Spring 2015 - Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

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ME S S AGE
FROM TH E
President
It is 8:47 a.m. on a Tuesday morning in April … the bell rings, announcing the first class change of the day.
From my office door, I can see and hear the first floor hallway begin to fill up with teenagers making their way
from period 1 classes to period 2. It apparently is a boisterous morning, with shouts of greeting, hugs, complaints
that someone is headed down the wrong side of the hall creating a human traffic jam, the opening and closing
of lockers, the footsteps of people running down the stairs a little too fast, and then, four minutes later —
silence. Nearly 700 students have found their way to their next class despite the altered travel routes we created
because of hallway, stairway, and classroom closures necessitated by a second major building renovation in recent
years. Students arrive, normally on time, ready to learn – or at least, ready to be inspired to learn by one of our
outstanding teachers.
1 John 3:18
“Children, let us love not
in word or speech but
in deed and truth.”
This is a scene played out with each class change every day, every week during the school year. And it never ceases
to amaze and inspire me. I tell prospective parents that they should come and witness the change of class if they
want to appreciate the student experience at Chaminade Julienne. What do I witness when I watch CJ students?
Joy. Smiles, greetings, shouts of encouragement, goofy adolescent exuberance. Care and concern. Every
day someone drops their books or notebooks and a fellow student stops and helps them pick up the mess.
Commitment to performance. A quick look at flash cards on the way to a test, two students quizzing each other,
or even the panicked rush to get to the next class on time. Community. Different heights, different skin coloring,
bus riders and car drivers, city dwellers and suburban livers all come together in a way in which the differences
matter less than the shared commitment to learn and serve.
Certainly, I witness students who are clearly having a bad day, or students who let their excitement get the better
of their judgment, or students whose first instinct is to get to class instead of helping the person who just dropped
their notebooks. Adolescents don’t always make the best decisions. But, these situations provide an opportunity
for a corrective interaction, a “teachable moment” with an adult, or the chance for students to practice leadership
and empathy. There is something special about these moments.
In his 2013 apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis reminds us that we are, by virtue of our
baptism, missionary disciples, making us all agents of evangelization — that we must deeply believe that Jesus
Christ loves us, died for us, and seeks a personal encounter with us so that we can share, in word and deed, His
truth with others.
Maybe what inspires me about the change of class at CJ is witnessing young people evangelizing … perhaps
unintentionally or unwittingly, but evangelizing nonetheless. By creating energy through their joy and their care
for each other, recognizing in their fellow classmates the image and likeness of God, sharing an encouraging word
or a joyful hug, and demonstrating a willingness to serve, our students give witness to the missionary work of the
Church. That doesn’t happen in every high school every day, but it does happen at Chaminade Julienne.
I welcome you to join me some Tuesday morning at 8:47. I expect that you, like me, will be inspired. I ask for
your continuing prayers for our students and their families and our teachers and staff members. And, may God
continue to bless you in great abundance,
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84
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Ministry & Service
Kelli Kinnear, Director
Fr. Matt Robben, Chaplain
Mike Hoendorf ‘03, Asst. Director
Sr. Nicole Trahan, Asst. Director
Claire Davis, Administrative Asst.
Guidance
Charlene Wheeler ‘65,
Director & Post-secondary Counselor
Jama Badinghaus, Counselor
Susan Eichenauer, Counselor
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur,
Ohio Province
Living The Faith
2 Forming Compassionate
Leaders
3 Leaps of Faith, Great Reward
Foundation
4 Honoring Mary
5 CJ Pilots International
Student Program
The Society of Mary,
Province of the United States
Institution
6 Students Present to Mayor
7 Stang Symposium
Featured Senior Projects
8 Soaring Beyond Challenge
Development
10 Dayton Partnerships
Alumni News
12 Milestones
14 In Memoriam
15 Defining Legacy
16 Reunion Weekend 2015
17 Reunion Class Parties
Enrich Experiences
11 Alumni Share Expertise
A.J. Grimm, Counselor
Emily Saunders, Administrative Asst.
Board of Trustees
Dr. Stephen R. Grant ‘70, Chair
Timothy M. Kroger ‘78, Vice Chair
Bro. Raymond Fitz, SM, Secretary
Peter G. Haley, Treasurer
Thomas J. Arquilla ‘77
Maureen Baldock
Sr. Christina Bartsch, SNDdeN ‘55
Jeffrey T. Cox
Comm. Daniel K. Foley ‘83
Mary Moeder Garman ‘79
Joseph M. Geraghty ‘83
Kathleen D. Henderson
Donald R. Hoendorf ‘72
Robert E. Hickey, Jr.
Jessica Jenkins ‘02
Cover Story
Commitment that Soars Above and Beyond
Students who volunteered 25 or more hours of service above class requirement were recognized at the annual CJ
Service Awards on May 6. The Bronze Award was given to 57 students with 25-49 hours, the Silver Award was given
to 43 students registering 50-99 hours, and 24 students were recognized with the Gold Award for volunteering 100
or more hours.
“For a lot of our students who do this amount of service, it’s handed down from their families and parents,” said Kelli
Kinnear, director of ministry and service. “They just start doing service and they enjoy what they’re doing.”
The annual event also recognizes how local organizations make a difference as well. CJ’s Philanthropy Club, through
a partnership with Magnified Giving, presented TJ’s Place of Hope a cash award for their work, and nearly 30
elementary students were in attendance alongside juniors and seniors who participated in the Little Sibs program.
Each younger student had an opportunity on the CJ stage to share how their Big Sib played a role in their life.
Individual honors were also awarded to Natalya Foster ‘15, receiving the LaSertoma Youth Service Award; Lauren
Peltier ‘16, receiving the Sr. Ruth Ann Bange Service Award; Noah Walusis ‘17, receiving the George Early Scholarship;
Mick Mominee, Ph.D., teacher, receiving the LaLanne Award; and Angela Ruffolo, teacher, receiving Chaminade
Julienne’s Founders Award.
Dr. Thomas J. Lasley
Antonette Lucente ‘70
Rev. Daniel J. Meyer
Emmett C. Orr ‘66
Joseph A. Zehenny
Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial
High School (1946-1974)
liv ing th e faith
Forming Compassionate Leaders
By Mary Garman ‘79
judge people — meet them where they are —
those were the values taught by my family and
at CJ.
About the Author
Mary Garman ’79 and
her husband Gary’s ’79
first date was at the
Chaminade Julienne
senior prom and 32
years later, the happily
married CJ grads have
three children; Chad ’03,
Courtney ’06 and Blake
’17. Mary comes from
a long line of Eagles as
seven of her eight siblings
attended either Julienne
or, later, Chaminade
Julienne and her mother,
Roberta (Bensman)
Moeder graduated from
Julienne in 1951.
The native Daytonian,
who grew up in Old
North Dayton, and spent
two decades at Dayton
Children’s, is now with
Premier Health as chief
operating officer at
Good Samaritan Hospital.
She enjoys her new role as
grandma and spends free
time watching sports, being outdoors and fishing.
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SPRING
SPRING
2015 2015 B
eing a nurse was something I always
wanted to do. I had three aunts who
were nurses, so I had a lot of time
to learn about what they did. As I thought
through back then the plans that I believed
God had for me, it seemed that He had called
me to live a life serving and caring for others —
especially those who are vulnerable.
My first career choice was to be a pediatric critical care nurse. I loved being a pediatric nurse,
taking care of children and their families. It
was most fulfilling to work as part of a healthcare team to treat the very sick and injured and
watch the majority of them show the strength
and resilience to recover quickly.
But I also saw a tremendous amount of pain and
grief. So many times, the children we saw were
there (Dayton Children’s) as the result of a preventable accident or injury. We definitely could
have gotten angry or questioned why it had to
happen, but we didn’t judge. I learned, early on,
that it wasn’t our job to investigate or find fault,
we were trained to help them heal whenever
possible. I also learned years earlier not to pre-
Eventually, I decided to broaden my horizons and move into the adult healthcare world.
There, too, I saw so much need for caring and
compassionate people to serve others. I’ve had
the opportunity to work with so many professionals who are driven toward excellence. Here
in Dayton, we are fortunate to have a community of high-quality healthcare services. I
believe as leaders, it’s important and our obligation to instill in our young adults, the value of
living in Dayton.
My husband and I chose to stay in Dayton
to be close to family and friends, and to care
for my aging parents. We believe strongly in
Catholic education and felt it was a priority for
our children to grow up in a school with strong
Christian values that also recognized the importance of diversity. We wanted to make sure
that the school we sent our children to was
one with values and beliefs similar to our own
and we found that here. CJ is a unique environment with people of many different backgrounds. That diversity helps contribute to the
learning environment and, also, to the overall
community.
I am honored to serve on the Board of Trustees
at CJ, and am very committed to my responsibilities. I recognize the importance of a strong
academic curriculum, complimented by a culture of caring and opportunities for many extracurricular activities. I believe, if done well,
we are sure to provide a strong foundation for
future leaders. V
liv ing th e faith
Leaps of Faith,
Great Rewards
By Chip Neilson ‘03
C
omplete faith and trust that God
knows what’s best for my life are
among the biggest lessons that I
have learned from the Lord in recent years.
Recent rewards have resulted from my
decision to follow God’s plan for me no
matter how uncomfortable or uncertain
things may seem. Since I can remember, I
have planned and placed parameters around
just about every aspect of my life, but it
seems that since I have applied myself at
coming to know Jesus, plans that I had set
were no longer a worthy substitute for His.
In the last few years, I have experienced
several rewards in following God’s call for
my life — graduating law school, moving
cross-country for a new job, and planning
a wedding. Each of these blessings involved
complete faith, a huge leap, and living, at
times, in a state of flux. Whenever I leap
trusting in God’s plan or have a major decision to make, I feel His presence and take
comfort that the Lord is there.
One of the most powerful experiences during my time at CJ came from participating
in Urban Plunge. It shaped my ideas about
the world and required me to examine how
faith can help others take giant leaps to yield
big rewards. We spent a week in Cincinnati’s
Over the Rhine district doing service, inserted into a community that was going
through so much change.
The experience was powerful largely because
I got an opportunity to learn how communities need to change in order to thrive. I witnessed the symbiotic connections among
people, institutions, and resources — each
displaying trepidation at the thought of
adapting to change and entering into assimilation. The Cincinnati riots of 2001, which
began just days after Urban Plunge ended,
demonstrated how people can react to the
thought of change.
After I graduated college, I came back to Dayton to
work in healthcare, arguably an industry in a large
state of unrest. My role was focused on the community building aspect of running a health system.
I found myself trying to connect corners from opposite sides, encouraging change and drawing from
my experience all those years ago in Cincinnati.
Except this time, I represented a major community
stakeholder.
There were key moments that required each side to
make large leaps to gain positive results for many. If
a community-based initiative didn’t pass or if minds
did not meet, change ­— so greatly needed — would
not take place. It would be another missed opportunity. Throughout, I became more interested in the
balance of power and resources in the community.
I knew that earning a law degree would be the tool
that would best help me help others, so I enrolled in
the University of Dayton School of Law.
I recently took a job in Denver in healthcare administration for Centura Health, a 15-hospital health
system based in Colorado. I feel very blessed that
God brought me here. I do feel homesick every once
in a while, but I’m here to do a job and that’s where
my head and heart are, aligned with God’s plan. I
feel at peace even as I adjust to more major change
— I trust Him and know that God is more than
enough to sustain me for what’s next in my life. V
About the Author
Chip Neilson ’03 and his
fiancée, Ashley Quisenberry,
are in the midst of planning
their June wedding in
Dayton. They met as seniors
interviewing for the same
merit scholarship to The
College of Wooster with
Ashley receiving the larger
award. “She’s much smarter,”
explained Chip with a smile.
In addition to his Urban
Plunge experience, Chip said
that several members of the
CJ community made a lasting
impression on him, including
teachers Mick Mominee and
Linda Colas, former principal
Mike Trainor and custodian
Quentin Gaddis.
Chip with members of the flight paramedic and nursing team
of Flight for Life Colorado (FFL), which provides critical care transport within a 120-mile radius of four Colorado operations bases.
FFL is the first hospital-based air ambulance in the country.
VISION 3
foun d ation
Preparing Students for High School
through Alliance with OLR
E
arlier this school year, members
of leadership from Chaminade
Julienne and Our Lady of the
Rosary began to imagine how working together could result in greater advantages for students of both schools.
They envisioned benefits that could be
gained through supporting each other
operationally and sharing resources,
and forecasted outcomes that would
help strengthen both schools’ financial
foundations.
A Month for Mary
Who better to feature in the window of
the Welcome Center during May than
our Blessed Mother, Mary. Statues of her,
on loan from the University of Dayton’s
Marian Library, and one borrowed from
teacher Angela Ruffolo, were on display
and surrounded by fresh flowers provided
by faculty and staff. Additionally, the
school dedicated one week to praying the
rosary, praying a decade of the luminous
mysteries each morning.
The idea was inspired by members of one
of CJ’s adult sodality groups who recalled
fond memories of May Crowning. “It
was an important time when the entire
community came together,” said Karen
Emmerich, religion teacher.
“For a school that is founded by the
Marianists and the Sisters honoring
our Lady, it felt right to bring it back,”
said Charlene Wheeler ‘65, director of
guidance. “This month is a time to show
that it is important to remember our
Blessed Mother.”
It is a tradition they hope will continue
at CJ. “It would be awesome to keep this
going,” said Emmerich.
SPRING 2015 4
Leading as inspiration, was the idea that
an alliance forged between the two school
communities could more effectively
address the academic and family needs of
students — and overall student success
— based on developed strategies.
The idea began to grow as commonalities
between the two schools surfaced.
Because of CJ’s ties and similarities with
the OLR community, CJ President Dan
Meixner believes that the alliance is an
idea poised for success.
“Leaders from our schools have enjoyed
successful working relationships over
many years,” he said, citing an example
of OLR principal, Jacki Loffer ‘87 and
John Marshall ‘86 working together as
part of the Catholic Leadership Institute
through the University of Dayton.
Both schools have also incorporated the
City Connects program as part of their
student support services.
“Also, both have a history with the
Marianists and the Sisters of Notre Dame
de Namur. The two orders founded and
continue to sponsor Chaminade Julienne,
and they served as teachers at OLR in the
20th century,” added Meixner.
In a letter to CJ parents in December,
Meixner announced that the two schools
had entered into a planning phase to
discover and prioritize opportunities that
an alliance would bring over the next
three years. He highlighted the benefit of
student success with CJ students gaining
leadership and mentoring experiences
while OLR students being better
prepared for success in high school.
He asked parents to prayerfully consider
becoming involved in the development
process if asked through participation in
focus group sessions.
Though details of the agreement are
being finalized over the summer, the
budding partnership between the two
schools has already yielded CJ students
with experiences in mentorship and
leadership. The a cappella group, Vega,
Eagle Pride band, and student leaders
participated in OLR’s “Walk to the Kroc”
during Red Ribbon Week in the fall, and
a Senior Capstone group presented their
research and provided encouragement to
7th and 8th grade OLR students on the
topic of positive self-image. V
A SAMPLE OF INITIAL GOALS FOR
THE ALLIANCE
• establishing one academic calendar,
and communities joining for inservice and retreat days
• reviewing curriculum and methods
of instruction by both schools’
teachers thereby creating seamless
transitions from elementary to
secondary courses
• using the existing City Connects
infrastructure already implemented
at both schools to create a seamless
transition of student support plans
and resources
• centralizing several administrative
services
in stitution
CJ to Pilot International Student Program
The Pilot Year
The goal for the initial year is to enroll
five to eight international students. By the
end of April, four students who had been
offered admission to CJ had completed
the registration process — one from
Korea and three from China.
Faculty and staff spend an in-service day in March learning ways to adapt in helping
students from other countries make successful transitions.
C
hoosing high school and college
seems like a very natural process
for most families. But for families
living in other countries, the decision for
high school may include the possibility
of sending their children to the U.S. for
an education that will prepare them for
college. And now, Chaminade Julienne is
among their options.
In 2012, CJ began to explore the
possibility, benefits, and potential partners
for an international student program with
the school’s teachers, advisors, and Board
of Trustees. According to Brett Chmiel
‘02, director of admissions, several years
were spent in conversation, prayer and
discernment before deciding to proceed
with a pilot program.
Partnerships
CJ is offering the program through a
partnership with Cambridge Institute
of International Education and Green
Planet, which finds, trains, and certifies
host families for students, and provides
services for the students, host families,
and parents at home.
“We believe that introducing international
students to our community can further
build and enrich our Catholic educational
programs in our Marianist and Notre
Dame traditions while allowing us to
further live out our mission’s call,” he said.
“As we researched international student
programs at other schools, we began
to consider this possibility for CJ. Our
pilot program comes at a time when
we are projecting our fifth year of
increased enrollment, and when others
are publicizing the value of the kind of
enriched learning environment that we
provide,” he said, citing a report by 2015
Niche Rankings that ranked CJ tops
among Ohio’s private schools.
In March, faculty and staff dedicated
an in-service day to learning more about
what motivates international students
to leave their families and homes for
the opportunity to learn at Chaminade
Julienne, what cultural and academic
shifts students will need to make, and
how each faculty and staff member
could play a particular role in easing
students through their transition.
P. Wong, a current CJ parent, spoke
to the group about the great influence
participating in the CJ and Dayton
communities has had on his family.
“This is the best place for the kids to
grow up and the best place for them to
learn about what they want to do in the
future,” he said. His family followed him
to Dayton from Hong Kong after his job
was transferred here in 2012.
“The students that have been accepted are
the ones who we believe have the academic background and social maturity to acclimate to our community,” said Chmiel.
He, along with faculty and staff, have interviewed applicants via video Internet conferences. Along with testing their English
proficiency, they also assessed students’
knowledge or relationship with God. “The
students we’ve accepted know about God,”
Chmiel said. “Each has a concept of God,
has heard of the Bible, or is open to learning about our relationship with God and
what that means for our lives.”
Due to the growing push for parents from
other countries to enroll their children
into American schools, the interviewers
paid particular attention to each potential
student’s desire to attend CJ.
“We asked questions about a favorite
hobby or movie to see how a student
reacted to questions they’re not
expecting,” said teacher Mike Kelly.
“Students are also asked to name
something specifically about CJ and why
they want to attend this school.”
Current students are excited by the spectrum of opportunities that their future
classmates will bring. “This experience
will provide a unique, new way of learning
for all students alike,” said Evan Skrobot
‘16, who is planning to spend next year
as an international student in Germany.
“The diversity of CJ will be raised to another level that will enhance our growth
in global perspectives and relations. New
students are going to have no trouble
coming into CJ’s welcoming community.” V
VISION 5
Senior Capstone
Imagining a Solution for the Homeless
Three seniors present idea to the mayor
T
hree seniors sat down with
Mayor Nan Whaley in February
to present her with their Senior
Capstone project that aims to help eradicate homelessness in Dayton. Like most
urban environments, poverty and homelessness are realities in the Dayton community, and the trio wanted to use their
time to bring focus to a possible solution.
Laura Bullock, Andrew Neick and
Nathaniel Scupski came across the concept of creating “mini homes” for those
in need of shelter that has worked well
elsewhere. They then adapted the idea
for Dayton.
Mini homes — usually only as large
as one room — have been successfully implemented in Colorado, Texas, and
Oregon. Clusters of mini homes provide
a more permanent solution for the homeless and encourage independence, ownership, and responsibility.
The students believe that these homes are
more effective at giving the homeless a
chance to get back on their feet, and that
the structures are better for the community. “The mini homes save taxpayers a
lot of money,” said Bullock. “There are reduced hospital visits, arrests, and jail time
in cities that have set up mini homes.”
Taxpayers in Colorado were paying about
$43,000 per homeless person each year,
but after the development of mini homes
in the area, that number dropped to
$11,000. “That’s a lot of money that people could be saving,” said Bullock.
The students were excited to present their
information directly to the mayor. Using
visual aids and a physical model of a mini
home built by Bullock, they outlined their
idea: to repurpose empty lots in Dayton
as sites to build the structures. The mayor was receptive of their message and the
students look forward to her response.
SPRING 2015 6
The Senior Capstone project team comprised of Nathan Scupski, Laura Bullock and
Andrew Neick presented their solution to address homelessness in Dayton to Mayor
Nan Whaley as well as the St. Vincent De Paul District Council of Dayton.
Guided by their Senior Capstone mentor,
Rhonda Fox, the group settled on the
issue of homelessness as the focus of their
project because of their common passion
for the issue. “We picked the mini home
project because it’s the most practical
solution for the urban environment in
Dayton,” said Scupski. “I think it’s cool
that we’re joining a movement to end
homelessness and bringing the idea to
Dayton. I’m honored to be a part of it.”
Bullock said that the Urban Plunge was
what originally sparked her interest in the
legislators take this seriously,” said
Scupski. “I hope Dayton joins the ranks
of cities succeeding in driving down
homelessness significantly.”
Capstone coordinator Molly Bardine
is proud to see this group succeed in
contacting and meeting with the mayor.
“The group’s research and preparation
for both meetings were exceptional,” she
said. “I hope they are empowered and
recognize the impact their presentation
will have on those who can really make
an impact on the issue.
Ultimately, these senior students are driven to
make Dayton a better place for all people.
— Molly Bardine, Senior Capstone Coordinator
issue. The Urban Plunge is a mission trip
where students experience a weekend of
being “homeless. It really opened my eyes,”
she said. “It puts you in their shoes and
makes you realize how hard it is.”
The seniors also gave their presentation
to the St. Vincent De Paul District
Council of Dayton. “I hope the city
“Ultimately, these senior students are
driven to make Dayton a better place for
all people.”
“This project was made from a group
effort to improve the people and city,”
said Neick. “To ensure that all people
truly have an equal chance and ability to
achieve the American dream.” V
in stitution
Capstone Projects
Nearly 50 Senior Capstone Projects were presented at the
Sister Dorothy Stang Symposium in April. Here is a sampling
of the issues that were addressed by the Class of 2015
Pro Life
Three Senior Capstone groups attended
the March for Life Rally in Washington
D.C. in January. Inspired by their passion
for the pro-life movement, these seniors
This year’s Sister Stang Symposium began with a keynote address by Fr. Matt Robben,
traveled together to speak out in our na- chaplain. Participants then selected three Senior Capstone presentations to attend,
tion’s capitol. The rally gave them an op- followed by a reception for all.
portunity to support their common cause
and provided them with inspiration for
of seventh grade boys at St. Christopher
literacy. The young women put together
their projects.
School in March.
a presentation for fourth graders coupled
with a book drive designed to encourage
Senior groups included: Ayanna Hayes,
Our Lady of Nazareth
students to be more excited about reading
ChiChi Morah, Chelsey White and Ien
Matt
Boudinot,
Matt
Pyper,
Adam
and to give them books.
Usianeneh; Emily Allen, Carrie Baldwin
Pendergrass,
Matt
Richard
and
Danny
and Theresa Brinkman; and Addi Helms,
Wittmann learned about the Kenyan ed- Urban Nutrition
Rebecca Mayer, Cassie Phillips and
Julianne Evans, Margaret Geraghty,
ucational system through their interacVictoria Thornton. Sophie Johnson and Abby O’Loughlin
tion with the Marianist Catholic school,
Female Body Image
explored the effects of urban poverty on
Our Lady of Nazareth in Nairobi,
nutrition. Urban environments such as
Kenya.
Through
their
efforts
and
a
partIn February, freshmen girls gathered in
Dayton may impact accessibility to local
nership with Holy Angels Elementary
the auditorium to learn more about posproduce, causing nutrition concerns. These
School, school supplies and books were
itive body image from the perspective of
students helped raise awareness and edusent
to
students
at
the
school.
seniors. Taylor Banks, Gretchen Theil,
cate the community about the importance
Kayla Lamantia, and Sarah Downing
Global
Symposium
of local and healthy options for students. presented statistics and quotes involving
Grace Saunders and Emily Meyer hostthe spiritual, mental, physical, and emoDisease Awareness ed an educational global symposium to
tional aspects of body image. They conraise awareness about poverty and educa- Creating disease awareness in third world
cluded the session with a music video
tion in Uganda. The seniors were inspired countries is an important step to deremake that they produced of the song
by their involvement in the organization
creasing the number of people afflicted
“Try” by musician Colbie Caillat. Unified for Uganda. The event drew a
by disease and increasing overall health.
Masculinity big crowd, including two Cincinnati high Ceyrah Feeny, Marie Weckesser, Frankie
school students who traveled to Uganda
Weizman, and Faith White created paThere are prevalent messages in the melast year.
per microscopes that will help aid in disdia today that can encourage negative
ease detection and awareness. The seniors
cultural norms surrounding masculinLiteracy plan to ship their microscopes overseas to
ity. Alex Juniewicz-Fogle, Danny Meyer
In
an
effort
to
help
convey
the
imporcountries who can greatly benefit by havand Sam Stidham created a presentation
tance of reading to local elementary
ing this diagnostic tool.
exploring the representation of mascuschool children seniors Danielle Ames,
linity in the media and the effects it has
VISIT: cjeagles.org/senior-capstone to view
Haleigh Shaw, Erin Staley and Rachel
on middle school aged males. The young
more projects and overview video.
Stayer focused their Capstone project on
men presented their project to a group
VISION 7
stu d e nt ne ws
Excellence — Soaring Beyond the Challenge
offered lab assistant positions as freshmen
and sophomores. The opportunities and
success stories have been amazing.”
Wright Scholars Research Assistants
Program Selects Seven from CJ
Seven students were accepted into the
Wright Scholar Research Assistant
Program (WSRAP) this summer.
Organizers of this prestigious program select few students to participate each year.
Students offered spots for the coming term are Adam Pendergrass ‘15 and
Helen Wittman ‘15, who will work with
Sensors Directorate; Allison Huffman
‘16 and Will Huffman ‘16, who will work
with the 711th Human Performance
Wing; Alex Jennison, ‘16 and Ian Simon
‘16, who will work with the GRILL at
TecEdge; and LiNan McSherry, ‘15 who
will work with Materials.
The nine-week internship gives juniors
and seniors the opportunity to work
hand-in-hand with the Air Force
Research Laboratory’s current top
scientists and engineers. It is also an
opportunity for students to use what they
have learned in their classes at CJ.
“Our students are not only learning
cutting edge engineering and biomedical
techniques through CJ’s STEMM
program, but they are using them to
investigate answers to self-proposed
questions,” said Amanda Ooten, teacher
and science department co-chair.
These experiences gained during high
school years add up to even greater
opportunities in college, according to
Amy O’Loughlin ‘86, teacher and science
co-chair. “Former students have been
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Performing Arts Continues Tradition
of Introducing New Opportunities
Four students stepped off the stage and
into their roles as first-time directors as
CJ performing arts hosted four short
performances during its inaugural
presentation of “A Night of One Acts.”
As directors, Julianne Evans ‘15,
Catherine Grady ‘15, Addi Helms ‘15,
and Jacob Troutwine ‘17 each had one
month to work with their cast and stage
crews to prepare for the show.
Some plays had comical themes while
others were more dramatic. Troutwine’s
play, “The Happy Journey” by Thornton
Wilder, followed one woman’s struggle to
accept a family tragedy.
“Peer leadership was key in this process,”
said drama teacher Caitlin Cronin
Bennett regarding the experience of
students directing their peers. “Being able
to express ideas, particularly creative ones,
will serve them very well in the future.”
Of his experience, Troutwine offered
advice to those thinking about entering
the world of directing, “Everyone should
try it! Even if it’s not typically for you, you
can learn to better interact with others
and understand story lines.”
Robot Design a “New One” for Judges
Members of CJ’s Extreme Bots club participated in the Xtreme Bots Competition
at Wright State University this spring.
The organization’s website bills the event
as an “exciting, fast-paced team competition that immerses high school students
in a convergence of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and sparkthrowing awesomeness.”
“Our robots were designed and built by
students which helps them learn about
electronics, mechanical design, and radio
control,” said teacher and club moderator
Eric Grimm.
Students began meeting in February with
the goal to participate in the Xtreme
Bots competition, which consists of two
robots battling each other in three
minute rounds.
CJ’s team, Element 13, with members
Aaron Gerhard ‘17, Josh Hughes ‘17,
Cole Mason ‘16 and Patrick Murray ‘17
advanced one round with their robot
Mystical Space Typhoon. The students’
design, constructed by Narrow Way
CustomTechnology, had a pointed front
and a lawn mower blade on top.
CJ’s second team, The Elemental Heroes,
with members E.J. Cervantes ‘16, Tyler
Curtis ‘16, Evan Skrobot ‘16 and Jordan
Thomasson ‘16 had judges scouring the
rule book because of the team’s robot
Blazeman’s never-seen-before design.
Constructed with help from the Hobby
Shop, Blazeman featured a scoop as its
main defense, and won three rounds, but
losing in finals. According to Grimm, the
inventive design wowed the crowd, and
earned the People’s Choice Award.
Athletic Honors
Holocaust Memorial Contest
Prejudice and racism today was the
theme given by the Holocaust Resource
Center for this year’s Max May Memorial
Holocaust Art Contest and Lydia May
Memorial Holocaust Writing Contest.
Eight CJ students won recognition for
their art and writing efforts.
“This experience gives students a chance
to create artwork that will engage the
viewer,” said Diana Barr, art department
chair and teacher.
For art, Natalie Davis ‘18 won first
place, with Adela Leon-Witt ‘18 placing third. Courtney Morah ‘15 and
Claire Armstrong ‘17 received honorable
mentions.
The weather may have been sub-zero outside but student athletes
were heating up the court, pool, mats and lanes during this winter
season. State contenders included the men’s basketball team, finishing
as the Regional champs and State semi-finalist. The team won the
GCL North Conference with a 9-1 record. Overall, the team went 22-7.
“I’m very proud of the way our team competed. They were a true team
in every sense of the word. They were extremely unselfish and really
cared about each other. Our senior class is a very special group, and
their leadership was outstanding,” said Joe Staley, head coach.
The swimming and diving team had four women qualify for State,
while the indoor track and field team also sent athletes to the championships. Kyle McKinney ‘15 placed second in State for the triple jump,
and the 4x200 placed fourth.
For writing, Mikayla Kleinhans ‘15
won first place, Francesca Weizman ‘15
won second, Joseph Sattler ‘15 placed
third, and Dehja Moore ‘15 received
an honorable mention. English teacher
Jim Brooks said that he is proud of CJ’s
tradition of participating in the annual
remembrance event. The students’ writing
and artwork were on display at the Beth
Abraham Synagogue this spring.
Scholastic Art Awards Recipients
Using digital art, Adzaan Muqtadir
‘16 earned two Gold Keys with works
“Summertime Memories: Going Around
and Around” and “Taking in Cosmos,”
and three Honorable Mentions with
“Dayton in Color,” “A Day Downtown,”
and are automatically considered for
national-level recognition. Honorable
mention is awarded to pieces showing great
skill and potential.
Megan Schultz ‘18 earned two Honorable
Mentions for her photos, “Chorus of
Clouds” and “All You Need is Clay.” Audrey
Springman ‘16 earned one Honorable
Mention for her ceramics and glass piece,
“Butterflies in my Stomach.”
and “Blue Day” in the Scholastic Art
Competition. A Gold Key is awarded
to the best works submitted to a region,
Out of 1,200 Miami Valley student
submissions, 75 earned Gold Keys, and 155
earned Honorable Mentions. The Scholastic
Art and Writing awards are considered
the nation’s most prestigious recognition
initiative for young artists and writers. V
VISION 9
Dayton Community
Partnerships Create an Outstanding Event for Families
Sometimes the experience of Chaminade Julienne is characterized
through the elements of People, Program, Partnerships, and Place,
all working in combination to provide an experience that we
believe is like no other. It is the element of Partnerships that helps
CJ brightly illuminate the spectrum of opportunities that we are
able to provide students and offer to the Dayton community.
D
ayton is affectionately known
as the “epicenter of college basketball.” That is because for
15 years, the First Four NCAA Men’s
College Basketball tournament games
have started in this city. The Big Hoopla
is a group that organizes events leading
up to the First Four games. “The entire
Big Hoopla effort is made possible thanks
to our tremendous community partners
and America’s most passionate college
basketball fans,” said Matt Farrell, The
Big Hoopla committee member.
“Collectively, our community takes great
pride in our role as host of the NCAA
First Four and we have been able to
capitalize on the opportunity to showcase
the Dayton region’s unique attributes to a
global audience.”
CJ has been a proud part of this tradition for three years as the host site for
the Hoopla STEM Challenge. This past
March, more than 400 students in grades
K-8 were treated to food, family fun and
prizes as they joined others in shooting
hoops and engaging in hands-on STEM
learning experiences. Local STEM leaders and educational organizations provided exciting activities ranging from Frisbee
throwing robots and self-repairing drones
to 3D printing and a “BATMAN” lab.
Of CJ’s initial commitment to the event,
JP Nauseef, the Big Hoopla Committee
Chairman, said, “On behalf of the committee, we cannot thank the CJ community enough for demonstrating Catholic
values by doing, serving and leading — the
school continues to make a huge difference
in this community and in the world.” V
HOOPLA STEM CHALLENGE
CJ served as the host site for the Hoopla
STEM Challenge, an event designed
for families that ties together the
excitement of basketball to the power
of STEM education.
V
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HOOPLA STEM CHALLENGE
EXHIBITORS
CJ STEMM
DP&L
Innovators Robotics
Premier Health
Proto BuildBar
SelectTech Geospatial
Sinclair Community College
Staub Manufacturing Solutions
St. Albert the Great School
University of Dayton
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base/AFRL
Wright State University and Research
Institute
development
Alumni Strengthen the Experience of CJ STEMM
CJ STEMM Alive Workshop Educates 7th Grade
Students about Environmental Issues Near and Far
For many in the United States, all it takes is a trip to the faucet
to quench thirst with safe water. Since this is not the case for
many living in third world countries, the Sisters of Notre Dame
de Namur has developed a Clean Water Project that helps people living anywhere have access to safe drinking water — all
thanks to a simple filter system which removes harmful toxins
from water in less than a half hour.
The purification process was demonstrated during one of five
sessions offered to 7th grade students through CJ’s STEMM
Alive Workshop themed, “Greening STEM.” Students from
St. Albert the Great, St. Christopher, and St. Peter spent
the day learning more about life-saving advancements developed through STEMM-related fields (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math and Medicine) during the annual event
which was held in conjunction with National Environmental
Education Week and Earth Day.
Through the coordination of Meg Draeger,
CJ STEMM coordinator, four CJ alumnae
offered their expertise and facilitated some
of the sessions. Amy Lynch ‘99 and Barb
Miller ‘96, who both work at the Air Force
Research Laboratory, showed students the
process of making bio-fuel and how gases
from materials are produced.
“Science is a viable career. It’s not just
someone in the lab wearing glasses and
safety apparel. I want the students to see
someone approachable,” Miller expressed.
Marsha Loges ‘63, helped lead the session
involving the Sisters’ Clean Water Project
and solar electric generators. Felicia Graham ‘86, who works
for the City of Dayton as an Environmental
Compliance Coordinator, explained and
demonstrated during her session what
students can do daily to help preserve
water resources.
“Once our water resources are destroyed,
they are destroyed forever,” Graham said.
“We’re trying to enlist people to protect our water resources.
If we start building environmental stewards now, we’ll make a
better resource of water for them in the future.”
Brett Chmiel ‘02, director of admissions, gave student participants a challenge before they left CJ, “take what you learn today, and these real-life issues, back to your schools and do
something powerful with them.” V
CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Program Features Alumni
College-level curriculum, mentorship, service, and first-hand
experiences that bring the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and medical fields into the awareness of students K-12 — these are pillars of CJ STEMM. For the past
seven years and under the direction of Meg Draeger, CJ
STEMM coordinator, the program has grown to include the
involvement of nearly 120 professionals and educators — this
past year alone — who have enhanced the experience of students preparing for college and high-demand careers. Often
times, students with CJ STEMM experience go on to become
leaders among their college classmates and fill prized lab positions because of their experience while at CJ.
Alumni play important roles in inspiring students to explore the world of STEMM and ultimately pursue related career paths. They serve as members of the STEMM Advisory
Board and mentors, offer shadow-day experiences, host field
trips and visit classrooms. One unique opportunity for them,
is participating in the STEMM Idol Speaker Series. This
program gives alumni the perfect forum to share their work
experience rooted in the experience of their own CJ education, and current students the chance to hear from professionals and ask important questions.
“I had a very strong background in the sciences. I had some great teachers who were
willing to spend the time and help me
along,” said Brian Duffy ‘74 when he spoke
to students during one of the STEMM
Idol sessions.
More than 20 STEMM Idol speakers came to CJ this
school year. The alumni who were a part of the speaker
series agreed that students today could be a great asset to a
future employer if they have a background in a STEMM field.
“I feel really strongly about science and math
education; it opens a lot of different doors
for you,” said Catherine McDaniel ‘00.
Alumni who participated in the CJ
STEMM Idol Speaker Series this year includes Sarah Krug ‘09, Hanen Alkhafaji
‘07, Craig Bowman ‘04, Brian Duffy ‘74 and
Catherine McDaniel ‘00.
Those who wish to learn more about participating in next
year’s program should contact Meg Draeger, at (937)
461.3740 x487, or mdraeger@cjeagles.org V
Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences is funded in part by Good Samaritan Hospital.
VISION 11
alumni ne ws
milestones
1940’s
Mary Ann Tieman Tolle-Hemmelgarn ‘44 writes, “My
youngest granddaughter and Ed’s youngest
grandson graduated in the class of 2014. I
celebrated my 70th reunion at the CJ luncheon last summer with my granddaughter,
Kaitlyn Blanchard ‘14.”
Eugene Verrett ‘45 passed away in March. He
and his wife of 63 years, Irene, lived in, Gulfport, MS for 43 years where they were both
managing through illnesses.
Gerald Moorman ‘49 still lives at home with lots
of help though stricken with Alzheimer’s.
He and wife, Emily, celebrated 60 years of
marriage in January. She says that he has
been a wonderful husband, a great dad to
their four children, eight grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren. “They all love him
and most are in town so we are blessed,”
writes Emily. “Thank you for giving him a
great start in early years.”
1950’s
Marilyn Norris Spears ‘50 lost her husband, Harry,
in September. They had been married for
62-1/2 years.
Marian Conner Volk ‘52 says she is thankful for the
“wonderful training” she received from Julienne. She has 10 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. She taught all of them dance and
music, and they all attend Mass regularly. Her
annual recital will be held at the Dayton Art
Institute this June. Marian began teaching in
her senior year at Julienne. “God is so good!”
Robert Wolff ‘53 will complete 56 years of teaching at the University of Dayton in the School
of Engineering’s engineering technology department in May. He shares that he is the
proud father of four children, “Opa” to 12,
and great-grandfather to two.
Greta Muth Harlett ‘55 has been blessed with her
first great-grandchild, Amelia Rose, born in
August 2013.
David Hopkins ‘55 writes, “The birth of our greatgranddaughter on 12/13/14 brings us to a
total of 30 great-grandchildren. We also have
seven children and 26 grandchildren which
brings the total in our immediate family to
SPRING 2015 12
83. My favorite scripture verse is “go forth
and multiply!”
Elaine Wallace Harsanyi ‘57 retired in 1991 from
Ohio Bell. She has 15 grandchildren and, in
July, will welcome her 18th great-grandchild.
Gail Horvath ‘57 is the author
of the new coffee table book,
“Another Nun’s Story: Sister
Germaine, SNDdeN,” about
her nine years as a Sister of Notre Dame de
Namur. The publication contains a foreword
by Mary Gnau Richard ’57, and introduction
by Sr. Marietta Fritz, who, like Gail, both
taught at Julienne. Also included are quotes
by Larry Horvath ’59, Sr. Damienne Grismer
’47, Sr. Beth Grismer ’52 and Sr. Rosemary
Wach ’47, and quotes about Sr. Nancy Gnau
’48, who served as the last principal at Julienne
and the first at Chaminade Julienne. For more
information, contact Gail at 937-836-8451.
Frances Wuerstl Mounier ‘58 says that after a
lengthy illness, her husband Greg died peacefully in April 2014 on Divine Mercy Sunday
weekend and the canonization of Pope John
XXIII and Pope St. John Paul. “He was well
prepared to meet the Lord and now intercedes
for the family — me, his wife of 48 years, his
daughter, Jeanne, and son-in-law, Andy, and
two grandchildren, Kyle and Michaela. I’m
doing well by the grace of God, one day at a
time. I’m truly blessed and loved!”
William Kussman ‘59 retired eight years ago from
Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor.
He plays a lot of golf, walks his dog, tutors at
Brunner Literacy Center, and spends most
of the winter in Sarasota, FL. He and his
wife enjoy the grandchildren.
John Swintek ‘59 recently had open heart surgery and is thankful for all the prayers and
cards. He is recovering at home and hopes to
be at full strength by spring.
1960’s
Suzanne Tischer King ‘60 writes, “Greetings from
sunny Florida. Visiting here for the winter. Got to enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year’s here out of the cold. Also,
got to see my newest and third great granddaughter, age 4 months, as well as my now 7
month-old granddaughter. As the song goes
‘Don’t Know When I’ll Be Back’ to Texas or
Dayton. Wishing all my classmates a great
New Year!”
Stephen Stiglicz ‘60 and his wife, Janet, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
They continue to enjoy traveling, taking river cruises, and eight grandchildren.
David Wittman ‘60 became a great-grandfather
for the fourth and fifth time.
Richard Burlew ‘61 married Yue Hua Ding after
45 years of being single. He writes, “Thank
you match.com.”
Thomas Stanley ‘62 writes, “After 41 years of being a pharmacist (total of 55 years in pharmacy from stock to serving in a USAF hospital),
I finally decided to retire. The years were
spent in retail, and while an adjunct faculty
member at WSU College of Pharmacy, it enabled me to be a preceptor to many students
in that setting. One thing my wife of 46 years
likes is that when some function comes up,
she won’t hear me say ‘Let me see if I have to
work that weekend.’ Now for more road trips,
reading, vacations to Hawaii, doing nothing,
hiking adventures, or a river cruise in Germany. Following in Bub’s footsteps and showing
Dickie Bird the way.”
Thomas Stangle ‘63 is retired from NeimanMarcus after 30 years. For the last 19 years,
he was senior VP of stores.
Mary Berberich Jackson ‘64 reports that she celebrated 50 years of marriage with her wonderful husband, Philip, in February and that
they were married in Holy Angels Church,
Dayton by Fr. Robert Kurber. They have four
children, four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren with the fifth one due this July.
Luann Slouffman Massey ‘64 says that she is still enjoying retirement in paradise, AKA Florida.
Charles Vehorn ‘64 has retired from teaching economics at Radford University in Virginia. He
and his wife have moved to Nashville, TN
where a granddaughter and her parents live.
George Belme ‘65 enjoyed the 50th Reunion of
the Chaminade vs. Alter football game last
fall with so many teammates returning.
Robert Brinkman ‘65 has returned to Dayton this
year after living 45 years out of state. He is
looking forward to reconnecting with family
and friends.
and spend quality time with them in Dayton, Cincinnati and Painesville, OH. Tony
is looking forward to the 45th class reunion.
Barbara Kronenberger Marsh ‘72 says she had two
significant things happen in 2014 — she
remarried in May to a wonderful “Catholic
Morgan Colorado Times. He and his wife,
boy” which she thought would never happen
Paula, plan to camp more and has enjoyed
since she has been widowed twice, and she
several scuba diving trips. They have two
retired in September after 29 years with the
sons and four grandchildren.
federal government. The last tour was with
Carol Keyes Lindeland ‘65 is living in Cumming,
the Department of Homeland Security. She
GA. She retired from IBM after 25 years
and her husband moved back to Ohio in late
and continued working , finally retiring after September and now live in Beavercreek and
12 years devoted to her church. She has been are members of St. Helen parish.
married to Rudy for 20 years and enjoys his
three grandchildren and spend as much time Deborah Knipper Wait ‘72 writes, “How does
as they can with their families. She hopes to God prepare someone to protect His parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati? He
connect with Nancy Gambill Helling ‘65, Sharon Mcsends her to Julienne High School and has
Dermott Skelton ‘65 and others from her class.
Mrs. Naughton interest her in bookkeepMichael Minch ‘65 retired from
ing. Then He finds a way for her to graduvascular surgical pracate from the University of Dayton, pass the
tice, completed his term as
CPA exam and work as an auditor in public
president of the Tennesaccounting. Next, He has her hone her acsee Medical Association
counting and auditing skills in a big service
and is currently serving as
company for 20 plus years. Then, He nudges
president of TMA Physiher to get a degree in Lay Pastoral Ministry
cians’ Services, Inc. When not in Nashville, and work for six years as a business manMichael and his wife, Sue, spend time in
ager in parishes in the Archdiocese. And,
Naples, FL. They stay active in a number
finally, He relentlessly bugs her to apply for
of charities, as well as the Ohio State and
the parish auditor job.” Debbie began her
Vanderbilt Alumni Associations.
job as parish auditor for the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati in January. She and her husband,
Rebecca Shafer Schroeder ‘67
Bob, live in Cincinnati. Both of their chilwrites, “While on a small
dren, Carolyn and Chris and his wife, Laura,
ship cruise to the Itallive in Washington DC.
ian and French Rivieras
in September 2014, I
Janet Dix Bennet ‘73 lives in the foothills of Colo‘found’ another Julienne
rado. She has one son and grandson and is
graduate, Jane Michael Mueller ‘51.”
the director of software design for HealthJohn LaPorte ‘65 has retired as editor of the Fort
1970’s
Robert Anthony Meininger ‘70 retired in 2009 from
Hobart Corporation in Troy, OH after 32
years. Tony and his wife, Lynn, celebrated
their 40th wedding anniversary last year
with a cruise from Hawaii to British Columbia. They are cruise fanatics and have
taken dozens of cruises to places like the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Mexican Riviera
with Alaska and the Panama Canal still on
their bucket list. They have three grandsons
care Software.
Louann Walling Geel ‘73 is enjoying life as a retiree and grandparent. She retired from
Montgomery County Children Services as
a social work supervisor four years ago. Her
daughters, Leslie ‘98, Haley ‘00, and Natalie ‘02 have blessed her husband, Randy, and
her with eight precious grandchildren. She
baby-sits, works a little, crochets, sews, gardens, and does volunteer work. “Life couldn’t
be better!”
Randal Romie ‘74 and his wife, Kimberly, moved
to Greensboro, NC last year and are living
eight houses away from Our Lady of Grace
Catholic Church. The family enjoys walking
to daily Mass.
Margaret Maloney Hemmer ‘75 writes, “My husband,
Terry Hammer ‘75, passed away in August
2012 after a ten-year battle with leukemia. He is
greatly missed by our three wonderful children
and myself as well as many family and friends.”
Michael Smith ‘75 says that he and wife Teresa
Branson Smith ‘75 have started a new company after Mike’s retirement from GE Lighting.
Mike is Zig Ziglar certified to teach classes
to life and inspire people and has taught volleyball at Sinclair Community College for 15
years. Teresa will be celebrating 34 years in the
utility business at Dayton Power & Light and
Vectren Energy. They are both active in volleyball leagues, Senior Olympics volleyball and
love to travel and scuba dive.
Rita Harlett Ward ‘76 took a recent trip to England
to visit her son, Darren, who is a pilot in the
US Air Force.
1980’s
Sandra Parker ‘80 writes, “It has been a family tradition to attend Chaminade Julienne starting
with my older brother who attended Chaminade. The two schools had combined when
my oldest sister attended, then me, and then
my sister, Tammy ‘85. My niece continued the
tradition and now I am proud to say that my
son will be attending CJ this fall. My years at
CJ prepared me for the challenges ahead. I was
able to receive my Bachelors degree in Medical
Laboratory Technology from Ohio University
and am currently working as a manager for
the Kettering Health Network. The science
education is among the best and we are proud
to have our first doctor in our family. Tammy
is an Emergency Medicine Physician at Lima
Memorial Hospital. We are also excited for
my son, Ghiman McKinney ‘19 to attend CJ.
We have no doubt that his interest and knowledge will only be strengthened during his years
at CJ and I hope his memories will be as great
as mine were. Go Eagles!”
VISION 13
milestones
alumni ne ws
Maureen Bacon Conroy ‘81 married Mike Conroy in July, and are living in Washington
Township. Mike is a nurse at Maria Joseph
and Maureen is in her 15th year of teaching Spanish at The Miami Valley School.
1990’s
Stephanie Dalton Halpin ‘95 is a reading specialist in North Shore School in Highland
Park, IL serving students in grades K-5th.
She is married to Michael Halpin and has
two children, Atticus (4) and Simone (2).
2000’s
Andrew Wallace ‘04 was married last May 31
to Alexandra Rosilita Fisher in a ceremony
at Holy Angels Church, Dayton. Mike Beall
‘04, Amy Beers Plassenthal ‘04, John Buscemi ‘04
and Chris Plassenthal ‘04 were members of the
wedding party. Andy was nominated for
three Emmy’s this year, and at the 50th
Annual Ohio
Valley Regional
Emmy Award
ceremony held
in August.
Andy won his
sixth Emmy
(awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013).
Katherine Noonan ‘05 works at Atrium Hospital in
Middletown, OH as a recreational therapist.
She purchased her first home last year and is
now learning to be a home owner.
Christopher Doyle ‘07 graduated cum laude from
Holly Harker-Buchenroth ‘05 and her husband, Tim,
live in Richmond, KY, where they both serve
on the Lexington Fire Department. Holly graduated the LFD academy in 2013 with the highest GPA. She earned her AS in Fire Science
Technology from Sinclair Community College.
She continued to Eastern Kentucky University
where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a
BS in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology,
concentration in fire, arson, explosion investigation and a MA in Safety, Security and Emergency Management, concentration in Fire and
Emergency Services. She is a member of Kappa
in MEMORIAM
Mary Reboulet Ferree ‘28
Emma Kuntz Marshall ‘33
Edith Gibbons Sachs ‘33
Betty McGinn Eifert ‘36
William Taylor ‘37
Mary Hemme Daniels ‘38
Mary Spraley Heiskell ‘38
Jean Carney Early ‘40
Jeanne Burkhardt Marcey ‘40
Patricia Watson Schirack ‘40
Bertha Trimbach Waitzman ‘40
Virginia Sawaya Zaidain ‘40
William Liebhard ‘41
Carroll Markowski ‘41
Vera Schierloh ‘41
Charles Houser ‘42
Thomas Lauer ‘43
Effie Minham ‘43
Virginia Brinkman ‘44
Charles Brown ‘44
Alpha Theta and was elected to the homecoming court at EKU in 2009 and 2010.
Thomas Weisman ‘45
Patricia Drayer Bornhorst ‘46
Rita Jeckering Schock ‘46
Albert Turner ‘46
Jack Zimmerman ‘46
Marjorie Musselman Amend ‘47
Eileen Majusick Chalifour ‘47
Charles Combs ‘47
Carolyn DeSerisy Garling ‘47
Betty Hamberg Campbell ‘47
Francis Lehman ‘47
Alfred Volk ‘47
Ruth Ann Hohl ‘48
James Horch ‘48
William Berry ‘49
William Brennan ‘49
Marilyn Hauer Crotty ‘49
Carol Hemmert Nealon ‘49
Beverly Middleton Noble ‘49
the University of Dayton in May 2011 with
a BS in biology and a BA in Spanish. He received his Medical Degree (MD) from the
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is a member of the Gold Humanism
Honors Society. He plans on a residency in
diagnostic radiology at the University of Chicago and will finish in June 2020.
Paul Wittberg ‘09 works as a clothing sorter and
stocker at Goodwill. He loves his job and enjoys playing Special Olympics basketball and
soccer. He says he is a huge Reds, Dayton
Dragons and Dayton Flyers fan.
Chaminade Julienne extends its deepest sympathy to the families
and friends of CJ family members who have passed on.
David Albro ‘50
Irene Bakos Brohm-Golson ‘50
Marilyn Lamm DiCenzo ‘51
Bryon Kelly ‘51
Robert Kern ‘51
Delores Norton Marra ‘51
Joan Kuntz Wilkens ‘51
Mary Volbrecht Aiello ‘52
Sr. Joan Pfeiffer ‘52
Joann Gouldburn Reichert ‘52
William Strady ‘52
Marcia Melampy Bowling ‘53
Lucille Henn ‘53
Janice Hoertt Brun ‘54
Patrick Byrne ‘54
Gloria Douglass Jorgensen ‘54
Ronald Reboulet ‘54
LaVonne Taylor Barker ‘55
George Brasher ‘55
Ralph Dennler ‘55
Jacqueline Meyer Jolley ‘55
Mary Kuntz Leach ‘55
David Monaghan ‘55
Katherine Dorsten Wolff ‘55
Judith Lightner Baker ‘57
William Boeckman ‘57
Betty Burneka Boehman ‘57
Ethel Drummer ‘57
John Waitzman ‘57
Carol Freeman Mauricio ‘58
Carol Kenzik Starosky ‘58
Sara Hancock Trick ‘58
Paul Woodhead ‘58
Paul Gaeke ‘59
Nancy Valentine Mann ‘59
Edward Back ‘60
Judith Harris Borders ‘60
Thomas Clements ‘60
Michael Minogue ‘60
Margaret Follick Stroetz ‘60
William Pfarrer ‘61
Robert Seubert ‘61
Huland Hinton ‘62
John Leen ‘62
James Tuite ‘62
John Condon ‘63
Daniel Dillon ‘63
Daniel Gallivan ‘63
Gary Damuth ‘64
Donald McCloskey ‘64
Herbert Becker ‘68
Susan Bonfig Ringleman ‘68
Walter Davidson ‘70
Terrence Hemmer ‘75
Kimberly Blake-Dotson ‘78
Cynthia Bailey Layne ‘81
Brigit Lavin ‘93
Milestones Send information for Milestones or In Memoriam to: Chaminade Julienne c/o Milestones, 505 South Ludlow Street, Dayton, OH 45402. Or, send it to: aszabo@cjeagles.org. Or use the online form found at: cjeagles.
org. Be sure to include your name, maiden name (if applicable), and year of graduation. Photos are welcomed and will be used as space permits.
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alumni ne ws
Classes Continue to Define Legacies
I
n 2007, a group of classmates from
the Chaminade class of 1957 got
together and decided to make a special gift to Chaminade Julienne as part
of their 50th reunion celebration. They
established a surprise gift to recognize
their long-time class reunion chair, Jack
Thein. Like many other alumni over the
years, Jack has volunteered countless
hours to sustain the alumni connections
of his classmates and promote support
for CJ students.
“I appreciate the outstanding education
I received at Chaminade and I believe
it’s important to give back to the school
that gave me so much,” said Thein. “My
classmates and teachers helped me come
out of my shell as a young man, and it is
one of the reasons why I prioritize my
support for CJ today.”
year. Following the class of 1957, classmates from Chaminade, Julienne and St.
Joe’s class of 1958 established a 50th reunion gift recognizing the seven classmates who chose religious life as their
vocation. Each 50th reunion class since
has made significant increases to their
annual giving as a way to show gratitude
for their blessings.
Members of the Class of ‘65, Carolyn Bucklew
Rathweg, Toni Bonadio Moraites, Bob Guehl,
Lois Winter Keil call classmates to invite
them to Golden Reunion celebration events,
and talk over the idea of a special class gift.
While there are hundreds of reasons
why alumni choose to make financial
gifts to CJ, many alumni choose to make
special gifts to CJ during their reunion
Now, all classes celebrating milestone
years participate in some form of reunion giving as part of their anniversary year. Gifts during reunion year take
on many shapes and sizes — from gifts
in the amount of their graduation year,
to matching challenge gifts established at
the leadership level. CJ is grateful to all
alumni who make a significant impact on
the experience that CJ is able to provide
its students. V
One Daughter’s Story
H
er father’s work ethic as
a young man was rivaled
only by his unwavering love
of Chaminade High School and, now,
Sharon Hajek ‘60 will honor both.
Sharon’s father, LuVerne A. Ruetschilling
‘35, worked his way through high school
to help cover the cost of his education
in the midst of The Great Depression.
That hard work extended into the classroom as well as the playing field as he
suited up for both the Eagles football
and basketball teams. And he remained
a diehard Eagle long after donning his
Chaminade cap and gown.
“He adored Chaminade, his memories
were very precious to him,” said Sharon,
who recently donated her father’s treasured collection of notebooks and
school newspapers to the archives.
While her father passed away a decade
ago, 2015 seemed like the perfect time
to honor the man she adored as it marks
80 years since he graduated. This milestone year also marks 55 years since
Sharon’s own graduation from Julienne.
In her father’s honor, Sharon has committed to have a stained glass window
preserved from the Sisters’ Chapel at
Julienne installed at CJ.
“My hope is that, for students walking
down the hall, the window might catch
their eye and give them a moment of
pause in their day,” she said. “Those
moments can be grace moments.”
All it took was a walk down the halls of
Chaminade Julienne and Sharon knew
what she needed to do.
meant so much
to my father,”
she said.
In addition to
the window
restoration,
Sharon has also
Lu Verne A.
made a signifRuetschilling ‘35
icant contribution to the
Annual Fund as a class gift, earmarked
for tuition assistance.
“My hope is that it will make a Catholic
education possible for other students,”
she said. “It will enable others to learn,
grow in faith and build relationships that
will stand the test of time — decade
after decade after decade — just as my
father did.” V
“As I roamed the halls, it all came into
place, it led me to what I felt was the
best way to embrace the tradition that
VISION 15
Alumni
REUNION
WEEKEND 2015
JUNE 26TH & 27TH
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
All alumni, beginning with the
Class of 2010 and those graduating
earlier, are welcome back to campus
to celebrate and participate in
festivities the weekend of June
26th & 27th. Classes celebrating
milestone years can also attend
individual class parties.
Register
ONLINE today!
Go to: cjeagles.org/alumni/
reunionweekend to register
for any event; our online pay
option is also available.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH
Golf Outing • Milestone classes 1970 and earlier
Miami Valley Golf Course | 9 a.m. | $55
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Golf Outing • Milestone Classes 1975 through 2010
Community Golf Course | 9 a.m. | $40
Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Registration and driving range opens
at 8:00 a.m. Golf scramble with classmates and fellow alumni at
Miami Valley Golf Club. Cost includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes.
Play with your foursome or we will match you up with one.
Golf with classmates and fellow alumni. Cost includes greens fees,
cart, lunch ticket and prizes. Tee times are from 9 - 11 a.m. and
classmates will be sent out together. Tell us who you would like to
be paired up with or we create a foursome for you.
Taste of CJ • Class of 2010 and earlier
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | $25
Eagle Tennis Center Match
9 a.m. - noon | Free
Enjoy Dayton favorites under a tent on CJ’s Blue Green Field.
“Taste” features alumni owned and operated restaurants including:
The Amber Rose, Marion’s Piazza, Company 7, Jimmie’s Ladder
11, FUSIAN, Arby’s, and Four Columns Catering. Wine and beer
included. Tours of CJ’s campus available all night.
Enjoy a match with alumni and friends on the new Eagle
Tennis Center. Players will be matched up according to skill.
Golden Eagle Luncheon • Class of ‘65 and earlier
11:30 a.m. | $15
All classes celebrating 50 years or more are invited to join us in
the library for a catered lunch. Along with tours of the school,
graduates are invited to sit down and share your favorite stories
from Chaminade, Julienne and St. Joe’s as CJ records its oral
history on video.
Reunion Weekend Liturgy
4 - 5 p.m. | Free
Join us for Mass at Queen of Apostles Chapel on the property of
Mount St. John (4435 E Patterson Rd, Beavercreek, 45430).
2015 Reunion Weekend t-shirts now available!
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Order yours when you register for RW
activities, or online at:
cj.ourspiritwear.com
Individual Class Parties
Reunion Weekend ends Saturday night with individual class parties. Parties are held Saturday night unless otherwise
listed. You should have received an invitation in the mail if you are a member of one of the milestone classes. Check
the “Reunion Weekend” web page at cjeagles.org for the latest updates, or contact Teresa Spanel ‘10 alumni relations
coordinator, at (937) 461-3740 x201 or tspanel@cjeagles.org.
RW 2014 Snapshots: Class of ‘49
Class of ‘74
Class of ‘89
Class of ‘04
1950: Dinner at The Presidential Banquet Center (4572
Presidential Way, Kettering, 45429); $50. Fr. Bill Thomas will
celebrate Mass at 5:30 p.m.; Cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. and
buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m.
dinner and dancing; $40. Live music will be provided by
Steve Fecher and the party includes a cocktail hour starting at 6
p.m., a carving table and heavy hors d’oeuvres at 7 p.m., and music
and dancing from 8 - 11 p.m.
1955: Join classmates for hors d’eouvres, a buffet dinner, and cash
bar at the Dayton Country Club – Men’s Grille (555 Kramer Rd.,
45419) beginning at 4:30 p.m.; $30.
1975: The party starts at 7 p.m. at Flying Pizza (223 N Main St,
Dayton, 45402). Relive favorite memories with classmates over
pizza, salad, and beer; $15.
1960: The party will be at The Milton Club (640 Cosler Dr.,
45403) with Mass celebrated at 5 p.m., cash bar at 6 p.m. and
dinner served at 7:30 p.m.
1980: Join classmates at the home of John and Denise (Maurer)
Burgmeier for a cookout dinner. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. and
dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m; $5.
1965: Thursday, June 25th — Stag Night for Chaminade
graduates only at Franco’s Ristorante Italiano (824 E 5th St.
Dayton, 45402) at 6 p.m.; hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; $15.
Thursday, June 25th — Graduates of Julienne and St. Joe’s only
will gather at The Dublin Pub (300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, 45410)
from 6-9 p.m.; COD.
Friday, June 26th — Class of ‘65 dinner at The Crowne Plaza Hotel
(33 E. Fifth St., OH 45402) from 6:30-10:30 p.m.; $65. Party
includes social hour, station buffet and dancing — attire is urban
chic casual. A block of rooms is reserved at the Crowne Plaza.
1970: Thursday, June 25th — Stag Night for Chaminade
graduates only at 6 p.m. in a reserved room at the Carillon Brewing
Company (1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, 45409) to sample some
1850’s era food and beer; cash bar.
Friday, June 26th — after Taste of CJ: Keep the party going.
Chaminade and Julienne graduates will meet at Jimmie’s Ladder 11
(936 Brown St, Dayton, 45409); cash bar and St. Joe’s graduates
will meet at the home of Marcia Horvath Heben (6509 Atterbury
Court, Dayton 45459).
Saturday, June 27th — all graduates are invited to Walnut Grove
Country Club (5050 Linden Ave, Dayton, 45432) for drinks,
1985: There is a room reserved at Jimmie’s Ladder 11 for an
appetizer buffet and cash bar beginning at 7 p.m.; $20
1990: The party starts at 6 p.m. at the The Amber Rose
(1400 Valley St, Dayton 45404) for dinner and a cash bar; $25.
1995: Classmates are gathering at the Dayton Beer Company at 7
p.m. for beer tasting samples and appetizers; $25.
2000: Graduates are invited for an appetizer buffet and cash bar
on the second floor of Jimmie’s Ladder 11 (963 Brown Street,
Dayton, 45409) beginning at 7 p.m.; $25.
2005: Celebrate 10 years with classmates at the Dayton Beer
Company over beer tasting samples and appetizers at 7 p.m.; $25.
2010: Gather at Flanagan’s Pub (101 E Stewart St, Dayton,
45409) beginning at 7 p.m. for cash bar and appetizers; $5.
Need a place to stay?
A block of rooms has been reserved at Crowne Plaza Dayton
(937) 224-0800 and Dayton Marriott Hotel (937) 223-1000. In
order to place reservations at either location, please call and
use the group code of Chaminade Julienne Reunion Weekend.
*Complimentary transportation from each hotel will be made
available to and from Taste of CJ and Mass.
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Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s School (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
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Events Open to
Everyone!
FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH
Reunion Weekend Kick-Off & Taste of CJ
6:30 -9:30 p.m. | $25
SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH
Eagle Tennis Center Alumni Match
9 a.m. - Noon | Free
SEE PAGE 16 FOR DETAILS
Golden Eagle Luncheon
11:30 a.m. | $15
*All classes celebrating 50 years or more are invited
to share a meal in the cafeteria.
Reunion Weekend Liturgy & Memorial Mass
4-5 p.m. at Mount Saint Johns at Bergamo
Individual Class Parties
See details for Milestone Reunion
Celebrations on page 16