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St. Joseph Commercial
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Faith and
Education
Habemus Papam,
We Have a Pope!
Students Benefit Local
Agencies Through
Philanthropy Club
Department Chair
Integrates Literacy,
Mission and Technology

message from the PRESIDENT
Isaiah 43:19
“See, I am doing something
new! Now it springs forth, do
you not perceive it?”
To someone like me, who is not quite content with things as they are and always thinking
about opportunities for improvement, God’s promise outlined in Isaiah provides a source
of inspiration. In this passage, I hear God calling me toward my natural inclination to
start a new project, begin a new initiative, or launch a new program that might strengthen
the Catholic educational experience at Chaminade Julienne. I love it when I can find a
Bible verse that seems to fully endorse exactly what I want to do.
Deeper in reflection, I see that God says that He is doing something new, not me. It
becomes clear that I must discern what it is God is springing forth so I can play my
role in making His “something new” come about. Such insight is humbling to me.
My good ideas, initiatives, programs, or projects can only be truly successful if I can
become God’s instrument and inspire others to join me in bringing forth the Kingdom
according to His design.
I don’t know how to always be confident that my plans are God’s intentions. However,
at CJ, given our Marianist and Notre Dame heritage, we believe that the will of God
can best be discovered in community. If we can gather people who share a commitment
to our mission and who are bright, informed, and open to God’s call, we can more fully
understand the challenges of today and opportunities ahead. We, together, can then
outline and develop our response — our “something new.” If we can work through the
challenges of collaboration and consensus and the tediousness of meetings and discussion,
and overcome our human weaknesses in the process, then we are more likely able to align
our plans with God’s desire.
The progress made at Chaminade Julienne over the last several years is the inspired result
of the work of many people who care about the school and our students. This universal
approach — this Catholic approach — gives testimony to our manner of community
collaboration in renewing our school’s ministry in service to our Lord. The renovation of
science and math classrooms this year provides the latest evidence of its effectiveness.
The CJ STEMM Center is only made possible because our teachers made important
enhancements to our curriculum; our Board of Trustees had the foresight to approve
new resources for our programs; and, key benefactors embraced a vision for what can be
possible to enhance our students’ learning. By coming together in a common mission,
each person brought insight, experience, energy, wisdom, and a generous heart in
providing all our students with an environment that will allow them to more fully discover
how God is calling each of them in service to His people.
For someone like me, who is never quite content with the way things are, I am excited to
be able to serve in a school community that continues to seek God’s “something new.” As
we complete a year of strategic planning, which has used the input of hundreds of parents,
students, alumni, and friends, we look forward to outlining the next steps in our progress
toward achieving our vision for the future, which calls CJ to leadership for excellent
Catholic education. We will continue to be bold, proactive, and resourceful. With great
humility and hope, we believe that our plans for Chaminade Julienne continue to be the
very ones that God has in mind for our school and the students we serve.
May God continue to bless you in great abundance.
Daniel J. Meixner ‘84

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Ministry & Service
Kelli Kinnear, Director
Fr. Matt Robben, Chaplain
Mike Hoendorf ‘03, Asst. Director
Marilyn McCrate, Asst. Director
Sr. Nicole Trahan, Asst. Director
Claire Davis, Administrative Asst.
Guidance
Charlene Wheeler ‘65,
Director & Post-secondary Counselor
Jama Badinghaus, Counselor
Susan Eichenauer, Counselor
Nicole Will, Counselor
Kelly Muhl, Administrative Asst.
Living The Faith
2 Habemus Papam:
We Have a Pope!
Institution
4 CJ STEMM: Empowering
Students to Serve
the World
5 Voice for the Voiceless
6 New Club Benefits
Local Agencies
7 Five Receive Early
Admits to the University
of Notre Dame
7 Women’s Indoor Track
Three-peat State
Champs
Foundation
8 Department Chair Presents
at State Conference
9 Marianists Reside on
Campus for 86 Years
Alumni News
10 Athletic Hall of Fame
11 Milestones
13 In Memoriam
14 Reunion Class Giving
Boosts Annual Fund
15 Celebrating Eagle Tradition
16 Reunion Weekend 2013
17 Mother-Daughter Brunch
Board of Trustees
Jeffrey T. Cox, Chair
Dr. Stephen R. Grant ‘70, Vice Chair
Janice Dorsey Allen ‘74, Secretary
Peter G. Haley, Treasurer
Thomas J. Arquilla ‘77
Maureen Baldock
Sr. Christina Bartsch, SNDdeN ‘55
Bro. Raymond L. Fitz, SM
Mary Moeder Garman ‘79
Kathleen D. Henderson
Donald R. Hoendorf ‘72
Jessica Jenkins ‘02
James W. Kelleher
Timothy M. Kroger ‘78
Antonette Lucente ’70
Thomas R. Mann
Rev. Daniel Meyer
Emmett Orr ‘66
Joseph A. Zehenny
COVER STORY — FLIGHT, Faith Leaders in God’s Hands Today, are
senior students who choose to dedicate a class period for the entire
school year to serve as peer leaders. They assist the ministry and
service office with liturgies, services and retreats.
This Lent, FLIGHT ‘13 and future members of FLIGHT ‘14 (left) worked
together to present the Stations of the Cross on Wednesday of Holy
Week. The combined group presented a program that included
each station depicted by a narrative, graphic and modern-day
interpretation. Interwoven was meditation and sacred hymns led by
the liturgical choir.
Current member Maria Wade ‘13 thought the collaboration was a great
success. “It was a good Lenten reflection with time to sit and reflect on
your actions and how the small things can affect other people.
It reminded us to speak up and say something if we see an injustice.”
She believes next year’s FLIGHT students will make a great team.
“They are leaders coming from different groups in the school who
have the potential to be good school leaders.”
Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial
High School (1946-1974)

living the faith
HABEMUS PAPAM
We Have a Pope!
by Tina Martinek ‘04
By Fr. Luke Ballman ‘83
About the Author
Fr. Luke Ballman ‘83 earned
a bachelor’s in business
administration from the
University of Dayton in
1987 and then moved
to Atlanta to work as a
management consultant.
He entered the seminary for
the Archdiocese of Atlanta
in 1995, and was ordained
a priest in 2001.
He has served as a parochial
vicar, pastor, and director
of vocations in Atlanta,
and has been working at
his alma mater in Rome for
two years managing the
pastoral assignments of
seminarians.
Fr. Ballman teaches
theology, is the chaplain
at the Rome campus of
St. John’s University, and
is involved with Catholic
Relief Services. In his free
time he enjoys running,
having completed the
Rome marathon and many
half marathons in the
United States.
Having just entered St. Peter’s
Square for the first time since the
Papal Conclave began, I saw the
black smoke. It was the evening of March
12, and now we knew no pope had been
elected. I recalled the last conclave when
there was some confusion regarding the color
of the smoke during the election of Pope
Benedict XVI, but there was certainly no
doubt tonight. The smoke was as black as
black could be.
The energy level of the crowd had been
running high and those present were excited
just to be part of history in the making.
It wasn’t surprising at all that the collective
erupted into a cheer when the first puffs of
smoke appeared, though soon the realization
set in that the cheer was for a vote that
resulted in “no pope.”
The magnitude of the crowd surprised me.
It was a cold, rainy night and umbrellas
prevented a good view of the large screens
that showed a close-up of the chimney, and
made it difficult to see the chimney itself.
I thought a few curious pilgrims would be
present, and yet the piazza was full. When
we saw the black smoke it didn’t take long
for it to empty.
We trudged back to the seminary in the
rain, wondering how long the conclave
would last. No one really thought we would
have a new pope on the first vote. Our anticipation
continued to grow that evening
though and the following morning, too,
as everyone wondered who the new pope
would be and when he would be announced.
I missed the smoke that morning. I was
planning to go to St. Peter’s Square, but the
smoke rose early, just as I was getting ready
to leave the seminary to head down. I was
determined that would not happen again.
A little piece of Georgia in Rome
That day, I had lunch with Archbishop
Gregory, the Archbishop of Atlanta.
He was present in Rome to serve as a commentator
for ABC News, and was staying
with us at the seminary. He took all of
the Georgia men from the seminary out to
pranzo — our main meal which is served
midday in Italy. There was much discussion
about the process of electing a pope,
what the cardinals might be thinking, how
a papal name was chosen and when, and
whatever else we could think of to discuss
regarding the conclave.
We were able to pick his brain about
his work with ABC News, and what his
thoughts were on the process. While we
were far from home, we were a little piece of
Georgia present at a restaurant in Rome less
than a mile from St. Peter’s where history
was being made. It was a wonderful family
gathering with our father. He was shepherding
us just like any father would try
to help his children to better comprehend
what was happening around us. There was
much laughter, prayer for the cardinals, and
good camaraderie.
About 5:15 that evening, a seminarian and
I made our way to join the vigil. It was a bit
early, but I was determined not to miss anything.
Rainy and cold again, I was clad in
my trench coat and armed with an umbrella.
My companion and I soon found ourselves
with other Americans huddled in the
cold rain. We waited, and waited. Although
we knew that the evening smoke would
not be present until after the second ballot
of the afternoon, we decided to go to the
square to see the outcome of the first ballot.
If the first ballot did not elect a pope there
would be no smoke, black or white. If the
first ballot did elect a pope, there would be
white smoke immediately.
Under no circumstances did we want to
miss the possibility of seeing the white
smoke. What if we had a pope after the
first ballot of the afternoon, and we weren’t
there? So there we stood in the rain,
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Photos courtesy of Catholic News Service/The Catholic Telegraph
getting colder by the minute. Eventually we
realized there would be no smoke – the first
ballot of the afternoon did not elect a pope.
Now what? Should we stay in the piazza
for another hour to wait, or head back to
the seminary for an hour? We decided
to stay for the second ballot rather than
walking back to the seminary only to return
later. We would also avoid standing in the
security line for a second time that day.
Maybe this is it!
From talking to the archbishop at lunch, we
expected that we would see smoke by 6:45
p.m., unless a pope was elected. Additional
time would be required to make preparations
before sending up the smoke. 6:45
came and went, and still no smoke. 6:55, no
smoke. 7:00, no smoke. People were talking,
“Maybe this is it!”
The smoke started coming out and everyone
began to cheer. It looked kind of white
at first, and then grey. What was going on?
Then we heard the bells. Sure enough, it
was white. Everyone started cheering
and clapping.
The piazza was crowded, and we knew
that it would soon become so packed we
wouldn’t be able to move. The crowd started
moving, and we moved with it. Everyone
wanted a good view of the loggia, the balcony
from which the pope would be announced,
and from which the new pope
would emerge to give us his first blessing.
We were able to navigate to the front of the
crowd, about 20 or 30 rows back, right in
the middle of the square.
We have a pope!
In the meantime, the bells of St. Peter’s
continued ringing and that brought tears
to my eyes. They just kept ringing and
ringing and ringing, and all the bells
around Rome just joined in. Habemus
papam! We have a pope! But who? The
excitement continued to mount as more
and more people pushed themselves into
St. Peter’s Square. We looked around
for other Americans from our seminary.
When we saw one another we cheered the
same thing across the crowded square —
people were crying in every imaginable
language, “We have a pope!”
Then we heard the sound of a drum and
we saw the Swiss Guard marching in.
They started in the back of the piazza.
They were in full regalia, marching in formation.
It was pomp and circumstance all
at once. How did they get ready so soon?
Were they on call after every ballot to
march at a moment’s notice? An Italian
honor guard, and other groups joined
them as well, and all eventually made
their way to the front of the piazza and
stood at attention. It was utterly amazing.
We were in the midst of this holy, regal,
sacred moment.
The lights went on at the level of the loggia
of St. Peter’s. I had never seen that
before. Everyone started crying out in
whatever language, mostly Italian, “Long
live the pope.” Finally the announcement
was made, “Habemus papam — We
have a pope.” There were people waving
Italian flags, French flags, German flags,
American flags, Spanish flags and, I
believe, Argentine flags.
Pope Francis Emerges
In Latin the cardinal told us his
name, that he was from Argentina,
and that he would be called Francis.
I had never heard of him before.
The piazza and the street leading
into it were crowded with people
who were cheering and texting and
making phone calls. Everyone started
chanting, “Francesco, Francesco,
Francesco.” It was so celebratory, so
full of joy and laughter. It was like the
Italians had won the World Cup, but
so much better.
The rows of windows surrounding
the loggia became filled with the red
color of the cardinals’ vestments. The
crowd began cheering to the cardinals
in Italian, “Bravo!” – “Good job!”
Then Pope Francis came out and
the crowd erupted with even more
applause and cheering. I think the
first thing he said was “Buonasera,
Roma,”—“Good evening, Rome.”
“The first thing I would like to ask
you to do is to pray together for
my predecessor, Bishop Emeritus
Benedict.” What had been this
raucous, rock concert sort of
atmosphere went silent. In complete
silence, we prayed for our previous
pope, and our new one. Wow. Then he
left and the curtains were drawn.
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institution
CJ STEMM
Empower Students to Serve the World
Discovering talents and skills and
beginning to discern what you
are really good at doing is part of
the student experience. There is a sense
of joy and satisfaction when a young
learner builds knowledge and experience
to the point of realization, ”Hey, I can
do that!”
Empowering students to serve the world
is a foundational concept behind the
structure of the CJ STEMM program.
Incorporating living out faith integrated
with the academic component is something
that Meg Draeger takes to heart as
the coordinator of the program.
“Students taking science, math and technology
courses as well as those enrolled
in the Project Lead the Way courses are
strongly encouraged to put their new
found abilities to work in service to others.
This gives them meaningful practice
in honing their skills, and many in our
community are rewarded because of their
willingness to act,” she said.
Draeger and teachers keep a fresh list
of ideas to spark inspiration for projects
beyond homework and studies on the
school’s Web site. Recent posts include
designing and constructing boardwalks
for Five Rivers Metroparks; setting up
software and providing computer training
at an after-school or adult day care
facility; or creating healthy living posters
and announcements for area agencies.
“The goal is to connect the academics
with action. When students see the
effect their work has on those around
them, they feel great and begin looking
for ways to do even more.”
Toys for God’s Kids
A service project specifically sponsored
by CJ STEMM involves making wooden
toy cars. Offered as a school REACH
(Recreating Earth As Christ Hopes) service
project, the cafeteria transforms into
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a mini version of the North Pole on a
monthly basis as students work side-byside
with toy-making tools to craft gifts
for boys and girls they will never meet.
The mission of the sponsoring nonprofit
organization, Toys For God’s Kids
(TFGK), is to provide handmade, sturdy,
attractive toys free to God’s children
everywhere. The organization’s Web
page and Facebook page share grateful
responses from recipients accompanied
by photos of many smiling faces holding
their new treasure.
Draeger learned about Toys For God’s
Kids from an announcement in a local
parish bulletin. After speaking with
the local TFGK coordinator, a retired
IBM engineer, Bernie Thompson, she
designed a service learning session for
the summer STEMM camp in which
students learn about industrial, manufacturing,
and quality engineering and
assemble cars. Draeger’s experience as
an industrial engineer enabled her to
collaborate with Mr. Thompson and
Alexandra Rivers ’04, Quality Engineer
at Norwood Medical to create an effective
presentation and assembly instructions
to guide the students.
An Innovative Teaching Grant from the
Miami Valley Catholic Schools provided
funding to purchase materials and tools
to assemble four production kits to be
used for the ongoing project, and equipment
to expand the project in the future.
“The exciting thing about the CJ TFGK
project is that, as an established production
site, we can determine who the recipients
of our cars will be, and further
develop the project as an integral component
of our PLTW Engineering courses
and new STEMM Center,” said Draeger.
Students participating in the Toys for God’s Kids
work together to cut, assemble, stain, sand and
brand wooden toy cars that will be distributed to
poor children around the world.
This summer CJ students on the Belize
mission trip, including Matt Dudon ’14
and Kyle Shoup ’14, who are PLTW engineering
students and CJ TFGK production
leaders, will hand deliver cars to
children there.
Students who sign up for the project understand
that the children who receive
the cars have so little, and the wooden
car may be the only toy they ever own.
“I feel happy making a toy that’s going to
give a little boy or girl some happiness.
They are going to have something to play
with,” said Ayreon Wilkinson, a freshman
elf who joined the February session.
Classmate Rachel Marx ‘16 felt drawn
to this particular project as well. “I liked
that this project was hands-on and for a
good cause. I think it is cool that something
I made might become another
child’s favorite thing to have.” V
PLTW biomedical sciences is funded in part by
Good Samaritan Hospital.

Students from Carroll and CJ greet Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr at the March for Life in Washington D.C.
March for Life
Voice for the Voiceless
It’s been 40 years since the Supreme
Court decision to allow abortion was
passed into law. At the time in early
1973, Chaminade, Julienne and St.
Joseph’s were still separate schools, and
the first members of CJ’s class of 2013
would not be conceived for more than
20 years.
Yet, as evidenced by this year’s trip to the
National March for Life in Washington,
D.C., student support for the sanctity of
life continues to be an important issue.
Nearly 30 students decided to join an estimated
crowd of 400,000 pro-life advocates
in January. Before departing,
chaperone and religion teacher Karen
Emmerich cautioned participants of the
arduous, four-day schedule. The physically
and emotionally exhausting weekend
is no “walk in the park” (or, rather, walk
on the National Mall) for students, but it
is an edifying and affirming experience,
supplemented with prayer at every stop.
Thursday morning, participants gathered
in the school chapel for Mass with
Fr. Matt Robben before boarding the bus
with Mrs. Emmerich and science teacher
Maura Lemon later that morning. Like
last year, the journey began with a stop at
Carroll High School. From there, Eagles
banded with Patriots and made the nearly
eight-hour journey east.
Friday began at 5:40 a.m. Students attended
the Youth Rally and Mass for
Life. That’s where Carroll chaperone
Pam Tipps spotted Archbishop Dennis
Schnurr and invited him to meet with
the group from Dayton. He was impressed
by the turnout.
“I am very proud that 1,700 members
of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati,
primarily young people, traveled to
Washington, D.C., to participate in the
March for Life and, in this way, give
voice to the unborn who are without
voice,” he said.
“On this issue in particular, our young
people are a real inspiration to me and to
others. I travel to Washington not only
to participate in the March for Life, but
also to thank our young people for their
courageous witness to the truth that human
life begins at conception and that
it is a sacred gift that must be respected
and protected from the moment of conception
until natural death.”
After the rally they headed to the
National Mall where they marched
arm-in-arm to the steps of the Supreme
Court building among the throngs of
other pro-life supporters.
“The experience can be overwhelming
because you see all these people to your
Photo courtesy of Joe Ollier,
Ascension Catholic Church
left and right holding signs, praying and
chanting together,” said Faith White ‘15.
“The amazing thing was seeing all of the
men who were pro-life supporters because
usually this is thought of as a
women’s rights issue.”
Among them were students E.J.
Cervantes ‘16, Malik Guy ‘15, Evan
Sinnathamby ‘16, and Sean Colbert ‘16.
“I’ve always thought of myself as pro-life,
but I wanted to see and hear other people’s
opinion,” Colbert said. “It was eyeopening
to see that so many people have
the same beliefs that we do.”
Students spent the next day networking
with peers, listening to guest speakers
and working in breakout sessions at
the Students for Life of America (SFLA)
National Conference. The next morning,
CJ and Carroll attended Mass together
before heading home.
“I would encourage anyone out there
to attend this trip,” Colbert said. “It’s a
great experience to be in solidarity with
people who support the right to life.”
Faith agreed and said she returned to
school even more strengthened in her
resolve, but said that – for necessity’s
sake alone – she hoped this was the last
March for Life she ever has to attend. V
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New Club at CJ
Phi•lan•thro•py
noun, altruistic concern for human
welfare and advancement, usually
manifested by donations of money,
property, or work to needy persons,
by endowment of institutions of
learning and hospitals, and by
generosity to other socially useful
purposes. (dictionary.com)
It’s no secret that service to others is
synonymous with a CJ education, but
guidance counselor Susan Eichenauer
wanted students to learn even more about
poverty in the local community, as well as
what it takes for different organizations
to serve those in need. She also wanted to
introduce a new way for students to support
those whose mission it is to help others,
so she invited 10 students to join the
newly formed philanthropy club.
The club is a member of Magnified
Giving, a Cincinnati-based program
founded by Roger Grein, which provides
focus and structure for the club.
“It is learn-as-you-go,” said Eichenauer.
“In this first year at CJ, we are all testing
the waters. Mainly, we wanted to help
the Dayton community which is what I
really liked.”
The program seeks to inspire and engage
students while “magnifying the impact of
philanthropy,” according to magnifiedgiving.com.
The group provides hands-on
philanthropy education for students, and
grant money for organizations that are
selected as winning recipients by club
members — no easy task to accomplish.
After deciding that they wanted to choose
an organization that served children, the
CJ group narrowed down their long list of
worthy organizations to 10. That meant
club members would research, visit, and
become involved with service at each of
the 10 sites — all to determine which
organization would receive the $1,500
Members of the philanthropy club met to discuss
notes and research that they had compiled on
many service organizations in the Dayton area.
in grant money. The experience was eyeopening
for LiNan McSherry ‘15 and fellow
club member Megan Murray ‘14.
“I learned that this program is really big
in Cincinnati and that we are the first to
do this in Dayton,” McSherry said. “Many
non-profits are run by volunteers and not
paid staff. They are all about helping those
in poverty. We learned about the many
services they all provide.”
“If these agencies were not in Dayton, then
there would be a lot more need. Those
needing medical attention would not get
it. Catholic Social Services’ food pantry
serves thousands. If we didn’t have that, a
lot more people would be going hungry.”
Murray agrees saying that so many in the
community are providing a tremendous
amount of services, and that it is hard to
decide who will receive the grant money.
“It’s difficult to choose. You have to decide
what to focus on and there is no wrong or
right choice, but our club has to decide.
We go out to the sites and get a feel for
how they help others. We take a look at
how different places use resources, money
and volunteers. We end up seeing how
they impact so many.
“At the Catholic Social Services food
pantry, you walk people around and help
them pick out food that they like rather
than just handing them a bag of food
that might go to waste. We had the
opportunity to interact with the people
who came,” Murray said.
“Sometimes you don’t get to see the
people you are helping at other places.
They came in with suitcases that they
walked around with all day. They were
so grateful.”
To close out the club’s inaugural year,
members will attend the Magnified
Giving Student Philanthropy Program
2013 Award Ceremony on April 30 in
Cincinnati along with other clubs from
across Ohio and Northern Kentucky
and representatives from agencies that
were awarded grants this year. Sitting at
CJ’s table this year are grant recipients:
Daybreak ($1,000) and Dakota Center,
Inc. ($500).
“Choosing how to spend the grant was
the hardest part of the grant process,”
said McSherry. “All the organizations
that we chose, we chose for a reason
— they helped people in the greater
Dayton area. However, our group
chose Daybreak and the Dakota Center
because we felt that they helped people
short term and long term.
“On one hand you have Daybreak that
houses, feeds, and offers emotional
stability to young adults, teens, and
women. And then you have the Dakota
Center which helps little kids who are
less fortunate and do not have the extra
curriculars that most children are able
to have.”
According to Eichenauer, club
participants gained an understanding
of the operation of non-profit agencies
from the experience and had the
opportunity to meet Magnified Giving
founder, Roger Grein, who did not let
personal setback become an excuse
for not helping others. “I hope when
presented with obstacles in their future,
they learn that they can persevere and
overcome what life throws at them.” V
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Five Receive Early Admits to the
University of Notre Dame
Well before the Christmas holidays,
Gretchen Bruggeman
ended her college search by
agreeing to be a member of the crew team
for the University of Notre Dame. “I
signed for rowing so I knew that I was going
there, but getting the acceptance letter
made me so happy,” she said. “It means
that you are done with everything.”
Bruggeman along with fellow classmates
Maria Chabali, Clare Geraghty, Emily
Shira and Jasiris Tapia all had the benefit
of knowing that they were offered a
seat among the incoming class of Irish
freshmen through an early acceptance
notification. A real privilege when a
majority of other anxiously waiting
college-bound seniors would not know
their status until well into spring, and
sometimes as late as May 1.
“I pretty much grew up at the University
of Notre Dame,” said Bruggeman. “It’s a
family tradition, and I have a sister, Molly
‘10, there now. Dad said that it wouldn’t
sink in that I was going to Notre Dame
until I stepped foot on campus for the first
time as a freshman.”
Also committed to making Notre Dame
her collegiate home is Jasiris Tapia who
had never heard of the institution until
meeting a friend at CJ. “She loved it so
much. I started learning more about it
from her, but thought that I would never
be able to go there.”
Tapia applied for the QuestBridge
Scholarship and listed her top four choices
for college. They asked her to identify her
top selection. “I picked Notre Dame as my
number one because it was the only one
with a Catholic foundation, and I really
wanted that and ranked it first. I attended
public schools when I was younger and
found that the Catholic foundation added
a whole new dimension to my education
when I came to CJ.”
“About a month later, I received an
email that told me to go to my account.
It said, ‘You have been matched with
the University of Notre Dame.’ I was so
excited!
Charlene Wheeler, CJ’s director of
guidance and post-secondary counselor,
said that it is an honor to receive early
acceptance to a college or university. “It
means that you are prepared and have
everything turned in. You have the test
scores, and you are the kind of student
that they believe would be a great fit for
their community.”
During the February Communion
Breakfast for Notre Dame Club of
Dayton, club vice president Buzz Deck
announced that the University had
awarded 14 early admits to students in
the greater Dayton area.
“The early action process is for
students who feel they can put their
best application forward in October.
Receiving an acceptance during
the early action process is a great
accomplishment,” he said. “Five students
receiving early admit offers from one
school is impressive.” V
institution
Women’s Indoor Track
Three-peat
State Champs
The women’s indoor track teams
earned back-to-back Division II/
III OATCCC state titles in 2011
and 2012, and repeated again as
champions this year. Devanae
Mitchell led the way, contributing
28 of the girls’ 31 total points
and outpacing the entire field by
herself. The Toledo-bound senior
finished first in the triple jump
(35-10), first in the long jump
(17-10.5) and second in the
60-meter dash (7.93).
The Eagles 4x800 relay team
of Kathryn Marshall ‘13, Emily
Shira ‘13, Beth Stumpf ‘15 and
Helen Wittman ‘15 placed sixth
(10:07.24), and senior Tia Jones
placed 15th in the shot put (31-7).
It is the first time in school
history a CJ athletic team has
won state titles in three
consecutive seasons.
On the men’s side, Kyle
McKinney ‘15 won an individual
championship in the long jump.
VISION 7

English Department Chair Presents at State Conference
Composing & Publishing in a Digital World
Adopted by the State of Ohio in
June 2010, the new Common
Core State Standards for education
will provide a clear and consistent
understanding of what students are expected
to learn in order for them to be
prepared for college and careers as well
as position our country to be successful
in the global market. Teachers crosscurriculum
are learning about the new
standards and preparing for full implementation
during the 2014-15 school
year. Literacy and the integration of technology
will play big roles in what will be
expected of graduates who plan to receive
diplomas in Ohio.
In March, Molly Bardine, English department
chair, and Greg Mueller, English
teacher, attended the Ohio Council of
Teachers of English Language Arts (OC-
TELA) Spring Conference in Columbus.
They joined educators from around the
state to hear lectures by nationally recognized
speakers and participate in professional
development sessions focused on
Ohio’s new Common Core Standards. In
addition, Bardine was invited to present
her research titled, “Composing and Publishing
in a Digital World.”
She, along with University of Dayton
professors Dr. Patrick Thomas and Dr.
Bryan Bardine, presented research and a
case study that involved the integration
of technology with the perennial writing
assignment: the senior research paper.
“We are looking at how teachers
teach and assess the work of web page
composition which includes aspects
beyond the printed word in using visuals
and videos and finding specific ways to
engage their audience — all features of
Web composition,” said Bardine.
“Dr. Thomas provided a theoretical
rationale for teachers composing on
the Web and Bryan and I shared our
experiences as classroom teachers. I think
that is what was appealing about the
presentation — we gave both theory and
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practice of what this looks like in
the classroom.”
Part of Bardine’s research for the presentation
involved CJ students enrolled in
her first semester Writing and Research
course, an upper level class designed to
challenge college-bound seniors. She is
no stranger to asking students to bring
more to the table when approaching assignments.
For years, she has asked them
to choose a global issue as the theme for
their paper. Bardine’s inspiration for the
project came from the Sisters of Notre
Dame and Sr. Dorothy Stang ‘49.
“Sister Dorothy brought the charism of
St. Julie to the modern world and showed
us the power one person can have in
the fight for human rights and justice.
Through their ministry, the Sisters of
Notre Dame reveal to me how cultivating
and teaching a global perspective is an act
of faith,” Bardine said.
“Each year I am amazed by the breadth of
the students’ research and the final papers
which emerge from their research.”
Topics this year included human trafficking,
disarmament, biodiversity, and international
adoption.
And, in addition to this integration of
mission, students broadened their technology
skills by evaluating and incorporating
electronic sources for their projects,
and creating Web pages that embodied
their chosen theme.
“This type of composition empowers students
even more than a traditional paper
since their audience is truly more global,”
Bardine said. “Students will continue to
compose traditional papers, but creating
Web pages gives them a different way of
understanding their issue and find an authoritative
voice in the process.”
Participants at the educator’s conference
in Columbus conference were very
interested in the results. According to
Bardine, feedback from the presentation
was positive.
“We had extended conversations after
the presentation and attendees have
contacted us through email to find
out more. All received resources for
composing on the Web and found our
classroom experiences innovative and
linked really well with the new Common
Core standards.” V
Links to students’ works can be found at
bardinewritingandresearch.weebly.com.
Project Honors Sr. Dorothy
On a crisp spring morning, a dozen students arrived
at Carriage Hill Metropark to help with the “Following
in the Footsteps of Sr. Dorothy” tree planting project.
They joined volunteers from the Weavers of Justice
and other faith communities, and members of Sr.
Dorothy Stang’s ‘49 family to plant hardwood trees to
help repopulate Ohio woods, ravaged by the emerald
ash borer. The event began with prayer that called to
mind how Sr. Dorothy taught the people of Anapu,
Brazil about sustainability and reforestation of lands.
Sr. Stang’s niece, Angela Mason ‘81, administrative assistant
at CJ, was excited by the turnout of students.
“My family and CJ students so love these opportunities
that merge nature and faith. My Aunt Dorothy would
have loved planting with us and talking to the students.
It makes me smile every time I think about her.”

On Campus for 86 Years
Marianists Move in June
In August 1927, twelve brothers and
two priests from the Society of Mary
moved into the buildings and property
of the former Notre Dame Academy, purchased
from the Sisters of Notre Dame
de Namur for $250,000, and opened
Dayton Catholic High School, renamed
Chaminade High School the next year.
Eighty-six years later, the Marianists have
decided to close the residence on CJ’s campus
and the remaining seven members will
join other communities.
Bro. Ed Zamierowski remembers back
to the construction era that took place
when he arrived in the late 1950’s; a
transition that included replacing the
red brick building originally occupied by
the Sisters. Houses on the property were
replaced with school buildings over a
period of 15 years.
“As soon as I moved in, we were making
plans for construction, we had to. We
were over 40 teachers of a school of over
1,000 students,” he said.
He, Bro. Ed Zahn and Bro. Al Grisez
worked with the architects in drafting
plans for the second floor science classrooms
— the same spaces that are now
being transformed into the CJ STEMM
Center. Just like today, construction
caused displacement; unlike today, most
of the faculty and staff lived on property.
“The 40 of us lived scattered in different
buildings, houses and in the former convent
next to Emmanuel Church. I lived in
two places; one was in a room next to the
chemistry lab!” said Bro. Zamierowski.
He credits students with making the
new buildings a reality. “Turkey drives
and penny tickets, then it was Chocolate
Charlie,” he said recalling these and
several other efforts to raise funds for the
construction. “This was a school that the
kids built.”
Bro. Zamierowski taught biology in
the lab he helped design for a semester
before being assigned to teach in Africa
from 1960 to 1974. He and his fellow
teacher-draftsmen had even been asked
by Trinity High School in Brooklyn to
help design its science labs because of
their experience.
Bro. Ed Zamierowski takes a look at the plans
for the CJ STEMM Center which will revitalize
the science classrooms and building that he
helped draft and design over 50 years ago.
“When I came back in ‘74, I worked
at the University of Dayton and lived
there. They did ask me to substitute
teach [at CJ] for a couple of weeks.
Walking in and seeing girls running
around was a shock! It wasn’t the way I
remembered it.”
According to Bro. Jim Brown who served
at the school from 1969-1986 as a teacher
and administrator, there were still 15
brothers involved with the school during
the 1973-74 school year. In the mid 80’s,
the “Brothers’ House” (the annex) was
renovated to accommodate the remaining
Marianists on the top floors, opening
the first floor to a growing school.
Bro. Brown said things began to change
in the 60’s after Vatican II Council
said that everyone should live out their
baptismal promises and use that for
the church — the responsibility should
Each Friday, members of the Marianist community
would join students and faculty for the
celebration of the 7:15 a.m. Mass in the chapel.
not rest alone with the vowed religious to
work among the poor, in hospitals and in
schools. “People began to think, ‘I don’t
need to be a brother or sister to do that.’
They left and did other things; many went
on to business, industry or teaching.” He
points to laity who live out their ministry
as faculty and staff at CJ today, “You see
that at the school now; they can be making
more working at a different place.”
In 1989, Bro. Brown was appointed to
work in the Marianist Mission, and after
spending time living in Cincinnati, at the
novitiate, and in a Marianist community
near UD, he returned to the Washington
Street community in1995. Bro. Zamierowski
had moved back a few years
earlier when there were still several who
were involved with the school, including
Bro. Ed Brink (now assistant provincial
for education in the United States) and
Bro. John Habjan (now working in the
Marianist archives), and through the
time when Bro. Sean Downing was the
last resident of the community to work at
CJ. Though Bro. Downing moved from
campus in 2002, he taught religion from
2004-08, leaving to become vocation director
at UD (he will attend the seminary
next year in Rome, and hopes to return to
CJ someday to teach and minister).
“We were assigned to different roles in
the community, plus many second year
novices and newly professed Brothers
would leave Mount St. John, and come
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VISION 9

Athletic Hall of Fame
On February 9, six individuals were inducted into the Hall. The organization seeks to recognize those who have made significant contributions
to athletics at Chaminade Julienne and its predecessor schools, and help perpetuate the spirit of pride and loyalty.
Warm and amicable —that’s
Megan Duffy. But it was a
different Duffy that showed
up on the battlefield in her heyday at
CJ. The former all-everything basketball
wonder was inducted into the CJ
Athletic Hall of Fame in February along
with Dave Krebs ‘70, Ryan Sullivan ‘96,
Andre Chattams ‘02, Eric Wills ‘91 and
special inductee Jim Brooks.
Duffy, the 28-year-old, who now calls
Arlington, Virginia home, has run the
gauntlet in her amazing basketball life,
from prep stardom at CJ, to an All-
American guard at Notre Dame, to the
Minnesota Lynx and the New York
Liberty, to collegiate coaching.
The four-year captain of the Eagles finished
with career averages of 15.1 points,
4.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game despite
a nagging ankle injury her senior
season. She holds CJ’s single game records
for points (37), assists (10), and
steals (six). As a freshman, she led the
1999 Eagles to a state championship.
During Megan’s career with the Irish,
she earned All-American honors all four
seasons and posted a 15.5 scoring average.
In 2006, she earned the Frances
Pomeroy Naismith Award for outstanding
female player in the country under
5’8”. She was drafted 31st overall in the
WNBA by the Minnesota Lynx and cut
a promising two-year career short saying,
“I always wanted to coach and I felt I
was ready to move on.” After three years
as an assistant coach, she became associate
head coach at George Washington
University a year ago.
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Her competitive spirit surfaces when recalling
her “best memory” which doesn’t
involve basketball. It’s on the golf course.
Megan was team captain and number
one player on the boys team before CJ
fielded a girls team. “Other schools were
also short of players and had girls playing,
but the most fun I had was beating
the boys.” She was a four-year pick on the
boys All-Dayton team.
A look at other inductees
Dave Krebs ‘70 is the only known CJ
tennis product who went to state as both
a player and a coach. The three-time team
MVP had an impressive career record
which was highlighted by back-to-back
undefeated regular seasons in singles his
junior and senior year. As a coach, he
helped lead the 1973 team to state. Krebs
is currently retired after a 33-year career
as a CPA at GM Delphi and is married to
Betty (Westendorf) ‘73.
Ryan Sullivan ‘96 was the star middle
linebacker, starting running back and
punter and voted team MVP and GCL
1995 Defensive Player of the Year. He
received first team All-Area honors and
honorable mention All-State his senior
year. The three-year starter ended his
career top five on CJ's tackles list (358 in
80 games) and averaged 35 yards per punt.
Today, he lives in Dayton with his wife
Julie and their three sons. "The best part
about being a CJ Eagle was the friendships
formed with my coaches and teammates."
Andre Chattams ‘02 is remembered by
most Eagle fans as streaking 85-yards
down the field for a TD, or being selected
as one of the top 100 prep players in the
country his senior year, but the 29-yearold
former star receiver believes his
greatest highlight was just getting to play
football for CJ coaching great Jim Place.
Chattams’ tremendous career at CJ
earned him a full scholarship to Purdue
University. He is currently working as
a disciplinarian at Auburn Gresham
Charter School in Chicago.
Eric Wills ‘91 is most commonly known
as the kid who hit “The Shot” to knock
off Alter in the fourth overtime of the
1991 Sectional Finals. However, it was
his record-setting three-point shooting
season that earned him a spot in the
Hall. His 44 percent 3-point shooting
record lasted for more than 20 years and
helped propel the Eagles to a state runner-up
his senior year. He earned a full
scholarship to Wright State University
and played professionally in Europe.
Wills was “shocked and overjoyed at
Hall selection.” He is currently living in
Dayton and working for PNC Mortgage.
Jim Brooks has piled up men’s and
women’s Coach-of-Year awards 15 times,
six times in the GGCL, twice in the
GCL, and seven times from the Miami
Valley Coaches Association. In 2012,
he received the Ohio Tennis Coaches
Association Sportsmanship Award.
He has racked up a 141-118 men’s mark
and 216-72 girl’s record. A teacher since
1980, Brooks has led 25 individual
student-athletes, and six teams to the
State during his 13-year career as
head coach. V

milestones
alumni news
1940
Alma Louise Culp Elworth ‘46 writes, “At 85-1/2
years old, I’m still moving — a little slower
each year, but moving! I keep busy with
church activities and thank the dear Lord
every day for my wonderful family and
friends. How good is the good God! My
best wishes to all my classmates.”
Jacqueline Pohl Zinck ‘47 and Tom Zinck ‘45, celebrated
60 years of marriage in January. They
live in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Fr. William Behringer ‘48 is the chaplain for the
Marianist Health Care Center in San
Antonio. He helps out at the local parish
and on St. Mary’s University campus. He
is also on the Board of Central Catholic
High School.
1950
Phillip McLaughlin ‘52 is retired and spent this
past summer as a Starter at Yankee Trace
Golf Course. He traveled to Great Britain
and made a Pilgrimage to Italy — “Roma.”
Lawrence Boesch, PhD ‘59 and his wife, Ursula,
had a decent 2012. He is still working
as a lab manager of a National Weather
Service calibration laboratory and is enjoying
what he does. The highlight of the
year was taking his family, grandchildren
and all, on a cruise out of Baltimore, Md.,
for his 45th wedding anniversary (which
is why he’s still working). Lawrence and
Ursula are into a lot of volunteer work,
especially at church and otherwise. They
have made a couple of trips to Dayton to
visit relatives and the University of Dayton.
He writes, “God bless all at Chaminade
Julienne.”
Judith Streiff ‘59 writes, “I am blessed with
good health and continue to volunteer
with Five Rivers MetroParks. I have been
taking horseback riding lessons for over a
year now.”
1960
Philip Baer ‘60 is retired as vice president of
Regulatory & Quality Assurance from
MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria. He is consulting
for US medical devices companies
and enjoying three wonderful grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. Philip
travels worldwide, but especially to his
second home on the Portuguese Island
of Madeira.
Joyce Kleismit Noland ‘60 writes, “Retired &
enjoying it. Bob and I have 13 grand
kids to keep us occupied. Still do
volunteer nursing.”
James Carver ‘63 is on the banks of the Imperial
River doing art, art, and more ART. He recently
sent artwork called “Sandy Hook Angels
enter Heaven” to a Catholic Church in
Newtown, Conn.
George Hale ‘64 just moved to The Woodlands,
Texas from Alta Loma, Calif. He is looking
forward to no state income tax. He noticed
that regular gas was $3.05 around his new
home compared to the up to $3.89 he paid
in California.
Thomas Henehan ‘66 and his wife, Lynne, have
been in Houston since 1983. Their two sons,
Matt and Craig, with their spouses and their
three grandchildren, Paul, Ava, and Katelyn,
all live in the Houston area as well. Thomas
writes, “Go Flyers!”
Steven Himes ‘67 received a diploma in Pharmacy
Technician from National College in
Kettering in February and is now starting
his associates program. He enjoys working
out at Planet Fitness every day and spending
time with his son, daughter-in-law and
grand kids, Shelby and Jacob.
Martha Boesch Callihan ‘68 is retired and volunteering
at the Ohio Historical Center in
Columbus twice a week. She is also travelling
to visit her daughter, Jackie, and her
husband in Boston and her son, Mike, in
Houston. She also has visiting her brothers
and sister on her agenda.
Stephen Smith ‘68 recently retired after 40
years in the aviation industry. He still
consults on airport and airspace delays.
He volunteers at Habitat for Humanity
and church and mentors college students
studying transportation. He fills in the
gap with sailing and travel.
1970
Thomas Unverferth ‘70 had his book “Hotel WH”
featured in Barnes and Noble and Amazon
last December. The review was “with
deft humor and light-handed social commentary,
Hotel WH entertains while offering
a glimpse of an America where even the
most average citizen can effect change.” Tom
writes, “Be sure to pick up a copy and tell
everyone that the author is another proud
graduate of CJ!”
Lieneke Van Der Sluijs Keihl ‘71 is an adjunct instructor
at Wright State University and Sinclair
Community College. She is still competing
in Masters Synchronized Swimming and recently
placed third in team competition in
Sarasota, Fla. as well as the duet competition
with her daughter. Her husband still works
as the Appliance Doctor since ‘80. They have
three beautiful daughters: Sarah ‘96, in Dayton,
Ohio; Rachael ‘00, in Knoxville, Tenn.;
and Laura ‘02, in Orlando, Fla. She and her
husband recently moved to Riverside. She says
that it’s an amazing home that’s an old nursery
from the 50’s. It’s private and park-like with
deer and multitudes of birds and hawks and
recently saw a fox crossing their property.
Steven Grogean ‘72 welcomed his first grandchild,
Colton. He has four children who live in the
Dallas, Texas area.
Karen Borchers ‘75 in July, will retire from her
30-year career as a photojournalist from the
San Jose Mercury News.
Mary Huels ‘75 lives in the state of Washington
and works seasonally as a wildland firefighter.
She supervises crews, fire engines, heavy
equipment and other resources on the fire
line. Sometimes she works as an information
officer, writing press releases and answering
phones. When she’s not at fires, she keeps
busy with her pottery business where she
makes wheel-thrown functional pottery. She
also gardens and volunteers at several places.
Ann Meyers ‘76 was inducted into the inaugural
class of Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Legends
on March 16. “Ann is a special person
and an exceptional representative of both CJ
and UD. We were thrilled to honor her,” said
Tim Wabler ‘70, UD athletic director.
VISION 11

alumni news
milestones
1980
Michael DeAloia ‘87 was recently appointed as
a regional vice president for the Cleveland,
Ohio, Operations of Expedient, a Pittsburgh,
Penn., based operator of data centers.
1990
Elizabeth Jentleson Wright ‘97 is the Membership
and Marketing Director at Sycamore Creek
Country Club in Springboro, Ohio. She
and her husband, Jason, reside in Kettering
with their three “furry children.”
2000
Adam Kaney ‘03 moved to Chicago after
graduating from Ohio State and earning
his law degree. He is currently awaiting his
bar exam results and looking for work as
an attorney.
Hanna Libecap McMullen ‘03 married Mark
McMullen in August 2010; they have a
son, James William (1).
Malaika Robinson ‘03 has been working on her
associates of science degree from Everest
University since 2010 and will graduate
this April.
Jena Schafer ‘05 writes, “After winning two state
championships in girls basketball at Chaminade
Julienne, I went on to play for the women’s
basketball team at Indiana Wesleyan
University. Our team won the 2007 NAIA
Women’s Basketball National Championship
going 38-0. I am now completing a master’s
degree in social work at The Ohio State
University, graduating this May.”
Rachel Chandler ‘08 is a recent graduate, with
honors, from Central Connecticut State
University. She has a bachelor’s degree in
business management and an associates
degree in Spanish. She very much enjoyed
her time there playing Division I basketball
as well. She is pursuing her master’s in business
administration with a concentration
in leadership at Ohio Dominican University.
She is acting as an A & R representative
at a local Columbus-based record label.
She is looking forward to spending an extended
amount of time in New York City
within the next few months. There, she will
be interning at Atlantic Records. She will
complete her MBA this December. Rachel
writes, “Because of God’s grace, I have
been blessed thus far, and I am achieving
and pursuing everything that I have always
wanted to pursue!”
Thomas Cox ‘08 has joined the army and is now
a Civil Affairs Medical Specialist for the
82nd Civil Affairs Battalion whose focus is
on Africa.
Molly Shanks ‘08 graduated from Miami University
in 2012 and moved to Los Angeles
a month later to work as an associate producer
for History Channel’s reality show
“Ax Men.” She moved to the Windy City
in January to begin her new role as associate
producer for “Chicago’s Best,” a show on
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live in our community as part of their
formation,” said Bro. Zamierowski. “We
all had different jobs and we supported
each other in a different way. We were all
no longer focused on the same mission of
teaching at Chaminade Julienne.
“When we had more brothers and we
were teaching at the school all day, we
were all doing the same thing; there’s
something special that happens when
we all have a common focus. Now our
focus is out in the community outside of
the school; it’s something bigger. We are
focused on what is the Marianist mission
for the whole Dayton area.
“We are ministers of the mission and
charism of our founders. We are finding
lay teachers and administrators so they
can catch the spirit of what we are trying
to do, and what the Sisters are trying to
do. We are not by ourselves developing
the schools; we are training the trainers,”
said Bro. Zamierowski, who will retire
from his work at the Fitz Center at UD
this summer where he was involved with
strategies for responsible development.
“When this community closes, we will
all leave and go to different communities
and see each other at gatherings,” said
Bro. Brown. “There are a lot of mixed
WGN that highlights the food scene in the
Chicago area.
2010
David Baumgartner ‘10 interned this past summer
at Techmetals, a local metal finishing
company. He found out about the position
thanks to Mrs. Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM
coordinator. He is currently a junior at
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology,
working on his BS in civil engineering. He
is also preparing to take the Fundamentals
of Engineering exam next year and he was
recently elected Treasurer of the American
Society of Civil Engineer’s student chapter
at Rose-Hulman.
feelings; we pray together and know each
other; so there’s a loss.”
Final departures for the Chaminade
Marianist Community members began
over the winter when Fr. Ken Sommer ‘46
moved to Mercy Siena. Bro. Zamierowski
and Bro. Paul Jablinski ’54 who enjoyed
beautifying the Mary garden located
outside of the development office, will
join him. Bro. Brown will retire from the
Marianist Mission this summer, and Bro.
Victor Forlani continues to teach at UD
— both plan to move to Alumni Hall on
the university’s campus. Bro. Fred Stovall
plans to return to his native Texas, while
Fr. Jack McGrath will be heading to
India. Fr. Tom Schroer ‘60 will join the
Chambers Street Community.
“The number of men considering
religious life is much different today
than when I joined the Marianists in
the 1950’s. But, now we have a new
pope with a whole focus on service
for the poor. You don’t know what
that can generate,” said Bro. Brown,
contemplating the idea of renewed
interest in vowed religious life. “You just
don’t know; it could swing the other way.
We Marianists always prefer to open
new places. You just don’t know.” V
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Mary Resh Timbrook ‘34
Oscar Kroger ‘37
Dorothy Waitzman Bruener ‘38
Evelyn Schaaf McCarthy ‘38
John Schumacher ‘38
Betty Beigel Sesslar ‘38
Robert Puthoff ‘40
Fred Kroger ‘41
Rosemary Nartker Bucher ‘42
Howard Neff ‘42
Mary LaPorte ‘43
Daniel Palmert ‘43
Mary Zoeller Kensler ‘44
Richard Roll ‘44
Sr. Helen Somers, SNDdeN ‘44
Colette Roderer Weber ‘44
Mary Miller Heberling ‘45
in MEMORIAM
Chaminade Julienne extends its deepest sympathy to the families
and friends of C J family members who have passed on.
Barbara Hallan McGuinn ‘45
John Roberts ‘45
Paul Visinger ‘45
Ruth Hunkeler Tyree ‘47
Norman Monnin ‘48
Ralph Barhorst ‘49
Barbara Eisele Caulfield ‘49
Rose Mauro Sextro ‘49
Constance Staarmann Shawen ‘49
Thomas Shockley ‘49
Thomas Smith ‘49
Herbert Spraley ‘49
Carl de Brosse ‘50
Mary Herbert Lesko ‘50
Mary Morrissey Wefler ‘50
Thomas Griffin ‘52
Mary Becker Heckman ‘52
Sarah Schommer Maruca ‘52
David Pett ‘52
Gertrude Stockert Clemens ‘53
Janet Winter Greene ‘53
Mary Fulwiler Reboulet ‘53
Barbara Pittman Roberts ‘53
John Schmitz ‘53
Joyce Rammel Schirack ‘54
William Bramlage ‘55
Frederick Conwell ‘55
James Mahle ‘55
Carolyn Sprauer Plummer ‘55
Michael Mencsik ‘58
Sheila Pflaum ‘58
Ronald Manning ‘59
James Patterson ‘59
Lawrence Beck ‘60
alumni news
Susan Eisele Kearns ‘60
Joseph Klosterman ‘60
William Hamman ‘61
Matthew McCarthy ‘61
Andrea Wade Burton ‘62
Pamela Miller Lauterbach ‘63
Carol Kolker Pittl ‘63
Michael Wenger ‘63
Judeline Colosimo Melograna ‘67
Cheryl Allen Coury ‘68
Mary Leona Niemeier Earnest ‘69
Katherine Krowialis Durig ‘73
Rebecca Morton ‘74
Ronald Takara ‘76
Jonathan Drexler ‘91
Bryon Mescher ‘05
Rev. Michael Lisbeth,
former teacher
— continued from page 3
A Humble Servant
My first impression of him is that he is a
very humble person, someone who is very
happy, and who really wants to connect
with the people, his people.
I began thinking right away, why did he
choose the name Francis? He’s a Jesuit,
so Ignatius may have been a more understandable
choice. And then I started
thinking of St. Francis. When Francis
received his vocation from the Lord, he
got the message, “Francis, rebuild my
church.” And maybe that is the message
our Holy Father wants us to get from his
pontificate. The other thing I thought of
is Francis is the peacemaker. I thought of
all of the great events held in Assisi to
pray for peace for mankind.
I learned that as the Cardinal
Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Rev. Jorge
Mario Bergogolio chose not to live in
the bishop’s palace, but rather among
the poor in Buenos Aires. He humbly
took the bus to work, rather than using
a chauffeur. What will his example
mean for our Church? These are certainly
exciting times.
Finally, it was time to make our way
back up to the college, all 250 of us. We
gathered for prayer in the chapel, which
had been planned ahead of time. We
sang the “Te Deum” in thanksgiving,
and then we prayed silently in front of the
Blessed Sacrament for our pope.
Pope Benedict announced he would abdicate
the papacy on February 11; it seemed
so long ago, and there were so many questions.
Now, in God’s perfect timing, all
seems right again in His answer. We have
a pope! Long live Pope Francis! V
VISION 13

Reunion Class Giving Boosts
2013 Annual Fund
Every generation of Chaminade
Julienne and predecessor school
graduates can point to memories
which made their high school experience
distinctively their own. When they gather
under the big tent this summer for
Reunion Weekend 2013, no doubt stories
will be shared comparing how each
generation is set apart from all others.
Coaching styles of Coach Place to Coach
Faust are likely to be compared, while
others will note the wide array of uniform
styles worn over the years — jumpers and
saddle shoes for Julienne and St. Joseph
grads and the uniform free days of the
70’s and early 80’s. Celebrants will talk
about changes downtown and on campus,
remember teachers of their day, and recall
the stories which tend to grow just a little
bigger and better over the years.
While these memories call to mind very
different times and different places, it is
the strong threads of faith and mission
— our combined foundations — that
sew each generation’s story into one combined
tradition of family spirit and love
for Christ.
For more than a century, the characteristics
of an education guided by the
Marianist, Sisters of Charity and the
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have
inspired excellence in students, and a culture
of philanthropy among graduates.
Gratitude and the inspiration to “give
back” has led to great support for the
Annual Fund for the past two decades,
and increased giving for the past four
years at a time when the economy has
taken its toll on so many.
Class Gifts Help Elevate Success
One of the key driving forces behind the
success of the Annual Fund has been
the elevated giving of graduates during
their reunion years — not only financially,
but through time committed to this
annual effort. Since the launch of the
2013 Annual Fund last July, classmates
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have helped coordinate the efforts of
their class, made phone calls, written letters,
and met with development staff to
see what else needed to be accomplished.
Their efforts have positioned their classes
for a tremendous year of support that is
essential to the operations of the school.
Your Contribution is Significant
With three months remaining before the
end of this year’s effort, graduates are invited
to join in their class’ effort in fulfilling
its reunion year goal. There is still
plenty of time to help class representatives
reach out to classmates during this
final push for the top.
During the Taste of CJ event, held on
the Friday night of Reunion Weekend
2013, reunion year class totals-to-date
will be unveiled. At the conclusion of
the Annual Fund year (June 30, 2013),
classes with the largest increase in participation
and the largest increase in total
dollars raised for the year will receive
special recognition for their achievements.
Top finishers will have an emblem
permanently affixed to their class
composites which are currently hanging
in the school’s main floor hallways. This
in addition to recognition in the 2013
Annual Report.
Results to Date
As of the end of March 2013, the Class
of 2008 is leading in the category of increased
participation category with 93
percent increase while the Class of 1943
is leading in increased giving over last
year by a total of $4,740.
As evidenced by our current leaders, it
does not matter whether graduates received
their diplomas five years ago or
70 years ago to impact the results of a
combined class effort
Chaminade Julienne appreciates every
gift made to the Annual Fund, and believes
that those who are moved to give
understand that they share in a rich tradition
that has been blessed over the
years by the sacrifices of vowed religious,
laity, parents, friends and other alumni.
It is in this giving through Chaminade
Julienne that their gifts benefit today’s
students in an excellent way. They are
learning the mission and are the future
of our tradition, and just a few of their
stories are told in the pages of this publication.
Everyone who partners with
the school to educate today’s generation
of students can claim responsibility and
celebrate the wonderful results of their
contributions. V
Progress on Reunion Class totals will be unveiled on
Friday, June 21 during The Taste of CJ at Reunion Weekend 2013.
The results below are totals for each leading class as of March 27.
If you are unsure of whether or not you have made a gift this year,
please contact the development office at (937) 461-3740 x232.
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Top 5 Reunion Class
Participation Totals
25.26%
22.45%
20.07%
19.80%
19.02%
1953 1948 1963 1958 1968
35K
30K
25K
20K
15K
10K
5K
0K
Top 5 Reunion Class
Total Support
$33,761
$24,525
$13,604
$13,460
$11,421
1948 1963 1978 1958 1988

Together Again
Celebrating Eagle Tradition
alumni news
Florida Alumni Receptions
During a week in January, more than 100 alumni living in Florida
gathered in five different cities to spend some time together and
hear first-hand about the many wonderful things happening at CJ
today. CJ staff hosted receptions in The Villages, Sarasota, Naples,
Ft. Myers, and Tampa/Clearwater. If you would like to know more
about regional alumni receptions, please contact Caitlin Cronin
Bennett at (937) 461.3740 x201, or cbennett@cjeagles.org.
10 Year Anniversary
Women’s State Basketball Title
The women of the 2003 state championship team celebrated 10
years since claiming their title by attending a men’s basketball game
and speaking with the women’s basketball team at a brunch the
next morning. Ten of the players from the team returned and apparently
left a little of their magic behind. After their visit the women’s
team had a tremendous turnaround to their season making it
all the way to the state final four for the first time since 2005.
50 Years of Cheerleading
On December 21, CJ hosted a reception for all cheerleading alumni
as they marked 50 years of keeping Eagle spirit high. In 1962,
cheerleading became the first officially sponsored student group
that combined students from the all boys and all girls schools at the
time. We were pleased to welcome back members from each of the
past five decades for the reunion — all were introduced at the men’s
basketball game that evening.
CJ’s Annual Fish Fry
More than 1,200 people converged at CJ for the best Fish Fry in
Dayton on March 16th for what appears to be a record year. Alumni,
parents and friends enjoyed fish prepared by the famous Corpus
Christi Fryers, multitudes of games, and an incredible selection of silent
auction items. Proceeds support co-curricular activities for students.
Special thanks to Angie Shaw, Kelly Muhl, Lenise Knight,
Sherry Kroger ‘80, Lorraine Perna and David Schwendeman ‘74 as
well as all volunteers who helped make the night so much fun.
VISION 15

Alumni
Reunion Weekend
June 21 & 22
Community Activities
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Eagle Golf Outing • $55
Register 8 a.m. • Shotgun start 9 a.m.
Enjoy a golf scramble with your classmates and fellow alumni at
Miami Valley Golf Club (classes 1953-1973) or at Beavercreek Golf
Club (classes 1978-2008). Includes golf, cart, and lunch. Play with
your foursome or we will match you up with one.
Reunion Weekend Kick-Off & Taste of CJ • $25
6:30 -9:30 p.m.
Enjoy your Dayton favorites under a tent on CJ’s Blue Green Field.
“Taste” features alumni owned and operated restaurants including:
The Amber Rose, Marion’s Pizza, Company 7, Jimmie’s Ladder 11,
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, and Four Columns Catering. Wine
and beer included. Spouses and guests welcome. Tours of CJ’s campus
available all night.
It’s Back!
The alumni office is excited to host the second annual Reunion Weekend. We welcome back celebrants the weekend of
June 21-22, and invite all to participate in activities on campus throughout the weekend.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Eagle Tennis Center Alumni Match • Free
9 a.m. - Noon
Enjoy a match with alumni in our brand new Eagle Tennis Center.
Players will be matched up according to skill.
Golden Eagle Luncheon • $15
11:30 a.m.
All classes celebrating 50 years or more are invited to join us in
the cafeteria.
Eagle Family Fun • Free
1-3 p.m.
Fun for all ages! Join us in the Student Conditioning Center and
Blue Green Field for games, face painting, and science!
Reunion Weekend Liturgy & Memorial Mass
4-5 p.m. on University of Dayton Campus
Join us for Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at UD to
remember those alumni who have passed away this year. Parking is
available in B lot (at the corner of Stewart St and Zehler).
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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
Go to:
cjeagles.org/alumni/reunionweekend
to register for any event; our online pay
option is also available.

Individual Class Parties
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Reunion Weekend ends Saturday night with individual class parties. You should have received an invitation in the mail if you
are a member of one of the milestone classes. Check the “Reunion Weekend” web page at cjeagles.org for the latest updates, or
contact Caitlin Cronin Bennett, alumni relations coordinator, at (937) 461-3740 x201 or cbennett@cjeagles.org.
1953: Planning is underway for the men. If you would like to help
or share thoughts, contact Don Turner (937) 233-6898.
Julienne and St. Joseph gradutes will have dinner at Coco’s Bistro at
5:30 p.m. Cost is $22/person. Contact Emily Jacobson Luhn (937)
435-7556 or Pat Gavin Madden (937) 434-9605.
1958: Chaminade graduates will meet at Elsa’s on Stroop at 6:30
p.m. COD. Contact Tom Schaefer (937) 293-4354.
Julienne and St. Joseph graduates will gather at Marion’s Piazza on
Shroyer from noon - 3:30 p.m. COD. Contact Bonnie Rose George
(937) 278-1376.
1963: A 50th reunion dinner has been planned for ALL graduates
at the Hope Hotel. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30
p.m. Contact Mike McCall (937) 296-9089, Pat Thoma Pribish
(937) 426-1354, or Mary Jean Brinkman Walter (937) 859-6776.
1968: Chaminade graduates are invited to Boesch Lounge at the
University of Dayton Arena at 6:30 p.m. $25/person. Contact Jim
Ghory (937) 299-7382.
Julienne graduates are invited to the Oak Tree Corner at 6:30 p.m.
$10/person includes food and soft drinks; BYOB. Contact Ann
Spinnato Luckoski (937) 347-1535.
St. Joseph graduates should contact Maria Lauricella Kaskocsak
(937) 435-6883; planning is underway.
1973: ALL graduates are invited to Jimmie’s Ladder 11 at 7 p.m.
$25/person. Contact Jim Zaidain (937) 371-8441, Joyce Gitzinger
Koesters (937) 376-8025, or Patty Quinn Lucking at
(937) 837-4860.
1978: The class is invited to Jimmie’s Ladder 11 at 7 p.m. $25/person.
Contact Sue Brandell (937) 545-3567. Help welcomed!
1983: Celebrate at The Amber Rose Restaurant from 7 – 11 p.m.
$25/person. Contact Jane Beall Wittmann at
jebw236@sbcglobal.net or Joe Geraghty at jmg@c-m-d.com.
1988: We will gather at Coco’s Bistro at 8 p.m. $55/person.
Contact Nicole Connors (937) 608-0903.
1993: Graduates are invited to Franco’s Ristorante Italiano
at 6:30 p.m. $15/person. Contact Kate Beyer Lehner at
katelehner@gmail.com.
1998: Join us at The Wine Loft at the Greene at 7 p.m. $20/person.
Contact Bridget Tinney Crotty at crottyba@gmail.com.
2003: We will meet at Bar Louie at the Greene at 7:30 p.m. $20/
person. Contact Mike Hoendorf at mhoendorf@cjeagles.org.
2008: Graduates are invited to Scene 75 at 7 p.m. $30 for package
including games and food. $15 for food only. Contact Lauren
Leathers at (937) 684-6456.
Mother-Daughter Brunch
Hosted by Alumnae & Junior Parents ~ April 27
The tradition of the Mother/Daughter Tea in the history
of Chaminade Julienne goes back to the days of
Notre Dame Academy. In recent years, junior girls
and their mothers hosted a breakfast for seniors and
their mothers. Now it’s time to enrich the event by including
the alumnae of Julienne, St. Joseph and CJ.
We hope you and a fellow classmate or two can take
time to spend the morning of April 27 with us. We
are certain that you will enjoy sharing brunch, listening
to our guest speaker, and celebrating our senior
girls as they near their graduation in May.
Please join us
Sat., April 27 • 10 a.m.
CJ Cafeteria
Cost for the event is $10
RSVP by April 23 to
Caitlin Cronin Bennett
(937) 461.3740 x201, or
cbennett@cjeagles.org
VISION 17

Chaminade Julienne High School
505 South Ludlow Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
www.cjeagles.org
Predecessor Schools
St. Mary’s School (1850-1927)
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial High School (1945-1974)
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Paid
Dayton, Ohio
Permit No. 174
Join Us for Dinner and a Show
Picnic with the Pops
FREE Concert • THU., May 16 at 7 pm
Visit cjeagles.org for
details, dinner options, and RSVP
Mention VISION when registering!
SHOWTIMES
FRI, Apr. 26 • 7:30 pm
SAT, Apr. 27 • 7:30 pm
SUN, Apr. 28 • 3 pm
TICKETS
Adults: $10
H. S. Students: $8
Students K-8th: $5
Auditorium