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Silver Anniversary Edition/Donor Recognition Report
Silver Anniversary Edition Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Faith. Family. Future. Magazine We are family CELEBRATING OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE SPRING 2015 Donor Recognition Report Inside MAGAZINE CONTENTS BOARD OF ADVISORS 2014-15 Mary Ann Blakeley ’76 William Centa ’70 Donald Dailey ’70, Chair Joshua Dautovic ’99 Brian Friedman Dana Heil Wes Howard Marlene Kuskin Nick Longo ’79 Leory Morrow ’83 Robert Mullin ’88 Pat Pannitto ’78 Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun ’58, OSU Michael Romeo ’88 Sr. Joan Marie Russ ’65, OSU Gerard Stadler ’69 James Tobin Mike Tobin ’91, Co-Chair Barbara Tyler ’60 Sue Eline-White ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBERS Umberto Fedeli ’78 Senator George Voinovich AD HOC MEMBERS Raymond Marvar ’72 Vince Panichi EX OFFICIO MEMBERS David Csank Richard Osborne ’69 OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Eugene Boyer ENDOWMENT BOARD 2014-15 Donald Dailey ’70 Bro. Paul Hoffman, SM Robert Jaquay ’73, Chair Sr. Joan Peine, OSU Raymond Rossman ’75 Linda Warren ’73 Catechetical Formation & Education Diocese of Cleveland Congratulations to the Viking Village on behalf of the Office of Catechetical Formation & Education MAGAZINE CONTENTS AD HOC MEMBER (Representing the Diocese) Roberta Betlejewski EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Robert Buskey Richard Osborne ’69 THANK YOU A Journey of Faith You will see hundreds of names in this 25th anniversary issue of VASJ Magazine. But, truth be told, the names contained here don’t even begin to tell the whole story of the people who have made our school what it is. We begin, then, with a comprehensive thanks to the tens of thousands of graduates, students, teachers, staff, parents, friends and supporters who have been with us – standing with us and sometimes carrying us – on this remarkable journey of faith. There is no need to recount the challenges we have faced together along the way. No doubt we could recite them in unison. But we also could cheer together about the little victories and the big ones that brought us to this spectacular moment in our history. It is a history that began long before the merger of Villa Angela Academy and St. Joseph High School. It truly began when the Ursuline Sisters traveled from France to found VA on the Lake Erie shore. The spirit of our school soared again when the Marianists founded St. Joe’s just a couple of miles away. And 25 years ago, when these two venerable schools came together in a partnership established and blessed by the Diocese of Cleveland, the path to success continued. This anniversary issue celebrates that success. We have included our most recent Donor Recognition Report as a means to acknowledge the vital importance of the financial support we have received over the years in order to continue the dream of Catholic education steeped in the core values of the Ursulines and the Marianists. Our cover story speaks to those values and how they play out in the lives of today’s students. We are deeply grateful to the writer, Mike Tobin ’91, a member of VASJ’s first graduating class, who served as co-editor of this issue. We salute the members of our Board of Advisors, led by Chairman Don Dailey ’70, and the entire administrative leadership team. And certainly we profoundly thank Bishop Richard G. Lennon, Superintendent Margaret Lyons (VASJ’s first principal), Associate Superintendent Eugene Boyer, Ursuline President Sister Susan Durkin, Marianist Provinical Father Martin Solma (graduate from the Class of 1966), and all of the Ursulines, Marianists and other teachers and staff members who have served at our school. Thanks to all of you, we can look forward to VASJ’s service to our community for generations to come. God bless you. Richard J. Osborne ’69, president David M. Csank, principal Table of Contents SPRING 2015 ON THE COVER: Graduate W.D. Hudson ’14 celebrates with his cousins. Thank you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Donor Recognition Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cover Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Look At Us Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Class Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Advertising/Copyright Information Any viewpoints that are expressed are those of the editor, writers or their subjects. COPYRIGHT 2015 VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced for profit without the written permission of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. Printed by Northcoast Litho. MAGAZINE CONTENTS 1 Faith. Family. Future. DONOR RECOGNITION REPORT 2013-14 Donor Recognition Report Gifts received from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 The complete 2013-14 Donor Recognition Report, including individual gifts by class year, is available at vasj.com/donor-recognition-report St. Angela/ Blessed Chaminade $10,000+ Bruening Foundation Donald J. ’70 and Mary Jo Dailey William and Susan Eline-White Umberto P. ’78 and Mary Ellen Fedeli Good Karma Broadcasting John Hocevar ’69 Howley Family Foundation Marianist Province Of The US Neil G. ’70 and Maria McCormick Raymond Murphy Jamie M. Myers ’76 Nicholas Valentino ’64 Scholarship Oarsmen Frank Prijatel Rooted In Faith – Forward in Hope Grants Joseph M. Scaminace ’71 Jeff and Sandra (Pertekel) ’66 Turner Ursuline/Marianist Legacy $5,000 - $9,999 Bicknell Fund Dr. Theodore and Jean Castele Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation London Fletcher ’93 Michael L. ’81 and Christine Golic John Hruska Clark ’79 and Rosy Kellogg Dr. Heidi Krebs ’93 Alan Kreczko ’68 Ladies Night Out Gregory P. ’70 and Carol Lieb Nicholas Longo ’79 Lubrizol Foundation Honorable J. Timothy ’62, Valerie, Brendan ’04, Kerry ’06 McCormack Gary ’74 and Jenny Minadeo Timothy ’73 and Stephanie Misny Murphy Family Foundation John E. Perovsek ’82 Anthony ’72 and Cindy Rini John Weiler ’65 Patrick Winslow Joseph Znidarsic ’69 Paul Betori Publishing Staff Published by Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School www.vasj.com Editor: Emily Robinson (erobinson@vasj.com) Graphic Design: Anne Pillot Photography: Various contributors VASJ ADMINISTRATION Richard J. Osborne ’69 – President David Csank – Principal Timothy Neary ’03 – Dean of Academics Nancy (Slominski) Naujoks ’68 – Dean of Student Life Kevin Flynt ’70 – Director of Admissions Babe Kwasniak ’94 – Director of Advancement Nate Zavorek ’94 – Director of Athletics Emily Robinson – Director of Communications Robert Buskey – Director of Finance Kellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03 – Associate Director of Admissions Martin Neary ’95 – Property Manager Sr. Ascension, OSU & Father Weisner, SM $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Frank Adamic ’56 Dr. John ’62 and Irene Blakemore Leonard Bole ’65 Dwight and Susan (Getler) ’66 Bowden William ’70 and Renee Centa Wafik Elsanadi ’78 Fairmount Minerals Foundation Kevin P. ’70 and Margaret (Oberstar) ’70 Flynt John Gercans John ’56 and Stella Ann Hetzer John ’73 and Elizabeth Hogan Joseph ’66 and Susan Manning Joe Maurer James ’70 and Virginia Meil Robert ’88 and Sandy Mullin Frank Osborne ’65 Parker Hannifin Progressive Casualty Insurance Company Gerald Stadler ’69 Jim and Marianne Tobin READER FEEDBACK We’d love to hear your thoughts on VASJ Magazine. Send your questions, comments or concerns to Emily Robinson, director of communications, at erobinson@vasj.com or 216-481-8414 ext. 235. What are you up to? We need your help to stay current. Help us update our records or share information for the next issue of the magazine by providing us with your updated contact information. Mail To: Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School ATTN: Advancement Office 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44119 Fax To: 216-486-1035 Or Update Online: www.vasj.com/alumni 2 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 Founder $1,000 - $2,499 Amgen Pac-Matching Gift Program Peter G. ’70 and Linda Apicella Mary Ann Blakeley (Globokar) ’76 Mr. Robert Buskey Thomas M. ’62 and Patricia (Jersen) ’73 Cahill Don Calevich ’73 Dr. Joseph Carney ’93 Catholic Education Endowment Trust CHALTA Paul Clark John Comella ’87 Mark ’76 and Lea Crowley Joshua ’99 and Nicole Dautovic Joanne DelGreco (Wanstreet) ’70 Eaton Corporation Timothy ’04 and Katie Rose Flannery Brian ’65 and Frances (Henry) ’66 FitzSimons Giovanni Foragi ’88 William ’60 and Christine Gibbons Charles A. Giomuso ’70 Patrick ’03 and Carlie Gliha Spiros Gonakis ’96 Melissa Grai Haskell Fund Bruce and Dana Heil Hospice of the Western Reserve Wes and Kathy Howard Mary Therese Hurley Robert Jaquay ’73 Fred W. Keyerleber ’55 Edward Keyse Alex ’59 and Donna Koler Richard Kozan ’72 Krueger Group Inc. Babejohn ’94 and Laura Kwasniak Dennis R. Lansdowne ’73 Ronald Lewis ’69 Michael ’84 and Michele (Iouse) ’85 McGarry Brian P. ’62 and Maribeth McNeeley Michael P. Metroka ’71 Beverly Moore Paul ’87 and Gina (Iarussi) ’86 Mullin James P. ’62 and Marcia Murphy Charles ’67 and Karen Murray David Parent ’57 David ’66 and Karen Paulin Donald ’70 and Barbara Reed Leo and Kathleen (Deighan) ’55 Reichard Martin Rini Mark L. Rodio ’88 David ’68 and Laura Ross Timothy ’68 and Maryanne Royer Mark J. ’75 and Mary Colleen (Dougherty) ’75 Royer Neil ’82 and Patricia Sawicki SJ Class of 1963 SJ Class of 1988 George Skuns ’57 John ’59 and Linda Storey Thomas Strauchon ’69 Dr. William B. ’54 and Lynthia Strong Roger J. ’61 and Judy (Ulepic) ’61 Sustar Aldo Tisi Tony Tricarichi Robert A. Vertocnik ’64 Donald Vick ’67 Ms. Patricia A. Ward David L. ’ 58 and Carol Weigel Vincent W. ’69 and Mary Louise White-Petteruti Thomas ’64 and RuthannYuhas Admiral Ronald J. Zlatoper ’59 Benefactor $500 - $999 Charles ’67 and Bonnie Abbey Abbott Fund AmeriGas Propane, LP Thomas Banc ’97 Susan Bergant (Korenchen) ’75 Brian Brown ’90 Marcy Capadona Joseph ’73 and Diane Cerino Kathyrn Chubb (Gabrenya) ’66 Cleveland Clinic Health System Control Components Company John ’83 and Alice Czyzycki Timothy J. ’69 and Molly Delaney John and Susan Diemer Mr. Howard P. Frain ’57 L. Christopher Frey ’71 Patrick ’82 and Cindy Gallagher David Garner ’60 Joseph ’58 and Margaret Geiger Genworth Foundation Mr. Terence J. Gliha ’72 Michael Gooding Dr. Cyril Gostich ’71 William ’58 and Anita Grad Gus’s Diner 185th Joseph Hocevar ’63 John ’63 and Caroline Husek Michael Kalasunas ’65 Joseph Kavulis ’95 Keybank Foundation Michael ’69 and Gloria (Prosuch) ’69 Kluse Dr. Richard ’58 and Molly Knazek Marcia Kren (Apicella) ’73 Lifetouch National School Studios Mr. John L. Lukanc ’70 Frank and Judy Macuga Judith McLaughlin (Sweet) ’55 Timothy ’03 and Vaiva (Bucmys) ’03 Neary Mr. Edward J. O’Brien ’71 Richard ’69 and Della (Woyma) ’68 Osborne Patrick ’78 and Donna Pannitto Parent Organization James ’64 and Karen Patrick Kenneth A. ’64 and Barbara Prince Thomas ’66 and Charlene Prince Dennis Quinlan ’88 Ronald Reuss ’58 Robert J. and Bernadette Kane Foundation Kevin ’97 and Brooke Robertson Georganne Robertson Rockwell International Michael Romeo ’88 James Sadowski ’59 Dr. John E. ’69 and Cynthia Shinsky Thomas Smith ’69 Gregory ’71 and Kim Spatz John ’88 and Nicole Staunton James Taglia ’65 Paul and Barbara (Petty) ’60 Tyler Louis Urbas ’69 Paul VanHorn ’80 VASJ Class of 1993 VASJ Class of 2003 Thomas Verderber ’67 Jason Verderber ’97 Joseph A. Vidmar ’70 Deborah Wilson (Calevich) ’73 Charles ’55 and Nancy Wolfram James ’76 and Joan (Czyzyck) ’80 Zele Thomas Zlatoper Friend Up to $499 Anthony ’62 and Dorothy Abate John and Suzanne Ahern Carolyn Alaburda (Dougherty) ’80 Stephen Albrecht ’98 Thomas W. Albrecht ’62 Stephen J. Alic ’91 American Mutual Life Association Peter M. Amerson ’87 3 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. Friend, up to $499 continued Joseph A. Anslovar ’56 Patrick M. ’72 and Melanie Anson William Anzick ’57 Richard G. Armbruster ’72 Carol Ann Atkinson (Lovich) ’72 Susan (Sikich) Audey ’75 Libera Audia Anthony E. Bacevice ’66 Clifford Baechle ’61 Deanna Bague ’79 Gregory J. Baldini ’78 Rita Balys ’72 William ’61 and Betty Banach Thomas M. Banc ’59 Lisa Bartone Marilyn Bartucci Gytis M. ’83 and Amy Barzdukas Amelia Battista ’01 Bruce and Anna Battista Paul Battista ’03 Edward J. Baznik ’74 Thomas P. Bejger ’71 Michael J. Belanich ’62 Jeffrey L. ’62 and Kay Beran John and Helene (Tepas) ’53 Berg Sr. Maria Berlec, OSU ’67 Victor R. Bernot, III ’61 David A. ’88 and Lisa Berrow Roberta Betlejewski Vincent M. Beyer ’81 Thomas E. ’55 and Dorothy Bier Ronald and Sheila (Murphy) ’60 Birch John C. Birdsong ’65 Kenneth Bixby ’65 Andrea Blahovec ’05 Dr. Laquita Blockson ’88 Blue Arrow Records Thomas M. Bodle ’70 Kenneth A. Bollam ’54 Bro. Giancarlo Bonutti, SM ’67 Robert E. and Jeanne Booms ’63 Edward Bopp ’57 David Borsani ’64 Richard J. Boruszkowski ’85 Dr. Kenneth A. Boyle, OD ’57 Gary D. ’73 and Diane Braun Brewer-Tarasco American Legion Post 7 Gary M. and Shirley Brickman ’61 James J. Brickman ’69 Jeffrey A. Brock ’69 Bronko’s Drive-In Beverage John W. Brunetz ’57 Ann Marie Bruno (Zerial) ’55 William A. ’67 and Pamela Brys John and Cynthia Buchanan Patricia Ann Budzilek (Lenardic) ’59 John S. Buling ’72 John D. Burke ’61 Thomas A. Burke ’72 Judith Busch (Buehner) ’69 Joseph P. Busher ’59 Michael P. Butler ’67 Mark T. Byrnett ’80 Rev. James L. Caddy Michael A. Calabrese ’56 Carl Caldwell James M. Calevich ’68 Hugh Callaly ’71 Mary T Campbell-Stack (Campbell) ’81 Lindsey Cannon Elaine Cappas (Ponge) ’57 Timothy and Theresa Carlson Robert G. Carney ’63 Tim J. Carpenter ’67 Christine Carroll (Kesselem) ’68 Ryan Carroll ’96 Mark A. Castro ’69 Dr. Carmen J. Centanni ’72 Patrick Cervenik ’00 Robert J. Chapman ’80 Edward A. Cheslock ’61 Chili Peppers Restaurant Douglas ’96 and Melissa Chinchar Matthew A. Chinchar ’69 Joseph F. Cinkole ’57 William J. Ciszczon ’68 Kestutis ’73 and Ingrid Civinskas Dennis A. Clifford ’57 John E. Clifford ’54 Jacquelyn Cola Eugene M. Colombo ’66 Louis A. Colombo ’65 Paul R. ’62 and Sandra Colton John S. ’57 and Marion Comella Comet Glass Michael J. ’79 and Barbara Connelly Christopher G. Cook ’72 James M. ’58 and Margaret Corcoran John B. Corr ’59 John and Catherine Corrigan Larry and Evelyn Corrigan Sheila Coyne ’75 Thomas Creegan ’05 Terrence M. Crockett ’71 David and Liz Csank Mr. & Mrs. Richard Csoltko Mrs. Denice Cudnik (Skomra) ’76 Jason Cunningham ’95 Charles and Carol (Gunn) ’54 Cushman Ms. Mary Czyzycki William and Maureen (Scott) ’78 Dagg Ms. Lucille Dalton (Herczog) ’72 Michael D. Daniels ’61 Jeanne Day (Weber) ’49 Sheila Day (Dougherty) ’63 Martin G. De Chant ’78 John A. Dechellis ’60 Kaitlin C. Delaney ’03 Mary Pat Dempsey (Baker) ’57 John G. Dengel ’58 William M. ’55 and Mary Denihan Joseph ’55 and Monica Denk John W. DeSantis ’66 Daniel Dever ’67 Rev. Edward F. Dhondt ’60 Dr. Andrew DiBartolomeo ’64 Nicholas DiBartolomeo ’64 Dr. Daniel F. Dickriede ’78 Paul N. ’68 and Kathleen Dietrich Richard Dietrich Joseph DiFiore Albert M. Dilauro ’69 Kathleen Dillon (Tomazic) ’62 Richard J. ’74 and Diane (Dunlap) ’73 DiNunzio William and Martha Dodd William E. Dolan, Jr. ’70 Kathleen Dolney (Powers) ’66 Dr. Paul J. ’60 and Leslie Domitor Leon ’61 and Brenda D’Onle Julianne Downard Margaret Driscoll ’56 Michael E. Dufala ’64 Gary G. ’66 and Laura Dumm Virginia Duraj Sr. Susan Durkin, OSU Elizabeth Dwight-Murray (Dwight) ’87 Mrs. Karen Dyckes (Getler) ’62 Daniel Eickmeier Marley F. Eiger ’66 Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Adolf A. Eppich ’62 Nancy Eppich (Fogarty) ’61 Robert F. Erzen ’55 Richard F. Euretig ’68 Nancy Fabec (Kramer) ’55 4 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 Thomas K. Fagan ’61 Frank A. ’61 and Susan Fakult Family Sports - Steve Hippen John A. Fazio ’68 John C. Fazzone ’59 Gary and Kathleen Fee Mary Felden (Planisek) ’64 John M. ’58 and Maureen Fernbacher Hugh R. ’60 and Elolise Fiebig Michael J. Finnegan ’68 James Fintz Debbe Fischbach Gayll Fisher (Parkinson) ’65 Timothy F. Fistek ’60 Daniel A. FitzSimons ’58 Stacie Flaisman (Kozak) ’89 Marilyn Fleming (Melega) ’62 Brian Flynt ’98 Michael ’93 and Erymi Flynt Timothy J. ’71 and Donna Flynt FM Global Foundation Jeremy Fox ’01 Joseph M. ’63 and Melinda (Dougherty) ’63 Frabotta Kathleen Franzinger ’95 Daniel and Laura Frate James M. Fritz ’60 Dale T. Froning ’57 Patricia Fuerst ’70 Biagio Gagliano Kirsten Gail (Holzheimer) ’85 James N. Gallagher ’69 Michael L. Gallagher ’78 Brent and Pauline Gardner Darrick W. Gargiulo ’83 Otis and Barbara Marie (Borgsteadt) ’54 Garner Patrick G. ’71 and Ruth Garry Liela Gay (Engelhaupt) ’51 Andrea Geller (Zacker) ’65 Catherine Gentile Rosemarie Gentile ’76 Thomas J. ’71 and Cathy Gentile Patrick and Ann (Metcalf) ’73 George Robert A. Geosano ’65 Regina Geracci ’83 Thomas J. and Kathleen Gibbons Gerald and Emily Gielink Gerald Glavic ’64 Mary Gliha Richard M. Gliha ’66 William J. ’60 and Carrie Goga, Jr. Katherine Gonakis ’99 Jim and Rita Good Donald L. Gorski ’67 Robert Goubeaux Mary Grady (Dermasa) ’37 Richard L. ’54 and Carol Graff Donald P. Green ’80 Curtis and Daisy Griggs Pamela Griskel ’81 Abby Gross Richard and Margaret (McGarry) ’48 Gross Robert J. Gross ’76 John P. Guhde ’67 Richard A. Gundelach ’55 Andrew T. Guroy ’70 Theodore ’57 and Christina Guzik Kenneth M. ’74 and Elizabeth Haffey Janice Haggerty (Clements) ’72 Bonnie Hall (Persell) ’59 Rick and Iris Hallal (Belzinskas) ’75 David and Kay Haneline Col. Thomas Hanlon ’60 Eileen Hansen Dr. Thomas E. ’58 and Mary Harbaugh Randy and Ruby Harris Michael J. Hayes, Sr. Dr. Mary Ann Hazen ’63 John P. Hedderman ’57 Richard N. ’74 and Marylee Henfling Carlos and Paula Hidalgo Diana J. Hidalgo ’08 Ms. Sheila Higgins ’68 Patrick Higley Steve and Norma (Jiminez) ’68 Hiligan Tom and Ann (Iffarth) ’64 Hirsch Sandra Hodapp ’59 James E. ’63 and Margaret Hoffman Thomas E. Hora ’68 Thomas J. ’70 and Deborah Horst Robert J. Horvath ’71 Robert J. Horvath ’68 John A. ’55 and Frances (Zorc) ’56 Hrastar Sr. Francine Hribar, OSF ’55 James V. Hrovat ’54 Edward J. Hudson ’66 Daniel Hughes Richard and Huntoon Lawrence R. Hupertz ’76 John J. Hurley, Jr. ’61 Mark J. Iacofano ’80 IBM Corporation Industrial Ventilation Systems, LLC Antonio ’80 and Joelene Iorillo David J. Jack ’78 Elaine Jackson (Fleming) ’64 Robert J. ’87 and Stephanie Janosy William E. Jansa ’63 John L. Jaros ’70 Edward S. Jerse ’76 Thomas A. Jindra ’67 Dr. David T. Jonke ’62 Denis C. Jonke ’61 John and Olga Jusko Dr. James A. Kaduk ’69 Jeffrey and Katelyn (Davies) ’03 Kaman Edward J. Kander ’82 Patrick D. Kander ’89 Thomas M. Kander ’84 Dennis P. ’75 and Celeste Kane Jill V. Kaner Robert Karnak ’65 Doris Kastelic James M. Kastelic ’64 John A. Kastelic ’79 Thomas J. Kastelic ’69 Ronald G. Kasulones ’60 Mark S. ’66 and Anita Kasunic Frederick J. Katai ’70 Dr. Edward J. Kazlauskas ’59 William J. Kellner ’60 John and Mary Kendel Paul and Jennifer Kenney William F. Kern ’72 Simas J. Kijauskas ’81 Robert King ’64 James M. Kirn ’58 Raymond J. Kirschensteiner ’60 Raymond L. Klancar ’73 Albert F. Klavora ’61 Thomas P. Klocker ’64 Victor G. ’76 and Anna (Zalar) Kmetich Howard C. ’58 and Maryrita Knachel Dennis J. Knaus ’62 Knights of Columbus Theresa Koch Michael J. Kocin ’73 Gerald A. Koenig ’58 Ronald J. ’75 and Paula (Obranovich) ’78 Koenig Katy Kohn ’03 Eileen Kohut (Delaney) ’64 Agnes Koporc Patrick M. Kordet ’65 Peter Kosir ’87 Dennis M. Kosmerl ’86 Richard J. Kosmerl ’57 Sr. Ann Letitia Kostiha, OSU ’60 5 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. Friend, up to $499 continued William D. ’67 and Patricia Kovac David M. Kowalski ’87 Tonijo Kozak ’93 Ronald E. Krajewski ’64 Lawrence Kral ’54 John K. Kralj ’68 Allen P. Krall ’66 Dr. Edward J. Krall ’62 James P. Kramar ’63 Fredric E. Kramer ’55 Janice Krebs (Berkopec) ’61 Thomas Kreczko ’66 John Kremzar ’65 James M. Krenisky ’62 Gregory M. Krizman ’72 Matthew A. Krizman ’62 Mrs. Dolores Krueger (Woloszynek) ’59 Joseph R. Krulich ’54 Charles J. Kupetz Robert and Donna (Whitaker) ’55 Kurucz Thomas W. ’64 and Marlene Kuskin Dr. Raymond G. ’58 and Jeanette Kvaternik Dr. James E. Lalak ’64 Jo Ann Lane (Doller) ’58 James T. Lange ’70 Michael and Rosemary (Powers) ’67 Dan and Mary LaRocco Barbara Latini (Kearns) ’63 Frank M. Lavrisha ’75 Vincent T. Lechowick ’67 Andrew D. Legerski ’78 Marilyn Lekan (Koss) ’49 Daniel A. and Lori Lemaster Frank L. LeMay ’61 Kenneth R. Lenardic ’62 Richard A. Lesak ’70 Ms. Mary Carol Lewis LexisNexis Dr. Robert J. ’65 and Marlene Lieb ’67 John A. Lince ’57 Linde North Americas Anthony G. Linnert ’62 Charles Thomas ’68 and Patricia Liszkay Marjorie Lloyd ’42 Lodge Martha Washington No. 38 David J. Logan ’58 Kenneth F. Loje ’57 Salvatore LoPresti ’67 Frank J. Lopuszynski ’69 Jerome T. Lorek ’70 Jacqueline A. Lucas ’04 Thomas W. Lucha ’66 Lt. Col. Frank A. ’66 and Marilyn Macharoni, Jr. Robert Macholl ’61 Maloney & Novotny William A. Mangelluzzi ’91 Robert J. Mantz ’67 Maureen Marino1 (Furlich) ’86 Bridget Marok (Assing) ’85 Joseph G. Marovich ’63 Dr. Lawrence A. Marten ’64 Hailey R. Martin ’07 Thomas E. Martin ’54 Joseph S. Martinich ’68 Dale M. Masino ’62 Mario Mastrandrea ’80 Mark J. Mazzolini ’66 Brendan W. McCormack ’04 Kerry P. McCormack ’06 Timothy S. McCreary ’60 Dennis T. ’60 and Margaret McGarry Ellen McGarry Kevin and Erin E. McGarry (Creegan) ’07 Denise McGee (Bendenritter) ’81 Thomas J. ’60 and Bonnie McGee Mary Jane McGinty Christopher McGrath ’69 Suzie McGuinness (Bohan) ’64 Sean H. McKibben ’89 David McKinney Mrs. Emer McNamara ’79 Dennis P. Meaney ’77 Patrick Medlen ’60 Margaret Medved (Rathbun) ’59 Michael D. Mele ’61 Marilyn Melison (Marvar) ’65 Ermin R. ’67 and Patricia (Harting) ’68 Melle Melvin J. Melle ’60 Robert J. Messina ’66 Thomas M. Metcalf ’70 Microsoft Giving Campaign Joseph Miheli John A. Milakovich, Jr. ’69 Craig S. ’84 and Cindy Miller William C. ’72 and Doreen Miller Dennis Minichello ’70 Frank Mirabile ’65 James R. ’73 and Branka Mismas Dr. Ruth Mitchell ’49 Ms. Susan Mitchell ’66 Donald A. Modica ’60 Pat Moke (Krahe) ’75 Dr. Daniel E. Molnar ’56 Thomas J. Monreal ’72 Frank J. ’65 and Faith Montana John H. ’63 and Mary Moore, III ’65 James P. Morey ’65 John M. Motl ’66 Robert A. ’60 and Margaret Mucci Muldoon’s Saloon & Eatery Austin J. ’60 and Loretta Mulhern Cliff and Elizabeth Mull Michael and Michele Mullee Bro. David F. Murphy Jean Murphy ’68 John J. Murphy ’70 Sean Murphy ’03 Marianist Urban Student Program Cristina Nahra James J. ’54 and Judy Nainiger Paul and Nancy (Slominski) ’68 Martin Neary ’95 Margaret Nelson (Lang) ’52 Michael D. ’95 and Lisa Nemeth Nestle Robert Neubert ’69 Thomas A. Neubert ’74 Richard Newlon Sharon Nichting (Baird) ’70 John S. ’74 and Nancy Nisky Northcoast Auto & Towing Joseph R. Nosse ’55 Gregory S. Nowak ’69 Richard F. Nowicki ’60 James J. Nugent ’69 John A. Nugent ’67 Robert Oblocki Francis O’Brien Christopher L. O’Donnell ’87 Donna O’Donnell (Clifford) ’55 Richard J. ’71 and Carol (Hlabse ) Offak ’73 Bro. Michael O’Grady, SM Old World Meats Michael J. Oliver ’64 Kevin ’57 and Kathyrn (Gallagher) O’Neill ’59 Carl G. Opaskar ’57 Gerard M. ’80 and Peggy Osborne Robert A. ’69 and Cynthia Oster Our Lady of the Lake Sally L. Overcash (Rozanc) ’58 Frank J. Pakish ’63 Papp’s Body Shop Paquin Company David Pasqualone ’71 6 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 Patricia Pate ’61 Richard L. Pavsek ’77 Mary Paxton Mary Payne (Joyce) ’76 John T. Peoples ’58 David M. Perk ’66 John M. Perme ’61 Christopher J. Pestak ’77 Dr. Mark W. ’73 and Judy Pestak Mary Lynne Pesto ’61 Daniel E. Peterca ’69 Kevin P. ’71 and Karen Peterca Mary Margaret Peters (Dwyer) ’56 Michael B. Petricig ’69 Donna Pfeil Mary Claire Phelan (Walsh) ’61 Judy Phelps Edward L. Pierce, Jr. ’73 Frank Pietravoia Kermit J. Pike ’59 Rev. Timothy J. Plavac ’77 William Plesec ’60 PNC Foundation Matching Gift Program Timothy Pogacar ’74 Lawrence N. Polena ’69 Germaine Polensek ’73 Councilman Michael Polensek Rev. Martin F. Polito ’67 Kathleen Ponikvar (Wedding) ’63 Mark A. Prendergast ’73 James and Elizabeth Priest Earl R. and Jeannette ’60 Michael W. Quinn ’69 Thomas M. ’76 and Marlies Quinn Ellen Rabb Karen Racutt (Kristof) ’65 Kenneth R. ’61 and Patricia Rarick Thomas L. Rarick ’58 Robert R. ’62 and Lois Regovich Laurence A. ’58 and Marilyn Reichert Thomas J. Repicky ’69 Gerald J. ’61 and Katherine Rich Mrs. Terri Richards William and Dorothy Rini Michael J. ’69 and Kathy Roach Kevin G. ’77 and Sharon Robertson Emily Robinson John A. Robinson ’65 Thomas and Elizabeth Robrecht Janice T. Roccosalva Cornelia M. Roche (Wagner) ’83 Frank D. ’90 and Meredith Rochon Frank B. ’60 and Mary Jean Rochon John M. Rock ’83 Patricia Rohde (Music) ’52 Modestino and Jane Romeo William Romer Timothy J. ’59 and Joyce Rose William E. Rosenberg ’59 David P. Ross ’59 Jeffrey A. Ross ’74 Karen Rossman (Estok) ’75 Thomas and Ann (Royer) ’67 Berger Mark G. ’77 and Miriam Ruminski Peter G. Ruminski ’71 Timothy J. ’61 and Gretta Ryan Edward M. Ryder ’66 Laurel Sabinsky (Miller) ’72 Dan Sadler ’67 Donald A. Sak ’67 Judy Saletel (Olejarz) ’72 Michael J. Santarelli ’69 Richard and Cynthia Sargent, Jr. Kenneth J. ’55 and Denise Schaffer Bryan and Megan Scheider Dale Schiavoni ’69 Daniel Schlegel Robert M. Schmitz ’73 William Schmitz ’67 Joseph R. Schneider ’74 Edward J. Schober ’61 Richard A. Schultz ’74 Joan Scott (Graehling) ’48 Mary Mararet Scott (Leddy) ’54 Robert Searson Dr. Roger F. ’59 and Betty Sebenik Anthony F. Sedmak ’62 Mark F. Sejnowski ’69 Scott Sesny John P. ’65 and Alice Sferro Kevin M. Shea ’71 John H. Sheridan ’58 Mrs. Katie Shininger (Kukral) ’98 Robert G. Shutack ’78 Dianne Sidley Kenneth Sidon Michael Sierputowski ’72 Mary Beth Simon (Kander) ’73 Dr. Dennis P. ’63 and Sandy Slattery Robert Slattery ’65 Martin D. ’68 and Anne Smalc Edward W. Smitko ’60 Smolic Tire Sr. Veronica Smrekar, OSU ’56 John P. Smreker ’66 Nick Soeder Jerome A. Spelic ’86 Paul Spicuzza ’70 William F. Spicuzza ’56 James and Patricia (Skalsky) ’59 Spoth Bud T. Stalker ’66 Dennis M. ’69 and Diane Stalzer Frank A. Stanonik ’69 Kevin and Laura Stauffer Lilly A. Staunton Edward A. Steigerwald ’61 Fr. James R. Stenger ’72 John M. Steverding ’59 William C. Stief ’60 Col. Robert P. Stone ’62 John ’64 and Jennifer Storey, Jr. Phillip T. Straniero ’66 Roy J. ’54 and Marlene (Laurich) ’55 Streetz Dr. Frederick V. ’59 and Diana Strnisa Richard J. Strunk ’88 Thomas E. Sukys ’78 Robert Sullivan Louis S. Sumas ’62 Bruce T. Swartz ’74 Brian M. Sweeney ’63 Richard J. ’61 and Jeanine Szalay Vincent F. Sztul ’68 Robert J. Tabernik ’69 Michael T. ’72 and Karen Tarasco Target-Take Charge of Education Edward J. ’67 and Mary Tatman Thomas Teare ’67 Thomas J. Tepley ’75 James E. Tercek ’71 Lisa Tersigni (Miano) ’02 Paul F. Teta ’73 Edward J. Thomas ’90 Eileen Thompson (Ruth) ’52 Joseph ’04 and Bridget Tichar Mark J. Tichar ’69 William F. Tisi ’57 Susan Titus Michael P. Tobin ’91 Lucille Tomasic (Tizzano) ’57 Richard and KarenTomsic Louis H. Totedo ’61 M. Jane Toth ’57 Lawrence A. ’59 and Carole (Vitale) ’63 James M. and Candi Trentel ’65 Ralph F. Trepal ’61 Kevin Triskett ’03 Brian Trueman ’03 Olga Trueman (Horvat) ’77 Donna Tulley (Cahill) ’66 7 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. Friend, up to $499 continued Arleen Turk ’63 Frank W. ’57 and Anna Marie Turk, Jr. Raymond A. Turk ’58 Thomas W. and Barbara (Legan) ’78 Turner Joseph A. Ule ’68 Joseph A. ’60 and Kathleen Unetic Joseph ’70 and Joan Ursic Anthony J. Vahcic ’60 Anthony Valentino ’60 Mary Beth Van Himbergen (Kinn) ’68 VASJ Student Council Jack Veasey Kriste Vedegys-Duhigg (Vedegys) ’88 Edward J. Verderber ’62 Thomas S. ’72 and Margaret Verdi Richard Verhotz ’93 Robert & Joyce Vesely Judith Vicchiarelli ’58 Christine Vidmar (Brandes) ’89 William J. Vidmar, Jr. ’69 Thomas L. Vince ’58 Kenneth Vinciquerra ’67 Joseph M. Vitale ’68 Louis A. Vitantonio ’61 The Honorable George and Janet Voinovich Roger V. Von Vleck ’62 George T. Vrabel ’66 James ’70 and DeeDee Vukcevic Constance Waggoner Christopher A. Wagner ’66 Martha Waller (Jaquay) ’70 Charles M. ’56 and Margaret Walsh Daniel Walsh D. Michael ’69 and Barbara Walton Ms. Peggy Watral Kellie Watrobski (Clinton) ’03 Jeannie Wawrzynski (Marold) ’92 James K. Weber ’80 Stephen G. Weck ’71 Karen Weiss (Kilroy) ’60 Wells Fargo Foundation Raymond J. Wernet ’66 John Wert Timothy J. Whalen ’69 Dennis W. Wheeler ’79 James and Coleen Whitcomb John T. White ’59 Linda Williams (Obat) ’76 Rodney ’03 and Sarah Williams Kevin B. Winter ’80 Gerald Wojciechowicz ’69 Michael W. Wojtila ’89 Thomas F. Wood ’65 Ellen Woodlan (Craig) ’61 Richard S. Zack ’70 Thomas Zack ’72 Annette Zahradnik ’74 Clara Zahradnik ’70 Frank P. Zbiegien ’73 Lauren Zbiegien ’99 Joseph A. ’73 and Lynne Zele Valdone Ziedonis (Karosas) ’62 Louis S. Zigmund ’90 George W. Zimmerman ’65 Frances Zingales (Auer) ’57 Sr. Susan Zion, OSU ’67 Victor A. Zitel ’57 Marilyn Zolata Mitchel ’74 and Juanita Zorich Robert F. Zyck ’73 2013-14 Giving Sources n Unrestricted Gifts n Foundations n Donor Designated n Endowment 2013-14 HIGHLIGHTS Annual Giving Total. . . . $747,245 Number of Donors. . . . . . . . . . . 903 Number of New Donors . . . . . . . 47 Number of Gifts . . . . . . . . . . 1,565 GIVING SUMMARY Year 2013-14 Unrestricted Gifts $333,415 Donor Designated $257,970 Foundations $116,500 Endowment $39,360 Grand Total $747,245 GIVE ONLINE TODAY AT WWW.VASJ.COM! 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Learn more at welcometocollinwood.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS COVER STORY Silver Anniversary VASJ: It’s a family thing By Mike Tobin ’91 T his year marks the 25th anniversary of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School and its crucial role as a pillar in the lives of its students, its neighborhood and the broader community. It was the summer of 1990 when the former Villa Angela Academy and St. Joseph High School came together to form a new school at the corner of East 185th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. The merger was the result of financial pressures but also was designed to better prepare students for a changing world, an increasingly diverse and fast-changing one in which technology would change the way students learn and live. In the following two-and-a-half decades, VASJ would prove its value time and again as a place where students receive a top-notch education rooted in the traditions and teachings of its Marianist and Ursuline founders, where Catholic morality and character formation are taught alongside Shakespeare and physics. After some turbulent years, VASJ’s enrollment is growing and the school is leading a rebirth of its surrounding community. “When we started, they gave us three to five years,” said Sr. Maria Berlec ’67. “Here we are 25 years later, a thriving, forward-looking school. It’s a school to believe in.” 10 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 Sr. Maria would know. She taught math at VASJ when it opened and later served as principal from 1992-98 before serving as president and principal at St. Peter Chanel High School. She returned last year to teach math and now teaches religion. “There were challenges along the way, ups and downs, yet the initial philosophy and values stayed,” she said. “The values haven’t changed.” Sr. Maria now finds herself teaching children of the students she had in the early days of VASJ. “I have parents come up and say, ‘Do you remember me?’” she said. “It’s a family thing. That’s the thread, the magic of VASJ. The seeds were planted and challenges had to be met and now it has flowered into a fabulous school.” That fabulousness takes many forms – academic, spiritual, athletic and physical, among others. For the past three years, every graduate has gone on to higher education. Vigorous college prep and Advanced Placement courses have led VASJ graduates to Harvard, Northwestern, Georgetown and the military academies, to name just a few. But understanding equations and diagramming a sentence is only part of a student’s education. VASJ emphasizes the Former principals Joseph Radican ’56 and Sr. Maria Berlec ’67, OSU. development of the whole student and prepares them for the real world, where not everyone comes from the same athletics that are offered,” she said. background or perspective. All of this is possible because of an underlying family The school’s Lenten Mission Collection has collected atmosphere cultivated by faculty, staff, students and alumni, tens of thousands of dollars from students and distributed said school Principal David M. Csank. it to dozens of charities in Cleveland and abroad. Students “Our motto is faith, family and future, and you’re going to organize and host “Christmas on Campus” annually, get all three here,” Csank said. “Our students get a quality providing toys and gifts to poor families in Cleveland. education in a family atmosphere. This school The students carry becomes their home away from home.” those experiences with Here we are 25 years later, But it’s not just staff members who see it. them long after they a thriving, forward-looking “Over the course of a year I find myself inside leave VASJ, said English every high school in our diocese, as well as teacher Tonica Johnson. school. “The values that they ~Sr. Maria Berlec ’67 many schools outside our diocese,” said Eugene Boyer, associate superintendent for secondary are learning at this schools for the Diocese of Cleveland. “Every institution will stay with them for life,” Johnson said. “Yes, student, staff and faculty member I meet at VASJ exudes the they are learning the skills that they need to be successful VASJ professed family atmosphere. Many schools strive to be academically, such as how to create and write an educated a family, but the VASJ community demonstrates the family argument, or research a current economic issue, but there is value in all endeavors.” something even more important happening at VASJ. VASJ remains known throughout the state and country “This wonderful place teaches students the significance of for its athletic prowess. In the school’s first year, the boys giving back to the less fortunate through the Lenten Mission basketball team won the Division I state title that had eluded Collection, to help the needy through the abundance of the Vikings for so long. That was followed by state titles service activities they participate in, and time management in 1992, 1994, 1995, 2013 and yet again this year. The and leadership through the extra-curricular activities and 11 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. Vikings took the girls basketball state title in 1999 and won state titles in volleyball in 2001, 2005 and 2013. Along the way, scores of athletes have earned athletic scholarships to powerhouse universities, but even more learned life lessons about teamwork, perseverance and dedication. And the school has never looked better. Math teacher Megan Scheider assists Anthony Turk ’16. The gymnasium, home to sporting events and dances, drama club productions and school liturgies, was renovated last year thanks to the generosity The values that they are of Don Dailey ’70, who serves as chairman of the school’s Board of Advisors, and learning at this institution his wife, Mary Jo. The school chapel was refurbished and the chemistry lab has will stay with them for life. had a facelift through private gifts and grants. The entrance to the parking lot was enhanced with a brick wall, landscaping and lighting thanks to a gift from the ~Tonica Johnson, English teacher Oarsmen booster organization and the St. Joseph Class of ’82. The upstairs library has been transformed into the Villa Angela Heritage Room with the support of VA graduates led by the Ladies Night Out Committee. Those improvements are taking place amid a construction boom in the neighborhood. University Hospitals recently completed a new building next door to the school, while the Cleveland Clinic continues to improve Euclid Hospital. Hospice of the Western Reserve is considering expanding onto property that once housed the Retreat House. And new investment is happening along East 185th Street in the form of new restaurants and stores. Kristian Jarosz ’91, whose parents graduated from St. Joseph and Villa Angela, says his time as a member of the school’s first graduating class in 1991 had a transformational impact on his life. “It was incredibly important to me and I have nothing but fond memories,” he said. “The Margaret Lyons was the founding outstanding education, the friends I made and the principal of the merged Villa AngelaSt. Joseph High School and is the memories I have.” current secretary for education/ Jarosz works as the senior portfolio manager superintendent of schools for the at Gries Financial and also serves as a Euclid Diocese of Cleveland. councilman, representing the ward that includes East 185th Street and borders VASJ. The school’s success has helped fuel a neighborhood resurgence, he said. “People who made a commitment to keep VASJ running and thriving deserve immense credit,” he It has been a pleasure to see the school mature into a vibrant said. “They dug their heels in and fought for this faith community. The quality of the staff, families and students school. That’s a good lesson for the community. All are testimony to the faith and dedication that promises a you need is a handful of smart, dedicated people to make real change.” Margaret Lyons hallmark of success for the next 25 years at VASJ. 12 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 LOOK AT US NOW Left & right: Founders Chapel Look at us now Villa Angela Heritage Room Gym 13 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. Epiphany Management Group supports 12000 Berea Road • Cleveland, OH 44111 P R I N T • MA IL • F ULFILME NT Villa AngelaSt. Joseph High School in their 25th Annual Classic Mixer Event Epiphany Management Group is the trusted technology management partner for numerous K–12 and post secondary organizations nationwide. Through effective technology utilization & support we help improve outcomes, CALL US TODAY! collaboration, management and efficiencies for schools. STACY ESHELMAN Phone: 216-671-2222 • Direct: 440-823-2733 EPIP HA N Y MANAGEMENT GROUP stacy@veddaprinting.com • www.veddaprinting.com 526 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44311 888.EMG.4K12 | www.epiphanymgmt.com The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland proudly congratulate VASJ On their 25th Anniversary! Sean McGreal ’81 & John Rock ’83 Transforming lives through contemplation, justice and compassion since 1850. 503 E. 200th St. Suite 203 Cleveland, OH 44119 216-531-3600 sean.ivent@sbcglobal.net www.ursulinesisters.org MAGAZINE CONTENTS MAGAZINE CONTENTS CLASS NOTES Members of the VA Class of 1949: First row L-R: Rose (Cubbison) Smrekar, Nancy (Stocker) Dziewicki Jane (Logar) Vozel, Carol (Riendeau) Stegman and Marilyn (Koss) Lekan. Second row left to right: Carroll (Sinnott) Dietzel, Marion (Schneller) Redfearn, Lois Ann Davidson (Sister Helen Marie), Eileen (Zaller) Jack, Catherine (Swartzmiller) Harwood, Joan (TePas) Raddell, Reenie (Leahy) DeMay and Cathleen (Scanlon) Staresinic. The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1949 held its 65th reunion in September 2014 at The Cabin in Willowick. A group of 13 ladies attended the event. The class has held a reunion every five years since their graduation. Marion (Schneller) Redfearn, class president, traveled from her home in Florida to attend the event. Tom Vince ’58 spoke at the national conference of MOLLUS (Loyal Legion), a Civil War heritage group, at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts, in October 2014. His topic was Sam Harrison, one of only 19 African-Americans to serve as a Chaplain in the Union army. He was with the 54th Massachusetts, an all-black unit that won glory at Battery Wagner. Vince is in his 19th year as historian at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. Anthony Caruso ’59 was elected 2014-15 commander of Greater Cleveland Boating Association, representing 46 yacht clubs with 9,300 members. He is past commodore of Grand River Yacht Club and past president of IOBG, an international organization of yacht club past commodores. His yacht, “Solitaire,” led the Tall Ships Cleveland Parade in 2013 and escorted the “Niagara” in the 200th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Lake Erie. VASJ football Coach John Storey ’59 led the team to clinch the NCL White Division championship as well as making it to the Division VI playoffs for the second consecutive year. See photo on page 17. Kermit ’59 and Joyce (Massillo) ’60 Pike celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2014. After their wedding, they bought season tickets to the Cleveland Browns who went on to win the most recent national championship of any Cleveland major sports team. The Pikes were guest curators of a special exhibition, “1964: When Browns Town was Title Town,” at the Western Reserve Historical Society which ran through February 2015. 16 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 Thanks to the generosity of John Corr ʼ59, with additional gifts from the Class of 2003 and the Class of 1993, the renovated Martyrs and Founders Chapels have been adorned with beautiful new wooden doors. The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1964 celebrated its 50th year reunion. The event was organized by Kathy Kost, Lorraine Eroskey, Maggie Jagus and Eileen Stankavich. The two-night event in downtown Cleveland brought nearly half of the class together and included former teacher and friend Sr. Ann Winters, OSU, and Sr. Diane Pinchot, OSU, as guests. The class is working with Cleveland Metroparks to create a kiosk on Villa Angela Drive to remember their alma mater, its history and its heritage. Ken Kirchner ’64 served as the guest speaker at VASJ’s Veterans Day assembly. “Live your life so when people think of honor and integrity, they think of you,” Kirchner said to the VASJ students. Daniel Troy ’65 was re-elected in November 2014 to a fifth consecutive four-year term as a Lake County (Ohio) County Commissioner. Prior to that, he was elected to seven two-year terms as a State Representative in the Ohio General Assembly after serving five terms as a Willowick City Councilman. This year commences Troy’s 40th year in elected public office. Earl Crosby ’66 is serving as vice president of the Greater Columbus Right to Life Board of Trustees. The organization promotes a community that protects innocent human life from conception until natural death. The GCRTL carries out that mission through a wide variety Crosby ’66 poses with proof programs life activist Abby Johnson at that focuses a fundraiser. on pro-life education and advocacy. Earl participates in the organization’s Sidewalk Counseling program, which has helped more than 200 abortionminded women turn away from abortion mills Left to right: Babe Kwasniak ’94, Mike Strainic ’67, Ken Kirchner ’64, and seek life-affirming options. Ken Bollom ’54 and Gary Minadeo ’74. The 2014 Viking football team including Coach John Storey ’59, Dr. Joseph Shumar ’85, John Storey Jr. ’84, Jemond Riffe ’97, Tom Kander ’84, Ryan Barry ’04, Jim Savage ’81, Jim Webb ’80, Kevin Mullin ’83, Simon Kijauskas ’81 and Tommy Gallucci ’03. 17 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. William “Bill” Graves ’67 writes, “When we were young 47 years ago. Listening to music with a cassette player in flight school.” Rev. Martin Polito ʼ67, along with Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM, and Rev. John Kumse, visited with VASJ faculty and staff at a Pastors Luncheon. Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM, Rev. John Kumse, Adam Keyse ’15, Chelsea Kline ’15 and Rev. Martin Polito ’67. Patty LaFountaine ’68, who played the role of an elf in the movie A Christmas Story, was inducted into the Christmas Movie Walk of Fame at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio. Euclid Hospital named Viking alum and volunteer Chris McGrath ’69 the 2014 Community Service Award honoree for his significant contributions to the community which include his volunteer work at VASJ, on the Board at the Collinwood Recreation Center, at his church, Our Lady of the Lake, where he is a Eucharistic Minister and serves on Parish Council and in his neighborhood where he is involved with Block Watch and other initiatives. Members of the St. Joseph High School Class of 1969. Members of the St. Joseph High School Class of 1969 enjoyed great memories (not to mention delicious food) at their 45th Class Reunion held at the Oarsmen Clambake in the school gym. Classmates from across the country made the trip to the Viking Village for the occasion, including Class President Tim Whalen who traveled from his home in Columbia, Maryland. They took to the stage to sing the St. Joe’s alma mater (augmented by some finer-tuned voices from the Class of ’70) and were given a tour of the school by their classmate Richard Osborne, currently VASJ president. Chris McGrath ’69 and his wife, Linda. Mike Moran ’69 got his 400th college coaching career basketball victory with John Carroll University in December 2014. 18 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 Phil Paulin ’69 visited VASJ in March 2015 to present architectural renderings he made of the school during his senior year at St. Joseph High School as well as more recent renderings he made in 2001. It was a great lesson to show the VASJ engineering students that their work in high school can serve as a stepping-stone for their future careers. Don Dailey ʼ70, chairman of VASJ’s Board of Advisors, and his wife, Mary Jo, provided a lead gift of $125,000 with an additional $125,000 loan to fund a renovation of the school’s gym. It is the first major transformation of the gym since it was built in 1950. Don ’70 and Mary Jo Dailey were honored by VASJ students at the unveiling of the school’s gym. Phil Paulin ’69 Pete Apicella ’70 with VASJ students Pete Apicella ’70 spoke to VASJ’s Viking Vectors class about topics including making good choices, recognizing opportunities, and branding. Dr. Franklin B. Price, husband of Arline Debelak Price ’71, was featured in The Plain Dealer’s Profiles of Service, detailing Dr. Price’s service as an Air Force Physician during the Vietnam War. Dr. Price is currently in private practice in Mayfield Village, Ohio. The track at the Collinwood Athletic Complex was named for legendary Collinwood track coach and St. Joseph alumnus Lou Slapnik ’71. A dedication of the complex was held for Lou in September 2014. 19 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. Mark Royer ’75, as well as alumni assistant coaches Shayla Lang ’11, Ellen Cvelbar ’11 and Rytas Petraitis ’10, with the state finalists girls volleyball team. VASJ volleyball Coach Mark Royer ’75 led the girls volleyball team to its second straight appearance at Wright State University for the state tournament. Sr. Laura Bregar ’75, OSU, is now working in the Ursuline Sisters development office after leaving her position as principal of Our Lady of the Lake School. She is proud of her OLL graduates who now attend VASJ. Members of the St. Joseph High School Class Members of the Villa Angela Class of 1984. of 1982, with assistance from The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1984 held its 30th reunion the Oarsmen Club, donated A brick gateway now greets VASJ in June 2014 at Brindaliers Bar & Grill in Willoughby Hills. The visitors entering the school parking a new gateway entrance event had a wonderful turnout with 40 classmates attending as lot. to VASJ as their class gift. well as a few spouses and friends. Also in attendance representing Spearheaded by classmates the Villa Angela faculty and staff were Mr. Rodgers and Mrs. Dario Muzina ’82 and Patrick Gallagher ’82, the new brick McMullen. The money raised was donated to VASJ for the Villa entrance provides a beautiful Angela Heritage Room. There was lots of laughter, reminiscing and and welcoming view for catching up on the past 30 years. The highlight of the night was visitors of the school. taking the group picture and then singing the VA Alma Mater. After all these years, everyone still remembered the words! Sister Naomi Dante Citraro ʼ83 frequently would be so proud. The class is already looking forward to the 35th sings “The Star-Spangled reunion in 2019. Special thanks to Genny Lewis for volunteering to Banner” at VASJ home organize the reunion. sporting events. 20 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 Joe Frabotta ’85 is a graduate of the University of Dayton and Purdue University. He lives in Warner Robins, Georgia, and is currently chief engineer of school bus design for Blue Bird Corporation. Joe and his wife of 22 years, Laura, have two children: Nick, a business student at Georgia Southern University, and Maria, a high school senior. The St. Joseph High School 1989 state football championship team celebrated its 25th reunion at the VASJ vs. Euclid High School football game. Members of the team worked hard over the last year to contact many of the old players. Between players, band members, cheerleaders and others, more than 100 people attended a tailgate at VASJ before going to the football game. Members of the 1989 state football championship team. Patrick Kander ’89 was featured in a Plain Dealer article where he spoke about his experience being chef and owner of his own catering business, Choice Catering, as well as offered tips about what it takes to succeed in the industry. James Major ’90, executive chef for the Cincinnati Reds, competed and won on the Food Network’s ballpark-themed episode of their show ‘Chopped.’ After the victory, Major visited his alma mater where he prepared one of his awardwinning dishes for students in VASJ’s culinary arts course. James Major ’90 with students in VASJ’s Culinary Arts class. Rick Finotti ’91 was named the director of football operations at the University of Michigan in March 2015. The VASJ boys basketball team, coached by Babe Kwasniak ʼ94,won the 2015 Division III state championship. It was the program’s sixth title and the school’s 21st. After the win, VASJ became the first school in OHSAA history to win a state title in all four divisions. It was the third consecutive year the team has made it to the state championship (winning in 2013) and was Kwasniak’s 100th win as the coach at his alma mater. MAGAZINE CONTENTS Veronica (Taraska) Susnjara ’96 welcomed her first child, Gloria Faustina, in August 2014. Jason Hicks '01 Former VASJ basketball standout Jason Hicks ’01 was one of seven inductees to enter Walsh University’s Wall of Fame, an honor designated for athletes who have exhibited excellence in the university’s athletic program. Vaiva Bucmys ’03 and Tim Neary ’03 were married on February 14, 2014, at St. Aloysius Church in Cleveland, OH. Their former VASJ high school history teacher, Fr. Patrick McDaid, SM, officiated the ceremony. A reception was held at The Irish American Club East Side in Euclid, OH, and was attended by many fellow Viking alums. Regan Louise Watrobski Kellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03 and her husband, Joe, welcomed their first child, Regan Louise Watrobski, on August 16, 2014. Regan is the granddaughter of Patrick Clinton ’69. Marissa Koons ’06 married Jason Heil ’02 on October 11, 2014, at Holy Redeemer Church in Cleveland, OH. Vaiva (Bucmys) ’03 and Tim Neary ’03 Marissa (Koons) ’06 and Jason Heil ’02 IN MEMORIAM Fr. George Abmayr, SM, faculty member of St. Joseph and VASJ for more than 20 years, passed away in March 2015. James “Jim” M. Aleckna ’62 passed away in 1995. Karen A. (Unetic) Bohning ’66, sister of Joseph Unetic ’60, passed away in March 2014 at the age of 65. Joseph A. Botsko ’71, brother of Anne (Botsko) Gilbert ’73 and Irene Botsko ’79, passed away in November 2013 at the age of 60. John Campbell, father of Kathleen (Campbell) Cooper ’79, Mary (Campbell) Stack ’83, Ann (Campbell) Dunham ’85, Noreen (Campbell) Halley ’87, Patricia Campbell ’89, Sheila (Campbell) Kropf ’91 and Brigid Campbell ’93, passed away in January 2014 at the age of 78. James P. Cunningham ’61 passed away in January 2015. John “Jack” Dailey ’61, brother of James Dailey ’52, passed away in November 2014 at the age of 71. Robert Debby ’69 passed away in May 2014 at the age of 62. Marianne (Mills) Dechellis ’35 passed away in April 2014 at the age of 97. Richard G. “Dick” Eberhard, father of Richard M. Eberhard ’74 and Stephen S. Eberhard ’81, passed away in November 2014 at the age of 81. Continued on page 23 22 Spring 2015 www.vasj.com MAGAZINE CONTENTS 216-481-8414 In Memoriam, continued Mary Ellen (Kilkenny) Grecol ’46, sister of Sr. Marie Canice ’46, OSU, Kathleen (Kilkenny) Boylan ’47, Bartley Kilkenny and Patricia (Kilkenny) Kearney, passed away in August 2014 at the age of 85. Thomas E. Grubach ’62, brother of Madeline Grubach ’71, passed away in January 2015 at the age of 70. Gerald “Jerry” L. Hengenius ’70, brother of Robert Hengenius ’71, passed away in November 2014 at the age of 62. Robert J. Huefner ’66 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 65. James R. Kane ’57 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 75. John E. Kermode, father of Pat Kermode ’02, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 65. Ronald E. Knaus ’62, brother of Dennis Knaus, passed away in September 2014 at the age of 70. Victor H. Koncijla, father of Victor J. Koncilja ’69 and Kenneth A. Koncilja ’76, passed away in February 2015 at the age of 84. Thomas V. Maloney ’54 passed away in February 2015 at the age of 79. Rita E. (Rastatter) Mascha ’49 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 83. Raymond A. Matjasic Jr. ’63 passed away in October 2010 at the age of 65. Nancy A. “Nancy O’Malley” (Mische) McGinty ’61 passed away in September 2014 at the age of 70. Michael Merritt ’65 passed away in October 2014 at the age of 67. Timothy J. O’Brien ’66, brother of William O’Brien ’68 and Sr. Kathryn O’Brien ’72, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 66. Joseph M. Occhionero ’70, brother of Michael Occhionero ’67 and Edward Occhionero ’73, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 62. Thomas “Tom” O. Pavella ’56, brother of Dan Pavella ’63, passed away August 2014 at the age of 76. Mary Alice (Trivisonno) Perry ’64 passed away in January 2014 at the age of 68. Carol Stanton Pike ’66 passed away in November 2014 at the age of 65. Helen Plavac, mother of Dr. Thomas Plavac ’69 and Rev. Timothy Plavac ’77, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 80. Raymond A. Potokar ’57 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 74. Darryl J. Raimer ’72 passed away in July 2013. Catherine “Kitty” (Raggets) Reichtel, mother of Roberta “Bobbi” Reichtel ’72 and Paula (Reichtell) Osborne ’73, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 82. James Ringenbach, husband of Rosemarie (France) Ringenbach ’60, passed away in February 2015 at the age of 73. Nancy M. (Spelich) Rock, wife of John A. Rock ’61, and mother of John M. Rock ’83 and Kim Rock Fleming ’85, passed away in May 2014 Tom Rock ’56, father of Tom Rock ’82 and brother of Rosalind (Rock) Beverick ’56, John Rock ’61 and Ed Rock ’72, passed away in June 2014 at the age of 77. Charles Ryder ’73 passed away in March 2015. Edward Sabinsky, husband of Laurel (Miller) Sabinsky ’72, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 65. Lawrence “Larry” D. Santoiemmo ’67 passed away in May 2014 at the age of 64. Joseph Scarso ’73 passed away in March 2014. George W. Schulze ’64 passed away in December 2014 at the age of 67. Sister Catherine Marie Skufca ’47, OSU, passed away in December 2014 at the age of 85. Elaine (Yokules) Shuckahosee ’57 passed away in 2013 at the age of 73. Eugene Robert (Bob) Slominski, father of Nancy (Slominski) Naujoks ’68, Teresa (Slominski) Facklam ʼ74, Roberta (Slominski) Martin ’76, Paul Slominski ’78 and Jim Slominski, passed away in January 2015 at the age of 89. Michael Stransky ’65 passed away in February 2014 at the age of 67. Stanely J. Szczepanik, father of Megan Watson ’00, Molly Watson ’02 and Michael Watson ’08, passed away in February 2015 at the age of 69. Terremce “Terry” A. Trepal ’63 passed away in September 2014 at the age of 68. James J. Wilson ’58 passed away in November 2014 at the age of 74. Joseph P. Yurchak ’65 passed away in July 2014 at the age of 67. VASJ deeply appreciates being notified when a graduate passes away. If you have such news to share, please contact Ruby Harris in the advancement office at rharris@vasj.com or 216-481-8414 ext. 209. 23 MAGAZINE CONTENTS Faith. Family. Future. “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” ~St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea The Fedeli Group is happy to support Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School Make a HUGE Faith. Family. Future. Your faith will lead you in the right direction; giving you the foundation to develop a loving family and offer you a blessed future. Impression with TM 5005 Rockside Road ~ Fifth Floor Independence, OH 44131 (216) 328‐8080 ~ 800‐837‐7191 ~ Fax (216) 328‐8081 www.thefedeligroup.com Lawrence R. 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Plus basket auctions, side boards and 50/25/25 raffles. Call Nancy Naujoks ’68 at 216-481-8414 ext. 111 for reservations. MAGAZINE CONTENTS
