Table of Contents Pat Langdon Retires .............................................. 1 Alumni Awaken the Faith ...................................... 3 Spotlight on Faculty, Staff and Students ............. 4 Father Black Award . .............................................. 6 Class of 2010 Graduates ....................................... 8 Athletics . .............................................................. 10 Flood Recovery .................................................... 14 Founder of Rachel’s Challenge Visits ................. 16 40 Years of Women (Cover Story) ...................... 18 Catholic HEART Work Camp ............................... 23 Legacy Gala . ........................................................ 24 Reunions .............................................................. 25 Class Notes .......................................................... 26 Weddings/Births .................................................. 28 In Memoriam ....................................................... 29
Administration Jim McIntyre, President Paul Davis ’81, Principal Connie Steinmetz, Chief Financial Officer Sara Hayes, Academic Dean Carolyn Evans, Dean of Students Tim Forbes ’93, Dean of Campus Ministry and Student Life Pat Lawson ’93, Athletic Director
Board of trustees Executive Committee Patrick J. Nolan III ’69, Chair Judy Komisky Orr ’75, Vice-Chair James Sochovka, Finance Committee Chair Rev. Ed Steiner, Secretary-Treasurer Tommy Bradley ’81, Membership Committee Chair
Committee Chairs Brett Wesnofske ‘88, Facilities Committee Chair Philip M. Mattingly, Sr. ’69, Advancement Committee Chair
Board Members Antoine Agassi Rev. Mark Beckman David Bohan ’66 Mary Brennan Betty Lou Burnett Lori Copeland Chamberlain Warner C. Hassell Judith E. Hoover Steve Janicak Rev. Patrick J. Kibby ’73 Dr. Robert Labadie Robert J. Mendes Stephen P. Mullins ’75 Rick Olszewski John Siedlecki
Ex-Officio Members Most Rev. David R. Choby ’65 Rev. David Perkin, V.G. James A. McIntyre Dr. Therese Williams
LIFE TRUSTEES W. Irvin Berry ’46 Thomas G. Connor Sr. ’60 John J. Cunningham Sr. William H. Farmer ’65 Edward B. Gore J. Terry Hunter Vincent T. Phillips John C. Shea ’51 William F. Smith Edward A. Stack
From the Advancement Office
Annual Fund Breaks All-Time Record
The 2009-2010 year marks a record breaking one for Father Ryan’s Annual Fund. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, a total of $484,737 was raised, exceeding our $375,000 goal. The total also exceeds the previous record by almost $100,000—an increase of 27%—making this year’s Annual Fund the most successful in history!
In Memoriam WILLIAM “BILL” F. ALEXANDER - Father of Billy Alexander, Philip Alexander ‘88 and Molly Mahoney and husband of Helen Alexander, former faculty member. CHRISTINE E. BAIRD - Wife of Bill Baird, Jr. ‘46 and mother of Marc T. Baird and Will Baird ‘84. JOHN “ERNIE” BEAZLEY ‘72.
Martin McLean ‘63 and Paul McLean ‘75. NANCY M. METZGER - Mother of Sue Holzapfel, Anne Clepper, David Metzger ‘72, Mary Ceil Langione ‘75, Danny Metzger ‘82 and Don Metzger ‘84. ROBERT S. MINTON, JR. ‘64 - Brother of George and John ‘66 Minton.
More than 975 parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends responded to last year’s appeal. There were 206 individual gifts from first-time Annual Fund donors. One hundred percent of faculty donated. Parent participation reached an all-time high at 36% with the sophomore class parents contributing the most. Alumni participation increased with the Class of 1954 contributing the most.
MARK KEVIN BIENER ‘75.
The Annual Fund, which completed its campaign on June 30, provides unrestricted dollars to be used by the school to support the general operating budget. It has been instrumental in funding school programs and professional development for teachers. The fund also helps keeps tuition increases to a minimum.
JAMES T. BURNS ‘42.
“The Annual Fund is a living endowment,” explains President Jim McIntyre. “The dollars raised are equivalent to the income that would be generated annually by a $7.5 million endowment. That’s a significant part of our budget each year and makes the overall experience at Father Ryan even more rewarding for our students.”
JAMES J. “JIMMY” FORMOSA, JR. ‘62 - Brother of Stan ‘67 (deceased) and Charlie Formosa ‘64 and Nancy Malone.
JOE FRANKLIN - Former faculty member.
JANE K. ROSS - Mother of Paul Sorace ‘83 and Joan Wildasin.
Most importantly, the fund has helped families devastated by the flood through tuition relief, proving once again how the Annual Fund makes it possible for Father Ryan to help our community where the need is greatest. The 2009 - 2010 Annual Fund has been an extraordinary example of the generosity of so many people at Father Ryan.
MARGARET M. GILMORE - Mother of Joe ‘61, Kelly ‘71, Patrick and Tony Gilmore and Janet Gilmore-Bryan, Peggy Myers, Julia Starr ‘74 and Celia Watkins ‘78.
MARY FRANCES “FRANKIE” RUTLEDGE - Sister of Charles B. Rosa ‘69 (deceased), Kathy Pitts, Jimmy Rosa ‘73 and Tony Rosa.
“The generosity of Father Ryan alumni, parents, faculty and staff is humbling, gratifying and exciting for me,” said McIntyre. “It speaks well of the love our community has for this school and their support for our mission. I am especially appreciative of the work done by our Annual Fund and Constituent Relations Manager, Brooke Reusch; our Annual Fund Chairs Mary and Bill Brennan; and of all the various committees whose tireless efforts have made this possible.”
ROBERT V. “BOBBY” HAILEY - Father of Robert V. Hailey, Jr. ‘73, Mary Lee Payne ‘74, Martina Hailey ‘75, Steve Hailey ‘78 and Amy Hailey ‘80. Brother of Lehman Hailey ‘43, James Hailey, Sr. Roseanne Hailey, RSM and twin sister, Sr. Betty Hailey, RSM.
Thank you to all who gave to the 2009-2010 Annual Fund. Your investment in the Annual Fund ensures that Ryan can continue to provide the highest quality of school life in a setting that is grounded with faith and love.
JOHN R. HOLMES ‘55 - Father of Victoria, Kelly, John, Jr ‘78 and Karen. Brother of Phillip, Sr. ‘53, James ‘55, Michael, Sr. ‘58 (deceased) and Timothy Holmes ‘59 and Ann Donnelly.
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The 2010-2011 Annual Fund campaign is already under way. We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider giving to the fund and make this year another banner year.Visit www.fatherryan.org/giving to make your gift online or contact the Advancement Office at (615) 269-7926.
IRISH AYES
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Summer 2010, Volume XXXVII Number 2
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JOHN ARCH BOYLE ‘52. BERNARD W. “BILL” BRODEN ‘45. JULIANA R. BURKE - Mother of Tony Burke ‘80, Melody Perkins ‘82, Catherine Foreman ‘84, Steve Burke and Christie Burke ‘94. JOAN MARIE CATIGNANI - Mother of Andrea Dudney, Catherine Cotter, Toney Catignani ‘70, Ricky Catignani ‘71, Connie Horton, Theresa Calvo, Rosemary Gray, Joan Catignani, Christina O’Connor, Linus Catignani ‘82, Bridget Rogers ‘83 and Carol Hostettler ‘85.
JOSEPH T. FORMOSA, JR. - Father of Mary Margaret Lambert and Joseph Formosa III.
JOHN E. GORHAM - Father of Peggy Krozely, John ‘71, Ben ‘72, Judy ‘74, Steve ‘75 and Pat Gorham ‘80. ROBERT G. GREENE ‘37.
WILLIAM W. “WOODY” HARRIS - Father of Bill Harris ‘65, Jerry Harris ‘68 and Robert Harris. FABIAN D. HENNINGS - Husband of Claire “Dede” Dentici Hennings ‘86.
ELIZABETH “ANNE” HUSSUNG - Mother of Buck Hussung ‘61 and Kerry Harrison.
JAMES R. MITCHELL, SR. - Father of James Mitchell, Jr. ‘73, Michael Sherrell and Debbie Dupree. JOSEPH WILLIAM NEIDERT ‘51 - Brother of the late Jim Neidert ‘53 and Catherine Hrickiewicz. ROBERT EDWARD O’CONNOR ‘51. WILLIAM “ BILL” P. ORTALE - Father of Pat ‘71, Jim ‘72, Sev ‘73, Vic ‘76 and Buddy Ortale ‘79 and Amelia Gesch ‘77. CORNELIUS ANTHONY “TONY” PEFFEN ‘49 - Father of Elaine Flick ‘76, Robert Peffen ‘77, Leigh Ann Zirkle ‘79 and Mark Peffen. JOSHUA B. PIETSCH ‘93 - Brother of Matt Pietsch ‘93 and Rebecca Pietsch ‘00. GERTRUDE PITTINGER - Mother of Suzanne Erpenbach, Charles Pittinger ‘71 and Catherine Helms. RONALD GARY RAGAN ‘70.
RONALD SERFASS, JR ‘80 - Brother of Karen Stamps ‘76, Donna Wolfe ‘78 and Debbie Morales ‘85. WILLIAM THOMAS STUMB ‘42. KATHERINE “KAY” DONNELLY-SWINEHART - Sister of Bubba Donnelly ‘69, Delores Hobbs, Steve Donnelly ‘72, Mike Donnelly ‘74, Mary Lynn Donnelly, Rita Ann Holiman, Denise Beaty and Paul Donnelly ‘83. JOHN A. THOMAN - Father of Sr. Elizabeth Thoman, CHM, Patricia Young, Mary Lynn Thoman, and Jim ‘65, John, Jr. and Lawrence Thoman. CHARLOTTE R. WALKER, MD - Sister of Matthew Walker II ‘59, Daniel P. Walker ‘60, and Maxine Giddings. CHARLES E. WALSH ‘54 - Brother of Jim Walsh ‘49. ROBERT E. WALSH - Father of Joann Aquino, Bob Walsh ‘64, Linda Work, Tom “Yogi” Walsh ‘67, Jim Walsh ‘71, Nancy Nolan and Debbie Weber.
KRISTOPHER C. KASPRZYCKI ‘77.
JOHN B. WARNER ‘43 - Father of Sharyn Curbo, Brady Warner ‘70, Dedie Rice, Anthony Warner ‘74, Patty Self and Billy Warner ‘79. Brother of Mary Winifred Boyd, Ann Vick and Thomas Warner ‘52.
JOSEPH M. KING, JR. - Son of Katie Tidwell King ‘04.
ALBERT GEORGE WEBER III ‘59.
BRETT GLEN KUBAN - Husband of Virginia Chaires Kuban ‘87.
THOMAS C. WEILAND - Father of Sr. Mary Christopher O.P., Mark ‘76, Lisa and Chris Weiland ‘87.
MARY ALICE LAMB - Mother of Becky Bickel ‘71 and Jo Ann Fitzgerald. THEODORE H. LENOX, JR. - Father of Ted Lenox ‘69 and Michelle Lenox ‘75.
ARLENE E. WEY - Mother of Lannie, Rick, Rob and Eric Wey ‘79. JAMES M. “MICKEY” WHITE ‘60 - Brother of Berry Jr. (deceased), Ray ‘55, Aaron (deceased), B. Ann, Chuck ‘67, Bernard ‘69, Theresa, Katy Warrick, Joe ‘73, John ‘75, Sherry Ray ‘77 and Terry White.
JAMES D. “JIMMY” LEWIS - Father of Don ‘75 and David Lewis ‘76, Kathy Tillman ‘77 and Mike Lewis.
TONY G. WHITE ‘81.
MARGUERITE WILSON MCCABE - Stepmother of Edward McCabe ‘53, Sissy Lynch and Tim McCabe ‘61.
HAL E. WILSON, JR. ‘62 - Father of Mary Crist, Christie Wilson ‘85 and Hal Wilson III ‘88. Brother of Chris and Tim Wilson ‘82.
ANNE MARIE MCLEAN - Mother of Patricia Brown, Maureen Hicks,
Deadline to submit Class Notes, Weddings, Births or In Memoriam for the winter Irish Ayes is November 19, 2010. Send to millsa@fatherryan.org or submit online at www.fatherryan.org/alumni.