Summer 2020 Seasons

SUMMER 2020

A Publication for Alumni, Parents & Friends

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NDES Mission

Celebrating God’s goodness and provident care, Notre Dame Elementary School educates children by nurturing dreams, excellence and success for transforming their lives and our world.

NDCL Mission

Like Mary, who gave Christ to the world, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School educates leaders who transform the world, as Jesus did, by living the truth in love.

Vision Notre Dame Schools will engage students from preschool through high school in an exceptional Catholic education.

We will focus on loving, respecting, and educating all to discover and develop their God-given talents.

We will challenge our students to respond faithfully to Jesus’ call to transform the world by consciously doing good and bringing hope to the hearts of all.

Core Values • Justice • Respect • Integrity • Community • Excellence

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Notre Dame Schools Board of Directors Lynne Ernes ‘74, Board Chair Michael Bates, Ed.D. Frank Cappello Matthew Dailey ‘94 Joseph DuBois Deborah Feller Daniel Garey Roger Gingerich Jill Harmat, M.D. John Herubin Mary Legerski ‘76 Linda McHugh ‘77 Daniel Mullinger Sr. Frances Murray, SND Joseph Nista ‘64 David Payne Janet Poponick, M.D. ‘77 Sr. Kathleen Ryan, SND Timothy Salcer ‘96 Terry Searles Joseph Williams IV Sr. Carol Ziegler, SND Michael Bates, Ed.D. President Joseph A. Waler, M.A. NDCL Principal Jacqueline Hoynes, Ph.D. NDES Principal

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Letter from the President Enlightenment During Pandemic: Eight Members Of The NDCL Community Bring Hope In A Time Of Need SCHOOL NEWS The Mission Goes On, Pandemic inspires creativity, connectivity in educating leaders at Notre Dame Schools Counselors Step up in Guiding Student Success Class of 2020!

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FEATURED STORY Eugene ’54 & Barbara Trela give $1 million to NDCL Preston Family Answers the Call for ‘How Can I Help’?

Lani ’82 and Brad Fauvre Bless Notre Dame Elementary School with Generosity

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ALUMNI/CLASS NEWS In Memoriam Bundles of Joy Class News Growing Catholic Education at NDCL The Notre Dame Circle Our Path Forward, Charitable Giving Takes an Added Significance In Time Of Economic Uncertainty

Please send all address changes and correspondence to: Notre Dame Schools Office of Advancement 13000 Auburn Road Chardon, Ohio 44024 advancement@ndcl.org 440.279.1068

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Dr. Bates with Theresa (Lanese) O’Brien ’55 in Trinity, Florida

Dear Friends and Families of Notre Dame Schools, Visiting friends and alumni of our school is one of the highlights of my role as president. Prior to the pandemic, I was blessed to visit with so many of our alumni in Michigan, California, and Florida. These visits bring me hope amidst this pandemic and an even deeper conviction about the purpose of our schools – to educate leaders to transform the world.

This is unlike any summer I have ever known or studied. I am thankful for the weather in northeast Ohio which has been picture perfect.

Warm, but not too hot and with enough rain to keep everything fresh and green. Beautiful blue skies with picturesque vistas of clouds and summer in full bloom.

And yet, this is also a time that resembles very challenging times in the history of our world in 1917, 1929, 1968, and so forth. Though this moment is singularly new for almost everyone on the planet, our humanity, our country, and our schools have survived through similar moments previously. The Notre Dame Academy women and the Cathedral Latin men weathered the 1918 pandemic, the Depression, and two World Wars. They did so because of the transformational education they received and because of the commitment of the Sisters of Notre Dame and of the schools to provide outstanding Catholic education in all manners and times, despite hardships. They did so because of generous sacrifice. They did so with a focus on faith in God to help shine light through obscuring clouds and challenges.

In this summer edition, we want to share some of the hopeful rays of light that have moved our schools and country forward these past months. We celebrate: • the absolute generosity and commitment of Eugene ’54 and Barbara Trela to our school and students.

Dr. Bates with Avis Pritchett '74 in Atlanta, Georgia

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• the courageous work of students, parents, and alumni on the front lines of the pandemic.

• the investment in our mission by Notre Dame Elementary and NDA alumna, Lani (Oca) Fauvre ’82 • the dedication of our talented faculty and staff who kept our students engaged and learning despite the pandemic shutdown this past spring.

• the accomplishments of our graduates from the gifted Class of 2020.

We are actively planning for the 2020-21 school year to reopen in compliance with the safety guidelines from government. Our mission, “to educate leaders to transform the world as Jesus did, by living the truth in love”, is even more important today as we face this global COVID-19 pandemic, civil strife, and our economic reality. We are called to lead with love.

We see a bright future through today’s circumstances. Thank you for your continuing support of our mission and in helping us to ensure that the young men and women entrusted to our care continue to receive the same quality education because of your generosity today. Your support today ensures that our mission moves forward with confidence and hope.

In gratitude for you and with prayers for your continued safety and well-being,

Dr. Michael Bates President

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Pia (Krepfl `77) Garibaldi

Emergency Medicine Physician, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Working in the heart of the U.S. pandemic in the New York/New Jersey region, Pia (Krepfl `77) Garibaldi and her colleagues were ready for the worst of the predictions and surge to come through. “Our ICU is only 12 beds, but we maxed out at 30 intubated at one time,” says the Emergency Medicine Physician and NDA graduate. “During the surges, everything was COVID. You didn’t see the normal flow of heart attack and other “typical” ER visits.”

Taking a cue early on, Garibaldi decided on her own to wear a mask and googles, a procedure now seen standard in hospitals.

Early on, the hospital staff and many others believed COVID was travel-related but later findings turned out that community-spread was happening.

Paul Wilkes `56

Founder and Executive Director, Homes of Hope India Paul Wilkes `56 can’t sit still. Not with a pandemic that magnifies the needs and basic services like food and shelter for thousands of women, children, and families in India.

Wilkes, founder and Executive Director of Homes of Hope India, moved into action quickly in March to ensure the mission of this non-profit mobilized needed resources to feed thousands of people in that region of the world. Homes of Hope focuses on uplifting the marginalized female population in India through education, shelter, and other basic necessities.

“We narrowed our mission in March to feed these people who are most desperate,” Wilkes said.

“We raised $100,000 in a week. Donors believe in what we are doing. When they hear and feel the need of these people, donors respond.”

Garibaldi reflects on the community that has stepped up to make her and the hospital staff feel special. “The community has been unbelievable. Meals, care packages, “tulip Tuesdays”, and fine dining establishments preparing to-go meals for us have brightened our days.”

Homes of Hope India works in conjunction with Salesian, Carmelite, Franciscan Clarist, Sisters of St. Ann, and Holy Ghost religious orders to minister to those in need. “Better together” never meant so more. Wilkes knows that the hearts of those served will be warmed and bring people to the faith.

Each day is draining for Garibaldi— emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

Knowing in ways big and small that her work has “transformed the world” will do that.

“The brothers and priests at Cathedral Latin taught us and showed us that this is what we are supposed to do,” Wilkes says with certainty.

“Christ lived a life of kindness, openness, and generosity.” We are called to do the same.

”I never leave a shift not exhausted,” she says. “This is what an ER physician is trained to do: you save a life and that person might have no idea. That’s OK.”

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Emergency Medical Physician, UH Geauga Tina (Piscitelli `99) Shaffer tackles the pandemic with a positive attitude and as a faithful servant doing God’s work.

Shaffer, an ER physician in Chardon, says the pandemic has made her and her team especially attentive and forced them to a much more tedious workflow each workday.

“The experience has been very humbling,” the 1999 NDCL graduate says. “The patients need our help which is why I am here.”

Shaffer sees patients coming into her hospital in critical condition—unable to breath on their own, not knowing when or if they’ll be able to see their loved ones again, and ultimately in need of emergency care. For suspected COVID-19 patients, the medical team dons full medical gear and gowns and goes to work saving lives.

“My experience these last few months gives me a deeper understanding of what people go through,” she says. “I know this will make us more sympathetic because we understand their struggles. People need more than medicine—they need faith that things will improve.”

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Murphy Family: David `66, Dennis `69 and Jim `71 Murphy Owners, Schulte & Mahon-Murphy Funeral Homes

Family binds us in good times and also in sad times. The care and compassion that Murphy brothers David `66, Dennis `69, and Jim `71 demonstrate at their family business—Schulte & Mahon-Murphy Funeral Homes—has taken on even more importance over these last few months.

In taking care of the deceased and their grieving relatives, the Murphys make their “family business” just that—both their home families and their work families.

“Our mission is to help families in need, both our personal families but also our staff,” the brothers say. “We’ve had to alter our schedules to minimize exposure to our staff, many of whom are more vulnerable to contracting this virus. And at the same time we’ve had to adjust to new guidelines in how families grieve.”

Funeral homes, like many businesses, are limited to 10 people at a time. While one group is paying tribute to a loved one being waked, others remain in the lobby or vestibule waiting their opportunity to enter. The brothers have also taken the initiative to begin live streaming wakes and services so friends and family can participate remotely.

At the same time, the brothers note that they’ve been able to spend extra time with their own families given the change of pace brought on by the pandemic. Their instinct is that people are taking precautions seriously, and ultimately staying safer.

“Instead of those extra hours at the workplace, we’re able to spend more time at home with our kids. This is something we haven’t been able to do as much until recently.”

As a basic Catholic rite, the Murphy brothers are doing Jesus’ work in burying the dead.

They do it with compassion and empathy.

“Our Lord didn’t look at individuals by wealth or status. We don’t look at people as neurosurgeons or shoe shiners. Jesus sees, and so do we, human beings in need of care and mercy.”

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Rev. Dennis McNeil `67

Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Parish In so many ways the isolation and distancing during the pandemic has kept people away— from loved ones, work, school, and their place of worship. Rev. Dennis McNeill `67, however, has made it his mission to keep people close to their faith, even to an empty church.

The affable priest at Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, known for his wit and jokes, hasn’t had a live congregation to preach to since the suspension of in-person masses in mid-March.

“We’ve maintained saying our daily Mass without people, and that is very strange,” says the Cathedral Latin graduate. “The Lord be with you…and then nothing. I like people, and I miss that response so much.” To say nothing of his jokes that he now has a limited audience to try out new material.

He’s adapted, however, in ways that just a few months ago seemed remote. From in-person confessions in the church vestibule standing at 6 feet apart, to live-streaming via social media his ministry where parishioners can ask questions about the faith, to small gatherings at cemeteries for funerals, it all seems so surreal, yet at the same time uplifting.

“The Lord is still there”, he says. “He never left us. Though our ministry may look and feel different, we are not orphaned during this time.”

Signs of hope emerged in May. The announcement that in-person Masses would resume at the end of the month gave McNeill anticipation that his prayer will be answered with a resounding “and with your spirit!”

“I always wanted to be a priest. It’s good to be with the people and to continue to do Jesus’ work.” Amen.

Lisa (Krajnak `91) Nowak

Pharmacist, Giant Eagle Pharmacy A “gold star day” will always make a person smile. For Lisa (Krajnak `91) Nowak, this has become a habit of recognizing good deeds in the midst of a pandemic. Nowak, a pharmacist for Giant Eagle Pharmacy, has taken it upon herself to be a role model in battling COVID-19 on the front lines in her pharmacy.

“Our staff takes it upon themselves to set a tone on cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in our pharmacy,” she says. “I found a roll of gold star stickers and began using them for customers who tell me about good things they have done to keep us all safe. It’s my way of showing our customers appreciation.”

For example, customers at Nowak’s pharmacy heeding the strict stay at home orders, those picking up groceries for at-risk neighbors, or even individuals making it their mission to tell everyone they know the seriousness of the virus all earn praise and in many cases, the “gold star”.

The pharmacy is taking extra measures to improve safety and efficiency for its staff and customers. For example, cleaning pens and keypads after each use, starting pre-pay prescriptions, and even starting a delivery service.

“With these efficiencies and less traffic we find ourselves able to do more things for the betterment of our customers,” she says.

“We’re able to review our patient files more frequently, check in on them and that their medications are being taken properly. All this helps them in the long run. I see my work during this time as looking out for my patients, much like Jesus looks out for his people.”

Kindness is contagious. If in doubt, just ask Mikey Welsh about it. The NDCL junior is a front end associate for Heinens and his days became very busy in mid-March. As a grocery clerk working to ensure customers’ needs are met, he began to notice early on that the pandemic was no ordinary occurrence.

“I noticed in mid-March that our parcel pickup was always backed up,” he says. “That combined with people going all-out for their shopping made me realize, ‘wow, this is serious’. I began working 30+ hour weeks and overtime, even on my birthday, to meet the demand of our workforce.”

At the same time, Welsh noted something change among the customers interactions with each other and the staff—acts of kindness were everywhere.

“Hearing things like ‘we appreciate you being here’, ‘thank you for your work’, these are things that I hear all the time now from people I don’t even know. People aren’t as uptight and are more forgiving it seems.”

The pandemic and his experience have taught him to be more forgiving, patiences and understanding of others’ needs. This is a learning that will remain with him well beyond this pandemic.

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Front End Associate, Heinens Junior Jenna Veri never thought of working at a grocery store as being a “front line” job. The daughter of a police officer whose job is always on the front line of safety and protection, Veri’s work in serving people during the pandemic took on new meaning in March.

“Customers started coming in and panic-buying, worrying they might not get out of the house for awhile, or even if they have enough money on them to buy what they needed,” she says. “Before personal protection equipment like masks and plastic shields became the norm, customers seemed uneased about close transactions. That’s when it hit me that we were in for something unlike anything I’ve seen.”

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When reflecting on her work at an essential business in the pandemic, Veri pauses and recalls how Jesus provides people spiritual nourishment. Her work in meeting the needs of people is, in her own way, living the truth in love.

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THE MISSION GOES ON Pandemic inspires creativity, connectivity in educating leaders at Notre Dame Schools One month before in-person teaching and learning ended due to the pandemic, NDCL’s February professional day was titled “Blackboard Showcase”, a best practice workshop for online learning. What perfect timing!

In mid-March NDCL launched a completely virtual educational program and included important aspects of student life that kept the students, faculty, and staff engaged.

The model included over 800 students and teachers participating in 300 online course sections. Media Specialist Amy Myers hosted a number of virtual training sessions on effective teaching strategies.

“The transition was a big challenge,” says Assistant Principal Denice Teeples.

“However the creativity of our faculty stood out. For example, how do you do science laboratory classes online? Our science department researched lab simulations and embedded that into their instruction.”

“On a dime, our teachers and students transitioned to 100% online learning. That took a lot of creativity, skill, and certainly patience.”

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“We almost felt more connected to the students during this time than in the building,” she says. “I think they feel more at ease when they are talking to you from their own homes. They open up about what causes them stress, anxieties, but also some of their triumphs.”

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NDCL’s counselors didn’t miss a beat in proactively stepping up amid the challenge of being away from students they serve.

Right away, counselors and other staffers began individual phone calls with students to check in on their academic transition, personal, social, emotional and physical well-being.

According to Katie Koci, Director of the Counseling Department, the personal touch played a significant role in student success.

The counselors guided NDCL students, particularly juniors, through the challenges of college visits, applications, and entrance exams caused by the pandemic. Students beginning the college search were given “virtual visits” to colleges and universities compiled by the counselors. Other factors affecting students included the loss of service opportunities, retreats, and sports this spring season which all play a role in the application process. Koci was proud that her team moved to address these worries.

“A lot was taken away from these juniors”, Koci says. “We had to learn how the colleges were going to recognize these changes. We wanted to provide the answers so that the students and parents didn’t have to find it on their own.”

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Mother Nature cooperated with an absolutely gorgeous spring evening, allowing families to decorate their cars with signs, streamers, and even a huge commencement cap and graduation cake.

CLASS OF 2020 LIGHTS THE WAY Graduates make school history with creative commencement, record-setting achievements

NDCL's 30th Annual Commencement will be remembered as the most creative and perhaps the most joyous send-off for any graduating class in school history.

Because of social distancing required by the pandemic, NDCL moved the ceremony to the nearby Mayfield Road Drive-In.

While the drive-in setting was anything but traditional, the event featured a video presentation produced by Dom Mann ‘19 that included the time-honored elements of NDCL commencements, including the Ave Maria and Alma Mater sung by a Zoom choir of seniors under the direction of Music teacher Mr. Adam Pysell '05.

Principal Mr. Joseph A. Waler delivered the commencement address—his first since coming to NDCL 14 years ago.

In his remarks, Mr. Waler reflected on the effects of the pandemic by describing how an oyster responds to an irritant by coating it with layer after layer of a substance that ultimately forms a pearl. He challenged the graduates to transform the struggles of the pandemic and other difficulties in life by offering the world pearls of their own.

“That’s our challenge: To make a pearl,” Mr. Waler explained. “You and I cannot remove the virus, but we can improve its effects in our lives, on our plans, our emotions, and, perhaps most importantly, on our relationships. Are we using our brains and our hearts to form bright pearls of hope and possibility . . . or are we coating our lives and the lives of others in despair and bitterness?”

As seniors exited the drive-in, Mr. Waler handed each graduate a gift box overflowing with special mementos, including the diploma, a replica of the statue of Jesus and Mary on the school’s front lawn, a special rosary ring, and a puzzle featuring photos of every member of the Class of 2020. . . all sure to evoke, as we sing in our Alma Mater, memories of their high school days that will bring joy for years to come!

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Seniors earn nearly $24 million in college scholarships Our outstanding Class of 2020 caught the attention of colleges and universities nationwide, which awarded our seniors nearly $24 million in scholarships—NDCL’s highest total ever. Not coincidentally, these talented students also set new school records on every component of the ACT, proving that working hard in high school really does pay off!

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Eugene ’54 & Barbara Trela give $1 million to NDCL: How a Cathedral Latin Freshman from 1950 Blessed his Alma Mater “When I visit Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, I like to sit down and have a hamburger with students in the school cafeteria. I see how good the kids are, how kind they are to one another, and I feel better after each visit.”

“There is such a good, warm, and loving spirit at the school,” he added.

His visits remind him of his own high school days as a student at Cathedral Latin School, one of the forerunners of NDCL. “I am a proud alumnus of the Cathedral Latin Class of 1954. I remember fondly the great education I received and the wonderful times I had as a student. I still have lunch every month with some of my classmates,” Trela said.

“Now I want to make sure that many others benefit from this quality education as I did.”

Dr. Michael Bates, President of Notre Dame Schools, explained that the Trelas’ gift could not have come at a more critical time.

“Affordability for families is a significant challenge facing NDCL and all Catholic schools throughout the country,” he said.

“Don’t ever forget that God is there for you always doing good.”

-Gene Trela ’54 Earlier this spring, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School announced a $1 million gift from Eugene ’54 and Barbara Trela.

“Gifts of the magnitude of Gene and Barbara’s generosity are an absolute affirmation of the excellence and importance of Catholic education,” Dr. Bates emphasized. “Their investment in our mission to educate leaders to transform the world will make a profound and lasting difference for generations to come.”

Mrs. Lynne (Gorse) Ernes'74, President of the Board of Notre Dame Schools, agreed.

“We are so blessed by Gene, Barbara, and other wonderful alumni and friends who support our school,” she said. “May this gift inspire others to help our students now and well into the future.”

GROWING UP 1936-1950 Reflecting on his life, repeatedly, Gene shares “God has been so good to me.”

The gift—one of the largest in NDCL history—will endow tuition assistance, making it possible for students of modest means to attend the Catholic college-preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame in Munson Township.

The story of Gene Trela begins with a faithful journey from poverty in Poland. His father was born in 1886 and his mother in 1896. Though they are from the same village, they met and married in Cleveland after a long and difficult journey emigrating from Poland in 1914 in hope of a better life on a steerage boat from Trieste, Italy to Ellis Island.

“I wanted to make this donation because I believe in the school and the culture it provides for students to succeed,” explained Mr. Trela, the retired owner and CEO of Fowler Electric.

Married in 1915 in Cleveland, they welcomed two sons in 1916 and 1918, a daughter in 1926, and the youngest of their four, Eugene, in 1936. Looking back on his childhood in Tremont, Gene shares nothing but gratitude for his life.

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Though living on the west side, his older brother steered him toward Cathedral Latin School mostly for the caring feeling of the school and “the environment of brotherly love.” His belief that “God you led me all the way was embedded in me at Cathedral Latin.” Proudly, he shares that the best choice in each day was going to Mass. In school, he found that he “was treated very well, exceptionally well.” This care, he believes, emanated from a belief that the teachers shared that “there was no such thing as a bad kid.”

Readily, Gene will share stories of mischief making, and equally will share the response of teachers which demonstrated patience, kindness and the “tender loving care of students.” If and when he or students misbehaved, he remembers that there was no real punishment. Personally, he shared that the consequence would involve having to sit and contemplate about what he did.

Gene Trela with friends with youthful passion for motorcycles

As a child, Gene loved learning. At a very young age, he picked up a chemistry book. He wanted to experiment and would work to buy chemicals for these experiments. This creative side emanated from his ancestors in Poland and from his hero, his father. Though his father never learned to read or write English, his father was gifted and able to make tools from wood. Polish was the only language spoken at home.

Though his family was extremely poor, he thrived by faith and participation in Church which became cornerstones for his life from a very young age. Remembering helping his mother scrub the church floors, he is thankful for the gift of faith she bestowed upon him, taking him to church all the time. He was baptized at St. John Cansius, attended and graduated from the grade school, and remains a faithful parishioner there to this day. Central to his early formation were his teachers, who were nuns of the 3rd Order of St. Francis.

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CATHEDRAL LATIN SCHOOL 1950-1954 Gene shares that “Cathedral Latin exposed me to everything.” He was involved on the Purple and Gold yearbook staff and he wrote editorials for the school newspaper, the Latineer. He remembers fondly the annual fundraiser, the Squidulum.

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“The way they taught was so intense,” Gene recollects. Ever efficient with his time, he completed his homework as it was assigned by completing it during the next class. He became so proficient, his teacher would stop him in the hall and say “Gene, you need to take a book home.” He would reply, “I don’t have homework, I already did it.” This habit of working hard would serve him his whole life. At Latin, he never took a study hall, preferring to have a full schedule of academic courses.

His fellow students took note of Gene, borrowing his locker combination to rely on his homework help. He did well in his science classes and was encouraged by his teacher to take the general science state exam.

Because he earned a 5th place certificate and because of the Marianist connection, he attended the University of Dayton upon graduation from Cathedral Latin.

WORK, COLLEGE AND FAMILY LIFE 1954-PRESENT “Coincidences are too great. Every step in my life, I give God credit.”

At Dayton when he was a sophomore, Gene was invited with friends to the homecoming dance. Despite mixing up dates because they had similar names, he eventually went to the dance with the woman of his dreams, Barbara. In the same year, his father was forced to retire at age 70 and Gene payed his way in school by working for National Cash Register. When he was laid off from this job, he needed to return home. Shortly after this time, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, when he attended basic training at Ft. Knox and advanced infantry training in South Carolina, ultimately serving in the active duty reserves. During this time, he continued his undergraduate studies in electrical engineering in night school at Cleveland State University.

Gene Trela with Cathedral Latin students on Purple and Gold and library staffs

On April 23, 1960, Barbara and Gene were married. Looking back on 60 years of marriage, Gene readily affirms that Barbara is “my salvation.” He was able to juggle a very demanding schedule in school, work, and overtime in their marriage because Barbara created a warm and loving home for their family. As he continued with night school, he finished his service with the Army and worked for General Electric for six years. In that time, Barbara gave birth to their two sons and two daughters in 1961, 1963, 1966, and 1968. Today, these four children have all led successful lives as the owner of Fowler SEASONS SUMMER 2020

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Electric, as the Contract Manager at Cleveland Public Schools, as an attorney, and as a pediatrician. Barbara and Gene are very proud of their four children and their six grandchildren.

Gene graduated from Cleveland State in 1969 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. In high demand for his skill and aptitude, he took each new opportunity with the same attitude which shaped his early life, “God has been so good to me.” After General Electric, he grew in experience and leadership working for the Austin Company and then for Hatfield Electric.

It was with Fowler Electric, though, where Gene truly found his stride. He worked for Jim Fowler who he regards as “one of most honorable men I have ever known.”

Unfortunately, Jim passed away from a heart attack just two years after working with him.

At this time, Gene was made an offer by Gene Trela with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Walesa, who served as the first democratically-elected Cleveland philanthropist, Fred Lennon. “I’ll President of Poland. buy the company if you stay and run it.” From this moment, Gene learned readily “no risk, no reward.” Fred Lennon took Gene under his wing. “He was like a Through it all, he has stayed connected to his extended family. Because Godfather to me. He taught me how to conduct business.” As the CEO of his commitment to his family, he has traveled to Poland over 20 of Fowler Electric, Gene grew the business with an absolute attention to times in 30 years to visit over 200 living relatives. He constructed a detail. Five years later, he bought Fred Lennon’s share of the company genealogical tree of his background so comprehensive that it is nine feet and continued to grow the company. Many years later in 2002, he sold the long and three feet high. company to his son.

When Poland was finally liberated from the Soviet bloc, it was a true In “retirement”, Gene has moment of joy for Gene and his family. One of his proudest moments remained an active investor in was meeting the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and first president of stocks and maintains a passion Poland, Lech Walesa. as an art collector. He also has served as an officer on the board ADVICE 2020 AND BEYOND of 12 different civic, faith, and Looking forward, Gene wants to continue to make an impact with the philanthropic organizations. gifts he has been given. He reads profusely and continues to serve on boards and advises over 20 family and friends with their investments.

POLISH ROOTS When asked, “What advice do you have for parents,” he shares “spend A self-described realist, Gene will more time with your kids. Time goes so fast.” When asked “What never forget his humble beginnings advice do you have for our students?”, he emphasizes: or his Polish roots. Growing up • “Have a deep and abiding faith in God.” in Cleveland, his family would • “Good teachers are caring for you.” frequently receive letters from • “Remember where you come from.” their family in Poland. The letters, • “Don’t ever forget that God is there for you always doing good.” particularly during World War II, were quite upsetting. His cousins Dr. Bates affirms that “In deed and in truth, this is a transformational gift. were put on trucks to work farms Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is absolutely grateful to Gene and Barbara in German labor camps. His Trela for their investment in the mission of our school ‘to educate leaders uncle was a Jesuit priest who was to transform the world, as Jesus did, by living the truth in love.’” murdered in a concentration camp.

When the Russians invaded, life Gene Trela serving in uniform with became even more difficult for his U.S. Army in the 1960s family half a world away.

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PRESTON FAMILY ANSWERS THE CALL FOR ‘HOW CAN I HELP’?

enrolled at Notre Dame Elementary School and Preschool.

Loyalty and commitment are synonymous with the Preston family— longtime supporters and alumni of Notre Dame Elementary School and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School and pillars of Geauga County’s philanthropic community.

It’s the family’s generosity to the community that stands out, however.

Not only to Notre Dame Schools but to those in Geauga County.

During the height of the pandemic, Preston Superstore announced free car service during the month of May to all healthcare workers, grocery clerks, veterans, police, firefighters, EMTs, teachers, and those recently laid off—no questions asked.

“I view commitment as sticking with something even if it doesn’t bring back immediate and obvious results,” says Pat Preston. “The success of our business is due to customers that come back to us and recommend us to others. It is because of this support from the community that allows us to give back.”

“Our dad had this idea,” Jackie and Bill recount. “We wanted to find a way to help those serving the front lines. It was a simple way to help those in our community who really needed it.”

The family’s “Notre Dame roots” go back to 1994 when Pat’s daughter Jackie (Preston) Franck enrolled at Notre Dame, to be followed by brothers Bill and Gordon. Now, the next generation is part of the Lions family. Charles, Connor, and Taylor Franck and William Preston are all

The response was overwhelming. Approximately 500 vehicles were serviced free of charge during the month of May. “The community has supported us, we were happy to do this in a time of need. It’s what a community is all about.”

In the last few years, the Preston family gave major gifts to Notre Dame Schools—including a $100,000 capital gift to enhance facilities at Notre Dame Elementary School. This led to the upgrades in the dining commons and restrooms, and later paved the way for the multipurpose room that opened in 2019.

A 2017 gift helped fund brand new lockers at NDCL. In addition, Preston’s gift of $15,000 to Notre Dame Schools’ annual Giving Day last November set the tone for a recordbreaking achievement of $256,000—all to benefit the mission of our campus.

“We are proud to support Notre Dame Schools and do our part to invest in the Blue Ribbon campus.”

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LANI ’82 AND BRAD FAUVRE BLESS Notre Dame Elementary School with Generosity my teacher, Sister Don Bosco, SND, telling us that God had wonderful plans for us and to never limit ourselves by saying we couldn’t do something or we weren’t worthy. Such a simple statement, but this was 1969 and girls didn’t often hear that message. It has inspired me every day since.”

Lani Fauvre ’82 Blessed by her alumni, Notre Dame Elementary School continues to thrive by its improvement. Recently, a generous gift from the Fauvre Family Foundation was made on the recommendation of Brad and Lani (Oca) Fauvre ’82. Lani is an alumna of Notre Dame Elementary and of Notre Dame Academy.

When asked about her favorite memory from her days at the elementary school, Lani shared “I remember in Kindergarten

NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY

School celebrated its 8th grade graduates with a drive through “parade” on campus May 22nd and a virtual ceremony May 26th.

After graduating from Notre Dame Academy in 1982, Lani matriculated to Mount Holyoke College where she graduated in 1986 with a BA in International Relations. Upon graduation, she worked on Wall Street and then in the fashion industry.

She completed her MBA at Harvard Business School in 1992, where she also met her future husband, Brad.

Their life took them to San Francisco and then to Los Angeles where she continued to work in the industries of fashion and e-commerce. Lani and Brad are the proud parents of two children, who are now taking their first steps into adult life with Sr. Don Bosco teaching kindergarten at NDES college in New York City and work in

During the virtual ceremony, graduates were encouraged to watch a special video commemorating the celebration with their family and create a memorable experience.

Some wore graduation gowns, others planned a special family dinner before the ceremony, and many other creative ideas emerged as we celebrated together the achievements of the Class of 2020.

Congratulations to the 63 graduates and their families on this milestone!

Matthew Salamone is a proud Notre Dame Elementary School graduate who is even more excited to attend NDCL in the fall as part of the Class of 2024. His grandfather is Ken Hrabak ’63.

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Washington, DC. When asked about what inspired them to make a gift of $25,000 to Notre Dame Elementary School, Lani shared “Brad and I share a deep commitment to supporting education. Throughout our academic careers, we benefitted from the classrooms and facilities that were built through the kindness of families and individuals that proceeded us. We’re so grateful to be able to do something for future NDES generations.”

In Memoriam

May our deceased alumni rejoice in God’s everlasting love.

CATHEDRAL LATIN SCHOOL

Donald Abel `50 Myron Abood `46 Guerin Avery `57 Frank Azzarello `52 Joseph Bachraty `48 Andrew Belavic `44 Louis Best `51 Walter Birel `69 George Blatt `38 William Booker `48 Phillip Bova `45 John Boylan `55 Jack Breen `52 James Brown `69 William Brugeman `42 Larry Buehner `52 George Callahan `41 Cobby Caputo `58 Gilbert Cave `50 Frank Cermak `68 Thomas Connelly `67 Marvin Cook `55 Howard Cox `49 E. Richard Csoltko `58 John Curran `45 Frank D’Agostino `48 Anthony Dardy `61 Anthony Daszkiewicz '60 James Deering `45 William Demand `53 John Derdul `74 Daniel Devan `64 John Dickard `44 George Dietzel `46 Anthony DiFranco `56 David Dlugo `59 Matthew Dolenc `44 Edward Donnelly `46 Donald Engeman `52 Edward Englehart `44 George Englehart `45 Thomas Eppele `48 Jeffrey Evers `76 Michael Exner `72 James Farley `43 Paul Farley `50 James Farrell `68 Thomas Fillinger `52 Gregory Fedak `66 Michael Fitzgerald `75 Thomas Fitzmaurice `48 Peter French `62 Jerome Furey `49 Michael Gerome `61 Frank Giaimo `44 Gennaro Gigliotti `59 Pat Ginley `50 Raymond Glaeser `74 William Gorbett `50 Jerome Grams `48

Dennis Grapo `53 Don Grazko `57 Sean Greller `75 John Gunn `40 Mark Hammonds `75 Arthur Hanford, Jr. `49 Richard Hanula `49 James Harrison `72 Mark Hastings '68 Raymond Hauck `49 John Hedges `50 George Henderson `55 Robert Hill `41 Robert Hinds `49 Brian Hollins '76 William Holmes `58 Richard Horansky `44 Robert Hornyak `46 Dennis Hudock `58 Richard Iammarino `44 William Jakubs `46 Mike Jennings `74 Samuel Joy `46 Werner Jurik `70 Kenneth Kampman `55 Paull Kelly `56 Joseph Kerby `46 Stephen Knapp `49 Ernest Koerner `49 Robert Kollin `52 James Komorowski `64 Dick Krebs `55 Robert Krimsky `56 Lawrence Kuk `68 John Larish `47 Thomas Lautermilch `47 Bartholomew Lehotsky `77 Thomas Lehotsky `70 Edward Licht `61 Ted Liederbach `50 Joseph Lonardo `60 Kevin Lynch `75 Robert Mandato `54 Peter Manfredi `47 William Marn `54 Armand Martino `50 Edward McGreal `51 Bernard McLaughlin `67 William McNulty `52 Edward Metsch `47 David Mitchell `64 Daniel Moir `54 James Monroe `56 John Mooney `49 Brian Mulholland `68 Arthur Neff `47 William Newkirk `49 Thomas Novak `61 James Oswald `59 John Pezdirtz `46 Anthony Pinter `60

Richard Pirchner `50 Jerry Podojil `49 Tom Podwoski `53 Ronald Powaski `60 Thomas Quinn `54 Charles Quint `67 Raymond Rakar `44 Raymond Rapczynski `60 Raymond Repko `61 James Rhodes `69 Ludwig Rinaldi `49 Martin Rini `53 Frank Sadar `51 Thomas Saxe `65 John Schauer `52 Jim Schlecht `36 Br. David Schmitz `47 Thomas Shima `53 Kenneth Shvorob `61 Richard Siwinski `49 William Skerl `55 Donald Slogar `55 Carl Smocinski `59 Arthur Soinski `61 Edward Soloski `46 Donald Somrak `50 Thomas Sparenga '60 Walter Sterbenz `54 Kenneth Stinziano `66 John Synk `46 John Szucs `61 James Szudarek `62 Dennis Tarnay `70 Harold Therens `47 George Thomey `51 Frank Torok `52 Ed Turza `48 Scott Tyler `74 James Vajda `68 Robert Van Bergen `63

Brendan Vana `60 Michael Vince `65 George Vosmik `51 Jerome Widmer `56 Leroy Wright `66 Andrew Zolnay `60 Thomas Zubek `65

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

Lois (Sykora `57) Babich Antoinette Bouhassin `57 Mary (Tupta `64) Carney Deborah (Prokop `69) Coggins Marie Dindia `48 Carol (Hodgson `49) Kelly Marilyn (Molnar `52) Knowles Joani Kracker `84 Brenda (Plummer `63) Leggon Mary Malaney `67 Nancy (Griffin `52) Marko Valerie (Kaminski `51) Maslovsky Margaret (Mangan `63) Mathias Irene (Castle `63) Missal Mary Jean (Schwerko `52) Monahan Helen (White `63) Ollerton Lillian (Laurence `52) Pierce Regina Riedmatter `59 Dan Rodeno ’75 Mary (Columbro `43) Rodgers Joyceann (Newcomb `74) Rollins Virginia (Straniero `69) Slattery Betty (Ewing `35) Stenger Frances (Grodecki `48) Whiteman

NDCL

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Calovini (retired administrator) Mr. Mark Kasunic (retired faculty)

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If you have ever been at a NDCL football game, it would be hard for you not to have known Terry. To say that he was larger than life would be an understatement and nothing could compare to the love and passion for the young men and coaches that he cheered for. He understood what it meant to see Cathedral Latin live on in Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. You always knew that he genuinely cared for you and that he wanted to see our young men succeed in their four years at school and beyond.

JOHN (TERRY) STRICKER,

CATHEDRAL LATIN CLASS OF 1969

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-Andrew Mooney Head Football Coach Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School

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JOY

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PEYTON ELIZABETH BREGAR Nick and Kristen (Smudz `01) Bregar

THEO WILLIAM JOHNSON Meghan (McCann `01) and David Johnson

VINCENT MCNAMEE ELROD Michelle (Lallo `03) and Mike Elrod DECLAN PATRICK FOLK Dustin and Bridget (Rogers `99) Folk

NDCL ON THE ROAD

AGAIN

JOSEPH DANIEL SIMON Thomas `04 and Alexandria Simon BLAKE ROBERT SMUDZ Kyle `05 and Samantha Smudz BRADY MICHAEL SMUDZ Barry `99 and Angela Smudz OPHELIA JEAN TIMBERLAKE Teri (McGregor `03) and J.R. Timberlake THEO JAMES MILLER Patrick and Katie (Ryan `02) Miller

Send us your baby news and a photo of your little boy/girl to be featured in Seasons

NDCL makes annual visits to alumni and friends around the country. Bob DeAngelis `52 surprised Director of Development Keven Krajnak with these “Cathedral Latin” cookies at their lunch visit in Niceville, Florida.

Thank you, Bob!

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Marie (Bierlein) Petri '38

Helene (Lautzar) Glavan '38

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS NOTRE DAME SCHOOLS

with Helene and Marie

Notre Dame Schools celebrates Helene (Lautzar) Glavan and Marie (Bierlein) Petri as they celebrated their 100th birthday this spring! Both are members of the Class of 1938.

Both served on NDA’s Student Council. And, even 82 years after graduating from Ansel Road, both made an annual fund gift to NDCL. Thank you, Helene and Marie for your inspiration and love for Catholic education!

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NDA `69 Dolores Nichta informs us that her father, Lawrence J. Nichta, passed away in Spring Hill, Florida in April 2019. May he rest in peace.

The NDA Class of 1969 has its own Facebook page. Make a friend request with your birth name to be accepted to this private group page. There is a link to the 50-year reunion memory book and link to photo albums as well.

NDA `72 Kate (Kruchan) Usaj retired from school social work in 2013 after eighteen years in the field and has worked for the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus for six years. She invites all to explore the wonderful services available at the Center that support health and wellness, including shared medical appointments to release stress and chronic pain, massage, yoga, chiropractic and acupuncture services, as well has holistic psychotherapy.

CL `51 Leroy “Hap” Berichon is currently devoting his energy toward the betterment of senior citizens in Lake County as President of the Board of Trustees for the Mentor Senior Center.

NDA `79 Tamara Tomaschow relocated to New Mexico last year. She enjoys being closer to her mother. While no longer teaching agriculture, Tamara is back to HR work again after many years. It was a fun yet rewarding detour.

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NDCL `99 Terra Caputo received the Distinguished Young Woman Award from the YWCA, as well as the Lavelle Award for excellence in teaching from St. Ignatius High School. Recently, she moderated the keynote panel on Women in Jesuit Education at the Jesuit School Network Colloquium at Loyola University.

NDA `57 Marie Modic retired in June 2018 after working 56 years in Catholic education.

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NDCL `02 Elizabeth (Clark) Kleinknecht was promoted to Director/Production Manage for the Historic Asolo Theatre located in the John & Mable Ringling Museum in Sarasota, FL which brings in cultural performances and acts from around the globe to perform on stage.

NDCL `04 Nadine Nocero wed Christopher Tye on September 29th, 2018 at St. Christopher Parish in Rocky River, Ohio. They celebrated with friends and family, dancing the night away at The Shoreby Club in Bratenahl, Ohio.

Classmates gather at the Burntwood Tavern in June 2019 and Alfredo’s at the Inn in November.

CL `65 Long-serving Ford Motor executive Charles "Chuck" Centivany has been appointed Senior Advisor in the global consulting practice of Oliver Wyman.

CL `66 Frank Aquino and his wife Katie have lived on Amelia Island, FL for the last 20 years and are both retired.

They have a son Lee who is the Executive Chef at the Birchwood Hotel in St Petersburg. When in Cleveland (Lakewood) they both worked at the Cleveland Clinic— Frank in finance and Katie in cardiology. Frank volunteers at the Library, Boys & Girls Club and Baptist Hospital when not playing as much tennis as I can. Anyone coming thru the Island is welcome to stay as we enjoy the company!

NDCL `12 Julie Kaminski married Andrew Gauntner, on November 3, 2018 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe.

NDCL `15 Victoria Glunt was named a first-team All American at the University of Michigan’s rowing program.

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GROWING CATHOLIC EDUCATION AT NDCL Did you Know?

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GROW WITH US! For more information about making a lasting, lifetime gift to NDCL through your estate, contact Keven Krajnak `98, Director of Development, at (440) 279-1068 or Keven.Krajnak@ndcl.org.

THE NOTRE DAME CIRCLE Named after Our Lady, the patroness of Notre Dame Academy, Cathedral Latin, and NDCL, The Notre Dame Circle honors our alumni and friends who have included NDCL in their estate plans.

Anonymous (6) The Estate of Eugene T. Baker `37 † The Estate of Betty J. (Hoge `52) Blasse † The Estate of Marilyn F. Carter `48 † Rick `74 and Bernadette (Caprez `75) Cavolo George `65 and Mary Collins Colleen Conway Cooney Catherine M. Corrigan `49 Hon. William J. and Patricia (Ward `56) Coyne Audrey (Hubeny `52) Dvorak David and Lynne (Gorse `74) Ernes Margaret (Burke `77) and Rudolf Fernandez Bob `55 † and Suzanne Fitzgerald Darlene A. Fritz `67 Fran Gasper `52 Shirley Havlek `52

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The Estate of Harry C. Jackson Dorothy Jankowski The Estate of Margaret A. Kubu `40 † Kevin and Maureen Lynn The Estate of Ann T. Magyar † The Estate of Robert S. Malaga `45 † Ken `56 and Annie Mrozinski Constance (Griffith `43) Muldoon † Tom `65 and Lynne Nowel Fran Nugent `46 Jerry Ann (Wernet `62) and Stan`62 †Osenar Sterling `60 and Lois (Andruscik `61) Parks Bill `50 and Jackie (Jakubowski `53) Pevec Janet Poponick `77 The Estate of Anthony A. Pozelnik `31 † Avis Pritchett `74 Michael and Barbara Rossi The Estate of James F. Schlecht `36 † The Estate of Louis A. Shainker `60 † Rich Somodi `63 Joe Spagnuolo `61 Carol Strater `54 † The Estate of Julius P. Sukys `42 † Jim `66 and Janie † Talty Steve and Mary Ann (Sauter `59) Urlacher Maureen Wahl Joseph M. Walton `44 Donald Willis `52 † James G. Zaletel '64 The Estate of Anthony G. Zappa †

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