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CELEBRATING OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Magazine

Faith. Family. Future.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

We are family

Silver Anniversary Edition

SPRING 2015Donor recognition report insiDe

BOARD OF ADVISORS 2014-15

Mary Ann Blakeley ’76 William Centa ’70 Donald Dailey ’70, Chair Joshua Dautovic ’99Brian Friedman Dana Heil Wes Howard Marlene Kuskin Nick Longo ’79 Leory Morrow ’83Robert Mullin ’88 Pat Pannitto ’78 Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun ’58, OSU Michael Romeo ’88 Sr. Joan Marie Russ ’65, OSU Gerard Stadler ’69 James Tobin Mike Tobin ’91, Co-Chair Barbara Tyler ’60 Sue Eline-White

ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBERS Umberto Fedeli ’78 Senator George Voinovich

AD HOC MEMBERS Raymond Marvar ’72 Vince Panichi

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS David Csank Richard Osborne ’69

OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATIONEugene Boyer

ENDOWMENT BOARD 2014-15

Donald Dailey ’70 Bro. Paul Hoffman, SM Robert Jaquay ’73, Chair Sr. Joan Peine, OSU Raymond Rossman ’75 Linda Warren ’73

AD HOC MEMBER (Representing the Diocese) Roberta Betlejewski

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Robert BuskeyRichard Osborne ’69

Congratulations to the Viking Village

on behalf of the Office of Catechetical Formation & Education

Catechetical Formation & Education Diocese of Cleveland

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You will see hundreds of names in this 25th anniversary issue of VASJ Magazine. But, truth be told, the names contained here don’t even begin to tell the whole story of the people who have made our school what it is.

We begin, then, with a comprehensive thanks to the tens of thousands of graduates, students, teachers, staff, parents, friends and supporters who have been

with us – standing with us and sometimes carrying us – on this remarkable journey of faith.

There is no need to recount the challenges we have faced together along the way. No doubt we could recite them in unison. But we also could cheer together about the little victories and the big ones that brought us to this spectacular moment in our history. It is a history that began long before the merger of Villa Angela Academy and St. Joseph High School.

It truly began when the Ursuline Sisters traveled from France to found VA on the Lake Erie shore. The spirit of our

school soared again when the Marianists founded St. Joe’s just a couple of miles away. And 25 years ago, when these two venerable schools came together in a partnership established and blessed by the Diocese of Cleveland, the path to success continued.

This anniversary issue celebrates that success. We

have included our most recent Donor Recognition Report as a means to acknowledge the vital importance of the financial support we have received over the years in order to continue the dream of Catholic education steeped in the core values of the Ursulines and the Marianists.

Our cover story speaks to those values and how they play out in the lives of today’s students. We are deeply grateful to the writer, Mike Tobin ’91, a member of VASJ’s first graduating class, who served as co-editor of this issue.

We salute the members of our Board of Advisors, led by Chairman Don Dailey ’70, and the entire administrative leadership team. And certainly we profoundly thank Bishop Richard G. Lennon, Superintendent Margaret Lyons (VASJ’s first principal), Associate Superintendent Eugene Boyer, Ursuline President Sister Susan Durkin, Marianist Provinical Father Martin Solma (graduate from the Class of 1966), and all of the Ursulines, Marianists and other teachers and staff members who have served at our school.

Thanks to all of you, we can look forward to VASJ’s service to our community for generations to come. God bless you.

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Advertising/Copyright InformationAny viewpoints that are expressed are those of the editor, writers or their subjects. COPYRIGHT 2015 VILLA ANGELA-ST.JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced for profit without the written permission of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. Printed by Northcoast Litho.

Richard J. Osborne ’69, president


THANK YOU

A Journey of Faith

David M. Csank, principal

Thank you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Donor Recognition Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Look At Us Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ON THE COVER: Graduate W.D. Hudson ’14 celebrates with his cousins.

DONOR RECOGNITION REPORT

READER FEEDBACKPublishing StaffPublished by Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

www.vasj.com

Richard J. Osborne ’69 – PresidentDavid Csank – Principal

Timothy Neary ’03 – Dean of AcademicsNancy (Slominski) Naujoks ’68 – Dean of Student Life

Kevin Flynt ’70 – Director of AdmissionsBabe Kwasniak ’94 – Director of Advancement

Nate Zavorek ’94 – Director of AthleticsEmily Robinson – Director of Communications

Robert Buskey – Director of FinanceKellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03 – Associate Director of Admissions

Martin Neary ’95 – Property Manager

We’d love to hear your thoughts on VASJ Magazine. Send your questions, comments or concerns to Emily Robinson, director of communications, at [email protected] or 216-481-8414 ext. 235.

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Mail To:Villa Angela-St. Joseph High SchoolATTN: Advancement Office 18491 Lakeshore BoulevardCleveland, OH 44119

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Editor: Emily Robinson ([email protected])

VASJ ADMINISTRATION

Graphic Design: Anne PillotPhotography: Various contributors

Fax To:216-486-1035Or Update Online:www.vasj.com/alumni

Gifts received from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014

2013-14 Donor recognition report

st. AngelA/ BlesseD chAminADe $10,000+Bruening FoundationDonald J. ’70 and Mary Jo DaileyWilliam and Susan Eline-WhiteUmberto P. ’78 and Mary Ellen FedeliGood Karma BroadcastingJohn Hocevar ’69Howley Family FoundationMarianist Province Of The USNeil G. ’70 and Maria McCormick Raymond MurphyJamie M. Myers ’76Nicholas Valentino ’64 ScholarshipOarsmenFrank Prijatel Rooted In Faith – Forward in Hope GrantsJoseph M. Scaminace ’71Jeff and Sandra (Pertekel) ’66 Turner

UrsUline/mAriAnist legAcy$5,000 - $9,999Paul Betori

Bicknell FundDr. Theodore and Jean CasteleFedeli Family Charitable FoundationLondon Fletcher ’93Michael L. ’81 and Christine Golic John HruskaClark ’79 and Rosy Kellogg Dr. Heidi Krebs ’93Alan Kreczko ’68Ladies Night OutGregory P. ’70 and Carol Lieb Nicholas Longo ’79Lubrizol FoundationHonorable J. Timothy ’62, Valerie, Brendan ’04, Kerry ’06 McCormackGary ’74 and Jenny Minadeo Timothy ’73 and Stephanie MisnyMurphy Family FoundationJohn E. Perovsek ’82 Anthony ’72 and Cindy RiniJohn Weiler ’65Patrick WinslowJoseph Znidarsic ’69

sr. Ascension, osU &FAther Weisner, sm$2,500 - $4,999AnonymousFrank Adamic ’56Dr. John ’62 and Irene BlakemoreLeonard Bole ’65Dwight and Susan (Getler) ’66 Bowden William ’70 and Renee Centa Wafik Elsanadi ’78Fairmount Minerals FoundationKevin P. ’70 and Margaret (Oberstar) ’70 Flynt John GercansJohn ’56 and Stella Ann HetzerJohn ’73 and Elizabeth Hogan Joseph ’66 and Susan Manning Joe MaurerJames ’70 and Virginia MeilRobert ’88 and Sandy MullinFrank Osborne ’65Parker HannifinProgressive Casualty Insurance CompanyGerald Stadler ’69Jim and Marianne Tobin

The complete 2013-14 Donor Recognition Report, including individual gifts by class year, is available at vasj .com/donor-recognition-report

FoUnDer$1,000 - $2,499Amgen Pac-Matching Gift ProgramPeter G. ’70 and Linda Apicella Mary Ann Blakeley (Globokar) ’76Mr. Robert BuskeyThomas M. ’62 and Patricia (Jersen) ’73 CahillDon Calevich ’73Dr. Joseph Carney ’93Catholic Education Endowment TrustCHALTAPaul ClarkJohn Comella ’87Mark ’76 and Lea CrowleyJoshua ’99 and Nicole DautovicJoanne DelGreco (Wanstreet) ’70Eaton CorporationTimothy ’04 and Katie Rose FlanneryBrian ’65 and Frances (Henry) ’66 FitzSimons Giovanni Foragi ’88William ’60 and Christine GibbonsCharles A. Giomuso ’70Patrick ’03 and Carlie GlihaSpiros Gonakis ’96Melissa GraiHaskell FundBruce and Dana HeilHospice of the Western ReserveWes and Kathy HowardMary Therese HurleyRobert Jaquay ’73Fred W. Keyerleber ’55Edward KeyseAlex ’59 and Donna KolerRichard Kozan ’72Krueger Group Inc.Babejohn ’94 and Laura KwasniakDennis R. Lansdowne ’73Ronald Lewis ’69Michael ’84 and Michele (Iouse) ’85 McGarry Brian P. ’62 and Maribeth McNeeley Michael P. Metroka ’71Beverly MoorePaul ’87 and Gina (Iarussi) ’86 MullinJames P. ’62 and Marcia Murphy Charles ’67 and Karen Murray David Parent ’57David ’66 and Karen PaulinDonald ’70 and Barbara Reed Leo and Kathleen (Deighan) ’55 ReichardMartin RiniMark L. Rodio ’88

David ’68 and Laura RossTimothy ’68 and Maryanne RoyerMark J. ’75 and Mary Colleen (Dougherty) ’75 RoyerNeil ’82 and Patricia SawickiSJ Class of 1963SJ Class of 1988George Skuns ’57John ’59 and Linda Storey Thomas Strauchon ’69Dr. William B. ’54 and Lynthia Strong Roger J. ’61 and Judy (Ulepic) ’61 Sustar Aldo TisiTony TricarichiRobert A. Vertocnik ’64Donald Vick ’67Ms. Patricia A. WardDavid L. ’ 58 and Carol Weigel Vincent W. ’69 and Mary Louise White-Petteruti Thomas ’64 and RuthannYuhas Admiral Ronald J. Zlatoper ’59

BeneFActor$500 - $999Charles ’67 and Bonnie AbbeyAbbott FundAmeriGas Propane, LPThomas Banc ’97Susan Bergant (Korenchen) ’75Brian Brown ’90Marcy CapadonaJoseph ’73 and Diane CerinoKathyrn Chubb (Gabrenya) ’66Cleveland Clinic Health SystemControl Components CompanyJohn ’83 and Alice CzyzyckiTimothy J. ’69 and Molly Delaney John and Susan DiemerMr. Howard P. Frain ’57L. Christopher Frey ’71Patrick ’82 and Cindy GallagherDavid Garner ’60Joseph ’58 and Margaret GeigerGenworth FoundationMr. Terence J. Gliha ’72Michael GoodingDr. Cyril Gostich ’71William ’58 and Anita GradGus’s Diner 185th Joseph Hocevar ’63John ’63 and Caroline HusekMichael Kalasunas ’65

Joseph Kavulis ’95Keybank FoundationMichael ’69 and Gloria (Prosuch) ’69 Kluse Dr. Richard ’58 and Molly Knazek Marcia Kren (Apicella) ’73Lifetouch National School StudiosMr. John L. Lukanc ’70Frank and Judy MacugaJudith McLaughlin (Sweet) ’55Timothy ’03 and Vaiva (Bucmys) ’03 NearyMr. Edward J. O’Brien ’71Richard ’69 and Della (Woyma) ’68 OsbornePatrick ’78 and Donna Pannitto Parent OrganizationJames ’64 and Karen PatrickKenneth A. ’64 and Barbara Prince Thomas ’66 and Charlene PrinceDennis Quinlan ’88Ronald Reuss ’58Robert J. and Bernadette Kane FoundationKevin ’97 and Brooke RobertsonGeorganne RobertsonRockwell InternationalMichael Romeo ’88James Sadowski ’59Dr. John E. ’69 and Cynthia ShinskyThomas Smith ’69Gregory ’71 and Kim SpatzJohn ’88 and Nicole StauntonJames Taglia ’65Paul and Barbara (Petty) ’60 TylerLouis Urbas ’69Paul VanHorn ’80VASJ Class of 1993VASJ Class of 2003Thomas Verderber ’67Jason Verderber ’97Joseph A. Vidmar ’70Deborah Wilson (Calevich) ’73Charles ’55 and Nancy WolframJames ’76 and Joan (Czyzyck) ’80 ZeleThomas Zlatoper

FrienDUp to $499Anthony ’62 and Dorothy AbateJohn and Suzanne AhernCarolyn Alaburda (Dougherty) ’80Stephen Albrecht ’98Thomas W. Albrecht ’62Stephen J. Alic ’91American Mutual Life AssociationPeter M. Amerson ’87


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Joseph A. Anslovar ’56Patrick M. ’72 and Melanie AnsonWilliam Anzick ’57Richard G. Armbruster ’72Carol Ann Atkinson (Lovich) ’72Susan (Sikich) Audey ’75Libera AudiaAnthony E. Bacevice ’66Clifford Baechle ’61Deanna Bague ’79Gregory J. Baldini ’78Rita Balys ’72William ’61 and Betty BanachThomas M. Banc ’59Lisa BartoneMarilyn BartucciGytis M. ’83 and Amy BarzdukasAmelia Battista ’01Bruce and Anna BattistaPaul Battista ’03Edward J. Baznik ’74 Thomas P. Bejger ’71Michael J. Belanich ’62Jeffrey L. ’62 and Kay Beran John and Helene (Tepas) ’53 BergSr. Maria Berlec, OSU ’67Victor R. Bernot, III ’61David A. ’88 and Lisa BerrowRoberta BetlejewskiVincent M. Beyer ’81Thomas E. ’55 and Dorothy BierRonald and Sheila (Murphy) ’60 BirchJohn C. Birdsong ’65Kenneth Bixby ’65Andrea Blahovec ’05Dr. Laquita Blockson ’88Blue Arrow RecordsThomas M. Bodle ’70Kenneth A. Bollam ’54Bro. Giancarlo Bonutti, SM ’67Robert E. and Jeanne Booms ’63Edward Bopp ’57David Borsani ’64Richard J. Boruszkowski ’85Dr. Kenneth A. Boyle, OD ’57Gary D. ’73 and Diane BraunBrewer-Tarasco American Legion Post 7Gary M. and Shirley Brickman ’61James J. Brickman ’69Jeffrey A. Brock ’69Bronko’s Drive-In BeverageJohn W. Brunetz ’57

Ann Marie Bruno (Zerial) ’55William A. ’67 and Pamela BrysJohn and Cynthia BuchananPatricia Ann Budzilek (Lenardic) ’59John S. Buling ’72John D. Burke ’61Thomas A. Burke ’72Judith Busch (Buehner) ’69Joseph P. Busher ’59Michael P. Butler ’67Mark T. Byrnett ’80Rev. James L. CaddyMichael A. Calabrese ’56Carl CaldwellJames M. Calevich ’68Hugh Callaly ’71Mary T Campbell-Stack (Campbell) ’81Lindsey CannonElaine Cappas (Ponge) ’57Timothy and Theresa CarlsonRobert G. Carney ’63Tim J. Carpenter ’67Christine Carroll (Kesselem) ’68Ryan Carroll ’96Mark A. Castro ’69Dr. Carmen J. Centanni ’72Patrick Cervenik ’00Robert J. Chapman ’80Edward A. Cheslock ’61Chili Peppers RestaurantDouglas ’96 and Melissa ChincharMatthew A. Chinchar ’69Joseph F. Cinkole ’57William J. Ciszczon ’68Kestutis ’73 and Ingrid CivinskasDennis A. Clifford ’57John E. Clifford ’54Jacquelyn ColaEugene M. Colombo ’66Louis A. Colombo ’65Paul R. ’62 and Sandra ColtonJohn S. ’57 and Marion ComellaComet GlassMichael J. ’79 and Barbara ConnellyChristopher G. Cook ’72James M. ’58 and Margaret CorcoranJohn B. Corr ’59John and Catherine CorriganLarry and Evelyn CorriganSheila Coyne ’75Thomas Creegan ’05Terrence M. Crockett ’71

David and Liz CsankMr. & Mrs. Richard CsoltkoMrs. Denice Cudnik (Skomra) ’76Jason Cunningham ’95Charles and Carol (Gunn) ’54 CushmanMs. Mary CzyzyckiWilliam and Maureen (Scott) ’78 DaggMs. Lucille Dalton (Herczog) ’72Michael D. Daniels ’61Jeanne Day (Weber) ’49Sheila Day (Dougherty) ’63Martin G. De Chant ’78John A. Dechellis ’60Kaitlin C. Delaney ’03Mary Pat Dempsey (Baker) ’57John G. Dengel ’58William M. ’55 and Mary DenihanJoseph ’55 and Monica DenkJohn W. DeSantis ’66Daniel Dever ’67Rev. Edward F. Dhondt ’60Dr. Andrew DiBartolomeo ’64Nicholas DiBartolomeo ’64Dr. Daniel F. Dickriede ’78Paul N. ’68 and Kathleen DietrichRichard DietrichJoseph DiFioreAlbert M. Dilauro ’69Kathleen Dillon (Tomazic) ’62Richard J. ’74 and Diane (Dunlap) ’73 DiNunzioWilliam and Martha DoddWilliam E. Dolan, Jr. ’70Kathleen Dolney (Powers) ’66Dr. Paul J. ’60 and Leslie DomitorLeon ’61 and Brenda D’OnleJulianne DownardMargaret Driscoll ’56Michael E. Dufala ’64Gary G. ’66 and Laura DummVirginia DurajSr. Susan Durkin, OSUElizabeth Dwight-Murray (Dwight) ’87Mrs. Karen Dyckes (Getler) ’62Daniel EickmeierMarley F. Eiger ’66Eli Lilly and Company FoundationAdolf A. Eppich ’62Nancy Eppich (Fogarty) ’61Robert F. Erzen ’55Richard F. Euretig ’68Nancy Fabec (Kramer) ’55

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Thomas K. Fagan ’61Frank A. ’61 and Susan FakultFamily Sports - Steve HippenJohn A. Fazio ’68John C. Fazzone ’59Gary and Kathleen FeeMary Felden (Planisek) ’64John M. ’58 and Maureen FernbacherHugh R. ’60 and Elolise Fiebig Michael J. Finnegan ’68James FintzDebbe FischbachGayll Fisher (Parkinson) ’65Timothy F. Fistek ’60Daniel A. FitzSimons ’58Stacie Flaisman (Kozak) ’89Marilyn Fleming (Melega) ’62Brian Flynt ’98Michael ’93 and Erymi FlyntTimothy J. ’71 and Donna Flynt FM Global FoundationJeremy Fox ’01Joseph M. ’63 and Melinda (Dougherty) ’63 FrabottaKathleen Franzinger ’95Daniel and Laura Frate James M. Fritz ’60Dale T. Froning ’57Patricia Fuerst ’70Biagio Gagliano Kirsten Gail (Holzheimer) ’85James N. Gallagher ’69Michael L. Gallagher ’78Brent and Pauline GardnerDarrick W. Gargiulo ’83Otis and Barbara Marie (Borgsteadt) ’54 GarnerPatrick G. ’71 and Ruth Garry Liela Gay (Engelhaupt) ’51Andrea Geller (Zacker) ’65Catherine Gentile Rosemarie Gentile ’76Thomas J. ’71 and Cathy GentilePatrick and Ann (Metcalf) ’73 George Robert A. Geosano ’65Regina Geracci ’83Thomas J. and Kathleen Gibbons Gerald and Emily Gielink Gerald Glavic ’64Mary Gliha Richard M. Gliha ’66William J. ’60 and Carrie Goga, Jr.Katherine Gonakis ’99

Jim and Rita GoodDonald L. Gorski ’67Robert Goubeaux Mary Grady (Dermasa) ’37Richard L. ’54 and Carol GraffDonald P. Green ’80Curtis and Daisy GriggsPamela Griskel ’81Abby Gross Richard and Margaret (McGarry) ’48 Gross Robert J. Gross ’76John P. Guhde ’67Richard A. Gundelach ’55Andrew T. Guroy ’70Theodore ’57 and Christina GuzikKenneth M. ’74 and Elizabeth HaffeyJanice Haggerty (Clements) ’72Bonnie Hall (Persell) ’59Rick and Iris Hallal (Belzinskas) ’75David and Kay HanelineCol. Thomas Hanlon ’60Eileen Hansen Dr. Thomas E. ’58 and Mary HarbaughRandy and Ruby HarrisMichael J. Hayes, Sr. Dr. Mary Ann Hazen ’63John P. Hedderman ’57 Richard N. ’74 and Marylee HenflingCarlos and Paula HidalgoDiana J. Hidalgo ’08Ms. Sheila Higgins ’68Patrick Higley Steve and Norma (Jiminez) ’68 HiliganTom and Ann (Iffarth) ’64 HirschSandra Hodapp ’59James E. ’63 and Margaret Hoffman Thomas E. Hora ’68Thomas J. ’70 and Deborah HorstRobert J. Horvath ’71Robert J. Horvath ’68John A. ’55 and Frances (Zorc) ’56 Hrastar Sr. Francine Hribar, OSF ’55James V. Hrovat ’54Edward J. Hudson ’66Daniel Hughes Richard and HuntoonLawrence R. Hupertz ’76John J. Hurley, Jr. ’61Mark J. Iacofano ’80IBM Corporation Industrial Ventilation Systems, LLC Antonio ’80 and Joelene IorilloDavid J. Jack ’78

Elaine Jackson (Fleming) ’64Robert J. ’87 and Stephanie Janosy William E. Jansa ’63John L. Jaros ’70Edward S. Jerse ’76Thomas A. Jindra ’67Dr. David T. Jonke ’62Denis C. Jonke ’61John and Olga Jusko Dr. James A. Kaduk ’69Jeffrey and Katelyn (Davies) ’03 KamanEdward J. Kander ’82Patrick D. Kander ’89Thomas M. Kander ’84Dennis P. ’75 and Celeste Kane Jill V. Kaner Robert Karnak ’65Doris KastelicJames M. Kastelic ’64John A. Kastelic ’79Thomas J. Kastelic ’69Ronald G. Kasulones ’60Mark S. ’66 and Anita KasunicFrederick J. Katai ’70Dr. Edward J. Kazlauskas ’59William J. Kellner ’60John and Mary KendelPaul and Jennifer KenneyWilliam F. Kern ’72Simas J. Kijauskas ’81Robert King ’64James M. Kirn ’58Raymond J. Kirschensteiner ’60Raymond L. Klancar ’73Albert F. Klavora ’61Thomas P. Klocker ’64Victor G. ’76 and Anna (Zalar) KmetichHoward C. ’58 and Maryrita KnachelDennis J. Knaus ’62Knights of Columbus Theresa Koch Michael J. Kocin ’73Gerald A. Koenig ’58Ronald J. ’75 and Paula (Obranovich) ’78 Koenig Katy Kohn ’03Eileen Kohut (Delaney) ’64Agnes Koporc Patrick M. Kordet ’65Peter Kosir ’87Dennis M. Kosmerl ’86Richard J. Kosmerl ’57Sr. Ann Letitia Kostiha, OSU ’60


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William D. ’67 and Patricia KovacDavid M. Kowalski ’87Tonijo Kozak ’93Ronald E. Krajewski ’64Lawrence Kral ’54John K. Kralj ’68Allen P. Krall ’66Dr. Edward J. Krall ’62James P. Kramar ’63Fredric E. Kramer ’55Janice Krebs (Berkopec) ’61Thomas Kreczko ’66John Kremzar ’65James M. Krenisky ’62Gregory M. Krizman ’72Matthew A. Krizman ’62Mrs. Dolores Krueger (Woloszynek) ’59Joseph R. Krulich ’54Charles J. Kupetz Robert and Donna (Whitaker) ’55 KuruczThomas W. ’64 and Marlene KuskinDr. Raymond G. ’58 and Jeanette KvaternikDr. James E. Lalak ’64Jo Ann Lane (Doller) ’58James T. Lange ’70Michael and Rosemary (Powers) ’67Dan and Mary LaRocco Barbara Latini (Kearns) ’63Frank M. Lavrisha ’75Vincent T. Lechowick ’67Andrew D. Legerski ’78Marilyn Lekan (Koss) ’49Daniel A. and Lori LemasterFrank L. LeMay ’61Kenneth R. Lenardic ’62Richard A. Lesak ’70Ms. Mary Carol Lewis LexisNexis Dr. Robert J. ’65 and Marlene Lieb ’67John A. Lince ’57Linde North AmericasAnthony G. Linnert ’62Charles Thomas ’68 and Patricia Liszkay Marjorie Lloyd ’42Lodge Martha Washington No. 38 David J. Logan ’58Kenneth F. Loje ’57Salvatore LoPresti ’67Frank J. Lopuszynski ’69Jerome T. Lorek ’70Jacqueline A. Lucas ’04Thomas W. Lucha ’66

Lt. Col. Frank A. ’66 and Marilyn Macharoni, Jr.Robert Macholl ’61Maloney & Novotny William A. Mangelluzzi ’91Robert J. Mantz ’67Maureen Marino1 (Furlich) ’86 Bridget Marok (Assing) ’85Joseph G. Marovich ’63Dr. Lawrence A. Marten ’64Hailey R. Martin ’07Thomas E. Martin ’54Joseph S. Martinich ’68Dale M. Masino ’62Mario Mastrandrea ’80Mark J. Mazzolini ’66Brendan W. McCormack ’04Kerry P. McCormack ’06Timothy S. McCreary ’60Dennis T. ’60 and Margaret McGarry Ellen McGarry Kevin and Erin E. McGarry (Creegan) ’07Denise McGee (Bendenritter) ’81Thomas J. ’60 and Bonnie McGee Mary Jane McGinty Christopher McGrath ’69Suzie McGuinness (Bohan) ’64Sean H. McKibben ’89David McKinney Mrs. Emer McNamara ’79Dennis P. Meaney ’77Patrick Medlen ’60Margaret Medved (Rathbun) ’59Michael D. Mele ’61Marilyn Melison (Marvar) ’65Ermin R. ’67 and Patricia (Harting) ’68 MelleMelvin J. Melle ’60Robert J. Messina ’66Thomas M. Metcalf ’70Microsoft Giving Campaign Joseph Miheli John A. Milakovich, Jr. ’69Craig S. ’84 and Cindy Miller William C. ’72 and Doreen Miller Dennis Minichello ’70Frank Mirabile ’65James R. ’73 and Branka MismasDr. Ruth Mitchell ’49Ms. Susan Mitchell ’66Donald A. Modica ’60Pat Moke (Krahe) ’75Dr. Daniel E. Molnar ’56

Thomas J. Monreal ’72Frank J. ’65 and Faith Montana John H. ’63 and Mary Moore, III ’65James P. Morey ’65John M. Motl ’66Robert A. ’60 and Margaret MucciMuldoon’s Saloon & Eatery Austin J. ’60 and Loretta Mulhern Cliff and Elizabeth Mull Michael and Michele Mullee Bro. David F. Murphy Jean Murphy ’68John J. Murphy ’70Sean Murphy ’03Marianist Urban Student ProgramCristina Nahra James J. ’54 and Judy Nainiger Paul and Nancy (Slominski) ’68Martin Neary ’95Margaret Nelson (Lang) ’52Michael D. ’95 and Lisa NemethNestleRobert Neubert ’69Thomas A. Neubert ’74Richard Newlon Sharon Nichting (Baird) ’70John S. ’74 and Nancy NiskyNorthcoast Auto & Towing Joseph R. Nosse ’55Gregory S. Nowak ’69Richard F. Nowicki ’60James J. Nugent ’69John A. Nugent ’67Robert Oblocki Francis O’Brien Christopher L. O’Donnell ’87Donna O’Donnell (Clifford) ’55Richard J. ’71 and Carol (Hlabse ) Offak ’73Bro. Michael O’Grady, SM Old World Meats Michael J. Oliver ’64 Kevin ’57 and Kathyrn (Gallagher) O’Neill ’59Carl G. Opaskar ’57Gerard M. ’80 and Peggy Osborne Robert A. ’69 and Cynthia Oster Our Lady of the Lake Sally L. Overcash (Rozanc) ’58Frank J. Pakish ’63Papp’s Body Shop Paquin Company David Pasqualone ’71

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Patricia Pate ’61Richard L. Pavsek ’77Mary Paxton Mary Payne (Joyce) ’76John T. Peoples ’58David M. Perk ’66John M. Perme ’61Christopher J. Pestak ’77Dr. Mark W. ’73 and Judy PestakMary Lynne Pesto ’61Daniel E. Peterca ’69Kevin P. ’71 and Karen PetercaMary Margaret Peters (Dwyer) ’56Michael B. Petricig ’69Donna Pfeil Mary Claire Phelan (Walsh) ’61Judy Phelps Edward L. Pierce, Jr. ’73Frank Pietravoia Kermit J. Pike ’59Rev. Timothy J. Plavac ’77William Plesec ’60PNC Foundation Matching Gift Program Timothy Pogacar ’74Lawrence N. Polena ’69Germaine Polensek ’73Councilman Michael Polensek Rev. Martin F. Polito ’67Kathleen Ponikvar (Wedding) ’63Mark A. Prendergast ’73James and Elizabeth PriestEarl R. and Jeannette ’60Michael W. Quinn ’69Thomas M. ’76 and Marlies Quinn Ellen Rabb Karen Racutt (Kristof) ’65Kenneth R. ’61 and Patricia RarickThomas L. Rarick ’58Robert R. ’62 and Lois RegovichLaurence A. ’58 and Marilyn ReichertThomas J. Repicky ’69 Gerald J. ’61 and Katherine RichMrs. Terri RichardsWilliam and Dorothy RiniMichael J. ’69 and Kathy RoachKevin G. ’77 and Sharon Robertson Emily Robinson John A. Robinson ’65Thomas and Elizabeth Robrecht Janice T. Roccosalva Cornelia M. Roche (Wagner) ’83Frank D. ’90 and Meredith Rochon Frank B. ’60 and Mary Jean Rochon

John M. Rock ’83Patricia Rohde (Music) ’52Modestino and Jane RomeoWilliam Romer Timothy J. ’59 and Joyce RoseWilliam E. Rosenberg ’59David P. Ross ’59Jeffrey A. Ross ’74Karen Rossman (Estok) ’75Thomas and Ann (Royer) ’67 BergerMark G. ’77 and Miriam RuminskiPeter G. Ruminski ’71Timothy J. ’61 and Gretta RyanEdward M. Ryder ’66Laurel Sabinsky (Miller) ’72Dan Sadler ’67Donald A. Sak ’67Judy Saletel (Olejarz) ’72Michael J. Santarelli ’69Richard and Cynthia Sargent, Jr. Kenneth J. ’55 and Denise SchafferBryan and Megan Scheider Dale Schiavoni ’69Daniel Schlegel Robert M. Schmitz ’73William Schmitz ’67Joseph R. Schneider ’74Edward J. Schober ’61Richard A. Schultz ’74Joan Scott (Graehling) ’48Mary Mararet Scott (Leddy) ’54Robert SearsonDr. Roger F. ’59 and Betty SebenikAnthony F. Sedmak ’62Mark F. Sejnowski ’69Scott Sesny John P. ’65 and Alice SferroKevin M. Shea ’71John H. Sheridan ’58Mrs. Katie Shininger (Kukral) ’98Robert G. Shutack ’78Dianne Sidley Kenneth Sidon Michael Sierputowski ’72Mary Beth Simon (Kander) ’73Dr. Dennis P. ’63 and Sandy Slattery Robert Slattery ’65Martin D. ’68 and Anne SmalcEdward W. Smitko ’60Smolic Tire Sr. Veronica Smrekar, OSU ’56John P. Smreker ’66Nick Soeder

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COVER STORY

T his year marks the 25th anniversary of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School and its crucial role as a pillar in the lives of its students, its neighborhood and the broader community.

It was the summer of 1990 when the former Villa Angela Academy and St. Joseph High School came together to form a new school at the corner of East 185th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. The merger was the result of financial pressures but also was designed to better prepare students for a changing world, an increasingly diverse and fast-changing one in which technology would change the way students learn and live.

In the following two-and-a-half decades, VASJ would prove its value time and again as a place where students receive a top-notch education rooted in the traditions and teachings of its Marianist and Ursuline founders, where Catholic morality and character formation are taught alongside Shakespeare and physics. After some turbulent years, VASJ’s enrollment is growing and the school is leading a rebirth of its surrounding community.

“When we started, they gave us three to five years,” said Sr. Maria Berlec ’67. “Here we are 25 years later, a thriving, forward-looking school. It’s a school to believe in.”

VASJ: It’s a family thingBy Mike Tobin ’91

Silver Anniversary

Sr. Maria would know. She taught math at VASJ when it opened and later served as principal from 1992-98 before serving as president and principal at St. Peter Chanel High School. She returned last year to teach math and now teaches religion.

“There were challenges along the way, ups and downs, yet the initial philosophy and values stayed,” she said. “The values haven’t changed.”

Sr. Maria now finds herself teaching children of the students she had in the early days of VASJ.

“I have parents come up and say, ‘Do you remember me?’” she said. “It’s a family thing. That’s the thread, the magic of VASJ. The seeds were planted and challenges had to be met and now it has flowered into a fabulous school.”

That fabulousness takes many forms – academic, spiritual, athletic and physical, among others.

For the past three years, every graduate has gone on to higher education. Vigorous college prep and Advanced Placement courses have led VASJ graduates to Harvard, Northwestern, Georgetown and the military academies, to name just a few.

But understanding equations and diagramming a sentence is only part of a student’s education. VASJ emphasizes the development of the whole student and prepares them for the real world, where not everyone comes from the same background or perspective.

The school’s Lenten Mission Collection has collected tens of thousands of dollars from students and distributed it to dozens of charities in Cleveland and abroad. Students organize and host “Christmas on Campus” annually, providing toys and gifts to poor families in Cleveland.

The students carry those experiences with them long after they leave VASJ, said English teacher Tonica Johnson.

“The values that they are learning at this institution will stay with them for life,” Johnson said. “Yes, they are learning the skills that they need to be successful academically, such as how to create and write an educated argument, or research a current economic issue, but there is something even more important happening at VASJ.

“This wonderful place teaches students the significance of giving back to the less fortunate through the Lenten Mission Collection, to help the needy through the abundance of service activities they participate in, and time management and leadership through the extra-curricular activities and

athletics that are offered,” she said.All of this is possible because of an underlying family

atmosphere cultivated by faculty, staff, students and alumni, said school Principal David M. Csank.

“Our motto is faith, family and future, and you’re going to get all three here,” Csank said. “Our students get a quality

education in a family atmosphere. This school becomes their home away from home.”

But it’s not just staff members who see it.“Over the course of a year I find myself inside

every high school in our diocese, as well as many schools outside our diocese,” said Eugene Boyer, associate superintendent for secondary schools for the Diocese of Cleveland. “Every

student, staff and faculty member I meet at VASJ exudes the VASJ professed family atmosphere. Many schools strive to be a family, but the VASJ community demonstrates the family value in all endeavors.”

VASJ remains known throughout the state and country for its athletic prowess. In the school’s first year, the boys basketball team won the Division I state title that had eluded the Vikings for so long. That was followed by state titles in 1992, 1994, 1995, 2013 and yet again this year. The


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Here we are 25 years later, a thriving, forward-looking school.

~Sr. Maria Berlec ’67

Former principals Joseph Radican ’56 and Sr. Maria Berlec ’67, OSU.

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Vikings took the girls basketball state title in 1999 and won state titles in volleyball in 2001, 2005 and 2013. Along the way, scores of athletes have earned athletic scholarships to powerhouse universities, but even more learned life lessons about teamwork, perseverance and dedication.

And the school has never looked better. The gymnasium, home to sporting events

and dances, drama club productions and school liturgies, was renovated last year thanks to the generosity of Don Dailey ’70, who serves as chairman of the school’s Board of Advisors, and his wife, Mary Jo. The school chapel was refurbished and the chemistry lab has had a facelift through private gifts and grants. The entrance to the parking lot was enhanced with a brick wall, landscaping and lighting thanks to a gift from the Oarsmen booster organization and the St. Joseph Class of ’82. The upstairs library

has been transformed into the Villa Angela Heritage Room with the support of VA graduates led by the Ladies Night Out Committee.

Those improvements are taking place amid a construction boom in the neighborhood. University Hospitals recently completed a new building next door to the school, while the Cleveland Clinic continues to improve Euclid Hospital. Hospice of the Western Reserve is considering expanding onto property that once housed the Retreat House. And new investment is happening along East 185th Street

in the form of new restaurants and stores.Kristian Jarosz ’91, whose parents graduated

from St. Joseph and Villa Angela, says his time as a member of the school’s first graduating class in 1991 had a transformational impact on his life.

“It was incredibly important to me and I have nothing but fond memories,” he said. “The outstanding education, the friends I made and the memories I have.”

Jarosz works as the senior portfolio manager at Gries Financial and also serves as a Euclid councilman, representing the ward that includes East 185th Street and borders VASJ. The school’s success has helped fuel a neighborhood resurgence, he said.

“People who made a commitment to keep VASJ running and thriving deserve immense credit,” he said. “They dug their heels in and fought for this school. That’s a good lesson for the community. All you need is a handful of smart, dedicated people to make real change.”

The values that they are learning at this institution will stay with them for life.

~Tonica Johnson, English teacher

Margaret LyonsMargaret Lyons was the founding principal of the merged Villa Angela-St . Joseph High School and is the current secretary for education/superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Cleveland .

It has been a pleasure to see the school mature into a vibrant

faith community. The quality of the staff, families and students

are testimony to the faith and dedication that promises a

hallmark of success for the next 25 years at VASJ.

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president of IOBG, an international organization of yacht club past commodores. His yacht, “Solitaire,” led the Tall Ships Cleveland Parade in 2013 and escorted the “Niagara” in the 200th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Lake Erie.

VASJ football Coach John Storey ’59 led the team to clinch the NCL White Division championship as well as making it to the Division VI playoffs for the second consecutive year. See photo on page 17.

Kermit ’59 and Joyce (Massillo) ’60 Pike celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2014. After their wedding, they bought season tickets to the Cleveland Browns who went on to win the most recent national championship of any Cleveland major sports team. The Pikes were guest curators of a special exhibition, “1964: When Browns Town was Title Town,” at the Western Reserve Historical Society which ran through February 2015.

The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1949 held its 65th reunion in September 2014 at The Cabin in Willowick. A group of 13 ladies attended the event. The class has held a reunion every five years since their graduation. Marion (Schneller) Redfearn, class president, traveled from her home in Florida to attend the event.

Tom Vince ’58 spoke at the national conference of MOLLUS (Loyal Legion), a Civil War heritage group, at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts, in October 2014. His topic was Sam Harrison, one of only 19 African-Americans to serve as a Chaplain in the Union army. He was with the 54th Massachusetts, an all-black unit that won glory at Battery Wagner. Vince is in his 19th year as historian at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio.

Anthony Caruso ’59 was elected 2014-15 commander of Greater Cleveland Boating Association, representing 46 yacht clubs with 9,300 members. He is past commodore of Grand River Yacht Club and past

CLASS NOTES

Members of the VA Class of 1949: First row L-R: Rose (Cubbison) Smrekar, Nancy (Stocker) Dziewicki Jane (Logar) Vozel, Carol (Riendeau) Stegman and Marilyn (Koss) Lekan. Second row left to right: Carroll (Sinnott) Dietzel, Marion (Schneller) Redfearn, Lois Ann Davidson (Sister Helen Marie), Eileen (Zaller) Jack, Catherine (Swartzmiller) Harwood, Joan (TePas) Raddell, Reenie (Leahy) DeMay and Cathleen (Scanlon) Staresinic.


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Thanks to the generosity of John Corr ʼ59, with additional gifts from the Class of 2003 and the Class of 1993, the renovated Martyrs and Founders Chapels have been adorned with beautiful new wooden doors.

The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1964 celebrated its 50th year reunion. The event was organized by Kathy Kost,

Lorraine Eroskey, Maggie Jagus and Eileen Stankavich. The two-night event in downtown Cleveland brought nearly half of the class together and included former teacher and friend Sr. Ann Winters, OSU, and Sr. Diane Pinchot, OSU, as guests. The class is working with Cleveland Metroparks to create a kiosk on Villa Angela Drive to remember their alma mater, its history and its heritage.

Ken Kirchner ’64 served as the guest speaker at VASJ’s Veterans Day assembly. “Live your life so when people think of honor and integrity, they think of you,” Kirchner said to the VASJ students.

Daniel Troy ’65 was re-elected in November 2014 to a fifth consecutive four-year term as a Lake County (Ohio) County Commissioner. Prior to that, he was elected to seven two-year terms as a State Representative in the Ohio General Assembly after serving five terms as a Willowick City Councilman. This year commences Troy’s 40th year in elected public office.

Earl Crosby ’66 is serving as vice president of the Greater Columbus Right to Life Board of Trustees. The organization promotes a community that protects innocent human life from conception until natural death.

The GCRTL carries out that mission through a wide variety of programs that focuses on pro-life education and advocacy. Earl participates in the organization’s Sidewalk Counseling program, which has helped more than 200 abortion-minded women turn away from abortion mills and seek life-affirming options. Left to right: Babe Kwasniak ’94, Mike Strainic ’67, Ken Kirchner ’64,

Ken Bollom ’54 and Gary Minadeo ’74.

The 2014 Viking football team including Coach John Storey ’59, Dr. Joseph Shumar ’85, John Storey Jr. ’84, Jemond Riffe ’97, Tom Kander ’84, Ryan Barry ’04, Jim Savage ’81, Jim Webb ’80, Kevin Mullin ’83, Simon Kijauskas ’81 and Tommy Gallucci ’03.

Crosby ’66 poses with pro-life activist Abby Johnson at a fundraiser.

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Euclid Hospital named Viking alum and volunteer Chris McGrath ’69 the 2014 Community Service Award honoree for his significant contributions to the community which include his volunteer work at VASJ, on the Board at the Collinwood Recreation Center, at his church, Our Lady of the Lake, where he is a Eucharistic Minister and serves on Parish Council and in his neighborhood where he is involved with Block Watch and other initiatives.

Mike Moran ’69 got his 400th college coaching career basketball victory with John Carroll University in December 2014.

William “Bill” Graves ’67 writes, “When we were young 47 years ago. Listening to music with a cassette player in flight school.”

Rev. Martin Polito ʼ67, along with Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM, and Rev. John Kumse, visited with VASJ faculty and staff at a Pastors Luncheon.

Patty LaFountaine ’68, who played the role of an elf in the movie A Christmas Story, was inducted into the Christmas Movie Walk of Fame at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio.

Members of the St. Joseph High School Class of 1969 enjoyed great memories (not to mention delicious food) at their 45th Class Reunion held at the Oarsmen Clambake in the school gym. Classmates from across the country made the trip to the Viking Village for the occasion, including Class President Tim Whalen who traveled from his home in Columbia, Maryland. They took to the stage to sing the St. Joe’s alma mater (augmented by some finer-tuned voices from the Class of ’70) and were given a tour of the school by their classmate Richard Osborne, currently VASJ president.

Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM, Rev. John Kumse, Adam Keyse ’15, Chelsea Kline ’15 and Rev. Martin Polito ’67.

Chris McGrath ’69 and his wife, Linda.

Members of the St. Joseph High School Class of 1969.


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Don Dailey ʼ70, chairman of VASJ’s Board of Advisors, and his wife, Mary Jo, provided a lead gift of $125,000 with an additional $125,000 loan to fund a renovation of the school’s gym. It is the first major transformation of the gym since it was built in 1950.

Dr. Franklin B. Price, husband of Arline Debelak Price ’71, was featured in The Plain Dealer’s Profiles of Service, detailing Dr. Price’s service as an Air Force Physician during the Vietnam War. Dr. Price is currently in private practice in Mayfield Village, Ohio.

The track at the Collinwood Athletic Complex was named for legendary Collinwood track coach and St. Joseph alumnus Lou Slapnik ’71. A dedication of the complex was held for Lou in September 2014.

Phil Paulin ’69 visited VASJ in March 2015 to present architectural renderings he made of the school during his senior year at St. Joseph High School as well as more recent renderings he made in 2001. It was a great lesson to show the VASJ engineering students that their work in high school can serve as a stepping-stone for their future careers.

Pete Apicella ’70 spoke to VASJ’s Viking Vectors class about topics including making good choices, recognizing opportunities, and branding.

Phil Paulin ’69

Pete Apicella ’70 with VASJ students

Don ’70 and Mary Jo Dailey were honored by VASJ students at the unveiling of the school’s gym.

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The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1984 held its 30th reunion in June 2014 at Brindaliers Bar & Grill in Willoughby Hills. The event had a wonderful turnout with 40 classmates attending as well as a few spouses and friends. Also in attendance representing the Villa Angela faculty and staff were Mr. Rodgers and Mrs. McMullen. The money raised was donated to VASJ for the Villa Angela Heritage Room. There was lots of laughter, reminiscing and catching up on the past 30 years. The highlight of the night was taking the group picture and then singing the VA Alma Mater. After all these years, everyone still remembered the words! Sister Naomi would be so proud. The class is already looking forward to the 35th reunion in 2019. Special thanks to Genny Lewis for volunteering to organize the reunion.

VASJ volleyball Coach Mark Royer ’75 led the girls volleyball team to its second straight appearance at Wright State University for the state tournament.

Sr. Laura Bregar ’75, OSU, is now working in the Ursuline Sisters development office after leaving her position as principal of Our Lady of the Lake School. She is proud of her OLL graduates who now attend VASJ.

Members of the St. Joseph High School Class of 1982, with assistance from the Oarsmen Club, donated a new gateway entrance to VASJ as their class gift. Spearheaded by classmates

Dario Muzina ’82 and Patrick Gallagher ’82, the new brick entrance provides a beautiful and welcoming view for visitors of the school.

Dante Citraro ʼ83 frequently sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” at VASJ home sporting events.

Members of the Villa Angela Class of 1984.

A brick gateway now greets VASJ visitors entering the school parking lot.

Mark Royer ’75, as well as alumni assistant coaches Shayla Lang ’11, Ellen Cvelbar ’11 and Rytas Petraitis ’10, with the state finalists girls volleyball team.

Joe Frabotta ’85 is a graduate of the University of Dayton and Purdue University. He lives in Warner Robins, Georgia, and is currently chief engineer of school bus design for Blue Bird Corporation. Joe and his wife of 22 years, Laura, have two children: Nick, a business student at Georgia Southern University, and Maria, a high school senior.

The St. Joseph High School 1989 state football championship team celebrated its 25th reunion at the VASJ vs. Euclid High School football game. Members of the team worked hard over the last year to contact many of the old players. Between players, band members, cheerleaders and others, more than 100 people attended a tailgate at VASJ before going to the football game.

Patrick Kander ’89 was featured in a Plain Dealer article where he spoke about his experience being chef and owner of his own catering business, Choice Catering, as well as offered tips about what it takes to succeed in the industry.

James Major ’90, executive chef for the Cincinnati Reds, competed and won on the Food Network’s ballpark-themed episode of their show ‘Chopped.’ After the victory, Major visited his alma mater where he prepared one of his award-winning dishes for students in VASJ’s culinary arts course.

Rick Finotti ’91 was named the director of football operations at the University of Michigan in March 2015.

Members of the 1989 state football championship team.

James Major ’90 with students in VASJ’s Culinary Arts class.

The VASJ boys basketball team, coached by Babe Kwasniak ʼ94,won the 2015 Division III state championship. It was the program’s sixth title and the school’s 21st. After the win, VASJ became the first school in OHSAA history to win a state title in all four divisions. It was the third consecutive year the team has made it to the state championship (winning in 2013) and was Kwasniak’s 100th win as the coach at his alma mater.

Kellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03 and her husband, Joe, welcomed their first child, Regan Louise Watrobski, on August 16, 2014. Regan is the granddaughter of Patrick Clinton ’69.

Marissa Koons ’06 married Jason Heil ’02 on October 11, 2014, at Holy Redeemer Church in Cleveland, OH.

Veronica (Taraska) Susnjara ’96 welcomed her first child, Gloria Faustina, in August 2014.

Former VASJ basketball standout Jason Hicks ’01 was one of seven inductees to enter Walsh University’s Wall of Fame, an honor designated for athletes who have exhibited excellence in the university’s athletic program.

Vaiva Bucmys ’03 and Tim Neary ’03 were married on February 14, 2014, at St. Aloysius Church in Cleveland, OH. Their former VASJ high school history teacher, Fr. Patrick McDaid,

SM, officiated the ceremony. A reception was held at The Irish American Club East Side in Euclid, OH, and was attended by many fellow Viking alums.

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IN MEMORIAM

Fr. George Abmayr, SM, faculty member of St. Joseph and VASJ for more than 20 years, passed away in March 2015.James “Jim” M. Aleckna ’62 passed away in 1995. Karen A. (Unetic) Bohning ’66, sister of Joseph Unetic ’60, passed away in March 2014 at the age of 65. Joseph A. Botsko ’71, brother of Anne (Botsko) Gilbert ’73 and Irene

Botsko ’79, passed away in November 2013 at the age of 60. John Campbell, father of Kathleen (Campbell) Cooper ’79, Mary (Campbell) Stack ’83, Ann (Campbell) Dunham ’85, Noreen (Campbell) Halley ’87, Patricia Campbell ’89, Sheila (Campbell) Kropf ’91 and Brigid Campbell ’93, passed away in January 2014 at the age of 78. James P. Cunningham ’61 passed away in January 2015.

John “Jack” Dailey ’61, brother of James Dailey ’52, passed away in November 2014 at the age of 71. Robert Debby ’69 passed away in May 2014 at the age of 62. Marianne (Mills) Dechellis ’35 passed away in April 2014 at the age of 97. Richard G. “Dick” Eberhard, father of Richard M. Eberhard ’74 and Stephen S. Eberhard ’81, passed away in November 2014 at the age of 81.

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Regan Louise Watrobski

Marissa (Koons) ’06 and Jason Heil ’02

Vaiva (Bucmys) ’03 and Tim Neary ’03

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Mary Ellen (Kilkenny) Grecol ’46, sister of Sr. Marie Canice ’46, OSU, Kathleen (Kilkenny) Boylan ’47, Bartley Kilkenny and Patricia (Kilkenny) Kearney, passed away in August 2014 at the age of 85.Thomas E. Grubach ’62, brother of Madeline Grubach ’71, passed away in January 2015 at the age of 70. Gerald “Jerry” L. Hengenius ’70, brother of Robert Hengenius ’71, passed away in November 2014 at the age of 62.Robert J. Huefner ’66 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 65. James R. Kane ’57 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 75. John E. Kermode, father of Pat Kermode ’02, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 65. Ronald E. Knaus ’62, brother of Dennis Knaus, passed away in September 2014 at the age of 70. Victor H. Koncijla, father of Victor J. Koncilja ’69 and Kenneth A. Koncilja ’76, passed away in February 2015 at the age of 84.Thomas V. Maloney ’54 passed away in February 2015 at the age of 79.Rita E. (Rastatter) Mascha ’49 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 83. Raymond A. Matjasic Jr. ’63 passed away in October 2010 at the age of 65. Nancy A. “Nancy O’Malley” (Mische) McGinty ’61 passed away in September 2014 at the age of 70.Michael Merritt ’65 passed away in October 2014 at the age of 67.

Timothy J. O’Brien ’66, brother of William O’Brien ’68 and Sr. Kathryn O’Brien ’72, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 66.Joseph M. Occhionero ’70, brother of Michael Occhionero ’67 and Edward Occhionero ’73, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 62. Thomas “Tom” O. Pavella ’56, brother of Dan Pavella ’63, passed away August 2014 at the age of 76. Mary Alice (Trivisonno) Perry ’64 passed away in January 2014 at the age of 68. Carol Stanton Pike ’66 passed away in November 2014 at the age of 65. Helen Plavac, mother of Dr. Thomas Plavac ’69 and Rev. Timothy Plavac ’77, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 80. Raymond A. Potokar ’57 passed away in June 2014 at the age of 74. Darryl J. Raimer ’72 passed away in July 2013.Catherine “Kitty” (Raggets) Reichtel, mother of Roberta “Bobbi” Reichtel ’72 and Paula (Reichtell) Osborne ’73, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 82. James Ringenbach, husband of Rosemarie (France) Ringenbach ’60, passed away in February 2015 at the age of 73. Nancy M. (Spelich) Rock, wife of John A. Rock ’61, and mother of John M. Rock ’83 and Kim Rock Fleming ’85, passed away in May 2014Tom Rock ’56, father of Tom Rock ’82 and brother of Rosalind (Rock) Beverick ’56, John Rock ’61 and Ed

Rock ’72, passed away in June 2014 at the age of 77. Charles Ryder ’73 passed away in March 2015. Edward Sabinsky, husband of Laurel (Miller) Sabinsky ’72, passed away in July 2014 at the age of 65. Lawrence “Larry” D. Santoiemmo ’67 passed away in May 2014 at the age of 64.Joseph Scarso ’73 passed away in March 2014.George W. Schulze ’64 passed away in December 2014 at the age of 67. Sister Catherine Marie Skufca ’47, OSU, passed away in December 2014 at the age of 85. Elaine (Yokules) Shuckahosee ’57 passed away in 2013 at the age of 73.Eugene Robert (Bob) Slominski, father of Nancy (Slominski) Naujoks ’68, Teresa (Slominski) Facklam ʼ74, Roberta (Slominski) Martin ’76, Paul Slominski ’78 and Jim Slominski, passed away in January 2015 at the age of 89.Michael Stransky ’65 passed away in February 2014 at the age of 67. Stanely J. Szczepanik, father of Megan Watson ’00, Molly Watson ’02 and Michael Watson ’08, passed away in February 2015 at the age of 69. Terremce “Terry” A. Trepal ’63 passed away in September 2014 at the age of 68.James J. Wilson ’58 passed away in November 2014 at the age of 74.Joseph P. Yurchak ’65 passed away in July 2014 at the age of 67.

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