President
Robert L. Niehoff, S.J.
Vice President for
University Advancement
Doreen Knapp Riley
Assistant Vice President of Integrated
Marketing and Communications
John A. Carfagno
Director, Marketing Services-Writing
and Interim Editor
Marcia Meermans Aghajanian
Alumni Journal and Campus
Photography Coordinator
Cheri Slattery
Advisory Board
John A. Carfagno
Sherri Crahen
Kimyette Finley ’95
Jack Hearns ’61
Mary Lavin ’87
John Marcus ’72 (ex officio)
Paul V. Murphy
Doreen Knapp Riley
Thomas Schubeck, S.J.
Barbara Schubert ’62
Karen Schuele
John Walsh
Brian Williams
Mission:
As a Jesuit Catholic university,
John Carroll inspires individuals to excel
in learning, leadership, and service in
the region and in the world.
FEATURES
4 Commencement 2010
Mother Nature delivered in spades for Commencement
2010 on campus in May. Sunny, blue skies shined
brightly on John Carroll’s 687 undergraduates and 248
graduate students. This year’s Commencement speaker
4 and honorary degree recipient, Tom Brokaw, called upon
the graduating class to “go forth and become the next
Greatest Generation.”
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COVER STORY:
Andrew Rafferty ’09 Meets the Press
First fellowship recipient reflects on his D.C. experience
Andrew Rafferty ’09 wrapped up his 9-month NBC/John
Carroll University Meet the Press Fellowship at the end of
June. His first-person, bi-partisan account sounds like a
job most recent grads can only dream about, and—as he
notes—“being a Blue Streak was the only way it could’ve
happened.”
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The high response rate speaks volumes about Carroll’s
sons’ and daughters’ feelings for their alma mater.
DEPARTMENTS
3 President’s Message
8 On Campus
18 Enrollment Quarterly
22 AlumNews
26 Alumni Journal / Class Notes
43 In Memoriam
44 My Turn
Contributors:
Jim Baron, Paul Fetters, Taylor Horen ’12, Andy Johnson ’10, Josh Marcin ’09,
On the cover: John Carroll alumnus Andrew Rafferty ’09 Dan Milner, Jose Nogueras, Andrew Rafferty ’09, Chris Wenzler ’90,
(far right in photo) was the first recipient of the NBC/John Robert Wetzler, Luke Whitworth ’11, Brian Williams
Carroll University Meet the Press Fellowship. He is on the Design: Villa Beach Communications, Inc.
cover with Betsy Fischer, Meet the Press executive producer, Printed by Lane Press
and David Gregory, Meet the Press moderator. Turn to p. 14 A “G” in the class year following an alum’s name
for Andrew’s first-person account of his 9-month fellowship. indicates a Carroll graduate degree.
It is the mission of the magazine to provide an engaging and accurate
Photograph by Paul Fetters reflection of the University and its extended community for its alumni
and the other members of the John Carroll family.
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his issue of John Carroll magazine illustrates earn the NBC/John Carroll University Meet the Press
that the hard work of our great University Fellowship. When we established this fellowship
never stops—not during the summer or any last summer, we did it to create a lasting tribute to
other time of year. The John Carroll community works Tim Russert ’72. We couldn’t have asked for a better
tirelessly year-round to prepare our students to become steward than Andrew to kick off this initiative, and I
the next generation of leaders. am confident that our next Meet the Press fellowship
In May, you could feel In May, for example, you could feel our campus recipient, Joseph Toohey ’10, will uphold our new
the campus buzzing community buzzing with energy. At Commencement, tradition.
the crowd of faculty, staff, students, parents, The fellowship would not be possible without the
with energy. grandparents, and other loved ones swelled into the generous and gracious support of Tim’s wife, Maureen
thousands under blue skies and a bright sun. As Orth; their son, Luke Russert; Tim’s close friend and
I greeted and congratulated members of the Class colleague, Tom Brokaw; and our donors. Before he left
Looking ahead, we will of 2010, I knew that John Carroll University was campus, Mr. Brokaw shared that he couldn’t imagine
be a campus on the fulfilling its promise to provide an outstanding Jesuit a better or more fitting way for us to honor Tim than
education—mind, body, and spirit. providing a John Carroll student with a Meet the Press
move this summer.
You will find Commencement and other events fellowship each and every year. I couldn’t agree more.
on campus chronicled in greater detail in this issue of Looking ahead, we will be a campus on the
John Carroll magazine, including our honorary degree move this summer. For example, our work on the
recipient and speaker, Tom Brokaw; our distinguished Woodrow Wilson Ohio Teaching Fellowship program
Alumni Medal Award recipients; and several faculty is accelerating. Our goal is to attract 20 Teaching
and students recently celebrated for their excellence. Fellows with strong math and science backgrounds
I am particularly excited about our cover story to this pioneering teacher education program at
featuring Andrew Rafferty ’09, our first graduate to John Carroll. They will then focus on re-energizing
education in the sciences for the young minds in
Cleveland’s low-income, public, secondary schools.
Work is also starting on our Hamlin Quad, which
will restore the area between Grasselli Tower and the
Dolan Center for Science and Technology by removing
the parking lot and replacing it with a beautiful green
space. In August, we will welcome the Class of 2014 –
which is one of our brightest and most geographically
diverse classes ever.
We must build on the momentum of our spring
and summer initiatives. I look forward to our 125th
anniversary in 2011, when we will come together
for a series of events that will celebrate our Jesuit
Catholic heritage and our high-quality education
Photograph by Robert Wetzler
Maureen Orth, wife of the late Tim Russert ’72; Tom Brokaw, commencement speaker and
2010 honorary degree recipient; Robert L. Niehoff, S.J., president, John Carroll University.
Robert L. Niehoff, S.J.
Ms. Orth presented Mr. Brokaw’s honorary degree to him and read the citation written by
George Bilgere, Ph.D., associate professor and poet in John Carroll’s English department.
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other Nature delivered in spades for knowledge and your talents will serve others.
Commencement 2010 on campus Please ask yourself how your ethical leadership
in May. Sunny, blue skies shined will make a positive difference to society –
brightly on John Carroll’s 687 undergraduates and answer those callings with all of your
and 248 graduate students, their families and passion and energy.”
friends, the University community, and others Legendary journalist and best-selling
in the audience on the lush, green Quad. author, Tom Brokaw, received an honorary
In his opening remarks, John Carroll degree and served as this year’s Commencement
University President Robert L. Niehoff, speaker. He urged the graduating class “to
S.J., recalled the words of John Henry celebrate one another in a common cause of
Cardinal Newman (1801-1890), who said restoring economic justice and true value,
the purpose of a university education “is to be advancing racial and religious tolerance, (and)
a transformative experience for students, so creating a healthier planet.”
they become the kind of individuals that can Prior to Commencement, Mr. Brokaw
fruitfully engage in conversation and debate. participated in a breakfast fundraiser on
They can exercise good judgment and bring campus to benefit the NBC/John Carroll
their insights and strong arguments from a University Meet the Press Fellowship as a
variety of disciplines to solve complex issues.” tribute to his late friend and colleague Tim
Fr. Niehoff said, “Ask yourself how your Russert ’72. Mr. Russert’s wife, Maureen Orth,
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Commencement Speaker Tom Brokaw Addresses
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LETTER TO THE E D ITOR
Tanzania tie
Your article on JCU alums working throughout the world was great (see
“Global Reach,” winter 2009 John Carroll magazine). There is one more,
and I am sure there are others, who is living his Jesuit education in Africa,
my son Brendan Knoblauch ’09. Brendan is working in Tanga, Tanzania,
on behalf of the Episcopal Dioceses of Ohio and Massachusetts. Congratulations, to whoever thought of the pose in the
‘New to the Faculty’ pic on page 5 (winter 2009 John Carroll
Michael Knoblauch ’83, ’90G magazine). It’s creative and actually shows human beings
Cleveland Heights, Ohio interacting with each other.
Can’t wait to see a similar pic of the United States
Editor’s Note: Brendan is a third Supreme Court.
generation JCU graduate, joining
Lou Reymann ’66. Marriottsville, Maryland
grandfather, George M. Knoblauch ’48
and father, Michael, as well as several
aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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service-learning, and
civic engagement.
A majority of JCU
students participate in
some form of community service each
In April and May, JCU alumni, students, community gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas year. In 2009, more than 2,000 of the
faculty, and staff all over the country Elementary School on Superior Ave. and in the University’s students engaged in nearly
participated in Cultivating Community Day E. 95th Street neighborhood. Projects included 34,000 hours of service learning.
service projects in their respective communities. indoor and outdoor spring cleanup, as well as Margaret Finucane, Ph.D. ’80, is
In Cleveland, members of the Carroll building raised beds for a community garden. the director of John Carroll’s Center for
Service and Social Action. The Center
is dedicated to meeting real community
needs through outreach efforts and has
Business Week ranks Boler developed or guided many successful
Blue Streak Spring Sports Recap undefeated seasons in 1959, 1962, and 1963,
which remain the only undefeated teams in
the rich history of John Carroll football. Ray
Softball Men’s Golf was named National Catholic Coach of the
The Blue Streaks had a historic season as For the second consecutive season, the Year in 1959 and 1962, and also is a member
John Carroll won its first OAC Tournament title men’s golf team finished the regular season of the John Carroll Athletic Hall of Fame. He
by sweeping all three games. JCU defeated atop the Ohio Athletic Conference. Leading died in November 2008.
#5 ranked Ohio Northern by a 7-3 score to the team were All-OAC team honorees Last year, several of Ray’s former players
claim the crown. Capturing the schools’ first- Joe Zucker ’11 and Blake Furgerson ’10, established The John W. Ray Memorial
ever OAC tournament championship wasn’t who qualified for nationals in back-to-back Scholarship Fund to celebrate his legacy
the only accolade earned by the Blue Streak seasons. at John Carroll. The endowed scholarship
softball team this season; head coach Erin will be awarded to a freshman with unmet
Brooks ’09 and assistant coach Kim Tackett Track & Field financial need. The committee set a goal of
The Blue Streaks men’s track team finished $100,000 and already has nearly $83,000 in
were named coaching staff of the year in the
gifts and pledges from his players representing
conference. A total of six Streaks were named in the sixth position in the OAC, but it wasn’t
the first phase of the campaign. The
to the All-OAC team with Brittany Danilov ’12 for lack of effort as David Hickey ’11 and RK
campaign has now been extended to include
and Olivia Mathews ’12 tabbed first team. Glover ’11 each finished with All-OAC Honors.
all others who may have been influenced by
The Women’s track team had four All-OAC
Coach Ray and who wish to participate.
Baseball honorees during the season as Ashley Aberl For more information on the scholarship,
This year’s baseball team won 25 games, ’13, Megan Lutz ’12, Katie Manjerovic ’10, contact Tony DeCarlo ’66G, director of
which ties the school record for wins in a and Emily Tillmaand ’10 each had top-three development, at tdecarlo@jcu.edu,
season, and qualified for a second consecutive finishes in the OAC Championship. Gus McPhie ’64 at gusmcphie@aol.com or
OAC Tournament. Six Blue Streaks were named Jerry Schweickert ’60, ’65G at bjschweick@
to the All-OAC squad, including second teamers Tennis sbcglobal.net. Visit www.jcu.edu/waystogive to
John Skomra ’10, Brian Benander ’11, Michael After the addition of new head coach Shaun make an online gift to the scholarship fund.
Eden ’11, Tom Hickey ’13, and Ryan Pacyga Keenan, the women’s tennis team finished
’13. The senior class graduated with the the season with a 9-6 record in conference,
highest four-year win total in program history. which landed them in fourth place. Amy
Marchlen ’10 and Anna Navatsyk ’10 both
Women’s Golf earned all-league status. The men finished
Finishing the postseason in a tie for fourth the season in fourth place and were paced
place was the end result for the lady Blue by All-OAC Second Team freshman Ryan
Streaks, who were led by All-OAC honorees Mullaney who won 17 matches in his first
Jackie Leuby ’13 and Ashley Pettibon ’12. season as a Streak.
– Chris Wenzler ’90
Visit jcusports.com for all stories, scores, live broadcasts, athlete profiles,
and interviews with Blue Streak athletes and coaches.
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By Andrew Rafferty ’09 red carpet. I told her I wasn’t invited and in journalism and politics. Yet somehow –
The woman ahead of me wished Vice asked if there was any chance I could get after graduating in what people continually
President Joe Biden the gift of blarney. “I in, figuring she might find my honesty referred to as one of the worst job markets of
already have that one,” he said. “That’s my endearing. She looked up from the list all time – I found myself with an opportunity
problem.” Of course, he was right. Less than of names in front of her and had a quick as exciting as any college graduate could ever
a week after that exchange, microphones conference with a colleague sitting next to hope for. It was all because, four years earlier,
picked up the expletive he whispered to her. “Well, it ends at 12,” she told me. “So I decided to leave Western New York to
President Barack Obama before he signed you should come back around 12:30.” attend the same school as Tim Russert ’72.
the health care bill into law. But there The first day I reported to work at Meet
were no worries of a slip of the tongue at Surreal life the Press, I found myself chatting with Rep.
the Radio and TV Correspondents Dinner Even though I can’t get into all the after John Boehner (R-OH) as I escorted him to
on St. Patrick’s Day this year. Everyone in parties I would like, the past year of my life the green room. I told him I went to school
the Washington Convention Center was has been – by and large – surreal. It started in Ohio, and he told me he is from the
soaking up Biden’s gift of gab. with John Carroll University’s announcement Cincinnati area, which judging by his deep
The vice president continued to work of the NBC/John Carroll University Meet tan is a much sunnier part of the state than
the rope line well after he delivered his joke- the Press Fellowship in spring 2009, and Cleveland. The date was Sept. 20, 2009,
filled keynote address. A crowd of media- accelerated when Betsy Fischer, the show’s and it was Barack Obama’s first appearance
employed gawkers surrounded him, some for executive producer, called to invite me to on the show as president. However, the
just a picture, others for the chance to pitch join her staff. My phone rang while I was president also appeared on four other
him on why he should appear on their show. sitting on my parents’ couch, scouring the Sunday shows that day, all of which were
When I finally maneuvered my way to the Internet for jobs. Most of my friends spent taped the Friday before in the White House.
front of the crowd, I introduced myself as a senior year applying for jobs and graduate So there was no meet and greet with the
fellow Irishman. “Holy cow, Andy Rafferty, school, but I spent most of my energy president, but instead Rep. Boehner and
who’s taking Andy Rafferty’s picture?” he thwarting the question of what I would do Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) came to
yelled. Joe Biden had truncated my name after I received my diploma. I could not find the bureau to respond to the president’s
from Andrew to Andy, but I guess when anything that really appealed to my interest interview. They both got to the green room,
you’re the vice president you can do that.
Of course, it would not be a major
Washington event if there wasn’t an after-
party. Following this year’s dinner the
heavy hitters would cross the street to a Joe Biden had truncated my
Photograph courtesy of A. Rafferty
BBC sponsored event. The BBC’s chief name from Andrew to Andy,
party planner had forgotten to send me
the invite, which surely was nothing more but I guess when you’re the
than a clerical oversight. So, I strolled up vice president you can do that.
to the entrance and approached one of
the gatekeepers holding the keys to decide
who could pass security and walk on the SUMMER 2010 John Carroll university 15
and I considered it a good first day. “See, this is all for your arrival,” he joked. I done anything in television. I spent a lot of
I don’t handle guests very often. Hillary find a lot of things remarkable about Meet hours locked in the newsroom of The Carroll
Clinton and John McCain are probably the the Press, but when I began there what I News, and I felt very capable of entering the
biggest names I’ve gotten to walk and shake found most stunning was the size of the field of journalism, but TV never crossed my
hands with. This is Washington, so whenever staff. A few people do a lot of work. The mind until this fellowship. And I wasn’t just
people ask what famous politicians I’ve met, I informality of things reminded me a lot of entering any old TV news program – this was
always try to mention lawmakers from both the weekly Carroll News staff meetings– Meet the Press, the longest running show in
sides of the aisle to show my bipartisan spirit. except The CN has a larger staff. the history of television.
On most Sundays, I monitor breaking news Intimidation would be a good way to
that could be of relevance to the show, help describe how it felt walking into NBC’s ‘JCU served me well’
find tape for last minute video additions, and Washington Bureau for the first few weeks While there is a TV language barrier
keep an eye on what is happening on other I was there. The welcoming attitude of the I continue to struggle with at times, it did
Sunday shows. It could also mean doing some MTP staff went a long way to help me get not take long to realize the most important
last-minute research for the show’s moderator, over that. But knowing what kind of work lessons I learned at JCU served me well. My
David Gregory. I have not been able to get goes on in the building prevents one from day-to-day work includes gathering stories
over my alarm clock going off at 4 a.m., but ever completely escaping that feeling. Any and opinions driving the news and sending
once I am able to shake the cobwebs out, I given day, I am liable to go into the cafeteria them to the staff. A few weeks into the job,
really enjoy Sundays because of how crazy and run into someone like Chris Matthews David sent me an e-mail saying he liked the
they can be. Regardless of what may go yelling about whatever’s on his mind at that work I’d been doing, but he wanted more.
wrong, the show is airing live at 9 a.m. moment. One day, Pat Buchanan was coming He asked me to construct an outline of the
(Though it does air later in some markets, out of the lobby and we shared one of those major arguments being made for and against
please check your local listings.) awkward, “you go left, I’ll go right” moments sending additional troops to Afghanistan.
that didn’t end until I finally just stood So I did that and got the response, “This is a
A few people do a lot of work still and he made his way around me. On good start, but you need to go deeper.”
David Gregory’s office has just enough employee appreciation day there was a luau, Being able to regularly learn from and
room to pack in all of our 10-person staff. complete with a guy twirling fire sticks. It was have access to one of the world’s most
I attended my first staff meeting during great until he set himself and the sidewalk influential journalists was something I did
my first week on the job. Before we began, ablaze as Madeleine Albright walked in. not expect, at least not to the degree it has
David slapped me on the back and pointed On top of that, there was the happened. I have a lot of interaction with
to the Chinese food sitting on the table. intimidation that came with having never David, mainly working with him on his
blog and managing his online presence.
He also asks me for research on a regular
basis – which varies from finding good reads
I’ve been able to visit NBC about a particular subject, to checking a fact
Photograph courtesy of A. Rafferty
JOHN CARROLL’S enrollment update and guide to the college admission process
J
ohn Carroll is a great place to visit on a beautiful summer day.
Whether you’re just starting your college search, or trying to narrow
your choices, a campus tour can be incredibly useful.
To arrange your campus visit, please start with our website or call 216.397.4294 *Dates to avoid
Thank you to the 2,694 alumni who responded to our survey. We Respect for Carroll’s History and Tradition
achieved a response rate of 19.24% (national average is 14%). We You also told us that you respect the rich history and traditions
asked 27 questions and seven open-ended questions. We heard from of John Carroll University and that you want to know about the
former Day Hops, Student Union members, WJCU Radio DJ’s, U-Club, accomplishments of our current students. You shared with us which
IXY’s, Rugby players, RAs, Carroll News reporters, ROTC cadets, and John Carroll person made the greatest impact on your life. Look for
many who worked full-time while attending Carroll. Over 300 pages of stories on many of these individuals in future issues of the alumni
qualitative answers were received and more than 700 alumni provided magazine and on our website.
names and offered to be part of focus groups or ongoing engagement
with John Carroll University. Career Networking and Jobs
57 % of the respondents were male; 43 % female. Approximately A particularly notable finding was about alumni programs and services,
12% of the respondents graduated prior to 1963; 15% graduated including which are the most valued, and where alumni would like to
between 1964 and 1974; 10% graduated between 1974 and 1980; see the University do more. “Identifying job opportunities” rose to the
21% graduated between 1981 and 1993; 14% graduated between 1994 top in importance—specifically, a more effective alumni job network
and 2000; and 28% graduated since 2001. Here is what you told us: for younger alumni. Also, a considerable number of alumni expressed
interest in mentoring current JCU students.
Good to Excellent College Experience
Overall, our alumni are pleased with their experience at John Carroll
University. 91% of respondents reported either a “good” or “excellent” Distribution and Response
experience, and 69% say their experience since they graduated is “good”
or “excellent” (equal to the national average). Response Rate 19.24%
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keep a connection to Carroll.
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• Engage alumni who live out-of-state.
• Offer opportunities for alumni to provide feedback and engage in activities at JCU.
John Carroll asked alumni for your time and your opinions. You responded, and we sincerely
thank you for telling us what you think about your alma mater and how we can better engage
you in the future. In the coming months, we will continue to implement these action items, as
well as other new programs, events, and outreach efforts, in a way that best serves you.
alumNews
Alumni Awards Carter F. Ham ’76. Only one graduate in the
history of John Carroll University has attained
Five alumni from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s physically abused. Today, she is CEO and James E. Kline ’63. Fortune 500 corporate
received John Carroll’s Alumni Medal at the president of the Child Abuse and Neglect attorney, professor, author, chair or member
annual awards dinner in May. John Carroll has (CAN) Council of Saginaw, Michigan. In that of many civic, educational, and professional
annually awarded the Alumni Medal for nearly role, and as a speaker at national conferences,
half a century and it remains the highest honor Suzanne shines a spotlight on the critical
for alumni. Medal recipients are selected by need for prevention of child abuse. Under her
former presidents of the University’s Alumni leadership, the council has twice received the
Association. statewide Children’s Trust Fund Council of
Excellence Award and now serves thousands
The 2010 Alumni Medal honorees are: of children. An annual attendee at Carroll
Suzanne (Schlichtman) Greenberg ’83. Reunions, Suzanne is truly a woman for others
Suzanne learned from and overcame her tragic in the Jesuit tradition.
experiences as a child who was sexually and
which recognizes bravery or acts of heroism, of the U.S. Army War College.
by members of the John Carroll University Frank E. Kelley ’64 received the 2010
community. This year, the Alumni Association Silver Quill, the annual award presented
recognized William F. Ryan ’67 and, to a John Carroll magazine class columnist
posthumously, James H. Powers ’60. Bill is a for dedication to his or her classmates and
New Orleans attorney, entrepreneur, decorated the University through writing a quarterly
U.S. Marine Corps officer (retired), and an active column for the Alumni Journal.
member of numerous organizations and boards, Two graduating seniors were also
who protected and served his community post- recognized at the event: Emily N. Ferron
Hurricane Katrina. Jim retired as a colonel from was chosen by her classmates as the 2010
U.S. Army after 25 years. His service included Beaudry Award honoree, and John J.
two tours of duty in Vietnam, and tours at the Kuczynski was selected as the Millor
Pentagon, in West Germany, and on the faculty Orator (see related story on p. 5).
Campion Shield honoree William F. Ryan and For more on the Alumni Awards Dinner visit www.jcu.edu/alumni
Elizabeth Powers, widow of James H. Powers,
posthumous Campion Shield recipient.
alumNews Homecoming
Weekend 2010
Carroll roommates This year’s Homecoming Weekend
Carroll Images of
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Note that we publish additional class notes and archived columns online. a little bit better health wise. ... Dottie and Harry
Visit www.jcu.edu/alumni/publications/classnotes.htm to read unabridged copy as well as Badger are doing well. They are planning on
previous columns. attending the Saturday, June 12, dinner Reunion
Weekend. ... Dr. Fred Schnell passed away
recently, reducing the number of surviving ’44 class
UP TO piling up frequent flyer miles visiting one daughter members. ... Ethel McGuigan has been listed as an
in Boston, and one in New Jersey every summer. honorary member of our class, probably due to the
The Golden Years His third daughter lives with them at home. ... fact that Ed and Ethel were married for many very
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Larry Kelley ’36 happy years. Ethel had a longer than planned visit
Lou Sulzer has the double role of husband and
216-941-1795 with her daughter in the Washington, D.C., area a
caregiver to Bea. She is confined to a wheelchair
journal@jcu.edu few months ago. She went to attend a party but it
and living in an assisted living place in Beachwood,
OH. Apparently the chef fails to meet Lou and put her in the hospital. She is now back at Hamlet
I’m later than usual! The role of a “caretaker” is Bea’s high standard of cuisine, so he takes her Hills and doing much better. Her phone number is
time consuming, and 24 hours a day is not out to dinner everyday. ... Jim Schlecht reports 440.893.9042 -- she loves hearing from old friends.
enough. Yet I’m thankful that the Lord is giving me that his parish, St. William, was made to merge Ethel graduated from Notre Dame College in the
the ability to still take care of Frances, my wife. ... with St. Robert. The Bishop said their last Mass, Class of 1948. ... I confirmed the fact that Ed
My recent comments in my last column about and Jim was one of the lectors. Jim has been a O’Connor passed away November 2008, as did
“retiring” produced three people who don’t agree. lector for 46 years and a Eucharistic Minister for one of our old friends Dan Gallagher. Don
One was Bill Nardi’s ’34 daughter, Nadine Nardi 38 years. How many people do you know who
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Davidson of Los Angeles, CA. The second was can even come close to that record? ... Again, I Ed Cunneen
Norm Kempel ’38. The last time I heard or saw am indebted to John Sweeney for his persistence 216-561-1122
him, he was from the Akron area. He is now and diligence in rounding up the material for this edcunneen@ameritech.net
recovering from a terrible accident and is presently column. Be good to each other. Carl
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in Florida, after spending time in three hospitals Julius Sukys
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can’t stop your column! We always read it. I’m third week of April is the first time Mary Ruth and I
from the class of ’95 and aside from our column; have returned home since November 2009. Home
John Giblin responded in a recent memo that the
my friends and I always read yours. The school at 2207 So. Belvoir Blvd. was a welcome sight to
spring weather was glorious in Silver Spring, MD.
must mean a great deal to you to have you behold. But sad to see was the death notices of
His golf game has deteriorated, and that the only
dedicate 30 years to its magazine. Don’t give up Bernie Brysh and Dorothy “Doll” Smith Leslie,
tennis shots he can return must land within one
on the column. You have fans! We love you, Larry! widow of Jack Leslie. Our prayers are offered for
step, left or right. We recalled the “good old days”
All the best!” I’ll talk to my grand and great- their families. ... Nice to hear from Dr. Joe
riding the Lakeview bus to Cedar and Lee to brave
grandchildren -- so I don’t write about anything Seibert, who weathered the problems of atrial
the cold wind while awaiting the Cedar Road bus
that would bore you and your fellow classmates. I fibrillation for three months then had two
to the campus. ... Ed McKenna, Ray Fox, and I
wonder if she is related to Les Chandler. I’ll have cardioversions. Back on his feet once again, Joe’s
were the ’49ers attending the Gray Streaks
to check this out later. ... So until later, keep major concern is why does John Carroll schedule
Luncheon on April 14. We were impressed with
praying. Just Larry The Vagina Monologue for student viewing. Your
the presentation, which showed the serious work
opinion on this subject is requested. ... People on
performed by Carroll students helping the poor in
‘40
Carl Giblin the move: Rosemary and Wally Schwarz recently
Central America. ... Ed Mulroony joined the Baker-
727-518-7961 moved into the lovely Normandy apartment group.
Raulang Co. after graduation and participated in
GIBBI612@aol.com ... Jane McSweeney Nicolay has moved from Sun
the development and sales of the early electric
City, AZ, to a senior living arrangement in Overland
forklift trucks. On St. Patrick’s Day 1951, partying
REUNION YEAR Park, KS, Apt. #3123, 6117 W. 119th St., Overland
with customers, he met beautiful Beverley; they
Park, KS 66209. She will be close to daughter Joy
The head of our Cleveland News Bureau, John were married in September, after a serious
and her husband, Gene. Jane’s swimming
Sweeney is testing the limits of medicine; he’s six-month courtship. Ed’s sales efforts continued
schedule is one thing but her diving program is
dodged a bullet of bladder cancer, and now is as the company was merged into Otis Elevator,
amazing. ... In early March, Marge and Pete
being shot up for excessive pain in the neck. I and new industrial goods were produced. The
Diemer met with Tom Dunnigan and his sister,
have been accused of that, but I am a long way Mulroonys moved to New Jersey, where their two
Pat, for lunch in Naples, FL. Later they joined
from John. ... Dick Breiner, pianist extraordinaire, children were born while Ed spent some leisure
Jerry Sullivan and friend Margaret Perver at the
took a heavenly booking in March. ... Jim time in civic affairs of the village of Pequannock,
March 14 John Carroll Naples reception. ... Time
Carey made the move from condo living to an NJ, where he served as a councilman and later, as
flies -- the May 23 commencement ceremony
independent living facility, The Normandy. He mayor. The company continued to grow and his
marks our 67th graduation date. No, I haven’t
enjoys the independence of condo living, but also responsibilities expanded. Relocating to Louisville,
forgotten that our Class of ’43 finished on Jan. 17
can use their dining room for all meals. I took KY, was a cultural adjustment for the entire family
and May 7, 1943. Mention of those dates prompts
shelter in such a facility in Florida and am fighting and life continued blissfully, and Ed’s effective
awe and wonder to those hearing that longevity.
the battle of the bulge. I have room service at sales efforts continued while the family gathered
While we are still a lively group, there is a lack of
dinnertime and can eat, while I am barefoot. This and grandchildren arrived. Ed was required to
communication within our class. I’ll send you a
is not allowed in our stuffy dining room. ... John reduce speed because of macular degeneration,
current mailing address. How about using it! ... Be
Kenney was finally brought to the phone and then another health difficulty developed and Ed
good, take care. Bruce
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Jack Reilly Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 1961 and to help celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
216-291-5762 passed the Ohio Bar which then paved the way for They plan on visiting Waikiki Beach where Bill and
tatlerjack25@sbcglobal.net me to become a special agent of the FBI during Betty met in 1954. An article in the Ft. Belvoir, VA,
the Cold War and work almost entirely in foreign paper about General Carter Ham ’76 caught Bill’s
REUNION YEAR counterintelligence in Washington, D.C., from eye, as the General is one of two DOD officials
1962 to 1984. Ten of those years were under the who will be preparing a possible revised policy on
Our 60th Reunion has come and gone, but the iconic J. Edgar Hoover. (My retirement was “Don’t ask, Don’t tell.” Bill used a term that I was
memory will last a long time (hopefully another mandatory at age 55). All the embassies are in not familiar with, VOG, and I asked for an
few years). Those who attended had a great time! Washington and the embassies are havens for explanation. VOG is the term used by weathermen
Many classmates helped make it a success, they intelligence officers – SPIES – under diplomatic in Hawaii to denote the dense stuff that comes
included: Charles Byrne, Jim Conway, Jack Eggl cover to conduct espionage and other dirty out of the 26,000 foot volcano on the big island
(Toledo, OH), Jerry Fenton (Naples, FL), Hugh business. The Soviet-bloc establishments and which is still spewing small eruptions. ... Jim
Gallagher, Bob Knotek, Fred Korey, Gene Kray personnel were the FBI’s primary foreign Previt did send an article written by Sam Miller, a
(Loudon, TN), Tom Lynch, Bob Lyons, John counterintelligence targets in the nation’s capital. I Jewish Cleveland businessman, which I read with
McCauley (Venice, FL), Frank Ruther, Dick was privileged to have been involved in those pleasure and pride. In the article Mr. Miller gives
Sweeney (Birmingham, AL), Len Terry (Novi, Ml), efforts. My Washington days were a world of reasons why we should all be proud to be
Dick Timbers (Naples, FL), and Ed Turk. ... Dr. intrigue, deception, clandestine activities, double Catholic. It did the heart good to know that
Ken Callahan was again our M.C. and did a agents, moles, defectors, surveillances, and sometimes we as a people are appreciated. ... By
superb job. One of the highlights was the call for various forms of skullduggery, not quite the James the next column, the flower show that Don is
the class treasury report. Class treasurer Dick Bond or Jack Bauer level -- don’t ask for any trade participating in will be over and I can give an
Sweeney provided a report on the Class of 1950 secrets. Most of us forget what a threat the update on his success. Having a black thumb (Jim
financial status. He announced that in May of Soviets were to U.S. freedom and security. At the was the gardener) I am looking forward to hearing
1949, Jim Sennett, then class treasurer, found a U.N. in 1959, Nikita Khrushchev, shouted “We will about the show. ... Till next time, stay safe.
nickel in the pay phone and appropriated it as the bury you!” I frequently tell people that being an Dorothy
sole asset of the Class of 1950. Sweeney said that FBI agent in Washington was the greatest job in
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after Sennett had transferred the balance to him the world. It is very gratifying for me to have Jim Myers
later that year, “he has invested wisely, prudently, played a role in the defeat of “the evil empire.” 440-358-0197
and conservatively.” After 60 years of growth, Oh, yes, during those years in Washington, I cealejim@gmail.com
Sweeney announced that the last surviving helped boost morale by running 14 FBI golf
member of the Class of 1950 will receive the tournaments. After the FBI retirement, I worked Hello to all in the Class of ’53 and to your family
proceeds of $1,000,000 -- payable at $1 per year for the U.S. Department of State, conducting and friends. We were happy to have Joe Fakult
for a million years or until the death of the last background investigations from 1984 to 2000. join Norm Perney, Carl Munn, and myself at
member of the Class of 1950. When the ultimate Washington will always be my favorite city, with Muldoon’s Saloon and Eatery for our April monthly
beneficiary is determined, a packet will be its great history, mystique, and international get together. Joe and his spouse, Terry, have been
presented to the survivor as to how to apply for atmosphere, but fellow Clevelanders, let not your married 53 years. Their nine children were raised
the annual distribution. Considering the state of hearts be troubled, I, Joe Stipkala, still cheer for in the Willowick, OH, home where Joe and Terry
the economy, our class is doing quite well! All the Browns when they play the Washington have lived for 52 years. Joe tells us he has been
members of the class present were given a 60th Redskins. In 2003, after living away from active in several of the recent political tea parties.
Reunion shirt and door prizes were also handed Cleveland for 41 years, my wife and I moved back ... Lou and Joe Lyman have been married for 50
out. ... On a sadder note, I am sorry to report the and now reside in Avon. In case you would like to years and live in Cleveland Heights. They have two
deaths of Frank Burns (Nov. 9, 2009), Walter call, 440.937.9843. Finally congratulations to all my sons and a daughter. Joe attends weekday Mass
Malanowski (Nov. 20, 2009), Joe Raymond (Mar. classmates who have become octogenarians and at St. Paul’s shrine at 40th and Euclid in Cleveland
10, 2010), Jan Ruffing (Mar. 6, 2010) wife of Jim to Don Ungar who is recovering from heart and weekend Mass at St. Philomena in East
Ruffing, and John Buckon (Apr. 5, 2010). John surgery. ... Thanks Joe. Who’s next - spend a Cleveland. ... Dick Barrett recently called from his
was very active while at Carroll, but will probably couple of minutes and tell us about your life, home in Canfield, OH, just to say hello and see
be best remembered as a member of the varsity e-mail me - donyal@aol.com. Don what’s happening. He stays in contact with Elmo
boxing team. Also, Steve (Steve Konrad) Miller. ... Gene Wetzel has finally fully retired
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Kubofcik (Apr. 10, 2010). Please remember all of Dorothy Poland from his insurance business. He is a frequent
these individuals (and their families) in your PolandMomdot@aol.com attendee at the Gray Streaks Luncheons. Gene
prayers, likewise keep in mind all of our also plays bridge, usually two days each week.
classmates and/or spouses who are ill. ... Again, Gene and Catherine have 19 grandchildren ages 4
my personal thanks to everyone who came to our Hi. Well, it didn’t work. Even though I threatened through 27 so they also devote a lot of time to
Reunion and those who helped make our 60th so you with tales of Dorothy, I only received two family gatherings. ... By the time you read this,
enjoyable. Also, thanks to the Alumni Relations replies. Admittedly they are very good ones, but I your columnist, Jim Myers, and his spouse,
office for all of their help, especially Carla Gall ’05, know there are more than two of you out there. I Ceale, will have moved from their Painesville Twp.
reunion coordinator. Until next time, God bless and do receive e-mails from Jim Previt and Larry condo to a retirement community in Willoughby,
all the best, Jack Casey, but they aren’t news about them and their OH. We have lived in Painesville for 12 years, the
families. ... I have two great reports from Bill longest we have ever stayed in one place. ... I am
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Donald A. Ungar Kenealy and Don Terrell. Since space is limited, I now going to request Chuck Schott, Dave
330-723-5234 will do Bill’s report this time and save Don till next Winch, and Arnold Fiore to call or e-mail an
donyal@aol.com time. His is too good to condense. Bill said that update as to what is happening in their lives. The
even being used to lake effect snow, he was rest of you can look forward to reading their news
In the last class column, I asked “Do you have a surprised at the Washington, D.C., weather, which in our next issue. Of course news from any of you
minute to send me a thought” and this is what I was worse. He and Betty took five grandkids to is greatly welcomed. ... God’s blessings to you all,
received -- Hi Don, Joe Stipkala checking in, you the Great Wolf Lodge Resort in Williamsburg, VA, jim
invited me to submit something about my FBI during spring break. I think visiting Williamsburg is
‘54 ‘55
Peter Mahoney Ray Rhode back by Fr. Monville, S.J. After graduation, he
440-933-2503 216-381-1996 decided to give California a try, while in California,
peter007@oh.rr.com rrrhode@aol.com he hooked up with his classmate Kevin
McDonough (deceased). Kevin steered him to a
Well it’s happened again, Dom LoGalbo has REUNION YEAR job with Pacific Life Mutual Insurance Co. He
written a rather pithy article about Cleveland’s remained with Pacific Mutual in California for 30
As I am writing these class notes, the snow has years. He has three children, eight grandchildren
lakefront. The article appeared in the Plain Dealer
melted from the tundra in Cleveland, OH, the and one great-grandchild. ... Our 55th Reunion --
and in a very detailed way cited the plan no-plan
Indians have lost two in a row and most, but not the 55th for ’55 – has come and gone. Hope you
approach of Cleveland planners that leaves miles
all, of the snow birds have return from the south. I were able to catch up with all of your classmates
of land looking like a barren wasteland north of the
have decided not to bore you with the sad plight of -- look for the recap in the fall issue. ... And
Shoreway and railroad tracks. Dom should be
the snow birds, who almost froze to death in remember to pray for our classmates who are
appointed to the Planning Commission or Port
Florida this past winter. Instead I decided to make suffering and in great pain. Ray
Authority. ... Gene Burns, spending a lot of his
a few phone calls and try to catch up with
time at the Rocky River Rec Center, says that he
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classmates who have not previously graced this Leo Duffy
has to keep his stents open and blood flowing. It
column. Our classmate Paul Blair majored in 630-355-2199
has been a long time since he tried out for football
sociology while at John Carroll. Originally from 630-337-0788 (c)
at Cathedral Latin. ... Jim Sutphin sent along a
Amherst, OH, he lived off campus while at Carroll. January-May: 941-505-8394
nice note and some info about Dave Schuler (you
He participated in ROTC, graduated from TOBC at leoduffy57@hotmail.com
may have seen the RIP for Dave in the last issue
Ft. Eustis, and was sent to Eniwetok Island in the
of the John Carroll magazine, spring 2010). Dave
Pacific where he saw the results of “A” and “H” Again, some of your classmates got together in
was our class president, a good friend to everyone
bombs. He worked in the steel industry with mid-March. In Fort Myers, FL, John and Mary Jo
and fun to be with. He worked in the steel
Republic Steel and then LTV steel. He retired in Boler hosted a lunch for 14 graduates and nine
industry, formed his own business, and after
1999 and settled in Hammond, IN. Paul has seven spouses. Those attending were -- Mary Jane and
retiring spent time trolling for 6 lb. bass. His family
children and 16 grandchildren. Paul asks me to Jack Breen, Mike Conti, Joan and Ed Daugherty,
and many, many friends miss him. ... Recently,
give his best to Mike Caplice, Bud Feely, and Al DeGulis, Mary and Leo Duffy, Marykay and
after spending a few days of moving snow from
John (Buck) Byrne. ... Bill Boyle from Pittsburg, Jim Knechtges, Carmella and Ben Miralia, Tom
peaks to the valleys, my wife and I were in
PA, lived at Pacelli Hall while at Carroll. His O’Neil, Gloria and Bob Pascente, Pat and Phil
Denver, so a call to Dave Nilges, not to talk about
roommate from Warren, OH, was Lou Vennitti. Schaefer, Noreen and Paul Schlimm, Larry
commercial realtors, but to find out how his wife,
Bill thought a major in physics with a minor in Selhorst, and Leo Slack. Most of the group is
Sandra, was doing. Things are getting better but
math would be excellent preparation for the study planning on coming to our 55th Reunion in 2011,
she still belongs on the prayer list. Our Pope
of law. The University of Pittsburgh agreed with provided we are all still here. Don Buckley would
Benedict has been in the negative press recently
him and eventually gave him a law degree. Bill has have joined us, but he was under the weather. Al
but Lou LaRiche assures me that the Popemobile
been practicing law ever since and is still at it. Bill DeGulis brought up the interesting idea of leaving
(that glass phone booth on wheels) is still in good
has four children and 10 grandchildren. ... Joe a class gift on the campus from the class of ’56
shape, a Cadie V8 and hemie heads will keep
Dory was my next call. Joe was one of our many that we did not do when we graduated. Following
ahead of the press. If you ever get a chance, look
classmates from St. Ignatius High School, this lunch, Bob and Gloria traveled back to the
at the plate on the rear bumper -- LaRiche
Cleveland. He majored in physics and math in his Phoenix area where they also had lunch with
Motors-Findley OH, Plymouth MI. ... Prayers
first two years at John Carroll. After two years he Lauretta and Jack Broderick and Marie and John
please, Fred Blodgett, Joanne Groden, Sandra
couldn’t decide what he really wanted to do, so he Nowlan. Again, if any of you are in these areas
Nilges, and Gail LaRiche. Keep the faith, Pete
joined the U.S. Marine Corps hoping for direction. next year, please join us. ... George Waldeck and
He returned to Carroll in 1959 and was welcomed
Men of the Class of 1956 in Fort Myers, FL. Standing are Phil Schaefer, Paul Ladies of the Class of 1956 in Fort Myers, FL. Back row, they are Noreen
Schlimm, Larry Selhorst, Ed Daugherty, John Boler, Ben Miralia, Jack Breen, Schlimm, Mary Duffy, Joan Daugherty and Gloria Pascente. In the front, they
Leo Slack, Jim Knechtges, and Al DeGulis. Those kneeling are Bob Pascente, are, Carmella Miralia, Mary Jo Boler, Mary Jane Breen, Marykay Knechtges,
Tom O’Neil, Leo Duffy, and Mike Conti. and Pat Schaefer.
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Salvatore R. Felice
440-842-1553
srfelice@cox.net
‘59
physical ailments, had a stroke, and later died. which offer so much more in the way of side trips, Richard E. Dodson
Dick went from giving support as “care giver” to cities, e.g. Venice, Istanbul, Ephesus, Capri, Rome, 804-748-8432
“executor” of his cousin’s estate. Dick and etc.” ... My wife, Nancy, and I visited Portugal -- Dodson59@verizon.net
Laverne extend regards to all. ... Dan Huberty, son Lisbon and Fatima -- during spring break as our 50th
of Maureen and Dick Huberty, won the “run off” wedding anniversary present to each other. It was Spring was beautiful except in Florida -- all the
vote as State Representative, District 127, in the a fabulous, very spiritual trip -- one of those locals reminded me that the temperature hadn’t
Texas primary and will challenge the incumbent in life-changing experiences. ... Don Santos been above 80 for more than 100 days.
the November election. ... Sadly, the spring 2010 contacted me last month. He recalled that he was Undaunted, Barbara and Don Gould, Dolores and
issue of John Carroll magazine listed the death of in ROTC with Bill Doran, and went through Tom Barrowman, and Mary Jo and I spent a few
another class member – Joseph D. Murray -- who Transportation Officer Basic with him at Ft. Eustis days together in Jacksonville, FL, in late March.
died Nov. 10, 2009. He and wife Betty Ann had in 1959. I sent him the pictures I have of Bill in Our initial goal was to see a Key West sunset. The
three children. Our condolences are extended to Vietnam. After graduation, Don served a U.S. additional 581 mile, 10 hour drive allowed reality to
the Murray family. ... In early April, daughter Army tour of duty at Ft. Eustis, VA, received an creep into our euphoric plan to sip margaritas
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Anita Felice Kazmierczak MBA from Case Western University in 1966, and while listening to old Jimmy Buffet offerings. We
’87, retired from the U.S. Army Reserve at Ft. then worked at Eaton Corporation for 28 years in settled for a few days of buying “treasures” at the
Stewart, GA, with 23 years of faithful and information technologies until retirement 14 years local San Marco Arts and Craft Show, dinners at
dedicated service (includes 14 years of active ago. He currently works part time as a computer Whitey’s Fish Camp and The Players Club, and
duty). Anita turned down her promotion to Colonel instructor at Cuyahoga Community College. Don many reminiscent moments not previously shared
(COL) inasmuch as husband LTC Jim is currently and Marsha (married 39 years) have three children -- looking forward to an annual get together. ...
serving his third tour of duty in Iraq with the 3RD and live in Mentor, OH, but spend a cold winter Rev. Wesley Toles is one of five recipients of the
INF DIV and the two children, Tommy (11) and month each year in warm Naples, FL. ... I heard 2010 Alumni Medal. The award is the highest
Alaina Rose (9) would not fair well with both from Robert (Bob) Seiler, who considers himself honor awarded annually by the Alumni Association
parents away on active duty – family first! Anita a member of ’58 since that is the class he spent for an individual’s accomplishments in his/her
has had a brilliant military career – we are very most of his time with at Carroll. Bob was a “day” profession, exemplary family and personal life,
proud of her! God bless, Sal student from the West Side. He explains that he contributions to their community, and dedication to
“carried lots of credits, worked 34-40 hours a John Carroll. Wesley was honored at the Alumni
‘58
John E. Clifford week, and drove 45 minutes each way since I Awards Dinner on Friday, May 21. Well done,
210-497-4045 lived with my parents at the time. About the only Wesley. ... Dr. Chuck Ward’s e-mail “for the
JohnEClifford@prodigy.net extra activity I had time for was ROTC.” He States” has changed to: cjwardmd@.att.net. His
switched majors “to math in spring ’58, went to Irish e-mail address is unchanged. ... Dianne and
A beautiful spring day in San Antonio, TX, April 21. night school for the next three years, and finished Jack Toronski celebrated their 50th wedding
I mentioned in the last issue that Larry Dietz was in January ’60. Went on active duty in March ’60, anniversary at Our Lady’s chapel at St. Jude
out of the country and that I would report on his and spent eight plus years on active duty, became Cathedral, St. Petersburg, FL, with an intimate
‘60 ‘62
Jerry Schweickert have more to say about the issue. ... As you can Bob Andolsen
216-381-0357 see, we were dealing with momentous issues 440-327-1925
bjschweick@sbcglobal.net during our final year at Carroll, at least one was. rrandolsen@aol.com
The following headline made me laugh: Tuition
REUNION YEAR Increases $5, (Making The Cost $25.00/Credit We received a note from Terry Leahy some time
Hour). I guess we have come a long way. Those of ago, which due to space limitations we were
I will start this with the bad news. In seeking us attending Reunion revived more memories. Be unable to include. The occasion has presented
contact info on classmates for our 50th Reunion, I well, Schweick itself to share these significant sport memories
learned that Dave Wenzler passed away last now. “Just a short and belated congratulations to
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November. May he and our other departed Jack T. Hearns all of the players on the ’59 JCU football team
classmates rest in peace. ... I found several copies 216-291-2319 which was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame.
of The Carroll News from ’59–’60 in the attic and jhearns@sbcglobal.net It is an honor which, to me anyway, would seem
will share some of the content with you. All direct to be way overdue. I was a sophomore then and
quotes: Oct. 9, 1959 -- “Gauzman’s, Steps, Fee While this column was being prepared, we was fortunate enough to get to almost all of the
Spark Union Discussion.” At Tuesday’s meeting received notice of Bob Kreidler passing away in games. I’m even brave enough to admit that I was
John Lovas proposed a motion to rename the Akron, OH. As was mentioned in this column a on the bus to the final game at W&J. (That got a
snack bar from “Gauzman’s” to a more collegiate year ago, Bob served in the U. S. Army for five little out of hand.) I’ve watched football almost all
nickname (motion defeated). Members did pass a years in Vietnam and Europe as well as having of my life. Your team dominated games like
motion concerning the possibility of installing been a professor of European History at the anyone seldom sees. It was like watching
steps at the side door of the Student Activities United States Military Academy at West Point. In mis-matched Pop Warner teams. I remember
Center. Tim Strader initiated a motion to see more recent years, Bob was founder and sitting in Hosford one game, I’m not sure who it
whether the $10.00 library fee could be changed headmaster of the Ohio College of Clowning Arts was against, but they somehow got the ball on our
to a donation so it might be deducted from income and was a noted actor and storyteller. Bob 40. I remember thinking those guys are not going
tax [a clear indicator of future success as a venture attempted to teach the art of living through anywhere against our defense, and that’s just
capitalist]. --“MS Cadet Clubs Plan Year’s Sked laughter and was equally adept at performing for what happened. Four and out. It was like that
(sic).” Scabbard & Blade: Captained by Paul Bott, youngsters and corporations. Survivors include his almost the entire season. You just dominated. I
this organization began their five week pledge wife, Dr. Maryhelen Kreidler, three children, and 11 know enough about the game that those results
period [we miss you Paul]. Assn. of U.S. Army: grandchildren. ... George Narby and his wife, just didn’t happen by chance. There was a lot of
The AUSA headed by Pat Wagner will continue Eleanor, live in Buffalo, NY. They have three hard work involved, and for that I congratulate
the Speaker’s Bureau and weekly war films [you children and 11 grandchildren, two years ago, they each of you who played. I think all of us fans were
might be run off campus today for this, Pat] in lost their youngest son at age 35. George is still lucky to witness this team. I tried to get to the
addition to the annual trip to the Mardi Gras in practicing law but also spends considerable time induction dinner this fall, but my health wouldn’t
New Orleans [for this you might be chosen by with his Bernese Mountain dog that recently quite agree with that idea. I really wanted to be
today’s student body as the next president of became an American Kennel Club champion. ... able to push my chair back from the dinner table
JCU]. National Defense Trans. Assn: President John Tien and his wife, Marlene, live in and stand up to give you guys an ovation. You
Bob Schayer presided at the meeting at which a Twinsburg, OH, and for the last several years have must have had some great stories to tell,
major trip to the Brooklyn Army Terminal during spent three months each winter in Naples, FL. The especially about playing for John Ray. I’ve had
the Easter vacation was scheduled [what a great Tiens have four children and three grandchildren. season tickets at Notre Dame since 1966. My
spring break]. Mar. 25, 1960 -- “Union Withholds ... Ronald Bodziony and his wife, Kathleen, live in older brother was a manager for Terry Brennan at
Moral Support.” “We all have an obligation to be Warwick, RI, and have four boys and 10 ND and in 1966 no one cared about ND. I’ve had
concerned with something that violates the grandchildren. After serving 15 years with the U.S. them since. Coach Ray, of course, coached at ND
Constitution of the United States.” These words Army, Ron was involved for many years in about that time. His defenses at ND were much
of John Lovas stirred up the March 15 meeting of management with American President Lines -- the same as at JCU. When he passed away, I saw
the JCU Student Union. Lovas’ motion suggested ocean cargo carriers. Now retired from the some of the things that people wrote. Everyone
‘65
remembered him pretty much the same way I’m heavy-duty Honda, two-stage snow blower Dick Conoboy
sure most of us do. There were even nice proffered by her loving spouse? Thanks to you, riton@comcast.net
comments from the high school where he Frank, our brides now imagine these gifts in
coached before he came to JCU -- also, some juxtaposition to the 27 foot sculpture of “San
great comments from Kentucky fans. I think we all Francesco Della Vigne.” In Italian one could say, REUNION YEAR
owe Herb Eisele a debt of gratitude for that hire. “Guadagnate! Perdiamo!’’ From all of your former
John Crilly forwarded me the Media Guide from friends, Frank, Congratulations! ... Until next time, Hugh Largey is currently among the “formerly
that year and it’s priceless. Coach Ray had ONE Pete employed” in San Diego, CA, where he is devoting
assistant. How many are there now, a dozen plus? more time to fulfilling volunteer service
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I hope this finds everyone in good health. I’m Frank Kelley opportunities afforded by the Knights of
especially happy to hear the latest about Jerry 607-648-5947 Columbus. Hugh is also working very hard to keep
O’Malley’s health. Take care of yourselves.” My fkelley@stny.rr.com his wife, Laura, happily employed full time, which
thanks to Terry for sharing his thoughts. Bob is their “insurance plan,” at least until the
Ellen and Tom Ungashick’s latest globetrotting economy turns around. Both Hugh and Laura work
‘63
Pete Mykytyn dispatch is from Morocco. They report singing with Catholics for the Common Good, which deals
618-549-1946 along at Rick’s Casablanca piano bar, eating dates with the protection of children and the
mykytyn@cba.siu.edu at a romantic palm tree oasis, living regally in a preservation of traditional marriage. Hugh said he
Sahara Desert tent – OK so far, BUT, Ungy riding a was looking forward to our Reunion in June. ...
Hi, everyone. Hope your spring was a great time camel? Lawrence of Arabia redux? It stretches the Sharon and Jack Mesker had a busy 2009 with
for you. As for news, Tom Kilbane - TKilbane@ imagination. The picture shows the camel’s head the birth of two grandchildren, one in Atlanta, GA,
ssd.com - has been selected by in-house counsel is as large as Tom’s torso; fill in your own punch and another in Birmingham, AL, for a grand total of
and his peers as one of the world’s leading line here. ... Wife Joanne and I entered the travel eight -- one more and it’s a baseball team. Jack’s
litigation lawyers. That’s a great honor, Tom. competition with three weeks to Australia and fishing is taking a back seat to family events but,
Congratulations. In more than 30 years of trial New Zealand, spectacular countries with he and Sharon are traveling, starting with 10 days
experience, Tom has been involved in litigating magnificent vistas and wildlife. Joanne’s lifelong in Italy this fall. In his spare time, Jack is chairman
highly technical, multi-party commercial disputes dream came true when she held and fed a koala in of the Greenville, SC, Disabilities Board, serves on
with particular emphasis on antitrust, contract, the Australian Blue Mountains. My highlight, other his homeowners association, is on the local parish
construction, and securities cases, at state and than the nightly piano bar aboard ship, was the Finance Council, and is financial secretary with the
federal levels. Tom is also a fellow of the wondrous albatross which routinely uses its 10’ Knights of Columbus. He says that anybody near
International Academy of Trial lawyers, the wingspan to circumnavigate the Southern oceans. or passing through Greenville or Spartanburg
American College of Trial Lawyers, and the ... Mary and Angus McPhie are enjoying an should get in touch. ... Jim Worley recently retired
American Bar Foundation, is recognized in the exciting and unique summer of family bonding. (for the second time) from East Kentucky Power
International Who’s Who of Professionals, The Both sons are getting married, taking them to Cooperative, where he was the general manager
Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who in America, California in May and then Illinois in June. Also in of their Envision Energy Services subsidiary. He
and Who’s Who in American Law. Suffice it to say June, their second daughter will present them tried to retire in January 2008 but was called back
that you have done very well, Tom. Keep it up. ... with their first granddaughter. What great in October only to retire in January 2010. He says
Jim Kline is one of the recipients of the 2010 memories! Our prayers and best wishes to them. this time it is going to stick, although he is already
Alumni Medal. This was announced in the last By the way, those of you who took the ill advised cheating by doing some part-time consulting for
issue of John Carroll magazine. I had not received weight-loss bet against Gus at the Reunion last Fort Knox. ... Joe Whelan is currently doing
the info, so I thought it best to insert it here as year, dust off your checkbooks. He’s down 17 educational consulting work in Cleveland
well. The Alumni Medal is the highest honor pounds and hitting the gym five mornings a week. Metropolitan schools, Palos Heights School
awarded annually by the Alumni Association for an Never bet against an All American. ... Lastly, the District in Chicago, and Worthington, MN. Joe’s
individual’s accomplishments in his/her profession, Class of ’64 receives another honor – I’ve been topic is “Differentiated Instruction to Meet the
exemplary family and personal life, contributions to awarded the 2010 Silver Quill Award for dedicated Needs of all Learners.” He worked on our 45th
their community and dedication to John Carroll class columnist. Just at the age when they pin a Reunion with Mark Hanket and was looking
University. Congratulations and all the best. ... And note to your coat to ensure you get home safely, forward to the June gathering. Also headed to
an open letter to Frank Grace from Jim Corrigan along comes this humbling honor. Becoming your Reunion were Wink and Duane Kexel, Judy and
- marylouc@mac.com: “Dear Frank, Your scribe began at Mary and Tom Leahy’s 2004 40th Jay Brungo, and Peggy and Tom McGrath. All
significantly married classmates from John Carroll, Reunion party when the columnist replacement were looking forward to many other friends from
wish to congratulate you. Never before has one posse, err, committee, at wife Joanne’s our class joining in the fun. Sandy and Ken Esper
man brought so much joy to his own wife with a suggestion I might add, found me sated with are living in Conway, SC. They are looking forward
single, birthday gift than you did this year when copious amounts of Idaho wine from Chateau Rus to their 50th high school reunion next year. ... Paul
celebrating Judy’s 39th. That said, your married Centanni and willing to agree to anything. John Margosian received his M.S. in physics with our
classmates wish to chastise you for fueling the Breen sums up subsequent events best: class while working at NASA-Lewis on flight
wave of huge disappointments coming to the “Matthew had Jesus and the 12; F. Scott had propulsion. He writes that he went on to get his
Mary Lous, Siennas, Sallys, Cathys, Sandys, Mary Gatsby and Daisy; Lee Child has Jack Reacher; Ph.D. in physics from MIT in 1974. He and his
Lynns, Pennys, Carolines, Kays, Maureens, Marys, Kels has the idiots from Red & Eddies, Nagles, the wife, Diane, had three children who have
Lenores, Eunices, Junes, Rosemarys, and others 2085 Club, the I-Chis, and more. It seems a bit presented them with seven grandchildren. After
that we have married. For are they not celebrating unfair to the others when their subject matter getting into the design and development of CT and
their 39th birthdays as well, this year? Standing pales in comparison.” True enough, what a great, then of MRI, he enjoyed five years in Germany
alone, a six quart, Kitchen Aid Pro Line Mixer is an diverse, original, talented, amazing group that first working for Siemens in its medical division. These
impressive gift. So too is that bad boy of vacuums, met in University Heights in the fall of 1960. You days he is employed at Hitachi Medical in
the Dyson DC25-Blueprint-Limited Edition, fresh all are the intrinsic reason the column has value, Twinsburg, OH. ... Ed Doherty e-mailed from
out of the box. Such gifts might have evoked a and writing it has been an enriching and rewarding Accra after completing a three week volunteer
gushing, “Oh, I’m so lucky to have married you!” experience because it has kept me closer to all of project in Ghana involving a large irrigation project
or “Oh, you’re just the greatest,” remark you. Thanks so much for a great six years of on the Volta River. His sponsor was ACDI/VOCA -
punctuated with a tender kiss. During the halcyon fraternal correspondence, and keep sending your www.acdivoca.org - a non-profit, economic
days, i.e. the time-period prior to Judy’s 39th, was memories and updates. Until next time, God bless development organization. Ed assisted in
there ever a love of your life that wouldn’t have all Streaks! Frank improving the leadership and team development
been tingling and bubbling as she unwrapped a for a cooperative specializing in rice farming. ...
‘66
Dave Griffin John is retired and he and wife, Carol, do like to a 50 mile radius of Denver? I am currently working
727-944-5229 travel to big cities for the theater, restaurants, for Arapahoe Community College as the clinical
David.Griffin@MDIAchieve.com music, etc. They recently went to New Orleans coordinator in the School of Nursing. I enjoy my
and San Francisco. John continues to work as a interactions with the students (ever younger
Hello all. It seems like this New Year has flown by part-time law instructor in Santa Barbara. ... population!) and opportunities to share my John
so far. I just finished our last column and now it is Speaking of New Orleans, William Ryan was Carroll experiences with everyone. Patrick
spring and time for the summer issue. I recently recently advised that he is a recipient of John Cassidy, my spouse of more than 40 years, and I
received the flyer for The Catholic Tour so I know Carroll’s 2010 Campion Shield. The award is live in Littleton close to the foothills on a lovely
that Jim Adair is still hard at work. Jim’s company presented in recognition of bravery or heroism on plateau overlooking the Chatfield Valley on the
schedules and conducts tours to many of the the part of a member of the John Carroll University South Platte River. Pat works part-time for Follett
shrines and holy places in the world. This issue community. Bill was honored at the Alumni Bookstore on the Arapahoe campus. While our
features visits to Lourdes and other locations in Awards Dinner held May 21, 2010. Pete Bernardo hearts will always be with family and friends in
France. If anyone wants more information, you can and I attended so look for my observations in the Cleveland, I do love this place.” ... Jack O’Connell
visit www.thecatholictour.com. ... I had a sales fall Alumni Journal column. Congratulations Bill. ... e-mailed about Reunion: “Unfortunately, I won’t
meeting in the Dallas area in January so was able I recently received the Gold Star Award from be able to make it to the 40th. I am going to
to hook up with Jack McLain and Penny. He Remington College as their top instructor for the Scotland to a graduation of a goddaughter at St.
continues to enjoy his retirement. Penny continues winter quarter. It was quite a recognition for me Andrew’s. I saw Chris Carmody in November in
to fly with Delta as a senior flight attendant. Most and I was very proud. ... Look for my post cards. St. Louis, MO, for his daughter Robin’s (another
of her routes include European destinations so Please forward any news about Class of ’67 goddaughter) wedding. I realize that everyone has
Jack is able to join her on some of her trips. Not a members to me - peter2play@yahoo.com - always looked forward to seeing my legs in the requisite
bad perk for all of his time in the Delta cockpits. ... great to hear from you. Take care. Peter pair of Bermudas and, believe me, if I were able to
I also had an e-mail from Dan Ruminski. I do both, I would. Have fun and say a prayer at
‘68
reported in the last issue about his project to help Jeff Hawk Gesu that we will all see each other soon.” ...
return Cleveland to its former grandeur. He wrote 317-845-4199 Chris himself also e-mailed his regrets:
that they are currently getting their wings working jjhawk68@sbcglobal.net “Unfortunately I will be unable to make the
on a museum to showcase the hey-day of Reunion. In June the NBA playoffs are still on and I
Cleveland. It will be housed at Lakeview Cemetery Onward, Forward, Upward with the Class of ’68 ... am getting ready for the PGA in August. In January
as part of the Garfield Monument. They hope to Donna Nelson and I were graduate students in I married a wonderful woman named Gillian from
attract all types of visitors. ... That is about all I speech at Miami University Oxford, OH, in 1968 Scotland. Great gal and a golfer (9 handicap). We
have for this time. I am waiting for some of you to after graduation from John Carroll. We received a are going back to Scotland in August to visit family
comment on your retirement or suedo-retirement Master of Arts in Speech from Miami University in and friends. So my summer is pretty full.” Chris is
so I can give Dan Raleigh some feedback on how 1969. We taught speech classes and had many still working hard at Turner Network Sports. ... Bill
many of us are really retired. John Minaudo, interesting teaching experiences. Jenny and I O’Rourke e-mailed: “I recently returned from a
where are you? If I remember correctly, you might stayed in Oxford, I taught speech and was the three year assignment as president of Alcoa-
have been one of the first of us to retire. Take care director of the speakers bureau, and Jenny taught Russia, a $1 billion operation with two of the
all, Dave fifth grade at Talawanda Elementary School. Donna largest manufacturing facilities in Alcoa. It was the
is a very dear friend, dedicated Carroll graduate, best (and worst) job I had in my life with lots of
‘67
Peter French and a long-time resident of Florida. ... I spoke with rewards, challenges, and disappointments. I went
440-734-5553 Peter Bernardo ’67, Vietnam hero, fraternity to Russia shortly after I lost my wife, Carol, to
peter2play@yahoo.com brother, and a dear friend at Carroll. Peter and I breast cancer. The best part of the Russia job (in
discussed many things which included our class of addition to being detained in the airports, being
’68 members. Peter pointed out a very significant, robbed by the police, meeting Vladimir Putin and
Hello class ... John Gibbons relates that he
real fact that many of our classmates have passed Dmitry Medvedev, etc.) was meeting my new
recently resigned after three years at Bedford High
away. We miss them all and pray for them and wife, Elena, who was teaching me the Russian
School. John will return to Lake Catholic High
their families. As a continuing honor to them we language. She’s a wonderful person. I’m still with
School as an assistant coach this fall and is looking
owe it to them to stay connected to one another Alcoa. I joined the company in 1975 as a patent
forward to the opportunity. John has a long and
by your news for John Carroll magazine, continued attorney and have held a few diverse positions in
impressive history with Lake Catholic, where he
support, and financial support to John Carroll. ... addition to president of the Russian Operation. It’s
built his great reputation in high school football.
For you and John Carroll University, Jeff been a great ride with a great company and is still
John coached at Lake Catholic for 15 years and
going strong. My son and daughter live near me in
won two state titles. He left there in 1999 and
‘69
Gerry Grim Pittsburgh. My daughter and her husband,
coached at St. Edward High School for nine years.
grimg@hoban.org Andrew, had a son a year ago and I really enjoy the
John has a career record of 216-92. When you
grandfather role.” ... Ed Sandrick dropped me a
consider the football teams he played against, that
note to inform me about the Lt. Fred A. Hartman
is a phenomenal record. He is considered a great
‘70
Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Some of you might
defensive coach -- John will also get the Ted Heutsche
remember Fred ’68 as a JCU classmate or a
opportunity to coach his son who attends Lake 517-669-4005
Murphy Hall RA. Fred made the ultimate sacrifice
Catholic. Good luck in your new endeavor. ... Ben tedh@midwestairfil.com
in April 1969 while serving in Vietnam as a U.S.
Litra continues to sell and lease autos out of his
Marine Corps officer. In contemplating your
business on the Bedford Auto Mile. Ben is always REUNION YEAR charitable giving, you might want to consider this
anxious to see his former classmates. ... Mike
Barbara Sturges Cassidy sent the following note wonderful scholarship that both honors Fred and
Mullin continues to work as a counselor at the
to the Alumni Office: “Just a note to let you know helps John Carroll students. ... Keep the notes and
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare facility located
about the wonderful alumni meeting held in April e-mails coming! Ted
next to MetroHealth in Cleveland, OH. Mike has
‘71
Tom and Rosemary Costello dinner out of the deal. ... Mike Chambers is the branch manager with Edward Jones. ...
217-344-2076 2009 winner of the Pinnacle Award, given by the Congratulations to Bernie Conway ’75. He got
tcostello@cumtd.com Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry to the married in February to a lovely lass named
individual who has given unselfishly to the industry. Blathnaid. He met her two years ago while living in
Mike and Carol have been married 36 years and Ireland. ... Ginny and Steve Noon’s son Aaron
After the death of Tim Russert ’72 and the
have three kids and four grands. ... Ran into Ed graduated last May ’09 from John Carroll with a
memorial weekend celebrating his life last year,
Harrington – he’s the big cheese as regional Bachelor of Arts in French and is currently enrolled
many of Tim’s U-Club brothers decided that it is
president at John Marshall Bank in Washington, in the master’s program at Carroll. He is doing post
important to get together regularly and renew old
D.C. ... And finally, a column wouldn’t be complete graduate work in education. He is also a part-time
friendships. An informal U-Club reunion is planned
without word from the JCU representative in the French tutor at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City
for the weekend of June 11-12 in Cleveland. The
House of Lords, Viscount Frank Palamara. Frankie Schools. Their daughter Morgan is a sophomore at
weekend last year celebrating Tim’s life was such a
is still selling private equity in “the City” and hopes the University of Cincinnati. ... Val Street spent
great time for so many of us and we hope this
to hop the pond this summer. But since I am at the two weeks in Hawaii this past February -- a week
year’s will be just as memorable. ... Dominick
450 word limit I can’t tell you the stories that put on Kauai, and the second week in Honolulu where
Iacuzio has moved to San Francisco when Roche
me on the floor, so I’ll wrap it up ... see you at she attended a class. ... To wrap up this column,
Pharmaceuticals moved his Tamiflu division to
Reunion 2012. Take care, JM Molly and I became grandparents for the second
California. Though always an East Coast guy,
time in March. Our oldest daughter Kate ’98 gave
Dominick didn’t mind moving as his three
‘73
Bob Larocca birth to a healthy baby boy, Blaise Augustine. We
daughters have also moved to the West Coast.
216-321-5547/216-233-7651 were in Fairfield, CT, for the blessed event. Hope
Only Dominick’s son, John, continues to live on the
rockyjcumag@yahoo.com everyone has a great summer. Send me your
East Coast and will be married this June in
news and updates. I am also on Facebook. Robby
Chicago. ... John Urban continues to practice law
on the West Side of Cleveland. His son, Michael, is
‘75
Greetings ’73ers! Gerry Patno is going to be a Rick Rea
a chiropractor who practices on the West Side.
tough act to follow after all these years of 314-769-9451
John’s younger son, Ryan, is in California working
unrivaled reporting ... hence the “Quill” ... but I col.rickrea@charter.net
in the film industry. ... Our big news is that Tom
has been awarded the Excellence in Undergraduate have picked up the gauntlet and with your help, I
Teaching Award for the College of Liberal Arts and will carry on. Any and all tidbits, rumors, REUNION YEAR
Sciences and the Excellence in Undergraduate suspicions, and occasional true stories will be
Hello classmates! Many of you probably have not
Teaching Award for the University of Illinois accepted, tolerated, enhanced, occasionally
received the spring issue of John Carroll magazine
Champaign-Urbana campus. He is one of only a verified, and published to keep you informed. I’m
as of this writing and therefore I have not received
handful of teachers receiving these awards this usually a presence at the Reunions and bump into
your best guesses at to the answer of the trivia
year. Tom has taught two or three courses in locals as well as the drop-ins. I may also introduce
question in my last column. Just received an
communication and business and professional a little feature I will call “sightings” ... and let you
e-mail from Carroll with an online registration form
speaking each semester since 1972. ... Please tell me whom you’ve run into where and when ...
for Reunion Weekend 2010 (our 35th). By the time
send any news to us at tcostello@cumtd.com. Tom nothing in depth needed. For example: I
you read this column Reunion Weekend will have
and Rosemary understand Tom Malone, finance director for the
come and gone – recap in the fall issue. ... Barb
City of Cleveland Heights, was seen in the
Varone chaired the Reunion Planning Committee
‘72
John M. Marcus Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day parade sporting his
for our 35th and Jack Metzger chaired the Class
202-296-0901 melodious bagpipes (and the latest in kilts!) ... I ran
Gift with a goal of breaking the record for the
jmarcus887@aol.com into Keevin Berman at my Worker’s
largest donation for a 35th Reunion class gift. ...
Compensation office representing employers. ...
Received an e-mail from Donna (Rodney)
I’m sure you have bumped into, road an elevator
Patty Simoson Farrell wrote to let me know that Greene. Donna is a contracting officer with the
with, saw on Facebook or “Tweeted,” or even
Quilty has passed on. Quilty, their 10-year-old U.S. District Court for the Central District of
heard about on our own JCU Connect. That’s it for
Wheaton terrier quietly passed away in January. So California. She and husband Buz live in Thousand
now. Rock on!
they got a new dog and named him Murphy. (Not Oaks, CA. They play golf a couple of times a week
to confuse the Farrell dog with Dennis of-the-
‘74
and are looking forward to attending the U.S.
Dave Robinson
same-name – he’s alive and well and can be Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in June. Their
248-642-9615
reached at Fenway). Patty wrote that Don (Farrell) daughter, Shannon, is a graduate student at
DRobby_18@Yahoo.com
is looking forward to golf season. His parents are Western Michigan University majoring in athletic
89 and are needing a little more attention. But then training. ... I received some sad news from Fr.
Don is 59 and he is needing more attention. Don Mike Bergerson’s oldest son, Michael, graduated Neal Buckon just before Easter. Neal’s father,
and Patty’s kids are great: Emily is a nurse, Colleen from The Law School, University of Notre Dame in John ’50, died on April 5. His wake was held in
is teaching English at Loyola Academy, and young May, and got married on Memorial Day weekend South Euclid with funeral Mass at Gesu Church.
Don has graduated and is selling real estate and in SC. His sons Brendan and Patrick are working “Dad had the consolation and support of the
coaching lacrosse. Patty is looking to get back “in on Wall Street and living in Midtown Manhattan; Sacraments prior to his death. He was surrounded
the game” at the International Center for Deafness Brendan trades oil in the pits and Pat trades in the by his wife, children, grandchildren, and many
and the Arts. ... Bobby Longo wrote Jack equities market. Bergy’s oldest daughter Kara loving family members and friends during his final
Bertges, and I got a copy of the “transcript.” graduated from Western Washington University in days.” Neal plans to retire at the end of the year
Bobby is looking good (not in a datable way) and is June and his baby, Mary Sinead, is a freshman at after 28 years of service to our country in the U.S.
touting “59” as the new “39.” Anyway, he relayed Western Washington University. Bergy will be Army with a possible assignment next January to
a story about how he had been trying to get hosting his annual golf weekend. Expected to tee a parish within the Diocese of Cleveland. ...
together with Marty Schreiber, like forever. So off include: Van Conway, Roger Hull, Ron Benedictine has brought back famed track coach
one day, after a meeting at John Carroll, Bobby Deneweth, John Clayton from Detroit, Tim Cy Levkanich to run the Bengals’ program.
goes to Mass across the street at Gesu and the McMahon, Jim Cannan (now retired from Proctor Levkanich coached Benedictine to three Division II
priest introduces a “guest homilist, our own newly and Gamble), and Sean McNicholas from State Championships and has been the Bengals’
minted Jesuit, Fr. Marty Schreiber.” Bob does a Chicago. ... Jeff Hokl, is an underwriter technician cross-country coach since 1982. His teams also
double take and says Marty V.2 looks just like at Chartis Insurance in Chicago. His oldest son have won seven district titles, five regional titles,
Marty V.1. So at the kiss of peace, Bobby turns turned 21 and attends Marian University in and have been regional runner-up twice. Cy lives in
around and there is “senior.” Not only did Longo Indianapolis, IN. Jeff’s oldest daughter is at the Brecksville and replaces former coach Bob
get a good surprise, but he weaseled an Easter University of Illinois and his youngest daughter is a Holpuch. ... I will give you the correct answer to
sophomore in high school. Jeff’s wife, Patricia, is a
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the spring trivia question in my next column. took a trip to Key West and ran into Linda and
Steve Ryan at a Duval Street bar. John, a senior
account manager at Weatherbee Media, organized
a Circle K reunion in September; attendees
included Dave DeAngelis ’77 (Tulsa, OK), Bruce
Luecke, and Pete Ruffing (both from Columbus,
OH). Circle K plans to have reunions every other
year. John also shares his joy of grandparent life
with twin grandsons Michael and Patrick (1). ...
Daniel Burke’s sophomore year at JCU begins
with a fall semester in Rome. Dan is son of Mary
(Klingshirn) Burke. Tuscany is on Mary’s bucket
list, so she is looking forward to visiting Dan. Mary
(Rocky River, OH) is happy that both older children,
Catherine ’09 and Patrick, are employed in these
tough times. Mary’s passion is bike riding; she
is riding and raising funds for a cure to multiple
sclerosis in the “MS 150 Pedal to the Point” ride
in August. ... Paul Cipar added a new business
in addition to his company, Paramount Machine
John Carroll alumni at Bob Keir’s ’77 wedding to Sandy O’Hehir in April included (l-r) Mark Randall ’77,
Brian Niec ’79, Beth Keir (Friedel) ’78, Jeff Kasper ’77, Mark McGinley ’78, Al Hess ’80, Al Baldarelli ’77, Company (PMC). He manufactures custom corn
Stan Mambort ’77, Kathy Kenny ’77, Cathy Hogan-Monaco ’78, Brian Henke ’77, Christine Picard ’92, hole boards - www.slickwoodys.com. Paul and
(groom) Bob Keir ’77, Doug Hogan ’77, Urban Picard ’77, (bride) Sandy Keir, Tom Keir ’78, Beth Downing, wife Pat live in Port Washington, OH, and await
Dennis Lane ’77, Erin Adams (Cullen), Mike Downing ’77, Dave Cullen ’77, John Randall ’76, John ‘JR’ the June arrival of their fourth grandchild. Son Paul
Rutherford ’77, Tom Corrall ’77, John Harsh ’77, Mary Corrall ’77, Kathy Berry ’77, Tom Welsh ’76, Nancy works for PMC and daughter Michelle ’01 teaches
Benacci (Cunningham) ’77, Kathy McCarthy, Bill Gagliano ’77, Mike McCarthy ’77, Joe Crogan ’77, Pete Norton ’77. first grade. Golf and trips on his Harley are Paul’s
hobbies. ... Jim Gregorich has been involved in
‘77
Here’s my new question: Michael Jackson is Dennis J. Lane relief efforts for Haiti. His company’s earthmoving
thought to have invented the “Moon Walk” dance dlane@ryancom.com equipment was used to search for survivors and
step. However, while Michael was watching a to bury the dead in Petit Goave, which was hard
documentary of a mime he saw the mime do the hit by devastation; a company manager was
“Moon Walk.” Michael incorporated the “Moon Yeah, yeah, I know I missed last issue. Did you look instrumental in organizing an entire shipload of
Walk” into his performance of “Billie Jean” at the for it? Did absence make the heart grow fonder? aid that reached areas not served by the big relief
American Music Awards. Who was the mime that Speaking of affairs of the heart it was a regular organizations. ... Pete Sheehan reports that the
created the “Moon Walk?” The first classmate to Class of ’77 reunion in Pittsburgh this past April as IPT fraternity gathered in Chicago in late April.
give me the correct answer will be recognized in over 20 members converged on the City of Bridges Pete, Paul Giba, and Bob Kelsey got in a Cubs
my next column. Pray for peace. Hey Sam! RR for the wedding of the century. Yes, Bob (Sha) Keir, game at Wrigley. Pete is senior reporter for the
the perennial class bachelor and Duke of Murphy Long Island Catholic in New York. ... After stints
‘76
Diane Coolican Gaggin Hall, finally walked down the aisle and said “I do” in Bangkok and Cairo, Rob Herald enjoys living in
cools@twcny.rr.com to the lovely Sandy O’Hehir on April 10. Witnessing Hong Kong, working for the Canadian International
the blessed event were Nancy (Cunningham) School. With a beautiful view of Victoria Harbor,
Benacci, Urban Picard and his wife Christine Rob lives right in the heart of the concrete jungle
Ah, summer! Just a reminder that our 35th (McFarland ’93), Mike Downing, John Rutherford, on the 47th floor of a high rise but can access
Reunion is in 2011. Perhaps we should start Jeff Kasper, Brian Henke, Stan Mambort, Kathy some of the most green and beautiful hiking trails
planning now in case the volcanoes in Iceland Berry, Mike McCarthy, Kathy (Coffey) Kenny, and seaside locations in less than a half hour.
decide to continue perpetually. ... Congratulations Bill Gagliano, Joe Crogan, Mark Randall and his Rob is taking trips to Beijing, the Great Wall, and
to General Carter Ham who was awarded the brother John ’75, Doug Hogan, Al Baldarelli, John still finds time for golf. Rob keeps in touch with
2010 Alumni Medal at the Alumni Awards Dinner Harsh, Mary (Kelly) and Tom Corall, Dave Cullen Nancy Moran Veselica and sends greetings to
in May. Carter, who is the current Commanding and his daughter Erin ’02 and perhaps the biggest Jack Blackburn, Jim Gentile, Brian Farrell, Tim
General, U.S. Army, Europe, was also recognized surprise, Peter Norton. Other John Carroll alumni Casey, Kevin McCarthy, Dave Kavanagh, Mike
at the May 23rd Commencement. We’re honored in attendance were Mark McGinley ’78, Brian Niec Hendricks, and more. Rob expresses his personal
to claim you in the Class of ’76. Thank you for ’79, Tom Keir ’78, Kathy Monaco ’78, Bev Friedel gratitude for Dr. Jim Lavin counseling him on a
serving! “Hi,” to Christi ’75! ... Apparently Terry Keir ’80, Al Hess ’79, and Tom Welsh ’76. Did I career in education/student affairs. ... Thanks for
Fergus is now in the furniture business, having forget anyone? It’s possible. There were an awful writing! Tim
surprised wife, Mary, by creating the Mary D. lot of Blue Streaks in town and I kept notes on a
‘79
Fergus Endowed Chair in Maternal-Fetal Medicine wine stained parking pass for Heinz Field where Nancy Agacinski
to be held by a physician at University Hospitals the reception was held. I’m happy to report that 216-932-2824
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and the Class of ’77 can still rock the night although the nagacinski@yahoo.com
MacDonald Women’s Hospital. Terry and family recovery period is probably a bit longer these days.
made the gift to honor Mary’s many years of ... If you know of any other significant gatherings
Hi everyone - how have you been? All good? Just
dedication as a neonatal nurse and to recognize Dr. of the Blue Streaks of ’77 please drop me a note.
checking. Haven’t heard from you in forever! Feel
Fred Rothstein, who Terry and Mary credit with Any other news you’d like to share would be
free to drop me a line anytime so we can catch
saving oldest son Nathan’s life 27 years ago. The appreciated as well. Dennis
up! ... Congratulations to Lori Oden Pietravoia.
family’s $1 million gift has been matched by the
She has been named chief of the Office of Human
‘78
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Foundation
Tim Freeman Capital Management at NASA’s Glenn Research
with $500,000. Last, but not least, and bringing
708-579-9075 Center. Lori is an experienced human resources
the Fergus saga full circle, congratulations and
tim@jesuits-chi.org professional and will lead a staff of 35 and manage
best wishes on the April marriage of son, Dr.
the full range of human capital management
Nathan Fergus! ... Have a wonderful summer,
Greetings! Here’s the latest ... John Baran and requirements for Glenn. Most recently Lori has
everyone. Send me some snippets, and I’ll see
spouse, Kathy, live in Ligonier, PA. They recently performed duties as acting supervisor of Glenn’s
you in the autumn. Cools
‘81
Logistics and Technical Information Division and Bob Hill Suzanne was presented with John Carroll’s Alumni
chief, Human Capital Consultant Branch. Since 414-254-9880 Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Alumni
beginning her NASA career at Glenn in 1990, she Soar1@aol.com Association. It is presented to alumni who have
has served as supervisory human resources distinguished themselves in their personal lives
‘82
specialist, classification specialist, and human Paul Hulseman and careers, thereby reflecting well upon John
resources specialist, as well as employee and 847-867-9322 (c) Carroll’s educational efforts, moral principles, and
labor relations officer. Lori has also been PJHulseman@aol.com philosophical tenets. Suzanne is the CEO of the
recognized by NASA with an Exceptional Service Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Saginaw
Award. Way to go, Lori! ... Enjoyed an amazing County, MI. For over 27 years, Suzanne has
Greetings from Chicago! ... It’s a milestone year
spring weekend with gal pals: Cathy Dinkel dedicated her life to children of Saginaw in order
for many class of ’82ers. The big 5-0 has probably
Newell, Beth Maher Rinz, Paula Bruening, and for them to have a safe and healthy environment
gotten most of us (although Katie Grace Brandt
Meg Hart at the lovely Frank Lloyd Wright’s Louis while working to eliminate child abuse and
and I are still holding out until later this year). I was
Penfield House right here in NE Ohio (Willoughby neglect. The children she has protected, assisted,
on campus in April and heard that Mary Rose
Hills) in March. A small but spectacular Usonian or saved from abuse have risen from their
(Coburn) Sullivan was celebrating her big day that
style home with a floating staircase, high sufferings to become admirable contributors to
evening at Finnegan’s. The next weekend, Joe
doorways, and panoramic view which was built on their communities. There is so much to her story
Kovach was surprised at his party thrown by his
a 30 acre wooded lot with the Chagrin River and so little space here to support her
lovely and talented wife, Peggy. She used the
winding through it. It’s only about a half hour from accomplishments. Suzanne accepted the Alumni
“kids in from college” ruse to get him to the
downtown Cleveland, but we felt like we were a Medal on May 21 supported by her husband Alan,
restaurant. “Cold beer” used to work with Joe. ...
world away. We had a blast catching up, relaxing, daughter Samantha, son Ben, and other family and
Jane (Schneeberger) Grebenc has moved from
taking hikes, watching and feeding the wildlife, friends. Great job Suzanne! ... I was on Facebook
KeyCorp to Park View Federal as executive vice
cooking, eating, dining out, shopping, wine tasting with Ed Devney while he was “busy” conducting
president of retail banking. Jane has been active in
etc! We sure crammed a lot of adventure into one live shots as the deputy venues manager with
the community, too, serving on the Board of
weekend! All the gals are doing well and looking Olympic Broadcast Coverage Vancouver. Ed’s
Trustees for the American Red Cross, The
fabulous I might add! Cathy still works for Kodak promotion on FB was tremendous; this was his VI
Cleveland Sight Center, The Gathering Place, and
and lives in Kendall, NY, right on Lake Ontario. Olympic Games ... It was great to have. Tony
the Holden Arboretum. Congratulations to Jane! ...
Beth lives in University Heights and works for Pallotta and Mo (Fallon) Adler in attendance at
In April, Katie Grace Brandt and I met in Berwyn,
Sherwin-Williams, while Paula works as an one of my benefit auctions. Tony’s daughter
IL, to see Katie’s former roommate, Barb (Nagel)
attorney with privacy and management information attends Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland and
Rosene sing with the Harry James Orchestra.
law and lives in D.C., when she’s not off Mo has taught there for 13 years. The alumni
“Barbara” was on a five-week tour through towns
gallivanting around the world! Most recently, she association has brilliantly started alumni
in Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota that
spent time working in Paris! Ah, ça c’est très bon! networking nights in Cleveland. Start inking them
would make a minor league baseball player frown.
... I hope you all are able to take some time on the calendar; you’ll enjoy meeting other grads.
She was spectacular! I am a fan of Big Band music
catching up with each other and enjoy your own ... Mike Samerdyke cannot put the pen down. He
and Barb’s voice and performance were something
special adventures. That’s about all the news for won another first place prize for his short story,
to hear and see. Check out future live
now. Don’t forget to write! “Every five while “The Rest of the Way Home.” Daughter Olivia
performances at barbararosene.com. Barb has a
we’re alive!” Nancy matched dad with the top award at the Lonesome
son who is a junior at Dennison University and a
Pine Poetry contest for high school poetry entitled
daughter who is a junior in high school. ... Mark
‘80
Matt Holtz “The Crow.” ... Congrats to Bob O’Brien who has
McDonnell joined Joe Kovach and me for lunch in
440-331-1759 elevated his position again within Deloitte in
March. Mark is a national sales executive for
mfh2885@sbcglobal.net Chicago. Bob was appointed to lead the U.S. real
Lynnco Supply Chain – consultants for logistics
estate practice and has been elected a vice
and warehousing. His oldest son is finishing up at
REUNION YEAR Carroll this spring – graduation at John Carroll will
chairman. Bob and wife Diane (Winter) reside in
Wilmette, IL, with daughter Jamie in eighth grade.
Hello Class. A special thanks goes out to Kevin be beautiful. He also has a son at Loyola University
Christie attends Tufts, Megan at Villanova. ...
Whalen for his work on the reunion committee, Chicago and a couple more kids at home. Mac
Sadly, I have to report that in March classmate Ed
along with all the committee members who keeps up with Joe Basar, Tim O’Callahan, and
Mitchell lost his year long fight with myeloma.
volunteered their time. Additional recognition goes Kevin Dougherty. ... Ed Fay was spotted at
Ed’s wife Tara and two sons, E.J. and Robert,
out to Don McGuire and Kevin O’Neill as class Sunday Mass at our parish in Winnetka, IL. I spoke
were comforted by John Carroll classmates who
gift co-chairs who spearheaded the effort in with one of his sons, Warren, but missed touching
traveled to St. Louis; Bob and Diane (Winter)
collecting the Class Gift. The target amount was base with Eddie as he was working the crowd. I
O’Brien, Craig and Ann (Dowdell) Fortin, Dave
$111,000, which would be a record for a 30th remember so clearly the day I introduced Katie
Mechenbier, Andy Majeske, Mike Ward, Kathy
Reunion. All the details of our Reunion will be in Grace and Ed Fay as they were both running to be
(Murphy) Emeterio, Karen Castelli, Peg
the fall issue of John Carroll magazine. ... Tina our freshman class president. ... My Facebook
(Morgan) Bollinger, Mary Kay (Sweeney)
Romano-Allen is self employed as a human friends’ list has grown with Jean (Nester) Turcu,
Friend. Please keep Ed and his family in your
resources and career management consultant. In Mary Lou Prendergast, Mary Alice O’Brien,
prayers. ... Enjoy summer, be safe, and tell me
Tina’s spare time she is an independent Silpada Suzanne Fortunato, Beth Hassenplug
something good. Mark
Designs representative. ... Rob Knieriem sends Langenhorst, and Frank Cicco all agreeing to be
my friend. I’m not sure what to do with Facebook,
‘84
greetings to all from Atlanta, GA, where he has Don D’Amore
been working as the Southeast regional sales but I have some pretty good examples of what not
440-235-1323
manager for Specialty Foods Group which to do from my youngest brother, Bill. ... Onward
jcuclassof84@yahoo.com
manufactures national brands such as On! Paul
Mickelberry’s hams, Kentucky Legend ham and
‘83
Mark Schroeder Congratulations to Amy Ilyes as she has recently
turkeys, and Nathan’s hot dogs. Rob is in charge of
216-210-2020 been named senior vice president, customer
all the retail/grocery stores in Puerto Rico, Florida,
briome@auctionbrio.com experience at Penske located in Beachwood, OH.
Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. Rob and She is responsible for the global deployment and
his wife will be celebrating their 25th wedding ongoing development of the customer experience
anniversary this May and have a son who is a A famous quote states: “Watch your character, it
transformation. Amy has been a key member of
junior at Florida State University. ... Look for an becomes your destiny.” If you didn’t know
Penske’s engineering and technology group for 22
expanded Reunion column in the next issue. Feel classmate Suzanne (Schlichtman) Greenberg
years, most recently serving as vice president,
free to drop a line anytime! MFH while we were roaming the campus, you will now.
Carroll Images of beautiful day this past April, and John Carroll has his wife Amanda have two beautiful daughters,
never looked better. It was fun to show our son Anna (8) and Kara (5). Tom has been working at
around, and give him our pointers for living on Fujitsu America for 12 years and he is currently
campus, (though our advice is 25-years old). We VP of sales. Tom still speaks with Billy Dawes
toured the dorms and when we told the students (Columbus, OH) and Sal D’Angelo (Cleveland,
living in Sutowski Hall that we were students OH) on a regular basis and reports that both Billy
there when their dorm was newly built and Sal and their families are doing very well.
(Remember when it was still called New Dorm I?), Thanks to Jim and Tom for their e-mails. It was
they looked at us like we were from a different great to hear from you both. We hope this inspires
century, which I suppose we are. We didn’t run others to drop us a line. It’s been 24 years ...
into any classmates that day, but we came close: someone has to have some news. Gigi and Beth
we saw some friends Tom and Suzanne
‘87
Zinsmeyer, whose son Steven is considering JCU
Sue Farinacci Grazia
for the fall. Suzanne’s sister is Nancy (Salamon)
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Photograph by Robert Wetzler
Can you identify anyone in these Carroll ’83, who knew many in our class. Nancy
photos? We’d like to know! jsgrazia@adelphia.net
Please e-mail us at journal@jcu.edu has been married since 1986 to Gary Carroll and
they live happily in Rocky River with their two kids.
48 JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY SPRING 2010
... Where are your kids going to college? Send me Hi class! I had lunch a couple weeks back with
an e-mail soon! Don Lisa Ahern Lewis at the Einstein Bagel Shop
housed in the basement of the AD Building (yes,
‘86
(far left, back) was band director, Dr. Gigi Togliatti-Rice Dave. He also mentioned his son David is a senior
Harvey Sisler.” 419-529-5530 and daughter Tracey a freshman at Holy Name
gigimrice@gmail.com High School. Tracey is the JV pitcher and pitched
If you see anyone you recognize, Beth (Bonanno) Hausoul a no hitter against Lake Catholic Saturday to lead
ehausoul@mac.com the team to an 11-0 victory. Nice job Tracey. He
please e-mail your response to also commented that Scotty Labuda continues
journal@jcu.edu We hope this finds you all well and enjoying your to expand his Cali Juice stores and opened one in
summer. Congratulations to Rich Kramer, who Strongsville. ... I was thrilled to hear from Alleyne
was named CEO of Goodyear Tire & Rubber McChesney last week, with lots of news. She
Co earlier this year. ... After 20+ years, we is now living in North Carolina with her husband,
have received updates from two of our fellow Chris, and daughter Haley. They just returned
classmates -- Jim Berklan and Tom DiPasquale. from a trip to Hong Kong and South Korea and
Jim and his wife, Sandy, have been married for 16 saw some wonderful sites. Alleyne said the
years. They live in Libertyville, IL, with their two best part of the trip was hearing Haley say how
boys, Matt (13) and Nick (9). After John Carroll, fortunate we are to live in the USA. Ditto to that!
Jim went to Northwestern and got his master’s Alleyne keeps herself busy volunteering at Haley’s
in journalism. He worked briefly at the Tribune school and being the social chairman for their
and then for about 11 years at suburban Chicago neighborhood -- always ready to plan a party (some
daily newspapers -- at everything from sports things never change). She also writes: Maribeth
reporter to features writer and editor, and finally Baker is living in Pittsburgh and doing well. Jane
city editor. Jim jumped to healthcare business Overslaugh lives in Northern Virginia, works at
publishing 10 years ago and has spent the last the Pentagon, and has an adorable daughter, Lily.
eight years as editor of an independent news Alleyne will also be meeting her cousin Shannon
magazine and its affiliated products (website, McChesney ’88 and her three kids in NY City for
newsletters, custom publishing, webcasts, etc.) a cousin and kids outing in May. Alleyne’s main
reason for contacting me though was to inform
‘92
me that her neighbors, the Delhommes, will be Jim Sislo received a grant to cover the cost of his
moving to Rocky River soon. Jake Delhomme just 440-269-1245 participation in an archaeological dig this summer
joined the Cleveland Browns and Alleyne wanted James@Sislo.net in Israel. In June and July, he will be digging the
to share these words “To all Browns fans, I hope ancient ruins of the city of Tel Hazor in Galilee. I
‘93
you welcome our friends the Delhommes. They am anxiously awaiting photographs of this exciting
Julie (Roddy) Reardon
are a great family and Jake will be a great asset to endeavor and hopefully we will be reading more
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the team.” Thanks Alleyne. ... Enjoy your summer, about his experience in a future publication of
dereardon@roadrunner.com
Sue John Carroll magazine. ... Take care, everyone!
Annie
‘94
Maureen “Moe” McGuinness
‘88
Jamie Jamison
‘96
moe@unt.edu Amy Spisich Kogovsek
330-702-1965
ASKamy@aol.com
jjamison@zoominternet.net
Kathy Reali Matthews I know our lives are crazy with spouses, kids, and
440-871-7283 jobs (and who knows what else!). When you read
bk3matthews@yahoo.com Brothers William and Anthony Cafaro Jr. have
this, please logon to your computer and shoot me been named co-presidents of the Youngstown
an e-mail - moe@unt.edu - or Facebook me with an based Cafaro Co., owner of the Millcreek Mall.
‘89
update for the next class column! We all want to Anthony joined the business full-time in 1997 after
David Gassman
know what you have been up to! Moe graduation. The Cafaro Co. is one of the nation’s
440-934-0366
dgassmktvp@aol.com largest privately held shopping mall developers.
‘95
Annie (Hummer) DePerro The company operates more than 30 million
Greetings ’89ers and happy spring! As I compose 330-966-8845 square feet of space at 50 properties in 11 states.
this article, the Cavs are in the playoffs, Easter has anniedeperro@sssnet.com ... The greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers’
come and gone, and so far the weather in Association has named Louis A. Vitantonio, a 14-
Cleveland has been OK -- believe it or not. I had a REUNION YEAR year veteran of the organization, as president. The
chance to sneak out to campus last week and it regional association represents 250 new car, truck,
looked great with all of the grass and trees so Hello classmates! By the time you read this, our recreational vehicle, and motorcycle dealerships
green and the flowers in bloom; wish I could go 15th Class Reunion will be just a memory. I am in Northern Ohio. Louis earned a marketing
back for two years and relive the RAT bar, Frisbee sure I will have much to report in my next column. degree and an MBA from John Carroll then
games, and of course -- classes! My son is For now, I have news from three of our former went on to obtain a law degree from Cleveland-
attending a basketball camp at St. Ignatius, run by classmates. First, from CityBiz, Washington DC via Marshall College of Law. He and his family live in
a fellow Blue Streak and current Iggy baseball Meltwater (c): On February 16, 2010, The Board of Independence. ... Remember that you can send
head coach Sean O’Toole ’91. I had the pleasure of Trustees of Chesapeake Lodging Trust appointed pictures with your updates to be included in future
running into Len Soeder ’90 who also has a son at CPA Graham J. Wootten, who graduated with an columns. I don’t know about you, but I’ve really
the camp. Apparently Len is in medical sales and accounting degree from John Carroll’s Boler enjoyed that addition. Until next time, the Lord
still lives right in the Carroll neighborhood and School of Business, to serve as the company’s bless you and keep you, Amy
attends several functions at Carroll as well as senior vice president, chief accounting officer and
secretary. Graham previously served in several
‘97
enjoys the campus with his kids on weekends. Brian Sparks
Great running into you Len. ... This week I also accounting roles between 2003 and 2007 including
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heard from Caroline Spisak, who is an vice president and controller, at Highland
bdsparks@meistermedia.com
occupational therapist in Olmsted Falls, OH. Much Hospitality Corporation before it was sold to JER
to my surprise Caroline lives in my city of Avon Partners, a private equity fund. Prior to joining
Highland, Graham held various auditing positions Hey everyone. Hope you’ve all had a nice spring.
and apparently has even spotted me at Holy Trinity
for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1995 until I have just a few updates to pass along -- Peter
Church with my family; what a small world we live
2003. Congratulations Graham, on your new Munson (U.S. Marine Corps, Middle East Foreign
in. Caroline was an avid runner until two recent
position. ... Back in Cleveland, communication grad Area Office) recently published Iraq in Transition:
injuries caused her to rethink her sport of choice.
Randy Loeser joins the Cleveland Jewish News The Legacy of Dictatorship and the Prospects for
Now she is a member of the Snakebites bike club
as senior director of sales and custom marketing. Democracy (Potomac Books, 2009). The book is a
for men and women. She recently completed her
In addition to overseeing sales for the award- history and socio-political analysis of events since
first race and has a few more on the calendar.
winning weekly CJN newspaper, JSTYLE 2003 and the effects of Iraq’s troubled past on
Good luck Caroline and thanks for the info -- see
magazine, and other CJN publications, Loeser the attempt at transition to democracy. The book
you at Mass some Sunday. ... I was remiss in my
directs LinQ•2 Communications, a division has been endorsed by Dr. Steven Metz of the
last article to not mention that Joan and Brad
launched in 2008 by the CJN’s parent Cleveland U.S. Army War College, Dr. Vali Nasr, an advisor
Gosser welcomed Johnny Gosser into their family
Jewish Publication Co. LinQ•2 provides custom on President Obama’s staff and professor at Tufts
to join the “Jakester” at home. It was my pleasure
media solutions such as specialty publications and University’s Fletcher School, Dr. Ahmed Hashim
to meet the youngster on their last road trip
also publishes the quarterly Cleveland/Akron of the U.S. Naval War College, and Gen. Anthony
through Cleveland. I am sure by now he is a
Health and Wellness magazine. Before joining Zinni, former Commander, U.S. Central Command
handful and a great playmate for brother Jake; all
CJN, Loeser held senior management positions at and Presidential Special Envoy to the Middle East.
the best Gossers. ... As of now that is all of the
Questex Media Group, where he was named ... James Grant and his wife, Allison, welcomed
news I have to offer. May you all enjoy a safe and
Entrepreneur of the Year, and at Advanstar their second child on Dec. 30. Her name is
happy summer and enjoy whatever it is that
Communications and Penton Media. He has also Caroline Rose Grant and she joins big brother
makes you smile. Peace, David
been a consultant for business-to-business James Harned Grant III (2). ... Brian Polian has
moved from the Fighting Irish to the Pac 10. He
‘90
Melissa Wenzler publications and nonprofit organizations and a
guest lecturer at Ohio University as well as other was appointed special teams coordinator for the
440-725-0753
colleges around Ohio. When not working, Loeser Stanford Cardinal football team after serving in the
WenzJCU90@aol.com
can be found on the basketball court as a referee same capacity for the last five seasons at Notre
licensed by the Ohio High School Athletic Dame. Throughout his tenure in South Bend, the
REUNION YEAR Association. A lifelong Clevelander, he lives with Irish special teams were some of the best in the
‘91
his wife and two children in Highland Heights. ... nation. Under his guidance, the Irish boasted the
Molly Coughlin Fanta
Finally, history grad Rev. Michael Simone, S.J., best kickoff return coverage in the nation in 2008,
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allowing just 16.5 yards per return. ... Nicole
mfanta4714@wowway.com
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ALUMNI JOURNAL
James ’97 and Allison Grant welcomed their second Tim and Mary Jo (Marcellus) ’98 Wyse are the
child Dec. 30, 2009. Her name is Caroline Rose Grant proud parents of Audrey Eleanor, who was born in
and she joins big brother James Harned Grant III. Boston, MA, on Nov. 14. Older brother, Aidan John,
was born in Fairbanks, AK on July 3, 2007.
Buchman Blum has been living in Portland, OR,
for the past seven years. She’s been married story was published in the January issue of
to her husband, Trevor, for five and a half years Rick and Jennifer (Janas) ’98 McKenzie were Cleveland Magazine. “We are huge sports fans,”
and they are expecting their first child in early married Nov. 7, 2009. Jennifer writes. So the couple decided their
August. ... Bridget Smith Wendt is moving from wedding would reflect their love of sports. “Each
Philadelphia to Atlanta, GA. Her husband, Michael, person in our bridal party represented a team –
has been transferred by his company, Siemens. influential defined contribution advisors for 2009 the Browns, Indians, Cavs, Buckeyes, and Notre
Bridget and Michael have also added a little boy by 401kWire.com! At CBIZ, Mike is responsible Dame too. The girls wore black dresses, with
to their family. Hogan was born in February 2009 for developing and implementing investment and a sash that corresponded to a particular team’s
and joins big sister, Louisa (4). ... John Alastra is fiduciary best practices on behalf of clients. ... colors.” As the couple exited church, guests
working as an attorney for The Isaac Firm, LLC in Wedding bells will be ringing for Justin Hayes waved rally towels donated by the Cavaliers.
Columbus, OH. He also mentioned that classmate who is engaged to be married in July to Amber And at the reception, there was a ball and t-shirt
Ryan Carter got married in November 2009. ... Marie Shores. Justin graduated cum laude from toss, and guests could snack from a stadium hot
Gary Love is in Korea again. He will finish up his The Catholic University of America Columbus dog cart. Before dinner, Rick and Jennifer threw
one-year tour in August and then head back to the School of Law. He is a land use attorney for up powder, as Lebron James does before each
D.C. area. ... Vincent Shemo and his family have Linowes and Blocher LLP in Bethesda, MD. game. The “program” contained profiles of the
relocated to Westlake, OH, and he recently took ... Rick and Jennifer (Janas) McKenzie were coaching staff (their parents) and the players (their
the position of vice president and controller of married November 7, and their unique wedding bridal party). Alumni in attendance at the one-
PolyOne Corporation in Avon Lake, OH. ... That’s of-a-kind celebration included: Dana (Weidaw)
it for now. Be sure to send me any updates you Arnold, Katie (Ruyan) Heavilin, Katie (Pusateri)
might have on yourself or another classmate. Webster, Gretchen (Miller) Losey, Mary Roddy-
And don’t forget to sign up for our class page on Stretar, and Jim and Michelle ’01 (Marquette)
Facebook. Just search for “John Carroll University Comerford. ... Unfortunately, our column must
Class of 1997.” Thanks! Brian end on a very sad note. In April, the family of our
well-liked classmate Javier Reveron learned that
his body was positively identified, six years after
‘98
Cherie (Skoczen) Kurlychek his disappearance in January 2004. Javier touched
216-741-1823 the lives of so many people. May we cherish our
cherieskoczen@ameritech.net memories of him. And may he rest peacefully in
God’s loving care. Cherie
Congratulations to Steve Rozman and his wife,
Stephanie, who welcomed their first daughter, Mia
‘99
Meg Galligan
Antonia, on March 15. The Rozmans live in Palm
galliganm22@hotmail.com
Beach Gardens, FL, where Steve is a firefighter/
paramedic with Martin County. ... Tim and Mary
Jo (Marcellus) Wyse are the proud parents of
Audrey Eleanor, who was born in Boston, MA, on I hope this edition finds you all well. Several of our
Nov. 14. Older brother, Aidan John, was born in classmates have big news to share with us!
Fairbanks, AK, on July 3, 2007. The Wyse family Megan Ross was married to Brian Trainer of
loved living in Alaska for a year before moving to Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Nicholas R.C.
Boston, which Mary Jo says is a great place to Church in Pittsburgh. The reception followed
live, too. Mary Jo is a stay-at-home mother, and aboard The Duchess riverboat of the Gateway
she recently had stories published in Chicken Clipper Fleet. Several Carroll grads were in
Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Tough People, attendance including: Sarah (Parsons) Trausch,
and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad. Jeff ’98 and Erin (Liberati) Bors, Katie Ilg,
... Congratulations to Mike Swallow, a vice Colleen (Auth) Potanko, Kristin (Riebe)
president and senior retirement plan consultant Swenson, Dave ‘97 and Kim (Tomba)
for CBIZ. Mike was named one of the 300 most Pfundstein, Gregory and Kirstin (Feast) Martin,
Steve Rozman ’98 and Stephanie welcomed Megan (Stenger) Cooper, Mike ’98 and Shannon
Mia Antonia on Mar. 15, 2010. (Shepard) Scott, Darren and Leslie (Butler)
38 John Carroll university SUMMER 2010
ALUMNI JOURNAL
Hilliard, Chris ’98 and Anita (Susnjara) Lembach, news we gathered at Reunion in our next column. update your information if you move, get married,
and Matt Tunno. ... Dr. Lindsay Nist and Douglas In the meantime, some Class of 2006 updates -- In or land a great new job. Go to jcu.edu and click on
Werner were married Oct. 24, 2009, at St. Brigid baby news, Clare and Jason Smith welcomed the Alumni & Friends tab. It will take you to the
of Kildare Catholic Church in Dublin. Since Lucy Genevieve on Mar. 10. Lucy was 7 lbs. 12 oz. JCUConnect page where you can register, send
graduating from John Carroll, Lindsay received a and 19.25 inches. She joins big sister Grace (2). updates, and get in touch with other alums.
master’s and doctorate from The Ohio State Phillip and Angela (Susnjara) Hoover welcomed Thanks again for 10 great years of post-graduation
University. She is employed by South-Western their daughter, Giuliana, on January 27. Giuliana news! Have fun and keep us informed. Clare and
City Schools, Grove City, OH. ... Susan Malick was 6 lbs. 11 oz. On Feb. 13, Kevin and Valerie Lisa
Spivey and her husband, Adam, welcomed a (Capiccioni) Gerbus welcomed identical twin
‘01
daughter, Savannah Jane Spivey, on Feb. 5, 2010. boys, Andrew Joseph, 6 lbs. 3 oz. 18.5 inches and Maureen DeMers Fariello
Susan is a reference librarian at the North Benjamin Thomas, 5 lbs. 11 oz. and 19.5 inches to jcualumni2001@yahoo.com
Ridgeville Branch of the Lorain Public Library their family. They join siblings Elena (4) and
System and Adam is a computer technician at Jonathan (2). And just a day later, on Valentine’s
Forest City Enterprises in Cleveland, OH. Day, Mike ’99 and Laura (Frankl) Dolan Happy summer! Rory Allan Neill III was born on
Congratulations to the Spivey family! ... Craig welcomed their first child, Evan Michael. Laura is Sept. 18, 2009, to Rory ’02 and Meghan (Collins)
Acton has been named chief financial officer for currently working for Ernst & Young and Mike Neill, who live in a western suburb of Chicago. ...
Wayfarer Aviation in Purchase, NY. Wayfarer is a works for IBM. ... Classmate Mick Batyske is Meghan McBride sends an update from
premier aircraft management and charter firm of finding much success with his DJ business. Mick overseas: “I moved to Madrid, Spain, in August
various aircraft types ranging from Gulfstream, travels around the country and his work has been 2008 to begin teaching first grade at the American
Global Express, Falcon, Challenger, Learjet, reported on by the likes of MTV and Rolling Stone. School of Madrid. I’m finishing my contract here in
Hawker-Beechcraft, and Cessna. Since graduating He began his DJ business while at Carroll as a way Madrid at the end of June and I have accepted a
from JCU, Acton has held roles at other position at the American International School of
companies including Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Johannesburg’s Pretoria Campus in South Africa. I
and Ernst & Young. Additionally, he earned a will move there in August and I’m thrilled! The
master’s in accountancy from the University of school is amazing -- I had the opportunity to visit it
Notre Dame. ... Paula Peters married Kent Furst in 2006, and I found that the school’s educational
on April 10, 2010, in Clarence, NY. Paula is an philosophy is totally in line with mine, so it’s my
employment specialist at the Employment dream job! South Africa is incredibly beautiful as
Alliance. Kent is a graduate of Case Western well, so I’m looking forward to having the
Reserve University. He is a research analyst with opportunity to absorbing the landscape and being
Fredonia Group. ... When passing through immersed in the culture.” ... Laurel Maurer
Columbus, OH, in April, I had the pleasure of recently got engaged and will be married in August
visiting with Julie (Randles) Curtis and Alicia 2010. Congratulations, Meghan, Meghan, and
Mazzi. Julie and her husband Matt, who live in Laurel on your many blessings. To the rest of the
Columbus, are expecting the arrival of their first class of 2001, please continue to send updates so
child shortly. Alicia lives in Cleveland, and is using we can share and celebrate all that’s good in your
her law degree from Case Western Reserve life. Soak up the sun. All the best to you and those
University to support several local firms. ... I look you love, Maureen
forward to hearing from more of you in the coming
‘02
months! Best, Meg Kristen (Muoio) McVean
585-259-3955
‘00
Lisa (Foster) Smith jcuclassof2002@gmail.com
440-339-6572
lisasmith19@hotmail.com Hi everyone! I hope you’re enjoying your summer.
Clare Taft Here is the latest news from our class. Katrina
claretaft@hotmail.com Machusick just returned to the United States after
working for a year in Mexico on a public health
REUNION YEAR project. She is starting medical school in the fall,
Bridget (Houlihan) Kennedy ’00 recently had her either at Rochester or UC Davis. ... Kara (Clark) ’96
We hope you have been enjoying your summer
first book published, “Chicago’s South Side Irish and Bill Barmann celebrated their fifth wedding
– and that it included Reunion! By the time this
Parade.” anniversary this past October, and have two
edition is printed, Reunion will have taken place so
children: Maggie (3 ½) and Finley (10 mos.). For
we are looking forward to reporting on all the fun
the past 11 years, Kara has worked as an
to help pay for school. His degree in marketing and emergency room RN for the Cleveland Clinic and
MBA are definitely coming in handy as he Bill is a branch manager for JPMorgan Chase. ...
continues to brand himself. Mick is currently on Mike and Ashlee (Rager) Lake are expecting baby
tour in Asia with shows scheduled for Taiwan and number three on May 21. They have twin girls
Japan. Good luck, Mick! ... We are excited to tell who are turning four. Ashlee is working as the
you about another one of our classmates who has clinical coordinator for maternity services for
recently been published. Bridget (Houlihan) Licking Memorial Hospital and Mike is a police
Kennedy authored her first book, Chicago’s South officer for the City of Newark. ... Michelle
Side Irish Parade, at the end of February. The book McManus graduated from Averett University,
chronicles the famous parade with more than 200 Danville, VA, in December with her master’s in
photos from its start in 1979 until its end in 2009. education with a concentration in reading. ... The
To order a copy signed by the author, e-mail marketing agency that Andy Halko owns is
southsideirishparadebook@gmail.com – performing extremely well. It is going to double in
congratulations, Bridget! ... We are sure that there size in 2010 and is moving into offices five times
are many more success stories just like these – as big as its current space. Way to go Andy! ...
but we need you to tell us! Please continue to Rory Allan Neill III was born on Sept. 18, 2009, to
Clare (Taft) and Jason Smith welcomed Lucy send your updates and photos so we can share Meghan (Collins) ’01 and Rory Neill. The Neill
Genevieve on March. 10. them with our fellow alums. And remember to family lives in the Western suburbs of Chicago. ...
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ALUMNI JOURNAL
Timothy Funkhouser was recently married to will both be chief residents of emergency
Sarah Graham. He met Sarah while playing in the medicine at Cleveland’s own MetroHealth Medical
World Adult Kickball Association league in Center for the 2010-11 year. ... Congrats to Tim
Washington, D.C. Tim is currently an assistant vice (Tooth) Estrella and Sara Malkin on their marriage
president for Branch Banking & Trust Company in this past April. Two fellow Kappa Sigma brothers,
Arlington, VA. ... Patrice Skiba is planning to Tim Joyce ’05 and Andrew Sberna were in the
marry Timothy Lucason on June 26, 2010, at St. wedding party. ... That’s it for now, please search
Luke Church. Patrice received her master’s degree John Carroll University Class of 2004 on Facebook
from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Spanish and join our class page so everyone can stay in
teacher with the Montour School District. The touch. Clapp
couple met through a work happy hour. ... Rev.
‘05
Eric Schild was just appointed president of Kateri Jennifer Tolhurst
Catholic Schools in Oregon, OH. It is a K-12 school jtolhurst04@jcu.edu
system that combines all of the parish schools on
the East Side of Toledo. He was also appointed
Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Bono). REUNION YEAR
... That’s it for this time. Keep the news coming!
Thanks, Kristen Hi everyone! By the time you read this, Reunion
will have come and gone. I hope you were able to
‘03
reconnect with your friends! Reunion news in the
Theresa (Jurak) Polachek Patrick (Slaw) Althof ’06, Christina (Cobos) Bernard fall issue, but in the meantime, here goes: Jack
jcu2003@hotmail.com ’04, Paul Clapp ’04, Beth Henry ’04 at the Kentucky Jamison completed an internship in spinal surgery
Derby. and sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic and
now has a spinal care and injury private practice
Hello all. After a jam-packed column for the
26.2 miles run in 3 hours, 34 minutes. Just to in Erie, PA. He recently got engaged to Kristy
previous issue, I have little to pass along this time
qualify for the Boston Marathon is a huge feat Ciccarelli, and the two are planning an October
around. But what I have is exciting news! Cindy
in of itself, but these two ladies posted solid wedding in Erie (I’ve been promised photos to
Kifer ’04 welcomed a baby girl, Evelyn Rae, on
times, congratulations again. Check that off your include in the column!). According to Jack, “If
April 13. Welcome Evelyn and congratulations
“bucket list.” ... It was nice to hear from Teresa plans of suborbital space flight fall through, we
Cindy! ... I hope everyone is doing well, and don’t
(Delagrange) Higl when she sent a note letting us plan on honeymooning somewhere where there
forget to send your updates to jcu2003@hotmail.
know that she is the new director of marketing for is surf and relaxation.” ... Courtney Kelleher was
com. Take care, Theresa
Schwab Company in Winona, MN. ... Thank you recently engaged to David Gordon. Both Courtney
to Kenny Rosplock, MD ’03 for letting us know and her fiancé are nurse practitioners at University
that Michael Glasenapp, MD (a University of Hospitals Case Medical Center, after getting
Cincinnati: College of Medicine graduate) and Jon their master’s degrees at Case. The wedding is
Keary, MD (a CWRU School of Medicine graduate) May 30 in Courtney’s hometown of Columbus,
OH. ... Maggie Wainwright was recently
engaged to Frank Eich IV ’06. Maggie works
as a communications consultant at American
Greetings in Cleveland. The two are planning
a summer wedding in Beverly, OH. ... Stacy
Yanek was married to Scot Gill on Sept. 5, 2009,
at St. Bernard Church. Bridesmaids were Alisa
LaPlante, Jessica Wells, Jayma Wells, Jessica
Cosgrove, Lindsey Violi, Courtney Copeland, and
Gina LaPlante. The happy couple honeymooned at
Turks and Caicos Islands. Stacy works as a surgical
nurse at the Cleveland Clinic, while working
towards a master’s degree in nursing from Kent
State. Busy year for Stacy! ... Amanda Leonberg
graduated from Creighton University with her
M.D., and is off to a residency at Tufts University
in Boston. ... That’s it for now – keep the news
coming, kids! Jennifer
‘06
Christine Bohn
Evelyn Rae, daughter of Cindy Kifer ’04. 440-668-8210
Cbohn06@jcu.edu
Roberta Muoio
‘04
937-627-5257
Paul Clapp
rmuoio06@jcu.edu
440-796-4947
pclapp04@jcu.edu
We have lots of updates to share! Christine Vicini
and Stephen Hall got engaged on New Years’ Eve.
Hello everyone. This update is not long but it is full
They are planning a Sept. 18, 2010, wedding in
of great news. Huge congratulations to Shannon
Tysons Corner, VA, where they currently reside. ...
McConville and Kelly (Zimmerman) Moran.
Kristen Holy is engaged to Christopher
They not only ran in the Boston Marathon, but
McGinness and they are planning a July 17
also posted two amazing times. Shannon finished
Shannon McConville ’04 finished the Boston wedding in Mentor, OH. ... Christian and Renita
in 3 hours, 13 minutes and Kelly completed the
Marathon in 3 hours 13 minutes. (Simons) Yeasted married in October 2009 and
‘08
MJ LaPerch
mjlaperch@gmail.com
‘07
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office. ... Michelle Lisa Iafelice
Mirowski graduated from Murray State University liafelice07@jcu.edu
in the spring with a master’s in biology. ... Vincent Brittany Bush
Farallo graduated from Texas State in December bbush07@jcu.edu
2009 with a master’s in population and
conservation biology. He is currently pursuing a Here’s the latest – Sean McClure married Elissa
Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology. ... Flynn on Sept. 19, 2009, at the Duke Chapel in
Megan Mahaffey recently started a position at Durham, NC. The reception followed at the
MTD Products in Valley City, OH, she works as a Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club. The couple
marketing communications associate in the mass honeymooned in Hawaii. Sean is completing his
retail division. ... Mallory McClester, Matt Weis, final year as a law student at Duke. In the fall,
and Claire Sullivan will all graduate from the Sean will be an associate at Latham and Watkins
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine on LLP in San Diego. Elissa is a law clerk for the
May 23, 2010. Matt will be headed to Toledo for a Honorable James C. Dever III, U.S. District Judge
general surgery internship. Claire will be in for the Eastern District of North Carolina. ... Katie
Cleveland for an internal medicine residency. Obloy and Nathan Steven became engaged and
Mallory will be at the University of North Carolina are planning a wedding for May 30 at the Mill
for a family medicine residency. ... In the spring, Creek Park in Youngstown. Katie is an internal
Sarah Ruane started a job with Bergdorf auditor with Universal American in Solon, OH, and
Goodman in NYC. She will also be married in Nathan is a middle school science teacher at
September 2010. ... Gina Marcantonio Summit Academy in Elyria, OH. ... Joe Gehring
Sacriponte was accepted to the University of San and Kara Radie are engaged and planning a
Francisco master’s program and will start this wedding at Gesu Church in University Heights for
spring. ... Dimitrios Tsatiris and Lisa Stempak June 2011. ... Matthew and Megan (Beatty) ’06
are returning to Cleveland for their residencies Ursick married on Mar. 20. Gloria Gyimah was
after graduating from the University Of Toledo the maid of honor. ... Michael Bogden will Angielique Lokaj ’06 and Nathan Moss ’08 were
College Of Medicine. Lisa will continue her training married May of 2009 in Buffalo, NY.
graduate with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
‘09
Lisa Ugran
lugran09@jcu.edu
IN MEMORIAM
Berton J. Beadle ’36 4/3/2010 Edward P. McHugh ’59 4/30/2010
Robert J. Thompson ’37 5/4/2010 Eugene F. O’Donnell ’59 3/25/2010
Richard J. Breiner ’40 3/9/2010 Kenneth S. Ozawa ’59 3/4/2009
Linus A. Gottas ’41 4/29/2010 David I. Wenzler ’60 11/24/2009
William J. Manning ’41 1/30/2010 Robert F. Kreidler ’61 3/27/2010
Dorothy Leslie ’43 3/10/2010 Leonard M. Clezie ’62 2/28/2010
Robert U. Obringer ’43 5/23/2010 Thomas G. Hermann ’63 4/18/2010
William J. Cull ’47 4/7/2010 Henry D. Dardy ’64 2/27/2010
Conrad J. Daiber Jr. ’47 3/20/2010 Ronald L. Loeffler ’64 4/29/2010
Emiddio J. DiFulvio ’48 2/10/2010 Robert W. Clark ’68 2/10/2010
Edward J. Mulroony ’49 12/8/2009 Daniel R. Mittendorf ’68 2/2/2010
John D. Buckon ’50 4/5/2010 Mark J. Ule ’69 4/25/2010
Steve J. Kubofcik Sr. ’50 4/10/2010 James M. Callow ’71G 5/26/2006
Edward McCormack ’50 4/29/2010 Emilie A. Wiemels ’71G 3/10/2010
Robert J. Michalak ’50 4/22/2006 John R. Diczhazy ’73 3/23/2010
Joseph J. Raymond ’50 3/11/2010 Agnes Carmel Dziak OP ’73G 5/4/2010
Leonard H. Soeder ’50 6/10/2010 Rosemary Finn ’80 3/23/2010
John J. Webster ’51 4/11/2010 Edwin J. Mitchell Sr. ’83 3/2/2010
Virginia R. Anson ’52 3/11/2010 Christine L. Krosel ’86G 4/24/2010
Donald W. Farley ’52 2/27/2010 Maura Norton ’87 3/1/2010
Donald L. Novitski ’52 1/17/2010 Leon Fisher ’88G 3/26/2010
Frederick J. Blodgett ’54 5/10/2010 Craig W. Stevenson ’88 2/27/2010
George F. Letcher ’54 4/29/2009 Brenda Pinckney ’98 12/23/2008
Thomas Mercer ’54 4/6/2010 Javier R. Reveron ’98 5/3/2004
J. Patrick Phelan ’56 4/11/2010 William J. Ulrich retired faculty 4/11/2010
Charles A. Novak ’57 5/29/2010 Leo J. Schneider faculty 6/7/2010
Joseph L. Rubey Sr. ’57 6/22/2009
Kathleen Mary Mackin OP ’58G 2/26/2010 This is the deceased list as we know it. We apologize for any omission
Dorothy Jean Witting ’58 4/7/2010 and ask that you please notify Joan Brosius at 216.397.4332.
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hey were the last raindrops of the year. sold at Western Union to send and receive and Consumer Protection Agency were
They culminated in waves of water, financial support. However, neither the uninformed of how difficult it was for a
mud, and earth that rushed through U.S., nor the Salvadoran federal government consumer to navigate the market. After 8
small towns. Families along Lake Ilopango regulates this market on behalf of consumer months, they agreed to begin offering financial
(east of the capital city, San Salvador) huddled needs. Financial education for remittance education on how to transfer remittances. This
on rooftops for safety. Those whose homes recipients was nowhere to be found, evidence is one positive, but small step forward, so work
remained, slept on mud-soaked floors in of banks and transfer companies coordinating continues in both the U.S. and El Salvador to
the nights after the storm. They were afraid to keep prices artificially high went improve how the market, as a whole, operates.
of thieves taking any belongings they had uninvestigated, and government officials at After eight months, I saw the causes and
left. The untold story behind their attempts the highest levels were not aware of how the effects of poverty in an infrastructure that
to rebuild from last November’s rain and market for these transfers even operated. collapsed after a rainfall. I saw them in rules
landslides is the reason I worked in El Salvador After the rains, I decided to combine and a financial system that did not work
this past year: remittances. my research with action. I set aside my notes for families and communities along Lake
I ask a group clearing out homes whether in English and began writing reports for Ilopango. Yet, I now see how accountability in
they regularly received remittances, a term for local authorities on the importance of, but that system can do more than create efficient
money that is sent from family members working lack of attention being paid to, remittances. money transfer markets. It can help to rebuild
outside the country. Everyone answers “yes.” Representatives from the Central Bank entire communities.
How? “Western Union” is repeated time
and time again.
Nationwide, remittances make up 17-18 Joshua Marcin ’09 is a 2009-2010 U.S. Student Fulbright Scholar
percent of the country’s economy: almost $4 whose research in El Salvador focused on the use and accessibility of fi-
billion dollars is sent from abroad each year. nancial institutions for migrants. He arrived in San Salvador in August
This exceeds all direct foreign investment in 2009 and returned to the United States in April, to assume a yearlong
the country. Most comes from the United fellowship on domestic antipoverty programming for the U.S. Depart-
States or allá (literally: “over there”) in ment of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C.
everyday conversation. The typical amount sent
on a monthly basis is between $100 and $200.
I first encountered these dollars when
working with a nonprofit organization in
Cleveland and John Carroll’s political science
faculty. Most of us think about subprime lenders
and tricky credit card contracts when we
think about expensive or hard-to-understand
financial products. For those of us who do not
speak English or finance as a first language,
remittances should be added to our list.
My goal was to determine how the market
for these transfers actually works, or doesn’t,
for the typical family. I found my answer after
the landslides. The five regions most damaged
by the storm received nearly $20 million in
remittances each month in 2004. Those sent
after the storm to these areas were essentially
personalized foreign aid. Yet, two-thirds of
Salvadoran families are like the ones I met;
they do not have access to affordable banking.
They rely on costly wire transfers, like those Houses collapsed during the worst four hours of the storm in Santiago Texacuangos.
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