Hawkeye THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF BISHOP HARTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
FALL 2023-2024
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Hawkeye FALL 2023-2024
IN THIS ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS 5
Mark Your Calendars
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Evening of Excellence
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4 for 40—An Update
12 Athletic Hall of Fame 14 Sweet Hartleys 16 Reunions 21 Homecoming & HawkFest
ON THE COVER Pages 7-9 Hartley Alumni have “soared” on to accomplish great things since graduation. In this issue of the Hawkeye, we are featuring two Hawks, Johnny Clark (1982) and Shawn Parker (1983), who were basketball teammates and have accomplished great things, personally and professionally. We are proud to call you Hartley Hawks, keep soaring!
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TO ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI
Dear Fellow Hawks Welcome to the digital edition of the Hawkeye. We are truly inspired by the remarkable dedication of our alumni community. Your continuous support through generous donations and active engagement in alumni events is invaluable in preserving the legacy and spirit of our school. We take pride in our mission: Transforming lives through the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition. This is at the heart of everything we do. We're grateful that you're with us on this journey!
“Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” —Pope St. John Paul II
We've been overjoyed to see so many familiar faces returning to Hartley. Your presence breathes life into our school and strengthens our sense of community. The past months have been filled with memorable events—from a recordbreaking alumni golf outing and an unforgettable Homecoming and HawkFest weekend, to a vibrant Open House for prospective families and celebrating our Hartley Cornerstones. We've welcomed new Hall of Fame inductees, marked milestone reunions, and even revealed our new basketball court!
We have an array of exciting events on the horizon! We're already prepping for Catholic Schools Week starting January 28, alumni visits to sunny Florida in February, and a Day of Preparation and Leadership on April 5. Be sure to mark down Founders Day on April 26 and plan for the 33rd Evening of Excellence on April 13. We'd love to see our alumni at our biggest fundraiser of the year! Your presence adds a special charm to these events. It's a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and revisit the campus that holds a special place in your hearts. We couldn't be prouder of our alumni community and the amazing things you continue to achieve. We encourage you to share your life updates, wins, and milestones. We're excited about what the future holds and look forward to many more opportunities to engage, connect, and celebrate together. So, don't be a stranger! Stop by, say hi, and let's continue to make Hartley a place we're all proud to call home. God Bless and Go Hawks!
A special shout-out to the classes of 1973, 1978, and 2003 who came out for our Homecoming celebration, and to the class of 1988 for choosing our campus as their reunion spot. Watching you all reconnect and reminisce during the school tour was a joy to witness. And the best part? We're just getting warmed up! We want to express our genuine gratitude to our alumni golfers for their unwavering support and generous donations, and to the class of 1968 for their contributions to the Alumni Legacy Endowment. A big salute to the class of 1988 for launching an endowment fund. Your efforts are creating a lasting impact and will undoubtedly shape the lives of future Hawks.
Sincerely,
Christopher Kowalski Shelly (Dunkle) Skelly (1985) Principal Alumni Coordinator
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Upcoming Events JANUARY
JANUARY
APRIL
Catholic Schools Week
Military Appreciation Assembly
Day of Preparation and Leadership
APRIL
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MAY
33rd Annual Evening of Excellence
Founders Day
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Graduation
COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU! We’re excited to announce that Bishop Hartley will be hosting events in different cities throughout the country, bringing Hawks together. This is an opportunity to hear about the amazing things happening with current students while getting to know other alumni in your area. It’s time to break out your red and blue, Hawks! The events kick off with a visit to Central and Southern Florida in February 2024. If you are in the area and want to attend an event, please contact Brian Igel, Director of Development, at bigel@cdeducation.org. Stay tuned for other upcoming stops and dates. If you’re interested in hosting an event in your city, please contact Shelly Skelly, Alumni Coordinator, at sskelly@cdeducation.org.
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Evening Excellence of
ANNUAL AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER
The Evening of Excellence dinner and live auction is an annual celebration of our community and Hartley’s biggest fundraiser for tuition assistance and merit-based scholarships. The April 15, 2023 event was the 32nd Evening of Excellence and brought in record-breaking funds! Thanks to the support of sponsors, volunteers, alumni, students, staff, and event attendees, Bishop Hartley raised $211,000 at this year's event! These proceeds support merit-based scholarships and need-based tuition assistance for Hartley students, giving them the opportunity to be part of Hartley’s tradition of excellence in Catholic education.
2023 SPONSORS
Save the date! The 33rd Annual Evening of Excellence Live & Silent Auction will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024. 2024 EVENT
COVER STORY—PART 1 Shawn Parker, Bishop Hartley Class of 1983, was a basketball player from 1979-1983. Prior to attending Hartley in 1979, Shawn attended Christ the King Grade School. He later attended The Ohio State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Shawn also completed graduate business work at The Ohio State University. Shawn has had a decades-long career in real estate and is engaged civically in his community in Delaware County. He is the Founder and CEO of Parker Realty Associates, Co-owner of New Perspective Asset Management, Board Member Lonicera Private Equity, Member of the Columbus Realtors Commercial Advisory Board, and Chairman of the Delaware Ohio Republican Party. He is passionate about Catholic education for the next generation of students and families. Shawn reflected on the impact of a Hartley education, saying: “My time at Hartley created lifelong friendships. We learned early that every person has value and the importance of getting to know people of different socioeconomic backgrounds. The staff at Hartley never made us focus on our differences but taught us the importance of our commonalities. Our teachers and coaches taught us the value of hard work and helped us to love learning while seeing the beauty of bringing all of the elements of our classes together to gain a better understanding of the world we lived in. They also wrapped our Catholic faith around every element we learned, so it was there for us even when we didn't expect it.
As a Hartley alumni moving through life, that faith foundation has arisen in times of sorrow and joy to help us carry on through helping others. As I look at the countless names of the teachers who have laid this pathway for students, I reflect on who we would be without them in our life path. I often think of my dear friend, Father Franks, who had a common saying: “the joy of the Holy Spirit shines from you.” That is a comment about both a gift and a responsibility each of us carries in our lives. I have used it to build my life, both professionally and in my family, passing along these values. The Hartley family is a vast network that finds you later on in the strangest of places, but it always holds an open hand, whether it is helping you up or asking you to help another.
Parker Family Legacy Graduates Doug ‘66 Denny ‘67 Rodney ‘68 Debbie ‘70 Craig ‘80 Dawn ’83 Shawn ‘83 Scott Parker ‘89 Christa Parker ‘89 Matthew Parker ‘99 Rodney Parker Jr. ‘91 Heath Parker ‘93 Heather (Parker) Van Bibber ‘97 Caleb ‘11 Alex ‘18 Lexi ‘18 Bella ‘22
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COVER STORY—PART 2 Johnny Clark, Bishop Hartley Class of 1982, was recently named Head Coach for the Great Falls Electric for the upcoming 2024 season. The Electric is a men’s professional basketball team located in Great Falls, Montana and competes in The Basketball League (TBL).
“My first three years weren’t great academically, as I was an undisciplined and unmotivated student. Going into my senior year, as the college recruiting intensified, I knew I had to buckle down with those books, and I did! I also found out that schoolwork isn’t difficult if you take notes, study, prepare, read your materials, do your assignments, and invest. After my senior season, I was named All-CCL, AllCentral Ohio District 10, and wore the Hartley uniform a couple more times, being selected to play in two All-Star Games.”
Johnny is a former pro point guard/shooting guard in the US and overseas, and currently a Player Development/Shooting Coach assisting with players from grade school to the pros in their basketball development, with an emphasis on shooting and offensive skills. Johnny has served as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Assistant in player development worldwide, including the NBA, WNBA, CBA, Europe, China, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Over 30+ years he has personally coached or assisted many all-time great players, including LeBron James, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, as well as former OSU Buckeyes Jim Jackson, Dennis Hopson, Chris Jent, Evan Turner, “Scoonie” Penn, Jon Diebler, Derek Anderson, Mike Conley, and Brian Brown. With his decades of work and dedication to the game of basketball, Johnny has been elected to the Greater Columbus Basketball Legends Association Hall of Fame (2019), and the American Basketball Hall of Fame (2022). He also received a “Legend Award” from the prestigious Central Ohio Kingdom Summer League, and a Columbus Recreation and Parks Wall of Fame (Barnett Rec Center) selection. After graduating from Bishop Hartley in 1982, Johnny began college in Missouri on a basketball scholarship. As a 17-year-old college freshman, he sustained the first of several basketball injuries, and being so far from home and unable to play, he became homesick and became what he jokingly calls “the inaugural poster boy” for what’s now known as the infamous “transfer portal.” He transferred to Cuyahoga CC, and then to one of the top junior college programs in the country, Hagerstown Junior College in Hagerstown, Maryland. After playing there with great success and accolades, he finished his college basketball career in Arkansas, even teaming up briefly with future NBA AllStar, Champion, and Hall-of-Fame inductee Scottie Pippen, at the University of Central Arkansas. After college, he was able to play professionally in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), World Basketball League (WBL), United States Basketball League (USBL), and overseas.
“I was born and spent my early years on the Westside of Columbus, in an area 'known as 'the Bottoms'. I attended Saint Aloysius grade school, which was a feeder school to Bishop Ready. My older brother Ray was a part of two State Championship basketball teams at Ready, and my sister Paula attended Ready, as well. Later, being able to travel the world through basketball. In 4th grade, my parents divorced and my mom, my sister, and I moved to Warrensville Heights, Ohio in suburban Cleveland. I attended Randallwood Elementary School and Warrensville Hts. Jr High School, where I was a teammate of future Ohio State Buckeye and NBA player Brad Sellers.” He moved back to Columbus after 8th grade and enrolled into Hartley as a freshman. Johnny played four years of basketball and ran track for three years at Hartley. Johnny thanks his coach, Dick Geyer, for helping with this process. “I would play for him again. Wonderful man and coach.” Other influences from his time at Hartley include, “Ann (Maurer) Smith, Bruce Kotlinski, Larry Wolfe, Tom King, Mark Aprile, and so many other staff at Hartley who had an impact on me, as well as so many students and classmates (too numerous to name)…once a Hawk, always5a Hawk!”
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4 FOR 40—AN UPDATE Curious how the 4 for 40 promise is holding up? So were we! We reached out to our 1984 graduates to hear what they are up to! Here's what we heard back. Cece Kanowsky (Ey) has been with the Columbus City School District for 32 years. She has been a teacher or counselor at various schools and is currently at Fort Hayes Career Center. She plans to retire from the district in 2024 and looks forward to other opportunities in education. Cece is married to Jeff, and they have three daughters that graduated from Hartley; Kate, Luci, and Sophia; and one son, Joe.
Annette Aiello is currently working for the Franklin Country Municipal Court in the Department of Pretrial & Probation Services since she graduated from college. She has worked for the court for 35 years in a couple of different positions. She was a probation officer for several years but for most of her career she has been a probation officer supervisor. She has enjoyed working with the people on probation and guiding them to be successful. She has also enjoyed her role in management and leading the probation officers that she supervises. She plans to retire at the end of 2023 and after that she wants to get a fun part-time job, volunteer, and play lots of pickleball.
Cindy Poland (Walsh) has been married for 33 years to Mike Poland and they have three sons, Matt, Aaron, and Zach. She graduated from Ohio Dominican College with a degree in Special Education and has been a stayat-home mom for the past 29 years, allowing Cindy to spend time volunteering. She currently works in a nutrition club in Pickerington, Chat About Nutrition, where she offers free Cardio Drumming classes to the community three days a week.
Joe Eramo currently lives in Loveland, Ohio with his wife Robyn. They have five daughters and and two grandchildren. Joe and his wife own a small manufacturing business, Innovative Engineered Solutions, Inc., with a team of associates. He is looking forward to his retirement years, enjoying lake life in Tennessee with their children and grandchildren, and traveling. A few of Joe’s favorite Hartley memories are talking about current events and history with Coach Geyer, the Welling brothers and Bill Heinmiller, and all the laughs in the office with Mr. Boyle during morning PA announcements.
Adam Viney has been an innercity teacher in Columbus City Schools for the last 30 years, ending his tenure at the end of 2024 school year. After he graduated in 1984, Adam enlisted in the US Navy to become a Seabee (Construction Battalion). When he came back to Columbus, he went into construction in the masonry field and quickly become a foreman in the Union. He did this for a few years until he was approached by an old career center teacher about replacing him in Columbus City Schools. After accepting this job, he enrolled into The Ohio State University to earn his teaching certification. Also, for the last 18 years he has been an adjunct instructor at Columbus State Community College in the Construction Management Program. When he retires in June he plans to work as a fulltime professor in Construction Management/Civil Engineering program in the fall of 2024. Adam has been married to his loving and devoted wife for 30 God loving years and they have 2 wonderful sons and one granddaughter.
Matt Sebenoler, has been married for 34 years to his wife Kim and they have four children, Sarah, Mark, Jack and Nick, and currently reside in St. Louis, MO. During his time at Hartley, Matt was a multi-sport athlete achieving success in track and football and dabbled in basketball. Some of his favorite memories are Friday night football games and spring track meets. Matt went to the US Military Academy at West Point and was nationally ranked in the 400m hurdles and earned a BS in economics with a minor in math and engineering. He was a Second Lieutenant in the Army as an Armor Officer. He served seven years in active duty in the United States and Europe. After leaving active duty he spent the next 18 years as a financial advisor and branch manager. He currently works for Wells Fargo and serves as one of the top coaches and trainers of financial advisors and field leaders. Matt and his wife have traveled the world and they just got home from Iceland and already have several more adventures scheduled. He plans to wind down his career in the next few years and work on his 35acre farm and hunting property, spending time with his family and friends, and praising God for his many blessings.
Mary Manning is currently the Corporate AVP for Quality Control for The Durable Slate and Restoration Company. Mary has worked for them for the last 23 years and was in their HR department for 15 years while also with Quality Control within the company. She plans to stay with The Durable Slate and Restoration Company until she retires. Mary has a son in 8th grade at St. Matthew and he plans to become a Hawk next year.
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THROUGH THE DECADES
1960s
Eugene (Jim) J. Metz, Jr., 1964, is retired from Kellogg Brown and Root as Senior Systems Technician of Servers. He and his wife, Theresa Sziber Metz, have five children and eight grandchildren. He has coached for Special Olympics Texas for the past 30 years, and is currently coaching a team in Katy Texas, "Katy Wolf Pack". His youngest son is 38 and has Down Syndrome. The team, which is independent of school programs, has nearly 200 athletes aged 8 to 50. and is completely parent- and volunteer-run and supported. Over the years he has been certified to coach Golf, Bowling, Track and Field, Softball, Basketball, Swimming, and Bocce. He also was Photographer and Website Administrator for the team. The team group on Facebook is the "Katy Wolf Pack.”
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Dan Singer, 1972 , retired seven years ago. He is living at Buckeye Lake, enjoying life, family, hobbies, and OSU sports. Stephanie Hatem Rushton, 1973, is living in Ottawa Canada and loving her life.
Anthony (Jerry) Orzano, 1975, is running a small food distribution business, enjoying weather in Southern California, and visiting with five grandkids as often as he can. Pamela Nohle Nuss, 1977, has been married 42 years to Gary Nuss, is an OSU graduate, has two grown daughters and three grandchildren, resides in Gahanna, Ohio, and enjoys traveling.
Jeffrey Roehrenbeck, 1982, has worked for the same company for 30 years. He has five kids, two girls and three boys, ranging from age 25-36. Judie A. Tatman Schoyer, 1983, is working on fundraiser plans for the James at OSU. Her husband has stage 4 lung cancer, but is still going strong. They have two dogs and three cats. Since June 21, 2022, she has lost 23 lbs. to better her health. Maria Vitale Gallagher, 1983, (pictured right) has released her second book with Marian Press. The book, Mercy’s Power, offers inspiration for living out the Gospel of Life. Maria is also a regular contributor to the website CatholicMom.com. She makes her home in south central Pennsylvania.
Jacob Matuska, 2013, is pictured left with fellow classmates from Hartley and St. Pius: Stuart Burkett ('13), Tyler Schaffer ('13), Davis MacCartney ('13), Jackson Chory (Fisher Catholic), Glen Tipton (Fisher Catholic), and his beautiful wife, Karley. Jacob and Karley were married June 10, 2023.
Molly Shonk, 2013, was inducted into Lourdes University's Hall of Fame on November 3, 2023. During her time at Lourdes she was a two-time Third team All American (2015 and 2016), two-time AVCA All-Mideast Region First Team, two First-Team All-WHAC award winner, and the Wolverine-Hoosier athletic newcomer of the year. Molly said "I am absolutely blown away. What an honor to be a part of the Lourdes community. I would not be where I am today without this University, athletics department, and all my amazing mentors and friends. I earned this award largely because of them. Being inducted into the inaugural class is something incredibly special. To that, being the only female inducted makes me so proud to represent women, women's sports, and the excellence we strive for on and off the court."
2010s
Ryan Reed, 2016, has earned a degree in Russian Studies from the University of Helsinki. He is currently working with Judith Pallot, the esteemed professor from Leeds, Oxford, and the University of Helsinki. He is assisting the Professor on her Russian Gulag Project. Ryan recently applied for a Doctoral Researcher position at the University of Helsinki. In October, he was a panelist at the Aleksanteri Conference. He spoke on Russian prisons, memory practice, and commemorative events.
Claire Eschmeyer, 2018, after graduating from Hartley, studied neuroscience at The Ohio State University. She graduated in 2020 and completed her master's in applied behavior analysis in 2022. She then moved to Seattle, and works in behavioral therapy for kids with autism. Jack Kohl, 2019, works at EE Warehouse and is a logistics and employee manager. Jack recently started his own wholesale company. John Igel (1977), Dolores (Fox) Igel (1976) and Eileen (Fox) Quinn (1980) visited Izzy Quinn (2016) in Germany this Fall. Izzy is a First Lieutenant (1LT) in the US Army, currently stationed in Germany as a Deputy Engineer for Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR).
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Six new members were inducted into the Bishop Hartley Athletic Hall of Fame on October 21, 2023. CharAnna Dixon, Class of 2010 Volleyball and Track Accolades: State Champion 100m 2008; State Champion 4x100m 2008, 2009, 2010; First leg of the OHSAA DII State Record for 4x100m; All American in 4x100m 2009 with a time of 45.98; Volleyball Starter in the State Final 2008, 2009
Andy Groom, Class of 1998 Football, Basketball, Track Accolades: All-State Football; 4 X 100 State Champions (1998Erin Perdue, Karl Rose, Kurt Shade)
Anna (Hinterschied) Horled, Class of 2002 Cross Country and Track Accolades: holds records in 1600m and 3200m both set in 2002; 5k record set in 2001 (held until 2014) part of the 3200m relay team record set in 1999; Central District runner of the year in 2001; named All-Ohio from 1998-2001; state qualifier, AllCentral District, and All-Central Catholic League all 4 years Richard Jones, 2001-2012 Head Track and Field Coach Accolades: 2008/2010 girls team state runner up; 2009/2011 girls team state champ; coached 16 state champions, six high school All-Americans, and helped 14 student athletes to college level track programs; 4x200m relay team won a national title Ben Siefert, Class of 2009 Basketball Accolades: 2-Time Captain; 3-Time All-CCL; 3-Time All-District; 2-Time All-State; 1,000 Point Scorer; 2-Time All-Metro; Super 12 Team; DIII Central District Player of the Year; MVP of the NorthSouth All-Star Game Bob Toy, Class of 1985 Football, Wrestling, Track Accolades: Football Captain 1984 State Runner up Team; Central District Linemen of the Year; UPI/AP All Ohio Offensive and Defensive Linemen; All-Metro; All-Central District; All-CCL (3X) 3x Letterman; Hartley All-time sack leader and 2nd alltime season tackle leader; WRESTLING 2x Letter winner Fast Pin (0:11); 1983 State Alternate; TRACK 4x Letter winner; 4x CCL Runner up (Shot Put) 4x All CCL Team; Indoor Shot Put Record Holder; 2nd Leader in Outdoor
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IN MEMORIAM Since our last publication, we have learned of the passing of the following alumni. Please notify Alumni Coordinator, Shelly Skelly, if you know of alumni who have passed to eternal life.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Kathleen O’Herron Czuba, 1972, 12/23/2022 Michael Owens, 1969, 6/22/2023 Monica Schmit Rees, 1982, 6/30/2023 Deanne Stellmack Oehlert, 1987, 7/14/2023 William (Wally) Wagner, 1972, 8/6/2023 Francis (Frank) W. Timko Jr, 1963, 8/14/2023 Timothy Curtner, 1973, 9/1/2023 Julie Rohletter Leitwein, 1980, 9/21/2023 William Slatter, 1963, 10/11/2023 Jeannine Jennings Taylor, 1985, 10/13/2023 Thomas Barbee, 1963, 10/18/2023 Dennis Cassidy, 1967, 10/28/2023 Patrick Griffin, 1970, 11/4/2023 Marilyn Schumick Bidner, 1968, 11/9/2023 Bret Bennett, 1989, 11/10/2023
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SWEET HARTLEYS Joseph Matuska (class of 2018) and Audrey (Bailey) Matuska (class of 2018) both attended St. Pius X for grade school where they first met and started dating their freshman year of high school (2014) at Hartley. After they graduated from college Joseph proposed to Audrey at Creekside Park (also the location for their senior prom pictures). They were married September 16, 2023, at St. Pius X.
Nic Rehl (class of 2000) and Betsy (Miller) Rehl (class of 2001) started dating in the summer of 2000 and married March 25, 2006 at Christ the King Church. They connected thanks to friends/alumni Nate, Craig, Jimmy, Chris, and Kyle. They are the proud parents of Nicholas Rehl, currently a sophomore at Bishop Hartley. Nic is a Mail Carrier for the City of Reynoldsburg and Betsy is a Vascular Access Specialty Nurse at Mount Carmel East. They enjoy supporting their son’s involvement in cross country, skiing, and ultimate frisbee. Their household includes their very old parrot, dogs, and many fish. They are looking forward to celebrating their 25th dating anniversary in 2025.
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This article, originally published in the DeSales Weekly (a newsletter of the Oblates of St. Francis Desales), was sent to Bishop Hartley and authored by Fr. Dave Kenehan, Bishop Hartley Class of 1963.
For God and Country This Saturday is Veterans Day. In 1991, I found myself with thousands of other soldiers/veterans in Iraq for Desert Shield/Storm. I kept a journal and wrote faithfully in it every day. In 2002-2003, I was a student at the United States Army Senior Service College in Carlisle, PA, where from that journal I wrote a personal experience monograph entitled, “Battalion Chaplain Desert Shield/ Storm.” Here I share with you a paragraph from that journal/monograph: On one particularly quiet morning as the sun rose gently, a magnificent blue sky was streaked with streams of red and white. It looked like our flag was being raised over the entire horizon. I was moved emotionally and spiritually. But where I most often saw the flag was in the faces of those young enlisted soldiers standing watch. They were America’s best: all races from every state and territory in the union. They proudly and faithfully represented our Republic on those bitterly cold desert mornings.
My chaplain assistant and I, who was also my bodyguard since chaplains do not carry a weapon, would rise early every morning and take hot coffee to those young soldiers on guard duty surrounding the perimeter of our battalion. These young men (we were an Armor Battalion so we had no women at that time), were not warmongers or soldiers of fortune. They enlisted in the Army for the G.I.Bill, for the college fund, to escape a challenging home environment, to improve their lot in life, or simply because they were patriots. The motto of the United States Army Chaplaincy is “Pro Deo et Patria,” For God & Country. The majority of the soldiers with whom I served were doing it for God and Country and most of them were men of prayer. As St. Francis de Sales wrote in The Introduction to the Devout Life: “It is an error, or rather a heresy, to say devotion is incompatible with the life of a soldier, a tradesman, a prince, or a married woman…” I recall a senior NonCommissioned Officer, the First Sergeant of a Company, coming to me before we went into battle and asking me to conduct a communion service for his unit. He was a devout Lutheran. After the service, you could see the joy in his eyes and the weight lifted from his shoulders. We lost one soldier during the fight and, even though he was not Catholic, I anointed him and sent a note to his family in Colorado. They were most grateful that a priest was there for their son. All of these young soldiers were, in the words of St. Francis, striving to “be who you are and be that well.” As we crossed into Iraq from Saudi Arabia, we encountered hundreds of young Iraqi men in the desert, sent there by Saddam without training. They were trying to surrender to the Americans and I am proud to report that our soldiers treated them with the utmost respect and kindness. Again, it reminded me of St. Francis' words: “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” On this Veterans Day please pray for all those who have served in uniform and for their families.
Fr. David Kenehan, OSFS Chaplain (Colonel) United States Army (Retired)
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REUNIONS A Summer to Celebrate Hawks Summer of 2023 was full of Hawk gatherings! Classes of 1961, 1963 (60 years), 1964, 1967, 1968 (55 years), 1973 (50 years), 1983 (40 years), 1988 (35 years), and 2003 (20 years) all convened with their fellow graduates to reconnect. Class of 1973 Celebrates 50 Years The Class of 1973 gathering included classmates from Florida, New Jersey, and Canada for a milestone reunion in September. Starting with an alumni gathering at Bishop Hartley prior to the football game, the group of alums cheered on the Hawks before heading to The Old Bag of Nails for libations and renewing old friendships. And that was just day one of reunion weekend! With an expected 115 attendees, including 80 graduates, the group came together at The Berwick; fitting as owner Tony Susi is a 1973 Hartley alum. The evening started with an opening prayer by Father Tim Lynch (Columbus St. Brigid), who is the son of classmate Bob Lynch. After dinner, Dave Heinmiller sang a solo of Bless the Broken Road (Rascal Flatts) and dedicated it to deceased classmates. Then the dance floor was open! Many hours later, the Class of 1973 bid each other a fond “See you at the next one...God willing, we will gather again and remember each other.”
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Upcoming Reunion Years These classes will be celebrating significant reunions in 2024. If you are a member of one of these classes and are involved in planning your reunion (or want to be), please contact Shelly (Dunkle) Skelly (1985), Alumni Coordinator, as soon as possible. We can help with contact lists and ideas and post your reunion information to Hartley's website and social media to help spread the word. Consider including a tour of Hartley as part of your reunion evening. The tour takes about two hours. It’s a rewarding experience for alumni to visit campus and see all the incredible changes. It truly makes you proud to be a HAWK. Class of 1961 - 63 years Class of 1964 - 60 years Class of 1969 - 55 years Class of 1974 - 50 years Class of 1979 - 45 years Class of 1984 - 40 years Class of 1990 - 35 years
Class of 1994 - 30 years Class of 1999 - 25 years Class of 2004 - 20 years Class of 2009 - 15 years Class of 2014 - 10 years Class of 2019 - 5 years
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CORNERSTONES During all-school Masses the past two school years, we have been honoring Hartley Cornerstones: Bishop Hartley High School faculty members and staff who are foundational “cornerstones” to what we do today. Through these recognitions, our current students learn about the lives and careers of longtime staff who made a difference. Many of these individuals taught parents and grandparents of current Hawks. We are grateful for the legacy of these men and women who laid the foundation for what Bishop Hartley is today.
Cornerstone Honorees Dick Geyer Mary Ann Rees Bob Telerski Kathy Servick (Class of 1971) Beth Motter (Class of 1969) Barbara Casson (Class of 1972) Jack Ryan (RIP) Fr. Jim Ogurchock (RIP)
GOLF OUTING Your support and enthusiasm were integral to the overwhelming success of the 2023 Golf Outing, and we are thrilled to share that we not only met but exceeded our fundraising goals. Your participation directly impacts the growth of the Bishop Hartley Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, and we are deeply appreciative of your involvement., Together, we raised more than $14,000 for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund! We sincerely hope that you had a fantastic time on the greens and enjoyed the camaraderie of the day. Seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends is one of the highlights of such gatherings, and we're delighted that you could be a part of it. We had two teams tie for first place: Team 36 (Dave Boling, Matt Boling ’06, Josh Tasney and Ryan Wright) and Team 2 (Michael Armstrong, Matt Ference, Christopher Kowalski, and Andrew Merrill). Team 26 holds the honor as the team that had the most fun (Jack Cataline ’16, Jared Crosswell ’16, John Kurth ’16 and Ross Wirthman ’16).
Congratulations to all our golfers! We can’t wait to have you back next year! 2023 SPONSORS
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LOGO CONTEST We recently asked the Hawk community to submit artwork for consideration as part of a "Vintage Hawk" logo contest to be used on apparel. Congratulations to our three winners! Our first-place winner was Vera Balkus, class of 2022, and our two second-place winners were Adam Weis, class of 2003, and Emma Kruis, class of 2027. Thank you to everyone who submitted designs for our contest. Stay tuned to see Vera's vintage design on merchandise soon!
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HOMECOMING & HAWKFEST Bishop Hartley’s Homecoming & HawkFest took place, Friday, September 15 before the football Hawks took on Lima Central Catholic. Alumni enjoyed time socializing in the Telerski and Casson Center (TACC) before the game while current students and families participated in activities on the softball field. We had several food trucks including Tortilla Street Food, Seven Little Sliders, and Johnsons Ice Cream for all to enjoy. Special congratulations to this year’s Homecoming King and Queen, Andrew Bassetti and Piper Minnich. And thanks to the generosity of 1993 Homecoming Queen, Jayme Moore Smoot ’94, Piper was awarded a scholarship for her studies after Hartley. We are so thankful to our alum for making a difference in the lives of our current Hawks.
Piper Minnich
1993 Homecoming Court
Andrew Bassetti
2023 Homecoming Court
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ATHLETICS
Highlights Cross Country
Connor Caltrider finished 21st at the OHSAA DII Cross Country State Championship with a run time of 16:14.
In the News Bishop Hartley High School Launches Boys Lacrosse Program
Girls Volleyball The Girls Volleyball team defeated Marietta November 4, 2023 to win the Regional Championship and move on to the OHSAA State Final Four where they fell to a tough Gilmour Academy squad.
Football The Football team boasts a 10-3 season and a CCL Championship in 2022. The Football Hawks progressed to the OHSAA Playoffs where they won their first two games before falling in a heartbreaker in the Regional Semifinals.
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Bishop Hartley High School Launches Girls Wrestling Program Saturday, December 9, was the 1st Hartley Girls Wrestling competition in the history of the school with a team of eight. Follow along!
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From Development
FROM DEVELOPMENT
Dear Fellow Hawks,
As we approach the end of another year, we celebrate and give thanks for the generosity of our alumni who impact the Hartley experience of the young men and women in our halls today. Bishop Hartley is poised to defend our traditions and honor our legacy in Catholic education for future generations. As we look toward the future, your generosity sustains our mission as we transform our students' lives by providing a holistic education, forming mind, body, and spirit, here at Bishop Hartley. We are planning for the future of our school to provide a campus and student experience that will make a difference in the lives of generations of Hawks. As we move into the spring, stay tuned for updates about the vision for Bishop Hartley. Your participation in the Hartley Annual Fund, the Emmaus Road Scholarship Program (SGO), Planned Giving, and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund impacts all aspects of Bishop Hartley now and into the future. I’m proud to call you all fellow Hawks and grateful for your generosity, which connects you to Hawks across the decades who call Hartley home. We hope you will join us at this year’s end to make an impact on the lives of fellow Hawks. God Bless and Go Hawks! Brian Igel
Alumnus 2012 Director of Development bigel@cdeducation.org
If you are interested in mailing a year-end donation: Please make checks payable to Bishop Hartley and send to: Bishop Hartley High School Attn: Development Department 1285 Zettler Road Columbus, Ohio 43227
Online donations can be made at: bishop-hartley.org/donate
Did you know you can support Bishop Hartley and reduce your Ohio Income Tax Liability? If you pay taxes in Ohio, you can direct dollars you would have paid in taxes to a qualifying Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Your donation to the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund (SGO) directed to Bishop Hartley gets you a dollar-for-dollar credit on what you owe the state. You can get up to $750 tax credit as an individual $1,500 if married, filing jointly. Don’t miss out on your chance to get a tax credit on your 2023 filing through your support of Bishop Hartley!
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30%
of our faculty and administration are alumni
$33.26M earned in merit scholarships by the Class of 2023
12:1 student teacher ratio
21,848 service hours earned by students in 2023
100% of Hartley graduates are accepted to college
The application process for the 2024-2025 school year is underway! Future Hawks can apply here: bishop-hartley.org/admissions
THEN & NOW At Hartley, we believe it is imperative for students to gain not only knowledge in high school but also real world skills to be successful. We expect students to use their education and make an impact. House Leadership was part of the transformation of our school leadership program 13 years ago when the House System was implemented at Bishop Hartley. Changing from a Student Government model, House Leadership is now hands-on and fully active in the daily life of the school and has increased the amount of leadership roles. Our House Leadership is important in fostering the school community and culture by building school and House spirit. Our leaders are tasked with developing student relationships, House activities and all-school activities. Our House System is engrained into the fabric of our school and reaches beyond house time with faith, service, and community activities our leaders plan and coordinate. 1973
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The House Leadership Advisory Board is a group of 12 seniors, and a coordinator, who to take the lead in guiding the school community. It consists of teams of two for each Pillar of our school with specific focuses and initiatives attached to the Pillars (Faith, Preparation, Community, Service, Spirit, and Leadership). These students are also integrated into House Leadership for their Houses, and responsible to relaying information to the mentor groups and planning and facilitating schoolwide activities throughout the school year.
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