The Squire
A magazine for alumni, families, and friends of Delone Catholic High School The
Honoring the First Family of Delone Catholic Music
More than a Century of Service and Leadership: The Yealy Family
From the Principal
Faith, humility, self-discipline, patience, kindness, persistence, dedication to service, and courage; these are some of the qualities that define the “Spirit of a Squire” at Delone Catholic. Within each of our students, we seek to form this spirit, not only through our daily round of prayer, formal instruction in the Faith, and the requirement of service hours, but also by providing structure that instills habits for success, and by promoting a culture of high expectations that is strengthened as each class of students becomes a role model to the next. Crucial to this effort is our dedicated faculty, who continue to challenge generations of students to strive for excellence.
In this fall issue, we feature two such dedicated alumni faculty members, Brian ‘79 and Lynn ‘84 Yealy, who have nurtured the musical gifts of so many of our students. I have listened to stories from many alumni who credit the Yealys with helping them to discover talents that they didn’t know they possessed and with giving them the confidence to step outside their comfort zone and share their talents with our school community and beyond.
This fall issue also profiles several alumni who embody the Spirit of a Squire. They do so not only through self-discipline, hard work, and high achievement but also through their dedication to service. For these military and civilian alumni, personal achievement and career success were not simply self-serving goals but, rather, goals that carried with them a commitment and responsibility to serve others. In this way, these alumni put into practice the motto of Delone Catholic: “Estote Factores Verbi,” i.e., “Be Doers of the Word.” (James 1:22).
As I look around the school, I see this spirit very much alive in our current student body. Our students continue to be role models for one another as they practice virtue in their everyday lives. As a recent example, in September, approximately 40 DCHS students braved the rainy weather to travel to Harrisburg to take part in the fourth annual Pennsylvania March for Life to bear witness to the inviolable dignity of human life. Further, as in prior generations, our students step forward to become leaders and high achievers in the areas of academics, student government, athletics, and the arts. This fall issue features two such student-athletes who, through hard work and determination, became the first Delone Catholic students in fourteen years to win District 3 AA wrestling championship titles.
I am constantly impressed and gratified as I watch our students, both former and current, grow in virtue and develop the habits and skills necessary for success and for taking the Spirit of a Squire into the world. Witnessing them become “Doers of the Word” quickens not only me but our entire faculty and staff to give our best to them. May the Lord continue to bless them and future Squires.
With every good wish,
William J. Lippe P’25, P’28 EdM Principal
Mission
Delone Catholic High School educates and challenges students spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and aesthetically within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
This challenge will inspire students to encounter Jesus Christ personally and to “Be Doers of the Word” (James 1:22)
Editor-in-Chief:
William J. Lippe P’25, P’28, EdM
Julia T. Fuhrman
Proforma Infinity
Dan Badolato P’03
Julia T. Fuhrman
Eric T. Lawrence ’98
Valerie Lippe P’25, P’28
Dana Larkin Sauers ‘74 P’99, P’03, P’03, P’09
Rev. Dwight D. Schaline ’00
John T. Uricheck ’25
Delone Catholic High School Archive
Julia T. Fuhrman
John T. Uricheck ’25
Brienna Richelle Photography
McCusker Media
Cory M. Wasielczyk ’05
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The Squire
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Honoring the First Family of Delone Catholic Music
The Yealys
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Delone Catholic Music: The Yealys
Spirit of a Squire
Honoring the First Family of the Delone Catholic Marching Band
by Dana Larkin Sauers ‘74 P’99 P’03 P’03 P’09
Any family who has contributed 118 years of service to an organization has its bragging rights, but the Yealy family is far too humble for that.
This 2024-25 academic year marks a celebration of servant leadership as Delone Catholic High School and all of Squire Country acknowledge the faithful service of Brian Yealy ‘79, wife Lynn ‘84, daughter Jennifer ‘10, and son Christopher ‘12 to Delone Catholic’s Marching Band. Brian served as director for 40 years and handed the baton to Joseph Mummert, a welcomed new member to the DCHS family.
From 1984-2006, the Delone Catholic Marching Band won eight Tournament of Bands Chapter 6 Championships, was selected as an Atlantic Coast Finalist for 19 straight years and finished in the top 10 at the Atlantic Coast Championship 10 times. From 2007 to 2019, the band finished in the top 10 of the Open Class or top 5 of the A-Class at the Cavalcade of Bands Grand Championship every year.
The Delone Catholic High School community celebrated The Yealy Family this fall on J.T. Flaherty Field at the football team’s home opener on Aug. 23, with many alumni musical members attending to congratulate and wish Yealy a relaxing tenure in the classroom since he will no longer be carrying the tuba-sized weight of his former position. The alumni performed with him, and the community held a packed festive evening following the football game at the McSherrystown Knights of Columbus.
Hundreds upon hundreds of musicians have performed and marched over the years. Many of them have much to say about the experience that led them to further character development, musical appreciation and skill, professional performance, and teaching.
Jen Mahone ’99, a System Director for Respiratory Care at Reading Hospital-Tower Health, said, “Mr. Yealy not only instilled in me a love for music and an understanding of how important music is in making a student more well-rounded, but he was instrumental in who I am today. Under his leadership, he taught us that ‘to be early is to be on time, and to be on time is to be late.’ We were to respect the team we were on and show up for them, respect the uniform. You were in the uniform, or you weren’t, but there was no half uniform. I will never forget these values. He was such an important person in my life, and I was blessed to meet some of my best friends through him including Dan (Bair ‘85).”
Erick Von Sas ’10 who taught music for 10 years and is presently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in conducting from the University of Maryland said, “As a music educator, Brian (Yealy) is with me every time I enter a classroom. His wit, his selflessness, and his dedication are unimpeachable. There are so many things about Brian that speak through me when I work with students. The greatest lesson he ever taught me, however, was that everyone in your classroom is important; everyone can contribute. He also took a big risk in asking me back to come so quickly as a member of his marching staff, but I am forever grateful for the experience that provided me as a young teacher.”
Nathaniel Sauers ‘03 who works with his students at Crossroads in Westminster, Md., finds his musical ability and training a great combination to communicate and build relationships with his students. As a sole performer and as a member of the Ridge Runners band, he is grateful for many lessons but the most practical was his early training on the various sizes and types of settings that are required of a musician. This knowledge has been invaluable to Sauers’s professional performances from the big venues of Baltimore to local clubs, weddings, and private parties. “Mr. Yealy could do it all,” Sauers said.
Recent graduate Isaac Sheerer ’22 had this to say about Brian’s influence, “I have Mr. Yealy to thank for pretty much everything in my musical journey, including what I’m doing in college. He was so good at always getting the best out of you without your even realizing it.”
The robust attendance at the retirement celebration, along with the impromptu testimonials given at the reception, touched the Yealys. Brian noted, “A special thanks to the people who were brave enough to get up and speak at the after-party! You gave us a great gift that night. Many people don’t get to hear what a difference they made in other people’s lives until they are lying in a coffin. We’re happy to be still alive, kicking, and teaching full-time at Delone and her partner schools!”
The Yealys indeed blessed the student-musicians of the Marching Band and their families over the years, but they also felt blessed by the experience. “The best thing about all the years we put into the marching band was meeting and working with so many fantastic students, parents, and staff members. So many wonderful memories! We always felt like the band staff, students, and parents were working together as a team for a common goal,” Brian and Lynn remarked in a thank-you note sent to the participants after the celebration.
Alumni marching band members played with the current Marching Squires, as Mr. Yealy conducted them one last time.
Principal William Lippe and new Marching Band Director Joseph Mummert present the Yealy family with a plaque honoring their service and leadership to the marching band program.
Spirit of a Squire
History of Performances by Marching Band and Directed by Brian Yealy
Delone Catholic Tournament Of Bands
Chapter 6 Championship History, Group I
1986 | “Tonight/I Have a Love/Birdland/Greatest Love of All” 2nd place
1987 | “On Broadway” 2nd place, 66.9
1988 | “Great Movie Music” 1st place, 70.25
1989 | “Showdown/Fever/Who Will Buy/Let it Be Me” 2nd place, 80.75
1990 | “50th Anniversary Show” 3rd place, 80.45
1991 | “Bernstein, Gershwin, & Copland” 1st place, 93.9
1992 | “God Bless the Child” 1st place, 91.7
1993 | “The Genius of Stephen Sondheim” 2nd place, 90.5
1994 | “Gershwin & Bernstein On Stage” 2nd place, 90.1
1995 | “Concert Hall Classics” 1st place, 91.3
1996 | “The Power & Beauty of Nature” 1st Place (High Music), 91.5
1997 | “The Music of Gustav Holst” 2nd Place, 89.0
1998 | “World Tour 1998” 2nd Place (High Percussion), 89.55
1999 | “Gloria In Excelsis Deo: The Music of Rutter & Bernstein” 2nd Place (High Music), 91.05
2000 | “A Millennium Celebration” 2nd Place (High Auxiliary, High Drum Major), 90.55
2001 | “The Power and Beauty of the Sea” 1st Place (High Music, High Marching, High Drum Major), 90.55
2002 | “The Sacred Music of David Holsinger” 1st Place (High Music), 88.95
2003 | “Bernstein on Broadway” 1st Place (High Music), 91.45
2004 | “Seasons” 2nd Place, 88.6
2005 | “I See a Song: The Music of Joseph Curiale” 2nd Place, 90.1
2006 | “Reflections: Music of Richard Saucedo” 3rd Place, 85.5
Delone Catholic Tournament Of Bands
Atlantic Coast Championship History, Group I
1988 | “Great Movie Music” 21st Place, 56.35
1989 | “Showdown/Fever/Who Will Buy/Let it Be Me” 10th Place, 81.3
1990 | “50th Anniversary Show” 16th Place, 82.0
1991 | “Bernstein, Gershwin, & Copland” 7th Place, 92.85
1992 | “God Bless the Child” 11th Place, 91.25
1993 | “The Genius of Stephen Sondheim” 5th Place, 93.55
1994 | “Gershwin & Bernstein On Stage” 7th Place, 91.35
1995 | “Concert Hall Classics” 5th Place, 92.5
1996 | “The Power & Beauty of Nature” 6th Place, 92.55
1997 | “The Music of Gustav Holst” 13th Place
1998 | “World Tour 1998” 11th Place, 90.3
1999 | “Gloria In Excelsis Deo: The Music of Rutter & Bernstein” 9th Place, 91.6
2000 | “A Millennium Celebration” 8th Place, 90.5
2001 | “The Power and Beauty of the Sea” 9th Place, Silver Finalist, 91.2
2002 | “The Sacred Music of David Holsinger” 13th Place, Bronze Finalist, 87.8
2003 | “Bernstein on Broadway” 9th Place, Silver Finalist, 90.25
2004 | “Seasons” 14th Place, Bronze Finalist, 87.45
2005 | “I See a Song: The Music of Joseph Curiale”14th Place, Bronze Finalist, 88.85
2006 | “Reflections: Music of Richard Saucedo” 21st Place, Bronze Finalist, 86.15
Delone Catholic Cavalcade of Bands State Championship to Grand Championship History, Independence Conference
1984 | “Escorpion/Cats/Farandole/Godspell” 11th place, 59.5
1985 | “Georgia/Elk’s Parade/Playing Our Song/Festival Prelude” 13th place, 61.45
1986 | “Tonight/I Have a Love/Birdland/Greatest Love of All” 4th place, 69.55
1987 | “On Broadway” 4th place, 73
2007 | “Jekyll & Hyde: The Struggle Within” 5th place Open Class, 89.55
2008 | “Mangione Magic: The Music of Chuck Mangione” 5th place Open Class, 88.95
2009 | “Go West!” 7th place Open Class, 87.25
2010 | “Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba” 7th place Open Class (Most Improved), 86.6
2011 | “The Sound of Simon: The Music of Paul Simon” 7th place Open Class, 85.3
2012 | “The Sound of Music” 8th place Open Class, 86.7
2013 | “A Night at the Movies” 6th place Open Class, 90.5
2014 | “Latin Flair” 10th place Open Class, 87.45
2015 | “Masterworks” 9th place Open Class, 86.85
2016 | “iShuffle” 3rd place A Class
2017 | “Vinyl” 5th place A Class, 83.75
2018 | “World Tour 2018” 5th place Open Class
2019 | “Mangione Magic: The Music of Chuck Mangione” 2nd place A Class (High Visual) Delone Catholic PA Marching Band Coalition Exhibition History
2020 | “Rock On!” | Home games only, no exhibitions due to COVID
2021 | “A Time for Celebration!”
2022 | “Into the Light!”
2023 | “Fire!”
Complete List of Songs Performed on the Field by Year
1984: Escorpion | Overture from Cats | Farandole | Medley from Godspell
1985: Georgia on My Mind | The Elk’s Parade | They’re Playing Our Song | A Festival Prelude
1986: Tonight | I Have A Love | Birdland | The Greatest Love of All
1987: On Broadway
Putting It Together | If I Loved You | Almost Like Being in Love | Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
1988: Great Movie Music
Overture from Back to the Future | Candle On the Water | Medley from Wizard of Oz | When You Wish Upon Star
1989: Showdown | Fever | Who Will Buy | Let It Be Me
1990: 50th Anniversary Show
Saints | Sing, Sing, Sing | Liturgical Dances | Pie Jesu
1991: Bernstein, Gershwin, & Copland
Tonight | Medley from Porgy & Bess | Appalachian Spring | Finale
1992: God Bless the Child
Gloria | God Bless the Child | All Things Bright & Beautiful | Gloria
1993: The Genius of Stephen Sondheim
Send in the Clowns | Putting It Together | Ballad of Sweeney Todd | Not While I’m Around | Sweeney Todd Reprise
1994: Gershwin & Bernstein On Stage
Summertime | Make Our Garden Grow | Overture to Candide
1995: Concert Hall Classics
New World | Rachmaninoff Portrait | Slava! | Russian Sailor’s Dance
1996: The Power & Beauty of Nature
Into the Storm | Rainmaker | Appalachian Spring
1997: The Music of Gustav Holst
Intermezzo | A Song Without Words | Fantasia on the Dargason | Jupiter
1998: World Tour 1998
Malaguena | Variations on a Korean Folk Song | Variations on an African Hymnsong | Russian Sailor’s Dance
1999: Gloria In Excelsis Deo: The Music of Rutter & Bernstein
Gloria | Alleluia | Agnes Dei | A Bridegroom to His Chosen | Gloria Finale
2000: A Millennium Celebration
Tapestry of Nations/Chaos | Piano Sonata #8 | Festival Sanctus | Firebird Suite
2001: The Power & Beauty of the Sea
Rainbow Warrior | Images of the Chesapeake
2002: The Sacred Music of David Holsinger
Abram’s Pursuit | On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss | Heritage, Tapestry 3
2003: Bernstein on Broadway
Something’s Coming | Tonight Interlude | America | Make Our Garden Grow | Overture from Candide
2004: Seasons
Summertime | When October Goes | Into the Storm | Russian Easter Overture
2005: I See a Song: The Music of Joseph Curiale
Call of the Mountain | Adelina de Maya | River of Tears | Joy
2006: Reflections
Reflections of Form | Reflections of Sound | Reflections of Light
2007: Jekyll & Hyde: The Struggle Within
Prologue/Murder! Murder! | In His Eyes | Facade
2008: Mangione Magic: The Music of Chuck Mangione Mangione Opener | El Gato Triste | Echano | Land of Make-Believe
2009: Go West!
The Cowboys | Go West! | Silverado | Copland Finale
2010: Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba
Distorted | Rêve Rouge | Urban | À La Lune
2011: The Sound of Simon: The Music of Paul Simon
Bridge Over Troubled Water | You Can Call Me Al | Scarborough Fair | Late In the Evening | Sound Of Silence | You Can Call Me Al Reprise
2012: The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music | My Favorite Things | Edelweiss | Do, Re, Mi |
The Wedding Processional | Maria | The Chase | Climb Ev’ry Mountain
2013: A Night at the Movies
The Incredibles | Your Song | Pixar Favorites | Harry Potter: The Music
2014: Latin Flair
Malaguena | Novus | Calle Ocho/La Lambada | New World Symphony
2015: Masterworks
Emperata Overture | Variations on a Korean Folk Song | Elise Goes Bad | Chorale and Shaker Dance
2016: iShuffle
Can’t Help Falling In Love | Ah|Ha | Clarity | Cheerleader | Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In
2017: Vinyl
Eleanor Rigby | Something | Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic | Turn!, Turn!, Turn!
2018: World Tour 2018
Caravan | Nessun Dorma | Carmen Production | Variations on a Korean Folk Song
2019: Mangione Magic: The Music of Chuck Mangione
Feels So Good | Children of Sanchez | El Gato Triste | Echano | Land of Make-Believe
2020: Rock On!
Paint It Black | Yesterday | Groove Machine | Just Give Me a Reason | Tommy
2021: A Time for Celebration!
Arabian Dances | Kinetic Dances
2022: Into the Light!
Shine Bright | Chant from “Chant and Firedance” | Into the Clouds
2023: Fire!
Aztec Fire | Nettleton | Allarm
Spirit of a Squire
From Dreams to Realities: An Alumna Success Story
by Valerie Lippe P’25 P’28
At 5:30 a.m., when most people are hitting the snooze button to indulge in some extra sleep, Lori Shaeffer ‘15, is already at work. Rising at 3 a.m. is how she beats the rush-hour traffic during her morning commute from the Hanover area to Washington D.C., where she works for the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Planning, Design and Construction. It’s a sacrifice she is willing to make for a job she loves.
Since she was in middle school at St. Vincent de Paul School in Hanover, Lori has had a strong interest in the field of architecture. Riding the bus to and from school, she was enthralled by the historic, German-style buildings in downtown Hanover. She would come home and draw them from memory, capturing every detail.
Since then, Lori has demonstrated an uncanny ability to set her sights on a goal and achieve it. She recalls that her late grandfather subscribed to the Smithsonian Magazine and would always save her the latest issue. As she leafed through it during her visits, he would tell her that the researchers and other professionals who worked for the Smithsonian were “among the smartest people in the world, some of the best and brightest.” Undaunted, she would reply, “Oh yeah? Well, one day, I’m going to work there.”
Lori’s path to the Smithsonian was forged by similar experiences of goal setting and achievement. When she was in middle school, she knew she wanted to go to Delone Catholic. She applied for a scholarship from the John Gastley Scholarship Foundation. Founded by Delone Catholic alumni in 2009 and named in honor of former DCHS head football coach and economics teacher, John E. Gastley ’59, the Foundation selects one recipient each year from among the eighth-grade students of the Adams deanery schools to receive a merit-based, four-year scholarship to Delone Catholic. Recipients of the Gastley Scholarship must demonstrate not only academic success but also leadership qualities and a history of community service.
Lori Shaeffer at work
Lori fit the profile the Foundation was seeking for this highly competitive scholarship. Not only did she excel academically, but she also enjoyed helping others. By the time she was in middle school, she had accumulated an impressive number of hours of community service. When she was awarded a Gastley scholarship in 2011, she was the third recipient and the first female to be so honored.
Lori speaks very positively about her time at Delone Catholic. “It is a safe and great environment to be in. It’s like a family,” she says. “I think that’s why so many of our alums are so successful. No matter where you go, you kind of take Delone with you, and you share it.”
Entering Delone Catholic with a strong interest in design, engineering, and construction, Lori was happy to find courses in drafting and tech-ed. Her enjoyment of these classes, coupled with her achievement-oriented nature, strengthened her desire to make architecture a career. “I do like to challenge myself,” she admits, “and architecture is a pretty intensive career choice.”
When her homeroom teacher, Mrs. Jessica Reed, a graduate of Marywood University, suggested that Marywood might be a good fit for her, Lori looked into its programs and found that the University offered an undergraduate degree in architecture as well as an intensive, two-week summer architecture program for high school students. After participating in the summer program, she decided Marywood was the right college. “I fell in love with architecture even more, and I fell in love with the campus,” she says.
Once enrolled in the five-year undergraduate architecture program at Marywood, Lori began looking for paid internships, necessary for her to obtain her license as an architect. She typically had two to three internships each year. One such internship was drafting architectural drawings for a local welding company. She describes the work as, “crafting shop drawings for fabrication, taking construction drawings and detailing out the miscellaneous metal components.” The specific nature of the work was new to her, and
Lori admits, “It was a learning curve, I’ll be honest.” However, she intentionally sought out challenging internships to supplement her classroom experience at Marywood, where she learned drafting and software skills. “The goal for my internships was to take a more technical route. That way, when I did get into a firm, I could design something and fully understand it.”
The Smithsonian was still on her mind, however, and, during her last two summers as an undergraduate, she was able to find summer internships in the Smithsonian’s Office of Planning, Design, and Construction. Her internship in the Planning Department, upon graduation from college, turned into a full-time position.
What Lori enjoys most about her job is the sheer variety of the work. Her office partners with the Smithsonian museums and several other Smithsonian units, from pre-project planning all the way through the finalization of the project. Projects may be small-scale, such as the design and installation of new exhibits, or large-scale, such as the creation of a new building. Her current projects include the planning, design, and eventual construction of two new Smithsonian museums, the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Both of these projects are currently in the site-selection phase, with 26 potential sites having been identified. “And then I will be working my way through design and into opening,” she explains. “What this entails, is the building itself, the exhibits, the grounds, and planning – looking at the facilities to house the collections.”
As might be expected, a large team is necessary to complete these types of projects. The core 15-person team from the Smithsonian is composed of planners, architects, landscape architects, and museum leadership. As the project develops, select architectural firms are brought on board to assist them. “The total team may include as many as 500 people between all the different outreach sessions we’ve done,” she says. On this project, she explains, “My job is to stretch the project limits and see what we can do within budget, what is feasible, what makes the most sense. Having several options, I then present them to Smithsonian leadership.”
On other projects, her responsibilities may differ. “I’ve done anything and everything at the Smithsonian, from designing hardware for an artifact we found while trenching at the National Zoo all the way up to 40-year phased campus plans,” she states.
Blurring the lines between the offices, she is sometimes involved in the construction side, currently working on the second phase of the renovation of the National Air and Space Museum.
Reflecting on those values that have helped her succeed thus far, she says, “I’m a firm believer that hard work builds character.” She credits the role models provided by the Delone Catholic community, the dedicated staff, and her fellow students, with instilling in her this and other positive values.
Having experienced the power of positive role models and having consciously tried to become one as a Gastley Scholarship recipient, she has now come full circle, helping to bring positive role models into the Delone Catholic community as a member of the Board of Directors of the John Gastley Scholarship Foundation. Recognizing all that the Gastley Scholarship did for her, Lori said that she always wanted to give back. In 2020, after she had returned to the area, she started attending the Foundation’s monthly meetings, and by September 2021 she was nominated for a seat on the Board. She chairs one committee and participates in several others.
Working year-round with Rick Little ‘77 and Tim Shea ‘77, Lori assists with the selection of each year’s scholarship recipient. As of 2024, there have been 16 Gastley Scholarship recipients, many of whom have already gone on to successful careers. Former recipients include engineers and architects as well as teachers, a classically-trained opera singer, and a football coach. Leadership, positive peer pressure, and the spirit of giving back are the three pillars that guide their selection of a candidate. “We look for wellrounded individuals who have a passion for helping the community, have a strong work ethic and are excited to go to Delone,” she explains.
“I’m very fortunate to love what I do,” Lori admits. “I love my career, and I love what I do for the Gastley Scholarship Foundation.” As she contemplates the future direction of her career, she notes, “I think it would take something extremely special to pull me away from the Smithsonian. I don’t think I’m going to find this level of variety anywhere else.” Is it likely, then, that she will dedicate her career to the Smithsonian? “I believe so,” she states.
John Gastley Scholarship recipients Dylan Staub ‘22, Lori Shaeffer ‘15, Paige McIntire ‘25, Delainey Robertson ‘27, Alexa Young ‘28, Mrs. Betty Jo Gastley P‘79, P‘84, P‘88, Victoria Staub ‘24, Keira Slonaker ‘26, and Keefer Stiles ‘23.
Spirit of a Squire
Squires on a National Stage: Gavin Green ‘27 and Caleb Tyler ‘27
By John T. Uricheck ‘25
Resurgence - revitalization - re-energization: after a few seasons of rebuilding, the 2024-25 wrestling season saw Delone Catholic wres tling experience the success familiar to the program’s history. Two students who took the program to a higher level last season were Gavin Green ’27 and Caleb Tyler ’27.
These Squires are two friends who have been wrestling together for quite some time and plan to finish their high school careers together while bringing the DCHS wrestling program to new levels of success. “We have wrestled together since we were in second grade,” says Green. Green also says, “We both see it as an opportunity to resurrect the DCHS wrestling program.”
As mere freshmen, Green and Tyler competed well at the District 3 AA championships and placed at regionals in their weight classes. Both earned an opportunity to represent the Squires in the most prestigious wrestling tournament in the United States. At the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D., both Tyler and Green competed against the best and put on display their hard work, dedication, and skill.
and Tyler is ranked 12th among all YAIAA sophomore athletesthat includes athletes from every sport, not just wrestling.
Tyler says, “For me, it means so much more than just wrestling for myself. I’m wrestling for my school, so I just feel like it’s just a blessing and a privilege for me to be able to do that.” Tyler is proud of the black and gold he wears when wrestling.
Green no doubt loves wrestling as a Squire, too, “Representing Delone Catholic nationally is an honor. I love that I get to represent both my school and my Catholic faith.”
They finished just shy of placements in North Dakota, both losing to wrestlers who finished in sixth place for the whole event. Tyler and Green both lost in ties decided by criteria. Losing that way is nothing to be ashamed of, especially when facing the best high school wrestlers in the nation.
The future for Tyler and Green is exceptionally bright, so bright that according to the York Daily Record, Green is ranked fifth,
After Tyler’s and Green’s successes in their first year of high school wrestling, their hard work has most definitely paid off. Talking about the work he has put in, Tyler says, “It feels amazing knowing that I’m getting the results I want for all the work I put in, but of course, sometimes you fall short, but it’s all a part of the process.”
Green’s hard work also paid off with his very successful freshman season. “It is a great feeling when the hard work that I put in pays off. And I learn from the losses - they are important lessons on my journey to being great because they really sting and make me want more and to work harder.” Green emphasizes how a loss is nothing more than fuel to do better.
These Squires, at the beginning of their high school years, each have three more years left to achieve great things. They are incredibly passionate about wrestling and are working towards goals that are unfathomable to most.
Tyler simply stated, “I really wanna win state. But my biggest goal is making the USA world team!”
To reach that goal, Tyler grinds six days a week to perfect everything he does when facing tough competition. “Monday, I lift in the morning before school. I go back home, take my vitamins, and then head to school. Tuesday, I lift after school and then practice. Wednesday, I lift after school and then go for a run. Thursday, I lift, and I wrestle. Friday, I lift and do conditioning. Saturday, I try and find a wrestling room. Finally, Sunday, is my rest day!”
Green’s goals are no less ambitious, “My goal for this season is to be on the podium at Super 32 in Greensboro, N.C., and a champion at USAWrestling Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa.” Those tournaments are two of the most high-ranked and challenging tournaments in the entire country. Green also has his eyes set on being a state champion, “My focus this winter season is to be a PIAA State Champion, which has been a goal of mine since I was a kid. I don’t just want one this year - I want three of them over my three remaining years of high school.”
Green’s training routines vary depending on what he is preparing for. Green says, “My daily routine can vary depending on when I am in school as opposed to being home over the summer.” However, Green still emphasizes that “Regardless, I train seven days a week.” He wrestles at multiple national events and trains differently for each one. Green says, “In the spring and summer, I train Freestyle and Greco-Roman to prepare for the two biggest national tournaments for those styles: the US Open in Las Vegas and Fargo in N.D.”
When the high school competition season approaches, Gavin’s routine changes slightly. “During the fall, I maintain a schedule that consists of three practices at the M2 Training Center on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Then, I work out in the DCHS room on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I usually arrange a practice with a partner and do my own workout.”
Green also focuses on nutrition and technique. “I also must be disciplined about my food consumption – really all year long. I have a few weeks here and there that I treat myself, but to wrestle at an optimal weight, I maintain a high protein/low sugar diet with lots of water! I gave up soda two years ago.” Lastly, Green takes his technique very seriously. He says “The other component to preparing for competition is film study! I watch myself, my opponents, and a lot of college wrestling so that I can visualize the most effective techniques.”
Working towards states and nationals, both Green and Tyler have wrestled in plenty of events hosted by the district. The difference in atmosphere between a district and a national event is unmatched. The stakes are a lot higher, and there is tons of pressure on each athlete. Green contends, “Wrestling nationally is a lot different than wrestling within our locality because many of the kids I wrestle nationally are the best of the best.”
Tyler’s answer is similar; he praises the talent of the other wrestlers and explains how much more difficult it is on a national level. Tyler claims, “It’s completely different, you get to wrestle kids at a higher caliber of competition and you get to see kids you won’t normally see at your local events.” Both applaud the skill of the competition that they meet nationally.
Green’s and Tyler’s wrestling skills are among very few worldwide, let alone in the history of Delone Catholic wrestling. They are among the few Squire wrestlers who have made it to national events at the high school level.
As club sports have grown significantly in recent years, the history of Squire wrestlers in national tournaments is unknown. However, Green and Tyler, who each went 2-2 in the 2024 PIAA AA Championships, are the latest in a long line of Squires who have earned success in state competition. Brian Shermeyer ‘17 placed eighth, and Bryce Perkins ‘17 won a pair of matches in Hershey during their senior year. Over the next three seasons, Green and Tyler aim to join six other Squires who have won state championships and become the first since Tyler Small ‘10 won the 2010 PIAA AA state championship at 125 pounds.
John T. Uricheck ‘25, a senior at Delone Catholic High School, is a journalism intern with the Office of Advancement.
Gavin Green (above) and Caleb Tyler (below) earn their victories during a regular season match against York Tech.
Squires in Service
Young Alumni Graduates of the Military Academies
by Valerie Lippe P’25, P’28
Life is full of choices. No one feels this more acutely than a high school student struggling to see beyond the limited horizons of youth to select the best start to a career path. For those desiring to serve their country in the United States military, the choices may seem even more daunting, not only because there are multiple paths into the military and multiple branches to choose from, but also because tied to any choice is a commitment of multiple years of military service. Three Delone Catholic young alumni who chose to attend one of the five United States service academies have now progressed far enough down their respective career paths to reflect on their choices and share some of their insights.
Luke Carpenter ‘16
From a young age, Luke Carpenter ’16, had in mind a military career. He attributes his interest in the military to having two grandparents who served in the U.S. Army. Thus, it is not surprising that, when considering his options while a student at Delone Catholic, he chose to apply to the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., popularly known as “West Point,” which prepares cadets for service as commissioned Army officers.
Gaining admission to West Point, or any of the service academies, is no easy feat. The acceptance rates at the service academies are as low as some of the most competitive colleges in the country. Applicants are judged not only on grades and SAT or ACT scores but also on whether they show good moral character, have leadership experience, and can pass a rigorous physical fitness test. In addition, they must receive a nomination from a member of the U.S. Congress.
Luke credits DCHS for helping to prepare him for West Point and contributing to his success in the military. In particular, he believes his involvement in sports at DCHS, baseball and golf, was significant because it built both competitive desire and physical strength. He also believes the friendships at DCHS led him to the path he is on now. “When you surround yourself with people who have similar goals, it is easier to attain those goals,” he notes. “Delone allowed me to create that circle of friends,”
About his decision to attend West Point, Luke notes, “From the beginning, I felt I had made the right choice. But looking back, I am extremely happy that I went to West Point.” Although Luke anticipates a long tenure in the military, he is not yet sure if he will serve the full 20 years until retirement. In any case, he feels he is well-positioned for any career opportunity he might choose.
“Our alumni at West Point are very well connected. Having majored in engineering, after military service, I wouldn’t have any issues finding employment.”
Upon graduation from West Point in 2021, Luke was commissioned a second lieutenant and was assigned to Fort Hood, where he served as a tank platoon leader. He was subsequently promoted to first lieutenant and, in the fall of 2023, was selected from among the 12 tank platoon leaders to become the scout platoon leader.
Luke identifies “a positive attitude” as perhaps the single most important trait for success in the military. “Those with a positive attitude are better at stress management and time management.” Among his peers, he notes, “those who experience the most success have a positive outlook that allows them to bounce back from difficult experiences.”
Considering what he likes most about military service, Luke notes, “I definitely enjoy the people. I love being around my soldiers.” More broadly, he enjoys the opportunity to serve. “I love being able to do something with my life to make things a little better.”
John Mall ‘16
John Mall ‘16, did not begin to consider the military as a potential career until his junior year at Delone Catholic. Having a fatherand uncle in the Air Force and a sister who went to the Merchant Marine Academy influenced his thinking, but he was not immediately sure what path he would take. After looking at the Service Academies, he ruled out West Point. “Not a good fit for me,” he says.
John was finally sold on the Navy when, as a rising senior, he attended a week-long summer program at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Nevertheless, he kept his options open, applying not only to the Naval Academy but also to other four-year colleges with a Naval ROTC program. “I decided to go to the Academy,” he says, “because I felt like they offered the widest range of opportunities.”
There are 24 different service assignments, or “communities,” available to midshipmen after graduation from the Naval Academy, which fall within4 broad categories: “U.S. Marine Corp,” “surface warfare,” “aviation” and “submarines.” John chose submarines. “I came into the Naval Academy wanting to fly,” he says. But after a two-week tour on a submarine out of Georgia during the summer after his freshman year, his interest was piqued. “I was surprised that I really liked it,” he admits. “I felt like I really fit in with the crew. I appreciated their personalities and thought what they were doing was pretty interesting.” In the following summers, he had a chance to explore other communities, but never found any he liked better.
John graduated from the Naval Academy with commissions in May of 2020. He was assigned to a submarine still in its construction phase. “We’re sitting in the water now. When I first showed up, it was just half an engine room open on both ends sitting in a warehouse.” Thus, to get the experience he needs for his career, he is sent out on other submarines.
On a six-month tour, about half the time is spent out at sea. Running low on food is the only hard limit to the amount of time the boat can be at sea, during which time it might be underwater for as long as a month at a stretch. “We make our own air and water, and since we are nuclear-powered, we don’t have to refuel for 30-plus years,” John explains.
When not on an official mission, his typical day at sea would be split between training and studying to obtain certain qualifications, maintenance, and completing his eight-hour watch in the cramped engine room, where he is the officer in charge of the propulsion and nuclear reactor spaces and operations. “You form really great team cohesion, spending eight hours of watch with the same people every day for months on end,” he observes. “You get very efficient at how you do things with those people.”
Currently a Lieutenant, John has been on active duty for about four and a half years. He will leave his boat in January to begin
two years of shore duty as an instructor in the Navy’s submarine school. “At this point, I’ve decided I’m going to do my shore duty and then get out and do a different career,” he says. “Definitely something engineering, probably engineering management.” He is optimistic about his career prospects. “The skill set I have been equipped with and just what I do on a day-to-day basis has really set me up for success for the future.”
Reflecting on the qualities needed for success in the submarine community in which exam taking is constant, he says, “Selfdiscipline and study skills are way up there.” He adds, “and a good sense of humor, definitely.” He also acknowledges the importance of keeping a level head by developing good stress management and coping skills. “When an officer gets emotionally charged, it can have bad consequences for the sailors under him.”
John believes that DCHS prepared him well for his career path. “It put me in a really good spot to succeed academically.” He also credits Delone with helping to form in him a sense of discipline, morals, and service. Regarding his decision to choose military service, the fundamental mission of which is to protect the Nation, he notes, “I feel like that is carried over from Delone Catholic.”
Squires in Service
Young Alumni Graduates of the Military Academies
– continued
Julie Ernst ‘13
As a high school student at Delone Catholic, Julie (Mall) Ernst ‘13, sister of John Mall ‘16, might not have imagined that she would one day be working in the engine room of a drillship, but she knew she wanted something different and challenging. “I liked being hands-on,” she says, “so that’s what drew me to engineering.” With family in the military, she also wanted to serve in some way. She chose the United States Merchant Marine Academy, located in Kings Point, N.Y.
Unlike the other U.S. service academies, which commission graduates into active duty, the Merchant Marine Academy allows graduates to choose either to work five years as a civilian in the U.S. maritime industry while serving eight years in the U.S. reserves or commission into active duty in the military with a five-year commitment. In addition, midshipmen graduate from the Merchant Marine Academy with a U.S. Coast Guard sailing license.
Upon graduation from the Merchant Marine Academy in 2017, where she studied engineering, Julie chose to work in the commercial sailing industry and commission into the Navy reserves. After a short assignment at a desk job at the Naval shipyard in Philadelphia, supporting the modernization of destroyer-class vessels, she began working for the offshore drilling contractor Transocean. “I worked as a third engineer on a drill ship,” she says. The drill ship would go wherever needed in the Gulf of Mexico to open a new oil well or close up an old one. Because she worked in the engine room, the job allowed her to use her Coast Guard sailing license.
To perform her job, she would take a helicopter to the drill ship, live on board for a three-week shift, and then be off for three weeks before starting the next shift. She was part of a team responsible for all the work and maintenance necessary to keep the main engines running to power the drilling operations. She worked not only on the main engines but on all the supporting systems, including the drinking water, air conditioning, and sewage systems. While she did not set out to be a trailblazer, she admits, “There were not a lot of women working on this job.”
Looking back on her high school experience, Julie believes DCHS prepared her well academically. For her first-level math classes at the Academy, she says, “I found I had already done most of it at Delone.” More generally, she notes, “There was a good structure
and support system at Delone. I needed that to get through the Academy and maintain discipline.” As at DCHS, she continued to seek out friends with whom she could go to Mass and share her faith.
Now living in Japan with her husband, who is active duty in the Air Force, and her new baby, Julie has put her maritime career on pause and is not sure what direction it may take in the future. Nevertheless, she is very positive about her experience at the Merchant Marine Academy, which allowed her to serve her country and to engage in interesting and challenging work.
Although the level of discipline necessary for success in military service may seem intimidating to many, Julie believes that discipline is not necessarily something one is born with but something that can be learned. “All people from all kinds of backgrounds go into different communities in the military, and I think that if you’re a good person and a hard worker and have genuine intentions of wanting to serve, there would be some type of capacity that you could do that in.”
Donor Profile
The parishioners of the nine parishes of the Adams Deanery of the Diocese of Harrisburg provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to support Delone Catholic High School each year. The oldest of these parishes is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, also known as the Conewago Chapel, which recently underwent an extensive restoration of the church interior.
by Rev. Dwight D. Schlaline ‘00
About 400 years ago, Catholics seeking religious freedom and a better life embarked on a journey to a new world. Two ships, the Ark and the Dove, left the stormy shores of England and eventually arrived in the Chesapeake Bay. These English Catholics sought a place to live out their faith. Eventually, their dream was realized.
The Catholic faith spread northward to disputed territory --- was it Maryland or Pennsylvania? With the religious tolerance of William Penn, an extension of the Maryland Jesuit missions began in 1741 at what is now called the Conewago Chapel. So many of the parishes in our area were daughter parishes of their mother, Conewago Chapel, also known as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including the other eight parishes of the Adams Deanery, which support Delone Catholic High School.
Since 2021, the parish has engaged in an effort to restore the historic beauty of the interior of the church. It began with the restoration of the Italian artist Filippo Costaggini’s 1887 painting of the apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary. Then, the historic wall art - which enraptures congregants in the mysteries of our faith, was painstakingly restored. Parishioners had to tolerate months and months of scaffolding, but once the scaffolding was removed, the inconvenience was forgotten quickly as the love of the Sacred Heart shined brightly from the apse. Recently, the grand finale of the project, the restoration of pews and hardwood floors, was completed.
The parishioners appreciate all the support that enabled the church to reach this point. So many donated time, talent, and treasure, recognizing the vitality of the mission—for the parish to continue to live the Catholic faith in freedom just as the Catholic pilgrims hoped for while sailing in the Atlantic Ocean 400 years ago.
Restoration of SHB Statues January 2023
Paint Investigation Front of Church May 2022
Stations of the Cross in Basement Repainted
Trinity Image Before
Trinity Image Restored Almost Done
Easter Vigil 2023 with Scaffolding
Restoration Work May 2023
SPORTS SHORTS
2024 Baseball
The Squires (15-8, 7-6 YAIAA IV) captured their second PIAA District 3 Class 2A championship in three seasons by turning the tables on Kutztown. The Cougars bested the Squires, 9-3, in an early April non-league game. Denver Ostrum ‘24 went the distance on the mound to earn a 7-1 win in the district championship game. Delone Catholic earned a berth in the state playoffs, riding a three-run sixth inning to a first-round win at home over Mountain View before falling to Tri-Valley in the quarterfinals. The Squires were led by all-state players Aidan Wittmer ‘24 and Brady Dettinburn ‘24. Wittmer was the YAIAA Division IV Pitcher of the Year. He and Dettinburn were joined on the YAIAA Division IV all-star first team by Chris Cole ‘25, J.D. Sieg ‘25, and Zach Staub ‘25.
2024 Boys’ Lacrosse
The Squires (3-13, 0-13 YAIAA) finished with the second-highest win total in program history, including a pair of out-of-state wins against Maryland’s Gov. Thomas Johnson and Great Mills. Kaden Hix ‘25 ranked seventh in the state of Pennsylvania for ground balls, and Austin Gregg ‘25 was 12th in save percentage. The team is looking to build on the progress made in 2024 with nearly 80 percent of their offensive production and almost 90 percent of their ground balls returning to the lineup in 2025.
2024 Softball
The Squirettes (13-7, 10-5 YAIAA IV) posted their 12th straight winning season, placing second in YAIAA Division IV, and punched their 13th consecutive ticket to the District 3 playoffs. An 8-1 win at home in the semifinal gave them three wins against Fairfield for the season before a 2-0 loss to Brandywine Heights in the championship ended the successful campaign. Pitcher Emma Wilson ‘24, infielder McKenzie Ecker ‘24, and outfielder Olivia Kale ‘24 were all named first-team YAIAA all-stars. Head coach Matt Rickrode ‘90 shared YAIAA Division IV Coach of the Year honors with Biglerville’s Ken Shafer, a former Delone Catholic faculty member.
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2024 Boys’ Tennis
The Squires (5-7, 3-4 YAIAA II) posted a competitive regular season with half of their matches decided by one team point. Jackson Arigo ‘26, Sebastian Fielding ‘24, Lance Keller ‘26, and Collin Kuhn ‘26 all qualified for the YAIAA Class 2A Singles Championships. Kuhn finished in third place and reached the District 3 Class 2A tournament, where he bowed out in the first round. The Squires also qualified four doubles teams - Arigo and Keller, Fielding and Kuhn, Max Reinhardt ‘25 and Carson Bauerline ‘26, and Adam Lawrence ‘24 and Carson Heberling ‘24 - for the YAIAA Class 2A Doubles Championships.
2024 Boys Track & Field
The Squires (3-3, 3-3 YAIAA III) qualified 11 athletes for the PIAA District 3 Class 2A Championships, with eight earning medals. Braden Smith ‘25 was the top medalist, placing eighth in the 200. The 4x100 relay team of Max Holz ‘27, J.P. Groves ‘25, Nolan Kruse ‘25, and Smith placed fourth. Preston Auffarth ‘24 and Smith tied for the team lead with 65 points on the season, and Ryan Young ‘25 added 56.5 points.
2024 Girls Track & Field
The Squirettes (5-1, 5-1 YAIAA II) qualified 11 athletes for the District 3 Class 2A Championships, with seven earning medals. Samantha Bealmear ‘26 was the highest District medalist, placing fifth in the 800. Emma Bunty ‘24 and Kaitlyn Schwarz ‘24 finished sixth in the 100 hurdles and javelin, respectively. For the season, Bunty racked up 99 points, while Samantha Smith ‘24 (75), Marley Rudolph ‘25 (67), Schwarz (61), and Laura Knobloch ‘24 (59) all topped 50 points in the campaign. Bunty (261.5 career points - 20th), Schwarz (229 - 21st), and Smith (218.25 - 24th) all joined the prestigious 200 Career Point Club and rank in the top 25 all-time among Squirette track and field performers.
Introducing The Squire’s Shadow: A Contest...
Beginning with this edition of The Squire magazine, you can compete in a fun contest for a chance to win some Squire merchandise! Your goal is to correctly identify where on the Delone Catholic High School campus the Squire sees his shadow.
You can enter at bit.ly/SquiresShadow or scan the QR code to submit your answer!
Where on campus is The Squire?
guild noun / gild/
1. a medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.
2. an association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal.
The mutually beneficial partnership between Delone Catholic High School and the business community is in concert with Delone Catholic’s purpose of preparing students to become leaders in whichever vocation they are called to serve.
The Squires’ Guild, established in 2023, is an association of businesses that provide financial and professional support for the academic and extracurricular programs of Delone Catholic High School and its students in the pursuit of excellence.
Businesses can support Delone Catholic students with opportunities for career exploration and workforce development, as well as financial support for the academic and extracurricular programs offered by the school.
Thank you to these members of the Squires’ Guild who support our Squires through tax credit programs, sponsorships, internships, in-kind donations, and more!
Aumen Performance
Burkentine Builders
Carroll County ReStore
David Ross Orthodontics
Doug Legore Media, LLC
Fuhrman Creative, LLC
Gentile Hand Clinic
Hanover Auto Team
Hockstad Enterprises, Inc.
Home Association of McSherrystown
J. Kidder Electric
McCusker Media
New Oxford Mechanical, Inc.
Ravens Roost 32, Inc.
Something Wicked Brewing Company
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Thrivent - Molly Bruce
Weaver Screen Printing, Inc.
WFX Fire, Lock and Security
Visit DeloneCatholic.org/SquiresGuild or contact the Advancement Office today at 717-637-5969, Ext. 211 or advancement@delonecatholic.org to discuss how your business can join the Squires’ Guild!
In Memoriam
Alumni
Please keep all of the deceased alumni of Delone Catholic High School in your prayers, especially those who have passed away recently:
Pius G. Martin ’43 – 7/29/24
Jacqueline M. (Johnson) Kuhn ’44, P’60 – 7/13/24
Doris E. (Long) Hartzel ’47 – 6/15/24
Martina H. (Smith) McKewen ’47 – 8/23/24
Donald R. Brady, Sr. ’48 – 5/16/24
Marian T. (Klunk) Brown ’49, P’67 – 7/6/24
Phyllis A. (Long) Chrismer ’49 – 7/25/24
Bernard F. “Baldy” Smith ’49, P’71 – 7/21/24
Alfred G. “Smoke” Staub ’50, P’72, P’77 – 7/5/24
Marianna R. (Catalino) Trone ’50, P’71 – 7/17/24
Mary Ann (McMaster) Brown ’51, P’72 – 6/15/24
Ann L. (Cullison) Clingan ’51, P’71, P’74, P’76, P’89 – 8/11/24
William J. Smith, Sr. ’52 – 9/7/24
Robert J. “Jim” Strasbaugh ’53, P’75, P’77, P’81, P’82, P’86 – 5/19/24
Reuben A. Bair, Jr. ’54, P’74, P’81, P’83 – 5/25/24
Audrey M. (Orndorff) Peterson Walton ’54 – 4/20/24
Julia M. (Holtzworth) Strausbaugh ’55 – 4/20/24
Joan A. (Conrad) Welty ’55, P’75, P’77, P’79, P’80, P’81, P’83, P’86, P’90 – 8/24/24
William H. Masemer ’56, P’83, P’88, P’96, P’97 – 6/11/24
Paul D. Staub ’57 – 7/20/24
Rita P. Smith ’58 – 7/18/24
Rose M. (Kaehler) McMaster ’58, P’79, P’80, P’81, P’82, P’84 –5/23/24
Loretta M. (Smith) Rider ’58 – 8/14/24
Patrick F. Murren ’59 – 7/24/24
Kathryne V. (Groft) Sentz ’59 – 7/8/24
Judith A. (Freeman) Smith ’59, P’76 – 8/13/24
Darlene M. (Krichten) Snyder ’59, P’81, P’92 – 7/11/24
Francis B. Kreitz ’61 – 3/12/24
James J. Eline, Sr. ’62 – 6/20/24
John E. Messinger ’62, P’87, P’90 – 6/9/24
Judith A. (Bolin) Morela ’62 – 9/14/24
Stephen D. Laughman ’63, P’88, P’91 – 9/2/24
Michael J. Donnelly ’64, P’87, P’94, P’97, P’00 – 8/6/24
John B. McKinney ’64 – 2/22/24
James C. Smith ’64 – 8/25/24
Anne L. (Lawrence) Black ’65 – 6/24/24
Paul J. Evanko ’65 – 7/6/24
Eugene H. “Big Gene” Livelsberger ’65 – 9/3/24
Patricia S. (Smith) Wildasin ’65 – 8/15/24
Mildred C. (Ditzler) Thomassy ’66, P’88, P’90 – 6/3/24
Brian E. Livelsberger, Sr. ’67, P’92 – 8/19/24
Raymond G. “Jack” Klunk, Jr. ’68 – 8/30/24
Terry L. Neiderer ’68 – 7/5/24
Rose M. (Carbaugh) Topper ’68, P’87, P’94, P’97, P’00 – 6/19/24
Frances M. (Malone) Klinedinst ’71 – 1/11/24
Dennis L. Lemmon ’71, P’91, P’92 – 7/13/24
Rose M. McClintock ’71 – 7/24/24
Susan A. (Neiderer) Wagner ’72 – 6/4/24
Jean F. (Klunk) Sloan ’73, P’94 – 6/10/24
Rose A. (Topper) Carpenter ’75 – 6/3/24
Irene M. (Keating) Jones ’86 – 5/28/24
Laura A. Aumen ’89 – 6/7/24
Other Members of DCHS Family
In addition, we ask your prayers for these members of the Delone Catholic family (parents of alumni, former faculty members, former members of the Board of Directors, and spouses of alumni) who have recently passed away:
Mary L. Appler P’78 – 8/21/24
Donald E. Becker P’81, P’86 – 7/23/24
Viola P. “Susie” Breighner – 7/7/24
Nancy L. Bunty – 6/12/24
Helen B. Clingenpeel Grizzell P’70, P’72 – 6/26/24
Edward C. Fox – 8/25/24
Darlene M. Funk – 6/6/24
James W. Gallagher – 9/14/24
Juene M. Groft P’72, P’76, P’84 – 9/4/24
Patricia Hagarman P’73, P’74, P’79 – 7/6/24
Daniel P. Judge P’89, P’90, P’94, P’98, P’02 – 8/8/24
Louise E. Kauffman, Former Faculty – 8/31/24
Helen K. Lawrence P’65 – 7/9/24
Marianne R. Long – 6/1/24
Harry E. Merrel P’80 – 6/12/24
Reginald E. Miller P’68, P’69, P’74 – 9/1/24
Colleen E. Moore – 5/30/24
Gary L. Musselman – 6/1/24
Ronald E. Rattell P’97 – 7/8/24
Grace H. Rider P’68, P’78 – 6/11/24
Ernest V. “Vic” Roe P’22, P’26 – 5/15/24
Robert S. Rhoads P’93 – 7/6/24
Francis C. Schuhart P’69, P’72, P’80 – 9/15/24
John T. “Jack” Shaffer P’07 – 8/8/24
Gilbert P. Smith – 8/21/24
Marie E. Sneeringer P’83, P’84, P’86, P’87, Former Staff – 6/5/24
Woodrow P. Wagaman P’16, P’19 – 6/7/24
Louise E. Kaufman 1941-2024
Louise E. Kauffman taught in the Delone Catholic High School business department from 1992-2006. She is remembered for her firm but fair instruction that ensured a generation of Squires learned the skills necessary to manage a business office. Among them were the reminders to keep your hands on the home row and the repetitive but necessary training on the electric typewriters that prepared students for a world more digital and keyboard-driven than they ever imagined. The intensity of her cumulative accounting project also made the name Viking Marine familiar throughout the halls of Delone Catholic, even to students who did not know the difference between a debit and a credit.
Mrs.Kauffman passed away on August 31, 2024. She is survived by her husband, their two children, and four siblings.
Marie E. Sneeringer
1946-2024
Marie Sneeringer was a long-time member of the cafeteria staff, beginning in 1986 and working tirelessly until her retirement in 2021. She ensured that thousands of students were well-fed and that the dishes were spotless for the next day. During her tenure, she saw all of her eight grandchildren complete their academic careers at Delone Catholic.
Mrs. Sneeringer passed away on June 5, 2024 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, four children, and eight grandchildren, all of whom are Delone Catholic alumni, as well as two great-grandchildren and four siblings.
Student News
McCall and Ocampo Named National Merit®
Commended Students
Joseph McCall ‘25 and Gavin Ocampo ‘25 have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Principal William Lippe presented the scholastically talented McCall and Ocampo each with A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program.
Joseph McCall is the son of Brendan and Wendy McCall. Gavin Ocampo is the son of Edgar and Amy Ocampo. About 34,000 Commended Students nationwide are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2025 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,0000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Student News
Delone Catholic Named to 2024 AP® School Honor Roll
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening students’ access. Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
In 2023-24, Delone Catholic had 55 percent of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 41 percent of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 6 percent of seniors who took five or more AP Exams. Among the graduates of the Class of 2024, 12 students earned recognition as AP Scholars.
During the 2023-24 school year, Delone Catholic High School faculty offered seven AP courses. In addition, Delone Catholic students could take other AP courses through Virtual High School.
“As principal, I am proud of the College Board’s recognition of Delone Catholic’s commitment to AP by including the school in its AP School Honor Roll. AP provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to do college-level work, thereby making them desirable candidates for enrollment to the colleges and universities to which they apply. Delone Catholic’s participation in AP extends its pledge to prepare its students for college and careers,” said Principal William Lippe.
“AP gives students the opportunity to engage with college-level work, to earn college credit and placement, and to potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools that have earned this distinction are proof that it is possible to expand access to these college-level courses and still drive strong performance – they represent the best of AP.”
College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond. Taking AP courses demonstrates to college admissions officers that students have sought the most challenging curriculum available to them, and research indicates that students who score a three or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree than non-AP students.
Twelve Squires Earn AP® Scholar Awards
Every fall, the College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP® Exams. Twelve members of the Delone Catholic Class of 2024 earned recognition as AP® Scholars, AP® Scholars with Honors, or AP® Scholars with Distinction.
Delone Catholic is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these students and their teachers.
AP® Scholars
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP® Exams
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Brielle Baughman
Sebastian Fielding
Jack Goedecker
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Kathryn Keller
Victoria Staub
Dante Tapia Pujals
Shana Zinn
AP® Scholars with Honor
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP® Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
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Emma Bunty
Matthew Leon
Mary Murry
AP® Scholars with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP® Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
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Kaiden Miller
Riley Slee
Alumni News
Class of 1950
Anna (Roth) Lynch writes that she is “happy to announce the birth of the newest member of my family, great-granddaughter, Lila, on May 15, 2024.”
Class of 2007
Dan Beard is in his seventh season as the special teams coordinator and linebackers coach with the Millersville University football program. He has helped to develop some of the top linebackers in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), including a three-time All-PSAC East performer, and the Marauder’s first All-American since 1998. On special teams, Beard’s punter was named all-region and set a program record for punting average in 2022. Last season was a banner campaign for the special teams with his punter earning All-PSAC East honors for a second time and recording the longest punt in Millersville history. His kicker tied a program record for the longest field goal, and one of his kick returners scored a pair of touchdowns. Beard was also published in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 2023 Technical Manual with an article titled “Tilt the Field on Special Teams: Teaching and Succeeding with Generation Z Special Teams Players.”
Beard far right, reconnects with fellow Squires and football coaches, Devin Altland ’13 cornerbacks coach at Colgate University; Joe Sorice ’06, head coach at Susquehannock High School; and Bryce Perkins ’17, offensive line coach at Gettysburg College.
Save the Dates 2024
Nov. 22-24 | The Arts at Delone Catholic presents “Our Town”
Dec. 6 | Little Squires Club Christmas Party
Dec. 15 | The Arts at Delone Catholic presents The Annual Christmas Concert
Feb. 7 | Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony and Dinner
March 12 | Squire Impact Day of Giving
March 28-30 | Spring Musical
April 25 | Ladies Spring Tea
April 27 | The Arts at Delone Catholic presents The Annual Spring Concert
*Dates subject to change. Check www.DeloneCatholic.org for latest information.
ReunionNews
Will you be having a class reunion in 2025 or 2026?
Even if it is not an anniversary that ends in a “0” or a “5”, please let us know. Many classes get together monthly, annually, or on a different schedule. If you are the coordinator of a reunion, please contact us with your information so that we can provide you with updated information on your classmates. We’ll also include your information on our website and in the E-Squire so those who are interested can find out what is being planned. Please contact the Office of Advancement at 717-637-5969, Ext. 211, or advancement@delonecatholic.org so we can help you get the word out. As information becomes available on upcoming reunions, it will be added to the website. Please check DeloneCatholic.org>Alumni & Friends>Reunions.
Class of 1957 | Reunion Luncheons
The Class of 1957 meets for lunch at 12 p.m. on the first Monday of every month at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, 1180 Carlisle Street, Hanover. All are welcome.
Class of 1958
The Class of 1958 will hold its 67th reunion on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at Hickory Bridge Farm, 96 Hickory Bridge Rd, Orrtanna, with a family-style dinner. More information will be sent to classmates closer to the date. For more information, contact Donna (Schriver) Brewer at (717) 334-3298.
Class of 1961 | Reunion Luncheons
The Class of 1961 meets for lunch at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, 1180 Carlisle Street, Hanover. All are welcome.
Class of 1965 | Reunion Luncheons
The Class of 1965 meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. From September-May, the location is Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore Street, Hanover. In June, July, and August, the location is Crabbs Tropical Treat, 2279 Carlisle Pike, Hanover. All are welcome.
Class of 1966
The Class of 1966 will hold its 59th Reunion on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Inn 94 Restaurant, 4805 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford. For more information, contact Pat (Breiner) Webb at pw4893@ gmail.com or Julie (Houser) Hawbaker at 717-632-0620.
Office of Advancement
717-637-5969, Ext. 211 advancement@delonecatholic.org
Visit DeloneCatholic.org/SetonSociety or call 717-637-5969, Ext. 201 for more information.
Faculty and Staff News
Comings and Goings
As the 2024-25 school year began, Mrs. Kayla Wedlock assumed the role of Delone Catholic’s Dean of Students with a warm welcome from students, faculty, staff, and school leadership. She replaces Mr. Timothy Bonitz, who has left DCHS to work at his alma mater, Susquehannock High School. Mrs. Wedlock is a dedicated and passionate professional with a strong academic background and extensive experience working with adolescents. She holds a bachelor’s begree in criminal justice from Shippensburg University and a master’s degree in human resource management from National University. With over six years of hands-on experience in residential and community settings, Mrs. Wedlock has successfully supported high school students in their personal and academic growth. Her commitment to empowering youth and fostering positive environments reflects her deep understanding of the challenges young individuals face today.
In July, Delone Catholic welcomed Mr. Ryan Holt as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Holt has more than 10 years of governmental accounting experience, having previously worked for the County of Adams as the 2nd Deputy Controller and the Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 as a Supervisor of Accounting. Mr. Holt earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Kent State University.
Delone Catholic also welcomed three new teachers in the fall of 2024. Mrs. Wendy Gelman joined the social studies department. A graduate of York College, Mrs. Geiman previously taught social studies at Resurrection Catholic School in Lancaster County. She replaced Mr. Aaron Urbanski. Mrs. Eleanor Gunn joined the faculty as the new family and consumer science teacher. A native of the Philippines, Mrs. Gunn graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in home economics. She replaced Miss Amber Smith. Lastly, Mrs. Sally Eller, a seasoned special educator who worked most recently at the Lincoln Intermediate Unit, has joined the instructional support program full-time.
Mrs. Michele Noel ‘80, P’04, P’07, P ‘08, P’12, P’14 retired in July 2024 after 21 years of service as Delone Catholic’s Business Manager.
Mrs. Kimberly Cook has stepped down from her role as a full-time Instructional Support teacher but will continue in a part-time capacity with the Instructional Support program and serve as a substitute teacher.
Mrs. Colleen McCann P’20, P’22 has stepped down from her role as a parttime Instructional Support teacher but will continue her service to Delone Catholic as a substitute teacher.
Ms. Alyson Grohowski joined the Office of Advancement in May as the Executive Support Officer.
Kayla Wedlock
Timothy Bonitz
Ryan Holt
Wendy Gelman
Eleanor Gunn
Sally Eller
Alyson Grohowski
Kimberly Cook
Michele Noel Colleen McCann
Other Faculty News
Mrs. Julia Fuhrman presented on the topic of “Google Applied Digital Skills” at the Diocesean Education Conference held at Bishop McDevitt on Sept. 18, 2024. Google Applied Digital Skills is an online, project-based learning curriculum that empowers teachers from all disciplines to teach students to actively apply their learning of digital skills to solve real-world problems. Mrs. Fuhrman has been a Google Applied Digital Skills Ambassador since 2021.
In the fall of 2023, Mr. Andrew Pizzirusso received his Level 1 Coaching Certification for track and field through USATF, the national governing body for track and field. This certification helped to increase his knowledge of all the fundamentals and specific event training revolving around every event in track and field. The curriculum included coaching strategies, sports science, and psychology to understand how the body and mind work to get the most out of each athlete.
Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor P’28 has been promoted to the Director of Instructional Support. She also continues to be an English teacher, reading specialist, and internship coordinator.
Mr. Brian ‘79, P’10, P’12 and Mrs. Lynn ‘84, P’10 P’12 Yealy retired from directing the Delone Catholic High School Marching Band but continue to teach music at DCHS and the Adams Deanery Catholic Schools.
Julia Fuhrman
Lynn Yealy
Brian Yealy
Andrew Pizzirusso
Elizabeth Taylor
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