Celebrating 65 Years - Elyria Catholic High School

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Celebrating 65 Years
ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL est. 1948
President’s Letter
Contents
Dear Alumni and Friends of Elyria Catholic,
FEATURE STORY
This year, Elyria Catholic High School proudly celebrates the 65th
Anniversary of its rich and hallowed history. It is a year we have dedicated
to our ever vigilant patroness, “Our Lady of Grace.”
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DEPARTMENTS
For 65 years, EC has influenced and guided the lives of thousands of young men and women through
the charisms inherent in her mission. Make no mistake that this is indeed, a “memorable occasion!”
It is a milestone that should be cherished, embraced, and reflected upon by all who truly understand
the immeasurable sacrifice, efforts, generosity, and commitment necessary for the mission to remain
steadfast throughout some challenging times.
2 President’s Letter
6 School News
10 Salute to Class of 2013
11 Events
13 Annual Giving
24 In Memoriam
27 Prowlings
Many changes continue to occur as the school strives diligently to maintain high standards of academic
excellence and to provide ample opportunities for moral and spiritual growth as well as social
development. The completion of a “science initiative” designed to equip our students with new and
innovative resources for scientific analysis and investigation will prepare them for post-secondary
education in the areas of science. The advances in technology continue to improve and provide ample
opportunities for our students’ pursuits of intellectual curiosity and research.
New and diverse service program opportunities continue to provide firsthand understanding and
appreciation of our missions’ pillar of compassion. We have even embarked on reaching beyond the
boundaries of our county by enrolling international students from China, Poland, and South Korea.
These changes bring with them new challenges for sure but opportunities for substantial growth as well.
We have made substantial capital improvements necessary to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Our last window has been purchased, the boiler is being prepped for winter, new desks, lab stools, and
even an elevator wheelchair lift for accessing the second floor has been recently installed.
Many good things are happening back at EC and they are happening quickly! The pulse of EC beats
vibrantly and there is plenty more to tell and to see. Perhaps the best way to “feel the EC pulse” is to
do what many alumni have been doing recently, they are coming back and seeing for themselves. The
words of one recent alum who had not been back to EC for over 50 years say plenty. “I like what I see,
the new technology and the many changes and capital improvements are unbelievable. I am most
impressed, however, by the cleanliness and upkeep of a building that is 65 years old. This is great!”
Never forget that a group of generous and committed alumni, parents, and friends can ensure
the future of Elyria Catholic. It is the only thing that ever has, and it the only reason why EC is
celebrating its 65th anniversary.
“Come back for a visit and see the work!”
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Andrew G. Krakowiak
President
65
th
ANNIVERSARY
50’s
00’s
70’s
The year was 1948...
F Warner Brothers shows the first color newsreel
(Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl).
F Average wages per year were $2,950.
90’s
F A gallon of gas cost 16 cents.
F The average cost of a new house was $7,700.
F Bishop Edward Hoban blesses the cornerstone
and the building is erected for the new Elyria
District Catholic High School!
80’s
60’s
EC Hosts 65th Anniversary Mass
On Sunday, September 22, 2013, the EC alumni from the classes of 1950 through 1960 were invited back to EC
to celebrate mass along with the current students and their families in honor of EC’s 65th anniversary.
Our celebrant The Most Reverend Bishop A. James Quinn welcomed alumni and current students alike and
described them as living examples of the continuation of God’s work through their living the pillars of our school
mission.
Mass was followed by coffee and donuts for all and a light brunch was provided for the many special guests from
the 50’s who returned home for a visit. The students provided tours for many alums, some of whom had not
been back for 50 years or more. The event was without question a beautiful gathering of the past and present
that embodied perfectly “what really matters” here at Elyria Catholic High School.
Peace, Love, Joy…God’s gifts for you to use in your life…You choose.
Our new school year theme allows us to ponder our very existence with each decision we make in how
we live our lives. It is the culmination of these decisions that lead us through our earthly journey on
a daily basis. Our students can feel as though their lives are just a random chain of events, however,
if they recognize the immense power of making decisions using the gifts of love, joy and peace, they
will discover that life has so much more to offer when using these gifts for others. At any age we can
continue to utilize these gifts from God to do His work for so many we come in contact with, and that
is our focus this school year.
As alumni, we are well aware of how our Elyria Catholic High School experience has influenced decisions we have made in our
lives. I know this because of the numerous stories that so many alum share with me or others when they return to their alma
mater. Either to just stop by to get reacquainted with what is going on at the school, attending a play, sporting event or a class
reunion, the reminiscing of their own personal experiences add to the fabric of what was and is Elyria Catholic High School.
To define our purpose as a school community is an integral part of moving forward in the mission and vision of those who
established this catholic educational experience for us and for many to come.
I personally invite you to reconnect with our school’s purpose by stopping by and sharing
stories. It is through these accounts that we continue to grow and develop the spiritual
and educational richness of the gifts that God has blessed us with.
your
Peace,
Amy Vajentic Butler '80
Principal
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Elyria Catholic Celebrates a Legacy among Women
When Suzanne Camp (nee Lisicky) graduated from Ohio University with her teaching degree in 1974,
she didn’t know she would be returning to her alma mater. In fact, Camp had planned on becoming a
pharmacist and was prepared to take that career path upon graduating from Elyria Catholic in 1970. It was
not until her first post-secondary year at LCCC when she took a PE elective that she changed her mind. “I
have always loved playing sports and even played
intramurals all through college. The class at LCCC
was so interesting to me and I just knew teaching
was what I wanted to do.”
Starting her career at EC was a matter of being
at the right place at the right time. Camp recalls
interviewing for the open health and PE teaching
position the summer of ‘74 and started teaching the
following fall. That first year was a whirlwind for
her. Women’s athletics were just getting started at
the high school level everywhere, including Elyria
“EC was a part of my
life. The more years
Catholic. On top of teaching full time, Camp was
I stayed, the more
in charge of coaching volleyball, basketball, tennis,
comfortable I was.
and track. She was also responsible for scheduling
The time just flew
games, getting officials for games and meets,
by.”
and making travel arrangements for the teams.
Essentially, Camp became EC’s women’s athletic
director. Rather than taking credit for running the
show though, Camp defers to the many people who supported the fledgling program. “I remember the
support of the parents and staff, especially in those early years. They were so excited. People really rallied
around the idea. That first year in basketball, Bob Guinta and Lou Rotunda took me under their wing. They
were right with me in practice and helped me with running plays. As a result the teams did so well; it was
really successful. Those girls who were on those teams are my friends now.”
Camp admits she had no idea the athletic program would grow to be as big as it is now. While
other coaches came in to take over the teams she worked with that first year, Camp remained
the women’s athletic director and grew with the volleyball program as head coach for the next
25 years. It was a wise decision for everyone involved. In her time coaching the Lady Panthers,
Camp racked up 474 wins, multiple sectional and district championships, and even a birth at
the state championship in 1993. Camp’s winning record, stellar coaching, and relentless work
ethic earned her a spot in the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame to which she was inducted in 2008.
It comes as no surprise that those early years are among Camp’s fondest memories. Although she says
each one of her 38 years at EC was always meaningful for her. Other coaching opportunities presented
themselves, but Camp was happy to stay put. “EC was a part of my life. The more years I stayed, the more
comfortable I was. The time just flew by.”
Camp is humble about the legacy she has left at Elyria Catholic. She shies away from taking credit for
building EC’s women’s athletic program, and brushes off the notion that she was and continues to be an
inspiration to her students, teams, and peers. Rather, she merely shares the joy that her years at Elyria
Catholic have brought her. “The sense of community, faith, and family at Elyria Catholic carried over into my
teaching and coaching. Every year was special to me.” Currently, Camp is teaching health and PE at a fine
arts high school in Westlake, Ohio. No doubt, her students, both past and present, will attest that a part of
what made their time in high school so special was being taught and coached by such a humble and giving
leader and role model; a true legacy among women.
school news
EC Partners with
Cambridge Institute
In the 2011-12 school year Elyria Catholic explored
the options of expanding the schools population to
include more international students. As a result of that
research, we decided to partner with the Cambridge
Institute, a company that is located in Massachusetts
and has international offices throughout China. The
Elyria Catholic admissions department interviewed
over 35 applicants from across China. The interviews
produced five new international students. These young
men and women have entered Elyria Catholic as fully
admitted students and have plans to stay in the United
States, become Elyria Catholic graduates, and go on to
American universities.
Elyria Catholic is proud to welcome into the Class of 2015: Jack Cui and Jordan Xu; in the Class of 2016 Cindy Chen,
and in the Class of 2017 Jack Chen and Angelina Yang. In addition to the five Chinese students, Elyria Catholic is also
hosting two additional exchange students, Agnes Galeziowska from Poland and Ji-Hye Lee from Korea. The transition for
young people to come across the world and become part of a completely new society and way of life is quite challenging.
These students have displayed great enthusiasm to work and learn both inside and outside the classroom. They are
becoming more incorporated into American culture and the educational system every day. Elyria Catholic is proud
to have these students as part of our community. We cannot wait to see the impact these students will have on their
classmates and the EC community.
Keeping an Elyria Catholic Education Accessible
Andrew Krakowiak, EC President, was determined to help a
young scholarship student pursue his dream of attending Elyria
Catholic High School. The student has cerebral palsy and is
unable to safely climb the stairs to the second floor where many
of the classrooms, the media resource center and computer lab
are located. “Access to the second floor has been a problem
for any student on crutches, and even some parents and elderly
alumni” said Mr. Krakowiak.
Elyria Catholic is extremely grateful for the $30,000 facilities
grant that the school received from the Diocesan Rooted in FaithForward in Hope Campaign to install a hydraulic wheelchair
lift. In addition to the facilities grant provided by the campaign,
funds for completion of the project were made by the Office
of Catechetical Formation and Education, and the Ridge Tool
Company in Elyria.
in service to others
Alternative Spring Break Trip
A group of 32 EC students and four chaperones traveled to Toms River, New Jersey on an alternative spring break trip
to assist rescue efforts following Hurricane Sandy last spring. The group’s efforts focused on two key projects. First,
students worked on an eco-reclamation project to help restore key parts of the shoreline that were eroded as a result of
the hurricane. The project largely involved replanting grass, trees, and shrubbery that
were washed away in the storm but are essential to the local environment. Second,
students worked on houses that were damaged during the storm but still had not been
properly repaired.
“The students were very excited about the opportunity to live their faith by serving those
hit hardest by this natural disaster,” notes Michael Wisnor, Assistant Principal at Elyria
Catholic High School. “The students paid their own way to be a part of this trip, and
I think that speaks volumes about the type of young men and women we have at the
high school.”
Kasey Bilancini, a senior participating for the third straight year in the program, could
think of no better way to spend her spring break. “I’ve been amazed at the impact that a relatively small group of students
can have on a community that is struggling to rebuild. Although it meant missing a week of softball, I knew that it was
more important for me to spend my spring break helping those hit hard by Hurricane Sandy,” said Bilancini.
Wisnor added, “We are always looking for new ways for students to live the Gospel
message in their everyday lives, and this was a great opportunity for everybody, students
and chaperones alike, to provide comfort and assistance to those in need.”
Elyria Catholic extends its heartfelt
gratitude to the FCSLA (First Catholic
Slovak Ladies Association) for their
generous support of our Alternative
Spring Break Program.
EC Partners with Neighborhood Alliance
Over the course of his first six months as the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has emphasized the need
to build a culture based on encounter. EC students have taken that message to heart through a new partnership with
Neighborhood Alliance.
“The idea of the program is to help our students encounter those most in need, consistent with Pope Francis’ message
to the Catholic Church,” said Mike Wisnor, assistant principal of Elyria Catholic and one of the program coordinators.
The program, which is planned to run one day per month is a four-pronged collaborative effort, with each class at Elyria
Catholic being called upon to contribute.
The seniors participate in the Seniors 4 Seniors program, traveling to homebound seniors’ homes to visit them and help
with home clean-up and light construction projects. The juniors are involved with the Sunday Supper Society, sophomores
will participate in the Christmas of Caring and freshman will put together welcome kits for the Haven Center.
scholarship news
EC Junior Receives Scholarship for Excellence Award
EC junior Savannah Brown was one of six recipients to receive a $2,500 Bishops'
Scholarship for Excellence award. Savannah is pictured with her mother, Ms.
Christine Brown and EC President, Mr. Andrew Krakowiak at the July 26, 2013
awards ceremony and luncheon. Congratulations Savannah!
K of C Scholarship Winners
EC junior, Shannon Turner and freshman brother Ryan each received $500
Knights of Columbus scholarships from the K of C scholarship contest. More
than 500 applications were submitted statewide with 42 scholarships being
awarded. It was a wonderful accomplishment for Elyria Catholic and the
Turners to be amongst the select winners.
Creating a Lasting Legacy
As tuition costs steadily rise, the need for financial assistance for our families is greater than ever. We are extremely
grateful for the eight endowed scholarships available to current or incoming students and a very special “thank you”
to the Kretschmann family for the newly established RoseMary Kretschmann Scholarship. An endowed scholarship is
a beautiful way to keep your family or a loved one’s memory and spirit alive at Elyria Catholic. If you are interested in
creating an endowed scholarship, please contact Michelle Wisnor in the Advancement Office.
In addition to the scholarships mentioned above, we are also blessed to have, the Al Charnes Scholarship and the Dr.
James Kolopus Scholarship, that are given to qualifying seniors each year to be used for college and the NaughtonBasinski Faculty Fund, which is given annually to teachers to be used for continuing education or classroom needs.
The 2013-2014 endowed scholarship recipients are as follows:
Al Charnes College Scholarship: Shannon Hopkins (attending Bowling Green University)
Denise Ratusz-Gorske Scholarship: Danielle Lott & Emma Fuchs
Dr. James Kolopus College Scholarship: Ian Kovacs (attending The Ohio State University)
Dr. John McCoy Scholarship: Michal Golab
Dr. Robert McFarland Scholarship: Kirsten Fehlan & Sarah Ziegelmeyer
Earl & Helen Mahl Scholarship: Dakota Tallman, Shannon Turner, Breanna Angell & Luke Farmer
Gandolfo Family Scholarship: Shannon Turner
Lou Rotunda Scholarship: Meliah Roman & Kevin Kelley
Mary Garton Scholarship: Taylor Records, Morghan Nedrich & Mya Villanueva
Naughton-Basinski Faculty Fund: Mrs. Patti Lutke, Mrs. Karen Turk & Ms. Ann Bernat
Scott M. Holland Scholarship: Conner Riddell, Ross Heidersbach, Dylan Bishop & Rachel Kozma
Mahl Scholarship Recipients
Scott Holland Scholarship Recipients
scholarship news
Three Elyria Catholic Students Selected
for the Mercy Healthcare Academy
Elyria Catholic High School once again partnered with Mercy
Health Partners to offer EC students the opportunity to participate
in an internship program through the Mercy Healthcare Academy.
This year, the following three students were selected through a
rigorous screening process: Daniel Dovala, Danielle Dziak and
Julia Carroccio.
The program is designed to introduce high school students
interested in the healthcare field to the rigors and realities of the profession.
In order to qualify for consideration, students must maintain a minimum 3.8 GPA and have an interest in
working in healthcare. Students are exposed to a variety of rotations, including emergency care, primary
care, surgery, physical therapy and spiritual care.
EMH Award for Academic Excellence
Four incoming freshman were awarded an EMH Award for
Academic Excellence Scholarship. The scholarship, generously
provided by the EMH Regional Health Care System, is awarded
to incoming freshman who place at the top of their class on the
placement exam. The scholarship is renewable for all four years
while attending Elyria Catholic High School.
The 2013-2014 recipients, from left to right are: Lauren Kramer,
Jeremiah Green, Emma Fuchs and Jeremy Smith.
Molnar Awarded Buick Achievers Scholarship
Elyria Catholic High School 2013 senior Mikayla Molnar has been awarded the
top scholarship from the Buick Achievers Scholarship Foundation. Nationwide, the
Buick Achievers Scholarship Foundation offers 100 upcoming engineering students
with a scholastic scholarship worth upwards of $25,000 per year. Mikayla is
double majoring in Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at the Missouri University
of Science and Technology. Her award will be used to achieve her lifelong dream
of becoming an engineer. Adding to the MS&T merit scholarship already awarded
to her, Mikayla can now focus on her academics and her career driven goals.
Congratulations to a most deserving student. It proves that hard work and
dedication never goes unrewarded.
congratulations class of 2013
• 100% of 2013 graduates sought higher educational opportunities.
• Our 2013 graduates earned over 5 million dollars in scholarships and grants.
Below is a sampling of some of the colleges and universities our 2013 alumni are attending:
Ashland University
Bowling Green State University
Case Western Reserve University
Chestnut Hill College
Cleveland State University
Defiance College
Edinboro University
Hiram College
John Carroll University
Kent State University
Lorain County Community College
Louisiana State University
Loyola University
Marietta College
Marymount Manhattan College
Mercyhurst University
Miami University
Missouri University of Science & Tech.
Oberlin College
Ohio Northern University
The Ohio State University
Ohio University
Seven Panthers
Rochester Institute of Technology
The University of Akron
The University of Toledo
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
University of Mount Union
University of South Carolina
Walsh University
Weber State University
Western Kentucky University
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Letters of Intent
This year, seven Elyria Catholic student-athletes signed letters of intent to various universities.
Students will continue to challenge themselves academically and athletically at various schools across the area.
Michaela Foisy
Brittney McNamara
Christopher Tomshack II
Daniel Whitacre
Cross Country/Track
University of Akron
Baseball
Lake Erie College
Women’s Basketball
Chestnut Hill College
Baseball
Ashland University
Jenna O’Dell
Swimming
Edinboro University
Lauren Wisnor
Women’s Soccer
Walsh University
Shelby Snow
Swimming
University of Toledo
events
24th Annual Golf Classic
The 24th annual Golf Classic held August 17, at
Forest Hills Golf Course featured over 75 golfers who
took to the links in support of the mission of Elyria
Catholic. It was a beautiful, sunny day and everyone
had a great time. Thank you to all our hole sponsors,
golfers and prize donors. A special thank you to: AE
Cole, Die & Engraving Co., Roger Steedman ’78, Dr.
Charles & Mrs. Debbie O’Shaughnessy, Schlather
Insurance Agency and Provenzale Construction Co.
for their generous sponsorship of this event.
2012-2013 Student Car Raffle
This year, the decision was made to “spice up” the traditional student car raffle! Instead of selling books of car
raffle tickets, the students sold a monthly calendar that contained cash prizes each day with a new car as the
grand prize. The lucky winners had their choice of a 2013 Buick Verano donated by Nick Abraham ’60 of Nick
Abraham’s Automall Buick-GMC-Elyria Ford-Nissan, a 2013 Ford Fusion S donated by Jim Herrick ’70 of Liberty
Ford Vermilion or a 2013 Honda Accord donated by Jack Matia ’75 of Jack Matia Honda.
The new format was a huge success, raising more than
$87,000 for student scholarships! The grand prize was
drawn on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Spring Gala.
Our grand prize winners were Frank & Aldine Vyka,
grandparents of Maddie Gonzalez '16. The Vyka's chose
the Buick Verano donated by Nick Abraham Automall.
Pictured left to right:
Frank & Aldine Vyka,
EC President, Andrew Krakowiak,
Nick Abraham '60 and
Michael Abraham '92
events
Elyria Catholic’s “Night of Celebration Gala and Auction” was held on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The
coliseum came to life as our guests enjoyed cocktails, a catered dinner, auction items, raffles and live
entertainment by the band Outta Dodge. Perhaps the highlight of the night was the honoring of Mr. Earl
Mahl and Mr. Ryan Gorney ’99 for their outstanding contributions to Elyria Catholic.
Mr. Earl Mahl together with his late wife Helen, raised eight children: Thomas ‘61,
Patricia ‘65, Kenneth ‘71, Gerald, Theodore ‘74, Timothy ‘74, Lawrence ‘78, and
Pamela ’80. Mr. Mahl has been a bingo volunteer for more than 40 years and was
instrumental in the building of the first concession stand at EC. In 2007, the Mahl
children established the Earl and Helen Mahl Scholarship Fund in honor of their
parents. Thanks to the generosity of the Mahl family, the scholarship now provides
financial assistance to four students each year.
Ryan Gorney has volunteered his time and expertise to Elyria Catholic since 2002,
assuming the role of head of technology. Ryan dedicates over 200 unpaid hours of
his time to the school annually. His accomplishments and ongoing contributions to
his alma mater are endless. Ryan and his wife Kara have two daughters, Samantha
and Katherine and a son Jon.
The generosity of those in attendance was
overwhelming, as we raised more than
$65,000 for the school and an additional
$22,000 for the renovation of our science
labs. The labs now feature a whiteboard
wall, new stools, new laptops, laptop stands,
resurfaced work stations, new windows and
blinds.
Jim Herrick, Class of 1970, showed his extreme generosity through the bidding of his son Mike Herrick
’02, by making a $20,000 donation for the naming rights to the Elyria Catholic coliseum for the next
five years. The coliseum now adorns a large banner to show our thanks and gratitude to Mr. Herrick and
Liberty Ford.
We also extend a huge “thank you” to our Elyria Catholic alumni, Mr. Nick Abraham ’60, Mr. Jim Herrick
’70, Mr. Jack Matia ’75 and their respective dealerships for their donation to the EC car raffle. The
excitement mounted as the winning ticket for the 2013 car raffle was drawn at the event. The Spring
Gala provides an excellent opportunity for our alumni, parents and friends to come back to the school
and witness firsthand the great things happening at EC.
Please plan to join us for the 2014 Spring Gala to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014
as we honor Mr. Hal Minnich ‘53 and Mr. Ron Zidek ‘63 for their years of service to
Elyria Catholic through the Dads’ Boosters organization.
Support for the
Elyria Catholic Fund
Each year, Elyria Catholic High School relies
upon the generosity of our parents, alumni, and
friends to support our mission in the form of a
commitment to the Elyria Catholic Fund.
Giving Levels
Participation in the Elyria Catholic Fund is
paramount in helping to keep EC’s tuition
affordable for so many students and their
families who aspire to the call to become people
of excellence, compassion, and faith, while
celebrating the traditions and community unique
to Elyria Catholic High School.
Trustees Society
Honors Society
Loyalty Society
Benefactors Society
Presidents Society
In addition to the increase in participation in
the 2012-2013 Elyria Catholic Fund drive, our
efforts were bolstered by leadership support from
members of our President’s Leadership Council,
who set the standard for strong participation and
increased giving among donors.
On behalf of the Elyria Catholic Fund, we thank
and salute all of our donors listed on the following
pages for their generosity and support.
The President’s Leadership Council
$10,000+
$ 7,500+
$ 5,000+
$ 2,500+
$ 1,000+
General Gift Clubs
Our Lady of Grace Society
Green & White Society
Patron’s Society
Panther Pride Society
$
$
$
$
500+
250+
100+
50+
The President’s Leadership Council is composed of dedicated
and generous supporters of Elyria Catholic who demonstrate
their leadership and belief in the values and benefits of an
Elyria Catholic education. Membership in the President’s
Leadership Council is renewable annually. The following list
reports the names of those leadership donors who made a
gift of $1,000 or more (or $250+ for alums 2002-present)
to the Elyria Catholic Fund in the fiscal year July 1, 2012June 30, 2013.
Anonymous
Mr. Thomas S. Baracskai ‘60
Hon. and Mrs. David and Ellen Naughton ‘57 Basinski
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Becker
Mrs. Julie Poling Bonacci ‘02
Ms. Jerry Boron
Mrs. Patricia Lysaght Casgar ‘64
Castele Family Scholar. Fund of the Catholic Community Fdn.
Catholic Community Foundation
Mrs. Helen Charnes Schaefer
CMG Corporate Management Group Ltd.
Mr. Kevin Cosgrove ‘67
Dr. John C. County ‘74
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Diederich
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Duffin
Mr. Eric Eisbrenner ‘03
Emerson Electric Co.
EMH Regional Medical Center
Mr. Seth Forthofer ‘99
Mr. John ‘66 and Mrs. Carrie Fritz
Mr. George B. Garton ‘55
Mrs. Mary Jane Riley Garton ‘58
Dr. Carol E. Gilles ‘81
Mrs. Dianne Defazio Goold ‘57
Mr. Jon Gorney ‘69
Mrs. Nancy Lysaght Gorney ‘70
Mr. John P. Gorske ‘76
Mr. John M. Guenin ‘58
Mr. James R. Herrick ‘70
Jack Matia Honda
Mr. Thomas Hyatt ‘06
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus, #774
Mr. Steven J. Komives ‘65
Dr. Richard J. Kovacs ‘72
Dr. and Mrs. Nick Ksenich
President’s Leadership Council
of the
Elyria Catholic Fund
Mrs. Amy Ashyk Ladwig ‘76
Liberty Auto Group
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loos
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Mahl ‘74
Mr. Theodore Mahl ‘74
Mr. Earl Mahl
Mr. Ernest Mansour
Mr. David M. McCoy ‘92
Montrose Kia
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Nardini
Nick Abraham Automall
Mr. John J. O’Connor ‘57
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Dell
Dr. and Mrs. Charles O’Shaughnessy
Pfizer Inc.
PNC Foundation
Mr. Dennis M. Plato ‘65
Ms. Christine Koebel Rademacher ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Reaser ‘78
Mr. Daniel Reaser Jr. ‘11
Mr. and Mrs. James Reichlin
Mrs. Joan Reidy
Ridge Tool Co.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Schlather-Bilskey Family Foundation
Scott Holland Scholarship Fund
Mr. and Mrs. James Scullin
Mr. Ben Serio ‘99
Mr. Richard P. Seward ‘52
Mr. Mark and Mrs. Patti Crane ‘73 Sleva
Dr. Mark A. Straka ‘70
Mr. Richard T. Tarnowski ‘52
The BYSNS Group LLC
Mr. Jerome E. Vessalo ‘66
William A. Ely Trust
Mr. Robert Zidek ‘86
A key component of Elyria Catholic High School’s success
is the dedication and support of its parents. In addition to
donating many volunteer hours by working bingo, concession
stands and staffing special events, Elyria Catholic parents
offer direct support through their participation in the Elyria
Catholic Parents’ Annual Fund.
Class of 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Achladis
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Barhorst
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beck
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Berndobler
Mr. and Mrs. David Black
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Buckley
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew ‘88 & Jennifer ‘89 Carandang
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Carson
Mr. and Mrs. Don Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cuevas
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Darmafall
Mr. and Mrs. David Demer
Dr. James and Dr. Laura DeVengencie
Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaw Golab
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Guilmette
Mrs. Michelle Hartman
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Horvath
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hruby, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kamody
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Kelling ‘82
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Kukucka ‘82
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Laurent
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Leasure
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Loflin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael ‘79 & Cindy ‘83 Kozma
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Nisenboum
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Neil
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Overlow
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reichert
Mr. and Mrs. James Rickard
Mr. and Mrs. Manny Roman
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Scarvelli
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schemmel
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schill
Mr. and Mrs. Rodd Schlemmer
Dr. W. Scott Sheldon
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sommers
Current Parents
of the
Elyria Catholic Fund
Class of 2016 cont.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stimmel
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Terrell
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Theile
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Torres
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Vincenzo
Mr. Richard Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Watson II
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Whitacre
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Zidek ‘86
Class of 2015
Mr. Bill Amato
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Betley
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Birsic
Ms. Christine Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Don Buchs
Mr. Reinaldo Contreras, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Danao, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davies
Mrs. Rita Drum
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Fehlan
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fetcko
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jarvis
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Konno
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Kramer
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LaGuardia
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin McKinney
Dr. and Mrs. Scott P. Nagy ‘85
Mr. and Mrs. David Novak
Mr. and Mrs. Mick O’Halloran
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Patton
Mr. and Mrs. James Prok
Mr. and Mrs. David & Sharon ‘79 Provenzale
Mrs. Tina Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Eufemio Mario Ruiz
Mrs. Kathleen Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Saxton
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Simmons
Class of 2015 cont.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin G. Smith ‘74
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sudnick
Mr. and Mrs. John Tirbaso
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Trockley
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wryst
Mr. and Mrs. James Ziegelmeyer
Class of 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beck
Ms. Paula Bishop ‘83
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Caco
Dr. and Mrs. James Carroccio
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conroy
Mr. and Mrs. Don Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. William Dempsey
Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Dillon
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dovala
Mr. and Mrs. Louis ‘81 & Colleen ‘84 Elbert
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elwer
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Falasco
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fenik
Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaw Golab
Mrs. Angela Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harsar
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Heidersbach
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hromada
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janosik
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Joviak
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kieltyka
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kilbane
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Konno
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kosin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koubek
Mr. and Mrs. Michael ‘79 & Cindy ‘83 Kozma
Mr. and Mrs. David Kuzemsky
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Mahilo
Mr. and Mrs. Jefferey Medves
Mr. and Mrs. James Michalski
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Milchen
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Morgan
Mr. Jeff Nedwick
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pronesti ‘88
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Resar ‘83
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Riddell
Mr. and Mrs. James Roe
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Saddler ‘79
Ms. Nancy Saxon ‘82
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin G. Smith ‘74
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Spaetzel
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew St. Marie ‘83
Class of 2014 cont.
Mr. and Mrs. James Sustersic ‘87
Ms. Martha Torrez
Mr. and Mrs. David Vasil
Ms. Laura Vilagi
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Zidek ‘86
Class of 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bilancini
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Capelety
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Didion
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce DiVaccaro
Mr. Thomas Emling
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Flowers '74
Mr. and Mrs. William Gentry
Mr. and Mrs. David George
Mr. and Mrs. David Giovannazzo
Ms. Patricia Holian
Dr. and Mrs. Scott P. Nagy '85
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Nardini
Dr. and Mrs. Charles O'Shaughnessy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patton
Ms. Bernadette M. Pierce '91
Mrs. Jean Raab
Mr. and Mrs. W. Pat Raible
Mr. and Mrs. David & Diane '81 Schramm
Mr. James and Dr. Heather Scullin
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Slezak
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stack
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stursa
Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Tanner '85
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tomshack
Dr. Glenn Whitted & Dr. Katherine O’shea
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wisnor
Many talented and dedicated teachers, administrators, and
staff guide our students each day. We are deeply appreciative
of the support from the Elyria Catholic faculty and staff.
Mr. Marc Amos
Mrs. Jill Anglin
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Barber
Ms. Anne Bernat
Mr. Ted Blaszak
Mrs. Sharon Lauffer Blaszak '68
Mrs. Patricia Bradesca-Schock
Mr. Bill Brand
Mrs. Amy Vajentic Butler '80
Mrs. Suzanne Lisicky Camp '70
Mrs. Denise Corts
Mr. Paul Cunningham
Ms. Bailey DeSouza ‘06
Mrs. Hope Filiaggi
Mrs. Kristen Frey Frank ‘00
Mrs. Carrie Fritz
Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich
Rev. Mr. Patrick J. Humphrey '71
Mrs. Elaine Hurst Banks
Mr. Ralph Jaworski
Mrs. Debbie Karl
Ms. Emily Kennard
Mrs. Kathleen Knox
Mr. Andrew Krakowiak
Mr. Phil Kuchta
Mrs. Patricia Lutke
Mrs. Nanette Mahony
Mrs. Jennifer Nagel McMinn '76
Mrs. Margie Mendez
Mrs. Karen Moser
Mrs. Amy O'Brien
Mr. Dean Robinson
Mrs. Linda Schuster
Mrs. Sheila Soptelean
Mrs. Mary Ann Stewart
Mrs. Lesley Stone
Mrs. Karen Turk
Mrs. Lynn Watkins
Mr. Michael Wisnor
Mrs. Michelle Wisnor
Elyria Catholic High School Financial Statement
Income
Tuition & Fees (less financial aid)
State Mandated Services
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore)
Athletics
Fundraising
Other Revenue
Total Income
Expenses
Instructional
Student Services
Operation & Maintenance of Plant
Administration
Athletics
Development
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore)
Total Expenses
Net Operating Income/(Loss)
Faculty & Staff Giving
of the
Elyria Catholic Fund
2012-2013* 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009
$2,904,491 $2,822,484 $3,009,329 $3,118,261 $3,262,189
$142,115
$152,024 $154,628 $143,565 $168,139
$358,821
$387,262 $373,739 $375,960 $383,628
$191,292
$195,768 $208,118 $198,789 $169,028
$166,305
$148,855 $162,010 $154,250 $139,137
$634,128
$637,009 $633,939 $638,902 $635,930
$4,397,152 $4,343,402 $4,541,763 $4,629,727 $4,758,051
$1,712,738 $1,787,840 $1,757,516 $1,903,424 $1,988,402
$232,183
$230,280 $220,936 $213,964 $218,343
$1,135,297 $1,108,063 $1,104,405 $1,125,496 $1,161,343
$671,477
$710,337 $790,470 $753,904 $729,686
$409,520
$398,527 $415,975 $384,626 $411,103
$114,972
$107,507 $100,391
$95,853
$95,945
$298,270
$319,562 $312,769 $318,560 $312,316
$4,574,457 $4,662,116 $4,702,462 $4,795,827 $4,917,138
-$177,305
-$318,714
-$160,699
-$166,100
-$159,087
Non-Operating Income
Unrestricted Gifts & Donations
Restricted Gifts
Investment income (Endowment)
Diocese Gifts
Total Non-Operating Income
$118,485
$161,483
$276,183
$37,500
$593,651
$78,102
$142,064
$24,182
$20,000
$264,348
$72,758
$139,835
$427,309
$8,661
$648,563
$71,021
$92,506
$239,015
$83,152
$485,694
$61,447
$94,407
-$315,208
$50,325
-$109,029
Net Income
$416,346
-$54,366
$487,864
$319,594
-$268,116
$10,211
$10,477
$9,636
$9,241
$8,989
Cost Per Student
*Unaudited
The Elyria Catholic community extends its appreciation to our
alumni parents, grandparents, friends and organizations who
have generously contributed to Elyria Catholic.
Foundations & Organizations
Alumni Parents,
Grandparents & Friends
of the
Elyria Catholic Fund
Bank of America
Castele Family Scholar. Fund of the
Catholic Community Fdn.
Catholic Community Foundation
Class of 1962
CMG Corporate Management Group Ltd.
Community Fdn. of Greater Lorain County
Eaton Corp.
Emerson Electric Co.
EMH Regional Medical Center
Energizer
Genentech Givingstation
Holy Spirit Church
Jack Matia Honda
Key Foundation
Knights of Columbus, #637
Knights of Columbus, #774
Liberty Auto Group
Living Stations of The Cross Cast
Moen, Inc.
Montrose Kia
Mr. Barber’s AP History Classes
Nick Abraham Automall
Nordson Corporation
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Pfizer
PNC Foundation
Rexnord Foundation
Ridge Tool Co.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Rockwell Automation
Savoy Development Co, Inc.
Schlather-Bilskey Family Foundation
Scott Holland Scholarship Fund
Sherwin-Williams Foundation
The Bank of New York Mellon
The BYSNS Group LLC
UBS Employee Giving Program
Wells Fargo
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
William A. Ely Trust
Mr. and Mrs. John Aquilla
Mr. and Mrs. James Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blaszak
Mrs. Jerry Boron
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boyer
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Boyer
Mr. Jeff Bugg and Ms. Amie Richason
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Capasso
Mrs. Catherine Cavagna
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Colon
Mrs. Dorothy Diedrick
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Doran
Mr. and Mrs. William & Ann Doran
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fentner
Mr. and Mrs. Terence Flanagan
Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Fogel
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Freeh
Mr. Eugene Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck & Hedy Fye
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gallagher
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glenn
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Grega
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Griffin
Ms. Elizabeth K. Guzina
Ms. Patricia Holian
Mrs. Betty Holland
Ms. Sharon Kaczmarczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Karl
Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Kenneally
Mr. Karl Koenig
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kowal
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kramer
Dr. and Mrs. Nick Ksenich
Mrs. Charlotte J. Kuczkowski
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Kuebler, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lisicky
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loos
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lutke
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mahl
Mr. Mike McGrath
Dr. Sean McNeeley and
Dr. MaryKay Shuba
Mr. and Mrs. Kent McNickle
Mr. and Mrs. William Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullee
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Murello
Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Mrs. Kathleen M. Oblak
Dr. and Mrs. Charles
Mr. and Mrs. John Osko
Mr. Michael Pollack
Mr. and Mrs. William Pultinas
Bishop A. J. Quinn
Mrs. Joan Reidy
Mr. Jerome Rodak
Dr. and Mrs. John Secrist
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sikorski
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith
Mr. and Mrs. John Suetta
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Uehlein
Mr. Mike Wetzel
Mr. Brian Wisnor
Mr. William Wisnor
Elyria Catholic alumni selflessly give their time, talent and
treasure, contributing directly to the success of their alma
mater. Alumni support can be seen on the following pages,
demonstrating their belief in the Elyria Catholic mission. We
are truly grateful for our alumni support.
Class of 1951
3% (1 of 34) gave
Dorothy Birkbeck Meek
Class of 1952
26% (15 of 58) gave $3,231
Carol Webber Blackburn
Ann Caywood Brown
Barbara Walsh Diedrick
Thomas H. Diedrick
John Diedrick
Rae Hengesbaugh Fritz
Robert J. Kohl
David L. Peters
Joan Rothgery Reaser
Patricia McAllister Riegelsberger
Richard H. Rodriguez
James P. Ross
Richard P. Seward
Frank H. Smith
Richard T. Tarnowski
Class of 1953
14% (9 of 66) gave $495
Arthur R. Gula
Marilyn Kozel Lisicky
Donna Glunt Lynch
Harold F. Minnich
Phyllis Coghlan Murray
Joanne Myers Plas
James F. Smith
Estelle Lesko St. Claire
Rosemary Ziegman Woconish
Class of 1954
13% (10 of 78) gave $1,050
Jacqualine Schmitz Boyson
Robert C. Holtwick
Barbara Klein
Robert A. Kolopus
Rita Gutman Krupp
Donald J. Machovina
Michael A. Schork
Barbara Butkiewicz Takacs
Stanley J. Trupo
Marilyn McAllister Trupo
Class of 1955
14% (11 of 77) gave $2,825
Barbara Yarsa Barnes
Constance Conry Brent
Martha J. Diederich
Vincent J. Feck
Martha Kiser Flanigan
Earlenne Mraz Friend
George B. Garton
David G. Hemminger
Robert J. Hutman
Julita Brosky Kohl
Jeanne McCoy Tucker
Class of 1956
8% (7 of 84) gave $1,025
Timothy V. Boylan
Barbara Stanko Bryan
Dennis J. Cheevers
Barbara A. Kaminski
Mary Hayes McPolin
Donald J. Rothgery
Ted Siwierka
Marlene Kenska Takacs
Class of 1957
18% (18 of 101) gave $9,746
Ellen Naughton Basinski
Robert W. Dahl
William J. Dolan
Lavonne Phillips Drager
Earl J. Elbert
Dianne Defazio Goold
Mary Ellen Sensback Hatfield
E. Gene Henderson
Sally Skok Hildebrandt
William J. Kovacs
Richard A. Lewicki
Norman W. Mazurowski
Caroline Schork Mitola
John J. O’Connor
Mary Jo Ross Prechtel
Marcia Smith Rothgery
Robert A. Urig
James T. Wirscham
Alumni Giving
By Class
of the
Elyria Catholic Fund
Class of 1958
19% (18 of 93) gave $15,840
Larry H. Archer
Arlene Radican Archer
Jean Roling Baumann
Dorothy Basinski Brock
Richard P. Callahan
Mary Jane Riley Garton
John M. Guenin
Richard C. Henke
Thomas E. Kaminski
Sheila McGuire Marshall
Edward W. McCoy
James F. McCrann
Victor G. Meecha
C. Patrick O'Connor
Paul M. Pustay
John W. Ross
John D. Stanko
Tom F. Zeck
Class of 1959
9% (10 of 106) gave $700
Emerson J. Biersbach
William W. Bulger
Marilyn Stahl Cohagan
Barbara J. Gutman
Patricia Walter Henderson
John Laubenthal
Rose Marie Standifer Lucas
John F. Maiher
Margaret Wirscham Quinlan
Sharon McCallister Zeck
Class of 1960
13% (17 of 128) gave $2,300
Nicholas M. Abraham
Thomas S. Baracskai
Shirley Fritz Beiter
James L. Beiter
Rita Mraz Bubb
James K. Elkins
Daniel D. Golski
Michael D. Gula
Rev. Frank A. Humphrey
Richard Kaminski
Herman J. Plas, Jr.
Class of 1960 cont.
Thomas M. Radican
Clifford A. Roe, Jr.
James R. Solet
Ann Bommer Taylor
Carl D. Ternes
Carolyn Wazyniak-Fenik Webber
Class of 1961
12% (14 of 121) gave $2,324
Clare Monschein Blevins
Fr. Franklin Buck
Midge O'Connor Carmon
Diane F. DeBevec
Marian Melcher Dugger
Richard E. Durack
Mary Beth Harper Jaeger
Rev. Walter H. Jenne
Thomas E. Mahl
Karen Bonnett Nichols
John D. Ruth
Janet Dobrosky Sternfeld
Carol Sieminski Vrabel
David L. Zacharias
Class of 1962
12% (11 of 90) gave $870
Carol Maddock Blaser
James Clark
Dianne Edmonds Eddy
Barbara Ursem Evans
Mary Ann Cavagna Golski
Margaret Murray Hoagland
Linda Lysaght Kaminski
Marilyn Ursem Peloquin
William J. Rice
Maureen Gillen Rice
William J. Scott
Class of 1963
9% (11 of 117) gave $ 2,175
M. Kathleen Sikora Armstrong
John P. Beno
Joan Szmania Ciszak
Joanne Puka Connaughton
Kathleen Chaplar Corona
James M. Fritz
Rita Ann Wazyniak Kissner
Robert F. Monchein
Kay Chapman Pickering
Rudolph J. Rehm
Ronald J. Zidek
Class of 1964
9% (11 of 121) gave $2,445
Patricia Lysaght Casgar
Karen A. Kalter
Charlene Kalo Logsdon
Mina Boyson Marciniak
Carolyn Kaminski Morey
Sidney W. Neuhoff
Thomas J. Rawson
Robert B. Schlather
Thomas A. St. Marie
Joanne Gallagher Sullivan
Kenneth E. Webber
Class of 1965
9% (14 of 153) gave $3,470
Marilyn A. Becker
Margaret Lichman Brandstadt
Joseph H. Daly
Patricia Mahl Kamba
Stephen J. Kirsh
Madonna Morrison Knaus
Rita Wirscham Koberna
Steven J. Komives
Karen Kaib Leland
Lynn L. Livelsberger
Sandra J. McCarty
Joan Brown McKinney
Marcia Hintz Pichola
Dennis M. Plato
Class of 1966
12% (18 of 152) gave $4,185
Dave Csillag
Jim Cyran
Michael J. Firment
Philomena Barden Fisher
Jeanne Schlather Frey
John L. Fritz
Kathleen Gaetz
Sharon Hart Ganslen
Patrick F. Glasow
Margaret Rzetelny Hambrick
Michael B. Keys
Kathleen C. Plato
Timothy R. Smith
Daniel J. Talarek
Patricia Burkhard Taylor
Faith Harbeck Vautier
Jerome E. Vessalo
Donald J. Willets
Class of 1967
9% (14 of 149) gave $2,952
Sarah Polacek Bonilla
Donald R. Bradley
Margaret J. Callahan
Kevin Cosgrove
Elizabeth Dolan
Mary Ann Dowdell
William R. Groomes
Richard J. Hysell
James A. Kaminski
Bob Lytle
William F. Machovina, Jr.
Virginia O’Connor
Anita Herve Tellier
James E. Terrell
Class of 1968
9% (21 of 223) gave $1,941
Gene Bedocs
Judith Toth Bigham
Sharon Lauffer Blaszak
Stephen M. Fuchs
Catherine Jones Fuchs
John A. Giovannazzo
Marsha Knipp Greulich
Ann Kaib Hauser
Mary Knapp
David J. Kalis
Cynthia M. Lauck
Matthew McGuire
James Molosky
Patrice M. Moore
Mary Newman
Sandra Deimling Oswald
Roberta Mitock Pierce
Michael S. Polutnik
Rebecca Lorensky Schlather
William G. Schlather
Gerald N. Spierings
Class of 1969
7% ( 14 of 206) gave $ 2,528
Philip H. Allegretto
Bernard J. Ashyk, Jr.
Julie J. Bajda
Douglas Dellisanti
Michael F. Farrell
Sheila Sprague Gardner
Gerald J. Golski
Jon L. Gorney
Edward J. McCarty
Dennis J. Muzilla
Dianna Denes Pierce
Mark U. Reichlin
Judy Minnich Selee
Charlene Knipper Stetson
Class of 1970
8% (16 of 202) gave $ 4,240
Mary Zink Bird
Suzanne Lisicky Camp
Mary Lou Forthofer Davis
Joseph P. Demarco
Nancy Lysaght Gorney
James R. Herrick
Randy M. Holland
Daniel C. Knoble
Robert J. Kretschmann
Ronald E. Rybarcyk
Karen Boron Schlather
Paul J. Schlather
Mark R. Stewart
Mark A. Straka
Barbara Denes Valentik
Thomas Vasi
Jayne Muzick Zehngut
Class of 1971
6% (9 of 157) gave $ 1,485
Dale M. Diedrick
Jayne Matia Eisbrenner
Donna Diedrick Humphrey
Rev. Patrick J. Humphrey
Patricia Roberts Hysell
Gerard L. Kretschmann
Kenneth Mahl
Kathleen Mulholland Parrinello
Ms. Karen Yunker Weber
Class of 1972
17% (27 of 155) gave $ 3,400
Andrew Bajda
Kathleen Poje Bramwell
Donna Ratusz Chapman
Walter J. Christensen
Teresa Williams Daly
Cynthia Bremenour Defilippo
Edward L. Eisbrenner
Richard J. Franklin
Mark Gigliotti
Michael F. Groomes
Rev Richard Janowicz
Fr Lawrence Jurcak
Mary Stetson Kannen
Richard J. Kovacs
Susan Taylor Mabry
Jim E. Machock
Thomas J. Machovina
Steve W. McCoy
Terry A. Neal
Anita Heyman Paynter
Sheila Vessalo Petcavage
Brian T. Powers
Audrey Valatka Rickey
Maryann Roth
Mary Hagedorn Syrowski
Ann Murphy Temple
Mr. David C. Weitzel
Class of 1973
9% (16 of 179) gave $ 2,215
Debbie Sinkinson Botos
Roseann Schlather Brown
Patrick D. Hoagland
Kathryn Burrer Hyer
Grace Ann Snahnican Hyla
Martha Logan-Bieler
Charles L. Lynch
Kathleen Young McCarthy
Jean Rybarcyk Nejman
Peggy M. Resar
Susan Gilles Ricks
Kathleen Ruppelt Schoeb
Marilyn Verhoff Wagner
Scott R. Wagner
Kenneth A. Yunker
Michael D. Zvosec
Class of 1974
8% (13 of 167) gave $ 6,820
Jeffrey Cole
John C. County
Ann Laskin Feick
Timothy S. Flowers
Geralyn Burke Gray
Timothy R. Mahl
Theodore Mahl
Marti Miller-Sparks
Karen Riegelsberger Moyer
Thomas M. Schmidt
Marvin G. Smith
James N. Taylor
William G. Zink
Class of 1975
6% (8 of 130) gave $ 1,630
Fr Joseph H. Callahan
Christine Mikoy Frazier
Linda A. Kerekes
Katherine Laux Levis
Bernard A. Smith
Robert Smithers Yost
Douglas E. Yunker
Peter A. Zakrzewski
Class of 1976
8% (12 of 146) gave $ 4,725
Nicholas Christensen
Ann M. Farrell
John P. Gorske
Lee Ann Gorney Hoover
Thomas Hoover
Kevin J. Janowicz
Amy Ashyk Ladwig
Cynthia C. Leano-Sellers
Gregory J. Machovina
Jennifer Nagel McMinn
Richard J. Poje
Rory A. Tomasek
Amy McCoy Vegh
Class of 1977
5% (8 of 167) gave $ 1,325
Lawrence J. Boron
Theresa Woconish Grbach
Kathleen Meanor Holmes
Briant J. McLaughlin
Brenda Kerekes Mooney
Barbara Ruppelt O'Malley
Linda Zemanek Schuster
Madeline Fuchs Thompson
Class of 1978
10% (15 of 154) gave $ 5,315
Thomas G. Callahan
Margaret Schuerger Connelly
John T. Farrell
Lenora Petcavage Given
Christine Kaminski Kish
Paul A. LaGrotteria
Lawrence J. Mahl
Brian P. McCoy
Daniel B. Reaser
Tom Reighley
Colleen M. Rosado
George D. Smith
Randy J. Tomasek
Kevin J. Young
Greta A. Ziegman
Class of 1979
6% (10 of 172) gave $ 2,025
Kathryn A. Brewer
Shawn P. Donaghue
Michael J. Hoffman
Michael C. Kozma
Sharon Caputo Provenzale
James A. Rokasy
Kevin M. Ruppelt
Stuart P. Saddler
Mary Agnes Schlather
Nancy Weyhe Wellener
Class of 1980
3% (6 of 177) gave $ 1,425
Amy Vajentic Butler
John S. Dierna
Jeffrey J. Kovacs
Ann Marie Leano
Pamela Mahl Plagens
Christopher F. Smith
Class of 1981
6% (11 of 171) gave $ 2,000
Lisa M. Bycynski
Theresa Daly Crayton
Louis J. Elbert
Carol E. Gilles
Janice Radyk Godbey
James E. Harris
Mary Pat Shepard Harris
Michael G. Pataky
Robert D. Reinker
Ronald J. Rick
Diane O'Neil Schramm
Class of 1982
4% (6 of 168) gave $ 450
Diane Harris Bissmeyer
David Eischen
Joseph M. Kelling
David C. Kukucka
John O'Donnell
Greg Perusek
Nancy Hungerman Saxon
Class of 1983
6% (11 of 183) gave $ 1,285
Daniel Basinski
Paula Hines Bishop
Jeffery J. Eischen
Brian R. Hoagland
Michael P. Kane
Cynthia Petrik Kozma
Lisa Liszeski Paonessa
Robert Resar
William R. Sexton
Matthew St. Marie
Arlene Stillwell
Class of 1984
6% (10 of 168) gave $ 1,175
Joanne Rink Bloomfield
Anita Brinkman
Celeste Terrion D'Souza
Colleen Smith Elbert
Dale Gormley
Robert J. Lantz
Robert M. Leshnak
Jill Mason-Miller
Todd Sweda
Patricia Weyhe Williamson
Class of 1985
4% (7 of 177) gave $ 1,205
Matthew J. Basinski
Paul M. Gigliotti
Susan Zidek Kruse
Scott P. Nagy
Joseph Savoy
Mark H. Tanner
Vincent Zemanek
Class of 1986
6% (10 of 168) gave $ 2,150
Melissa Van Wie Capasso
Chris Diaz
James N. Gaffney
John D. Golski
Amy E. Jones
David M. Krol
Christine Koebel Rademacher
Nicole Boyson Rukstalis
Barbara A. Vesely
Robert J. Zidek
Class of 1987
6% (9 of 145) gave $ 750
Michael Bruder
Carmen Castro-Rivera
Kimberly Lang Gurd
Carrie Webber Kaminski
Dennis Kaminski
Monica Klembarsky Kropp
Brian Ray
James Sustersic
Joan Seward Tanner
Class of 1988
4% (7 of 157) gave $ 650
Matthew Carandang
James Goeke-Morey
Daniel Kelley
Natalie Breznay Kelley
Kathleen St. Marie Pinter
Joseph Pronesti
Sheila M. Rice-Dane
Michael T. Vajentic
Class of 1989
2% (3 of 165) gave $ 300
Jennifer M. Carandang
James J. Carmon
John Kichan
Class of 1990
1% (1 of 99) gave
Lana Durban Scott
Class of 1991
5% (5 of 94) gave $ 1,140
Mary Pataky Foster
Michael Gandolfo
John D. Lescher
Bernadette M. Pierce
Laura M. Quigley
Class of 1992
6% (7 of 118) gave $ 2,550
Michael P. Basinski
Jamie Hullman
Gwen Dyer Hullman
Kerry Kreighbaum
Paul A. Kuebler
David J. Malinas
David M. McCoy
Class of 1993
2% (2 of 99) gave $ 375
Bonnie Brumley
Stephen Fuchs
Class of 1994
2% (2 of 107) gave $ 550
Michael S. Essenmacher
Joseph Frey
Class of 1995
1% (1 of 101) gave
Stephen T. Ross
Class of 1996
1% (1 of 82) gave
Eric Fritz
Class of 1997
2% (2 of 106) gave $ 350
Ryan Mueller
Stephanie Sieg Valente
Class of 1998
2% (2 of 122) gave $ 150
James Butler
Colleen Vincent
Class of 1999
7% (9 of 134) gave $ 11,623.24
Brooke Cuevas
Seth Forthofer
Ryan Gorney
Allison Krebs
Christina Abraham Meecha
Mike Meecha
Scott Rising
Andrew Serazin
Ben Serio
Class of 2000
4% (6 of 140) gave $ 323.48
Darlene Zidek Anderson
Kenneth Brown
Kristen Frey Frank
Sara Forthofer Linnell
Rebekka Schlather
Scott Volchko
Class of 2002
3% (4 of 126) gave $ 309
Julie Poling Bonacci
Ashley Edel
Susan Knapik
Jessica Richards
Class of 2003
2% (3 of 126) gave $ 380
Eric Eisbrenner
Nicole Firment
Michael McLaughlin
Class of 2004
5% (6 of 121) gave $ 450
Carla Ralich Bregitzer
Neil Fentner
John Hagerty
Ryan Hill
Daniel Janik
Jake Taylor
Class of 2010 cont.
Nicholas Ksenich
Dillon Morris
Matthew Pierce
Andrea Price
Bridget Walsh
Breanna Wisnor
Zoe Zwegat
Class of 2005
2% (3 of 127) gave $ 85
Haley Flowers
Andrew Hoover
Jennifer Stursa
Class of 2011
14% (20 of 139) gave $ 2,825
Jordana Bungard
Mikayla Bungard
Jeremy Carson
Richard Chunnic
Kaitlin Conner
Molly Conroy
Emily Drum
Allison Dumski
Amanda Gallagher
Brandon Graham
Victoria Kish
Donald Kocian
Anna McNeeley
Kelly O’Dell
Daniel Reaser
Nicole Spaetzel
Ryne St. Marie
Emily Taylor
Mackenzie Tweardy
Emily Ziegelmeyer
Class of 2006
4% (5 of 134) gave $ 640
Bailey DeSouza
Thomas Hyatt
Mary Kowal
Julie Stursa
Kiva Weber
Class of 2007
4% (5 of 131) gave $ 210
Andrew Coolidge
Michelle Garrett
Maria Sellers
Alexandra Wetzel
Amie Zvosec
Class of 2008
10% (10 of 104) gave $ 237
Edward Chavez, Jr.
Cara Dlugosz
Erin Doran
Jayson Graham
David Hoover
Natalie Kaczmarczyk
Nicholas Levis
Bradley Moore
Laura Pierce
Michael Stursa
Class of 2009
6% (7 of 119) gave $ 130
Evann Heidersbach
Katherine McNeeley
Alyssa Rosado
William Sellers
Maria Stursa
Michelle Stursa
Katelyn Wetzel
Class of 2010
7% (11 of 150) gave $ 225
Erin Buterbaugh
Martin Coolidge
Brendan Doehr
Lane Forthofer
Class of 2012
39% (41 of 105) gave $ 480
Macy Balog
Connor Budi
Angela Buterbaugh
Mary Conroy
Clara Devine
Brett Diederich
Stephan Fetcko
Tyler Filiaggi
Morgan Foster
Robert Gavalek III
Cole Gorske
Amanda Griffiths
Stephanie Griffiths
Brandon Hikade
Thomas Jerge
Sara Kaminski
Jared King
Kyle Kocian
Nicole Koubek
Ryan Ksenich
Ryan Lutke
Matthew McGervey
Alexandra Morris
Colin Murphy
Daniel Newman
Frederick Nielsen
Class of 2012 cont.
Sarah Peters
Benjamin Pluta
Bethany Price
Megan Pritchett
Rachel Pronesti
Tyler Shoemaker
Benjamin Sleva
Daniel Smith
Derek Sullinger
Taylor Tackett
Brianna Thome
Katherine Van Keuren
Kyle Winfield
Dillon Zagrans
Bret Zak
Class of 2013
37% (37 of 99) gave $ 190
Jacob Amato
Kasey Bilancini
Marissa Bleich
Jhoanne Cana
Stephanie Decker
Emily Denney
Andrew Didion
Rylan Diedrick
Mykela Foster
William Hardway
Shannon Hopkins
Jacob Horvath
Darion Katynski
Kaitlin Kilbane
Ian Kovacs
Hannah Laubenthal
Jacob Moore
Logan Moreno
Gregory Nagy
Michael Nardini
Jeremy Ng
Connor O'Donnell
Therese Orsagos
Catherine O'Shaughnessy
Michelina Palichleb
Celine Raible
Tyler Riddell
Gregory Rozmarynowycz
Kayla Saunders
Ryan Saunders
Erik Schramm
Siobhan Scullin
Alexandra Simmons
Stephen Slezak
Maria Tony
Devon Whitted
Lauren Wisnor
Commemorative
Giving
of the
Elyria Catholic Fund
In Memory of Dorothy Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. John & Carrie Fritz
In Memory of Jude Brattoli
Mr. and Mrs. Kennan Thome
In Memory of Franklin Buck
Rev.Franklin Buck
In Memory of Dee Carle
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek
In Memory of Mary Ellen Carmel
Mr. John J. O'Connor
In Memory of Bill Carr
Mr. and Mrs. William Carr
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corrigan
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Davis
The Doehr Family
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Essenmacher
Mrs. Patricia Hokes
Mr. Gary Lilly
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McGraw
Rev. Robert McGraw
Mr. Benjamin Pierce
Mr. Thomas A. St. Marie
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson
Ms. Nancy A. Wellener
In Memory of Larry Cohagan '89
Mr. James Butler
Mr. Seth Forthofer
In Memory of Ruth Connors
Anonymous Donation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Seward
In Memory of James Couch
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Giovannazzo
In Memory of Concepcion Cutin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yost
In Memory of Bonnie Diedrick
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Shook
In Memory of Lorne Elbert
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Giovannazzo
In Memory of Jean Gilles
Ms. Flora Fuerst
Dr. Carol E. Gilles
In Memory of Audrey Giovanazzo
Ms. G. Eileen Laux
Ms. Roberta Verlotti
Mr. Earl J. Elbert
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Janik
Mr. James Jiovanazzo
Mr. Charles L. Lynch
Mr. Mark U. Reichlin
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schuster
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Sebastian
In Memory of Martin Haas
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Rothgery
In Memory of Gweneth Rebecca Hayes
Mr. Thomas E. Kaminski
In Memory of Barbara Jezeski
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
In Memory of Joe Jiovanazzo
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Giovannazzo
Mr. Gregory J. Machovina
In Memory of Marcie Kilfoyle
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Duffin
In Memory of Robert Kinter
Ms. Barbara Klein
In Memory of Albert Koviak
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
In Memory of Eugene Krakowiak
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. John & Carrie Fritz
Mr. John Guenin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Kozma
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Nardini
Mr. John J. O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Mark U. Reichlin
In Memory of Charlotte Kuczkowski
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz
In Memory of Kay Lysaght
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bable
Ms. Jean Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Casgar
Mr. and Mrs. William Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dietz
Mr. Matthew Fine
Ms. Rose Fini
Mr. and Ms. Vince Foreman
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck & Hedy Fye
Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Garfinkel
Mr. Daniel D. Golski
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gorney
Mr. and Mrs. Randy M. Holland
Mrs. Betty Holland
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoover
Mrs. Connie Hoover
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lotko
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lucas
Ms. Rose Marie Lucas
Mrs. Susan Mabry
Mr. and Mrs. Peri Marcucci
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCartney
Ms. Karen Mobert
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mollwitz
Ms. Carrie Pope
Mr. and Mrs. Mark U. Reichlin
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ries
Mr. Richard Robbins
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Samek
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schroth
Ms. Carolyn Shaffer
Mr. Don H. Smith
Mr. Daniel J. Talarek
Dr. Pegg Vanek
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vargyas
Ms. Margaret Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. John Warzecha
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weber
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yost
Mr. Frank Zaubi
Ms. Amie Zvosec
In Memory of Stan Machock ‘57
Wakeman Eagles
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Fuchs
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hildebrandt
Mr. and Mrs. Jim E. Machock
Mr. John J. O'Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pawlikowski
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Prechtel
In Memory of
George Machovina ‘69
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Diederich
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck & Hedy Fye
Mrs. Margaret Hoagland
In Memory of Bob Noll '72
Mr. Richard J. Franklin
In Memory of Bob O'Donnell
Mrs. Jayne Eisbrenner
In Memory of Michael Samek
Mr. and Mrs. John & Carrie Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vargyas
In Memory of Carol Siwierka
Mr. Ted Siwierka
In Memory of
Margaret Edmonds Stewart
Mr. Ronald J. Rick
In Memory of Leon St. Marie cont.
In Memory of Leon St. Marie ‘59
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence St. Marie
Elyria Area Umpire Association
Ms. Karen Wehman
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. Abraham
Dr. Tom F. Zeck
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aldrich
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Basinski, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. William Carr
In Memory of Virginia Sump
Ms. Peggy Cawrse
Merck Partnership for Giving
Mrs. Marilyn Cohagan
Mr. Ed Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caulfield
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Diedrick
Mr. Daniel D. Golski
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Duffin
Mrs. Marilyn L. Peloquin
Ms. Judy Emerich
EMH Healthcare Auxiliary
In Memory of Laverne Vargo
Mr. and Mrs. John & Carrie Fritz
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Diedrick
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck and Hedy Fye
Mr. Daniel D. Golski
In Memory of Jerry Vencel '59
Mrs. Kimberly Gurd
Mr. Seth Forthofer
Mr. and Mrs. David Hellmann
Mr. and Mrs. Nick and Charlotte Ivancic In Memory of Mona Vesely
and Family
Ms. Barbara A. Vesely
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jaroch
Ms. Marilyn Justus
In Memory of Robert Vesely
Mr. Daniel Kelley
Ms. Barbara A. Vesely
Mr. Thomas Lang, Sr.
Mr. John Laubenthal
In Memory of
Ms. Marjorie Marshall
Gerald & Jeanne Webber
Ms. Mary Meyers
Mrs. Maryann Roth
Ms. Grace Pinter
Mr. and Mrs. John Plas
In Memory of Delphine Zidek
Mr. Robert Polinsky
Mrs. Susan Zidek Kruse
Mr. John W. Ross
Dr. and Mrs. John G. Secrist
In Memory of Donald Ziegman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Seward
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yost
Memoriam
The following Elyria Catholic Alumni passed away between October 2012 and
September 2013. They will be remembered at masses and in daily prayers throughout the year.
Jude Brattoli ‘80
Dana Lusher ‘86
Mary Ellen O’Connor Carmel ‘60
Stanley Machock ‘57
Seth Crane ‘90
George Machovina ‘69
Bonnie Plas Diedrick ‘58
Edward W. McCoy ‘58
Gregory Gnizak ‘07
Marcia Nasipak Shaw ‘69
Jerry Leboda ‘56
Leon St. Marie ‘59
Rusty Lenahan ‘78
If an EC alum in your family passes away, please let us know by contacting Elyria Catholic High School
at (440)365-1821 ext. 134. If you would like to remember your loved one through donations to Elyria
Catholic High School, please consult your funeral director for information.
reunions
Class of 1953 60th Reunion
The Class of 1953 celebrated their 60th reunion the weekend of September 21 & 22. The weekend concluded with
members attending the Alumni and Family Mass at Elyria Catholic on Sunday.
Class of 1958 55th Reunion
Class of 1963 50th Reunion
The Class of 1958 celebrated their 55th reunion on Saturday,
September 14th at Legacy Restaurant in Avon Lake.
The Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th reunion the weekend
of Sept.6-7. The weekend started with classmates tailgating at
the Elyria Catholic vs Elyria High football game on the 6th and
then concluded with dinner and dancing at the Elyria Country
Club the next night.
Class of 1968 45th Reunion
The Class of 1968 celebrated their reunion on Homecoming weekend, October 25th. The class met for a
tour of the school followed by a tailgate before the football game and fellowship at the K of C.
Class of 1973 40th Reunion
The Class of 1973 celebrated their 40th reunion the weekend of October
11 & 12. Classmates met at Smitty’s in Elyria on the 11th and then
concluded the weekend with a tour of the school Saturday afternoon
followed by dinner at the Elyria Country Club.
Class of 1978 35th Reunion
The Class of 1978 celebrated their 35th reunion the weekend of August
16th-18th. They gathered Friday night for a backyard get together at
the house of classmate Cathy Smith Knoll. On Saturday morning, many
attended the 24th Annual EC Golf Classic. Saturday night, the class met
at Smitty’s in Elyria for food, fun and to share stories from their days at
Elyria Catholic. The weekend concluded with mass on Sunday at St. Jude
Parish.
Class of 1998 15th Reunion
Class of 1993 20th Reunion
The Class of 1993 celebrated
their 20th reunion Labor Day
weekend. On Friday August 30th,
the class took a tour of EC and
attended the football game vs
the Huron Tigers. On Saturday
August 31st, a dinner reception
was held at Miller Nature Preserve
in Avon.
The Class of 1998 celebrated their 15
year reunion on Saturday October 19th
at the Vermilion Valley Vineyards.
Class of 2008 5th Reunion
The Class of 2008 celebrated their 5th
reunion by attending the opening EC
football game on August 30th.
prowlings
70’s
Deanna Figueroa Wunderle ‘75 Daughter Michelle graduated from Baldwin Wallace; daughter Samantha graduated from the
culinary arts program at Lorain county JVS and won the national competition for food innovation in Nashville in early July; son
got accepted to the early college program at LCCC.
Gail Duscha ’77 is working at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida as the manager of Accreditation.
Celebrating five years of breast cancer survivorship, thanks to the support of friends, family and my husband Jerry Fleury-Charles.
80’s
Colleen Fitzpatrick Wing ’89 The Class of 1989 reunion will take place on June 21, 2014. Save the date! Contact Colleen
(Fitzpatrick) Wing for updates colleen@thewingfamily.org or our Facebook group.
Laurie Knipper Cullen ‘83 was appointed director for the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Foundation Board of Directors.
The WTS Foundation has provided more than 1,000,000 in scholarships to deserving women throughout the transportation
industry.
90’s
David Wagner ’91 with my wife, Erin, moved to Clinton Township,
MI. Working for Volkswagen Group of America in Auburn Hills,
MI since February 2013.
Sara Wiegand Wilson ‘92 and her
husband Jeff welcomed their third child
on March 2, 2013. Annabelle “Annie”
Rose was exactly 7 pounds. She joins her
excited big brothers Warren (4) and Max
(3).
Adam Grimm ‘97 has won the 2013 National Duck Stamp
Contest again for the second time in his career! This award
is especially meaningful to Adam
since it comes in the same year that
his daughter Madison also won the
2013 Federal Junior Duck Stamp
contest at the age of 6!
00’s
Rebecca Blaszak ’00 has been recently
working around the country, primarily
in OH and PA Amish and Mennonite
communities as a cheese taster and
judge. It has been an amazing experience
working with these people and I have
enjoyed it so much. It is very rewarding
meeting people from different paths of
life. I have an upcoming contract in Italy
to judge a private wine/cheese contest,
which I’m excited about.
Nicole Loudin ’02 was hired as the head softball coach at John Carroll University.
Loudin, a Division III softball All-American during her playing days at Baldwin Wallace
University, was most recently the leader of the softball program at Fredonia State (NY)
University.
Evann Heidersbach ‘09 was inducted
into the 106th Class of Sphinx Senior
Honorary at Ohio State University in
Columbus. Evann, pursuing majors in
economics and public affairs, is serving
a two-year term as the Undergraduate
Student Trustee on the Ohio State Board
of Trustees. She is a consumer research
intern at the Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve Board in
Washington D.C., and studied at the
London School of Economics this summer.
Ashley Boyson ‘09 was awarded Walsh
University’s Tower of Excellence Award.
The award is the university’s most
prestigious and long standing honor that
a Walsh student can attain for work and
service beyond the classroom. Ashley
is continuing her education at Walsh
where she is working towards her MBA in
Healthcare Administration.
Erika Fielder Kleinholz ‘00 was selected as the first soccer
player to be inducted into the prestigious Elyria Sports Hall of
Fame in 2012 and had her EC jersey retired at a home girls
soccer match in 2013.
Amanda Griffiths ‘12 was selected
as one of three field commanders for
the 2013 Marching Yellow Jackets at
Baldwin-Wallace University.
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Calendar of Events
November
15 Junior Recognition Ceremony 1:30 pm
16 Band Craft Show 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
December
16 Band and Choir Christmas concert 7:00 pm
January
11 Placement Exam 8:30 am – Noon
21 All-County Catholic School Liturgy 9:30 am
March
3 Band and Choir Concert 7:00 pm
5 Ash Wednesday School Liturgy 9:30 am
8 Freshman Registration 9:00 am – 11:30 am
April
1 Reconciliation Service
2, 4-5 Spring Musical 7:30 pm
12 Spring Gala and Auction 6:00 pm – Midnight
13 Sean Forrest Concert for Haiti 7:00 pm
16 Living Stations of the Cross 1:00 pm
May
23 Baccalaureate Mass 9:00 am
Commencement 6:00 pm
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