Notre Dame Schools Seasons Summer 2022

A Publication for Alumni, Parents & Friends

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Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School • Notre Dame Middle School • Notre Dame Elementary School 13000 Auburn Road • Chardon • Ohio 44024 • ndcl.org • ndes.org

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Vision

Mission

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

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.

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

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.

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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Letter from the President On the Go with Constant and Continual Improvement A LIONS welcome to Dominic DiMarco NDCL gets “rolling” for Ukranian relief efforts Lions Mane Event 2022 NDA graduate Keri Luchowski makes the game her passion News and Notes from Campus Celebrating the Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Bowden Family embraces Catholic education at Notre Dame Schools Reunion 2022 at NDCL 7th Annual Lions Golf Classic Why We Believe Catching Up With Bundles of Joy and Class News In Memoriam Giving Opportunities

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Board of Directors Lynne (Gorse `74) Ernes, Chair Michael Bates, Ed.D. Frank Cappello Jennifer (Liebenauer ’01) Cavolo Matthew Dailey `94 Dominic DiMarco ‘69 Joseph DuBois Deborah Feller Jackie (Preston `01) Franck Dan Garey Roger Gingerich Matt Keefe Kate Kraus Mary (Dever `76) Legerski Sr. Frances Murray, SND Dave Payne Janet Poponick , M.D. `77 Sr. Kathleen Ryan, SND

Michael Bates, Ed.D. President Joseph A. Waler, M.A. NDCL Principal Jacqueline Hoynes, Ph.D. NDES Principal Photo Credits: Dr. Michael Bates, Jean Bonchak, Heidi Campany, Jeff Giffen, Kathy Hurt Graphic Design: Stefanie Mirman 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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A message from our president

On the Go with Constant and Continual Improvement Happy Summer to our Friends, Families, and Alumni of Notre Dame Schools!

It was so warm this summer, it reminded me of picture day in first grade. My parents had chosen a lovely brown wool sweater over an oxford cloth button down shirt. I loved recess and it was so warm.

My teachers asked me to take a picture after recess. I smiled! Later, when the picture packet came home, my parents asked me “what happened to the sweater?”

I hope throughout their time on campus, our students recognize that they are loved, challenged to be great, and called to find joy everyday. I hope this letter finds you well, enjoying time with family and friends and relishing warmer weather. We have had a truly remarkable summer on campus.

Three moments, in particular stand out for me: • It was July 4th at 6pm. I had returned to campus to water the grass seed at Lion Stadium. A number of us had been taking turns with this task for the hot and dry weeks this summer, wanting everything to be ready for our students’ return in August. On this holiday e day 1977 ur ct pi on es weekend, working every day were David, Jesus, Jorge, and Victor. Four of the most decent, ichael Bat First grader M hardest working people I have ever met. In less than three weeks, working every day – including the holiday weekend – they built the new 1400 seat grandstand and press box. We educate leaders who transform the world. These gentlemen build tirelessly throughout the country so we all can inspire communities.

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Replacing so much 30 year old roofing at NDCL this summer, we anticipated challenges. We had them. Significant portions of rusted roof deck yielded building floods on too many occasions, including five times this summer. On a Saturday, without question, our Assistant Director of Facilities, Elmore James, our roofing consultant, Joe Slattery, and our custodians Savedra and Chris, rallied to address a flood so significant it went through two floors and 8 classrooms. Though these hallways and Dr. Bates with stadium builders David, Jesus, Jorge, and Victor. classrooms had already been cleaned and prepared for the fall semester, they did not give up. They leaned in with ready help on a weekend to get the work done. We ask our students “to live the truth in love.” In deed and in truth, our staff rallied all summer.

• Playing varsity sports in high school is challenging enough. Kicking for a top 5 NCAA football program at the University of Oklahoma and getting signed by the Green Bay Packers is a wholly greater challenge. On a few occasions this summer, NDCL alum Gabe Brkic ’18 came back home to kick on his favorite field at Lion Stadium. Our core values are Justice, Respect, Integrity, Community, and Excellence. Witnessing Gabe kick, knowing his love of our school, and knowing how he rallies our community with hope, inspires me greatly, knowing our core values live in our student community and flourish in our alumni.

Dr. Bates with NDCL Alum and Green Bay Packer, Gabe Brkic ’18, before his practice at Lion Stadium.

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I am grateful: • to the leadership of the Notre Dame Schools Board of Directors whose planning in committees and bold, decisive action these past two years, coupled with careful stewardship of resources, have evidenced remarkable forward progress and investment in our campus.

• to the Sisters of Notre Dame for believing in our strategic goal of launching Notre Dame Middle School this fall for the 2021-22 school year and for providing additional space to realize this goal.

• to our alumni and friends who have been so generous to help make possible all we do on campus in programs and in facility improvements.

On campus, we are all grateful to the many workers and our staff who improved our campus in so many of the following ways this summer: • Lion Stadium restrooms, concessions, spirit wear, ticket booth, entry plaza built • New 1400 seat home grandstand, press box, and alumni patio constructed • Nearly 20,000 square feet of 30 year old roof above NDCL replaced • Fresh air HVAC systems to NDCL and NDES cafeterias added • Middle School wing of 5 classrooms, 2 offices, storage, dining room, restrooms, lockers on third floor above elementary school added • 28 parking spots north of tennis courts to accommodate the large class of 2023 student drivers added • Tennis courts repaired, resurfaced, repainted • Nine classrooms at NDCL upgraded with flooring, paint, or ceiling • All classrooms at NDCL upgraded with new Promethean interactive panels • Pump house, which serves all of the west campus with fresh, clean water, upgraded • East and stadium lots at NDCL improved with added drainage • Two softball fields and varsity baseball field improved with drainage • McGarry Gym floor resurfaced • Cross country home course improved • Partnering with the Ohio EPA and Munson Township to address erosion concerns affecting north side of Lion Stadium The many names of the people who served our students by their effort all summer include, particularly: Elmore, Carolyn, Rod, Lynda, Clif, Dominic, Chris, Savedra, Jeromy, Grace, Laura, Paul, Joe, Jim, Sean, Jim, Errol, Jerome, Bob, Andrew, Chaz, Chuck, Nate, Jeff, Randy, Paul, Brian, Alan, Mark, Dan, Billy, Paul, Janez, David, Tom, Denis, Bob, Brian, Kristen, Jim, Ted, Rick, Chuck, Flor, Melba, Donna, Art, Scott, Doug, Jody, Jeff, John, David, Jorge, Jesus, Victor, Dan, Dylan, Ralph, Brian, Peter, Kyle, Sarah, Nick, Alex, Nate, Kevin, Jesse, Cliff, Henry, Jim, Mike, Alan, Doug, Kathy, Joe, Jackie, Stef, Judee, Maria, Jim, Nick, Jason, Sam, Doug, Lou, Wendy, Trista, Elena, Nick, Charlie, Gabe, Richard, Jason, Ben, Quinn, Josephine, and Keven. Whether on our payroll, volunteering, or paid for their project, I worked side-by-side with awesome human beings this summer dedicated to making improvements to our schools which serve our students this year and for many years to come.

We have even greater plans for our future. Join us. Contact me to help us fulfill our strategic vision of Leading Transformation at Notre Dame Schools.

May you continue to know readily the blessings of our good and provident God,

Michael Bates, Ed.D. President, Notre Dame Schools

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A LIONS welcome to Dominic DiMarco

1969 Cathedral Latin graduate joins Notre Dame Schools Board of Directors

Dominic DiMarco sums up his newest venture in one simple phrase: An opportunity to serve. The 1969 graduate of Cathedral Latin School and Kent State University alumnus has held wideranging leadership positions over the last 40+ years.

“Notre Dame Schools is such an outstanding institution, and one whose core values are consistent with my own,” DiMarco says.

“The school’s focus on loving, educating, and respecting one another is very familiar to me, and the mission living the truth in love is what Cathedral Latin stood for. It’s a true honor for me to serve the school in this capacity.”

DiMarco and his wife Erin live near Detroit, Michigan. He made his mark at Ford Motor Company serving in a number of international and leadership roles, largely in South America and Asia. After 4

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leaving Ford, he steered his career towards education. From 2008 to 2021, DiMarco was in multiple leadership positions at the Cranbrook Educational Community in Michigan, the last 9 years as its President. In his career at Ford and at Cranbrook, he leaned on his Catholic school foundation many times.

“It’s about caring for each other, caring for our fellow human beings,” he says. “I spent many years working with people overseas with little education and training, but they wanted to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. The education is important, but life skills and how we treat one another is so important for schools to teach and foster. I learned that at Latin. I use that in my career, and now I look forward to serving the Board of Notre Dame Schools.”

NDCL gets “rolling” FOR UKRANIAN RELIEF EFFORTS This past spring, NDCL found a creative way to help relief efforts for our friends suffering in Ukraine. Students, faculty members, and volunteers made and sold khrustyky, a sweet dough treat also known as angel wings, over the course of several days in March.

In addition, over 400 dozen pierogi orders were sourced from the local Ukranian community and members of the NDCL community gave above and beyond the cost as a donation to support the efforts.

After the all-school Mass celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation, students experienced Ukranian music throughout the day and joined in prayer and spirit for the people of Ukraine.

The proceeds from khrustyky and pierogi sales, plus added contributions from members of the NDCL community totaled over $22,000 that was directed to the Ukranian Eparchy of Parma who will disburse the funds to churches in Ukraine and Poland.

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LIONS MANE EVENT RAISES $200,000 FOR NOTRE DAME SCHOOLS April 9th gala at the Intercontinental Hotel sets new record

What a night at Cleveland’s Intercontinental Hotel celebrating philanthropy and community for Notre Dame Schools! Thanks to generous corporate sponsors, individuals raising their paddle for Catholic education, and awesome auction items, the signature event for our schools raised the highest ever.

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The evening was about gathering together as one community and sharing in the mission of Notre Dame Schools.

Heartwarming video testimonials featuring alumni and parents sharing what they love most about Notre Dame Schools set a joyful tone to the evening.

After an incredible dinner and live auction, guests raised their paddle in support of Notre Dame Middle School and the Holy Family Fund. It was an inspiring and unforgettable night!

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MAY 13, 2023 | CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART Next year’s event is at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Everyone should be there—alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends. Mark your calendar!

Title Sponsor Pat O'Brien Chevrolet Presenting Sponsor Loveman Steel & Plastics Machinery Diamond Sponsors

J S Broome and Associates Lake Business Products Mentor Nissan OH Technologies Precious Cargo Trailways Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, Inc. Preston Superstore

Platinum Sponsors

Bell Falls Search & Consulting Cardinal Credit Union Cardinal Physical Therapy Cathedral Latin Alumni Association Catholic Cemeteries Association CLE Golf Properties, LLC Copy King COVIA Corporation Dealer Tire DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Junction Auto Lawler Construction Marcum, LLP Marshall Carpet One Rug Gallery Musca Family Charitable Fund Oswald Companies

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ThenDesign Architecture Thrasher Dinsmore & Dolan

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HEPA Environmental Services

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Mum Industries

After Party Sponsor Mentor Nissan

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NDA GRADUATE

KERI LUCHOWSKI

MAKES THE GAME HER PASSION and Miss Rhonda Rickelman were especially important to me.

They saw my potential and believed in me.”

Her work as Executive Director for the conference ultimately is about delivering championship experiences for the member colleges and universities and their student-athletes. With a lean staff and responsibilities including operational, educational, and strategic objectives, she sees her role as telling the story of the student-athletes.

Keri (Alexander `88) Luchowski fell in love with sports at a young age. It turned into a career as Executive Director of the NCAA’s Division III North Coast Athletic “I believe that athletics really compliments the academics in Conference (NCAC). Now in her 24th year at the a college setting,” she says. “What we deliver for the 5,000+ conference, Luchowski started out in Cleveland’s soccer industry. student-athletes is part of the whole experience and not just a means to an end. Big difference from the ‘big business’ that is "While I love swimming & diving while at NDA, I also played Division I. However, we do benefit from that financial success soccer and loved it. I played in college at Wheeling Jesuit, and since our budget is a percentage of the NCAA overall. I consider then my first job was interning with the Cleveland Crunch, which our conference and Division status to be a family. You want to was at that time the highest level of professional soccer in the beat your ‘brother and sister’ schools when you are up against country. There was a communications job with the NCAC, I went them, but when someone else comes in and tries to take them for it and got it. I figured I’d be there for three years. Now, down, you’re all in.”

24 years later, I am privileged to serve thousands of studentathletes as the Executive Director.”

Luchowski has advice for the young men and women seeking a career in college athletics: There is a place for you.

Luchowski credits much of her success both in college and professionally to her time at NDA. “There are so many opportunities if you have a strong work ethic and as long as you remain curious. Whether it is communication, “I was so well-prepared for college and that’s thanks to the sales, legal, compliance, or athletic training, there are multiple teachers and Sisters at Notre Dame Academy. They pushed me doors that you can walk through and be part of college athletics. to do more than I thought I could do myself. Mrs. Vinka Hartman It’s a big family, and there’s no wrong way of doing it.”

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NEWS AND NOTES FROM CAMPUS

TWO NEW COACHES TAKE THE HELM:

Pat Vuyancih was recently named head coach of the boys basketball program. A graduate of Euclid High School, Vuyancih played on Cleveland State’s basketball team that advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 1986 NCAA Tournament. He has head coach experience at Lake Erie College, Mount Healthy High School in Cincinnati, and Euclid High School.

Alexandra Manfroni `16 was named head coach of the girls lacrosse program. An assistant coach in 2022, Manfroni served as head coach of Revere High School in 2021.

She graduated from Miami University with a degree in sport management.

Go Lions!

BRIAN BATES `23 WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

Hats off to Brian Bates as he was crowned State Champion in the 800m run in Division II state track. Bates is NDCL’s first state champion in track and caps an incredible season after being part of the indoor track team’s national championship this winter.

Congratulations!

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NEWS AND NOTES FROM CAMPUS FORMER FACULTY REUNION: NDCL

hosted its first reunion of former faculty and staff members on June 9th. Over 40 former teachers, staff, and guests retold stories, memories, and enjoyed a BBQ dinner catered by the Brown Barn in Chardon. It was an early kickoff to NDCL’s 35th anniversary in 2023. A number of current “long-time” faculty members attended and enjoyed re-connecting with past colleagues. Guests toured NDCL to see “what’s new” on campus.

Debbie Kramer, Sr. Kay O'Malley, SND, Neil Brandt, Joe Spicuzza, and Rhonda Rickelman

Matt Manno and Shirley Ivancic Stall

Bob and Donna Prince with Sr. Donna Paluf, SND and Rob McBrayer

John Sullivan with Susie and Dan Kukura

Camille Schroeck with Debbie Kramer and Bill Scott

VINKA HARTMAN RETIRES

FROM TEACHING AFTER 40+ YEARS:

Long time foreign language teacher Vinka Hartman retired from teaching this past spring.

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NDCL AWARDS “LIVING THE TRUTH IN LOVE” RECOGNITION TO 16 STUDENTS:

Every year, four students in each grade are nominated by teachers, counselors, and administrators to receive this award that recognizes those who best represent NDCL’s mission.

Class of 2022 recipients: Kate Kaprosy, Caden Linnert, Vincent Mickey, and Courtney Thomas received their recognition at the Senior Award Ceremony.

Class of 2023 recipients: Simon Paulic, Victoria Baioni, Sofia Thornhill, and RJ DiCello

DEBEVEC WINS SILVER MEDAL IN NATIONAL ART COMPETITION:

Class of 2024 recipients: Dylan White, Audrey Brlecic, Kara Fox, and Anthony Roach

Class of 2025 recipients: Hunter Zupancic, Ava Hills, Taylor Frost, and Angelo Tamburrino

Rachel Debevec `22 won a silver medal in the 2022 National Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. Her work, titled “Alone with your thoughts” and others are on the Cleveland Institute of Arts website at www.cia.edu.

Congratulations, Rachel!

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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2022 172 graduates mark NDCL’s 32nd commencement

NDCL’s senior class was honored on stage at Mentor’s Fine Arts Center on Friday, May 27th. After two years at Chardon’s Mayfield Drive-In Theatre, the festivities returned to NDCL’s traditional commencement venue.

Senior Brian Picciuto, son of Abinadi and Cinthia (Brice `77) Picciuto gave a commencement address filled with authenticity and candor mixed with some humor that challenged the class and the audience to share things they’ve learned with the world for the greater good.

“Let’s continue to focus on loving, respecting, and educating all to discover and develop their own Godgiven talents and to be the LIONS of the world.”

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NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL graduates 56 at Regina Mundi Chapel NDES celebrated its 8th grade class with commencement on May 19th at the Sisters of Notre Dame Regina Mundi Chapel.

Hats off to the class as they begin their high school journey!

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September 23rd event on NDCL campus welcomes new inductees

Congratulations

Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022

JIM BARON '71

ALEX EVANS `07

MEGHAN FELLER '03

ANTOINETTE QUAGLIATA '84

2009 GIRLS GOLF TEAM (STATE CHAMPIONS) Back Row: Nicole Sarkisian, Danielle Misencik, Collen Poe,Taylor Pitts, Coach Dale Fisher. Front Row: Marisa Forstyk, Talia Trovato, Emily Jereb, Nicole Trivisonno

We will celebrate the inductees with a pregame reception on campus beginning at 5pm on September 23rd. All current members of the Latin, Notre Dame Academy, and NDCL Athletic Hall of Fame: plan to attend and welcome in the newest class!

The Lions take on East Liverpool at 7pm at Lion Stadium. The Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be recognized on the field at halftime. More information and registration details can be found online at ndcl.org.

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B notre Dame Elementary School Notre Dame Middle School Preschool-grade 8 Faith Formation Academic Excellence Technology, Spanish & STEM K-8 Honors & ON-Track Math and ELA for Grades 6-8 Outdoor learning Experiences on Beautiful Campus

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BOWDEN FAMILY EMBRACES CATHOLIC EDUCATION AT NOTRE DAME Jason and Rachel Bowden love Notre Dame Elementary School and the foundation it is building for their girls, Kayla and Adelynn.

“We absolutely LOVE it,” Rachel says. “The teachers, the parents, everything about the school community. We couldn’t be happier.”

The Bowdens have been married for 13 years and knew that when they were blessed with children, a Catholic school is where they would send them. Adelynn is entering the 5th grade and Kayla is entering 2nd grade at NDES this fall.

“I went to Catholic and public schools growing up,” Jason says. “We wanted our girls to be in an environment like NDES all along. The moral values that the school demonstrates supports what Rachel and I are teaching them at home. The community is wonderful. We’ve met what I am sure are going to be lifetime friends here in the NDES community.”

The close relationship with the Sisters of Notre Dame is especially important for the Bowdens. Sr. Susan Clark, SND teaches Adelynn piano lessons each week and the enrichment program that Sr. Barbara Soplata, SND teaches are favorites.

“The kids learn so much (from the Sisters) and love seeing them in the hallways, outside, and at Mass,” Rachel says. “It really is a family.

The teachers, the parents, the Sisters, and the students. It’s everything, we just love it!”

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REUNION 2022 AT NDCL It was wonderful to welcome back the annual all-class reunion to campus on Friday, June 3rd. After missing the past two years, this kickoff to summer attracted over 200 alumni and guests from various reunion classes—from 1947 to 2017 and many years in between!

Live music by Ed Purcell hit the high notes from all the different decades. Good food and new and renewed friendships were plentiful. Telling and re-telling of stories and memories from years and decades ago made for a special celebration on NDCL’s campus.

Over $5,000 was contributed to NDCL’s endowment through the Reunion Class gifts. Thank you!

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7TH ANNUAL SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR, MENTOR NISSAN!

LIONS GOLF CLASSIC The Lions Golf Classic is a summertime highlight benefiting Notre Dame Elementary School and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School. Join us as a corporate sponsor, golfer, or both!

The event is Monday, August 29th at Fowler's Mill Golf Course in Chesterland. The event begins at 8am and concludes with a deluxe BBQ lunch catered by the Winking Lizard and award ceremony. Awesome tee prizes, hot dog/chips (at the turn), beer/soft drinks, and the BBQ lunch are included for all golfers.

Last summer's event got rained out--the first in the event's long history. We're hoping for sunny skies and the wind at your back! Thank you to all those that stood by us last year in support of the event's mission--to further Catholic education on our campus.

The event features a four-person scramble format and skill games and raffles. Pin shots at each Par 3, long drive contests (men/ women), hole-in-one contest at each Par 3, and the ever-popular "Closest to the Lion" contest are included with your admission. Skins, mulligans, and other games/raffles are available for purchase a la carte OR through the SuperTicket.

Your participation benefits the 1,100+ students on our campus.

Thank you for making Catholic education thrive at Notre Dame Schools!

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WHY WE BELIEVE

In Catholic education at NDCL Jim `64 and Bette Zaletel are believers. Their faith in God, in country, and in the value of the NDCL experience for current and future generations of LIONS. The Zaletels are all in on NDCL: as annual fund donors, as a major gift donor to the enhancements at Lion Stadium, and through a deferred estate gift after their lifetime.

“Schools like NDCL are needed in this country.” says the 1964 graduate of Cathedral Latin. “The Catholic education at NDCL, like I received at Cathedral Latin, gives you balance—both in faith and education.”

A retired dentist, Dr. Z knew at an early age that he wanted to help people physically but also to make them laugh.

Many of his patients became close friends and his joke of the week would help put them at ease. Jim and Bette are both products of 16 years of Catholic education, from elementary school through college.

“When we were preparing to get married in the Church, our priest laughed as we began our Pre-Cana class, that with all that Catholic schooling between us there wasn’t anything he could teach us!”

Though the Zaletels don’t get to return to Cleveland very often and be on campus, they know that their gifts to NDCL are valued.

“What better way to use the blessings God has given us than contributing to future generations of students,” he says. “Catholic education worked for us and we hope it works for the young men and women at NDCL today and tomorrow.”

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CATCHING UP WITH...

“Catching up with…” is a feature where we take a few minutes to hear from recent graduates of NDCL to get their perspective on how NDCL prepared them for college, graduate or post-graduate studies.

Alex Bumpus `18 Where are you now? University of Cincinnati Studying what? I am working on my biomedical engineering degree and MBA at the same time.

Looking back, how did NDCL prepare you for college? I took engineering principles and biomedical studies at NDCL and I looked forward to these classes each day! In considering a major, I wanted to blend the best of both these classes, so I chose biomedical engineering. My introduction to CAD (computer-aided de sign) at NDCL made it so much easier adapting to it in college.

What impact has your family made for your success? My family is always supportive of my decisions and encourage me to try different things.

What life lessons did NDCL teach you? You don’t have to fit into a box. Explore your interests. In high school I participated in so many clubs and activities, and that was easy to step into in college. Being busy also teaches you time management. The network of people you’ll meet, both personal and professional, comes easily with all the activities you engage in.

Your advice to NDES and NDCL students today? Take advantage of the time you have in school right now to explore different interests—classes, clubs, even sports. If you spend the right amount of time on something, continuing to get better each time, you’ll achieve your goals.

Tom Fogarty `17 Where are you now? Duke University School of Law Studying what? Starting my second year of law school Looking back, how did NDCL prepare you for college? NDCL piqued my intellectual curiosity and also taught me discipline. Nobody is standing over your shoulder making sure you are getting your work done, so learning that self-discipline and time management was important.

What impact has your family made for your success? My mother’s unwavering support and a strong work ethic were instilled in me from a young age. My father taught me to be curious. He’s a lawyer and I could always see myself in those shoes.

What life lessons did NDCL teach you? Find your goal as early as you can and start working towards it. I knew that I wanted to be an attorney at an early age, so through Mock Trial and my classes it taught me to work towards something.

Your advice to NDES and NDCL students today? Try new things and be yourself. For example, I participated in NDCL’s theater program as it was a chance to perform in front of my peers and overcome any stagefright.

Morgan Uveges `17 Where are you now? George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. I just completed two summer courses in Italy taught by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and Professor Jaffer. An unbelievable experience!

Studying what? Second year law student with a focus on antitrust law. I graduate in 2024.

Looking back, how did NDCL prepare you for college? Having awesome teachers that you can connect with was important for me. In college, fostering strong relationships with your professors can open up so many opportunities.

You get good advice from people that have been through similar experiences. The academic rigor that NDCL instilled in me prepared me for the college courses at Miami and now in Law School.

What impact has your family made for your success? I tell my mom and dad all the time that I’d be nowhere without their support. I have a great family to come home to. They challenge me to go for the top. After graduation: I am applying for a federal clerkship. Whether it is a District Court or the Circuit Court. We’ll see what happens!

What life lessons did NDCL teach you? You can never work too hard. Everything I have achieved I worked for. Going that extra mile will pay off.

Your advice to NDES and NDCL students today? Learn to manage your time. Go that extra step and the rewards will come.

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Bundles of Joy:

Adriana Noel

BENCIC born to Tim `07 and Amanda (Bagdasarian `08) Bencic

Elle Francesca

KEEFE born to Lindsey (Crookshanks `04) and Jeff Keefe

Weston John

MACK born to Chris `05 and Kristie (Sloe`05) Mack

Class News: 1953: Ray Oliger moved to Virginia after the loss of his wife, Jeanne, and to be nearer to his son. Ray continues to follow his favorite Cleveland sports teams!

1964: John Orlando retired after making bread for 51 years at the Orlando Baking Company. John says “Never thought I would but loving it!”

1973: Linda (Lors) Skolaris is proud to announce two new grandchildren: Jonathan Frederick Skolaris and Declan James Bishop. Congratulations!

1979: Tara (Jackson) Tomaschow is loving live in The Enchantment City (Las Cruces, NM)!

1995: Lisa (Savage) Grate is graduating with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Palliative Care from the University of Maryland (Baltimore) and has recently added the role of palliative care clinical pharmacist to her current oncology practice in GI, thoracic and neuro-oncology. She has also been chosen as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s ResearcHERS program.

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2007: Sarah (Jackson) Motil married Brian Motil on June 18th at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson. Brian coaches football at Archbishop Hoban High School and Sarah teaches Language Arts at Seton Catholic School. The couple lives in Akron, OH. 2008: Graham Johnston got married in 2021. He is currently the Senior Service Specialist, Corporate Partnerships and Premium Hospitality for the Cleveland Guardians.

2012: Talia Trovato recently opened Coppia Restaurant on Mayfield Road in Chesterland, where “global inspiration meets fine dining.” Talia returns home after working as a chef at Walt Disney World in Florida.

2013: Mary Schneeberger married Will Burke in July 2022. All 7 Schneeberger kids are NDCL graduates and posed for this photo.

2014: Jillian Miller accepted an Assistant Women's Basketball Coaching position in July 2021 at Ave Maria University in Southwest Florida. She is beyond excited and blessed with the opportunity to not only continue to follow her passions, but to truly leave a profound impact on the lives of so many young, powerful women with bright futures.

2014: Mark Mullinger finished his Master's degree in Botany from the University of Edinburgh & Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (UK) during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was recently accepted into the PhD program in Plant Biology at the University of Vermont. He gives thanks to Sister Grace Corbett, SND for inspiring an interest in the life sciences from a young age. He also credits Maureen Wahl and Andrienne Fox for their high school instruction and encouragement in biology.

2013: Emily (Butler) Caruso is owner of Kirtland Chiropractor.

2013: Nicole (Perfetto) Lanza married Anthony Lanza in 2021.

Congratulations!

In Memoriam

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

Cathedral Latin School Jack Baird `42 Ronald Bienkowski `62 Aurelio Campensa '52 Thomas Carney `70 Ronald Cory `50 John Day `59 James Denk `62 William Dileno `56 James Feldkircher `52 James Glavic `59 James Harris `58 William Henderson `61 Gary Holliday `67 Dave Hotchkiss `59 Bernard Iacampo `57 Christopher Jones `72

Ralph Kovach `42 Thomas Malensek '64 Rocco Mastrocola `72 Michael McGee `65 Daniel McGinty `69 Steven Nemec `72 John Nemunaitis `52 Rev. William O’Neill `53 Richard Ross `50 Frank Rudo `68 Ken Simonelli `50 Patrick Smith `59 James Spisak `52 John Szilagyi `66 Robert Tabaczynski '65 Rev. Kenneth Tietjen `47 Ignatius Bernard Trombetta `56

William Vincent `58 Joseph Walton `44 Notre Dame Academy Marguerite (Forte `50) Cerankosky Agnes (Laczko `47) Franko Sr. Julie Gilmore, SND `52 Lillian (Brozik `37) Hruska Germaine (Hyber `60) Ledoux Mary Alice (Mittnger `45) O’Brien Bertha (Urban `55) Popovic Carol Sefcik `51 Agnes (Kosmerl `47) Tercek NDCL Corey O’Brien `99

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This month serves as a powerful opportunity to make a lasting impact on all that you value. By making your will, you can make your mark and have: • More security as you look to the future • Agency over the critical choices you make in life • Readiness to support your loved ones and pets, no matter what • Kindness for the causes that you value, like Catholic education at Notre Dame Schools

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Making your mark can also build a legacy that recognizes the value of Catholic education through a gift in your will to NDCL. This type of gift costs nothing today and ensures that future generations of leaders will transform the world, as Jesus did, by living the truth in love.

Contact Keven Krajnak ’98 to confirm your intention to leave a legacy gift to NDCL in your will.

(440) 279-1068 or Keven.Krajnak@ndcl.org.

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August 29th: Lions Golf Classic at Fowler's Mill Golf Course September 23rd: Athletic Hall of Fame November 17th: Giving Day May 13th: Lions Mane Event at Cleveland Museum of Art