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Spring 2018

A Focus on Excellence: Photography Students Receive Local and State Awards NDCL’s Spring Musical Brings Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang to Life Legal Lions Compete at State Mock Trial Competition Follow us

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NDCL Alumnus Making History:

Former NDCL Board Member Kelly Keefe ’93 Named President of ERC

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Like Mary, who gave Christ to

engage students from

the world, Notre Dame-Cathedral

preschool through high

Latin School educates leaders who

school in an exceptional

transform the world,

Catholic education.

as Jesus did, by living the

We will focus on loving,

truth in love.

respecting, and educating all to discover and develop their God-given talents.

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Core Values

students to respond

• Justice

faithfully to Jesus’ call to

• Respect

transform the world by

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consciously doing good and bringing hope to the hearts of all.

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NDCL Seasons Published quarterly by Notre DameCathedral Latin School, NDCL Seasons is always available in an electronic format at ndcl.org/SeasonsMagazine.aspx BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lynne Ernes, Board Chair Frank Cappello Jennifer Cavolo Matthew Dailey Joseph DuBois Deborah Feller Daniel Garey Roger Gingerich Jill Harmat John Herubin Mary Legerski Maureen Lynn Linda McHugh Daniel Mullinger Sr. Frances Murray, SND Joseph Nista Janet Poponick Sr. Kathleen Ryan, SND Timothy Salcer Terry Searles Michael Smith Joseph Williams, IV Sr. Carol Ziegler, SND Roger Zona

Michael Bates, Ed.D. President Joseph A. Waler Principal Written and designed by Write 2 The Point

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2 Message from the President

F E A T U R E A R T I C L E S

3 NDCL Alumnus Making History: Former NDCL Board Member Kelly Keefe ’93 Named President of ERC

7 A Focus on Excellence: Photography Students Receive Local and State Awards

NEWS FLASH

12 Budding Entrepreneurs Recognized in Northeast Ohio Innovates Competition 12 Spring Musical Brings Charlie Brown and

the Peanuts Gang to Life

12 Artists Win 21 Top Awards in Regional Art Competition

13 Legal Lions Compete at State Mock Trial Competition

13 Nine Students Snag Awards in Prestigious Cleveland Clinic eXpressions Competition

EVENTS

14 Lion’s Mane Event: Vintage 2018 Recap

16 Marching Lions Partner for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

16 Career Week

17 Register for Reunion 2018

SPORTS REPORT

18 Alexis Hammer `18 Named North Coast League Player

of the Year 18 Tori Soria `20 Qualifies for State Gymnastics Tourney

ALUMNI NEWS Please send address changes and all correspondence to: Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Office of Advancement 13000 Auburn Road Chardon, Ohio 44024 Tel: 440.279.1079 advancement@ndcl.org © 2018

19 Notre Dame Schools to Host 3rd Annual Golf Classic

19 Alumni - Reunion News

20 Bundles of Joy

20 In Memoriam

GIVING

21 Notre Dame Endowment Circle SEASONS SPRING 2018

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Michael Bates, President, Notre Dame Schools Dear Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Families, Alumni and Friends, At a meeting to welcome our new students and parents this past August 2017, our beloved principal, Mr. Waler, offered me some helpful advice about winter driving, as well as gifts of a scraper and rock salt. As a Los Angeles native, I appreciated his counsel about good tires and driving slowly on icy roads. On that warm summer evening – though many have asked me if I knew about the coming snow – I could not have imagined these past months.

In my first winter in the snow belt of Chardon, Ohio, my family and I have marveled at the serene and quiet beauty of snowfall. Our sons have reveled in play with snowballs in the driveway. On the occasion of snow days, it has been magical to share with them the news of the unexpected blessing of free time, to which they whisper with their endearing smiles, “really!?”

NDCL Principal, Mr. Waler, offering helpful winter advice to California native and Notre Dame Schools’ President, Dr. Bates

In a community where people feel loved, where they are able to live most fully, and to learn most readily, we are able to glimpse the transformative grace of God.

Our Notre Dame Schools campus has been transformed to a scene out of Disney’s Frozen, with life abundant in the halls, in our classrooms, and plenty of ice and snow outside. Though it has been a cold and long winter, I have come to know the many and wonderful things that make our schools so special and such a place for young people to thrive and to know God. Hearts are warm and alive, minds are active and growing, and community gathers in celebration and in care for one another.

Over these past months, I have come to know many of our students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni. One of our Notre Dame Academy alums shared with me why she continues to love and value her alma mater: it was on this campus where she witnessed to a community that “made God’s love real.” I think this insight is hugely important; in a community where people feel loved, where they are able to live most fully, and to learn most readily, we are able to glimpse the transformative grace of God. As I write, it is snowing outside my office window. As we enter into spring and the snow thaws, I recognize the inward journey each of us takes through the seasons. In this moment of Lenten journey to Easter, we anticipate and we ready ourselves to continue to proclaim the Gospel message of love of God, neighbor, and oneself. We strive for excellence in all that we do.

May this issue of Seasons inspire you, and may you continue to know the blessings of our Good and Provident God.

Dr. Michael Bates President The Notre Dame Schools campus blanketed in snow, winter 2018.

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NDCL Alumnus Making History Former NDCL Board Member K

Kelly Keefe `93 Named President of ERC

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elly (Kane `93) Keefe made history on January 1, 2018 when she became president of ERC, a Highland Heights-based company that provides HR resources, training and consulting services for organizations and businesses across the globe.

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Keefe became the first woman to lead ERC in the Northeast Ohio company’s 97-year history. She succeeded Pat Perry, who served as president for nearly 20 years. Perry will continue supporting the leadership team as chairman. In a prepared statement, Perry said “[Keefe] has proven to be an outstanding leader and is prepared to continue ERC’s tradition of providing exceptional services to our clientele.”

Keefe is no stranger to the human resource “ I want to make a company. She has been difference in the world. with ERC for nearly 13 years, formerly My goal has always been as vice president of to do the absolute best I training, consulting and coaching services. could every day.”

She is passionate about - Kelly Keefe, president, ERC fulfilling ERC’s mission: “to make a positive impact every day at work, with our customers, and in the community.”

Before joining ERC, the proud NDCL graduate spent nine years with Deloitte at the firm’s Northeast Ohio and Chicago offices, focusing on business development for various lines of business.

“I had a great career at Deloitte, but when my son was born, I thought my only option was to stay home,” recalls Keefe. “I remember having lunch with a good friend (and current senior vice president of ERC)

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who suggested we job share at her company. After discussing this with my husband Matt, who has been entirely supportive of me in my career, I let ERC know that I could work 12 hours a week. They said fine. That was three children and 13 years ago. Every year, ERC President Pat Perry would tap me on the shoulder and ask if I was able to do one more project or take on one more responsibility. The timing was always right, and I was able to grow into my current position.”

“Working at ERC has always been more than a career,” the bright, dynamic business woman insists. “I want to make a difference in the world. My goal has always been to do the absolute best I could every day.”

Like Keefe, ERC’s corporate culture is one that continually encourages employees to be smarter and make their lives and the lives of their clients better. “At ERC, you have to love what you are doing and believe in what you are doing,” Keefe describes enthusiastically.

“When you have these corporate and personal values in place, it is not just a job, but a passion to come to work each day.”

Positive messaging lines the hallways within ERC’s stunning corporate headquarters: “Employees’ families always come first. We believe in attracting and retaining only top performers. We believe in imagination. We believe that everyone is of equal importance at our workplace. We believe that a healthy workplace is a successful workplace. We believe in paying interns, laughing at work, taking risks…”

Upon reflection, Keefe says the mission and values she embraced during her four years at Notre DameCathedral Latin prepared her for her career at ERC as well as her generous work within the community.

“When I first visited NDCL, it struck me as a school I could be proud of attending,” she recalls. “As a student, I became very involved at school. I was a cheerleader, pitcher on the NDCL softball team, in drama, and served as vice president of student council. The teachers went out of their way to encourage me to try new things; they challenge students in a way that helps students to grow. Some teachers stood out as being very committed to their faith which, in turn, challenged me to see the importance of faith and to stay committed.

“My parents were huge Catholic school proponents,” she continues. “When you are younger, you don’t always see or appreciate the value of a Catholic education, but the values it teaches helps to round out a person. Catholic education encourages young people to think differently about the world and how they have an impact on it.”

Years after graduation, the former Lion went on a site visit to NDCL. She describes, “Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane (former Notre Dame Schools President) has an amazing way of asking you to be a part of something bigger than yourself. After our initial

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meeting, I agreed to help get the NDCL Alumni Association off the ground and then served on NDCL’s capital campaign. Later, I was asked to serve on the NDCL Board of Directors. I was the first official NDCL graduate to be asked and was honored to represent this group.” Additionally, a few years ago Keefe graciously delivered the keynote address at NDCL’s Career Week.

“I’ve been involved my entire life,” she exclaims. “My parents are a beautiful example of what philanthropy is all about. However, NDCL gave me the platform and structured opportunities to give back.”

“Service is a very important personal value. It truly is more joyful to give of my time than to not. If someone wants to meet, I try to do so. I’ve had some great people in my life who have contributed to my success. I desire to do the same. I am always looking at ways to make things better — ­ to know that when I leave a board, organization or workplace, I will have made something better than when I found it.”

She certainly accomplished this goal when she agreed to be the first Lion to serve on the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Board of Directors. Keven Krajnak `98, Notre Dame Schools Director of Development, says, “Kelly exemplifies the heart of a true NDCL alumnus: service to a cause, generous and insightful. Her dedication to advancing NDCL

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as an Alumni Association officer, Board member, and generous donor is a wonderful example that others are following today.”

that the plans they are putting into place today will allow our children’s’ children to experience the exceptional education of the Sisters of Notre Dame.”

While faith remains first in her life, family comes a close second. She and Matt have been married 17 years, and they have three children: Connor, Katie and Elizabeth. Like her parents, they are committed to providing their children with a Catholic education.

Keefe comments on the current debate occurring nationwide concerning the advancement of women in the workplace. “I believe, female or male, the most qualified candidate is the best person for the job,” she states. “Discrimination should not be tolerated—ever, in or out of the workplace. I would say to any woman that if you feel you do not have opportunity for advancement, go somewhere where you see a future. There are many opportunities and many organizations that will embrace you for who you are. Put your best foot forward. Be honest and kind and be true to who you are.”

“ Some teachers stood out as

“I also want to give credit to the Sisters of Notre being very committed to Dame,” Kelly says. “When their faith which, in turn, I was younger, I enjoyed the thoughtful way that challenged me to see the the Sisters of Notre Dame taught. They had a way importance of faith and to of instilling their love stay committed.” of Mary, the students, and education into each - Kelly Keefe, president, ERC lesson. As an adult and Board Member, I had the privilege of witnessing in action their progressive and thoughtful decision-making process. I am in awe of their foresight of the future. I am confident

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Keefe encourages current NDCL students to get involved in as many different things as they can.

“The world offers us so much, but it needs great people to help make it better…and you will meet some amazing people along the way. I sure did.”

A F cus on Excellence

NDCL photography instructor George (Dan) Yaniga discusses various photo techniques with students.

Photography Students Receive Local and State Awards

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otre Dame-Cathedral Latin’s photography students are winning local and statewide competitions this year, as well as in years past, with much credit going to the extensive photography curriculum and Mr. George (Dan) Yaniga, NDCL’s photography instructor for the past four years.

Yaniga earned a BA in K-12 Art Education from the University of Akron. He teaches Introduction to Photography, Photography I, Photography II, and next year the school will offer seniors Photography III. “I have had approximately 115 students enrolled in photography classes at NDCL this year alone, spread across semester-long Introduction to Photography class and yearlong advanced photo courses,” Yaniga says.

“Our students usually participate in three main art competitions: Cleveland Clinic’s eXpressions in the fall; Lakeland College’s art competition in the winter; and the Ohio Youth Governor’s Show in the spring. We have been blessed to have photo winners in all three of these competitions.”

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Photo by Christian Baker ’18

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Christian Baker ’18

“ Mr. Y and I have developed a positive relationship over the past two years.”

- Christian Baker `18

Photo by Christian Baker ’18

Specifically, 22 NDCL photographs were awarded and juried in the Lakeland College art show out of 25 photo submissions. Quite impressive! Additionally, seven student photographs made it to the state level of judging in the Ohio Youth Governor’s competition. Three of these photos won awards, representing the top 275 works of art among 10,000 submissions throughout Ohio. These award-winning photographs will be showcased in the Columbus art show this April.

“I am not surprised by how well NDCL students performed in these competitions,” qualifies Yaniga. “I am aware of the potential talent among our students. I am extremely proud of the success they have brought to our department.”

“My goal here at NDCL is to share a passion for the arts that I possess and the knowledge I have acquired from working

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in the professional sector,” Yaniga states.

“I want my students to create something amazing, really enjoy the process, be very proud of the work they do, and have a thirst to accomplish more.”

Yaniga says many of his photography students have shown personal initiative to find internships and photography work outside of class. “My students have a passion to do this work outside of the class which may be part of why they are doing so well in competition,” he suggests.

NDCL’s Introduction to Photography course instructs students on traditional film and darkroom as well as digital photography.

Photo I introduces students to 35mm film and how to make darkroom prints as well as some digital techniques. Photo III again teaches digital and traditional photography. “At this point, this is the third photography class for

“ I enjoy the emotion and connection you get taking photographs of people.”

- Claire Bouffard ’19

students, many of whom have developed a niche for what they enjoy and are interested in concentrating on a style,” explains Yaniga.

“I encourage these students to try more advanced techniques as well as try new things.”

“I was ecstatic to learn that seven photographs reached the State competition in Ohio,” Yaniga says. “Then to learn that three photos won was incredible!”

Senior Christian Baker `18 submitted several photographs this year in the Lake and Geauga County Student Art competition. His photo Alley Backed received a Blue Ribbon; Lifestyle received a Gold Seal; and Drowning Light won Honorable Mention. The scoring scale was as

follows: first place Blue Ribbon, second place Gold Seal, and third place Honorable Mention.

“This year, two of my photographs also made it into the Governor’s competition, Home Sweet Home and Learn from the Past,” the NDCL senior proudly adds.

Christian says, “I really love my photography classes. Mr. Y and I have developed a positive relationship over the past two years. He is always willing to stay late and help me edit my photos.”

Claire Bouffard ’19

Photo by Claire Bouffard ’19

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A F cus on Excellence Tommy Shero `19

In addition to taking photography classes at NDCL, the inspired young photographer took Design I and Design II with Mr. Yaniga as well as a semester-long Creative Computer Art class at NDCL. During the summer, he enrolled in a competitive, two-week graphic design class at the Cleveland Institute of Art as well as a course at Manhattan College in New York City that mixed graphic design and photography.

He plans to major in Visual Communication Design at Ohio State University in the fall.

lot of freedom as our skills increase. My photographs have really improved. I plan to take Photo III my senior year.”

Claire Bouffard `19 also submitted photographs for the Lakeland show. Her photographs, titled I Fall, and Maggie, took Honorable Mention. Last year, she won two Blue Ribbons. So far, the NDCL junior has taken Introduction to Photography, Photo I and is currently in Photo II. She says, “I am very happy with the photography classes offered at NDCL. Mr. Y is an amazing teacher. He gives us a

Fellow NDCL junior Tommy Shero `19 says he discovered his passion for photography by surprise. “I took Introduction to Photography because my brother, Billy `17, took the class and told me how much he liked it. We also had a camera I could use.”

“I enjoy the emotion and connection you get taking photographs of people,” she describes. “Having my photographs win in competition validates my passion.

I plan on majoring in nursing at college and hope to use my photography skills when I attend mission trips with Nurses Without Borders.”

After taking Photography I and Photography II, Tommy admits he is hooked. “It felt really good to win a Gold Seal for my photograph titled, White Granite Sky, at the Lakeland competition.

We put a lot of work in, and if feels great to receive recognition from others besides classmates and teachers,” Tommy explains.

“ It felt really good to win a Gold Seal for my photograph titled ‘White Granite Sky’”.

- Tommy Shero `19

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Giovanna “Gigi” Vitale `18

“There is something beautiful you can capture in people.”

- Giovanna “Gigi” Vitale `18

“Having our photography courses within the Fine Arts building is a completely different experience on campus. It doesn’t even feel like we are in school,” Tommy adds. “Though I do not plan to pursue photography as a career, I plan to continue it as a hobby outside of work.”

Tommy will be majoring in political science at The Ohio State University in the fall, and he has enlisted in the NROTC (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) at OSU. NDCL senior Giovanna “Gigi” Vitale `18 also experienced success at the Lakeland competition, earning a Blue Ribbon for her photograph titled, Neon Reflection. The photograph also received recognition at the Governor’s competition.

“I have had a lot of fun in my photography classes at NDCL,” Gigi says. “I was interested in learning photography, and talking with students from other high schools, I realized how many more photography classes are

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offered at NDCL. I’ve always been creative and artistic and have taken several ceramic classes in the Fine Arts building as well. This building is nice, relaxing, and you experience a whole different vibe here.”

Photo by Giovanna “Gigi” Vitale `18

Gigi enjoys working in traditional photography – shooting with film, mixing chemicals, and processing prints in the NDCL darkroom. She prefers portrait photography. “There is something beautiful you can capture in people,” she says. “I am a big fan of eyes.”

Gigi plans on majoring in chemical engineering at The Ohio State University this fall.

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NDCL News Flash

Budding Entrepreneurs Recognized in Northeast Ohio Innovates Competition With the help of entrepreneurs from Northeast Ohio Innovates, an organization that encourages students to become future innovators and entrepreneurs, students in Business Department Chairperson Mrs. Nancy Vondrak’s classes recently developed comprehensive business plans for all sorts of creative products and services.

The plans were judged by four local entrepreneurs and winners received their awards from Mr. Ryan White, President and CEO of INSIGHT2PROFIT, following his keynote presentation to kick-off Career Week.

Congratulations to these creators of the winning business plans: FIRST PLACE:

Martina Katic `18 MoodSwing, a music app that senses your emotions and creates a personal playlist based on the mood that you are feeling.

SECOND PLACE:

David Mele `18 Antique Charters, a charter service with an air fleet of antique aircraft.

THIRD PLACE:

Michael Matchett `18 IDDPS, an Intelligent Distracted Driver Prevention System that monitors a driver’s hand placement on the steering wheel.

HONORABLE MENTION: Reagan Hoyt `18, Austin Craver `18 and Zachary Zienka `18.

Spring Musical Brings Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang to Life Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip came to life on the Sam J. Frankino Stage in the Pat and Janet O’Brien Center for the Performing Arts as NDCL presented YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN in four shows in early March.

The production featured Daniel Fogarty `20 in the title role, Elena Dahlhausen `18 as Lucy, Caitlin Spicer `20 as Sally, Zachary Smith `18 as Snoopy, Thaddeus Brennan `19 as Schroeder and Carter Callender `19 as Linus.

Artists Win 21 Top Awards in Regional Art Competition NDCL’s school colors of blue and gold proved to be the winning palette for our student artists, who won seven gold seal and 14 blue ribbon awards in the Annual Lake and Geauga Juried Student Art Awards Show in early February.

Of the 72 works submitted by our Art Department, 58 were accepted for the show, which this year attracted 597 works from 20 different schools. In all, our artists won a total of 55 individual awards.

In Light and Shadow, Blue Ribbon, by Grace Koenig `21

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Legal Lions Compete at State Mock Trial Competition NDCL’s Mock Trial Team advanced to the Ohio Mock Trial State Competition for the third consecutive year.

NDCL was one of only 36 of the 347 teams throughout the entire state of Ohio to qualify for this year’s finals.

The Mock Trial team shares a moment after competition: Mr. Martin Delahunty, legal advisor; Social Studies Department Chair and advisor, Mrs. Molly Schneider; English teacher and advisor, Ms. Victoria Frabotta; students Hannah Taylor `19, Tad Brennan `19, Pierce Thomas `20, Briana Cowman `18, Antonia Mysyk `18, Carter Callender `19; and legal advisor, Mr. Ryan Callender.

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The return trip to the state capital came after the Lions won both trials in regional competition at the Lake County Courthouse. NDCL’s prosecution beat Mentor High School, and the Lions’ defense won its case against Perry High School. Judges named Antonia Mysyk `18 as the best attorney in both trials and at the State competition.

Nine Students Snag Awards in Prestigious Cleveland Clinic eXpressions Competition For only the second time in NDCL history, students were recognized in all three categories in Cleveland Clinic’s eXpressions competition: art, language, and math. Of the nearly 1,700 entries from schools throughout the Clinic’s entire market area, fewer than 7% earned the judges’ recognition. This year only 76 artworks, 36 writing submissions, and five math projects earned awards. Nine NDCL students are among the winners.

Here are NDCL’s eXpressions winners:

“This year’s competition was incredibly tough,” commented Ms. Christine DeNicola, the Clinic’s manager of school-based programs.

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eXpressions is an interdisciplinary program that utilizes art, language, and math to engage high school students in the world of scientific research.

Through project-based, peer-to-peer learning, students interpret, analyze, and communicate research conducted by Cleveland Clinic summer interns.

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MATHEMATICS BLUE RIBBON - Kyle Borah `20 HONORABLE MENTION - Jacob Craven `20, Aditya Achar `20, Erin Gemmell `20, Jonathan Sharp `20, Sam Urbanski `20

RED RIBBON - Hanna Gemmell `19 WHITE RIBBON - Haley Otto `18

ART WHITE RIBBON - Bailey Platzar `18

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Vintage 2018

NDCL Events

NDCL celebrates The 27th annual Lion’s Mane Event: Vintage 2018 was truly a celebration of the NDCL community!

Over 400 parents, alumni, student volunteers, and friends filled the McGarry Gym for a visit to wine country on Saturday, March 24 in support of NDCL students, many of whom volunteered to make the evening a success.

Our guests enjoyed fabulous food, drink and friendship while taking their chances on a myriad of raffle and auction packages and raising their paddle in generous support of NDCL’s Holy Family Fund. Special entertainment included performances by NDCL’s Dance Team and student thespian-singers from our spring musical, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, as well as classic rock-n-roll from The Shizz.

A big THANK YOU to our Chairs, Mary Farone and Paula Steven, our Title Sponsor, Pat O’Brien Chevrolet and Presenting Sponsor, Plastics Machinery Group and Loveman Steel & Fabrication.

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NDCL Events

Marching Lions Partner for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade On Saturday, March 17, a group of Cathedral Latin alumni and the NDCL Marching Band marched together in the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Before the parade, NDCL played the school’s fight song and the Latin alumni sang their fight song in return.

Cathedral Latin alums and NDCL Marching Band joined together in the annual march at the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Career Week

Dr. Robert Schwartz `97, veterinarian at Big Creek Veterinary Hospital

NDCL’s 13th Annual Career Week began with a keynote address by Ryan White, President and CEO of INSIGHT2PROFIT, on Tuesday, February 20. INSIGHT2PROFIT is a consulting firm based in Cleveland that works with companies to improve profitability through pricing strategy, implementation, and technology.

Mr. White stressed the importance of preparation and perseverance during his address.

Throughout the week, 35 professionals of current parents, alumni, and friends shared their experience in small group discussion with sophomores and juniors.

Ryan White, President and CEO of INSIGHT2PROFIT, captures the attention of NDCL sophomores and juniors.

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Mrs. Kelly McCrone, mother of William “Mac” McCrone `20, Marketing Manager with Winston Products

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REUNION

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June 8, 2018

N O I N U RE 2018

This year’s Reunion Reception celebrates Notre Dame Academy, Cathedral Latin and NDCL alumni with a class year ending in ‘3’ and ‘8.’

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Friday, June 8, 2018 6 to 10 p.m.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Latin School Connect with Classmates Enjoy Hors d’oeuvres, Beer, Wine Campus Tours, Live Music Guests are welcome

Register online at ndcl.org by June 1 $30/person Questions? Contact Liz Maier `06, Director of Alumni Relations, at 440-279-1079

NDCL Sports Report

Alexis Hammer `18 Named North Coast League Player of the Year NDCL standout Alexis “Lexi” Hammer was recently named North Coast League Player of the Year for Girls Basketball and is a candidate for the 2018 Ohio Varsity Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

“Lexi has had an outstanding four-year career at NDCL,” said head coach Joe Spicuzza. “She improved and excelled in all facets of the game, which led to a unanimous selection for MVP of the North Coast League.”

As a senior guard, Lexi averaged 12.3 points, 7.9 rebounds 4.1 assists and 2.5 steals per game. With a 4.08 GPA, Lexi scores high marks in the classroom as well.

Tori Soria `20 qualifies for state gymnastics tourney After an outstanding performance in the district gymnastics meet, sophomore Tori Soria competed in the vault event at the State gymnastics tournament at Hilliard’s Bradley High School on March 2-3, 2018. Tori finished 18th with an average score of 9.2!

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3rd Annual

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benefiting Notre Dame Elementary School and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School Fowler’s Mill Golf Course Chesterland, OH 9:00 am shot gun start

Friday, September 7th $150 per player or $500/foursome BBQ Lunch Catered by Winking Lizard.

Online registration begins June 1.

Alumni News NDCL `95

Chris Tartara, John Longano, Lina (Penkauskas) Wollschleger, Dale Wollschleger, Dave Kocsis, and Heather (Kubach) Sawitke pose for a photo with former teachers Rhonda Rickelman and Maureen Wahl at Jessica Christopher `08 and Tom Lund’s `07 wedding reception.

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Steve Cavolo, son of Rick `74 and Bernie `75 Cavolo, is engaged to Natalie Roncagli, daughter of Terrence Roncagli `77.

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Marie Cavolo, daughter of Rick `74 and Bernie `75 Cavolo, is engaged to Chris DiMare. They will marry on September 8, 2018 at St. Anselm Church in Chesterland.

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Tempest Doty is engaged to Adam Bernet. They will marry August 11, 2018.

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Danielle Misencik will wed Scotty Arnott on July 7, 2018.

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Lisa (Reitz) and Scott Harris have two children: daughter, Penelope Jane, born March 29, 2015 and son, Asa Michael, born March 10, 2017.

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David Forsythe is practicing and educating folks from all over the world about Korean Natural Farming (KNF). KNF is a complete farming system developed by Master HanKyu Cho that is focused on restoring balance in the soil by partnering with micro-organisms. David had the privilege this past December (2017) to travel to South Korea to study with Master Cho and witness their farming technology first hand. David resides in Papaikou, Hawaii.

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In Memoriam

Alumni News

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

Cathedral Latin School James Baldesare `64 Jude Blau `49 Richard Broadbent `47

Thomas Kohanski `59

Joseph Snyder `54

Jerome Koziatek `48

Charles Tamoney `62

John Kralik, MD `41

Jeffrey Valentovic `68

M. Richard Krusen `47

Donald Willis `52

Lawrence Lask `40

Stanley Bohinc `52 Rev. Msgr. Victor Bonnell `46 Patrick Corrigan `50

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Alfred Lucas `53

Katherine (Ritz `42) Fernandez

William Mason `45

Marie (Martineau `56) Glasby

Richard Mayich `63

Rev. Mark DiNardo `50

Jeanne Huelsman `52

Charles McDowell `64

William Doyle `47

Mary Terese (Garry `45) Hurley

Joseph Miklich `62

Charles Fleming ‘69

Berenice (Abood `46) Joseph

Robert Miller `52

Thomas Gilles `49

Rita (Stiess `36) Jedinak

James Nestor `49

Joseph Grand `68

Arlene (Tussay `43) Klima

Joseph Nicholas `41

Germain Grisez `47

Valerie (Funk `61) Liderbach

James Nickels ‘42

Benno Hentemann `52

Ralph Reinmann `53

James F. Hinkel `48

John Russell `61

William Karnatz, Sr. `55

Donald Sheldon `45

Thomas Kevern `46

Mary Ellen (Minco `64) Ecclesine Rendler

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Braxton Christopher to Katherine (Muenster `04) and Christopher Ahrens Arianna Lilian to Andrea and Donald Denny `02 Henry Joseph to Jennifer (Plank `06) and Joseph Horvath Ryan Gregory to Lauren (Consolo `04) and Jacob Smith Dominic Erno to Lindsey (Koplow `08) and Mike Venesky Mabel Ann to Kellie and Joseph Watrobski `98

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Andrea and Donald Denny `02 with Arianna Lilian

Support Catholic Education at NDCL with Your Gift

PLANT THE SEED:

Give to the NDCL Fund that is the baseline of support for our mission.

Giving

GROW Your Giving This Spring NURTURE OUR GROWTH:

START A NEW ENDOWED FUND: Use cash, stock, or your IRA distribution to create a named endowed scholarship that lasts forever

Consider a legacy gift through your estate plan—a bequest, life insurance policy, or other assets—that NDCL will realize after your lifetime.

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.

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Fran Gasper `52

Janet Poponick `77

The Estate of Eugene T. Baker `37 †

Shirley Havlek `52

The Estate of Anthony A. Pozelnik `31 †

The Estate of Betty J. (Hoge `52) Blasse †

The Estate of Harry C. Jackson

The Estate of Louis A. Shainker `60 †

The Estate of Marilyn F. Carter `48 †

Dorothy Jankowski

Rich Somodi `63

Rick `74 and Bernadette (Caprez `75) Cavolo

The Estate of Margaret A. Kubu `40 †

Joe Spagnuolo `61

George `65 and Mary Collins

Kevin and Maureen Lynn

Carol Strater `54 †

Colleen Conway Cooney

The Estate of Ann T. Magyar †

The Estate of Julius P. Sukys `42 †

Catherine M. Corrigan `49

The Estate of Robert S. Malaga `45 †

Jim `66 and Janie † Talty

Hon. William J. and Patricia (Ward `56) Coyne

Ken `56 and Annie Mrozinski

Steve and Mary Ann (Sauter `59) Urlacher

Audrey (Hubeny `52) Dvorak

Constance (Griffith `43) Muldoon

Joseph M. Walton `44

David and Lynne (Gorse `74) Ernes

Tom `65 and Lynne Nowel

Donald Willis `52

Margaret (Burke `77) and Rudolf Fernandez

Fran Nugent `46

James G. Zaletel ‘64

Bob `55 † and Suzanne Fitzgerald

Jerry Ann (Wernet `62) and Stan`62 †Osenar

The Estate of Anthony G. Zappa †

Darlene A. Fritz `67

Sterling `60 and Lois (Andruscik `61) Parks

If you would like to make a gift to NDCL, call Keven S. Krajnak `98, Director of Development, at (440) 279-1068. You can make a transformational impact on Catholic education today!

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Calendar of Events

May 12 Lion’s Day at Progressive Field Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals 4:10 pm

May 17 Baccalaureate Mass McGarry Gym 10:00 am

May 25 Commencement Exercises Mentor Fine Arts Center 7:30 pm

June 8 Reunion 2018 McGarry Gym 6:00 – 10:00 pm

NDCL’s Spring Musical, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

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