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PRESIDENT KARL ERTLE’S LEGACY

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Walsh Jesuit, a Catholic, college preparatory high school in the spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola, reaches beyond academic excellence to develop competence, conscience and compassion within its graduates. As a Christ-centered community we value inclusion and strive to be Men and Women for and with others.

President Karl Ertle President Elect Fr. Christopher Fronk S. J.

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Principal Sean Lynch ‘94 Vice President of Advancement Patti Clair Director of Marketing & Communications Tony Burke ‘87

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F E AT U R E D S T O R Y

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FEATURED STORY

Presidential Sized Legacy Legacy – the long lasting impact of events that took place in someone’s life. President Karl Ertle is too humble to dwell on the incredible legacy he has left on Walsh Jesuit High School. However, in his 13 years of leading our institution, the advances achieved, and the lives he has touched as WJ’s 11th President are significant.

Nearly $25M raised so prospective families knew an exemplary Walsh Jesuit education was affordable, the brand new 8,000 sf Mary and Edward Klein Fitness Center, improvements to the iconic Dome including the state-of-the-art Romanini Family Court, the creation of the Malley Center for Innovation and Design, revamping scholarship opportunities, facility improvements, and STEM-focused curriculum are just a few of the numerous advances to Walsh Jesuit.

“I can’t believe it’s been 13 years and that I made it here each day,” said President Ertle. “I am most proud of the people with whom I minister. We have committed Jesuit educators and really good role models for the students who live out their vocations so well! I am also so proud of the work the Board and donors have done to make a quality Jesuit education affordable.”

He also knew before his tenure began that upgrading the campus formed in 1964 was imperative. “Even in my interviews 14 years ago, there was talk about the need to upgrade WJ facilities, especially areas that affected student life directly. We strategically looked at what might have the biggest impact in making sure that our facilities allowed us to be the best school we could be.”

It is because of these improvements, our alums, current students and technology advances that President Ertle gets so excited when promoting his beloved Walsh Jesuit to prospective students. “This is a special place of great kids with great families and a caring personality that permeates the campus. The Jesuit mission is truly life changing and that is so evident on Kairos retreats, in the classroom and beyond. The return on investment is manifest in the millions of dollars our seniors get annually, validating the academic programs,” he says proudly.

continue to grow the mission. To see Fr. Chris Fronk, SJ as a presider at Mass is a joy! When he and I first met in the fall of 2020, we were in the middle of Covid and had just lost our VP for Mission, Fr. Tom Doyle, SJ. In our very first discussion, he talked about his care for the students and his desire to teach at least part-time so he could come to know students, the heart of Jesuit education. I call him “Fr. Upgrade” and I know he will do just that for WJ.” President Ertle may see Fr. Fronk as a step up, but his leadership, passion, and commitment to WJ will be missed, and he will miss presiding over his Home on Wyoga Lake. “From the day I was offered the job, the Walsh Jesuit community has embraced my family. Our first WJ event was the farewell for Fr. Mike Marco, SJ and as we entered the Commons doors, the Mothers’ Club volunteers embraced us and it has been like that for 13 years! I will miss the beauty of the campus and the faces that fill it, both young and old. I will miss alums recalling Bill Ricco stories and the great teachers they had here.”

So, what would President Ertle want his legacy to be? “That we worked together for the greater glory and helped students and adults value all that Walsh Jesuit is--AMDG! The people I have hired to serve here will be a great legacy and our alumni who light the world on fire make me so proud. I love it when alums come back home to teach and coach---that is proof in the pudding that this formula works.”

Thank You President Ertle, your legacy will live on forever in the thousands of lives you have touched for more than a decade as our servant leader at Walsh Jesuit High School.

President Ertle leaves a wonderful foundation for incoming President, Father Chris Fronk, SJ to build upon.

“It will be great to have a Jesuit at the helm who can

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To me, Karl Ertle is the epitome of a man for and with others. He shows care and concern for students, faculty, administrators, parents, and anyone he meets. In my dealings in Athletics, I am constantly meeting ADs, coaches, and parents of opposing teams who say – “you work with Karl Ertle; what a great guy!” Karl truly never met a man he didn’t like.

– Barb Salata, Assistant Athletic Director

Karl has been a wonderful example to me of what it means to be an Ignatian Leader: To find God in all things, to presume the good in everyone, and to lead with love. He is the last to sit down and eat, and the first to lend a hand in cleaning up. WJ is a better school, and I strive to be a better person, because of Karl’s impact on all of us!

– Jason Ruegg, VP, Enrollment Management

Karl made me a better principal and better athletic director. He supported me when I needed it and challenged me to look at things from different lenses.

– Mark Hassman, Athletic Director

I first came to know Karl when we were both teaching at St. Ignatius High School forty years ago. Through all these years he has consistently been an inspiration and an example of what it means to be a ‘man for others.’ He is a man of faith and of service to others, putting Ignatian Spirituality into action.

– Don Petkash, SJ

Karl has been so instrumental in the formation of not only our students, but the entire WJ community including parents, staff and faculty over the 13 years he’s been with us. Not only do I appreciate Karl’s leadership but also his friendship. Karl seems to instantly connect with anyone he meets because he is genuinely interested and compassionate. He sees good in every person and focuses on what makes that person be their best self.

– Christina Lauria, Alumni Parent, ’11 and ‘14

Karl Ertle is the beating heart of the WJ community - a leader who is engaged in as many WJ events as there are minutes in a day. To the Yates family, he has been a supportive and kind soul from the moment we met him at the WJ Open house in 2010, to this very day, long after our daughter graduated in 2014. Karl always takes time for us when we need him most, on both a personal and professional level! We are forever grateful and wish him well in this next chapter. Best to you Karl.

– Lisa, Brad and Christina Yates ‘14

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Growth & Change are Forthcoming Carol and I will be

adults work together to dramatically improve

forever grateful to

the four-year academic and retreat programs

the Walsh Jesuit

in order to offer the best experience for the

community and to all of

students. I have been able to pray with the

the students and adults we have met during

community at hundreds of events, Masses

our past 13 years here. You have made our

and retreats, and it is always a highlight to

time on Wyoga Lake Road more rewarding

hear the Alma Mater each time we sing it as

than we could have ever imagined. We

a family.

give thanks to God for all that we have accomplished together at this special school. There has been mission-centered service, superb teaching and learning, wonderful generosity from loyal donors and a lot of fun together.

The Walsh Jesuit family took a large gamble by inviting me to serve here and I feel so blessed that you did. It has been so gratifying to come to know amazing young

This is not a farewell message as I hope to be back as often as you’ll have us; but it is a signal that growth and change are forthcoming, as they do for all organizations.

people – just over 4,100 by my calculations – and to work with an adult team who cares so deeply that the students here are loved, served, and are ready for college and life.

Our graduates carry-on lives of inspired service because of the adult role models here and the way families work in partnership with faculty and staff in formation.

I have seen students transformed here!

There are young people who came to us

I am honored to work in the transition with Fr. Chris Fronk, SJ now so that our new leader can position Walsh Jesuit for longterm success in Northeast Ohio and across the globe as a strong member of the network of Jesuit schools. I know that you join me in our desire to strengthen this apostolate for future generations, and I am so thankful that together, we are “fit to wear the maroon and gold!”

as freshmen and then went on to graduate ready to lead as they “light the world on fire.” It is a joy to welcome alumni home and inspire them to serve here. I have seen Summer 2023

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NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Fr. Fronk to lead WJ into the Future December 22, 2022 was a historical day

“With this appointment, we are looking

working with Ignatian Spirituality. He

on campus as Walsh Jesuit High School’s

forward to continuous growth aligned with

served as Walsh Jesuit’s Vice President

Board of Directors announced that Fr.

implementation of our strategic plan,”

for Mission and Identity since July, 2021.

Christopher Scott Fronk, SJ, will be our

said Tom Haag, Chairman, Walsh Jesuit

"Our

school’s twelfth president, effective July

Board of Directors. “Fr. Fronk will provide

together as a team in mission and identity,"

1, 2023. Fr. Fronk will replace President

strong leadership, utilize his extensive

he said. "That work gave me the hope and

Ertle, who is retiring this month after

education and experience to communicate

desire to advance the mission of Walsh

thirteen years of distinguished service to

effectively and build trusting relationships

Jesuit. I wouldn't be where I am today if it

Walsh Jesuit.

across our community in fulfillment of

weren't for the great people in the Walsh

our Jesuit Mission. We are confident in Fr.

Jesuit community,” said Fr. Fronk.

The appointment was approved by V. Rev.

Fronk's ability to lead the development of

Karl Kiser, SJ, Provincial of the Midwest

men and women for and

Jesuits. Fr. Kiser stated, "I am delighted to

with others.”

entire

community

has

worked

Prior to Walsh Jesuit, Fr. Fronk was the President of Jesuit High School in New Orleans for three years. This was preceded

mission Fr. Fronk as the next president of Walsh Jesuit. Chris will bring his

Fr. Fronk comes to

by his service in the United States Navy as

strong faith and leadership experience

Walsh Jesuit with

a Command Chaplain assigned to Helmand

to continue Walsh Jesuit's legacy of

thirty-seven years

Province,

forming women and men inspired

of education and

the USS George H. W. Bush along with

by Jesus' love to live lives of service as

experience in

other command chaplain assignments.

Afghanistan

and

onboard

Fr. Fronk's education includes a B.A. in

Women and Men for Others.”

Philosophy from St. Louis University, an M.A. in Theology from The University of London, an M.A. in Religious Education from Duquesne University, and an M.M.S in Military Studies from the Marine Corps University. Fr. Fronk was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.

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PRINCIPAL’S M ESSAGE

The Principal’s Wing

“My goal is to prepare young people from diverse backgrounds for the future that awaits them and the challenges that will be part of that journey,” said Fr. Fronk.

“I believe that no system prepares students better than Jesuit secondary schools where academics are emphasized, along with Ignatian spirituality, service to the community, and the richness of the Catholic faith."

Of all of the ways of

to listen, learn, dream, and explore, undeterred by the

proceeding that St.

risk of potential failure, has propelled the school to

Ignatius outlined for

heights far beyond its original conception.

his fellow Jesuits on how to conduct their lives and spiritual work (operating

This spirit of ingenuity and openness that invites us to

as contemplatives in action, seeking the magis,

seek new approaches and programming has truly been

presuming the good, finding God in all things, etc.),

evident at Walsh Jesuit these past few years. Embracing

as a school leader, the one that in recent years has

online instruction, modifying liturgies and retreats,

resonated with me the most is “living with one foot

rethinking our approaches to student mental/emotional

raised.” Ignatius used this phrase to challenge his

and academic support, and opening our campus for

companions to remain open to the possibility that

student engagement enabled us to not only survive the

God’s call may ask them to pursue courses of action that

pandemic, but they challenged us to think of new ways

were different than their original perceived path. While

to meet the needs of each and every student going

there are core values, spiritual beliefs, and a focus on

forward. That same response to opportunities led us to

mission that are non-negotiable, this principle calls on

review and modify our grading scale, create a design and

all of us to set aside ingrained habits, prejudices, and

innovation lab, incorporate a mandatory freshmen-level

adherence to the status quo to respond to emerging

programming and fabrication course into our curriculum,

opportunities that present themselves. By detaching

quadruple our dual credit offerings, revamp our

ourselves from preconceived ways of doing things

student support programming, reimagine our mission

(“indifference”), those who “live with one foot raised”

and ministry alignment, expand our extracurricular

have the freedom to make changes for the betterment

opportunities, and reorganize our administrative roles.

of the communities they serve.

All of these changes emanate from that same initial

One thing both President Ertle and

challenge given to the Jesuits roughly 500 years ago.

President Elect Fronk would like to see

When interviewing prospective individuals for

is even more students attending Walsh

employment, one of the most common questions that

As Walsh Jesuit moves forward under new leadership,

Jesuit. "I wish more kids would come

candidates ask me toward the end of an interview is,

we pray that the same call that prompted Ignatius to lay

here and see the amazing people at

“Why do you enjoy working at Walsh Jesuit?” Aside

down his sword in order to embrace a new life he never

from speaking about the school’s mission and the

intended may continue to inspire and guide us. As we

tremendous faculty and students with whom we are

remain mindful of the people, places, and experiences

blessed to work, I always reinforce the beauty of our

that have helped to form and sustain us, like Ignatius,

school’s flexibility and freedom. Though we have

may we “live with one foot raised,” and listen attentively

been around for nearly sixty years and value the

for how and to what God is calling us each and every day.

Walsh Jesuit,” said President Ertle.

President Elect Fronk concurred, "I want to make sure as many families as possible can be a special part of our community," he said. “I want to build on President Ertle’s accomplishments and take Walsh Jesuit into the future.”

practices and customs that have made Walsh Jesuit special, we are never so beholden to tradition that

Principal, Sean Lynch '94

we are afraid to try something new. That willingness

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STUDENT SP OTLIGHT

“Fall in Love. Stay in Love.

And It Will Decide

EVERYTHING.”

Sophia Frammartino ’23 stood before her classmates, family, and friends seated in a packed house at EJ Thomas Hall at Akron University and said “Fall in love. Stay in love. And it will decide everything.” A very familiar phrase to all 256 graduates of the Walsh Jesuit Class of 2023. One of their classmates, Jack Hanchin, enthusiastically said those words at the end of each day’s morning announcements. It is a thoughtful daily examen prayer reflection and was the crux of the Jesuit values instilled in in the Class of 2023.

“We’ve fallen in love with curiosity. We fall in love with ideas that push us out of our comfort zone and help us become increasingly educated as we depart into new environments bound to challenge us. We’ve fallen in love with friendships. Above all else, we have fallen in

and Mr. Jeff Norris ‘96 led the graduates’ Fanfare and Processional into E.J. Thomas, and the Fifty-Fifth Annual Commencement was underway.

love with our faith.”

Sophia elaborated on why this simple phrase meant so much to our graduates.

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It was the perfect message on a picture-perfect day as our graduates arrived under a 72-degree sunny bright blue sky at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall beginning at 8:00 a.m. There were plenty of hugs, selfies and smiles as each student began to find their friends outside before the doors would open at 9:15. At precisely 10:00, Ms. Mary Kate Glowe WA R R IO R PATH S

Mr. Sean Lynch ‘94, Walsh Jesuit Principal, welcomed the Class of 2023; and the family, friends, staff, and faculty all in attendance to celebrate them. Fr. Ken Styles, SJ followed with a beautiful Invocation before President Ertle took the stage one final time to deliver his beautiful comments honoring our young men and women. Mr. Ertle also announced this

year’s Fr. John McGrail, SJ Award Recipients for 2023.

Mr. Joseph Vecchio ’05, Mr. Adam Green ’03 and Mrs. Elisabeth Barker were recognized for their dedication to the Jesuit Mission.

Mr. Lynch then asked the Class of 2023 to please rise and move their cap tassels from the right side to the left side, signifying they are officially graduates, before they all sang the Alma Mater one final time as an entire class.

After Sophia delivered her beautiful speech as the Senior Speaker, it was time for the Conferring of Diplomas, presented by Dean of Students, and 1972 alum Mr. Gerry Rardin. The students were called to the stage by Mr. Lynch and Mrs. Megan Regan, Assistant Principal for Academics.

President Ertle handed all 256 students their diplomas, assisted by Mr. Thomas Haag ’81, Board of Directors Chairman, and Mrs. Jane Rafferty, Assistant Principal for Formation.

After Anna Zografakis was called to the stage as the final graduate, a loud and proud standing ovation ensued as the Class of 2023 was now officially 256 of the 10,539 alumni who call Walsh Jesuit their home. Once seated, the newest alums watched the Senior Class Video produced by Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Christine Marquard, highlighting their four years at WJ, and what emoji they would select for their class, the selections were very amusing.

As they all recessed out of E.J Thomas to be greeted by their adoring family and friends, it was easy to see why the Class of 2023, stemming from the reality of pre- and post-pandemic formation, expressed and lived its gratitude for being together probably more than any other class in school history. At the end of her speech Sophia challenged her classmates to “stay in love”, set the world on fire, and live out the theme for the 2022-23 school year, “To Praise, Reverence, and Serve God.” We have no doubts that a class that earned over $38M to 72 different colleges and universities in 20 states and the UK will do just that! Just know that no matter how far and wide your journeys may take you, Warrior Nation is always eager to welcome you back home.

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Joseph Ambrose..............Cuyahoga Community College

Casey Craig.............................The Ohio State University

Morgan Graham.......................The Ohio State University

Logan Ames.................................................Undecided

Madison Crea.......................Baldwin Wallace University

Madeline Grebenc...................................Ohio University

Leah Amsden.....................University of South Carolina

Brian Crevar................................University of Cincinnati

Rocco Grguric...........................The Ohio State University

Matthew Anthony.....................The Ohio State University

Kaleigh Cunningham.............................Xavier University

Cadyn Griffith...............................Kent State University

Ajay Gavin Antony........................The University of Akron

Antonette D'Angelo...................The Ohio State University

Nicholas Grobelny...........................University of Dayton

Jack Bagne............................Louisiana State University

Taryn Daniels............................West Virginia University

Joshua Grogan..............................Kent State University

Kyle Ballway...............................University of Cincinnati

Nataley Davis................................Duquesne University

Zachary Grogan.....................Baldwin Wallace University

Lauren Bangs........................................Xavier University

Nathan DeBenedictis.......Washington University in St. Louis

Emma Groppe.......................................Ohio University

Jacob Bauer...............................University of Cincinnati

Braydon Dellagnese......Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland

Anthony Grossi.......................The Ohio State University

Allison Bedrick..............Middle Tennessee State University

Leonardo DelPrete........................The University of Akron

Haley Grucella.....................................Xavier University

Albert Bell, III...................Grand Valley State University

Ryan DePerro............................Univesity of Mount Union

Gavin Gubanyor........................Miami University, Oxford

Dominic Bellini........................The Ohio State University

Tyler Dermott..................................Kent State University

Jenna Guiher.............The Georgia Institute of Technology

Benjamin Belmonte......................................Undecided

Maranda Dick.................................Duquesne University

Josephine Haag.......................................Ohio University

Madison Bergmann..............................Xavier University

Abigail Dotson..............................................Undecided

Paiton Hagen.........................Coastal Carolina University

Dominic Bernard.....................Baldwin Wallace University

Alanna Dowdy.................................Kent State University

Ryan Hall.................................Miami University, Oxford

Annabel Bertoni............................John Carroll University

Morgan Dutt.....................................Ashland University

Zachary Halligan......................The University of Akron

Ella Betzhold...........................Miami University, Oxford

Logan Dyer.............................The Ohio State University

Morgen Hammer..........................University of Kentucky

Thomas Biery...............The Pennsylvania State University

Rylee Eberhart.......................................Ohio University

Jack Hanchin..............Rochester Institute of Technology

Olivia Bitikofer..........................Miami University, Oxford

Mason Eckelman........................The Ohio State University

Madelyn Haran...............Case Western Reserve University

Jacob Blain.........................Baldwin Wallace University

Brady Eggleston..................................Purdue University

Gabriella Harvey....................................Ohio University

Ryland Bordeaux.......................The Ohio State University

Jacob Eisner.........................University of South Carolina

Maxwell Haslinger.....................Miami University, Oxford

James Brandhorst......................Miami University, Oxford

Elie El-Richani................................Kent State University

Grace Heed.............................University of Mount Union

Justin Bremner.....................................Canisius College

Andrew Erdmann........................University of Cincinnati

Nicholas Herbele..............................Marshall University

Alexis Brown...........................Louisiana State University

Julio Esis.......................................University of Findlay

Justin Herdlick.......................................Ohio University

Daislanae Brown........Raphael's School of Beauty Culture

Kathryn Figler..........................The Ohio State University

Mary Hoffmann..............................Saint Louis University

Jordan Brunson.............................Kent State University

Bridget Fitzmaurice.....................University of Tennessee

Ryan Holcomb........................Baldwin Wallace University

Quentin Bryant...................................Xavier University

Emyrson Flora.......................Pursuing Music in Nashville

Kevin Holland...............................John Carroll University

Jack Burke................................University of Notre Dame

Kayla Flory...............................The University of Toledo

Joseph Holtzer...................................Denison University

Dennis Butts III, III.................................Harvard College

Abigail Fourmann......................The Ohio State University

Luke Hord....................................University of Kentucky

Daniel Cabot........................Lakeland Community College

Sophia Frammartino...............................Boston College

Katheryn Horning..........................Kent State University

Diego Calixto...........................................Hiram College

Lily Fratantonio..........................University of Notre Dame

Gabrielle Huryn.....................................Clark University

Dominic Camma........................The Ohio State University

Chandler Fronk...........................Miami University, Oxford

Sophia Margaret Igamino...........The Ohio State University

Cullen Campana...........................................Undecided

Jack Fudo................................The Ohio State University

Caroline Incanno....................................Ohio University

Anthony Canzoni..........................University of Cincinnati

Cara Gabriel...............................Arizona State University

Alyssa Isaac...........................................Ohio University

Alyson Carr.....................................University of Dayton

Nevella Gallo.........................................Ohio University

Marton Jalics........................Youngstown State University

Kristine Cassidy............................John Carroll University

Raul Gamez..................................University of Kentucky

Taylor Jansky.................................Kent State University

Mia Clark.................................The University of Toledo

Gabriel Gardner.........................Miami University, Oxford

Daniel Jarosewich.....................Cleveland State University

Keeley Clinton............................The University of Toledo

Abigail Garner......................................Marietta College

Lucy Kaczmar...........................University of Cincinnati

Macy Clough........................................Ohio University

Gregory Gebhart.........................The University of Akron

Thomas Kadair............................The University of Akron

Raymond Conley, II...................The Ohio State University

Elizabeth Gilbert.......................The Ohio State University

Tristen Kahle......Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences

Sara Costantini.........................The Ohio State University

Gwenyth Gilbert.............................Kent State University

Lydia Kefalas............................The Ohio State University

Eli Coundourides....................................Hiram College

Liam Gilson..............................Miami University, Oxford

Cameron Kelly............................The University of Akron

Alejandro Covas.................Youngstown State University

Gabrielle Gottschalk.......................Kent State University

Catherine Kennedy..................University of Mount Union

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Ryan Kerscher.............................University of Cincinnati

Aubrey Nighman.............................Kent State University

Kathleen Schmidt.....................The Ohio State University

Jacob Kim.................................The Ohio State University

Marry Noe................................The University of Akron

Giavonna Scott...........................University of Cincinnati

Cooper Kirda.......................................Capital University

Reaghan Norton........................The Ohio State University

Matthew Serdinak......................Ohio Northern University

Darren Kistler..................................University of Dayton

Jessica Osciak........................................Boston College

Noor Shah...................................University of Michigan

Timothy Klug..............................University of Cincinnati

Olivia O'Toole..........................The Ohio State University

Ryan Sharp...........................................Ohio University

Hunter Knauf..............................University of Cincinnati

Lillian Parker................................John Carroll University

Cassandra Shaw.............................University of Kentucky

Paul Kropf...............................The Ohio State University

Tavian Parks...................................University of Dayton

Charles Shaw....................Bowling Green State University

Sarah Lekan................................Wake Forest University

Jenna Passek...........................The Ohio State University

Mara Sidloski...............................John Carroll University

Oliviana Lika.........................University of Mount Union

Joseph Passerallo.....................The Ohio State University

John Simecek..............................Saint Xavier University

Malise Liosi..............................Miami University, Oxford

Jack Paulus..............................Miami University, Oxford

Lukas Simone.............................The University of Akron

Alexandra Lubinski........................University of Kentucky

Ella Pelland..................................University of Kentucky

Sophia Sirocky...............................High Point University

Grace Lutkus.......................................Xavier University

Zuzanna Penman............................Kent State University

Raina Smith.................................University of Cincinnati

Zander Maher.....................................Xavier University

Thomas Perebzak.................................Ohio University

Daniel Smole...........................Ohio Northern University

Allison Malick...................................Purdue University

Owen Pickett................................Marymount University

Meghan Snock......................................Walsh University

Amaya Manley............................Virginia State University

Ryan Piech..........................................Xavier University

Charles Snow......................................DePaul University

Moriah Mann...............................Kent State University

Aiden Pitz............................Baldwin Wallace University

Hunter Soukup................University of Northwestern Ohio

Maximus Manning......................University of Cincinnati

Macy Plizga.........................Miami University, Oxford

Ava Speelman.............................University of Cincinnati

Jeremy Manson......................Baldwin Wallace University

John-Erik Polousky................................Xavier University

Avery Stager.................Case Western Reserve University

Kyle Marchant.................................University of Dayton

Meghan Ponyik.............................John Carroll University

Alexis Steward...................................Ashland University

Isabella Marinelli....................The Ohio State University

Lauren Powers.............................John Carroll University

Karel Stryczek...............Case Western Reserve University

Henry Marshall........................The University of Akron

Hunter Randolph.............................Wheeling University

Jacob Sumodi......................................Purdue University

Max Matta................................University of Cincinnati

Madalyn Reed...............................Heidelberg University

Megan Taraba........................................Ohio University

Patrick McCarthy.......................The Ohio State University

Matthew Reikowski...........University of Northwestern Ohio

James Taylor...................................University of Dayton

Marielle McCarty......................Miami University, Oxford

Ryleigh Renz.................................John Carroll University

Gianna Thompson...............................DePaul University

Daniel McClish..............................Kent State University

Ethan Rey........................Bowling Green State University

Michael Ticchione......................Ohio Northern University

Connor McEachen..........................Kent State University

Brynna Reynolds....................Tennessee State University

Madison Tomei......................Baldwin Wallace University

Robert McFarren Jr..............................Purdue University

Gabriella Ridgway.......................The Ohio State University

Owen Tompkins.........................Miami University, Oxford

Rachel McHale.......................The Ohio State University

Amanda Riley...............................University of Cincinnati

Henry Tucek..............................The Ohio State University

Haley Mead............................Miami University, Oxford

Stephen Risser..........................Loyola University Chicago

Michael Ulrich......................................Auburn University

Carlos Medina.................Bowling Green State University

Tyler Ritchie.................................................Undecided

Dy’Vaire VanDyke.....................Michigan State University

Shreya Mehta......................The Ohio State University

Keith Rivers, Jr................................Wittenberg University

Marissa Wajda...............................Duquesne University

Lauren Mercer........................Michigan State University

Denzel Roberts..................Bowling Green State University

Quintin Walton, Jr...............Bowling Green State University

Marykate Miller............................Saint Mary's College

Victoria Robison..........................Arizona State University

Pannawat Wasayangkoon.............................Undecided

Alex Mitchell.................................Kent State University

Logan Rodgers.....................Baldwin Wallace University

Joshua Weiner......................Youngstown State University

William Monea..........................Miami University, Oxford

Mason Roethel.............................Brown Aveda Institute

Destiny Wiley..................North Carolina A&T State University

Marissa Morales.............................Chapman University

Abigail Romanini.........................Miami University, Oxford

Solomon Willoughby........................Kent State University

Anthony Mourad............................University of Dayton

Jake Romanini...................................Purdue University

Timothy Wise............................Cleveland Institute of Art

Xavier Munro...............................................Undecided

Andrew Ross..........................Baldwin Wallace University

Ava Witherite...........................Loyola University Chicago

Gianna Musitano......................The Ohio State University

Sofia Ruffa..........................................Canisius College

Everett Witherite...........................University of Cincinnati

Marisa Musso................................University of Dayton

Chloe Ruth...............................The Ohio State University

Anna Zografakis...........................University of Cincinnati

Olivia Nemec........................The Ohio State University

Isabelle Salata...........................Ohio Northern University

UyenTran Nguyen..............................Fairfield University

Christopher Salek.........................John Carroll University

Nicholas Niemiec...............................Purdue University

Selena Santiago...............................Brandeis University

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The Walsh Jesuit Way “We are just as nervous as you are.”

The now famous quote from then Principal Bill Ricco welcoming the first female students to the new co-ed Walsh Jesuit High School.

Left to right: Missy (Mittiga) Namay '96, Angela (Zingale) Rodenhauser '96, Gina (DiDonato) Kubec '96, Bridget (Grady) Rottinghaus '96.

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30 years ago this August, we celebrate the first girls to grace our campus in the then almost 30-year history of the school. That first day was a bit of a circus, as photographers, cameras, and reporters from all the local media outlets were on hand to document the historic day. It had some bumps in the road initially, however; the WJ community became a much better institution very rapidly, and it continues to evolve and grow to this day. We caught up with a few of those students to gather their thoughts on what it was like being part of that momentous occasion.

Angela (Zingale) Rodenhauser ’96 knew immediately she was going to be a Warrior. “After my first meeting with Mr. Ricco, I knew WJ was a special place and I wanted to be there.” For Bridget (Grady) Rottinghaus ’96, it was the same feeling.

“My older brother Paul ’91 had gone to Walsh Jesuit and there was a feeling every time I went to one of his football games or events that this was something I wanted to be a part of.”

Gina (DiDonato) Kubec ’96 doesn’t remember that first day but is very fond of the reception she received. “For all of the media coverage in the

Left to right: Bridget (Grady) Rottinghaus, Missy (Mittiga) Namay, Angela (Zingale) Rodenhauser, Gina (DiDonato) Kubec.

months preceding our admission, I was ready for a less than ideal reception to girls coming to WJ. But honestly? Everyone was extremely welcoming!”

However, for Missy (Mittiga) Namay ’96, the first day stands out vividly in her mind. “I was nervous and excited to be a part of something new,” she said.

“I never felt uncomfortable or out of place. Right from the beginning it was easy to make friends.”

Ironically, as you see from the photos, these four members of that great 1996 class are still very close friends to this day! “I made lifelong friendships during my time at WJ and am so blessed to have had that opportunity,” said Rodenhauser.

“When I entered surgical residency 20 years ago it was a very male dominant field,” said Melissa (Hulvat) Kaptanian ’95. “I truly believe that my experience thriving as one of only a few women at Walsh Jesuit gave me the confidence to take on a traditionally male dominated profession.” Jillian (Joseph) Pelland ’97 added,

For our first female alums, it is a source of pride to have been such a significant part of the legacy of WJ. “Not only am I proud that I was able to attend WJ, but the fact I was able to enter as a freshman and attend for all four years makes it even better. Now I’m the proud mother of the first legacy of a female alum and the first legacy of two alums!” (her husband Dave is a graduate of 1996) Now after three decades, it seems hard to imagine Walsh Jesuit as anything other than a home for both men and women. Would these “pioneers” do it all over again? Everyone said, “100 Percent!”

“It’s always a fun family dinner when we can sit and share Doc Worthington stories,” said Pelland.

“I am so proud of the strong females that have filled the halls since the fall of ’93,” said Kubec.

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Angela Rodenhauser '96 with her daughter Gianna '26.

“We have made the classroom, the school, and the community better in many ways.” Rodenhauser added, “While I don’t think I fully appreciated it in the moment, my Jesuit education and the teachings of Ignatian spirituality and cura personalis truly has had a lasting impact on my life.”

It didn’t take long, but as the Akron Beacon Journal pointed out 30 years ago;

“In the end, Walsh became unified. When the girls played volleyball, the boys cheered, pounded on a table, and did the wave. The players on the court weren’t girls, they were Warriors.”

We are happy to report that the Akron Beacon Journal was right then and now. “Admitting females to an all-male school was certainly a difficult decision that was undertaken prayerfully by the leadership at that time,” said Kaptanian. “30 years later, I hope that this is universally recognized as the right decision.

Over three decades I have watched the Walsh Jesuit student body become even more diverse. It is these differences united under the same common goal of the academic formation of men and women for others that we will make Walsh Jesuit strong, vital, and relevant for the next 30 years.”

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SCHOOL NEWS

We Are Warriors On April 21, 2023, a new era of the Walsh Warrior was introduced to the public with the video premier of “What It Means to be a Warrior.”

Current students, staff members, and alums from all over read about being defenders of peace and justice, who serve our communities with love and cultural humility before revealing the new look Warrior.

The new imagery has been very well received as students are already wearing it around the region, and designing future Warrior athletics uniforms. The process took several years and included a contest for artwork from members of our community. Our marketing committee explored the many options over several years before determining this new Warrior icon. The recent icon, along with other contenders, were vetted with hundreds of our current students, alumni, and other community members.

Show your Warrior pride, available at our online Spirit Shop.

Watch the highly produced reveal video here.

New Warrior Merchandise available this Fall! shop.walshjesuit.org

ALUMNI WEEKEND friday, august 11:

saturday, august 12:

6:00-7:00 PM - alumni awards, hall of fame and distinguished alum reception 7:00-9:00 PM Ceremony

8:00 AM alumni golf outing 2:00-5:00 PM family fun festival 5:00-6:00 PM alumni mass 6:00-8:00 PM grand reunion

Contact Alumni Relations Director, Kevin Byrne '92 at byrNek@walshjesuit.org, 330-929-4205, x 228

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the Nights Away If you have ever attended a Warrior athletic event or the Warrior Gala, the always smiling face that you will see is BreeOnna Springer. Bree not only does an incredible job with Walsh Jesuit events as the school’s Special Events Manager, but she is also the Warriors Dance Team Coach who started the squad from scratch. “I’m not going to lie, I was nervous about starting the team because I didn’t know if there would be interest or what their abilities would be, but they have met me where I am at and truly make me a better person. I love coaching this team,” said Springer. “We have 18 dancers in our second season!

The interest is so encouraging, and the talent inspires me. These dancers are amazing people.”

Now what you may not know about Coach Bree, she is a member of the Cavs PowerHouse Dance Team since its inception in 2019! On game nights you’ll see her with her teammates up in the concourse greeting fans as they arrive, and performing throughout the game, both on the court and throughout Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Each

summer

hundreds

of

dancers

audition, and the process of making the team is long and grueling, challenging the dancer’s body and mind, but is well worth the time and effort. “To be able to dance professionally in front of an arena and on national television on any given night still gives me chills,” said Springer.

“The feeling I get anytime I walk out is indescribable and a dream come true.”

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Coach Bree has wanted to perform in front

team to make their way onto the performance

of people since she was 3 years old! “I love

team as they improve.”

performing and the matching the audience’s energy with mine. Dancing has been a part

Coach Gibbons agrees that one certainly

of my life for 23 years and has taught me

helps the other.

so many life skills that I will forever be grateful for! As a little kid, I used to make my family sit in the living room so I could put a performance on for them.”

“Bree has been a positive light on the team for years,” says Cavs PowerHouse Dance Team Coach Katie Gibbons.

“She is very

talented and a great performer, but off the court she is just as exceptional. Working on a team with a bunch of different personalities is challenging. Bree is always there to provide a helping hand, be there for a teammate, and positively impact those around her. Her professionalism and attitude are things I truly appreciate!”

In Coach Bree’s mind, her involvement with the Cavs PowerHouse Dance Team has made her a better coach for the Warriors’ Dance Team. “I model the WJ Dance Team from the Cavs. The difference is I have a practice team and a performance team. I want there to be opportunity for the dancers on the practice

“To be a successful coach, your heart must be in the right place. You must genuinely want to help people and build up your team. This is where Bree excels. Not only does she have the dance and performance experience, but the people skills and heart to successfully do the job.”

For Coach Bree, this is just the beginning of even greater things to come for her WJ Dance Team with the ultimate goal of becoming a competition team in the future.

Who knows, maybe some of our Warriors will have the same opportunities the Cavs have provided their coach. “I was able to dance with LL Cool J at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction and with DJ Khalid, Lil Baby, Migos, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, and Mary J Blige during All Star weekend. I am beyond thankful for all the blessings in my life, but I truly wouldn’t be able to do any of this without my wonderful support system and family who has been behind me since day one.”

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Meet Mr. Burnside & the Brand-New

WJ Center for Design & Innovation This year, Walsh Jesuit launched a state-ofthe-art new STEM lab for our students, the ‘Malley's Center for Design and Innovation’.

Mr. Burnside, can you share with us the motivation and inspiration behind creating this space? Where did this idea come from?

The concept of a STEM center was first born out of the school’s strategic plan.

To help us celebrate the launch of this new lab space, we asked Mr. David Burnside, who was the driving force behind the design and creation of this lab, to tell us a little bit about this new facility and why it is such a key component in the growing Computer Science curriculum at Walsh Jesuit!

Since I also served on the

committee that took on a similar effort at Bedford High School, Sean Lynch '94, our Principal, approached me in the fall of 2020 with the request of heading up the effort to create this space here at WJ. To begin the initiative, we reached out for advice from our partner Jesuit high schools around the country, many of whom already had effective spaces in place. The goal was to create the curriculum first and let that be the guiding force for how the lab would be built. After much discussion about what we wanted from a curricular standpoint, we then put together a team of teachers to go out and visit “makerspaces” for ideas.

Our current space pulls those components from what we all liked from each of those spaces. With that idea in place, we started our search for a suitable location in the building.

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It sounds like a great deal of intentionality was put

What is the long-term vision for this space, and for

into the concept and design for the lab. Can you tell

STEM programming at WJ?

us about the technology and equipment that our students can use in this space?

The introductory course for this program is called "Design & Innovation 1". It is a semester-long course

Our lab, which is called the "Center for Design &

for 9th graders that we have made a mandatory

Innovation" (CDI) houses: 3-D printers, laser cutter

requirement for graduation. This class serves as the

& engravers, vinyl cutters and a vinyl printer/cutter,

beginning course for Computer Science and Digital Arts,

embroidery and sewing machines, including a serger

as well as a springboard for our Business courses that

machine, scroll saws, a CNC router, a variety of hand tools,

we already offer as electives.

and 24 student workstations each with its own laptop.

After Design & Innovation 1, we will offer Design & That is a lot of equipment in one lab! How was this

Innovation 2 as an elective course that will be focused

all funded?

on a singular, student-generated idea and project.

This course will give the student an opportunity to

Walsh Jesuit paid for the initial expense of the

follow their project from design to prototype and

ventilation and electrical upgrades that were needed

could possibly even be paired with our Business

for the room. We also replaced the existing floor with

Entrepreneurship class where students can learn how

tiling that was appropriate for the new facility. As for

to take their product to market.

the equipment, approximately 90% of the funding was provided through grants and EANS (Emergency

With the addition of this program, our Computer Science

Assistance to Non-Public Schools) funding,

course offerings now include D&I 1, Javascript, Robotics,

with the other 10% coming from our

D&I 2, and we are also developing an upcoming in-class

generous alumni donors.

AP Computer Science Principles course to complement our online AP enrichment programming.

As these programs expand, we hope to also expand the footprint of our lab to include a classroom space that will allow other teachers/students to work on projects in the lab, whether we have a class going on in there

All of this sounds incredible! Thank you so much for sharing some information about this new, stateof-the-art lab! It is just another example of the incredible, experiential learning that students can participate in at Walsh Jesuit! We are blessed to have you and everyone who supported the creation and launch of this space as a part of our community!

Mr. Burnside will be conducting our first ever Coding Camp, July 10-13. For more information and registration, just scan the QR Code.

or not!

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Record Setting Gala Night

This year truly was a “Gift of Gold” as we

VIP Party with an exclusive raffle and

celebrated our 51st annual Warrior Gala on

performance by Emyrson Flora ’23 was

April 29, 2023. We would not have had such

happening in the Dome.

a successful event without our fantastic chair couples: Rita & Tim Burke and Beth &

Once again, the Dome was transformed

Kevin Sloan. They led this event to success

into an elegant Gala full of auction items,

with their creative ideas and were truly

community, and laughter. We kicked off

dedicated to making the 51st Warrior Gala one

bidding with a pre-live auction which

to remember. Prior to the evening of the gala,

consisted of a tableside bourbon tasting,

bidding for the silent auction opened and an

wine pairing, and banana foster dessert for

exclusive item was added for a table to have a

your table! Guests were excited to continue

personal server for their evening at the gala.

to bid on the silent auction, purchase their raffle tickets, and raise their paddles for the

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WJ welcomed back past chair couples,

live auction and the paddle raise. The live

alumni, current parents, incoming parents,

auction featured a puppy, a trip to Turks &

and friends of Walsh Jesuit! The night

Caicos, Naming the Dome, and more. We

started with Mass at 4 pm, celebrated by

concluded the evening by raffling off our

President-Elect Fr. Chris Fronk, SJ, in the

traditional Louis Vuitton Bag, a 2023 Jeep

Chapel. Followed by the cocktail hour,

Wrangler XE, a Gucci bag, and 2023-24 WJ

where guests enjoyed our signature drink,

Full Tuition and had an exclusive VIP Raffle!

“The President,” to honor President Karl

Whether live in person or at home, you could

Ertle and our Wine Pull. Meanwhile, a

participate in the silent auction!

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is Truly a Gift of Gold

Thank You For celebrating the 51st gala with us on April 29, 2023!

327

Virtual Participants

485+

Adult & Student Volunteers

526

In Person Attendees

$122,175

Thank you to the wonderful WJ community, this year was another record-breaking year raising over $760,000 for our Warrior Fund, which benefits all Walsh Jesuit students.

Without the support of our attendees and the Walsh Jesuit community, this would not be possible.

Jeep Raffle Ticket Sales

$760,079 Dollars Raised

Thank you to all our Warrior Gala guests, volunteers, auction items donors, and corporate sponsors for making the 51st

God bless you for your support at the #WJGALA23! You helped us break records for the highest amount raised in the history of the Gala! A huge thank you for making this happen.

Warrior Gala a huge success. A special thank you to Rita & Tim Burke and Beth & Kevin Sloan for their outstanding dedication, leadership, and support as this year’s co-chairs.

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A Family Affair For many years, throughout each Warrior athletic season, Fall, Winter and Spring, you’ll find a Bowers family member on the sidelines. It all began in the late 90’s when John Bowers was the Freshman baseball coach at WJ, followed by his wife Joyce, who joined the Warriors program as the Volleyball coach, and then was asked to coach Freshman basketball. The timing was perfect as the Bowers’ daughter, Kelli, was now a Freshman on our campus.

Kelli ‘02 was a good athlete herself, wearing the Maroon and Gold for both the basketball and softball programs, helping the Warriors win a softball state title in 2002. She was followed by Joe ‘08, a 3-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball, who also won a state championship in his senior campaign for the baseball Warriors. Both Bowers children were very accomplished athletes, but their ties to the Warriors wouldn’t end upon graduation.

It turns out Joyce was instrumental in bringing Kelli back to her alma mater. “When I graduated from Walsh University, I coached Freshman basketball with my mom, and the JV softball team,” said Kelli. For Joe, it was a former coach who knew Joe had the gifts to be a great leader, “I was in my last semester studying Physical Education at Mount Union, and Coach John Norris '96 gave me a call and asked if I was interested in coaching the freshman basketball team,” said Joe. “So I can’t thank Coach Norris enough for opening doors for me that basically shaped where I am at now.” Joe would also coach football for multiple years and be brought on as pitching coach by legendary baseball coach Chris Kaczmar '88. He now inherits a program many consider to be the best in all of Ohio. “I am following two coaching legends. Coach Kaczmar and Coach Steve Grescovich '74 are both Hall of Fame coaches, who have built an unbelievable program here at WJ, and I’m thankful that I get a chance to steward the WJ baseball tradition for them.”

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Currently, Joyce is the head coach for the Freshman Volleyball team, Kelli leads the JV Warriors basketball squad, while Joe is the head man for baseball and JV basketball. The three of them all coaching at a school they love means a lot to the Bowers family. “I think it is awesome for all of us to coach,” said Joyce. “We all share a passion for sports. You don't coach high school sports for the money. It is for the passion and love for the game and be able to teach and share that love with the kids.”

Kelli echoes the same sentiments, “I feel privileged to be a small part of what my mom and Joe have created at Walsh Jesuit. Not only are they wellrespected coaches but good, quality people who love what they do and give so much of their time and dedication to making kids better athletes.”

When the family gets together, you can imagine what the topic is.

“Some families talk about how your day at work was, or politics, the Bowers family usually is questioning one another on why you’re running a zone defense, or why did you take that pitcher out of the game,” said Joe. All three have fond memories of their time coaching at WJ, whether it be winning a state title, a performance that stands out, or just being around the kids. “I absolutely love the conversations the players have with us,” said Joe. “In a 5-minute span, the Walsh Jesuit Baseball team will go from talking about Shakespeare to arguing if Lil Baby is a top 5 rapper, and those are really the most memorable moments, because you actually get to know more about the person, and not just the player.”

Just like those conversations, we now know more about a family and their unwavering commitment to the Warriors athletic programs for over a quarter century.

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Athletics:

From Warriors to the Next Level

In 2023, we have seen more than 30 Warrior Student-Athletes decide where they will further their academic and athletic careers.

We congratulate all the young men and women below whose dedication and commitment as Warriors enabled them to live out their athletic dreams at the next level.

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Bedrick, Allison

Volleyball

Middle Tennessee State University

Kirda, Cooper

Lacrosse

Capital University

Bell, Trey

Football

Grand Valley State University

O’Toole, Olivia

Lacrosse

Centre College (KY)

Bernard, Dom

Track

Baldwin Wallace Univiersity

Paulus, Jack

Baseball

Miami University

Bremner, Justin

Baseball

Canisius College

Pickett, Owen

Volleyball

Marymount University (VA)

Calixto, Diego

Soccer

Hiram College

Piech, Ryan

Baseball

Xavier University

Canzoni, Anthony

Baseball

University of Cincinnati

Randolph, Hunter

Wrestling

University of Wheeling

Clinton, Keeley

Soccer

University of Toledo

Reed, Madalyn

Volleyball

Heidelberg University

Coundourides, Eli

Volleyball

Hiram College

Ruffa, Sofia

Soccer

Canisius College

Covas, Alejandro

Baseball

Youngstown State University

Salata, Isabelle

Lacrosse

Ohio Northern University

Crea, Madison

Volleyball

Baldwin Wallace University

Salek, Topher

Baseball

John Carroll University

Eckelman, Mason

Baseball

Ohio State University

Santiago, Selena

Soccer

Brandies University

Erdman, Andrew

Baseball

University of Cincinnati

Serdinak, Matthew

Baseball

Ohio Northern University

Flory, Kayla

Soccer

University of Toledo

Simecek, John

Baseball

St. Xavier University (Chicago)

Garner, Abby

Basketball

Marietta College

Steward, Alexis

Track

Ashland University

Holcomb, Ryan

Lacrosse

Baldwin Wallace University

Tomei, Madie

Lacrosse

Baldwin Wallace University

Holland, Kevin

Baseball

John Carroll University

Trzcinski, Kate

Volleyball

University of Buffalo

Holtzer, Joe

Lacrosse

Denison University

VanDyke, Boots

Wrestling

Michigan State University

Huryn, Gabriella

Soccer

Clark University

Weiner, Josh

Golf

Youngstown State University

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CAMPUS MINISTRY? WA R R IO R PATH S

Like many schools across the country,

emphasis on the importance of Mass

And, of course, there are still several familiar

Walsh Jesuit Campus Ministry was forced

and it’s meaning as well as an increase

programs and prayer opportunities being

to get creative during and in the aftermath

in opportunities to practice Eucharistic

offered and revived in Campus Ministry.

of the Covid-19 Pandemic. This school

Adoration. Each grade level celebrated

Labre,

year has served as a step back towards

two “Class Masses” together during Flex

Service, The Daily Examen and morning

Kairos,

Immersion,

Sophomore

normalcy for the department

prayer, The Ignatian Family

and the school as a whole.

Teach-In for Justice, service

In the past two years, we

hour requirements, and other

have welcomed new staff

opportunities, are just some

members, both of whom are

of the many ways Campus

Walsh Jesuit graduates. Mrs.

Ministry is engaging students

Meghan Kiel (McDonald) ‘17

in its offerings. It’s exciting

started last year and Mr. Jon

to report that participation

Hassman ’17 was new to

numbers

Campus Ministry this school

the board for things like

year. Both were Theology

Immersion Trips, Eucharistic

majors at their respective

Ministers, Labre volunteers,

universities and have done an

etc. For example, there are a

incredible job breathing new

total of six immersion trips

life back into the office.

taking place this year. These

are

up

across

trips will engage about 70 Campus Ministry’s goal is

WJ

to impact the students as

by the end of summer. And

they grow into discovering

soon after the summer ends,

more about God, themselves,

Labre will celebrate its 17th

and the world. To engage

birthday at Walsh Jesuit. The

willing participants, relational

students who participate in

ministry must take place. This

these programs still consider

has been a primary focus of the

them hallmark experiences of

office for the 2022-2023 school

their time in high school. And

year.

quite honestly, it’s what sets

While

programs

are

community

members

important, relationships and trust bring the

Starts in our chapel. The Jesuit priests

WJ apart from many other great schools in the

students to the programs. This is the first full

have done an incredible job of using these

area—we strive to engage as many students as

year without restrictions on the number of

opportunities to explain parts of the Mass—

possible in a faith that can be active in their

people allowed in the office, distancing, and

detailing why they say certain prayers, what

lives beyond their experiences in high school.

masking, so students are once again using

they mean to Catholics, and providing ways

Campus Ministry as a “home away from

and opportunities for students of all faith

This year, Campus Ministry has started to get

home” where they can study, hang out with

backgrounds to practice their faith during

its footing back. As we look to what is to come

friends, and build important relationships.

the Liturgy. The Campus Ministry staff, with

in the next school year and beyond, there is

help from the Mothers' Club volunteers,

excitement about the growth of the offerings

Another primary focus of the Campus

have also provided opportunities for

that could help serve our community even

Ministry team has been the Catholic Identity

Eucharistic Adoration twice a month during

more. We ask for your continued support and

of the school. There has been a greater

lunch periods.

to keep our students in your prayers.

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STUDENT NEWS

"Campus Ministry’s goal is to impact the students as they grow into discovering more about God, themselves, and the world."

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Your Taxes, Our Warriors

Walsh Jesuit High School Scholarship Granting Organization

Scan code with your phone to learn more!

DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE IN OHIO Announcing the creation of the Walsh Jesuit High School Scholarship Granting Organization (WJHS-SGO)! You can now redirect your Ohio State tax dollars to our Warriors for your 2023 state tax return with your donation.

The Walsh Jesuit High School Scholarship Granting Organization (WJHS-SGO) was created to allow donors to make donations for students of Walsh Jesuit High School while also receiving eligibility for a tax credit. It is a dollar-for-dollar credit but is limited to the lesser of $750 for an individual (or $1,500 if married and filing jointly) or the related State of Ohio tax liability.

Questions? Contact Patti Clair, VP of Advancement at clairp@walshjesuit.org or 330.929.4205 ext. 166.

walshjesuit.org/ wjhs-sgo

Be Involved.

J oi n t h e WJ M others ’ C l ub CommItted to servIng the mIssIon of Walsh JesuIt hIgh sChool

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CLASS NOTES 69

Tim Glass ‘69 Spent the last 20 years of his career as the Assistant Controller at Pixar Animation Studios. Has 5 adult children: Robert-53, Jason-49, Christopher-35, Amanda-31, Emma-27.

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Kevin O’Neil ‘73 Retired as Senior Counsel from The Kroger Co. Has 2 adult children: Jennifer Adams-36, Chris-33, who are both Walsh Grads. Will be celebrating his 50-year reunion at WJ this August.

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Mark Stevens ‘75 Retired from Delta Airlines as an Airbus 350 Pilot/Captain. Mark spent 26 years with Northwest/Delta Airlines amassing over 30,000 pilot flight hours in his 30 years as a commercial pilot (starting with Mesa Airlines). Mandatory FAA age requirements forced his retirement on November 6, 2021.

His last flight, Hawaii to Atlanta, was the most memorable as his wife Joan, daughter Elizabeth and grandson Theodore were all on board. After a brief retirement Mark is back in the air, continuing his career, flying Lear Jets for Crew Aviation based in Sarasota, FL and Louisville KY. [BELOW]

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Chris Kurilko ‘95 Work as the Safety Manager and Certified Industrial Hygienist for DN Tanks construction 32 million gallon concrete tanks for the permanent disposal of nuclear defense waste. Chris' wife Natalie owns Sports Massage business and Pet and Farm sitting business. 3 adult children: Sarah 23, Ethan 19, Ryan 18.

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Ken Merten ‘79

Continues his work for the US Department of State as the Ambassador to Bulgaria since April.

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Brian Bardine ‘86

In his 22nd year as an English Professor at the University of Dayton. He and his wife Molly have 2 children: Katie-22 and Allie-20 who are also at UD!

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Doug Carr ‘87

Is the founder and Chief Executive Officer at Thermedx. He has served on the Board of Directors since the inception of the company in 2007.

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Dylan Willoughby ‘88

Co-produced the new Kid Moxie track “Thunderstruck” from her new album. He has two sons, Julian who is a sophomore at Cornell and Jamie who will be attending Wesleyan next fall.

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Eric Massanyi ‘98 Completed a fellowship in Pediatric Urology at Johns Hopkins in 2013. Has lived and worked in Akron ever since. Married to his wife Colleen and has 3 children: Everett-7, Sadie-5, and Max-2.

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Emily Ribnik ‘99 Is the Director, Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence at the Department of Psychiatry at NEOMED. She is a licensed Professional Clinical Counseling and Supervisor and has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. She is currently completing her PH. D.

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Andy Klie ‘94

Owner of M151 Tactical Truck Parts and Restoration.

Retired

from

emergency

services after serving 22 years as a paramedic. Also served as a firefighter and in the Navy Reserve as a corpsman. Held several leadership positions including Crew Chief, HM2, EMS Director and CEO. Married to Susan Klie. 3 kids: Charlotte 6, Andrew 14, Kristine 16.

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Emily (Senich) Hegelgans ‘96 Recently was named the principal at Cristo Rey Jesuit School in Seattle, Washington.

She, her husband Paul, and her daughter Hannah will be moving to Seattle from Portland where Emily has served as the Vice Principal for Academics and Student Life at Jesuit High School.

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Jim McNamara ‘00 Lived in Toulouse, France for 2.5 years.

Aerospace engineer working on satellites at Airbus in Washington, DC. Married to Victoria Reuter. 2 children: Ted-4, Oscar-1.5.

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Beth (Thierl) Creed ‘00 Entered on duty as a FBI Special Agent in March 2012. She was assigned to the Minneapolis Division and served there for 10

years before transferring to the Washington Field Office. Has investigated national security computer intrusions. 2 children: Raegan-7, Riley-4.

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Frank Pajek ‘01 Pharmacist at Giant Eagle Pharmacy. Married to Tiffany Pajek. One child: Kinsley-3.

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Jim Clair ‘01 Jim and Christine Clair welcomed Kennedy Rose Clair on December 28, 2022. Their son Lincoln (3) has quickly become a proud and helpful big brother.

The family resides in Oregon, but love to visit Grandma Patti Clair, Vice President of Advancement at Walsh Jesuit, each summer.

[BELOW]

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Nathan Wolski ‘02 Senior Product Manager with The Kroger Co.

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Andy Gray ‘03 Partner at Mann Parsons Gray Architects.

Graduated in 2009 from Kent State University with a Master of Architecture and MBA. Married wife Erin in 2009 at Marblehead Lighthouse. Became a partner at his Architectural firm in 2014. Currently Lives in Bath Township. 2 Children: Cameron-8, Ally-5.

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Megan (O’Brien) Miller ‘05

3 children: Keegan (7), Kinsley (4), Beau (2 months)

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Patrick Clair ‘06

And wife Susan and daughter Virginia-2 welcomed Edward King Clair to the family on March 17, 2023. They will continue to cheer on the Warriors from University Heights, OH! [BELOW]

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Kelly M. Sheehy ‘03 Organizational Development for Special Olympics International.

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Kasey (McCoy) Borrell ‘04 Global Tax Director at Genesys. Married to Brandon Borrell. 2 Children: Adaline-6, Aubree-4.

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Jake Glover ‘04 Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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John McGroarty ‘06

One of the minds behind Green Valley Brewing Co., which is under construction and hoping for a June opening in Hudson. He

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Erin (Connor) Reif ’04 Erin and her husband Nick welcomed Wilson James Reif into their family in August. [BELOW]

worked for Karbach Brewing in Houston for two years, then returned home to Northeast Ohio and ran Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.’s barrel-aging program for a year in Akron. He moved on to Canton Brewing Co. for almost two years, then spent six years at Butcher and the Brewer in downtown Cleveland. He then spent a year working with Jon and Ali Hovan of HiHO Brewing in Cuyahoga Falls.

Married to Emily (Shand) McGroarty ’06.

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Annamae (Heiman) Kacsandi ‘02 Senior Operations & Programs Manager at USO.. Married to Nick Kacsandi. 2 Children: Andrew 5, Colin 2 John Caroll BA, Kent State MA, University of Central Florida MNM, 7.5 years with USO, accomplished irish dancer and Irish dance instructor, etc.

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Jacob Ruhe ‘02 Education: Oberlin ‘03-’06 CWRU Weatherhead, M.S. Management, ‘07-’08 Duke University, School of Law, J.D. ‘11-14

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Scott Rohrbaugh ‘04 Nurse Practitioner with Allied Healthcare LLC. Married to Silvia Perla Severini with 2 children: Christian-4, Alessia-1 I love to golf and spend time with my family.

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Lauren Spaulding Walter ‘04 4 Children: Madison & Mackenzie-4, James-2, Liliana-3 months. [RIGHT] Summer 2023

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Caitlin (Naples) Perry ‘06

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Jeff Kannen ‘07

Went to Miami University and then

Completed medical school at LECOM in Erie,

University of Pittsburgh. Worked at

PA in 2017. Graduated medical residency from

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and then

Summa Akron City Hospital in 2020, then

Akron Children’s Hospital. Now at the

completed sports medicine fellowship in

University of Akron. Loves living close

Tampa FL. Currently practice sports medicine

to family and raising her kids near her

in Tampa FL. Married to Christelle Nguyen.

hometown! Married to Frankin Perry.

2 children: Patrick-5 and Juliette-2.

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Darcy (Riley) Alexander '07

and WJ Head Football Coach Nick welcomed Beau Patrick into the world on May 19. [BELOW]

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Kelly Thomas ‘07

Associate Director of Philanthropy at Arrupe Jesuit High School in Denver, CO.

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Sara Caruso ‘08

Property Accountant for IRG Realty Advisors.

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Reed Remington ‘11 Cleveland Area Sales Manager at Arthrex/ Rock Medical, Inc. Expecting 1st in August!

Reed and Kellie married May 29th, 2021. Reed and Kellie live in Hinckley with their Black Lab, Izzy.

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Emily (Jenkins) Galet ‘12 Account Executive at VMware. Married Mike Galet July 16, 2022.

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Nina (Napolitano) York ‘12 Married to Alex Nork. HS science teacher and coach.

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Ricky Harris ‘08

Financial Advisor at Aspire Growth Partners.

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Lexi (Filon) Schumacher ‘12 Alexis Filon married Andrew Schumacher in 2021. Isla Jane Schumacher was born on 4/11/2022. [BELOW]

Chris O’Neil ‘08

Manager FP&A at Bridgestone. Lives in Nolensville, TN. Married to Jordan O’Neil.

1 child: Greyson

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10 Ali (Frantz) Harris ‘07

Along with her husband Lee, weclcomed daughter McKinley on 3.28.23. Madison-3, is a doting big sister! [BELOW]

Nicole (Schillero) Chance ‘10

Strategic Marketing Manager at Concept Services in Copley, OH Married Todd Chance on 5.14.22.

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Jessica Margiotta ‘10

Regional Field Executive & Trainer for Clinique. Married to Frank Margiotta.

3 Children: Julian-5, Jackson-3, Bella-1.

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Anita Salley ‘10

Attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA receiving BA in Drama and graduating in 2014. Then moved to Regent University and received a Master of Fine Arts in Acting degree. Has worked in education and theater but now is working as an entrepreneur, life coach, and author! CEO of One of Grace, LLC/ Entrepreneur / Self-Employed.

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Jordan Kay ‘13 Has opened Tapster in Cleveland. A new bar featuring a self-pour system and located in Lakewood. Jordan was recently featured on a segment of Donovan Live talking about his new enterprise.

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Rachel (Bohrer) Meadows ‘13 Married Jack Meadows 6.11.22.

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Nick Musgrave ‘13 Married Christina Steiner ‘13. Graduated undergrad and medical school from Ohio State and now training to be a neurosurgeon in St. Louis. Adopted a white Labrador named Enzo and hoping to have children in the future!

the University of Notre Dame. Established in 1993, ACE Teaching Fellows is an AmeriCorps program that seeks to develop a cohort of educators who seek to serve and meet the needs of under-resourced K-12 Catholic schools throughout the United States. [BELOW]

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Michael Petras ‘13 Employed by Optum as Associate Director of Payer Business Incubation. Engaged to Melissa Veiram.

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Victoria Ochmann ‘19 Selected for the prestigious Fulbright award to Czech Republic for the academic year, 2023-2024. [ABOVE]

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Ryan Feltner ‘15 Pitching for the Colorado Rockies. Got the win over his hometown Guardians on 4.26.23.

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Annie Rose ‘21 Now a sophomore at Butler University majoring in Finance. Annie has joined the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma! Last summer, was accepted to The Business Bridge Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, were she spent 4 weeks in Hanover, NH.

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Chris Kazimir ’15 & Olivia D’Amico ‘15 Will be getting married on 6.17.23.

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Dawn Rice ‘17 Graduated from Loyola of Maryland and did a year of service work before starting graduate program in juvenile justice in Miami.

Currently works as a Student Life Counselor at SEED School of Miami, FL.

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STAY IN TOUCH!

Justin Schlanser ‘17

Manufacturing

Engineer

at

Textron

Specialized Vehicles in Augusta, GA.

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Schuyler Dick ‘18

Thermal Process Engineer at Heliogen in Pasadena, CA BA in Chemical Engineering from Caltech in 2022.

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Caitlin Drake ‘18

is an ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) teaching fellow at the University of Notre Dame, where she is serving as a secondgrade teacher in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Through the teaching fellowship, Caitlin will

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earn a cost-free master’s in education from Summer 2023

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IN M EMORIAM

In memory of the deceased loved ones of…

Walsh Jesuit Alumni, Faculty, Staff, & Community Those listed below have passed away since February 16, 2022 or we have become aware of their passing since the last issue of Paths.

Michael R. Beck III † Alumnus class of 1993 Brother of Sean P. Beck ‘96; brother-inlaw of Melissa (Maruna) Beck ‘98; uncle of Mia Clark ‘23 & Ryan Clark ‘26 Gregory M. Bryson † Alumnus class of 1969 Alan J. Garner † Alumnus class of 1999; brother of David M. Garner ‘02 & nephew of Patrick Mascio ‘79 Leon P. Gilmore II † Alumnus class of 1988 Joseph R. O’Neill † Alumnus class of 1995 Brother of Kevin C. O’Neill ‘93, Kelly M. O’Neill ‘96 & Patrick R. O’Neill ‘99 John P. Schirra † Alumnus class of 1973 Douglass E. Tyla † Alumnus class of 1992 Brother of Brian S. Tyla ‘94 & Matthew E. Tyla ‘96

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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Gina Antognoli † mother of David A. Antognoli ‘69 Loretta M. Arconti † mother of Joseph M. Arconti, Jr. ‘78 Jay Atha † husband of Charlene Atha (former WJHS Staff) Eileen Beegle † mother of Kevin P. Beegle ‘79 & Gregory J. Beegle ‘80 Peter C. Bell † brother-in-law of Christopher Tavolier ‘71†, Michael Tavolier ‘73, Peter Tavolier ‘78, Brian Tavolier ‘81 & Barry Tavolier ‘84; uncle of Katie (Petush) Heuer ‘01 & Matthew Petush ‘04 Jack Bolinski † father of Brad F. Bolinski ‘88 Peter S. Boutsicaris † father of Jonathan S. Boutsicaris ‘14 Rae E. Brown † mother of Tye A. Brown ‘97 & Leif E. Brown ‘02 David Burris † brother of Larry K. Burris ‘69 Elvera Camma † grandmother of Dominic R. Camma ‘23 Ray Canzone † grandfather of Dominic Canzone ‘16 & Bennett Canzone ‘18 David R. Cathcart † uncle of Sean M. Cathcart ‘00 & Devin L. Cathcart ‘02 Steven J. Ciuni † father of Steven J. Cuini, Jr. ‘82 Anna Lee Cleary † mother of Donald J. Cleary ‘76 & James F. Cleary ‘82 Donna J. Copeland † mother of Ronnie A. Craze ‘88 Christopher J. Cortel † father of Brandin C. Cortel ‘00 & Angelina M. Cortel ‘01 Herbert Croft † father of Jeffrey A. Croft ‘74 Donna D’Andrea † grandmother of Julia (D’Andrea) Norton ‘01, Noelle (D’Andrea) Pangle ‘03, Patrick D’Andrea ‘04, Natalie D’Andrea ‘08 & Caelan Stefancik ‘24 Patricia M. DeLapa † mother of Richard DeLapa, Jr. ‘71; grandmother of Jessica (DeLapa) Ports ‘01 Margaret Denholm † mother of Albert J. Denholm ‘71 & Michael J. Denholm ‘72 Audrey A. DiMascio † mother of Ramon J. DiMascio ‘77; mother-in-law of Edward M. Lehner ‘75

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MEMOR IAM Linda M. Dimengo † wife of Joel T. Dimengo ‘74; mother of Jeffrey Dimengo ‘04 Henry Domaratz † father of Frank M. Domaratz ‘78 Jere W. Dutt, Jr. † father of Jere W. Dutt, III ‘86 & Jason F. Dutt ‘93; grandfather of Aliza L. Dutt ‘21, Paxton J. Dutt ‘22 & Morgan E. Dutt ‘23 Susan M. Ehmke † mother of Peter G. Ehmke ‘96 & Michael A. Ehmke ‘01 Francis J. Fearon † husband of Connie Fearon (retired WJHS Faculty); father of Patrick M. Fearon ‘70, Francis J. Fearon, Jr. † ‘72, Timothy O. Fearon ‘73, Kevin R. Fearon ‘75, Matthew S. Fearon ‘79; father-in-law of James D. Huscroft ‘77 Peggy Finan † wife of Thomas M. Finan ‘71; sister-in-law of Patrick E. Finan ‘69 & William P. ‘76 John G. Fratz † father of J. Gregory Fratz ‘84 Jenifer H. Gaffney † wife of Sean F. Gaffney ‘80; mother of Colin F. Gaffney ‘18 Michael S. Gazella † husband of Barbara Gazella (retired WJHS Staff); father of Paul M. Gazella ‘87 Donald L. Gfell † father-in-law of Cheril Walker (WJHS Faculty) Kamal H. Ghosn † grandfather of Linda Muakkassa ‘15, Camille Muakkassa ‘17, Kareem Muakkassa ‘18 & Ryan Muakkassa ‘19 Rosemarie A. Gullo † mother of Angela M. Gullo ‘00 & Kristen M. (Gullo) Foradas ‘04; aunt of Timothy A. Tell ‘13 Sterling W. Hurst † father of Todd Hurst ‘93 Noreen Keefe † grandmother of Patrick Keefe ‘15 & Cameron Keefe ‘16 Jeanne Knecht † mother of Michael C. Knecht ‘88 Helen Kneier † grandmother of George E. Kneier III ‘08, Michael J. Hudock ‘12, Samuel G. Hudock ‘15 & Ellen P. Hudock ‘17

Sally Kornick † grandmother of Alexander G. Kornick ‘09, Sarah T. Kornick ‘13 & Gabriel J. Kornick ‘18 Doris Kuzas † mother of Gregory Kuzas ‘74 Janice Lloyd † mother-in-law of Thomas J. Huscroft ‘75†; grandmother of Jillian (Huscroft) Jackson ‘01 Edward Lynch † father of Justin E. Lynch ‘99 & Abby C. (Lynch) Hendershott ‘03 Daniel D. MacLellan † brother of John A. MacLellan ‘69, Alexander D. MacLellan ‘71 & James L. MacLellan ‘76 Jessica L. Mader † mother of Roger C. Mader ‘79 & Scott W. Mader ‘81 Edward P. Marsh † father of Vincent E. Marsh ‘97 & Nicholas S. Marsh ‘98 Brita Marrero † mother of Luis B. Marrero ‘70 & Erik J. Marrero ‘71 Anita S. May † mother of Timothy M. May ‘77; grandmother of Amy E. (May) Forristal ‘03 & Kristin L. (May) Horomanski ‘05 Christa L. Mayes † mother of Cameron L. Mayes ‘20 & Gavin E. Mayes ‘24 Maureen McCarthy † mother of Patrick J. McCarthy ‘96 Joseph W. McGrath † father of Joseph L. McGrath ‘79, William A. McGrath ‘81 & James E. McGrath ‘83 Nancy J. Moore † mother of Michael Moore ‘77 Linda Mussey † mother of Daniel J. Mussey ‘99 & Mary E. (Mussey) Freeman ‘07 Joanne Nelson † grandmother of Kevin Dawson ‘96 & Chris Dawson ‘00 Victor Niro † grandfather of Gabriella DelPrete ‘19, Michael V. DelPrete ‘21 & Leonardo V. DelPrete ‘23 Daniel F. O’Donnell † father of William F. O’Donnell ‘80, Dan P. O’Donnell ‘82, Michael D. O’Donnell ‘83, James J. O’Donnell ‘87 & Brian T. O’Donnell ‘89; grandfather of Alaina O’Donnell ‘18

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IN MEMORIAM Kosta M. Papich † father of Milos K. Papich ‘80 Charles Piazza † father of Maria (Piazza) Drutel ‘99 Beatrice R. Pilkenton † grandmother of Christopher M. Peterson ‘91, Paul M. Peterson ‘94 & David E. Peterson ‘02 Gino Puletti † father of Thomas Puletti ‘91; grandfather of Taylor D. Kedzie ‘16, Madison Kedzie ‘18 & Tommy Puletti ‘26 Barbara L. Rankin † mother of Thomas E. Rankin ‘74 & Dan R. Rankin ‘76 Bernard W. Rardin † father of Thomas M. Rardin ‘70, Gerald Rardin ‘72 & Robert Rardin ‘81; grandfather of Stefanie (Rardin) Bollock ‘02, Abby (Rardin) Grider ‘03 & David A. Rardin ‘07 Ron Rett † father of Anthony P. Rett ‘95 Kay M. Riley † grandmother of Dante Bertin ‘21 Thomas Rini † father-in-law of Thomas Puletti, Sr. ‘91; grandfather of Tommy Puletti ‘26 Barton L. Roberts † brother of Mark H. Roberts ‘71; uncle of Megan (Roberts) Esterling ‘98 Kathryn Santangelo † mother of Joseph F. Santangelo ‘79; grandmother of Anthony Santangelo ‘26 Catherine Schlabig † mother of David P. Schlabig ‘74, Martin R. Schlabig ‘76, Robert J. Schlabig ‘77 & Matthew K. Schlabig ‘80 Joan W. Skinner † mother-in-law of Thomas J. Haag ‘81(current WJHS Board President); grandmother of Tyner M. Haag ‘15, Taylor M. Haag ‘16, Trevor M. Haag ‘20 & Teah P. Haag ‘21 Byron D. Sturm † father of Missy Sturm (WJHS Guidance Counselor) Lucille Styles † mother of Fr. Ken Styles, SJ (WJHS Chaplain) Edward Synek † grandfather of Kathleen Synek ‘08, Kerryanne Synek ‘11 & Allison Synek ‘13

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Mary Thomasson † mother-in-law of Juliene (Testa) Thomasson ‘00 Thomas Todaro † father of Dina M. Todaro ‘97 Kathleen Toohig † mother of Kevin T. Toohig ‘87, Brian P. Toohig ‘89 & Sean P. Toohig ‘93; grandmother of Grady T. Toohig ‘25 Barbara Venesy † mother of Bryan J. Venesy ‘81, Scott T. Venesy ‘84 & David M. Venesy ‘87; grandmother of Matthew Clark ‘14 & Katherine Clark ‘20 Elizabeth Vitullo † mother of Mark A. Vitullo ‘77, Rick C. Vitullo ‘79 & Andrew J. Vitullo ‘81; grandmother of Gina (Vitullo) Baker ‘09 Stephen M. Walker † brother of Christopher J. Walker ‘73 (WJHS Staff) & Patrick Walker ‘75 †; brother-inlaw of John Mayer ‘74; uncle of Nicole Walker ‘98, Tina Walker ‘99, Lauren Mayer ‘05, Michael Mayer ‘08, Brandon Crombie ‘17 & Ryan Crombie ‘20 George Ward † father of Matthew J. Ward ‘87 Edward Wilt † father of Thomas E. Wilt ‘79 James S. Woodruff † father of Geoffrey J. Woodruff ‘92 Donna M. Yurich † grandmother of Hannah C. Yurich ‘17, Zachary T. Yurich ‘17 & Abigail E. Yurich ‘19 Edward Zielinski † father of Matthew A. Zielinski ‘87

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