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Alumni News
Staying Connected With Your Classmates
THE NIFTY ’50s
1950 - JERRY
SCHMIDT and his spouse, Pat, celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on October 27, 2021. Jerry and Pat continue to attend many CC gatherings.
1953 - The Werewolf of Belmont Avenue, a.k.a. Vince Lee ‘53, made his appearance along with Tom Moylan ‘53, Joe McKevitz ‘53, Jerry Zdeb ‘53, and Jerry Dywasuk ‘53 at a Halloween luncheon on October 29, 2021, at Rocky’s of Northville. Good stories and CC camaraderie are always shared when these guys get together.
Left to right: Tom Moylan ‘53, Joe McKevitz ‘53, Vince Lee ‘53 (standing), Jerry Zdeb ‘53, and Jerry Dywasuk ‘53
1956 & 1960 - ROBERT KLEIN and FR. DAVE KLEIN, CSB
went hiking together at Glacier National Park (Montana) in September 2021. 1957 - Members of the Class of 1957 gathered for an outdoor lunch at CC on August 19, 2021. The event was organized by Ed Breyer ‘57 and the CC Office of Advancement.
Standing left to right: Bob Breslin ‘57, Len Else ‘57, Dan Collins Sr. ‘57, Jim Reinke ‘57, Tim Lauster ‘57, John Vereecke ‘57, Jack O’Connell ‘57, Jerry Black ‘57, and Jerry Burton ‘57 Sitting left to right: Bob Drittler ‘57, Rick Lemke ‘57, Tom Prus ‘57, Ed Breyer ‘57, and Fr. John Wheeler, CSB ‘57
THE GROOVY ’70s
1977 - PAT BYRNES works for the cartoon syndicate, Cagle Cartoons, and his work has been published in The New Yorker. He was recently featured in an October article in the Detroit Catholic.
1977 - MARC RULLO came home to CC for a visit in August 2021. He was able to catch up with one of his old football coaches, too, Jim Gibbons ‘68. Marc lives in North Carolina and is Senior Manager of Business Development for Energy Network.
1979 - LANCE GOTKO, with many prayers to Mary, Alma Mater, successfully finished walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage on October 18, 2021. His pilgrimage began in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France and ended at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, which houses the remains of the apostle Saint James the Greater. It was hard but rewarding – the trek of a lifetime!
Lance Gotko ‘79 at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain
1979 - BOB LESSNAU is the Vice President and General Curator of the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans. He was recognized for his leadership in helping the zoo and aquarium weather the storm of Hurricane Ida.
THE TECHNO ’80s
Mark Cottrell ‘82 and his father, John Cottrell ‘55
1982 - MARK COTTRELL
and his father, John Cottrell ‘55, visited CC in November 2021. Mark lives in Texas and recently retired from AT&T.
Left to right: Tim Burke ‘86, Ed Turek ‘85, Pat Reid ‘82, and Dan Collins Jr. ‘84
1982 - PAT REID
visited CC in August 2021. Pat was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.
1988 - OWEN LEE and his wife, Heather, recently celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary.
Front row: Don Stockton ‘84, Bridget Stockton, Vince Lee ‘53, Christine Lee, Owen Lee ‘88, Heather Lee, Richard Meaney, and Jane Doherty Back row: Benjamin Stockton ‘17, Patrick Lee ‘19, Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB, Vincent Stockton ‘22, Fr. Dennis Noelke, CSB ‘71, Maura Lee, Declan Lee ‘22, and Matthew Doherty
1988 - GREG SWICA, JIM MAHONEY, BRAD WHITLOW, DAVE KOLKA, and
JERRY RIOUX have annually gathered for Left to right: Greg Swica ‘88, Jim a fly fishing trip in Mahoney ‘88, Brad Whitlow ‘88, Montana the past 15 Dave Kolka ‘88, and Jerry Rioux ‘88 years. Greg lives in Bozeman, Montana; Jim lives in Troy, Michigan; Brad lives in Scottsdale, Arizona; Dave lives in Charlevoix, Michigan; Jerry lives in Farmington, Michigan.
THE HAPPENING ’90s
1991 - MIKE
THOMAS is President and CEO of Impact Now Training and Left to right: Aaron Babicz ‘93, Kevin Glenn, Consulting, LLC. Tim Burke ‘86, and Mike Thomas ‘91 He recently came home to CC for a visit. Also, he and his teammates from the 1990 State Championship Football Team were honored and inducted into the Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame at this year’s Boys’ Bowl.
THE VIRTUAL ’00s
2001 - JOHN GOEBEL
was married to Hannah Crawt in September 2021 near Windsor, England. His brother, Brian ‘98, and classmate, Ryan Boudreau ‘01, were in Left to right: Ryan Boudreau ‘01, John attendance. John is Director Goebel ‘01, and Brain Goebel ‘98 of Finance for Elements Global Services, working out of the company’s London, U.K. office. Brian is an instructor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Ryan is a high-tech engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2007 - KYLE BRIDGES married Alyssa Hauler on May 8, 2021, at Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Detroit.
Back row, left to right: Mike Roos ‘07, Brian Watson ‘07, Dr. William Schultz IV ‘07, Steve Bridges ‘04, Jason Rose ‘01, Tim Bridges ‘94, Daryl Bridges ‘01, Chuck Steiner ‘71, Jerry Bridges ‘74, and Al Bridges ‘71 Front row, left to right: Chris Derrig ‘01, Jon Guastella ‘07, Brian Graham ‘08, Alyssa Bridges, Kyle Bridges ‘07, and Dave Bridges ‘03 Also in attendance but not pictured: Conor Milroy ‘07
THE VIRTUAL ’00s cont.
2008 - RYAN HOUSKA
married Katherine Johnson from Brisbane, Australia, on July 26, 2020. Due to Covid challenges, there was a small family wedding in Traverse City.
2009 - TONY THOMAS and his wife, Mary, welcomed their second son, Jack Robert Thomas, on April 18, 2021. Big brother, Dean, will be three years old in December. Tony is a Captain in the US Air Force and currently is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Studies/ ROTC recruiter at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
2009 - JOSH WALTERS and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their daughter, Evelyn Louise, on July 25, 2021. She weighed 6 lbs. 10.5 oz., and measured 18.5 inches.
THE CONNECTED ’10s
2013 - EDDIE TUREK married Rosa Mercado on July 17, 2021, at St. Joseph Parish in Harvard, Illinois.
Back row, left to right: Connor Dewan ‘21, Ryan Dwan ‘13, Nate Beck ‘11, Josh Beck ‘14, Mike Dewan ‘85, Ed Turek ‘85, Mike Hensien ‘85, Steven Dulzo ‘20, Joe Dulzo ‘85, Bob Lessnau ‘79, and Justin Dewan ‘24 Front row, left to right: Danny Turek ‘21, Tommy Turek ‘18, AJ Turek ‘14, Eddie Turek ‘13, Rosa Turek, Chris Dulzo ‘14, Jacques Dompierre ‘13, David Dulzo ‘12, James Dulzo ‘23, Sean Dewan ‘27, Brendan Dewan ‘17, and Dan Collins ‘84 2013 - ZACK WALTERS married Makenzie Bach on October 30, 2021, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Left to right: Joe Panfil ‘11, Nick Walters ‘11, Kevin Walters, Graham Gausden ‘15, Makenzie Walters, Zack Walters ‘13, Drew Walters ‘08, and Aaron Walters ‘12
2015 - KEITH MELONG
was accepted into the University of Michigan Medical School Class of 2025 and received his white coat during a ceremony at Hill Auditorium.
2015 - SPENCER SOVA married Grace Bolt on October 2, 2021, in Springville, Utah.
Left to Right: Joe Sullivan ‘15, Eddie Szczypka ‘15, Rob Winn ‘15, Grace Sova, Spencer Sova ‘15, Shaun Sova ‘09, and Cam Peterson ‘15
2017 - BLAKE BUETER
is a senior at Michigan State University where he is pursuing a degree in packaging. He is also a member of the Spartan Football Team where he has earned three varsity letters Mike Carrier ‘06, Blake Bueter ‘17, and and Academic All-Big Ten Mike Meister ‘83 honors twice. Blake visited Catholic Central during the Michigan State bye week in October prior to the big game against Michigan.
THE SOCIAL ’20s
2021 - JOHNNY BRADY seen here at the 2021 Boys’ Bowl game with his dad, Michael Brady ‘91, and his grandfather, Terry Brady ‘58. Johnny continues to help and support CC and the community through his company, JB Productions, a DJ and photography company that serves many different types of events and gatherings, including school functions, corporate events, weddings, and parties. Visit his website at www.jbprodj.com.
Left to right: Johnny ‘21, Michael ‘91, and Terry ‘58
2021 - PATRICK CULLITON, SAM GOMEZ, and
JAMES LINDENBERG met up at the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game. Patrick plays the tenor sax for MSU; Sam plays the trumpet for UofM; James plays the sousaphone for MSU.
Left to right: Patrick Culliton ‘21, Sam Gomez ‘21, and James Lindenberg ‘21
Jo Evangelista with Bob Santello ‘58 Mrs. Josephine Evangelista recently celebrated her 100th birthday on October 22. Jo worked at Catholic Central for 35 years as a secretary in the Attendance Office, Athletic Office, and Guidance Office before retiring in August 2007.
She is the mother of four children, three of whom attended CC (Doug ‘69, Mike ‘74, and the late Jon ‘67).
She also served as President of the Mothers’ Club in 1970-1971. Her grandson, Marc ‘95, is also a CC graduate. The CC Community congratulates Mrs. Jo Evangelista on her joyous celebration, and we wish her continued health and happiness in the years to come.
