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Chaminade Julienne High School
505 South Ludlow Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
www.cjeagles.org
Predecessor Schools
Notre Dame Academy (1886-1927)
Julienne High School (1927-1973)
Chaminade High School (1927-1973)
St. Joseph Commercial High School (1945-1974)
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Well Done CJ!
Moment of Celebration
Emily Draeger ’13, contributing writer
It seemed like every time Chaminde Julienne Principal John
Marshall ’86 turned around late fall, someone was congratulating
him and the school on yet another student or team success.
Building on the excitement generated by holding several “Walks
to State”—a tradition where the entire school lines the hallways
and cheers on athletes or scholars who are headed for state
competition—Marshall put out an all-call for every member of
the school to gather in the gym to celebrate.
Once assembled, students were asked to stand and be recognized
for different achievements they had earned. Those who had
made first quarter honor roll took the first bow, followed by
four seniors who were named National Merit Semi-Finalists:
Rebecca Anthony, Brianna Leddy, Michael Manovich, and
Janine Steffan.
Athletes and teams were also spotlighted for their success beyond
regular season play including the women’s tennis doubles, Nicci
Dresden ‘10 and Mollie Buerschen ‘10, (3rd in State), women’s
golf team (6th in State), women’s volleyball team (Regional
play), football team (play-offs) and cross country runner, Lizzie
Gleason ‘10, who would compete at State the following weekend.
“The impromptu gathering also provided us an opportunity to
take a historical photo that we will use to say, ‘thanks,’ to our
supporters,” Marshall said. The all-school photo was a first
for Marshall as principal. “Everybody enjoyed the spirit day
and when the photographers started directing the photo, the
whole school followed their cues creating a great shot.” Jason
Unger, assistant principal, added that the teachers were
impressed by the students’ participation and response to the
assembly, all paving the way for the possibility of more “moments
of celebration” to commemorate future successes. V