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The Official Newsletter of MMI Preparatory School

WINTER 2022

Longtime friends are the family that we choose This statement could not be truer than when applied to MMI classmates Cory Coll ‘60, Frank Castrina ‘60, and Bob Kettrick ‘60. The “Three Amigos,” as they refer to themselves, have been gallivanting around the globe together since 1963 when they took their first trip during the summer before their senior year of college. Over 58 years ago, that first drive to the Seattle, Washington, World’s Fair set in motion a friendship that has spanned the decades and many continents. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the Three Amigos were forced to cancel some of their travel plans but they remained in contact by connecting via video chats every other week for the past two years. They then returned to action this fall for a cruise on the Columbia River from September 27 through October 4. Cory and Anne Coll, Frank and Judy Castrina, and Bob and Eileen Kettrick flew, separately, to Portland and met in the hotel affiliated with the cruise. They boarded their ship in Vancouver, Washington, and set off on the Columbia River. The ship, the American Empress, measured 360 feet with five towering decks and accommodated 223 guests. The American Empress sails the Columbia River and Snake River. Ports of call on their trip included Astoria and Stevenson, Washington; The Dalles and Umatilla, Oregon; and Richland, Washington.

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from the

Head of School

Dear MMI Family & Friends, Last summer when I wrote to all of you about the challenging but exciting year we had at MMI, I imagined starting 2022 with COVID-19 in the rearview mirror and a new but different world upon us. We now find ourselves in the midst of another surge that none of us predicted even a few short months ago. However, what heartens me is that we have a school full of young people who are ready for the next challenge and are eager to learn. Even if it means a few more protocols, the important thing is that we are together and have been since we returned in the fall of 2020. Everyone has risen to the challenge in adapting to this new environment. Every day I am proud of what we have accomplished with our students, families, faculty, and staff. We are closer than ever this year. While what we have to do may take extra precautions to help keep us safe, like lunch in classrooms or COVID-19 testing to keep our winter athletes safe, it alters no one’s resolve to be in person. What I have learned in my first few years as Head of School is that this resilience and grit are the MMI way. As a history teacher one of the things that stood out to me is how MMI has endured throughout the changing times of our world. Two world wars, eight major economic depressions, 28 presidents, and now two pandemics. The rigorous MMI education has never gone out of style because it has evolved and changed over time from a school that trained and educated miners and their children to the college preparatory curriculum of today. We are steeped in tradition as MMI remains one of the rare schools that still teaches Greek and Latin, which is especially useful when as a Head of School you can turn to your Classics Instructor, Keith Kitchen, and verify the correct pronunciation of Omicron in mere seconds. We blend the tried and true with the cutting edge – it is why our maker space has a drill press and hand tools, just as well as a 3D Printer and GlowForge laser engraver. Yet as we look to the future and our next chapter, the mission to serve the local community will always remain. Whether COVID-19 becomes part of our lives or not, we are marching into the future with clear eyes. We are excited to begin a strategic design process that sets a course for MMI’s next chapter. Engaging our friends will be a critical part of that process. We will be surveying our constituents later this winter to understand what has been important to you about MMI, as well as getting your ideas about our future. Whether you are a parent, student, former parent, faculty and staff member, or alumni, we hope to hear from you. We will have listening groups in the spring so that we can engage small groups in a discussion about the future and all things MMI. We are committed to a design process that reflects our entire community, so your thoughts and feedback will be incredibly important. Keep an eye on your email for the survey, a small but vital first step.

Justin Kleinheider Head of School

MMI Today is the official newsletter of MMI Preparatory School 154 Centre Street, Freeland, PA 18224 (570) 636-1108 • (570) 636-0742 (fax) • mmi@mmiprep.org www.mmiprep.org Justin Kleinheider

Head of School

William A. Shergalis, Ph.D. ‘58 President Emeritus

Joseph G. Rudawski President Emeritus

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After visiting Astoria, Oregon, known as the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, the group arrived in Stevenson, Washington, a city in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area where they visited the Bonneville Dam. A Public Works Administration project of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, portions of Bonneville Lock and Dam Project were declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

The next stop was The Dalles, Oregon, at the end of the overland Oregon Trail. The Dalles features a long growing season and a relatively warm climate that supports the growing of grapes. As a result, the region is home to a wine season unlike any other in Oregon. Here they visited the Maryhill Museum, which contains more than 800 works of art by Auguste Rodin and many objects from the palaces of the queen of Romania. The group also enjoyed winetasting at a local family-owned winery. They then sailed on to Richland, Washington. Richland remained a small agricultural community until it was acquired by the U.S. Army for the site of Hanford Engineer Works, used to produce plutonium during World War II and the Cold War. Richland is located near the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers, the northernmost point reached by the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805. Finally, they reached their last stop, Clarkston, Washington. The name Clarkston is a reference to William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition fame.Clarkston is the gateway to North America’s deepest gorge, Hells Canyon, on the Snake River. Hells Canyon is 10 miles wide and 7,913 feet deep,

nearly 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. They had the opportunity to take a jet boat ride through the canyon, which Cory described as both “exciting and thrilling.” In Spokane, Washington the group disembarked the American Empress and traveled by bus to the city of Spokane, the home of Gonzaga University and Bing Crosby’s house when he lived there. Later that afternoon the Colls flew home to Livermore, California. The Kettricks enjoyed one more night in Spokane before departing for their home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and the Castrinas stayed overnight in Portland, Oregon, and then flew home to Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Two additional highlights of the trip included watching salmon swimming up the Columbia returning to their spawning grounds. The fish navigate by smell to swim up river and don’t get lost on their way. The ship also passed through the locks of eight dams — four on the Columbia and four on the Snake. This trip was worth the wait for this “family” of friends who have been experiencing the world together for over 58 years. The Colls, Kettricks, and Castrinas embody what we mean when we say MMI is a family. “The Three Amigos” formed a bond at MMI that has only strengthened over time and we’re so happy to be able to share this story of friendship and adventure with you! Left to right, front row, Bob and Eileen Kettrick, Anne and Cory Coll, and, back row, Judy and Frank Castrina enjoy dinner in the ship’s main dining room.

MMI Senior Named Semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Senior Daniella Vasquez has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. She moves onto the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the country and the Coca-Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States. With the addition of the 2022 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 6,600 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $78 million in scholarships over the course of 34 years. “We believe that identifying these young leaders throughout the country and encouraging their passion for serving others not only empowers the students, but also lifts up those around them,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, president of the foundation. “The Coca-Cola system is dedicated to giving back to the communities they serve, and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is proud to be a part of that commitment.” In addition to receiving college scholarships, those students selected as Coca-Cola Scholars will be welcomed into a vibrant and growing family of alumni who have become a powerful force for positive change in the world. Through networking, collaborations, and friendships, the group strives

to make a greater impact together. Recent initiatives include a podcast called The SIP, Coke Scholars Care (Coke Scholars doing good in the midst of the pandemic), and the fifth year of a coaching program that partners seasoned alumni with first-year scholars as they transition to college. Every five years, all alumni are invited to a Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Summit. Semifinalists completed phase 2 applications, which include essays, a recommendation, and transcripts. Following review by an independent selection committee, 150 Coca-Cola Scholars will be named in March to receive a $20,000 college scholarship and participate in the CocaCola Scholars Leadership Development Institute facilitated by program alumni.

MMI Announces Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program

Head of School Justin Kleinheider announced that Rachael Betz has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

accomplishments. Being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program is a testament to Rachael’s academic achievement and dedication,” Kleinheider said.

A Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented to this scholastically talented senior.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2022 competition for National Merit Scholarship Awards, Commended Students place among the top 50,000 students who entered the

“We are extremely proud of Rachael and her

2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” a NMSC spokesperson said. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue to pursue their pursuit of academic success.”

MMI Preparatory School Receives Donation through Weis4School Program Several members of the management team at the Weis Market in Mountain Top presented MMI Preparatory School with a $400 donation from the Weis4School program in September. “We were pleased to be part of this one-year program and really thrilled with the support our community gave our school by shopping at Weis,” Kim McNulty, MMI’s Advancement Director, said. “Thank you to Weis Markets for giving us the opportunity to participate.” The Weis4School program was launched in

September 2020 and allowed customers to earn points on purchases to generate donations for local pre-K through 12 schools. Each school received a unique code to provide to their constituents who were then able to pass on the donation through their regular grocery shopping. Founded in 1912, Weis Markets Inc. is a MidAtlantic food retailer operating 197 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit weismarkets.com or facebook/weismarkets.

Left to right, Ashley Harrison, Weis Deli Manager; Cheryl Sorkine, Weis Bakery Manager; Jason Scholz, Weis Store Manager; Justin Kleinheider, MMI Head of School; Robert Hossler, Weis CGO Coordinator; and Scott Bogert, Weis Assistant Store Manager.

MMI adds new faculty members for 2021-2022 school year Joseph Flanagan, MMI’s varsity boys’ basketball coach and middle school baseball coach is now the PE instructor and serves as Athletic Director. Flanagan has been a coach at MMI for more than 17 years. A lifetime Freeland resident, Flanagan was CEO of the Freeland YMCA for 17 years and held the same position with the Bloomsburg Area YMCA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Studies from Misericordia University. Flanagan was awarded the Wyoming Valley Coach of the year award twice and named Standard-Speaker Coach of the Year once. He has been awarded the Freeland Borough Key to the City, and has been named the Hazleton Volunteer Center Volunteer of the Year, the Sons of Erin Citizen of the Year, and the American Legion Citizen of the Year. Tony Bianco serves as a mathematics instructor and joined MMI with more than 12 years of experience teaching and tutoring at the elementary, high school, and college levels. He has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Scranton, Wilkes University, and Penn State-Hazleton. Bianco began his professional tutoring career in 2008 with the Monks School of Math, which was founded by Dr. Ken Monks of the University of Scranton, and eventually became head instructor. He is currently the proprietor of Bianco Math, where he specializes in providing students, both individually and in groups, with an intuitive approach to problem solving. In addition to covering specific topics ranging from basic arithmetic to calculus and statistics, he also teaches SAT math prep. Bianco was the MATHCOUNTS coach for both Hazleton Elementary Middle School and Heights-Terrace Elementary School. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Scranton and a Master of Science degree in Mathematics from Wilkes University. Catherine Carter joined the MMI Mathematics Department as an instructor. Carter previously taught at St. Jude’s School in Mountain Top and was also a faculty member at Cypress Woods High School in Cypress, Texas, for 13 years. In that role, she reestablished the dual-credit program for college algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. In her more than 20-year career, Carter has taught at every level from elementary to college. She has a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on math education from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Indianapolis. Mara Zumchak joined MMI’s faculty as a Social Sciences instructor. A native of the Mountain Top area, Zumchak attended St. Jude’s School before moving to the Back Mountain with her family. After graduating from Misericordia University with a degree in history, she taught in the Dallas Area School District. More recently, she worked in two independent schools including Wyoming Valley Montessori School in Kingston, and at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Glen Mills.

While at St. Thomas the Apostle, she was co-leader for the Middle States Visiting Committee and was a member of the Blue Ribbon Committee.

MMI Celebrates Annual Founder’s Day

Senior class officers lay a wreath at the gravesite of Eckley and Sophia Coxe. Left to right, Daniella Vasquez, President; Ashley Loss, Secretary; Olivia Bartholomew, Treasurer; Amelia Minzola, Vice President; and Alex Tierney, Historian.

Students at MMI Preparatory School honored their School’s founders, Eckley Brinton Coxe, and his wife, Sophia Georgianna Coxe, during a program at the school and graveside service in November. They gave thanks for the Coxes’ contributions to the school and the area. Senior class officers presented information about MMI’s history virtually to advisors on Wednesday morning. A traditional Thanksgiving lunch was provided by the school and dessert was donated by the Parents Association. In the afternoon, the senior class traveled to the grounds of St. James Episcopal Church in Drifton, where they held a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesites of the Coxes, more than 120 years after Eckley Coxe’s death. MMI also welcomed back young alumni from the last four graduating years to visit with faculty, staff, and students. “I am pleased that even in these unique times, we can celebrate our history showing our school and local community how we carry on the vision of the Coxes to prepare students for life,” MMI Head of School Justin Kleinheider said. “More than 142 years later, we still live the mission of providing a rigorous education to and building character in area students.”

The lives of Eckley and Sophia Coxe provide an interesting history of the early coal mining daysand history of the Hazleton area. Upon Eckley Coxe’s death from pneumonia on the morning of May 13, 1895, The New York Times extolled Coxe as a man of high moral character who refused even the appearance of impropriety, one of the largest individual coal operators in the country, and a friend to many throughout the region who mourned his passing, including the employees who labored in his mines. Coxe was born June 4, 1839, in Philadelphia and came from a large and distinguished family that had been in the United States since before the American Revolution. His grandfather, Tench Coxe, was an economist and publicist as well as an assistant to Thomas Jefferson in the Treasury Department. He bought land in several Pennsylvania counties, mainly Luzerne, that contained large deposits of coal. The lands were expanded by his son, Charles S. Coxe, who was at one time, a judge in the District Court of Philadelphia. At the age of 16, Eckley Coxe showed signs of engineering and mechanical ability and entered the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Hoping to become a mining engineer, he studied chemistry and

physics at the university; however, he learned the basics of mining by spending time in his family’s coalfields.

Because of all the charitable works she performed throughout her lifetime, she was known as the “Angel of the Anthracite.”

After graduating from Penn in 1858, Eckley was sent abroad to continue his studies at the Ecole des Mines in Paris, France. He attended the Mining Academy in Freiberg in Saxony, where he studied mechanics, which piqued his interest in mechanical inventions that aided the mining industry. After returning to the United States in 1864, he put his training to work. The following year, he established Coxe Brothers & Co. to combine control of the coal lands. Soon, his firm controlled more than 35,000 acres of coalfields and increased coal production. This consolidation brought almost every mining operation in northeastern Pennsylvania under his control and is considered to be one of Eckley’s greatest accomplishments.

The daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth Fisher, Sophia Coxe was part of Philadelphia’s upper class. In fact, Sophia’s grandfather signed the Declaration of Independence, and many of her ancestors played prominent roles in the American Revolution.

A large measure of Eckley’s success came from his generous and well-executed management of labor. He believed in treating his employees as equals and proved to them in many ways that his friendship was sincere. Coxe was also considered to be a strong force in public affairs and was elected to the state senate as a Democrat in 1880. However, upon finding the oath of office required him to swear he did not use his money to win, Coxe refused the position because of a contribution he had given to his party committee. He was re-nominated and re-elected without spending any money, but he had little taste for a political career and felt he was needed elsewhere. His interest turned to technical education for young people. His concern produced the Mining and Mechanical Institute — today’s MMI Preparatory School. This institution, founded in 1879, was chartered in 1894 as an all-boys’ school to teach the sons of miners. Today, it is a co-educational college preparatory school serving students in grades six through 12. Coxe also took an interest in Lehigh University’s engineering school and served as one of its trustees. He excelled in other fields, as well. He built the first steel coal breaker, invented the Coxe traveling grate (which is used in boilers), established machine shops, and even constructed his own railroad. Coxe was always ready to help a worthy cause and was regarded by the captains of industry as a shining example of all that was upright and honorable.

When Eckley Coxe passed away in 1895, it was his wish to be buried in the churchyard of St. James Episcopal Church, Drifton, near the site of a social center he had built for his employees. His wife, Sophia Georgianna (Fisher) Coxe, was equally well known throughout the region.

When Sophia married Eckley Coxe in 1869, she moved from the luxurious lifestyle she had always known to the unfamiliar coal fields of Drifton, a town of rugged miners who worked long, hard hours to support themselves and their families. She made a new life for herself by conducting community service activities and focusing her attention on her new hometown and its people. Sophia distributed food and medicine to needy miners and their families. Her love of people and concern for their welfare prompted her to establish a hospital in Drifton, the first one in the area. Sophia also helped found St. James Episcopal Church in 1884 and taught Sunday school at the church for 40 years. Christmas was the most celebrated event for the Coxe family. Even though Eckley and Sophia Coxe had no children, she traveled each year to New York City where she personally selected dolls, sleds, and other toys for the children of the village. Sophia always focused her attention on how she could better life in the community. She gave a large donation to the newly established Hazleton State Hospital and helped institutions and organizations dealing with blind and crippled children. She employed a staff of nurses to visit the miners’ homes in Drifton. Upon her husband’s death, Sophia was given his entire income; however, she spent only 10 percent on necessities for herself and donated the rest to charity. In memory of her husband, Sophia Coxe built and equipped the Eckley B. Coxe Memorial Mining Laboratory at Lehigh University, Bethlehem. She also provided a building for MMI — the school’s former gymnasium. On Nov. 26, 1925, Sophia celebrated her 85th birthday and Thanksgiving as she made her last public appearance. Even though she was in ill health and her physicians advised against attending, she was determined to dedicate her newest accomplishment, the new MMI gymnasium. Sophia Coxe died four months later on March 3, 1926. She is buried beside her husband in the churchyard of St. James Episcopal Church.

Community Bank, N.A. makes $5,000 EITC donation to MMI Preparatory School MMI Preparatory School recently received a $5,000 contribution from Community Bank, N.A. through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to go toward need-based scholarships at the school.

one of only a few states in the nation that offers the EITC program, which gives tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to a scholarship organization.

MMI Director of Advancement Kim McNulty said, “On behalf of everyone at MMI Preparatory School, I’d like to thank Community Bank for their generous contribution. Support of MMI through the state’s tax credit programs helps our effort to make our educational experience available to the most capable students regardless of their financial circumstances.”

Community Bank System, Inc. operates more than 234 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A. With assets of over $11.0 billion, the DeWitt, N.Y. headquartered company is among the country’s 150 largest financial institutions. In addition to a full range of retail, business, and municipal banking services, the Company offers comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services through its Community Bank Wealth Management Group and OneGroup NY, Inc. operating units. The Company’s Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. subsidiary is a leading provider of employee benefits administration, trust services, collective investment fund administration and actuarial consulting services to customers on a national scale. Community Bank System, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Company’s stock trades under the symbol CBU. For more information about Community Bank visit www.cbna. com or http://ir.communitybanksystem.com.

Alison Zurawski, Community Relations Manager at Community Bank, N.A., said, “Providing MMI Preparatory School with this contribution will help them continue their mission to provide a quality education to students. Community Bank is honored to be able to present the School with this donation.” As an approved scholarship organization, MMI is designated to receive contributions through the EITC program, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Businesses that donate to MMI are eligible to receive tax credits amounting to 75 percent of their charitable contribution for a one-year period. The tax credit increases to 90 percent if the company commits to making the same donation for two consecutive years. Pennsylvania is

For more information about the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, contact Kim McNulty at 570-636-1108 or kmcnulty@mmiprep.org.

Pictured are, from left: Justin Kleinheider, MMI Head of School, Alison Zurawski, Community Relations Manager at Community Bank, N.A and Kim McNulty, Director of Advancement at MMI.

Around Campus This past summer, Erica Kline ‘23 spent 21 days sailing around the Leeward and Windward Islands on a liveaboard scuba boat earning specialty scuba, first responder, emergency o2 provider, and rescue diver titles. The program was through BroadReach Scuba & Sailing’s summer program. Jessica Zheng ‘23 attended the Rockefeller Summer Science Research Program over seven weeks online this past summer. Participants engage in activities to promote the growth of one’s understanding of biomedical research and its connection with society. Later this fall, Jessica won the 2021 ACS Susquehanna Valley Section National Chemistry Week Poetry Contest Winner for the 9th-12th grade section!

Rachael Betz ‘22 and Connor Spencer ‘22 completed the PA Governor’s School for the Sciences this past summer. Betz and Spencer participated in the five-week program taking courses in biological science, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science. The pair were two out of 61 students selected to participate in the highly competitive PGSS program.

Gianna Moisey-Hoover ‘23 attended the National Youth Leadership Forum: Law & CSI over the summer in Washington, D.C., where she enjoyed exploring CSI, going to seminars, conducting investigations, and touring around Virginia. She heard from speakers in the FBI, SWAT, and former CIA agents. She also got to speak to John E. Douglas, legendary FBI Criminal Profiler, and received a signed copy of his book.

Paul Neyhart ‘24 won the club-level round of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship Competition for his essay on this year’s theme, “America: Where Do We Go from Here?” For the competition, students recorded an original three-to-five-minute essay and submitted the audio file and a typed essay. Essays are judged on originality, content, and delivery.

In late September, the Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council, presented MMI past parents Dr. Christopher and Dr. Jill Snyder with a Distinguished Citizen Award during the Hazleton Friends of Scouting Dinner. The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to an outstanding community leader(s) or organization who significantly contributes to the quality of life in the community and displays a high level of service to others inside and outside of the Scouting program. Speaking at the dinner to share his experience in Scouting was John Schwear ’22.

Jillian McGeehin ‘23 won the School’s Poetry Out Loud competition and will represent MMI at the regional competition. Diane Arias-Tejeda ‘24 was the runner-up. MMI English instructor Jennifer Novotney served as the faculty advisor. During the regional competition, Jillian will compete with students from throughout Luzerne, Lackawanna, northwestern Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and eastern Wyoming counties. Jillian was also recognized by the Freeland American Legion for her singing of the National Anthem at their POW/MIA ceremony held in Freeland Public Park.

Carson Valkusky ’22 will continue his academic and athletic career in baseball at Penn StateHazleton. Joining him in the photo are, front row seated from left, Joseph Valkusky, father and Gwen Valkusky, mother. Back row: Outgoing Head Baseball Coach Ryan Jastremsky, Head of School Justin Kleinheider, and Athletic Director Joseph Flanagan.

Morgan Strecker ‘22 will continue her academic and athletic career in field hockey at Pace University. Joining her in the photo are front row seated from left, Peter Strecker, father; Tara Strecker, mother; and Connor Strecker, brother. Back row: Head of School Justin Kleinheider and Athletic Director Joseph Flanagan.

Kaylee Witner ’22 will continue her academic and athletic career in softball at Washington & Jefferson College. Joining her in the photo are, front row seated from left, Mike Witner, father & MMI Varsity Softball Coach; and Kristi Witner, mother. Back row: Assistant Coaches Brian Forsythe, Jim Clifford, and Rich Lipinski, and Head of School Justin Kleinheider.

Woobie Kupsky ‘24 and Mary Kate Kupsky ‘25 qualified for the PIAA Cross Country State Championship with a great performance at the District 2 Championships. Woobie finished 9th overall with a time of 18.00 and Mary Kate finished 13th overall with a time 21.39. Both runners were named Cross Country All-Stars at the end of the season.

The MMI science department was busy this fall! • Seventh grade science students learned about the scientific method using paper airplanes and weights to measure distance with Tim Garvey on the tennis courts. They also completed a lab on the insulation properties of paper and foam then wrapped up the semester using psychrometers to check out humidity and weather. MMI’s volleyball and soccer teams both qualified for the District 2 Class A quarterfinals. The MMI and Weatherly volleyball teams raised money for breast cancer awareness by purchasing T-shirts and wearing them at their game on Saturday, October 2. Caden Pease ’23 was named to the Soccer All-Star Team. Chinese language students celebrated the Moon Festival with moon cakes and tea while the juniors in Spanish language class celebrated el Dia de los Muertos.

• Eighth grade science students took measurements using the metric system and learned to convert between basic units. • AP Chemistry students studied Beer’s Law technique and applications to atomic properties by performing serial dilutions to measure absorbance on the Vernier Software. • AP Biology students worked on a photosynthesis/chromatography lab. Students prepared a sample of plant pigments and used solvents to move the pigments through the paper, separating the molecules.

Terry Hartz was named MMI’s new girls basketball coach this fall. Coach Hartz has been involved with youth, junior high, and high school basketball and other sports in the area for over twenty years. She comes to MMI from the Weatherly Area School District where she most recently served as the Head Coach for Junior High Girls’ Basketball and Assistant Coach for Girls’ Volleyball.

Head of School, Justin Kleinheider and his family handed out cider and donuts to faculty and staff on Halloween weekend and then handed out goodies at the Freeland Safe Trick or Treat Event!

Artwork abounds at MMI! The sixth grade drew and colored sugar skulls that are hanging in one of the Old Main hallways. Other fall projects included: seventh grade leaf prints on watercolor wash, middle school “thankful trees,” eighth grade optical art, ninth grade coffee mug art and Advanced Art umbrella art completed and hung in the Commons. Bring a Friend to School Day was held on September 27!

Spirit Week was held from October 25-29 and themes included: Funny Shirt Day, Favorite Team Day, Western Wear Day, Throwback Thursday, and Halloween Costume Dress up Day! Seniors in Jennifer Novotney’s English and Creative Writing classes held their annual Scary Story Competition before Halloween weekend. Thomas Mayernik ‘22 tied with Gina Galada ‘22 and Anna Hoxha ‘22 for the scariest story.

The Girls Tennis Doubles Teams of Eve Corazza ‘25 and Kate Malay ‘23 and Kendall Orozco ‘25 and Katie Sissick ‘24 qualified for the District 2 Tennis Championships. Kendall was also named to The Citizens’ Voice Tennis All-Star Team.

On November 5, MMI celebrated Harvest Dance 2021 in the Courtyard! Thank you to the Parents Association and the chaperones for making it a special night! MMI’s Interact Club collected 2,986 books in their recent used-book drive. Books were donated to the University of Scranton’s Blessing of the Books project, the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, the Freeland YMCA, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Laurel’s Senior Living Home.

English teacher Jennifer Novotney had a poem published titled “The Water’s Edge” in Still Point Arts Quarterly (Shanti Arts) this fall. Coordinator of Parent Programs Lani Drobnock and her son, John Drobnock ’24, volunteered as Salvation Army Bell Ringers in December. Lani is the Secretary of Hazleton Rotary while John is a member of MMI’s Interact Club, sponsored by Hazleton Rotary.

Woobie Kupsky ‘24 broke the pool record in the 500 Free at Hazleton High School during the first week of January with a time of 4:50:70. As a freshman last year, Woobie was named Wyoming Valley Conference Swimmer of the Year, The Citizens Voice Swimmer of the Year, was a District II Champion in the 500 Free with a new District record, and was third at States in the same event, 7th in 200 IM!

Over winter break, JT Ferry ‘26 traveled to Oklahoma to race in the 600 winged and wingless micro sprints at the Tulsa Shootout. The race featured the best micro sprint drivers in the country, including NASCAR drivers. JT held his own with a fierce battle against NASCAR driver Christopher Bell the entire heat race!

Summer Camp Program

Prepper Field Day

MMI was excited to host another year of summer camp and had 127 camp registrations across 10 camps held over three weeks this past July. Camps led by MMI faculty and staff were Cake Decorating, Messy Art, Edible Art, Ooey Gooey Science, Asian Craft & Cooking, and Baseball Camp. Minds in Motion offered Bridges and Building and RE/CO Robot. L&K Productions offered Lego Palooza and Wonderland Film Camp. Pictured are students in Lisa Ferry’s Messy Art Camp.

Prepper Field Day was Friday, September 10. All students were paired in teams spanning all grade levels and competed in a number of fun activities. Thank you to the Senior Class for planning this annual tradition! Lunch was provided for all by the school while the Parents Association provided snacks and drinks. Congratulations, to teams 6 and 14 who were tied for No. 1 spot with 8 wins each.

Homerun Hitters Did you know? MMI’s new athletic field complex hosted varsity baseball and softball games for the first time in the spring of 2012 but it was a number of years before MMI athletes hit the first homeruns out of each park! On May 18, 2018, in her final game at MMI and on senior night, Gabriella Kupsho ‘18 became the first Prepper to hit one over the fence on the softball field in a loss to Myers. On the baseball field, Carson Valkusky ’22 wrote his name in the history books with a dinger off the left field foul pole in a 13-3 win against Weatherly on April 9, 2021. Gabbie and Carson were on campus this August to capture this photo for posterity!

Meet the Faculty Wine and Cheese Social On September 8, the MMI community gathered in Mildred Kulp Kahler Courtyard for an informal reception to kick-off the start of the 2020-2021 school year. This event was reimagined to combine MMI’s Back to School Wine and Cheese and the Meet the Teachers Night! The evening offered a great opportunity for MMI parents to catch up with old friends and make new ones, visit with the members of the faculty and staff, and celebrate a new school year with the Board of Directors!

Freshman/Senior Bonding and Pajama Parade Freshmen/Senior Bonding happened at the school on September 23. This is a time for the Seniors to welcome the Freshmen into the upper school and provide them with advice for the next four years. Freshmen/Senior bonding continued the next day with a Kickball game in the afternoon and a “bond” fire in the evening. The annual Pajama Parade was held on September 3.

Spotted Lantern Flies The MMI eighth grade completed posters for how to treat the Spotted Lantern Fly. The posters were hung in the Coxe Commons and students, faculty, and staff voted on their favorite ones. The winner was Arushi Solgama, while Cedrah Abdulrahman earned second place, and Nora Herseim earned third place.

Jason Pandolfo ’91 Visits to Speak with Students Thank you to Jason Pandolfo ‘91 who visited MMI and spoke with Melissa McHale’s 10th grade and AP Chemistry students! Jason works as a research scientist at Quaker Houghton and specializes in using applied statistics and experimental design in formulating metalworking fluids for automotive and heavy industry applications.

Strategic Communications Guest Speakers Marcianna Hosier’s ninth grade Strategic Communications class had a visit from Mark Hiller and Kelly Byrne from Eyewitness News WBRE/ WYOU this fall. The news professionals talked to students about what goes into producing a newscast, how to find credible sources, and why reliable journalism is important. The first semester of this course was dedicated to media literacy and teaching students how to think critically about all the information at their fingertips.

Violin Donation Tom Hamer ’58 and his wife, Kathy, were on campus in August for the Class of 1958’s annual gathering. In her retirement, Kathy decided to return to playing the violin, which she had given up after high school. She auditioned and was accepted into the Westerville Symphony in Ohio. In 1999, she purchased a violin from a maker in Chicago which she then played in the symphony for several years. The Hamers chose to pass this most treasured gift on to the MMI music program. Thank you!

Alumni Milestones Events in the lives of the MMI Family

Births MMI Faculty member Amanda Shonk Johnson and her husband, Stuart, welcomed their first baby, Augustus “August” Harrison Johnson, on January 5, 2022. August was 7 pounds and 9 ounces and 20-1/2 inches long. Leo Salvatore Giuliano was born at Pennsylvania Hospital in center city Philadelphia on January 5, 2022 to Gabrielle Dei Tos Giuliano ’08 and her husband, Brad Giuliano. Leo weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20 inches when he arrived at 4:30 am. Leo is the grandson of MMI Board Member Nick Dei Tos ’71 and his wife, Pat. He is also the nephew of Nina Zanon ‘01 and Maria Wirjosemito ‘05.

Engagement Laurel Jacketti Funk ‘13 became engaged to Paul DiBenedetto on May 29. The couple met in 2016 while both studying at Penn State-Hazleton. Both are graduates of the local PSU campus. Laurel is currently employed as an event manager for virtual shareholder meetings and as a proofreader by Broadridge Financial, Edgewood, New York.

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Rachael Daniels ’11 and Mark Buchholz were married on May 30. Rachael is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports/Entertainment/Event Management. Dr. Lynsey Daniels ‘08 served as maid of honor for her sister. Attendants included bridesmaid Julia Dasher ’11 and groomsman Jacob Daniels ’11. The couple resides in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Kyle Duffy ’09 married Tricia Kazinetz on August 21. Kyle is a 2013 graduate of St. Joseph’s University. He received his master’s degree from Wilmington University and works at a senior living facility in the Philadelphia suburbs. In attendance at Kyle and Tricia’s wedding were left to right in the first row Tyler Breznitsky ’09 and the groom. In the second row are: Dr. Terrance Duffy ‘75, Ryan Forte ‘11, MMI Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Coach Joe Flanagan, Connor McNelis ‘10, and Jesse Plaksa ’15.

Alyson Klush ‘10 wed Paul Majikes on July 4, 2021, in Stroudsburg. The couple resides in Arlington, Virginia, with their beloved dog, Theo. Alyson is a graduate of Seton Hall University.

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Zachary Klush ‘08 wed Colleen Garrehy on October 17, 2020, in London. After residing in England for the past two years, the couple may soon be relocating to New York City. They are both graduates of Bucknell University.

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Brittany Purcell ‘11 married Michael Hite on May 27 in Winchester, Virginia. Both the bride and groom work for Allied Associates International as software engineers and they reside in Stafford, Virginia.

Alumni Milestones (continued) Deaths The MMI community mourns the passing of Dennis Clarke, 67, who had been battling cancer recently, yet died unexpectedly on July 31, 2021, while vacationing in Tennessee. Born February 14, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late James F. and Ann Marie Collins Clarke. Dennis was a graduate of J.M. Coughlin High School. He earned his degree in Spanish and education, a minor in political science from King’s College and his Master of Science in education from Wilkes University. Dennis retired in 2016 after teaching Spanish at MMI Preparatory School for 37 years. He previously taught at Bishop O’Reilly High School for three years. Throughout his career, he also taught speech and served as moderator for the school mock trial programs. He also coached for a few teams, including softball, cross-country and tennis. Dennis served as president of the local chapter of the Spanish National Honor Society and was a certified ESL instructor. He was inducted into MMI’s Wall of Fame for his service in August 2017. A longtime member of the Parish of St. Nicholas, Dennis was very active in parish events through the years. He was a member of the Parish Council and served as a Eucharistic minister. His wife, the former Joan Nardone; daughters, Cynthia ‘01 and her husband, John Matosky; Samantha Clarke ‘04; and Nicole ‘08 and her husband, Jeff Telson; grandchildren, Abigail and John Dennis Matosky; and Marvin Telson; brothers, Jack and his wife, Ginny Clarke, Texas; James and his wife, Mary Clarke, Plains Twp.; and Richard Clarke and his wife, Kathy Charvat, Maryland; sister, Mary Pat and her husband, David Cote, Texas; nieces, nephews, other family and friends will miss him very much. Donations to the Parish of St. Nicholas, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701; or the Dennis P. Clarke Mock Trial Endowed Fund at MMI, 154 Centre St., Freeland, PA 18224, will honor Dennis’ memory. The Right Reverend Lawrence Barriger, passed away on Saturday, October 2, in Philadelphia. His time at MMI was truly special. From teaching Latin and Greek to giving moving speeches at Baccalaureate and Founders Day, he connected with generations of students from 1990 to 2020. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughters, Laura Waskovich ’00 and Lisa Roskos ‘04; and grandsons, Aidan and Logan Waskovich. Born on March 2, 1953, in Binghamton, New York, he was the son of the late Robert and Josephine (Specik) Barriger. He graduated in 1976 from Christ the Saviour Seminary with a Bachelor of Theology degree; he also held a Bachelor of Arts degree in classical languages from St. Peters College, and a master’s degree in religious education from Princeton Theological Seminary. Fr. Lawrence was ordained to the priesthood on August 28, 1976, by Bishop John R. Martin and served parishes in Manville, New Jersey, Wilpen, Pennsylvania, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and St. Michael Church in Freeland from 1987 until his retirement in 2020. He was a prolific writer and author of several books including “Good Victory,” “Glory to Jesus Christ,” and “Insights into the Orthodox Faith.” Father Barriger held numerous positions in the Diocese during the course of his priesthood including that of Vice-Chancellor, Member of the Bishop’s Consistory and Diocesan Board of Trustees, Professor at Christ the Saviour Seminary, Dean of the Scranton Deanery, and Associate Editor of “The Church Messenger.” Many people knew and loved “Rev” for his remarkable wisdom and heart. His obituary reflects the tremendous life he lived for his family, his church, and the Freeland and MMI communities.

Alumni Milestones (continued) Deaths (continued) Albert O. Antolick ‘56 passed away on September 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; son, Edward Antolick; daughter, Alicia Drone; and three grandchildren, Addison, Logan, and Avery. Miriam D. Cannon passed away on October 23, 2021. She is survived by her children, Michael Cannon ‘80; Mollie Haywood and husband, Reed; and Julie Murray and husband, Richard; and five grandchildren. Thomas M. Dulin ‘56 passed away on October 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Diane Bissonette and her husband, Jeff; Christine Starrett and her husband, Don; Debra Miller; Colleen Needham and her husband, Rich; and six grandchildren. Jennifer Herron Gallagher passed away on January 5, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Shawn; and children, Cameron and McKenna Gallagher ’21. John Haber passed away on December 18, 2021. He is survived by his son, Dr. John Haber, and wife, Cathy; daughters, Lisa Haber; Linda Naugle and husband, Dr. David Naugle; Kimberly Haber-Bobish; son-in-law, Glenn Bobish; many grandchildren including, Alexander Haber ‘14; Andrew Haber ‘16; Anna Haber ‘18; Aaron Haber ‘21; Joshua Naugle ‘25; and Zachary Naugle ‘28. Charlene Hentosh passed away on August 20, 2021. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her son, Rosario Pagnotti ‘88, and her brother, Stephen Hentosh. She is survived by her sister, Mary Gill; niece, Rhonda Krumm; and nephew, James Gill. Joseph T. Herr ’49 passed away on September 16, 2021. Joseph is survived by his wife, Vanda, his six children, Joseph and wife, Cheryl; David and wife, Cydney; Christopher and wife, Yvonne; Susan and husband, Mark; Theresa and partner, Susan; and Katherine and husband, James; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Emil J. Kitlan ‘71 passed away on November 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil Kitlan ‘45. Surviving is his wife, Susan; daughters, Tayler and her husband, Charles; and Kelsey and her husband, Andrew; granddaughter, Lillian; and his mother, Margaret Kitlan. Reverend Thomas Edgar MacAdam passed away on December 4, 2021. He is survived by sons, David MacAdam ‘83 and his wife, Amy MacAdam ‘83; and Samuel; daughter Beth Esa and husband, Louis; and granddaughters, Kathryn and Elizabeth MacAdam. Vichuvan “Pat” Menon passed away on July 1, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Rosalyn Menon Kennedy ‘97; her son, Shawn Menon ‘01; a son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Stephen J. Mischissin ‘48 passed away on December 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son, Nicholas Mischissin ‘82, and wife, Marianne; daughters, Susan Mischissin-Kemenosh ‘83 and husband, Matthew; and Mary Beth Broadt ‘88 and husband, Karl; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Angelo J. Roman ‘39 passed away on July 28, 2021. Surviving are son, Paul J. Roman and his fiancée, Joanne; brother, Frank Roman and wife, Emma; sister, Lena Fatula; and many nieces and nephews, including Brandon Crockford ‘20. Kurt Steinbach ‘69 passed away on October 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Van Horn; and his sisters, Heather Toland and Robin Springer. Momir Vilov passed away on October 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Anka; son, Nikola Vilov; and grandson, Nicolas Vilov ‘15.

Alumni Notes What’s happening with MMI graduates around the globe

The Class of 1958 was in town during the last weekend in August for their annual gathering and they stopped by MMI for a quick continental breakfast and school update.

The Class of 1961 held a virtual reunion on November 16, while the Class of 2001 met remotely on December 11. During both reunions, Head of School Justin Kleinheider offered an update on the School and answered questions before the alums had the opportunity to visit among themselves!

Rick Barletta ‘74 spent some time catching up with his former math teachers, Gerry Senape and Joseph Rudawski, who both inspired him to become a math teacher with a 33-year career.

The Classes of 1970 and 1971 gathered for a combined 50th reunion dinner on October 1 at the Valley Country Club on their newly renovated patio. Dr. George Novotnak ‘71 visited David Sheer ’71, and his wife Rosie, for a mini-50th reunion in Florida. George flew in from his home in Palm Springs, California, to Dave’s home adjacent to Disney’s Magic Kingdom near Orlando.

Alumni Notes (continued) Atty. Romilda Crocamo ’81 was appointed Acting Luzerne County Manager in July after serving as the Luzerne County Chief Solicitor for the past five years. Romilda received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from New York University, and a law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She returned to Northeast Pennsylvania in 2004, after taking a job as managing attorney at the Barbara J. Hart Justice Center in Scranton and later went to work as a law clerk for Judge Tina Gartley in 2010.

training in all aspects of Fire Support and Fire Direction so the individual can contribute to their unit of assignment by integrating and executing lethal and non-lethal fires. Brian has returned to Pennsylvania where he is employed as a technician for ACV Enviro in Lewisberry.

Atty. Rick DiLiberto ’79, MMI Board of Directors Vice Chair, ran into President Emeritus Dr. William Shergalis ’58, and his wife Miki, at Petco Park in San Diego on August 20.

Patrick Driscoll ‘14 has been employed by Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut since October 2020. He is a member of the engineering team developing the new Colombia class submarine. He is assigned to the test lab of the ships control systems.

Jake Driscoll ‘13 is a First Lieutenant in the US Air Force. In July, he returned from his second deployment. He was assigned to Souda Air Base on the island of Crete. He recently received his qualification as an experienced co-pilot on the RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft. This is a reconnaissance plane that can monitor all aspects of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum. In 2020, he was deployed to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for three months.

Devan McCarrie ’14 graduated Magna Cum Laude in May from Delaware Law School and she passed the Delaware Bar Exam in October. She is currently serving as judicial law clerk to the Honorable William C. Carpenter, Jr. at Delaware Superior Court in Wilmington.

Pictured left to right are Phillies broadcaster Scott Palmer, Bill and Miki Shergalis, Atty. Amanda DiLiberto-Buckworth, Atty. Rick DiLiberto, and Phillies 1980 World Series champion Greg Luzinski.

Mikayla Dove ’16 was presented her White Coat at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Seton Hill on September 5. Mikayla is a 2020 graduate of Hillsdale College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry.

Brian Driscoll ‘16 graduated from Wilkes University in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard. On July 7, he completed the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Sill. This 18-week course provides

Jesse Plaksa ’15, a second-year scholarship recipient at Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, completed a three-month summer law internship at the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office in Boulder, Colorado. He has returned to Columbus, Ohio, to complete his last year of graduate school. The following MMI alumni have earned Dean’s List Honors: Madeline Dryfoos ‘19 (Susquehanna, Spring 2021), Anna Haber ‘18 (University of Scranton, Spring 2021), Amanda Kalada-Kania ‘19 (Susquehanna, Spring 2021), Kevin McNulty ’21 (Rochester Institute of Technology, Fall 2021), Mahad Muhammad ‘18 (University of Scranton, Spring 2021), Emily Mundorf ‘19 (Bloomsburg, Fall 2021), Lois Polashenski ’17 (Cedar Crest College, Fall 2021), Julia Snyder ‘18 (University of Scranton, Spring 2021), Zander Spear ’21 (Duquesne, Fall 2021).

Memorials Library Memorials, Annual Fund Memorials, and Honors Donated between June 26, 2021 and January 7, 2022 In Memory of the deceased members of the Class of 1955 Deacon Gene Kovatch ‘55

In Memory of Robert Bohning ‘87 Ms. Lynn J. Tunmer ‘87

In Memory of Richard C. Abrams ‘60 Dian, Benji and Roxanne Abrams

In Memory of Thomas Cadwalader, Jr. Atty. J. Stoddard Hayes and Atty. Sophia Hayes

In Memory of Simon Abrams ‘30 Dian, Benji and Roxanne Abrams

In Memory of Miriam Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Orlando

In Memory of Albert Antolick ‘56 Mrs. Mary Ellen Antolick Miss Stephanie R. Zellner ‘18 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Zellner

In Memory of Ambabai and Mahadev Chikarmane Dr. Ajit Chikarmane and Dr. Kalpana Chikarmane Ms. Ambika A. Chikarmane ‘03 Mr. Rajeev Siripurapu and Mrs. Meghan Siripurapu ‘02

Mr. John H. Hersker ‘76 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hood Mr. Barry Hosier and Mrs. Marcianna Hosier Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Jastremsky Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kasarda Mr. Ian Kollar ‘06 and Mrs. Maria Kollar Deacon Gene Kovatch ‘55 Mr. Brian Lucas ‘84 and Mrs. Kathy Lucas Mr. John Matosky and Mrs. Cynthia Matosky ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McCormick Atty. and Mrs. Edward P. McNelis Tim, Kim and Kevin McNulty Mr. Frank Molinaro and Mrs. Gwenann Molinaro Ms. Jill A. Moran ‘86 Dr. Ashley E. Morrison ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nardone The Oakum Family Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Orlando Mr. Anthony Orlando ‘06 and Mrs. Jessica Orlando Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prandy Mr. George Roskos ‘05 and Mrs. Lisa Roskos ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Rudawski Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer Mr. Jakob R. Schwabe ‘18 Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis Mr. Timothy Shigo and Mrs. Jessica M. Herness Shigo ‘01 Atty. Brody Stevens ‘98 and Mrs. Kari Stevens Dr. David Stiller ‘61 and Reverend Connie Stiller Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Weaver Mr. Scott Zanon and Mrs. Nina Cecelia Zanon ‘01 Ms. Karen A. Zimmerman ‘89 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Weiss and Jared Shafer ‘95

In Memory of Michael “Mickey” Citro ‘53 Mr. Thomas J. Anthony ‘53

In Honor of Alexander Composto ‘25 Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Brasavage

In Memory of Dennis Clarke The Class of 1995 Mr. David Bogansky Mr. Michael Campbell and Mrs. Jennifer Obeid-Campbell ‘89 Dr. Michael Caucci and Mrs. Ana Caucci ‘96 Mrs. Ann Coyle, Mr. Kevin Coyle ‘87, Atty. John Coyle ‘87, and Dr. Brian Coyle ‘94 Mr. Anthony Cusat and Mrs. Elaine Cusat Mr. Nicholas Dei Tos ‘71 and Mrs. Patricia Dei Tos Atty. Richard A. DiLiberto Jr. ‘79 and Atty. Faith DiLiberto Mr. Bart Ecker ‘88 and Mrs. Kathleen Ecker Mr. Paul Ferdinand ‘63 and Mrs. Nancy Ferdinand Atty. Thomas Ford and Mrs. Maureen Cosgrove Dr. and Mrs. Francisco A. Gazek Mr. Franklin J. Gutterman ‘87

In Honor of Ian Composto ‘27 Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Brasavage

In Memory of the deceased members of the Class of 1970 Mr. Gregory Betley ‘70 and Mrs. Anne Marie Lesniak-Betley In Honor of Jeremiah Abrams ‘65 Ms. Ann Morrison In Memory of Beatrice S. Abrams Dian, Benji and Roxanne Abrams In Memory of Edward Abrams ‘62 and Irving Abrams ‘30 Ms. Ann Morrison In Memory of Edward Abrams ‘62 and Marlene Abrams Mr. Benjamin Abrams ‘96 and Ms. Patricia Abrams

In Memory of Milton and Hilda Apple Rabbi Dr. James Apple ‘55 and Mrs. Sandra Apple In Memory of Rev. Lawrence Barriger Mr. David Bogansky Atty. Richard A. DiLiberto Jr. ‘79 and Atty. Faith DiLiberto Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hood Mr. Paul D. Lesser ‘73 Atty. and Mrs. Edward P. McNelis Tim, Kim and Kevin McNulty Mr. George Roskos ‘05 and Mrs. Lisa Roskos ‘04 Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis Dr. David Stiller ‘61 and Reverend Connie Stiller Ms. Lillian L. Urenovich and Family In Memory of Darlene Beazzo Dr. John Della Croce ‘73 and Mrs. Marybeth Della Croce In Memory of Jerry, Charlie, Bob and Bob Alexandra and Louis Betley Mr. Gregory Betley ‘70 and Mrs. Anne Marie Lesniak-Betley

In Honor of Paul Brasavage ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Brasavage In Honor of Denis Brenan ‘55 Mr. Sean Brenan Ms. Lillian L. Urenovich In Memory of John Breznitsky Mr. Nicholas Dei Tos ‘71 and Mrs. Patricia Dei Tos In Memory of Lambert Broad Mrs. Leatrice Kushnerick In Honor of Corey Buchman ‘25 Mr. Christopher Buchman In Memory of Kim Byriel Ms. Julia Byriel

In Honor of Eve Corazza ‘25 Mr. James A. Corazza ‘73 and Mrs. Karen Sandrock Corazza Mrs. Laura A. Corazza In Honor of James Corazza ‘73 Mrs. Laura A. Corazza In Memory of Dr. John Coyle Atty. John Coyle ‘87 and Atty. Julie Coyle In Honor of Anthony Cusat Mrs. Anna G. Krusinski Dr. Michael Krusinski ‘78 and Atty. Lisa Krusinski Mrs. Michelle Krusinski ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Orlando Mrs. Jill S. Rothstein ‘76

Memorials (continued) Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer Mr. Michael Shay and Mrs. Maria Shay ‘82 Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis In Memory of Edward Leon Deal ‘42 Mrs. Anne J. Frey In Honor of Jeffrey DeAngelo ‘23 Mrs. Kathleen S. Haentjens In Honor of Louis DeAngelo ‘21 Mrs. Kathleen S. Haentjens In Memory of Dr. John B. Della Croce ‘47 Dr. John Della Croce ‘73 and Mrs. Marybeth Della Croce In Honor of Atty. Richard A. DiLiberto Jr. ‘79 Mrs. Patti Urosevich In Memory of Patrick Dinofrio ‘63 Mr. Michael Urenovich ‘64 and Mrs. Mary Urenovich In Memory of Wayne Doherty Mr. David Bogansky In Memory of Llewellyn F. Dryfoos Jr. Mrs. Nancy Lewandowski ‘89 and Mr. James Lewandowski In Memory of Florian, Alvin, and Eugene Fatula Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Gallagher In Honor of Reed Floryshak ‘24 Mrs. Kathleen S. Haentjens In Memory of Athena Ford ‘01 Mr. James Blaum and Ms. Karen Petrosky-Blaum ‘01 Mr. James Britt and Mrs. Erin W. Britt ‘02 Mr. Jeremy Weiss In Memory of Tammy Gebhardt Mr. Douglas Gebhardt ‘72 and Mrs. Claire Gebhardt In Memory of David Gicking ‘56 Mrs. Doris W. Gicking In Memory of Scott Graham ‘84 Mr. Brian Ayers and Mrs. Cynthia Ayers ‘84 In Honor of Kate Green Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis In Memory of David Gundling ‘68 Dr. Fredrick Sherman ‘63 and Ms. Patricia Rowe

In Memory of Walter D. Haentjens ‘39 Mr. Gavin P. Haentjens ‘94 and Ms. Maggie Slye Mrs. Kathleen S. Haentjens

In Memory of Charlene Hentosh Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Rudawski

In Memory of Katherine Lutz Dr. Fredrick Sherman ‘63 and Ms. Patricia Rowe

In Honor of Brayden Hoover Mr. Robert Moisey and Mrs. Janice Gans Moisey

In Memory of Rocco and Katherine Lutz Dr. Robert J. Lutz ‘63

In Honor of Gianna Moisey-Hoover ‘23 Mr. Robert Moisey and Mrs. Janice Gans Moisey

In Memory of Alvan Lynn ‘55 Mrs. Patricia J. Lynn

In Honor of Jacob Hoover ‘27 Mr. Robert Moisey and Mrs. Janice Gans Moisey

In Memory of Rev. Thomas MacAdam Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer

In Honor of Joshua Hoover ‘25 Mr. Robert Moisey and Mrs. Janice Gans Moisey

In Memory of Daniel J. Marnell ‘68 Mr. Eric Marnell

In Memory of Wilmot Jones ‘10, Wilmot Jones ‘45, and Robert Jones ‘48 Mr. David Jones Mrs. Harriet Jones

In Memory of Monica Martyak ‘89 Mr. Michael Campbell and Mrs. Jennifer Obeid-Campbell ‘89

In Memory of Joseph Karpowich ‘65 Mr. Ronald T. Karpowich ‘60 In Memory of Captain James F. Kettrick ‘60 Dr. Frank Castrina ‘60 and Mrs. Judy Castrina Dr. Robert Kettrick ‘60 and Mrs. Eileen Kettrick In Memory of Jake Kislan ‘56 Mr. Dan Ravina In Memory of Emil Kitlan ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer In Memory of Atty. Larry Klemow Mr. Jason Lenko and Dr. Jodi W. Lenko ‘99 In Memory of George Kostick ‘64 Mrs. Ceil Kostick In Memory of Ruthanne Kovatch Reverend David M. Bobbey ‘55 Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis In Honor of Michael Kranyak’25 Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Kranyak

In Memory of Rose Mason Mr. James Senape III ‘91 and Mrs. Kimberly Warner-Senape In Memory of Dr. Thomas McGraw ‘52 Mr. Sean McGraw In Honor of Kevin McNulty ‘21 Ms. Roxanne Abrams Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parmegiani In Memory of Pat Menon Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Rudawski Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis Ms. Lillian L. Urenovich and Family In Memory of Thomas Merrick ‘51 Mr. Edward R. Merrick ‘54 In Memory of Frances Minor Mr. David Bogansky In Memory of Steve Mischissin ‘48 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer In Honor of The MMI Faculty Atty. and Mrs. Gerald C. Sechleer

In Honor of Mary Kate Kupsky ‘25 Ms. Lori Blue and Mr. Colby Vonderheid

In Memory of Thomas Murmello ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Brasavage

In Honor of Woobie Kupsky ‘24 Ms. Lori Blue and Mr. Colby Vonderheid

In Honor of Amanda Neidlinger ‘98 Mrs. Shirley Neidlinger

In Honor of Edward Kushma ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Kushma II

In Honor of Nathaniel Neidlinger ‘24 Mrs. Shirley Neidlinger

In Memory of Andrew and Helen Kushma Mr. Edward Kushma ‘62 and Mrs. Fran Kushma

In Memory of Nicholas Nemesh Mr. William P. Steward ‘72

In Memory of Mary Lloyd Mr. Robert Lloyd

In Memory of Vincent and Eleanor Osadchy Mr. and Mrs. George Yenchko

In Memory of Crystal Loftus Mr. John Hollis ‘64 and Mrs. Carol Hollis

In Memory of Bernard Osmanski Mr. Anthony M. Osmanski ‘70

Memorials (continued) In Honor of Katelyn Overa ‘22 Mr. Leonard E. Sabol

In Memory of Joseph Seaman Atty. Joseph J. Seaman ‘68

In Memory of Bill and Lois Vaughn Mr. Jordan Klemow ‘80 and Mrs. Jennifer Klemow

In Honor of Keenan Overa ‘17 Mr. Leonard E. Sabol

In Memory of Bernadette Senape Mr. James Senape III ‘91 and Mrs. Kimberly Warner-Senape

In Honor of Justin Vincent Tim, Kim and Kevin McNulty

In Memory of Jack Ramsey Mr. James M. Dunn ‘60 In Memory of Karen Riley Mr. E. Edward Riley ‘61 In Memory of Merritt and Agnes Rimshaw Mr. Dennis Brady ‘62 and Mrs. Judith Thomas In Honor of Jason Roberts ‘25 Mr. and Mrs. Dale Roberts In Memory of John M. Robin ‘41 Leslie J. Robin from The Robin Family In Memory of Angelo Roman ‘39 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mengle In Honor of Joseph Rudawski Mr. Michael Campbell and Mrs. Jennifer Obeid-Campbell ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bennett Mr. Michael Campbell and Mrs. Jennifer Obeid-Campbell ‘89 In Memory of William Rudewick ‘42 and Louise Rudewick Mr. and Mrs. James M. Biello In Memory of William Rudewick ‘42, Louise Rudewick, and Bill Rudewick Mrs. Susan J. Rudewick In Honor of Michael Scarlato Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Orlando Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis

In Honor of Carol Silberg Mr. Jed Silberg ‘94 and Mrs. Sharon Silberg

In Memory of Marija Vukcevich Atty. Richard A. DiLiberto Jr. ‘79 and Atty. Faith DiLiberto

In Honor of Alex Smith ‘22 Mr. and Mrs. Johnny M. Smith Sr.

In Memory of Dr. David Wagner Dr. Fredrick Sherman ‘63 and Ms. Patricia Rowe

In Memory of Dr. Leonard Snyder Tim, Kim and Kevin McNulty Dr. William Shergalis ‘58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis

In Memory of Dr. David Wagner and Mrs. Edith Wagner Atty. David Stern and Mrs. Barbara Wagner ‘79

In Honor of Connor Strecker ‘24 Mr. James Strecker

In Memory of Michael Wassel ‘51 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Boyle

In Honor of Morgan Strecker ‘22 Mr. James Strecker

In Memory of Thea Welsko Mr. Thomas E. Welsko ‘57

In Memory of Harold and Millie Sugarman Mr. Scott J. Sugarman ‘73

In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams Mr. Robert Klotz ‘58 and Mrs. Carol Klotz

In Memory of Joseph Tito ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sisack Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tito

In Memory of David Yakacki ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Brasavage Mrs. Linda Yakacki

In Memory of Ruth Hoffman Yenchko Tolotti Mr. and Mrs. George Yenchko In Memory of Walter W. Tunnessen Jr. MD ‘57 Mrs. Nancy L. Tunnessen Mr. Robert Tunnessen In Memory of Mary Jane Urenovitch Dr. Joseph V. Urenovitch ‘55 In Memory of Dr. William Urosevich ‘72 Atty. Richard A. DiLiberto Jr. ‘79 and Atty. Faith DiLiberto

In Honor of Mr. George M. Yenchko ‘59 and Mrs. Angeline Yenchko Mr. and Mrs. George Yenchko In Honor of Zachary Yenchko ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. George Yenchko In Memory of Paul Young Mrs. Ann Young In Memory of Sarah Jane Yuscavage ‘04 Mr. James Britt and Mrs. Erin W. Britt ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Foley

In Memory of William G. Schaub ‘48 Mr. William M. Loftus ‘62

2020-2021 Donor Report Omissions MMI Preparatory School apologizes for the following inadvertent omissions from the 2020-2021 Donor Report. We appreciate the gifts that were made by the following members of the MMI family: Mr. David Bogansky (The Red Club), Ms. Jeanette Peabody (The Head of School’s Circle), and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Smith Sr. (The Red Club).

Freshman and seniors gather in front of Old Main after the annual Pajama Parade.