Hoban Magazine Fall/Winter 2024

YEARS OF COEDUCATION

1974-2024

HOLY CROSS VALUES

+ MISSION

DIVINE PROVIDENCE EXCELLENCE

EDUCATING HEARTS AND MINDS INCLUSIVENESS DISCIPLINE

OPTION FOR THE POOR HOPE FAMILY ZEAL INTEGRITY

We are a Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition.

We celebrate our diversity, value each person, and welcome one another with the hospitality of Christ.

As a family of learners, anchored in gospel values, we empower each other to grow spiritually, develop intellectually and reach out in service to others.

Within an innovative and orderly learning environment we are committed to challenging each student in both heart and mind to be a compassionate individual, a lifelong learner, and a responsible steward of God’s creation.

EXPLORE HOBAN SUMMER CAMPS

Students in various grades are invited to experience life at the Castle, gain additional instruction, continue advancing in skill and have tons of fun during Hoban’s academic and athletic camps.

REGISTER ONLINE AT HOBAN.ORG/SUMMER-CAMPS

ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022-23

CHAIR

Stephen Hammersmith

Partner, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

CHAIR EMERITUS

William A. Scala ’71

President, Kenmore Construction

VICE CHAIR

Patricia (Bralek ’77) Wartko

Retired, Don Wartko Construction

SECRETARY

Steven A. Dimengo ’79

Managing Partner, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

TREASURER

David Kunce

Chief Financial Officer, NMG Aerospace

PRESIDENT

Christopher DiMauro ’99

Archbishop Hoban High School

The Rev. G. David Bline

Spiritual Director, Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology

Traci Buckner

Executive Director, Akron Children's Museum

Richard C. Fedorovich ’70

Executive Chair, Bober Markey Fedorovich

Brother Kenneth Haders, CSC

Provincial Superior, Midwest Province, Brothers of Holy Cross

Angela (Spitaleri ’95) Ianiro

Executive Director, NOIA Foundation

Publisher, La Gazzetta Italiana

Derrick B. Owens ’89

Vice President of Government Affairs, WTA–Advocates for Rural Broadband

Kathleen Piker-King, Ph.D.

Professor Emerita, Sociology, University of Mount Union

Brian Reilly, M.D. ’05

Physician, Akron Children's Hospital

Brandon Roberts, M.D. ’99

Physician, Akron Children's Hospital

Jeffrey Salamon

President, Lumis Marketing

Arthur Sunday

Vice President of Sales,

David

Christopher DiMauro ’99, President T.K. Griffith ’89, Principal

Melanie White, Director of Communications

Staff Writers: Matthew Monter, Tara Pizer and Melanie White

Student Writers: Leah Dragmen ’24

Photography by: Scott Dudek, Tara Pizer, Melanie White and Vicki Zingale

Ralph Orsini is named the 2024 Brother James Spooner, CSC Holy Cross Heart and Mind Award Recipient.

Hoban, The K Company and Stark State College partner to provide HVAC courses to students.

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Two Hoban alumni receive the 2024 One Hope-One Dream Award during an all-school assembly on Feb. 2.

On Dec. 18, Hoban hosted the Class of 2028 Scholarship Dinner and Reception for nearly 50 students, who earned a merit-based scholarship, and their families. The students earned a scholarship based on their high school placement test scores.

Dear Hoban Family,

As we focus our sights on the many exciting opportunities and intricate challenges that 2024 will certainly bring to our school community, I find myself reflecting upon Hoban’s proud history of perseverance and hope. Recently, while rereading an anthology of works from famed American poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner, Robert Frost, I was struck by a line that I have seen many times before. This time, however, the words hit differently. I scanned the page and soaked in Frost’s simple, yet eloquent style, as I read, “The best way out is always through.”

Heavy stuff. Yet, a necessary and powerful truth. And a truth from which the Hoban community has never shied away. Our history is one that is filled with a blue collar, workmanlike posture and a lunch pail attitude. As Hoban Knights, we thrive on finding a way through, no matter the task or trial that awaits. Our Holy Cross educators and students continue to thrive in this mindset, understanding that a transformational experience is one that honors the past while maintaining a focus toward the future. It is inspiring to work in an environment where the bar is set so high.

Speaking of the future, it is certainly bright here on campus. We are humbled to have worked ourselves into a position of incredible institutional growth. Our educators continue to advance their craft, offering academic and spiritual opportunities that support our students’ hearts and minds. Their desire for excellence is second to none. For the third consecutive year, Hoban will maximize all available space for admission to the Class of 2028, requiring a waiting list for additional applicants. Additionally, fundraising efforts in support of scholarships, operations and capital projects is staggering.

This issue of the Hoban Magazine is filled with many amazing stories of individuals who have made their mark by going through. May we always have the courage to act and amplify this model.

God bless and go, Knights!

Chris DiMauro ’99 President

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OUR HISTORY IS ONE THAT IS FILLED WITH A BLUE COLLAR, WORKMANLIKE POSTURE AND A LUNCH PAIL ATTITUDE. AS HOBAN KNIGHTS, WE THRIVE ON FINDING A WAY THROUGH, NO MATTER THE TASK OR TRIAL THAT AWAITS.

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

HOBAN WELCOMES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS

BRANDON ROBERTS, MD ’99

Brandon Roberts is a member of Hoban’s Class of 1999, born and raised in Akron, where he attended Akron Public Schools until eighth grade. Roberts was afforded the opportunity to attend Western Reserve Academy for two years as a boarding student before transferring to Hoban as a junior. After high school, he attended Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied biomedical engineering and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. Roberts completed four years of anesthesiology residency and a one-year pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at his alma mater in St. Louis. In 2013, he joined the medical staff at Dayton Children’s Hospital, where he served for seven years. In July 2020, he had the opportunity to return home and has been practicing anesthesiology at Akron Children’s Hospital.

WHAT

INTERESTED YOU IN SERVING HOBAN'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

"I am extremely grateful for the role that Hoban played in helping to set my foundation. Academically, Hoban helped prepare me for both college and graduate school. Athletically, I learned and developed self-discipline, time management and leadership. One of the best parts of accomplishing something with your life is that it gives you an opportunity to show love and give back to those who shepherded you and supported you along the way. My service on the Hoban board is my way of doing just that."

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BRING TO HOBAN THROUGH YOUR SERVICE?

"As believers in Christ, we are called to be the salt of the Earth...not just of the church. The reality is that salt serves little purpose if it remains in the salt shaker. I hope to offer fresh ideas and promote interesting and difficult discussions when warranted. I hope that I can help the Hoban community continue to grow."

MATTHEW WARTKO ’99

After graduating from Hoban in 1999, Matt Wartko attended Ohio State University, where he earned a degree in political science in 2003. Wartko then obtained a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2007, graduating magna cum laude. After law school, he practiced law for approximately 11 years, primarily in the areas of civil litigation and construction law. In 2018, he began working at his family’s company, Don Wartko Construction, Inc., and has served as its president since 2021. As a Hoban board member, Wartko serves on the facilities committee.

WHAT INTERESTED YOU IN SERVING HOBAN'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

"The Wartko family has supported Hoban since the late 60s. My grandparents, Don (deceased) and Doris Wartko, were among those who helped keep Hoban open in the 70s. In addition, Hoban provided me with a great education. Throughout my career, I have used many of the lessons and skills taught at Hoban, including the writing lessons of a then up-and-coming English teacher (now known as Principal Griffith) when preparing legal motions and briefs. As a result, it is important to me to help and support Hoban in whatever way possible."

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES EXCITE YOU FOR HOBAN?

"I am very excited about Phase II of the Every Knight, Every Day capital campaign that will add a new student center and competition gym to Hoban’s campus. This phase is an amazing opportunity to build on Hoban’s already great experience and facilities. It is, however, a large project and will require tremendous support from the Hoban community."

LEARN MORE AT HOBAN.ORG/ONE-HOPE-ONE-DREAM

JASON CRISLIP ’94

Since 2003, Jason Crislip, Class of 1994, has dedicated his efforts to refugee resettlement, helping the world’s most vulnerable refugee populations to the United States. In this role, Crislip assists people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

Following high school, Crislip attended the University of Akron to study fine arts, a decision made in part because of the experience and supportive relationships he formed with Hoban art teachers. He knew he wanted to pursue a career in education because of the positive experience he had at Hoban—he was even the school cartoonist for The Visor under Brother Joe LeBon’s direction.

In his final year at the University of Akron, Jason took a course taught by a Ghanaian professor who encouraged members of the class to apply to the Peace Corps. Moved by what he learned in the course and not quite sure what direction his life would take after college, Crislip left class one day, immediately went to a payphone, called for an application to the Peace Corps. and was subsequently assigned to serve in Ghana.

Crislip's trip to Ghana, roughly 5,000 miles from home, was only the second time he had ever flown in an airplane. He arrived in a village of about 5,000 people and, for two years, taught art and computers in a secondary school. His experience in Ghana was a turning point in his life that opened his eyes to an endless world of possibilities. He found joy in fulfilling a need in the community, sharing his American culture with people he met and creating a life experiencing new cultures.

After fulfilling his required service time with the Peace Corps, Crislip extended his volunteerism for another year, working in Accra, the capital of Ghana. He then began a new career working with refugees in West Africa. In total, he lived in Ghana for

six years. In 2006, Crislip moved to Bangkok, Thailand, where he began working for the International Rescue Committee (IRC), serving in several roles including providing cultural orientation to people accepted for refugee placement in the US.

To be clear, these individuals are displaced from their homes because of a crisis. They are living in a refugee camp with strangers. Many of them are carrying the weight of deciding what to do next on behalf of their entire family. These refugees face one of three options: 1. Return home if they are able to do so safely and voluntarily, 2. Stay in the country of asylum or 3. Resettle to a third country. Less than one percent of refugees are able to resettle.

In 2015, Crislip decided to move back to the US and continues to work for the IRC as the senior director for learning and lives in Silver Spring, Md. In his role, he works to provide training and technical assistance to service providers who support resettled refugees and survivors of human trafficking and provides programming and internal learning opportunities for the IRC.

For more than 20 years, Crislip has been called to provide relief work for others—helping them move their families across the world and build new lives for themselves. When he was called to join the Peace Corps, he answered. He saw the needs in our world and chose to be part of the solution. In a very direct and real way, Crislip has committed his life to serving and bringing hope to others.

BRONLYNN THURMAN ’08

Bronlynn Thurman, Class of 2008, loves the Akron community, a connection she developed largely in part through the Christian service experiences she received as a Hoban student. While she didn’t recognize it at the time, participating in service inspired hope and a sense of responsibility in her to give back to others. Born and raised in Akron, Thurman is intentionally driven to make a difference and has established three pillars to live by: 1. Always be creating, 2. Never stop learning and 3. Help others.

Following high school, Thurman moved to Arlington, Va., to study illustration. She returned to Ohio in 2009 to attend Kent State University, where she earned her bachelor’s in advertising and her master’s in information architecture and knowledge management (UXD). Similar to her love of community, Thurman's artistic interests were nurtured by Hoban teachers Micah Kraus and Greg Milo. She attributes much of her artistic ability and creativity to Mr. Kraus’s instruction, and the two continue to be friends today, connecting through their mutual artistic interests and love of cycling.

Professionally, Thurman has devoted her career to the nonprofit sector. Since 2016, she has worked at GAR Foundation, an Akron-based foundation that invests in communities’ growth and development and has funded several educational projects at Hoban. In her current role as program officer at GAR, she works to advance the Foundation’s strategic priorities, particularly through funding and supporting projects that support equity through the assessment and review of grant applications that focus on community and economic development and arts in education. Prior to joining full-time at GAR, she also worked at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as a program associate focusing on public space and civic engagement.

In her position, Thurman's goal is to work hand-in-hand with local organizations so that the funds granted funnel into neighborhoods. She has been involved with projects that create revitalizing hubs within residential neighborhoods, restore green spaces and respond

to housing insecurities. She also manages an educational program called Essential ExperiencesSM. In its fifth year, Essential ExperiencesSM provides arts and cultural experiences to Pre-K through fifth-grade students in Akron Public Schools. Through this program, students, regardless of socio-economic status, are exposed to various educational experiences that complement classroom curriculum and expand students’ horizons and potential future pursuits.

Beyond her impact on the local communities in which she works, Thurman has helped create two smaller communities within her personal life. As a high school student, she worked in an Akron Summit Co. Public Library and has always had a love of books and storytelling. Her interest and love of storytelling spurred the creation of Coffee and Cocktails Book Club, a local group Thurman created in May 2020 that focuses on uplifting stories from authors of color. With more than 40 people and growing, the book club shares stories from people of different cultures that are not typically heard.

A year later in May 2021, she co-founded Black Women Explore, an outdoor recreational group for women of color. She and a friend created a space in which women of color felt comfortable and safe to enjoy nature. Over the past two years, the group has organically grown with members encouraging additional friends to join. From hiking to canoing, Black Women Explore builds community, spreads awareness of outdoor recreational opportunities and fosters deeper connections with nature and among roughly 250 women who have joined.

In addition to all of that, Thurman serves on several area boards and committees, including the Akron Civic Commons core team, City of Akron Planning Commission, Elevate Greater Akron’s working group and two of its strategy teams and the Fund for Our Economic Future’s governing board as non-voting member.

As Blessed Basil Moreau instructed the early Brothers of Holy Cross, Thurman is a disciple with hope to bring. Through her profession and grassroots initiatives, she has taken action to give back to others while also bringing joy and fulfillment to her own life. Through sharing her personal passions and God-given talents—love of community, art, books and the outdoors—she uplifts and strengthens those around her and in doing so, brings hope to the Akron community.

During the 2023-24 academic year, Hoban celebrates a significant milestone that echoes with nostalgia and reverberates through generations. This year marks half a century since Hoban opened its doors to the pioneering female students who first graced campus, forever altering the trajectory of the institution. The graduating class of 1974, with 29 females of the 147 graduates, is a testament to Hoban's transformation. What could have been a tumultuous shift in tradition became a seamless integration of the school's core values and family atmosphere.

Karen (Shubert ’74) Inman and Cynthia (Paris ’74) Terry are two 1974 Hoban alumnae. Both were familiar with Hoban prior to enrolling as students. Inman’s father was a Hoban teacher while Terry’s father coached football. Despite the chaos of change, they cherish the moments and friendships forged.

"I enjoyed high school and considered myself lucky to be there,” Terry said. “I still keep in touch with a group of friends from Hoban."

"I wanted to make the rest of my family proud that I was a part of that first class," Inman said.

Hoban’s decision to become coeducational was one of necessity. In August of 1973, Hoban nearly closed its doors due to financial constraints. Accepting female students was ultimately a prayer answered and one that has enriched the school’s culture, community and legacy in unimaginable ways. Former religious studies teacher Dan Cody was hired at Hoban alongside the introduction of female students in the fall of 1973.

"It was fairly universal that all the guys favored making the school co-ed,” Cody said. “The girls were welcomed with open arms. I'll never forget those early days when the boys used to comment about the school smelling so much better.”

Karen (Schubert ’74) Inman, Cynthia (Paris ’74) Terry and Margaret "Peggy" (Burke ’74) Zimmer attended the Come Home to Hoban Alumni Weekend Breakfast prior to the Hoban vs. Akron East football game.

The first day of school in that historic year was an emotional whirlwind for both students and teachers. For the girls stepping into Hoban, a mixture of nerves and excitement consumed them. The experience could be likened to being a freshman again but with a senior’s attitude. Amidst the winds of change at Hoban, longstanding traditions continued to unite the old and the new. Mum Day, a hallowed event, remained essential to Hoban's spirit. This time, however, both young men and women joined in the celebration, with Hoban’s own cheerleaders to lead the pep rally. Terry was one of the first Hoban cheerleaders on the team.

"I always knew what happened during Mum Day but had never been a part of it,” Terry said. “So, to go through spirit week and hear that “H on three” cheer at the pep rally was great. I was so glad to be a part of it.”

In addition to enhancing and sharing school spirit, the inclusion of girls in classrooms transformed what a Hoban education stood for. It brought a sense of realism and completeness to the learning environment while also uniting families who previously had to attend different schools.

"The women learned from the men, and the men learned from the women," Inman said. "Single-gender schools were the norm–girls couldn't go to the same school as their brothers, and vice versa. Allowing girls to join Hoban brought families together.”

Unbeknownst to the 29 pioneering women of the Class of 1974, they reshaped history when they decided to enroll as a Hoban Knight. Their actions, often subconscious, paved the way for countless others. Just like so many of today’s students, one of their biggest concerns on that historic first day was whether their locker combination would work.

“You reflect now and say, ‘Wow, that was something we did,’ but in the moment, we didn’t think about it that way,” Inman said. “I'm happy to have been a part of what is Hoban now. It has evolved into a place that I can be proud to say, 'I graduated from there.'"

In the end, just like other Hoban graduates, the women of the class of 1974 wear their Hoban legacy with pride. As we celebrate 50 years of coeducation at Hoban, we pay tribute to all the trailblazing women who attended Hoban during the first coeducational year of 1973-1974. They each helped forever change the history of Hoban. Their courage, camaraderie and determination have left an enduring mark and continue to influence the generations of Knights who have followed in their footsteps.

By: Leah Dragmen ’24

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 2024

HOBAN GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME BARRY GYMNASIUM

Hoban recognized the members of the Class of 1974 during a Hoban girls basketball game.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH ALL-SCHOOL MASS

Alumnae of the Class of 1974 are invited to attend the all-school Mass followed by a luncheon with current student members of Women of Hoban.

RSVP to attend to Kristen Robinson, alumni coordinator, at robinsonk@hoban.org

RALPH ORSINI NAMED THE 2024 BROTHER JAMES SPOONER, CSC HOLY CROSS HEART AND MIND AWARD RECIPIENT

On Jan. 18, after an all-school Mass celebrating the feast day of Blessed Basil Moreau, Principal T.K. Griffith ’89 announced Ralph Orsini as the 2024 Brother James Spooner Holy Cross Heart and Mind Award recipient. Orsini will retire from Hoban at the end of the school year, after serving as a Holy Cross educator since 1992.

"A quiet, dignified man, this humble leader has modeled resilience, class and faith in all that he does in the classroom and beyond," Griffith said. "Through his actions, words and interactions, he models the humility of the Brothers of Holy Cross and silently models integrity for all."

In his final year as a social studies teacher, Orsini teaches US history, government and sports history. He also finished his career as a football coach in the fall.

Created in 2018, the award honors Hoban employees who live Moreau's vision of inspiring students' hearts and minds. As a teacher and athletic coach, Orsini sets the example for young people acquiring the competence to see and the courage to act.

Erin ’07, Kathleen, Ralph and Dominick ’13 Orsini. Not pictured: Emily Orsini ’11

Ralph Orsini during his final game coaching at Hoban's Dowed Field Stadium.

FATHER ALEX JOINS HOBAN FROM SOUTH INDIA

The Rev. Alexander Susai, CSC is serving as a part-time chaplain at Hoban, St. Edward and Gilmour Academy.

While at Hoban on Tuesday and Thursday, he celebrates Mass, offers Reconciliation and supports several campus ministry service projects, including Project HOPE and Spes Unica retreats.

Susai is from Tamil Nadu in South India. He was ordained a Holy Cross priest in 2002, and is in the US to explore earning a degree in counseling and psychology while also serving the Congregation of Holy Cross.

MONDAY, APRIL 8, DOWED FIELD

Hoban will host a total solar eclipse watch party at Dowed Field! This eclipse has been centuries in the making. The moon will perfectly align between the sun and earth to cast a shadow across North America, and Dowed Field is a prime location to view it. Northeast Ohio won’t be in the path of totality again until the year 2444.

This FREE, educational event is open to the community. Every registered guest will receive a pair of eclipse glasses for safe viewing. Glasses are limited.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Several of Hoban's academic departments will provide educational exhibits for participants to learn about the solar eclipse from different academic perspectives:

TELESCOPES WITH SOLAR FILTERS

MAKE A MODEL SOLAR ECLIPSE

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR DURING ECLIPSES

MAYAN CULTURE AND THE SUN

The Rev, Alex Susai concelebrated all-school Mass on the feast day of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on Jan. 18. Padre Pedro Carreño Medina, CSC celebrated Mass while visiting Hoban from his Holy Cross community near Monterrey, Mexico.

HOBAN PRESENTS THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Hoban's Troubadours presented the comedy The Play that Goes Wrong, directed by Chad Kendall, Liam Eitman (assistant director and set designer) and senior Emma Boring (student director) on November 4 and 5 in Barry Gymnasium.

From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

HOBAN CAST AND CREW

Ellie Stephens Annie

Jacob Smith Trevor

Kate Folk ........................................... Christine

Olivia Pfander................................... Jonathan

Abby Chirdon.................................... Rachel

Natalie Morton ................................. Denise

Kelly Brumbaugh ............................. Max

Rylee Zaucha Sandra

Stage Manager/Student Director: Emma Boring

Assistant Stage Manager: Jocelyn Person

Stage Hand: Pat Streett

Makeup: Regan Molder, Sam Loos

Stylist: Aaliyah Miavez, Emerson Kessler

Props: Kay Plasphol, Jonah Branz, Aleece Thompson

Costumes: Grace Fricker, Bailey Wright

Lighting Operator: Nick Folk

Sound Operator: Devanaire Riley

Sound Effects: Griffin Wentz

Spotlight: Matt Valdez

Front of House: Madison Kessler, Regan Ahlstrom, Kara Rigel

Stage Crew: Emma Pomeroy, Fiona Marlborough, Audrey Hodges, Mal Dannemiller, Roni Caputo, Wilbur Chase, Maliya Templeton, John Lopez

12 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Twelve Hoban students earned national academic recognition by the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC) and the College Board National Recognition Programs.

Seniors Megan Crowe and Jack Doucet were named semifinalists and seniors Antonette Fuhrer and Robert Kostko are commended students in the 2024 NMSC for their exceptional academic promise. The four students join a long list of Hoban students who have been recognized by the NMSC. In the past six years, 42 Hoban students have been acknowledged for their academic abilities by the NMSC.

Every October, approximately 1.6 million juniors across the country take the PSAT. Students who score in the top one percent achieve the distinction of National Merit semifinalist. Most of these students move on to become National Merit finalists, with some winning scholarship money for college. About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their academic successes. Although they will not continue in the 2024 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Additionally, eight students received academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Seniors SaKyah Collins, Breeon Ellis, Marcel Ferrer, Syvannarae Finsley, Charles Gaddis and Azhani Perry and juniors Mateo DeCola and Melissa Mora Robles are among more than 62,000 students from across the country to be awarded with academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. More than 180,000 students were eligible to apply for the recognition. To be eligible, students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams.

“We’re thrilled that these students have earned this distinguished recognition,” Principal T.K. Griffith said. “We are very proud of the way they represent the Hoban family in all they do in the classroom and in cocurriculars. This acknowledgment is a testament to their hard work and the support they receive from their parents, families and teachers.”

AWARD-WINNING SUSTAINABILITY ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Hoban's Center for Sustainability, instructed by Candy Bates, has received state-wide, regional and national recognition for the students' impact with Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP).

On August 23, the Center received the national Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service after being awarded the regional award, spanning more than 60 parks, in July. The group earned the Impact Award in the team category.

The Center was piloted and launched during the 2021-22 school year with four members of the Class of 2022 during their senior year, Brianna Foster, Megan Glinsky, Madeline Mlachak and Kaleigh Reed. Now in its third year, Bates and her students visit CVNP monthly to volunteer with the park and conduct research related to the students' individual project proposals. At the end of the school year, the students complete their chosen projects that cover areas related to environmental science, bioethics and public health. Student projects have covered a wide range of subjects, including organizing information and supportive data to build a greenhouse on Hoban's campus, park accessibility modifications and supports, research regarding the effects of planting more native plant species on Hoban's campus and researching the benefits connecting with nature for incarcerated persons.

Most recently, the Center was recognized by Ohio State Representative Emilia Sykes with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for earning the 2023 Laudato Si' Award, presented by the Catholic Commission of Summit County.

"As a Catholic school and as part of the broader Catholic and Holy Cross community, we are responsible to take care of our natural resources," Bates said. "We are called to care for others with preferential attention to the poor. The Center of Sustainability provides experiential learning opportunities to learn and practice living out that calling."

Through a supportive partnership with CVNP, the Center combines an academic program with field experience, service learning and student interests to allow high school students to develop and test programs in the park.

"The park employees make an incredible contribution and impact on our students' experience," Bates said. "They truly take on the role of educators and help provide a beautiful learning environment."

Members of the 2021-22 Center for Sustainability, Brianna Foster ’22, Kaleigh Reed ’22, Madeline Mlachak ’22, Megan Glinsky ’22 and Candy Bates, during a visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

2023-24 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION INSTALLED

After training with the Diocese of Cleveland, 18 seniors were installed as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at an all-school Mass celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on Friday, Sept. 15. The Rev. Lou Thomas, pastor of St. Andrew's in Norton, was the celebrant, along with the Rev. Alex Susai, CSC. A reception was held in the Holy Cross Room for the seniors and their families.

Catholic high school students can apply in the spring of their junior year to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion during their senior year. Students are chosen by the campus ministry office based on faculty and parish priest recommendations. Upon installation at their home parishes, they may minister there as well.

Students commissioned at Hoban were Madaleyna Burgoyne, Kylene Coyle, Jack Doucet, Madison Dougherty, Leah Dragmen, Marcel Ferrer, Chloe Foster, Grace Fricker, Antonette Fuhrer, Joseph Hardman, Alexander Kerr, Austin Lah, Campbell Miller, Natalie Olack, Amelia Plaspohl, Andrew Ramsey, Carolyn Rinaldi and Kaylee Simonetti.

Scan the QR code for more photos of the Mass and reception.

HDT WINS STATE TITLE IN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The Hoban Dance Team earned a State Championship for their jazz routine on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Knights' hip hop routine placed third in the state while their contemporary routine placed fourth in the state!

SIBLINGS RECEIVE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP

Hoban siblings, sophomore Jenna and freshman Jack Devine were awarded the 2023 Knights of Columbus Ohio Charity Foundation Scholarship. They are among a group of 17 students throughout Ohio to receive the scholarship, which assists with their high school tuition. The students were selected for their outstanding applications, which detailed their academic achievements and service in the Church and community.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM ON THE ROAD

Twelve Hoban Model UN team members competed at the Chicago International Model United Nations Conference on Dec. 7-10. They represented nations such as South Africa and Iraq on modern debates ranging from preventing wars of expansion to combatting the growing climate crisis. Other members navigated the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis US Senate 1962 committee. The team shared breakfast with diplomats and interacted with 900 students from all over the world.

Additionally, three students, seniors Annie Fuhrer and Fiona Marlborough and junior Erica Leslie traveled abroad with Social Studies Teacher Margaret Reed and students from St. Edward High School in January. The group visited France and the Netherlands to compete in The Hague International Model UN Conference, which is the world's largest Model UN competition.

The trip began with visits to Paris and Amsterdam, including the Ann Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. The Holy Cross Delegation represented the country of Seychelles at the conference, working to resolve a wide variety of world issues. The team gained real-world insight into the work of the UN with a visit to the International Criminal Tribunal and had the opportunity to interact with students from every corner of the globe.

Senior Annie Fuher, junior Erica Leslie, senior Fiona Marlborough and Margaret Reed, Hoban social studies teacher and Model UN advisor, travel abroad to compete in international competition in January.

COLLABORATION OPENS NEW PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE TRADES

Nine Hoban seniors are learning the principles of HVAC technology in a newly-created and unique partnership with The K Company and Stark State College. In May, the students will graduate with six college credit hours, and at least two of the nine students have committed to continuing the apprenticeship program next year at Stark State College.

Last academic year, Associate Principal of Student Services Jennifer Mattes helped to get the program approved for College Credit Plus (CCP), allowing enrolled students to earn college credit while in high school.

“Initially, it was divine providence that this program came to be,” Mattes said. “We had a number of students who were looking for something that wasn’t lecture-based and studying from a textbook. We were searching for options in trades to give those students alternative options. In its first year, the HVAC program has been a huge success for the students.”

The K Company, which is owned by alumni parents Karen and Chris Martin, was founded in 1972. The Martins recognized the need to attract people into the industry years ago. They built a program and training center for students to learn the trades. A high school student can work part-time in the summer while also taking classes at The K Company. After about two years of training, young people can become fully employed making a healthy salary.

The Martins approached Hoban to learn more about CCP and partnering with Hoban to offer a trades course. Martin approached Stark State College, forming a collaboration that very well may be the first of its kind in the State.

Hoban students in their junior and senior years are eligible to take the HVAC courses. This year, all nine students happened to be in their senior year. The group completed Principles of HVAC I during the fall semester and are in the process of completing Principles of HVAC II. The students start their school day twice a week at The K Company’s training facility, which is conveniently located near Hoban’s campus. Stark State College Professor Frank Perez teaches the group, using classroom instruction and handson training in the lab. Seniors Ron Watford and Grady Davis appreciate the experiential learning.

“I am not one to just sit and look through a book to learn," Watford said. "I’m more of a hands-on learner, and Mr. Perez does a great job so you can actually understand. He’s a very good teacher who is easy to talk to. He's not just teaching us about HVAC but about how to be a good technician in any field.”

“I signed up for this course not really knowing what to expect," Davis said. "Mr. Perez is really helpful, not just with the trades specific to HVAC but showing us all the paths. We get to see a lot of different forms of service such as automation. He’s a great teacher. He lets us do things first with him instructing so we can learn from our mistakes.”

Frank Perez, Stark State College professor, teaches a group of nine Hoban students about HVAC technology at The K Company training center in Akron. Seniors Christian Witherspoon, DeAirres Williams, Derek Kraft, Tatum Witherspoon, Frank Perez, August Williams, Joe Banister, Grady Davis and Ron Watford.

HOLY CROSS EDUCATOR

KRISTINE (SOKOL ’10) DARLING

MATH TEACHER

Q: How were you prepared for life after Hoban?

"I knew when I left Hoban that I wanted to be a math teacher, so I think that was something special. I know Hoban prepared me to make that decision. I knew I liked the education I was getting and knew I wanted to a part of that. I had teachers here that I loved, and I wished I could be someone like that for someone in the future."

HOLY CROSS EDUCATORS

In celebration of Hoban's 50th anniversary of coeducation, Hoban hosted a Holy Cross Educator panel discussion with 10 alumnae. Moderated by life-long educator Lucille Esposito, the women discussed their experiences as Hoban students, their unique journeys that brought them back to their alma mater and some of the core lessons they have learned as Hoban educators. In total, 28 Hoban alumni work at Hoban across all areas of the school. Excerpts from the conversation are printed, and the full conversation can be viewed on Hoban's YouTube channel by using the QR code.

KATIE (HAUBERT ’86) SURFACE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Q: Who at Hoban inspired you to become an educator?

"It’s difficult because I don’t want to leave anyone out – it’s that many people. But, I think of Jean Considine because she was in the central office for many years and had a way of meeting people with love. She made kids who are insecure or uncomfortable feel at home. There are so many others— Mary Anne Beiting basically taught me how to do my job."

WOOD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Q: What one word would you use to describe Hoban?

"Safe. Working in the central office, I see from every perspective with students. Even when I went here, Hoban was a safe haven for a lot of kids. You don’t know what goes on in people’s lives at home, but the love from all these great people who work here – that hasn’t changed since I was a student."

MARY (DUFFY ’83) BULGRIN

THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Q: What advice would you give current female students?

"Rely on each other and build those relationships that you need that are supportive that can help you because sometimes life is really difficult. When you have other people you can rely on and support and love you, that’s really important. Taking the time to build relationships, especially with other women, is necessary. It’s a good way to spend your time."

CHAIR

Q: Who at Hoban inspired you to become an educator?

"Definitely, Rose Zaucha. She’s been such a mentor to me over the past 30 years now. She’s largely the reason I teach at Hoban. More than 30 years ago, I was in her classroom. She was my teacher, mentor, good friend, and I still talk to her all the time. When it came time to deciding where to teach, she called me and said get your application in here, and you don’t say 'no' to Rose. I had many offers at a lot of schools because I knew my stuff in part because of her. Returning here was an outstanding experience and she continued to work with me and continues to mentor me and so many others."

JENNA (FARAH ’17) CONGENI INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Q: What compelled you to return to Hoban?

"My college experience was largely defined by Covid. I had lots of virtual field placements and schools didn’t look the way that I had grown up seeing schools look. By the end of my college experience, I was very uninterested in teaching. When I moved back to Northeast Ohio with my husband, I saw that Hoban was hiring subs, and I felt comfortable to come back to keep my foot in the door of education.

I didn’t even know Hoban had intervention specialists when I started subbing, so when T.K. told me we have a whole department, it felt like divine providence. It's a great privilege to be in a department that didn’t even exist when I was here even six years ago. I feel really lucky that I get to teach kids who may not have been able to attend Hoban in previous years."

JENI (BERLIN ’96) KOSTKO MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

’04) HOWE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Q: What one word would you use to describe Hoban?

"Traditions—My husband did not go to Hoban and when I try to explain Mum Day or certain traditions that Hoban has, it’s unlike anything else. He can’t believe that everyone stays quiet all day. Coming back, all these years later, I still get goosebumps at certain pep assemblies and traditions. My two daughters bleed blue and gold and can’t wait to come here."

CATHY (KELLER ’80) REEVES DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

Q: In what ways has Hoban changed?

"If you look around Hoban, we’ve made a lot of upgrades over the years and we continue to make them for the students. We’re doing it for the kids and we’re growing. I graduated with about 120 and our freshman class is about 230. We have to think about that in advancement – what is our next move…how do we allow as many students who want to come to Hoban be able to come to Hoban."

MADDIE DIESTEL ’14 ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Q: What one word would you use to describe Hoban?

"Inclusion—We all work with students in different ways. We have to make sure these kids are working together towards a certain goal and it’s a different goal depending on what class we’re in or what group we’re working with. Everybody has a part no matter what role they play, they do play a role."

KELSEY (OTT ’07) SEES CAMPUS MINISTER

Q: What have you learned as a Hoban educator?

"We didn’t talk a lot about Holy Cross when I was a student at Hoban. It was just kind of here. There were still more Brothers here, and they were Holy Cross…the lived example, which we all now get to be. Coming back to Hoban, I never realized how important I would find living out the mission of what it means to be at a Catholic, Holy Cross school. I love that we place emphasis on how we live out our core values, which were created later. I love that my job is that I get to walk alongside people on their journeys of faith – adults and students. We get to talk about that. Find joy with each other in relation to our journeys of faith and how that relates to our life experiences. We have a community that we lean on and I think that is a really beautiful part of being part of this Hoban community that I experienced as a student and I definitely experience now as a faculty member."

WOMEN OF HOBAN: MAKING AN IMPACT AND CHARGING FORWARD

As Hoban celebrates 50 years of coeducation, I think of all the incredible women who have paved the way at Hoban. Growing up, I all I knew was a working mom who valued education and worked diligently to become a well-respected professor at Kent State University. The fact that my mom balanced a lot professionally and personally never crossed my mind until I grew older and understood how difficult the balancing act really is. I’m so proud of the difference she made in people’s lives. Likewise, so many female professionals and students impact the trajectory of Hoban.

Sister Kathleen King, who recently passed away, was a powerful force for good in her time in the 80s as a campus minister and counselor at Hoban. She always saw the best in us, instilled a sense of belief in us and guided the first set of retreats at Hoban. We need people like Sister Kathleen to believe in us when at times we don’t even believe in ourselves!

No one has moved the needle in committing Hoban to becoming a well-respected educational institution more than Dr. Mary Anne Beiting. She demanded respect and modeled family. You trusted that she loved Hoban more than a workplace. It was part of her DNA, part of her mission to be Holy Cross. In many ways, she raised me and many others while in her role as a leader. She showed grace in our development and stuck with us when we were not the best version of ourselves. We need people to challenge us and stick with us, like Mary Anne continues to do.

More recently, our leadership team at Hoban has been blessed to welcome Jennifer Mattes and Catherine Perrow as associate principals. Each day, I see their strength, professionalism and heart for kids. To watch Catherine interact with teachers is a thing of beauty. Her nurturing, honest way shows an earnestness in helping others grow through a team approach. As they grow and develop, she does too, and a camaraderie is formed. With students, Catherine has a heart for the marginalized and vulnerable, and countless times I have seen her extend beyond her comfort zone for kids. She challenges them to grow while listening to their hearts. They know she cares.

Jennifer Mattes brings an expertise and systematic approach to serving students with learning differences…as well as helping the school counseling office with so many nuanced details. With the help of Monica Rodriquez, all of the tutors, counselors and intervention specialists, Jenn directs the Jon Peterson Scholarship program and helps administer the Academic Success Center. This area speaks to the Holy Cross value of inclusion and it bleeds who we are as a community.

Many of Hoban’s academic department chairs are strong female forces. Jeni (Berlin ’96) Kostko demands excellence from all and proudly carries the torch for Rose Zaucha, former Hoban math teacher and mentor to many. Jeni runs her classroom like a pro, is not afraid to take on new preps as the department needs and works to help her students problem-solve and understand. She doesn’t force feed content or processes, instead she facilitates understanding. And that’s a big difference. I’m so grateful for all our chairs and leaders of academic council, Jamie Adaway, Diane Cook, Margaret Reed, Candace Bates, Monica Rodriquez, Mary Bulgrin, Amy Zeller and Kelsey Sees.

Sarah White works is a member of the maintenance team. For the past three years, she has maintained the Hoban gymnasiums–one of the busiest areas of the school to keep clean. Sarah has allowed senior Jonas Nichols to shoot around at the other end of the gym while she does her job in the morning. While this seems simple, it’s not. She has work to do and her job is not to supervise students. When we won the state championship last year, I don’t know if anyone was happier or more deservedly a part of the success than Sarah. She shepherded a student-athlete who asked for help. In doing so, she touched a heart forever.

Finally, our female students are instrumental in guiding and teaching all of us. So many times, their courage in speaking up, modeling excellence and championing new ideas helps us grow. Our senior student council leaders Lane Shannon and Megan Crowe do this each day. The image of Juliana Libertin ’10 winning the state championship in the 800 more than a decade ago illustrates the power of Hoban female students. The photograph shows the joy of sacrifice and the heart of a champion who overcame much. Many of you know that she lost her father a year or so prior to that race. Dr. Nick Libertin was a rock of his community and family, and when he passed each of his children came through Hoban with resilience and pride. The image of Jules crossing that line, knowing that she did it for her coaches Peach and Joe, for her mom and Dad Collette and Nick…and for Hoban where her mother had graduated…wow…that’s the power of proud, strong, resilient women.

I’ve run out of space, but I have not run out of gratitude to all the women who work in our building…and to all the young women in classes as students who shape and influence my life. I can’t imagine Hoban without a coeducational environment. Women move mountains each day at Hoban.

T.K. Griffith ’89 Principal

BUILDING A PROGRAM, ONE PIN AT A TIME

HOBAN

CONTINUES TO GROW IN CURSIO'S SECOND SEASON

It takes a special kind of person to commit totally and fully to the rigors of a wrestling season. Dominic Cursio knows this as well as anyone, having spent 27 years coaching the sport.

“Wrestling is not easy,” Cursio said. “Our coaching staff communicating anything other than that would be disingenuous, and that is not how we operate. You will work hard, but more importantly you will understand more about yourself as a person at the end of a wrestling season than you ever could have imagined.”

Cursio is in his second season as Hoban’s head wrestling coach, and he is pleased with the progress he has seen in the program since his arrival.

“I’m happy with how we’ve evolved from last year to this year,” Cursio said. “We are developing a better mindset to approach the sport, not just with wrestling but training also. We are seeing the kids begin to understand what is needed daily with their practice habits, strength training, nutritional intake and match mindset.”

While Hoban’s wrestling program has had a number of state qualifiers and placers over the years, team success has mostly been elusive. One of Cursio’s goals is to develop a program that evolves from occasional individual titles into one that can produce champions up and down the roster.

“I’m really focused on broadening the depth of the program," Cursio said. "It is something you have to worry about now because there is much more competition than 15 or 20 years ago. There are many more places for kids to go. We have to think more broadly than what we did before."

“Results always matter,” Cursio added. “Every time we step on the mat, we do it to win. Saying that, obviously development both individually and as a team plays a vital role in our mindset at both tournaments and duals. Learning to manage both expectations and development during those situations takes time and experience, and is something I have had to learn to do over my career.”

While team results have come more slowly, individual accolades have started to pile up for freshman Brayton Feister.

Feister was already a decorated wrestler when he entered Hoban, winning an Ohio Athletic Committee junior high state wrestling championship three times as a student at Canton South Middle School. He has wasted little time building his high school resume.

The 6-foot-2, 215 pound Feister won the first four tournaments in which he competed, including being named MVP of the Bill Dies Memorial Tournament at Firestone on Jan. 12-13. He also was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Chippewa Invitational on

HOBAN HIGHLIGHT

WRESTLING

Feb. 3, despite moving up to the heavyweight class for that tournament. A chance at bringing home even more hardware was put on hold when he was injured while wrestling at sectionals and unable to continue. He finished his freshman season with a record of 31-0, with 26 pins.

Despite his personal success, Feister is focused on improving both himself and his teammates. He is also aware that his accomplishments will put more of a spotlight on the program.

“Our technique has come a long way from where it was, but we still have a long way to go,” Feister said. “We have a lot of firstyear guys. I have to make sure we are doing things correctly so we can shine as a team. Kids are going to want to come here. It’s great when little kids come up to me and ask questions about Hoban.”

And what would Feister tell someone who is thinking about joining the Hoban wrestling team?

“Give it a shot,” Feister said. “You don’t know until you try. The mentality aspect, the part where you get pushed to your breaking limit and you either break or push through. You just push on, and the mentality carries forward into other areas of your life.”

Over the past two years, Cursio has enjoyed the challenge of building a successful wrestling program. The journey of continuous improvement for the program aligns with his own philosophy.

“I am a big believer, both in coaching and in life, that you have never arrived,” Cursio said. "You are either growing or declining. There are things that I’m thinking about daily–coaching staff growth and development, student-athlete mind and body development, promotion of the program, structure of the program, families of our student-athletes and so much more. The minute I stop thinking that way is the day my coaching career will be over."

Feister and Cursio have come to embrace Hoban and all it has to offer its students, both inside and outside of the athletic arena.

“I love it here,” Feister said. “You are never really counted out. Even though we are all different and come from different backgrounds, we still have chemistry. No matter where you come from or who you are, you are always included.”

“Hoban allows you to broaden your mind in ways you don’t think about as a student but will appreciate later in life,” Cursio said. “I’ve yet to run into many high schools that have it down like Hoban does right now. There is a plan in place here that is second to none.”

WILLIAM (BILL) ANDREWS ’82 BOYS SOCCER

One of the first standouts in the early years of the Hoban soccer program, William “Billy” Andrews was a mainstay between the posts for the Knights from 1978-81, setting the standard for every goalkeeper to wear the blue and gold since. His prowess as a stopper earned him a reputation as one of the top soccer players in the Akron area and the state of Ohio, and his 2023 election into the Hoban Athletic Hall of Fame cements his legacy as a Hoban soccer legend.

Andrews was a four-year starter and letter winner for the Knights and Coach Dan Cody, both of which are considered among the pioneers of Hoban’s soccer program. Andrews was rock solid in the goal in the initial years of the team’s varsity play and integral to Hoban’s ascension from fledgling program to area powerhouse, culminating in his senior season in 1981. The talented and dedicated ’81 Hoban squad was one to remember. Possessing hard working tacticians on offense and defense, the well rounded Knights dominated opponents in the regular season, vanquished their cross-town rival St. Vincent-St. Mary in the district semi-final and finished one game away from the regional round with a 16-5 overall mark.

Andrews was unflappable in the goal all season, accounting for nine shutouts, registering 192 saves and allowing a 1.2 goal/game average on the season. For his career, the stalwart goalie allowed less than one goal per contest. Andrews garnered numerous accolades, including All-City, All-Summit County, Honorable Mention All-Ohio and Greater Akron Coaches All-Star status. Andrews was chosen as the squad’s Top Defensive Player and Most Valuable Player.

Following graduation, Andrews played four seasons of soccer for the University of Akron, earning Academic All-American status and contributing to the Zips NCAA Division 1A National RunnerUp team in 1986.

“Andrews was 100% his own guy,” Cody said. “He was meticulous and dedicated to his craft because he knew his role was important to the team’s success. He never was less than entertaining at practice, even though he was always dialed-in."

Andrews, who credits his Hoban experience for instilling the commitment necessary to work towards and achieve short and long term goals, earned an undergraduate degree in geology, and two master's degrees in environmental geology and civil engineering from the University of Akron.

“Coach Cody allowed us to be ourselves as long as it was team first," Andrews said. “He taught us to prepare to win, to expect to win and to learn and improve after a loss."

KIM (GIVENS ’92)

MADDEN

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL AND SOFTBALL

As a prep volleyball and softball standout at Hoban and a recordshattering collegiate pitcher at Youngstown State University, Kim (Givens ’92) Madden earned countless awards and mountains of recognition as a result of her athletic achievements. As a member of the Hoban Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Madden adds yet another honor to her long list of accolades.

In an era of Hoban dominance in both volleyball and softball, Madden was a key player and contributor to the success of both programs during her days as a Knight. A two-time letter winner for Hall of Fame volleyball coach Mary Howard, Madden had a hand in two OHSAA Division II State Championships in 1990 and 1991. During those back-to-back championship seasons, Madden and the Knights, despite often categorized as undersized, accumulated a 52-4 overall mark. Madden was a perfect representation of the effort, toughness, selflessness and flawless fundamentals the Hoban team employed to earn its titles. In her senior campaign, Madden accounted for 99 service aces and scored 55% on kills, collecting All-Summit County, All-District and AllOhio Coaches Association recognition in the process.

Equally gritty on the diamond, both on the mound as a stellar pitcher, as a crafty fielder at shortstop or on the hot corner, Madden was an important cog in the finely-tuned Hoban softball machine from 1989-92. A four-time letter winner for coaches Mary Ann King and Luke Darrah, Madden and the Knights captured the OHSAA Division II state crown in 1991 and 1992, losing only once in 56 contests (33-0 in 1991 and 22-1 in 1992) during that two-year reign. Madden was elected as team co-captain in 1992, a season which saw the multi-tool player finish 6-1 as a pitcher, including a perfect game vs. Chaminade Julianne. The dominant Madden racked-up a 0.28 ERA in 1991 en route to earning All County, All-District, Summit County All-Star Game participant, All-Plain Dealer and All-Plain Dealer Scholastic Honors as well as All-City recognition for the third time in her high school career. Classmate and fellow Hoban athletic hall of famer Patti (Godzinski ’92) Hardman, Class of 2002, remembers her athletic ability well.

“Frankly, without Kim, we don’t win those championships, particularly in ’92," Hardman said. "She could do everything. She was clutch time and time again in the field, at the plate and whenever she took the mound."

Madden received an athletic scholarship to play softball at Youngstown State University, where her prowess as a dominant pitcher continued to escalate. Madden earned four letters for the Penguins and her name still peppers the YSU softball record book. She is the program’s career leader in five categories; wins (46), shutouts (18), complete games (76), innings pitched (623) and appearances (101). Madden is tops in three YSU single-season record categories; shutouts (8), complete games (28) and innings pitched (200.2). She was the first Penguin hurler to record 100 strikeouts and ended her career with 303 “Ks” and a 1.83 ERA, both third in program history.

In 1996, Madden earned First Team All Mid-Continental Conference honors and became the first and only YSU studentathlete to be named the MCC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Madden was inducted into the Youngstown State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 and, along with her father Cecil Givens, was elected to the Summit County Softball Hall of Fame in 2016. Madden counts coach Mary Howard among her key influencers during her time at Hoban.

“Mary (Marge) got the best out of us everyday by not only setting high expectations and standards, but also making things fun," Madden said.

When she became a softball coach herself at Twinsburg High School, Madden found herself reaching back to the lessons learned from her mentor, Coach Howard, at Hoban.

“I remember many things she said and did, and I found myself saying and doing many of those same things” Madden said. “She was more than a coach. She became a permanent part of our lives. Hoban and Hoban athletics helped prepare me for my time in college by teaching teamwork perseverance through difficult situations. Being on four state championship teams, there were many times we were placed in high-pressure situations and had to keep our composure. Those things helped me in my college softball career, my coaching career and my teaching career."

Madden earned bachelors degrees in special education and general education from YSU and a master's degree in special education from the University of Akron. She is in her 26th year as an intervention specialist for Twinsburg City Schools, where she also served as varsity softball coach from 1998-2006, winning three conference championships.

KRISSY (SOKOL ’10)

DARLING

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL AND TRACK AND FIELD

While numerous Hoban studentathletes have been recognized for athletic performance over the years, Kristine (Sokol ’10) Darling could be considered among the finest three-sport stars to wear a Knight uniform in decades. As an 11-time letter winner overall at Hoban; track and field (4 letters), volleyball (4 letters) and basketball (3 letters), along with a stellar track and field career at Walsh University, Darling has crafted an impressive list of accomplishments on the prep and collegiate playing fields. Another space in Darling’s crowded trophy cabinet is now occupied with her 2023 induction into the Hoban Athletic Hall of Fame.

Darling was an impact player at Hoban from the start, earning a spot on the varsity volleyball team as a freshman and gaining Honorable Mention All-North Coast League honors for her performance. Darling developed into one of the finest volleyball players in the area from 2006-09, becoming a four-time All-NCL honoree, a two-time Akron Touchdown Club All-Star (2008, 2009) and an All-District Honoree (2009). Darling was voted team captain in 2009 and was twice named the squad’s Most Valuable Player (2008, 2009). During her senior season, she became the first Hoban volleyball player to record 1,000 kills for her career.

As equally bright a star on the hardwood in basketball, Darling was a force on both offense and defense for coach Tracy Miller’s Hoban squad and proved to be one of the finest players in the league. Darling was a four-time All-NCL honoree (2008-10) and was named the conference’s Most Valuable Player following her senior season in 2010. A two-time team captain, Darling was voted the team “Defensive Player of the Year” in her junior season and garnered the “Offensive Player of the Year” and Most Valuable Player honors the following season, during which she led the team in scoring. Darling earned All-County honors in 2010 and was selected to participate in the Stark vs. Summit and City vs. Suburban All-Star Basketball Games.

Track and field provided another arena for Darling to help her team succeed. Darling competed in the shot put and discus events for the Knights, routinely winning both events in dual meets and relays. She placed third in the NCL in both events in 2008 and 2010 and set the Hoban record for discus in 2010. She was named the team’s Most Valuable Player in her senior season, and at the culmination of her high school athletic career was crowned the Hoban Female Athlete of the Year.

Darling’s multi-sport days didn’t end at Hoban, as she took her talents to Stark County as a standout volleyball player and track and field competitor for the Walsh University Cavaliers. Darling earned four varsity letters on the Cavs basketball squad and served as team captain in her senior season. In track, she was a four-time letter-winner, earned All-GLIAC honors (2013), won the team “Coaches Award” (2013), was elected team captain her senior season and was named the Women’s Track and Field Outstanding Performer (2012). Darling ended her career as the owner of the Walsh University record in the javelin throw. Impacted by multiple coaches across three sports, Darling credits many for her success as a student athlete at Hoban and beyond.

“I had three coaches that were all impactful during my time at Hoban," Darling said. “Renee (Anderson) Scheidt was my first volleyball coach at Hoban and gave me the opportunity to play varsity as a freshman, which gave me the confidence that I needed to excel. Tracy Miller was my basketball coach all four years and showed me where hard work and dedication can take you. All four of my track coaches were amazing and treated me like their own even though I was only a thrower. Joe Lutz, Peach, McVan and Joe B. were the best coaching staff around and made track and field a very enjoyable experience.”

Upon earning her degree, Darling returned to Hoban, where she has been an educator in the math department since 2014. Darling has also served as an assistant coach in volleyball, basketball and track and field.

LATROY LEWIS ’12

FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND TRACK AND FIELD

A multi-sport starter and infectious positive presence from the time he stepped on campus, LaTroy Lewis ’12 spent four years at Hoban filled with success and life-shaping lessons in perseverance and careerpaving inspiration. A four-time letter winner in football and basketball and a three-time letterwinner in track and field for the Knights, Lewis is among the most impactful and memorable student-athletes to represent the school in recent memory.

Lewis contributed, and often dominated, on both offense and defense on the football team for Hall of Fame Coach Ralph Orsini. As a freshman, he helped reach the 2008 OHSAA Division II State Semifinals. A disruptive force at defensive end and a dualthreat blocker and receiver at tight end, Lewis was an imposing presence no matter where he lined up for the Knights. During his sophomore and junior seasons, Lewis registered 166 tackles and 22 quarterback sacks in 20 games. Despite missing nearly his entire senior season due to injury, Lewis was a two-time All-Ohio honoree, three-time All-NEO District selection, three-time North Coast League designee and was twice selected as an All-Akron Beacon Journal and Akron Touchdown Club All-Star.

“Despite the injury senior year, he never stopped being a leader," Orsini said. “That’s just the kind of guy he was and is. He didn’t make it about him. It was about the team and fighting through adversity."

Lewis also made an immediate mark as a leader on the hardwood for coach T.K. Griffith ’89 and the Hoban basketball team. A four-year starter, Lewis played in 80 career contests, scoring 307 points and snagging 377 rebounds, helping the Knights make two appearances in the District Finals. As team captain, he was a threetime Honorable Mention All-NCL performer (2010-12) and earned Honorable Mention All-District accolades in 2011.

Lewis consistently provided valuable scoring in multiple track and field events for the Knights. Lewis participated in the 200-meter dash, high jump, shot put and discus events. At the conclusion of his senior year, Lewis was named the 2011-12 Hoban Outstanding Male Athlete.

With multiple offers to consider, Lewis accepted an athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Tennessee. As a quick and versatile defensive end, Lewis earned three letters for the Volunteers and had a hand in victories in the Gator Bowl,

Outback Bowl and Music City Bowl during his time in Knoxville. In 44 career games, Lewis notched 77 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss and 4.5 quarterback sacks. He was a member of the Tennessee Vols Team Leadership Council, a 2016 All-Southeastern Conference Community Service Team honoree and was named a 2016 VFL Campus Emerging Leader.

While an undergrad at Tennessee, Lewis founded Project Elevate, a non-profit organization with the mission of culturing, cultivating, educating and mentoring inner-city youth. Among its multiple outreach endeavors, Project Elevate provided food and gifts for families during the holidays and formed a coalition of Tennessee student-athlete ambassadors at local elementary schools.

Lewis signed a rookie NFL contract with the Oakland Raiders in 2017. He then earned a contract with the Houston Texans in 2018, receiving his first NFL start vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. He concluded his playing career in 2020.

Lewis has continued to impact others as a college football coach at Akron, South Alabama and Wake Forest. Currently, Lewis is in his second season as an assistant linebackers coach at the University of Michigan, where he helped the Wolverines earn their second consecutive Big Ten Championship and berth in the College Football Playoff. He is pursuing his masters degree in social work.

Reflecting on his Hoban days, Lewis cited the positive influence of Griffith and Orsini and highlighted the lasting impact assistant Knight football coaches Cornelius Parsons and the late Sonil Haslam had on his life.

“What Coach Parsons taught me from a sports standpoint was powerful, but what he represented for me, I still can not put into words," Lewis said. "Attending Hoban as a young Black man had its difficulties that most could not understand or even notice, and having someone I could spend time with and pour into me was crucial. I still have vivid memories of Coach Parsons and Sonil (Haslam) taking Greg (McMullen) and me for wings for a mental check-in.”

Lewis and his wife Rita are the parents of three children, Everly Eden, Luca Blaze and Lihanna Reign. Lewis is the son of two Hoban alumni, mother LaTonya Lewis-Becton ’92 and father and fellow Hoban Hall of Fame member Ray Edmonds ’92.

GREG MCMULLEN ’12

FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL

Described by one writer as an “imposing, virtually unblockable, game-changing force on the defensive front” during his days as a Hoban football studentathlete, Greg McMullen ’12 proved to be all of those things and more on and off of the field and court. A four-time letter winner in football and two-time letter winner in basketball for the Knights, McMullen had an undeniable impact on Hoban opponents and teammates alike, garnering numerous honors over a four-year stretch and setting a standard for excellence for future student-athletes. His Hoban athletic story comes full circle with his 2023 induction into the Hoban Athletic Hall of Fame.

Entering camp in the summer of 2008, Coach Ralph Orsini was uncertain if the rangy, powerful incoming freshman who’d been attending voluntary workouts was going to show up for the start of mandatory camp. He’d stopped attending for a week and coaches were uncertain where he was planning to enroll.

“We thought he’d decided to go across town," Orsini said. “Then, near the deadline, he enrolls and shows up for two-a-days."

Later on, Orsini asked McMullen what made him choose Hoban. He replied, “Coach, the first thing I heard about at other places was athletics. The first thing I heard about from Hoban was academics. Education is why I’m here."

McMullen proceeded to take opponents to school on the gridiron for Orsini and the Knights. His blend of size, power and speed made him a nearly impossible match-up for the opposition from his spot on the defensive line. He helped the Knights reach the OHSAA Div. II State Semi-Finals as a freshman and continued to excel every season. McMullen fought through creative blocking schemes and double teams to notch 44.5 career quarterback sacks, the top mark in program history upon his graduation. He was a four-time All North Coast League selection and was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2011, a 10-game season that saw him collect 78 tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss and 12.5 sacks. He was named to the USA Today “Top 100” (2011), was a four-time All-Ohio selection, four-time All-NEO District choice, a three-time All-Plain Dealer All Area honoree and three-time AllAkron Beacon Journal All-Star.

On the hardwood, McMullen was a strong presence for Coach T.K. Griffith ’89 and the Knights for three seasons. Strong in the paint and quick with his feet, McMullen played in 43 games with 33 starts, scoring 477 career points for an 11.7 points/game average.

McMullen accepted an athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Nebraska, where he was a three-year starter on the front line for the Cornhuskers famed “Black Shirt” defense. McMullen helped Nebraska win two bowl games during his time in Lincoln. He accounted for 91 career tackles, 20 tackles-forloss and nine quarterback sacks. McMullen’s collegiate accolades include earning Academic All-Big Ten honors (2013) as well as the Brooks Berringer Citizenship Award (2015, 2106), the Tom Osborne Citizenship Award (2015, 2016) and the Nebraska Husker Pride Award (2015). McMullen traces his success on the playing field and beyond in-part to the relationships and mentors he encountered during his Hoban days.

“I believe all my coaches at Hoban in football and basketball contributed to my success on and off the field," McMullen said. “I learned a lot of football insight from the great mind of Coach O, Coach Parsons, Coach Frisone and Coach Haslam (Big Dad). I learned even more important life lessons from people like Coach T.K. Lessons that have shaped the road I’ve traveled. Our workload and work ethic at Hoban was top tier with coaches and teachers pushing you to your full potential. Coaches gave encouragement to give that extra effort when you are ready to give-up. Having that strong support system at Hoban made for an easy transition to Nebraska. Further, I would truly say that the Hoban family has been the best experience for me and my personal development as an individual, a man of the community and as a father."

LUKAS STRICKER ’17

FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND TRACK AND FIELD

While the history of Hoban wrestling features tales of numerous standout performers on the mat, including a bounty of tournament champions, state qualifiers and placers, Lukus Stricker ’17 stands atop the program’s victory column. A four-time letter winner for the Knights, Stricker completed his storied wrestling career at Hoban with a 173-19 record and ascended to the threshold of a state title. In a testament to his efforts and accomplishments, Stricker entered the Hoban Athletic Hall of Fame in the 2023 class in his first year of eligibility.

Stricker blossomed into a dominant grappler during his time at Hoban. On his way to earning the most victories in school history, Stricker was a two-time team captain, the NCL Most Outstanding Wrestler (2017) and three-time North Coast League Champion, Sectional Champion, District Champion and OHSAA State Qualifier (2015, ’16, ’17). Stricker captured the bronze medal at the state meet in his junior season and finished as state runner-up in his final match as a Knight.

“Lukus is a great young man...special," Coach Rich Lann ’81 said. “Clearly he was talented, but he was one of the hardest working wrestlers I’ve ever coached. It was truly an honor to have coached Lukus."

Stricker attended Harvard University, where he was a four-time letterman for the Crimson’s wrestling team. Committed to his craft, Stricker showed steady improvement during his collegiate wrestling career. He earned the program’s Most Improved Wrestler Award in his sophomore season and became a two-time All-Ivy League Honorable Mention honoree (2018-19 and 2020-21). In his senior season, Stricker earned a 19-11 record, including a 7-2 record in dual competitions.

“Wrestling at the Div. I collegiate level was difficult," Stricker said. “But by the end of my career, I was very happy with how I ended up. In my senior year I really came into a leadership position when we most needed one, as all of our captains were injured or out of the lineup."

Stricker finished his collegiate wrestling career placing seventh at the EIWA Conference Championships and left the mat for the final time with 58 career victories at Harvard. Amassing 231 wrestling wins between high school and college is no small feat, and Stricker

is quick to give thanks to those who helped him find success.

“Coach Lann was very impactful in my time at Hoban," Stricker said. "He gave me a hard time because he knew I was a good wrestler. He knew I was aware that I was good, so he consistently pushed me harder because he believed that I could be great. I was a fine wrestler when I started at Hoban, but I was nowhere near the competitor I was by the time I graduated, and I owe a lot of that to the belief that Coach Lann instilled in me. I’m thankful to have had him and still have him in my life."

Stricker credits much of his success to his parents, Tyler and Angela.

“They invested everything in me and my passion and they wanted desperately for me to be a great wrestler. Not for themselves, but because they knew that is all I ever wanted," Stricker said.

Despite his glaring individual accomplishments on the mat at Hoban and beyond, Stricker never lost sight of the importance of teamwork and accountability.

“We had a handful of guys at Hoban who were really committed to getting better every day and that energy was contagious," Stricker said. "We knew that we may not be able to turn Hoban into the best wrestling team in the state, but we could do our very best to make each other the best wrestlers we could possibly become. During my senior year, we produced three state qualifiers and finished 12th out of 83 Div. II teams. Not too shabby. My participation in athletics at Hoban not only allowed me to build relationships that I will carry for the rest of my life, but it endowed in me a sense of determination and a desire to be great."

Stricker earned his bachelors degree in applied mathematics in computer science from Harvard and is currently a software engineer at Zagaran, Inc. in Boston.

SAVE THE DATE: SEPT. 20-22, 2024

VICKI AND JOHN ’65 LAGUARDIA

Vicki and John, Class of 1965, LaGuardia chose Hoban for their five children, following in John's footsteps. John and his brothers, Lou ’58 and Joe ’67, attended Hoban in an era when the Brothers of Holy Cross worked and lived at Hoban. While things have changed over the years, he and Vicki wanted their kids to receive the same Holy Cross education that John benefitted from and continue to support the next generation of Hoban Knights.

"I had a wonderful experience at Hoban," John said. "I still socialize with several Hoban friends. Hoban's religious education played a significant role in my life, and I did very well for myself professionally. I have never had a bad teacher in any of my schooling, and I particularly enjoyed Brother John Benesh, Brother Jerome Meyer, Brother Paul Kelly, Brother Joe Fox, Brother William Fitch, Mr. Don Schubert and Mr. Jim Haines, to name a few."

As a student, John was a member of the wrestling team, participated in the school's musicals and plays and was the senior class vice president. John and his fellow class officers will soon be planning and celebrating a 60-year reunion during the 2025-26 school year.

John served as vice president of development and institutional advancement at the University of Akron for more than 20 years before a very brief retirement. His classmate and former president and CEO of Akron Children's Hospital William Considine ’65 was quick to bring John back into the workforce.

"I met Bill during freshman year," John said. "He called me in 2015 to ask me to join the hospital's advancement office. If I retired on a Friday, I was back at work on a Monday. I am still enjoying my time at Akron Children's, and we've been able to triple our fundraising."

Vicki and John have 12 grandchildren ranging in ages from 5 to 18, and fortunately for them, they all live within about 30 minutes.

"Vicki enjoys and stays busy helping with the grandkids, picking them up from school and activities," John said. "We usually have a full house on Sundays and are very happy to have had our kids stay close to home."

While their kids were at Holy Family, Vicki helped in the school and then served as a Stow City Schools bus driver for 14 years.

The LaGuardia's stay active at Hoban through John's class events and financially, supporting various campaigns and projects, including the renovation of the Holy Cross Room in 2017, a space that honors Hoban's Holy Cross tradition and the Brothers of Holy Cross who have taught at Hoban.

"I am a proud Hoban alumnus," John said. "I had a great experience and cherish the friendships and memories I made as a student. Likewise, all five of our children received great educations and have done well for themselves in their adult lives. Supporting Hoban's continuation of educating young men and women in a good Christian and disciplined environment is important to us."

Vicki and John's five children all graduated from Hoban—pictured are Vincent ’05, John ’97, John Sr. ’65, Stephanie ’96, Paul ’01 and Joseph Anthony ’94 LaGuardia.

1960s

Daniel Ayers ’68 retired from administrative priesthood after 25 years in active ministry. He was ordained on June 7, 1997 in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Throughout his career, he ministered in parishes, hospitals, state prison visitations and was employed at a VA Hospital.

1970s

Rick Mier ’72 retired from Sugar Foods Corporation after 34 years of service, and he and his wife Deborah are expecting their fifth grandchild in April.

2000s

Megan (McCormick ’05) and Gregory ’05 Hilkert welcomed their second child, Evan Xavier, on October 3, 2023.

Jennifer (Bline ’07) and Shane Clinkscale recently baptized their son, Camrin.

Camrin is the nephew of Lauren Bline ’11 and Michael Bline ’15. Michael is also Camrin's godfather.

Angela (Mandala ‘07) and Bryan Krieger welcomed their third child, Emmeline Michelle, on April 22. Big brothers Maxwell (6) and Louis (4) join in the excitement in welcoming their baby sister! Emmeline is the granddaughter of the late Robert Mandala ’77 and Michelle (Klein ’80) McDonough. She is also the niece of Olivia (Mandala ’10) Sloan, Ava Mandala ’22 and Henry Mandala ’27.

Michelle (Reynolds ’09) and Benjamin Smith welcomed their son, Colton Michael on July 9.

2010s

Eric Antonucci, M.D. ’10 recently joined the Genesis ENT Group, as an ear, nose and throat surgeon. He earned his doctor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Antonucci completed his residency at Wayne State University Department of Otolaryngology, Detroit, Michigan.

Katie (Cottrill ’12) and Raymond ’12 Paoletta welcomed their first child, Samuel Dean on August 7. Samuel is also the nephew of Mark Cottrill ’06, Dan Cottrill ’08, Lauren (Paoletta ’10) Barry, Marie (Kunze ’10) Cottrill and Dino Paoletta ’16.

Ryan Arto ’12 and James Parisi ’16 of IV Theology made their profession of faith and oath of fidelity in anticipation of ordination to the Diaconate later this spring.

Claudia Behrens ’13 and William Miles ’12 were married on May 6 at St. Hilary Church. Several Hoban alumni were in the bridal party, including Hall Miles ’11, Avery Behrens ’12 and Jackson Miles ’15.

Brian Motil ’06 and his wife Sarah welcomed their first child, John Jackson on Dec. 8.

Olivia Dujanovic ’14 and Connor Ott ’14 were married on Sept. 23 at St. Sebastian Church surrounded by Hoban friends and family. Danielle Allio ’14 was maid of honor. Hoban alumni family members include father-of-thebride Mark Dujanovic class of ’86, father-of-the-groom Dennis Ott ’81, brother-of-the-bride Matthew Dujanovic ’16, groom's siblings Brennen Ott ’11 and Kelsey (Ott ’07) Sees and bride's uncle and aunt Frank ’80 Dujanovic and MaryAnn (Dujanovic ’82) Petrilla. The Rev. Matthew Jordan ’08 and the Rev. David Stavarz ’10 were also in attendance. Morgan (Trego ’14) and Michael ’14 Constance were married on Oct. 22 in Neskowin, Oregon. Other Hoban alumni in attendance included Caitlin Constance ’12, Lucas Sensius ’12, Nate Horning ’14 and Marissa Sensius ’14.

Mikayla Kusmits ’15 and Joel Runnells were married on Saturday, Oct. 7 at her grandparents' property, Martha and David Showers ’64. Emily (Martina ’11) O’Neil was also in the bridal party.

Matt Salopek ’19 was named the 2023 MAC Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior at Miami University, he finished the season with 75 solo tackles, 3 sacks and one interception.

George Hudak ’19 received his white coats he enters Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. Hudak is the son of Kenneth Hudak, DDS ’82, who is also an alumnus of CWRU.

2020s

Deamonte "Chip" Trayanum ’20 and Darryl Peterson ’21, former teammates, reconnected on opposite sides of the ball during the OSU vs. Wisconsin football game on Saturday, Oct. 28.

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. MAY THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD, REST IN PEACE. AMEN.

1950s

Michael Gill, Class of 1958, died Oct. 12.

Terence "Terry" Dunphy, Class of 1959, died Sept. 1.

1960s

John Baker, Class of 1960, died Oct. 16, 2022.

Richard "Dick" Capotosto, Class of 1960, died Nov. 1. Father of Angela Capotosto ’93.

Henry "Hank" Gourley Jr., Class of 1960, died Oct. 21.

William Llewellyn, Class of 1960, died Sept. 11. Father of Mark ’88 and Sarah ’00 Homan, grandfather of Kaitlyn Llewellyn ’25.

Paul Gallagher, Class of 1961, died Sept. 7, 2023. Brother of John Gallagher ’58 (d).

Michael Horvath, Class of 1961, died Dec. 4, 2021.

David Milner, Class of 1961, died April 17.

Stephen Englehart, Class of 1963, died Oct. 2. Brother of David ’60 (d), John ’61, Tom ’68 and Michael ’75 Englehart.

Gerald "Jerry" Klein, Class of 1964, died Dec. 5.

Edward Maloney, Class of 1964, died Dec. 7.

Robert "Bob" Pappas, Class of 1964, died on an unknown date.

John "Jack" Jurkoshek, Class of 1965, died Oct. 20.

James Korenz, Class of 1965, died Nov. 7. Brother of Rick Korenz ’73.

Dennis Labbe, Class of 1965, died May 4. Father of Brian ’89 and Christopher ’92 Labbe; brother of Ron ’66 and Laura ’76 Labbe; brother-in-law of Thomas Stith '73.

John Muncey, Class of 1965, died Sept. 7. Brother of Tom Muncey ’69; uncle of Alexander Illitch ’17.

The Rev. Timothy Horan, Class of 1966, died July 4.

Ronald "Ron" Koly, Class of 1966, died Sept. 6. Father of Marie (Koly ’02) Christman; grandfather of Kaeden Wadlington ’27.

Paul Franjesevic, Class of 1967, died Nov. 4, 2022. Brother of Michael ’65 (d), Edward ’74, Thomas ’76, Kathy (Franjesevic ’77) Barlow) and William '80 Franjesevic; uncle of Ashley Franjesevic ’06.

Douglas Jones, Class of 1967, died May 28. Brother of Dennis ’66 and Craig ’74 (d) Jones.

John Leskanic, Class of 1967, died Oct. 21.

Mark Nixon, Class of 1967, died July 31. Uncle of Joseph Waterman ’01.

Alexander Riley, Jr., Class of 1967, died Feb. 15, 2023.

Anthony "Tony" Cavileer, Class of 1968, died Oct. 6. Brother of John Cavileer ’72; uncle of John Cavileer IV ’00, Natalie McCrory ’03 and Richard Cavileer ’08 (d).

Brian Sullivan, Class of 1969, died August 16.

1970s

Paul Jurkiewicz, Class of 1970, died Dec. 28.

Leo Weigand, Class of 1970, died Dec. 27. Brother of Joe Weigand ’65 (d).

Thomas Zilman, Class of 1970, died May 25, 2021.

John Fiehn, Class of 1971, died Aug. 28.

Michael Perry, Class of 1971, died Jan. 28.

Terrence Thurman, Class of 1971, died Jan. 17.

Dennis Griffith, Class of 1972, died Sept. 24. Brother of Robert ’60 (d), Tim ’66 (d), Beth Ann (Griffith ’75) Ball and Lisa (Griffith ’76) Fahey; uncle of T.K. ’89, Shaun ’91 and Kevin ’96 Griffith and Kurt Fahey ’96; great uncle of Ally ’13, Austin ’14, Abby ’19 and Andrew ’23 Griffith.

Michael "Mike" Reese, Class of 1972, died Nov. 19. Father of Nick Reese ’03.

Phyllis Humphrey, Class of 1976, died April 4, 2022.

James Magyary, Class of 1976, died July 16. Brother of Michael Magyary ’70.

Phillip Moser, Class of 1977, died Jan. 22.

Paul Hennemann Jr., Class of 1979, died Oct. 23. Brother of Paula (Hennemann '78) Beagle; uncle of Chris ’06 and Nicholas ’09 Beagle.

Kathleen (Wright) Errington, Class of 1979, died Oct. 24. Mother of Matthew ’03 and Abby ’06 Errington; sister of Bob ’73 (d), Elizabeth ’75, Peter ’83 and Tom ’85 Wright; sister-in-law of Anne (Coffman ’82) Wright.

1980s

Gregory Petras, Class of 1982, died Oct. 21. Brother of Moira (Lenehan ’82) Razzuri, John Lenehan ’84 and Kathleen (Lenehan ’86) Smith.

Sharon (Brown '86) Ulman, Class of 1986, died Aug. 28.

1990s

Paul Shultz, Class of 1991, died June 17.

Jeffrey "Jeff" Martell, Class of 1994, died Nov. 27.

Freddy Miller, Class of 1996, died July 3. Brother of Chris Miller ’97.

Bret Binns, Class of 1997, died July 28. Brother of Michelle (Binns ’96) Huff.

Friends of Hoban

Becky Alexander died Nov. 21. Wife of Tony Alexander, former Hoban board member and mother of Victor ’98 and Jonathan ’00 Alexander.

Patricia Bauer died Dec. 16. Spouse of Tom Bauer ’62; mother of Kim (Bauer ’84) Letson, Tom Jr. Bauer ’86, Patricia (Bauer ’90) Pasadyn, Jennifer Bauer ’92) Biscan (d); grandmother of Brianne Keller ’13, Carlee Brett ’14, Abby ’16 and Jacob ’19 Biscan, Nate ’18 and Luke ’21 Bauer and Drew Pasadyn ’21; sister-in-law of Robert Bauer ’66 and Jim Bauer ’60 (d).

James Berlin died Oct. 17. Father of Jeni (Berlin ’96) Kostko; father-in-law of Eric Kostko ’96; grandfather of Grace ’22 and Robert ’24 Kostko.

Daniel Bralek died Dec. 21. Brother of Steve ’65 (d), John ’68, Tom ’72 (deceased), Paul ’76 Bralek and Patty (Bralek ’77) Wartko; brother-in-law of Tom Taras ’71 and Dave Wartko ’75.

Rose Casalinova died July 9, 2022. Mother of Gina Casalinova ’83 and Angela (Casalinova ’85) Somodi; motherin-law of Kevin Kurko ’87; grandmother of Jordan Baker ’13.

Daniel Fess died Dec. 5. Father of Samuel ’21 and Olivia ’23 Fess.

Jane Good died April 30, 2014. Mother of Allison Good ’07.

Scott Gossett died Oct. 4. Stepson of former Hoban employee Becky Gossett. Terry Griffin Sr., died Sept. 5. Father of Thomas Griffin ’00; uncle of the Rev. Michael McCandless ’98.

Dorothy Gross died July 8. Mother of former Head Basketball Coach Vince Gross; grandmother of Katherine Gross ’09, Andrew Smith ’14 and Alayna Smith ’20.

Peggy Hamad died July 20. Mother of Chris ’75 (d) and Carrie ’77 Hamad; grandmother of Tana (Hamad ’00) Ruester, Chris II ’02, Jon ’03, Kara (Hamad ’06) Louis, Karli (Hamad ’07) Brennan ’07 and Adam ’09 Hamad; great grandmother of Sevanna Hamad ’25.

Norman Hammersmith died July 16. Father of Stephen Hammersmith, Hoban board chair; grandfather of Jessica (Markin ’04) Weber, Mike ’04, Megan ’06 and Andrew ’14 Hammersmith.

Mylan Immel died Oct. 12. Grandson of Rick Immel ’73.

Michael McCandless Sr. died Nov. 10. Father of the Rev. Michael McCandless ’98; uncle of Thomas Griffin ’00.

Paulette McGregor I died July 30. Mother of Blese Richardson III ’85; greatgrandmother of Dorian Jones ’26.

Robert "Bob" Mileski died Nov. 16. Brother of Michael Mileski ’75.

Barbara Nelson died April 30. Great aunt of Charlotte ’19 and Charlie ’21 Wilt.

Robert Pacanovsky, Sr. died July 14.

Grandfather of Adam Pacanovsky ’15.

Michael Petras died Oct. 24. Father of Gregory Petras ’82 (d); stepfather of Moira (Lenehan ’82) Razzuri, John Lenehan ’84 and Kathleen (Lenehan ’86) Smith.

Ralph Pezzotti, Sr. died Aug. 5. Father of Ralph Jr. ’75, Dan ’76, Rosanne (Pezzotti ’79) Paridon; grandfather of Anthony ’03, Ryan '03, Ralph ’07, Katrina (Paridon ’09) Tutino and Angela ’10 Paridon.

Anthony Salem died Sept. 24. Spouse of Daniela (Bell ’03) Salem; son-in-law of Pachy Bell, retired Hoban teacher; brother-in-law of Phillip ’04 and Christopher ’11 Bell.

Ann Sandvick died Oct. 13. Mother of Ben Sandvick, Hoban teacher.

Kathy Sibbio died September 12. Mother of Steve ’79 and Todd ’81 Sibbio; grandmother of Lynnea ’10 and Dominic ’11 Sibbio.

Mary Smith died Oct. 18. Spouse of Rodney Smith ’72.

Angela Stricker died July 1, 2022. Mother of Lukus Stricker ’17.

Irene Tramonte died Dec. 9, 2023. Spouse of Michael Tramonte ’69; sister of Donnell Sendelbach ’66.

Loretta Turk died June 3, 2022. Mother of Charlotte ’19 and Jaclyn ’20.

Edward "Ed" Vojtko died Oct. 16. Grandfather of Jack Vojtko ’24.

Marie Waickman died July 15. Mother of Kathryn (Waickman’81) Briem; grandmother of Kelley (Waickman ’08) Hodgkiss.

Joan Wright died Oct. 1, 2020. Mother of Bob ’73 (d), Elizabeth ’75, Kathy (Wright '79) Errington (d), Peter ’83 and Tom ’85 Wright; mother-in-law of Anne (Coffman '82) Wright; grandmother of Matthew ’03 and Abby ’06 Errington.

The published notices have been received July 1 to Dec. 31, 2023. Please email the office of advancement at advancement@hoban.org to notify us of a death within the Hoban community.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024

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Since 1986, Hoban parents, alumni, employees and friends have helped make Extravaganza the largest fundraising event of the year. Proceeds from the dinner and auction have supported facility improvements, student scholarships and technology upgrades. Learn more at HOBAN.ORG/EXTRAVAGANZA

Join us on Saturday, April 20 for Extravaganza 2024 – A KNIGHT ON THE TOWN

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The Knights Ohio Tax Credit Fund is Hoban’s Scholarship Granting Organization, which was created in 2023 to allow donors to contribute to Hoban student scholarships while also receiving eligibility for an Ohio tax credit.

During 2023, Hoban donors contributed more than $210,000 towards need-based student scholarships! Every dollar donated benefits Hoban families who wish to provide a Catholic, Holy Cross education for their children.

The opportunity to support Hoban students through the Knights Ohio Tax Credit Fund, with zero out-ofpocket expense, will continue in 2024. Everyone who has an income tax liability to the State of Ohio can participate and help ease the financial burden for Hoban families.

Thank you to the hundreds of people who helped make an impact on current and future Hoban Knights!

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