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Panther Prowlings / Panther Cub PROWLINGS Joan Thome Labutta ‘76 received her Master of Science Management in December from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is employed as a Habilitation Supervisor by Cuyahoga County Board of MRDD at the Parma Adult Activities Center. Barbara Vesely ’86 moved to the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York from London 4 years ago. She is working for MSNBC as a hair and make-up artist. She works on many actors, athletes, musicians, comedians, authors, and politicians. Needless to say she is taking a bite out of the Big Apple and loving it. Laura Frey ’91 married Joseph Quigley on May 23, 2008. The couple resides in Aspen, CO. Breana O’Donnell Crum ’93 and her husband, Terry, recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. They currently reside with their two children, Ana (7) and Ian (6), and many furry friends, in Eaton Township. Bre is starting her 11th year teaching in the Elyria City Schools as an intervention specialist working with special needs children. She is currently attending Ashland University in pursuit of her Masters in Curriculum and Development. She only has three more classes to go! Terry is still employed at Modern Poured Walls in Wellington, Ohio. The two of them are very proud of their two children who will be starting school as a first and second grader, in Elyria. Michael Hartman ’94 recently accepted an attorney position with Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP’s maritime practice group in their New York City offices. Crystal (Bruck) Lammers ’97 is a practicing pharmacist in Ottawa, Ohio for Walmart. She was recently promoted to Pharmacy Area Manager. Crystal and her husband A.J. have two daughters, Madelyn and Audrey, who was born on June 18, 2008. Natalie Nelson-Riesbeck ‘97 married Brian Riesbeck in June 2004. They had a daughter, Avery in June 2007 and had a son, William in September 2008. Amy Mould ’00 received a Bachelor of Art in Strategic Communication from OSU in ‘04 and an Associates of Applied Business in Fashion Merchandizing from Virginia Marti College of Art and Design in ’07. She recently opened her first store in Chagrin Falls in September. The store, called “Offspring,” is a baby and children’s boutique offering unique gifts as well as stylish, fun pieces for children up to size 6T. Elizabeth Kenska ’01 graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy in May 2008 from Slippery Rock University. Adam Zanni ’01 is currently living in Hollywood, CA, pursuing an acting/modeling career. He has been on several television shows and movies casted as an extra. Currently he is working at LASC men’s clothing store in West Hollywood and recently did a photo shoot for them. He will also be in the 2009 “Men & Machines” cycle calendar. Lee Ann Zanni ’04 graduated from Kent State University in the spring of 2008. She is teaching at Loris High School in South Carolina. She teaches 9 th and 10 th grade Algebra and Geometry. Loris is 30 minutes north of Myrtle Beach. Bradley Sparks & Andrew VanBuren ’06 graduated from the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island SC on November 21, 2008. Currently, they are at Camp LeJeune North Carolina for MCT. Panther Cub Michael Meecha ’99 & wife Christina Abraham Meecha ’99 welcomed their little boy Alexander Abraham Meecha on June 20, 2008. He was 7 lbs. 3 oz. and had a head full of hair! Please stay in touch. Let us know what you have been up to and we will publish your contribution in the next edition of THE PANTHER PROWL. You can send us a note, use the form on the back cover, or e-mail us at michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com. SPC. Jared Balog, ‘06 is currently serving in Iraq with the US Army Military Police Co., Airborne Unit 031. Upon graduation from EC Jared left for the Army where he graduated from basic & AIT training in the top nine and was Platoon Honor Soldier of his company of 250. He achieved an above perfect score on his physical fitness test as well as perfect scores in shooting. He then graduated in the top three of his class at Airborne school. He was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC where he trained as an MP. In April 08’ he was one of a three-man team representing Ft. Bragg at the Global Warrior Police Challenge that took place at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He and his team mates won the grueling four day/ night challenge which included Military Police Officers from all over the world. They were named “Top Cops” of the Army and received promotions as well as other prestigious awards and world wide recognitions . Jared deployed June 26 th from Ft. Bragg for a 15-month tour in Iraq and is currently training with special forces. PFC. Dustin Balog, ‘07 is currently stationed at Ft. Belvoir, VA with the US ARMY Military Police Co. Intelligence & Security Unit at the Army Intelligence World Headquarters , INSCOM. Upon graduation from EC Dustin left within two weeks for the Army where he graduated from basic & AIT at the top of his class in his Company of 230. He also graduated in the top three at Airborne school following AIT. In July 08’ Dustin had the distinct honor of cutting the Army birthday cake in Washington DC as the youngest enlisted person at Ft. Belvoir along with the oldest enlisted person. Dustin has also been acknowledged for his leadership qualities and nominated for Soldier of the Year where he competed against others soldiers from around the world. He achieved perfect scores on his physical fitness and shooting test repeatedly and won the Regional Soldier of the Year competition and is currently competing for the Soldier of the Year of his Post in Ft. Belvoir. He is to begin Air Assault training within the next two months. Please keep them both in your prayers!
Reunion News / Upcoming Events The ECHS Class of 1958 (pictured above) held their 50 th Class Reunion with 52 classmates returning to reminisce at Len Deluca’s Rose Café, at the “new Lakeview Park;” total 89 in attendance. A good turnout at the Homecoming game was enjoyed by all. The reunion consisted of a lot of fun, appetizers, dinner and conversation about old times and how all were blessed to have been taught by all Notre Dame nuns. Sister St. Michael, aka Sister Margaret McGovern, one of the many nuns who gave such a great education, was in attendance. The Class of ‘58’s own Sister Lucia, aka Lucy Haas, gave the invocation before dinner. John Guenin received an Avian Award Certificate signed by Sister Margaret McGovern. Richard Henke (King of Laughter) received recognition for all of the laughter and humor provided for 50 years. The door prize, a month’s supply of “Depends Diapers,” was won by an anonymous class member. The reunion team consisted of Brenda Bruck (Mettler), Ann Marie Hartman (Schiska), Tom Zeck and Paul Pustay. The Class of ’58 designed EC Alumni Mugs as dinner “favors.” They donated 100 mugs to the Alumni Office to use as fundraiser items, through the bookstore. Why not use these EC Alumni Mugs for your class reunion? Call the Development Alumni Office for more information. After 50 years, it was suggested that the class should try to meet every year, maybe less formally. The ECHS Class of 1968 celebrated their 40th reunion with an Informal get together on Friday, August 1, 2008 at the KC Columbian Club. Dinner with entertainment and a cash bar was held on Saturday August 2, 2008 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A great time was had by all. The ECHS Class of 1983 (pictured above) celebrated their 25 year reunion on homecoming weekend, September 26-27, 2008. Members in attendance tailgated at the Homecoming football game on Friday. Interested classmates golfed in the EC Golf Classic at Forest Hills on Saturday morning followed by the reunion party on Saturday evening at Red Tail Country Club. The ECHS Class of 1998 celebrated their 10 year reunion September 19 - 20, 2008. A casual mixer was held on Friday at Around the Corner Saloon and Café. The golfers of the group teed off on Saturday morning at Avondale; a Reunion Party was held on Saturday evening at Dave and Busters! The ECHS Class of 2003 celebrated their 5 year reunion in August, 2008 at Quaker Steak and Lube. There was a good turnout and fun was had by all. Money was raised to make a donation to the Scott Holland Memorial Scholarship Fund. UPCOMING REUNIONS 1959 - 50 years - The reunion will be held the weekend of September 4-5, 2009. Attend the EC football game on the 4th and tour the school. The reunion will be September 5, 2009 at the Holiday Inn in Elyria. Golf Saturday morning at Forrest Hills. For more information, contact Barb (Sim) Knittle at 440-225-2104, Joe Webber at 440-935-0589 or Dick Boyson at 440-366-9751. 1960 - Will be celebrating their 50 th reunion in 2010. If you are interested in helping to plan the reunion, please contact Marianne Gnizak Clark at 216-990-3370. 1969 - 40 years - The reunion will be held August 8, 2009 at the Party Center in N.Olmsted just off of Lorain Rd. on Bagley Rd. More information will follow as the planning process unfolds. 1989 - 20 years- We are putting together a host committee and are planning for the end of June for a casual meeting of old friends. Please contact Colleen Fitzpatrick Wing at 216-227-8581 or e-mail colleen@thewingfamily.org with any updates, contact info, to send in photos, or if you would like to help. There is also an EC Class of ’89 Facebook group. Check it out. The ECHS Class of 1978 (picture above) began their 30 th year reunion celebration with a tailgate party before the Homecoming game on Friday, September 26 th . About 30 classmates reminisced and enjoyed recognition during the half time festivities. On Saturday, many golfed at the EC Alumni Golf Outing and then met at Quaker Steak and Lube for an evening of fun. The rumor is true; the restaurant closes at midnight and we were kicked out at 12:30am. Some things never change! Sunday morning ended the weekend celebration with a Mass at St. Jude’s. Visit our class blog spot at: http:// echsclassof1978.blogspot.com/. UPCOMING EVENTS Freshman Registration: March 7, 2009, 9:00 am–12:00 pm, Elyria Catholic Spring Musical: March 27 & 28 & April 3 & 4, 2009, 7:30 pm, EC Auditorium Legacy Ball: April 25, 2009, Elyria Country Club Baccalaureate Mass: May 22, 2009, 9:00 am, EC Coliseum Graduation: May 24, 2009, 1:00 pm, EC Coliseum
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