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A Publication for Alumni, Parents & Friends
Seasons
SPRING 2008
NDCL
Commemorates
20-Year
Anniversary

For all those associated with us, NDCL’s school community
will ignite an energy of spirit and pride that will last a
lifetime. Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School will be
distinguished by the accomplishments of its graduates
and their transforming actions within their families,
the Church, and the global community.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
is a Catholic, co-educational
college preparatory
school.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame who
founded Notre Dame Academy and heir to the
Marianist spirit of Cathedral Latin School, NDCL is
grounded in the shared values of both strong
educational traditions: faith formation,
academic excellence, school as community,
and commitment to service.
Like Mary who gave Christ to the world,
NDCL prepares leaders who transform
the world by doing the truth in love.

A Publication for Alumni, Parents & Friends
NDCL Seasons
Published four times a year by Notre
Dame-Cathedral Latin School and the
Office of Advancement and distributed
free to alumni, parents, faculty,
administrators, staff and friends of
NDCL, Notre Dame Academy, and
Cathedral Latin School
NDCL Board of Directors
Joan Agresta ’69
Sr. Shauna Bankemper, SND
Charles Calovini (Honorary)
Thomas Dolan
Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND
Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, SND
Bruce D. Jarosz, Board Chair
Dr. Robert Juhasz
Patricia Nista
Leonard Ringenbach ‘64
William A. Roediger
Sr. Kathleen M. Ryan, SND
Patrick Ward
Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND
President
Joseph A. Waler
Principal
Leo Hyland
Director
Office of Advancement
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NDCL NOTES
Message from the President 2
A Note from the Principal 3
YOUR TURN
Feedback from Seasons Readers 2
FEATURE ARTICLES
The History of Our Land
Sisters of Notre Dame Celebrate 60 Years in Geauga County 4
NDCL Commemorates 20-Year Anniversary
NDCL Staff Share Memories, Thoughts, Goals 9
A Life Committed to Following Christ 12
Marriages of NDA and CL Alumni Spur Unions between NDCL Grads 13
NDCL to LEAD the Way with Summer Enrichment Program 16
pg. 17
pg. 4
NDCL NEWS FLASH
Art Students Garner Awards 17
“Bell Are Ringing” Dazzles Audiences 17
Students March on Washington 18
2008 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students 18
NDCL Victorious on Academic Challenge 18
NDCL Accepts 225 Incoming Freshman 19
Students, Staff Help Those in Need 19
Campus Conversation on Escape From Slavery 19
SPORTS
Bowlers Advance to District Tourney 20
Swimmers set personal, school records 20
Doug Pilawa – The Divin’ Lion 21
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Farewell to a True Latin Lion 22
Save the Date - NDCL Golf Classic! 22
Lion’s Mane Event Captured on Film 23
CLASS NEWS
NDCL Alumni News 24
REUNION NEWS CENTRAL 25
CLASS NEWS 26
BUNDLES OF JOY 27
IN MEMORIAM 28
pg. 20
pg. 13
Seasons Spring 2008 1

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND
Twenty years has given NDCL
the opportunity to grow into its
“own person” and to take on an
identity while reverencing and
valuing the roots and heritage
from Notre Dame Academy and
Cathedral Latin School.
As we enter the season of celebrations,
NDCL has something special to celebrate!
Twenty years ago on March 14, 1988, a
new entity, now known as Notre Dame-
Cathedral Latin School, became official.
On that date, the Affiliation Agreement
between the Sisters of Notre Dame, Inc.
and the Cathedral Latin Alumni
Association, Inc. was signed. The first
co-ed class graduated three years later
in 1991.
As I write this column, I ask myself,
“What happens in 20 years of living”
Usually children go through many
visible stages of growth and development.
At some point, they realize that
their choices have corresponding
consequences: some good and some
not so good. During two decades of life,
support systems are critical, and children
usually lean upon them, especially
those connected with immediate family
and friends.
I am blessed with so many opportunities
to meet and enjoy conversations
with NDCL alumni who have been a
part of this school community during
its first 20 years. As I listen to them, I
note some significant differences as
they retell their NDCL experience,
depending on whether they were a
student during NDCL’s early transition
from NDA, in the second half of the
1990s, or in the last five to seven years.
Each has a story!
When an alum, without prompting,
says to me, as one did recently, “I just
loved my years at NDCL. I hope my
children can be a part of this school
community some day,” I know we have
reached a level of maturity that brings
deep joy to my heart. It gives the faculty
and staff renewed impetus for quality
education, solid faith formation,
and growing our performing arts
and athletic programs.
Twenty years has given NDCL the
opportunity to grow into its “own person”
and to take on an identity while
reverencing and valuing the roots and
heritage from Notre Dame Academy
and Cathedral Latin School. Today,
our mission and vision give voice to
who we are and where we are headed.
Our core values not only provide the
foundation we deeply desire for every
student, but also one that will last a
lifetime for our graduates as they make
their life choices.
In this season of resurrected life, I
invite you to recognize NDCL’s growth
into maturity. Rejoice in the beauty of
NDCL’s setting: rolling green fields,
wooded hillsides, flowing ponds and
streams, tree-lined trails and spacious
athletic areas. Thank God in gratitude for
the talented and caring administrators,
faculty and staff that fill our building.
Most of all, celebrate the students
who, with the love and support of their
families and the Catholic education
received at NDCL, are being changed
as they grow toward full maturity in
Jesus Christ. Our prayer is constant:
may NDCL be “distinguished by the
accomplishments of its graduates and
their transformative actions within
their families, the Church, and the
global community.”
Your TURN
Hi Sister Jacquelyn,
I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how very happy
we have been with NDCL and everything it offered both Joe and
Shannon, and we also look forward to having John begin high
school at NDCL in fall. As parents, you sometimes wonder if
you're making the right decisions for your children, especially
when they are such financial commitments. Then, something
tells you, yes it was all worth it. For us, that something was when
Joe came home for Christmas. He told us how much he loved
being at Dayton. Most importantly, he feels so comfortable there
because he was so prepared for college. He is in the engineering
program at UD and faced some very tough classes his first
semester at college. He did fantastic and said it was because of
the preparation and classes he took at NDCL. It's not only what
he learned at NDCL, but he learned how to learn, how to study
and how to manage his time. He knows the classes are going to
get much tougher and wouldn't guarantee these grades in the
future, but wanted us to know he had a pretty smooth transition.
I thought I'd just pass that along.
See you Sunday,
Donna Catalano Silk ‘78
Mother of Joe ’07, Shannon ’08 and John ’12
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Joseph A. Waler
The students have taken over the school!
Just the thought of such a possibility would stop the
hearts of most high school principals. But that is exactly what
happened at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin on the afternoon of
February 21. And I am pleased to tell you that my heart was
warmed with pride, not stopped cold, as I watched our students
“take over” the school to lead a campus conversation on the
social justice principle of solidarity.
The schoolwide conversation
was part of NDCL’s ongoing,
creative efforts to live more fully
our core value of justice. Prior to
the conversation, every student
and staff member had the opportunity
to read Escape from
Slavery, Francis Bok’s gripping
account of his enslavement as a
seven-year-old boy in Sudan and
his eventual journey to freedom
in the United States. Students
also viewed Invisible Children, a
video documentary of the tragic ways
children have become victims and
weapons of war in northern Uganda.
Assistant principal Sister Joanne
Keppler, campus minister Molly
Linehan, and many of our teachers
worked with the students to prepare
them for the February 21 campus
conversation. When the day came,
however, it was student leadership
that made all the difference. A team
of 70 trained student facilitators led
35 different small-group discussions
on solidarity. Others led an all-school
prayer service that included African
dancers and drummers from
Cleveland’s Metro Catholic School.
“ S olidarity is not a feeling of vague
compassion or shallow distress at the
misfortunes of so many people, both near
and far. On the contrary, it is a firm and
persevering determination to commit
oneself to the common good; that is
to say, to the good of all and of each
individual, because we are all really
responsible for all.”
Pope John Paul II
As a wandered in and out of several of the discussion
groups, I was moved by our students’ quality of thought and
depth of feeling as they explored the implications of our interconnectedness
with everyone on the planet. The students
were not “play acting” in some contrived educational charade.
As they considered the stark and grisly issues of human slavery
and trafficking, they were truly engaged in thought-provoking
dialogue. Their questions
revealed the impact of the
conversation:
• How can these things still be
happening in our world
• Why are so few people in the
world and our country aware
of these horrors
• What should be the role of
the United Nations The
United States
• What can we, as individuals
and as a school, do to help
Junior Jennifer Sloe succinctly
summed up her experience of the
campus conversation. “Reading
Escape from Slavery was a reality
check for me,” she said during one
of the small-group discussions. “It
helped me to put my life in perspective,
especially the many blessings I have.”
“Now that we’re aware, I definitely
think we should put our knowledge
into action,” she added.
Yes, on February 21, Jennifer and
our other 739 students took over
NDCL. From what I saw and heard on
that day, we can look forward with
hope to the day when they will take
over the world . . . transforming it by
doing the truth in love. Indeed,
they’ve already begun.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2008 3

Sixty years ago,
25 Jersey cows,
10 pigs, a chicken
coop, a sugar
house, two barns
and 150 acres of
rolling farmland in
Geauga County
were purchased
by the Sisters of
Notre Dame of
Chardon, Ohio.
Sister Margaret Hess
These women, committed
to the mission of Jesus and
dedicated to Our Lady, were
visionaries. They believed
God had a plan for this land
and their lives. Today, God’s
plan is apparent as one scans
the landscape: the SND
Provincial Center, a state-ofthe-art
extended care facility,
Notre Dame Elementary
School and Preschool, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
School, and Bethany Retreat Center call this scenic
land home. What a tremendous testimony to God’s
goodness and providential care!
Sr. Margaret Hess, former treasurer of the Sisters
of Notre Dame for 35 years, provides the historical
perspective for this article. Entering the Sisters of Notre
Dame in 1946, Sr. Margaret earned her B.A. degree at
Notre Dame College and her MBA at the University of
Notre Dame. Sr. Margaret graciously takes us back
through the history of their land.
The Sisters of Notre Dame purchase a
150 acre dairy farm called “Shamrock
Farm” in Geauga County
150 acres Ivanhoe Farm purchased
Notre Dame Elementary
School founded
Notre Dame
Elementary School
expands to include
grade 4
First Chicken
Barbeque held
The sisters purchase additional
land stretching from Auburn Rd.
to Bass Lake Rd. and build
Lake Treadmore
Sister Mary St. Edward Kuderer
1948 1957 1962
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1948 to1955
In 1948, Mother Vera, Superior
General of the Sisters of Notre Dame,
decided to purchase a 150-acre dairy
farm called “Shamrock Farm” in
Geauga County. Several reasons
provoked this decision. Mother Vera
had recently returned from Germany
where she met with several Sisters of
Notre Dame who were fortunate to
survive World War II. They insisted
their survival was due, in part, to
their move during the war from the
city to the neighboring countryside
in Germany. Mother Vera saw the
wisdom of a move like this for the Sisters of
Notre Dame in Cleveland – in case of retaliation
during wartime. She also believed the sisters could
use this land to establish the first Catholic school in
Geauga County. While many Geauga County residents were
Christian, few were Catholic. She believed a strong presence
in this County might bring more into the Catholic faith.
Lastly, Mother Vera recognized that as a bustling, growing
province, the Sisters of Notre Dame were understandably
feeling the pinch of ever-tightening quarters in their
Provincial Center, located at 1325 Ansel Road in Cleveland.
Simply put, they needed more room in which to live!
With the purchase of this land, the full-fledged dairy farm
became known as “Shamrock Acres.” Fun and work brought
frequent visits by the sisters to the farm. They rolled up the
sleeves of their rather cumbersome habits to feed the dairy
cows and, yes, clean the barns!
In 1949, the small building, housing the chicken coop and
pig pen, was renovated into a two-room cottage for the sisters
during their visits to the farm. This cottage was named Julie
Billiart Cottage. The sisters also gathered sap in buckets from
the many maple trees on the property, converting the sweet
syrup to maple sugar at the sugar house, located on the property.
“I remember putting newspaper in my boots to help my
feet stay warm as I collected the sap with the other sisters,”
laughs Sr. Margaret. “I also recall how great it tasted on my
pancakes the next morning. Many of the sisters also helped
with the haying and digging thistle from the pastures.”
From 1950 to 1955, vocations to the Sisters of
Notre Dame were increasing rapidly. Ansel
Road could not accommodate the growth;
consequently, the sisters purchased
additional land stretching from Auburn
Road east to Bass Lake Road. This
land was earmarked for the new
Provincial Center. A fence was
built to enclose the property
on the south side of
Bean Road to Beaver
Creek. Within this space,
the State of Ohio designed
and the sisters built Lake
Treadmore. “Sister Jeanita
Sister Mary Daniel Buescher
named the lake after
Their Quiet Tread, a
recently published book in 1950
on the history of the Sisters of
Notre Dame,” recalls Sr. Margaret.
The Sisters of Notre Dame now owned 300 scenic acres in
Geauga County. Fifty percent was utilized to grow corn and
oats and to serve as a cow pastures; leaving the remaining
land wooded.
1956 to 1965
Because of the increased number of sisters who visited
the farm, a second barn was renovated, called Villa Agnes.
Grateful for the beautiful land east of Auburn Road, the
sisters had their sights on the property across from Shamrock
Acres on the west side of Auburn Road. Sr. Margaret remembers,
“Many of the sisters even planted medals in the field, praying
this land would become available for purchase.” God heard
their prayers!
“In 1957, with the sudden death of Dr. Weidlein, who
owned the farm across the street, the Sisters of Notre Dame
were able to purchase the 150 acres known as Ivanhoe Farm.
Because of greater access to the water supply, this land was
more suitable for the new provincial house rather than the
Bean Road property,” continues Sr. Margaret. An apple
orchard; a sizeable, working barn; and two homes built in the
1930’s resided on the new site. The Tudor house, nestled in
the woods, was the original home of the Weidlein family.
Today, this house is called, “Nazareth.”
Sisters purchase
212-acre property
on Butternut Road
18 teachers and 100 students
at Notre Dame Academy say
good-bye to the beloved
“Castle Ansel”
Students moved desks,
chairs, books and more
from the Temporaries to
the newly completed
high school buidling
January 4, 1965: first
day of classes in the
building now known
as NDCL
1963
1964 1965
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In the same year as this new purchase, Notre Dame
Elementary School (NDES) was founded. For the first year,
the school was housed at Nazareth while Villa Agnes on the
Shamrock Acres property was renovated. NDES earned
the distinction of being the first Catholic School in Geauga
County with 22 kindergarten students. By 1958, the enrollment
with two grades totaled 58 children.
On May 1, 1958, groundbreaking ceremonies celebrated
the construction on the new Provincial Center. On Dec. 31,
1959, the Sisters of Notre Dame began living at the Center
and relocated their provincial offices from Ansel Road to the
new location within a few months. During 1960, the sick and
elderly sisters were moved to the new Provincial Center, and
construction began on the three floor Teacher Training Wing
(as it was known) for both classrooms and living space.
Construction, expansion, renovation are familiar
mantras for the Sisters of Notre Dame. In 1962, Notre Dame
Elementary School expanded to grade 4 while St. Helen’s
housed grades 5 and 6. “During this year, the Sisters of Notre
Dame launched a chapel campaign for $600,000, ultimately
paying cash for its construction,” Sr. Margaret reports. “We also
held our first Chicken Barbecue in the space outside which
now serves as a playground/parking for NDES. We ran out of
chicken at our first barbecue!” she remembers, chuckling.
Gambling and horse racing may sound like a rather dubious
mix, but this formula held the key to divine providence once
again in 1963 for the Sisters of Notre Dame! “On March 9,
1963, a neighbor adjacent to our property, offered to sell his
212-acre property on Butternut Road after losing his money
at the race track and having to declare bankruptcy. It really is
true – God works in mysterious ways,” Sr. Margaret insists,
shaking her head in wonder. At the same time, rapidly
decreasing enrollment at Notre Dame Academy on Ansel
Road made a location transfer the only alternative to closing
its doors.
In June of 1963, 18 teachers and 100 students at Notre
Dame Academy said goodbye to the beloved “Castle Ansel.”
Alumnae recall with mixed feelings this move. Many welcomed
the thrill and adventure of moving from the city into this
bucolic setting while others experienced great sadness
because they could no longer continue their education
at NDA due to the distance.
However, hope and dreams remained alive! In late August
1963, the faculty and students began the new academic year
in Chardon. The school consisted of eight, 25 X 25-foot classrooms
known as “the Temporaries.” This included the white,
frame house at the Butternut entrance, its nearby barn (serving
as the gym), and the renovated barn attached to the Temporaries
that served as a Boarding School.
In 1964, the high school building was completed. Former
students describe vividly the human chain they formed from
the Temporaries to the new building as they carried desks, chairs,
books and more to the new classrooms, cafeteria, gym and
library on that memorable date December 22, 1964. The first day of
classes in the building now known as NDCL was January 4, 1965.
In time, it was evident that this move from Cleveland to
Chardon allowed the sisters to respond to both the needs of
the diocese and the Catholic community by serving the growing
population of Lake and eastern Cuyahoga counties and
especially Geauga County. While the high school grew, so did
Notre Dame Elementary. It changed locations from Villa Agnes,
to the evacuated Temporaries. Today, Notre Dame Preschool
occupies the Villa and Cottage once occupied by the
elementary school.
NDA’s enrollment peaks at 900
A tornado ravages the land,
resulting in the loss of 40% of
the woods between NDA and
the Provincial Center
The west wing of
NDA, or the library
wing, was constructed
Shamrock Dairy Farm is
phased out and in its place,
the Sisters of Notre Dame
raise 40 head of beef cattle
and several pigs
1968 1969 1978-79
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1966 to 1979
Increasing enrollment describes this point in history for both
Notre Dame Academy and Notre Dame Elementary School.
In 1968, NDA’s enrollment peaked at 900. This necessitated
using the new building and the former Temporaries, now
renamed Freshman Hall, for classrooms. Nine homerooms
housed 287 freshmen girls. Notre Dame Elementary School
relocated to the Provincial Center’s Teacher Training Wing.
“The elementary school needed the space in order to expand
and make room for grade 8,” Sr. Margaret explains.
Other construction during these years included a drainage
pond for fire protection built to south of NDA in 1972 and a
large pole building constructed next to the Concord Barn on
Butternut in 1974.
On July 4, 1969, a tornado ravaged the land, resulting in
the loss of 40% of the woods between NDA and the Provincial
Center. The chapel towers and farm buildings sustained
considerable damage.
Sadly, this time also included the phasing out the dairy
farm at Shamrock Acres, with the equipment sold at auction.
“In its place, the Sisters of Notre Dame raised 40 head of beef
cattle and several pigs which provided sustenance for the sisters.
We also allowed our neighbors to use our pastures for their
cows,” notes Sr. Margaret.
In 1978-79, the west wing of NDA, or the library wing, was
constructed. Upon completion, the Temporaries were no
longer needed; one was moved to St. Helen School while the
Assembly Hall section remained and later converted to the
Fine Arts Center for NDCL in 1996.
1980 to 1988
With the turn of a new decade came more major changes to
the SND land. The NDA boarding school was closed in 1980 and
later this same year, Bethany Retreat Center occupied its space.
During the middle 1980’s, due to declining NDA enrollment,
the Sisters of Notre Dame were asked to consider the option
of co-education. No Catholic high school for boys existed in
the county. After prayer and consultation, the Sisters decided
to address both issues: the declining enrollment and the
need for a co-ed high school.
Within this same time frame, the Cathedral Latin Alumni
Association suggested establishing a co-ed high school.
Eventually, on March 14, 1988 an affiliation agreement was
signed between the Sisters of Notre Dame and Cathedral Latin
Alumni Association Trustees, resulting in two strong traditions
of Notre Dame Academy and Cathedral Latin School uniting
to promote their shared values: educational excellence, a life
based upon Catholic faith, a strong commitment to achievement
in school activities and devotion to Mary.
A Catholic co-ed high school, owned and operated by the
Sisters of Notre Dame, was now available to families. As
always, some CL and NDA alumni felt, “It’s not my school
anymore.” Time, however, has healed many of those attitudes
as alumni witness the growth, energy and spirit stirring on
NDCL’s campus today.
1989-2008
At the cusp of a new decade, the Butternut pastures (where
cattle grazed and pigs were housed) became athletic fields.
In 1990, the McGarry gymnasium was constructed, and in
1998, Lion Stadium was built to meet the needs of the
growing athletic programs.
In 1992, the Geauga County Forestry Division thinned out
the woods, enabling hundreds of maple trees to grow and
trails to be blazed for cross country and other activities.
Property was purchased north of the football field and
dedicated as wetlands for preservation.
In 1996, the acreage owned by the Sisters of Notre Dame
The NDA boarding school closes and
later that same year, Bethany Retreat
Center occupies its space
March 14, 1988 an affiliation agreement
was signed between the Sisters of
Notre Dame and Cathedral Latin
Alumni Association Trustees, resulting
in a co-ed high-school: NDCL
McGarry gymnasium
constructed
The acreage along Bean
and Bass Lake. Funds
from the sale were used
to upgrade the utilities
and build a new sewage
disposal unit
1980
1988 1990
1996
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along Bean and Bass Lake was sold. “Because of the lake it
became a dangerous place and a potential liability,” Sr. Margaret
states. “Funds from the sale of this acreage were used to
upgrade the utilities and build a new sewage disposal unit.”
The following year was bitter-sweet! It brought the closing
of the farm at Shamrock Acres. “The only part remaining
today is the Auburn Road apple orchard,” comments Sr.
Margaret. Many of the pastures are now athletic fields for
NDES and NDCL.
The Sisters of Notre Dame initiated a capital campaign in
2001 to construct a health care center and renovate their
existing residence to meet the needs for the increasing number
of sick and elderly sisters. This project was completed in
June, 2003.
On July 1, 2003, another historical event took place “down
the hill – altering and strengthening the relationship of NDCL
with the Sisters of Notre Dame and the governance of NDCL.
NDCL was separately incorporated, and a Board of Directors
was established. Among other significant responsibilities, the
Board now assumed fiduciary responsibility for NDCL and
stewardship for 100 acres of property.
The Board of Directors, within a short time, crafted and
developed a comprehensive strategic plan with a focused
mission, vision and core values that would guide NDCL into
its future. The completed plan outlined 10 strategic goals
that serve to frame the strategic direction between 2004-2009
and provide a measurable roadmap for achieving these goals.
In 2006, the president-principal model of leadership was
implemented in view of the increasing complexity of Catholic
secondary education. And at the present time, a comprehensive
capital campaign at NDCL will meet needs that will secure a
strong future for the school.
The Land Supports SND Mission
Learning the history of this land reveals God’s goodness
and provident care in a special way. Planning and careful
stewardship of the land has preserved and enhanced many
resources. The SND community continues to plan for the
future as part of their corporate and individual responsibility.
To date, their use of the land demonstrates how the Sisters of
Notre Dame responded to the needs of the greater community
as well as to particular circumstances for the purpose of
advancing and sustaining their mission – a mission which
includes the Catholic education of children and young
adults. In addition, the SND Provincial Center reflects a
conscious choice for intergenerational community living and
a base for ministry activity. Varied ministries and departments
provide both community services and outreach today
throughout Geauga County, Northeast Ohio and beyond.
The Land Witnesses to Jesus and the Church
Interestingly, all four Catholic schools in Geauga County
were begun by Sisters of Notre Dame. We owe this faithful
community of women a great debt. In addition, PSR programs
have been serviced by Sisters of Notre Dame since their
inception. Finally, the SND presence and ministry have
supported area parishes and the Catholic Church as a whole.
Along with their primary commitment to education, the
sisters residing at the Provincial Center provide services in
hospital chaplaincy programs, pastoral care in area nursing
homes, and outreach to the elderly and poor. The SND
Provincial Center hosts meetings of Christ Child Society,
Messiah Choir, and Senior Ecumenical Day, among others.
The grounds and buildings are frequently used for retreats
for students and various adults.
The Land Serves the Civic Community
“There are literally pages in our computer system of
groups that use our property and buildings. The reason for
this is the Provincial Center is the largest assembly place in
Geauga County,” says Sr. Margaret. The land also serves as a
polling place on election days, a practice site for Fire
Departments and EMS services, and a Red Cross blood
donations center. NDCL is a designated emergency shelter
for this area, hosts the CYO yearly cross country meet, and
allows several baseball teams in Munson Township to play
on its fields.
“We are recognized by the civic community as a resource
and valuable asset to the quality of life in Geauga County.
With God’s help, we will continue to share the blessings of
our resources for years to come with members of our civic,
educational and church communities. We thank God for the
beauty of our land and property. These are gifts we want to
share with the wider community!” concludes Sr. Margaret Hess.
Lion Stadium is built
to meet the needs of the
growing athletic programs
A capital campaign is initiated
to construct a health care
center and renovate exisiting
residences to meet the needs
of the increasing number of
sick and elderly sisters.
NDCL is separately incoprated,
and a Board of Directors
is established
A president-principal
model of leadership was
implemented in view of
the increasing complexity
of Catholic secondary
education
1998 2001
2003 2006
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NDCL Marks
20-Year Anniversary
NDCL Staff Share
Memories, Thoughts, Goals
Happy Birthday NDCL! This 2008 year
marks the 20th anniversary of the Sisters of Notre
Dame banding together with the Cathedral Latin
Alumni Association to form Notre Dame-Cathedral
Latin School. Changes abounded with the transition
from Notre Dame Academy to NDCL – a shift from an
all-girl to a co-educational school; pastures transformed
into well-groomed football, baseball and soccer fields;
and multiple construction projects seen to fruition
including the addition of a multi-purpose gymnasium
and expanded classrooms.
At the heart of this activity were faculty and staff
spiriting this change with enthusiasm, direction and
vision. Not surprising, many of these same faces can
still be seen in NDCL’s hallways, and their unified
voice enables us to glimpse what transpired these
20 years to form the NDCL we know today.
We Are F A M I L Y
The day Kay Zurbuch walked through the front
doors of NDCL to teach biology some 19 years
ago, she felt like she was home. “That feeling
has never wavered. This school continues to
be a very caring, professional community of
which I feel privileged to be a member. I am
indebted to my counterparts in the science
department. We share ideas, new lessons,
equipment - all of which enhances our
ability to be effective educators,” Zurbuch
says with gratitude.
A 19-year veteran teaching religion and
history, Sister Nancy Petruccelli agrees,
“NDCL has always been like a family,”
says Sr. Nancy. “And my coworkers
continue to be dedicated, professional
educators who, by their very
presence and witness, are role
models for their students.”
As a teacher of United States government, sociology
and geography for 21 years on campus, it’s natural for
Alex Dowger to appreciate NDCL’s history – and the
people who make the school exceptional. “I enjoy
coming to work on campus every day,” contends
Dowger.
Students Impress &
Inspire Teachers
Zita Knific, in her 20th year
of teaching English at NDCL,
says her students never cease
to amaze her. “They continue
to keep me in line and young
in thought. I like their willingness
and mostly optimistic
outlook on doing things
“I love my students
because they
want to learn
and become good
people. Even when
they make mistakes,
there are lessons
learned,” Maureen Wahl
‘differently.’ They are always willing to try a new idea.”
Sr. Nancy agrees. “I like the friendliness and spontaneity
of our students at NDCL. They are alive and so full of
energy. They want to share
it with all they meet.”
Mathematics
teacher Donna Prince
is heartened by the
kindness of her past
and present students.
“Our students are
tolerant of each other’s
differences. They feel
safe to express their
individuality. Students
who do not fit ‘the mode’
are accepted by the
biology, human anatomy and physiology
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others. The students are not just kind to each other
but also to the adults. I am sure this comes from the
mutual respect we have for each other,” says the
26-year veteran faculty.
Maureen Wahl teaches honors biology, human
anatomy and physiology. During her 29 years on campus,
she taught all levels of biology as well as genetics; wrote
the first environmental science curriculum to utilize
NDCL’s beautiful campus; and was the school’s former
track and field coach. According to Wahl, she wouldn’t
choose any other career or school at which to work.
“I love my students because they want to learn and
become good people. Even when they make mistakes,
there are lessons learned,” says the gifted educator.
Wahl recalls one class in 1992 when a student
removed the safety cover from her scalpel. “She cut
herself so deeply she
The students are
not just kind to each
other but also to the
adults. I am sure this
comes from the
mutual respect we
have for each other,”
Donna Prince
Mathematics
needed a butterfly clamp.
Needless to say, she
repeated this the very
next time. Her lab partner
kindly suggested, ‘I'll
always remove the safety
for you.’ I tell this story
every year to my anatomy
lab students,” Wahl says,
with a chuckle.
Comparing Students 20 Years Ago to Today
Jeanne Hazen began her career at Notre Dame
Academy 33 years ago as a library assistant. She now
serves as guidance department secretary. Hazen says,”
I have witnessed many changes in education. There
have been many additions to the curriculum and more
activities and sports programs offered to student.
Students are also more outgoing than ever.”
Prince adds, “Students are more sophisticated today
because society exposes them to more information at
an earlier age than when I first began teaching.”
Sr. Nancy concurs, “Students face many more
challenges today - such as drugs, materialism, peer
pressure, breakdown of family life - than when I was
a teen and attended Notre Dame Academy.”
Adding males into the student population with the
1988 merger also changed the student dynamics. “Once
we became coed, the sciences became ‘different.’ Males
see things differently which forced the teachers to do
things differently. This was good,” insists Wahl.
Challenges Bring Positive Change
There is one challenge that is universal among
excellent teachers. “There are just not enough hours
in the day/week to do everything I need/want to do,”
laughs Zurbach.
The teachers and support staff at NDCL face other
challenges as they prepare students for the future. Pat
Schroeder, faculty member for 23 years, has taught all
aspects of art from ceramics to advanced photography,
advanced painting and advanced drawing. Still, one of
her biggest challenges is keeping pace with new technology.
“Teaching at NDCL has helped me grow – both as a
person and as an artist. I am always learning new skills
and continually improving on the old ones. I have
learned much from my fellow teachers and students,
especially computer skills,” she admits, with a smile.
In addition to teaching an appreciation of French
history and religion, Vinka Hartman puts forth every
effort to stay up- to-date with state and national
requirements. The thrust is for communication and
awareness of globalization. Hartman, a faculty member
for 20 years, admits, “Much more time is required in
preparing for class than ever before – it’s a challenge
when teaching more than two or three different topics
or levels.”
Prince heads the mathematics department and
teaches honors algebra I, honors geometry and algebra
II. Despite the changes in technology and the world,
one might assume that math is one subject that
remains the same. Not true.
“The biggest challenge of teaching is always keeping
up with the times. The world has changed with new
technology, the Internet and more. The mechanics of
mathematics does not change, but the teaching and
presentation of the material need to be updated, and I
strive to freshly incorporate the new technology,”
Prince states.
“My favorite saying is, ‘You must be like the little
engine who says I think I can, I think I can.’” Prince says.
Incorporating Faith into the Curriculum
According to Sister Emilia Castelletti, a faculty member
for 29 years as a religion and advanced placement U.S.
history teacher, faith is alive and well at NDCL. “Our
Catholic faith is infused throughout the curriculum and
in the ordinary operation of NDCL,” she explains.
An example of this infusion is beginning each
French class with prayers in French: Hail Mary and Our
Father. Hartman’s students also learn about different
saints, legends, celebrations and events in history that
involves the Catholic Church.
Schroeder tries to serve as a role model for her students.
To guide her, she looks to her faith. “Trying to do the
‘right thing’ for the right reasons is one way I incorporate
faith into my curriculum. Creating an awareness of ourselves
as well as the needs of others is a prime concern. I
try to instill this through some of my assignments,”
Schroeder says.
“Some people think science has nothing to do with
faith. However, I think it is important that I not only
model my faith but also bring up Church teachings as
they relate to biology whenever appropriate,” states
Zurbuch.
Zurbuch understands the close connection between
science and faith. “We not only start every class with
prayer, but I also make sure my students treat each
other as valued members of God's kingdom.” she says.
Her own faith was tested when during a family crisis
in March 2006. “I received prayers, hugs and little gifts
in my mailbox - all evidence of a loving, caring, prayerful
community,” she remembers.
NDCL faculty members realize that the pressure on
young people can be overwhelming; however, faith can
help them deal with the stress. “That’s why faith is what
we are all about,” insists Sr. Nancy. “We try to bring in
peace and social justice throughout our daily lesson
plans. We pray before each class and treat one another
with respect and dignity.”
For Knific, teaching young people remains a joy as
curriculum coupled with religion paves the way to
insightful discussions and learning opportunities.
“The Catholic values, although evident in all classes,
are most reflected in my best seller class where the
maturity of the students, coupled with the contemporary
reading, elicits wonderful class conversations about
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family, relationships and dogma. At times the topics
become very personal, and we get to know each other
outside the normal classroom curriculum.”
Fond Memories
Schroeder remembers the construction that took
place on the Munson Township campus. She recalls
with amusement when former Principal Judith Lynne
Mucheck told her that the art department would have
its own building. “She was determined it would be
ready by the following August, and despite the fact
that it was not, we began teaching. We worked with
electricians and plumbers in our classrooms, and bulldozers
outside our windows. We all learned more than
art that first year. Out there, somewhere, is also a group
of construction workers who know a bit more about
drawing, painting, and composition,” Schroeder laughs.
During her 29 years on the faculty, Sr. Emilia has
many fond memories. “The whole transition from NDA
and Cathedral Latin to NDCL was an exciting and
unique experience. We had a big, outdoor Mass to
inaugurate the new school, and the television stations
covered opening day. I will always remember the
championships we've earned; the class plays and talent
shows that showcase so many students; the camaraderie
we experience at all-school events; and the sad
moments of suffering and loss we've shared together.
It's like the story of any family, sharing in the good fun
times and the challenging, sad occasions,” she says in
earnest.
“I remember the year we decided to have a MORP
(prom backwards) where the faculty served the students.
It was fun, but I think the faculty enjoyed it more than
the students, so we never did it again. I also remember
the Washington Pilgrimages that NDA sponsored each
fall. I think these were very meaningful to the young
women who participated in them. Many people will
probably remember the cow pastures and pig barn on
the school property. Occasionally, the cows would get
out and obstruct traffic,” she laughs.
Tony Bozeglav has worn many ‘hats” at the schools.
Currently the director of facilities at NDCL, he headed
the maintenance and custodial staffs, served as director
of transportation, and in 1998, Bozeglav was appointed
director of facilities. Bozeglav can recite an extensive
oral history of NDCL and NDA. “One of the most exciting
events here at NDCL was when our football stadium
was not playable yet. We rented the football stadium at
Newbury High School. That was the first year we beat
Lake Catholic at football. What a celebration as I drove
the team back to the school,” he recalls with a grin.
“I will always remember 2003 when I coached freshman
fast-pitch softball. My son Tony was playing on the
freshman baseball team, my godson and nephew Andy
Sankovich was playing on the junior baseball team,
and my nephew Mark Sankovich was a starting pitcher
on the varsity baseball team. They were all playing for
NDCL at the same time,” he recalls with pride.
“NDCL always felt like a second home to me,” adds
Bozeglav. “In fact, I lived on the Notre Dame campus
for the first 25 years of my employment.” His two
brothers-in-law John Hanish and Mark Sankovich,
along with his mother-in-law Jean Sanborn, also work
at the Notre Dame Educational Center.
“For many years, even at quitting time, I never left
the property. I stayed on site repairing the boilers, fixing
the water system, driving a bus or plowing snow.
During the big blizzard of 1996, I stayed at the school
for 72 hrs straight, plowing snow and providing support
for the Red Cross staff which utilized the building as an
emergency shelter. Some people have told me that I
should just take a sleeping bag to work with me,” he
guffaws.
Driving Forces
While it’s important to celebrate NDCL’s noteworthy
achievements of the last 20 years, the resolve to continually
improve is evident by the involvement of the
school’s staff, students, families and community.
“I think what drives this school is the dedication of
the faculty and staff in their commitment to education
and their love in what and
how they do it. The
students are cared for
and nourished so they
can reach their potential,”
says Sr. Nancy.
“I believe that our
Christian values drive this
school. We are committed
to the school’s mission of
faith, service and academic
excellence,” Prince adds.
“Our Catholic
faith is infused
throughout the
curriculum and
in the ordinary
operation of
NDCL,”
Sister Emilia Castelletti
Religion & U.S. History
Knific sees the role of student leaders and faculty as
essential in leading the school and moving it forward.
“Student leaders are excellent role models for the student
body, especially the younger students. They talk to
them in the halls and incorporate them in ideas.
Another driving force is the faculty and their ability to
work together, to share stories and to laugh. We are
here for each other, often as encouragement when
things go wrong and when we sometimes feel overwhelmed.”
“I think we are in one of the most exciting times
right now. Being involved with NDCL’s Capital
Campaign and helping to implement the first phase of
the campaign projects is very exciting. It's a chance to
be a real part of the growth of our school,” says
Bozeglav.
Family Legacy
Tony Bozeglav: Megan 01, Tony ’07 and Kelsey ’09; five nieces and nephews
as graduates of NDCL and two sisters: Cecelia Bozeglav Hanish ’75,
Monica Bozeglav Sankovich ’73, Sarah Sankovich ’03, Jacqueline Sankovich ’97,
Mark Sankovich ’04 and Cynthia Hanish ’99, Jennifer Hanish ’95, John Hanish ’97
Sister Emilia Castelletti: Niece Lisa Castelletti ’07
Alex Dowger: Daughters Bernadette ’09 and Maureen ’12.
Jeanne Hazen ’54: Aunts Margaret Engel Belle ’26 and Florence Engel
Weisend ’29; cousin Joanne Engel Newkirk ’49; daughters Cathleen Hazen
Cannon ’79, Diane Hazen McFarland ’83, Patricia Hazen Janoske ’78 ,
Kristi Janoske ’08, Kerri Janoske ’09, Shannon McFarland ’11.
Donna Prince: Daughters Lisa Prince ’97 Lauren Prince Collins ’94.
Maureen Wahl: Niece Stephanie Lund ’ 04, nephews Tommy ’07 and Ryan Lund ’11.
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aLife
Committed
toFollowing
Christ
Andrea Brandies, NDA ’70, lives a life of devotion to Christ.
Designated legally blind, the teenager Brandies was admitted to
Notre Dame Academy under the auspices of Sister Marthe Reinhard
then principal of the Academy.
“I had been attending public schools, but both my parents and I
wanted something better,” Brandies remembers. “I applied to a
number of private schools, but it was Sister Martha who most
wished to offer assistance.”
Though commonplace today, Brandies recalls her experience being
“mainstreamed” as extra-ordinary for the times.
“These days children with disabilities are regularly integrated into
classes of all types,” Brandies says. “But in the mid-sixties, when I
attended NDA, it was very unusual. The Sisters of Notre Dame were
very open to the idea, though, and since my family lived in Lorain, I
wound up attending NDA as a boarder.”
Brandies was particularly interested in the language program.
“I was always drawn to foreign languages,” she says. “My mother
played French conversation records for me starting when I was eight
years old. At NDA, I studied both German and French. The sisters
were very good teachers, although they weren’t native speakers,
which really makes a difference when you progress to a certain point,
due to accent.”
In her sophomore year, Brandies won a “first” in French and a
“second” in German at a statewide language competition.
“I was definitely self-motivated, but the sisters really encouraged my
abilities in this direction,” Brandies reflects. “They worked hard to
assist all the language students.”
NDA contributed more than academic achievement to Brandies’
growth, however. It was in the second week of classes during her
freshman year that she experienced the moment that changed her life.
“I was just a crabby teenager at the time,” Brandies admits. “As a
boarder, we were required to attend Mass, though I wasn’t a believer
at that time. However, during communion, while the sisters sang, ‘Sing
a New Song of Praise to Him Who Died to Save Us From Our Sins’, I
had an encounter with Christ. I realized that He was real, and all I
could do was say ‘yes’ to Christ for all my life.”
And say “yes” she did, spending four years in the cloistered Carmel
Community in Columbus after graduation.
“I left after four years because it became clear that God was not calling
me to that form of consecrated life,” Brandies says. “I felt I still had a
vocation to the consecrated life, but I didn’t know what the form of
that vocation would be, so I knew I had to remain open and at the
same time, I would have to finish my education.”
Eventually, this decision brought her back to her love of language.
“I attended Oberlin College, and afterward moved to Washington,
D.C.,” Brandies explains. “I worked for Senator Metzenbaum as a
legislative correspondent, and then I heard of an opportunity at the
Department of Defense.”
The D.O.D. offered Brandies a chance to put her language training to
professional use.
“I work as a language analyst,” she explains. “I assess the material I
receive for value to the D.O.D. Of what we keep, I provide a translation.
Because of security, I can’t say any more than that.”
Despite her departure from the Carmel Community, Brandies
retained a calling to the consecrated life.
“I made some Italian friends through Catholic University in
Washington,” she says. “They got me involved in Communion and
Liberation, a lay movement.”
The motive behind Communication and Liberation is the education
of its ecclesial adherents toward collaboration in the mission of the
Catholic Church. Members believe that the Christian event, lived in
communion, is the foundation of the authentic liberation of humanity.
As part of her membership in the C & L movement, Brandies recently
traveled to Rome to further her study and participation. While there,
she experienced her second profound religious encounter.
“I have a friend who works in the home of the Pope,” Brandies states.
“She got me a ticket to see him. I was able to sit in the Sacrisedia area,
which allows visitors to interact with His Holiness. He actually held
my hands in his, and asked if I was involved with Communion and
Liberation. I told him I was, and asked him to pray for all of us,
including those of us in the United States.
“Time completely stopped for me while I was near him,” she notes.
“It was like seeing Christ before you, except you’re not in heaven. At
that range, you see the simple holiness within him. It was the most
real, wonder-filled moment of my life.”
She delights in the story her friend told afterward, when the Pope
recounted their meeting.
“He told her, ‘Guess what I saw your American friend!’” Brandies
repeats, with a smile. “She said his face just lit up at the telling. It was
like when a child recognizes someone she knows: ‘There’s my friend!’
I was just so moved when I heard that.”
Back home in Maryland, Brandies doesn’t hesitate to credit NDA with
influencing her path to success.
“NDA provided me with a venue for having a personal encounter
with Christ,” she insists. “It offers students an opening for that path.
The sisters of NDA are witnesses to the tremendous impact faith can
have on a life. If I hadn’t had that first encounter with Christ, it’s possible
I wouldn’t have followed my vocation. NDA provided me with a place
for that to happen.
“I also believe that the Sisters of Notre Dame encouraged my desire
to be the person I was meant to be,” Brandies adds. “They taught me
to persevere in achieving my goals without compromise. That was
invaluable. They provided a wholehearted example for prospective
followers of Christ. Without question, my NDA experience changed
my life.”
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In the Notre Dame-
Cathedral Latin Class of
1998 newsletter, senior
Brad Tercek made three
predictions about what his
life would be like in 10
years. One of them was to
be a CEO of a Fortune 500
company, the second was to
be a professional wrestler nicknamed
“The Bear,” and the third prediction
was to be married to Rachel Lampe
(NDCL Class of 1998). Only one of
these prophecies has happened thus
far, but sometimes dreams do come
true. Brad and Rachel tied the knot
on March 25, 2006.
Brad and Rachel (Lampe) Tercek
“I find it amazing that after breaking
up in high school, attending different
universities and living 2,500 miles
apart after college, we managed to
end up together in the end,” Brad
says in surprise and delight.
Since the merge of Notre Dame
Academy and Cathedral Latin in
1988, NDCL has not only brought two
great educational institutions together,
it has also been the place where
many couples found their true love
and, subsequently, made the decision
to spend their lives together.
The Terceks embarked on their
new life as husband and wife as
residents of Chicago, Illinois; Brad, an
account executive for UNUM Group,
Marriages of
NDA and
Cathedral Latin
Alumni Spur
Unions between
NDCL Grads
which specializes in corporate benefits,
and Rachel, currently completing her
internship in child and adolescent
psychology at Rush University
Medical Center. This year, she will
receive her doctorate in clinical
psychology and plans to work as a
pediatric psychologist, specializing in
treating children with chronic illness.
Brad is a graduate of Miami University
of Ohio, and Rachel completed her
undergraduate degree at the
University of Notre Dame.
Brad's two brothers attended
NDCL: Jason Tercek ’92 and Matt
Tercek ’95; and his father is still active
with the Lions Baseball Club. Rachel’s
brother and sister also attended
NDCL: Brandon Lampe ’04 and Elissa
Lampe ’01.
For Tom and Lara (Papaleo)
Martin, Class of 1997, NDCL was
where they forged a relationship, but
married a long way from home in
May 27, 2005 in Naples, Florida.
Today, they are settling in their new
house in Munson Township, just
completed this spring, not far from
their alma mater. Tom graduated
from Kent State University with
degrees in management and marketing
and works as an account manager at
Intuit, in real estate management
software sales. Tom was one of the
best baseball players in NDCL history
and is an NDCL Hall of Fame
inductee. He also co-chairs the Hall
of Fame selection committee and
serves as a board member of the
Tom and Lara (Papaleo) Martin
NDCL Alumni Association. Lara
graduated with degrees in management
information system and business
statistics from Miami University of
Ohio and earned a master’s degree in
business from Case Western Reserve
University. She manages the IT
development team in retail sales
performance and incentives at National
City Corporation. The couple welcomed
the birth of their daughter Addison
Ella on January 13, 2007.
NDCL Class of 2001 alumni Rick
and Jennifer (Liebenauer) Cavolo are
enjoying being newlyweds. The couple
was married October 13, 2007 and
currently resides in Baltimore,
Maryland where Rick is pursuing a
master’s degree in mathematics at
John Hopkins University and also
working as an industrial engineer for
the defense contracting firm
Northrop Grumman. Jen is a graduate
of the University of Notre Dame and
works as a financial analyst working
for T. Rowe Price, a mutual fund
management company.
Rick is the third generation in his
family who attended Notre Dame
Academy/Cathedral Latin: father Rick
Cavolo ’74 and mother Bernie Caprez
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Cavolo ’75; grandmother Mary Louise
Caprez ’42; grandfather Charles
Cavolo ’38; uncles Charles Cavolo ’64
and Daniel Cavolo’ 69; sister Marie
’07; brother Steven ’05; and aunts
Mary Lou Caprez Wolfram ’70 and
Marian Caprez Koenig ’73.
Rick and Jennifer (Liebenauer) Cavolo
Young, spirited, ambitious and in
love, all three couples gave careful
consideration when responding to
questions about their relationship,
marriage and ties to NDCL and God.
First comes love; then comes
marriage
Attraction maybe, but for the couples
interviewed, a solid foundation of
friendship preceded love.
Brad and Rachel first met at a
grade school dance when they were
in the eighth grade. A friend of
Rachel’s introduced them, knowing
that they would both be attending
NDCL the following year. Once at
NDCL, they became friends when
they found themselves in the same
homeroom class freshman year. They
learned that they shared much in
common, including their interest in
sports. Brad played basketball, baseball
and golf, while Rachel’s sport was
soccer. While Brad was attracted to
Rachel's great smile, he also thought she
was smart, athletic and fun to be with.
“There was a direct correlation
between my increasing grade point
average and the progression of our
relationship,” he acknowledges.
“It wasn’t until sophomore year that
we started dating,” Rachel remembers.
After that, the two became high
school sweethearts.
For the other couples, love took a
little longer to bloom.
“We ate lunch together freshman
year,” Rick recalls.
“Rick and I met freshman year at
NDCL, but we did not start dating
until after we graduated,” Jennifer adds.
Tom and Lara first laid eyes upon
each other in eighth grade.
“My best friend stopped over my
house with some cake, and she
brought Tom and a few other friends
along,” says Lara. “Less than a year
later, Tom and I were both going to
NDCL, and we ended up in the same
circle of friends. [In fact, Brad Tercek
played baseball with Tom and was in
the same group.] We became close
friends over the next four years and
had so many fun times together, but
we never dated or even considered
more than a friendship between us.”
They remained close friends
through their freshman year of college
and spent a lot of time together when
they were home from college - so
much so that rumors spread among
their circle of friends that they were
secretly dating. But it wasn’t until
their sophomore year of college that
they realized how much they missed
one another when they were apart
and began dating shortly thereafter.
That special someone
Although all three couples admitted
that physical attraction played a part in
drawing them together, an abundance
of heart, humility and a great sense of
humor are just a few of the qualities
that make each relationship special
and unique. They even find each
other’s flaws, as well as strengths, to
be endearing.
“Rachel is extremely personable
and always able to put people at ease.
She is very attractive, kindhearted
and likes to have a good time. She is
also extremely gullible. I once had her
believing that I was crowned the
‘Prince of the Chardon Maple
Festival.’ I eventually told her that I
made the story up,” Brad laughs at
the memory.
Brad’s confidence, warm sense of
humor and good looks initially
attracted him to Rachel. But what
made her fall in love with him was his
sincerity and loyalty. She admires his
ability to adapt and master new
situations, too.
“He is comfortable with himself
and develops relationships with others
easily. Brad is the kind of person that
others seek out. He has many friends,
as evidenced by our cell phone bills,”
she sighs with resignation.
Tom and Lara believe that sharing
experiences, drawing on each other’s
strengths and having fun together
makes them a stronger couple.
“Lara is an energetic and outgoing
individual, two qualities that attracted
me to her. She brings enthusiasm to
every experience and situation we
encounter. Her outgoingness and
interest in trying new challenging
adventures is something I have long
adored. And because of this, we have
shared many experiences including
white-water rafting, kayaking, skiing
and mountain biking,” Tom says.
In addition, Tom knows his wife is
solid as a rock and someone he can
count on when he needs a little help.
“Lara’s organizational skills are key
to her success, as well as mine. I
know I can count on her to let me
know where I need to be, when I need
to be there and why. Through it all,
she possesses a sense of humor that I
cherish. In her subtle ways, one-liners
and expressions, I always find comfort.”
Lara doesn’t mind being the one
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who is neat and organized by nature.
“Tom is happy-go-lucky and freespirited,
and he has no interest in
organization or planning, while I tend
to be an extremely neat and an organized
worry-wart, constantly
carrying around my chart of our todos
and upcoming events,” she admits.
Yet, all it takes is a few words from
her husband to take the stress out of
Lara’s life.
“We have a lot of the same interests
and hobbies, and yet we are so vastly
different.
He has the uncanny gift of using
his humor and silliness to turn any
bad situation around, and he can use
his humor and easy-going personality
to easily make me forget why I might
even have been upset. Our relationship
has been so strong and lighthearted
because of this,” says Lara.
Some say that the way to a man’s
heart may be through his stomach,
and Jen’s culinary skill in the kitchen
is just one of the key ingredients that
Rick finds irresistible in his wife.
“Jen is smart, attractive and
extremely thoughtful. She's always
doing wonderful things for me. For
example, recently, she made fresh
pasta from scratch with a very tasty
Bolognese sauce. It took her hours to
make but was well worth the time,”
Rick says.
Rick’s sense of adventure also adds
spice to their lives together.
“Rick is intelligent, very patient,
and we both like to try new things.
He has a really great family, too,”
Jen continues. “He always goes out of
his way to make me feel special and
plans fun things for us to do together.
A few years ago when we were still in
college, I told Rick how much I would
love to go to New York City and see a
Broadway show. I had never been to
New York before. Rick called my parents
to ask their permission to take
me and surprised me by flying me to
New York for a long weekend to see
‘The Producers.’ We went all over the
city and to so many great places. It
was such a huge surprise.”
Keeping the faith
Faith is an integral part of these
couples’ relationships. They feel blessed
to have each other and believe that
their faith will see them through good
times and the more challenging times
that married couples inevitably face.
“Rachel and I have a lot to be
thankful for. We are fortunate to both
have wonderful families, close
friends, and a close relationship with
each other. We attribute all these
things to God's blessings,” Brad says.
Counting on one another and
believing in the Lord brings these
couples even closer as husband
and wife.
“We enjoy going to church together
on Sundays and believe in the importance
of giving our time and money to
worthy causes. During college, we each
struggled with our faith at different
times. It was nice to have someone
there for me during those rough
times,” Rick admits.
Faith has already melded Tom and
Lara’s family life together.
“We have the same beliefs, and our
families follow the same traditions.
This likeness has not only brought us
so much closer together, but it has
also brought our families together.
We share the same strong morals and
values, and we have already been able
to work together to raise our daughter
to follow these same ideals,” Tom and
Lara concur.
Secrets to a successful marriage
Communicate, communicate,
communicate.
Each couple realizes the importance
of spending quality time together
whenever possible and talking, even
if just for a few minutes to catch up
on each other’s day.
During their courtship, Rick and
Jen lived in different cities. Yet, they
spent an hour or so on the phone
every day. Now that they are married,
they still find it important to verbally
express what’s on their minds.
“We always make time to talk to
one another. Sometimes we will just
relax on the couch with a bottle of
wine and talk about the past day. I
really like how we are able to plan
together and talk things through,”
Jen comments.
Furthermore, Rick understands
that it is also important to express
love in a way that your spouse
understands.
“Jen loves it when I send flowers to
her at work or do the dishes after she
cooks a great meal,” he says.
Tom says, “Considering we are
two completely different people with
different personalities, Lara and I
always make a point of understanding
each other’s perspectives.”
For Brad and Rachel, honesty, a
willingness to communicate openly
and compromise are essential components
in maintaining a successful
relationship.
“Forgiving easily and taking time to
enjoy activities together have also
been helpful to us,” Rachel says.
Lessons learned from their parents
have even more meaning now than
when these couples were in high
school.
“Compromise is also a key component
to maintaining a successful
relationship. Good advice that I got
from my mom regarding marriage
was to ‘have a short memory and
don't hold grudges,’” Brad concludes.
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NDCL to LEAD the
way with summer
enrichment program
This summer Notre Dame-Cathedral
Latin School will debut LEAD, an innovative
enrichment program for students
entering grades five through eight. An
acronym for Learning, Excitement,
Action, Discovery, LEAD will offer middleschool
students the opportunity to explore
science, the environment, visual arts,
computer technology, broadcasting,
creative writing, and more.
LEAD is an NDCL-created program
that is positioned to help parents find
appropriate learning experiences for
their children. The half-day program will
run from June 16 – 20 and June 23 – 27.
It is geared to fifth, sixth, seventh and
eighth graders, specifically those who
may be interested in attending NDCL
for high school.
The LEAD program is spearheaded
by Carrie (Fay) Stewart, NDA ’85. As the
program director, Stewart will create
and organize the program based on the
parameters set by NDCL. Along with
Keith Corlew, NDCL Director of Admissions,
Stewart will work with the NDCL teachers,
recruit additional teachers if needed, and
make sure that the program is a hands-on
experimental program.
The right woman for the job
If the name Carrie (Fay) Stewart sounds
familiar, it may be because she left quite
an impression on NDA. Stewart is a 2007
NDA/NDCL Hall of Fame inductee. This
extraordinary athlete excelled as a fouryear,
three-sport dynamo in basketball,
softball and volleyball.
In addition, Stewart comes from a
large family of NDA graduates: her mother,
the late Carol (Gulan) Fay NDA ’47, stepmother
Betty (Caswell) Roush ’47, and
sisters Leslie Fay ’76, Julie (Fay) Ball ’77,
nephew Mark Baumgarten ’12 and Mary
(Fay) Baumgarten ’80.
Stewart holds a degree in special
education from Bowling Green State
University, an education certificate from
Kent State University, and a master’s
degree in curriculum and instruction
from Ashland University. Currently a
third-grade teacher at Park Elementary,
in Chardon, Stewart resides in Chardon
with her husband Derrick and their children,
Alec and Erin.
Shortly after the September 2007 Hall
of Fame Day, Stewart received a call from
NDCL teachers, elementary
and middle-school students
will delve into an ageappropriate
curriculum
within a high-school setting.
NDCL President Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane SND.
Sr. Jacquelyn, who is well acquainted
with the Fay family, asked Stewart if she
would be interested in heading the summer
2008 LEAD program.
“I was honored that Sr. Jacquelyn
would even think of me,” says Stewart.
“It’s a big step for me, and she believes
it’s something that I can do. Having an
elementary education background will
allow me to help high-school teachers
gear their classes to elementary and
middle-school students.”
After teaching special education for 10
years, Stewart became a third-grade
teacher. Her experience with emotionally
disturbed children and third graders help
inspire her creative teaching methods.
“I love working with all kinds of children,”
says Stewart. “I really have a fond heart
for the students who are a little harder
to motivate. I love being able to pull as
many tricks out of my bag to motivate
kids to learn.”
LEAD to gain followers
For two exciting weeks in June, NDCL
teachers, elementary and middle-school
students will delve into an age-appropriate
curriculum within a high-school setting.
Currently, the LEAD summer enrichment
program is being promoted through
NDCL Flyers and will be distributed to
local Catholic elementary schools, including
Notre Dame Elementary School, St. Mary,
St. Helen, St. Anselm and St. Gabriel.
“I’m excited to come back and direct
this program at NDCL because my heart
has always been here,” says Stewart. “I
loved the NDA experience. To be able to
give that to more kids…I think it would
be awesome for them.”
LEAD students will have an opportunity
to explore the NDCL campus and experience
some of the school’s many benefits.
“They will get the chance to get their feet
on the campus, see the school and other
buildings, and get a taste of some of the
classes,” adds Stewart.
What makes LEAD truly valuable is its
hands-on approach. LEAD classes will
provide learning in a fun way, explains
Stewart. Students will engage in activities
not usually offered during the school
year, and they’ll have more time for
hands-on exploration. Each week will
have a theme: Week I: Explore the World
Around You! And Week II: It’s Easy Being
Green!
Each week will give the children a
diverse sampling of subject matter.
Broadcasting, for example, will be new
for most participants while the science
segment may allow students to conduct
ongoing experiments and explore outdoor
habitats on NDCL’s idyllic 100-acre campus.
Maps and scavenger hunts will take
learning to a new level of exploration as
students hike through woods searching
for clues. For lessons in self-expression,
children will enjoy drawing and painting
during the first session, and photography
and ceramics during the second session.
Besides providing enrichment to
young students, the LEAD program will
give NDCL a chance to showcase its
beautiful campus, facilities and specialized
classrooms, including the science and
computer labs and fine arts building.
Stewart notes that much of the campus
has changed since she attended NDA in
the 1980s, but the values have remained.
“Catholic school is a great thing,” says
Stewart. “I’m still a big believer in the
mission that NDCL sets for students
today—the sense of community building,
excellence, integrity, and making students
loving people and productive members
of society.”
NDCL has great expectations for LEAD.
The plan is to expand the curriculum
each year. In fact, one possibility is to
build the summer program along with
the NDCL sports program.
Here’s hoping that LEAD will encourage
a new generation of students to follow
their academic and spiritual paths at
NDCL.
Summer LEAD program registration
information can be accessed through
the website at www.ndcl.org, News
Flash
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NEWS Flash
Art Students Garner Awards
During the month of February, the Lake
and Geauga County Secondary Art
Awards 2008 were on display at the
Lakeland Community College Art
Gallery. This art exhibit featured the
work of high school students from Lake
and Geauga Counties. To qualify for this
competition, art teachers select artworks
for submission, then judged by a
panel of jurors. The work of the following
NDCL students was included in this
art show:
Cash Award
Jenna Hoersten, Black and White Photo
Blue Award
Matt Jakse, Pottery
Dan Calabrese, Sculpture
Tiffany Classen, Computer Generated Art
Tiffany Classen, Collage
Ryan Gebura , Collage
Rebecca Wozniak, Ink Drawing
Christina Continenza, Black and
White Photo
Gretchen D’Arcangelo, Black and
White Photo
Gretchen D’Arcangelo, Color Photo
Margaret Kler, Color Photo
Margaret Kler, Mixed Media
Jessica Sikon, Color Photo
Gold Award
Erica Euse, Black and White Photo,
2 pieces
Ryan Gebura, Color Photo
Christina Blaschke, Collage
Show Award
Jessica Sikon, Black and White Photo
Jennifer Kmetich, Pastel
Jennifer Kmetich, Still Life
Erin Malone, 2-D Design
Mary Claire Liberatore, Pottery, 3 pieces
Natalie Sexton, Pottery
Kathy Smidansky, Collage
Colin Compton, Watercolor
Rebecca Wozniak, Mixed Media
Brian Cash, Mixed Media
Danielle Vitale, Black and White Photo
Jenna Hoersten, Collage
Jenna Hoersten, Painting
Samantha Stipcic, Pottery
Rebecca Havrilla, Collage
Congratulations to Senior Greg Castell who received an Honorable Mention
in the 18th Annual Benny Awards sponsored by the Graphic Arts Council of
Greater Cleveland. This year's competition was well received with over 300
entries of which 35 entries were accepted. Judging was based on concept,
design execution and technical skills. In addition to this award, Greg was recognized
as The Outstanding Graphic Design Student for NDCL at the 54th
Graphic Arts Council Celebration Event on January 17th at Cuyahoga
Community College. Congratulations, Greg!
‘Bells Are Ringing’ Dazzled Audiences in March
NDCL presented the award-winning
musical, Bells Are Ringing. This
song and dance show, directed by
Ms. Shirley Ivancic Stall with student
director senior Christine Sandacz,
was performed on March 8, 9, 12, 14
and 16.
The play, set in the early 1960’s,
depicts a failing writer, Jeff Moss,
who is inspired by an intriguing
young woman, Ella Peterson, in New
York City. This romantic couple was
portrayed by seniors A.J. Warner and
Regina Strumbly. There was a comedic
subplot based upon the local answering
service owned by Sue Summers, unwittingly
used as the front to a horse betting
cover-up run by a local conman known as
Sandor. These two roles were played by
junior Laura Pinzone and senior Sean
Cahill. The cast included 34 talented
students onstage and many more students
working behind the scenes. This fun-loving
musical showcasedfamous songs such as
Just in Time and The Party’s Over, written
by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Julie
Styne. Ms. Stall worked with other dedicated
faculty members including Miss Melissa
Parey, Miss Ryann Angelotti, Mr. Ford
Fram, Mrs. Mary Wheelock, Mr. Roger
Atwell and Mr. Pete Nezovich to bring
this show to the stage.
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NEWS Flash
Students March for Life in Washington
Nineteen NDCL students, campus minister Ms. Molly Linehan, and English teacher
Mrs. Vicky Frabotta-Cowman traveled to Washington, DC, early this year to participate
in the 35th Annual March for Life. The NDCL group was part of a contingent of students
and staff from nine Cleveland-area Catholic high schools, all of which are affiliated with
Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice.
While in Washington, the group visited the Holocaust Museum, participated in a teach-in
on the consistent ethic of life, celebrated the Eucharist at St. Matthew Cathedral, and
marched down Constitution Avenue for a rally in front of the United States Supreme
Court.
“I really felt like I was part of something bigger, something greater, when I looked
around and saw so many people from all around the country who came together in
support of life,” said junior Megan Orosz.
NDCL Announces 2008 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students
Principal, Joseph Waler, of Notre
Dame-Cathedral Latin School in
Munson Township announced today
that seven students have been named
Commended Students in the 2008
National Merit Scholarship Program.
These include: Matthew DelBrocco
of Chesterland, Joseph Fogarty of
Chardon, Alexandra Haubrich of
Newbury, Josie Klochak of Chardon,
Sean O’Neill of Chardon, Daniel
Rogers of Willoughby Hills and
Daniel Somrack of Newbury. A Letter
of Commendation from the school
and National Merit Scholarship
Corporation (NMSC), which conducts
the program, will be presented by the
Principal Waler to these scholastically
talented NDCL seniors.
About 34,000 Commended
Students throughout the nation are
being recognized for their exceptional
academic promise. Although they will
not continue in the 2008 competition
for National Merit Scholarships,
Commended Students placed among
the top five percent of more than 1.4
million students who entered the
2008 competition by taking the 2006
Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT®).
“The young people named
Commended Students in the 2008
National Merit Scholarship Program
are distinguished by their strong
academic performance in this
rigorous competition,” commented a
spokesperson for NMSC.” Our
nation’s pursuit of educational
excellence can be furthered by publicly
honoring these outstanding students
and by acknowledging the important
role schools play in fostering their
development. We hope that this
recognition will contribute to their
educational opportunities and
encourage all students to strive to
realize their potential.”
“Academic Challenge”
Seniors Dan Somrack, Carl Kensicki, and Aaron
Rumburg compete on “Academic Challenge.”
NDCL was victorious on “Academic Challenge” on
March 1 despite tough competition from other local
students.
The NDCL team of seniors Carl Kensicki, Dan
Somrack, and Aaron Rumburg edged out teams
from Coventry and Chagrin Falls high schools in a
very competitive contest.
Team alternates included seniors Greg Castell and
Joe Fogarty and junior Anthony Ambrose. Social
Studies Department chairperson Sister Nancy
Petruccelli coaches the team.
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NDCL accepts 225 incoming freshmen
Admissions Director Mr. Keith Corlew usually has a smile on
his face, but recently that smile was particularly broad as he personally
carried 225 letters of acceptance for the Class of 2012 to
the Chesterland Post Office.
“We are delighted with these numbers,” said Principal Mr.
Joseph Waler, “especially because they are the result of many
persons working together in our NDCL family: students, staff,
parents, alumni, and loyal friends who help us share the NDCL
story with prospective students and their families.”
“Our applications increased 20% over last year,” added
President Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane. “After the committee
reviewed the applications, we felt deep gratitude for all the students
who applied. Our hope is that those who were accepted will
welcome this opportunity to live into NDCL's mission and core
values by developing their gifts of mind and heart in this school
community.”
Accepted students now
have the opportunity to
respond to NDCL's offer
of admission.
Students, staff help
those in need
On Valentine's Day, NDCL joined
other Catholic schools throughout the
Diocese of Cleveland by dressing in
red to support Catholic Charities.
Through this dress down day,
students and staff raised more
than $1500 to benefit the Church's
charitable work throughout
northeastern Ohio.
The collection for Catholic Charities is
the most recent in a series of efforts
to help those in need. During Advent,
NDCL donated more than $1200 to
the Water for Life Project sponsored
by the Sisters of Notre Dame. That
fundraising effort included a used
jersey and warm-up sale conducted
by the boys basketball team.
Earlier in the year, the members of
the volleyball team took the lead in
organizing NDCL's Volley for the
Cure. Their hard work yielded $1700
for breast cancer research.
Campus Conversation engages NDCL in ongoing quest for solidarity
The entire Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin community
advanced its understanding and commitment to
Catholic social teaching by participating in a Campus
Conversation on Solidarity on February 21.
Led by 70, trained, student facilitators, students and
staff gathered in small groups throughout the building
to discuss Escape from Slavery, written by Francis Bok,
a Sudanese man who was enslaved when he was just
seven years old. The entire school community read
Bok's powerful book prior to the Campus Conversation.
“Reading Escape from Slavery was a reality check
for me,” commented junior Jennifer Sloe during one
of the small-group discussions. “It helped me to put
my life in perspective, especially the many blessings
I have.”
“Now that we're aware, I definitely
think we should put our knowledge
into action,” she added.
Noting that solidarity involves
more than pity or compassion,
senior Gretchen D'Arcangelo said,
“Just feeling bad about the problems Metro Catholic students perform
in authentic Atrican garb during
of others is not enough to get
the Escape form Slavery assembly.
anything changed.”
The Campus Conversation concluded an all-school
prayer service featuring dancing and drumming by
African children who are students at Metro Catholic
School in Cleveland.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2008 19

LIONS’
SPORTS
Bowlers advance to district tourney
After an impressive second-place finish in last week's sectional
tournament, NDCL's girls bowling team advances to the district
tournament on February 24 at Freeway Lanes in Wickliffe.
The boys team ended its season with a sixth-place finish in the
districts.
Last week Bowlers Angie Crotty and Paul Petkosh were featured
as Bowling Players of the Week in The Plain Dealer. Bernadette
Dowger earned the same distinction from the News-Herald.
Swimmers set personal, school records
At the district swimming championships at Cleveland
State University, NDCL swimmers set personal and
school records that qualified them to advance to
state and national competition.
Senior Jimmy Ranallo finished sixth in the 500-free,
Liz Adamski
qualifying for states with a time of 4:41.5, a lifetime
best. Senior Liz Adamski also qualified for states
in the 50-freestyle with a time of 25.5 and in the
100-freestyle with a time of 55.7, both lifetime bests.
Senior Doug Pilawa also set a personal and
school record in the district meet.
Jimmy Ranallo
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Doug Pilawa
THE DIVIN’ LION
Can you remember diving as a youth along with your pals at the local pool … and feeling
the S-M-A-C-K as you executed a perfect belly flop That pain was enough for most
of us to put the sport of diving aside. Not true for Doug Pilawa, ’08.
Six-year-old Doug swam competitively at the Berkshire Swim Club in Chesterland.
Eventually, Doug became proficient at the Butterfly, which is still his favorite stroke.
However, it was not until his freshman year at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin that the
ever-experimenting young man decided to give the sport of diving a try.
“I heard an announcement on the PA system for anyone interested in swimming
and diving to meet after school in a particular room,” Doug recalls. “I always
enjoyed watching diving during the Olympics and thought why not give it a try.”
“I’ve always been the kind of kid who jumped off of anything. Sure, I hit my head
on the diving board plenty of times, but that just made me want to get back up
and get it right,” the NDCL senior explains.
“I know I will fail plenty more times on the board, but even Edison tried more
than 2,000 times before his light bulb worked. I have the desire to get better and
better. Do you know that we are born with 27 reflexes in the human body and
diving goes against 17 of these reflexes – like diving on your head,” laughs
Doug. “I try to focus on what I am doing and set fear aside, but at the same
time, I use fear as adrenaline.”
His fearless determination is paying off. Technically, the senior Lion holds all of
NDCL’s diving records: 265 points in a 6-dive meet and 432 points in an 11-dive
meet (based on a 1-10 point scale). This season, Doug qualified as All American
and will be competing at the AAU Nationals in Coral Springs, Florida this July.
At Sectionals, Doug placed sixth out of 57 divers. This was his third year to
compete at the District Tournaments.
Successful diving competitors share many of the same characteristics as
gymnasts: strength, flexibility, kinesthetic judgment and air awareness. Divers
are judged on whether and how well they complete all aspects of a dive, the
conformance of their body to the requirements of the dive, and the amount of
splash created by their entry to the water (less being better). The competitive
diver will attempt the highest “Degree of Difficulty” dives possible with
which they can achieve consistent, high scores.
Doug’s favorite dives are the inward one-and-a-half pike; front two-and-a-half
pike; front one-and-a-half with two twists; and the back one-and-a-half with
one-and-a-half twists. These dives represent an aggressive and lofty Degree
of Difficulty for even the most seasoned divers.
Doug gives a lot of credit for his diving success to NDCL diving coach
Lewis Fellinger, who also coaches diving at John Carroll and for NDC
(North Coast Diving).
The outgoing senior admits that he has the same never-give-up approach
to most things in life.
“I know failure will happen, but I will take the downs as more motivation
to come back stronger. I am a hard worker. I’ve achieved above a 4.0
grade-point average all year. I also love being involved at NDCL. I belong
to several clubs and serve on the Executive Student Council. The
Executive Student Council is basically responsible for all the big events
that happens at school – like the talent show and pep rallies. I also compete
in cross country and lacrosse and am usually a three-sport athlete.”
In life, as in diving, a high Degree of Difficulty only increases the
challenge and fun for this fearless Lion.
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Farewell to a true Latin Lion
NDCL administrators, faculty and staff as well
as life-long friends from Cathedral Latin School
join together to celebrate the life of a true Latin
Lion, Nick Orlando, Sr. ’56. Nick passed away at
the age of 69 on Jan. 9, 2008 in Naples Fla.
He died of congestive heart failure.
Anyone close to Nick knew of his unyielding devotion to
Cathedral Latin School (later known as Notre Dame-Cathedral
Latin School). As a young man, born and raised in Cleveland’s
Woodland neighborhood, Nick attended high school at Cathedral
Latin, along with many of his neighborhood friends. While a student,
the talented musician played trumpet and lettered in Band. Also
during these four years, Nick developed many lasting friendships
with classmates and band members who continued to stay in
close touch up until his death.
Brothers Sonny ’59 and John Orlando ’64 say Nick was the reason
they attended Cathedral Latin School. “He was adamant about us
attending Latin,” Sonny recalls with a smile. “There was never
any question -- we were going to Cathedral Latin!”
After graduating from there, Nick worked at his family’s successful
bread-making business Orlando Baking Company, at its Woodland
Avenue site in 1957, driving a truck delivering bread to stores and
restaurants. He eventually became company president in 1970.
“Nick was the idea guy in our family,” explains John. “It was his
vision to construct a more modern plant that would position us
for future growth.”
“He always said we could do more – do better,” adds Sonny.
“He convinced John and I to invest in the company and come
to work full-time at the bakery.”
And that’s what they did. Working together, the brothers grew
Orlando Baking Company into a multimillion-dollar business
exporting more than 300 varieties of breads, rolls and specialty
breads throughout the United States. The 200,000-square-foot
facility on Grand Avenue employs more than 350 people. Nick
used his passion for photography to line the walls of the plant
with a pictorial history of the 136-year-old, family owned and
run business.
Despite his success in business and life, Nick never forgot his
roots. “He loved this city and was committed to try and improve
the neighborhood,” continues John. Nick contributed to many
charities and was particularly devoted to the Hunger Network of
Greater Cleveland.
Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND, President of NDCL, remarks, “Nick
was a gracious human being! In my visits with him at his home,
I immediately felt his warmth and hospitality. As Nick sat in his
favorite leather chair, these qualities were readily revealed in his
storytelling gifts, particularly about his family history and the
growth of the bakery. Nick was alive with interests: the food
channel, new restaurants, significant articles in the stack of
newspapers and magazines, photography, art pieces from Naples
and more. And upon leaving, in the tradition of Orlando giving,
Nick always made sure I had rolls and bread to take home. “
“He could never say no to anyone in need,” adds Sonny. “No one
ever left the bakery after visiting without their hands full of
bread. That’s just the kind of guy my brother was.”
Nick Orlando, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and dear friend,
will be greatly missed.
(The Orlando Baking Company will be featured in the Summer
2008 issue of Seasons magazine – Today’s Leaders in Our
Community, Country, World)
“Ladies
Social” which tees
off at 3 p.m. on your
own “nine”.
Friday, July 25th 2008
Do you golf Here’s your chance to play a game you love (at
times) and help the students at NDCL. The 8th Annual Golf Classic
is Friday, July 25th at Fowler’s Mill Golf Course. Lunch is served at
12:00 with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Register before Memorial
Day for $125 per golfer. After Memorial Day the cost is $150 each,
which includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart, steak/salmon dinner,
beverages, skill and door prizes, NDCL goodie bags, and much
more. More importantly, the funds raised from the outing support
the students at NDCL.
Ladies, we have something just for you this year. Don’t want to
play all 18 with the rest of the group Play in the “Ladies Social”
which tees off at 3 p.m. on your own “nine”. Includes 9 holes of golf
with cart, steak/salmon dinner, beverages, goodie bags, prizes, and
more! For the more competitive ladies, the full outing is still open,
but the “Ladies Social” is for women only. The cost is $85 per player.
Own a business or are unable to join us Support the event
through a personal or corporate sponsorship. More details and online
registration is available at www.ndcl.org or contact co-chairman
Mark Martinis at (216) 210-4917.
NDCL alumni should contact Alumni Director Keven Krajnak ’98
at nd_krajnak@lgca.org if they are interested in participating.
The Golf Classic will feature:
• Support for NDCL students
• 18 holes of golf with cart
• Grilled lunch & steak/salmon
dinner
• Beverages
• NDCL golf umbrella & goodie bags
• Skill contests, games, & raffles
• Silent auction
• and much more!
Yes, count on our support for the 7th Annual Golf Classic!
❏ I/We will play in the full outing ($125 each beefore Memorial Day (5/28); $150
after)
❏ I/We will play in the Ladies Social (women only) ($85 per person)
❏ I/We will be there for dinner only ($40 per person)
❏ I/We would like to be a sponsor for this event
❏ I/We are unable to participate but here is a check in support of NDCL
Name(s) ________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
City ____________________________State ____________Zip ____________
Phone ______________________E-mail ______________________________
I/We would like ❏ steak or ❏ salmon for dinner. My check for ________ is enclosed.
Mail to: NDCL Golf Classic, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
Early-bird discount is due by Memorial Day.
Call co-chairman Mark Martinis at (216) 210-4917 for more information.
Register on-line at www.ndcl.org.
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The Lion’s
Mane
Event
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NDCL ALUMNI NEWS
Keven Krajnak ’98
Can it be twenty years for our school, Notre Dame-
Cathedral Latin Being a part of the NDCL family for nearly all
those years, it makes me proud to have such an active role in
the growth of our school today.
Each day, more and more alumni share with me how beautiful
our campus is and how much we’ve “grown up”. Each
year, hundreds of Cathedral Latin and Notre Dame Academy
alumni step foot on this campus—many for the very first
time. Their opinion Unanimous. NDCL is a worthy heir to
our parent schools.
Featured in our last issue of Seasons, NDCL kicks off its 20th
birthday with our first comprehensive capital campaign. As
construction progresses, I urge you to follow our commitment
to make NDCL better for the next 20 years (and beyond). Many
people have played and will play a role in this great project—
alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Their efforts are to be
commended in this crowning achievement for our alma mater.
NDCL will partner with the Cathedral Latin Alumni
Association in hosting the 57th Annual Communion Breakfast
on Sunday, April 27th. No single gathering can capture the
essence of our community better than celebrating the
Eucharist together as one family in Christ. As one of our core
values, faith is what binds us together and gives true meaning
to our school. I look forward to sharing this special day with
alumni from Cathedral Latin, Notre Dame Academy, and
NDCL. Honored guests at this event will be the Cathedral
Latin Class of 1958 celebrating their “golden anniversary”,
and Roger Abood ’61, Cathedral Latin’s “Man of the Year”.
I’ve received much interest from alumni interested in
attending the inaugural Legacy Day at NDCL in April. A full
wrap-up will be in the summer issue of Seasons, but I am
pleased to see such an incredible amount of intrigue from
just a few written words in my last column. If you have
memorabilia from Cathedral Latin or Notre Dame, please
consider donating it to our archives so that we can share it
with today’s NDCL students.
What will the next twenty years bring Considering how far
we’ve come, it will be a very rewarding twenty years. NDCL
alumni will be “current parents”. Some NDCL alumni will be
called “retirees”. One thing is for sure—our school will continue
to thrive because of the success and determination of
our alumni.
NDCL Alumni-St. Francis Olympics:
The NDCL Alumni Association is planning the inaugural “field day” for students
at St. Francis (Cleveland). Dozens of alumni have volunteered to lead this exciting
day of activities for children at St. Francis. On Saturday, April 26th, join us for
this special day in living out the mission of NDCL’s mission of service in the
community. We still need more alumni volunteers to be team leaders!
Contact Tim Salcer ’96 at tim.salcer@chattem.com if you can help.
Attention all baseball and softball alumni: Mark your calendars for
Memorial Day weekend (May 24/25) for the second annual Alumni Softball
Game. Contact Pat Flannery ’99 (216) 387-2548 for more information.
Hall of Fame Date announced:
The 49th Annual Cathedral Latin and
6th Annual NDA/NDCL Athletic Hall of
Fame Induction Ceremony will be
Saturday, August 30th at 3 p.m. at
NDCL. Inductees will be announced
soon, so stay tuned!
NDCL Alumni Association Update:
Down to a few years—we are in need of class reps for the following years:
1991, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006. If you are interested in serving as a class rep,
contact the Alumni Office at (440) 286-6226, x239.
Are you receiving the bi-monthly “Roaming Lion” e-newsletter from the NDCL
Alumni Association E-mail alumni.communications@ndcl.org to be added
to the list. Archived issues, alumni meeting schedules, by-laws, and more
information can be found on the alumni page at www.ndcl.org.
CL Class of 1957 50th Reunion
Save the Date – NDCL Golf Classic!
The 8th Annual NDCL Golf Classic is Friday, July 25th at Fowler's Mill Golf Course in
Chesterland. Last year's event was sold out, so get your reservations in early. Don't have
a full foursome We can match you with other golfers to make for a great afternoon.
The Golf Committee is looking for more parent volunteers. Please call Mark Martinis at
(216) 210-4917 if you are interested. This is an exciting event to be a part of, and the
proceeds from the event benefit all programs at NDCL.
CL Class of 1947 60th Reunion
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REUNION NEWS Central
All Notre Dame Academy, Cathedral Latin School and NDCL classes
planning reunions are encouraged to send their information for publication
in this column. The Alumni Office will post the details about your
upcoming reunion and can list the names of any missing classmates.
Information on upcoming plans, or a story about your recent reunion,
can be sent to Jean Olup at jean.olup@ndcl.org or you can call her at
440-286-6226 ext. 242.
Reunion coordinators are invited to request class lists and mailing
labels and other help as needed. Facilities at NDCL are always available
for our alumni to use for their reunions. The 100 acre campus is perfect
for outdoor activities such as family picnics and the school facilities
are also available for reunion dinners and other events. Contact Keven
Krajnak ‘98, NDCL Alumni Director at 440-286-6226 ext 239, or e-mail
him at keven.krajnak@ndcl.org to discuss all of your reunion needs.
Florida Alumni Chapter Meetings
The 2008-2009 meeting dates
are: Nov 11th, December 9th,
January 13, 2009, Feb 10th, and
March 10th. The meetings start
at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch.
Contact John Jones '40 for
reservations at 727-525-0870 or
mjrjohn@aol.com by the Friday
before the meeting.
If anyone would like to
contribute articles to the
Florida Chapter's newsletter,
please e-mail Debbie Stanley
(wife of John '57) at
twopelicans93@bellsouth.net.
Please type “Newsletter Article”
in the subject line.
Meetings are held at: Pepin
Restaurant, 4125 4th Street N., St.
Petersburg, FL 33703; Phone:
(727) 821-3773.
Also, the annual dues for the
Florida Chapter are a suggested
$5.00 minimum. If you have any
questions, please don't hesitate
to contact John Stanley. We
hope to see you there
CL Class of 1933
Joe DiMarco would like to
organize a reunion for your
class. One suggestion is the
Communion Breakfast on
Sunday, April 27, 2008 at NDEC.
Joe is open to suggestions,
though, and can be reached
at (216) 261-1923.
NDA Class of 1938
Sr. St. Martha Conrad would
like to organize a get together at
the Communion Breakfast on
Sunday, April 27, 2008 at NDEC.
Cost of the breakfast is $20. She
can be reached at (440) 286-7101,
x3355.
NDA Class of 1948
The class of 1948 has held a
mini-reunion the last three years
for local alumni and now look
forward to celebrating the big
“60” in 2008. Suggestions and
inquiries welcome. Call Corinne
(216) 749-5156, Vivian (440) 526-
4943, or e-mail Dolores at
dverb7@aol.com.
If you have not received
invitations pertaining to the three
mini-reunions, contact Corinne.
CL Class of 1948
Ernie D’Amato would like to get
a 60-year reunion planned. If
anyone has any ideas or would
like to help Ernie in the planning,
contact him at (330) 405-1378.
NDA Class of 1958
A Reunion Committee has been
gathered and together we have
decided on Saturday, October
18, 2008 for our Class of '58
Reunion. It will be a luncheon
held at John Carroll University in
the Faculty Dining Room. Details
will follow in a mailing. For
information contact:
Nda58reunion@aol.com or call
Ginny (Veasey) Ausperk at
216-381-7742. So. . .get in touch
with old friends and urge them to
attend, we look forward to being
together to celebrate this
exciting occasion!”
CL Class of 1958
Classmates, this is our 50-year
reunion warning order: mark
down and set aside Labor Day
weekend, August 29-31, 2008.
Events will be held at NDCL in
Chardon, Ohio, and at Aurora
Golf and Country Club. Details
to follow.
Your reunion committee
contacts:
Joe Gregg, 216-978-5333,
jnsgregg@aol.com
Don DeSapri, 740-587-5246,
amex@windstream.net
Norm Ingrassia, 216-707-1345,
ntingrassia@allstate.com
CL Class of 1963
The class of '63 is planning a
45th Reunion in the fall of 2008.
While we’re still alive and sane,
please consider coming to renew
friendships from Cathedral Latin.
Contact either Joel Guthleben at
440-354-5050 or
joelonnewell@aol.com; Tim
McNeil at 330-544-2390 or
marty1374@cs.com;
Ken Hrabak at 440-285-8629 or
KFHrabak@aol.com; or
Rich Arceci at 330-467-5742 for
the latest plans.
CL Class of 1968
Class of 1968 40th Reunion.
Here are our tentative plans:
WHEN: Saturday September 6,
2008, 6:00 PM ‘til Midnight
The weekend AFTER Labor Day;
WHERE: The Barrel Room
Winery (Proprietor Miguel
DelBalso) 28932 Euclid Avenue,
Wickliffe, OH 44092, Ph: 440-943-
2660; WHO: Just the guys…It’s a
STAG Event! No need to bore
your spouse or significant other
with stories about…"Zeek the
Goose", the "Walking Free Day",
Othmar Miller, Brother
Hildebrand, Mr. Perella and the
crew; WHAT: Spirits…House
Red and White Wine, Domestic
Beers Included (Full cash bar
service available at your cost)
Food…Pizza & Sausage, Pasta,
Panini’s and much more. (What’d
you expect it’s not "McBalso’s,
Delbalsteins or Delbalski’s); HOW
MUCH: Only Fifty Dollars buys
you all of this! Local Hotel Rooms
Available. We need your
help:…plan to attend;… send us
your suggestions;…contact any
class mates you keep in touch
with;…update our class roster
with more recent contact info.
Frank Hlad (fjhlad@yahoo.com),
Donnie Rapposelli (donnierapp@att.net),
Bob Andreano
(bobandreano@hotmail.com)
NDA Class of 1976
Susann DeBrody Stergios says
she misses all of her friends from
the Class of ’76. She thinks the
NDA Class of 1976 needs a
reunion! Call her at 330/ 478-8848
or e-mail her at susann.stergios@csauh.com.
She wants to
get together.
NDA Class of 1977
Preliminary plans are underway
for the Class of 1977 Notre Dame
Academy Reunion during spring
of 2008.
Please contact Maria (Amato)
Dorsky at 440-487-9766 or e-mail
her at mariadorsky1@sbcglobal.net;
Patricia (Kenealy) Armanini at
(440) 899-7873 or trish.armanini@sbcglobal.net;
or Laura
(Medsker) Church at 440-655-
3126 or lachu1@adelphia.net
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NDA Class of 1978
The Class of '78' needs you!
We would like to get together
in '08' to celebrate our 30th
reunion.
We need you to make it happen.
This is our last pitch for volunteers
for a planning committee. Please
contact Yvette Scott-Rosendo at
yvette.rosendo@prudential.com
(484-557-4756) or Laurene Grugel
at WendyWyner@windstream.net
(440-342-2874).
NDA Class of 1988
The Class of 1988 is having
their 20th reunion on November
1, 2008 at 6:30PM at the
Maggiano's Restaurant in
Beachwood, Ohio. The '88 graduates
that are coordinating this
event are Jocelyn McCullough
and Bridget Joyce. Please contact
Jocelyn at c: 440-479-0117;
email: nylecoj8@yahoo.com; or
Bridget at c: 216-536-5363; email:
gidgewheels@yahoo.com if you
would like to assist with any
reunion activities or to share the
whereabouts of any other graduates.
PLEASE take a moment to
visit our reunion website at
www.nda1988.myevent.com to
know more information about
the reunion and to enter a short
message about yourself. Thank
you so much!
NDCL Class of 1998
A small group has currently
begun putting together some
ideas for our 10-year reunion
next year. Contact Katie
Fitzgerald at kfitz41@gmail.com
or Sarah (Wetzel) Likowski at
(440) 886-0527 or
sclikowski@yahoo.com. You
may also contact Alumni
Director Keven Krajnak at (440)
286-6226 or stop by and see him
at NDCL.
Tentative plans call for a
Thanksgiving weekend gathering.
Plans are in progress so check
the updates at www.ndcl.org or
contact any of the planners.
Class News
Notre Dame Academy
1947
News from the Class of ’47 contributed by Agnes
Krebs Kermode. Contact Agnes at (440) 843-2351 or
agnesker@sbcglobal.net.
I hope everyone has received your class reunion
picture. Peggy O'Connor Egan and I put our heads
and memories together and have given each one
of you a name. If you would like a copy of this list,
give me a call and I will mail one to you.
Legacy Day on Friday afternoon, April 11, 2008
at NDCL sounds like an encore to our 60th Class
Reunion. It will include the alumni from CL, NDA
and the present students. I think it is a great idea
to stir up those memories once again and share
them with others. Hope all who attended our
reunion will try to join us. We are working on bus
transportation from an eastside location to NDCL.
Our future luncheons will be on the first
Wednesday of each month at the Holiday Inn,
Mayfield at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are not
necessary. We can always find a place for YOU!
It so happened that I heard via the grapevine
that our mountain climber, Margarite Jost
Hrabak's successful climb of Mt. Everest can be
attributed to the fact that she rested her bones
prior to that adventure. You see she has an elevator
in her home! Jack Mikals, son of Marilyn
McDonough Mikals won Best of the Show at the
American Wine Makers competition. Helen
Mulchrone Tuck lives in Fairborn, Ohio close to
the Wright Patterson Air Force Base where her
husband was stationed. She has seven children
and six grandchildren and is the manager of a
very busy Bridge center with 700 members! Leona
Whitney Gibbons and her five children enjoy
celebrating the holidays together. Lillian Magilo
Blakemore, a retired schoolteacher, is active in the
Christ Child Society in Lake County. She visited her
family in Anna Maria, Florida in March but promised
she would see us at our luncheon in April. James
and Theresa Planisek Meehan will be celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary in April. They have
three children, four grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Mary Sterk Zupancic's grandson, Jim
Walaencic, graduated from the Police Academy in
Avon Lake and is now one of their officers in blue. .
.and the beat goes on for the Class of ’47!
1948
Vivian Muliolis Samerdyke was recently highlighted
in the St. Basil the Great newsletter. Vivian
has served as the Sacristan of St. Basil for the past
seven years and has been an altar server for over
10 years. She also sings in the funeral choir. She
and her husband, Frank, have been charter members
of St. Basil since 1959. Vivian is also the current
treasurer of The Brecksville Little Theater and has
been twice honored with their Jones Award. She
has participated as an actor, backstage hand and
even costume design. She is also a volunteer driver
for the Brecksville’s human services department.
Her favorite job, however, is being a doting and
dedicated grandmother.
1952
Marilou Battista Strathern, after 33 years as a
teacher, is now the Volunteer Coordinator for the
Sisters of Notre Dame in their Advancement Office.
While her main focus is to supply workers for the
annual Barbeque/Boutique, she is also expanding
the entire volunteer program. Marilou says the
Sisters’ ministries are vast, varied and encompass
the world. There are any number of opportunities
to serve and “give back” not only to the Provincial
Center in Chardon, but in many other areas they
serve. If you can be of service in any way, large or
small, please contact her by phone at 440/ 279-1174
or e-mail her at mstrathern@ndec.org.
1954
Janet Trudy Naso and her daughter, Diane,
recently spent three weeks touring Italy. They
toured Rome, Venice, Milan (where they saw
Leonardo daVinci’s “The Last Supper”), Florence
and Piza. They also had a side trip to visit
Switzerland. She said the highlight of their trip was
the Christmas Eve midnight Mass with the Pope
sitting about 20 rows from the front!
1955
Germaine Grdina Amato tell us that she and
her husband Mel Amato, CL ’53, have now been
married for 52 years and counting. They have lived
in a beautiful wine country area of California going
on seven years. She says life is good and they thank
God every day for what they have!
1957
Quinzella Casimire Hobbs has recently
returned to the Cleveland area to be caregiver for
her mother, age 90, and her aunt, age 88.
1958
Mary Louise Kirk tells us that she is running for
The Ohio House of Representatives, 13th District
which is all of Lakewood and Cleveland East of
West 117th Street to the Cuyahoga River and just
south Tremont. She is unopposed in the March 4th
Primary and should be on the November 4th ballot.
She would like her classmates to think of her and
wish her “good luck.”
1964
Donna Pleckaitis Keefer tells us that she finally
retired in August 2007 and moved to Dover,
Pennsylvania where it’s half the cost of living in
Jersey. The hard part is not being able to see the
grandchildren as much … she has six of them and
five are still in Jersey. Donna said it’s definitely an
adjustment, and a lonely one. She misses all her
old friends. She also said she lost her ’64 class ring
and wants to know if anyone wants to sell one. If
so, contact her at thekeef@comcast.net.
1971
Barbara Brayack tells us that February 2008
marks her 20th anniversary as a breast cancer survivor.
After high school, she earned a BA in English
from Kent State, then another BA in
Communication from Cleveland State and worked
in public relations. It was during her graduate
assistantship, while earning her Master’s in applied
communication theory and methodology at CSU,
that she discovered how much she could learn
from her students as their teacher. Through Notre
Dame College, where she also served as adjunct
faculty, she became certified in secondary English
and speech communication and in K-12 reading.
She currently teaches 11th grade honors English
and special needs inclusion English in Miami,
Florida. Barbara said she continues to learn every
day and is grateful to God for every day He gives
her.
1972
Patricia Nowak Yarcheck and her husband,
Larry, recently moved from Brecksville to Avon.
She asks that you all pray for her brother, Chris
Nowak, who is currently stationed in Baghdad,
Iraq for a year. He is serving in the U.S. Air Force
and has two children and a home in North
Carolina.
1976
Susann DeBrody Stergios says she misses all
of her friends from the Class of ’76. She thinks
the NDA Class of 1976 needs a reunion! Call
her at 330/ 478-8848 or e-mail her at
susann.stergios@csauh.com. She wants to
get together.
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Class News continued
1978
Peggy Volzer Hull would like her classmates to
know that she and her husband lost their beautiful,
oldest son, Ian, in September 2007. Peggy said he
died as a result of complications from non-
Hodgkins lymphoma and was just six weeks shy of
his 21st birthday. She said their other wonderful son
is a senior at Brush High School. Peggy teaches
honors English and creative writing at Cleveland
Heights High School.
1979
Mary Adamic Mekota, along with her husband,
Mark, started a non-profit organization called Care
For Others (www.careforothers.org) in 2006. Their
first fund-raising event was directed to Bill Masley
’03 (dec’d.) during his fight against leukemia. Mark
and Mary head the organization with Jim and Laura
DiLella (son, Jimmy DiLella ’01). The Mekota’s sons,
Ryan Mekota ’03, Josh Mekota ’01, Chris Mekota
’99 along with Chris’s fiancé, Kristen Wanner ’01
are also involved.
1980
Leslie Jefferson Millhoff has been living in
Wisconsin for almost 10 years. She said she misses
Cleveland and comes home whenever she can! She
is an Admissions Representative for Sanford-Brown
College and the mother of a happy, Lego-obsessed,
first grader named Peter. Her husband, Bob, is the
Kitchen Manager for a very busy Cheesecake
Factory Restaurant.
1987
Kim Kramer married Brian Howman in January
2008. The wedding was at St. Noel Church in
Willoughby Hills. Her sister, Laura Kramer
Rubadue ’88, was the Matron of Honor.
NDCL
1991
Melissa Seifried Rus, her husband, Michael, and
their sons, Michael and Mason have moved to a
new home in Kirtland, Ohio. Melissa has been
named Research and Development Manager for
The Garland Company in Cleveland.
1994
Edward Zupancic is currently a store manager
for Target in Canton, Ohio. He has been with the
company for three years.
1999
Chris Mekota ’99, Jimmy DiLella ’01, Josh
Mekota ’01, Kristen Wanner ’01, Ryan Mekota ’03,
Bill Masley ’03 , dec’d. (see Maty Adamic Mekota,
NDA ’79)
2000
Joe Beyer married Marissa DeLiberato (Padua ’01)
on November 24, 2007. Joe also included some
other information on marriages from the class of
’00. He said that Mike Bauer married Janet Polzer
in September 2007, Jon Likavec got married in
August 2007 and Kevin Bennardo got married last
summer. He sends congratulations to all others who
have wed or will wed in 2008.
2001
Jamie Baird has moved to Los Angeles and is
working with an organization called The Help Group
as an Occupational Therapist for children on the
autism spectrum.
Michael Seifried has been named a Lead
Teaching Fellow by the Graduate School of Arts and
Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New
York. This honor includes support for a series of
lectures and workshops Michael has developed as
well as a stipend for a report on the state of teaching
at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. He is
currently back in New York, having spent the past
year in Vienna, Austria, as the recipient of the
Joanna Jackson Goldman Memorial Prize.
Corinne (Cory) Charske invites NDCL alumni,
staff and current students to visit her at Signature S
Salon and Day Spa Studios located at 8881 Mentor
Avenue in Mentor. Mention you read this in NDCL
Seasons and receive a 10% discount on any salon
service with her on your first visit. The salon phone
number is (440) 255-5707.
2002
Melissa Schwind’s undergraduate research in
gravitational space biology has been published in
the Journal of Physiologia Plantarum. She conducted
this research in the John Z. Kiss lab of Miami
University, which is supported in part by the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA). Currently, Melissa is a second year student
at the University of Toledo College of Medicine,
where she has continued to pursue research in
other areas. This past summer she was selected
for a Summer Preceptorship by the College of
Medicine, which funded her continuing research
in pediatrics on Community-Acquired Methicillinresistant
Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) and its
rising threat to children’s health. She also volunteers
as a reading tutor for the Toledo City School District
through the National America Reads Program.
2003
Pete Znidarsic and Megan Wagner were engaged
during a hot air balloon ride this past July. They are
planning a wedding in June 2009 in Canton, Ohio.
We would like to hear from you!
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BUNDLES OF JOY
Congratulations to the families of
these new babies!
1985
Patricia Cinadr Lombardi and husband, Tony,
welcomed their first child on November 17,
2007. Giovanna Mary Lombardi was born in New
York City and weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. She was
20 1/2” long. Proud aunts are Debbie Cinadr
Paden ’89 and Susan Cinadr ’95.
1988
Caren de la Cruz and Michael Pickering welcomed
Lucy on April 1, 2006 at their home in
Portland, Oregon. Big brother Owen was on
hand and helped get clothes and diapers for his
new sister.
1995
Mark Seifried, and wife, Katie, are pleased to
announce the birth of their first child: Thomas
Matthew was born on December 8, 2007.
Thomas is the nephew of Melissa Seified Rus ’91
and Michael Seifried ’01.
1998
Diana Krivanek Jacobs, along with her husband,
Bob, would like to announce the birth of their
first child, a son. Carter James Jacobs was born
October 27, 2007.
In Memoriam
Good friends, family and classmates that we have lost.
Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY:
Sr. Mary Elise Krantz, SND died
December 25, 2007. She was 93 years old
and completing the 74th year of religious
profession. Sister taught religion, English
and math classes from 1938 to 1944 at
Notre Dame Academy. Sister Mary Elise
served as the provincial of the Chardon
Province.
Donna Lisa Morgante ’80 passed away in
September, 2007. Lisa was the sister of
Maria Morgante Lanese ’75 and cousin
to Linda Fusco Zevnik ’78.
Ian Zachary Hull, age 20, passed away on
September 30, 2007 as a result of complications
from non-Hodgkins lymphoma .
He was the beloved son of Peggy Volzer
Hull ’78 and cherished nephew of Judy
Volzer Conte ’80.
Virginia Mazzolini Borsani, ’37 passed
away on December 30, 2007. Her daughter,
Mary, told us that December 30th
was also her 89th birthday.
Melvin H. Kurtz passed away on January
5, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 59
years, Dolores Brow Kurtz ’48.
Carol Zore Laurie ’75 told us that on
Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007,
her husband, Jim, passed away in his
sleep. He wasn’t sick and had just
recently celebrated his 53rd birthday.
Carol said they had five children and six
grandchildren.
Rose Seiler, the mother of Sue Seiler
Fishman ’72, passed away recently.
Sam Perrotti, beloved father of Sandy
Perrotti Dunphy ’74, passed away in
December 2007.
Helen Bacon passed away in January
2008. She was the mother of Victoria
Bacon DeBalko ’66 and Mary Bacon
Artino ’74.
Agnes Modic passed away on January 7,
2008. She was the mother of Marie
Modic ’57.
Irene Medvecky Kocak ’48 passed away
in December 2007.
Mary Lou Velotta Macarine ’53 passed
away on October 20, 2007. She was the
grandmother of Robert Marlowe ’07.
Jane Burchfield Kauffman ’55 wrote to
us to advise that her friend and classmate,
Loretta Miller Dakters ’55 passed
away in Florida on December 3, 2007 and
was buried from St. Jude Church in
Elyria. (Jane said they had a close group
of seven friends and now have lost two
within the past few months.)
Ralph Gilfether passed away on
December 7, 2007. He was the beloved
father of Theresa Gilfether Phifer ’72.
Beverly Ruth O’Brien passed away on
November 2, 2007. She will be greatly
missed by all of her loving family including
her daughter, Donna O’Brien Smith
’78; daughter-in-law, Linda Cappelli
O’Brien ’67; nephew, Jim Weiler ’73;
granddaughters, Dawn Cappelli ’89 and
Nicole Cappelli ’92 and nephew, Anthony
Ventimiglia ’93.
John F. O’Hair ’34 passed away on
February 17, 2008. John was the uncle of
Deane Brown ’50, James P. O’Hair ’50,
Patricia O’Hair Kekelis ’51and Margaret
O’Hair Reardon ’53.
Anton Potokar, Sr. the father of Jean
Potokar Dreis ’59, Joan Potokar Jackson
’59, Janet Potokar Hanley ’60 and Judy
Potokar Erni ’66 passed away. He was
also father-in-law to Gisela Weiss
Potokar ’61.
Shirlee Scott Needles ’52 passed away
in February ’08. Her death was reported
to us by her friend and classmate,
Audrey Hubeny Dvorak ’52.
Anthony “Pete” Pietrantone, beloved
husband of Marlene Formica Pietrantone
’52, passed away on January 30, 2008.
Eleanore Janecek Brom ’29 passed away
in February 2008 at the age of 96. May
she rest in peace.
Terese Kinsella Albee ’43 passed away
recently. She now joins her sisters, Mary
Kinsella Gusdane ’33 and Colette
Kinsella Griffin ’35 plus her brother,
Ralph Kinsella ’37 who all pre-deceased
her. She is survived by her daughter,
Kathy Albee Traxler ’68.
Marietta Purpura passed away in
February 2008. She was the mother of
Deana Purpura Kelly ’73 and Patricia
Purpura ’75.
CATHEDRAL LATIN SCHOOL:
Donald Berry ’35 passed away
September 28, 2007
Michael Todd ’76 passed away January
8, 2008.
Frances A. Noetzel passed away on
January 1, 2008. She is survived by her
husband of 63 years, Justin R. Noetzel ’36.
Robert M. Debevec ’36 passed away
passed away on December 11, 2007. He
is survived by his daughters, Barbara
Debevec Gorka ’71 and Diane Debevec
’76. He also leaves behind his brother,
Ralph Debevec ’39.
The family of John Jancsurak ’45 has
advised that he passed away on August
27, 2007.
Joseph M. Turk ’38 passed away on
November 16, 2007 at the age of 87.
Robert J. Parker ’48 passed away on
January 6, 2008. Bob was the brother of
David Parker ’50 (deceased) and Larry
Parker ’52.
Henry “Hank” Nowak ’37, age 90, passed
away in February 2008. In recent years,
Hank’s family had brought him out to the
NDCL campus for various programs
which he enjoyed immensely.
John F. O’Hair ’34 passed away on
February 17, 2008. John was the uncle of
Deane Brown ’50, James P. O’Hair ’50,
Patricia O’Hair Kekelis ’51 and Margaret
O’Hair Reardon ’53.
Erwin (Donald) Macko ’47 passed away
on November 29, 2007. He had been married
to Patricia for 55 years and had five
children and eight grandchildren. Harold
Sheehan and Richard Sheehan (both
deceased) were his brothers-in-law and
were also CLS alumni.
Julia Burke, age 91 passed away on
January 18, 2008. Mrs. Burke was the
loving mother of Joseph Burke ’66,
James Burke ’67, and Kevin Burke ’77.
She was also the mother of Sr. Maureen
Burke, SND, principal of Regina High
School.
Marjorie McMonagle passed away in
January 2008. She was the mother of Tim
McMonagle ’63 and Elizabeth
McMonagle ’69. She was also a loving
grandmother to Bridget Murphy DeSocio
’92, Tim Murphy ’96 and Christopher
Murphy ’99.
Nick Orlando, Sr. ’56 passed away on
January 9, 2008 in Naples, Florida. He
had recently signed on as a member of
the NDCL Capital Campaign Cabinet and
his participation and influence will be
sorely missed within the school community.
Among his survivors are his brothers,
Chester “Sonny” Orlando ’59 and John C.
Orlando ’64.
Robert “Bob” Lally ’46 passed away on
January 12, 2008 of complications from
Parkinson’s disease. Aside from his fame
as a Cathedral Latin and University of
Notre Dame football player, he was a loving
husband, father and stepfather to 16
children. He is survived by his brothers,
Tom Lally ’49 and Jim Lally ’59. He also
had four of his sons at Cathedral Latin:
Charles Lally ’68, Kevin Lally ’72, James
Lally ’74 and Mike Lally.
NDCL
Please remember William Schmich ’98
who died suddenly on February 18, 2008.
Will had three sisters who are also NDCL
alums: Lori Schmich ’93, Jennifer
Schmich ’94 and Kristen Schmich ’96.
Please remember in prayer, Helen Zakas,
who passed away in February 2007. Mrs.
Zakas was the mother of Pamela Zakas
Kobie ’68, Joelle Zakas Earle ’73 and
Judith Zakas Steiger, the mother of NDCL
freshman Kristin Steiger.
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