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Archbishop Moeller High School

ANNUAL

Report

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FROM THE PRESIDENT The 2012-13 school year was quite a year for Archbishop Moeller High School, and it culminated with the graduation of our 50th graduating class – another impressive class of young Men of Moeller zeroing in on the next phase of their lives and doing so armed with a Catholic and Marianist education.

As I said in the spring/summer issue of Moeller Magazine, this Catholic and Marianist education would simply not be possible without your collective help.

I also talked about the efforts to build a culture of philanthropy here at Moeller and the hard, hard work necessary to do that. You’ll see the fruits of some of that hard work in this Annual Report, and you’ll also see that we still have many important challenges ahead of us.

“If we are successful at telling the many incredible narratives about our students, we will inspire others to engage more meaningfully in the life of our school.”

Establishing a culture of philanthropy means that development work is viewed and valued as a fully aligned element of the school. It’s creating a group of people who believe in the power of philanthropy and our mission, and who embrace their role in that work. It’s knowing that results should be shared across the school. It’s further knowing that development isn’t just something that the Development Department does – it is embraced by everyone from our Board of Trustees to all our amazing volunteers.

Some would say that any organization’s culture defines how things are done in that institution and how individuals within it interact with one another.

You’ve probably heard me say that much of our rich, Moeller tradition can be captured in our stories. How do we all tell our culture’s stories? Purposeful and authentic storytelling is vital anywhere, but it is increasingly necessary in our case where we seek to engage external support in order to advance our mission. Our storytelling must be meaningful conversations as we seek to engage more volunteers, advocates, and those willing to invest in these young men.

And our stories must have a goal. To foster this culture of philanthropy, we are working to create an all-school marketing plan that communicates authentic and meaningful stories about our Men of Moeller. We believe that if we are successful at telling the many incredible narratives about our students, we will inspire others to engage more meaningfully in the life of our school, thus creating more true advocates for a Moeller education.

As we develop this plan, we also hope to convey the importance of our shared values good stewardship, collaboration, and shared responsibility. You’ll be hearing more about this plan as it evolves in the next few months.

Just as our Moeller stories should be meaningful, I hope you find this Annual Report to be a meaningful depiction of our continued success to support the Men of Moeller.

As always, I humbly thank you for your ongoing and unwavering support for this wonderful Moeller community.

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Bill Hunt

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Highlights from our 50th Graduating Class:

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Our Best-Kept Secret: The Academic Success of the Men of Moeller Most people know that last year Moeller won two state team championships – one in football and one in baseball. They may also know that two of our wrestlers won individual state titles as well.

But what they may not know is that our athletes work just as hard in the classroom as they do on the field, always keeping their education a top priority.

Valedictorian Chris Kessling’13 was a key player on the football team and named Academic All-Star.

But in addition, the collective GPA of all 22 lettermen was ranked 3rd among the best of more than 700 Ohio schools, which earned the Moeller Crusader Football Team the title of Academic All-Ohio – an impressive accomplishment off the field as well.

Many may already know that our volleyball team worked hard to defend their 2012 State Championship and finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record, earning an 11th league title in 18 seasons. But what truly distinguished the team this year was their collective GPA (a 3.75 average) and that the Moeller Volleyball Team received the Ohio – Team Academic Award for the fourth consecutive year.

As a comprehensive, college-prep educational institution, we offer a broad range of courses – from special education to Advanced Placement – believing that all our students can be successful in college, and we provide the resources and academic safety nets to ensure that they are prepared to do so. But few know the rigor involved in our upper-level AP and Honors courses. For example, this past year 25 of our students earned college credit due to their AP test scores. And this year our senior business accounting students have the opportunity to earn three college credits for the course – for free. Our students can also earn college credit in our Pre-Engineering (new this year) and German Programs as well.

One last academic note: Each year 98-99% of our students are enrolled in colleges across the nation, and this past year 57% of our seniors received scholarship offers totaling $19.5M. What may surprise most people is that of the 130 students who received college scholarships, 113 of those were academic scholarships. These numbers are a testament to the rigor of our curriculum.

As we leave this ceremony tonight, think about those relationships you’ve formed here…recall those moments that brought you exceptional joy… remember the life-changing retreat experience that we call “Kairos” and continue to live out those values for the rest of your life…and smile knowing you will be able to forever endear these moments in your heart. Most importantly, never let us forget: We are forever Men of Moeller.

Chris Kessling, Class of 2013 Valedictorian*

So while we salute our champions on the field (and we do – please see page 11), we also salute the Men of Moeller for their academic excellence! (And please spread the word – this is one secret we want to get out.)

Yours in service,

Blane Collison

*Chris Kessling’s speech and more academic Class of 2013 highlights are available on Moeller’s website (www.Moeller.org) under Alumni/Class of 2013.

227 Graduates 98% Enrolled in Colleges 57% Accepted Academic Scholarships $19.5M Total Scholarship Offers $2.1M Total Art Scholarship Offers 444 Total Number of Scholarships

The Collison Family: Blane, Quinn, and Kelly: Principal Blane Collison had the special honor of awarding his son, Quinn, with his Moeller diploma.

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

THE MOELLER COMMUNITY CONTINUES THEIR GENEROSITY “Community” and “relationships” are two words, of many, that come to mind when I think of Moeller. I have always lived under the philosophy that our lives are defined by the relationships we hold. Meaningful relationships are at the heart of what Moeller High School is about, and we see it every day with our loyal donors and supporters.

“This past fiscal year our community raised more than $2,250,000 for the

young Men of Moeller.”

By being a part of the Moeller community and giving your time, talent, and treasure, you hold on to what I consider to be the 3 Fs: Faith, Family, and Friendship. These three things are what continue to strengthen the Moeller community and will push our school to new heights in the future. Without your involvement at Moeller, we would not be the school we are today.

Alumni, parents, past parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Moeller demonstrated their continuous support and made the 2012-13 fiscal year a huge success by raising more than $2,250,000 for our school and the young Men of Moeller.

This total includes our Annual Fund, Main Event, Fall Raffle, Locker Room Project, Veterans Memorial, and Scholarship Funds.

Within that total is our Annual Fund. Our 2012-13 Annual Fund brought in $1,130,946.59, and nearly half of that total was given as an unrestricted gift! (These undesignated donations benefit the school in a variety of ways and are extremely appreciated.)

Gifts to Moeller’s Annual Fund help “close the gap” of $2,873 per student, which is the price of tuition paid versus the cost to educate a Moeller student. (For further information, see Moeller’s 2012-13 Financial Report information on pages 23-24.)

Ed Finke ’64 spoke to the students in May about how he and Dennis Cronin ’64 won the contest in 1960 that gave the school its mascot: “Crusader.”

He is pictured at the Class of ’64 gathering with the seniors talking to the House Leaders about the school’s “new” House System, which was implemented in 2005.

On behalf of Moeller and the Development Team, thank you for all of your continued support. We could not be celebrating so many successes were it not for your generous contributions. Our relationship with you strengthens us as a community and positions Moeller for continued success and growth through the upcoming years.

Scott Schuster, Director of Development

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School Vice Captain Dom Starvaggi ’13 spoke to the Class of 1964 about how Moeller’s House System works.

The alumni also spoke to all six House Captains about their specific Houses, and then choose a “House” for themselves.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The 2013-14 Moeller Annual Fund Challenge: $1 Million by December 31, 2013!

The Annual Fund Challenge! . . . . . . . . . 3 The Year in Review

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There are many needs at Moeller, and your financial contributions go directly toward enhancing the student experience for our young Men of Moeller.

Salute to the Champions . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Your gifts can be designated as you deem fit, from sponsoring a student by giving a scholarship to supporting an athletic team to just giving an unrestricted gift. Your donation changes the lives of many at our school.

The Named Scholarship Program . . . . .19

The Admissions Report . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Our Lady of Moeller Society . . . . . . . . .20 The Power of a Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2012-13 Honor Roll by the Numbers . . . .23

Because tuition alone does not cover the actual cost of educating a student at Moeller, the school relies heavily on Annual Fund contributions to help make up the difference each year. This year’s perstudent gap is $2,873. I challenge you, your family, and your friends to participate in our Annual Fund and help be a part of shaping the minds of our Men of Moeller. Every gift makes a difference!

Report of Revenue and Expenses . . . . . .24

This is a great start, but we have a long way to go. We have set the challenge and made a goal of reaching $1 Million by the end of 2013. Be a part of Moeller history and help us reach $1 Million by December 31, 2013!

Our 2013-14 Annual Fund Drive kicked off in September 2013, and we are already well on our way to reaching our $1.4 Million Goal. As of September 23, 2013, our Annual Fund Drive stands at $289,365.67.

More information about Moeller’s first graduating class, the Class of 1964, is available on Moeller’s website (www.Moeller.org) under Alumni/Class of 1964. Online information about Moeller’s House System is available at Campus Life/House System.

Highlights from our 50th Graduating Class: The gifts back to Moeller from the Class of 2013 included a class scholarship and five new LED lights surrounding the Our Lady of Moeller statue, representing the five decades of classes educated in the Marianist Tradition spreading their light into the world.

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

1ST BRITISH LIT TRIP: Two English faculty members, Eric Eble and Michael Rose, took a group of juniors on a “maiden voyage” to England for the school’s first British Lit trip. The students toured Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, the Tower of London, Oxford University, Edinburgh Castle, and more.

50th CLASS CELEBRATION PLANNED: A committee of senior moms began the “MOEmentum” that kicked off Moeller’s celebration of its 50th graduating class, the Class of 2013, by designing a logo, purchasing t-shirts for the senior class, and submitting a proposal of celebration activities for the seniors to consider.

Summer 2012

SUMMER SERVICE:

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION: Class of 2016 winners of the Fight Song competition celebrated during Freshman Orientation.

LEADERSHIP FORUM: Chandler Wheat ’13 and Scott Rumsey ’14 represented Moeller at the National Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.

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Forty-one students participated in eight summer service trips, traveling to Peru, Mexico, and around the US.

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NECC HONORS: NECC honors Moeller parent leader, Beth Wright.

STUDENTS RAISE MONEY FOR CANCERFREE KIDS:

SENIORS BREAK MOELLER’S AP SCORE RECORD: SENIOR WELCOME: Moeller’s AP scholars were The senior class formed a tunnel on the first day of classes to welcome the freshman students.

honored at the Fall Awards Program. Nine AP classes scored above the national average, a school record.

August

September

MAYERSON LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP 2012

HOMECOMING 2012: Senior Brian Butz was named Homecoming King.

Juniors Alex Marchionda, Matthew Wolf, Andrew CORRYVILLE CATHOLIC Johnson, and Erik Mueller PUMKIN CARVING: Senior raised more than $1,000 Nick Allen’s Little Buddy with their Haunted showed off their pumpkin. Trails fundraiser.

October FALL ACADEMIC AWARDS: Moeller’s

INTERDISCIPINARY PROGRAM: Moeller kicks off this year’s interdisciplinary program with the announcement of periodic free movie nights that will focus on the environment and an Environmental Symposium in April 2013.

Academic Awards Program set the tone for the year. Senior Nick Staresinic was recognized as a National Merit Scholar, an AP Scholar with Distinction, the recipient of the George Eastman Young Leaders Award, and a summer delegate to Buckeye Boys State.

ROTARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH: Ryan Rinn ’13

NAMED SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS THANKED DONORS

Highlights from our 50th Graduating Class: Comprised of mostly seniors, 50 students in Moeller’s new AP Language and Composition classes received college credit, with 34 of them receiving either a “4” or “5,” the highest score possible.

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HERO-TO-HERO BLOOD DRIVE: As part of the Hero-to-Hero Program, during the November Blood Drive students wrote a brief note of thanks to one of our soldiers serving in Afghanistan, which was attached to a special care package for the soldiers.

CHRISTMAS ON CAMPUS

Football won its 8th State Title.

OPEN HOUSE

November

STATE CHAMPS! Moeller

December HURRICANE SANDY COLLECTION AT FAMILY MASS: The Moeller Family held a special collection during the annual Family Mass to benefit the families of Chaminade High School in Mineola Long Island, NY.

VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM

Pictured above: Bro. Robert Flaherty, S.M., and Pastoral Ministry Director Jim Elfers showed the collections gathered for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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2013 NATIONAL WATER SKI CHAMPION DANE MECHLER ’13: Moeller students greeted MOELLER STUDENTS NAMED ’CHAMPS FOR CHILDREN’ BY 4C for CHILDREN: Moeller was named the 2012-13 “Champions for Children for their Corryville Catholic Big Brothers program, now in its 20th year. The program connects 108 Moeller upperclassmen with inner-city students in pre-school through 3rd grade, building relationships by engaging them in a variety of learning experiences and field trips.

ACADEMIC TEAM QUALIFIES FOR STATE: Moeller’s Academic Team won the GCAL postseason tournament and qualified for state competition. The team is moderated by Physics Teacher Mike Ward ’86.

2nd DISABILITIES AWARENESS WEEK: Seniors Corey Carroll and Mark DiGiandomenico initiated Moeller’s first Disabilities Awareness Week last year, and this year they expanded their events.

WEST POINT LEADERSHIP SEMINAR: Social Studies Chair David Faller accompanied two students, Joe Pappalardo and Daniel Bruns, to the West Point Society’s first Leadership and Ethics Seminar.

2013 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Moeller celebrated Catholic Schools Week with Mass downtown and annual clothing drive.

January

Dane Mechler ’13 in the airport when he returned from Australia after winning the national water ski championship. Currently, Dane is ranked #2 in the world in his age group for water skiing.

February

’BEARDS FOR OUR BROTHER’ FUNDRAISER: Moeller seniors initiated a beard-growing contest to raise funds for alumnus Danny O’Keefe ’02 who suffers from aphasia after surviving a nearly fatal beating saving his sister from her ex-boyfriend.

March

MARCH FOR LIFE: Moeller students participated in the Washington, D.C., March for Life rally.

ASH WEDNESDAY TWO WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONS: Junior wrestlers FOUNDER’S DAY AWARDEES: Religion Department Chair Rick Bohne and Service Director Brian Gilronan received the 2013 Founder’s Award, Moeller’s highest honor awarded to those faculty, staff, parents, and volunteers who make significant contributions to the school’s Marianist mission.

Dakota Sizemore (on left) and Chalmer Frueauf (on right) became Moeller’s 11th and 12th State Wrestling Champions.

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APPALACHIAN SERVICE RETREAT: Religion Teacher Dave Campbell and alumnus Jack Schlueter’11 took 13 sophomores to Salyersville, KY, during Easter Break.

CRUSADER GAMES COMPLETE YEAR-LONG EVENTS TO WIN THE COVETED MARIANIST CUP: Eveslage House Dean, Anthony Corder, coached his students during the annual Crusader games to clinch the 2012-13 Marianist Cup!

2013 ENVIRONMENT SYMPOSIUM: As part of its 2012-13 interdisciplinary environment theme, Moeller held a symposium, which included numerous activities and guest speaker Thane Maynard, director of the Cincinnati Zoo.

MOELLER’S JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM: Annually held at The Phoenix in downtown Cincinnati, the Men of Moeller introduced their dates to Principal Blane Collison and his wife before entering the ballroom.

HOUSE CHALK COMPETITION

April UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO THE MEN OF MOE: After meeting with the school administration to further discuss the university’s collaboration with Moeller’s new pre-engineering program, President One took time to speak to the Class of 2014.

2013 MAIN EVENT AUCTION GALA: The annual auction gala, featuring fine food, spirits, and unique purchasing opportunities, brought in a net profit of $493,000 for Moeller’s tuition assistance program.

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SENIOR SAVES LIFE WHILE ON EASTER BREAK: Senior Patrick Benson pulled a surfer to safety while vacationing with his family on Singer Island, FL.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR GETS DEAL TO PUBLISH TWO NOVELS: Geoffrey Girard signed a book deal with Simon & Schuster to publish two novels, Cain’s Blood (for adults) and Project Cain (for teens). Both are available now in local bookstores or online.

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1st SENIOR-ALUMNI EVENT: As part of this year’s Steve Weisbrod ’64, the first graduating class’s “historian,” shared several stories with the seniors about the early days of Moeller.

50th class celebration activities, Moeller hosted a senior class/alumni event with the Class of ’64, Moeller’s 1st graduating class, which included an informal social with Moeller’s House leaders, a joint breakfast, and a speaking/Q&A event.

1st TOP-10 ACADEMIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM: Moeller held its first Top-10 Academic Recognition Program.

THREE BELOVED MEMBERS OF THE MOELLER FACULTY/ STAFF RETIRE: BACK-TO-BACK

CLASS OF 2013 SERVICE PROJECT/GIFT: The senior class leaders decided to spruce up the Our Lady of Moeller Courtyard and install new LED lighting around the Mary statue as part of the class gift to the school.

Their hope is that this initial courtyard renovation will kick off a more comprehensive renovation of the school’s courtyard.

Athletic Director Barry Borman BASEBALL STATE ’64, Guidance Counselor Paul CHAMPIONSHIPS: Smith, and Guidance Department Moeller’s Baseball Team Chair Brother Robert Flaherty, earned its 7th State Title S.M., retired this year. In May with a 7-1 triumph. the school held a program to celebrate their priceless service to the Moeller community.

May

CLASS TRIP TO EUROPE

June BACCALAUREATE: This year’s Baccalaureate procession included 50 candles honoring Moeller’s 50 graduating classes, the Class of 1964-Class of 2013, sending their light into the world.

Kaleb Nypaver ’13 gave the welcome address and explained:

This was a very special year for Moeller. This senior class will be the 50th graduating class of Crusaders. The candles that the first 50 students carried in during the procession represent the 49 classes that preceded us, as well our own class’s candle.

The candles symbolize the uniqueness of each class, which have helped shape and mold Moeller into the fine institution it is today, an institution that shines brightly in the Cincinnati area, spreading the light of Christ,

which is at the core of our values and education. Each class’s candle adds to the total radiance that comes from Moeller High School. Our class’s identity is built upon from the traditions and values that were left for us by earlier classes. They worked to pave the way for us to add our own character to these same traditions, which help make Moeller such a great school.

At the center of our campus stands a statue that is very important to us. This is the statue of Mary and the courtyard that surrounds it. As a Marianist community, we work to model ourselves in accordance with Mary’s example.

As our class gift, we wanted to recognize the significance of this area in our community. We had five lights installed around the courtyard.

Each light represents a decade of classes that have gone through Moeller.

The lights beautifully illuminate the courtyard for all to see.

We hope that our gift will be a gateway for future classes to continue to add to this area that is so special to us… Though we blow out the candles, which symbolically represent the 50 classes, that light still burns brightly in our hearts, and we will continue to carry it with us as we begin the rest of our lives.

Highlights from our 50th Graduating Class: The 227 students in Moeller’s 50th graduating class received a total of 444 scholarship offers worth $19.5M. Overall, 130 members of the class accepted scholarships: 113 were academic and 17 were athletic. Moeller’s art graduates earned $2.1M in competitive art scholarship offers, with one student, Aaron Wheeler ’13, receiving $879,000 in offers, an Art & Photo Department record.

IN MEMORIAM: Sadly, the Moeller Family lost two of its recent graduates: Nick Allen ’13 Bubba Hoctor ’10 These Men of Moeller will remain forever in our hearts.

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Salute to the Champions

By Dick Beerman, Moeller Archivist and Author of WE ARE THE ’BIG MOE’ Founding Moeller Principal Brother Lawrence Eveslage, S.M., always believed that an outstanding fall season, especially in football, could bring an energy and enthusiasm into the school that would carry over throughout the entire year. There have been very few school years during the first 50 that have brought more credibility to this reflection than the special year of 2012-13.

FOOTBALL: The football schedule for the fall of 2012 represented one of the most challenging lists of opponents in the history of the program. After the first four contests, emotions were running high. The team had posted a perfect start (4-0) and scored 172 points.

But during the next three games (all within the GCL), they were brought down to earth in a humbling fashion - they won only once.

There was a renewed energy after a week-eight trip to Indianapolis produced a solid victory (48-13) over the Irish of Cathedral Prep. The week-nine challenge was the #1 ranked-team in Ohio, Lakewood St. Edward, and a late rally by the Eagles deprived the Men of Moeller of a tremendous upset victory.

SENIOR HONORS Keith Watkins: GCL Player of the Year Alex Gall: Best Offensive Lineman Shane Jones: Best Defensive Linebacker Sam Geraci: Kicker of the Year

There was a lot riding on the final game of the regular season, and the challenge had risen to possibly the highest level of the season since the opponent was Louisville Trinity. The Shamrocks were ranked as the #2 team in America and had not lost in 33 games.

The 45-42 victory would prove to be the catalyst for a six-game winning streak that would culminate in the school’s eighth State Championship.

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The Football Team’s collective GPA average was ranked as one of the best of more than 700 schools throughout Ohio, which earned the team Academic All-Ohio recognition.

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WRESTLING: The Wrestling Team finished #1 in the City Poll, #3 in the State Poll, and #35 in the National Poll. They claimed their 11th consecutive GCL title and the 20th in the last 21 seasons on the strength of 11 individual champions. The team placed 1st in both the Sectional and District Championships, while nine athletes advanced to the State Championships. Three juniors – Dakota Sizemore (160)[photo on right], Quinton Rosser (182), and Chalmer Frueauf (220)[photo on left] – led the effort in Columbus.

Dakota and Chalmer each were crowned State Champions, while Quinton finished as a State Runner-Up.

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BASEBALL: Baseball did enjoy a bit of an edge in their preparation to make a run at a second consecutive title, since they were returning a solid core of players from the previous year, but the team was faced with the serious concern of rebuilding its pitching staff. Fortunately, a strong core of hurlers proved they were ready to step up.

The season began with a solid 11-game winning streak that provided a great deal of momentum and confidence. Following a short three-game stretch where the Crusaders lost twice, the team began a 20-game winning streak that culminated with Moeller’s 7th State Baseball Championship.

BASKETBALL: The basketball team posted 23-3, which included a perfect mark (10-0) within the always-powerful GCL South, and won the league. This was the team’s 15th GCL South league title that the Crusaders had won or shared.

SWIMMING: The swim team earned a Sectional Championship, the first-ever in consecutive seasons. They placed 3rd in the District Championship and 8th in the state. Sophomore Kevin George set new school records in both the 200yd. and 500yd. freestyle events; junior Greg Nymberg broke the record for the 100yd. butterfly and finished 3rd in the state.

VOLLEYBALL: Second-year coach Matt McLaughlin ’05 and his defending State Volleyball Champions faced an even greater challenge than their baseball counterparts – they had been hit even harder by graduation losses. Even so, the team produced an outstanding regular season record of 21-1. Highlights included a perfect mark (10-0) in the GCL South and 11th league title in 18 seasons.

Seniors Jared Engelhart and Casey Pieper were named GCL First Team All-Stars.

Casey was chosen GCL Player of the Year. McLaughlin was recognized as the GCL Coach of the year for the second consecutive year.

Two of the regular-season games (matches with Hilliard Darby) would provide an early indication of possible post-season results. The two heavyweights split those two contests. In the final State poll, the Crusaders were ranked the #1 team in the state. By the luck of the draw for the state bracket, the teams met for a third time in the State Semi-Final round. Darby advanced to the State Championship round and was crowned as State Champ.

HONORS: Senior Cameron Whitehead and junior Riley Mahan were each Second Team All-State honorees.

Riley and senior Spencer Iacavone were named Second Team All-Americans.

GOLF: The golf team placed 7th out of 16 teams in the 2012 State Championships and was the top finisher from Southwest Ohio. This was their 13th State Championship appearance in the last 20 seasons. In addition, for the fourth consecutive year, the Moeller Golf Team received the Ohio – Team Academic Award, which was based on a 3.75 GPA average.

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This was Moeller Baseball’s 26th GCL Championship (the 6th GCL title in six years for Coach Tim Held); 16th District Championship; and 10th Regional title. The team’s final record of 32-2 was the best in Moeller’s history.

Beerman Publishes 50-Year Athletic History of ’THE BIG MOE’ After years of meticulous record keeping, Moeller teacher, coach, athletic co-director, 2003 Hall of Fame recipient, and current archivist Dick Beerman published, WE ARE THE ’BIG MOE’: A Year-by-Year, Sport-by-Sport History of One of the Greatest High School Athletic Programs in the Nation, Covering the First 50 Seasons of Archbishop Moeller High School.

Dick Beerman has been an ardent supporter of the Crusaders since he joined the faculty in 1976, the year Coach Gerry Faust’s Crusader Football Team was declared “Best in the Nation” by National Prep Sports and three major polls. The Crusaders had just won their first state championship the previous year and had become the first team in Ohio to win consecutive state football titles. Then in 1977 the Moeller Crusaders captured their third consecutive state title and second mythical national championship. The legend of the “Big Moe” had begun.

After years of pain-staking research, Dick published his book in May 2011 with the help of alumnus Larry Kuhlman ’81, president of Graphic Village.

The timing couldn’t have been better, for Moeller was gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

In his book, WE ARE THE ’BIG MOE’, Dick provides a unique narrative as he chronicles 50 years of Moeller’s “Athletic Tradition,” offering an insider’s view and candid accounts of every team and every season. Whether you agree with him or not, his facts are undeniable.

Dick’s publication was truly a labor of love for Moeller’s Athletic Program, and he is generously donating all profits from his book to benefit Moeller’s Tuition Assistant Program. The cost is $39.99. You can purchase Dick’s book in the Moeller Spirit Shop during school hours (8 AM-3 PM) or online at www.WeAreTheBigMoe.com.

A RECORD-BREAKING SEASON! INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS

Cameron Whitehead ’13: Tied for 2nd-most doubles in one season and 2nd-most bases stolen in a single season

Most Games Played (34)

Riley Mahan ’14: 2nd-most runs scored in a single season and most plate appearances in one season

Most Wins (32) Best Winning Percentage (94%) Best Start to a Season (11-0) Most Walks (183) Most Stolen Bases (109) Tied for Fewest Losses (2)

Senior-led athletic teams earned Moeller its 8th State Championship in football, its 11th and 12th Individual State Championships in wrestling, and its 7th State Championship in baseball, a team that also won its 6th State Championship last year.

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THE ADMISSIONS REPORT

A YEAR IN TRANSITION The 2012-13 school year brought to a close Bro. Ron Luksic’s, S.M., more than 20-year tenure as Moeller’s Director of Admissions. As he moved into a new role in Advancement, he handed the reins to Charlie Lytle, who was named Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management.

Charlie, along with Associate Director of Admissions Beth Zilch and Admissions Faculty Assistant Matt McLaughlin ’05, will be responsible for attracting traditional incoming freshman and transfer students and working with Principal Blane Collison, Assistant Principal Carl Kremer, and House System Director Karen Matuszek to retain students once they are in the door.

Even with 500 fewer less males in Archdiocese grade schools during the past two years, Moeller’s 2013-14 school year began with 924 young men and a freshman class of 240 students from 58 different parochial and public middle schools.

“We are blessed that our enrollment has stayed flat during the past five years,” said Lytle. “However, even as our economy comes out of the recession of 2008-09, the need for tuition assistance demand has not lessened at Moeller.”

INCREASED NUMBER OF FAMILIES APPLYING FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE The graph below demonstrates the number of applicants requesting tuition assistance since the 2009-10 school year, and the number of students requesting

Enrollment: 21-Year History (October count)

The number of students requesting aid has increased 53% since 2009, while enrollment has stayed the same.

1992 – 1993 1993 – 1994 1994 – 1995 1995 – 1996 1996 – 1997 1997 – 1998 1998 – 1999 1999 – 2000 2000 – 2001 2001 – 2002 2002 – 2003 2003 – 2004 2004 – 2005 2005 – 2006 2006 – 2007 2007 – 2008 2008 – 2009 2009 – 2010 2010 – 2011 2011 – 2012 2012 – 2013 2013 – 2014

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790 817 862 871 887 908 890 913 930 949 935 972 966 951 936 928 917 907 926 924 926 920 (est.)

2012 – 2013

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aid has increased 53% during this five-year period while enrollment has stayed the same.

INCREASED DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED “During the past five years, it is no surprise that the dollar amount of financial need has also grown,” Of those who applied for financial aid for the 2013-14 school year, 47% said Lytle. “Our families’ can only afford to pay less than $5,000 of Moeller’s $11,600 tuition. demonstrated need has doubled from $1.2 million to $2.35 million. All the while, our total enrollment As Moeller’s former technology manager, Lytle has stayed very constant between 917-925 young sought ways improve prospective students’ introduction men. Of those who applied for financial aid for to the school’s computer program and to use the laptops the 2013-14 school year, 47% can only afford to to gather additional data. “We have enhanced our pay less than $5,000 of Moeller’s $11,600 tuition.”

Shadow Program by providing a laptop for the shadow students to use during the visit,” he explained.

ADMISSIONS STRATEGIES “This gives the prospective students a more authentic “We continue to update our marketing message ’technology’ experience, while also enabling us to and improve the touch points with our potential capture a writing sample and the results from a short students,” said Lytle. “Our marketing message will survey the shadows now take at the end of the visit.” include an increased effort to tell Moeller’s many One major focus for Lytle in his new role is to ’academic stories’ and innovations, such as the ensure all Moeller students feel connected to the school. recent implementation of our new pre-engineering “We are more aggressively utilizing our database to program that offers dual enrollment at the ensure our students are engaged in Moeller’s numerous University of Cincinnati. We are also focusing on co-curricular offerings,” he said. “We know through our spiritually vibrant Moeller’s Pastoral Ministry our experience that those students who are engaged at Program and how it impacts the faith formation Moeller, stay at Moeller!” and service orientation of our Men of Moeller.”

Highlights from our 50th Graduating Class: Moeller’s senior-led Academic Team qualified for State.

Photo on Top: Business Teacher Jim Bauer teaches his freshmen how to use their new tablet computers.

Photo Below: Technology Director Jeff Gaier provides freshmen with a computer orientation before school begins.

Photo on Right: Students in Russ Pinkerton’s pre-engineering class conduct an “egg drop” test as part of their first group project.

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Moeller Main Event Auction Gala: Make a Difference for a Crusader!

When: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Where: The Savannah Center West Chester, OH Time: 5 PM Mass; 6 PM Auction and Dinner

Main Event Success Make a Difference For a Crusader Led by Main Event Co-Chairs Dom & Lisa Iacovone and Chris & Theresa Hoffer, last year’s auction gala netted $493,000!

The event broke our auction record for the Fund-a-Need plea with 149 total donors and 39 $1,000+-level donors, raising $192,000!

This year’s auction gala is on Saturday, April 5, 2014, again at the Savannah Center in West Chester.

Our theme is simple; Make a Difference For a Crusader!

*The 2012-13 Main Event Team included Co-Chairs Dom & Lisa Iacovone and Chris & Theresa Hoffer, along with the Moeller staff of Louise Hoelker, Betsy Morgan, and Jenny Lefke.

The Main Event is the largest financial contributor to our tuition assistance program. Without this event and the funds raised, we would not be able to fully support our students on their academic journey. In every essence, your attendance and financial support of the Main Event truly makes a difference for a Crusader! So please plan to join us on April 5 - and throughout the year at our many Main Event activities as we work to raise funds and awareness for Moeller’s Direct Tuition Assistance Program.

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There is no other night throughout the year where our entire Moeller community comes together celebrating our school and raising funds for direct tuition assistance.

The silent auctions, raffles, live auction, and Fund-A-Need plea provide every guest an opportunity to Make a Difference for a Crusader!

For more information or to register for any of these events, check our website for updates at www.Moeller.org/SupportMoeller/MainEvent.

If you have any questions in regards to these events, please contact Scott Schuster or Louise Hoelker.

Scott Schuster Director of Development 513-791-1680, ext. 1320 SSchuster@Moeller.org

Louise Hoelker Director of Special Events 513-791-1680, ext. 1304 LHoelker@Moeller.org

For more information on how to get involved in this community-building opportunity, contact Louise at LHoelker@Moeller.org or call (513) 791-1680, ext.

1304. Updated information is also available on Moeller’s website (www.Moeller.org) under Support Moeller/Main Event. The Main Event auction gala is Moeller’s largest event-based fundraiser, and 100% of the proceeds go toward tuition assistance.

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Moeller Special Events: Throughout the year, Moeller hosts many events that honor our generous donors and supporters and raise funds and awareness to support our school’s development goals. Please mark your calendars and celebrate with us, the exceptional community of Moeller High School!

Six Houses; One Roof Main Event Gift Gathering Party

2012 Distinguished Alumnus: Ted Torbeck ’74

When: Saturday, November 2, 2013

President’s Dinner

Where: Moeller High School Auditorium

When: Thursday, November 7, 2013

Time: 7:30 – 10 PM

Where: Cooper Creek at the Blue Ash Golf Course

Join Moeller leadership, House Deans, and House Parents as we Make a Difference for a Crusader and kick-off our 2014 Main Event. Food, drink and fun on us; donations on YOU – every gift no matter how small supports a Crusader!

Time: 6 PM cocktails; 7 PM dinner

Moeller Moms’ Club Fashion Show When: Thursday, November 21, 2013

2012 Bro. Everslage Awardee: Mike Folchi ’79

President Bill Hunt pays tribute to our self-sacrificing supporters who donated $1,000 or more to Moeller High School during the previous fiscal year. In addition, Moeller’s Alumni Association salutes its annual awardees.

MoeCarlo When: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Where: Moeller High School Auditorium

Where: The Savannah Center, West Chester, OH

Time: TBD

Time: Boutique doors open at 4 PM, followed by dinner and fashion show

MoeCarlo is the largest single event fundraiser for our Athletic Program and team sports. This fun game night includes music from the Rusty Griswolds, food, drinks, raffles, and horse races!

This is a “must attend” event for every fun-loving woman and friends. Enjoy a night out shopping at specialty merchants and experience the fun and frivolity of the Moms’ Club Fashion Show showcasing 12 area boutique shops!

Senior leadership established the Class of 2013 Scholarship and initiated an effort to enhance the Our Lady of Moeller Courtyard with lights surrounding the statue of Mary and additional landscaping.

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The Moeller Named Scholarship Program The Moeller Named Scholarship Program benefits qualifying students with an opportunity to earn tuition dollars toward their education at Moeller High School. As we prepare our young men to be tomorrow’s leaders, we are very aware of the role that our scholarship providers play in our school.

Currently, more than 30 Named Scholarships have been developed to serve this purpose with an opportunity to continue to grow this program to keep up with the needs of serving our students.

Both Endowed and Non-Endowed Scholarships typically are named in honor of an individual, family, organization, or group. This scholarship also may be a way to honor or memorialize an alumnus, faculty/ staff member, student, family member, or others who may have a special connection to Moeller.

Each fall Moeller hosts a Scholarship Brunch to honor the loyal donors and awardees and to provide the opportunity for our donors to meet and learn about their student(s) they help. This past year, Dr. Tim Kremchek spoke about the importance of giving back and what Moeller has meant to him and his family. Our 2013 Scholarship Brunch was held on September 25.

The son of scholarship benefactors Dr. Elmer and Carmelita Schlueter, Eric “Rick” Schlueter, graduated in 1968. He was Moeller’s valedictorian, involved in student government all four years, and played baseball for Mike Cameron during Cameron’s first year as head coach. (During Rick’s senior year, the Crusaders won their first GCL Championship. “It sorta helped that Buddy Bell played third base,” said Dr. Schlueter.) Rick continued his education at the University of Notre Dame, Northwestern University, and Harvard Law School.

In 1977, he accepted a position at Conoco and moved up the ranks of leadership until he became a top executive. Then, sadly, at the height of his success, Rick was killed by a hit-skip driver in 2006 while riding his bicycle. He was 55. In response, Rick’s parents established the Eric J. Schlueter Scholarship to memorialize their son and to pass on the lessons that they believed Moeller students could learn from his life: 1. Develop strong family values.

“Since I was in the second grade I knew I wanted to go to Moeller. I couldn’t explain why. I had no legacy, and no one pressured me to go. It was my own decision. I always knew that Moeller was something different… Academically, Moeller has challenged me to do the best and be the best I can be. I take Honors and AP classes. In grade school I was one of those kids who never studied for a test and still got all A’s and B’s. Now there are nights when I have three or more hours of homework… Moeller has led me to realize that anything is possible if you have the will and desire to accomplish it. It truly is a gift to be here.”

Tyler Himes ’14 (Pictured on left.)

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2. Follow your dreams.

3. Finish the job that you started to the best of your ability.

(Pictured top: Matthew Abele ’13, a Schlueter Family Scholarship recipient, speaks to his benefactors after the luncheon. Matthew is attending the University of Evansville on a Trustee Scholarship this fall.)

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Our Lady of Moeller Society Moeller High School established the Our Lady of Moeller Society to recognize individuals and families who have included the school in their estate plans.

Planned gifts will play a critical role in ensuring the future of Moeller by providing the financial resources necessary to offer the outstanding educational opportunities for the next generation.

Harvard graduate Matt DePetro ’01 flew in from Silicon Valley, California, to address the Moeller scholarship students and donors at the school’s first Named Scholarship Breakfast Program in September 2011. “Moeller is a foundational experience, not an end-game,” he said. Moeller’s “foundation” enabled Matt to pursue his dreams: graduate from Harvard in 2005 with a bachelor’s in engineering; work on a team that developed the microprocessor for the world’s fastest computer; play pro/semi-pro football in Japan, and more...

Moeller and the Development Office gratefully acknowledge the generosity and vision to provide an investment for the Moeller educational legacy through a gift to the Our Lady of Moeller Society.

• Bruce ’67 and Pat Buckley • Jim Grau ’69 • Bill and Debbie Geiger • Pete and Claudia Kimener • Dan ’77 and Kris Neyer • Mary Beth Repasy

For more information on Moeller’s Named Scholarship Program or Our Lady of Moeller Planned Giving Society, contact Scott Schuster at SSchuster@Moeller.org or call (513) 791-1680, ext. 1320. Updated information is also available on Moeller’s website (www.Moeller.org) under Support Moeller/Named Scholarships and Seniors led three of the most successful Support Moeller/Planned Giving. collection drives in memory for St. Vincent de Paul and Dress for Success.

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"Our family has benefitted greatly from the blessings of Catholic education. Our hope is to contribute to the legacy of a Catholic education for future Moeller families."

Bruce ’67 and Pat Buckley

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“Our goal has always been to tear down the classroom walls to expose students to issues of injustice and empower them to take action.”

Zach Barrows, Movement Director at Invisible Children

The Power of a Gift…

With help from one of our loyal donors, Connie Ring, a Moeller math teacher and director of Unified for Uganda, a non-profit organization that supports Northern Ugandan children, took 12 students to the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit at the University of California, LA (UCLA) this summer.

“The Summit was breathtaking. I never experienced something so powerful in my life. The presenters’ stories not only gave a message, but they inspired the young minds at the conference.

Luis Moreno-Ocampo (the first ever prosecuting attorney for the ICC) gave a speech… He is officially my idol!”

Mikal’e Wilkinson ’14

The Fourth Estate Leadership Summit is a conference for those who want to meet the people, learn the skills, and gain the experiences that will help them make a difference in their own communities and around the world. The four-day experience was crafted to empower, educate, and equip activists and educators with powerful resources for how they can personally be part of seeing international justice become a reality.

The Summit is focused on promoting justice and basic human rights using hands-on workshops and inspiring presentations.

“Having worked with Invisible Children for several years, I knew that the conference would have a positive effect on my students, but honestly I had no idea it

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would be as mind blowing as it was for them,” said Connie Ring. “Eleven seniors and one junior boarded a plane in Cincinnati (some flying for the first time) knowing very little about non-profit efforts to promote social justice both here and abroad. They came back four days later with an intelligent awareness of the over 30 non-profit organizations present at the conference.

They had a private, 20-minute conversation with the former ICC prosecuting attorney, Luis Ocampo, where he asked the students for their opinions about LRA activity in central Africa. They were present for history in the making as they listened to our recently appointed US ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power (who chose this conference to make her first official speech in her new position). They learned; they networked; and they had tough conversations about things like marketing, fundraising, advertising, and the importance of data-driven messages. Four days later they got off the plane more socially aware and conscious of the power within them to make big change right now, along with a newly formed sense of responsibility to do so.

It was the perfect kickoff to Moeller’s interdisciplinary theme* this year, as well as a great start to their internship as part of our non-profit management course.”

Moeller’s interdisciplinary theme for the 2013-14 school year is “Crusaders for Peace.” It has one ultimate goal - to encourage our students to empower themselves to be global citizens and agents of peace.

To do this we must first educate our students on the problems before asking them to join in on the solution.

Some of the conference speakers and presenters were Ben Keesey, CEO of Invisible Children; Luis Moreno-Ocampo, former head prosecutor of the ICC; Adam Braun, founder and CEO of Pencils of Promise; and Dan Pallotta, author of Uncharitable.

Four more information on the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit and Invisible Children, visit www.invisiblechildren.com/fourth-estate-summit.

“No doubt that I will carry on this inspiration back in Ohio.”

Tim Shimrock ’14

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Matching Gifts Thank you to all of our donors and supporters who took advantage of their company’s matching gift program.

Also, a special thank you goes out to the 22 companies that matched our donor’s funds this past year for a total of $63,300.00.

Does your company have a matching gift program? As you can see, over the last few years many of our donors are taking advantage of their companies generous matches.

Please check with your human resources department and see if they match gifts. What a simple way to double (and sometimes triple) your support!

The 2012-13 Top 10 Matching Gift Companies 1.

General Electric $25,505.00

2.

UBS Financial Services $10,000.00

3.

PPG Industries Foundation $7,850.00

4.

The Prudential Foundation $4,525.00

5.

Fidelity Investments $4,000.00

6.

Emerson Electric Company $2,640.00

7.

Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC $2,500.00

8.

Bank of America Charitable Foundation $1,000.00

9.

US Bancorp $1,000.00

10. AXA Foundation $750.00 Matching Gifts Over 5 Years Senior Matt Shannon ’14 traveled to northern Uganda this past summer to work with the students in the UNIFAT school that Moeller helps support.

piration back in Ohio.”

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THE 2012-13 HONOR ROLL BY THE NUMBERS Current Parent Giving Information A special thank you goes out to our current parents from the class of 2013-16.

Overall, this group gave $795,901.29!

This total includes gifts to the Annual Fund, Main Event, and Capital Campaigns.

Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016

$350,000 $300,000 $250,000

$325,225.03 $208,945.49 $99,978.00 $161,752.77

$200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 0

The 2012-13 Alumni Honor Roll July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013

This total includes gifts given to anyone of our numerous donor funds, which includes the Annual Fund, Main Event, and any Capital Campaigns during that fiscal year.

Class

Amount

No. of Gifts

No. of Donors

Out Of

Percent

Class

Amount

No. of Gifts

No. of Donors

Out Of

Percent

’64 ’65 ’66 ’67 ’68 ’69 ’70 ’71 ’72 ’73 ’74 ’75 ’76 ’77 ’78 ’79 ’80 ’81 ’82 ’83 ’84 ’85 ’86 ’87 ’88 ’89

$16,101.00 $42,301.83 $10,097.63 $9,045.00 $4,550.00 $8,225.00 $4,255.00 $8,525.00 $13,057.50 $7,415.00 $28,880.00 $20,550.00 $4,717.60 $48,070.00 $38,277.45 $235,325.00 $10,600.00 $7,630.67 $11,442.00 $9,209.00 $15,500.00 $14,967.00 $16,200.00 $10,760.00 $6,274.20 $2,000.00

58 27 28 61 21 15 54 33 56 19 24 23 31 67 27 69 35 20 27 26 23 22 25 27 21 7

25 19 24 27 16 12 21 26 20 16 21 17 21 45 22 23 23 15 20 20 16 17 17 20 17 6

178 257 244 258 236 250 259 260 258 247 234 223 204 241 242 264 235 224 241 243 228 228 225 219 238 205

14.04% 7.39% 9.84% 10.47% 6.78% 4.80% 8.11% 10.00% 7.75% 6.48% 8.97% 7.62% 10.29% 18.67% 9.09% 8.71% 9.79% 6.70% 8.30% 8.23% 7.02% 7.46% 7.56% 9.13% 7.14% 2.93%

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

$3,775.00 $6,800.00 $3,445.00 $3,785.00 $5,815.00 $2,460.00 $21,635.00 $1,620.00 $2,365.00 $695.00 $2,725.00 $1,013.00 $950.00 $1,420.00 $4,585.90 $1,510.90 $598.67 $450.00 $2,420.00 $1,895.00 $125.00 $1,592.00 $55.00 $4,285.13

25 9 31 8 8 34 32 10 9 7 11 5 14 6 17 4 8 16 9 9 4 6 3 193

18 8 25 8 7 9 25 10 7 7 10 4 12 6 9 3 6 15 8 8 4 6 3 190

203 170 151 190 167 186 188 194 206 201 201 223 207 201 233 242 205 235 215 247 177 224 238 225

8.87% 4.71% 16.56% 4.21% 4.19% 4.84% 13.30% 5.15% 3.40% 3.48% 4.98% 1.79% 5.80% 2.99% 3.86% 1.24% 2.93% 6.38% 3.72% 3.24% 2.26% 2.68% 1.26% 84.44%

1,324

934

11,070

8.44%

FY FY FY FY FY

2009: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013:

Most Money Donated Class Class Class Class Class

of of of of of

1979 1977 1965 1978 1974

$235,325.00 $48,070.00 $42,301.83 $38,277.45 $28,880.00

$259,574.46 $350,952.74 $401,028.20 $596,850.63 $679,990.48

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Total $679,996.48

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Report of Revenue and Expenses (Forecast, as of July 1, 2013, for 2013-14 Fiscal Year) Cost of a Moeller Education Per Student

Forecast 2013-14 Income by Source Tuition & Fees Donations & Fundraising Student Services Other Revenue Total Income

Financial Aid Dollars Awarded

Total Expenses

$184,050

2006

$346,799

9,392,500 1,600,000 1,290,000 1,067,000

70.3% 12.0% 9.7% 8.0%

2007

$325,025

2008

$381,642

2009

$407,133

13,349,500

100.0%

2010

$548,306

2011

$600,000

2012

$755,797

2013

$1,060,769

Expenses by Category Personnel Technology & Supplies Utilities & Maintenance Student Services Capital & Debt Service

2005

8,202,213 1,670,975 716,500 1,299,400 1,514,690

61.2% 12.5% 5.3% 9.7% 11.3%

13,403,778

100.0%

Expenditures Tuition

$14,473 $11,600

Gap for Fundraising

-$2,873

2014 $965,000 (budgeted)

Seniors in the art program earned $2.1 million dollars in competitive art scholarship offers, with one student, Aaron Wheeler, receiving $879,000, an Art & Photo Department scholarship record.

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FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES One of the primary characteristics of a Marianist institution is “adaptation and change,” and this past year was a model year in living out that part of our mission.

One of the most important changes we made during 2012-13 was investing in our Guidance Department by expanding the number of counselors to align with our House System, which has been another exemplary model of positive change for Moeller.

May the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places through the Immaculate Virgin Mary. Amen Marianist Doxology

Another change in our curricular program is the implementation of Moeller’s new Pre-Engineering Program, which involves a partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering.

Moeller Principal Blane Collison will be leading our counselors in the implementation of the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) new national model for school counseling-a holistic, comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving student achievement. An executive summary of the ASCA national model is available on Moeller’s website (www.Moeller.org/Academics/Guidance and Counseling). Once successfully integrated, there will be even more exciting changes ahead.

Another change in our curricular program is the implementation of Moeller’s new Pre-Engineering Program, which involves a partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering. This partnership enables our students to earn college credits and prepares them with a solid foundation in engineering principles, ensuring they are well prepared for the rigors of majoring in this field at the university level. Students enrolled in our Pre-Engineering Program are also using professional-level engineering software thanks to a generous grant from Siemens, a global leader in the engineering industry. More information about this program is also available on the website under Academics.

Our various constituents are recognizing the improvements occurring at Moeller as evidenced by the 799 new donors we had this year who had not given the previous year. The growth of Moeller is only possible with new donors and the continued support of our alumni, current and past parents, faculty and staff, volunteers, and numerous advocates for Moeller. We are blessed to have the increased level of commitment of the Moeller Family, and we are truly grateful.

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Mark Rippe Chair, Board of Trustees

Moeller’s New Guidance Department

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FROM THE ALUMNI PRESIDENT After completing my first year as president of the Moeller Alumni Association, I want to thank all our alumni for their valuable service and emphasize how critical their role is to Moeller’s success. As we begin this year, our alumni base reaches more than 11,000 proud Men of Moeller! And I would also like to welcome the newest members of our association, Moeller’s 50th graduating class, the Class of 2013!

For many us alums, this was an extremely special place – our second “home,” and it played an integral part in helping us grow as individuals and achieve our lifetime goals. Not only was Moeller an exceptional educational institution, but it was a place where teachers, counselors, coaches, and staff knew us by name. It was where we bonded with our Moeller brothers and believed in the school spirit, always certain there would be a state championship each year.

Now as a businessman, I believe it’s very difficult to find a solid investment. But one investment is almost always a guarantee: a Moeller education. I know I speak for many alumni when I say that my Moeller years were one of the best investments my parents ever made.

I know Moeller is proud of its graduates. And I know the Moeller Family will support me and all its graduates as we maneuver through life’s twists and turns. We will always be faced with choices, challenges, sorrow, and joys. But, no matter where that road takes us – and whatever professional path we follow – we know one constant will remain: We will always be a part of the Moeller Family.

To maintain this important connection with one another, I can assure you that the Moeller Alumni Association continues to help build a solid foundation to ensure we stay in touch with one another. Our Decade Captains, Class Captains, and leaders have ramped our data gathering efforts, and last year we made more headway by introducing an electronic newsletter, adding more social networking, and implementing a plan to reach new alumni, both locally and all over the country. In addition, creating a business network is one of our key priorities, so we continue to encourage all alumni who have their own business to contact us, so that we can help provide you with additional support.

My pledge to all is to continue to work hard every day to further the Moeller cause and make all of us proud.

Nick Hodge President, Moeller Alumni Association

The Class of 2013 will long be remembered for the MOEmentum they established their senior year, which will be a benchmark of excellence for future classes to follow. May the light of Mary be with you always.

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FROM PRESIDENT BILL HUNT: What a year…and what a class! When you ponder just some of what they’ve accomplished as the vibrant Class of 2013, it should make you proud.

Branded as our 50th graduating class, below are several highlights from their senior year: • Senior-led Academic Team qualified for state; • Senior leadership in the Corryville Little Buddies Program resulted in Moeller being awarded 4C for Children’s 2012 “Champions for Children Award”; • Senior-led athletic teams earned Moeller its 8th State Championship in football, its 11th and 12th individual State Championships in wrestling, and its 7th State Championship in baseball, a team that also won its 6th State Championship last year; • Senior-led football team’s collective GPA earned them the honor of Academic All-Ohio, ranking these lettermen among the best of more than 700 Ohio schools; • Senior-led volleyball team’s collective GPA of 3.75 earned them the Ohio-Team Academic Award for the fourth consecutive year; • Seniors in the art program earned $2.1 million dollars in competitive art scholarship offers, with one student, Aaron Wheeler, receiving $879,000, an Art & Photo Department scholarship record.

• Senior leadership established the Class of 2013 Scholarship and initiated an effort to enhance the Our Lady of Moeller Courtyard with lights surrounding the statue of Mary and additional landscaping.

The success of this past year was mostly due to our extraordinary senior leaders, and I especially thank School Captain Harry Wahl and School Vice Captains Dom Starvaggi and Chris Wright for their service. They led countless efforts, from initiating the opening day senior tunnel to welcome our freshmen to initiating the “Beards for Our Brother” fundraiser to guiding the 50th class celebration activities. All three exemplified what it means to be a “Man of Moeller,” and Harry Wahl’s selection as our school’s Man of Moeller awardee was well deserved.

The Class of 2013 began the year with “MOEmentum”, celebrating “50 Years Strong,” and they carried that torch throughout the year, establishing a benchmark of excellence for future classes to follow.

May the light of Christ and the peace of Mary be with you always,

Bill Hunt

From left: Vice Captain Chris Wright, Vice Captain Dom Starvaggi, and School Captain Harry Wahl