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NDCL Launches Legacy Giving ProgramA Publication for Alumni, Parents & FriendsSeasonsSPRING 2007NDCL Marching Band:“We’re Going toDisney World”Joan Agresta ’69:A PassionateAdvocate for CatholicEducationA Fond FarewellDevoted CoupleExemplifiesNDA/CLS UnionLion’s Mane Event:An Evening to Remember

For all those associated with us, NDCL’s school communitywill ignite an energy of spirit and pride that will last alifetime. Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School will bedistinguished by the accomplishments of its graduatesand their transforming actions within their families,the Church, and the global community.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latinis a Catholic, co-educationalcollege preparatoryschool.Sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame whofounded Notre Dame Academy and heir to theMarianist spirit of Cathedral Latin School, NDCL isgrounded in the shared values of both strongeducational traditions: faith formation,academic excellence, school as community,and commitment to service.Like Mary who gave Christ to the world,NDCL prepares leaders who transformthe world by doing the truth in love.

A Publication for Alumni,Parents & FriendsNDCL SeasonsPublished four times a year by NotreDame-Cathedral Latin School and theOffice of Advancement and distributedfree to alumni, parents, faculty,administrators, staff and friends ofNDCL, Notre Dame Academy, andCathedral Latin SchoolNDCL Board of DirectorsJoan Agresta ’69Charles Calovini (Honorary)Tom DolanSr. Margaret M. Gorman, SNDSr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SNDSr. Rita Mary Harwood, SNDBruce D. JaroszDr. Robert JuhaszPatricia NistaLeonard Ringenbach ‘64William A. RoedigerSr. Kathleen M. Ryan, SNDPatrick WardSr. Margaret M. Gorman, SNDPresidentJoseph A. WalerPrincipalLeo HylandDirectorOffice of AdvancementWritten, photographed & designed byMargie WilberWrite 2 The PointP.O. Box 385, Newbury, Ohio 44065Tel: (440) 285-2788Please send address changes and anyother correspondence regarding thispublication to:Notre Dame-Cathedral LatinOffice of Advancement13000 Auburn RoadChardon, Ohio 44024Tel: (440) 286-6226, ext. 242ndcladvancement@lgca.orgFor more information on NDCL, givingopportunities, or if you would like tobe an NDCL class representative forany year, please contact Leo Hyland atnd_hyland@lgca.org© 2007www.ndcl.orgpg. 3NDCL NOTESA Letter from the President 2A Fond Farewell 2FEATURE ARTICLES“The Music Man” Hits Perfect Note with NDCL Audience 3NDCL Marching Band: “We’re Going to Disney World” 7Joan Agresta ’69: A Passionate Advocate for Catholic Education 8Devoted Couple Exemplifies NDA/CLS union 10CL Class of ’36 Celebrates 70 Years! 12Lion’s Mane Event: AN EVENING TO REMEMBER 14SCHOLARSHIPSNDCL Launches Legacy Giving Program 16SPORTSLions Name New Football Coach 17NDCL Soccer Standout Headed for Mercyhurst 18NDCL Football Player Signs with Davidson 18NDCL Softball Player Signs with Ursuline College 18Girls Basketball Visits Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital 18NDCL NEWS FLASHA Note from the Principal 193-D Art Sculptures Generate Interest, Smiles Among NDCL Community 19Art Exhibition Features NDCL Student Entries 20NDCL Robotics Teams Flex Their Mental Muscles 20Cathedral Latin Alumni Association’s Man of the Year 20Campus Ministers Honored by Lake-Geauga District 20Bishop Lennon Visits NDCL 21NDCL Junior Class Attends NE Ohio Poverty Summit 21NDCL Releases Names of Scholarship Winners 21SND Summer Volunteer Opportunities 21Senior Patrick McDonnell Wins 2nd-Place Trophy at State Forensic Speech Finals 21CALENDAR OF EVENTSAlumni News 227th Annual NDCL Golf Classic 22May 5th is NDCL “Lion’s Pride Night” with Lake County Captains 23Baseball & Softball Alumni Game/Reunion 23Lunch at the Castle on Ansel 23NDCL vs Benedictine at Cleveland Stadium 23CLASS NEWSREUNION NEWS CENTRAL 24CLASS NEWS 25E-MAILERS! 27BUNDLES OF JOY 27IN MEMORIAM 28pg. 14pg. 19Seasons Spring 2007 1

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTSr. Margaret M. Gorman,One of my favorite scenes in The Music Manis the moment when the River City childrenturn into the smartly uniformed marchingband of “76 Trombones.” Whether the townsfolkhave been conned, or whether the “thinksystem” really worked, what they believedtogether became real. That is what I see happeningat NDCL. Our school – the whole village that it takes toraise a child – is a community focused on an intangible missionthat is constantly being realized before our eyes.My five years at NDCL have given me a privileged view of thatintangible center of our community. People come to a school likeNotre Dame-Cathedral Latin — as parents, teachers, volunteers— out of the best and the deepest that is in them. They comeout of love for their children, desire to make a difference, a faiththat has grounded their adult lives and seems the best gift theycan give to the next generation. A school created out of valueslike these is more than a school. It becomes the village in whichour young people live and grow and absorb the sense of howthe world ought to be. And when they graduate and meet peopleand situations based on different values, they have both thevision and the skills to “do the truth in love.”So as the time comes for me to move on from NDCL, myoverriding feeling is one of gratitude to the many people whosepersonal commitment has made NDCL that kind of village.Notre Dame laid the foundation for NDCL, from the educationaltradition that has influenced hundreds of our parents,teachers and alumni to the beautiful campus we treasure.Women from Notre Dame Academy on Ansel Road and here inGeauga County are role models of independence, competenceand conviction for our students. Alumnae loyalty and affectionfor each other and for the Sisters enriches NDCL. Both as acommunity and as individuals taking on new roles of service,the Sisters of Notre Dame have actively embraced and supportedeach new stage of NDCL’s growth.Our founding partners in the Cathedral Latin AlumniAssociation are equally supportive. They have become a regularpresence on campus, passing on the Hall of Fame tradition,and generously supporting many other activities. The multi-generational ties established here give our young people alarger history and sense of tradition. And what could be moreinspiring than meeting men whose love and loyalty to theirhigh school still impels them to service today?The marriage of our two parent traditions has produced ahealthy blended family of coeducational school life, interconnectionsthroughout the Cleveland community, and amuch stronger legacy of Catholic education for today. Ourvillage has become a small city!The quality of day-to-day life in the NDCL village is determinedby our faculty and staff, and here our students are truly fortunate.Their teachers are creative and talented professionals whocare deeply about young people, who enjoy young people,and whose personal goodness creates an open culture whereour students thrive.Our parents have repeatedly inspired me with their depth offaith and determination to give the very best to their children.Parenting is difficult, but the commitment to good parenting isthe norm at NDCL. The generosity that makes strong families alsomakes a strong school community, and everyone’s children benefit.Today our organizational structures more clearly express thebroad community of lay and religious, women and men thatsustains NDCL. We are blessed with an energetic and dedicatedboard of directors, and experienced administrators eager toserve, including NDCL’s first lay principal. The organizationalchanges are easier to see than the invisible qualities of heartand spirit, but those intangible essentials are driving NDCL’sprogress just as surely. It has been a real joy to work withleaders of this caliber.Visitors to NDCL often comment that their first impression ofthe school is – energy! Our students are alive to everything, eagerto learn in and outside the classroom, ready for each new experiencelife offers, genuinely spiritual in their direct response. Whenthe intensity of youth meets the passionate commitment ofall the adults in our NDCL village, then our community“ignites a spirit of energy and pride that will last a lifetime!”Everything we are building together arises from that spark.Thank you for contributing your love and generosity to bringthat spirit alive!A FondFarewellEvery season brings with it naturalchanges and signs of growth.NDCL is now in the seasonof an important presidentialtransition. Sr. Margaret Gormanwill conclude her five-year stint atthe end of this academic year bywelcoming Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane,SND, as her successor and NDCL’ssecond president.Under Sr. Margaret’s leadership, NDCL hasrestructured its organizational governance, formeda board of directors, completed a strategic planthat has moved the school forward, adopted thepresident-principal leadership model, hiredan outstanding Catholic administrator inJoseph Waler, and prepared the way forthe school’s first comprehensivecapital campaign. Sr. Margaretleaves NDCL poised for successwell into the future.2 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

SHOW TIME“The Music Man”Hits Perfect Notewith NDCL AudiencesThere might have been “trouble inRiver City,” but the NDCL Performing Arts Department’sperformance of The Music Man just might be one of theschool’s best musicals since days-of-old whenCathedral Latin’s music shows entertained crowds onEast 107 Street and Notre Dame Academy’s theatreperformances brought down the house on Ansel Road.The Tony Award-winning Broadway triumph, TheMusic Man, truly defies the passage of time, offeringa quintessential slice of Americana complete withwonderful music, engaging characters and virtuouslessons. “Sentimental, nostalgic, humorous andinnocent” wrote critics when it firstNotre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 3

“The enthusiasm and effortof these students was simplycontagious as everyoneworked together to createa polished performance.”debuted on Broadway in1957. “Hot, awesome,sweet and hilarious,”described studentsfollowing a performancethis spring in NDCL’sauxiliary gymnasium.Shirley Ivancic Stall, director, has been a lifelong fan ofthis sentimental classic. “I love the music, the characters– this is timeless. I loved it the first time I saw the storyin movie form when I was a teenager,” recalls theof music himself. Harold is in searchof easy money but instead, findsredemption in the love of a local galMarian Paroo, a.k.a. Marian theLibrarian.In addition to the music, Stall lovesthe lessons taught in this play. “The Music Man teachesus about what it means to be part of a group and asense of worth as a person. The kids find enthusiasmand a sense of purpose being part of the band – even if itis not real. In addition, the dimension of love Marianengaging NDCL theatre, religion, and masscommunication instructor. When selecting the musicaleach year at NDCL, Stall explains that, first, the musicmust grab her. Second, the show must be interesting,worthwhile and something the students will enjoy.Third, she looks at the script, dialogue and plot. “Thisis the gatekeeper part,” chuckles Stall. “Many times Ihave thrown out a play because of a questionable plotor issues not appropriate for this age.”For anyone not familiar with this play, The MusicMan is about a con man named Harold Hill whocomes to River City, Iowa in 1912 with the intention ofselling a musical instrument and band uniform toevery boy in sight, even though he cannot play a notedemonstrates letting Harold be himself, and then howHarold responds,” she beams, describing her reasonsfor selecting this particular musical.Stepping into the shoes of Harold Hill, a.k.a., TheMusic Man, was NDCL senior Patrick McDonnell – andwhy not? Ironically, Patrick is also the senior drummajor for NDCL’s marching band! Harold’s love interestMarian Paroo was played by junior Chrissy Mihalic.Additional cast members included the following:Tony Anderson as Charlie Cowell; Andrew Hubbard asMayor Shin; Devon Turchan as Tommy Djilas; MatthewKramer as Jacey Squires; A.J. Warner as Ewart Dunlop;Dan Somrack as Oliver Hix; Matt Drummond as OlinBritt; Sean Cahill as Marcellus Washburn; Josh Pecek as4 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

Constable Locke; Meghan O'Connoras Winthrop Paroo; Kathleen Cahill asMrs. Paroo; Emily Strand as Amaryllis;Regina Strumbly as Eulalie Shinn;Chelsey Warner as Zaneeta Shinn;Danielle Marx as Gracie Shinn;Samantha Davison as Alma Hix;Kathleen Corlett as Maud Dunlop;Aria Mirabile as Mrs. Squires; ArielleCenin as Ethel Toffelmier; and SarahJackson as the student director.Also included in the company areMaria Antloga, Jennifer Cahill, LisaCastelletti, Marie Cavolo, SylviaIaniro, Josie Klochak, Allie Lestock,Laura Pinzone, Kate Saxon, Jen Sloeand Brianna Ziganti.Stall describes the challenge ofdirecting a cast of 33 students on stageas well as 40 additional students workingbehind the scenes with costume, hairand makeup; in the orchestra pit;the sound and lighting crew; stagemanagement; props; and more. “Theenthusiasm and effort of these studentswas simply contagious as everyoneworked together to create a polishedperformance. In selecting the musicaleach year, I look at the pool of talent Iwill be working with. I was excitedabout this group of students. I knew wehad the potential to be the mostincredible show yet at NDCL.”NDCL’s Performing Arts Departmentgears its theatre programs towardnurturing student responsibility. “Welook for our students to take ownershipand encourage them to share theirideas. If they have leadership skills, it’sawesome. For others more reserved orimmature, the faculty staff will step in.It’s truly an amazing process. Studentsbuild their knowledge with such ahuge, hands-on project like The MusicMan,” states Stall.Stall emphasizes that NDCL’sPerforming Arts Department has a“no-cut” approach whereby studentsnot selected as part of the cast areencouraged to get involved as part ofthe behind-the-scenes team. “I thinkthat is a nice dimension that we offerthat is unique to theatre. There is aspot for everyone who wants to be partof a theatrical production at NDCL.“This is educational theatre at NDCL.A lot of students try something theyhave never done before, and I amtheir biggest cheerleader and fan.”Working behind the scenes enablesstudents to learn so much that they arebetter prepared for auditions and oftenare casted next year,” Stall explains.“One of my greatest joys is to seestudents, too afraid to try out, workbehind the scenes and show up for anaudition at another time, havinggained a sense of self and a desire tostretch themselves,” she admits, tearfully.“I got so much out of theatre myself. Itturned my sense of self and personalityaround. I was a shy individual as a teen,and one of my high school teachersencouraged me to try out for a smallpart in a theatre production. Itchanged my life. I think that personalexperience and frame of referencemakes me different from most theatredirectors.”“Students involved in the performingarts at NDCL learn about themselves,team effort, and being part of somethingbigger then themselves,” Stall continues.“This is educational theatre at NDCL. ANotre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 5

lot of students try something they havenever done before, and I am theirbiggest cheerleader and fan.”The dedicated teacher and theatredirector says she looks at each productionas if they are building layers. First,students are responsible for learningthe script. Next, they are taught to addinflections, gestures and attitude. Formusical productions, there are actuallythree elements: acting and delivery oflines; Sunday dance rehearsals thatstart at four hours each and grow to sixhours; and finally, separate rehearsalsfor the vocal dimension.Rosie and Rebecca Gellott providedthe choreography for The Music Man.Stall describes her lifelong friend andher daughter, “They have an uncannysense of not asking untrained dancersto do the impossible. I appreciate theirstrong work ethic and discipline intheir approach to dance.” Thanks tothe Gellott team, NDCL has won choreographyawards for the past two years.Musical Director Ryann Angelotti,’01, who also oversees the choir andmusic ministry at NDCL, worked withstudent actors on vocals. Her expertguidance was apparent through suchshow toe-tapping songs as “Ya GotTrouble,” “Marian the Librarian,”“Seventy-Six Trombones,” and“Goodnight My Someone.”After eight weeks of rehearsals in allthree elements, Stall began to blendtogether the acting, vocal and music.At NDCL, actors are singers anddancers. Stall explains, “They do it all.It builds their sense of image when theyrealize they can do it! We approach it asa team, and there is a lot of enthusiasmand applause for each other.”Stall praises the work of her studentsand colleagues in making The MusicMan such a tremendous hit. “Patrickand Chrissy gave very strong, dynamicperformances, and oh my gosh, Devonand Chelsey are our own Fred andGinger! Meghan O’Connor and Seanand Kathleen Cahill gave us such a funsense of caricature without being overthe top. Then there was our barbershopquartet of Matt, A.J., Dan and Matt whosang beautifully. They all created suchbelievable characters! It was an ideal cast.”Ford Fram, director of InstrumentalMusic at NDCL, proved an expertconductor for the orchestra pit, andTechnical Directors Melissa Parey,environmental science and biologyteacher at NDCL, and Roger Atwell,speech and U.S. literature teacher atNDCL, did an outstanding job as well.Costume Coordinator Mary Wheelock,consumer food and science teacher atNDCL, expertly recreated the fashionof the period with beautiful color andstyle. Finally, accolades to seniorSarah Jackson, student director of thisproduction, for her work in guidingstudents throughout all the gruelingpractices and rehearsals.And what was the result of allthe hard work invested by NDCLstudents and instructors alike? Simplya kaleidoscope of energetic action onstage and a memorable performancethat make you fall in love again – withmusical theatre!6 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

NDCL Marching Band:“We’re Going to Disney World”Peyton Manning, quarterback of the Indianapolis Coltsand MVP of the 2007 Super Bowl, won’t be the only onegoing to Disney World this spring. Notre Dame-CathedralLatin’s marching band is heading to Orlando, Florida –and NDCL faculty, parents and students believe that’ssomething to blow their horns about!Ford Fram, director of Instrumental Musicat NDCL, says the idea of performingat Disney World materialized this fall.“We talked about making this a goal for2008 or 2009, but our seniors did notwant to be left out. They were committedto do whatever it took to perform atDisney World this spring.”Fram’s responsibilities includestage band, orchestra, marchingband, pep band, and concert band.This is his first year as a full-timeDirector of Instrumental Music. Lastyear, Fram split his time betweenheading up NDCL’s andBenedictine’s InstrumentalMusic programs.“My immediate goal atNDCL is to increase the number of students takingadvantage of the opportunities here in the musicprogram,” he explains. “NDCL has an outstanding musicprogram. My larger goal is to have students ready forcollege or whatever endeavors they plan in music.”“My mantra is ‘Quality of Character Counts.’ I canteach anyone to play a musical instrument, but I can’tteach anyone to be a good person. One reason I cameto NDCL is the people here are awesome – students,faculty and parents. They are quality people.”Fram believes that theschool’s climate is drawingquality students and good musiciansto the school. “NDCL is ripe for success!”Fram exclaims.The marching Lions leave for Disney World onApril 9 and arrive home April 14. Forty-three ofthe 50 marching band members will be going –a few students had other activities that preventedthem from joining the group. While at DisneyWorld, the instrumentalists will be attending arecording session at Epcott Center, producingtheir own DVD.Fram explains that he was required to sendan audition DVD to Disney World earlier thisyear to qualify for entertaining at DisneyWorld. He was excited to learn the NDCLmarching band received one of the highestrankings. “This means we will be partof the Friday night parade which is atrue honor. In addition, the auxiliary(color guard) did so well that theyqualified to travel to SarasotaSprings for a workshop on dancemoves, twirls, etc. at the same time the band will be in therecording session.”“This is just too exciting,” Fram says, clapping hishands together. “I have to pinch myself. The studentsare really excited and looking forward to it. We hope tomake Disney World a regular experience – perhapsnext time the Lion’s marching band will be performing ata Bowl Game or in Hawaii. The students worked so hardand really deserve it.”Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 7

JOAN AGRESTA ’69:JOAN AGRESTA ’69:A Passionate Advocatefor Catholic EducationThe friendly smile and familiar laughhelped bring people together at the recent NDCLLion’s Mane Event fundraiser at Landerhaven.In the midst of the live auction was Joan Agresta ’69,keeping the other bidders engaged and the onlookersentertained.As usual, she succeeded in her objective – winning thebid for a golf foursome with celebrity guest Gary Jeter ’73 forthe NDCL Golf Classic. Soon afterward, Joan was seen sharinga laugh with Jeter – as they discovered they had several friends in common.The lively NDA alumna had built yet another bridge of friendship.This fall, Joan was invited to join the NDCL Board of Directors, afterserving on the school’s strategic planning committee in 2003-04. Thatexperience, coupled with her lifelong commitment to Catholic education,make her a tremendous asset to the board. She attended Catholicelementary, secondary, college and graduate schools.Today, Joan serves as the principal of St. Anselm School, in ChesterTownship. She says with a smile that educating children has been herlifelong dream, nurtured since attending Notre Dame Academy.8 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

“I was in the first Notre Dame Academyclass to go all four years at the new school,”Agresta says. Her family was living inMayfield Heights. “It was exciting to be partof something new. I remember trotting out ofthe main school building carrying things towhat is now the Fine Arts Building. Backthen, school let out at 3 p.m., but the busesto take us home did not arrive on campusuntil 4 p.m. During that hour, we often tookhikes in the woods. It also allowed us time tobe involved in clubs.”Another fun memory for Agresta wasswimming in the pond with classmates,wearing their gym uniforms. “I’m sure it’shard for students today to imagine swimmingin that pond,” laughs the light-hearted Agresta.“We were a very fun class. I remember theday we dressed as little kids, and the busbroke down on Mayfield Road. We thought itwas such a hoot!”During her sophomore year Agrestaremembers when a friend wrote a letter tothe Plain Dealer describing how she wasfrom Notre Dame Academy and how muchshe liked the Beatles. “Well, she got in troublewith the sisters because she used the school’sname. They did not feel it was appropriate,”Agresta chuckles. Other memories includedthe Christmas Ball and its theme, “Crystal Blue Persuasion,”Hat Day, where she admits, “I still have my purple hat!”and “powerful retreats.”“Kids in the 60s were either getting into drugs or the PeaceCorps,” Joan recalls. “My class became involved with Up withPeople. The Sisters of Notre Dame were able to channel all thatidealism of our generation into something positive. You have toremember what was going on in the world during those years –Vietnam, Bobby Kennedy’s and Martin Luther King’s assassination,Woodstock, free love, drugs, and man’s first step on the moon.Notre Dame Academy, with its beautiful campus and surroundingtrees, change of seasons, and hills, was so nourishing that youjust felt goodness. Many of the teachers were in their first orsecond year of teaching. They were young, and there was anenergy we just took for granted. It was a powerful setting forreal spiritual change.”Upon graduating from NDA, Agresta entered the conventat 18 years old, joined by 12 of her classmates. She continues,“The ideals you learn in high school have to be reapplied atdifferent stages of your life. If the education is worthy enough,you will have what you need for reflection in these differentstages of life. There were a lot of teachers that impacted meat NDA. Every teacher, in her own way, did.I was formed by very strong women. I never felt there wasanything I could not achieve simply because I was a woman.That was one of the benefits of an all-girls school. The Sistersof Notre Dame were very bright women – Sr. Patricia Pasek,Sr. Mary Ann McFadden, Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, Sr. Dannelle,to name just a few. I wanted to do good and be good. At theend of my life, I wanted to see a life given to God and others.”The bright-eyed young sister knew Catholic education was apowerful tool to touch lives. Upon earning a Bachelor of Artsdegree from Notre Dame College in 1974, she taught junior highat St. Peter School, in North Ridgeville. She was then transferredto St. Michael School, in Canton, where she taught junior highuntil 1981. Next, she served as a member of a writing team atSt. John Parish in McLean, Virginia, for Christ Our Life ReligionSeries for Loyola University Press and presented at religiouseducation conferences. In 1983, she returned to the classroomas a junior high school teacher at St. Mary School, in Elyria, andfrom 1985 to 1989 she served as principal of St. Ann School inArlington, Virginia.The Catholic missionis essential to my lifeand work. If you wantto change the world,go into education.It’s all about forminghearts and minds.Agresta returned to the classroom as astudent herself, earning a Master of Arts inReligious Studies at St. Charles Seminary, inPennsylvania in 1989. She continued hereducation with graduate studies inAdministration at George Mason University,in Virginia, and at Cleveland State University.From 1990 to 1992, the tireless advocatefor Catholic education served as AssistantDirector of the Office of Religious Education, inCleveland, before accepting another positionas principal at Ascension School, in Cleveland.In 1999, Sr. Joan Agresta made the difficultdecision to leave the order. “God works inour lives in ways we don’t anticipate. Godworks with each person individually.” Agrestarealized God had new plans for her, plansthat included caring for her dying father aswell as continuing the mission of Catholiceducation.In 2000, after working for six months asassistant principal of Notre Dame ElementarySchool, in Chardon, the skilled educatoraccepted a position as principal of St. DominicSchool in Shaker Heights, where she stayedfor six years until accepting a position asprincipal of St. Anselm’s School in 2006.It is her generous spirit that brings Agrestato NDCL now. “I felt I needed to give back tothe school that gave me so much,” she explains. “The NDCLBoard of Directors approached me and asked if I would serveon the board. I was happy to help. As a NDA alumna, a formerSister of Notre Dame for 20 years, and a Catholic educator formore than 35 years, I feel I can offer a unique perspective onthis board.”“I’m glad that of any school NDA merged with, it wasCathedral Latin. The boys at Latin had heart. They were smart,good at sports, but most importantly, they had a deeper view ofthe world. Their strong tradition and Marianist influence addstrength to this school,” she reflects.“I plan to spend the rest of my life in Catholic education. Iam committed. The Catholic mission is essential to my life andwork. If you want to change the world, go into education. It’s allabout forming hearts and minds. I believe that because I creditmy Catholic education for forming me and making me the personI am today,” Agresta insists. “Not to belittle family, that mustbe the nurturing ground, but the school, the teachers, and theenvironment give direction. For all the wild abandon of youth,it needs a place to go and a reason to be.”She adds, “Schools have a moral obligation to lead childrento their passions. Catholic education – when done well – is lifetransforming and life saving.”The passionate advocate of Catholic education acknowledgesthe financial struggles many families experience in sendingtheir children to a Catholic school. She encourages parents thatthe sacrifice is well worth the struggle. “We all know in life thatwe will have many demands and many challenges. However,the most important things in life need spiritual strength – thereis no substitute for that foundation. In a world that can robeven the best people of hope, if we do not give them a wellspringof hope, they will go dry.”Agresta concludes, “I have been in Catholic education formost of my life. The Catholic mission is essential to my life andwork. I truly believe that it is within Catholic education that weare best able to touch the hearts and spirits of children, andtake those steps toward the transformation of the individual aswell as the world. Now more than ever, Catholic schools canprovide that depth of formation children need in order to enterthe world as educated, competent leaders, formed in integrity,compassionate yet strong.”Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 9

DevotedCoupleExemplifiesNDA/CLSUnionThe library of John Carroll University maysound like a stodgy background for romance,but that’s exactly where an idealistic, goalorientedentrepreneur named Packy Hylandfirst saw the girl who would become his lifelongpartner and wife, Charlene Corr. Thatwarm day in June of 1965 set the stage for alife story that reads like any engaging biographyfound on a library shelf today.Packy and Charlene began dating immediately.Packy recalls, “I loved that Charlene was familyoriented and fun loving.” The couple discoveredthey shared a ‘not-so-unusual’ connection.Packy is a ’60 graduate of Cathedral Latin, andCharlene is a ’65 graduate of Notre DameAcademy.Packy received his diploma from CathedralLatin in August of 1960. The distinguished,gray-haired gentleman recalls, “I enjoyedschool so much that I took three summerschoolclasses. Getting my diploma wascertainly worth the extra effort” he chuckles.His favorite Latin memories center on sports.Packy played basketball all four years for theLions, and he was also a member of theBowling Team the year CL was CuyahogaCounty champs. Packy self-effacingly offers,“I had the lowest average on the team.”His average was a very solid 171.Charlene’s favorite NDA memories revolvearound her classmates. “They were kind andtalented students,” says Charlene, adding thatfriend base included “many different personalities,and yet, mutual respect was the commonthread.”“I was very well prepared for college – thebenefit of a classical education, I think,”considers the NDA alumna, smiling. “I willnever forget Sister Mary Juanita, our Latinteacher, who at the beginning of every classwalked up and down the aisle to make surewe had our shoes cleaned and polished. Therewas a lot of discipline and attention to detailback then. I will also always remember the“Sunday dinner”-style lunches availableevery day at Notre Dame Academy. Theywere delicious!”Her classmates may remember Charlene’stheatre performances at NDA. She was castas the narrator in Antigone; Shakespeare’sLady Macbeth; Euripides’s Medea; Maria, inthe Sound of Music; and Guenevere, inCamelot. She also performed in Fiorello atSt. Joseph’s High School.“Sister Mary Wilbur, Director of the Speechand Drama program at NDA, was the bestdirector I ever worked with,” Charlene says –no small compliment from a woman who10 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

later performed community theater, college theater andon a USO tour, and attended Clarke College inDubuque, Iowa on a drama scholarship. “Sr. MaryWilbur actually worked off-Broadway prior to enteringthe convent. The program was professional, demanding,competitive and very successful. Everyoneimproved under her tutelage,” Charlene adds.Charlene was actually attending Notre Dame Academywhen the school made the transition from Ansel Roadto Munson Township. She recalls what that move waslike: “The transition was, on the one hand, very sad asmany of our classmates, for varied reasons, could notcontinue their education so far from home. For thosestudents who could manage the long, daily trip to thenew campus, there was a resolve to take on the hardshipsof muddy fields, temporary trailer-type classrooms, andthe absence of sports’ facilities and a cafeteria,” Charlenedescribes. “We accepted the challenge to give up thebeautiful old and bring in the exciting and unknown new.”Through much of his adult life, Packy has been anentrepreneur. He attributes his business success to his“more than casually competitive nature.” From 1960through 1991, when Hyland Software was founded,Packy held sales positions with three Fortune 500companies. He also started a few successful companiesAt present, celebrating 39 years of marriage, Packy andCharlene make family time their number one prioritywith their four children and 17 grandchildren. They arepleased with their children’s success. Packy, Jr., 38,founded Hyland Software Inc. (HSI) with Packy, Sr. Heretired at age 33 and founded Workflow.Com four yearsago. Son Chris, 37, has been the Chief Financial Officer forHSI since 1995. Chris graduated from Ohio Wesleyanwith a degree in Finance and English. A.J., 35, graduatedfrom Georgetown in 1994 with a degree in Business.A.J. has been Chief Executive Officer of HSI since 2001.The company has quadrupled in revenue and employeecount since 2001. Lastly, their daughter Kate, 33, servedas HSI’s web designer. She and her husband DeWaynewere HSI’s tech support team in the early 1990s. Today,Kate is a full-time mom with two sons.The devoted couple attributes their success to theirshared Catholic faith, excellent education, and theirparents’ strong values – values supported and furtherencouraged during their high school days at CathedralLatin and Notre Dame Academy.“For both Packy and me, bringing our children up inthe Catholic faith was the most important aspect of ourparenting. We thought that it was the finest gift wecould give our children,” Charlene says.“We consider NDCL ‘our school’ and what a beautiful campus!”Packy Hyland CL ’60of his own. Of course, with corporate success comefamily moves. Packy, Charlene and their children livedin Chicago, Wisconsin, Texas, Italy, Ireland and Cleveland(East and West sides). Packy laughs, “Some say I was awhite-collar migrant worker.”The fun-loving Irishman explains his unusual name.“Packy is an Irish nickname for Patrick. My father and Iboth are ‘John Patrick,’ and my parents did not want tocall me Jr. My driver’s license actually reads PackyHyland.”In 1991, the Hyland’s unpacked their bags for good,settling their family on Cleveland’s west side. Today,there are three businesses run by family members:Hyland Software (www.onbase.com), OneLinkTechnical Services (www.OneLink.net), andWorkflow.Com (www.workflow.com), all located inWestlake and, together, employing approximately700 people.Family means the world to both Hylands. Many ofthe couple’s family members also graduated fromCathedral Latin and Notre Dame Academy. Packy’sfather was a CL Class of 1930 graduate, his brother Tom“T” was a CL Class of 1964 graduate, and his brotherJim was a CL Class of 1978 graduate. Charlene’s motherApril O’Boyle graduated from NDA in 1943. Her sistersMaurita, Candy and April are ’67, ’68 and ’70 NDAgraduates, respectively.“Our Catholic education has provided a solid foundationfor all that we have done. The values instilled in both ofus by our parents, teachers and coaches have beenpassed on to our children and grandchildren,” Packy adds.“Packy and I have a special devotion to the BlessedVirgin Mary,” says Charlene. As an example of theirdevotion, the Hylands contributed to a pair of beautifulrecognition benches on campus near a statue of Mary.Today, those benches offer guests to NDCL’s campus aplace to rest and pray by the Mooney Memorial statueof Mary and Baby Jesus, overlooking the LionsStadium.“We consider NDCL ‘our school’ and what a beautifulcampus! NDCL has the look and feel of a university.Twice, I have had the honor of addressing studentsduring Career Week,” Packy recalls. “The feeling I get isthat they are focused and proud to be part of NDCL.”Packy concludes, “I would like to say to parents of childrentoday struggling with the decision of whether aCatholic education is of value – if at all possible, pleasesacrifice to give your children a religious education. Thediscipline, the subject matter, and the religious trainingpay a strong dividend. They not only receive a qualityeducation, as so many studies have proved, but theyare more likely, at an impressionable age, to be in thecompany of students who have the same value systems.”Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 11

CL Class of ’36Celebrates70 Years!“This generation of Americanshas a rendezvous with destiny.”President Roosevelt, June 26, 1936.The year was 1936…• The one-year-old Gallup Poll gains prominence by forecastingaccurately the outcome of the November presidentialelections. FDR wins re-election to a second termwith 61% of the popular vote.• Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the OlympicGames in Berlin, Germany, setting new Olympic andworld records for the 200-meter sprint and the runningbroad jump. Chancellor Hitler leaves the stadium, refusingto present the medals to a colored man. HeinrichHimmler takes over Nazi Germany’s Gestapo.• The E.I. du Pont chemical research team createspolyurethane.• Life magazine appears at a price of 10 cents. Mr. DeedsGoes to Town, starring Gary Cooper, is playing in theatersas is Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times. Jazz singer BillieHoliday, 21, records, “Did I Remember,” “No Regrets,”and “Billy’s Blues.”• Bob Feller signs with the Cleveland Indians at the age of 17.Of the 181 graduates of the Cathedral Latin Class of 1936,there are approximately 24 known survivors -- all, of course,now in their upper 80s. Four local classmates: Justin Noetzel,Paul Reminder, Jim Schlecht and Bob Grisanti together withFloridian John Wunderle attended the 70th reunion of theCathedral Latin Class of ’36.It was a small but unforgettable time for the four Latinclassmates at their milestone 70th class reunion luncheonlast summer at the Hilton Hotel in Beachwood. They reminiscedfor hours about their high school days, the mood ofthe country and world back then, and eventually, they caughtup on current activities and accomplishments of their fellowoctogenarian classmates. Here’s what they learned:Believe it or not, Justin Noetzel is still an active C.P.A, workingseveral days each week as a financial consultant with TheBuckeye Rubber Company. He and his wife Frances, a NotreDame College graduate, recently celebrated their 62nd weddinganniversary with their five children and 16 grandchildren.Every summer, without fail, Justin and Frances take alltheir grandchildren on vacation to the Outer Banks of NorthCarolina to relieve the children’s parents for a few weeks.Justin, also known as Bud, is still involved with John CarrollUniversity. He has lived on Carroll Boulevard for decades, inthe heart of the college area. Justin received an award forOutstanding Service to the University. For the last two years,he has worked with classmates Bob Grisanti, Paul Reminderand Jim Schlecht on a Cathedral Latin Alumni AssociationCommittee to review and report on the Association’s financialrecords and procedures. After study and hearings, in 2006 theCLAA Board of Trustees approved and implemented all of thecommittee’s recommendations.Paul Reminder resides at the Gates Mills Retirement ClubResidences. A widower, Paul attends St. Francis of AssisiChurch. The retired stock broker enjoys “the good life” withother apartment building retirees. He also serves an activerole on the Tenants Council of this Residence Club. Annually,Paul attends the Cathedral Latin Annual Mass andCommunion Breakfast, NDCL Homecoming activities, andSisters of Notre Dame Annual Chicken Barbecues. Paul alsovolunteered with the Financial Records Review Committeefor CLAA. Unfortunately, Paul recently relinquished his driver’slicense, but his fellow classmates assure his transportationto all CLAA and NDCL events.CL classmate Jim Schlecht is a retired career accountantwith the IRS. His is active in his parish, St. William’s Church,as a lector, usher, and Perpetual Adoration committeeman.Jim regularly attends CL class luncheons and meetings, andalso recently worked on the Financial Review Committee forthe CLAA. Jim also serves as a Tutor Volunteer for adults seekinga G.E.D. (General Education Degree) at the Euclid Boardof Education. What a tremendous example to current andfuture NDCL students!Bob Grisanti is a member of the Board of Trustees of theCathedral Latin Alumni Association. Bob served as Presidentof the Association for two terms in 1957 and 1958. His longestproject to date has been serving on the committee for the12 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

ook, The History of Cathedral Latin School, supplying historicalinformation, file records, photos, and proofreading.Bob also worked for a year on the review of financial recordsof the CLAA, providing an extensive report and recommendations– all of which were adopted by the CLAA Board ofTrustees. In 2002, Bob was honored with the Latin GoldenAlumni Award. After 56 years in law practice in Cleveland andlater in the Twinsburg/Northfield area, Bob retired in 2002.He loves his “new freedom” which gives him time to attendAkron Bar Association Events and to serve as an interviewerof applicants for positions at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.Bob and his wife of 64 years Marti reside in Twinsburg. Bothregularly attend NDCL events including Homecoming, theannual SND Chicken Barbecue and NDCL musical presentations.Bob also enjoys attending NDCL home football gamesand the NDCL AthleticHall of Fame event. Theyalso take time to visit residentsat local nursinghomes. In addition, thecouple belongs to the CityFitness Center andattends social programs atthe Twinsburg SeniorCenter. Bob and Martihave a daughter Susanwho owns Classical GuitarStudio near Texas TechUniversity. They proudlyfollow her music performingconcert career.The CL class of ’36Savings & Loan Bankerwas Joe Sotak. Hearranged home financingfor many Latin alumni,starting in the 1940s. Inretirement, Joe lives inKissimmee, Florida withhis wife Louise (neeCooper) NDA ’35. Joehoped to attend the 70threunion but health problemsrestricted their travel options. Their “daily routine islooking after each other,” says Joe. He says he “lets off steam”by occasionally playing golf “up to three holes per visit.” Joeand Louise are blessed with two sons, a daughter and fivegrandchildren.Thankfully, Palm Coast, Florida resident John Wunderlewas able to attend the 70th CL class reunion. He was lastseen by these classmates at their 1936 graduation! John hasretired from his department head position with the ClevelandMain Post Office. Today, he still loves to exercise daily, touringhis small Florida town on his bicycle. He also plays in a localjazz band. John’s first wife is deceased, and he has sinceremarried. John has seven children and 11 grandchildrenwho keep him occupied.Dan Pasek lives in Claremont, California. A graduate ofCleveland’s Case School in Chemical Engineering, Danworked for many years on the West Coast, supervising theconstruction of huge boilers for the country’s largest navalships. While he hoped to attend the 70th class reunion, Danwas unable to because he is the caretaker for his wife of 60years, Fran, who is confined to a wheelchair. “She is a wonderfulperson to live with and is always lots of fun,” says Dan.He admits that he always has the last word. “When she says‘jump,’ I always say, ‘How far?’” This past October, the lovingcouple moved into a suite in the Sunrise Home for AssistedLiving, near the foothills of beautiful San Gabriel Mountains,30 miles east of Los Angeles. Dan and Fran have two childrenand two grandchildren.There were 13 classmates in the Cathedral Latin Class of’36 who chose religious vocations. Two are still living. FatherSimon Nekic became the pastor of St. Vitus Church in Lorain,Ohio in 1952, and he still works there today. St. Vitus is aCroatian church. Over thedecades, Father Nekic hasbeen the shepherd of thischurch and at times, hehad only one priest assistant.Today, he is alone toserve a small, dwindlingcongregation. He handlesall the religious educationclasses and much of thechurch maintenance.Father is unable to travel ordrive but corresponds regularlywith CL classmates.His life story was highlightedin the Catholic UniverseBulletin in July 2002.Father Tom Hogan, S.M.dedicated his life to theeducation of youth in servicewith the Brothers ofMary. He spent many yearsin Hawaii teaching at thehigh school level. Duringhis vacation time, FatherHogan visited Cleveland in1996, attending the 60thclass reunion of CathedralLatin. Recently, Fr. Hogan transferred his residence to theBrothers of Mary in California where he is retired.As a class, they proudly produced one CLAA “Man of theYear” -- awarded to Judge Frank Gorman, a Common PleasCourt Judge for more than 30 years (also father of the currentNDCL President Sr. Margaret Gorman, SND).In sports, classmate Ken Connare was named to theCathedral Latin Athletic Hall of Fame for his three years ofstellar performance in track and basketball.Cherished memories of their four years still linger brightlyfor these remaining classmates -- who consider themselvesfortunate to have attended Cathedral Latin School. Their fouryears at Latin from 1932 to 1936 were difficult times politically,economically and with respect to civil rights. However, asPresident Roosevelt predicted, these men of Latin truly didhave “a rendezvous with destiny.”Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 13

Lion’s Mane EventAN EVENINGTO REMEMBERThe 16th Annual NDCL Lion’s Mane Event was,for many reasons, a evening to remember. Thecombination of an exciting new venue, a recordnumber of gift donations and room bustling withnearly 475 NDCL supporters made for a delightfulnight that offered something for everyone.The 2007 Mane Event was held on Saturday,March 10 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven.It is NDCL’s largest annual fundraising activity,and consisted of a live auction, surrounded by astunning silent auction, luxurious champagne andjewelry raffle, a “standard” and a “grand” Chineseraffle, sideboard raffles and more! An elegant dinnerwas served, followed by a wide assortment ofdessert delicacies. Music and dancing roundedout the celebration in festive NDCL style.The event netted well over its $50,000 goalin support of NDCL’s current operations,according to Sr. Margaret Gorman, theschool president, “I am amazed by theleadership and generosity displayed bythe NDCL family. I want to thank everyonewho had a hand in the outstandingsuccess of this year’s Mane Event: parents,students, faculty, staff, alumni(including out-of-town alumni!), andfriends of NDCL. Altogether, severalhundred people – gift donors, eventsponsors, patrons and volunteers –stepped forward in support of ourstudents.”Sr. Margaret was especially grateful for theleadership and effort of the volunteers on theMane Event Committee. “The Mane EventCommittee did a phenomenal job of organizingand executing this huge undertaking. Ourparent volunteers, led by co-chairs JacquiHerringshaw and Whitney (Federico) Guarnera’80, made this a very special event for all whoparticipated.”We hope you will plan on joining us nextyear on March 15, 2008, when the 17th NDCLLion’s Mane Event returns to Landerhaven.Whitner Federico Guarnera ’80and Jacqui HerringshawNDCL parents Jim Guerrieri,Ed Voyles and Carla GuerrieriJacqui Herringshaw and Joe WalerBand members on hornsGary Jeter ’73 and Byron MorganFormer parents Ernieand Helen Intihar Lallo ’7214 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

Sr. Margaret Gorman and Sr. Joanne KepplerNDCL moms Pat Fioritto and Lorrie CalabreseNDCL parents Doug and MariePruch with puppy “Casey”Junior Jacob Brandt on tenor saxNDCL mom Mary Beth O’Malley wins thewine tasting/dinner packageNDCL Guidance Counselor Holly Goddardand hubby Stan RoedigerSally Fogarty and Dave Grgurich (both current parents)Mane Event VolunteersJacqui Herringshaw & Whitney Federico GuarneraCo-ChairsVolunteersJanie Bidwell, AcquisitionsBarb Brandt, Sports Pictures CoordinatorBelinda Brown, AcquisitionsLuann Brown, College Corner Acquisitions,Basket Arrangements & Room Set-UpCarolyn Costantini, Ad and Program DesignSkip Drozin, Side Board SalesDave Flanigan, On-Line BiddingDenise Eustace, AcquisitionsPhil Fogarty, Acquisitions & Side BoardsSally Fogarty, Acquisitions & BasketArrangementsFord Fram, Director, Student Stage BandJudee Geizer, Puppy AcquisitionsDave Grgurich, Gift Displays on OverheadScreens & AcquisitionsMike Grubar, FinanceRick Guarnera, On-Line Bidding & RoomSet-UpCarla Guerrieri, AcquisitionsCyndi Haubrich, AcquisitionsPaul Haubrich, SideboardsDoreen Heywood, Chinese Auction TicketSales, Duplicating and Assembling TicketsCathy Hogan, Seating & Registration PacketsTerry Hurley, Puppy Sitter for the Past WeekMarianne Jereb, CenterpiecesGinger Kler, Acquisitions, BasketArrangements, Item Identification Cards,Lottery Tree, Room Set-UpMike Kler, Room Set-UpBea Krajnak, AcquisitionsSteve Krajnak, AcquisitionsKerin Lehtonen, CenterpiecesBeth Lestock, Chinese Auction Ticket SalesEd Lewandowski, FinancePhil Lewandowski, Booster Speaker Set-UpPaula Liberatore, College CornerDescriptionsPaula Martillotta, AcquisitionsLisa Mascaro, Acquisitions, Room Set-UpMelissa McClain, CenterpiecesRenee McDonnell, AcquisitionsTrish Morgan, Registration Packets, GuestCheck-InPete Nezovich, Bubble People, PuppyPictureJuli O’Connell, AcquisitionsBridget O’Malley, Fleece BlanketsMary Beth O’Malley, Acquisitions, FleeceBlankets, Room Set-UpPete Nezovich, Design of InvitationsKarin Orosz, AcquisitionsJoe Patella, AcquisitionsPam Patella, AcquisitionsPatty Pengal, Framing of Team PicturesSr. Antonee Pfenning, Chinese Ticket SalesDiane Preston, Centerpieces, Acquisitions,Fur Section, Basket Arrangements, ItemDescriptions, Room Set-UpColleen Sarkisian, Acquisitions, ChineseAuctionMike Saxon, Designed and Made DiamondBracelet, Ticket Sales for Bracelet,AcquisitionsPeggy Saxon, Acquisitions, BasketArrangements, Room Set-Up, Ticket Salesfor BraceletKathryn Schleder, AcquisitionsSr. Theresa Sharp, AcquisitionsCatherine Stefanek, Fleece BlanketsMegan Stefanek, Fleece BlanketsJoyce Stempak, Basket ArrangementsJudy Steiger, CenterpiecesStacey Steinberg, CenterpiecesBeth Stricker, Registration Packets, GuestCheck-InKaren Tercek, College Corner Acquisitions,Teacher Lounge Acquisitions, BasketArrangements, Room Set-UpRobin Tomaselli, AcquisitionsSusan Urso, CenterpiecesFran Vitt, Room Set-UpPat Ward, Acquisitions, Item Descriptions,Room Set-UpDon Wojtila and other members of theGrand Avenue BandAnd last, but by no means least, we arealso very grateful to those whose namesmay have been inadvertently omitted fromthis list. Thank you!Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 15

Interested in leaving your own legacy,while also perpetuating the good name of youralma mater? Now that’s easy to do! Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School has created both a NotreDame Academy Legacy Society and a CathedralLatin School Legacy Society to promote the fundingof the school’s endowment.After much careful discussion and planning,NDCL will launch a planned giving program thisspring. A planned giving committee met to brainstorm,formulate a program concept and to create aplanned giving brochure that will be mailed soon tointerested alumni and friends.The committee consisted of Robert Sullens ’44, aCPA and retired accounting professor at John CarrollUniversity; Leonard Ringenbach ’64, a member of theNDCL Board of Directors and a financial planner;Larry Barrett, a former NDCL parent who is aninsurance executive; along with assistance fromLeo Hyland ’77, NDCL’s Director of Advancement.NDCL Launches Legacy Giving ProgramThe school’s planned giving program was createdas an outcome from the school’s strategic plan.“Goal 10 of the NDCL Strategic Plan calls for anincrease in both the capacity and means of financialsupport of the school. A well-designed plannedgiving program will help us achieve both” explainedHyland.The new planned giving brochures will highlightbequest giving, but will also offer planned givingproducts such as trusts and annuities. The schoolhas already initiated a “class giving” program that hasseen seven classes step forward with commitmentsof $25,000 or more per class. “We expect that havinga bequest tool available will make it even easier forour alumni to support NDCL” adds Hyland.For more information about planned giving atNDCL, please contact Leo Hyland directly atnd_hyland@lgca.org or call 888.214.8109 x264.16 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

LIONS’SPORTSLIONS NAME NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACHNotre Dame-Cathedral Latin School is pleased to announcethat Byron Morgan will be the school’s new head footballcoach. Morgan, a member of the Ohio Coaches’ AssociationHall of Fame, is currently the athletic director at Solon HighSchool and was formerly the head coach there and atMayfield High School prior to that.NDCL selected Morgan fromabout 50 applications receivedfor the position. Athletic directorFrank Platzar pointed to Morgan’sdesire to be part of somethingspecial at NDCL as a keydistinguishing feature amongthe finalists. “Byron has atremendous ability to communicate with both young peopleand their parents.” Platzar also noted that NDCL will benefitfrom Morgan’s strong leadership and extensive network ofcolleagues and former players.“I am very excited at becomingpart of an outstanding schoolcommunity at NDCL”of the Year in 1984, 1996 and 2000.He also won the Dan Mormile Awardin 1984 and 2000, as the GreaterCleveland Football CoachesAssociation Coach of the Year.“I am very excited atbecoming part of an outstandingschool communityat NDCL” saidMorgan. “I want to buildstrong relationships andunite everyone in theNDCL family.” Morgan alsocited his own “burningdesire” to get back into coaching as areason for his interest in the NDCLjob, which will include his having adaily presence at NDCL.“Byron Morgan brings to both the NDCL community and ourfootball program an unparalleled professional stature andtrack record of excellence, from his experience as both a headcoach and as an athletic director” added NDCL principalJoseph Waler. “Byron brings a passionate vision and successfulmanagement experience to our football program.”In 27 years as a head coach, Morgan has a career record of199-78-3. He has been named conference coach of the year 12times, has had five undefeated regular seasons, 14 conferencechampionships, eight state playoff teams, three state semi-finalsquads and coached Solon’s 2000 state runner-up team inDivision I. He was also named the Northeastern Ohio CoachMorgan also commented on hisinterest in renewing the intense rivalrybetween two of Greater Cleveland’spremier football programs –Cathedral Latin and Benedictine.“This is an intriguing opportunity tobe opening against Benedictine atCleveland Browns Stadium.”NDCL will be facing Benedictine inweek one of the 2007 football season,as part of the renewed Charity Gameseries.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 17

SPORTS continuedNDCL Soccer Standout Headedfor MercyhurstNotre Dame-Cathedral Latin senior Tom Lund has signed a letterof intent to play soccer for the Lakers at Mercyhurst College inErie, PA. As a talented mid-fielder and captain of the Lions soccerteam, Lund has been a 4-year varsity team player. He alsoplayed for the Cleveland Whitecaps Premier Team and is currentlya member of the Super Y League Team of Cleveland.Lund gives much credit for his success to his NDCL coachEverett Palache, who is also an NDCL alum and past soccer star.“Coach Palache has been a great coach and has helped me tomature, not only in soccer but as a person, both on and off thefield” says Lund. “Since I won’t be too far from home, I’m hopingto return for some of the NDCL games.”In addition to soccer, Lund played on the Lions’ Varsity BasketballTeam his junior and senior years. He is also a peer minister,retreat leader, senior buddy and honor student at NDCL. He looksforward to studying education or marketing in college and felt,after meeting the soccer coach and seeing the campus, thatMercyhurst was the right fit for him.He is the son of Chris and Claudia Lund, of Euclid.NDCL Softball Player Signswith Ursuline CollegeNotre Dame-Cathedral Latin senior Meredith Croce hassigned a letter of intent to play softball next year at UrsulineCollege in Pepper Pike. A talented catcher and captain ofthe NDCL Lion’s softball team, Croce is a 3-year varsityplayer who will earn a 4th year letter. Susan Woodford, thehead softball coach at Ursuline, was at the recent signingceremony and expressed real pleasure at having Croce jointheir program.Croce, who will trade her blue & gold from the NDCL Lionsfor the blue & gold of the Ursuline Diamond Arrows, wasselected for Plain Dealer Honorable Mention for ’06 andNews-Herald 2nd Team. In ’05, she was a Plain DealerPlayer of the Week and again chosen for 2nd Team. Thatsame year she was selected for the News-Herald 1st Team.She was a key player for the Lions who achieved DistrictChampionships in both 2005 and 2006. She also played onthe Go North Coast 18-U tournament team which won fourof six summer tournaments played.Meredith lives in Chardon and is the daughter of Stephenand Kathryn Crose.GIRLS' BASKETBALL VISITS RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITALOn December 29, the girls' varsity traded intheir sneakers for smiles and went on theattack, laughing and dancing and cheeringfor the patients of Rainbow and BabiesHospital.Asked by the volunteer coordinator to“host the party,” the girls decorated theatrium at Rainbow and greeted patientsand their caregivers as the exited theelevators. Each patient received an NDCLGirls Basketball T-shirt and a team poster.The girls chatted with each of the “pedsparty-goers”- then the DJ fired up the tunes and the girls were “onthe floor” showing their skill...line dances, a conga line led by seniorLauren Rossi, a competitive “limbo” session where our playersslipped under the bar and the little onesran right under! Line dances and shoutingand cheering in the New Year warmed thehearts of all, especially the families inattendance and the professional who allcommented at the wonderful caring andloving displays of our players.A catered lunch allowed all to enjoy the Evecelebration and the two hours raced by!The girls were fantastic– to witness theirjoy and ability to make those little onessmile...this picture tells the story better.Kuddos and congrats to the girls for their efforts- they really steppedup and made a difference at Rainbow this day!NDCL Football Player Signs with DavidsonMatt Guerrieri has signed a letter of intentto be a member of the football team atDavidson College in Davidson, NorthCarolina. Guerrieri, who played defensiveback, running back and kick returner forthe NDCL Lions, suffered a shoulder injuryafter the 5th game this season but hadalready been selected for pre-seasonrecognition as All Area and All NorthCoast League, the same honors he hadalso earned during his junior year at NDCL.After courting offers from Dartmouth andYale, Guerrieri, 07, says, “The blend ofacademic offerings and athletic programsat Davidson was excellent, and thewarmer weather also factored into mydecision. I’m looking forward to playing forthe Wildcats.”Guerrieri plans to continue a lifetime loveof football that started in first grade on aflag football team, and continued with playon his CYO team at St. Francis of Assisi inGates Mills, to the years he played atNDCL where he was a captain of thevarsity team.Matt is a member of NDCL’s Spanish Cluband served as president of his class inboth his freshman and junior years.Guerrieri also plays both varsity basketballand baseball at NDCL. He is undecided asto his course of study once he entersDavidson.18 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

NEWS FlashMESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALJoseph A. WalerSo much of life, especially school life, focuses on time. Itseems that we measure everything: the length of class periodsand school days, the number of absences and tardies, thelength of the bus ride to and from school, the amount of servicehours performed, and the number of minutes allowed forstandardized tests. Of course, the students—and even some ofthe teachers—always count down the numberof days to summer vacation, even as they remind me of thenumber of snow days we are allowed by state law!While much of this counting is necessary, it can have anegative effect, especially if it devalues the past and present asthings we merely need to “get through” in order to arrive at thefuture. We can’t be like TV weather forecasters, who invariablyspeak of weekdays as nothing more than necessary evils wemust face to get to the weekend. The problem with thisapproach is that it ignores that God’s grace is always presentright here, right now.Looking back on my first year as principal, there have beenmany grace-filled experiences at NDCL: the excitement ofachievement in speech, robotics, art, and athletic competitions. . . the lively school spirit at dozens of games and socialgatherings . . . the tender affection between parents andstudents at events like Freshman Acceptance and JuniorRecognition . . . the prayerful energy of retreats and liturgies. . . the genuine connections between alumni and currentstudents during Career Week and Homecoming . . . the listgoes on and on. In all of these moments, we caught glimpsesof God’s loving care for each of us.Of course, we wish that the joyful experiences could havelasted longer. At other times, like our grief over the illnessesand deaths of loved ones, we wondered how long we couldendure the suffering. Through it all, however, God’s goodnesswas always evident, just as was in the past and as it will be inthe future.Yes, God is good . . . all the time.3-D art sculptures generateinterest, smiles amongNDCL communityNDCL students, faculty andvisitors are enjoying the hardwork of art students in 3-DDesign as interesting artsculptures appear on campus.Pete Nezovich, art teacherat NDCL, explains that theclass assignment was tochoose a location first andthen make the space moreinteresting by casting a figureout of clear packaging tape.What resulted are smiles and chuckles as figuresappeared in the school library demonstrating thetheme, “Pursuing Literature.” Onefigurine hovering from the ceiling appears to be aheroic character flying toward a book.“The external theme was ‘Escape,’” explainsNezovich. “This humorous theme used figures outsidethe building escaping as student view theminside their classrooms.”Watch for new sculptures to appear as nextsemester’s 3-D Design course utilizes highvisibility/high traffic areas of the school to place theirsculptures.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 19

NEWS Flash continuedArt Exhibition FeaturesNDCL Student EntriesThe 37th Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibitionopened with special ceremonies at the James A.Rhodes State Office Tower, Columbus, Ohio on April15, running through May 18, 2007. Over 12,000entries for this program were submitted from schoolsaround the state, and judges chose 3,000 works of artfor advancement to the regional level from which only300 were accepted for the state exhibition.Four Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin students, all fromMrs. Pat Schroeder’s art classes, were selected to havetheir art displayed in the state capitol exhibition.NDCL junior Brian Cash (Concord) had his DigitalPhotograph, titled, “Third World Work,” on display aswill a photograph by senior Brad Swetel (Wickliffe),titled, “9 Days of Running from Reality.” A photocollage by senior Will Zaylor (Chagrin Falls), titled,“Pieces of Me” was also chosen, along with a paintingby junior Katherine Smidansky (Newbury), titled,“Checkers.” A brunch was held to honor these artistsat The Columbus Athenaeum on April 15th.Cathedral Latin AlumniAssociation’s Man of the YearCleveland native Thomas J. Rodeno, was honoredas the Cathedral Latin Alumni Association’s Manof the Year for 2007. Rodeno received theassociation’s Merit Award at its AnnualCommunion Breakfast at the Marriott City Center on April 22.The Communion Breakfast followed a 10:30 am Mass at theCathedral of St. John Evangelist.Mr. Rodeno was recognized for his leadership inthe Denver business community, the Colorado SpringsCatholic Diocese, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Capturing 1 st and 2 nd PlaceNDCL Robotics TeamsFlex Their MentalMusclesNDCL’s Robotics Teams flexed theirmental muscles at the Case Western Reserve University RoboticsTournament with impressive 1st and 2nd and 5th place finishes this February.A field of 22 schools competed at this tournament, entering 50 robots.Robotics Advisors Bob Schwartz, computer programming teacher at NDCL,and Carolyn Costantini, computer science, advanced web design, digitalvideo, and advanced programming teacher at NDCL, are extremely thrilledwith how the school’s three robotics teams performed. “The only reason ourthird team came in fifth place is because they had to compete against ourfirst place team in the elimination round,” explains Schwartz. “Our studentstruly did outstanding this year at the Robotics Tournament.”Last year, NDCL won two trophies for third and fourth place. This year’s 1stand 2nd place trophies will be on display at the school.First place “Team Delta Force” members include: Tony Bozeglav, StephanieZmina, Eric Ray, Mike Timko, Matt DelBrocco and Matt Drummond. Secondplace “Jonda Bap Systems” members include: Dan Somrack, ThomasKooser, Marty Fuhry, Michael Paratto and Tim Corlett. Fifth place “Mr.Roboto” members include: Dan Virost, Tim Ziemba, Matthew Gyurgyik, RyanO’Donnell, Dan Oriani and Sean Cahill.The robots are built out of Legos and operate via a computer code enteredby the students. The goal of this tournament is to get your robot to find alight in an arena, travel to it, and pause for three seconds beneath the light.The team that accomplishes this task the most times in three minutes duringa one-on-one match moves on in the tournament.According to Costantini, head of the NDCL Technology Department, thisis the fifth year NDCL has participated in the competition, which in itself isfive years old.Congratulations to all three teams on their impressive finishes!Campus Ministers honored by Lake-Geauga DistrictThe Catholic Commission ofLake and Geauga Counties presentedtheir highest award toNDCL faculty members MollyLinehan and Guy Savastano attheir annual banquet on March3. The “Sower of Justice”Leadership Award was given inrecognition of the social justiceministry efforts of the two teachersworking with NDCL students.Campus minister MollyLinehan brings her internationalsolidarity experiences in ElSalvador, India and NorthernUganda to her ministry withNDCL students.She started the summer service trips to West Virginia, hasaccompanied students to prayer vigils at Lucasville prison,and directs NDCL's Church in the City partnerships. In herthree years as campus minister she has empowered studentsto implement Catholic social teaching creatively. NDCL student-ledFair Trade Fashion Show won an award from theInter-Religious Task Force on Central America last spring.Guy Savastano teaches chemistry full-time at NDCL.Together with Molly Linehan, he co-advises the social justiceclub and serves on the leadership board of the diocesanCatholic Schools for Peace and Justice (CSPJ). He advises theHabitat for Humanity Club and took the lead in the 2006CSPJ “Wheels for Justice” state minimum-wage campaign,drawing student bikers to participate in the trip toColumbus.20 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

Bishop Lennon Visits NDCLBishop Lennon visited NDCL onJanuary 31 as part of his effort tomeet with students and staff ofevery high school in theCleveland Diocese during hisfirst year as Cleveland’s bishop.He had two, 45-minute meetingsat NDCL: one with a group of 15representatives of the StudentCouncil, and another with all of the religion teachers.“I found it easy to talk with the Bishop,” comments Kellie Raddell, asophomore. “He was energetic and very interested in what we had to say.”Bishop Lennon will return to NDCL in June to celebrate thebaccalaureate liturgy for the Class of 2007.NDCL Junior Class attendsNortheast Ohio Poverty SummitNDCL’s entire junior class joined Catholic high schoolstudents from across northeast Ohio at the Northeast OhioPoverty Summit on March 9. The goal of the summit wasto educate Catholic high school students on the causes ofpoverty and to learn about the issues of Homelessness,Education and Worker’s Rights.This event was sponsored by Catholic Schools for Peace andJustice (CSPJ), an organization comprised of representativesfrom Catholic high schools and colleges in the Diocese ofCleveland. Bishop Anthony Pilla presented the keynote addressto the one thousand plus students who attended this summit.To learn more about CSPJ, visit www.cspj.netNDCL Releases Namesof Scholarship WinnersNotre Dame-Cathedral Latin School has offered26 eighth-grade students an academic scholarshipfor the 2007-08 school year. Of the nearly 300 studentstaking the required placement test this pastNovember at NDCL, the following students weretop scorers and will receive a four-year, renewableacademic scholarship.Qualifying students were Rodger Bramley,Hershey Montessori, Concord Township; ZachBrazofsky, St. Mary Chardon, Chardon; LarryDonovan, St. Gregory the Great, South Euclid; MattDwyer, Notre Dame Elementary School, Chardon;Kyle Flynn, St. Paschal Baylon, Highland Hts.;Brian Jones, Our Lady of Mount Carmel,Willoughby Hills; Carla Mazzone, St. Gabriel,Concord Twp.; Sarah Mejia, ImmaculateConception, Willoughby Hills; Jenna Melvin, St.Felicitas, Willoughby Hills; Alex Naticchia, St. Joanof Arc, Chagrin Falls; Lindsey O’Brien, St. MaryChardon, Chardon; Ryan O’Neill, Notre DameElementary School, Chardon; John Salomone, St.Gabriel, Concord Twp.; Erin Vanek, Notre DameElementary School, Mentor; and Eric Weber, NotreDame Elementary School, Chagrin Falls.Questions regarding application and admissionto NDCL should be addressed to Keith Corlew,NDCL Admissions Director, at (440) 286-6226, ext.243, or by e-mail at nd_corlew@lgca.org. VisitNDCL at www.ndcl.orgSND Summer Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Sisters of Notre Dame invite women, ages 18-40, to participatein a five-day program of summer service with the Sisters.Experiences may include:• Assisting in an inner-city elementary school• Working with children in a crisis care center• Assisting with Summer Bible Camp for inner-city children• Providing remedial instruction and Bible classes for Latino childrenin a rural camp• Assisting with migrant ministry.Volunteers will live in a Notre Dame community so they canshare prayer, meals and reflections on the experience. Volunteeropportunities are available in Cleveland, Ohio, May 20-25, 2007;Leipsic, Ohio, July 15-20, 2007; Sheffield Township, Ohio, July 15-20,2007; Dayton, Ohio, July 22-27, 2007; Los Angeles, California,August 5-10, 2007.For more information, visit our website at www.sndchardon.orgor contact Sr. Kathleen Hine at khine@ndec.org or by phone at440-279-1194.Senior Patrick McDonnell wins 2nd-placetrophy at State Forensic Speech FinalsNDCL Forensic Speech team members Alyssa Albert, SeanCahill and Patrick McDonnell competed at the state finaltournament on Saturday, March 3. Senior PatrickMcDonnell, team captain, won the second place trophyin Impromptu Speaking.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 21

ALUMNI NewsSpring is the season for rebirth and invigoration. Duringthe winter, alumni gathered at the Alumni Basketball Gameand the Lion’s Mane Event, in addition to a handful of reunionsand reunion planning meetings. Now that spring is in fullswing, our spirits are lifted not only by the pleasant weather,but by the exciting alumni events that are approaching overthese next few months.On May 5th we’re taking you out to the ballgame at the 2ndAnnual “Lion Pride Night” with the Lake County Captains.The NDCL Alumni Association worked hard to promote thisevent and invited NDCL religion teacher, Mr. Mark Hummer,to represent NDCL by throwing the ceremonial first pitch priorto the game. We will gather after the game at Beef O’Brady’sfor a buffet dinner and have raffles, door prizes, and plenty ofgood food. Special thanks to the Werner family (NDCL alumniJohn ’00, Amy ’02, and former NDCL mom Laura), owners ofthe Eastlake Beef O’Brady’s, for their hospitality.Baseball and softball alumni, keep your batting eye sharpfor the Saturday, May 19th Alumni Game at NDCL. The oddyears will face off versus the even year grads at noon on NDCL’ssoftball field. The Alumni Association will fire up the grills fora cookout afterwards. Bring your friends and family to root foryour team. All varsity baseball and softball alumni are eligibleto play but you need to reserve your roster spot by May 15th.Spring wraps up with our fourth “Return to the Castle”Keven Krajnak ’98luncheon at the former Notre DameAcademy on Ansel Road. Started in 2004,this event is scheduled for Friday, June 15th.Please refer to page 23 for more informationand a registration form. Transportation will beprovided from a number of pickup locationsthroughout the area. This will be my first tripto “The Castle” and I look forward to meeting many moreNotre Dame alumnae and sharing in their storied traditions.The Reunion News page is bigger than ever! I am happy toreport that over a dozen classes are actively planning a classreunion for 2007—many of them plan to hold them right hereat NDCL. Some classes are already planning reunions for 2008.For those who cannot make it to Northeast Ohio, NDCL iscoming to you! On Friday, April 27th we will hold an all-schoolsregional reunion in Southwest Ohio at the University of Daytonfor the very first time. We continued our annual alumni gatheringin Florida in partnership with the Cathedral Latin AlumniAssociation. As these regional gatherings become moresuccessful, we will be adding more stops to our calendar.If you are interested in helping coordinate a regional reunionwhere you live, please let me know.As you make out your spring and summer calendars, markdown these dates and keep the alumni spirit in full bloom!Friday, July 20thDo you golf? Here’s your chance to play a game you love(at times) and help the students at NDCL. The 7th AnnualGolf Classic is Friday, July 20th 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. AfterMemorial 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 supportthe students at NDCL.Ladies, we have something just for you this year. Don’twant 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 competitiveladies, the full outing is still open, but the “LadiesSocial” is for women only. The cost is $85 per player.Own a business or are unable to join us? Support theevent through a personal or corporate sponsorship. Moredetails and on-line registration is available at www.ndcl.orgor contact co-chairman Mark Martinis at (216) 789-9228.NDCL alumni should contact Alumni Director KevenKrajnak ’98 at nd_krajnak@lgca.org if they are interested inparticipating.The Golf Classic will feature:• Support for NDCL students• Meet honorary chairman Gary Jeter• 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!“LadiesSocial” which teesoff at 3 p.m. on yourown “nine”.Meet HonoraryChairman Gary JeterCL AlumnusUSC All-AmericanPro Football PlayerYes, 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); $150after)❏ 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 NDCLName(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 May 28th.Call co-chairman Mark Martinis at (216) 789-9228 for more information.Register on-line at www.ndcl.org.22 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

Join us!“Lunch at the Castleon Ansel Road”Friday, June 15, 2007Join us on Friday, June 15th for a luncheon at theformer Notre Dame Academy on Ansel Road. The cost is$25 per person. Make your reservation today as space islimited. We will have several pickup locations throughoutthe Greater Cleveland area. Contact Jean Olup in theAdvancement Office at (440) 286-6226, x242 or AlumniDirector Keven Krajnak ’98 at (440) 286-6226, x239.Please reserve _______ space(s) for "Lunch at the Castle" on Friday, June 15, 2007Name: _______________________________________________________________________________Graduation Year ________First Maiden LastAddress: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone: (______)___________________City State Zip A.C.Names of Additional Guests & NDA Graduation Year (if applicable)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The reservation fee of $25/per person must accompany this form. Checks should be made payable to the NotreDame Academy Alumnae Association. Check enclosed is in amount of: $______________________( ) I have included an additional donation of $___________ to help fund the cost of the trip for a Sister of Notre Dame.Hall of Fame Day set for Saturday, September 15th:Attention Cathedral Latin and NDCL Football alumni: Save the dates ofAugust 24 and 25th! There will be an all-football reunion and cookoutat NDCL the night before the Charity Game vs. Benedictine atCleveland Browns Stadium. Log on to www.ndcl.org to sign up for thefootball reunion and see who else is coming. Date to be confirmed soon!Baseball and Softball Alumni Game/Reunion:Attention all varsity baseball and softballalumni from NDCL.Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 19th at 12:00 p.m. The“odd-year” graduates will face off against the “even-year” graduatesin a softball game at NDCL. Bring your own gloves andshoes. Following the game we will fire up the grills and have acookout at the field. Guests are welcomed! Contact the AlumniOffice at (440) 286-6226, x239 for more information.Please note: this event is weather permitting. If you are wonderingwhether this event is still on, call the school at (440) 286-6226and listen to the recording. You can also log on to www.ndcl.orgfor event status. The rain day is scheduled for Sunday, May 20th.May 5th is NDCL’s“Lion Pride Night”with the Lake CountyCaptainsThe NDCL Alumni Associationinvites all NDA, CL, and NDCLalumni, students, and familiesto the 2nd annual “Lion PrideNight” at the Lake CountyCaptains game in Eastlake.The Association has invitedMr. Mark Hummer to throwthe ceremonial first pitchbefore the game. Tickets are$8 and a buffet dinner afterthe game at Beef O’Brady’s is$10 per person. Join us for thegame, dinner, or better yet,both! Log on to www.ndcl.orgfor an order form and forphotos from the event.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 23

REUNION NEWS CentralAll Notre Dame Academy, Cathedral Latin School and NDCLclasses planning reunions are encouraged to send their informationfor publication in this column. The Alumni Office will post thedetails about your upcoming reunion and can list the names ofany missing classmates. Information on upcoming plans, or astory about your recent reunion, can be sent to Jean Olup atnd_olup@lgca.org or you can call her at 440-286-6226 ext. 242.Reunion coordinators are invited to request class lists and mailinglabels and other help as needed. Facilities at NDCL are alwaysavailable for our alumni to use for their reunions. The 100 acrecampus is perfect for outdoor activities such as family picnics andthe school facilities are also available for reunion dinners andother events. Contact Keven Krajnak ‘98, NDCL Alumni Director at440-286-6226 ext 239, or e-mail him at nd_ krajnak@lgca.org todiscuss all of your reunion needs.NDA Class of 1947Agnes Kermode and the planningcommittee is working on a60th Reunion to be held this fall.The date is Saturday, October 6,2007 which is Homecomingweekend. The location of thereunion will be determined soon.On Sunday, October 7th, theHomecoming mass at the NotreDame Educational Center is at10:30 a.m., and a brunch in theNDCL cafeteria follows. Agnescan be reached atagnesker@aol.com. Invitationswere mailed in early March. Ifyou did not receive one, pleasecontact Alumni Director KevenKrajnak ’98 at (440) 286-6226, x239to update your address.CL Class of 1952Bill Kubat is beginning to planyour 55-year reunion for sometimethis year. If you would like tohelp Bill or have some ideas,contact him at (440) 235-2550.NDA Class of 1955By popular request, yourReunion Committee is planning amini-reunion/luncheon for June,2007 at the Holiday Inn on WilsonMills Road. Letters will be sent inApril with details and registrationforms. We are looking forward toseeing everyone at our next galaevent.NDA Class of 1957Mary Shelling Kish is thechairperson for your 50th classreunion. Anyone interested inplanning can contact her at (216)423-3272. Ann White is the cochairperson.She can be reachedat (216) 921-5654. The NDA ’5750th reunion is scheduled forSaturday, September 29, at theHoliday Inn – Mayfield village (onBeta Drive near Wilson MillsROad). This is also the weekendof the Sisters of Notre DsmeChicken Barbecue at NDCL, andplans are in the works for a gatheringon Sunday at theBarbecue. More details on thereunion will be mailed soon.CL Class of 1957Your 50-year reunion isplanned for Saturday, September15th at NDCL. Lou Papes andJohn Urbancic are the co-chairmen.Invitations will be mailed inApril with more details of thereunion activities. For moreinformation, you can contactLou at (216) 408-0708 or Johnat (440) 238-1692. If anyone isinterested in golfing with yourclassmates, Tom Gulick isorganizing an outing on Friday,September 14th. You can contactTom at (216) 524-8496 if you areinterested in golf.NDA Class of 1961Marcia Eminian Slaby isinterested in putting somethingtogether to celebrate a belated45th Reunion. If you are interestedin helping plan a reunion,please contact Marcia atm_slaby@juno.com.NDA Class of 1967Lillian Marn Steele is interestedin helping plan a 40th Reunion.Although she is in Florida, shewould like to help in whateverway possible. Anyone interestedin helping plan a reunion cancontact Lillian at 800-741-1252,ext.133 (work), (772) 692-8565(home office), or (772) 485-8330(cell). She can also be reachedby e-mail at lilliansteele@realtor.com.Linda Koynock Skolarisand Winnie Dudek Knechtle arebeginning to put some thoughtstogether and will be contactingyour class via mail and telephoneshortly. Please update your contactinformation on the form inthis magazine.CL Class of 1967Jim Gorman is interested inorganizing a 40th reunion,possibly for Summer of 2007. Ifanyone is interested in attendingor helping plan the reunion,contact Jim at (440) 734-6353 ore-mail him ataajtgorman@wowway.com.NDA Class of 1972Barb Bennett Pokelsek andMaureen Vidmar O’Hearn areworking on your 35-year reunion.Maureen can be reached atwave151@gmail.com andBarbara can be reached at(440) 946-7875.CL Class of 1977Terry Roncagli is putting togethersome ideas for your 30-yearreunion. If anyone is interested inhelping Terry or has some ideas,contact him at (440) 543-6185.NDA Class of 1987Ladies, our 20-year reunion isaround the corner! If anyone hasideas, and/or would like to helpplan for this event next year,please contact Paula MetzgerDryden via e-mail at4pdryden@cableone.net orphone at (208) 433-1466.NDCL Class of 1997Dave Herpy and Tara (Tekancic)Grano are planning your 10-yearreunion for ThanksgivingWeekend. If you have any ideas,suggestions, or would like toassist Dave and Tara in the planning,contact them atdherpy@yahoo.com orttekancic@hotmail.com. Save thedate mailers were sent out inMarch and invitations will besent later this year. Please helpus find our classmates by updatingyour address, phone number,and e-mail address by returningthe form found in this magazineor at www.ndcl.org.NDCL Class of 1998Believe it or not, some of ourclassmates are already talkingabout organizing a 10-yearreunion for 2008. A small grouphas currently begun puttingtogether some ideas. Anyoneinterested in providing ideas,coordination, or support pleasecontact Katie Fitzgerald atkfitz41@gmail.com. You may alsocontact Alumni Director KevenKrajnak at (440) 286-6226 or stopby and see him at NDCL.24 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

Class NewsNotre Dame Academy1947News contributed by Agnes Krebs Kermode.Contact Agnes at (440) 843-2351 or via e-mail atagnesker@sbcglobal.net.Spring is finally here and we are in full swingwith plans for our 60th Class Reunion on Saturday,October 6, 2007. Since this is a “biggy,” we areworking to make it an unusual and a fun gettogether with a few surprises as well. I hope I havepiqued your curiosity enough to make it a “must”date on your calendar. So, if you haven't sent inyour reservation, please do so now. Final deadlineis June 6, 2007. Also, start looking for the pins wewore for our 25th. I know none of us have changedbut those pictures will be nice to see again. So, ifyou find them, please wear them. Also, on October7th, our class will be recognized and honored atthe NDCL Homecoming, and honored we shouldbe, we are survivors of “The Greatest Generation.”So hopefully, we will have a great showing.Now, here are some tidbits from our classmatessince the last issue: Ruth Reschke Kilroy is keepingin shape going to the gym and to swim classes withher 18 month old granddaughter, Mary Grace.Frances Stropko Gehlmann and Jim, spent theirfirst winter in their new home in Brunswick lovingwinter and the snow. Catherine Connor Lavelleand Jim; Mary Jane Kemmerling Oliver and Ray aswell as Pat Rini Reidy and Dennis spent their winterin Florida. (I spent mine under the electricblanket.) Peggy O'Connor Egan visited the WestWing in Washington DC once again courtesy of hernephew. This time with her grandsons in tow, bothof whom were in awe of the splendor and enormityof The White House. Agnes Kosmerl Tercek spent aweek in North Carolina with her daughter andgrandchildren while her son-in-law and grandsonwent to Guatemala to build Homes for Habitat.Seems she got bored with the children in school soshe cleaned cupboards! An email from Jean MarieFisher Kinnan — in a nutshell “Yours, Mine, Ours”and “Eight is Enough.” That sums it up. Oh yes,now wouldn't you know Jean has accomplishedquite a bit in her life, so far, receiving an undergraduatedegree, a masters and also teaching credentials.All of this while raising a family of fiveand then remarrying and blending her family withan additional three. Her travels sound like they areright out of a Frommer's travel guide. Jean is planningto attend our reunion so I'll leave the detailsto her. Then there is Mercedes Karpinski Spotts.The gal who is doing and going constantly. She andher son, David, spent the early part of February inPark City, Utah attending the Sundance FilmFestival. No mention was made of spotting RobertRedford, but she did say they had a wonderfultime. Now, more news about the Karpinski/Spottsclan. Mercedes grandson, David, a senior atUniversity School, has picked up where his greataunt Gloria Karpinski Batista '43 left off with theCleveland Food Bank, which she initiated manyyears ago. David organized a very successful auctionon EBay with the proceeds going to the FoodBank. Needless to say, Mercedes is one proudgrandmother. Hey, Bob Dowd, Jean Dickard's husband,welcome to our readership!! And here’s acorrection for your records: Peggy O'ConnorEgan's phone number 440-946-6668.Now here are a few things for you to do betweennow and October: Mark your calendar for a nostalgictrip on October 6th & 7th; brown bag it to the parkto check on the May Apples and Trillium; andwatch a sunset. I promise you — doing one or allthree will make a make a big difference in yourlife!! Honest injun'.1949Susanne Spittler Ward is living n Florence,Kentucky. She wrote to tell us that her husband hadpassed away in 2005. Susanne has nine children,18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Shesaid she has been keeping active with arts andcrafts and also traveling. Susanne recentlyreturned from an eight day pilgrimage to Rome.She said that over the years the only reunion shewas able to attend was the “45” and she’s hopingthere will be another.1954Jolanta Drasutis Peckus wrote and said herfamily was traveling to Colorado for skiing (threegenerations!) She is still working as an emergencyphysician and loves it!1955Reminder: Your Reunion Committee is planninga mini-reunion/luncheon for June, 2007 at theHoliday Inn on Wilson Mills Road (where your 50thwas held.) Letters will be sent in April with detailsand registration forms. We are looking forward toseeing everyone again.1969Susan Brush Harr recently moved from Toledoto Chagrin Falls. She and her husband, Bill, havethree children: Mary Katherine (age 23), Matthew(age 21) and Elizabeth (age 19).Donna Spada Rodriguez moved to Austintown,Ohio this past August and is teaching atMontessori School of Mahoning Valley. Her sonMathew is studying Opera in Massachusetts andson, Domenick is in the Air Force stationed in Iraq.Prayers are requested for her son.1972Donna Powers Lanza welcomed her first grandchild,Abree Marie Hagy, on June 27, 2006. Donnais a nurse practitioner at State Road FamilyPractice in North Royalton, Ohio.1985Patty Engel has been living in Santa Barbara,California for over three years. She works for anaffiliate of NBC, running the SB Bureau office andhandling all commercial sales. She received theprestigious business award, “40 Under 40” given bythe Pacific Coast Business Times. They give thisaward to only 40 people along the entire CaliforniaCentral Coast who have made significant strides intheir business and a difference in their community.Patty also volunteers with many nonprofits in townand sits on the board of the Young ProfessionalsClub. She also serves as an Ambassador with theSanta Barbara Chamber of Commerce. In her sparetime, she dances professionally with a salsa dancetroupe, call Salsa Barbara. She is performing at theLobero Theatre in Santa Barbara in March 2007.Nicole Martin Kennelly and her husband, Mike,live in Medina. They have three children, ages 3, 18months & a newborn. Nicole is a stay-at-homemom and she would love to hear from other classmatesin the area.1986Jennifer Sawyer Fisher, Jean Hetzer Harsar,Karla Salmon Robinson, Sheila Sexton andJennifer Aylsworth Webb shared a lunch table atNDA during the 1980s. More than 20 years later,they once again gathered for lunch, this time atMiss Molly’s Tea Room in Medina. Most of theirgroup, who graduated in 1986, had not seen eachother much (if at all) since their graduation, buthad renewed old friendships at their 20th ClassReunion this past October. They are looking forwardto getting together again this summer for anIndians game, hopefully with more friends fromtheir old lunch table and from their class. JenniferAylsworth added this note, “As much as we careabout each other, it’s hard to stay in touch whenlife pulls us in so many directions. It’s funny, sinceI remember spending HOURS on the telephonewith my NDA buddies when we were in highschool. It’s nice to remember that it’s important tomake new friends, but keep the old.”Left to Right: Jennifer Aylsworth Webb, Karla SalmonRobinson, Jennifer Sawyer Fisher, Jean Hetzer Harsarand Sheila Sexton.’86 Friends Enjoy Lunch in Miss Molly’s Tea RoomMichele Prosuch Ritz and her husband of 18years, Michael, live in Florida. They have threechildren: Ashley 17, Anthony 16 and Adrianno, age6. Michele is working toward a license as a hearinginstrument specialist. Her mother recently passedaway and she would appreciate prayers for her.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 25

1987Loriann Kolar Abood and her husband, Mark,have been married for 10 years. They have threechildren: Kristian (age 7), Gabriel (age 4) andMagdalaina (age 2).Cathedral Latin School1972Todd Brush lives in Aurora and recently accepteda position as an Account Executive withCleveland Peterbuilt.1973Tim Brush lives in Elyria with his wife, Sharyl,and daughter, Stacie. He is employed by CCXCorporation.Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School1993Tim Bravchok is the manager of All About Dogsof Northeast, Ohio in Chagrin Falls. Tim said hewould enjoy hearing from old classmates. Betteryet, he suggests that you bring your four leggedfriend into his store and see what it’s all about.1994Jim Eismon is living in Hudson, Ohio. He marriedTony Preziuso’s younger sister, Juli MariePreziuso and Jim and Juli have a 3 _ year olddaughter, Ava.Ann Bogo Saline and her husband Gregg movedto Ohio in 2006 after living in Boston for 10 yearsand CT/NY for two. This move followed their fiveweek vacation in Australia and New Zealand at theend of 2005. After renovating and adding on to thehouse that Ann’s grandfather built, they now live inWickliffe. They had their first child, Anna this pastSeptember. Ann still works forPricewaterhouseCoopers, now as the director of abusiness development group in the ClevelandOffice, and Gregg still is with Sun Microsystems.1995Cara Profughi Coe, and her husband Cole, areexpecting their second child this coming July. Sheis also involved with the Relay for Life at NDCL onJune 23-24, 2007. Anyone who is interested in joiningtheir team should contact Cara at cara@lostpondconstruction.com.Erika Jaklic and her husband, Ryan McCoy livein Falls Church, Virginia. Erika is a librarian for anelementary school.Christie Csonka graduated from Miami of Ohioin 1999 with a BA in Zoology. She recently graduatedfrom Ross University School of VeterinaryMedicine and is currently practicing companionanimal medicine in Dover, Ohio.1996Heidi Albrecht Whitestine and her husband,Mike, have a 3 1/2 year old daughter, HannahRose; and, after losing their son, Michael William,Jr. in July 2005, due to pre-term labor, they nowhave another beautiful daughter, Grace Mae, whowas born last October. The family resides in Akronand Heidi coaches Junior Olympic volleyball andworks full time in sales.Lindsay Seif Iwanicki has been working forJohnson & Johnson in New Jersey for five years. InMarch 2006 she relocated to Connecticut to bewith her fiancé, Michael Iwanicki. They married inOctober 2006. Lindsay said she wished she couldhave made the NDCL 10 year reunion and shewould love to hear from her classmates. You cancontact Lindsay at lindsay_seif@hotmail.com.1997Kate Dailey married Anthony Ring on June 24,2006 at Divine Word in Kirtland. The weddingparty included Maura Harris Davis ’97, TaraTekancic Grano ’97 and Matt Dailey ’94. Kate andAnthony live in Chicago where Kate is an attorneyand Anthony is an options trader.1998Sarah Koval recently married Petty OfficerSecond Class Jeremy Spears in the United StatesNavy on October 28, 2006. A small wedding washeld at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery,Maine. Kelly Shaw ’98 and Nicholas Hosmer ’98were in the wedding party. Sarah and Jeremy nowmake their home on the seacoast in NewHampshire with their dog, Denali (a GreatPyrenees) and kitten, Baxter. Sarah graduated in2002 from the University of New Hampshire with aB.S. in Wildlife Biology. After working as a naturalist,outdoor educator, and sea kayak guide for theState of New Hampshire Fish and GameDepartment, she is now a veterinary technician inDurham, NH.2000Candice Piraino graduated from John CarrollUniversity in 2006. She had enrolled in the ROTCprogram while attending JCU and was commissionedas a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Reserves.After graduation, she headed off to Fort Lee,Virginia where she completed her officer requirements.She is currently at Fort Rucker, Alabamaserving as a Quartermaster Officer with the petroleumdivision. She also became engaged over theChristmas holidays to Zach Valentine ofWadsworth, Ohio who is also stationed at FortRucker.2001Jamie Baird graduated from Eastern MichiganUniversity in 2006 with a Bachelors in Science andMasters Degree in Occupational Therapy. She iscurrently working as an Occupational Therapist atHattie Larlham Center for Children withDisabilities in Mantua, Ohio. Jamie says she isenjoying her job and traveling to the west coast asoften as possible.2003Michelle Serfozo married Mike Ianiro at St.Anselm’s Church in Chesterland on July 22, 2006.The reception was held at Borally’s in Willowick.NDCL alum in the wedding party were KatieSchutte ’02, Amanda Mack ’03, and SarahSankovich ’03.2007NDCL senior, Daniel Virost, is the grandson ofGrace Storto Virost ’52 and the nephew of DonnaPowers Lanza ’72.26 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

BUNDLES OF JOYCongratulations to the families of these new babies!NDA Class of 1986Katie Adams Zalar and husband Billwelcomed their second son, BrianAustin, on September 28, 2006. Hejoins big brother Andrew (age 2).Katie says both boys are doing great!NDA Class of 1989Nicole Martin Kennelly and herhusband, Mike, welcomed a third sonnamed Nicholas, on January 26, 2007.He joins older brothers Michael(age 3) and Carter (age 18 mos.)NDA Class of 1990Therese Bopp Biggins and herhusband, John, welcomed their thirdchild, Christine Barbara on January 8,2007. She joins her brother John (1-11-03) and sister Grace (9-16-04).Sam and Theresa Kovalski Maniarare pleased to announce the birth oftheir son, Parker Jackson (PJ). He wasborn December 17, 2006, weighed 6lbs. 7 oz and was 19 inches long.NDCL Class of 1994Danielle Rini Uva and husband,Mike, are pleased to announce thebirth of their son, Samuel Kane Uvaon September 15, 2006.NDCL Class of 1995Deanna Jansky Searles and herhusband, Nate, welcomed their firstchild on January 17, 2007. AndrewNathan was 8 lbs. 10 oz. and was21-1/2 “ long. Mom, Dad andAndrew are doing well.NDCL Class of 1996Heidi Albrecht Whitestine, and herhusband Mike, have a 3-1/2 year olddaughter, Hannah Rose, and afterlosing their son, Michael William, Jr.in July 2005 due to pre-term labor,they are pleased to now have anotherbeautiful daughter, Grace Mae, whowas born October 31, 2006.NDCL Class of 1997Michelle Lozar Kuhn and her husband,John, are proud to announce the birthof their baby girl. Abigail Cathryn wasborn on November 29, 2006 andweighed 6 lbs. 8 oz and was 18” long.Abigail is the 4th grandchild ofFrances Medved Lozar, NDA ’73.Antoinette Fatica Iannacone and herhusband, Michael, had a son, AntonioMichael, on August 20, 2005 and areexpecting another baby thisSeptember.NDCL Class of 2001Paul Algier and his wife, Peggy, had ababy boy on June 23, 2006. Theynamed him Elliott William Algierand he weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was17-1/2“ long.Michael and Jessica Lokar Crawfordwelcomed their first child, a baby girlnamed Morgan Rose, on July 7, 2006.E-MAILERS!Send us your e-mail address for publication in Seasons. It’s a great way tokeep in touch with your classmates! Send your address to Jean Olup inthe NDCL Alumni Office at nd_olup@lgca.org.Notre Dame AcademyLillian Kovats Fleischer ’58Lilliemay2004@aol.comJean Krolak Holmes ’64jeankh205@yahoo.comDonna Spada Rodriguez ’69rodaspad@hotmail.comDonna Powers Lanza ’72gnudlv@nls.netGretchen Golias Phillips ’79kingsdaughterg@sbcglobal.netJane Dikeman Gerhardt ’82cjgerhardt@fuse.netPatty Engel ’85SBdancer@gmail.comproffitness@aol.comKatie Adams Zalar ’86kzalar8@hotmail.comMichele Prosuch Ritz ’86micmik1218@hotmail.comLoriann Kolar Abood’87loriannabood@adelphia.netNicole Martin Kennelly ’89nmk1059@zoominternet.netTheresa Kovalski Maniar ’90theresamaniar@gmail.comCathedral Latin SchoolMichael Bambrick ’77mbambric@amfam.comNDCLTim Bravchok ’93tim@allaboutdogsllc.comJim Eismon ’94james_eismon@aigvalic.comAnn Bogo Saline ’94saline.ann@gmail.comDeanna Jansky Searles ’95deannalj@hotmail.comCara Profughi Coe ’95cara@lostpondconstruction.comErika Jaklic McCoy ’95Eurosass1@yahoo.comChantel Hall Michalek ’95cmichalek04@jcu.eduLindsay Seif Iwanicki ’96lindsay_seif@hotmail.comMelissa Weed ’97maw122678@yahoo.comMichelle Lozar Kuhn ’97Harrah1012@sbcglobal.netAntoinette Fatica Iannacone ’97nedispghti@hotmail.comSarah Koval Spears ’98smkoval@unh.eduDan Gibson ’98Dabg8@netscape.netEileen McHale Jenks ’98e-jenks@hotmail.comPaul Algier ’01palgier15@yahoo.comJamie Baird ’01jbaird@emich.eduMegan Clark Atkinson ’06u2keats@hotmail.comWe would like to hear from you!NDA/CL/NDCL ALUMNI UPDATENAME: ____________________________________________________________CLASS: ________________________LAST FIRST MAIDENADDRESS: ___________________________________________________BIRTHDATE: _________________________CITY: __________________________________STATE: ____________________________________ZIP: __________PHONE: ( )__________________________________E-MAIL: ___________________________________________(Publish email in the NDCL Seasons Magazine Yes No)YOUR NEWS:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Are you interested in working with your alumna/i association as a class representative? Yes NoMail to: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Development Office, 13000 Auburn Rd., Chardon, OH 44024Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Seasons Spring 2007 27

In MemoriamGood friends, family and classmatesthat we have lost.Please remember them and theirfamilies in your prayers.NOTRE DAME ACADEMY:Denise Scarso Hammes ’74, who had justturned 51, passed away on January 14,2007 after losing a three year battle withOvarian Cancer. Her sisters, CarmeleScarso Clark ’83 and Rinette Scarso ’84told us that Denise’s mother, her husbandMyron, her sons Chris and Nate, ages 10and 12, and other family were at her side.Sadly, just nine days later, their father, Dr.Rinardo Scarso, also passed away. Pleasepray for all of the family.George R. Jusko ’37, the beloved husbandof Irene Kish Jusko ’37, passed away onDecember 15, 2006. He played the trumpetin both the 1936 & 1937 Minstrel, served inthe 9th Air Force during WWII, retired fromthe Cleveland Electric IlluminatingCompany and was a volunteer fireman forboth the Mayfield Hts. and Mentor FireDepartments. He served his nation andcommunity well.Robert Arnold (age 21), the son ofStephanie Hladik Arnold ’78, passed awayDecember 26, 2006 at his home. Pleaseremember Robert, his mother, and all thefamily in your prayers.Emil J. Golub, the father of Karla GolubSodnicar ’62, passed away on December25, 2006. Prayers in Mr. Golub’s memorywould be appreciated by Karla and all ofher family.Janice Edgar, the mother of ElizabethEdgar Hernandez ’89, Mary Margaret EdgarGodfrey ’90 and Catherine Edgar ’95 passedaway on January 29, 2007.Helen Mary Jozsa, the mother of JoanneJozsa Swartz ’59, passed away onDecember 30, 2006 at the age of 88.Aileen Reilly Henninger ’39 passed awayin January 2007. She was the mother offour, grandmother to nine, and greatgrandmother of four.Stephen Ruszkiewicz, age 91, passed awayin January 2007. Mr. Ruszkiewicz was thefather of Cecilia Ruszkiewicz Resch ’59and Sylvia Ruszkiewicz Kirby ’61.The family of Alice Jencik Sekerak ’37 hasadvised that she passed away on March10, 2006.Ruth Hudak ’51 passed away on November9, 2005. Her death was reported by herfriend and classmate, Adelle MajercakSudik ’51 who asked that we rememberRuth in our prayers.Marie Evans, a former library aide forNotre Dame Academy in MunsonTownship, passed away on November 7,2006. Please remember her in your prayers.The family of Rosetta Schindler Philipps’24 has advised that Rosetta recentlypassed away.Rosemary Lyden Cooper ’49 passed awayon October 25, 2006. She played on theNDA varsity basketball team and receivedrecognition from the City of Cleveland forher athletic achievements. She was marriedfor 48 years to Les Cooper, ’46 and theyraised four sons together. Her familyrequests prayers in her memory.Catherine Jelenic passed away inDecember 2006 at Kemper House inMentor, Ohio. Mrs. Jelenic had recentlycelebrated her 90th birthday and was themother of Carol Jelenic Lemos ’55, BettyJeanne Jelenic Flecksteiner ’57, MarilynJelenic Troha ’60, Kathleen Jelenic ’62 andAnita Jelenic Tighe ’64.Anthony Discenzo ’55, beloved husband ofMichelina “Mickey” Loparo Discenzo ’55passed away on February 11, 2007. Prayersin memory of Mr. Discenzo would be muchappreciated by the family.Constance Catalano Carmosino, ’30 passedaway in Florida on January 28, 2007. Hernephew, Rick Cavolo, ’74 and his familyrequest prayers in her memory.Dorothy Stukbauer Beach, ’39 passed awayon November 26, 2006. She and her husband,Bob Beach, were married 56 years.They had eight children and nine grandchildren.Kenneth Trivison ’46 passed away onJanuary 20, 2007. Mr. Trivison was thebrother of Kathleen Trivison ’52 who saidshe would appreciate prayers in his memory.Richard E. Ward, the husband of SusanneSpittler Ward ’49 passed away in 2005. TheWard’s had been married for 53 years, hadnine children, 18 grandchildren and onegreat grandchild.Annette Lois Smith DiNunzio, ’47 passedaway on January 14, 2007 in Tulsa,Oklahoma where she moved after beingwidowed to be close to her daughter andgrandchildren. In her final email to herfriend and classmate Agnes KrebsKermode ’47 last summer, she said she wascomfortable and happy. Annette was thesister of Clarice Smith Hartshorn ’64.Please remember Annette and all herfamily in your thoughts and prayers.Joseph Hartman ’47 passed away onDecember 15, 2006. He was the father ofKathryn Hartman, ’72.Barbara Koenig Brendorfer ’58 passed awayon October 15, 2006 due to complicationsafter hip surgery. She is survived by herhusband, Martin. We were advised ofBarbara’s death by Lillian Kovats Fleischer’58 who told us that Barb had been her bestfriend since high school and how much shewas already missing her.Michaele Drotar O’Laughlin ’62 passedaway on February 1, 2007. She had marriedher high school sweetheart, Dan O’Laughlin,and had two daughters. She graduatedfrom Ursuline College with a degree in art.We were advised of her death by her dearfriend, Susanne Eagan ’64.Mrs. Carmel Sauter passed away onFebruary 27, 2007. She was the mother ofMary Ann Sauter Urlacher ’59. Pleaseremember her in prayer.The family of Fay Dickard O’Hare ’43 hasadvised that she passed away last June.Mary Brennan Ruddy ’49 died on February 17,2007 with her husband, Bill, and daughter,Sr. Mary Kathleen Ruddy, SND, at her side.Mary suffered from Alzheimer’s disease forover 15 years. Classmates remember Maryas their May Queen who crowned the Marystatue in the garden at Ansel Road. Shewas a beloved wife, mother, grandmotherand great grandmother. Please rememberMary and her family in prayer.CATHEDRAL LATIN SCHOOL:The Cathedral Latin Alumni Association hasadvised that the following members havepassed away: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Spitzig ’33died March 16, 2007, Raymond Lask ’35died October 5, 2005, Dr. Robert Brennan’35 died November 25, 2006, Charles L.Michael Murphy, CL ’33,former auxiliary bishop of ClevelandErie, Pa- Michael Murphy, former bishop of theRoman Catholic Diocese of Erie and auxiliary bishopof Cleveland, died Tuesday. He was 91.Murphy, who was born in Cleveland, entered St.Mary's Seminary in Cleveland in 1935. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland inFebruary 1942 and was appointed auxiliary bishop of Cleveland in 1976.In 1978, he was installed as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Erie, andbecame the diocese's eighth bishop in 1982, when he succeeded retiringBishop Alfred Watson.Murphy served as Erie's Catholic bishop from 1982 until his retirement inJuly 1990. He recently celebrated 65 years as a priest.Paskert ’37 died December 3, 2006, RichardJ. Hearn ’38 died February 27, 2007, Brig. Gen.Arthur Hanket ’41 died January 12, 2007,Peter Abraham ’41 died on March 7, 2005,Bernard J. Hreha ’41 died January 5, 2007,John Clark ’42 died November 25, 2006,Andrew Borzi ’43 died August 19, 2006,Ernest Simak ’48 died February 17, 2007,Steve Smetanka ’49 died October 20, 2006,Ralph Pierson ’49 died on March 18, 2007,Daniel Cupicha ’51 died July 7, 2006,Norman T. Bral ’51 died October 4, 2006,John J. Beres ’52 died July 28, 2006,Richard T. Scott ’53 died June 23, 2006,Michael Vensas ’59 died on July 14, 2006,Terrence Hayes ’60 died August 31, 2006,George C. Matejka ’60 died February 24,2007, and Kenneth Ramacciato ’68 diedJanuary 1, 2007.George R. Jusko ’37 passed away onDecember 15, 2006. He leaves behind hiswife, Irene Kish Jusko ’37, a son, fourgrandchildren and 6 grand grandchildren.He played the trumpet in both the 1936 &1937 Minstrel, served in the 9th Air Forceduring WWII, retired from the ClevelandElectric Illuminating Company and was avolunteer fireman for both the Mayfield Hts.and Mentor Fire Departments. He was alsovery active at St. Mary’s Catholic Church inMentor for many years. He served hisnation and community well.The family of Norbert Reffert ’34 has advisedthat he passed away on July 6, 2006.Don Hutton ’55 tells us that it is with aheavy heart and much sorrow that he mustreport his friend and classmate, Anthony“Big Tony” Discenzo ’55 passed away onFebruary 11, 2007. Tony was married toMichelina “Mickey” Loparo Discenzo, ’55who survives him. Please keep Tony andhis family in your prayers.Judge Fred J. Guzzo ’64 passed away in hissleep on December 10, 2006. He had beenappointed United States Immigration Judgeon October 15, 2006 to the newly createdCleveland U.S. Immigration Court. Previousto that appointment, he served as U.S.Social Security Judge (1988-2006), asCuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge(1981-1987), as Judge Magistrate inCuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court(1975-1981), as U.S. District Attorney for theNorthern District of Ohio (1973-1975), andas City Law Director for the City ofCleveland (1972-1973).Rosemary Lyden Cooper ’49 passed awayon October 25, 2006. She was married for48 years to Les Cooper, ’46 and they raisedfour sons together. Her family requestsprayers in her memory.Kenneth J. Trivison ’46 passed away onJanuary 20, 2007. Ken worked as a trafficconsultant for the city of Cleveland right upto the day before he entered the hospital.He died just one week later from thecomplications of emphysema. His sister,Kathleen Trivison ’52, said prayers in hismemory would be most appreciated.Frank E. Smyth ’39 passed away onFebruary 5, 2007. His daughter told us Mr.Smyth had been in a nursing home forabout a year prior to his passing but that healways enjoyed reading about classmatesand other events at NDCL in the SeasonsMagazine.The family of Daniel Mertzlufft ’38 hasadvised that he died on July 24, 2006.Please remember him in your prayers.Marie Hlavaty has advised that her husband,Joseph F. Hlavaty ’35, passed away onOctober 18, 2006. She said Joe had beenhospitalized for 22 days after a fall. Theyhad been married for 59 years and had sixsons. Marie said Joe always looked forwardto the luncheon dates with his classmatesfrom ’35 and had attended the reunion forCL grads from the 20s & 30s at NDCL a fewyears ago which he considered very special.Joseph J. Lawrence ’46 passed away onJanuary 30, 2007. He was Professor ofSociology at Central Michigan Universityfor 25 years before retiring in December1994. He is survived by his wife, Dolores,his daughter and three sons. Joe wasactive with the Boy Scouts organization for37 years earning the Silver Beaver Award.He was also a Eucharistic Minister.Joseph Hartman ’47 passed away onDecember 15, 2006. He was the father ofKathryn Hartman, ’72.Please pray for Len Gammel ’42 whopassed away on May 2, 2006. He was thebrother of Lou Gammel ’46.Henry (Hank) J. Vyhnalek ’35 died at hishome in Twinsburg on March 14, 2007. Hisfamily said he was 89 years young. Mr.Vyhnalek was a chemical engineer for TheIlluminating Company and, after graduatingfrom Cathedral Latin School, he earned adegree from Case Institute of Technology.NOTRE DAME-CATHEDRALLATIN SCHOOL:Janice Edgar, the mother of ElizabethEdgar Hernandez ’89, Mary Margaret EdgarGodfrey ’90 and Catherine Edgar ’95 passedaway on January 29, 2007.28 Seasons Spring 2007 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

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CALENDAR OF EventsMay 5, 2007May 9, 20072nd Annual NDCL Outing with the Lake CountyCaptains and Beef O’Brady’s,Ceremonial First Pitch by Mr. Mark HummerNDCL Baseball vs. Lake Catholicat Classic Park in EastlakeMay 19, 2007June 15, 2007NDCL Baseball and Softball Alumni Gameand CookoutReturn to the Castle!Field Trip and Lunch at the Notre DameApartments on Ansel RoadMay 18, 2007NDCL Baseball vs. St. Edward at NDCLJuly 20, 2007 7th Annual NDCL Golf Classicat Fowler’s Mill Golf Course in ChesterlandVisit www.ndcl.org for sports schedulesNonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDCleveland, OHPermit No. 1944Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School13000 Auburn RoadChardon, Ohio 44024ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDParents:If this issue of Seasons is addressed toyour daughter or son who has establisheda separate permanent address, pleasenotify us of the new address:440-286-6226 ext.242 orndcldevelopment@lgca.org