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The<br />
<strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong><br />
Elyria Catholic High School Est. 1948 Winter 2009<br />
Elyria Catholic...<br />
Where the sky’s the limit!<br />
Friendship Day Rally
Administration<br />
Administration<br />
Mr. Andrew G. Krakowiak<br />
President/Principal<br />
Mrs. Amy Butler ‘80<br />
Assistant Principal<br />
Ms. Elaine Hurst<br />
Dean of Academics<br />
Mrs. Michelle Wisnor<br />
Development Office<br />
Coordinator<br />
Mr. Michael Wisnor<br />
Director of Admissions<br />
Mrs. Karen Moser<br />
Director of Guidance<br />
Mrs. Barbara Salata ‘66<br />
Director of Athletics<br />
Mrs. Jill Anglin<br />
Treasurer<br />
• • • • • • • • •<br />
Department Chairs<br />
Rev. Patrick Humphrey ‘71<br />
Religion<br />
Mrs. Suzanne Camp ‘70<br />
Fine and Performing Arts<br />
Physical Education,<br />
Computer Science,<br />
Consumer Science,<br />
Industrial Arts<br />
Mrs. Patricia Bradesca-Schock<br />
Foreign Language<br />
Mr. Ted Blaszak<br />
Mathematics<br />
Mrs. Donna Grisa<br />
Science<br />
Mr. William Brand<br />
Social Studies<br />
Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich<br />
English<br />
• • • • • • • • •<br />
Endowment Foundation<br />
Ms. Margaret Lyons<br />
Superintendent<br />
Mr. Wayne Uehlein<br />
Assistant Superintendent<br />
Mr. Andrew G. Krakowiak<br />
President/Principal<br />
Mr. David McCoy ‘92<br />
President<br />
Mr. Robert Dlugosz<br />
Vice President<br />
Mr. Kelly Flowers ‘76<br />
Secretary<br />
Mr. Jim Levis<br />
Treasurer<br />
Mr. Timothy Flowers ‘74<br />
Mr. Pitt Gorske ‘76<br />
Mrs. Paula Kuhn ‘78<br />
Mr. Paul Yeager ‘85<br />
Mr. Dan Metelsky<br />
• • • • • • • • •<br />
Administration’s Advisory<br />
Board<br />
Timothy Kuhman ‘74<br />
President<br />
Cindy Sellers ‘76<br />
Vice President<br />
Karen Joris<br />
Secretary<br />
Laura Chaves<br />
Greg Coolidge<br />
Annie Heldersbach<br />
Linda Keys<br />
Karen Radachi ‘75<br />
Dr. Jim Schneider<br />
Patti Sleva ‘73<br />
Frank Szollosy<br />
• • • • • • • • •<br />
Principal’s Message<br />
Dear Alumni and Friends of Elyria Catholic,<br />
Someone once remarked: “We may not be able to control the<br />
wind; but we can always adjust the sails.” This statement certainly<br />
provides a strong applicability to the challenges and<br />
conditions facing all of us in these times of economic uncertainty<br />
and challenge.<br />
Those of you familiar with the current costs of Catholic Education,<br />
both at the elementary and high school levels, know quite<br />
well of the sacrifices required to provide your children the life<br />
long gift of a Catholic secondary education and the impact it<br />
has during their critical formative years of early adulthood. You<br />
are the best examples of the inherent values instilled through the “living breath” of EC’s mission by the<br />
very nature of the people you are today.<br />
Our school theme this year captures it all, “BELIEVE IT, AND YOU WILL SEE IT!” It will take all of us,<br />
past and present, who have been in any way associated with EC, to “adjust our sails” and to hopefully<br />
embrace the responsibility we all share to ensure that Elyria Catholic’s mission and influence continues<br />
to shape the lives of the younger generations at a time when the “winds may not be as favorable as they<br />
once were.” You must believe in this!<br />
Simply put, the future of Elyria Catholic High School’s viability will increasingly be placed in the hands<br />
of her alumni and friends whose gifts and support help offset the ever-increasing costs to make it all<br />
possible.<br />
Thanks to all of you who have faithfully supported the EC tenet, “Loyalty that never Dies, Hail Elyria<br />
Catholic High!” May the Divine presence of the Christ Child touch you with love, enfold you in peace,<br />
and fill you and your loved ones with hope throughout the New Year.<br />
Sincerely yours in Christ,<br />
Andrew G. Krakowiak, President/Principal<br />
Elyria Catholic High School - Financial Statement<br />
Income 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006<br />
Tuition & Fees (less financial aid) $3,241,350 $3,109,241 $2,837,385<br />
State Mandated Services 164,982 148,225 146,815<br />
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore) 446,129 464,262 549,377<br />
Athletics 178,799 199,513 208,845<br />
Fundraising 154,231 175,986 155,759<br />
Other Revenue 641,404 671,717 680,064<br />
Total Income $4,826,895 $4,768,944 $4,578,245<br />
Expenses<br />
Instructional $1,944,944 $1,856,852 $1,842,267<br />
Student Services 207,164 201,140 185,913<br />
Operation & Maintenance of Plant 1,145,782 1,096,133 1,080,925<br />
Administration 724,194 737,145 685,813<br />
Athletics 393,095 405,791 395,905<br />
Development 114,244 114,062 128,007<br />
Student Activities (Boosters, Bingo, Bookstore) 448,593 390,881 406,797<br />
Total Expenses $4,978,016 $4,802,004 $4,725,627<br />
Net Operating Income/(Loss) $ (151,121) $ (33,060) $ (147,382)<br />
Non-Operating Income<br />
Unrestricted Gifts & Donations $ 58,978 $ 62,886 $ 77,411<br />
Restricted Gifts 321,523 693,508 138,737<br />
Investment Income (121,885) 275,085 165,564<br />
Diocese 40,451 39,100 28,687<br />
Total Non-Operating Income $ 299,067 $ 1,070,579 $ 410,399<br />
Net Income $ 147,946 $ 1,037,519 $ 263,017<br />
Cost Per Student $ 8,733 $ 8,652 $ 8,883
Event News<br />
19th Annual Elyria Catholic Golf Classic<br />
The Golf Classic was held Homecoming weekend on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Over 100 golfers teed off at<br />
Forest Hills Golf Course and thankfully the weather cooperated. The event raised nearly $10,000 for the technology<br />
department at Elyria Catholic High School.<br />
Thanks to all who supported the event with a sponsorship or donation. Thanks also to the golf committee who<br />
gave so much of their time helping before and the during the outing.<br />
Check the events calendar on the school website in late spring for the date of next year’s Golf Classic. We hope<br />
to see you there!<br />
Inaugural Cornhole Tournament and BBQ Dinner Held for EC Athletics<br />
A very big THANK YOU to all who attended or supported the cornhole tournament and BBQ dinner held on November<br />
8 th . Twenty-four teams gathered in the auditorium for our inaugural cornhole tournament in the afternoon.<br />
Those in attendance had a great time and the top three teams left with cash prizes totaling $500! A special thank<br />
you to the following cornhole board sponsors: Campana Development, Parmer Screen Printing, <strong>Panther</strong> Club,<br />
Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home, St. Jude Sports Committee, Quarterback Club, Alan Januzzi, CPA, Allstate Insurance,<br />
and Hungry Howies Pizza.<br />
Following the cornhole tournament, doors opened for the BBQ dinner, catered by Sterk’s Catering. Attendees<br />
enjoyed a BBQ ribs and chicken dinner, auction items, sideboards and raffles. Guests had an opportunity to<br />
purchase tickets to win EC cornhole boards hand crafted by Craig Petrus. The first three names pulled were given<br />
a chance to toss the beanbags for cash prizes and tuition for the 2009-2010 school year! The evening concluded<br />
with live entertainment provided by the band, 12 oz. Decision. Thanks to all of our auction donors and volunteers!<br />
A very special thank you to Coach Rothgery and the girls’ basketball team for help setting up; Coach Januzzi and<br />
the boys’ basketball team for help cleaning up; and to Debbie Hoagland, Linda Schuster, Phyllis Rokasy, Lisa Bir,<br />
Mike Wisnor, Craig Petrus, Gordon Bramwell, Tom Schoonmaker, Alan and Jean Januzzi, and Greg and Sallie<br />
Coolidge for their countless hours of help! Thanks for making the event such a big success!<br />
EC Student Car Raffle<br />
We are especially blessed this year to again have Nick Abraham ’60, Jim Herrick ’70, and Jack Matia ’75 each<br />
generously donate a vehicle for our car raffle. The lucky winner will have their choice of a 2009 Jeep Wrangler,<br />
2009 Ford Fusion, or 2009 Chevrolet Malibu!<br />
All of the money raised from the student car raffle goes into the Student Scholarship Fund to help as many families<br />
as possible afford an Elyria Catholic education. The drawing will be held at half time of the boys’ basketball game<br />
on Friday, February 27 th .<br />
For more information, contact the Development Office at 440-365-1821 ext. 22 or 34 or visit the school website at<br />
www.elyriacatholic.com.<br />
Mark Your Calendar!<br />
Our spring fundraiser, the “Legacy Ball,” will be held on Saturday, April 25,<br />
2009, at the Elyria Country Club. Please consider joining us for an elegant<br />
evening cosisting of fabulous food, open bar, and live entertainment. The<br />
highlight of the evening will be a $5,000 reverse raffle.<br />
Contact the Development Office at 440-365-1821 ext. 22 or 34 for more infor-<br />
mation or to purchase tickets.
Honor Roll of Giving<br />
Annual Appeal<br />
Gifts made between<br />
July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008<br />
*Any gifts received after June 30, 2008<br />
will be in the Annual Giving for 2008-2009.<br />
Friends of EC<br />
Ms. Lorraine Allen<br />
Mrs. Dorris Atkins<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Barr<br />
Honorable & Mrs. David A. Basinski, Sr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Becker<br />
Dr. Paul Bedocs and Dr. Laleh Bedocs<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Berge<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Blaszak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bobola<br />
Mr. Joe Bolash<br />
Ms. Christine Bowes<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boyer<br />
Mr. John B. Boyson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Girard Bucello<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Campbell<br />
Mr. Joseph Cardi<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Castiello<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Caswell<br />
Mr. Michael Christoph<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Crumb<br />
Mr. Gerald Daniel<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Raymundo de la Pena<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Diederich<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Doran<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Duffin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Emory<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Essenmacher<br />
Ms. Robin Farmer<br />
Mr. Richard J. Franklin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Frey<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Frink<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fye<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Gallo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Galvin<br />
Mrs. Elaine Gandolfo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Brandt Giffin<br />
Ms. Barb Glavas<br />
Mr. Brian Goodman<br />
Ms. Ashlea Graham<br />
Ms. Lesley Graham<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Graham<br />
Ms. Mary Griglak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gross<br />
Ms. Elizabeth K. Guzina<br />
Mr. Gary Halpin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hamp<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Harris<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Hartman<br />
Mr. John D. Hayes<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heath<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Hicks<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Holizna<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hujo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kelling<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Kuebler, Jr.<br />
Mr. John T. Lillis<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lotko<br />
Ms. Marianne Mahl<br />
Mr. Earl Mahl<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Malbasa<br />
Ms. Irmgard Marquart<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Matchett<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Matchett<br />
Ms. Jennifer Mattson<br />
Mr. Matthew McDermott and<br />
Ms. Christina Gorski<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne McFarland<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Miller<br />
Ms. Elizabeth Mulligan<br />
Mr. Jack Murawski<br />
Ms. Eileen Murawski<br />
Mr. Philip Naik<br />
Mr. Paul Naik<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Neal O’Malley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Rory O’Neil<br />
Ms. Lillian Paolo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Paquette<br />
Mr. John Plas<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pritchard<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Pultinas<br />
Mr. Melvin Rice<br />
Mr. Jerome Rodak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Rohal<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Chet Roswell<br />
Mr. Lou Rotunda<br />
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ruth<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Schlather<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schuster<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Seaman<br />
Mrs. Gertrude Short<br />
Ms. Mary Sittinger<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smitek<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Smitek<br />
Mr. John Smitek<br />
Mr. Marian Smitek<br />
Mr. Jim Smitek<br />
Mr. Mark Smitek<br />
Mr. Jack Smith<br />
Mr. Craig Snodgrass<br />
Mr. Francis Stuart<br />
Mr. Jesus Urriola<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wacker<br />
Ms. Sherry Wallace<br />
Mr. Frank Wargo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weitzel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Weybrecht<br />
Ms. Maren Worley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />
Cascade Perk Girls<br />
Dads’ Booster Club<br />
DGA Planning / Architecture /<br />
Interiors<br />
Elyria Catholic Cross Country Past<br />
State Champs<br />
Elyria Catholic J.A. Student Company<br />
Program Challenge<br />
Friends of EC Hockey<br />
Joe Savoy Insurance Agency<br />
Knights of Columbus, #774<br />
Natl. Association of Retired Federal<br />
Employees Chapter 1592<br />
NFL Films<br />
<strong>Panther</strong> Club<br />
Sam’s Club Foundation<br />
Scott Holland Scholarship Fund<br />
St. Jude Church<br />
Veterans of Foreign Wars<br />
Whelan Foundation<br />
Whirlaway Corporation<br />
William A. Ely Trust<br />
Matching Gifts<br />
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #12<br />
Avery Dennison<br />
Bank of America<br />
Eli Lilly and Company<br />
Emerson Electric Co.<br />
F & ISD<br />
ICI Paints<br />
Key Foundation<br />
Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation Inc.<br />
Moen, Inc.<br />
Mutual of America<br />
National City Corporation<br />
Nordson Corporation<br />
Parker Hannifin Corporation<br />
Pfizer Inc.<br />
Ridge Tool Co.<br />
Texas Instruments Foundation<br />
The Bank of New York Mellon<br />
The Capital Group Companies<br />
Charitable Foundation<br />
United Slovak Societies<br />
UPS Foundation<br />
Western Reserve Bank<br />
Alumni Gifts<br />
Class of 1950<br />
Robert White<br />
Class of 1951<br />
Dorothy Birkbeck Meek<br />
Class of 1952 - $1,247.00<br />
Mary Bryant Aldrich<br />
Carol Webber Blackburn<br />
Ann Caywood Brown<br />
Barbara Walsh Diedrick<br />
Thomas Diedrick<br />
Ann Schork Doherty<br />
Rae Hengesbaugh<br />
Fritz Leonard Kaszubinski<br />
Eugene Mittler<br />
Patricia McAllister Riegelsberger<br />
Richard Rodriguez<br />
James Ross<br />
Richard Seward<br />
Frank Smith<br />
Richard Vash
Honor Roll of Giving<br />
Class of 1953 - $41,530.50<br />
Barbara Gubeno<br />
Marilyn Kozel Lisicky<br />
Harold Minnich<br />
Phyllis Coghlan Murray<br />
Joanne Myers Plas<br />
Arline Patyak Rader<br />
Lynn Rader<br />
Gerald Roling<br />
James Smith<br />
David Tracey<br />
Rita Manzo Zydonis<br />
Class of 1954 - $200.00<br />
Robert Holtwick<br />
Robert Kolopus<br />
Robert Smith<br />
Class of 1955 - $1,721.61<br />
Barbara Yarsa Barnes<br />
Constance Conry Brent<br />
Martha Diederich<br />
George Garton<br />
David Hemminger<br />
John Herberger<br />
James Herberger<br />
Jeanne McCoy Tucker<br />
Class of 1956 - $782.50<br />
Timothy Boylan<br />
Roberta Lescher Bruder<br />
Mary Hayes McPolin<br />
Rosalie Rutkowski Nielsen<br />
Richard Pileski<br />
Donald Rothgery<br />
Class of 1957 - $7,585.00<br />
Ellen Naughton Basinski<br />
William Dolan<br />
Lavonne Phillips Drager<br />
Dianne Defazio Goold<br />
Mary Ellen Sensback Hatfield<br />
E. Gene Henderson<br />
William Kovacs<br />
Richard Lewicki<br />
Stanley Machock<br />
Norman Mazurowski<br />
John O’Connor<br />
Marcia Smith Rothgery<br />
Ann Weideman<br />
Robert Zsigray<br />
Class of 1958 - $1,908.61<br />
Richard Callahan<br />
Patricia Byar Daniel<br />
Carolyn Ferancy - Wynns<br />
Mary Jane Riley Garton<br />
Richard Henke<br />
Sheila McGuire Marshall<br />
Edward McCoy<br />
Francis McGlynn<br />
John Ross<br />
Sandra Cornell Smith<br />
Class of 1959 - $5,345.00<br />
Emerson Biersbach<br />
William Bulger<br />
Karen Davis Carson<br />
Barbara Gutman<br />
Margaret Plas Novotny<br />
Margaret Wirscham Quinlan<br />
Class of 1960 - $235.00<br />
Leroy Berthold<br />
James Elkins<br />
Michael Gula<br />
James Solet<br />
Ann Bommer Taylor<br />
Class of 1961 - $675.00<br />
Midge O’Connor Carmon<br />
Jacqueline Graham Coulston<br />
Marian Melcher Dugger<br />
Richard Durack<br />
Rev. Walter Jenne<br />
Douglas Seward<br />
Linda Webber Seward<br />
Leona Pajor Sterbank<br />
Janet Dombrosky Sternfeld<br />
Catherine Dolan Stoughton<br />
Class of 1962<br />
Margaret Murray Hoagland<br />
Class of 1963 - $745.00<br />
John Beno<br />
Kathleen Chaplar Corona<br />
James Fritz<br />
Rudolph Rehm<br />
Class of 1964 - $955.50<br />
Patricia Lysaght Casgar<br />
Mina Boyson Marciniak<br />
Sidney Neuhoff<br />
Mary Heimburger Plas<br />
Robert Schlather<br />
Joanne Gallagher Sullivan<br />
Barbara Harper Unger<br />
Barbara Urig<br />
Class of 1965 - $3,630.00<br />
Marilyn Becker<br />
David Charnes<br />
Joseph Daly<br />
Patricia Mahl Kamba<br />
Stephen Kirsh<br />
Rita Wirscham Koberna<br />
Steven Komives<br />
Sally Hart MacGilpin<br />
Joan Brown McKinney<br />
Marcia Hintz Pichola<br />
Dennis Plato<br />
Class of 1966 - $970.00<br />
Ernest Bedocs<br />
Joyce Blakeslee Clark<br />
Jim Cyran<br />
Philomena Barden Fisher<br />
John Fritz<br />
Patrick Glasow<br />
Class of 1966 (cont’d)<br />
Margaret Rzetelny Hambrick<br />
Joseph Salata<br />
Barbara Peck Salata<br />
Susan Straka Sanders<br />
Faith Harbeck Vautier<br />
Class of 1967 - $1,025.00<br />
Kevin Cosgrove<br />
Elizabeth Dolan<br />
Mary Ann Dowdell<br />
Bob Lytle<br />
William Machovina<br />
Frank Perrotta<br />
James Terrell<br />
Class of 1968 - $792.50<br />
Judith Toth Bigham<br />
Gonzalo Delgado<br />
Catherine Jones Fuchs<br />
Stephen Fuchs<br />
Marsha Knipp Greulich<br />
Mary Stillwell Haupt<br />
Christopher Loflin<br />
Kevin McDonough<br />
Patrice Moore<br />
Marilyn O’Connor<br />
Roberta Mitock Pierce<br />
Peggy Schmidt<br />
Class of 1969 - $868.00<br />
Philip Allegretto<br />
Bernard Ashyk<br />
Julie Bajda<br />
Christopher Glasow<br />
Gerald Golski<br />
Patricia Kirsh<br />
Edward McCarty<br />
Gerard McHugh<br />
Joseph Pliszka<br />
Mark Reichlin<br />
Charlene Knipper Stetson<br />
Joan Larkin Villarreal<br />
Class of 1970 - $1,091.00<br />
William Archer<br />
Mary Zink Bird<br />
Rita Bauer Bowen<br />
Judy Felgemaker Buzas<br />
Joseph Demarco<br />
Nancy Dowdell<br />
Denise Lieux Grimes<br />
Marianne O’Donnell Ivany<br />
Daniel Knoble<br />
Mary Anne Wagner Koebel<br />
Ronald Rybarcyk<br />
Mark Stewart<br />
Mark Straka<br />
Barbara Denes Valentik<br />
Jayne Muzick Zehngut<br />
Class of 1971 - $2,246.00<br />
James Catalano<br />
Dale Diedrick
Honor Roll of Giving<br />
Class of 1971 (cont’d)<br />
Jayne Matia Eisbrenner<br />
Donna Diedrick Humphrey<br />
Rev. Pat Humphrey<br />
Gerard Kretschmann<br />
Gerard Weber<br />
Class of 1972 - $797.00<br />
Kathleen Poje Bramwell<br />
Donna Ratusz Chapman<br />
Walter Christensen<br />
Edward Eisbrenner<br />
Jeanne Fowl<br />
William Fraser<br />
Richard Janowicz<br />
Richard Kovacs<br />
Susan Taylor Mabry<br />
Steve McCoy<br />
Mark McGuire<br />
Brian Powers<br />
Class of 1973 - $1,615.00<br />
Mary Clifford Heasley<br />
Kathryn Burrer Hyer<br />
Robert Larkin<br />
Martha Logan-Bieler<br />
Charles Lynch<br />
Kathleen Young McCarthy<br />
Jean Rybarcyk Nejman<br />
Francine Kretschmann Paschall<br />
Thomas Peck<br />
Peggy Resar<br />
Susan Gilles Ricks<br />
Kathleen Ruppelt Schoeb<br />
Marilyn Verhoff Wagner<br />
Nancy Bommer Wagner<br />
Kenneth Yunker<br />
Class of 1974 - $7,793.15<br />
Sandra Powers Bennett<br />
Mark Brattoli<br />
Robert Burell<br />
Jeffrey Cole<br />
John County<br />
Ann Laskin Feick<br />
Timothy Flowers<br />
Peggy Youngless Hartman<br />
Barbara Diedrick Hornbeek<br />
Marci Abookire Janas<br />
Theodore Mahl<br />
Timothy Mahl<br />
Robert Majoras<br />
Donna Peck McConaughey<br />
Marti Miller-Sparks<br />
Cynthia Pikovsky<br />
Michele Ross Samek<br />
Debra Lehman Smith<br />
David Tollett<br />
Class of 1975 - $1,270.00<br />
Joseph Callahan<br />
Linda Kerekes<br />
Christine Steedman Rawson<br />
Bernard Smith<br />
Douglas Yunker<br />
Class of 1976 - $3,135.90<br />
William Connors<br />
Ann Farrell<br />
John Gorske<br />
Tom Hoover<br />
Lee Ann Gorney Hoover<br />
Amy Ashyk Ladwig<br />
Gregory Machovina<br />
Cynthia Rodak Majoras<br />
Richard Poje<br />
Rory Tomasek<br />
Amy McCoy Vegh<br />
Paul Zvirblis<br />
Class of 1977 - $170.00<br />
Theresa Woconish Grbach<br />
Kathleen Meanor Holmes<br />
Dawn Decarlo Yutzy<br />
Class of 1978 - $1,085.00<br />
Thomas Callahan<br />
Margaret Schuerger Connelly<br />
John Farrell<br />
Paul LaGrotteria<br />
Brian McCoy<br />
Patrick McHugh<br />
Tom Reighley<br />
Thomas Smelko<br />
Randy Tomasek<br />
Greta Ziegman<br />
Class of 1979 - $450.00<br />
Pamelynn Cielinski Carver<br />
Michael Gorske<br />
Michael Kozma<br />
Scott Miller<br />
Patrick Radachi<br />
Class of 1980 - $300.00<br />
Brenda Pasenow Miller<br />
Pamela Mahl Plagens<br />
Christopher Smith<br />
John Swansinger<br />
Class of 1981 - $275.00<br />
Janice Radyk Godbey<br />
Martha Flanigan Parsson<br />
Ronald Rick<br />
Class of 1982 - $600.00<br />
David Basinski<br />
David Eischen<br />
Stephanie Botos Hribal<br />
Brian Kohler<br />
Susan Koviak Krezman<br />
John O’Donnell<br />
Greg Perusek<br />
Thomas Zimmer<br />
Class of 1983 - $525.00<br />
Jeffery Eischen<br />
Adam Francis<br />
Brian Kaufmann<br />
Cynthia Petrik Kozma<br />
Matthew St. Marie<br />
Class of 1983 (cont’d)<br />
Arlene Stillwell<br />
Kelly Ann Burgess Tompkins<br />
Class of 1984 - $850.00<br />
Celeste Terrion D’Souza<br />
Greg Mesaros<br />
Michelle St. Marie<br />
Class of 1985 - $735.00<br />
Gregory Coghlan<br />
Robert Gandolfo<br />
Paul Gigliotti<br />
Stephanie Smith Golski<br />
Kathleen Ray<br />
Joseph Savoy<br />
Vincent Zemanek<br />
Class of 1986 - $1,090.00<br />
James Gaffney<br />
John Golski<br />
Amy Jones<br />
Richard Pichola<br />
Robert Zidek<br />
Class of 1987 - $845.00<br />
Patricia Brizes Cooney<br />
Mary Gurchik Doherty<br />
John Fitzpatrick<br />
Kimberly Lang Gurd<br />
Christopher Lehman<br />
Brian Ray<br />
Class of 1988 - $700.00<br />
David Dunstan<br />
Sheila Rice<br />
Barbara Gandolfo Srnovrsnik<br />
Michael Vajentic<br />
Class of 1989 - $2,700.00<br />
Benjamin Basinski<br />
Melissa Davis-Hartranft<br />
John Kichan<br />
Colleen Wukie Scavuzzo<br />
Mary Duffin Stuckert<br />
Class of 1990<br />
Amy Laubenthal Bodde<br />
Class of 1991 - $ 2,444.00<br />
Michael Gandolfo<br />
John Lescher<br />
Tanya Thome Pallardy<br />
Melissa Roberts Parsons<br />
Bernadette Fallon Pierce<br />
Laura Frey Quigley<br />
Sarah Duffin Schadek<br />
Thomas Tierney<br />
Class of 1992 - $4,029.00<br />
Karen Baldoza<br />
Melissa Somers Fichtner<br />
Stefanie Burns Holland<br />
Gwen Dyer Hullman<br />
Jamie Hullman
Honor Roll of Giving<br />
Class of 1992 (cont’d)<br />
Robert Krupka<br />
Paul Kuebler<br />
Jenefer Sasse Machovina<br />
David Malinas<br />
Brian Masters<br />
David McCoy<br />
Russell Monchein<br />
Dora Loflin Pruce<br />
Jason Ruck<br />
Melissa Brown Sharp<br />
Alison Switalski-Hobbs<br />
Class of 1993 - $ 600.00<br />
Collyn Rybarczyk Dyer<br />
Stephen Fuchs<br />
Jared Hine<br />
Jason LaPointe<br />
Kristin Koch Penton<br />
Brandon Thimke<br />
Johnny Willis<br />
Class of 1994 - $1,830.00<br />
Diane Betz<br />
Beth Bielecki<br />
Christopher Brunkow<br />
Christopher Buzas<br />
Steffany Masters Congelio<br />
Michael Essenmacher<br />
Todd Fritz<br />
Kevin Haskins<br />
Melinda Homola<br />
Heather Humphrey<br />
Kenneth Kovach<br />
Bryan Machovina<br />
Erin Vessalo Pacilli<br />
Amanda Lacko Rodgers<br />
Michelle Abraham Sartor<br />
Jennifer Polutnik Schlater<br />
Julie Snider Shoemaker<br />
Julie Szendrey Zonneveld<br />
Class of 1995 - $ 2,440.22<br />
Aubrey Peck Calvert<br />
David Hatch<br />
Angela DiLuciano Horwedel<br />
Neal Kothe<br />
Erin McCarty<br />
Craig McKinney<br />
Nichole Lacerna Rogers<br />
Stephen Ross<br />
Mary Lynne Dyer St. Clair<br />
Alan St. Marie<br />
Don Tollett<br />
Brian Wallace<br />
Class of 1996 - $335.00<br />
John Dunstan<br />
Eric Fritz<br />
Kevin Fritz<br />
Laura St. Marie Jackson<br />
Dana Bearer Smullen<br />
Class of 1997 - $191.00<br />
Jennifer Dechant Conroy<br />
Joseph Conroy<br />
Class of 1997 (cont’d)<br />
Laura Fritz<br />
Melissa McCarty<br />
Brent McCoy<br />
Class of 1998<br />
Randy Deeks<br />
Class of 1999 - $ 1,450.00<br />
Julie Esch Grube<br />
Thomas Hesmond<br />
Mike Meecha<br />
Christina Abraham Meecha<br />
Ben Serio<br />
Class of 2000 - $80.00<br />
Kathleen McDonnell Frey<br />
Sara Forthofer Linnell<br />
Class of 2001<br />
Morgan Mabry<br />
Class of 2002 - $ 60.00<br />
Brittany Bramwell<br />
Jennifer Thompson<br />
Class of 2003<br />
Brittany Gorney<br />
Class of 2004<br />
Ryan Hill<br />
Class of 2005 - $ 100.00<br />
Haley Flowers<br />
Andrew Hoover<br />
Christopher Kaczmarczyk<br />
Class of 2007 - $ 155.00<br />
Amy Burke<br />
Michael Frey<br />
Kahla Gagne<br />
Monica Harris<br />
Mackenzie Keys<br />
Nicole Pozzie<br />
Maria Sellers<br />
Michael Simmons<br />
Samantha Sleva<br />
Ryan Soucek<br />
Alexandra Wetzel<br />
Class of 2008<br />
Jaynie Taylor<br />
Please note: We sincerely apologize<br />
for any errors or omissions.<br />
Parents’ Annual Fund<br />
2007-2008<br />
Names highlighted in purple are<br />
EC Alumni.<br />
*Any gifts received after June 30, 2008 will be<br />
in the Annual Giving for 2008-2009.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Accorti<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Amos<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Andre de la Porte<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Andrews<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andulics<br />
Ms. Jennifer Aponte<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Arredondo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim Assily<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Azok<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Baker<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baluh<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Baptiste<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beeman<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Berry<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Best<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bialko<br />
Mr. and Mr. Bruce Bissett<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Bogner<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bopp<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Bott<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Brailer<br />
Ms. Cheryl Brand-Willard<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brownfield, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Don Buchs<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Buckley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Burns<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Buterbaugh<br />
Ms. Ann Butkowski<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campana<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Capasso<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Carson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Case<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chavez<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chunnic<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Cintron, Jr.<br />
Mrs. Robin Cipullo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Colon<br />
Ms. Deborah Conner<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conroy<br />
Mr. Brian Cooksey<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Coolidge<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coughlin<br />
Mr. and Ms. Cheryl A. Cramer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Cummins<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John D’Amico<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dangelo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Didion<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dixon<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Doran<br />
Mrs. Eve Dowdell<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle<br />
Mrs. Patricia Drews<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dumski<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ehlke<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis, Jr.
Honor Roll of Giving<br />
Parents’ Annual Fund<br />
2007-2008<br />
(cont’d)<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ely<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ester<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Everett<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Everhart<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fabanich<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fentner<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferut, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Fielding<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Filiaggi<br />
Ms. Julia Fischer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Terence Flanagan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Floor<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Foisy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Foreman<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Forthofer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Freeh<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gagne<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Galvan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gardner<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Geletka<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Gentry<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Giovannazzo<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle G. Giunta<br />
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Gober<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Graham<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Don Grisa<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Griswold<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gross<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Gundlach<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gutfranski<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hammerschmidt<br />
Ms. Brandy Healy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Heidersbach<br />
Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Herbert<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hogue<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Horansky<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Houser<br />
Ms. Sharon Hudak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janosik<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Januzzi<br />
Ms. Mary Jordan<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joris<br />
Mr. Ray Kaczmarczyk<br />
Ms. Sharon Kaczmarczyk<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Kapucinski<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Katricak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kelley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Keys<br />
Ms. Julie Kilrain<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kocian<br />
Mr. and Dr. Mark Koziel<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Nick Ksenich<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kubuski<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kukula<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaMoreaux<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Leachko<br />
Ms. Linda A. Lesniak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Levis<br />
Mr. Gary Lilly<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Lopez<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lutke<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Oakes<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Dell<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ted O’Dell<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Neal O’Malley<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Charles O’Shaughnessy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pack<br />
Ms. Jacqueline Pagenstecher<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Palichleb<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patton<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Peacock<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Peacock III<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pierce<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pilkenroth<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Pitts<br />
Mrs. and Mr. Kelly Plas-Russ<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Platten<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Price<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quayle<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Quinn<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Radachi<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Rapp<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Raymond<br />
Ms. Nancy J. Reaser<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Reaser<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Recko<br />
Mrs. Judith Rego<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Reitenbach, Sr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Richards IV<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Hanna Rizk<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Moussa Rizk<br />
Ms. Melinda Rogers<br />
Mr. Giulio Romano<br />
Ms. Colleen M. Rosado<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Rothgery<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Ruggiero<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Saunders<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schmittgen<br />
Dr. and Mrs. James Schneider<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Sellers<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shaw<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sierra<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Perfecto Sisi<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Sommer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Spaetzel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Spencer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Spikowski<br />
Mr. Paul R. St. Marie<br />
Mr. Matthew St. Marie<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. St. Marie<br />
Mrs. Cheri Stamper-Frank<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Stanziano<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steindl<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stimmel<br />
Ms. Amy Stone<br />
Ms. Sylvia Strand<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Stumphauzer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stursa<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Suetta<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Szalai<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Szollosy, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Szymanel<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Taylor<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teitenberg<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Tillman<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Tirbaso<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tony<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Toth<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Trifiletti<br />
Ms. Christine Tubbs<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Turner<br />
Ms. Mary Van Almen<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Vargo<br />
Ms. Ann Vaughn<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Len Vittori<br />
Mr. Terry Wall<br />
Mrs. Irene Wallace & Family<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Walsh<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weber<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Weissinger<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wetzel<br />
Dr. Glenn Whitted<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Bob Wilden<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilhelmy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Williams<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Williams<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wisnor<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yonkof<br />
Mr. and Mrs. David Zaworski<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Ziegelmeyer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zifcak<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Zwegat<br />
Matching Gifts<br />
AT & T<br />
Avery Dennison<br />
Emerson Electric Co.<br />
Energizer<br />
Key Foundation<br />
Nordson Corporation<br />
Parker Hannifin Corporation<br />
Rockwell Automation<br />
Scott Fetzer Foundation<br />
UPS Foundation<br />
Please note: We sincerely apologize<br />
for any errors or omissions.<br />
The 2008-2009 Annual Appeal<br />
brochure was mailed in November.<br />
We are asking all of our alumni and<br />
friends to please consider a tax<br />
deductible donation to this year’s<br />
appeal. Any gift, no matter the<br />
amount, is critically important to<br />
maintaining the vitality of our<br />
school. Donations can be made<br />
through the school website at<br />
www.elyriacatholic.com under the<br />
“Donate to ECHS” link or can be<br />
mailed to: ECHS Development Office<br />
725 Gulf Rd. Elyria, OH 44035.<br />
To be attributed to this year’s<br />
appeal, your gift must be received<br />
by June 30, 2009.
In Memorium / Memorial Gifts<br />
July 2008<br />
Dolores Yeager, mother of Marsha<br />
Clapham, Jennifer Flowers, Kathy<br />
Frederick, Terry Hansen, Janet<br />
Ruprecht, Gail McLean, Bruce’74, Paul<br />
’85, Chris ’88 and Matt ‘92.<br />
August 2008<br />
James Boone ’53, brother of the late<br />
Fr. Thomas Boone ‘52.<br />
James Halbohm, father of Anna<br />
Halbohm Helms ’81 and Janine<br />
Halbohm ‘85.<br />
Ted Plas ‘52, husband of Diane;<br />
father of Shelley, Christy, and Jeff;<br />
brother of Jean Sittinger ’55 and Al.<br />
September 2008<br />
Anthony Aulisio ’65, brother of Nick<br />
’59, Russ ’60, Paul ’62 and Theresa ‘67<br />
James C. Bailosky<br />
Jane Birkbeck Hess ‘53<br />
Estelle Burgett, mother of Jennifer<br />
Burgett Witt ‘83<br />
Michael Medders, son of Frances<br />
Alferio ‘71<br />
Patricia Ann Rambo ‘58<br />
October 2008<br />
Rosemary Gaughan, mother of Tim<br />
Gaughan’82<br />
November 2008<br />
Jacqueline Sickles Cannarella ’63,<br />
mother of Michelle ’87 and Pamela Ruth<br />
‘89<br />
Donald Graham ‘62<br />
December 2008<br />
Hayden Keenan Nelson, son of<br />
Kenneth ’92 and Hillery, nephew of<br />
Natalie Nelson-Riesbeck ’97 and Matt<br />
Nelson ‘95<br />
Richard McCrann ‘58<br />
Corrections:<br />
March 2008<br />
Betty Kowalski, mother of Bob<br />
Kowalski ‘67, Barbara Kowalski<br />
Berthoff ‘69, Cynthia Kowalski Hoover<br />
’74, Mother -in -law to Jim Hoover ‘74,<br />
Grandmother to Justin Hoover ‘99, Tony<br />
Hoover ‘03, Nicholas Hoover ‘03 and<br />
Mandy Hoover ‘05.<br />
May 2008<br />
Samantha “Lisa” Cloonan ’80,<br />
daughter of Judy Flaherty McCally ’58<br />
and “Buz” Cloonan ’58, sister of Michael<br />
’82.<br />
Memorial gifts may be made to Elyria Catholic Education Endowment<br />
Foundation as a memorial at the death of a relative,<br />
friend, or loved one or to honor a living person on a<br />
birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. Some of<br />
those recently memorialized include:<br />
Anthony Aulisio<br />
Mr. Lou Rotunda<br />
Mr. Thomas V. Schneider<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />
Jim Bailosky<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grega<br />
Emilie Blaszak<br />
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz<br />
Dolores Crane<br />
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoover<br />
Donald “Larry” Davis<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William Connors<br />
Ms. Diane M. Corrigan<br />
Dads’ Booster Club<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Davie<br />
Mrs. Margaret Hoagland<br />
Mr. Harold F. Minnich<br />
Mr. Richard P. Seward<br />
Bernard Dowdell<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />
Ron Fritz<br />
Mrs. Pauline Cyran<br />
Mr. Daniel P. Fritz<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek<br />
Ann Glancy<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hoover<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoover<br />
Pat Keys<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Giovannazzo<br />
Sandra Dumski Modock<br />
Ms. Frances Dumski<br />
Dolores Novak<br />
Mr. Eugene L. Fritz<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />
Irene Polacsek<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />
Jon Polacsek<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />
Chester Szymczak<br />
Ms. Mary Buck<br />
Robert C. Vesely<br />
Ms. Barbara A. Vesely<br />
Mona Vesely<br />
Ms. Barbara A. Vesely<br />
Mrs. Dolores Yeager<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grega<br />
Please note: We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions.<br />
Please notify the Development Office for corrections<br />
to be made by calling 440-365-1821, Ext. 22.<br />
Scott M. Holland Scholarship<br />
Awarded<br />
The Scott M. Holland Scholarship<br />
was awarded to two juniors at the<br />
Junior Ring Ceremony held in November.<br />
The first recipients were<br />
Evan Foreman and Megan Miehls.<br />
The award was presented by Brittany<br />
Gorney ’03.<br />
Gandolfo Scholarship Fully Funded<br />
The Gandolfo Family Scholarship, that was established in 2005 in<br />
loving memory of Robert Gandolfo, father of Barbara ’88, Michael<br />
’91, and Robert ’85, is now fully funded. The first scholarship will be<br />
awarded to an incoming freshman for the 2009-2010 school year.
<strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong>ings / <strong>Panther</strong> Cub<br />
PROWLINGS<br />
Joan Thome Labutta ‘76 received her<br />
Master of Science Management in December<br />
from Indiana Wesleyan University. She<br />
is employed as a Habilitation Supervisor by<br />
Cuyahoga County Board of MRDD at the<br />
Parma Adult Activities Center.<br />
Barbara Vesely ’86 moved to the Upper<br />
West Side of Manhattan in New York from<br />
London 4 years ago. She is working for<br />
MSNBC as a hair and make-up artist. She<br />
works on many actors, athletes, musicians,<br />
comedians, authors, and politicians. Needless<br />
to say she is taking a bite out of the Big<br />
Apple and loving it.<br />
Laura Frey ’91 married Joseph Quigley on<br />
May 23, 2008. The couple resides in Aspen,<br />
CO.<br />
Breana O’Donnell Crum ’93 and her husband,<br />
Terry, recently celebrated their 10th<br />
wedding anniversary. They currently reside<br />
with their two children, Ana (7) and Ian (6),<br />
and many furry friends, in Eaton Township.<br />
Bre is starting her 11th year teaching in the<br />
Elyria City Schools as an intervention specialist<br />
working with special needs children.<br />
She is currently attending Ashland University<br />
in pursuit of her Masters in Curriculum<br />
and Development. She only has three more<br />
classes to go! Terry is still employed at<br />
Modern Poured Walls in Wellington, Ohio.<br />
The two of them are very proud of their two<br />
children who will be starting school as a first<br />
and second grader, in Elyria.<br />
Michael Hartman ’94 recently accepted<br />
an attorney position with Squire, Sanders &<br />
Dempsey LLP’s maritime practice group in<br />
their New York City offices.<br />
Crystal (Bruck) Lammers ’97 is a practicing<br />
pharmacist in Ottawa, Ohio for Walmart.<br />
She was recently promoted to Pharmacy<br />
Area Manager. Crystal and her husband A.J.<br />
have two daughters, Madelyn and Audrey,<br />
who was born on June 18, 2008.<br />
Natalie Nelson-Riesbeck ‘97 married<br />
Brian Riesbeck in June 2004. They had a<br />
daughter, Avery in June 2007 and had a son,<br />
William in September 2008.<br />
Amy Mould ’00 received a Bachelor of Art<br />
in Strategic Communication from OSU in<br />
‘04 and an Associates of Applied Business<br />
in Fashion Merchandizing from Virginia<br />
Marti College of Art and Design in ’07. She<br />
recently opened her first store in Chagrin<br />
Falls in September. The store, called “Offspring,”<br />
is a baby and children’s boutique<br />
offering unique gifts as well as stylish, fun<br />
pieces for children up to size 6T.<br />
Elizabeth Kenska ’01 graduated with her<br />
doctorate in physical therapy in May 2008<br />
from Slippery Rock University.<br />
Adam Zanni ’01 is currently living in Hollywood,<br />
CA, pursuing an acting/modeling<br />
career. He has been on several television<br />
shows and movies casted as an extra. Currently<br />
he is working at LASC men’s clothing<br />
store in West Hollywood and recently did a<br />
photo shoot for them. He will also be in the<br />
2009 “Men & Machines” cycle calendar.<br />
Lee Ann Zanni ’04 graduated from Kent<br />
State University in the spring of 2008. She<br />
is teaching at Loris High School in South<br />
Carolina. She teaches 9 th and 10 th grade Algebra<br />
and Geometry. Loris is 30 minutes north<br />
of Myrtle Beach.<br />
Bradley Sparks & Andrew VanBuren ’06<br />
graduated from the United States Marine<br />
Corps at Parris Island SC on November 21,<br />
2008. Currently, they are at Camp LeJeune<br />
North Carolina for MCT.<br />
<strong>Panther</strong> Cub<br />
Michael Meecha ’99 &<br />
wife Christina Abraham<br />
Meecha ’99 welcomed<br />
their little boy<br />
Alexander Abraham<br />
Meecha on June 20,<br />
2008. He was 7 lbs. 3 oz.<br />
and had a head full of<br />
hair!<br />
Please stay in touch. Let us know what<br />
you have been up to and we will publish<br />
your contribution in the next edition<br />
of THE PANTHER PROWL. You<br />
can send us a note, use the form on<br />
the back cover, or e-mail us at<br />
michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com.<br />
SPC. Jared Balog, ‘06 is currently serving<br />
in Iraq with the US Army Military Police<br />
Co., Airborne Unit 031. Upon graduation from<br />
EC Jared left for the Army where he graduated<br />
from basic & AIT training in the top nine<br />
and was Platoon Honor Soldier of his company<br />
of 250. He achieved an above perfect<br />
score on his physical fitness test as well as<br />
perfect scores in shooting. He then graduated<br />
in the top three of his class at Airborne school.<br />
He was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC where he<br />
trained as an MP. In April 08’ he was one of a<br />
three-man team representing Ft. Bragg at the<br />
Global Warrior Police Challenge that took<br />
place at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He and his<br />
team mates won the grueling four day/ night<br />
challenge which included Military Police Officers<br />
from all over the world. They were<br />
named “Top Cops” of the Army and received<br />
promotions as well as other prestigious awards<br />
and world wide recognitions . Jared deployed<br />
June 26 th from Ft. Bragg for a 15-month tour<br />
in Iraq and is currently training with special<br />
forces.<br />
PFC. Dustin Balog, ‘07 is currently stationed<br />
at Ft. Belvoir, VA with the US ARMY Military<br />
Police Co. Intelligence & Security Unit<br />
at the Army Intelligence World Headquarters<br />
, INSCOM. Upon graduation from EC Dustin<br />
left within two weeks for the Army where he<br />
graduated from basic & AIT at the top of his<br />
class in his Company of 230. He also graduated<br />
in the top three at Airborne school following<br />
AIT. In July 08’ Dustin had the distinct<br />
honor of cutting the Army birthday cake<br />
in Washington DC as the youngest enlisted<br />
person at Ft. Belvoir along with the oldest<br />
enlisted person. Dustin has also been acknowledged<br />
for his leadership qualities and nominated<br />
for Soldier of the Year where he competed<br />
against others soldiers from around the<br />
world. He achieved perfect scores on his<br />
physical fitness and shooting test repeatedly<br />
and won the Regional Soldier of the Year competition<br />
and is currently competing for the<br />
Soldier of the Year of his Post in Ft. Belvoir.<br />
He is to begin Air Assault training within the<br />
next two months. Please keep them both in<br />
your prayers!
Reunion News / Upcoming Events<br />
The ECHS Class of 1958 (pictured above) held their 50 th Class<br />
Reunion with 52 classmates returning to reminisce at Len<br />
Deluca’s Rose Café, at the “new Lakeview Park;” total 89 in attendance.<br />
A good turnout at the Homecoming game was enjoyed<br />
by all. The reunion consisted of a lot of fun, appetizers, dinner<br />
and conversation about old times and how all were blessed to<br />
have been taught by all Notre Dame nuns. Sister St. Michael, aka<br />
Sister Margaret McGovern, one of the many nuns who gave such<br />
a great education, was in attendance. The Class of ‘58’s own<br />
Sister Lucia, aka Lucy Haas, gave the invocation before dinner.<br />
John Guenin received an Avian Award Certificate signed by Sister<br />
Margaret McGovern. Richard Henke (King of Laughter) received<br />
recognition for all of the laughter and humor provided for 50 years.<br />
The door prize, a month’s supply of “Depends Diapers,” was<br />
won by an anonymous class member.<br />
The reunion team consisted of Brenda Bruck (Mettler), Ann Marie<br />
Hartman (Schiska), Tom Zeck and Paul Pustay. The Class of ’58<br />
designed EC Alumni Mugs as dinner “favors.” They donated 100<br />
mugs to the Alumni Office to use as fundraiser items, through the<br />
bookstore. Why not use these EC Alumni Mugs for your class<br />
reunion? Call the Development Alumni Office for more information.<br />
After 50 years, it was suggested that the class should try to<br />
meet every year, maybe less formally.<br />
The ECHS Class of 1968 celebrated their 40th reunion with an<br />
Informal get together on Friday, August 1, 2008 at the KC<br />
Columbian Club. Dinner with entertainment and a cash bar was<br />
held on Saturday August 2, 2008 at the Knights of Columbus<br />
Hall. A great time was had by all.<br />
The ECHS Class of 1983 (pictured above) celebrated their 25<br />
year reunion on homecoming weekend, September 26-27, 2008.<br />
Members in attendance tailgated at the Homecoming football<br />
game on Friday. Interested classmates golfed in the EC Golf<br />
Classic at Forest Hills on Saturday morning followed by the reunion<br />
party on Saturday evening at Red Tail Country Club.<br />
The ECHS Class of 1998 celebrated their 10 year reunion September<br />
19 - 20, 2008. A casual mixer was held on Friday at Around<br />
the Corner Saloon and Café. The golfers of the group teed off on<br />
Saturday morning at Avondale; a Reunion Party was held on Saturday<br />
evening at Dave and Busters!<br />
The ECHS Class of 2003 celebrated their 5 year reunion in August,<br />
2008 at Quaker Steak and Lube. There was a good turnout<br />
and fun was had by all. Money was raised to make a donation to<br />
the Scott Holland Memorial Scholarship Fund.<br />
UPCOMING REUNIONS<br />
1959 - 50 years - The reunion will be held the weekend of September<br />
4-5, 2009. Attend the EC football game on the 4th and tour<br />
the school. The reunion will be September 5, 2009 at the Holiday<br />
Inn in Elyria. Golf Saturday morning at Forrest Hills. For more<br />
information, contact Barb (Sim) Knittle at 440-225-2104, Joe<br />
Webber at 440-935-0589 or Dick Boyson at 440-366-9751.<br />
1960 - Will be celebrating their 50 th reunion in 2010. If you are<br />
interested in helping to plan the reunion, please contact Marianne<br />
Gnizak Clark at 216-990-3370.<br />
1969 - 40 years - The reunion will be held August 8, 2009 at the<br />
Party Center in N.Olmsted just off of Lorain Rd. on Bagley Rd.<br />
More information will follow as the planning process unfolds.<br />
1989 - 20 years- We are putting together a host committee and<br />
are planning for the end of June for a casual meeting of old<br />
friends. Please contact Colleen Fitzpatrick Wing at 216-227-8581<br />
or e-mail colleen@thewingfamily.org with any updates, contact<br />
info, to send in photos, or if you would like to help. There is also<br />
an EC Class of ’89 Facebook group. Check it out.<br />
The ECHS Class of 1978 (picture above) began their 30 th year<br />
reunion celebration with a tailgate party before the Homecoming<br />
game on Friday, September 26 th . About 30 classmates<br />
reminisced and enjoyed recognition during the half time festivities.<br />
On Saturday, many golfed at the EC Alumni Golf Outing<br />
and then met at Quaker Steak and Lube for an evening of fun.<br />
The rumor is true; the restaurant closes at midnight and we<br />
were kicked out at 12:30am. Some things never change! Sunday<br />
morning ended the weekend celebration with a Mass at<br />
St. Jude’s. Visit our class blog spot at: http://<br />
echsclassof1978.blogspot.com/.<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Freshman Registration: March 7, 2009, 9:00 am–12:00 pm,<br />
Elyria Catholic<br />
Spring Musical: March 27 & 28 & April 3 & 4, 2009, 7:30 pm, EC<br />
Auditorium<br />
Legacy Ball: April 25, 2009, Elyria Country Club<br />
Baccalaureate Mass: May 22, 2009, 9:00 am, EC Coliseum<br />
Graduation: May 24, 2009, 1:00 pm, EC Coliseum
Hall of Fame<br />
The Elyria Catholic Alumni Association is currently transforming the ECHS Distinguished<br />
Alumni Award to the ECHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame.<br />
This year, awards will not only be given out to Distinguished Alumni, but new categories<br />
have been added for one Outstanding Educator and one Exceptional Service Award.<br />
We need your help to make this venture a success. Please consider nominating someone<br />
in one of these categories for these prestigious recognitions. Criteria and a nomination<br />
form are included and are also available in the Main Office, Development Office or by<br />
calling (440) 365-1821, extension 34.<br />
ECHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME CRITERIA<br />
ECHS Distinguished Alumni<br />
· The candidate must have graduated at least 5 years prior to selection.<br />
· The candidate may be active in a variety of fields, including but not limited to: medical, science and health; art and<br />
literature; entertainment; business and finance; government; education; humanities and athletics.<br />
· The candidate demonstrated leadership in his/her field in terms of career or philanthropic endeavors.<br />
· The candidate ignificantly impacted his/her area of expertise.<br />
· The candidate is recognized by their peers and community as a person of good moral character with high standards.<br />
ECHS Outstanding Educator<br />
· Teachers, coaches and/or administrators associated with Elyria Catholic High School who have distinguished themselves<br />
by outstanding achievement or contributions.<br />
· The candidate has had a significant positive impact on students, Elyria Catholic High School and the community.<br />
· May or may not be an Elyria Catholic Alum.<br />
ECHS Exceptional Service Award<br />
· Alumnus or friend of Elyria Catholic High School whose volunteer actions or achievements to Elyria Catholic High<br />
School are deserving of recognition.<br />
· Well-respected by students, peers, and the community.<br />
· Has had a significant positive impact on students, ECHS and the community.<br />
We need your help to make this venture a success. Please consider nominating someone in one of these<br />
categories for this prestigious recognition. A nomination form is enclosed and is also available in the Main<br />
Office or the Development Office.
Hall of Fame Nomination Form<br />
Elyria Catholic Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award Nomination Form<br />
Please circle the award for which you are nominating somebody:<br />
Distinguished Alumni Outstanding Educator Exceptional Service<br />
Please complete the Nomination Form and send along with as much information on the nominee as possible (i.e.<br />
resume, letters of recommendation, newspaper articles, etc.).<br />
Name of Nominee: ________________________________________________ Maiden: _______________________________<br />
Year of ECHS Graduation (if applicable): _________________<br />
Home Address: _____________________________________________City: ___________________State: ____ Zip: _______<br />
Home Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________________<br />
Education: College or University ____________________________________________________________________________<br />
Year graduated: ______________ Degree: ___________________________________________________________________<br />
Honors or Awards:_______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Career/Professional<br />
Career/Profession: _______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Years of Service: ___________________________ Position: _____________________________________________________<br />
Honors or Awards: _______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Community/Public Service – list nominee’s community and public service activities:__________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Please answer the following question using specific details that support the criteria mentioned above. Please use the reverse<br />
side of this page if necessary and write legibly. Attaching handwritten or typed pages is appropriate.<br />
Why do you believe this individual should be selected for recognition with an ECHS Hall of Fame Award? Please include any<br />
relevant facts, figures, job descriptions, special honors, contributions, years of service, or any other information that will be of<br />
assistance to the selection committee:<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Nominator Information:<br />
Name: ______________________________________________________________<br />
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________<br />
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________<br />
Home Address: _____________________________________________City: ___________________State: ____ Zip: _______<br />
Home Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________<br />
Cell Phone: _________________________________________________<br />
This nomination will be kept on file for five years for consideration. Any new information added to a nominees’<br />
file in subsequent years will start the time frame over again.<br />
Mail To:<br />
ECHS Development Office<br />
725 Gulf Road<br />
Elyria, OH 44035
Student News<br />
Wendy’s High School Heisman Awarded to EC Senior<br />
Congratulations to Evann Heidersbach ’09 who has been chosen as a state finalist for Ohio in the Wendy’s<br />
High School Heisman program. The program celebrates the achievements of the nation’s top high school<br />
seniors both in and out of the classroom.<br />
The Wendy’s High School Award is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level. The<br />
award encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age. Wendy’s will<br />
display the 20 state finalists on a poster in all of their Ohio restaurants throughout 2009.<br />
Bishop Pilla Scholarship Awarded to EC Student<br />
Christian Foisy ’10 has been awarded the Bishop Pilla Award for Excellence Scholarship.<br />
Christian, along with the other recipients was honored at a luncheon, where he<br />
was awarded a $2,500 scholarship toward his high school tuition.<br />
Christmas on Campus<br />
Sixty-five first graders from various Elyria City Schools participated in Elyria Catholic’s traditional Christmas<br />
on Campus in December. The morning began with a warm breakfast and hot chocolate followed by a<br />
Christmas play performed by a team of EC students. The children also had the opportunity to decorate their<br />
own Christmas cookies. The highlight of course was a visit from Santa himself and a pile of presents each<br />
child received from their EC buddies. Thanks to a couple of anonymous gifts to the program, we were able to<br />
provide the children a fantastic, fun-filled day with memories that will last a lifetime.<br />
As tradition has it, on August 22nd,<br />
122 freshmen were greeted by faculty<br />
and staff as they entered the building<br />
to begin their first day of classes.<br />
The Elyria Catholic Drama Department<br />
presented “Don’t Drink the Water” this<br />
past fall.<br />
Homecoming 2008: Front Row (left to right): Morgan<br />
Lapos, Gia Tony, Evann Heidersbach, Audrey Weich<br />
(Queen) and Kelly Gutfranski. Back Row (left to right):<br />
Mike Weber, Colin McConville, Zach Poling (King), Jimmy<br />
Reitenbach and Kevin Fentner.
Athletics<br />
PANTHER SPORTS REVIEW OF THE FALL SEASON 2008<br />
North Coast League Honors<br />
SEASON SUMMARY BY SPORT<br />
Congratulations to all<br />
Fall sports teams - EC<br />
was #1 in the NCL<br />
President’s Cup Race!<br />
GOLF<br />
1st Place White Division<br />
1st Team All League: Colin Coughlin<br />
MVP of League with a 74 - Colin Coughlin<br />
2nd Team All League: Ryan Polk<br />
Won LCAAA Golf TNY<br />
Team advanced to District<br />
TENNIS<br />
1st Place North Coast League Tournament (7th consecutive<br />
win)<br />
MVP of Tournament: Becky Mittler<br />
1st Team All League: Becky Mittler, Emily Mueller, Morgan Baker,<br />
Nicole Campana, Shannon Tomshack,<br />
2nd Team All League: Michele Mueller, Mary Dowdell<br />
Coach of the Year: Terry Butler (7th consecutive win)<br />
Won LCAAA Tennis<br />
Doubles team of Emily Mueller and Morgan Baker<br />
Advanced to OHSAA State TNY<br />
CROSS COUNTRY<br />
Boys:<br />
1st Place North Coast League TNY<br />
1st Team: Marty Coolidge<br />
League MVP: Marty Coolidge<br />
NCL Coach of the Year: Chuck Lynch<br />
1st Place in District, Regional OHSA TYNY: Marty Coolidge<br />
4th place OHSAA State Meet: Marty Coolidge<br />
All-Ohio Team<br />
2nd Place District OHSAA<br />
3rd Place Regional OHSAA<br />
Placed 9th at OHSAA State Meet<br />
BOYS SOCCER<br />
1st Team NCL: Jimmy Zambo<br />
2nd Team NCL: Matt Bir<br />
Honorable Mention NCL: Alex Miehls<br />
CHEERLEADING<br />
Great spirit, hustle, sportsmanship<br />
GIRLS SOCCER<br />
1st Team All League: Michelle Clark<br />
2nd Team All League: Jamie Herbert<br />
Honorable Mention: Stephanie Cramer<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
Runner-up District OHSAA Tournament<br />
1st Team All League: Zoe Zwegat<br />
2nd Team All League: Katie Wetzel<br />
Honorable Mention: Breanna Roldan<br />
FOOTBALL<br />
2nd place North Coast League<br />
1st Team NCL: Jared Schuster, Nick Ksenich, Daniel Davila,<br />
Alex Alicea, Josh Russ<br />
2nd Team NCL: Zach Rogers, Adam Kirsch, Cory<br />
Campbell, Danny Reaser<br />
Honorable Mention NCL: Mike Betka<br />
1st Team Lorain County: Jared Schuster, Nick Ksenich, Daniel<br />
Davila, Alex Alicea, Josh Russ<br />
Hon. Mention Lorain County: Zack Poling, Adam Kirsch<br />
1st Team All-District: Danny Reaser, Josh Russ, Jared<br />
Schuster, Daniel Davila, Nick Ksenich, Zach Rogers<br />
Honorable Mention: Alex Alicea, Mike Weber<br />
Girls:<br />
1st Place North Coast League TNY<br />
1st Team<br />
NCL Coach of the Year (Girls): Tim Kuhman<br />
Michelle Clark finished 11th in Regional<br />
Michelle Clark advanced to OHSAA State TNY<br />
Finished 73rd overall<br />
Please stay in touch. Let us know what you have been up to and we will publish your contribution in the next<br />
edition of THE PANTHER PROWL. You can send us a note, use this form, or e-mail us at<br />
michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com.<br />
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Address___________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City_____________________________________________________________ State____________ Zip____________<br />
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