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M ELLERFALL/WINTER 2007 D e v e l o p i n g L e a d e r s h i p i n Yo u n g M e n

A C a t h o l i c S c h o o l i n t h e M a r i a n i s t Tr a d i t i o n

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principal’sdeskIN 2010 WE WILL celebrate 50 years as a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition. As we move toward this golden anniversary,our commitment is to strengthen our vision of a “quality, integral education” — the core of a Moeller education. We know thisholistic approach — educating the mind, body, heart, and spirit — will serve our students well into the future.

LLEEAADDIINNGG EEDDGGEE OOFF TTEECCHHNNOOLLOOGGYY IINNTTEEGGRRAATTIIOONN:: Specifically, we are committed to further integrating technology as a tool toincrease student achievement. Using laptop computers, our faculty continues to find additional opportunities to increase theirstudents’ critical thinking skills, improve data analysis, and refine problem solving. (You can learn more about our technologyprogram on page 18, “Teaching in a Digital World.”)

HHOOUUSSEE SSYYSSTTEEMM EEVVOOLLUUTTIIOONN:: Our commitment to the House System has enabled it to evolve and become imbedded into our culture of Family Spirit, so prevalent at Moeller. The House System has increased student leadership opportunities, particularly for our upper classmen, helping to bolster our mission of educating young men to become tomorrow’s leaders. It has also increased our ability to provide pastoral care to every student.

EENNHHAANNCCEEDD CCUURRRRIICCUULLUUMM:: TTHHEE NNEEWW TTHHRREEEE RR’’SS:: A Marianist education teaches for “adaptation and change,” so we are committed to employing best practices that complement the old “three R’s” of reading, ‘riting and‘rithmetic, while advancing the new “three R’s” of rigor, relevance and relationships. Certainly, the old“three R’s” are still necessary, and we will continue to build these basic skills. However, the currentemphasis on “rigor, relevance, and relationships” will ensure students are better prepared to meet theneeds of our ever-changing world. Our focuson “rigor” and “relevance” means the cur-riculum will be both challenging and applica-ble to today’s world. Academically, we haveadded course and graduation requirements,beginning with the Class of 2011, which willfurther challenge students to develop theirGod-given abilities. A Marianist educationalso teaches in the Family Spirit, making“relationships” an important focus. The newbuzz word in the world of work is “emotionalintelligence” or EQ. Research shows thatlearning to work well with others will be akey component in their lives, so we proac-tively develop meaningful relationshipsamong students, faculty, and staff.

LLIIVVIINNGG FFAAIITTHH:: Ultimately, we are committed to educating young men to befaithful, hopeful, and passionate about making our world a more peaceful and lovingplace. Our Men of Moeller will help ensurethat the world becomes a more perfect placeas they live out their faith in Christ. It is acrusade worthy of our motto professed bythe founder of the Society of Mary, BlessedWilliam Joseph Chaminade: “Nova BellaElegit Dominus.” The Lord has chosen new wars.

Yours in Service,

Blane M. Collison, Principal

cover story8 THE ULTIMATE LEGACYMoeller Announces The Gerry Faust Athletic Complex

10 THE MOELLER ATHLETIC TRADITIONA Metaphor for our Marianist Vision of Excellence

12 CELEBRATING A STELLAR YEARMoeller Awarded All Sports Trophy

departments2 FROM THE EDITOR

3 MOELLER WIRED

20 CRUSADER CONNECTION

24 TRACKING

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Cover art: Nationally aclaimed Moeller artist and Moeller alum Greg Storer ’74captures the essence of Gerry Faust in this watercolor, which is part of Moeller’sHall of Fame display. See Cover Story: “Moeller Announces The Gerry FaustAthletic Complex,” page 8.

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features14 MAKE THECOMMITMENTMoeller’s Annual Fund

16 AARGH, MATES!Main Event 2007

18 TEACHING INA DIGITAL WORLD

UsingTechnology to IncreaseStudentAchievement

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The “Pirates of the Caribbean”amass record treasure!(See story on page 16.)

LOOKING FOR YOUR ‘GOLDEN’ MEMORIES!Did you know that Moeller won “Most Popular School in Cincinnati” itsvery first year of operation? It’s true. Just ask Athletic Director andClass of ’64 alum Barry Borman. In 1960 a radio station (WSAI) held a

contest encouraging students to nomi-nate their favorite high school. “Ofcourse we were all freshmen,”recalls Borman, “but Brother Keysran a campaign anyway to fill outthe postcards and mail them in.Moeller won the contest! No onehad ever heard of us before then.We began our winning traditionthat very first year.”That same year Moeller held itsown contest, offering a $10bookstore gift certificate forthe student who could come upwith a school nickname. Twostudents, Ed Finke and DennisCronin, won the prize fortheir award-winning choice:

Crusaders.Barry also recalls that tuition was $90.

Physical education class was planting bush-es. The library was empty (so students wentdoor to door requesting donations). Lunchwas on the third floor hallway. And sockhops were held after basketball games in thegym (now the auditorium). Such great memo-ries!

Soon Moeller will be creating anothermemory — it’s 50th anniversary! In prepa-ration for that golden moment, we want topreserve some of the priceless stories we

know you have tucked away. Please send me your favorite “golden”moment ([email protected] or mail to 9001 Montgomery Road,Cincinnati, OH 45242, ATTN. Johanna Kremer/Moeller Memories). Weplan to feature these in future issues, paving the way for a majorMoeller milestone.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Johanna KremerEditor, Moeller Magazine/Communications Director

fromtheeditor M ELLERMoeller Magazine is an official publication of ArchbishopMoeller High School for alumni, parents, and friends.Comments and questions are encouraged. Send your letters to:

MOELLER MAGAZINE EDITORArchbishop Moeller High SchoolJohanna Kremer9001 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH 45242-7780Voice Mail: (513) 791-1680, ext. 1330Fax: (513) 792-3343E-Mail: [email protected]

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSChris Albrecht ’77Ginny BauerBlane CollisonChris Anne GaierDebbie GeigerSally NugentRob Winterman ’80

CONTRIBUTING COPY EDITORSBill Balbach ’72Cindy Neuhaus

ADMINISTRATIONBlane Collison, PrincipalCarl Kremer, Dean of StudentsBro. Ron Luksic, S.M., Dean of Student LifeBill Balbach ’72, TreasurerBarry Borman ’64, Director of Athletic Operations

CREDITSLayout & Design: June Pfaff Daley, Daley Designe-mail: [email protected]

Photography: Greg Stanforth ’67, Moeller [email protected]

Printing: Larry Kuhlman ’81, Bramkamp Printingwww.Bramkamp.com

Distribution: Ginny Bauer and Chris Anne Gaier

©2007. All rights reserved. Archbishop Moeller HighSchool is owned and operated by the CatholicArchdiocese of Cincinnati and adheres to its policies.

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Barry Borman ’64

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THIS YEAR’S ART STUDENTSearned more than $2.3 milliondollars in competitive scholar-ship offers, breaking the previ-ous two-million-dollar recordearned in 2004. In the past 13years, Moeller art students havebeen offered more than $12.4million dollars by the most prestigious art institutes in thecountry, showing why Moeller’sart program is nationallyadmired.

“I am consistently impressedwith Moeller’s art program,”says Marsha Lynn, assistantdirector of undergraduateadmission at the MarylandInstitute College of Art (MCIA).“It is rare to find a college-prep environment that not onlysees the value but has made asignificant commitment to thearts… The students want to bethere, and the teachers are trulyengaged and excited to teach.Being one of the most competi-tive art colleges in the country,MICA values not only thesophistication of portfolio that Moeller students are able to produce, but also the level of academicrigor they have been able to accomplish. Together this is a recipe for a very successful artist ordesigner and no doubt the reason these students are winning top scholarships to extremely competitive programs, such as MICA.”

This caps off a stellar year for these seniors, for last fall they began by winning the MontgomeryKiwanis Sidewalk Art Show, marking the sixth consecutive time that Moeller students have won theshow’s grand prize and blue ribbons.

Two juniors, Nick Faust and Patrick McDonough, followed this success byunveiling their original works of art at the Weston Art Gallery of the AronoffCenter. They were involved in the “Art Shapes Us” Teen Arts MultimediaCollage Project.

A few months later, the Cincinnati Art Academy selected 16 Moeller senior art students to display their works at the Academy’s ConvergysGallery. The exhibition was part of the “Art Academy Selects,” an innovativenew exhibition series showcasing artworks by area high school students and serving as a gateway opportunity for young artists and their mentors toexpand their circles of influence. Through this exhibition series, high schoolstudents who have demonstrated serious commitment to honing their crafthave the opportunity to exhibit professionally and develop new perspectiveson the world of visual arts. Gregory Stanforth, Chair of Moeller’sArt/Photography Department, curated the exhibition. The Moeller studentsdisplayed various pieces ranging from pencil, charcoal, and pen drawings toacrylic and oil paintings to black and white and color photographs.

Earlier this year the Cincinnati ArtAcademy selected 16 Moeller senior artstudents to display their work.

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moellerwired...leadershipModel APEC Students Named ‘Best Delegation’


THIS YEAR MARKED a golden moment for Moeller’s SisterJudith Mary Klei: She recently celebrated her 50th Jubilee as

a consecrated Sister in the Sisters ofMercy. Sr. Judy has spent most of

those years in education, servingas a teacher and administrator

in the Cincinnati area elemen-tary and high schools. AtMoeller, she has served innumerous faculty and admin-istrative roles for the past 23

years. Reflecting on her wealth of

experience, she shared memories,including a recent poignant moment in

class. “One day not too long ago I was discussing the TenCommandments with my freshmen. When we got to the FifthCommandment (Thou Shall Not Kill), and the students did notthink that it was meant for them, I explained how we can killone another by our words and actions. I then asked the stu-dents how this can kill someone else.

“After the usual answers, one young man raised his handand said, ‘Sister, we kill them because we take away theirhope.’ It was at that time that once again I realized how muchI have learned from my teaching experiences and the studentswho have passed through my classes over these many years.How truly blessed I am!

“Today in the Sisters of Mercy there are various justicegroups. Being part of the non-violence prayer and actiongroup, the young man’s answer rings more deeply in myheart. And hopefully each day becomes one in which I don'ttake away hope but give hope to all those who come into mypresence.”

THE EF FOUNDATION for Foreign Study has named Moeller“School of the Year” for fostering cultural awareness, globalunderstanding, and peace. Only 47 American high schoolsearned this distinction from more than 2000 schools the foun-dation works with nationally.

“The students and staff at Moeller High School have trulymade a contribution to global understanding and peace,” saidEllen Manz, EF Foundation regional director, in a congratulato-ry letter. “And we applaud the support you have extended toour exchange students to make this possible.”

Through EF, Moeller hosts three exchange students eachyear for a full year of study, and this year’s students are fromGermany. Moeller also sponsors exchange programs withAustralia, Africa, and Spain and offers mission trips to Mexico,Honduras, and Peru.

Sister Judy Celebrates Jubilee

EARLIER THIS YEAR, six stu-dents attended the Model APECSummit held on the Universityof Cincinnati campus and werenamed “Best Delegation,”which is the highest award givenat the event. Wynn Hunter ’07,Geoff Roberts ’07, BrendanLacey ’07, Blake McNamara ’07,Tyler Frankenberg ’08, and NickFaust ’08 comprised the award-winning delegation representing

Peru. Hunter and Frankenbergalso received “Best Delegate”awards for their committeework.

“Model APEC is a ModelUN-like event,” said Bob Tull,Moeller’s moderator and gov-ernment teacher. “UC (in con-junction with the Global Center)hosts one of the only Model APevents in the country. Annuallythere are 15-20 schools that are

represented with well over 100students from the GreaterCincinnati area. Programs likeModel APEC and Model UNgive the students great opportu-nities to interact with studentsfrom other schools, role play,practice public speaking,research world issues, and thinkglobally.”

“APEC was a really greatexperience in negotiation and

cooperation,” Faust. “I learnedabout working with new peopleto get things done. Who knewbipartisan politics could be such fun?”

Exchange students 2007-08from Germany, Australia,and Spain.

Moeller Named Foundation’s

‘School of the Year’

NICK CALANGI ’09 andBilly Yates ’08 repre-sented Moeller at theHugh O’Brian YouthLeadership Seminarthis past summer. This seminar for sophomores and isdesigned to help themrecognize their leader-ship talents and applythem in becomingeffective, ethical

leaders in their home, schools, work-place, and community. Students partici-pate in hands-on leadership activities and meet state leaders in such areas asbusiness, government, education, media,and the non-profit sector. Currently, nearly 9,000 sophomores, representingas many high schools nationwide, attendHOBY Leadership Seminars annually.

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FROM SOUTHEASTERN AFRICA to northeastern Cincinnati, two writing teachersthousands of miles apart recently embarkedon a literary venture to both broaden theirstudents’ perspectives and shrink their worldview.

Archbishop Moeller High School EnglishTeacher Mike Moroski and a teacher inMalawi, Matt Maroon of ChaminadeSecondary School in the town of Karonga, set up a pen pal — or, more accurately, an “e-pal” — exchange between their students.

“The project originated when MattMaroon contacted Bro. Ron (Luksic) with theidea, and Bro. Ron forwarded the e-mail, andhe set us up,” said Moroski. “I believe themission of the exchange is to draw ourMarianist Family closer together, and to teachour students a most valuable lesson: That weare all not so different. In fact, we are morelike each other in our humanity than we everstop to realize.”

Robbie Stroehlein ’09 agrees. “(T)eens inAmerican think and act just the same way as

the teens do in Africa,” he said. “People in Africa live their lives,

and they don’t worry about whatthey don’t have,” said NathanGushulak ’09.

“I realized how lucky we are tohave what we have here atMoeller,” said Matt Botts ’09.

“The most amazing part of theproject was seeing how excited theguys got about their letters,” saidMoroski. “They even sent a box ofMoeller t-shirts back with Matt(who visited Moeller and gave class-room presentations). Now, whensomeone mentions Africa, they willbe able to say with pride that theirfriend lives there. Also, they will befar more open to the plight of thecontinent when they hear about iton the news. Who knows, one ofthem may go as a missionary, likeMatt, to Malawi someday. Very coolstuff!”

Chaminade Secondary School students in Malawi proudly displaytheir Moeller t-shirts.

The 2006-07Crusader staff,back row, from left:Jake Feldhues ’07,Greg Markgraf ’07,Joe Esbenshade’07, Austen Verrilli’08, Josh Emig ’08,Jocko Rosello ’08,and Julie Abraham,moderator. Frontrow seated, fromleft: Steve Bohne’07, Matt Ferro ’08,Luke Bishop ’08,and Joe Zoller ’07.

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WHO KNEW REHABBING buildings wouldbe so cool? Moeller’s MACH 1 crew(Moeller Advocates for CommunityHousing) has made it the “thing to do” on Saturday mornings, and now they haveteamed with Elder High School to formELMOE, working collaboratively with theirrivals to rehab a home in Over-the-Rhine.

Exactly how is this coalition of purpleand gold mixing together? “Basically, we alljust show up and let God do the rest,” saidMike Moroski, Moeller’s MACH 1 moderatorand English teacher. His faith in the youngmen is well founded. Now that the Men ofMoeller have completed their 1404Republic Street project (check Moeller’swebsite for news about the Open House!),Team ELMOE is focused on digging throughthe rubble of 1423 Republic Street.

In addition, the Moeller advocates haveadded another rehab project to their sched-

ule. This year theywill help buildChoices Café, a newcommunity café andgathering space forresidents in Over-the-Rhine. Thisspace is located on Elm Street, justaround the cornerfrom their currentprojects, and prom-ises to be an idealhaven for locals torelax with oneanother, play chess,listen to music, meet for coffee, attendcommunity meetings, hold celebrations,and more. The café will also provide a placefor local artists to display their works andfor local musicians to jam. And it will all

happen soon, if thestudents have a say.

“We hope tohave (Choices Café)done by lateOctober,” says EricWerner ’09, MACH1’s co-director. “Butseeing whatprogress we’ve been

making so far, I hope to get it open withinthe next 3-4 weeks. The quicker we get thisdone, the sooner the residents of OTR canuse it. I’m really excited about this project!”

Donations are more than welcome, saysMoroski, to help with building materials forELMOE and purchasing supplies for ChoicesCafé. He’s also seeking assistance withplumbing and electrical needs. Financialsupport for MACH 1 projects can be mailedto 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH45242, ATTN. Mike Moroski. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

MOELLER STUDENTS created a “Shantytown” in the school’s frontparking lot this past spring. Building homes out of cardboard boxesand duct tape, they slept outside and begged for food during theday. MACH 1 (Moeller Advocates for Community Housing) spon-sored this year’s event, inviting the former director of the NationalCoalition for the Homeless, Donald Whitehead, and a representa-tive from Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, Mike Rogers, to beguest speakers. According to Mike Moroski, Moeller’s MACH 1Moderator and English teacher, the event was designed to createmore awareness in the Moeller and Cincinnati community about theproblem of homelessness in our world, state, and city by living incardboard boxes for three days, giving up money and begging forfood, and tirelessly advocating for those that have less than we do.


‘Shantytown’ Raises Awareness

Moeller-Elder Students Form ‘Project ELMOE’

The ELMO workers stop and take a break to pose forthis “team” picture.

RECENTLY, MOELLER BAND members have earned prestigioushonors outside the music program. Percussionist TylerNiemeyer ’09 was selected by audition for the CincinnatiSymphony Youth Orchestra and is a second-year member of theBlue Ash Youth Symphony (BAYS). Other BAYS members includesenior trombonist Andy Lehn and sophomore percussionist NikkiArbino (MND). In addition, Lehn and Eric Morsch '09 (trumpet)are members of the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble, sponsoredby the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.

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THIS YEAR, 30 MENTOR GROUPS of students and faculty members are eachsponsoring an orphan in UNIFAT (Upper NileInstitute for Appropriate Technology), theschool in Northern Uganda that Moelleradopted last year. Each group has committed

to raising $300, which will cover the child’stuition, uniform, food, shelter, and medicalcare for an entire year.

UNIFAT: Currently, there are more than1,500 students enrolled at UNIFAT, servingPreK-6th grade. Since there are no publicschools in Uganda, cost is always an issue,especially for orphans. For these children,education is their only hope for the future —education and the school’s founder, AbitimoOdongkara.

ABITIMO ODONGKARA: Abitimo single-handedly built UNIFAT back in 1985 with 10students under a tree, and she continues towork countless hours to keep it going. She is73 years old. Over the past two decades, theschool has experienced challenges caused byrebel activities, hunger, and an outbreak ofEbola. Despite these difficulties, the schoolmaintains high standards of learning and hasbuilt a reputation of excellence throughoutthe country.

ONE UGANDA: Earlier this past year,Abitimo visited Moeller to participate inONE UGANDA, a city-wide social justiceweekend event sponsored by the Moeller

students. More than 350 students from 15 high schools throughout Cincinnati

participated to learn about the plight of theUgandan children. Moeller alum MichaelZimmer ’67 and his wife Jill — who first connected Moeller with UNIFAT and

Obitimo after learning of the students’efforts to support the Invisible Childrenmovement — generously flew Abitimo in forthe event. The ONE UGANDA attendeesheard her amazing story first hand, and sheinspired them to become involved, remind-ing them of the power they have to make apositive change in the world. The next ONEUGANDA overnight will take place inFebruary 2008. For further details, seewww.unifiedforunifat.com. This website,which is designed and updated by a Moelleralum, Will Tardio ’07, also provides informa-tion about how to sponsor a child and showspictures of recent events, such as InvisibleChildren’s “Displace Me” event last spring.

DISPLACE ME: More than 100 Cincinnatistudents participated in Invisible Children’sDisplace Me event in Chicago. Led byMoeller students and teachers, the studentsbuilt and slept in cardboard shanties in theheart of the city, along with 5,000 youthfrom around the nation. The event raisedawareness about those living in IDP camps(Internally Displaced Persons) in Gulu,Uganda. “At the event, our students met a

personal friend of Abitimo’s named Jolie, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee from Ugandawho runs a school mentoring program inGulu,” said Connie Ring, Moeller mathteacher and Invisible Children/Unified forUNIFAT moderator. “Jolie was impressedwith the commitment our students have toUNIFAT and praised them for their hardwork and dedication.”

HOW YOU CAN HELP: There are many ways to help, but the website www.unifiedforunifat.com is a great place to start. You can also contact Connie Ringdirectly at [email protected] for informa-tion about how you can support Moeller students in their “Unified” endeavors.

Editor’s Note: The last two issues of MoellerMagazine (spring/summer 2006 & fall/winter2006)* have highlighted our students’ involve-ment in the Invisible Children movement, agrassroots effort by American youth to endthe abduction and abuse of Ugandan childrenperpetrated by a rebel army. Few stories havegenerated as much interest as our students’involvement in this cause, and few social jus-tice issues have touched the Men of Moellerlike this one. The leadership they have provid-ed is hard to overstate, for like a stone makingripples in a pond, the rings of their efforts areever-expanding as they continue to inspiretheir peers throughout the city to get involvedand initiate their own efforts. To date, Moellerhas shown the Invisible Children: Rough Cutvideo to literally thousands of students andparents, and 15 area high schools are current-ly supporting the Invisible Children move-ment. At Moeller, one woman, Connie Ring, amath teacher, has single-handedly rallied thestudents and helped them organize. She is the“wind beneath their wings” — a true MoellerCrusader. While our teachers are unsungheroes each in their own way, she’s teachingour students to soar in a unique way, a per-fect model of our founder Blessed WilliamJoseph Chaminade’s vision to educate forservice, peace, and justice.

* These articles are available in the www.unifiedforunifat.com “Press” section.

Students/Faculty ‘Adopt’ Orphans of Ugandan War By Johanna Kremer & Sally Nugent, Moeller Parent

Students of Abitimo Odongkara’s school in Northern Uganda proudly display their Moeller Mentor Group sponsors.

On September 7, 2007, Moellerunveiled the Gerry Faust AthleticComplex. Surrounded by family,close friends, and alumni duringthe Alumni Reunion Friday cook-out, Gerry received the surprise announcement and a maquette,a scaled replica of the eight foot bronze statue honoring himthat will be placed at the complex entrance. Noted sculptor Mike Major created the statue that captures Faust leading histeam onto the field toward victory. Major’s other works includestatues of Woody Hayes, Jackie Robinson, and Vince Lombardi.

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Already under construction, thecomplex honors the man whowas more than a coach — he wasa mentor and an inspiration. AsMoeller begins preparations forits 50th Anniversary in 2010, thenew complex is the first visiblestep funded by the “ThroughThese Doors” capital campaign.

A Glimpse of the Gerry Faust LegacyThe first Men of Moeller walkedthrough the doors in the fall of1960. And Gerry Faust was there,one of eight faculty memberswho began with 196 boys. Gerrytaught algebra and coached theschool’s first freshman team,recruiting much of the class toplay. “Extra-curricular activitiescreate a bond with the studentand school,” he says. “Studentshave more appreciation of theschool — love the school more— when they’re involved. Whenyou love a school, you’re going todo better in the classroom.”

That fall the football pro-gram had an inauspiciousbeginning. “I remember the helmets and equipment we hadthen,” said Gerry. “We went toDayton Chaminade, UD, andXavier to get what we needed.We used to practice in four different colors of pants…Theweight room was in the base-ment of Bill Clark’s house. CarlRahe went to the scrap yard

and picked up manhole covers,and we made barbells out ofsoup cans, concrete, and sticks.We did everything. And weworked hard.”

Hard work. That was thefoundation of Moeller footballfrom the very beginning. “(Thecoaches) were pretty relentless,and (the players) worked hard,”said Gerry. “None of them quit.There weren’t a lot of big kids —just dedicated, tough kids.” Thehard work paid off, and the firstCrusaders ended their season 9-1.

This success set the tone forthe next 21 years as Gerry led hisboys to an unparalleled record: 4 mythical national titles, 5state championships, 174 vic-tories, 17 defeats, and 2 ties.But this record doesn’tbegin to tell the tale ofGerry’s vision ofMoeller football.

“At Moeller, Gerry’s idea of highschool football was taking onchampions from New York toDallas, from Pittsburgh to Detroit— and thumping all of them,”said Denny Dressman in his bookGerry Faust: Notre Dame’s Manin Motion (1981). “It was out-drawing the Cincinnati Reds headto head on Friday night, and itwas being invited to play a gamein Japan. It was 15 minutes onCBS and an hour on “Donahue,”a page in Time, a piece in TheWall Street Journal, and feature

stories in newspa-pers from coast to

coast. It was 18coaches, 24

team doctors,210 players, and a

$100,000budget.

In 18 varsity seasons, it was 22high school All-Americans andalmost 300 scholarships.” In littlemore than two decades, Gerry’svision had catapulted the youngschool to national fame.

But the truth about Moellerfootball — and Gerry’s legacy —exists more in the relationshipshe cultivated along the way. AsDressman says,” Moeller footballunder Gerry Faust was more thansuperstars and All-Americans. It was more than undefeated seasons and state and nationalchampionships. It was a community where teenage boyswere taught discipline andresponsibility, where total dedication was demanded, andeffort rewarded with respect andconsideration, if not always per-sonal stardom. The Men ofMoeller included Jack the manager-trainer, Wayne thecourageous, Greg the deter-mined, Tugboat the stubborn,Rick the faithful, and hundreds ofothers, many of whom did not

play, did not start, or did notstar. The Men of Moeller in

some cases were blessedwith special athletic talentsand had to learn to livewith fame at a young age…but mostly they wereaverage kids. The Men ofMoeller worked hard, lovedeach other...” And Gerryloved them. And that willbe the ultimate legacy ofGerry Faust.M

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(Photo to right) Momentarilyspeechless, there were too manypeople to thank by name as Gerryaccepted Moeller’s (gifts). Mostimportantly, though, he wanted toshare this moment with his family,and he added a special thanks tohis wife, Marlene, who raised hischildren and helped to make it allpossible.

The Gerry Faust Athletic Complex will be completed by next fall.

by JOHANNA KREMER


The Moeller

A Metaphor For Our Marianist Vision of Excellence

‘ATHLETIC TRADITION’‘ATHLETIC TRADITION’

A Metaphor For Our Marianist Vision of Excellence

Our coaches are the finest edu-cators, teaching our young menthe importance of personal disci-pline, persistence, teamwork,hard work, and more. They arethe leaders of our future leaders.And their success is measurednot only in the tangible resultson scoreboards but also by thelifelong connections they makeand the lessons they teach alongthe way. The Moeller Family —another hallmark of a Moellereducation — doesn’t happen byaccident. It happens by design. Ithappens because our coachesteach the young men to workinterdependently toward com-mon goals. It happens becausethey work to bring out the bestin our athletes, enabling them tomanifest that excellence on thefield, on the mat, or on thecourt.

Moeller’s athletic programshave learned how to build a win-ning culture by teaching thatwinning isn’t the most importantthing. The most important thingis doing the right things — andthe hard things — along theway. It’s teaching students tobelieve in themselves becausethat confidence has been earned

and tested. It’s about teachingthe true meaning — and magic— of teamwork and having themfeel the synergy that comes fromselflessness. It’s about coachingthem in the classroom of life —and ensuring they internalizelessons that will last alifetime.Ultimately,that’s theMoellerAthleticTradition.

Overthe past47 years,Moellerhas earnedits reputationfor excellence,and we’ve had two leg-endary teacher-coaches leadingthe way. With Coach Faust, wefirst began our rise to nationalfame in the ‘70s in football. In1972, Coach Cameron’s baseballprogram gave Moeller its firstteam state championship. Overthe next 15 years, up to about1990, this tradition continued togrow, not only in football, but inother athletic programs as well.We began earning national repu-

tations in wrestling, baseball,and basketball. Again, not byaccident. But by design. We’vebeen fortunate to employ coach-es that continue Moeller’sAthletic Tradition and carry thetorch of excellence initiated by

its founding leaders.In the next twodecades, as we

continued toprovide ourstudentswith a“quality,integraleducation,”

Moeller’s rep-utation grew to

include theschool’s academic

and spiritual programs aswell. In 2002 we became one ofthe first schools in the countryto institute a laptop computerprogram for the entire school.That same year IBM recognizedMoeller as one of the modelschools in the nation in imple-menting computer education.During that same time, we wererecognized by the Society ofMary’s evaluation team as “oneof the finest examples of

Catholic education in thenation.”

In August 2007, CincinnatiMagazine rated Moeller #13among Greater Cincinnatischools, but we were the #1comprehensive Catholic schoolin the Archdiocese, a critical dis-tinction, since our mission is toreach students at a variety ofacademic levels, not just thosewho score in the top percentile.With our holistic approach, yearafter year 98% of our studentsattend college prepared to facemore than just academic chal-lenges.

As we near our 50thAnniversary, we are proud toextol the virtues of our richAthletic Tradition, and we laudthe leadership our coaches —like Gerry Faust and MikeCameron — have provided alongthe way. But we are equallyproud to extol the virtues of ourschool’s Marianist vision of edu-cation. Moeller’s AthleticTradition merely is a metaphorfor the school’s overall vision ofexcellence. M

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As we approach our 50th Anniversary in 2010,Moeller is beginning to prepare for its celebration as one of the finest comprehensiveMarianist high schools in the country. Moeller’s mission to provide a “quality, integraleducation” – a holistic approach that involvesthe mind, body, heart, and spirit — is partly evident by the level of excellence our athleticprograms have achieved. The education ouryoung men receive by participating in an athletic endeavor — and the spirit the remainder bring to our school by their supportof our athletes’ success — is immeasurable.

by Barry Borman, Athletic Director

(Photo to left) Coach Gerry Faust pictured center with

his winning team and his “lucky hat.”

CELEBRATING

This spring Moeller was award-ed the prestigious GCL AllSports Trophy for the stellarperformances of its athleticprograms. It was a year of

state-worthy recognition as the schoolcaptured state championship honors infour programs: basketball, swimming, vol-leyball, and wrestling. “It was a great yearfor our athletic program,” said BarryBorman, athletic director. “The achieve-ments of our individuals and teams rep-resent the hard work and commitment ofour coaches and athletes. Each athletewho participates contributes his share tothe rich Moeller Athletic Tradition.”

BasketballThe 2007 basketball team’s overall season record was 25-2, after winning thestate title on Saturday, March 24. The 25wins are the best in the history of

Moeller’s program. The team topped St.Xavier High School in the state game 43-40. The Crusaders have won the GCLBasketball Championship 10 times in thepast 15 years. This is the Crusader’s thirdstate title (1999, 2003 and 2007), withfour Final Four appearances (1999, 2003,2005, 2007). Moeller basketball also hashad four regional championships, oneregional runner-up, and five districtchampionships. “The impressive part ofour basketball program is its depth,” saidBorman. “Even after winning the statechampionship in 2007, Coach Kremer hasin his returning varsity and JV players thequality to compete again at the statelevel.”

SwimmingBrian Howell ’08 won the first individualswim state title in 18 years, and he wonthe 200 individual medley at the state

championship swim meet. In addition toHowell, four other Moeller swimmersqualified for the state meet: senior co-captain Alex Jackson, and sophomoresKevin Koenig, Mike Krone, and DavidSanders. Most recently, Howell qualifiedfor the Olympic Trials in Omaha and theJunior National Team. “This year All-American and state champion BrianHowell will lead a team of experiencedCrusaders to potentially the highestswimming place in 18 years,” saidBorman.

WrestlingThe state finals took place at The OhioState University’s Value City Arena.Seniors Germane Lindsey and Frank

CELEBRATING

2007 State Basketball Champions Brian Howell ’08, 2007 State Swimming Champion

BASK ETBA L L SW IMM I NG


Moeller Awarded

by JOHANNA KREMER Stellara Stellar Year

Becker earned the honor of state champion.Lindsey won the state championship in the140-pound weight class with an 8-6 overtimedecision. Becker won the 285 pound weightclass with a 3-1 overtime decision. Moeller’steam finished as state runner-up. “CoachGaier has created one of the premier programs in the country, regularly beingnationally ranked,” said Borman. “It is hisnational schedule that has given his wrestlersthe experience to compete annually at thestate level.”

VolleyballThe varsity completed a perfect season (29-0)by winning the state championship in fivegames over Elder. This is the program’s fifthstate title since being introduced to Moellerin 1995. In only a dozen seasons, the volley-ball program has accrued an impressiverecord that includes 3 GCL championships,10 district championships, 5 regional champi-onships, and 5 state championships (1997 &1998, 2004, 2005 & 2007). “Our volleyballprogram has developed into the best inOhio,” said Borman. “Coach Ulland is nowpreparing to play in tournaments beyond ourstate borders and in tournaments againstnational caliber teams to elevate our pro-gram even farther.”M

Frank Becker ’07, 2007 State Wrestling Champion 2007 State Volleyball Champions

WREST L I N G VO L L EYBA L L

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All Sports Trophy


With the start of the Gerry Faust Athletic Complex, the Through These Doors Campaign has met one of its Campus Master Plan goals: renovating the upper fields with two field turf practice andcompetition surfaces, a training track, and limited seating.

But more needs to be accomplished to keep Moeller at the forefront of academic, spiritual, and athletic excellence. By 2010, we want to accomplish these goals:

Academics• Remodel the 2nd and 3rd floor classrooms of the main building• Renovate the old gymnasium into a theater and modular

seat auditorium• Expand the Activities Center to provide more space for music

and chorus

Endowment• Increase the Endowment Fund by two million dollars, providing

the opportunity for more young men to walk “Through These Doors”

Athletics• Renovate the interior of the Activities Center with new lighting

and a new multipurpose floor• Expand the O’Connor Center to include a new football locker room

Our Through These Doors Capital Campaign is crucial to accomplishing these goals. That’s why your pledge — right now — is vital. For more information on how to make a gift and ensure thecampaign’s success and to see the progress of the project, visitwww.Moeller.org/supportmoeller or call Chris Albrecht, Director ofDevelopment, at 513-791-1680, ext.1310.

The Creation of

Honors The Legendary Coach And Sets The Bar For The 50th Anniversary Master Plan.

$500 - 2,499Crusader LevelName on Donor Plaque

$2,500 - 4,999Blue GraniteName on Plaque and Granite Wall

$5,000 - 7,499Gold GraniteName on Granite Walland Locker

$7,500 - 9,999Blue PlazaName on Wall, Lockerand Plaza

$10,000 - 24,999Gold PlazaName on Wall, Locker and Plaza

$25,000 - 49,999Classroom DonorName on Wall, Plaza and Classroom

$50,000 - 99,999Crusader LevelNaming Choice level 1

$100,00 - 249,999Champion LevelNaming Choice level 2

$250,000 - 499,999Principal’s Level Naming Choice level 3

$500,000 - 749,999Founder’s Naming Right

$750,000 - 999,999Society of Mary Naming Right

$1,000,000 & UpFr. ChaminadeNaming Right

Your Faust statuette stands over 16 inches tall on a granite base and is an exactreplica of the life-size bronze statue of CoachFaust leading the Crusaders onto the fieldthat will be at the entrance of the newAthletic Complex. Created by noted sculptor,Mike Major, who has done sculptures ofWoody Hayes, Jackie Robinson, and VinceLombardi, the Faust statuette is yours withour sincere thanks for your contribution of$5,000 or more.

Receive A Faust Statuette With A Gift Of $5,000 Or More.

Through These Doors Recognition Levels

The Gerry Faust Athletic Complex

MOELLER • 15

These Young Men of Moeller AreLeaders In The Making.

You’re Watching Leadership Develop.

We featured these three freshmen in our 2007 Annual Fundappeal. As sophomores, they’re not only physically moremature, they’ve grown academically and spiritually as well.They symbolize what Moeller offers young men — theopportunity to develop into the leaders of tomorrow.

Moeller’s Annual Fund provides tuition assistance thathelps deserving young men realize their dreams of attending Moeller and becoming leaders. Often, these are sons of Moeller grads who want to follow in theirfather’s footsteps.

Gifts to the Annual Fund also support Moeller’s daily operating needs and the maintenance of our physical facilities. This helps to defray the cost of tuition for all families.

We urge you to invest in developing leadership; we urgeyou to invest in Moeller.

Moeller Annual Fund Recognition Levels

Chaminade SocietyFounders Circle$1,000 and aboveChaminade Society recognition with invitation to Principal’s Dinner and Alumni Awards Night,Chaminade Society logo item,20% discount at Spirit Shop.

Chaminade Society$500-$999Chaminade Society recognition,Chaminade society logo item,20% discount at Spirit Shop.

Eveslage Society$250-$499Eveslage Society recognition,20% discount at Spirit Shop.

Crusader Club$100-$249Crusader Club recognition,10% discount at Spirit Shop

Gold Club$50-$99Gold Club recognition.

Blue Club$25-$49Blue Club recognition.

Your contribution to the 2008 Annual Fund allowsMoeller to help more deserving young leaders.

Visit www.Moeller.org under "Support Moeller,”or call Chris Albrecht, Director of Development,513.791.1680, ext. 1310,or e-mail [email protected].

Main Event 2007yielded a recordtreasure chest,exceeding a netprofit of more than

$253,000 for Moeller’s coffers, bene-fiting Student Services Programs,which includes “Fund-A-Need,” athletic and fine arts programs, as well as tuition assistance fordeserving students who want aMoeller education.

With “Pirates of the Caribbean”as the theme and plenty of lootavailable for bid, most everyonefound treasures aplenty. ManorHouse managed to aboard morethan 650 patrons, with tickets soldout a month prior to Moeller’s premier social evening.

As the event set sail, “Captain”Debbie Geiger, Main Event Director,

thanked her trusty crew. “The leadership of Honorary Chairs Celia& Bill Carroll, along with theirExecutive Board and House Captains— including hundreds of volunteers

— was amazing!” she said. Then itwas full speed ahead, with patronsraising their paddles high, providingfavorable winds all along the way.

A highlight of the evening’s


PIRATE EVENINGAMASSES

BOUNTIFULTREASURE CHEST

by JOHANNA KREMER

Moeller students Brendan

Fischer, Jake Lerman and Alex

Rogan welcome guests as they

arrive to support Moeller.

Aargh, Mates!

adventure occurred when backersprovided extra booty for Moeller’s“Fund-A-Need” campaign. Thisyear’s need involved replacing vin-tage desks (circa 1960). “The olddesks were much too small for ourstudents,” said Geiger. More than$38,000 was raised for the desk cam-paign, and now new desks fill theclassrooms, along with engraved bluegranite plaques identifying the gen-erous donors.

Captain Geiger will be donning anew hat for Main Event 2008: aderby. The theme, “An Evening atthe Races, A Derby Gala,” is already

off and running. This year an addi-tional attraction — Preview Night(with bidding allowed!) — will beflowing with mint juleps. Mark yourcalendars now, for the Preview“Infield Party” on Friday, April 18,from 7-9 PM, with the Main Event onSaturday, April 19, from 4:30-11 PM.Advance reservations are availableonline at www.Moeller.org. “All betsare off if you’re late to the gate,”warns Geiger. “You won’t want tomiss out, because the Main Eventhas sold out the last two years — amonth before the event!”M

The HonoraryChairs for MainEvent 2008 areBarbara & CarlReisen. The themefor this year’s Mainevent is “AnEvening at theRaces, A DerbyGala. “The Reisensare planning a“photo finish” tobreak more recordsin attendance and net profits,” saidGeiger.

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NEED DESKSMoeller senior Frank Becker shows how the old “smalldesks” just don’t fit a student anymore, while his fellowsenior classmate, Dean Gaier, sits comfortably in a new“larger desk,” which now fills many classrooms atMoeller High School!

If you want to help complete our desk campaign sothat every student will have a new desk, please contactDebbie Geiger, Main Event Director, at (513) 791-1680,ext. 1320, or send a check payable to Moeller HighSchool, Attn: Main Event Desk Campaign, 9001Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.


UsingTechnologyto IncreaseStudentAchievement

Teaching in aD•I•G•I•T•A•LWorld

Teaching in aD•I•G•I•T•A•LWorld

UsingTechnologyto IncreaseStudentAchievementby JOHANNA KREMER

Can technology truly increase studentachievement? Is it worth the invest-ment? Good questions… Especially ascosts continue to rise. The honest

answer is this: It depends. If computers areused to replace blackboards (or whiteboards),then the answer is no. If laptops are used asentertaining distractions rather than educa-tional enhancements, then the answer is no.However, when used effectively, the potentialof technology to increase student achieve-ment is enormous. “Computers are by far themost powerful teaching and learningmachines to enter the classroom,” say DavidTyack and Larry Cuban, renowned StanfordUniversity educational researchers.

It’s no secret that we now live in a digitalworld. As such, students’ learning styles havechanged. “Studies show that students todayDO learn differently than we did,” says BruceNelson, math teacher. “They process informa-tion differently…, (and) if we do not adjustour teaching, we might as well be speaking aforeign language. Using technology in theclassroom speaks to them in their language.”

Technology Director Jeff Gaier agrees.“Kids are learning digitally,” he says. “If we’re using 1950’s (teaching) processes, we are doing them a disservice.”

Recent research evaluating educationaltechnology — or “e-learning” — in the classroom concludes that students who haveaccess to computers show positive gains inacademic achievement.* Specifically, technol-ogy has the power to enhance learning in thefollowing ways: • Accelerates, enriches, and deepens

basic skills• Motivates and engages students in learning• Helps relate academics to the practices

of today’s workforce• Increases economic viability of tomorrow’s

workers• Strengthens teaching• Contributes to change in schools• Connects schools to the world• Provides the flexibility that could allow

every student find personal paths to learning

OPENING NEW WORLDS

Faculty members have experienced thepower of technology to transform learning,for computers have been part of the Moeller’seducational landscape since 1984.“Technology has opened up new worlds forour students,” says Elena Keyser, ForeignLanguages Department Chair. “When westudy painters, we can take virtual tours of

museums, like the Prado in Madrid or theLouvre in Paris. When studying literature, wecan find more information about the authorsand their works, even hear recordings of theirvoices. Publishers of our textbooks have web-sites that include Webquests, quizzes, videos,interactive learning games, links to manysites, and more.”

FOSTERING ‘DISCOVER LEARNING’

Religion teacher Jim Champlin believes com-puters foster “discovery learning” and allowthe faculty to cater to a variety of studentlearning styles. “Our technology enables amore stimulating and flexible approach toeducation,” he says. “In particular, the discov-ery aspect of education is strongly enhancedthrough our advanced network technologies— our students can utilize ever-expandingresources available on the worldwide networkto explore, investigate, and discover. In addi-tion, our educational technologies can helpfine tune our approaches to the individuallearning styles of students, be they auditory,visual, tactile, kinetic or a combination of styles.”

MOTIVATING & TEACHING TEAMWORK

Ed Jamieson’s business courses can be chal-lenging, but technology helps motivate hisstudents, while also teaching teamwork. “Iuse a collegiate business simulation createdby the University of Tennessee,” he says.“The material is difficult, but it really engagesthe students. It is also a way to teach team-work. They work on teams both in the class-room and at home (and) can strategize andcommunicate with each other from remotelocations to make decisions. This is realitytoday and much of what they will be doing incollege and beyond.”

IMPROVING WRITING

English Department Chair and alumnus KenKeener ’68 finds that technology has provideda major breakthrough in his approach toteaching composition. “The breakthrough isin marking and responding to student writ-ing,” he explains. “Students submit writingelectronically in Word documents. Using themicrophone instead of the pen, I respond byinserting sound files and comments.Recording allows me to explain complicatedwriting concepts in far more depth and detailthan with pen and ink.”

IMPROVING QUALITY OF WORK

Biology teacher Dan Shannon says the qualityof his students’ work has improved. “Students

who regularly use the laptop for notes or document preparation produce far more professional work than pen and paper users,”he explains. “The care that those studentstake in writing and editing seems to makethem more proud of their work. They havemore invested in it, and subsequently theirwork is tied to an emotion. This is a cardinalmethod of memory aid.”

INCREASING MATH COMPREHENSION

In math, Tim Held uses graphing software tohelp students solve difficult problems, such asthe ability to locate intercepts. “I can graphfreehand for the students, but the graphingsoftware shows them exactly what the graphshould look like,” he says. “It also allows students to find exact points on the graph forintercepts, intersection points, etc. The use ofthis software will benefit them in collegemath courses where a graphing calculator is required.”

ENHANCING ART TECHNIQUES

Department Chair Greg Stanforth says, “Inthe Art & Photography Studio classes, knowl-edge and practice of computer graphics areessential. After an intensive foundation inStudio Art I, students are prepared to use thecomputer graphic software programs in theiradvanced art classes. Many of the softwareprograms students use — such as Photoshopand Dreamweaver — are also used by profes-sionals in the graphic arts field.”

INDIVIDUALIZING STUDENT LEARNING

Perhaps most importantly, faculty find tech-nology increases student achievement byhelping meet individual students’ needs.“Technology-enhanced learning is obviouslywhere we want to get to, since this is wheretechnology directly affects learning,” saysNelson. “Cognitive Tutor software simulatesone-on-one tutoring by recognizing if a stu-dent is struggling with a concept (by thelength of time spent on a problem or hittingthe “help” button excessively). Once the software determines this, it gives the studentanother problem similar to the one just completed rather than moving on to a new concept.”

“All in all, student interest peaks whenev-er they are ‘turned loose’ on the computer,”exclaims Britt Raymond of the ForeignLanguages Department, “and the results are often amazing.” M

* Source: NMSA Research Summary, “Technology

and Student Learning,” September 2007.

MOELLER • 19

“MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL, as an intangible idea, had its beginnings back in the fall of1958 when Monsignor Edward A. McCarthy and Bro. Paul Sibbing, SM, were appoint-

ed to supervise the planning and construction of thebuilding. Through their efforts our new school, destinedto serve 15 parishes in the northeastern part of the city,began to rise on an eleven acre site just 15 miles fromthe center of Cincinnati. The building stands now, thesum of all its parts: parts which grew on the architect’sdrawing board, parts which grew with the turn of earthbefore the bulldozer’s blade, parts which grew with thesweep of the plasterer’s trowel, parts which grew fromthe carpenter’s hammer, and most important, beforethose could exist, parts which grew from the hearts of

the people of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati upon which to build this monument toCatholic education.”

The quote above was taken from the Dedication of Moeller High School, May 7,1961, and rings as true today. On September 7, 2007, we honored a man who wasthere at the beginning, a man who had a vision for making Moeller the best highschool in the country. Over 21 years, Gerry Faust epitomized the ideals of the schooland the Marianist philosophy, and continues to be our biggest and best ambassador.

In the same Dedication, Bro. Larry Eveslage, Moeller’s first principal said,“Particularly are we grateful to the parents of our first students who have uncom-plainingly shouldered the burden of making the school more complete in its materialresources. Also, we wish to pay tribute to our first students, those pioneerCrusaders, who have shown respect and care for this great gift… May future gener-ations of Crusaders continue to show their appreciation for the sacrifice of theirforebearers by following the example of the first students of Moeller.”

As we look forward to 2010 and our 50th anniversary as a school, we mustremind ourselves of Bro. Larry’s words and follow the example of the first mem-bers of the Moeller Family. Our alumni who have been benefactors of this great gift,along with the parents of today’s students, are being asked to make the school“more complete in material resources.” This generation of Crusaders is being askedto “show their appreciation for the sacrifice of their forbearers” (and their bear-ers…Parents, don’t let them forget it!) by leaving Moeller a better place for theyoung men coming up behind them.

Congratulations to Gerry on a well-deserved and fitting honor. To learn more on how you can invest in Moeller and pay tribute to not only Gerry, but all of thoseoriginal Crusaders, turn to page 15.

Hope to see you around the Big Moe,

Chris Albrecht ’77, Director of Development

crusaderconnection

SAVE THE DATE! BRIAN KELLY, one of the hottest coaches incollege football, will be speaking at the annual Moeller Men’sClub Sports Stag on Thursday, February 21, 2008.

University of Cincinnati Bearcat Head Football Coach BrianKelly has taken the Bearcats to new heights and a Top 20national ranking. He has revitalized the program and broughtsell-out crowds to the Clifton campus with his potent spreadoffense and aggressive style of defense. Coach Kelly has been a champion at every stop along his career and will no doubthave UC atop the Big East and vying for a BCS bowl berth. Staytuned for news on other speakers and registration information!

THE MOELLERFAMILY SPIRITis alive and wellin the MoellerMen’s Club(MMC). Thedecision lastyear to includecurrent and pastdads has result-ed in increased

participation at our events, and renewedenthusiasm from our alums in supportingMoeller. Already this year, the MMCsponsored pre-game tailgates before allhome football games and we broughtback the Monday night football filmreview to the school cafeteria. All theproceeds from MMC events go to supportactivities at Moeller. Since the beginningof the school year, the MMC pledged$1,500 to cover the cost of twelve students at a Marianist school in Africa. The MMC also organized and funded the “Buckle Up For Bessey” seatbelt cam-paign. Each student received a key chainwith the Marianist crest and a “BuckleUp For Bessey” logo in memory of JordanBessey and as a reminder of driving safe-ty. Come join us and help make MoellerHigh School an even better place!

God Bless,

Robert G. Winterman ’80Men’s Club President

From the Alumni President

UC Coach Brian Kelly to Speak at Stag


MOELLER • 21

Alumns Honored for Contributing to Growth of Moeller

crusaderconnection

THIS PAST SUMMER was a tough one for our school as we lost two members of ourupcoming senior class. The tragic deaths of Jordan Bessey (car accident) and Andy Carter(fatal shooting) occurred just two weeks apart. The tragedies brought out the best in theMoeller Family as we rallied around each other for consolation and to somehow makesense of what had happened.

Walter Bessey, Jordan’s dad, is one of the “Founding Fathers” of theMoeller Men’s Club. Just like his son, “Wals” has brought intensityand enthusiasm to our organization, and he has always beenabout making the Moeller experience a memorable one.The Men’s Club felt it fitting to honor Jordan’s memoryand has established the “Buckle Up For Bessey” programto encourage seat-belt use. We had key chains with the“Buckle Up For Bessey” slogan and Jordan’s footballjersey number 33 inscribed. Each student, freshmanthrough senior, will receive a key chain, hopefullyreminding them every time they get into a car to“buckle up for Bessey.” Traffic signs with the logo willbe placed at each exit from Moeller as well.

It is our plan to offer this program to otherschools in an effort to increase youth seat-beltawareness. Jordan, in his short time at Moeller,made a big impression on his friends and team-mates, and if we can save even one life by gettingsomeone to “buckle up for Bessey,” his impressionwill be even greater.

Two Seniors Lose Lives Tragically

FOUR MEN WHO have made significant contributions to the growth of Moeller High School and who exemplify the Moeller Spirit were recently honored at the annual Alumni Awards & Principal’s Dinner.Principal Blane Collison also recognized and thanked the members of the Chaminade Society Founder’sCircle (Annual Fund gift of $1,000 or more) for their generosity and the impact they have on the school.

Jordan Bessey

Andy Carter

SSCCOOTTTT KKEEEELLAANN ‘‘0077,, GGOOLLDD SSHHIIEELLDD AAWWAARRDD::Presented to a graduatingsenior who through hisacademic achievements, co-curricular activities, andapostolic life best exempli-fies the Moeller spirit.

WWIILLLLIIAAMM RRYYAANN ’’7799,, DDIISSTTIINNGGUUIISSHHEEDD AALLUUMMNNIIAAWWAARRDD:: Presented to analumnus who has givenoutstanding service to hiscommunity and has distin-guished himself as aMoeller alumnus.

DDAAVVIIDD SSCCHHLLUUEETTEERR ’’6677 (left) & JJOOHHNN GGEEOORRGGEE ’’7744 (right), BBRROO.. LLAAWWRREENNCCEE EEVVEESSLLAAGGEE AAWWAARRDD:: Presented to anindividual who through years of tireless effort has madesignificant contributions to the growth of Moeller HighSchool in the spirit of Moeller’s first principal, Bro. Lawrence Eveslage, S.M.

THE SECOND ANNUAL CLASSOF ’88 Scholarship GolfOuting took place on Friday,August 24, at Sharon WoodsGolf Course. Spearheadedlast year by Joe Hodge,Brian Schuerman, KevinGilles, Joe Faessler, ChrisShimala, Terry Dickey, andMark Lyon, the Class of ’88Scholarship is awarded to asophomore with demonstrat-ed financial need who isinvolved in co-curricularactivities. The scholarship isrenewable and will followthe recipient for his finalthree years.

According to Hodge, “Wewanted to help a young manwho was involved at Moellerand is making it a betterplace. Awarding it to a soph-omore allows us to see histrack record as a freshmanand what activities he wasinvolved in. It is our goal tostay in communication with

those whoreceive thescholarshipeven after theygraduate andhelp mentorthem as theystart a career,family, etc. Thereal hope isthat, when theyare able, they’llgive back toMoeller and helpanother youngman as he hasbeen helped.”

The golf outing was away to initiallygenerate funds for the scholarship and provide alittle camaraderie for theClass of ’88. Over the pasttwo years, they’ve raisedapproximately $15,000, andthe first recipient is BrianThiery ’10.

The idea for a class-sponsored scholarship iscatching on, with the Classof ’77 establishing one thisyear as well. For more information on how yourclass can start a scholarshipfund, contact Chris Albrechtat [email protected].

Class of ’88 Hosts Scholarship Golf Outing

The Class of ’88 shows true “class” withtheir support of the future Men ofMoeller.


BIG MOE ALUMNI came back for Alumni Reunion Weekend on September 7 & 8 to not only celebrate theanniversaries of the graduating Classes of ‘67, ’72, ’77,’82, ’87, ’92, ’97, and 2002 but to see all of the great things happening back at their alma mater.

All alums were invited to attend the festivities onFriday, which included a golf outing at Crooked Tree followed by the Alumni Happy Hour and BBQ. The cafete-ria patio served as a gathering place for alums and theirspouses to reconnect with old friends, make new ones,and to party to the sounds of the band Toast (which ismade up of several Moeller grads, most of whom were inthe original Bluestone Ivory). The evening was highlightedby the announcement that the back fields would be named“The Gerry Faust Athletic Complex.”

Saturday afternoon was reserved for alums back for their reunion and began with a prayer servicededicated to the deceased members of the Moeller Family. A group from the Men’s Chorus led those inattendance in singing the Moeller anthem. A tailgate party in the front parking lot followed with everyoneboarding busses to U.C.’s Nippert Stadium, where they were treated to a hard-fought Crusader victory over the Warriors from Detroit Brother Rice.

Look forward to more information concerning the 2008 Moeller Alumni Reunion Weekend.

Alums Return for Weekend Celebration

Toast keyboardist RickHagee ’69 reconnects with former Moellerband member RonWernke ’77.

AFTER FIVE YEARS, KeithMcCluskey ’78 is back intown. You may be asking,“What do you mean he’sback? I see him onMcCluskey Chevrolet com-mercials all the time!” Mostpeople in Cincinnati don’tknow that Keith and hisfamily (wife Kim, sons K.C.,Cameron, & Jake, anddaughter Sabrina) movedto Detroit in 2001 when hebecame president ofSouthfield, Michigan-basedCredit Acceptance.

McCluskey Chevrolethas been the top-volumeCredit Acceptance dealerin the country since joiningtheir finance program in1989. McCluskey continuedto strengthen his retailautomobile business inCincinnati while working tohelp Credit Acceptanceexpand their finance pro-gram nationwide. In 2002,McCluskey opened the firstMission Automotive loca-tion on Beechmont Avenueand will be opening a fifthstore this year. MissionAutomotive only sells andservices pre-owned vehi-cles. Credit Acceptance’sguaranteed credit approvalprogram has been highlysuccessful.

Last fall the McCluskey’smoved their family back toCincinnati so their oldestson, K.C., could attend theBig Moe as a sophomoreand Keith could go back tofocusing 100% of his busi-ness life on expanding theretail business throughMission Automotive andMcCluskey Chevrolet. Hesaid, “We knew we wouldcome back to Cincinnati at

some point, and the timingwas right. Even though K.C.attended a Jesuit highschool in Detroit for hisfreshman year, there wasno decision to make on ourend — or K.C.’s end — hehad always wanted to be aCrusader. We could not behappier to be back and apart of the Moeller Family.”

Kim McCluskey adds,“We moved to Hyde Parkand are proud to tell ourneighbors that ‘No, that’snot a Michigan flag we’reflying, it’s a MOELLERflag!’”

With middle sonCameron now a freshmanand youngest son Jakeentering in 2009, we cancount on the McCluskey’sbeing around for quitesome time.

Keith McCluskey is Back in Town

MOELLER • 23

IN JUNE, ANDREW BRACKMAN ’04 was selected in the first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees.He is the 28th Moeller baseball player to be drafted by the majorleagues. Brackman was State Player of the Year in 2004 in theMoeller Baseball Program. “Andrew was one of the most dominatingpitchers in Moeller history,” said Mike Cameron, who recentlyretired after coaching 40 years. ”Besides outstanding pitches, hewas a great competitor on the mound.”

Brackman’s baseball stats say it all. He had a career ERA of 1.04,the seventh best in the history of Ohio high school baseball andhelped lead Moeller to a 28-3 record and the Ohio state champi-onship as a senior. He was ranked as the No. 18 senior in America byTeam One Baseball and was listed as the No. 4 prospect in Ohio forthe 2004 draft by Baseball America. He had a perfect 7-0 recordwith one save and a 0.60 ERA and worked 47 1/3 innings, allowing21 hits and 14 walks while striking out 83. He went 6-1 with onesave and a 1.19 ERA.

Besides being one of the top high school pitchers in the country,Brackman was a basketball standout for Moeller. As a junior in 2003,he helped lead the Crusaders to a 19-7 record and the StateChampionship. In 2004, the Associated Press named him runner-upfor Mr. Basketball in Ohio. He also shared Division I Player of theYear honors and was named First Team All State. As a senior,Andrew averaged 20.2 points and 6.5 rebounds, led the GCL in scor-ing and field-goal percentage (.654), and was second in free-throwpercentage (.882). The team went 22-3, losing in the regional finals.Following his senior season, he was rated the No. 42 prospectnationally by Insiders.com and No. 43 by PrepStars. Brackmansigned a basketball scholarship at North Carolina State, where healso played baseball.

“Brack is clearly one of the most accomplished athletes ever atMoeller High School,” said Carl Kremer, head basketball coach. “Hewas a pleasure to coach and an excellent teammate. Brack has themental make-up and physical skills to make it with the Yankees.We’re very proud of him.”

Andrew is the son of Mark & Mary Brackman of West Chester.

Andrew Brackman ’04Signs with NY Yankees

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Jennifer Tanzmann & Patrick

Feldman (’95), September 2007.

Kerria Hardwick and Tom

Bodin (’98), October 14,2006, inNashville,TN. Men ofMoeller inthe weddingparty includ-ed best manBrandon

Rhoten

(’98), Chris

Uecker (’98), and John

Bodin (’96). The couple willreside in Greenwood, IN. (See picture inset.)

Laura BethJohnson & Eric

Ellis (’98), April21, 2007, inDanville, KY.Groomsmenincluded bestman Jeremy

Knight (’98) and David Eric

Chappell (’98). After a hon-eymoon in the British VirginIslands, the couple will livein Charlotte, NC. (See pictureto right.)

Capt. Monyca Byrne & Capt.

Chris Uecker (’98), July 14,2007, in Charleston, SC. Thecouple is presently living inEnid, OK, where they areinstructor pilots in the USAFPilot Training Program.

Kelly Way &Brandon Sallee (’99),May 26, 2007, at St.Mary’s Church of theVisitation in Clinton,CT. The couple met attheir alma mater,Marymount Universityin Arlington, Virginia.

Michelle Keller & Brian

Asbrock (’00), October 29,2005, at St. Julie BilliartChurch in Hamilton, OH.Best man was Adam

Asbrock (’01).(See picture below.)

Cookie & Lawrence

Hanrahan (’79), son, MarkLawrence, 8/22/07. (See picture to left.)

Jackie & Chris Temming (’90),son, Blake, 7/9/07.

Susan & Joseph Schimpf

(’93), son, William Ned,11/22/2006.(See picture to left.)

Shannon & Kurt Wenstrup

(’94), twins, MarcellaCaroline and Louis Steven,1/17/2007. Proud grand-parents are Carolyn andSteve Wenstrup (’66). (See picture below.)

Alexandra & Jonathan Wittekind

(’01), daughter, Chloe Maria,1/18/2007. Proud grandparentsare John and Elena Keyser (pres-

ent faculty).

FACULTY/PAST FACULTY

Erin & Justin Bischof, son,Benjamin Allen, 2/24/2007.Proud grandparents arePatti and Bill Kohus, Sr.

(’69 and present staff).

Erin & Dan Cloran (’88 andpast staff), daughter, EmmaGrace, 12/12/2006.

Dan & Jennifer Heisel

(present faculty), daugh-ter, Hallie, 2/27/2007.

Leslie & Tim Held

(present faculty), son,Alex Robert, 9/19/07.(See picture below.)

Stacey & Troy Woolery

(present faculty), son,Braden Joseph, 7/19/2007.(See picture below.)

Leah & Todd Nauman (present

faculty), son, Caleb Stephen,8/25/2007.

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Congratulations to the following couples:

Moeller extends its best wishes to the following graduates and faculty who have/will “tie the knot”:


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1960sSteve Broermann (’67) and hiswife, Nancy, have relocated toCincinnati after 20 years in theDallas/Ft. Worth area. Steve is thebusiness development managerfor Action [email protected]

John Heizelman (’67) graduatedfrom St. Joseph’s College inRenneslaer, IN, and BostonUniversity, where he received hisM.Ed. For the past eight yearsJohn has taught computer soft-ware courses and photography atLamar High School in Arlington,TX. [email protected]

Brian J. Horais (’67)retired from the NavalReserves as a commanderin 1992. He holds two USpatents. [email protected](See picture above.)

Dan Anderson (’68) has written a book released through PelicanPublishing Company titled 100Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters,and Lawmen 1839-1939. Dandescribes it as an austere, sometimes whimsical, look atOklahoma criminology covering a period he likes to call “FromHorseback to Cadillac.” Dan currently lives with his wife, Katy,in Houston, [email protected]

1970sTim Boone (’70) was elected fora three-year term as president ofthe Cincinnati Art Club in Mt.Adams. The CAC is the secondoldest active art club in the US,having been founded in 1890.

Steve Mueller (’70) attended theUniversity of Dayton, where heearned his bachelor’s and master’sdegrees, and the University ofCincinnati, where he earned hisdoctorate in 1987. Since 1994,Steve has served as the executivedirector of counseling and healthservices for UD. In February of2007, Steve received the LacknerAward, an award given annually tofaculty or staff members, who,over a long period of time, havemade a significant contribution tothe Catholic and Marianist charac-ter of the University.

Tom DeNoma (’75) was honor-ably discharged from the Navy in

1981 as an airtraffic con-troller. Tom isa 1988 gradu-ate of theUniversity ofCincinnatiSchool ofBusiness and

is associatevice president of the Special RisksOperation as well as the boardpresident of the Vision andVocational Center, a non-profitorganization that rehabilitates theblind in Ohio. Tom and his wife,Veronica, and their children, Sara(13) and Tom (12), reside inDublin, OH. [email protected]

Terrance (T.C.) M. Coleman

(’77) works as a fraud analyst foreBay. [email protected]

Jim Freson (’77)is employed byAshland ChemicalCompany as a sen-ior account manag-er in Cincinnati. Heand his wife of 20years, Lisa, are theparents of Lindseyand Lauren. (See picture to right.)

Thomas A. Jansing (’77) sellsgraphic communications for theXerox Corp. [email protected]

Jan Knochel (’77) is the directorof manufacturing for BeckmanCoulter. He has lived in NorthernKentucky for 20 years. [email protected]

Dan Leugers (’77) serves as firstvice president for Morgan Keegan& Company, a regional firm inCincinnati that manages over $200million for their [email protected]

Ronald Russell (’77) hasbeen employed with PepsiAmerica Company forthe past 30 years asan account mer-chandiser. Ronaldand his wife,Gayle, live inCincinnati withtheir children, A.J.,Michael, and Kayle.(See picture above.)

Bret Thomas (’77) has beenappointed president of Bayard,Inc., part of a worldwide dynamicand creative multimedia groupcommitted to publishing materials

for Catholic schools, parishes, andhomes. Bayard’s imprints includeCatholic Digest magazine, Livingwith Christ, Religion TeachersJournal, and [email protected]

Mike Staun (’77) has been withP&G for 24 years and currently isworking in personal health care.He and Pam (Kroeger) have beenmarried 25 [email protected]

Tom Steele (’77) has recentlybeen named the new president ofthe Cincinnati Area Board ofRealtors, a real estate trade groupwith more than 5,000 members.

Tom is also the ownerof Steele Realtors inCincinnati.

Ron A. Wernke(’77) retired fromthe Navy in 1995.He is a member ofthe Knights ofColumbus, a pastgrand knight, and

current faithful Nov. Ronalso has been a boy scout

and a cub scoutleader, as well

as a littleleaguebaseballcoach.(See pictureto left.)

Kevin L. Yoas

(’77) works as a senior

manager–financial analysisfor Simon Property Group inIndianapolis. [email protected]

Matt Baughan (’78) has beenpromoted to creative director forLibby Perszyk Kathman, thelargest independent designagency in the world.

1980sRick Flynn (’80) is the owner ofhis CPA firm, Flynn & Company,which was recently honored bythe Cincinnati USA RegionalChamber as the 2006 SmallBusiness of the Year (1-50 employ-ee category). Nominees for theaward were judged on innovative-ness of client service, financialperformance, workplace excel-lence, sustainability, and businesscommunity involvement.

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trackingJoe Bruening (’82) is a partnerwith Renaissance InvestmentManagement. He manages thefirm’s international equity strategyand trading desk. He has beenmarried to his wife, Elaine, since1993. [email protected]

Jeffrey M. Dornoff (’82) cele-brates his 20th anniversary withhis wife, Deanne. He is a R&Dmanager with Access BusinessGroup LLC in Ada, [email protected]

Ken Harper (’82) serves as thepresident of Greer State Bank inGreer, SC, where he lives with hiswife, Renuka, and children, Kenny(14) and Priya (12)[email protected]

Barry Larkin (’82) was inductedinto the University of MichiganHall of Honor in February 2007. Amember of Michigan’s baseballteam from 1983-85, Larkin led theWolverines to the 1983 and 1984College World Series. A .361 hitterat UM, he was a two-time All-American and Big Ten ConferencePlayer of the Year.

Tom Medl (’82) worksas a senior staff engi-neer with LockheedMartin in LitchfieldPark, AZ, where he liveswith his wife, Janie, andchildren, Ashley (17)and Jordan (14)[email protected](See picture to right.)

John Shaffer (’82) was fea-tured in an article on theESPN website by MichaelWeinreb titled, The E-Ticket:The Night College FootballWent to Hell. John’s collegecareer at Penn StateUniversity was referenced onthe Fiesta Bowl of 1987(http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=fiesta87).

Joe Foley (’83) recently took partin a promotion for Reel in theOutdoor Radio, a venture withprofessional bass fisherman JoeThomas who sells sponsorshipsand advertising in return for expo-sure among his fans and outdoorenthusiasts.

John Welby (’83) completed hisMBA in global management July2006 from the University ofPhoenix and was promoted toarchitect at Nortel GovernmentSolutions. John received an awardfrom Colonel Clemmons of WrightPatterson AFB for redesigning andreengineering WP’s network. Helives in Willow Spring, NC, withhis wife, Dee, and their children,Alec, Katerina, and [email protected]

Eric Bender (’84) is owner of alaw firm in Blue Ash, Eric D.Bender Co. LPA. He won the vol-unteer Lawyer of the Year awardin 2003 from the Cincinnati BarAssociation. Eric also coaches soft-ball and basketball at All [email protected]

Brian Garry (’85) is presentlyserving as the director of market-ing for Cintas Corporation. Brianand his wife, Kathy, and childrenJack (10) and Kate (5) haverecently relocated to [email protected]

Robert (Bob) Fisher (’86) is currently employed as the directorof communications for MaristSchool in Atlanta, GA. Bob hasremained active in the field of finearts for many years, serving as artdirector for the Cartoon Networkand founder of Studio Tandem,LLC. [email protected]

John Noyen (’87) is a partner/VPwith Commercial Sales withWeber-Huff, Inc. He and his wife,LeeAnn, have two boys, Johnny(9) and Nicholas (7)[email protected]

Greg van Praag (’87) is presentlythe director of guest services forthe Ritz Carlton in Los Angeles,CA. Greg has spent the last 20years in the hospitality industry,15 of which have been withMarriott International, the parentcompany of [email protected]

Tom Preiss (’88) was featured onthe cover of Michigan Sports &Fitness magazine in April 2007.Tom is pictured as he participatedas a runner in the Shamrock andShananigan 5K in Ann Arbor, MI.

1990sMichael Powell (’91) is employedat Cooper Electric and won sec-ond place at the 2006Independent ElectricalContractors (IEC) NationalApprentice of the YearCompetition in Denver, CO. Only20 apprentices nationwide areinvited to take part in the annualevent, and testing included both awritten test and hands-on demon-stration covering interpretation ofrequirements, design, and assem-bly. The IEC is a trade associationmade up of 74 chapters, 3500 con-tractors, and 100,000 electricians.

Jason Brown (’92) is atrauma sales manager forStryker Orthopedics. Heand his wife, Julie, haveone son and one daughter,Trevor (6) and Carson (2)[email protected](See picture below.)

Jason Conte (’92) is an attorneywith Ulmer & Berne LLP. Heattended Notre Dame andVanderbilt University Law School.He and his wife, Sheri, married inJune 2002. [email protected]

David T. Eckert (’92) works as aregional account manager forFerguson Metals [email protected]


trackingAnthony Houston (’92) earnedhis B.S. in biology from theUniversity of Cincinnati, anM.H.S.A. from Xavier University,and is board certified in healthcare management. Anthony is cur-rently the director in FitchRatings’ public finance health caregroup and is responsible for ana-lyzing and rating acute care hospi-tals, continuing care retirementcommunities, and nursing homefacilities.

Eric Medecke (’92)

is president andowner ofPcWorks, LLC.He has beenmarried to Karenfor eight yearsand has two chil-dren, Johnathanand [email protected]

Sean Tunning

(’92) has beenemployed forthe past nineyears at Nielsen/Bases. Currently,he is the directorof diagnostic con-sulting. He and his wife, Joelle,are the parents of Connor (March2007).

Brian Behan (’95) has been anagent for the US Border PatrolAgent of the Department ofHomeland Security for the past sixyears. He recently was promotedto supervisor and works in south-ern Arizona.

Doug Bauman (’97) currently isthe chief resident in internal med-icine at Christ Hospital. [email protected]

Justin Bayer (’97) has returned toOhio after living in Burlington, VT,where he earned his master’sdegree in higher educationadministration. Justin is the direc-tor of development, northeast, forthe University of Dayton. He andhis wife Megan have a daughter,Rose (2 ½).

Andrew (Dru) Brown (’97) is aproperty manager for BeachProperties of Hilton [email protected]

Jeffrey Levengood (’97) graduat-ed with his Ph.D. in biochemistryfrom The Ohio State University.He now is working as a post-doc-toral fellow in a research lab inthe Department of MolecularGenetics at the University ofCincinnati. [email protected]

Gregory Mast (’97) is adesign engineer for HondaR&D Americas. He and his wife, Kelley, live [email protected](See picture above.)

Dan Dorff (’99) is a graduate ofthe Cincinnati ConservatoryCollege of Music and toured withthe Glenn Miller Orchestra. Danwill be relocating to Morocco tobe the house drummer for a jazzclub in [email protected]

Brandon Sallee (’99) received his bachelor’s degree fromMarymount University in graphicdesign, as well as a Web designdiploma from the Art Instituteonline. Brandon is currently work-ing towards a bachelor’s of sci-ence in media arts and animation.

2000sSean Finnerty (’00) currentlyworks as a field representative forCongressman John Boehner (’68)[email protected]

Mike Jackson (’00) has earned aB.S.and M.B.A from Virginia Tech,and worked as a field representa-tive for Congressman JohnBoehner (’68). Mike has recentlyrelocated and now works for hisalmamater Virginia Tech.

Jeffrey Kohus (’00) graduatedfrom the University of Cincinnatiin 2005. Jeffrey has just completedUS Navy training at the RecruitTraining Command in Great LakesIL, and is a Navy seaman.

Matt Sylvester (’01) recentlyworked as an extra in the WillFerrell movie Semi-Pro inHollywood. He was cast asFerrell’s stunt double, but at sixfeet seven inches, he was fourinches taller than Ferrell. Mattwas chosen after the castingdirector found the You Tube videoof the 3-pointer he made March 6,2005, in Columbus to beat top-ranked Illinois and end the Ilini’sundefeated season.

Michael “Chad” Weis (’01) grad-uated from Miami University in2005 with a degree in computerscience. A year later Chad joinedthe Peace Corps and is serving inthe African county of Gambia,which is near the equator on thewest coast of Africa. He teachesmath to junior high students,maintains generators, andinstructs teachers in the use ofcomputers. [email protected];www.beesfly.com

Matt Dowling (’02) graduated inthe spring of 2006 from theUniversity of Cincinnati with aBBA in accounting and finance.He is currently working on anMBA from the Xavier UniversityWilliams College of [email protected]

Matt Flege (’02) graduated fromEckerd College in May 2006. Whilethere he served as president ofhomeless outreach and formed aband called “Behind the Rabbit.”He began serving in the PeaceCorps during July 2006. CurrentlyMatt is in Jamaica working withFood For The Poor in MontegoBay and has established an adulteducation after-school tutoringprogram. He is working on a mas-ter’s in nonprofit managementand a certificate in pastoraladministration from RegisUniversity, an online program.Matt and Heidi Hudson marriedAugust 2007.

Matt Held (’02) graduated fromThe Ohio State University cumlaude with a finance degree andhas accepted a position withLincoln Financial [email protected]

Chris Lam (’02) graduated fromthe University of Cincinnati with aB.S. in biomedical engineeringand was a nominee for theDepartment of Engineering’sHerman Schneider Medal. Chrisrecently completed an internshipat Cincinnati Children’s Hospitalin a research lab doing work onfetal open heart surgery, and he isnow enrolled in the University ofCincinnati School of [email protected]

Rob Vanderheyden (’02) earneda degree in finance and entrepre-neurship from the University ofDayton. He now resides inChicago where he works for theNasdaq Stock [email protected]

Devin Ward (’02) graduated inAugust of 2006 from ButlerUniversity with a degree in inter-national management that includ-ed a finance concentration and aSpanish minor. While at Butler,Devin played lacrosse for twoyears and spent six months inVina del Mar, Chile, studying busi-ness and Spanish. Currently, he isemployed by Aon in New YorkCity, NY, in a two-year trainingprogram for global insurance bro-kers. [email protected]

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Nick Meyer (’03) is a 6’8” outsidehitter for the 15th-ranked Ball StateVolleyball Team. He has beennamed the MidwesternIntercollegiate VolleyballAssociation Shondell/DunlapDivision and the SportsImport/AVCA Division I-II Men’sNational Player of the Week forMarch 27, 2007. Nick earned theaward after two strong matches,including an upset of then-No. 9Pacific, en route to the 2007 DonShondell/Active Ankle Challengetitle.

David Overberg (’03) earned aB.S. in marketing from Queen’sUniversity of Charlotte, where hewas co-captain of the lacrosse teamfor the four years in a row, leadingthe midfielders with 11 goals and12 assists. In 2006, David wasnamed to the Deep South All-Tournament Team, and in 2007, theQueen’s Lacrosse Team was ranked9th in the US in Division II by InsideLacrosse Magazine.

Matthew Takanen (’03) is a recentgraduate of the US Air ForceAcademy with a B.S. in foreign areastudies, a B.S. in humanities, andminors in Arabic and Chinese. Matthas also received a commission as asecond lieutenant in the Air Force.

Tony Blankemeyer (’04) is thechief executive officer of FlyerEnterprises, the student-run busi-ness program at the University ofDayton, whose mission is to devel-op employees into successful busi-ness leaders. In addition, Tony is afull-time student, and he is involvedextensively with Elementz, a non-profit organization in the heart ofthe city’s hardest neighborhoodthat works to create outlets for theyouth and develop future leaders ofthe community.

Tony Capurro (’04) has beennamed to the National SoccerCoaches Association of AmericaNCAA Division II All-AmericaSecond Team. A junior at NorthernKentucky University, Tony scoredfive goals and added four assists for14 points as he led the team to itsfirst NCAA Division II Great LakesRegion championship. Tony is thefirst All-American for the NKUmen’s soccer program since 1996.

Robbie Klein (’04) has beennamed the MidwesternIntercollegiate VolleyballAssociation and the SportsImports/AVCA Division I-II Men’sNational Player of the Week forApril 9, 2007. A 6’3” middle blockerfor then-No.8 Ohio StateUniversity, Robbie has earned theaward for his outstanding play inhelping the Buckeyes to a five-game, come-from-behind win overthe then-No.6 Penn State and twosweeps of Quincy.

Matthew Brugger (’05) has beenpromoted to the rank of privatefirst class upon graduation fromMarine Corps Recruit Depot, ParrisIsland, SC, on August 10, 2007.Matthew is currently in his junioryear at the University of Memphisand is a reservist with the 1stBattalion, 24th Marines inNashville, TN.

Chris Reisert (’05) is a sophomoreat Ohio Dominican University andis a member of the football team.Chris was recently named First-Team All-American by the AFCAand led the NAIA with 294.5 yards

of offense per game. Chris was alsosecond in passing offense, averag-ing 278 yards, and set an NAIArecord by completing 69.3% in the2006-07 season.

Justin Barton (’05) has been sta-tioned in Camp Casey, SouthKorea, with the US Army. He drivesa tank with the 2nd InfantryDivision and hopes to return [email protected]

Frank Becker (’07) was one of sixfinalists for LaRosa’s Male MVP ofthe Year Award.

We apologize for any omissions. If there is anyone who has passedaway or who needs to be remem-bered in our next issue of Moeller magazine, please contact GinnyBauer, (513) 791-1680, ext.1300, or e-mail [email protected].


reunions

in memoriam

C. Tony Barnes ’81Jordan BesseyDavid A. Bomkamp ’71Richard J. Brenner ’77Dorothy a. BrickwegRandy BrockmanPeter J. Bronner ’64Patrick A. “Pat” Brown ’77Michael Ricardo Burns ’72Richard Andrew CarterCurt Clouse ’85Mark Dever ’76The Honorable Edward J.DonnellonTimothy Desmond Doyle ’68 Spec. Michael FrankJulia GillesRalph GoodpasterDonald P. HauserPaul William Hemmer, Sr.Deborah A. HolthausBrenda S. KroegerBrother Herman Lambers, S.M.David T. Langefels

Herman D. Lenzer ’67Mary Ann LippincottPriscilla A. MartinPatti McCormickElizabeth MeucciBrother Ralph Mravinz, S.M.Harry Oliver ’78Steve O’TooleJerome PalumboGary Pottebaum ’71Joseph B. QuickEvelyn ReinThomas E. Rein ’65Elizabeth L. “Betty” RohlfsEileen M. RyanJack SchimpfEdward J. SchlueterBetty SylvesterRose Marie TensiJames WainscottWilbert N. “Will” WelageJerome A. WulkerGlenn P. Yelton

We express our condolences and deepestsympathies to the families and friends ofthese and other members of the MoellerFamily who have passed on:

The Fall of 2008 reunionwill be for the:

Class of 2003-5 YearClass of 1998-10 YearClass of 1993-15 YearClass of 1988-20 YearClass of 1983-25 YearClass of 1978-30 YearClass of 1973-35 YearClass of 1968-40 Year

Please call or e-mail andupdate your information(i.e., current news, spe-cial events or activitiesand honors), so you don’tmiss out on any reunionmailing! Please contactGinny Bauer, (513) 791-1680, ext. 1300, or [email protected].

2007-08 MOELLER EVENTSThe ArtsMusical ArtsBAND & CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND ARTS SHOWCASE:

Sunday, December 16, 3 PM in the Moeller Auditorium. Admission free.

CONCERT CAFÉ: Feb. 16, 2008

Theatre ArtsFALL COMEDY: November 16, 17, & 18 – Charley’s Aunt, a farce in threeacts written by Brandon Thomas in 1892 that broke all historic records for plays of any kind, with an original London run of 1,466 performances.The plot centers on two Oxford college students, Charley Wyckham andJack Chesney, who pressure fellow student Fancourt Babberly to pose as Charley's Brazilian Aunt Donna Lucia. Their purpose is to have a chaperone for their amorous visits with Amy and Kitty, niece and ward of crusty Stephen Spettigue. Complications begin when Fancourt, in drag,becomes the love object of old Spettigue and Sir Francis Chesney. Come and enjoy the fun!

ANNUAL IMPROV: Jan. 18-20

ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL: May 8-11 AlumniMEN'S CLUB BASKET-

BALL SIMULCASTS AT

MOELLER: Friday, Dec.14, 2008 (vs. St. X);Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 (vs.Elder); Friday, Feb. 1,2008 (vs. LaSalle)

MEN'S CLUB WINTER MEETING: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008: HappyHour @ Village Tavern followed by the varsity basketball game vs.Fenwick at Moeller.

ANNUAL MEN’S CLUB SPORTS STAG: Thursday, February 21,2008: BRIAN KELLY, one of the hottest coaches in college foot-ball, will be speaking.

ANNUAL FATHER-SON MASS & BREAKFAST:

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Winter Sports — Home Events Basketball Home Games @ 7:30 PM: Nov. 24, 2007, vs. Colonel White HSNov. 30, 2007, vs. Chaminade Julienne HSDec. 14, 2007, vs. St. Xavier HSDec. 21, 2007, vs. Purcell-Marian HSJan. 15, 2008, vs. Bishop Fenwick HSJan. 22, 2008, vs. Roger Bacon HSJan. 25, 2008, vs. Elder HSFeb. 1, 2008, vs. LaSalle HS

Wrestling: Jan. 26, 2008, vs. Graham Local Schools @ 3 PMJan. 31, 2008, QUAD MEET (vs. Lakota East HS, Mason HS, & Troy Christian HS) @ 5 PM

Swimming: Dec. 22, 2007: MOELLER INVITATIONAL @ 9:30 AMJan. 18, 2008: vs. Loveland HS @ 7 PMJan. 19, 2008: vs. Maumee HS @ 5 PM

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ON APRIL 30, 2007, at Blue Ash’s Crosley Field, histo-ry was made: Coach Mike Cameron became the“All-time Winningest” Division 1 baseball coach inOhio history with 761 wins. Now, at the top of hisgame and after 40 years of service to theMoeller Baseball Program, Coach Cameronannounced his retirement at the end of the2007 baseball season.

Enquirer sports writer Tom Groeschen saidCameron held the “unchallenged status as ‘TheMan’ among Cincinnati prep baseball coaches.”Under Mike’s leadership, Moeller’s programbecame one of the premier baseball dynasties inthe state. His teams made it to the state finals fivetimes, four times capturing the Ohio Division I StateChampionship (’72, ’89, ’93, & ’04). More than 100of his athletes played at the collegiate level, and 25of his former players signed professional contracts,with nine playing in the major leagues: Buddy Bell, LenMatuszek, Bill Long, Barry Larkin, Ken Griffey Jr., DavidBell, Stephen Larkin, Mike Bell, and Adam Hyzdu. Duringhis tenure, Coach Cameron earned numerous coach-of-the-year honors, including the 2007 Ohio Division 1 Coach of theYear, GCL Coach of the Year (15 times), Cincinnati Coach ofthe Year (7 times), and the National Federation of HighSchool Coaches Coach of the Year. His success led to hisinduction into several Hall of Fames: Moeller High School(1991), the Ohio Baseball Coaches Association (1993), PurcellHigh School (2001), and LaRosa’s Hall of Fame (2001).

Mike Cameron Retires

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