Hoban Magazine Fall/Winter 2023

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HOB A N

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A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER.

ACADEMIC CENTERS EXPAND LEARNING AND EXPLORATION

A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER.

TO THE WORLD WE ARE JUST A SCHOOL, TO EACH OTHER WE ARE FAMILY.

TO THE WORLD WE ARE JUST A SCHOOL, TO EACH OTHER WE ARE FAMILY.

A publication for alumni, parents and friends of Archbishop Hoban High School FALL/WINTER 2020 MAGAZINE
A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL FALL/WINTER 2023
for alumni, parents and friends of Archbishop Hoban High School FALL/WINTER 2020
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HOLY CROSS VALUES + MISSION

DIVINE PROVIDENCE EXCELLENCE

EDUCATING HEARTS AND MINDS INCLUSIVENESS DISCIPLINE

OPTION FOR THE POOR

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

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FAMILY
ZEAL INTEGRITY

ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022-23

CHAIR

William A. Scala ’71

President, Kenmore Construction

CO-VICE CHAIRS

Patricia (Bralek ’77) Wartko

Retired, Don Wartko Construction

Lewis "Bud" Wentz

President, Wentz Financial Group

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

Stephen Hammersmith

Partner, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Angela (Spitaleri ’95) Ianiro

Executive Director, NOIA Foundation

Publisher, La Gazzetta Italiana

Richard May, M.D. ’79

Physician, NEONA, Inc.

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

Jeffrey Salamon

President, Lumis Marketing

Joseph P. Siegferth ’70

Policy Consultant, NEOLA, Inc.

Arthur Sunday

Vice President of Sales, The House of LaRose, Inc.

DIRECTORS EMERITI

William H. Considine ’65

Retired, Akron Children’s Hospital

Alice (Maher ’76) Luse

Retired, American Heart Association

Rev. Paul J. Rosing

Pastor, Holy Family Parish

David Showers ’64

President, Strausser Development

Christopher DiMauro ’99, President

T.K. Griffith ’89, Principal

Melanie White, Director of Communications

Staff

The Hoban Magazine is published twice a year by the Office of Advancement for alumni, parents and friends. inside this issue HOBAN Magazine President's Message 2 Campus Happenings 3 Cover Story 6 Student Success 10 The Holy Cross Educator 18 Principal's Message 20 Athletic News 22 2022 Alumni and Friends 27 Awards Ceremony Planned Giving Story 31 Joann and Dave ’61 Robb Alumni Knight Life 32 In Memoriam 34 Extravaganza 36 ON THE COVER Junior Amelia Fortman explores Cuyahoga Valley National Park during an October visit with Hoban's Center for Sustainability. ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL | 1 HOLY CROSS BLVD., AKRON, OH 44306 | 330.773.6658 10
Writers: Matthew Monter, Tara Pizer and Melanie White Photography by: Scott Dudek, Micah Kraus, Andy Pfaff–Lyons Photography, Tara Pizer, Melanie White and Vicki Zingale
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Hoban introduces new theology elective after GAR Foundation grant awarded Six alumnae and friends were recognized during the 2022 Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony 3
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Transformative gift from Carl and Georgia Hummel and Lynn Holland-Gorman revitalizes Hoban baseball field

Dear Hoban Family,

In late November, I had the opportunity to spend time with our Holy Cross educators during a professional development session. Despite no longer having a classroom of my own, I still enjoy continued engagement with the vital aspects of teaching and learning, the cornerstones of our commitment to academic achievement for all students. What started as a seemingly ordinary late fall morning quickly became a valuable and inspiring reminder of the power of collaboration and community. While I am admittedly biased, I truly believe that our Holy Cross educators represent the pinnacle of their craft. And on that November morning, my opinion of their excellence continued to grow.

Ben Rossi, a member of our theology department, opened the session with an eloquent and powerful reflection that focused on the self-imposed limits we so often arbitrarily set for ourselves. He reminded our teaching staff that taking risks, specifically the risk of hope, serves as an effective antidote to the acceptance of mediocrity. Ben’s message set a perfect tone for the morning’s work.

Hoban Principal T.K. Griffith, Class of 1989, and Associate Principal of Academics

Catherine Perrow expertly organized small and whole group discussions centered on Blessed Basil Moreau’s manuscript for educators, Christian Education. Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, offers timeless wisdom in the work, first published in 1856. The powerful impact for me, however, was the way Hoban Holy Cross educators connected to the text, quickly citing specific interactions that occur in our hallways and classrooms. I sat, enthused and motivated, as I listened to their stories of zeal, vigilance, patience and connectedness – all qualities and characteristics that Moreau intrinsically understood as critical to educating the heart and the mind.

It is ironic that, in the world of education, the adage often rings true, “Everything has changed, and nothing has changed at all.” Our educators’ dialogue on the inherent connectivity of Christian Education, even in our social media-driven, content-centered, technologically-advanced society, cemented in my mind the foundations of our work here at Hoban. While our Holy Cross educators most certainly prepare students for the rigors of the 21st century, they do so while embedding the timeless concepts that have made Hoban great for nearly 75 years. We are primed and ready for an exciting 2023, filled with promise and excitement. We hope you will continue to walk with us on this journey.

Bless and Go Knights!

WHILE OUR HOLY CROSS EDUCATORS MOST CERTAINLY PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE RIGORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY, THEY DO SO WHILE EMBEDDING THE TIMELESS CONCEPTS THAT HAVE MADE HOBAN GREAT FOR NEARLY 75 YEARS. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2 \ FALL-WINTER 2023
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TRANSFORMATIVE GIFT CHANGES THE LANDSCAPE OF HOBAN BASEBALL

Very soon, spring sports will be in full effect and the newly renovated H.O.C. Family Field, graciously gifted by Carl and Georgia Hummel and Lynn Holland-Gorman, will be open for play to the Hoban baseball team.

In the fall of 2022, President Chris DiMauro ’99 and members of the Hoban advancement team approached the Hummels and Gorman to seek their support of a new vision for the field.

"If you have been to or played on the previous field, you are well aware of the challenging and oftentimes unplayable conditions of the field," DiMauro said. "The runoff rainwater from the hillside and lack of a drainage system made the field unusable for much of the season. We are so appreciative of this gift that allows our student-athletes a field suitable to play their sport at the highest level."

The Hummel's and Gorman's gift is one of the largest single donations on record in school history. Together, their generosity has renovated the Hoban baseball field with synthetic turf, new dugouts and fencing. With the completion of this project, the entire Scala Family Athletic Complex has been outfitted with artificial turf and is a literal game-changer for the baseball program.

"We love Hoban and knew they needed a new field," Gorman said. "I love watching the kids play baseball and wanted them to have a safe and nice place to play."

Gorman, a graduate of The Elms, grew up attending Hoban games and dances as a high school student when Hoban was an all-boys school. She was thrilled when she and Carl's daughter enrolled their grandsons, Andrew ’25 and Zach ’26 Karhoff, at Hoban.

Holland Oil Company was founded by Gorman's father, Charles Holland in 1954. Gorman worked at her father's company since she was 18 in various roles. Carl served as vice president of operations for Holland Oil Company for many years. After the company was acquired, he founded H.O.C. Transport Company, keeping the initials of the original family business. The field name, H.O.C. Family Field pays tribute to the collective Hummel, Holland and Gorman families.

"Hoban's storied past of academic and athletic success is one to be honored," Carl said. "It's important for any high school to make improvements that show pride not only in the school but also within the community. We wanted to help and are happy to show our support publicly for the school and Hoban students."

Hoban will dedicate the newly refurbished baseball field at the home opener on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m.

CAMPUS HAPPENINGS 60in. 45in. 9in. H.O .C. FAMILY FIELD GRACIOUSLY GIFTED BY CARL & GEORGIA HUMMEL AND LYNN HOLLAND GORMAN
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Draft rendering of H.O.C. Family Field signage

THE REV. G. DAVID BLINE

The Rev. G. David Bline serves as Spiritual Director of Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology. As a former pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish of 13 years, Bline has been a long-time participant at Hoban, frequently celebrating school and weekly Mass.

"It was hard to leave being pastor at the greatest parish, St. Francis de Sales, but I felt it was necessary for the sake of helping the men who are discerning and preparing to become priests," Bline said. "Our Church desperately needs healthy and holy men to enter and be formed in the Heart of Jesus Christ. Our parish was blessed to have many men enter the seminary through the years. I didn’t feel I could stay at the parish level when the needs of formation were becoming more crucial and immediate. I knew I had to go deeper helping them know the love of the Father so profoundly that they will choose to live a life of sacrificial service. I absolutely love daily meetings with these outstanding men who want to renew and restore our Priesthood."

Bline attended the University of Akron, earning a B.A. in Child Life in 1985. He was ordained on May 30, 1998, and earned his Spiritual Direction Certification from the Institute of Priestly Formation at Creighton University in 2019. He is also the uncle of current Hoban students, senior Riley and freshman Rory Peters.

"I choose to serve Hoban’s board because our world, society and Church have been through so much…so much instability and hurt and scandal…I want to help our youth to not forget their true identity in the Heart of Jesus," Bline said. "I am blessed our Bishop has agreed to let me be a part of Hoban’s mission."

TRACI BUCKNER

A distinguished educational leader and author, Traci Buckner is executive director at Akron Children’s Museum, a vibrant, interactive space located in the heart of downtown Akron designed for children to learn through play.

"I am honored and excited to serve the faculty, staff and families of Hoban as a member of the board of directors," Buckner said. "I look forward to using knowledge and gifts to support this amazing community!"

Buckner joined Akron Children’s Museum after 18 years of service in the Akron Public School system. She most recently served as program officer at GAR Foundation, the largest private charitable foundation in Akron, where she worked to advance the foundation’s strategic funding priorities through grant-making and convening.

She is the founding instructional leader of the National Inventors Hall of Fame School…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Learning, and served as Director of Specialty Programs. In this role, she led the district’s efforts to expand STEM best practices throughout Akron Public schools and to develop and direct innovation efforts in the district’s non-traditional schools. Buckner also authored the book STEM Leadership, a guide on creating a STEM culture in a school or district as well as a children’s book, We All Make Tracks.

Buckner has gained broad recognition for educational leadership and civic engagement. She consults and speaks locally and nationally. She resides in Akron with her husband, Tobin, and their two teenage sons.

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FOUR NEW MEMBERS JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BRIAN REILLY, M.D. ’05

Brian Reilly is the product of a large Irish-Catholic family. As the middle of seven children to Tom and Maureen Reilly, he graduated from Hoban in 2005.

Reilly studied psychology at Saint Louis University in Missouri before returning to Ohio to pursue his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He continued his medical training at Akron Children’s Hospital, where he completed his Pediatric Residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Currently, Reilly practices at Akron Children’s Hospital as a Sports Medicine Physician and General Pediatrician in the Emergency Department with a variety of responsibilities in medical education, research and quality improvement. He also serves as a team physician for Highland High School and the University of Akron. He resides in Copley with his wife, Tomilee.

"True to the Holy Cross mission, my time at Hoban was critical in fostering my personal growth in mind, body and spirit," Reilly said. "I am humbled for the opportunity to give back to a community that gave so much to me. In joining the Board of Directors, it is my hope to continue to expand the Holy Cross mission outside the walls of the high school and help develop the next generation of servant leaders."

ANGELA (SPITALERI ’95) IANIRO

Angie (Spitaleri ’95) Ianiro, the eldest of four children to Italian-American parents Peter and Celeste Spitalieri, serves as the executive director of the Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation (NOIA) and publisher of La Gazzetta Italiana newspaper, working in Cleveland’s historic Little Italy neighborhood.

After graduating from Hoban, Ianiro attended John Carroll University, earning a B.S. in psychology in 1999. She started her career at John Carroll University in the alumni and development office. During her time there, she realized her passion for connecting people and facilitating a sense of community.

In January 2006, Ianiro aligned her passion for relationship-building and her deep respect for her Italian American heritage by becoming the executive director for the Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation (NOIA).

Angie’s involvement and presence in the Italian American community can also be seen in her role as the publisher of La Gazzetta Italiana, the leading monthly Italian American newspaper. The print and digital publication focuses on sharing cultural news and highlighting the important contributions of Italian Americans.

"I believe in the mission of Hoban and want to be a part of the future," Ianiro said.

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ACADEMIC CENTERS

PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH SPECIALIZED LEARNING

This year, Hoban has created and expanded five academic centers to provide individualized learning to students. Spearheaded by Associate Principal of Academics Catherine Perrow and Science Teacher Candy Bates, academic centers provide students with opportunities to explore topics of interest and examine ideas and concepts. Each center includes a culminating presentation or project in which students present new knowledge or synthesis of current information.

"As educators, we know there is a finite level of instruction we can produce during a school year," Perrow said. "We are dictated by curriculum mandates and time. Hoban's academic centers provide an opportunity to expand teaching and learning while students explore specific topics of relevance and interest in a deeper and more meaningful way."

Each center is a year-long course and limited to students in junior and senior year. To begin, students explore topics and conduct initial research to determine the feasibility of creating a presentation or product throughout the first semester. A thesis statement, investigative outline, product concept or internship

opportunity can be considered with the help of the center's mentor. During the second semester, students refine their projects and conduct an in-depth investigation leading to a presentation or product completed by the final weeks of the school year. Regardless of the center in which a student may choose to participate, it's an additional academic commitment to complete individual projects and research outside of school hours.

"Academic centers are the pinnacle of student-directed learning," Bates said. "With the added workload and time commitment comes a level of autonomy in their learning that is not typical in high school classroom settings."

This year, Hoban offered five new academic centers, including Sustainability, International Politics, Exercise Science, Fine Arts and Independent Research in Social Studies. The Center for Archaeological Studies, Hoban's first academic center is still offered and has been incredibly successful over the past 10 years under Social Studies Department Chair and teacher Jason Anderson.

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CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES

Anderson, assisted by Social Studies Teacher Rob Yanko ’66, has created a second social studies-related academic center for students. The Center for Independent Research in Social Studies allows students to complete independent research on any topic related to social studies. In its initial year, seven students have chosen to participate and the research topics are as unique as each student. Seniors Katherine Schimmoeller and Parker Smith have selected areas of interest.

"I chose to research ways of life during the Revolutionary and Civil wars through women's fashion," Schimmoeller said. "Through research and interpretation, I am exploring how people lived at those times. Sewing is an interest of mine, and I'm able to essentially build my own class to incorporate a hobby into an a class...something I wouldn't be able to do in other classes."

Smith, has chosen to complete comparative research on the Crusaders code of chivalry versus the Samurai Bushido code of honor.

"Mr. Yanko and Mr. Anderson have done everything in their power to make this course a great environment," Smith said. "They are helpful and care about students. I would encourage anyone interested in history to take advantage of the Center."

The students used the first semester to complete academic research on their chosen topic, outline their research paper, create a list of professionals in the field and learn how to complete a scholarly book review.

"When students leave Hoban after completing a center, they will be able to write any academic paper assigned at the collegiate level," Anderson said. "The newly created Archives and Research Library at Hoban offers a perfect space for students in our academic centers to complete work around their class schedule."

Anderson and Yanko meet monthly with students to discuss their progress and help them problem solve any challenges they may be having in their research. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each student to complete the work without a formal class or schedule.

"I have definitely grown in my time management skills through this course," Smith said. "You have to be disciplined to work outside of school and it's prepared me for college to be able to help myself and not rely on a teacher to tell me what and how to do everything."

Throughout the second semester, students will interview the professionals in the field and choose an internship location based on their topic. Schimmoeller has chosen to work at Hale Farm and Village during their living history exhibits.

CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Bates piloted her first academic center during the 2021-22 academic year. The Center for Sustainability launched with three participants. This year, six students are exploring areas related to environmental science, bioethics and public health.

"Last year, students researched topics that I would have never dreamed," Bates said. "That is the beauty. Students learn through the lens of their experience. Giving them the freedom to figure out their interests, problem-solve, make mistakes, create processes and solutions and develop a final product...that's learning in the real world."

Students in the Center for Sustainability visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park each month during the school year to learn along side the park's professionals. During their visits, they explore the park, learn about nature and provide services such as planting native plants and habitat restoration.

Seniors Maggie McCarthy and Lukas Cinko have chosen projects based on their interests. McCarthy will be surveying females to learn about their experience using public parks and identify areas to make these spaces feel safe for women. Cinko will be

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organizing information to write a grant to purchase a hoop house for a greenhouse on Hoban's campus.

"Throughout each project, students develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and gain real-life experience," Bates said. "Most of what we do as adults is project based. Very few people are hired for a position and given step-by-step instruction. It's necessary to learn how to work within a larger process and figure it out."

The success of the Center for Sustainability in its first year was the catalyst for Hoban educators to create academic opportunities in other areas, and positive word-of-mouth marketing from students like Cinko and McCarthy has helped the centers gain interest among the student body.

"I love the Center for Sustainability because it really is one of the only truly immersive courses I have taken at Hoban," Cinko said. "Going on our monthly field trips to Cuyahoga Valley National Park has been the most fun. Our van ride to and from the park are always filled with laughs, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world!"

"I enjoy working with my hands," McCarthy said. "It's a nice break from learning in classrooms and has helped me better understand what we have studied."

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Social Studies Teacher Margaret Reed teaches international politics I and II, and this year, seven students are participating in the Center for International Politics in its pilot year. Those involved with the Center had to explore and select a single research topic by December and will ultimately present their research at Kent State University, Stark Campus to a panel of faculty members in May.

Although this is the first year for the Center, Reed's students participated in the KSU project with the Department of Peace and Conflict Solutions, along with Jackson High School students last school year.

"Based on students' interests, they are placed in groups with other domestic and international students. Together, they create a project proposal that is approved by KSU and they work throughout the second semester to complete the project."

Those selected projects are often comparative and cross cultural. Senior Roland Sturgill completed the Center's requirements last year by researching the psychological effects of social media usage.

"I enjoyed talking and learning about different parts of the world and their history," Sturgill said. "We had debates about what to do about issues that the U.S. faces, and how to best resolve them."

Reed's international politics courses challenge students to analyze world affairs from varied perspectives. Themes include war vs. peace, human rights, nationalism, ethnic and religious extremism, democracy and authoritarianism, immigration, women, electoral systems, developing nations and the various international relations paradigms. The goal is to build an understanding of world events that allows students to develop reasoned solutions to complicated scenarios.

Pacifique Niyonzima, a Kent State University Ph.D. candidate, spoke to the international politics class in November about the genocide in Rwanda against the Tutsi and the country's restoration.
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Helena Corbin, Amelia Fortman, Kelly Brumbaugh, Lukas Cinko, Katherine Cavanaugh and Megan McCarthy visit the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with the Center for Sustainability.

Reed invites several guest speakers to her classroom to help build upon classroom instruction. In November, Pacifique Niyonzima presented about the genocide in Rwanda against the Tutsi and the restoration of the country, centered around Umuganda, the practice and culture of communities collaborating and serving each other to help one another rebuild.

Niyonzima is a Ph.D. candidate at Kent State University and has recently helped to establish a partnership between KSU and the University of Rwanda. The schools will offer studies in undergraduate and graduate areas, particularly in aerospace engineering, education and conflict management.

CENTER FOR FINE ARTS

Fine Arts Department Chair Zach Feador moderates the Center for Fine Arts. With two students enrolled, Feador consults junior Sam Mazzola and senior Zadrian Neloms to bring their artistic vision to life.

"Zadrian and Sam both bring their own personal interests to the table," Feador said. "In its first year, we are focusing on building the process so that more students can participate in the future."

Neloms is creating a game set in medieval times and is based in the fantasy genre. Mazzola, who also interns for the Hoban athletic office to create athletic videos, is creating athletic trading cards for Hoban alumni who have competed at the professional level.

"I am titling the set “The Gold Standard” because they performed at the highest level and because gold is a prominent color in Hoban’s branding," Mazzola said. "Throughout the year, I have most enjoyed being able to have free reign over all the decisions effecting the project. Being able to have complete freedom has allowed me to expand my creativity while also learning to keep track of deadlines to make sure I finish the project."

CENTER FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE

Mitch Wagner teaches an introduction to exercise science course. The course introduces students to the concepts and principles of exercise for lifelong fitness. With an emphasis on practical application, students learn about and interpret exercise measurements in the fitness components of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.

"Understanding exercise science allows us to understand our bodies and how to take care of ourselves as we age," Wagner said. "I am thrilled to be able to introduce this technology to our students to help them learn how to make exercise and nutrition a valuable part of their lives."

In its inaugural year, 13 students are in the year-long course. Wagner's goal is to grow student interest in taking part in the Center in the future.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for any student with aspirations to be in the exercise science and medical fields," Wagner said. "This course is a great precursor to a lot of the material and information they will study in college."

In the first semester, students learned how to conduct metabolic tests using clinical lab equipment called PNOĒ. Wagner was able to secure grant funding to purchase the equipment by which each of the students were tested to analyze their cardiovascular and lung health, and determine how effectively they utilize oxygen and burn fat as a source of fuel.

Will Scott assists Lamar Sperling as he completes a metabolic test with lab equipment during class.
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Senior Zadrian Neloms works on creating a map for his game with Mr. Feador.

GAR FOUNDATION FUNDS NEW ICONOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS

Iconography is an ancient method of bringing together the natural elements of wood, cloth, minerals, clay and eggs in an art form known as “tempera painting.” This year, Hoban is offering a new iconography program called Reflecting on My Journey through Iconography. Funded by an Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) from GAR Foundation, Theology Teacher Amie Mancine instructs nine students in the year-long enrichment session as they write their own icons.

Mancine began her iconography journey about three and a half years ago and has since written roughly 20 icons and instructs a summer retreat for adults. Through iconography, Mancine guides students to grow in their spirituality, be more mindful in everyday life, and release stress.

"The process of writing a finished icon mirrors the spiritual and emotional journey we all take in life," Mancine said. "We all depend on others when we struggle. We celebrate victories. It’s very community driven. Each icon will be unique and beautiful if you are open to the process and the Spirit, just like in life."

Mancine meets with her students during the enrichment period, approximately twice a week. While choosing to participate in iconography eliminates an oftentimes helpful study hall for students, junior Emma Boring is happy to be part of the pilot project.

"Iconography has helped me connect spiritually and is a time to remember to take a break and relax," Boring said.

Boring is currently completing two icons–a historically and culturally-accurate illustration of Mary, mother of God, and a depiction of what she believes her guardian angel looks like.

“I plan to keep the guardian angel icon and give the other to someone as a gift,” Boring said.

To begin, Mancine asked each student to choose a member of the Holy Family, Trinity or saint they admire. Students then wrote a prayer to the person they chose that they say to begin each session. From there, each step of the process, every brush stroke is a prayer.

"They call icons 'windows to heaven’," Mancine said. "A finished icon is a reminder that God and the saints are with us in the icon and always. It is Gospel in color, and anyone can write one."

Practicing iconography teaches students a skill they can continue long after the initial process is complete. The methods Mancine teaches students about mindfulness and stress release are tools they will use throughout life.

"I can be somewhat of a perfectionist and iconography has helped me accept my imperfections and accept the times when I make a mistake," Boring said. "There are a couple of points when I painted outside the line of my halo, but it's part of the bigger process and I am learning to accept those details."

The art of iconography dates back to the first century. There are countless historical Catholic icons. In fact, Hoban has an icon of Brother André Bessette at the entrance of the school, symbolizing his work as a doorkeeper of Notre Dame College in Montreal. Icons are also prevalent in Greek Orthodox churches. Students visited the Cleveland Museum of Art in November and plan to visit Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron to see inspirational examples.

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Junior Jaleel "Diaz" Medina-Diaz works to paint a halo on his icon.

"At the museum, students learned about and saw the visual symbolism in art," Mancine said. "Colors, hand gestures, facial expressions, things in the foreground and background–it all has special meaning and intention. It was a great experience, as students will begin introducing colors to their icons."

Although the final product is a visual image with deep symbolism and meaning, it’s the creative process that is most impactful.

"I want this course to plant seeds with each student to bring more prayer into the world and to help them be mentally well," Mancine said. "Iconography allows for this to happen naturally in a less structured environment and process. There are no deadlines…no grades. All you have to do is try."

By the end of the school year, each student will have completed their personal icons, which they will present to Mancine and other faculty members to explain their method and choices in creating the icon. They will then be on display for the Hoban community as part of the spring visual arts festival.

This year's students will receive an academic letter for their participation. Next year, Hoban plans to offer iconography as a theology elective course, which will be open to students in all grade levels.

"Anyone can write an icon," Mancine said. "You do not need to be artistically inclined. Students are only required to be open to the Spirit. God guides our hands. We simply need to allow it to happen by being peaceful and ridding ourselves of negative thoughts. Get out of the past. Get out of the future and pay attention to the now."

GAR FOUNDATION

During the 2021-22 school year, GAR Foundation awarded $350,000 in funding to 42 teams of educators through its annual EIG program, including nearly $40,000 to Hoban for four educational projects. The EIG program offers grants to K-12 educators in Summit County’s public and nonprofit private schools who present classroom innovations to support student success.

In addition to the iconography program, Hoban received grant money for the following projects:

1. Knight and Day Cafe A student-operated coffee shop serving the Hoban community, teaching students the fundamentals of starting and running a business.

2. Escape from Trig Island Students will create escape rooms to foster problem-solving strategies and develop a growth mindset in trigonometry.

3. Words and Actions Matter Provide an emotional and educational series for teachers on the perspective of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindful language while providing strategies and tools for their students.

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FALL PLAY PRESENTS THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

Hoban's Troubadours presented the comedy The Curious Savage by John Patrick, directed by Mrs. Erin Bennett on November 5 and 6 in Barry Gymnasium.

The Curious Savage is a heartwarming comedy centered around Mrs. Ethel Savage, her family, several new friends, and a coveted inheritance. Comedy ensues when Mrs. Savage’s scheming step-children commit her to The Cloisters Sanatorium in an attempt to gain control of the family’s money. A hilarious chain of events and battle of wills will have audiences laughing and crying as they marvel at the antics of Mrs. Savage and the residences of The Cloisters who try to make things right.

The Curious Savage, a high school and community theater staple for more than 70 years, originally appeared on Broadway in 1950. It was written by John Patrick, who also wrote two Pulitzer Prize winning plays, “The Teahouse of the August Moon” and “Everybody Loves Opal.” With a message of love, loss, and the things that matter most in life, the non-stop fun of The Curious Savage made this an ideal show for the entire family.

The cast included seniors Ava Branz, Colin Doss, Jack Folk, Elizabeth ‘Biz’ Savitski, Parker Smith, juniors Kelly Brumbaugh, Rylee Zaucha, sophomore Abby Chirdon, freshmen Tommy Gaffney, Olivia Pfander, and leading the talented cast is juniors Fiona Marlborough as Mrs. Ethel Savage and Emma Boring, stage manager.

HOBAN CAST AND CREW

Fiona Marlborough ...... Mrs. Ethel Savage

Colin Doss Hannibal

Ava Branz Fairy May

Kelly Brumbaugh ......... Lily Belle

Abby Chirdon ............... Mrs. Paddy

Jack Folk Titus

Tommy Gaffney Jeffrey

Olivia Pfander............... Miss Wilhelmina

Elizabeth Savitski ......... Dr. Emmett

Parker Smith Samuel

Rylee Zaucha Florence

Emma Boring ............... Stage Manager

Maddie Svenson ........... Production Head

Hair and Makeup: Charity Boley, Wynter

Gibson, Reese Nichelson and Anna Stankard

Front of House: Karlyn Brinson, Sam Loos, John Lopez, Jocelyn McAninch, Madelyn

McAninch and Natalie Morton

Props: Rachel Brewer, Sammi Hessel and Kay Plaspohl

Costumes: Grace Fricker and Kate Schimmoeller

Stage Crew: Logan Adams, Charlie Hite, Luke Mowery, Griffin Wentz and Mark Yovichin

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SEVEN SENIORS RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Seven seniors have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC) for their exceptional academic promise. Colin Doss and Joseph Markowski have been named National Merit Finalists and Brody Franjesh, Joseph Redle, Francis Rinaldi, John Wiencek and Mukun Zhou were named Commended Students.

The seniors join a long list of Hoban students who have been recognized by the NMSC. In the past five years, 45 Hoban students, more than any other school in Summit County, have been acknowledged for their academic abilities.

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, and most move on to become National Merit Finalists, with some winning scholarship money for college. About 34,000 students achieve the Commended Students title. Although they will not continue in the 2023 competition for scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who took the PSAT.

Hoban celebrates the students’ hard work and the efforts and support of their parents, families and educators.

“It’s always exciting to witness students’ journeys and their accomplishments,” Principal T.K. Griffith said. “Among this group recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, several are Hoban legacy students, as one or both parents and even grandparents graduated from Hoban. It is also quite impressive to celebrate Mukun’s success as the first Hoban international student to be recognized.”

HOLY CROSS SPONSORSHIP VISIT

On Dec. 5-6, Hoban welcomed four Holy Cross educators who conducted a Holy Cross sponsorship visit–Brother James VanDyke of Holy Trinity High School, Tymothy Tagliaferro, Ed.D. of Gilmour Academy, Katie Lewis of Cathedral High School and Mary Anne Beiting, Ed.D., former Hoban principal and consultant for the Midwest Province. The visitors spoke with various offices, departments and individuals, visited classrooms and learned more about Hoban to ensure that Hoban continues to represent and live out the Holy Cross core values.

"We are very appreciative of the feedback provided by the Holy Cross Sponsorship Committee," President Chris DiMauro ’99 said. "It is always nice to receive positive validation from our peers and also gain a better understanding of where we can focus resources to improve."

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Seniors Colin Doss and Joseph Markowski are 2023 National Merit Finalists. Seniors Francis Rinaldi, Mukun Zhou, Joseph Redle, Brody Franjesh and John Wiencek are 2023 National Merit Commended Students.
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Junior Italy Simmons and Tym Tagliaferro, Ed.D. have lunch with other students and Holy Cross representatives during their visit to Hoban.

ARCHAEOLOGY CLASS EXCAVATES PIONEER HOMESTEAD

Students in Mr. Anderson's archaeology class excavated the site of an 18th century pioneer homestead, south of Wooster, on Oct. 11. The property, which is situated on the edge of the Killbuck Wildlife Area, was originally surveyed in 1807 by the first Englishman to settle in Wayne County, Joseph Larwell. After compiling extensive research, which resulted in a 28-page field report, the students spent three days in the field excavating the site.

Among the artifacts they found were numerous flint shards, crock ware, porcelain, glass bottles and one fully intact black flint arrow point. The artifacts were cleaned, labeled and digitized. The artifacts were then given to the Moreland Historical Society for a display on pioneer life in the early 1800s.

Each year, Anderson's students also excavate the Sumner Farm site on Hoban's campus. The focus of the class is to understand the importance of archaeological work in uncovering the past as well as engaging the class in current archaeological digs through fieldwork and

TWO EARN ACADEMIC HONORS FROM COLLEGE BOARD NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

Hoban junior Campbell Miller and senior Christian Parker earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process.

“We’re thrilled that Campbell and Christian 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 on the athletic fields. This acknowledgment is a testament to their hard work and the support they receive from their parents, families and teachers.”

Campbell and Parker are among 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.

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2022-23 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION INSTALLED

After training from the Diocese of Cleveland, 21 seniors were installed as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. The Rev. David Stavarz '10 was the celebrant.

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.

OPTION FOR THE POOR

Ms. Fortman's drawing class students were assigned an Option for the Poor project for their last assignment. They were to create something for a group of individuals who are poor—whether that be in health, spirit, etc. Students could then share their drawing creations with others who may find comfort in their messages.

The students embraced the challenge and created cards, postcards, stickers, bookmarks, Christmas cards and tags, small coloring pages, etc. Junior Ellie Wanchick, for example, made postcards for breast cancer survivors and is delivering them to those affected by the disease. Senior Maddie Svenson and sophomore Will Juvan both created a sticker pages with fun and uplifting messages.

This project is not only maximizing student autonomy and creativity but also recognizes the fact that people suffer from poverty in ways unrelated to financial security. God calls us to bring good news by proclaiming the gospel to others through acts of love, humility and kindness.

Students commissioned at Hoban were Bradley Bisesi (St. Hilary), Frank Bradshaw (St. Francis de Sales), David Deibel (St. Matthew), Colin Doss (Holy Family), Olivia Fess (St. Mary - Hudson), Anthony Gore (St. Hilary), Molly Kennedy (St. Hilary), Nathan Kosko (St. Mary- Hudson), Nicole Leslie (St. Francis de Sales), Grant Lindner (Guardian Angels), Margaret McCarthy (Holy Family), Giana Mutersbaugh (St. Victor), Emma Rasmussen (St. Hilary), Joseph Redle (St. Hilary), Robyn Ryan (St. Augustine), Sophia Salamone (St. Hilary), Elizabeth Savitski (St. Sebastian), Parker Smith (St. Hilary), Jack Stephens (IHM), Joseph Stock (St. Hilary), Lauren Tonsing (St. Hilary).

Top: Nathan Kosko, Jack Stephens, David Deibel, Grant Lindner, Anthony Gore, Joshua Bisesi, Joseph Stock, Emma Rasmussen, Parker Smith, Joseph Redle and Molly Kennedy. Bottom: Lauren Tonsing, Nicole Leslie, Margaret McCarthy, Sophia Salamone, Giana Mutersbaugh, Elizabeth Savitski, Colin Doss, Frank Bradshaw and Robyn Ryan.
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HOBAN MATH TEAMS PLACE AT STARK STATE COMPETITION

Jeni Kostko, math department chair and teacher and math club students participated in a local math competition held at Stark State College in Canton. Hoban entered three teams of three students, and all placed among the 20 participating school teams.

"We had a lot of fun and learned all kinds of things, Jeni Kostko said. "This was our first experience competing as a team."

Seniors Joseph Markowski and Mukun (Harvey) Zhou and junior Charlie Hite placed second. Seniors Colin Doss and Francis Rinaldi and junior Carolyn Rinaldi placed third. Juniors Jimmy Bordenkircher and Robert Kostko and sophomore Alex Lin placed fifth.

Additionally, six students placed individually out of 70 student participants. Doss (1st place), Markowski (3rd place), Zhou (4th place), Robert Kostko (7th place), Francis Rinaldi (9th place) and Lin (10th place).

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE

After a strong 5-2 start to the year, Hoban's Academic Challenge team advanced to the top division in the area (Gold division), where they had a match on November 7. Tough competition moved their overall record to 6-5. Senior Ryan Yovichin and junior Annie Fuhrer had strong performances throughout the year and led the way for the team. Theology Teacher Ben Rossi and Science Teacher James Mulholland are the team's advisers.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Julian Wilcox earned Outstanding Delegate as China on the Human Rights Committee, Amelia Fortman earned Excellent Delegate as Germany on the Special Committee on Decolonization and Ella Stimpson earned the Gavel (Best Delegate) as Angola on the UN Environmental Programme Committee.

Ten members of the Hoban Model UN team competed in the Western Reserve Academy Model UN Conference Jan. 20-21.
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STUDENT WINS FIRST AT STATE ART COMPETITION

Junior Griffin Wentz won first place in the teen category for his Terrible Claw illustration for COSI's art competition titled Fantastic Flyers. He was recognized at an award ceremony at the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus on Saturday, December 3, and his artwork will be on display at the museum until early March.

Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that lived among dinosaurs more than 220 million years ago. They were the first and largest vertebrae ever to take flight due to their elongated fourth finger and hollow bones. Student artists were tasked to imagine and illustrate an interpretation of a pterosaur. Wentz named his creation the Guadanadon or "Texas Big Bird."

"It took me about four days to complete the project," Wentz said. "I grew up on books about dinosaurs and I watched a couple of documentaries to be able to make it as realistic as possible."

MOCK TRIAL TEAM IS ON A ROLL

The Hoban Mock Trial team, led by

theology teacher Jared Topp, competed at the University of Cincinnati High School Mock Trial Invitational on Jan. 7-8. Senior Khori Davis was named "Best Witness" of the competition and senior Colin Doss was named "Best Attorney."

The team then competed on Jan. 27 at the statewide district competition and won second place overall to advance to the regional competition in February.

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Jack Folk, David Deibel, Robyn Ryan, Carolyn Rinaldi, Dominic Henry, Maximo Sferra, Colin Doss and Khori Davis.

HOLY CROSS EDUCATOR

“MONICA IS A TRUE EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT MEANS TO EDUCATE HEARTS AND MINDS AND WE ARE SO INCREDIBLY BLESSED TO HAVE HER AS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.”

MONICA RODRIQUEZ INTERVENTION SPECIALIST, ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER DIRECTOR
HOLY CROSS EDUCATOR
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RODRIQUEZ, ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER SUPPORTS ALL HOBAN STUDENTS

Monica Rodriquez has been in the field of education for 15 years and part of the Hoban community since 2019. Different opportunities have led her to various schools, but her desire to ultimately teach high school students led her to Hoban where she was immediately drawn to the culture of the school and shared values of the students, teachers and administrators.

Rodriquez took a unique, but experience-filled, path into teaching. She began her college career as an international business student, but witnessing the 9/11 tragedies changed her perspective and made her reevaluate her career choices. Her love for history then led her to pursue a history education degree. When it was time to get her master’s degree, she was challenged to evaluate where she might go next. After much thought, her choice to go into special education became clear, inspired by her personal experience of having three family members struggle with learning and cognitive differences.

“Going into special education has allowed me to become an advocate for those students who may not be able to do so for themselves,” Rodriquez said. “I wanted to choose a path which kept me in the classroom where I could have the greatest impact on my students.”

As the director of the Academic Success Center at Hoban, Rodriquez focuses her efforts on working closely with her caseload of students as well as helping to grow the Center and the services that are offered at Hoban. Additionally, she makes an impact within Hoban by helping to coordinate high school placement testing for students who require testing accommodations, works with the admissions team to coordinate the admission of students with various learning plans and is the coordinator of the Jon Peterson Scholarship. Her seemingly endless energy also has led her into roles as a resident educator mentor and an advisor for the National Honor Society.

“The Academic Success Center provides services to all students of Hoban,” Rodriquez said. “We provide academic tutoring opportunities to every student who attends this school. We provide guided study halls, which are open to all students and we work hard to be advocates for our students to be sure that those who do need accommodations or intervention services are receiving them.”

Rodriquez works hand-in-hand with the faculty and administration to make sure that all students have equal access to the curriculum regardless of any accommodations needed. She focuses on making sure students know why they have certain accommodations and encourages students to become advocates for themselves so they learn those transferable skills once they graduate high school and seek out future plans.

Under Rodriquez’s direction, the Academic Success Center has seen tremendous growth in the past few years. From just one intervention specialist, to now three, the Center is now able to offer expanded services to meet the needs of more students each day. Nearly 100 students come through the Academic Success Center each week for various reasons and services.

“We think of ourselves as a well kept secret that eventually gets shared,” Rodriquez said. “There are more than just intervention services offered in the Center. Students come to us to learn how to hone many of their executive function skills such as: preparing for tests, time management, communication and other skills that they will need later on in their lives. We have various supplies available for students to use to work on classroom projects, and we even have students who come and hang out after school as a safe space to recharge and relax.”

“The Academic Success Center, led by Monica, is a special and vital part of our institution for so many students,” said Associate Principal of Student Services Jennifer Mattes. “Since Monica's arrival at Hoban, she has grown the ASC into a multifaceted Center that provides executive functioning support, tutoring and intervention services for students. She juggles many responsibilities, but always ensures that she is present in the moment with her students. She offers a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on and motivation to keep moving forward. Monica is a true example of what it means to educate hearts and minds and we are so incredibly blessed to have her as part of our community.”

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QUESTIONS

I’VE OFTEN BEEN TOLD BY MY FAMILY THAT I ASK TOO MANY QUESTIONS. THEY’RE NOT WRONG...

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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I love asking questions. In fact, one of my favorite parts of this job is getting to know new people each year. This year, it started with welcoming 230 freshmen students and reaches to their parents, guardians and extended family. Then, there are the many potential teaching candidates who we interview each spring and summer resulting in new employees that we bring into the family as Holy Cross educators. Finally, the new AP Language students I teach and basketball student-athletes I coach each year never fail to teach me something...it is a thrill to build new relationships and learn from their journeys.

Getting to know people with a sincere curiosity and zest for discovery is woven into my DNA from my experiences as a student at Hoban when mentors like Brother Joseph LeBon, Brother Ed Libbers, Jeff Stetz and Sister Kathleen King showed interest and curiosity in my life.

Asking good questions really connects to our new OCSAA accreditation cycle as well. OCSAA, which stands for the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association, sends an administrative team to Hoban to approve a four-year school improvement plan that is built on two pillars: Catholicity and academics.

If approved in March, our school improvement plan will center on building curious critical thinkers academically and prioritizing our Catholic calling and Holy Cross core value of inclusiveness. Currently, our goal statements read like this:

CATHOLIC GOAL

Students will deepen the embodiment of the Holy Cross core value of inclusiveness, demonstrating a higher level of dignity for the individual in academic and cocurricular settings.

ACADEMIC GOAL

Students will become curious critical thinkers who seek deeper meanings, persist toward mastery of essential standards and communicate their understanding in multiple contexts.

The first year of the four-year academic cycle will focus on the types of questions we ask our students in the classroom and on formative and summative assessments. Master teachers teach by asking great questions. Like the legendary Greek philosopher Socrates, master teachers create classrooms that are student-centered, engaging and leave the learner craving more information.

To understand this deeper, perhaps it’s best to evaluate a “bad” or “mediocre” question.

Imagine a history teacher asks her students [for a test] to memorize the Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Rights and then write it word for word. Does that question engage and deepen learning? Not really. Do we need to memorize things when the answers are a few keystrokes away? Not really. Although recall certainly still has its place, this leans toward a bad question.

Now, take the same topic and imagine the text of the Fourth Amendment was written on the test to be used to answer questions:

[Fourth Amendment: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized].

1. Consider what type of actions the British soldiers committed that encouraged the Founding Fathers to create this amendment?

2. Create a scenario in which this amendment would protect the innocence of your family or friends.

3. Analyze the effects technology may play in complicating the legal application of the Fourth Amendment.

These questions beg for extended thinking, application and engagement. These are good questions.

The book, "Now That’s a Good Question," by Erik Francis, is a valued resource on this topic. Francis writes, “If your students are demonstrating and communicating--showing and telling--the depth and extent of what they are learning, then you’ll know you’ve asked a good question.”

Francis continues to mention that when teachers craft great questions, the following happens:

It stimulates deeper thinking.

It deepens student knowledge, understanding and awareness. It expands students' knowledge and extends their learning. It piques curiosity, imagination, interest and wonder. It encourages students to share the depth of their learning.

Good questions not only deepen academic learning and seeking, but they also deepen relationships. Good questions will help us build a culture of inclusiveness, allowing us to strengthen Hoban's Catholic goal.

Yes, I ask a lot of questions. But isn’t that how we learn?

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COMING HOME

As a middle school student in the mid 80s, Jim Maloof ’89 was drawn to Hoban. Like many of his peers, initially it was the football program that connected with him.

“Unfortunately, I played recklessly," Maloof said. "There’s no two ways about it.”

Multiple shoulder injuries prevented him from having much of a football career, but Maloof ran track and field and cross country at Hoban, and while in high school he found another passion–volleyball...not to mention being named salutatorian of his class.

A year ago, that passion for volleyball and a love of Hoban led Maloof to return to his alma mater as the head girls volleyball coach.

“Ironically, I actually started playing volleyball when I was in high school, but it wasn’t with Hoban,” Maloof said. “There wasn’t a boys team back then and there wasn’t even a club option.”

Instead, Maloof had to find local competitive leagues and began playing sand volleyball as well. After graduating from Hoban, he studied engineering at Case Western Reserve University and helped form a club volleyball team there. He continued playing

competitively after college, before injuries and starting a family forced him to look for other ways to stay involved in the sport he loves. Naturally, Maloof turned to coaching.

While in graduate school at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, he was an assistant coach at Schoolcraft Community College. Upon returning to Northeast Ohio, he became the head girls volleyball coach at Manchester High School, before moving on to hold the same position at Strasburg and then Tallmadge high schools.

Under Maloof's leadership, Tallmadge made three consecutive appearances in the district finals, winning district titles in 2020 and 2021. En route to the regionals, the 2021 Blue Devils defeated Hoban in a district semifinal.

A couple months after the 2021 season, the Hoban girls volleyball head coaching position opened. For Maloof, it was the culmination of a call home he had been feeling throughout the year.

“Our first summer league match that year was against Hoban,” Maloof said. “I remember seeing Hoban on the other side and thinking about what it would be like to come back home. I saw some of the people I knew, and I kept running into Hoban people throughout that year. Then we ended up playing in the district semis, and I saw people I used to go to school with at Hoban after-

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JIM MALOOF ’89 ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL FIRST SEASON AS HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH

wards. At that point, I knew in the back of my head this is where I wanted to go. When the position was open, I thought back on all of that and knew it wasn’t a coincidence.”

Maloof’s first Hoban team finished 20-6 and were district runner-up. After three consecutive losses early in the season, a turning point came at the Jackson Invitational on Sept. 10. The Knights defeated Stow, nearly knocked off Jackson and then avenged an earlier loss to Walsh Jesuit by defeating them in straight sets. The victory over Walsh started a 12-game winning streak, during which the Knights lost only two sets.

“Those three matches we dropped were against three really good teams,” Maloof said. “That’s the way it’s supposed to be. At that point, we started changing the tempo in practice and doing things a little bit differently to give the players a shot of adrenaline, and they responded. We started getting more consistency in our lineup, and once that momentum got rolling, it just carried through.”

The Knights battled various injuries against Bay Village in the district final, winning the first two sets before losing the last three. It was the final game for Hoban’s five seniors–Molly Kennedy, Anna Rumler, Madison Moegerle, Haleigh Schulda and Giana Mutersbaugh. Kennedy (Hillsdale College) and Mutersbaugh

(Wheeling University) will continue their volleyball careers in college. Despite these losses, the future of the program is bright. A strong group of underclassmen saw plenty of court time this past season, including multiple freshmen and sophomores.

Maloof has high expectations for the program going forward. But beyond the wins and losses, he is grateful for the opportunity to give back to Hoban.

“If I never went to Hoban, I would never be doing the things I’m doing today,” Maloof said. “The teachers, the academics and the atmosphere shaped me to follow the career path I took, which was engineering. It is special to be able to walk those halls again, to think of the memories and experiences and know that they have shaped you to be where you’re at today."

Maloof serves as a supply chain process engineer at Timken Steel.

“Whenever you see another Hoban person, you’re always happy to see them," Maloof said. "I don’t know how to explain it. Once you’re a part of Hoban, you’re always a part of Hoban. You’re with a different group of people that are all bonded by the fact that you went there. And you never lose that connection.”

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SPERLING NAMED OHIO MR. FOOTBALL

On Friday, Jan. 20, following an all-school Mass, the Hoban student body and community celebrated senior Lamar Sperling and the tremendous success he accomplished as a student-athlete

"My family deserves all the recognition for my success," Sperling said. "They have supported me my entire life and none of my success is possible without them. Thank you to all my coaches and teachers."

Sperling is only the second Hoban student to earn the title of Ohio Mr. Football, joining Tyrrell Sutton '05. He also made the 2022 MaxPreps High School Football All-America team, in addition to the several individual records he set during the 2022 football season.

Sperling's 3,867 rushing yards in 2022 are the second-highest single-season total in Ohio history, and his 58 rushing touchdowns are a state record for a single season. He led the Knights to their third consecutive state championship game appearance, during which he ran for an OHSAA Division II championship game record of 367 yards.

Most recently, it was announced that Sperling is nominated as the 2022-23 All-USA Today Offensive Football Player of the Year. He is the only offensive football player from the state of Ohio to receive this nomination as he joins a prestigious group of 24 other student-athletes from across the country. The winner will be revealed over the summer during an on-demand broadcast that will feature top athletes in 31 boys and girls sports awards categories.

"Lamar’s character connects well to Blessed Basil Moreau’s vision," Principal T.K. Griffith ’89 said. "Humble, disciplined, team-oriented, resilient and a man of action–not of words, Lamar accomplished so many individual records this year that it would be difficult to list them all. Perhaps the most impressive would be the 3,867 yards he picked up in this season alone, making him the second-highest, single-season rusher ever in Ohio history."

Next year, Sperling plans to attend University at Buffalo and continue his academic and athletic career for the Buffalo Bulls.

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HOBAN WELCOMES NEW HEAD COACHES

DOMINIC CURSIO, WRESTLING

Coach Dominic Cursio comes to Hoban after more than 10 years coaching at Uniontown Lake High School. He has wrestled or coached in the sport for more than 30 years, graduating from Walsh Jesuit High School in 1994 and coaching at several locations throughout his career.

Professionally, Cursio is the national sales leader for Legacy Marketing Group, and has been in the insurance industry for more than 20 years. He enjoys spending time with his two children and volunteering as a coach and community supporter. Cursio is a lover of travel and the outdoors, frequently finding time to enjoy the world and the adventure behind it.

NEW SIGNAGE AT DOWED FIELD, BARRY GYM

A brand new, all digital scoreboard was installed at Dowed Field this fall. The new scoreboard infuses high-impact advertising into the fan experience. Director of Strategic Partnerships Tim Tyrrell works with organizations that want to promote their business to Hoban spectators on the scoreboard. Likewise, a new video board was installed in Barry Gymnasium to improve the game experience and offer paid sponsorship advertisements.

"With roughly 60 games at Dowed field per season and an average of 500 people in attendance per game, advertising at Hoban athletic events is a great opportunity for our partners."

The proceeds generated through advertising sponsorships continue to fund the Hoban programs and mission.

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT TIM TYRRELL AT TYRRELLT@HOBAN.ORG

DEREK CARMICHAEL, BASEBALL

Coach Derek Carmichael joins Hoban after two years as a varsity assistant coach at Jackson High School. He also spent four years as a varsity assistant coach at Massillon Perry High School. In addition, Carmichael coached in the Midwest Stars and Ohio Athletics programs, where he led summer teams and focused on player development year-round. Carmichael is a graduate of Triway High School, where he was a three-sport captain. He went on to play baseball collegiately at the University of Akron and Malone University.

LEXI SWISHER, GIRLS LACROSSE

Coach Lexi Swisher joins Hoban after serving as a varsity assistant coach at GlenOak High School for the past three years. She previously spent a year as an assistant coach at Ursuline College. She graduated from Hoover High School and played college lacrosse at Howard University.

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2022 ALUMNI AND FRIENDS AWARDS CEREMONY

Six alumnae and friends were recognized during the 2022 Come Home to Hoban alumni weekend. The award recipients were recognized during the Iona Prep vs. Hoban football game and celebrated at the alumni and friends award ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 4.

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PATTY (BRALEK ’77) WARTKO DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

As the youngest in her family, with seven older siblings, it is no wonder how Patty (Bralek ’77) Wartko has such abundant energy, work ethic, perseverance and determination. Those qualities have served her throughout her own life and given her the strength to be an advocate for others.

Wartko, Class of 1977, former Hoban parent and current board member, is a core, instrumental member of the Hoban community. She has worked, volunteered and led fundraising efforts to create a better learning environment for students. As one of the first females to graduate from Hoban after attending all four years, Wartko and her classmates helped create a welcoming culture and environment at Hoban for the female students who walk Hoban’s hallways today.

She and her husband Dave ’75 have two sons–Nicholas and David. When the boys were young, Wartko immersed herself in the boys’ schools in Lake School District. When David enrolled at Hoban as a freshman, the Wartko’s connection to Hoban was renewed. As parents, they witnessed the impact of Hoban’s Holy Cross education.

Wartko's generosity and volunteerism certainly do not stop with Hoban. After being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer at Summa Health Center, she was asked to join the Cancer Leadership Council and joined the board of the Summa Foundation in 2019, where she serves on the Summa Foundation fundraising committee. She and Dave are active members of their parish, Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Uniontown. Patty is a member of the parish council and served on the fundraising committee to build the PSR classrooms for children in the church.

Patty has consistently been one of Hoban’s biggest supporters for more than 40 years. Her humor, vision, generous spirit and faith have been excessively impactful to those around her.

MARY ANNE DECENZO FRIEND OF HOBAN AWARD

During the course of her 20-year career at Hoban, Mary Anne DeCenzo poured herself into the development of the school, sharing the “good news” of Hoban while keeping the Holy Cross values at the center of her work.

DeCenzo was first introduced to Hoban by her brother, the Rev. Paul Rosing, who suggested her oldest son take the entrance exam. While waiting in the parking lot with three younger children, former Principal Mary Anne Beiting came out, introduced herself and spoke to the DeCenzo kids. DeCenzo knew this was where she wanted her children to be.

By the time her oldest started as a freshman, DeCenzo quickly became involved, and in July 1997, Brother Peter Graham hired her to work in the Advancement Office. Among many instrumental projects that DeCenzo spearheaded, she designed the Holy Cross Room and started the Endowed Scholarship Luncheon. Additionally, DeCenzo created more than 40 Hoban Highlights Magazines, 15 annual reports, numerous admissions brochures, ads and mailings. She contributed to the Blue Ribbon Award editing committee in 1998 and supported two capital campaigns through marketing and grantwriting. As a contributor to the first Hoban website, she coordinated three redesigns as well as the rebranding of Hoban with the True to You logo and language.

DeCenzo has been married for 47 years to her husband Chris and is blessed with four children Matt ’96, Theresa ’98, Brian ’00 and Emily ’04, their spouses and 13 grandchildren. She is a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish and has become more involved in the parish during retirement by serving on the Memorare Center building campaign committee and as a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Society. She continues to be involved with the Congregation of Holy Cross, Midwest Province by creating and producing the quarterly Brother’s newsletter.

DeCenzo's faith, kindness and commitment to Hoban’s mission transcend all. If living out the Hoban mission could be personified, she would truly be the example.

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MARILYN STRIPE FRIEND OF HOBAN AWARD

From her early years at St. Matthew’s parish, through her working years, marriage, motherhood and beyond, Marilyn Stripe has always had a servant heart and a passion for helping others. Hoban employees, students and the community at large are privileged to have been on the receiving end of her service and dedication for more than 15 years.

Stripe and her late husband, Dr. Glenn Stripe, chose Hoban for their two sons, Scott ’98 and Brett ’01, because Hoban matched their family values, had a down-to-earth feel, and education was a top priority. Little did she know that soon after enrolling her children at Hoban, she herself would become an integral contributor to the Hoban family and values she so loved.

After many years of steadfast volunteering with the Portage Lakes Kiwanis, various community dental programs through her husband’s dental practice, and her son’s elementary schools, Stripe turned her focus to Hoban in 1994 to volunteer with the Student Raffle, Mother’s Club and other school initiatives. Not long after, Brother Ken Haders offered her the role of Extravaganza coordinator and she spent the next 16 years working to improve Hoban.

In 2002, she took on the position of cheer advisor, which became one of her favorite roles at Hoban. Marilyn looks back fondly on her time not just coaching, but interacting with the student body as a whole. She still hears from many students and continues to stay connected in the big milestones of their lives long after graduation.

Currently, Stripe is enjoying her time in South Carolina as a mother and grandmother. Even though her roles have evolved and changed over the years, it’s no surprise that her home is now one where family and friends frequently come to gather and celebrate. Stripe's dedication to Hoban has deeply impacted students, colleagues and the entire Hoban community.

LUCILLE ESPOSITO HOBAN KNIGHT AWARD

Since Lucille Esposito was 10 years old, she knew she was meant to be an educator. God has placed her in positions to impact students’ education and she has faithfully carried out her mission for nearly 60 years.

Amid her teaching career of 50 years, Esposito has worked at Catholic and public primary schools, high schools and at the collegiate level, teaching English and theatre. While working at Hubbard, near the end of her teaching career, Esposito was appointed assistant superintendent and then named interim superintendent for a year. Regardless of the location or job title, Esposito's mission never wavers–putting children and their education first.

In 2014, Esposito accepted a position at the GAR Foundation of Summit County as the EIG program manager. In her role, she manages $350,000 in educator grants for Summit County. Esposito works hand-in-hand with educators through the grant process to help bring their ideas to life. Her passion for teaching is still just as vibrant today as it was when she taught in the classroom. And now, she has the pleasure of supporting and collaborating with educators to make teaching and learning more dynamic and impactful.

Esposito became a member of the Hoban community as a grandmother when her oldest grandson enrolled as a student. Since 2009, the Esposito's have hosted an annual dinner for eight people in their home as an Extravaganza auction item. Through this annual donation, they have contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Hoban and Hoban students. Volunteerism is a major family focus as they have served monthly meals at the Ronald McDonald House for the past 10 years, she and Ralph went on a mission trip to El Salvador, they volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center, at church and for Girls on the Run, Northeast Ohio.

Lucille’s energy quite literally has no limits. She has spent her entire life serving others, sharing the gifts with which God blessed her. She is a pillar in the Hoban and Akron communities.

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PATRICIA MCINTYRE ’78 HOBAN KNIGHT AWARD

Hoban was a part of Patricia McIntyre’s ’78 life long before she stepped foot in the building as a student. When her brother was a student at Hoban in 1971, she made distinct memories of her mother volunteering for Hoban. Little did she know that she would one day volunteer and give back to the Hoban community in many of the same ways.

Although her brother started the family journey at Hoban, McIntyre blazed her own trail. As a Hoban student, she participated in some of the first female athletic teams at the school. She fondly remembers being on the first gymnastics team as well as attending many sporting events with her friends and family.

In 1977, when Hoban was in danger of closing, her father was one of the attorneys who drew up the original Hoban Trust Fund documents to help save the school. She received an accounting degree from Walsh University and then went onto the University of Akron Law School. She credits much of her success to the solid education she received at Hoban and the people who kept her on track.

McIntyre worked in the 9th District Court of Appeals, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, spent time raising her two sons John ’09 and Joseph ’10 Walsh and is currently an attorney at Buckingham Doolittle and Burrows working in business and finance.

Since 2007, Patricia has volunteered with decorating for Extravaganza, Reverse Raffle, Phonathon, Moot Court and 50/50 raffle at the football games. She and her sister are familiar faces at many sporting events and love supporting Hoban student-athletes.

Her family leaves a lasting legacy at Hoban through the McIntyre Family Scholarship, created to honor her brother who passed away in 1993. Her roots at Hoban are deep, as she knows the value of keeping Hoban's Holy Cross education accessible. Her Hoban experience shaped her, her children and her entire family.

MARY MCINTYRE ’77 FRIEND OF HOBAN AWARD

Very few people in the Hoban community have been to as many Hoban athletic events as Mary McIntyre, Class of 1977. It’s likely that her sister Patty is the only other contender. As a young girl, McIntyre fondly remembers attending Hoban games with her parents, sister and older brother John, Class of 1975. For more than 60 years, she has continued the family tradition to cheer on the Knights.

As a lifelong resident of Akron, she and her sister were to attend The Elms, but those plans changed when Hoban became co-ed in 1973. McIntyre enjoyed Hoban’s atmosphere and her teachers, many of whom were Brothers of Holy Cross.

After graduating from Hoban, she enrolled in college for two years. When she couldn’t decide on a specific major, she entered the workforce and has been working for the court system for 40 years. As clerk of court for the Fairlawn Mayor’s Court, McIntyre upholds the Holy Cross values of discipline, hope and integrity.

Throughout her life, McIntyre has stayed in close connection with Hoban. She supported her nephews Thomas ’08 and Matthew ’10 McIntyre and John ’09 and Joe ’10 Walsh and their friends. More than 10 years later, she continues to cheer on student-athletes she doesn’t know and has made countless connections and friendships within Hoban’s community in doing so.

In 2021, McIntyre attended the Scholarship Luncheon on behalf of the McIntyre Family Scholarship. She recognized the student from watching him play soccer. He was shocked to learn that she attended his games without knowing anyone on the team. Her presence means a great deal to students. While it predominantly flies under the radar, her support is a remarkable gift to the Hoban community.

McIntyre regularly volunteers for the school. She decorates for Extravaganza, volunteers at Reverse Raffle, has sold countless 50/50 tickets. Her commitment is truly admirable. It’s often said that the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. McIntyre is a true illustration of that sentiment.

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SUPPORTING THE MISSION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS JOANN AND DAVE ’61 ROBB

Over the years, many long-term relationships, friendships and marriages have been kindled within the walls of Hoban. While Joann and Dave ’61 Robb did not meet at Hoban, they both walked the same halls and were taught by some of the same Brothers of Holy Cross as high school students.

As a 1966 alumna of St. Mary High School, Joann just barely missed Dave in high school but was one of the first female students to attend classes at Hoban in a coed physics course with the legendary Brother Donard.

“At that time, St. Mary's was an all-girls school but was closely connected to Hoban,” Joann said. “I was in a play and several musicals at Hoban. Of course, we went to all the athletic events. When we learned our senior year physics class would be held at Hoban, we were thrilled."

As a Hoban student, Dave was quite active. He was on the swim team for four years, sang in the Glee Club for two, participated in the Spring Musicale as a freshman, and was the band announcer at half-time during football games for a couple of years. In addition, he delivered the morning announcements and was a freshman study hall monitor as a senior. He was also a class officer during his last three years.

Dave was a 1966 graduate of Kent State and Joann was a 1969 graduate of the University of Akron, but their paths didn't cross until they were both teaching English at Firestone High School. After two years, they married and the rest, as they say, is history.

"I decided I wanted to be a teacher when I was at Hoban," Dave said. "I recall comparing the quality of various teachers and cataloging in my mind those methods and styles I thought made the best teachers."

While Joann spent most of her 35-year career with the Akron Public Schools in a variety of central administration managerial capacities in communications, strategic planning and governmental relations, Dave left teaching English after six years. He entered the private sector, first entering the insurance industry and subsequently co-founding a business called TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, a premium crossbow manufacturing company.

Both Joann and Dave are now retired. In the process of helping organize the Class of 1961 50th reunion, Dave was re-engaged with Hoban through former Vice President of Advancement Michael Del Medico ’73. Through this, he realized how instrumental his alma mater was in educating future generations.

"I was fortunate to spend time with Mike, who set up several visits for Joann and me and educated us on the modern mission of the school and how it incorporates all aspects of that mission into the daily lives of the student body,” Dave said. “Today, it is an incomparable educational institution. Eventually, Joann and I concluded that there was no better place to leave part of our estate than to a school so driven toward developing well-educated future graduates who are also good human beings. We hope our gift will help support that mission long into the future through scholarship assistance to Hoban students."

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legacy be? For more information on endowed scholarships and gift planning, contact your financial adviser or Director of Annual and Planned Giving TOM PARIS ’79 at 330.773.8620 or email parist@hoban.org.

ALUMNI KNIGHT LIFE

1970s

Richard Fedorovich ’70 was selected as the 2023 recipient of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award by the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerse. Paul Kosuth ’75 accepted a new position with the United States Equestrian Federation as managing director of broadcasting and digital media.

1980s

Eric Walker ’80 authored and recently published a historical fiction novel "Lost Souls Recovered." He is working on a second novel involving land loss in the early postReconstruction era. Learn more at bit.ly/3PXalvp

Doreen Riley ’81 was appointed vice president of advancement of Northeast Ohio Medical University, effective June 20, 2022 [correction].

2000s

Anthony Roetzel ’01 recently earned his master's degree in Public Safety Administration from the University of Virginia. He is the deputy chief of police for the Cleveland Clinic police department.

Matthew ’03 and Rebecca (Mayors ’06) Considine welcomed a second child Rory Anne on Oct. 24.

Alison Doehring ’04 was named a Greater Akron Chamber 30 for the Future recipient in September. Doehring is director of ZipAssist at the University of Akron, helping students develop their leadership skills, overcome barriers, increase their sense of belonging and achieve lifetime goals.

Christian Hoffer ’04 was named vice president, chief credit officer of Fahey Bank in August.

2010s

Patrick ’09 and Lisa (Withrow ’10) O'Donnell welcomed their second child, Zoey Marie on Oct. 2.

Sydney (Schubert ’12) Gutilla was promoted to assistant vice president, commercial portfolio manager II at Fifth Third Bank.

Katherine (Caprez ’12) McKinley accepted a position as policy advisor at Ohio Department of Education.

Kaleigh Roop ’12 accepted a position at Sarah Lawrence College as the head softball coach and physical education coordinator of the College's athletic department.

Taylor Viscomi ’12 and Joshua Bernard were married on Oct. 1, 2021 at White Birch Barn in Medina. Mackenzie Viscomi ’10 was maid of honor and many other Hoban alumni were present.

Jacob Craine ’10 and Victoria Hochschwender were married on Nov. 13.

Peter Del Medico ’11 and Katie Easton ’14 were married on Sept. 10 at St. Sebastian's Parish surrounded by many Hoban alumni and friends.

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Phil Maynard, Hoban Class of 1960, was memorialized at the Catholic Charities–Diocese of Cleveland Hall of Hope Induction Luncheon on Oct. 14.

HALL OF HOPE INDUCTION BIOGRAPHY

“Phil” Maynard made the world a better place. His dedication to faith, family and to those in need left a legacy that will last forever. His work ethic, combined with a humble and generous heart is the example we all should emulate.

Phil attended St. Francis de Sales Parish School and Archbishop Hoban High School. After leaving Kent State University to enter military service in Japan, he returned home with his new bride Takako and started working a temporary job at Akron Storage and Warehouse while finishing his degree and starting a family. He moved up the ladder quickly, eventually becoming assistant to the president.

Phil purchased his own company, Snyder Distribution Centers, Inc., which he renamed Akron Storage and Warehouse (ASW) in 1983.

After a long career, Phil retired from business in 2007 after the sale and merger of ASW Properties, Ltd. to former Cleveland Indian André Thornton.

Phil’s success in business was undeniable. His devotion to faith, family and charitable causes was nothing short of inspirational.

Akron Community Foundation President and CEO John Petures Jr. said Maynard’s giving touched many lives.

“He was an honest and generous man, in his faith, integrity and character,” Petures said. “He was a believer in the saying that ‘To those that much is given, much is expected,’ and I think that was rooted in his faith. He was a friend to so many.”

The Maynard Family Center for Spiritual Formation at Hoban opened in 2014. The Center includes a chapel as its centerpiece, offices and an area for campus ministry activities. Its focus is to develop a desire in students to serve others and to impact the world in a positive way.

Phil detailed his vision for the Center at the groundbreaking in March 2014.

“We wanted to do something that goes beyond a chapel. Something that is dedicated to the spiritual growth of all Hoban students because spiritual development is essential in the Holy Cross tradition. Holy Cross values emphasize developing the mind, body and soul. The spiritual formation center will be a place where students can worship God and focus on their faith and spiritual growth.”

Phil’s commitment to philanthropy will live for generations to come in the Catholic community as well as the Greater Akron Area. He lived the Gospel every day, making family and the wellbeing of others his priorities. The awards he received were deserved, but the real honor was bestowed on those who knew him and experienced his kindness, humble nature and social conscience. He was one of a kind and we all should strive to be more like him.

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Andrew Fisher ’14 accepted a position as demand generation specialist at Concept Services. Emily Arison ’15 married Liam Foreit on Aug. 28 at the Mohicans Treehouse Resort in Glenmont, Ohio. Alumnae Camille Hughes ’15, Mackenzie Arison ’18, Kassidy Arison ’20 and Kennedy Arison ’23 were in the wedding party.
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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.

The following notices have been received July. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022. Please email advancement@hoban.org to notify us of a death within the Hoban community.

1950s

Robert Zehner, Class of 1959 died July 9. Father of Karen (Zehner ’90) Riddle; brother of David ’77 and Paul ’70 Zehner; brother-in-law of Nicholas Miller ’65; uncle of Matthew ’00 and Megan ’03 Zehner, Stephen ’88 and Kristen ’89 Miller.

Steven Morgan, Class of 1959 died Aug. 19.

1960s

Charles Schwarz, Class of 1960 died Oct. 2022. Brother of Robert Schwarz ’75.

Harold Gill, Class of 1960 died Nov. 27, 2005.

Stephen Ganocy, Class of 1961 died Nov. 4.

James "Mickey" Watson, Class of 1961 died July 27.

Philip Kamlowsky, Class of 1961 died Aug. 8.

Patrick McDonald, Class of 1963 died Aug. 14.

Edward Lieberth, Class of 1963 died April 2.

Robert Moore, Class of 1963 died June 22.

John (Jack) Pierson, Class of 1965 died Nov 20. Brother of Marshall III ’63 (deceased) and David ’68 (deceased); uncle of Margaret (Pierson ’88) Pask.

David Binns, Class of 1965 died Oct 8. Brother of Raymond Binns ’67. Father-inlaw of Brian Lehman ’91.

Peter Turner, Class of 1967 died Dec. 29, 2021.

John Brandl, Class of 1967 died June 3. Brother of Michael Brandl ’68 (deceased).

Joseph Pinto, Class of 1968 died Nov. 17. Father of Ann Marie (Pinto ’97) Wilson; Brother of John ’64 (deceased) and James ’72 Pinto.

Ronald Rett, Class of 1969 died Dec. 21. Brother of Gary ’73 and Brian ’75 (deceased).

1970s

Thomas "Deak" Bartel, Class of 1971 died Aug. 22. Brother of Karl ’60 (deceased), Robert ’64 and Regis ’66 Bartel. Uncle of Lydia (Bartel ’09) Henry.

Robert Wamsley, Class of 1972 died Sept. 25, 2018.

Eugene Wiandt, Class of 1972 died Feb. 3. Brother of William "Bill" Wiandt ’65.

Eric Traub, Class of 1972 died April 2. Brother of Kristin Traub ’86.

James Baltes, Class of 1972 died Sept. 17, 2021.

Glenn Brown, Class of 1974 died Nov 14, 2021. Brother of Ruth (Brown ’75) Johnson.

Richard Howe, Class of 1988 died Oct. 21, 2021. Brother of Sally ’90 and Daniel ’92 Howe. Cousin of Karen Starr ’91.

Friends of Hoban

Dorothy Aylward died Nov. 4, 2022. Spouse of former board member William Aylward (deceased). Mother of Mark ’71 (deceased), Tim ’76, Carolyn (Aylward ’78) Henretta and Larry ’80 Aylward. Grandmother of Matthew Seikel ’09.

Paul Baldacci, Jr. died Nov. 20, 2021. Brother of Peter Baldacci ’63.

Donna D'Andrea died Dec. 7. Grandmother to Ave '19, Stephen '12 and David '07.

Sue Ann Fleming died Oct. 29. Mother of Carol (Shine ’82) Cain and Deborah (Shine ’85) Wuest; mother-in-law of Brian Cain ’82. Grandmother of Ryan Michaels ’10, Kerrigan ’11, Aaron ’13 and Colleen ’16 Cain.

Cole Giacomo died Aug. 9. Son of Jason Giacomo ’91. Nephew of Jill Giacomo ’93.

Elizabeth Goff died Jan. 10, 2022. Mother of Joannie (Goff ’96) Flynt and Lisa (Goff ’99) Wilson.

Patricia Gorey died Sept. 13. Mother-inlaw of Hoban board of director Arthur Sunday and Robert "Dan" Cevasco ’70. Grandmother of Kathleen "Kacy" (Cevasco ’97) Cowie, Cory Cevasco ’00, Colin ’04, Tim ’08 and Christina ’15 Gorey, and Kathryn ’06 and Matt ’08 Sunday.

Brother Jerome Kroetsch died Nov. 24. Former Hoban employee 1963-1973.

George Matsko died Aug. 2. Father of Hoban employee Kristen Robinson. Father-in-law of Michael Robinson ’86. Grandfather of LeighAnna Robinson ’23.

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Mary Medina died Sept. 21. Mother of former Hoban employee Pachy Bell.

Mary Lou Novitsky died Oct. 28. Mother of Thomas ’75, Marianne (Novitsky ’78) Spiros, Suzanne (Novitsky ’80) Nicholas, Richard '82 and Stephen '86 Novitsky; grandmother of Aaron ’07 and Evan ’10 Nicholas and Cameren Spiros ’11.

Janet Paridon died Nov. 24.

Grandmother of Spencer Rettkowski ’23.

June Rietz died Aug. 22. Mother of Christopher ’69, Paul ’75, John ’78 Rietz and Mary Clare (Rietz ’83) Marcotte.

Byron Sturm died Nov. 27. Father of Mark ’79, David ’81, Adam ’83 and Melissa ’88 Sturm.

Arthur Sunday died Oct. 22. Father of current board member Art Sunday; Grandfather of Kathryn '06 and Matthew '08 Sunday.

Shirley Twigg died April 26, 2014. Grandmother of Nicholas ’11, Nathan ’14 and Clay ’22 Horning.

Dale Walters died Aug. 5. Father of Emily ’22 and Garrett ’25 Walters.

Kevin Williamson died Nov 23. Father of Kaleah Williamson '23.

CREATE A WILL LEAVE YOUR MARK

Your choices of how to support Hoban students and our Holy Cross mission are endless.

Since 1953, Hoban alumni and donors have chosen to support through endowed scholarships, academic resources, facilities updates such as our current efforts to update all classrooms, a specific cocurricular close to your heart, or even the general "Area of Greatest Need" fund. No matter which area you choose to support, your gift will make an immediate and lasting impact on Hoban.

PLANNED GIVING

Hoban provides you with a free tool called FreeWill–a secure, online estate planning resource that helps you create a plan, so you can prepare for what’s ahead at no cost to you or your loved ones. In just 20 minutes, you can secure your future and even include a gift to Hoban to ensure the Holy Cross tradition lives on for years to come.

To get started, visit FreeWill.com/Hoban or scan the QR code.

BENEFICIARIES

Non-probate assets like an IRA, 401(k) or life insurance policy are not covered in your will. With this free resource, you can designate beneficiaries to protect these assets and even include Hoban as a beneficiary to advance our mission.

Designate your beneficiaries at FreeWill.com/ Beneficiaries/Hoban or scan the QR code.

REPORT YOUR GIFT

If you have already included Hoban in your estate plan, make sure to inform us of your gift so we can thank you, recognize you as a member of the Heart of Hoban Society and update our records.

To inform us of your gift, fill out the quick form at FreeWill.com/Record/Hoban or scan the QR code.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023

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 22 for Extravaganza 2023 – A GREAT GATSBY KNIGHT

THANK YOU

Thank you to all the alumni, families, sponsors and friends who have supported the Extravaganza 2023 events.

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EVERY KNIGHT-EVERY DAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

The Wartko family has generously contributed to name Hoban’s first-floor as the Wartko Family Corridor.

Doris Wartko and the Wartko family are well-known in the Hoban and greater Summit County communities. Their leadership and consistent support of Hoban and Hoban students are amazing gifts to our entire school. To Mrs. Doris Wartko and the many members of the Wartko family, we are honored to call you Knights. Thank you!

It is truly inspiring and humbling to witness Hoban classrooms at work. The early success of the campaign is a testament to the power of the Hoban family coming together to get things done! We are excited to announce that funding has already been secured to complete renovations this summer to our second floor classrooms. In roughly one year, Hoban will have fully upgraded more than 30 classrooms and learning spaces.

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ACHIEVEMENT

We will improve the learning environment to ensure Knights are prepared to collaborate, innovate and adapt.

COMMUNITY & WELLBEING

A Hoban education is balanced with wellness and a strong sense of community with a focus on authentic relationships.

ACCESS

Hoban will expand opportunities for those who desire a Hoban education, substantially increasing the endowment.

Anonymous, dedicated to Hoban educators

Heather and Michael Burns

In Honor of the Gene and Howard Considine Family

Lisa and Richard C. ’70 Fedorovich

Tamara and Jerry ’71 Gonsiewski, dedicated to Mr. Jason Anderson

Diana and Jim ’77 McCool

Kathy and Brian Miller, in honor of Brother Phil Smith, CSC

Kathy and Brian Miller

Darcy and Joe Morris

Joy and Paul ’68 Scala

Sally and William ’71 Scala, in honor of Brother Peter M. Graham, CSC

Jen and Ben Schlater

The Showers, Kusmits and Martina/ Riffle Families

The Henry T. Thomas Family

Doris and Donald Wartko

The Jan and Ron Wartko Family

Margaret and Thomas '72, Margaret Wartko Family

Maureen and Mike '77 Wartko Family

Patricia (Bralek ’77) and Dave ’75 Wartko Family

The Wentz Family, in honor of Brother James Spooner, CSC

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