend our prayers to the family.
Greg Danko was recently nominated
to the Ohio Racquetball Association
Hall of Fame for 2007. Greg has
participated in numerous regional
tournaments, as well as captured
some prestigious trophies along the
way. He is ranked relatively high in his
age group and class in Ohio, as well
as internationally. He has also been a
member of Toastmasters International
for six years. TMI is an organization
that assists individuals with public
speaking and leadership skills.
Greg is the current local president
of the Brecksville – Nordonia Hills
– Twinsburg Cavaliers (Club 912).
Greg credits TMI for assisting him in
practically eliminating his stammering
in everyday speaking.
Teri Dunsworth, Clinical Professor of
Clinical Pharmacy at West Virginia
University, has been named Editorial
Board Chair of the Pharmacotherapy
Self-Assessment Program (PSAP), sixth
edition. This internationally acclaimed
11-book advanced pharmacy education
series is published by the American
College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
and is translated into several
languages. Dr. Dunsworth served on
the editorial board of PSAP, fourth
edition, and as Vice-Chair of PSAP,
fifth edition. Dr. Dunsworth lives in
Morgantown, WV with her husband,
Carl Palmer, daughter Holly (8) and
twin sons Grant and Aidan (3).
Sharon Ann Jordenek, mother of Mark,
Lawrence (83), and Lisa Jordonek
Estrada (86) passed away. We extend
our condolences to the family.
extends our prayers and support to
Andrea DeLaat Deis and her husband
Mark as their brave two-year-old
daughter Libby battles leukemia.
Libby’s older siblings Josh, Sam, Annie
and Paul are also in her corner!
Kathleen Korpowski, mother of Scott
and Karin (86) passed away. Our
thoughts and prayers are with Scott
and Karen and their family.
Tracy Hartlieb Pelcarsky and her
husband Jim welcomed their second
son Nicholas on March 7, 2006.
Nicholas weighed in at 7 pounds,
5 ounces and joins his big brother
Thomas, 4.
Karen Weschke Dudich resides in
Medina with her husband George,
ten-year-old son George, III and sevenyear-old daughter Alexandra. Karen
and her family have been raising beef
cattle for two years from their farm
in southern Ohio. They also have two
horses and nine goats. Karen reports
that the farm has been a great joy, and
a lot of work.
Herbert E. Pfundstein, father of Alycia
Pfundstein Cohara, Alys Pfundstein
Radosevic (87), Alix (89), Aline
Pfundstein Yurko (90), and Allyson
(92), passed away. The Trinity High
School community extends prayers and
sympathy to their families.
John Lakota, father of Ken and Karen
(91) passed away. We send our
thoughts and prayers to Ken and Karen
and to their family.
Sharon Bernas on the recent death of
her father, Thomas Bernas.
Eric Tayfel and his wife Jill welcomed
twin daughters on September 27,
2006. Madison Paige was born at 4
pounds, 12 ounces, and Lindsay Grace
weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces. Eric and
his family reside in Brecksville, while
he continues his work as an attorney
with the law firm of Gibson, Brelo,
Ziccarelli & Martello in Cleveland.
Stephen Ruszkiewicz, grandfather of
James Filicko, Jennifer (93), Jill (95),
Jodie Filicko Varner (96), Jeffrey
(2001), Joseph (2003), Jamie (2006),
and Jonathan (2009) passed away. We
send the Filicko family our sympathy.
Ronald Mraz, father of Kimberly Mraz
passed away. We extend our thoughts
and prayers to Kimberly and her family.
Congratulations are extended to Jim
Cantelupe and his wife Tiffany who
welcomed their son James Franklin on
August 10, 2006. James came into
the world at 5 pounds, 13 ounces.
Tiffany reports that although he was
tiny when he was born early, he is
thriving now.
The community of Trinity High School
extends congratulations to Brandi
Sauers Rucinski and Jeff Rucinski,
who welcomed their son Ryan Paul on
December 1, 2006. Brandi reports that
the timing of Ryan’s birth at one week
early was especially divine. Brandi’s
father, Paul “Butch” Sauers, passed
away six and a half years ago.
Marymount Class of 1951
Every year is a reunion year since our 45th reunion in 1996. We have been
getting together at least once a year to renew old friendships and to enjoy
catching up on our lives.
At our 50th reunion, many of us felt we were “coming home,” celebrating
Mass together in the chapel where we once sat as young girls. Our hearts
were filled with gratitude for sharing the day with life-long friends. Many
of those in attendance will not soon forget Fr. Joseph O’Donnell’s wonderful
homily, and the many tears shed that sunny Sunday morning.
Many of us get together at our annual luncheon each October. We hope to
continue as long as our classmates are interested in attending. New friends
may be silver, but old friends are definitely gold.
The last class to graduate from
Marymount High School, housed in
Marymount Convent, held their 50th
Class reunion on September 24,
2006. The day started with Mass
celebrated by Fr. Gary Chumura.
Thirty-four alumnae met in the
Marymount Chapel. Shirley Soltes,
chairman of the 50th Reunion
Committee acknowledged the deceased classmates and teachers with a
candle lighting ceremony and special songs.
An exquisite luncheon was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The
classmates enjoyed a slide show featuring the graduate’s pictures and many
special pictures from our high school days.
Over 60 members of the class of 1981 attended their 25th Reunion on
November 25, 2006 at Dave & Buster’s in Westlake. The evening flew by
as we reminisced about the good old days and caught up with one another
in roles such as parents, air plane crash investigators, business owners,
and even grandparents! We even had classmates come from Georgia and
Kansas! A 30 year reunion is already being talked about and we look
forward to seeing everyone in 5 years!
Scott Tenney, BME
A Trumpet for all occasions
440-796-7994
216-581-1061, ext. 135
Upcoming
Reunions
Class of 1947
Look for an informational postcard
in the mail.
Class of 1957
October 5, 2007 • Trinity’s Chapel
Class of 1964
October, 2007 • East side of
Cleveland (Ginny Nowac Hinkle:
970-627-8584)
Class of 1965
Look for more information in 2007.
(Chris D’Annunzio Piazza:
216-587-2786)
Class of 1972
September 21, 2007 • Trinity’s
Faculty Lounge, 6-9 p.m.
(Barb Kozel: 440-353-0183 or Betty
Wigdalski Murray: 216-587-2695)
Class of 1976
Currently planning their 30th reunion.
(Sharon Kendrick-Williams:
502-418-6187)
Class of 1986
Celebrate 21 years since our
graduation! (Kelly Wills Bilinovic:
216-520-0340)
Class of 1987
Contact one of the representatives
below to make sure you get your
invitation. (Romona Kovesi Biggins:
216-651-9659 or Jim Toth:
216-210-5147)
Class of 1997
Committee members are needed
for our 10 year reunion.
(Shawn Pekarek: 216-346-0078)
Up-to-date reunion information
can be found online at
www.ths.org/alumni.
Add something special
to your next celebration
or event.
Annual
Appeal 2006
$1000.00 or more
Sr. Catherine Britton
Drs. Mark and Andrea DeLaat Deis (83)
Dr. Tarek Elsawy
Sr. Shawn Lee (62)
Janice Maher
Dr. Thomas and Mary Maher
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Elizabeth Anne Badarzynski Hissong
reports that even at the age of 80 she
is still active in the Catechesis program
of the Good Shepherd, both as a
catechist and catechist trainer.
sends prayers and sympathy to Patricia
Vyskocil Rukavina and her family on
the loss of her husband of 47 years,
Jerry Rukavina.
Irene Tomcik Morrow and her
husband Edward celebrated 55 years
of marriage on September 1, 2006.
Myra Wilczenski Valus passed away.
extends our sympathy and prayers
to her husband John and her entire
family.
Sr. Francis Therese Woznicki on the
recent deaths of her brothers Thomas
and Ted Woznicki.
We regret to inform you that Connie
Manfredi Miraglia passed away on
July 22, 2006, after a long bout with
cancer. We extend our thoughts and
prayers to her family.
extends condolences to Lois Spiewak
Polman and her family on the loss
of her husband Walter Polman. Lois’
children Craig (81) and Brad (85) are
also Trinity High School alumni.
sends prayers and sympathy to the
family of Geraldine Wolkan Rodgers.
Geraldine passed away in August of
2005. Geraldine’s children, Gwen
Rodgers Biennas (78), Louis (82),
Dina Rodgers Battista (83), and
Peter (84) are also Trinity High
School alumni.
Loretta Gruszka Vidmar passed away
recently. We send our sympathy and
prayers to her husband Arthur and
their family.
Eugene Kulik, husband of Phyllis
Koprowski Kulik, passed away. Our
thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis
and her family.
She and her husband David celebrated
their 33rd wedding anniversary in July.
Kathleen and David live in Warren,
Pennsylvania, and she would like to
say hello to all of her classmates. She
notes that her class will be celebrating
their 40th reunion in 2007 and says,
“Let’s get together!”
Joseph Truskolaski, father of Joann
Truskolaski Graf and Jim Truskolaski
(77) passed away. We send our prayers
and thoughts to the family.
sends prayers and sympathy to
Diane Nienaltowski Nienal and
Rita Neinaltowski Liguzinski (66)
on the death of their father Bernard
Nienaltowski.
Donald Cowling, father-in-law of Mary
Ann Lipiec Cowling, father of Cynthia
Cowling Roberts (78) and Connie
Cowling Pastor (82) passed away. The
Trinity High School community extends
our prayers and sympathy to the family.
Helen E. Takacs, mother of Janice
Takacs Boczek passed away. Janice
and her family are in our prayers.
We are saddened to tell you that
Marilyn Barry Gula, sister of Bill Barry
(78) and Annette Barry Paul (84) and
aunt of Bill Barry (2005) passed away.
We extend our prayers and sympathy
to the family.
Mary Jo Sykora Straslicka and her
husband Loren reside in Brunswick
and have two children and three
grandchildren. They raised and
showed Pomeranians for 30 years
and trained them in both obedience
and conformation. Mary Jo was a
Creative Circle representative and sold
collectors’ items on consignment at
the “Master’s Touch” in Cleveland.
She also worked for various temporary
agencies. Mary Jo is a published
author. She enjoys acrylics and starting
seedlings. She looks forward to a
reunion of the Class of 1963 in the
near future.
Kathleen Walas Jones celebrated
her 20th year in the field of Juvenile
Probation. Her colleagues surprised
her with a luncheon to celebrate
with judges in attendance. Kathleen
also works part-time for The Bon Ton
Department Store as a sales associate
and received the Top Charge Solicitor
award for the third year in a row.
Sheila Dolinsky on the recent loss of
her mother Gloria Dolinsky.
James Taras, Susan Taras (77), and
Mike Taras (79) on the recent death of
their father James T. Taras.
extends sympathy and prayers to Dan
Marshall and Diane Marshall Lada
(80) on the recent death of their father
Edward J. Marshall.
Barbara Walsh, mother of Mike and
Thomas (79) passed away. Our prayers
are with Mike and Thomas and their
family.
Browsing the bookstore, readers would never know that author
Abby Hunter is really 1994 Trinity grad Angela (Balamenti)
Walburn, whose first novel, a love story called The Exchange was
recently published.
Walburn, who now lives in Stow with her husband and two
children, always wanted to write. After earning a bachelor’s
degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling, she
is now focusing her attention on a hobby that looks like it could
turn into a hot career, using her pen name to keep those dual
careers separate. While working on her second novel, as well as
promoting The Exchange at book signings, Walburn also works
part-time with troubled adolescents in a partial hospitalization
group and with mentally disabled individuals. She is also busy
raising her children, 5-year-old Logan, and Brooke, 3.
Walburn received help and inspiration from Trinity classmate
and friend Cindy Carr, who edited the original manuscript before
Walburn sent it to any publishers. “The book selling is going well,”
Walburn said. “I have received positive book reviews and good
feedback from people who have bought the book.
Alumni Author Pens First Novel
I have been having fun with my book signings and learning the ins and outs of the industry.” Involved at Trinity as
a hockey stat when she was a student, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that one of her characters in The Exchange
is a hockey player. “My favorite high school memory is from my sophomore year, when the hockey team went
to states as the Cinderella comeback team,” Walburn said. “It was so exciting to go from a losing season and
make it all the way to the state championship. I also enjoyed all of the hockey tournaments in Miami, Ohio every
Thanksgiving.”
Walburn was also involved in Trinity’s annual phone-a-thons, worked on homecoming floats for her class and
helped plan retreats for the younger students. But it’s the academic advantage she gained while at Trinity that has
had the biggest impact on her life.
“Trinity helped me in my career,” she said. “Overall, my experience at Trinity helped me to learn how to study for
college, how to write well, and how to set realistic plans to achieve my goals. I have wanted to write a book since I
was in grade school. I broke into the business with some good luck. I submitted my manuscript to a few different
publishing companies. Publish America responded and wanted to read the first few chapters. They liked what
they read and gave me the contract for my book.
“My advice for current students is to work hard, follow their own dreams, don’t be blinded by love to the point of
giving up what is important to them, study and work hard, and cherish the fun times they have now. I would also
recommend keeping anything they have written because I threw away a lot of things I wrote in high school that I
wish I had now.”
Copies of Walburn’s book The Exchange are available at Borders, The Learned Owl in Hudson, and online at
Amazon.com, Borders.com and BarnesAndNoble.com. Her next novel is due out in 2009. To read a synopsis of
The Exchange, visit www.ths.org/alumni. Walburn can be reached via email at abbyhunter2006@yahoo.com.
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logistics advisor. With the help of an interpreter, he advises the Iraqis on how they can be more efficient in
logistics, the life support for Iraqi soldiers, responsible for providing food, water, ammunition, transportation,
supplies, maintenance of equipment, and more. “It is a big job, but important to the battalion, so that they are
able to carry out their combat missions,” Dante said. “Things sure are a lot different down here, and that was
expected. The insurgents have changed their tactics, regrouped. You can’t trust anyone.”
Robin knows that these last four months of her husband’s tour are the most dangerous. “It does make me worry a
lot more,” she said. “Every day, something’s happening. It’s very tough to be a military family. It’s a huge strain
on any marriage.”
A member of the Army Reserves, and an Army brat herself (Robin’s dad is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, and her
grandmother also served during World War II), sometimes all the training in the world can’t prepare you for the
realities of war. “When I see something on the news, and my husband’s over there, I worry just like a non-military
spouse would,” she said. “Those things affect me.”
Married just three weeks after 9/11, Dante and Robin have missed out on three wedding anniversaries and have
yet to take a honeymoon. “Right after 9/11, I knew our lives would change,” Dante said. “I knew we were going
to be in it for awhile.” He has never been home to celebrate his 2-year-old’s birthday. While he admits the time
apart has been a struggle, Dante is adamant about America’s role in Iraq.
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Bernice Mucha Ursich (47) during
a visit to Cleveland last summer. Ursich has been a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) of Greater Cleveland for 12 years and has logged more than 2,300 hours of service. But her commitment
to the community extends far beyond one organization.
After retiring from her job as Chief Court Reporter for the Cleveland Municipal Court, Ursich became a patient care
volunteer with Hospice of the Western Reserve.
“After retiring in 1995, I thought it would be a fulfilling experience to
volunteer with terminally ill patients,” she said. “So I took the training
offered by Hospice of the Western Reserve, and actively volunteered in
the capacity of patient care until 2004.”
While volunteering at Hospice, another opportunity arose through
RSVP for an exercise assistant in water therapy, concentrating on
an arthritis program, at Judson at University Circle, an accredited
interdenominational retirement community.
“I met with their Wellness Director, Sara Peckham, and she arranged
a program whereby I could assist a resident, one-on-one, with their
prescribed exercise routine. It has proven to be a most gratifying
experience for me, and the residents seem to enjoy it as well. I have
been actively participating in this assignment since about 2000.”
“We’re doing a lot of good things over there,” he said. “We’re going to be in there for the long haul. Occupations
after war are nothing new. I still support what we do. I still believe this is a war on terror. We need to see this
through. I’d rather fight on foreign soil. I feel that we have to do this now so my children won’t have to do this
later. These fanatics have to be dealt with.”
In her “free time,” Ursich has also volunteered as a “redcoat” usher at
the Playhouse Square Center for 15 years. “Being a redcoat not only
allows me to see a star-studded performance for free, but I personally get
caught up in the excitement of the patrons and their anticipation of an
entertaining show,” she said.
Dante recently was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. A career military man, he is due to retire in three years. Yet,
he expects one more overseas tour before he can retire.
The Volunteer Service Award is the President’s way of saying “thank you” to those who make a difference in the
lives of others. President Bush has met with more than 500 individuals around the country since March, 2002.
Unfortunately, it seems that just when Dante is expected to return home to his family this summer, it will be
Robin’s turn to serve at least a year. A First Lieutenant with the Army Reserves, Robin understands that she, too,
could be deployed at any time and was actually called up twice, but did not have to go because each time she was
expecting one of their two children. She recently received mobilization orders for Fort Bragg and was due to report
for duty on February 1, the same day Dante was scheduled to go back to Iraq. “It’s not exactly how we planned
it,” Dante said. “But we’ll just drive on. I’m not complaining. That’s life in the military. That’s just part of the job;
we go through that. The upside is, Robin’s not going to Iraq.” (continued on page 19).
“Being chosen as a USA Freedom Corps greeter and meeting President Bush was an honor and memorable
experience I shall never forget,” Ursich said. “I think it is a very nice gesture for the President to recognize
volunteer service, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to be a recipient of the President’s award.”
In addition, Ursich is actively involved in remaining close with the other members of her class, especially Dorothy
Smiley May. “Our Class of 1947 is definitely alive and well,” she said. “We have met annually for dinner ever
since our 50th reunion. We still think of ourselves as girlfriends.”
1. Corradi at home with his family. 2. Corradi with orphaned Iraqi children. 3. Corradi (third from right) with Donald Rumsfeld.
missing his daughter’s birthdays. “This is life in the military, and my wife and I knew what we were getting into
when we joined. We knew what we were getting into when we got married. We all want to do our job.”
Dante met Robin, 37, while both were living
in Albany, New York in the mid-1990s and
married in 2001. Best Man was Mark
Hoprich (82) and Groomsman was John
Kaminski (82). Ryan Downey (2009), Emily
Downey, (2011) and Dan Downey, children
and husband of Dawn Laba Downey (85)
were also in the wedding. Married for almost
6 years, Dante has been away from his family
for most of that time. He is expected to
return home in June 2007.
from iraq, with love
The Trinity community continues to hold in our prayers all of our brave members of the
Armed Forces who are serving our country. Below, 1982 graduate Dante Corradi shares
his story of sacrifice and struggle.
ess than twelve hours after helping his wife Robin through the birth of their first child, US
Army Major Dante Corradi (82), found himself on a plane bound for Iraq. Already deployed
overseas in Kuwait at the time of the baby’s delivery, the 39-year-old could only listen in on
the birth of his son, Tony, over the telephone. The next day, he found himself in Bagdad.
“I was already in Kuwait getting ready to convoy into Iraq when I tracked down my wife in
the hospital,” says Dante, now 43. “I heard his birth over the telephone. Less than 12
hours later I convoyed into Iraq with a portion of my unit for the first time. So, I always
know the day I went into Iraq,” he says wryly. “But I got to hear my son. I did hear him
cry. A lot of people don’t get that.”
Dante says he’s missed more special occasions, anniversaries and birthdays than he’d
care to admit, and he’s seen his mother’s health suffer as a result of the stress of his
deployments. He returned home to Raleigh, NC, from his first tour in Iraq in March of
2004, and enjoyed the birth of his second child, Patricia. Dante also has a stepson Jake, 13. But the homecoming
was short-lived. Dante soon received a second deployment, finding himself on enemy soil again in June 2006.
Still, he and Robin count their blessings. “I will call home from Iraq and sing Happy Birthday to her,” Dante says of
Yet Dante focuses on the positive, sharing
fascinating stories and some amazing photos
of the places he’s been, including pictures of
Saddam Hussein’s former palace, ancient and
historic sites, such as the Hanging Gardens
of Babylon, the Egyptian Pyramids, and the
ancient city of Ur, the Biblical birthplace of Abraham. While he marvels at some of the impressive monuments he’s
seen, Dante is quick to point out that other villages and towns are in ruins, many never even rebuilt from the first
Gulf War.
His favorite duty in Iraq is accompanying medical personnel to orphanages. “One of my favorite parts of a
deployment is interacting with the children. They are not much different than the children in the United States.
Kids are kids. And many are so cute. I visited the orphanages in 2003. I haven’t had the opportunity to do that
now,” he said. “I personally did not give medical aid to the children. I just played with them for a couple of hours.”
“I still support what we do. I still believe this is a
war on terror. We need to see this through.”
While Dante can joke about his Army-issued eyeglasses, he chokes up remembering a party for Italian soldiers who
were due to go home in two days. The next morning, they were killed by a suicide bomber. Friends now gone
before the film from his camera was even used up, picturing the revelry from the night before. “There are some
great, tough, and tragic experiences from my deployments, especially from 2003 to 2004. Fortunately, the good
outweighed the bad,” he says matter-of-factly.
A third generation military man, Dante has represented his unit as a Liaison Officer with the Multi-National Division
- Central South, a coalition of Eastern European Armies led by the Polish Army. Stationed in Babylon, Dante
worked with the Polish Army in their transition to take over an area for logistical support as the Marines were
redeploying back to the U.S. During that time, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld paid a visit, and the
accompanying photo of Rumsfeld and Dante ran on Yahoo. “I had my 15 minutes of fame,” he jokes. Currently a
member of a Military Transition Team, Dante is embedded with an Iraqi infantry battalion, where he serves as a
missing his daughter’s birthdays. “This is life in the military, and my wife and I knew what we were getting into
when we joined. We knew what we were getting into when we got married. We all want to do our job.”
Dante met Robin, 37, while both were living
in Albany, New York in the mid-1990s and
married in 2001. Best Man was Mark
Hoprich (82) and Groomsman was John
Kaminski (82). Ryan Downey (2009), Emily
Downey, (2011) and Dan Downey, children
and husband of Dawn Laba Downey (85)
were also in the wedding. Married for almost
6 years, Dante has been away from his family
for most of that time. He is expected to
return home in June 2007.
from iraq, with love
The Trinity community continues to hold in our prayers all of our brave members of the
Armed Forces who are serving our country. Below, 1982 graduate Dante Corradi shares
his story of sacrifice and struggle.
ess than twelve hours after helping his wife Robin through the birth of their first child, US
Army Major Dante Corradi (82), found himself on a plane bound for Iraq. Already deployed
overseas in Kuwait at the time of the baby’s delivery, the 39-year-old could only listen in on
the birth of his son, Tony, over the telephone. The next day, he found himself in Bagdad.
“I was already in Kuwait getting ready to convoy into Iraq when I tracked down my wife in
the hospital,” says Dante, now 43. “I heard his birth over the telephone. Less than 12
hours later I convoyed into Iraq with a portion of my unit for the first time. So, I always
know the day I went into Iraq,” he says wryly. “But I got to hear my son. I did hear him
cry. A lot of people don’t get that.”
Dante says he’s missed more special occasions, anniversaries and birthdays than he’d
care to admit, and he’s seen his mother’s health suffer as a result of the stress of his
deployments. He returned home to Raleigh, NC, from his first tour in Iraq in March of
2004, and enjoyed the birth of his second child, Patricia. Dante also has a stepson Jake, 13. But the homecoming
was short-lived. Dante soon received a second deployment, finding himself on enemy soil again in June 2006.
Still, he and Robin count their blessings. “I will call home from Iraq and sing Happy Birthday to her,” Dante says of
Yet Dante focuses on the positive, sharing
fascinating stories and some amazing photos
of the places he’s been, including pictures of
Saddam Hussein’s former palace, ancient and
historic sites, such as the Hanging Gardens
of Babylon, the Egyptian Pyramids, and the
ancient city of Ur, the Biblical birthplace of Abraham. While he marvels at some of the impressive monuments he’s
seen, Dante is quick to point out that other villages and towns are in ruins, many never even rebuilt from the first
Gulf War.
His favorite duty in Iraq is accompanying medical personnel to orphanages. “One of my favorite parts of a
deployment is interacting with the children. They are not much different than the children in the United States.
Kids are kids. And many are so cute. I visited the orphanages in 2003. I haven’t had the opportunity to do that
now,” he said. “I personally did not give medical aid to the children. I just played with them for a couple of hours.”
“I still support what we do. I still believe this is a
war on terror. We need to see this through.”
While Dante can joke about his Army-issued eyeglasses, he chokes up remembering a party for Italian soldiers who
were due to go home in two days. The next morning, they were killed by a suicide bomber. Friends now gone
before the film from his camera was even used up, picturing the revelry from the night before. “There are some
great, tough, and tragic experiences from my deployments, especially from 2003 to 2004. Fortunately, the good
outweighed the bad,” he says matter-of-factly.
A third generation military man, Dante has represented his unit as a Liaison Officer with the Multi-National Division
- Central South, a coalition of Eastern European Armies led by the Polish Army. Stationed in Babylon, Dante
worked with the Polish Army in their transition to take over an area for logistical support as the Marines were
redeploying back to the U.S. During that time, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld paid a visit, and the
accompanying photo of Rumsfeld and Dante ran on Yahoo. “I had my 15 minutes of fame,” he jokes. Currently a
member of a Military Transition Team, Dante is embedded with an Iraqi infantry battalion, where he serves as a
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logistics advisor. With the help of an interpreter, he advises the Iraqis on how they can be more efficient in
logistics, the life support for Iraqi soldiers, responsible for providing food, water, ammunition, transportation,
supplies, maintenance of equipment, and more. “It is a big job, but important to the battalion, so that they are
able to carry out their combat missions,” Dante said. “Things sure are a lot different down here, and that was
expected. The insurgents have changed their tactics, regrouped. You can’t trust anyone.”
Robin knows that these last four months of her husband’s tour are the most dangerous. “It does make me worry a
lot more,” she said. “Every day, something’s happening. It’s very tough to be a military family. It’s a huge strain
on any marriage.”
A member of the Army Reserves, and an Army brat herself (Robin’s dad is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, and her
grandmother also served during World War II), sometimes all the training in the world can’t prepare you for the
realities of war. “When I see something on the news, and my husband’s over there, I worry just like a non-military
spouse would,” she said. “Those things affect me.”
Married just three weeks after 9/11, Dante and Robin have missed out on three wedding anniversaries and have
yet to take a honeymoon. “Right after 9/11, I knew our lives would change,” Dante said. “I knew we were going
to be in it for awhile.” He has never been home to celebrate his 2-year-old’s birthday. While he admits the time
apart has been a struggle, Dante is adamant about America’s role in Iraq.
President George W. Bush presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Bernice Mucha Ursich (47) during
a visit to Cleveland last summer. Ursich has been a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) of Greater Cleveland for 12 years and has logged more than 2,300 hours of service. But her commitment
to the community extends far beyond one organization.
After retiring from her job as Chief Court Reporter for the Cleveland Municipal Court, Ursich became a patient care
volunteer with Hospice of the Western Reserve.
“After retiring in 1995, I thought it would be a fulfilling experience to
volunteer with terminally ill patients,” she said. “So I took the training
offered by Hospice of the Western Reserve, and actively volunteered in
the capacity of patient care until 2004.”
While volunteering at Hospice, another opportunity arose through
RSVP for an exercise assistant in water therapy, concentrating on
an arthritis program, at Judson at University Circle, an accredited
interdenominational retirement community.
“I met with their Wellness Director, Sara Peckham, and she arranged
a program whereby I could assist a resident, one-on-one, with their
prescribed exercise routine. It has proven to be a most gratifying
experience for me, and the residents seem to enjoy it as well. I have
been actively participating in this assignment since about 2000.”
“We’re doing a lot of good things over there,” he said. “We’re going to be in there for the long haul. Occupations
after war are nothing new. I still support what we do. I still believe this is a war on terror. We need to see this
through. I’d rather fight on foreign soil. I feel that we have to do this now so my children won’t have to do this
later. These fanatics have to be dealt with.”
In her “free time,” Ursich has also volunteered as a “redcoat” usher at
the Playhouse Square Center for 15 years. “Being a redcoat not only
allows me to see a star-studded performance for free, but I personally get
caught up in the excitement of the patrons and their anticipation of an
entertaining show,” she said.
Dante recently was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. A career military man, he is due to retire in three years. Yet,
he expects one more overseas tour before he can retire.
The Volunteer Service Award is the President’s way of saying “thank you” to those who make a difference in the
lives of others. President Bush has met with more than 500 individuals around the country since March, 2002.
Unfortunately, it seems that just when Dante is expected to return home to his family this summer, it will be
Robin’s turn to serve at least a year. A First Lieutenant with the Army Reserves, Robin understands that she, too,
could be deployed at any time and was actually called up twice, but did not have to go because each time she was
expecting one of their two children. She recently received mobilization orders for Fort Bragg and was due to report
for duty on February 1, the same day Dante was scheduled to go back to Iraq. “It’s not exactly how we planned
it,” Dante said. “But we’ll just drive on. I’m not complaining. That’s life in the military. That’s just part of the job;
we go through that. The upside is, Robin’s not going to Iraq.” (continued on page 19).
“Being chosen as a USA Freedom Corps greeter and meeting President Bush was an honor and memorable
experience I shall never forget,” Ursich said. “I think it is a very nice gesture for the President to recognize
volunteer service, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to be a recipient of the President’s award.”
In addition, Ursich is actively involved in remaining close with the other members of her class, especially Dorothy
Smiley May. “Our Class of 1947 is definitely alive and well,” she said. “We have met annually for dinner ever
since our 50th reunion. We still think of ourselves as girlfriends.”
1. Corradi at home with his family. 2. Corradi with orphaned Iraqi children. 3. Corradi (third from right) with Donald Rumsfeld.
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Browsing the bookstore, readers would never know that author
Abby Hunter is really 1994 Trinity grad Angela (Balamenti)
Walburn, whose first novel, a love story called The Exchange was
recently published.
Walburn, who now lives in Stow with her husband and two
children, always wanted to write. After earning a bachelor’s
degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling, she
is now focusing her attention on a hobby that looks like it could
turn into a hot career, using her pen name to keep those dual
careers separate. While working on her second novel, as well as
promoting The Exchange at book signings, Walburn also works
part-time with troubled adolescents in a partial hospitalization
group and with mentally disabled individuals. She is also busy
raising her children, 5-year-old Logan, and Brooke, 3.
Walburn received help and inspiration from Trinity classmate
and friend Cindy Carr, who edited the original manuscript before
Walburn sent it to any publishers. “The book selling is going well,”
Walburn said. “I have received positive book reviews and good
feedback from people who have bought the book.
Alumni Author Pens First Novel
I have been having fun with my book signings and learning the ins and outs of the industry.” Involved at Trinity as
a hockey stat when she was a student, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that one of her characters in The Exchange
is a hockey player. “My favorite high school memory is from my sophomore year, when the hockey team went
to states as the Cinderella comeback team,” Walburn said. “It was so exciting to go from a losing season and
make it all the way to the state championship. I also enjoyed all of the hockey tournaments in Miami, Ohio every
Thanksgiving.”
Walburn was also involved in Trinity’s annual phone-a-thons, worked on homecoming floats for her class and
helped plan retreats for the younger students. But it’s the academic advantage she gained while at Trinity that has
had the biggest impact on her life.
“Trinity helped me in my career,” she said. “Overall, my experience at Trinity helped me to learn how to study for
college, how to write well, and how to set realistic plans to achieve my goals. I have wanted to write a book since I
was in grade school. I broke into the business with some good luck. I submitted my manuscript to a few different
publishing companies. Publish America responded and wanted to read the first few chapters. They liked what
they read and gave me the contract for my book.
“My advice for current students is to work hard, follow their own dreams, don’t be blinded by love to the point of
giving up what is important to them, study and work hard, and cherish the fun times they have now. I would also
recommend keeping anything they have written because I threw away a lot of things I wrote in high school that I
wish I had now.”
Copies of Walburn’s book The Exchange are available at Borders, The Learned Owl in Hudson, and online at
Amazon.com, Borders.com and BarnesAndNoble.com. Her next novel is due out in 2009. To read a synopsis of
The Exchange, visit www.ths.org/alumni. Walburn can be reached via email at abbyhunter2006@yahoo.com.
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Ruthanne Perz Dolin (61)
Dawn Laba Downey (85)
Jim Ferrara
Frank Franz
Carla Fritsch
Shawn Gerlock (89)
Kenneth Greny (90)
Mary Hartman (70)
Megan Hazlett (2005)
Sr. Mary Alice Jarosz, SSJ-TOSF (63)
James Kilroy
Terrance Kovacs
Erica Whitehair Kramer (97)
Marcia Kuhlenschmidt
Kathleen Litherland Lawler (85)
Arlene Lennox (58)
Dorothy Lettus (72)
Michael Lozar
Kathleen Clark Mackessy (51)
Richard Mates (78)
Mary Ann Vargo Morscher (58)
Lee Mosby
Marybeth Murphy (74)
Ann Meyers Murray (70)
Amy Nelson (67)
Richard Pringle
Priscilla Csokmay Prizzi (50)
Paul Prospal
Fred Recko
Laura Smith Redmond (91)
Tom Robatin (84)
Jeffrey Rucinski (92)
Joyce Purgert Ryba (78)
Jerry Schuplinski (95)
Michael See
Kara and Matthew Simone
Clare Ruzicka Spittler (53)
Monica Rybicki Stadnik (79)
Rose Sustersic (52)
Jennifer Pavlick Swank (90)
Joyce Umerley (99)
Jacqueline Vance (92)
Susan Flinn Wagner (63)
Catherine Flaherty Wetzel (51)
Ted Wetzel (81)
Lois Oleniacz Wilson (49)
Thomas J. Yablonsky
Sr. Jane Zoltek (48)
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John Adomaites (85)
Matthew Anderson (99)
Sr. Laurentine Andreasik (47)
Patricia Arko (72)
Pamela Dodig Armbruster (84)
Janice Arona
Frances Adler Babic (49)
Michael Balach
Sr. Claudine Balio
Ursula Ptak Bartosik (66)
Janet Biltz Bauer (74)
Charlotte Vitatoe Bean (84)
Lisa Cancasci Beck (94)
Jeannette Whitney Benko (60)
Jeffrey Berdysz (2001)
Sr. Martha Bittner (39)
Brenda Blaha (81)
Carolyn Pekarek Blum (59)
Virginia Bossu (69)
Betty Bayus Bower (61)
Neil Boyle
Robert Brady (83)
Eleanor Smolinski Brysacz (51)
Sr. Lucia Bucholtz (54)
Laura Stadnik Bunevich (90)
Donald Burke
Richard Byrne
Bryan Cain
Gloria Gander Caponi (49)
LaVerne Wisner Cappelli (56)
Ann Zamaria Carbone (67)
Donna Cardarelli
Karen Ziegler Carter (85)
Sr. Claire Cejer (51)
Margaret Donahue Cermak (62)
Sandra Vavra Cerny (63)
Sr. Alice Chmura (47)
Cheryl Barczak Chojnacki (65)
Marjorie Yemec Church (54)
Angela Coats-Pittman (92)
Alycia Pfundstein Cohara (86)
Virginia Tankovich Connelly (62)
Sr. Jeanne Conzemius
Sandra Laba Corder (87)
Alice Bolek Cotter (53)
Louise Cordek Cox (64)
Susan Konkol Craine (72)
Janet Cubar (67)
Judith Schlesinger D’Agostino (69)
Diane D’Amico (94)
Jo Anne Jacko Darr (75)
JoAnn Bronczek Davis (58)
Theresa Day (94)
Donna Lucas Deluca (57)
Deborah Horvat DePompei (72)
Paul DePompei (81)
James Depp
Susan Dimonski
Jeffery Dzigiel
Sr. Jean Ehasz (51)
Barbara Volin Emch (65)
William English (2003)
Patricia Factor (46)
Bernadette Bryll Fazio (65)
Mary Frances Firem (83)
Geraldine Janovich Franczak (51)
Maryann Hudak Fullerton (54)
Sr. Esther Gailey (42)
Loretta Witnik Gajewski (47)
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N O T E S
We’d love to publish your news in the next issue of Tradition. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at
216-581-1644 ext. 140, or visit www.ths.org/alumni.
Elizabeth Anne Badarzynski Hissong
reports that even at the age of 80 she
is still active in the Catechesis program
of the Good Shepherd, both as a
catechist and catechist trainer.
sends prayers and sympathy to Patricia
Vyskocil Rukavina and her family on
the loss of her husband of 47 years,
Jerry Rukavina.
Irene Tomcik Morrow and her
husband Edward celebrated 55 years
of marriage on September 1, 2006.
Myra Wilczenski Valus passed away.
extends our sympathy and prayers
to her husband John and her entire
family.
Sr. Francis Therese Woznicki on the
recent deaths of her brothers Thomas
and Ted Woznicki.
We regret to inform you that Connie
Manfredi Miraglia passed away on
July 22, 2006, after a long bout with
cancer. We extend our thoughts and
prayers to her family.
extends condolences to Lois Spiewak
Polman and her family on the loss
of her husband Walter Polman. Lois’
children Craig (81) and Brad (85) are
also Trinity High School alumni.
sends prayers and sympathy to the
family of Geraldine Wolkan Rodgers.
Geraldine passed away in August of
2005. Geraldine’s children, Gwen
Rodgers Biennas (78), Louis (82),
Dina Rodgers Battista (83), and
Peter (84) are also Trinity High
School alumni.
Loretta Gruszka Vidmar passed away
recently. We send our sympathy and
prayers to her husband Arthur and
their family.
Eugene Kulik, husband of Phyllis
Koprowski Kulik, passed away. Our
thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis
and her family.
She and her husband David celebrated
their 33rd wedding anniversary in July.
Kathleen and David live in Warren,
Pennsylvania, and she would like to
say hello to all of her classmates. She
notes that her class will be celebrating
their 40th reunion in 2007 and says,
“Let’s get together!”
Joseph Truskolaski, father of Joann
Truskolaski Graf and Jim Truskolaski
(77) passed away. We send our prayers
and thoughts to the family.
sends prayers and sympathy to
Diane Nienaltowski Nienal and
Rita Neinaltowski Liguzinski (66)
on the death of their father Bernard
Nienaltowski.
Donald Cowling, father-in-law of Mary
Ann Lipiec Cowling, father of Cynthia
Cowling Roberts (78) and Connie
Cowling Pastor (82) passed away. The
Trinity High School community extends
our prayers and sympathy to the family.
Helen E. Takacs, mother of Janice
Takacs Boczek passed away. Janice
and her family are in our prayers.
We are saddened to tell you that
Marilyn Barry Gula, sister of Bill Barry
(78) and Annette Barry Paul (84) and
aunt of Bill Barry (2005) passed away.
We extend our prayers and sympathy
to the family.
Mary Jo Sykora Straslicka and her
husband Loren reside in Brunswick
and have two children and three
grandchildren. They raised and
showed Pomeranians for 30 years
and trained them in both obedience
and conformation. Mary Jo was a
Creative Circle representative and sold
collectors’ items on consignment at
the “Master’s Touch” in Cleveland.
She also worked for various temporary
agencies. Mary Jo is a published
author. She enjoys acrylics and starting
seedlings. She looks forward to a
reunion of the Class of 1963 in the
near future.
Kathleen Walas Jones celebrated
her 20th year in the field of Juvenile
Probation. Her colleagues surprised
her with a luncheon to celebrate
with judges in attendance. Kathleen
also works part-time for The Bon Ton
Department Store as a sales associate
and received the Top Charge Solicitor
award for the third year in a row.
Sheila Dolinsky on the recent loss of
her mother Gloria Dolinsky.
James Taras, Susan Taras (77), and
Mike Taras (79) on the recent death of
their father James T. Taras.
extends sympathy and prayers to Dan
Marshall and Diane Marshall Lada
(80) on the recent death of their father
Edward J. Marshall.
Barbara Walsh, mother of Mike and
Thomas (79) passed away. Our prayers
are with Mike and Thomas and their
family.
From left to right: Eric Tayfel’s (90)
twin daughters, Madison Paige and
Lindsay Grace; Jim Cantelupe’s (92)
son James.
Leonard A. Farago, father of Kathie
Farago Barszcz, Timothy (81) and
Patrick (83) passed away. The Trinity
High School community extends
thoughts and prayers to the family.
Linda Nicklos Reid, the former
principal of William Foster Elementary
School in Garfield Heights, has
been named the district’s Director of
Curriculum and Instruction.
extends sympathy and prayers to Mary
Czapor, Lisa (82), and Michael (84)
on the recent death of their father
Bruno “Brownie” Czapor.
Mary Gudel, mother of Kathryn Gudel
Shields and John (83) passed away.
We extend our prayers to the family.
Greg Danko was recently nominated
to the Ohio Racquetball Association
Hall of Fame for 2007. Greg has
participated in numerous regional
tournaments, as well as captured
some prestigious trophies along the
way. He is ranked relatively high in his
age group and class in Ohio, as well
as internationally. He has also been a
member of Toastmasters International
for six years. TMI is an organization
that assists individuals with public
speaking and leadership skills.
Greg is the current local president
of the Brecksville – Nordonia Hills
– Twinsburg Cavaliers (Club 912).
Greg credits TMI for assisting him in
practically eliminating his stammering
in everyday speaking.
Teri Dunsworth, Clinical Professor of
Clinical Pharmacy at West Virginia
University, has been named Editorial
Board Chair of the Pharmacotherapy
Self-Assessment Program (PSAP), sixth
edition. This internationally acclaimed
11-book advanced pharmacy education
series is published by the American
College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
and is translated into several
languages. Dr. Dunsworth served on
the editorial board of PSAP, fourth
edition, and as Vice-Chair of PSAP,
fifth edition. Dr. Dunsworth lives in
Morgantown, WV with her husband,
Carl Palmer, daughter Holly (8) and
twin sons Grant and Aidan (3).
Sharon Ann Jordenek, mother of Mark,
Lawrence (83), and Lisa Jordonek
Estrada (86) passed away. We extend
our condolences to the family.
extends our prayers and support to
Andrea DeLaat Deis and her husband
Mark as their brave two-year-old
daughter Libby battles leukemia.
Libby’s older siblings Josh, Sam, Annie
and Paul are also in her corner!
Kathleen Korpowski, mother of Scott
and Karin (86) passed away. Our
thoughts and prayers are with Scott
and Karen and their family.
Tracy Hartlieb Pelcarsky and her
husband Jim welcomed their second
son Nicholas on March 7, 2006.
Nicholas weighed in at 7 pounds,
5 ounces and joins his big brother
Thomas, 4.
Karen Weschke Dudich resides in
Medina with her husband George,
ten-year-old son George, III and sevenyear-old daughter Alexandra. Karen
and her family have been raising beef
cattle for two years from their farm
in southern Ohio. They also have two
horses and nine goats. Karen reports
that the farm has been a great joy, and
a lot of work.
Herbert E. Pfundstein, father of Alycia
Pfundstein Cohara, Alys Pfundstein
Radosevic (87), Alix (89), Aline
Pfundstein Yurko (90), and Allyson
(92), passed away. The Trinity High
School community extends prayers and
sympathy to their families.
John Lakota, father of Ken and Karen
(91) passed away. We send our
thoughts and prayers to Ken and Karen
and to their family.
Sharon Bernas on the recent death of
her father, Thomas Bernas.
Eric Tayfel and his wife Jill welcomed
twin daughters on September 27,
2006. Madison Paige was born at 4
pounds, 12 ounces, and Lindsay Grace
weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces. Eric and
his family reside in Brecksville, while
he continues his work as an attorney
with the law firm of Gibson, Brelo,
Ziccarelli & Martello in Cleveland.
Stephen Ruszkiewicz, grandfather of
James Filicko, Jennifer (93), Jill (95),
Jodie Filicko Varner (96), Jeffrey
(2001), Joseph (2003), Jamie (2006),
and Jonathan (2009) passed away. We
send the Filicko family our sympathy.
Ronald Mraz, father of Kimberly Mraz
passed away. We extend our thoughts
and prayers to Kimberly and her family.
Congratulations are extended to Jim
Cantelupe and his wife Tiffany who
welcomed their son James Franklin on
August 10, 2006. James came into
the world at 5 pounds, 13 ounces.
Tiffany reports that although he was
tiny when he was born early, he is
thriving now.
The community of Trinity High School
extends congratulations to Brandi
Sauers Rucinski and Jeff Rucinski,
who welcomed their son Ryan Paul on
December 1, 2006. Brandi reports that
the timing of Ryan’s birth at one week
early was especially divine. Brandi’s
father, Paul “Butch” Sauers, passed
away six and a half years ago.
Every year is a reunion year since our 45th reunion in 1996. We have been
getting together at least once a year to renew old friendships and to enjoy
catching up on our lives.
At our 50th reunion, many of us felt we were “coming home,” celebrating
Mass together in the chapel where we once sat as young girls. Our hearts
were filled with gratitude for sharing the day with life-long friends. Many
of those in attendance will not soon forget Fr. Joseph O’Donnell’s wonderful
homily, and the many tears shed that sunny Sunday morning.
Many of us get together at our annual luncheon each October. We hope to
continue as long as our classmates are interested in attending. New friends
may be silver, but old friends are definitely gold.
The last class to graduate from
Marymount High School, housed in
Marymount Convent, held their 50th
Class reunion on September 24,
2006. The day started with Mass
celebrated by Fr. Gary Chumura.
Thirty-four alumnae met in the
Marymount Chapel. Shirley Soltes,
chairman of the 50th Reunion
Committee acknowledged the deceased classmates and teachers with a
candle lighting ceremony and special songs.
An exquisite luncheon was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The
classmates enjoyed a slide show featuring the graduate’s pictures and many
special pictures from our high school days.
Over 60 members of the class of 1981 attended their 25th Reunion on
November 25, 2006 at Dave & Buster’s in Westlake. The evening flew by
as we reminisced about the good old days and caught up with one another
in roles such as parents, air plane crash investigators, business owners,
and even grandparents! We even had classmates come from Georgia and
Kansas! A 30 year reunion is already being talked about and we look
forward to seeing everyone in 5 years!
Scott Tenney, BME
A Trumpet for all occasions
440-796-7994
216-581-1061, ext. 135
Upcoming
Reunions
Class of 1947
Look for an informational postcard
in the mail.
Class of 1957
October 5, 2007 • Trinity’s Chapel
Class of 1964
October, 2007 • East side of
Cleveland (Ginny Nowac Hinkle:
970-627-8584)
Class of 1965
Look for more information in 2007.
(Chris D’Annunzio Piazza:
216-587-2786)
Class of 1972
September 21, 2007 • Trinity’s
Faculty Lounge, 6-9 p.m.
(Barb Kozel: 440-353-0183 or Betty
Wigdalski Murray: 216-587-2695)
Class of 1976
Currently planning their 30th reunion.
(Sharon Kendrick-Williams:
502-418-6187)
Class of 1986
Celebrate 21 years since our
graduation! (Kelly Wills Bilinovic:
216-520-0340)
Class of 1987
Contact one of the representatives
below to make sure you get your
invitation. (Romona Kovesi Biggins:
216-651-9659 or Jim Toth:
216-210-5147)
Class of 1997
Committee members are needed
for our 10 year reunion.
(Shawn Pekarek: 216-346-0078)
Up-to-date reunion information
can be found online at
www.ths.org/alumni.
Add something special
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His birthday was also December 1.
Ryan joins big sister Raina Rose, who
is 28 months old. She’s a great helper
and couldn’t be more proud. Ryan
weighed in at 8 pounds, 13.5 ounces.
Sarah Szweda and her husband Paul
Priebe welcomed their daughter Paige
Olivia on February 12, 2007. Paige
joins big brother Paul who is three
years old.
Missy Svoboda Mazey and her
husband John welcomed their daughter
Maria Diane Mazey into the world on
August 9, 2006. Little Maria weighed
in at 7 pounds, even and joins big
brothers Jacob (8) and Michael (2).
Congratulations to the family!
Alumni Reconnect at Several Special Events
homecoming 2006
It was truly a homecoming for more than 100 alumni and their families as they gathered at Trinity’s home stadium
to celebrate Homecoming 2006. A special tent was set up in the endzone during halftime for alumni to meet and
greet, as well as enjoy pizza, pop and snacks provided by the Alumni Association. To begin receiving your own
personal alumni invitations via email, go to www.ths.org/alumni to register.
ALL SOULS MASS
ALUMNI PRAYER SERVICE
Students, faculty and staff gathered,
along with almost 30 alumni, to
remember departed loved ones during
our annual All Saints/All Souls Day
Liturgy. Trinity graduates reconnected
with the school they called home,
and found a certain peace in the
embrace of our loving family.
“The Mass on November 1 was a very moving experience
for me,” said 1992 graduate Judy Lasecki. “Not only was I
remembering my mom, but I was also thinking about all the great
times I had at Trinity High School. It was nice to talk with some
of my ‘old’ teachers, meet some new teachers, and see all the
students taking an active role in the Mass,” Lasecki said. “The
choir and music were beautiful! Often during the liturgy, I found
myself remembering all the wonderful liturgies and Masses I
experienced when I was a student.”
“From the moment I received the invitation letter, to the ending
of the Mass, I felt truly blessed to be a part of such a caring and
supportive community,” she said. “That old Trinity pride and
spirit came back to me once again. What a special and loving
tribute to my mom! She always loved Trinity and I’m sure she
was smiling down from heaven on that day.”
Over Thanksgiving break, 2005 Trinity
grad Kyle Komer was feeling nostalgic.
“A lot of my friends and I missed the
retreat feeling that we had while we
were at Trinity,” he said. “I had the idea
that as the Class of ‘05, we should do
something to rekindle our faith.” So,
Komer and classmates Derrick Moore
and Eric Wunderle planned a prayer
service over Christmas Break, when the
majority of their class would be home
from college. “Everything worked out
beautifully in the chapel,” Komer said.
“We had about 30 former students
attend. I plan on making this an annual
event where each graduating class will
be involved.”
Sharon Shulock Sykes married Justin
Sykes on May 15, 2004. Justin
attended Trinity High School his
freshman year. Sharon’s classmate
Jennifer Menge Shulock was one of
the attendants. Natalie Sykes Koda
(95) was also in attendance. The
happy couple honeymooned in Negril,
Jamaica. Sharon works for a large
animal vetinary practice in Ravenna.
Justin works for a business aircraft
center at Burke Lakefront Airport. The
couple resides in Boston Heights.
Sharon and Justin welcomed their first
child, Alyssa Jane, on June 28, 2006.
William Schumacher and his wife
Jodie would like to announce the birth
of their first child, Samantha Rae, on
May 13, 2006.
Anita Michalak Franklin was married
in October of 2003 to Daniel. The
wedding party included two fellow ‘95
THS graduates: Eva Wisniewski and
Monica Pawelek. In April of 2006,
Anita and Daniel welcomed their first
son Daniel. Anita holds a bachelor’s
degree in business management
from CSU and Daniel is an Air Force
Veteran. Anita and her family reside
in the West Park neighborhood of
Cleveland.
Melanie Molzan on the recent death of
her fiancé, Sean Davis.
Theresa Phillips Elek got married in
October of 2005 to David J. Elek. The
couple purchased a home in Berea.
Tricia LeWalk Ingrassia and Sam
Ingrassia welcomed their first child
Deena Therese into the world on July
3, 2006.
extends condolences to Lori Karpowicz
Konieczka and to Joseph (97) on the
recent death of their mother Francine
Karpowicz.
Angela Turner Monateri has received
the professional designation of Certified
Financial Planner (CFP), as awarded
by the Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. Advisors earn
this certification by meeting experience
and ethics requirements, successfully
completing financial planning course
work and passing the CFP Certification
Examination. Angela has been a
Financial Planner with Ameriprise
Financial since 2001.
Traci Cwalinski Powers and her
husband Erik welcomed their first
child, Margaret Victoria Powers on
December 20, 2005. Traci and her
family live in Fishers, Indiana, where
she and Erik both work as Graphic
Designers at their own business named
Creative Powers, Inc. Traci invites
you to contact her at traci@creativepowers.com.
Michael and Allison Chrusciel Prucha
welcomed their son Nathan Michael
into the world on August 5, 2006. He
weighed in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces,
and was 21” long. Everyone is doing
well. Michael works for the SherwinWilliams Company and is currently
pursuing his MBA at John Carroll
University. Allison is a personal trainer
and principle dancer with Inlet Dance
Theatre. They live in Hudson, Ohio.
Joseph Giuffrida, father of Joe, Melissa
(97), and Jeannette (98) passed away.
We extend our condolences to these
alumni and their families.
Jonathan Tabb on the recent death of
his brother Jackie D. “Corky” Tabb.
Richard Ceccardi, father of Alana
passed away. We send Alana and her
family our thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn Schnurr-MacEwen is a
Therapeutic Program Worker with the
State of Ohio Department of Mental
Health, employed at Northcoast
Behavioral Healthcare. The job
consists of forming programs with the
patients so that they can get a better
understanding of their mental illness
and learn ways to cope with it. Joanne
and her husband Robert welcomed
their first daughter, Madison Abigail,
on December 22, 2006.
Louis Bacho, Charlotte (2004) and
Andy (2005) on the recent death of
their grandfather Eugene Morrison.
Amanda Emmel Rose and her husband
Michael welcomed the birth of their
son, Michael, on July 17, 2006, their
first child.
Carolyn Suma married Christopher
Widdowson on July 16, 2005 at St.
John’s Cathedral in Cleveland. Many
Suma brothers and sisters were in the
wedding party. Carolyn and Christopher
reside in Maryland.
Suzanne Kuhlenschmidt-Kisley
married Adam from Garfield Heights
High School on August 30, 2005
in Barbados in the company of
her immediate family. The couple
celebrated with a reception here in
Ohio upon their return. Suzanne says
she had the perfect wedding dress in
her favorite color — pink!
Claradine Wykowski, grandmother of
Josh Yaro, Joseph Yaro (2002) and
Jaclyn Yaro (2005), passed away. We
send the Yaro family our prayers and
sympathy.
Kate Klimkewicz graduated with a
master’s degree in accounting from
Miami University of Ohio in May,
2006. She is employed by Ernst &
Young in Cleveland.
Celeste Rybicki graduated from
Bowling Green State University in
2005. She has joined the staff of
Rybicki and Son Funeral Home where
she will begin her Funeral Director
apprenticeship. Celeste represents the
fourth generation of her family who will
carry on the mission of serving families
during their times of loss.
Julie Tapocsi was named to the Dean’s
list at Ohio Northern University where
she is a six-year pharmacy major.
Stephanie Hovan graduated from John
Carroll University in May of 2006
with a bachelor of science degree
in chemistry. Currently, Stephanie
is attending graduate school at
the University of Notre Dame in
South Bend, Indiana for her Ph.D.
in biochemistry. After completing
graduate school, Stephanie plans on
pursuing a career in cancer research
and academics.
Crystal Woodside won first place for
her research paper in the biology/
endocrinology category at the Eastern
Colleges Science Conference, held
on April 22, 2006. She was first
place in a field that included over
600 participants from more than 30
universities.
Adam Ditzig is serving an internship
with the Maple Heights police
department.
Sarah Dzigiel is a member of Alpha
Lambda Delta at Ashland University
where she made the Dean’s list. Alpha
Lambda Delta is a freshman honorary
society that challenges members to
make meaningful contributions to
society through their chapters. Sarah is
majoring in sports communication.
De’Asia Davis welcomed a baby
daughter Arica LaNee on December
13, 2005. De’Asia is a student at
Ohio State University majoring in
criminology. She will be graduating
in 2008 and hopes to become a
probation officer.
Veronica Jatsek received the Big Ten
Athlete of the Week award. Jatsek’s
shot put and weight throw is the best
in the Big Ten and ranks fifth in the
country this season.
Justin Bibb, a sophomore at American
University, was recently awarded the
2006 Mayor’s Community Service
Award, given by Mayor Anthony
Williams of Washington, D.C. Justin
ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC
Renew old friendships and make new
ones at Trinity’s Second Annual Trinity
Alumni and Friends Golf Classic on
Saturday, June 2 at Creekwood Golf
Club. Through a special arrangement,
we have secured exclusive access to the
course for the entire day and the chance
to play additional golf after dinner. The Trinity Golf Classic is a four-man
scramble format, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, with golfers playing 18 holes in
two groups of four. Cost of the outing is only $90 per person and includes
unlimited golf, lunch and a steak dinner. All proceeds benefit the Trinity
High School Alumni Association. For more information, contact Bill Svoboda
at 216-581-1644 ext. 143, or by email at billsvoboda@ths.org. Space is
limited for this premier experience, so reserve your foursome today!
was recognized for his outstanding
community service to the greater D.C.
community. Through volunteerism,
he has sought to address the issues
of disparity in education in the
inner-city schools of the District of
Columbia by establishing D.C. Today
… D.C. Tomorrow, a local community
organization dedicated to empowering
inner-city youth through servicelearning. Justin is the organization’s
co-founder and executive director.
Matthew Welich reports that Dr.
Wayne Dyer released a book called
Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling.
Mathew recommends reading this to
find meaning in every moment of your
life.
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Derrick Moore was recently honored
for his academic and athletic
achievements at Case Western Reserve
University. Moore is currently pursuing
majors in business and pre-med.
Thomas Peters, Jr., the father of Kara
Peters passed away. We send Kara and
her family our thoughts and prayers.
Joshua Smith and his family on the
recent loss of Joshua’s father, Reverend
Marvin Smith.
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SR. FELICIA MANN ‘49
12215 Granger Road • Garfield Heights • Ohio • 44125
Tel: 216-581-3540 • Fax: 216-581-4264
Child care and preschool for ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Summer program for ages 18 months to 12 years old. State licensed.
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Rachele Fitz continues to break
basketball records at Marist College.
She has been named the Metro
Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of
the Week ten times so far this season.
Former Teacher
Mary Ann Hinkle-Ineich taught at
Trinity in the Theology Department
from 1983 through 1986. She enjoyed
looking at our website and was happy
to see how many teaching friends
are still on the faculty. She has many
happy memories (and some crazy
pictures!) of her times at Trinity High
School. She sends news that she is
now teaching Theology at Ursuline
Academy in Dallas, Texas and has four
children. Her oldest just started her
freshman year at St. Mary’s College
in South Bend. Mary Ann sends along
greetings to the “old-timers” and
reports that it was a blast-from-thepast to see their names!
ERIC TAYFEL, ESQ. ‘90
55 Public Square • Suite 2075 • Cleveland • Ohio • 44113
Tel: 216-696-0800 • Fax: 216-696-0702
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Tradition
Volume 9 • Issue 1 • Winter 2007
President
Sister Shawn Lee, MA, ‘62
Executive Principal
Thomas M. Maher, PhD
Principal
Carla E. Fritsch, MEd
Assistant Principals
Linda Bacho, MEd, ‘73
William Svoboda, MEd, ‘81
Business Manager
Daniel J. Thomeier, MBA
Athletic Director
John Kall, MA
Development Director
Jeff McSweeney, BS, ‘84
Kara C. Simone, BA
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Kara C. Simone, BA
Director of Public Relations
Board of Trustees
Robert Kehoe, Chair
Sonia Alemagno
Dr. Andrea Deis, ‘83
Sr. Rosemary Hocevar, OSU
Ann Marie Hricko, ‘94
Sister Mary Alice Jarosz, ‘63
Sister Shawn Lee, ‘62
Joseph Lewandowski, ‘94
Thomas Rybicki
Don Smith
Mary Jo Sullivan
Sister Francis Therese Woznicki, ‘49
Editor
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Graphic Designer
Patrick T. Straffen, ‘04
Printer
Northern Ohio Printing, Inc.
Tradition is published by the
Office of Alumni Relations.
Trinity High School
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1. Paige Olivia Priebe 2. Amanda
Emmel Rose 3. Madison Abigail
MacEwen 4. Ryan Paul Rucinski
A Message to the
Tradition Community
“Transforming Futures” has been the
marketing campaign of our school
this year. This offers prospective
families an insight into the many
opportunities available at Trinity High
School and beyond.
Through their experiences at Trinity,
our students prepare to go out into
the world. In this issue of Tradition,
you will read about the many ways
our alumni are transforming their
own lives after their days at Trinity.
Whether you are bravely serving your
country, volunteering to help others
in need, educating young minds or
raising a family, we would love to
hear your story. We are fortunate to
have among our alumni thousands of
examples of adults who live out their
faith in successful careers every day.
Share your story, join us for an
upcoming event, contribute to
the future of Trinity High School
through our Annual Appeal you just
received, attend or donate to our
annual Out of the Blue Benefit, or
send us an update about your life
and accomplishments. We can
continue to transform futures with
your support and by telling the many
stories of this great family.
In Trinity Pride,
Kara Simone
somethingfor
everyonein
‘07
This year, the Trinity Alumni Board has
several exciting programs and events
planned. So mark your calendars; you
won’t want to miss out!
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Grab the little ones and their Easter baskets and join the
Trinity community for our annual “eggstravaganza” on
Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Tickets are
$6 for adults and $3 for children under 3. The price
includes a hot breakfast, picture with the Easter Bunny,
egg hunt, crafts, games and more. To RSVP, call Barb
Dottore at 216-581-1644 ext. 140 or register online at www.ths.org/alumni.
OUT OF THE BLUE BENEFIT
On Friday, May 4, join the Trinity community in celebrating another
outstanding school year during our Second Annual Out of the Blue Benefit
and 14th Annual Silent Auction. This one-of-a-kind evening begins with
cocktails at 6 p.m. Stroll among the
hundreds of unique silent auction items
as you sip stunning signature drinks,
followed by dinner and our live auction.
Bid on vacation packages, tickets to local professional sporting events, home
furnishings, collectibles, memorabilia and more. For tickets, sponsorship or
advertising information, see page 13 or contact Barb Dottore at 216-5811644 ext. 140 or at dottoreb@ths.org.
From Iraq, with Love
(continued from page 12)
Robin tried to get her deployment delayed
a day or two, so the kids would not have
to lose both parents in a single day. She
will now drive more than 140 miles a
day roundtrip to base, just so she can
still tuck her 2 and 3 year olds into bed
every night. Well, almost every night.
Robin’s unit will train soldiers before they
deploy to Iraq. That includes weekend
and overnight combat drills and trainings,
so she can’t guarantee that she will be
home. And without family in the area,
the Corradis rely on help from the local
Baptist church.
“So, the next two months are going
to be pretty rough,” she said. “It just
continues. The location is the best that
it can be. It happens to a lot of people.
We’ll get through this.“
Robin knows the benefits of a strong
community presence and encourages
anyone who wants to help to contact their
local church, USO, military recruiters
or National Guard offices to find out
ways to help, whether it’s babysitting or
snowplowing.
“It makes a huge difference to have
someone you know you can call up and
count on,” she said. “It’s really hard to
put into words, but something will come
up, like the lawnmower breaking or one of
the kids getting sick. Small stuff like that;
those are the things that will happen.”
To find out how you can make
a difference helping military
families in your own community,
visit the Trinity website at
www.ths.org/alumni.
Trinity’s Newest Board Member
Brings Wealth of Educational
Experience
As Trinity High School’s newest member
of our Board of Trustees, Dr. Sonia A.
Alemagno, Ph.D. has proven a valuable
addition to the Trinity family.
Currently an Associate Professor and the
Director of the Institute for Health and
Social Policy at The University of Akron,
she also serves as Associate Department
Chair for Public Administration and Urban
Studies. A recipient of the National Institute on Health Career
Development Award, she has also garnered more than $2 million
in Federal funding for various projects, in addition to her success
in grant writing at the state and national level. She has published
more than 30 journal and research articles across a wide range
of disciplines and has been awarded twice by the university for
Excellence in Research and as Researcher of the Year.
In addition, Alemagno’s university experience gives her a unique
perspective on how to prepare high school students for the rigors
of college life. Her experience and success with grant writing has
already proven incredibly beneficial to the Trinity family. With
Alemagno’s assistance, Trinity is in the process of waiting for
approval on math department grants that could total $30,000.
Bishop Lennon Visits Trinity
On March 2, 2007 the Trinity family was
blessed with a visit from The Most Reverend
Richard G. Lennon as he continued his
committment to “meeting the people of the
Diocese of Cleveland.” Bishop Lennon’s visit
was comprised of meeting with Bill Svoboda
(81), Assistant Principal and Director of
Religious Formation, and members of the
Theology Department, celebrating Mass and
meeting with student representatives from
each class.
Alumni Donates His Locks
You may not recognize Ed Borowy (04) with his new, shorter haircut. The John
Carroll University junior recently cut off two and a half years of growth, or 14 inches
of his hair, and donated it to Locks of Love.
Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially
disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. For more
information, visit www.locksoflove.org.
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