Athletic Hall of Fame

Two teams and three individuals were inducted into the ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

in December.

The virtual format this year included interviews with team members and the individual inductees complete with photograph and video clips that highlighted their achievements.

Thanks to our partners with the Cardamone Marketing Group, the 30-minute video production gave recognition to the outstanding team achievements and dedication that propelled these individuals to this honor.

“We enjoyed the creative aspect of putting this production together,” says Keven Krajnak, Director of Advancement. “While a live event can’t be beat, the remote and in-person interviews of this year’s inductees were so much fun. The memories of specific plays and games that the inductees shared made me feel that we were there in that moment!”

Heather Page Fairley was an exceptional swimmer for the Lions, HEATHER PAGE FAIRLEY `02 capturing three school records and three

Top 10 state finishes for the team during her 4 years at NDCL. Heather was named an All-American Academic by the National

Interscholastic Coaches Association. An honor student and team captain, Heather embodies both the mental and physical demands great athletes possess.

“I’m very thankful for this honor and recognize my teammates and coaches for helping me get to this place.”

was co-captain of the Latin basketball team that went 9-5 in a tough East Senate conference and notched a pair of playoff victories in 1963. Steve sported an accurate corner jumper and overcame a significant shoulder injury his senior year. At graduation, Steve was awarded the “Student Award” as the outstanding senior from his class.

“Being selected for the Hall of Fame completes my life.”

STEVE PEKARCIK `63

DIANE KENNEY `75Diane Kenney was a star athlete at Notre Dame Academy, graduating in 1975. In an era before interscholastic sports were widely available to women, Diane excelled in NDA’s intramural program where classes competed against one another. Today she lives in Mexico Beach, Florida but looks back on her time at Notre Dame with warm memories.

“It’s quite an honor. I didn’t think this would be possible this many years later. I just love this place: the campus, the kids, the integrity.”

1958 Cathedral TEAM SUCCESS

Latin Football Team

The 1958 Cathedral Latin Football team went undefeated with a 10-0-1 record and captured the city championship with a 12-6 win over St. Ignatius on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions were ranked as high as #2 in state polls. While several members of the team are already in the Athletic Hall of Fame as individuals, this team accomplishment is memorable.

“It’s a wonderful honor for all of us to be part of this great group of football teams and players in the Hall of Fame.”

Francis M. Barrett '59 James R. Barrett '60 Bruce B. Beckwith '59 James E. Bourquin '60 Leo M. Caito '59 Fred L. Cossick '59 Dennis C. Cuccia '59 John J. Day '59 Floyd J. Federico '60 George L. Gackowski '63 Fred J. George Jr. '59 James F. Glavic '59 Glenn R. Haire '60 Terrence T. Hayes '60 Roger J. Hogan '60 Thomas W. Ianiro '59 Raymond F. Jezerinac '59 Edward A. Kofol '60 James P. Lally '59 Gilbert J. Lanese, Ph.D. '60 Philip J. Marsick '59 William M. McCrone '59 Robert A. Metro '59 Donald J. Mihelcic '60 Robert D. Monnin '59 Robert E. Mullin '59 John P. Paglio '60 Carl R. Pikus '59 Norb Rascher '59 Gene Smith '59 Thomas J. Smith '60 Wayne J. Urban '59 John T. Ward '59 Michael A. Wasdovich '59 Richard D. Wervey '59

MANAGERS

Norman F. Diederich '60 Lawrence F. Kassouf '60 Walter A. Miller '59 John L. Zielaskicwicz '60 Thomas G. Zurava '60

HEAD COACH

Fred George

2009 NDCL Baseball Team

NDCL’s 2009 Baseball Team won the state championship by defeating Walsh Jesuit 2-1 in a game that got national attention for its competitive and close score. After defeating Canal Winchester in the state semi-final, the Lions turned to senior Erik Okleson to capture NDCL’s 2nd baseball championship in 9 years.

“People see the trophy in the case 12 years later but what they don’t see is all the hard work and dedication that went into preparing,

playing, and competing.” -Erik Okleson

Matt Bencic '09 Nick Cappello '09 Anthony Drozin '10 Matt Ferry '11 Mitchell Herringshaw '10 Sam Martillotta '10 David Medve '09 Matt Moormeier '10 Erik Okleson '09 Casey Pestak '10 Ryan Sarkisian '09 Dan Schmuhl '09 Josh Schuette '10 Chuck Seacrist '11 Rob Searles '09 Sean Stricker '09 Mark Suman '09 Mike Szabo '09 Ben Tercek '10 Bill Turosky '09 Alex Toth '09 Tom Webb '10

HEAD COACH:

Jim Clark

ASST. COACHES:

Matt Baker Ken Bolek Doug Murray Rob Romick Steve Teringo Dreux Turchan Todd Yoder

These teams and individuals now have their names engraved on the Athletic Hall of Fame recognition wall in NDCL’s Athletic Center. Congratulations!

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Class News:

CL `52

Frank Blake and his wife Joan celebrated their 55th anniversary in December 2020. They also welcomed a great-grandson, Desmond Taylor, in May 2020. Congratulations!

NDA `65

Sr. Kathleen Glavich, SND has a new book published: A Love Affair with God: Twelve Traits.

CL `70 NDCL `04

Jennifer White married Matt Brooks on December 7, 2019. Her Maid of Honor was

Stephanie (Lund `04) Bender.

Jennifer and Matt reside in Cleveland.

Joseph Marino has two books published: A Walk Through Time, Finality of a Dream and Autumn of Life a Guide to Aging and Dying. These books come from Joe’s work in hospice care.

NDCL `97

Connor O’Brien married Dr. Hui Ting Ruan in front of the Sydney Opera House in Connor O’Brien married Dr. Hui Ting RuanAustralia in December, 2019. The reception included Sr. Karita Ivancic, SND and Sr. Nancy Petruccelli, SND. The couple resides in Berea, OH.

NDCL `13

Cassandra Kinzig recently became engaged to Scott Stewart, son of Jacqueline (Zablotney `82) Stewart.

Cassandra Kinzig & NDCL `19 Scott Stewart Andrea Shinsky made the

Dean’s List at John Carroll University in fall semester.

Congratulations Andrea!