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St. Mary’s School
Notre Dame Academy
Julienne High School
Chaminade High School
Vision
St. Joseph Commercial
High School
fall 2011
Eagle Tennis
Center Opens
Sponsors’ interaction with
the school
CJ STEMM receives state and
national recognition
Yearbooks available online
message from the PRESIDENT
In these words from St. Paul, I hear that all of us are called to act boldly in bringing
about the kingdom of God, to act with love and move forward deliberately with conviction
to activate God’s plan for his people.
It takes faith to act boldly, affirmed by a deep understanding of our call as God’s people.
Fortunately, at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, we are blessed by our shared
history of people acting with that great faith. Starting with St. Julie’s first steps after years
of paralysis and Blessed Chaminade’s return from exile to reform the Church in France, we
have a multitude of examples of individuals who acted when others were timid, loved when
others were afraid to reach out, and heard God’s call for them and moved forward with faith
and great confidence. Because of these examples and this legacy, we are an activist people,
celebrating what we have accomplished but always looking for improved methods of lifting
our mission.
“For God did not give us
a spirit of timidity, but of
power and of love and of calm
and of well-balanced mind and
discipline and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7
I invite you to read about some of our recent achievements in this issue of Vision, including
the opening of Eagle Tennis Center, national recognition for CJ STEMM, our welcoming
community, and the launch of the CJ Virtual Tour to inform prospective parents and students about CJ. Taken individually, each of these are exciting, but when taken together –
along with the results of the last several years – you should begin to see that this is a vibrant
place, one in which all members of the school community are active participants in advancing our vision of exceptional Catholic education.
St. Paul reminds, too, that we all are called to a holy life. Each day, I witness our students’
growing appreciation of this call — when they greet visitors, help a classmate, ask probing
questions of their teachers and themselves, call us to prayer each morning, share their
life-changing faith journey on a three-day retreat, and return from a summer mission trip
with a new-found appreciation of the blessings in their lives.
And, all of us — alumni, parents, teachers, staff members, and friends — who support
this uplifting of these teenagers’ holy lives, share their triumphs, struggles, celebrations,
tears, and moments of peace and great joy. As members of the Church stirred by the
mission of the Sisters and the Marianists, we will continue to act with determination and
passion, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and strengthened by the faithful witnesses of our
predecessors. We have not been given a spirit of timidity and we will continue to act with
power and love and self-control.
May the good God continue to bless you in great abundance.
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84
Vision
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Communications Office, 505 South Ludlow Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
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Administration
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84, President
John C. Marshall ‘86, Principal
Sandra R. Ervin
Director of Finance and Accounting
Brett A. Chmiel ‘02
Director of Admissions
Kelli D. Kinnear
Director of Ministry and Service
Scott Pierce
Director of Athletics
Jason C. Unger
Assistant Principal
Tina M. Wagoner
Communications Coordinator
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur,
Ohio Province
The Society of Mary,
Province of the United States
Living The Faith
Institution
Alumni News
2 The significance of
6 More than just playing a
10 Distinguished Alumni
3 50 years as a Marianist
7 Through the eyes of a
10 Milestones
remembering 9-11
Foundation
4 Catholic identity, planning the experience
5 Creating a moral and
global community
sport
new teacher
8 CJ Virtual Tour
8 CJ STEMM Continues to
Excel
Development
9 Eagle Tennis Center
opens
9 Student Development
Chairs
Awards
15 In Memoriam
16 Alumni Scrapbook
16 First Annual Reunion
Weekend
Deacon James W. Walworth
Director of Development
Charlene C. Wheeler ‘65
Director of Guidance
Board of Trustees
Jeffrey T. Cox, Chair
James W. Kelleher, Vice Chair
Antonette Lucente ’70, Secretary
Thomas R. Mann, Treasurer
Janice Dorsey Allen ‘74
Thomas J. Arquilla ‘77
Maureen Baldock
Sr. Christina Bartsch, SNDdeN ‘55
Bro. Raymond L. Fitz, SM
Mary Moeder Garman ‘79
Dr. Stephen R. Grant ‘70
Peter G. Haley
Kathleen D. Henderson
Donald R. Hoendorf ‘72
Timothy M. Kroger ‘78
School Yearbooks Now Online
Bro. Ron Luksic, SM
Michael J. Mathile ‘87
Rev. Daniel Meyer
The Alumni Office is proud to present more
than 80 years of history for viewing online.
The collection includes volumes from our
predecessor schools Chaminade, Julienne
and St. Joseph Commercial High School.
Ninety-one yearbooks, ranging in years from
1929 up to 2010 can be found on the alumni
tab on our Web site: cjeagles.org. Special
thanks goes to David Brun ‘08 who helped
make this resource for our alumni possible.
Cover photo by: Dave Warwick - The Aerial Photographer; Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Joseph A. Zehenny
Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s School (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial
High School (1946-1974)
liv ing th e faith
The Significance of Remembering
A 9-11 First-Responder’s Perspective
M
y wife and I sat in our living
room and watched as the events
of 9-11 unfolded before us on the
television. I had just taken our older children to school, and Kelly and I had settled
in to enjoy time with our ten-day-old son,
John Michael.
About the Author
Michael ’87 is currently a
Lieutenant / Paramedic
for the City of Huber
Heights Fire Division, and a
Rescue Team Manager for
DHS/FEMA Ohio Task Force
One. He has served as a
member of Ohio Task Force
One since its inception in
1994. He also works for
Spec Rescue International
where he travels nationally
and internationally to
educate and train the
military, and other emergency response agencies,
in technical rescue.
As I saw the smoke billowing from the
towers, I feared for the safety of the first
responders, many of whom were close
personal friends. As the South tower fell to
earth, I knew that our rescue team would
be sent, and I began retrieving my gear from
the garage. This was an attack, and it was
personal. My Task Force was deploying to
search for, and rescue survivors, and I had
to be there with them. I looked at Kelly
holding our newborn and knew the
sacrifices we were both about to make.
I went as the Task Force Leader of FEMA
Ohio Task Force One. Our team deployed
from WPAFB at 5:30 p.m., and arrived in
lower Manhattan at 6 a.m. the next day.
We were to work with other FEMA US&R
Task Forces and members from the FDNY,
NYPD, and PAPD to search for, and rescue
survivors. This is what we had spent years
training for, and I was absolutely confident
that we would succeed.
He and his wife, Kelly,
and their three children,
Nicholas ‘11, Courteney
‘13 and John Michael ‘20
are former members of St.
Peter Parish, and current
members of Holy Angels
Parish in Dayton.
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2011 2011 By the second day, we knew that we were
not going to find anyone alive. For 11 days,
our team discovered and collected evidence
that peoples’ lives had ended abruptly and
horrifically that September morning. It was
the kind of work that we could have never
imagined.
by Michael Muhl ‘87
I returned home empty and devoid of
any feeling of accomplishment. It wasn’t
until about a year later, near the anniversary
of the collapse, when I began watching
interviews with widows and widowers that
I began to see things in a different way. One
after another, relatives of victims would
relay how grateful they were to have closure
about their loved ones — a direct result of
our efforts at Ground Zero. Though we did
not accomplish what we had set out to do,
in the fashion we had set out to do it, we did
the work that others had needed us to do.
We had made a difference.
I believe that many of us go into life
with a set of expectations. When we
dedicate ourselves to accomplishing them
and then don’t, it can be demoralizing and
frustrating. Then moments of grace come,
causing us to step out of personal assessment and into an understanding of how
our actions produce positive outcomes for
others, even if we cannot perceive them.
I believe that the 10th anniversary of 9-11
has brought us to a time when events tied
to that tragic day have transitioned from
being a current event to a pivotal chapter in
American history. It is not as fresh in everyone’s mind unless you were directly affected.
When I think back to that time, I
remember how survivors, rescuers, and
ordinary citizens alike acted out of the same
patriotic and human desire: “I am here for
you, how can I help?” The concept of service
and the desire to be compassionate and tolerant towards one another must remain—
and is something that I have personally
seen reflected through the students, faculty, and alumni of Chaminade Julienne time
and time again. It should not take a tragedy
for us to look beyond the issues that divide
us, and to live in a way that serves others, so
that we can make a difference, even if it’s not
in the way we had originally planned. V
50 Years as a Marianist
liv ing th e faith
by Fr. Tom Schroer S.M. ‘60
VOCATION:
I
“Your deep passion (or gladness) meeting the
world’s deep need.”
– Frederick Buerchner, Theologian & Writer
love this definition of vocation. I was
first introduced both to my “deep passion” and the “world’s deep need” by the
Marianists at Chaminade High School in
the late 1950’s. In some ways it was love at
first sight.
when I began teaching Religion, Latin and
English at Purcell High School in Cincinnati
and later working with the Marianist Family
in Pittsburgh and the Novices as the Director
of the Marianist Novitiate, now in Dayton.
Eventually I got to further pursue my passion
I eventually made my decision to join the
in a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology
Marianists in May of 1959 at the end of my
in San Diego. With that training I became
junior year while
“Father/Doctor,” both a priest and a licensed
recovering from
clinical psychologist. The world’s deep need
knee surgery, the
was revealed to me with both barrels — the
result of a football
spiritual and the psychological. This expoinjury. My resolve
sure began on the campus of the University of
wavered somewhat
Dayton in the Counseling Center and evenafter receiving a few
tually moved to the general population when
scholarship offers
I became the supervisory psychologist in the
and meeting a
Department of Pastoral Care and Counseling
wonderful and
at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
beautiful sophomore
Over the years, in attempting to respond to
at Julienne durthe world’s deep need in the form of traumatic
ing my senior year.
emotional wounds, marital and family conflict,
However, after gradand grief issues, as well as my own personal
uation, I “left the world” and boarded a train
deep needs — falling in love, the death of both
at the old train station at Sixth and Ludlow
my father and mother, prostate cancer and a
Streets at midnight on August 1, 1960
heart attack — I like to believe that I have debound for Cleveland, and onto the Marianist
veloped more of a Marianist soul. My faith has
Novitiate at Marcy in upstate New York.
moved from my head to my heart. The result
The novitiate year turned out to be the
is less rational certainty but more openness to
happiest year of my life, the honeymoon
ambiguity and the fruitfulness of darkness.
period of a lifelong love affair between my
I certainly feel more grounded, more in touch
deep passion and the world’s deep need. Of
with and accepting of my body, my emotions
course, this relationship has had its share of
and my own shadow. I am moving more in the
disappointments, infidelity, sorrow and
direction of openness to and reliance on the
reconciliation, but eventually leading to a
Spirit in my life. I am no longer the center of
mature and comfortable fit. How else does a
the universe like I was when I boarded that
loving relationship develop and mature?
train back in the summer of 1960. I am more
My deep passion found expression in a
attentive to others’ welfare and more appreciaphilosophy/theology degree at the University
tive of the special gifts of those on the margins
of Dayton and later in the seminary at St.
of any community, for example the elderly and
Louis University leading to ordination in 1972. the infirm. I can truly say thanks for what has
The world’s deep need took on flesh and blood
gone before and yes to what is yet to come. V
About the Author
Fr. Tom ‘60 is the pastor of
Queen of Apostles Parish in
Dayton and the Director
of the Marianist Community
at the Mercy Siena Nursing
and Assisted Living facility
in Dayton.
Voted “most athletic” by his
senior class, Fr. Tom reads Sports
Illustrated faithfully. In his free
time, he pursues his other
interest of dreams — his Ph.D.
dissertation was on, “The
Dreams of Women During Their
First Pregnancy.” He also loves
to read biographies and recently completed, “Snowball, the
Life of Warren Buffet.”
He is looking forward to a threemonth Sabbatical program at
the Center of Biblical Formation
in Jerusalem in 2012.
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VISION
VISION foun d ation
Catholic Identity
Planning the Experience
A
mission EffEctivEnEss
Orientation Materials
Saint Julie Billiart
Foundress of the Sisters of
Notre Dame de Namur
Blessed Wm. Joseph Chaminade
Founder of the Society of Mary
Mission Effectiveness
Over the spring and summer,
members of the Mission
Effectiveness Advisory Council
updated the school’s Mission
Effectiveness Orientation
Materials. In addition to the
school’s mission, vision, and
core values, and a brief history
of the two founding orders and
the school, the booklet includes
the Essentials of Catholic Identity and Mission, prayers, and a
bibliography for further study.
An electronic version of the
book can be found under the
“About Us” tab at: cjeagles.org.
n important aspect that sets
Chaminade Julienne Catholic
High School apart from all
other secondary educational experiences
is the manifestation of an enriched
community resulting from the combined
and direct influences of the Sisters of
Notre Dame de Namur and the Society
of Mary.
For over 160 years, the school’s
administrators, faculty and staff, and
students have been guided by the
educational hallmarks and characteristics laid forth by both orders. The downtown Dayton establishment is the only
school in the world dedicated to working
towards the ongoing fulfillment of both
sets of charisms.
“CJ is unique. It is unique for a school
to have the Sisters of Notre Dame de
Namur and the Society of Mary come
together to work toward the common
goal of educating young people,” said Sr.
Lois Ann Meyer, SNDdeN, coordinator
of associates for the order.
“Good teachers are integral,” she said,
pointing to strong relationships that
faculty members can build with students
as a core of education. “They need to be
living examples of St. Julie and Blessed
Chaminade who are familiar with the
spirit that purveys a school and not just
well versed in one subject or another,”
she said.
Through her involvement with the
school’s Mission Effectiveness Advisory
Council, she has witnessed the commitment among school staff and board members, in collaboration with both religious
affiliations, to work toward the growth
and development of CJ’s mission.
She believes that the school’s active
involvement in the process of: educating
the whole person, working for justice, and
offering a quality, integral learning experience for a widely diverse student population, both edifies and perpetuates a
palpable and equally unique family spirit,
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Bro. John Habjan, S.M., assistant
director of the Marianist archives,
agrees this process is cyclical and one
that continually encourages community
members to become lifelong learners and
positive agents of change.
“CJ is continuing in an ongoing process
in which they are committed to teaching
the charisms, but are always looking for
new ways to enrich and deepen the entire
community,” he said.
“The CJ community is constantly
identifying the characteristics of the
charisms; codifying it in their policies and
programs; acculturating it with faculty,
staff, students and parents; embedding
it in the school culture; and assessing its
development.”
Becoming Positive Agents of Change
From day one students learn that as
members of the CJ community, they are
called to be extraordinary people by
doing the ordinary things intentionally
and on behalf of others.
“When students see their teachers model
the charisms we profess, when they study
Catholicism in religion class, when they
discover the feeling of joy in helping
another person as they complete required
service hours, when they join in the
communal celebration of our faith
through liturgies — they form a bond
and a foundation that will serve to guide
their thinking, learning and actions,” said
Dan Meixner, CJ president.
“We have created a faithful learning community packed with opportunities for
students to discover and practice using
the gifts they received at Confirmation.”
“You can see students mature in
professing of and acting on their faith as
they develop through their years at CJ.
For some, it is strengthening values that
they have already learned, for others, the
change is profound.” V
foun d ation
Creating a Moral and Global Community
My experience of going to a high school centered on the
Hallmarks of a Notre Dame education has not been conventional by any means but it has had a profound impact on the
way I view education and faith. I transferred into Chaminade
Julienne at the beginning of my senior year. Unlike most of
my peers, I had not been surrounded by the Notre Dame
hallmarks since ninth grade. However, these hallmarks have
been present in my life since my first day at CJ and have not
only transformed my present state, but will continue to impact my role in the world far after graduation. The hallmarks
have allowed me to find a community to which I belong, see
how the actions of an individual can affect the world, and,
most importantly, experience first-hand what being
a Catholic means.
by Megan Ayers ‘11
The impact that Sr. Dorothy’s story has had on me is beyond
description. She is a prime example of what it means to live
out one’s Christian duty, and is a school model for living out
our faith. The sisters are engaged in the global community and
thus allow the students to realize that we have a duty to protect
all peoples of the world.
Earlier in the year, I was able to have a personal conversation
with another sister who was working near the same town that
Sr. Dorothy had worked in Brazil. The experience of sitting in
a circle with nine of my peers and talking to someone who was
dedicating her life to others was powerful and not one that every school provides. Knowing that this sister had taken time
out of her life to come and
speak to us and then to hear
Megan Ayers won the SNDdeN- sponsored essay contest,
her say that she would keep
us in her prayers was a pow“Celebrating the Legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame.”
erful witness to me.
Upon entering CJ I was
surprised to find myself easily accepted into the school
The coursework also
She is currently pursuing a degree in
on a deep level. I was not
embraces this mission.
global affairs at Yale University.
viewed as someone who was
I also had the opportunian intruder but rather as an
ty to work on a global reaspect that had been misssearch paper this year and
ing — a complement to the
I learned how important it is to apply the Notre Dame characgreater community in the school. This experience clearly
teristics beyond my classroom setting. If the people of the world
connects with the hallmark, “We Create Community Among
applied these characteristics to their everyday lives and careers,
Those With Whom We Work And With Those We Serve.”
just imagine the good that could be created. In a sense this is
There is a sense of acceptance at the school that I fully believe
what CJ is doing. They have given me the knowledge to continto be a result of this hallmark. I have not only witnessed othue the pursuit of justice and morality and to believe that I can
ers growing in their faith and community, but I have become
have an impact on the world.
a part of that. There is a dynamic atmosphere here that is absent in other places, one that manages to create bonds between
Although it might sound odd, the most incredible aspect of
the faculty and students and within the student body as well.
the Hallmarks is that I have encountered each and every one
I believe that this hallmark is one of the most important bebeing lived out. They are not simply words on a poster to be
cause it enables students to feel like they are part of a family. I
admired but are present and alive within the school and peowill continue to keep the bonds that I have formed far past my
ple. I have found them in the daily rosary, the smiles that I have
graduation date, and feel that I now have someone I can turn
received from teachers and students, and the course work that
to if I ever need it in any one of the faculty.
has caused me to see myself as not only a moral individual but
someone striving to create a moral and loving world.
A sense of community was something that I heavily considered when choosing CJ, but an aspect that was not on the
Chaminade Julienne is truly a living model of the Sisters of
forefront of my mind, was my high school placing me in the
Notre Dame education characteristics whether it be in their
context of the global community. Having knowledge of world
creation of community or their education of global citizens.
affairs and most importantly being a responsible moral global
“We Proclaim By Our Lives Even More Than By Our Words
citizen is something that is encompassed in the hallmark of,
That God is Good.” The school is not only writing down and
“We Educate For And Act On Behalf Of Justice And Peace
acknowledging the good of the Notre Dame characteristics but
In The World.”
acting upon them to form community and a school that sees
itself as a force for good not only in the local area but the global
Having the legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
world as well. V
has allowed the school to embrace their mission towards
global peace and honor the legacy of Sr. Dorothy Stang.
VISION 5
More Than Just Playing a Sport
Pre-season training, demanding
practices, playing competitively
and elevating team spirit are just
part of the expectations that
Chaminade Julienne has of its
student athletes.
B
y invitation of the Eagle soccer
program, about 15 children with
disabilities came to CJ’s campus
for soccer camp and socialization this
past summer. After learning some
fundamentals in dribbling, shooting
and passing from Eagle players, “Friday
Friends” made their way out to Blue
Green Field for a spirited contest.
The event was capped off with a pizza
picnic for all.
Katie Depp, an on-site leader for
“Friday Friends,” organized by Therapy
Connections, believed that the event
was a great addition to the group’s summer schedule. The organization seeks
to give children with disabilities the opportunity to gather on weekend nights
to socialize just as other kids would do.
“This was a great experience for the
kids to learn a sport with people who
know it,” said Depp. “This was the most
involved some of them have ever been
with an event.
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Camp participants rotated stations learning
soccer skills from Eagle players that they would
use for the game later in the evening.
John Meyer ‘12 reviews a play with his
teammate as they prepare to score another
goal for their team.
“We appreciate that the CJ players
learned the kids’ names. That makes a
difference to them. It’s nice to hear them
being cheered on when they are out there
with their peers. They are very encouraged
by that.”
“This was a cool opportunity to
reach out to the community. I can
still see the look in their faces when
they scored or saved a ball,” said John
Meyer ‘12. “It feels rewarding. It’s
an honor to be looked up to as a role
model for another kid.”
According to Alexis Terzian, JV coach
and coordinator of the event, the evening
was a bonding experience for the Eagle
athletes as well.
“The men’s and women’s soccer program
at CJ are not just about the scoreboard,
but about helping our community,” said
Terzian. “Our Eagle teams had an evening
to share their love and knowledge of soccer. This was an opportunity to serve the
local community, and develop skills to be
successful in the game of life.”
In return for their time, CJ athletes left
with great memories of the experience
with their new friends.
“I really enjoy performing service and
I love soccer so doing both together is a great mix for me,” said Jordan
Yaney ‘12. “I met Ben tonight. He is
really shy, but we got him to shoot a
goal and he scored a couple of times.
He was really excited.
“It’s a lot of fun and never boring. It’s
rewarding to see kids have this much
fun.” V
in stitution
Chaminade Julienne
Through the Eyes of a New Teacher
took attendance on small slips of paper, and read the announcements out loud to my homeroom. Those days have gone the
way of VCRs and cassette tapes.
A second difference is the diverse student population that
comprises the CJ community. The last school in which I taught
was Central Catholic Marianist High School in San Antonio
— an all-boys school. That is perhaps the most obvious difference, but the differences are many. I see the diversity of CJ as
one of its greatest gifts. It seems to be a sort of microcosm of
our country and that is helpful for maturing students and faculty and staff as well. Lastly, I am different since I left Central
Catholic. In the seven years that have transpired, I have become
a Marianist Sister.
F
rom the first time I entered Chaminade Julienne, I
knew it was a special place. On my first visit, I had an
opportunity to meet with students who are recipients of
the Marianist Scholarship. We had lunch together with other
vowed Marianist religious in the school library. I learned about
their extracurricular activities, their favorite classes and why
they enjoy being an Eagle. They spoke with maturity, good
humor, honesty, and respect for the school. I have to admit,
I was impressed.
I had a second opportunity to visit and was blessed to speak
to each freshman religion class with Bro. Sean Downing, SM
(former religion teacher at CJ) and Bro. John Habjan, SM (former administrator at CJ). We spoke with the classes about our
Marianist history and charism. Again, I was impressed with
the students, but also with the faculty in the religion department. I thought to myself, “I would enjoy working with these
people and with the students here.”
Now, here I am back in a high school ministry situation after
a seven-year hiatus from teaching during which I worked as a
campus minister with college students. Many things are different for me this time around. For one, it has taken me a while to
get used to all the technological advances that have happened
in teaching and the lives of teenagers since 2004. Previously, I
used an overhead projector and transparencies for my classes,
As a Marianist Sister working in a Marianist and Sisters of
Notre Dame school, one might expect that I would bring a certain perspective to the school. Perhaps I do. However, I find
that the Marianist and Notre Dame charisms are embodied in
the faculty, staff and culture of the school in such a way that my
presence does not change or increase it, but supports it. It is a
grace for me to work here, and I hope to support the mission of
Chaminade Julienne for years to come. V
CJ Welcomes New Faculty & Staff
Seven new members were given a warm CJ welcome at
the faculty and staff’s annual retreat. They include Rich
Curlett, French teacher; Jordie Edgel ‘05, math teacher
and women’s volleyball coach; Lynzee Johnson, science teacher and women’s JV basketball coach; Maura
Lemon, science teacher; Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI, religion
teacher, assistant director of academics, and assistant director of ministry and service; Andrea Varney, math and
science teacher; and Nicole Will, guidance counselor.
(Visit cjeagles.org to learn more about each of them.)
First impressions went well
“I was most surprised by how welcoming and willing
to help all members of the faculty and staff were,” said
Maura Lemon. “I felt immediately as if I belonged.”
“The kids are so great! I have been at other schools, but
never have I had students who are so respectful and
nice,” commented Nicole Will.
VISION 7
in stitution
CJ STEMM Gains
National and State Recognition
In June CJ became nationally certified by Project Lead the Way for biomedical sciences
and pre-engineering. This certification is a testament to the high caliber of the program
at CJ, which is guided by instructors Brad Kassner, Amy O’Loughlin, Amanda Ooten,
and Andy Helms. All have successfully completed the PLTW Core Training sessions
required to teach PLTW courses, including two newly-added, fourth-year offerings —
Engineering Development and Design and Biomedical Innovations.
CJ Virtual Tour
The virtual tour, launched in
September, brings CJ into the
homes of those who want to
know more about the top things
families consider when choosing
a high school experience — Catholic identity, academics, location,
community and affordability.
“What’s powerful about this tool
is that viewers can customize
their tour to learn more about
specific topics of interest that
mean the most to them,” said
Brett Chmiel, admissions director.
“As they are guided through
the tour, they will learn what
students, parents, teachers,
alumni and community leaders
have to say about those aspects
of our school.”
Chmiel said that the purpose of
the virtual tour is to invite families
who want to know more about
CJ to come down for a visit.
“We have students who are at
CJ today because they came to
campus and met with our students and teachers and fell in
love with the place. The visit
was the decision-maker.”
Through PLTW’s innovative, project-based curriculum students enrolled in the certified courses are guaranteed to rub elbows with area industry professionals, have expanded opportunities to earn college credit, and can become eligible for admissions preference
at more than 40 PLTW affiliate colleges and universities nationwide. Of the more than
4,200 schools in the United States offering PLTW curriculum, CJ is most notably the
only Catholic high school to hold dual certification.
In the fall of 2011, CJ joined another exclusive group of
less than 50 Ohio schools honored with the Governor’s
Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM
Education. CJ received a perfect score of 10 following
the results-based selection process.
CJ STEMM so far this year
• The CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series continues with
guests this year who have already included a medical
librarian from Good Samaritan Hospital, an
engineering student from the University of Dayton,
and a chemist from Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
• Students experienced off-campus enrichment activities
including a worksite tour of the City of Dayton
Wastewater Treatment Plant and Labs, a Healthcare
Career Exploration evening at Good Sam, and a job
shadowing day at WPAFB.
• 7th and 8th grade students from four area schools spent a weekend with CJ students
during a CJ STEMM Scholar Saturday program learning about the problems faced by
people in developing countries to access clean water. Belize mission trip participants
shared photos and their first-hand experiences with the group.
• CJ math, science and PLTW teachers hosted eight elite Russian educators for a
conference on US STEM education on campus Monday, October 10. The meeting
included discussion of CJ’s nationally certified Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
biomedical sciences and pre-engineering courses, and tours of math, science and
engineering labs and classrooms.
The CJ STEMM program is always looking for opportunities to introduce students to different aspects and experiences involving STEMM career fields. A comprehensive over view
of the program along with resources for educators is available on the school’s Web site:
cjeagles.org. Those who would like to know more about the program should contact Meg
Draeger, CJ STEMM coordinator at (937) 461-3740 x487, or mdraeger@cjeagles.org. V
The CJ STEMM Project Lead the Way Biomedical sciences program is funded in part by Good Samaritan Hospital.
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The Eagle Tennis Center Opens
The Eagle Tennis Center located at the
northwest corner of Ludlow and Franklin
Streets opened September 15 — the first
new competition venue to open on campus in nearly 60 years. The celebration
included a blessing led by Fr. Dan Meyer
and a “first serve” ceremony held concurrently on all six courts. Current and
former players representing classes as
far back as 1944 had honors.
The Eagle Tennis Center will accommodate practice and competition for
men’s and women’s tennis, physical education courses, community events, and
alumni activities. Fully funded from
a gift by a CJ family, the center is a part
of the school’s long-term campus master
plan of land acquisition and development.
It follows Blue Green Field and the $1.6
million Student Conditioning Center,
both of which were opened in 2010. V
New Student Club
Honing Professional and Public Relations Skills
L
ast year, the fall and spring phonathons enjoyed some of their greatest successes when students called
alumni asking for support for the school’s
annual fund. Many who spoke with the
young adults reported thoroughly enjoying their conversations and appreciating
the opportunity to learn what it is like at
CJ today through the eyes of students.
Wanting to improve this experience
for alumni as well as students, Caitlin
Cronin Bennett, alumni relations coordinator, decided to form a student club that
would not only teach students how to be
successful in their phonathon conversations — whether pledges were made or
not, but also provide other opportunities
for students to build good habits and
professional skills when interacting
with adults.
“The first chance to test their skills was
by applying to be a member of the club,”
said Bennett. “Students had to organize
their thoughts, submit an application,
and interview for the position. They also
had to show their passion for wanting to
give back to the school.”
Club activities have kept members busy
in its first few months of existence. In
September, students helped host the
President’s Leadership reception as well
as the Distinguished Alumni Awards
dinner. They greeted guests and made
themselves available to answer any
questions.
“We heard nothing but good things about
their involvement at these events,” said
Bennett. “They bring their own great
energy and people respond to that.” V
Calling alumni during phonathon is one of the
activities scheduled for this year.
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1940
Mary Ann Tieman Tolle-Hemmelgarn ‘44 and husband, Ed, celebrated
their 8th anniversary in May. They have 16 children and
39 grand and great-grandchildren between them. “All
are enjoying each other and get along fine. Praise God!”
Marna Fiely Dunlap ‘47 reports that her sister, Evelyn Fiely Cugeber
‘47 of Belmont died June 25, 2010. She was the mother of two
daughters, Teri and Jackie.
Charles Locke ‘47 enrolled at Ohio State University after
family. John is a retired small business owner and Ann is a
retired educator.
James Dymond ‘56 retired 11 years ago and has enjoyed every year
of it and is looking forward to many more. Five years ago, he built
a house with a small pond 75 miles south of D.C. “It’s beautiful
down here, lots of good neighbors and lots of peace and quiet.”
Dorothy Porter Himes ‘56 writes, “My husband, John, and I just moved
to Corpus Christi, TX from Lewisport, KY. We are looking forward to warmer weather and being near our youngest daughter,
Teresa and her family. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in June 2010, and have four married daughters, 10
graduation. After three years in the Marines, he returned to
OSU and graduated with a BA in journalism. He worked at
The Timber Company in Canton and then joined an advertising
agency, Wern-Raush-Locke. He retired in 2010 and wrote the
book, “Waving Back and Traveling the
Roads of Life” (amazon.com). Besides
paths of excellence
writing, Tom loves to golf.
Thomas Lambre ‘48 had a science wing
named after him at St. Thomas the
Apostle School in San Francisco
where he served as principal.
Mary D’Amico ‘49 moved to Twin Towers
in 2009 and began tutoring in Kettering’s program for adults preparing to
take the GED test. She is planning to
write about learning and teaching styles
to enable students to understand their
learning style and teachers to understand their teaching style so adaptations can be made.
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2011 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
The Chaminade Julienne Distinguished Alumni Awards began in 1997
and honors graduates of CJ and its four predecessor schools, Notre Dame
Academy, Chaminade, Julienne and St. Joseph Commercial, who have
made significant impacts on their communities and professions.
PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
Robert G.
Stachler ‘47
CHRISTIAN
SERVICE AWARD
Fr. Joseph M.
Davis, SM ‘55
Robert McCarthy ‘53 continues to recover
from a December 2009 car accident
having received the Last Rites three
times. He and his wife, Lois, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary in November 2010. Bob hopes to return this
year to his printing center in Springfield, Virginia.
Marilyn Meyer Monnin ‘53 and her husband,
Ken, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May. They are the parents
of 11 and grandparents of 15.
John Wolf ‘54 and his wife, Ann Evans Wolf
‘56, celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on August 19. They have
been blessed with a son, David, and his
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After graduating, Robert Stachler went on to become
one of the most prominent and respected lawyers in
the country. His victories in sports litigation won him
the spotlight in high profile cases with the Cincinnati
Bengals and Cincinnati Reds. During his 54 years as a
lawyer, Mr. Stachler has been involved in numerous
community and charitable organizations. He is a
graduate of the University of Dayton and University
of Cincinnati College of Law and has practiced law
with Taft Stettinius & Hollister since 1957. He and his
wife of over 50 years, Betty, have five children and 17
grandchildren.
The only African American in his graduating class, Fr.
Joseph Davis, SM went on to be a strong voice for black
Catholics in the church in the 1960’s until his death. He
was the founder and former director of the National
Office for Black Catholics as well as a founder of the
National Black Clergy Caucus. His ministry took him
from teaching at Chaminade High School in the 1960’s to
teacher and administrator in Marianist schools in Africa.
Fr. Davis was a graduate of the University of Dayton and
received his Master’s degree from Catholic University
of America. He was ordained in 1991 and served at St.
Aloysius Parish in Cleveland until his death in 1992.
Do you know someone who is making significant contributions to his or her community and is a
positive model for what today’s students can become?
wonderful grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. We have
been totally blessed with a wonderful life!”
Mark Mergler ‘56 writes, “I’m trying to stay active after having
several parts replaced including a knee and shoulder. I
don’t fly much — set off too many alarms. My 5k runs
are a bit slower and I should be back to 10k by the end
of the summer.”
Mary Holt-Dudley ‘57 is the proud great grandmother of 11
John Magnus ‘57 and his wife, Judy Slayback Magnus ‘59, celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary in August. They have one daughter,
one son and one grandson.
Jack Thein ‘57 writes, “I would like to remind all my classmates
that our 55th reunion will be in 2012. I also encourage all to
become a member of the Eagle Council!”
June Rae Trick ‘57 has been at St. Leonard’s Nursing Home since she
grandchildren with number 12, a baby girl due in October.
got out of the hospital in late 2010. She enjoys playing cards and
bingo and involving herself in the food pantry service project.
Ruth Rueth Kibler ‘57 and her husband, George, celebrated their 50th
Robert Allen ‘58 is retired and has moved to Virginia. As a
wedding anniversary in July.
deacon, he has been assigned to St. Peter & St. Paul Parish,
Palmyra, VA.
Michael Hartnett ‘58 writes, “my daughter, Erin,
and son-in-law presented our family with
a happy, healthy and beautiful baby boy in
January. My first grandchild!”
professional achievement
christian service | honorary alumni
Carolyn Duell Hickey ‘58 welcomed her third
The awards ceremony is a celebration of the entire CJ community,
highlighting the past as the foundation of the future. Chaminade
Julienne Catholic High School is proud to announce the 2011
inductees of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame who were
honored at an awards dinner on September 29.
PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
The
Honorable
Robert L.
Moore ‘63
Judge Robert Moore received degrees from the
University of Dayton and Ohio Northern University Law
School. He has served on the Kettering Municipal Court
for the last 15 years and during that time has earned an
excellent reputation among attorneys and colleagues.
His deep ties to the Dayton community are evident in
his investment in countless community organizations,
including over 40 years volunteering with Optimist
International. A lover of sports, Judge Moore has
enjoyed great success officiating baseball, basketball,
and football games, ranging from CYO to serving as an
NFL official for 13 years. He and wife, Toni, have three
children and seven grandchildren.
HONORARY
ALUMNI AWARD
James R.
Brooks
Jim Brooks has been a member of the Chaminade
Julienne community for over 30 years as educator,
coach, and volunteer. His contributions to the English
Department and as the men’s and women’s head
tennis coach have had a profound impact on the school
today. Mr. Brooks seeks to educate the whole person
both in and outside of the classroom. His dedication
is apparent in the ways he challenges and encourages
his students. He and his wife and fellow CJ teacher,
Peg Regan ‘73, have two daughters, Colleen ‘10 and
Carmen ‘11. CJ is pleased to honor Mr. Brooks as an
honorary alumus.
Please nominate your candidate on the Distinguished Alumni Award tab found at:
cjeagles.org, or call (937) 461.3740 x232, or email aszabo@cjeagles.org.
grandchild, daughter of son Paul and
Susan last December. A month later,
Sunny welcomed a granddaughter born
to son, Steve, and Robyn.
1960
Donald Calloway ‘60 writes, “I entered the
Society of Mary in 1962 and graduated from
UD in 1966. I taught at Pittsburgh North
Catholic and Cincinnati Moeller, leaving the
order in 1967, and then taught at Alter H.S.
one year. In 1968 I began a career with the
Social Security Administration and retired
in 1998. In November 1970, I married
Marilyn Wright and we had two children
Brian (deceased, age 10) and Susan, and
have two grandsons. I’m working at PNC
Mortgage and may retire at age 70. I was
actively involved in the Catholic charismatic
renewal for about 20 years and also in men’s
fellowship group. Marilyn and I enjoyed a
cruise for our 40th wedding anniversary,
courtesy of our daughter and son-in-law.
Roberta Borchers Flecker ‘60 is enjoying her
retirement from 29 years of being an
elementary school librarian. She goes on
many road trips to visit her children living
across the country. She enjoys keeping in
touch with her friends via email. “If any of
you get close to Pittsburgh you are always
welcome at Bob-eye’s B&B.”
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Bernadette Endres Hull ‘60 moved to Georgia with her husband,
Warren, in 1974. They have a daughter, Jenni, who is married
and has a 2-year old daughter. Bernadette retired after 30 years
with a law firm in downtown Atlanta. She returned to fill in for
eight weeks and then “realized why I retired!”
William Peters ‘60 performs insurance work about six weeks out of
the year. Bill has his own property maintenance and property
preservation company and — with all the foreclosures — he and
his crews have kept busy. He enjoys motorcycle riding and fishing
— Key West being one of his favorite destinations.
Linda Mitchell Waker ‘60 and her husband, Tom, celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary in May. They are the parents of four
sons and grandparents of eight. The couple resides in Miami
Township.
Frances Little Booth ‘61 writes, “After graduating from Julienne, I went
to College of Mt. St. Joseph where I majored in French. I then went
to Purdue and obtained my Masters. There, I met my husband,
Tom. We have two children, Christopher and Jennifer. We have
lived in Indiana, Arizona and, for the past 25 years, in Rancho
Palas Verdes, CA. Tom and I are still teaching part-time. We love
traveling and both of us enjoy cooking and gardening.”
Thomasine Tancred Ealy ‘61 lost her husband, Tom, last December.
Arlene Stafford Cooke ‘62 writes, “After retiring several years ago, I
have spent much of my time living in Germany. My daughter had
twins three years ago and are a true delight. I have made many
friends there and we meet regularly for lunch, playing cards and
taking trips around Europe. I have a very tolerant husband who
encourages me to ‘spread my wings and fly’ while he holds down
the home front and takes care of our spaniel.”
Roberta Blinke McPherson ‘62 raised five children while traveling
around the U.S. as a military wife. She is a retired third grade
teacher, and currently supervises student teachers for the
University of Idaho. She attended St. Joe’s from 1959-60 and
then transferred to Julienne. She has fond memories and still
gets nostalgic when she sees the jumpers and black and white
saddle shoes in Vision. “I feel both schools allowed me to acquire
a quality education and I still claim my success with crosswords,
word jumbles and general trivia to my high school education,
even more than my college degree.”
Thomas Stanley ‘62 writes, “I still find the best answer to winter
months is Kauai. The hiking, snorkeling and whale watching
passes the time and beats shoveling snow. I still enjoy being a
preceptor to the students that come through the pharmacy.
Jan and I celebrated our 42nd anniversary in August. As I read
somewhere, ‘life is fun.’”
She has a daughter and two grandsons, 12 and 10, who live in
Columbus.
Michael Merz ‘63 retired as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in March 2011
Patricia Stout Skilken ‘61 writes, “No retirement plans, at least not
until five minutes after I’m dead! I spent 25 years as a stay-athome mom and now I finally get to play with grown-ups and love
doing it. I sell real estate and my husband, Ralph, is still practicing law. No retirement plans for him either, at least not if I have
any say. We have four beautiful and brilliant grand babies scattered around the country, and I am the default babysitter which
I love. Find me on Facebook; I love staying in touch with people
who knew me when I wasn’t older than dirt!”
Judith Ksiezopolski White ‘63 became a grandmother for the first time
in July, right before her 66th birthday.
Mary Hubler Stammen ‘61 was widowed in January 2008. She goes
and has returned to that position full-time as a volunteer. In May
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a
six-year study, Causes and Context of the Priest Sexual Abuse
Crisis, which he has been working on since May 2005.
Louise Cramer Webb ‘64 is semi-retired as a nurse for 35 years. She has
three daughters, a stepson and numerous grandchildren, whom
she enjoys. “As I get older, I seem to be busier but as they say, ‘life
comes at you fast,’ so enjoy!”
dancing every weekend, sings with the Wasatch Master Chorale,
at St. Joseph Church every Saturday and Sunday at St. James
Church. She stays busy selling her crafts and spending time in
the country gardening with her friend. They have traveled to
California, Arizona, Las Vegas, Idaho, Montana, Yellowstone
Park and Wyoming. She is keeping very busy with her move to
Utah, but can be found on Facebook.
Patricia Lingg Ellis-Whitt ‘65 is the broker/owner of Realty Executives
William Utterback ‘61 has lived in Miami, FL for the past 30 years and
Maryland and has four children and eight grandchildren.
Her husband, Bill, of 40 years passed away this past March.
is retired and “enjoying every minute.” He fishes and helps out
hunting pythons in the Everglades though his first love is building and flying RC model airplanes. Bill worked for Micro Devices and Monarch Marking, and then as vice president and general
manager for Uback insulation and specialties company.
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Premier in Talbott, IN.
Richard Powell ‘66 is a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, a
member of the Board of Trustees at Premier Community Health
and a distinguished toastmaster.
Mary Lake Prinke ‘66 is a retired elementary school teacher in
Patrick Quinn ‘66 recently retired from the Dayton office of the U.S.
Attorney for Southern District of Ohio.
Emmet Roth ‘66 retired from American Road Services (Division
of Ford) in October 2010 after 24 years of service. He and his
wife celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last December.
Thomas Seifert ‘66 was honored recently by the University of Dayton
for 40 years of service.
1970
James Duell ‘70 was renewed for a six-year term as pastor of
St. Patrick’s in Troy. He went on a pilgrimage trip to Germany,
Austria, Switzerland in August 2010 and took part in the passion play. He is also lending spiritual direction to a men’s group.
John Froschauer ‘70 longtime singer/songwriter, announces the
release — just in time for Christmas — of the album, Christmas
is Everywhere by Jack and Dale. The album contains 14 original
winter/holiday selections in a variety of musical formats providing fresh Christmas perspectives. The material is a collaborative
effort between Jack and his longtime friend, Dale Walton. The
album is scheduled for an October 2011 release by Dream Machine Entertainment. “You can visit our Facebook page, Jack &
Dale, or check out our website at 222.jackanddale.com.”
Robert Kuntz ‘70 has a son who has returned from his second
deployment to Iraq and is currently stationed at
Ft. Carson, CO. Bob and his wife, Donna, have been
married 36 years and have five grandchildren. He is on
Facebook for those who might want to connect with him. “If you
are in the Tampa Bay area, stop in for a visit.”
Diane Miller Popp ‘70 is currently working at Mother Brunner Catholic School (the merged St. Rita and Precious Blood Schools) and
is completing 25 years in Catholic education.
“It was exciting for my family of origin to receive the CJ Legacy
Award last fall!”
Sarah Heizer Gerstner ‘79 and her husband, Allen, have reached two
milestones in life, turning 50 and 25 years of marriage! They are
enjoying life in the south. Their oldest son will graduate with his
Masters degree in accounting with a forensic focus. Their youngest son will receive his undergraduate degree in turf management
to obtain employment as a golf course superintendent. “God is
good. He has blessed our lives.”
John Heaney ‘79 and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Seamus (8)
and Maeve (6) and live in St. Louis, Missouri. John is
preparing to attend his 35th annual Indy 500. He attended the
very early years with many classmates from CJ.
Marianne Heeter Wooden ‘79 recently moved back to the Dayton
area, after living in Memphis, TN for 12 years. Marianne has a
beautiful grandson, Gage Charles, who was born in July 2010.
1980
Rosemary Schaefer Baumann ‘81 is operations manager for a men’s
clothing store and is following her passion for traveling.
Martha Bible ‘81 has been working towards the completion of a BS
in accounting and moving.
Craig Kirby ‘81 has created successful issue advocacy and electoral
passed away August 15, 2011 at the “young age of 95.”
strategies for candidates in all offices of government,
developing and implementing political and communications
strategies. He has served as a strategist and advisor to mayors,
members of congress, senators, vice-president and president, and
worked as a special assistant to the White House Chief of Staff
during the Clinton Administration.
Edwin Walter ‘71 has been married for 37 years to his wife, Penny.
He has also worked as communications director for former Bal-
Karam Habib ‘71 continues to work in the media sales field.
Marilyn Bayham Stewart ‘71 writes that her father, Robert J. Bayham,
They have three daughters and four grandchildren. They own
and operate Center Stage Dance Studio in Saage, MN. He is
also the Sales Director for TARGET for Schwan’s Consumer
Brands. “I still follow CJ via friends and family still in Dayton.
Go Eagles!”
Paul Kroger ‘72 was inducted into The International College of Dentists — a very high honor earned by recommendation only.
Robert Goubeaux ‘76 won an American Cinema Editors award in
February for his work on the MTV series, “If You Really Knew
Me.” He is working as a producer and editor on the A & E series,
“Beyond Scared Straight.”
Patricia Trick Paulus ‘77 is part owner of an artist co-op in Elkton,
MD. Patti continues her hand lettering/calligraphy work while
coordinating and marketing the artists in the co-op. She is currently taking classes in art education. Her husband and she have
two sons, Joshua who is receiving a Master’s in french horn performance and Kevan who is studying ceramics at Cecil College.
timore Mayor Kurt Schmoke and national Youth Director for
the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. at the National Rainbow Coalition. He is a graduate of Albion College and the John F. Kennedy School of Government Leadership in the 21st Century
Executive Program at Harvard University and has earned numerous awards and recognitions. Craig resides in Washington,
D.C. with wife, Sophia, and daughter, Hannah Grace.
Randy Monnin ‘81 enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduation.
After he was discharged, he began a 27-year fire fighting career.
He retired as a Lieutenant/EMT-B/Investigator and started a
new career as a full-time police officer for the City of Clayton.
Randy and his wife, Michele, a medical social worker supervisor,
have three children: Kristina (24), Jacob (13) and Zachary (8).
They also have twin grandchildren.
Barbara Burgmeier Mackie ‘82 works as a pharmacy technician in Fort
Wayne, IN. She married a “wonderful man” in October 2009
and has two nice young stepsons. She spends most of her leisure
time either fishing with her husband or hanging out with friends.
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Janet Woodyard Conover ‘84 enjoys living in St. Petersburg, FL with
her two daughters, Leah (16) and Mara (12). Janet was promoted
to lead legal assistant in September 2010.
Martin Corrado ‘84 is a project executive of field operations with
Skansa USA and has been named to Engineering News-Record’s
“Top 25 Newsmakers of 2010” list. Marty supervises multiple
health care-related projects for Skanska. It was his application
of multitrade customized prefabrication to a large addition at
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton that earned him his spot on
the list.
Kevin Foley ‘85 is the proud father of Kyle Foley ‘11, who attends
the University of Dayton. He is also proud of his other children
Sean ‘12, Megan ‘15 and future eagle, Jack ‘19. “Go Eagles!”
Nina Harawa ‘88 was recently promoted to associate professor at
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, where she
conducts health disparities research related to HIV and other
infections. Her husband is a sports journalist and broadcaster
who covers boxing. They have two “beautiful and rambunctious”
daughters. This year, the family is participating in the Huber
Heights Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society in
honor of Nina’s sister, Bernadette Harawa ‘91 who passed away
in March 2010. The family lives in Inglewood, CA.
1990
Ellen Quatman Gormley ‘90 this past May published the book, “Go
Crochet Afghan Design Workbook” with F&W/Krause publications. Ellen is a professional crochet designer and her work can
frequently be seen in crochet magazines and yarn company Web
site. Her own site is: GoCrochet.com. She lives in North Bend,
OH with husband, Tom, and their children, Maura and Patrick.
Jeffrey Pate ‘90 was just recently hired as a senior relationship
manager with United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in Fairfax,
VA. He will be working closely with the Melinda & Bill Gates
Scholarship Program.
Mollie Wheeler ‘90 returned to Cincinnati in July after living in
Singapore for six months. Mollie works for P&G in public
relations for global oral care (Crest, Oral-B).
Brian Eaglin ‘91 and his wife, Courtney, welcomed their second son,
Bane Cruze Eaglin, last January. “Bane also has big brother
Barrett Clayton (2) to watch over and protect him.”
Elizabeth Tompkins Gibbs ‘91 was selected as a winner of Dayton
Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 award. Beth is associate
vice-president of Cassidy Turley.
Kamal Gregory ‘92 attends Wright State University and is working
on his MBA in business. He is also working on a small real estate
company in the Dayton area.
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Cynthia Finley ‘94 has three children and works as a pharmacy
technician. The family lives in the Dayton area.
Melissa Carranza Linton ‘94 has been working for the U.S. Department
of Labor for almost 10 years and is currently living in Dublin,
Ohio with her two sons and husband.
Sarah Keihl ‘96 is working for the City of Dayton Recreation and
Youth Services. She will wed O’Dell Leon Steward, Jr. in Siesta
Key, FL on November 11 of this year.
Michelle Schiml ‘96 is in the Finance Leadership Development
Program at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX.
She is working on her MBA at Texas Christian University and is
an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Community.
Leia Eller ‘97 is department manager at Michael’s Arts & Crafts in
Burlington, NC.
Clare Collins Schnizlein ‘97 writes, “taking care of two kids, Violet and
Oliver, with husband, Ryan, in Oak Park, IL. We hear that many
CJ grads live in the Chicago area. We’d like to make contact with
any groups or individuals from the class of 1997.”
Curtis Mann ‘98 is a practicing Chicago artist who has had a slew
of recent solo exhibitions. His work was included in “2010, the
Whitney Biennial,” and is currently part of “After the Gold
Rush” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. A 2003
UD grad, Curtis was featured in a recent article in the University
of Dayton Magazine, Summer of 2011. In August he married
Brooke Berger in Rhode Island.
2000
Lillian Gehres ‘01 is involved in graduate studies in Environmental
Management at Portland State University in Portland, OR.
Hilary Neu Carvitti ‘03 is in her third year of teaching art at St. Louis
Catholic School in Batesville, IN and is also the track coach.
Hilary and her husband, Robert, were married in June in Dayton
at Corpus Christi.
Steven Potts ‘04 is currently deployed to Afghanistan.
Christina Brun Troidl ‘04 is married to Eric Troidl ‘04 and they have two
sons, Noah and Lucas. They recently bought their first home in
Middletown. She has also started her own photography
business, Christina Michelle Photography.
Taylor Robinson ‘05 received her Master’s degree from USC in
public relations and is now working at Industrial Light & Magic,
a Lucasfilm Company, in San Francisco.
Thomas Trimeloni ‘05 graduated with an MS in computer engineering
from Virginia Commonwealth University this year. He has also
received a fellowship for PhD studies in computer engineering at
The Johns Hopkins University.
Martina Cronin ‘06 graduated from Ohio University in June 2010.
Krista Seaman ‘06 graduated in 2010 from The Ohio State
She worked in Dayton for 9 months before moving to Chicago.
Martina is currently in sales at ADP in the Loop and “loves the
windy city!”
University with a B.A. in English. She is currently working for
the Columbus Metropolitan Library System.
Alexander Knobloch ‘06 has been in the U.S. Air Force for over
in Dayton.
five years.
Alexa Lopez ‘06 graduated from Indiana University in May 2010
earning English and political science degrees. While at IU,
she was the College Democrats Financial vice president and
membership director, volunteered on the Obama campaign and
congressional campaigns, worked at IU offices, interned for Congressman Baron Hill in Bloomington, and lived in Washington
D.C. while interning for New York Senator Chuck Schumer.
Alexa was the Indiana Memorial Union Board performing arts
director, producing musicals and bringing contemporary dance
groups, comedians and poetry slams to Bloomington. After
graduating, she was a field organizer for the 9th District of
Indiana’s Democratic Congressman Baron Hill’s reelection,
and later became deputy campaign manager for the mayor of
Bloomington.
in MEMORIAM
Lucy Giambrone ‘31
James Rau ‘31
Edna Kronenberger Klohe ‘33
Alberta Speyer Spiller ‘33
Lillian Couvion Michel ‘34
Gerald Ballman ‘35
Rhetta Galt Finke ‘35
Walter Glaser ‘35
Roland Myers ‘35
Marianna Hollencamp Struck ‘35
Carol Hummel Walley ‘35
Cecilia Rohrkemper Benezra ‘37
James Brennan ‘38
Lynn Lake ‘38
Jerome Westendorf ‘38
Robert Fries ‘39
Alice Naber Paquette ‘39
Maria Fidelis Ritter ‘39
Amelia Luthman Stamm ‘39
Catherine Bierman Floyd ‘40
Donald Bergemeier ‘41
Martha Jane Neumann Kussman ‘41
Hanen Alkhafaji ‘07 is a software developer at PQ Systems, Inc.
Bethany Brun ‘07 was awarded the “Carpe Diem Award,” the highest
honor Mercyhurst gives to a graduating senior. Because of this
honor, Bethany gave the commencement speech at graduation.
CJ Parents
Richard and Joan Hick are the proud parents of CJ graduates: Rick
‘78, Steve ‘81, Mike ‘82, Suzette Hicks Viola ‘83, Jeanette Hicks
DuBois ‘85, Paul ‘86 and Barbara Hicks ‘95, covering a 20-year
span. “The school made a major impact on all of them. In addition, CJ has had a profound influence in the Dayton area.”
Chaminade Julienne extends its deepest sympathy to the families
and friends of CJ family members who have passed on.
Elizabeth Breig Dickson ‘42
Anna Lefeld Hohl ‘42
Genevieve Marcheski Maj ‘43
Winifred Finch Sayer ‘43
Mary Ellen Kramer Wesselman ‘43
Lawrence Buedel ‘44
Virginia Nowak Carabin ‘44
Richard Karl ‘44
Kathryn Knese Remerowski ‘44
Matthew Phelan ‘45
Howard Waker ‘46
Jerome O’Brien ‘47
John Sauer ‘47
Frank Baldassarre ‘48
Betty Silver Eskew ‘48
Adele Mc Gilvery Hilgeford ‘48
Russell Longo ‘48
Robert Stoll ‘48
Richard Thomas ‘48
Adlena Mariscalco Bussinger ‘49
Gertrude Waizmann Callahan ‘49
William Daley ‘49
William Flohre ‘49
Michael Haines ‘49
Dolores Stephans ‘49
Charlotte Meyer Watson ‘49
Edwin Borgert ‘50
Thomas Glaser ‘50
Adelaide Kelly Matson ‘50
Jeem Newland ‘50
Vincent Bauer ‘51
Marlene Geiger Essman ‘51
Bernadette Keferl Boeckman ‘52
Robert Connell ‘52
Susan Eifert ‘52
James Mauch ‘52
Rosetta Gray Lacey ‘53
Raymond Minnick ‘53
Patricia Schlipf ‘53
Phyllis Dix Zwolski ‘53
John Brun ‘54
Patricia Wolfe Forsthofel ‘54
Robert Payne ‘54
Jolene Santo Arnold ‘55
James French ‘55
Joseph Glynn ‘55
Mary Jane Tully Raiff ‘55
Lois Gilfoil Retter ‘55
Terry Bernhold ‘56
James Coughlin ‘56
Fred Fecher ‘56
Rita McDonald Millard ‘56
A. Deneke ‘57
Douglas Kessler ‘57
Gerald Lochtefeld ‘57
Joanne Kalt Mullins ‘57
Patricia Hartshorn Agner ‘58
Carolyn Brewer Bromley ‘58
Fred Ehrensberger ‘58
Rosemarie Heid Roberts ‘58
Marilyn Brewer Wilkin ‘58
Michael McGarry ‘59
Martha Hale Jones ‘60
Linda Turner Nichols ‘60
Elaine Lucas Pacovsky ‘60
Stephen Berner ‘61
Denis Brown ‘61
Catherine Isentrager ‘61
Anthony Kaskocsak ‘61
Thomas Reasor ‘61
Phyllis Jacobson Dworack ‘62
George Hoersting ‘62
William Neu ‘63
Marlene Kelley Walling ‘63
Carol Winhusen ‘63
Lynne Suchy Gouge ‘64
Thomas Clemens ‘65
Thomas Bohman ‘66
Lawrence Brown ‘70
Eugenia Mannarino ‘73
Patricia Lucas Higgins ‘74
Countess Taylor ‘78
Valerie Burba ‘88
Brian Kramer ‘91
Angelo Hodges ‘94
Please submit information for Milestones and In Memoriam to: milestones@cjeagles.org.
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Community Events
Regional Receptions
The Eagles landed in Chicago! Over 40 alumni enjoyed
brunch together and then headed to Wrigley Field to watch
the Reds take on the Cubs. “It was a great first-time event,”
said Caitlin Cronin Bennett, alumni relations coordinator.
“Classes from the 50’s all the way through 2010 were
represented, with many asking for more.
“Plans are in the works to host similar events in Florida,
Washington D.C. and Cincinnati, plus we are gauging interest
for regional receptions in other areas,” she said. “This is a
great community builder for our out-of-town graduates.”
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Florida Regional Receptions will take place from January 30 through February 3, 2012. CJ will be in the Villages, Clearwater/Tampa Bay, Naples, and Ft.
Lauderdale. If you are going to be near those locations during that time, please let us know so that we add you to the mailing list. Contact Mike Lehner at
(937) 461-3740 x 212 or mlehner@cjeagles.org for more information.
Lucas Pfander Memorial Race
This year’s Lucas Pfander Alumni Race doubled as a celebration of cross country’s
50th anniversary and set an all-time record for attendees. The race hosted by the cross
country team includes a course for students K-8 and adults.
“I saw some of the kids that I have coached from years past that came out for the race,”
said men’s head coach Ken Spitzig ‘75. “This race unites people.”
“This race was the first thing that I attended as a freshman,” said Joe Dannemiller.
“I thought it was cool to see all those who turned out to celebrate Lucas Pfander
and his legacy.”
Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Outing
Always held the first Monday in August, this 27th annual event was one of
the best attended in recent years. CJ expresses its gratitude to the sponsors
who made this event possible and to all participants who helped support
the CJ Athletic Hall of Fame and student athletes.
“On the way to the golf outing, I had a feeling it was going to be a special
day. It turns out that my brother-in-law, Mark Hess ‘80, ended up scoring a
hole-in-one. That and a few eagles helped put our team in about second or
third place,” said Greg Meyers, CJ parent. “It was a great day!”
Hess won a set of irons for his achievement.
Class Reunions
Class of 1946 — June 9
Class of 1951 — Sept. 24
Class of 1946 — June 22
Class of 1956 — Aug. 27
Class of 1958 — Sept. 1
Alumni
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We
are planning an extra spe
cial event for all alumni
celebrating milestone reu
nions next year.
Class of 1961 — Sept. 24
Save the Date
The first annual REUNION
WEEKEND will be held the
weekend
of June 15-16.
Activities include:
FRIDAY
• Golf outing
• All-class dinner party
SATURDAY
• Games & family activities
Class of 1971 — Oct. 1
Class of 1991 — Sept. 17
New Even
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• Golden eagle luncheon
for all graduates celebrating
50 years
or more.
• Mass celebrated at Emma
nuel early evening
• Evening: individual clas
s parties
If you’d like to help plan this
inaugural event—which is
sure to
become an exciting traditio
n — please contact the alu
mni office
at (937) 461.3740 x201 or
cbennett@cjeagles.org.
Information will be mailed
soon!
NOTE: The 50th Class Reu
nion will be held July 27-29,
2012.
VISION 17
Chaminade Julienne High School
505 South Ludlow Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
www.cjeagles.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
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Permit No. 174
Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s School (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial High School (1945-1974)
Alumni Calendar
Open House
Sunday, October 30, 1 p.m.
Fall Play
The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet
Friday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 19, 2 p.m. & 7: 30 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $8, Students $6, K-8 $4
Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 21, 7 p.m.
Free!
8th Grade Open House
See how an exceptional
Catholic education
can be affordable!
Watch a Scene from Our Fall Play!
Visit the New Eagles Tennis Center!
See Teachers!
Alumni! Bring your kids
down to see your school!
you have
opti ns
SAVE THE DATE!
8th Grade Open House
Sunday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m.
1st-7th Grade Try-it Open House
Sunday, April 22, 1 p.m.