FALL/WINTER 2010 - Bishop Noll Institute

FALL/WINTER 2010
Exciting change
at Bishop Noll,
inside and out

Exciting change inside and
out at Noll
The 2009-2010 was a year of new
beginnings for Bishop Noll Institute.
All of the concepts, dreams, and
initiatives that were researched and
put into motion last year are just now
becoming visible. In partnership with
the Board of Limited Jurisdiction and
the incredible faculty and staff, the
Bishop Noll administrative team will
begin to bring the bold new vision and
mission of Bishop Noll to fruition in
2010-2011.
I would like to share with you
some of the successes Bishop Noll
Institute enjoyed in 2009-2010. The
Prep Academy made notable gains
in their ISTEP scores, particularly
in math. With a 13% gain over last
spring’s scores and 22% at Pass+, we are
confident that our 7th and 8th graders
are fully prepared for the rigors of our
high school program. This is why so
many Prep Academy graduates begin
high school taking typically sophomore
level courses, preparing them to
engage in as many college level courses
as possible during their junior and
senior years.
Another great success was the
inception of our ACP program for
our high school students. The ACP
program allows students to take Indiana
University courses at Bishop Noll with
adjunct IU faculty and earn college
credit that is accepted at universities
throughout the country. Students who
complete an ACP course at Bishop
Noll and then attend an IU campus can
also transfer their earned GPA. BNI
students were afforded the opportunity
to take ACP courses for the first time
during the 2009-2010 school year
and earned a total of 144 transferable
college credits. The program continues
this year.
Finally, one of the greatest
achievements last year came from the
graduating class of 2010. Not only
did Bishop Noll see our 10th Lilly
Scholar earn a full 4-year scholarship,
but the class of 2010 earned just over
1.5 million dollars in total college
scholarships. Antonia Collins, BNI’s
first African-American Lilly Scholar,
decided to apply her scholarship to
a Purdue University education. The
class of 2010 also boasted ACT scores
above the national average, and both
the African-American and Hispanic
populations have maintained SAT
scores above the national average for
their demographic groups.
As we embark on another year at
Bishop Noll, energy is high, successes
are already accumulating, and what lies
ahead in 2010-2011 shows amazing
promise! I look forward to being able
to report more exciting growth and
success in the coming year!
Thank you for your continued
interest and support of Bishop Noll
Institute. Bishop Noll is able to
celebrate its successes and look forward
to more growth and opportunities for
our students because of the strength
and support of our alumni, parents,
and friends. We are nothing without
our community!
May peace and God’s grace be with you,
Colleen McCoy-Cejka, Principal

2010-2011
School Administration
Colleen McCoy-Cejka
Principal
Michael McGrone, Sr.
Assistant Principal
Diane Arias
Director of Institutional Advancement
Renee Nagdeman
Director of Finance
Michele Arnold
Director of Guidance
Fred Reynolds
Director of Technology
Ed Hreha
Athletic Director
Board of Trustees
Most Reverend
Dale J. Melczek
Bishop
Dr. Barbara O’Block
Superintendent
Fr. Kevin Huber
President
Paul Mullaney ’77
Vice President
Michael Whelan ’85
Secretary
Adrienne Gomez ’70
Nora Kasprzycki
Michael Knight ’75
Geoff Laciak ’96
Mark R. Lewers ’76
Dan Marias ’68
Kevin O’Neill ’76
Michael Repay ’93
Chris Smolen ’82
Rick Tolin ’83
Greg Zagrocki ’82
FALL/WINTER 2010
Published out of the Office of
Institutional Advancement biannualy
for Alumni, Parents,
and Supporters of Bishop
Noll Institute.
On the Cover: A group of
Bishop Noll students in winter
uniform join (from left to right) Drew
Trost, Admissions Director and Boys’
Basketball Coach; Renee Nagdeman,
Director of Finance; Colleen McCoy-
Cejka, Principal and Michael McGrone,
Assistant Principal.
Vision Statement:
Bishop Noll Institute, a Catholic
college preparatory school, partners
with local faith communities to
empower young adults to live their
faith in Christ through ministry,
scholarship, and leadership.
Renovations PG. 4
Class of 2010 PG. 5
Alumni News PG. 7
Sports PG. 8
Foundation Members
Rev. Dominic Bertino
Ray Garza
Stephen Ligda ’58
Shirley Scanlon
Gerald Skrabala
Off to a good start!

Inside BNI
A new look at Noll
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The new school year at Bishop Noll brings with it
many changes, on the inside and the outside.
When you drive up to the school, you’ll see a beautiful
new entryway. The new entry serves not only to enhance the
look of our school, but also to help ensure the safety of all
who come through our doors.
The angled rooftop of the canopy will help keep the
pavement snow- and ice-free during the winters.
This new canopy creates a very welcoming sight to
everyone. Supporting the canopy are 12 columns made
of brick and decorative stone. Each column carries an
opportunity for alumni to create a lasting legacy on a
dedication plaque. Columns can be dedicated to a particular
graduating class, family, or organization. The donation for a
column dedication is $4,000. The columns are available on
a first come, first served basis. Several of the columns have
already been reserved, so don’t delay. Dedicate your column
today!
The construction of the entryway was made possible
by funds from the Diocese for capital improvements. The
beautification of the columns has been and will continue to
be made possible through donations from alumni and their
families.
Inside the building, the swimming pool has been filled.
Not with water, but with concrete. The pool area will now be
a multi-purpose room available to students, staff, and alumni.

Michael Whelan, Class of 1985, has generously donated the
funds to make this project possible. BNI is grateful for the
support of Michael and his family.
To coincide with the new class schedule, many new
features have been added to the building.
Now, each department has a department center. Each
center is designed for students and teachers to meet for
tutoring, homework help, and project work. Students will
have access to resources and computers in each department
center as well.
During their PRT (Personal Responsibility Time),
students can take advantage of the student commons areas
in the main lobby, the hallway outside the Media Center, and
also in the reading area inside the cafeteria.
These commons areas have been furnished through
generous donations from local retailers as well as BNI
families and alumni. Some of our faculty and students
built and varnished wooden benches and tables during the
summer. Many thanks go out to all who lent a hand with
these exciting renovations.
Faculty members are encouraged by these changes.
“I think the renovations are amazing and I believe it
benefits the BNI community to continue its mission,” says
Ms. Natalie Prkic, BNI alum (’96) and Business teacher.
Students are also excited about all the new happenings
at Noll. According to Nelson ( Josh) Velez, Class of 2012,
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“The new furniture is really comfortable and looks good. I like the idea of
PRT time so that I can get homework done here and have more free time at
home with my family.”
So, please stop by soon to take a look at all the new and exciting
improvements taking place. You’ll be certain to be reminded that there’s “no
place like Noll”.
Left to right – Terry Whelan ’92, Sean Whelan ’88, Mary Whelan, Michael
Whelan ’85, Lori Prahovich Whelan ’85, Bridget Whelan Scheer ’84, Katie
Whelan Heiss ’97 and Tim Whelan ’60.
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“Hats off ” to the Class of 2010
On June 4, 2010, Bishop Noll Institute became the
scene of a great accomplishment that the honorees had
long awaited. June 4th was graduation day for the Class
of 2010. However, receiving their diplomas did not
simply make them graduates. Their diplomas gave them
a place in the long and illustrious history of Bishop Noll
Institute. They became alumni.
In her address to the graduates, Colleen McCoy-Cejka,
Principal, asked students to remember the importance of
individuality. According to her, this request carried with
it some irony as the Class of 2010 all looked alike in their
caps and gowns. However, the sameness of their apparel
truly belied what was within each and every one of the
graduates.
Among the class of 2010 are leaders - some of whom
lead quietly and purposefully and some of whom lead by
getting out front and taking charge. They were our team
captains, student council officers, club officers, musicians,
actors, writers and editors – true trailblazers. Some of
the graduates have had to endure incredibly difficult and
trying circumstances – some that most adults will never
experience – and yet they remained strong and successful.
This group of graduates was fortunate to count among
its members stand-out non-conformists, young men and
women who are confident in who they are and unafraid to
express themselves.
Academically, the Class of 2010 achieved real
greatness. Some of them are attending Loyola, Marquette,
Purdue, Ball State, and countless other colleges and
universities. As a class, the graduates earned $1,538,200 in
scholarships, far exceeding the goal that was set for them.
Mrs. McCoy-Cejka said to the graduates, “If you
plan to make your way in this world and become what
God made you to be, then get ready to try hard, to fail,
and to find the strength within yourself to get up and try
again. You all have within you the power to do whatever
you choose.” BNI’s top two ranking students are doing
just that. David Mysliwy, Valedictorian, is attending
Marquette University. He is majoring in bio-medical
engineering. Tara Balcerzak, Salutatorian, is attending
Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. She is majoring
in non-profit organization management.
As the newest group of alumni move ahead to make
their marks on the world, BNI extends its most sincere
congratulations and warmest wishes for a bright and
bold future.
Collins receives Lilly
Endowment Community
Scholarship; Tenth for
Bishop Noll
Senior Antonia Collins, ’10, has been granted the
prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The
scholarship provides full tuition and fees for four years to
any Indiana college or university. Antonia will be attending
Purdue University, West Lafayette, and is Noll’s 10th winner
of this prestigious award.
During her years at Noll, Antonia was involved in Student
Council and Student Ambassadors. She is a member of the
National Honor Society and the National Business Honor
Society. She was also a member of the track and field and
swimming teams. She served on the homecoming and prom
committees and was a member of the Multicultural Club.
“Antonia has accepted her award and accomplishment
with such grace and humility”, said BNI Principal Colleen
McCoy-Cejka. “She deserves the honor, and the entire
administration is extremely proud that Antonia is representing
BNI as our 10th Lilly Scholar.” Congratulations, Antonia!
Inside BNI
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Inside BNI
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BNI welcomes new faculty and staff
Murphy
Ahern
Abbasy
Jadernak
Heridia
Schmiedl
Christen Murphy joins the English Department
this year. She received her Bachelor of
Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in
Secondary Education from Calumet College
of St. Joseph. Christen looks forward to getting
to know the students and families that come
through Noll. So far, Christen shared that Noll
has been unlike any other school she’s taught at
or attended. “It is more community- and family-oriented,
and I am looking forward to being
a part of the BNI family,” Murphy said. Her
hobbies include going to the movies, watching
television, and playing all kinds of board games
with her family.
Christen has lived in Northwest Indiana for
the past two years and is originally from Fort
Wayne where she attended Bishop Dwenger
High School. “You wouldn’t think that there is
much culture difference between the east and
west sides of Indiana, but I’m still getting used
to the aggressive driving and train stops.”
Kelly Ahern also joins our English Department
this year. She received her Bachelor of
Arts in English Education from Illinois State
University. Kelly said she is really excited to get
to know the faculty and students at BNI. “Everyone
has been so wonderful and I am very
happy to be here,” she commented. Her hobbies
include attending White Sox games, cooking,
trying new restaurants, movies, theater,
volleyball, and softball.
Lindsey Abbasy joins BNI as our new resource
teacher and will also assist in our guidance department.
She holds her Bachelor of Arts degree
in Psychology with a minor in Spanish
and is currently working on her Master of Arts
in School Counseling from Concordia University
Chicago and will graduate in May 2011.
Lindsey looks forward to getting to know the
students here at Bishop Noll. “These students
have impressed me already and I hope to get
to know as many of them as possible,” she said.
Lindsey’s hobbies include learning how to
cook (because she’s a newlywed), reading, and
being somewhat addicted to reality TV. Lindsey
has done a bit of traveling throughout
South America, and spends her summers in the
northwoods of Canada, fishing and relaxing.
Mary Jadernak joins the BNI faculty as our
new choir and music teacher. Mary previously
taught at the elementary level and is looking
forward to working with high school students.
She is also looking forward to working on the
fall musical with the BNI Theatre Department.
Her hobbies include, of course, everything
musical. “I have “the best” church choir at St.
Joe’s in Dyer and I also direct the “Noteables,”
the Lake County Extension Chorus,” she said.
Mary has four children and four grandchildren
and enjoys visiting her oldest daughter who
lives in Tucson, AZ.
Javier Heridia joins our Prep Academy team
as our Social Studies teacher. Javier has a Bachelor
of Science degree, and has attended Saint
Joseph’s, Calumet College, Ball State, and University
of Phoenix. Javier will also continue to
assist our high school boys basketball team.
Eric Schmiedl joins our high school Science
Department. Eric has a Bachelor of Science
degree in Zoology from University of Wisconsin
- Madison and a Masters in Secondary
Education from St. Xavier University.
Help our student
commons areas.
We are in need of
sofas, chairs, and coffee
tables to complete our
common areas.
Contact Diane Arias at darias@bishopnoll.org

PAST INDUCTEES
Ms. Mary Ellen Smith, Outstanding Service
Mr. Calvin Bellamy, Outstanding Leadership
Mrs. Beverly Mullaney, Outstanding Service
Mr. Peter Doherty ’71, Outstanding Alumnus
Mr. Steve ’44 & Mrs. Eleanore ’45 Bolanowski,
Outstanding Family
Rev. Patrick Kalich ’67, Outstanding Service
Monsignor Joseph Semancik ’45, Outstanding Leadership
The Sobilo Family, Outstanding Family
Mr. Martin Tintari ’66, Outstanding Alumnus
Mrs. Ginny Morley ’57, Outstanding Service
Knights of Columbus Council #1700,
Outstanding Leadership
Mr. Robert Vellutini ’63, Outstanding Leadership
Mr. Ronald Luketic ’53, Outstanding Service
Ramker Family, Outstanding Catholic Family
Father David Tyson, C.S.C. ’66, Outstanding Leadership
Sisters of Holy Cross, Outstanding Service
Ms. Esther Ramsay ’31, Outstanding Leadership
Dr. Cesar Queyquep, Outstanding Service
Mr.William ’52 & Mrs. Joan ’55 Malatestinic & Family,
Outstanding Catholic Family
Mr. John Conway & Family, Outstanding Catholic Family
Rev. John Winterlin, Outstanding Service
Dr. John Wadas ’57, Outstanding Service
Ms. Nancy Sidote Salyers ’67, Outstanding Leadership
Mr. Phil Ponce ’67, Outstanding Leadership/Service
Mrs. Mary Michielsen, Outstanding Service
Mrs. Charlotte Meskis ’57 & Family,
Outstanding Catholic Family
Mrs. Betty Langedyk, Outstanding Service
Mr. Willie Kingsley ’60, Outstanding Service
The Hehemann Family, Outstanding Catholic Family
Rev. Patrick Connolly, Outstanding Service
Mr. Gerald Vlasic ’55, Outstanding Service
Mr. Harold Rueth, Outstanding Leadership
Mr. James Quinn ’56, Outstanding Service
Dr. Geraldine Peiffer ’42, Outstanding Leadership
Mr. Ronald Partyka ’50, Outstanding Service
Mrs. Dorothy LaMere, Outstanding Service
Mr. William Kennedy, Outstanding Service
Mrs. Vione Kelly ’33, Outstanding Service
The Hajduch Family, Outstanding Catholic Family
Mr. Jack Crist ’46, Outstanding Leadership
Pelka ’61, Kasprzycki ’75 recent
additions to Hall of Honor
Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) honored two
distinguished alumni at the 9th Annual Hall of
Honor Induction Ceremony on Sunday March
7, 2010. Wally Kasprzycki, class of 1975, was
honored for Outstanding Service and Dr. David
Pelka, Class of 1961, was honored for Outstanding
Alumnus.
Kasprzycki has been a strong supporter of Noll for
many years. He has served as an assistant football
coach for over thirty years and currently has two
children at BNI. Pelka recently established a
scholarship in honor of a former teacher and has
provided scholarship funds for three BNI students.
Kasprzycki and Pelka have joined a select group
of individuals who have been chosen for this
honor over the last eight years since the Hall was
established. This special ceremony was held at
Bishop Noll Institute.
The day commenced with celebration of Mass led
by Rev. Dominic Bertino. Michael Knight, Class
of 1975, presented Mr. Kasprzycki and Dorothy
Merrell, Class of 1960, presented Dr. Pelka.
Wally Kasprzycki
photographed with
his wife Nora, his
mother Mary, and
two sons Will (Class
of 2013) and Wally
(Class of 2011).
Dr. David Pelka
shown with
his scholarship
recipient seniors,
Mary Bucki,
Michelle Kasper
and Rose Mullaney
Alumni News
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Inside BNI
SPRING SPORTS RECAP
The spring 2009-10 sports season brought many accolades to Noll Athletics. Noll students
would not have a chance to develop skills outside the classroom without our coaches who devote
countless hours to BNI athletics and give up much of their personal time to teach sportsmanship—the
way BNI athletes play the game!
Noll Athletics Championship Year
Boys Soccer Sectional Champions & Conference Champions
Boys Tennis Sectional Champions
Wrestling Individual Regional Qualifier
Boys Swimming Conference Champions
Baseball Sectional Champions
Girls Track & Field Individual Regional Qualifier
Boys Track & Field Individual Regional Qualifier
Boys Golf Conference Champions & Conference Tournament
Baseball Sectional Champs
The 2010 baseball season was very successful. Despite numerous injuries to key players, the
team finished with a record of 23-6 and a conference record of 12-2. The team won their third
straight conference championship and their second straight sectional championship before
their season ended in the regional championship game. Kevin Mullaney,’10, Kody Alayon,
’12, Mike Palomo, ’10, Tommy Merkelis, ’10, and Leon Covington, ’10 were named to the allconference
team. In addition, Mullaney and Ryan Eger, ’10 were named to the all-area team.
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BASEBALL
Head Coach: Paul Wirtz
Lake Central 1-2
Clark 6-14
Michigan City 6-5
Marquette 13-3
Munster 2-5
Morton 5-4
Lowell 6-1
Marquette 10-1
Hobart 10-2
Andrean 5-4
Calumet 16-1
Calumet 18-1
SOFTBALL
Head Coach: Ralph Laramie
LaPorte 0-1
River Forest 5-0
North Newton 5-0
Wheeler 0-4
Marquette 17-0
Hanover 2-3
Lake Station 14-7
Logansport 4-3
South Bend Clay 14-3
Clark 13-2
Calumet 5-4
Whiting 2-1
Lafayette Catholic 7-20
Bishop Chathard 2-4
Covenant Christian 10-0
Evansville 2-12
North Newton 8-0
Wheeler 6-7
Gavit 11-1
Whiting 1-3
Griffith 8-7
River Forest 7-2
River Forest 16-1
Highland 2-1
Hanover 8-4
River Forest 21-1
Boone Grove 4-2
Fairfield 0-6
River Forest 10-2
North Newton 11-3
Wheeler 0-2
Lowell 1-7
Marquette 10-0
Lake Station 10-0
Hebron 7-0
Calumet 7-0
Highland 1-8
Whiting 1-8
Morton 11-1
Andrean 1-2
River Forest 9-2
Hanover 4-1
Wheeler 2-6
BOYS’ GOLF
Head Coach: Dennis Koliboski
Calumet W 174-239
River Forest W 173-213
Michigan City Invite 7th Place
North Newton W 169-213
Whiting W 167-237
Gavit, Munster, Andrean W1 L2
Kankakee Valley Invite 5th Place
Wheeler, Merrillville W1 L1
Boone Grove Invite 10th Place
Lake Station W 169-239
Morton W
Hobart W
Marquette W 169-174
GSSC Tourney 1st Place
Highland W
EC Central W
IHSA Sectional 5th Place
BOYS (CLUB) VOLLEYBALL
Head Coach: Brad Smeja
BNI VS WHEELER Lost
BNI VS HEBRON Lost
BNI VS COLUMBIA CITY Won
BNI VS WAPAHANI Lost
BNI VS INDY CATHEDRAL Lost
BNI VS TRINITY (Kentucky) Lost
BNI VS WAPAHANI Won
The BNI Boys Volleyball team did not participate in the State Tournament this year

BNI 2010 Golf
Invitational a
“Hole-in-One”
Success
BNI alumni and friends hit the greens again this summer
for the Annual Golf Outing. On July 19, 2010, graduates
took advantage of this opportunity to get together, catch
up, and engage in some friendly competition. The outing,
which took place at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville,
Indiana, began with a scramble start and saw 31 foursomes
join in the fun.
The day started with a pre-game lunch buffet as golfers
arrived to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones.
Golfers then began play in a scramble format and ended the
day with a cocktail hour and a delicious dinner.
To keep players on their toes, there was a “Hole in One”
contest on the 9th hole for a prize of $5,000. While there was
no official competition for the most alumni from one graduating
class present, the class of 1959 made a great showing
with 3 foursomes.
BNI is grateful to the 2010 committee members for volunteering
their time and efforts for this year’s outing. Along
with committee chairperson Debbie Jakubielski Dahlkamp,
the committee organized an outstanding event that raised
$9,400.00 to benefit BNI. The 2010 Golf Outing Committee
members were Debbie Jakubielski Dahlkamp ’83 (Chair),
Matt Chico ’02, Pete Doherty ’71, and Juli Korem Sandoval
’82. According to Debbie Dahlkamp, “For 13 years, this outing
has helped raise money for the school and I’m proud to be
a part of it. I volunteer my time because BNI holds a special
place in my heart.”
Aside from the planning committee, BNI extends its gratitude
to Dan Marias for his “on-the-spot” volunteering the
day of the outing and to David Padilla ’91 for donating all of
the gifts and favors.
The official results of the outing are as follows:
1st place: Miskus, Miskus, Bozich, and Fincannon
2nd place: Crown Corr
3rd place: Doherty Family
Closest to the Pin
#4 – Amanda Schutz and Kevin Crozier
#11 – Beth Jevzyk
#11 – Joe Dlugokinski
#16 – Ted Blahunka
Longest Drive
#8 – Lisa Reed and Pete Doherty, Jr.
#17 – Lorrie Dammarell
#17 – Kyle Nagdeman
Longest putt
#18 – Jason Miskus
The cocktail hour and dinner was made possible
by the event’s sponsors:
Foundations of East Chicago
Korellis Roofing, Inc.
Crown Corr
Knights of Columbus Msgr. Connelly Council 1700
Citizens Bank
Food Service Professionals
Bosak Auto Group
Class of 1959
Cresco Lines
Doherty Family
Hammond Urban Enterprise Assoc.
Horizon Bank
Peoples Bank
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare
Strack & VanTil
Richard Tolin
Amy Wadas
WJOB 1230AM
BNI would once again like to extend our appreciation
to our sponsors and all involved in the planning of
and participation in this enjoyable outing.
Alumni News
Left to right – Kyle Nagdeman ’06, David Koliboski,
Juli Korem Sandoval ’82, Dan Koliboski and
Mike Puskar
Left to right – Ryan Grennes, Derrick Melvin,
John Conway, Sr., Jerome Conway ’98
Left to right – Mark Bozich, Brian Miskus ’87,
Todd Fincannon, Jason Miskus ’90
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Class Notes
1946
Bernadette Hufford lives in Michigan and
retired from General Motors. She has six adult
children, fourteen grandchildren, and two
great-grandchildren.
1949
Doris Mayfield invites her classmates to join
her and other classmates for lunch on the third
Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. at various
restaurants throughout the area. If you would
like to contact Doris, please call the alumni
officer for her contact information.
1953
Suzanne Tobin loves living in Texas but misses
her Indiana friends.
1955
Barbara N. Ramusack retired in September
2009 after 42 years of teaching the history of
Indiana at the University of Cincinnati. She
continues to advise doctoral students and
conduct research on maternal and infant health
in the late colonial India. Barbara is extremely
grateful for her many dedicated teachers at
Bishop Noll.
1955
Jim Hughes is retired but works part-time at
a hospital. His wife, Diane, recently retired
after 31 years of teaching. They have three
children and four grandchildren. Jim stays busy
in Atlanta with tennis, golf, swimming, and
yard work.
Send your news and updates by phone, via email or noted
on your Annual Fund Contribution to the attention of:
Matt Chico ’02, Advancement Office Assistant,
mchico@bishopnoll.org or 219.932.9058 ext 1005
1958
Audrey J. Filipek married her husband Joe
on September 9, 1961 and had six children
together. There family has grown to seventeen
grandkids - 10 girls and 7 boys. Their oldest
granddaughter is married. Audrey’s husband
passed away on March 6, 2006.
1958
Francis “Frank” Flanagan works as a Human
Resource Manager for the St. Joseph County
Airport Authority at the South Bend Regional
Airport.
1959
Colleen Ward Mayes and her husband enjoy
family, golf, travel, spending time with friends,
and enjoying warm winters in Florida.
1960
Kathleen Carol is retired and is actively involved
in numerous church ministries including caring
for her aging parents. She enjoys spending time
with her family and grandchildren.
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1969
John A. Durajczyk serves as secretary of the
St. Charles County Democratic Central
Committee and the St. Peters Planning and
Zoning Commission.
1972
Thomas Nies is a senior analyst with the New
England Fishery Management Council. He
and his wife Denise (Urban) ’72 reside in
Portsmouth, NH.
1972
Corrine Martinez Weber recently celebrated
her seventeenth anniversary as office manager
of a real estate appraisal firm. Corrine and her
husband will celebrate their 33rd wedding
anniversary in September 2010.
1975
Michael Knight was elected to the partnership
of Barnes & Thornburg LLP in South Bend. In
lieu of the reception historically held for new
partners, Michael requested that funds that
would have supported the reception be donated
to Bishop Noll.
1976
Kevin O’Neill is president of FABSCO
Corporation, a family-owned company
manufacturing anchor bolts and other steel
thread products in Calumet Park, IL. Kevin
and his wife, Mary Ellen, have two children:
Eileen, class of 2012 and Brendan, a recent
graduate of the class of 2010.
1978
Joan Daly Engstrom and her husband Jim
celebrated 15 years of marriage in April 2010.
They have 12 year old twins, Kevin and Erin
and live in Brookfield, Illinois. Joan is a legal
secretary at Kirkland and Ellis LLP in Chicago
and shouts that life is good!
1985
Scott D. Fech completed his Ph.D. in
Administration and Supervision from Loyola
University in Chicago in October 2009. Scott
assisted in the graduate program at Loyola’s
Rome center in the summer of 2010 and is
currently serving as principal at Grayslake
North High School in Grayslake, IL
1986
Lori Philipps Racine lives in Northfield, IL
with her husband Michael and their six year old
son, Grant and four year old daughter, Megan.
Lori owns her own recruitment consulting firm.
1986
Jacqueline Koronkowski is the proud
grandmother of Daniel Koblack, class
of 2008. Daniel now attends St. Joseph
College in Rensselaer and began his junior year
this fall.
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IN MEMORIAM
Please remember the following members of the Catholic Central/Bishop Noll family who have gone to their rest.
1937 Leo P. Kamradt
1939 Arlene Mulloy Linkiewicz
1941 Anthony A. Schultz
1942 Paul A. Urbab
1943 Rosemary A. Peiffer
1943 June Bell Shultz
1943 Mary Rose Berkowicz Litera
1946 Joan Stiburski Bajda
1946 Patrick J. Dougherty
1946 Ruth Kruhal Plesha
1947 Pauline Zolman Dobrowolski
1947 Mary E. Slanka Mamrila
1948 Paul P. Hajduch
1956 Mary Emily Morton Masick
1950 Loy R. Wilson
1951 Willard J. Scheidt
1952 Joan Bonefacich Polis
1953 James W. Nelson
1953 Richard Spring
1955 P. Neill Petronella
1955 Richard Buzinski
1955 Carole Rongers Silich
1956 Michael J. Leeney
1956 Mary Emily Morton Masick
1962 Rev. Francis A. Cardenas
1962 Carmen Villegas
1963 George R. Skagerberg
1963 Marie Pollack Welch
1965 Thomas S. Carnowski
1965 Louis J. Kovach
1965 Mary Ellen Schreiner Hughes
1966 Mark Brown
1967 Barbara Protolipac Mikula
1969 Patricia Trzcinski Early
1973 Patrick M. Rohrman
A note from the Advancement Office: In an effort to
keep our records current we appreciate any and all
record updates. If there is someone you know that is
part of the Bishop Noll family that has passed away,
we appreciate you letting us know. You can call
Diane Arias at 219.932.9058, ext. 1002 or
e-mail at darias@bishopnoll.org. Thank you!
Already off to a good start!
With the beginning of each school year is the beginning
of the Annual Fund “Warrior Train.” This fund helps to
cover the shortfall between tuition and the cost of educating
each student in class. It covers the costs of school operating
expenses such as utilities and teachers’ salaries. Your support
is needed each year as we educate our student body of 485
students.
This year we have advanced our efforts in the area of
academics and capital improvements. Every dollar that you
contribute goes towards keeping Bishop Noll moving and its
traditions alive. At the time of this publication I am happy
to share that the Class of 1985 held their reunion and gave
our Annual Fund a nice boost with a contribution of $850.
We thank them for their contribution and hope their gift
inspires others to give as well.
Our goal this year is to raise $175,000 toward our operating
costs at Bishop Noll. You can contribute in a number of ways:
• Visit www.bishopnoll.org and click on “Giving to BNI”
• Mail check or credit card pledge in the enclosed envelope
• By phone: Call Matt Chico at 219-932-9058 x. 1005
Thank you in advance for your support!
- Matt Chico, ’02
Off to a good start!
12

Become part
of Bishop Noll history
You have an opportunity to become part of history. Over the course of the
last few decades, the canopy has taken some wear and tear. Just this September
we completed a retrofit of the canopy and column area.
To help fund the project, we are offering to Bishop Noll’s most dedicated
alumni and donors the first opportunity to fund a column as part of the project.
This will be on a first-come, first-served basis since there are only twelve
columns in the structure.
Each column has been wrapped in masonry and will have a limestone face
plate that will be engraved with the donors’ choice of up to 30 characters. A
donation of $4,000 will fund one column. Ask family members or classmates to
join you in our effort to make Noll an even more inviting place.
Contact Diane Arias (darias@bishopnoll.org) or Renee Nagdeman
(rnagdeman@bishopnoll.org) to receive more information on how to go about
funding a column. We thank you in advance for your support and look forward
to having all columns sold and engravings made by the time the Class of 2011
walks the stage.
Half of the columns have already been spoken
for...don’t delay!

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Class of 2010 shared their thoughts on senior windows
the week leading up to graduation.