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Walsh Jesuit, a Catholic, college preparatory high school in the spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola, reaches beyond academic excellence to develop competence, conscience and compassion within its graduates. As a Christ-centered community we value inclusion and strive to be Men and Women for and with others. President Karl Ertle President Elect Fr. Christopher Fronk S. J.
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Principal Sean Lynch ‘94 Vice President of Advancement Patti Clair Director of Marketing & Communications Tony Burke ‘87
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F E AT U R E D S T O R Y
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M E S S AG E S & A N N O U N C E M E N T S
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CLASS NOTES
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IN MEMORIAM
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FEATURED STORY
Presidential Sized Legacy Legacy – the long lasting impact of events that took place in someone’s life. President Karl Ertle is too humble to dwell on the incredible legacy he has left on Walsh Jesuit High School. However, in his 13 years of leading our institution, the advances achieved, and the lives he has touched as WJ’s 11th President are significant. Nearly $25M raised so prospective families knew an exemplary Walsh Jesuit education was affordable, the brand new 8,000 sf Mary and Edward Klein Fitness Center, improvements to the iconic Dome including the state-of-the-art Romanini Family Court, the creation of the Malley Center for Innovation and Design, revamping scholarship opportunities, facility improvements, and STEM-focused curriculum are just a few of the numerous advances to Walsh Jesuit. “I can’t believe it’s been 13 years and that I made it here each day,” said President Ertle. “I am most proud of the people with whom I minister. We have committed Jesuit educators and really good role models for the students who live out their vocations so well! I am also so proud of the work the Board and donors have done to make a quality Jesuit education affordable.” He also knew before his tenure began that upgrading the campus formed in 1964 was imperative. “Even in my interviews 14 years ago, there was talk about the need to upgrade WJ facilities, especially areas that affected student life directly. We strategically looked at what might have the biggest impact in making sure that our facilities allowed us to be the best school we could be.” It is because of these improvements, our alums, current students and technology advances that President Ertle gets so excited when promoting his beloved Walsh Jesuit to prospective students. “This is a special place of great kids with great families and a caring personality that permeates the campus. The Jesuit mission is truly life changing and that is so evident on Kairos retreats, in the classroom and beyond. The return on investment is manifest in the millions of dollars our seniors get annually, validating the academic programs,” he says proudly.
continue to grow the mission. To see Fr. Chris Fronk, SJ as a presider at Mass is a joy! When he and I first met in the fall of 2020, we were in the middle of Covid and had just lost our VP for Mission, Fr. Tom Doyle, SJ. In our very first discussion, he talked about his care for the students and his desire to teach at least part-time so he could come to know students, the heart of Jesuit education. I call him “Fr. Upgrade” and I know he will do just that for WJ.” President Ertle may see Fr. Fronk as a step up, but his leadership, passion, and commitment to WJ will be missed, and he will miss presiding over his Home on Wyoga Lake. “From the day I was offered the job, the Walsh Jesuit community has embraced my family. Our first WJ event was the farewell for Fr. Mike Marco, SJ and as we entered the Commons doors, the Mothers’ Club volunteers embraced us and it has been like that for 13 years! I will miss the beauty of the campus and the faces that fill it, both young and old. I will miss alums recalling Bill Ricco stories and the great teachers they had here.” So, what would President Ertle want his legacy to be? “That we worked together for the greater glory and helped students and adults value all that Walsh Jesuit is--AMDG! The people I have hired to serve here will be a great legacy and our alumni who light the world on fire make me so proud. I love it when alums come back home to teach and coach---that is proof in the pudding that this formula works.” Thank You President Ertle, your legacy will live on forever in the thousands of lives you have touched for more than a decade as our servant leader at Walsh Jesuit High School.
President Ertle leaves a wonderful foundation for incoming President, Father Chris Fronk, SJ to build upon. “It will be great to have a Jesuit at the helm who can
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To me, Karl Ertle is the epitome of a man for and with others. He shows care and concern for students, faculty, administrators, parents, and anyone he meets. In my dealings in Athletics, I am constantly meeting ADs, coaches, and parents of opposing teams who say – “you work with Karl Ertle; what a great guy!” Karl truly never met a man he didn’t like.
– Barb Salata, Assistant Athletic Director
Karl has been a wonderful example to me of what it means to be an Ignatian Leader: To find God in all things, to presume the good in everyone, and to lead with love. He is the last to sit down and eat, and the first to lend a hand in cleaning up. WJ is a better school, and I strive to be a better person, because of Karl’s impact on all of us! – Jason Ruegg, VP, Enrollment Management
Karl made me a better principal and better athletic director. He supported me when I needed it and challenged me to look at things from different lenses. – Mark Hassman, Athletic Director
I first came to know Karl when we were both teaching at St. Ignatius High School forty years ago. Through all these years he has consistently been an inspiration and an example of what it means to be a ‘man for others.’ He is a man of faith and of service to others, putting Ignatian Spirituality into action. – Don Petkash, SJ
Karl has been so instrumental in the formation of not only our students, but the entire WJ community including parents, staff and faculty over the 13 years he’s been with us. Not only do I appreciate Karl’s leadership but also his friendship. Karl seems to instantly connect with anyone he meets because he is genuinely interested and compassionate. He sees good in every person and focuses on what makes that person be their best self.
– Christina Lauria, Alumni Parent, ’11 and ‘14
Karl Ertle is the beating heart of the WJ community - a leader who is engaged in as many WJ events as there are minutes in a day. To the Yates family, he has been a supportive and kind soul from the moment we met him at the WJ Open house in 2010, to this very day, long after our daughter graduated in 2014. Karl always takes time for us when we need him most, on both a personal and professional level! We are forever grateful and wish him well in this next chapter. Best to you Karl. – Lisa, Brad and Christina Yates ‘14
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Growth & Change are Forthcoming Carol and I will be
adults work together to dramatically improve
forever grateful to
the four-year academic and retreat programs
the Walsh Jesuit
in order to offer the best experience for the
community and to all of
students. I have been able to pray with the
the students and adults we have met during
community at hundreds of events, Masses
our past 13 years here. You have made our
and retreats, and it is always a highlight to
time on Wyoga Lake Road more rewarding
hear the Alma Mater each time we sing it as
than we could have ever imagined. We
a family.
give thanks to God for all that we have accomplished together at this special school. There has been mission-centered service, superb teaching and learning, wonderful generosity from loyal donors and a lot of fun together. The Walsh Jesuit family took a large gamble by inviting me to serve here and I feel so blessed that you did. It has been so gratifying to come to know amazing young
This is not a farewell message as I hope to be back as often as you’ll have us; but it is a signal that growth and change are forthcoming, as they do for all organizations.
people – just over 4,100 by my calculations – and to work with an adult team who cares so deeply that the students here are loved, served, and are ready for college and life. Our graduates carry-on lives of inspired service because of the adult role models here and the way families work in partnership with faculty and staff in formation. I have seen students transformed here! There are young people who came to us
I am honored to work in the transition with Fr. Chris Fronk, SJ now so that our new leader can position Walsh Jesuit for longterm success in Northeast Ohio and across the globe as a strong member of the network of Jesuit schools. I know that you join me in our desire to strengthen this apostolate for future generations, and I am so thankful that together, we are “fit to wear the maroon and gold!”
as freshmen and then went on to graduate ready to lead as they “light the world on fire.” It is a joy to welcome alumni home and inspire them to serve here. I have seen Summer 2023
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NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Fr. Fronk to lead WJ into the Future December 22, 2022 was a historical day
“With this appointment, we are looking
working with Ignatian Spirituality. He
on campus as Walsh Jesuit High School’s
forward to continuous growth aligned with
served as Walsh Jesuit’s Vice President
Board of Directors announced that Fr.
implementation of our strategic plan,”
for Mission and Identity since July, 2021.
Christopher Scott Fronk, SJ, will be our
said Tom Haag, Chairman, Walsh Jesuit
"Our
school’s twelfth president, effective July
Board of Directors. “Fr. Fronk will provide
together as a team in mission and identity,"
1, 2023. Fr. Fronk will replace President
strong leadership, utilize his extensive
he said. "That work gave me the hope and
Ertle, who is retiring this month after
education and experience to communicate
desire to advance the mission of Walsh
thirteen years of distinguished service to
effectively and build trusting relationships
Jesuit. I wouldn't be where I am today if it
Walsh Jesuit.
across our community in fulfillment of
weren't for the great people in the Walsh
our Jesuit Mission. We are confident in Fr.
Jesuit community,” said Fr. Fronk.
The appointment was approved by V. Rev.
Fronk's ability to lead the development of
Karl Kiser, SJ, Provincial of the Midwest
men and women for and
Jesuits. Fr. Kiser stated, "I am delighted to
with others.”
entire
community
has
worked
Prior to Walsh Jesuit, Fr. Fronk was the President of Jesuit High School in New Orleans for three years. This was preceded
mission Fr. Fronk as the next president of Walsh Jesuit. Chris will bring his
Fr. Fronk comes to
by his service in the United States Navy as
strong faith and leadership experience
Walsh Jesuit with
a Command Chaplain assigned to Helmand
to continue Walsh Jesuit's legacy of
thirty-seven years
Province,
forming women and men inspired
of education and
the USS George H. W. Bush along with
by Jesus' love to live lives of service as
experience in
other command chaplain assignments.
Afghanistan
and
onboard
Fr. Fronk's education includes a B.A. in
Women and Men for Others.”
Philosophy from St. Louis University, an M.A. in Theology from The University of London, an M.A. in Religious Education from Duquesne University, and an M.M.S in Military Studies from the Marine Corps University. Fr. Fronk was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.
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PRINCIPAL’S M ESSAGE
The Principal’s Wing
“My goal is to prepare young people from diverse backgrounds for the future that awaits them and the challenges that will be part of that journey,” said Fr. Fronk. “I believe that no system prepares students better than Jesuit secondary schools where academics are emphasized, along with Ignatian spirituality, service to the community, and the richness of the Catholic faith."
Of all of the ways of
to listen, learn, dream, and explore, undeterred by the
proceeding that St.
risk of potential failure, has propelled the school to
Ignatius outlined for
heights far beyond its original conception.
his fellow Jesuits on how to conduct their lives and spiritual work (operating
This spirit of ingenuity and openness that invites us to
as contemplatives in action, seeking the magis,
seek new approaches and programming has truly been
presuming the good, finding God in all things, etc.),
evident at Walsh Jesuit these past few years. Embracing
as a school leader, the one that in recent years has
online instruction, modifying liturgies and retreats,
resonated with me the most is “living with one foot
rethinking our approaches to student mental/emotional
raised.” Ignatius used this phrase to challenge his
and academic support, and opening our campus for
companions to remain open to the possibility that
student engagement enabled us to not only survive the
God’s call may ask them to pursue courses of action that
pandemic, but they challenged us to think of new ways
were different than their original perceived path. While
to meet the needs of each and every student going
there are core values, spiritual beliefs, and a focus on
forward. That same response to opportunities led us to
mission that are non-negotiable, this principle calls on
review and modify our grading scale, create a design and
all of us to set aside ingrained habits, prejudices, and
innovation lab, incorporate a mandatory freshmen-level
adherence to the status quo to respond to emerging
programming and fabrication course into our curriculum,
opportunities that present themselves. By detaching
quadruple our dual credit offerings, revamp our
ourselves from preconceived ways of doing things
student support programming, reimagine our mission
(“indifference”), those who “live with one foot raised”
and ministry alignment, expand our extracurricular
have the freedom to make changes for the betterment
opportunities, and reorganize our administrative roles.
of the communities they serve.
All of these changes emanate from that same initial
One thing both President Ertle and
challenge given to the Jesuits roughly 500 years ago.
President Elect Fronk would like to see
When interviewing prospective individuals for
is even more students attending Walsh
employment, one of the most common questions that
As Walsh Jesuit moves forward under new leadership,
Jesuit. "I wish more kids would come
candidates ask me toward the end of an interview is,
we pray that the same call that prompted Ignatius to lay
here and see the amazing people at
“Why do you enjoy working at Walsh Jesuit?” Aside
down his sword in order to embrace a new life he never
from speaking about the school’s mission and the
intended may continue to inspire and guide us. As we
tremendous faculty and students with whom we are
remain mindful of the people, places, and experiences
blessed to work, I always reinforce the beauty of our
that have helped to form and sustain us, like Ignatius,
school’s flexibility and freedom. Though we have
may we “live with one foot raised,” and listen attentively
been around for nearly sixty years and value the
for how and to what God is calling us each and every day.
Walsh Jesuit,” said President Ertle. President Elect Fronk concurred, "I want to make sure as many families as possible can be a special part of our community," he said. “I want to build on President Ertle’s accomplishments and take Walsh Jesuit into the future.”
practices and customs that have made Walsh Jesuit special, we are never so beholden to tradition that
Principal, Sean Lynch '94
we are afraid to try something new. That willingness
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“Fall in Love. Stay in Love. And It Will Decide
EVERYTHING.”
Sophia Frammartino ’23 stood before her classmates, family, and friends seated in a packed house at EJ Thomas Hall at Akron University and said “Fall in love. Stay in love. And it will decide everything.” A very familiar phrase to all 256 graduates of the Walsh Jesuit Class of 2023. One of their classmates, Jack Hanchin, enthusiastically said those words at the end of each day’s morning announcements. It is a thoughtful daily examen prayer reflection and was the crux of the Jesuit values instilled in in the Class of 2023.
“We’ve fallen in love with curiosity. We fall in love with ideas that push us out of our comfort zone and help us become increasingly educated as we depart into new environments bound to challenge us. We’ve fallen in love with friendships. Above all else, we have fallen in
and Mr. Jeff Norris ‘96 led the graduates’ Fanfare and Processional into E.J. Thomas, and the Fifty-Fifth Annual Commencement was underway.
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It was the perfect message on a picture-perfect day as our graduates arrived under a 72-degree sunny bright blue sky at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall beginning at 8:00 a.m. There were plenty of hugs, selfies and smiles as each student began to find their friends outside before the doors would open at 9:15. At precisely 10:00, Ms. Mary Kate Glowe WA R R IO R PATH S
Mr. Sean Lynch ‘94, Walsh Jesuit Principal, welcomed the Class of 2023; and the family, friends, staff, and faculty all in attendance to celebrate them. Fr. Ken Styles, SJ followed with a beautiful Invocation before President Ertle took the stage one final time to deliver his beautiful comments honoring our young men and women. Mr. Ertle also announced this
year’s Fr. John McGrail, SJ Award Recipients for 2023. Mr. Joseph Vecchio ’05, Mr. Adam Green ’03 and Mrs. Elisabeth Barker were recognized for their dedication to the Jesuit Mission.
Mr. Lynch then asked the Class of 2023 to please rise and move their cap tassels from the right side to the left side, signifying they are officially graduates, before they all sang the Alma Mater one final time as an entire class.
After Sophia delivered her beautiful speech as the Senior Speaker, it was time for the Conferring of Diplomas, presented by Dean of Students, and 1972 alum Mr. Gerry Rardin. The students were called to the stage by Mr. Lynch and Mrs. Megan Regan, Assistant Principal for Academics. President Ertle handed all 256 students their diplomas, assisted by Mr. Thomas Haag ’81, Board of Directors Chairman, and Mrs. Jane Rafferty, Assistant Principal for Formation.
After Anna Zografakis was called to the stage as the final graduate, a loud and proud standing ovation ensued as the Class of 2023 was now officially 256 of the 10,539 alumni who call Walsh Jesuit their home. Once seated, the newest alums watched the Senior Class Video produced by Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Christine Marquard, highlighting their four years at WJ, and what emoji they would select for their class, the selections were very amusing.
As they all recessed out of E.J Thomas to be greeted by their adoring family and friends, it was easy to see why the Class of 2023, stemming from the reality of pre- and post-pandemic formation, expressed and lived its gratitude for being together probably more than any other class in school history. At the end of her speech Sophia challenged her classmates to “stay in love”, set the world on fire, and live out the theme for the 2022-23 school year, “To Praise, Reverence, and Serve God.” We have no doubts that a class that earned over $38M to 72 different colleges and universities in 20 states and the UK will do just that! Just know that no matter how far and wide your journeys may take you, Warrior Nation is always eager to welcome you back home.
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Joseph Ambrose..............Cuyahoga Community College
Casey Craig.............................The Ohio State University
Morgan Graham.......................The Ohio State University
Logan Ames.................................................Undecided
Madison Crea.......................Baldwin Wallace University
Madeline Grebenc...................................Ohio University
Leah Amsden.....................University of South Carolina
Brian Crevar................................University of Cincinnati
Rocco Grguric...........................The Ohio State University
Matthew Anthony.....................The Ohio State University
Kaleigh Cunningham.............................Xavier University
Cadyn Griffith...............................Kent State University
Ajay Gavin Antony........................The University of Akron
Antonette D'Angelo...................The Ohio State University
Nicholas Grobelny...........................University of Dayton
Jack Bagne............................Louisiana State University
Taryn Daniels............................West Virginia University
Joshua Grogan..............................Kent State University
Kyle Ballway...............................University of Cincinnati
Nataley Davis................................Duquesne University
Zachary Grogan.....................Baldwin Wallace University
Lauren Bangs........................................Xavier University
Nathan DeBenedictis.......Washington University in St. Louis
Emma Groppe.......................................Ohio University
Jacob Bauer...............................University of Cincinnati
Braydon Dellagnese......Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland
Anthony Grossi.......................The Ohio State University
Allison Bedrick..............Middle Tennessee State University
Leonardo DelPrete........................The University of Akron
Haley Grucella.....................................Xavier University
Albert Bell, III...................Grand Valley State University
Ryan DePerro............................Univesity of Mount Union
Gavin Gubanyor........................Miami University, Oxford
Dominic Bellini........................The Ohio State University
Tyler Dermott..................................Kent State University
Jenna Guiher.............The Georgia Institute of Technology
Benjamin Belmonte......................................Undecided
Maranda Dick.................................Duquesne University
Josephine Haag.......................................Ohio University
Madison Bergmann..............................Xavier University
Abigail Dotson..............................................Undecided
Paiton Hagen.........................Coastal Carolina University
Dominic Bernard.....................Baldwin Wallace University
Alanna Dowdy.................................Kent State University
Ryan Hall.................................Miami University, Oxford
Annabel Bertoni............................John Carroll University
Morgan Dutt.....................................Ashland University
Zachary Halligan......................The University of Akron
Ella Betzhold...........................Miami University, Oxford
Logan Dyer.............................The Ohio State University
Morgen Hammer..........................University of Kentucky
Thomas Biery...............The Pennsylvania State University
Rylee Eberhart.......................................Ohio University
Jack Hanchin..............Rochester Institute of Technology
Olivia Bitikofer..........................Miami University, Oxford
Mason Eckelman........................The Ohio State University
Madelyn Haran...............Case Western Reserve University
Jacob Blain.........................Baldwin Wallace University
Brady Eggleston..................................Purdue University
Gabriella Harvey....................................Ohio University
Ryland Bordeaux.......................The Ohio State University
Jacob Eisner.........................University of South Carolina
Maxwell Haslinger.....................Miami University, Oxford
James Brandhorst......................Miami University, Oxford
Elie El-Richani................................Kent State University
Grace Heed.............................University of Mount Union
Justin Bremner.....................................Canisius College
Andrew Erdmann........................University of Cincinnati
Nicholas Herbele..............................Marshall University
Alexis Brown...........................Louisiana State University
Julio Esis.......................................University of Findlay
Justin Herdlick.......................................Ohio University
Daislanae Brown........Raphael's School of Beauty Culture
Kathryn Figler..........................The Ohio State University
Mary Hoffmann..............................Saint Louis University
Jordan Brunson.............................Kent State University
Bridget Fitzmaurice.....................University of Tennessee
Ryan Holcomb........................Baldwin Wallace University
Quentin Bryant...................................Xavier University
Emyrson Flora.......................Pursuing Music in Nashville
Kevin Holland...............................John Carroll University
Jack Burke................................University of Notre Dame
Kayla Flory...............................The University of Toledo
Joseph Holtzer...................................Denison University
Dennis Butts III, III.................................Harvard College
Abigail Fourmann......................The Ohio State University
Luke Hord....................................University of Kentucky
Daniel Cabot........................Lakeland Community College
Sophia Frammartino...............................Boston College
Katheryn Horning..........................Kent State University
Diego Calixto...........................................Hiram College
Lily Fratantonio..........................University of Notre Dame
Gabrielle Huryn.....................................Clark University
Dominic Camma........................The Ohio State University
Chandler Fronk...........................Miami University, Oxford
Sophia Margaret Igamino...........The Ohio State University
Cullen Campana...........................................Undecided
Jack Fudo................................The Ohio State University
Caroline Incanno....................................Ohio University
Anthony Canzoni..........................University of Cincinnati
Cara Gabriel...............................Arizona State University
Alyssa Isaac...........................................Ohio University
Alyson Carr.....................................University of Dayton
Nevella Gallo.........................................Ohio University
Marton Jalics........................Youngstown State University
Kristine Cassidy............................John Carroll University
Raul Gamez..................................University of Kentucky
Taylor Jansky.................................Kent State University
Mia Clark.................................The University of Toledo
Gabriel Gardner.........................Miami University, Oxford
Daniel Jarosewich.....................Cleveland State University
Keeley Clinton............................The University of Toledo
Abigail Garner......................................Marietta College
Lucy Kaczmar...........................University of Cincinnati
Macy Clough........................................Ohio University
Gregory Gebhart.........................The University of Akron
Thomas Kadair............................The University of Akron
Raymond Conley, II...................The Ohio State University
Elizabeth Gilbert.......................The Ohio State University
Tristen Kahle......Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Sara Costantini.........................The Ohio State University
Gwenyth Gilbert.............................Kent State University
Lydia Kefalas............................The Ohio State University
Eli Coundourides....................................Hiram College
Liam Gilson..............................Miami University, Oxford
Cameron Kelly............................The University of Akron
Alejandro Covas.................Youngstown State University
Gabrielle Gottschalk.......................Kent State University
Catherine Kennedy..................University of Mount Union
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Ryan Kerscher.............................University of Cincinnati
Aubrey Nighman.............................Kent State University
Kathleen Schmidt.....................The Ohio State University
Jacob Kim.................................The Ohio State University
Marry Noe................................The University of Akron
Giavonna Scott...........................University of Cincinnati
Cooper Kirda.......................................Capital University
Reaghan Norton........................The Ohio State University
Matthew Serdinak......................Ohio Northern University
Darren Kistler..................................University of Dayton
Jessica Osciak........................................Boston College
Noor Shah...................................University of Michigan
Timothy Klug..............................University of Cincinnati
Olivia O'Toole..........................The Ohio State University
Ryan Sharp...........................................Ohio University
Hunter Knauf..............................University of Cincinnati
Lillian Parker................................John Carroll University
Cassandra Shaw.............................University of Kentucky
Paul Kropf...............................The Ohio State University
Tavian Parks...................................University of Dayton
Charles Shaw....................Bowling Green State University
Sarah Lekan................................Wake Forest University
Jenna Passek...........................The Ohio State University
Mara Sidloski...............................John Carroll University
Oliviana Lika.........................University of Mount Union
Joseph Passerallo.....................The Ohio State University
John Simecek..............................Saint Xavier University
Malise Liosi..............................Miami University, Oxford
Jack Paulus..............................Miami University, Oxford
Lukas Simone.............................The University of Akron
Alexandra Lubinski........................University of Kentucky
Ella Pelland..................................University of Kentucky
Sophia Sirocky...............................High Point University
Grace Lutkus.......................................Xavier University
Zuzanna Penman............................Kent State University
Raina Smith.................................University of Cincinnati
Zander Maher.....................................Xavier University
Thomas Perebzak.................................Ohio University
Daniel Smole...........................Ohio Northern University
Allison Malick...................................Purdue University
Owen Pickett................................Marymount University
Meghan Snock......................................Walsh University
Amaya Manley............................Virginia State University
Ryan Piech..........................................Xavier University
Charles Snow......................................DePaul University
Moriah Mann...............................Kent State University
Aiden Pitz............................Baldwin Wallace University
Hunter Soukup................University of Northwestern Ohio
Maximus Manning......................University of Cincinnati
Macy Plizga.........................Miami University, Oxford
Ava Speelman.............................University of Cincinnati
Jeremy Manson......................Baldwin Wallace University
John-Erik Polousky................................Xavier University
Avery Stager.................Case Western Reserve University
Kyle Marchant.................................University of Dayton
Meghan Ponyik.............................John Carroll University
Alexis Steward...................................Ashland University
Isabella Marinelli....................The Ohio State University
Lauren Powers.............................John Carroll University
Karel Stryczek...............Case Western Reserve University
Henry Marshall........................The University of Akron
Hunter Randolph.............................Wheeling University
Jacob Sumodi......................................Purdue University
Max Matta................................University of Cincinnati
Madalyn Reed...............................Heidelberg University
Megan Taraba........................................Ohio University
Patrick McCarthy.......................The Ohio State University
Matthew Reikowski...........University of Northwestern Ohio
James Taylor...................................University of Dayton
Marielle McCarty......................Miami University, Oxford
Ryleigh Renz.................................John Carroll University
Gianna Thompson...............................DePaul University
Daniel McClish..............................Kent State University
Ethan Rey........................Bowling Green State University
Michael Ticchione......................Ohio Northern University
Connor McEachen..........................Kent State University
Brynna Reynolds....................Tennessee State University
Madison Tomei......................Baldwin Wallace University
Robert McFarren Jr..............................Purdue University
Gabriella Ridgway.......................The Ohio State University
Owen Tompkins.........................Miami University, Oxford
Rachel McHale.......................The Ohio State University
Amanda Riley...............................University of Cincinnati
Henry Tucek..............................The Ohio State University
Haley Mead............................Miami University, Oxford
Stephen Risser..........................Loyola University Chicago
Michael Ulrich......................................Auburn University
Carlos Medina.................Bowling Green State University
Tyler Ritchie.................................................Undecided
Dy’Vaire VanDyke.....................Michigan State University
Shreya Mehta......................The Ohio State University
Keith Rivers, Jr................................Wittenberg University
Marissa Wajda...............................Duquesne University
Lauren Mercer........................Michigan State University
Denzel Roberts..................Bowling Green State University
Quintin Walton, Jr...............Bowling Green State University
Marykate Miller............................Saint Mary's College
Victoria Robison..........................Arizona State University
Pannawat Wasayangkoon.............................Undecided
Alex Mitchell.................................Kent State University
Logan Rodgers.....................Baldwin Wallace University
Joshua Weiner......................Youngstown State University
William Monea..........................Miami University, Oxford
Mason Roethel.............................Brown Aveda Institute
Destiny Wiley..................North Carolina A&T State University
Marissa Morales.............................Chapman University
Abigail Romanini.........................Miami University, Oxford
Solomon Willoughby........................Kent State University
Anthony Mourad............................University of Dayton
Jake Romanini...................................Purdue University
Timothy Wise............................Cleveland Institute of Art
Xavier Munro...............................................Undecided
Andrew Ross..........................Baldwin Wallace University
Ava Witherite...........................Loyola University Chicago
Gianna Musitano......................The Ohio State University
Sofia Ruffa..........................................Canisius College
Everett Witherite...........................University of Cincinnati
Marisa Musso................................University of Dayton
Chloe Ruth...............................The Ohio State University
Anna Zografakis...........................University of Cincinnati
Olivia Nemec........................The Ohio State University
Isabelle Salata...........................Ohio Northern University
UyenTran Nguyen..............................Fairfield University
Christopher Salek.........................John Carroll University
Nicholas Niemiec...............................Purdue University
Selena Santiago...............................Brandeis University
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The Walsh Jesuit Way “We are just as nervous as you are.” The now famous quote from then Principal Bill Ricco welcoming the first female students to the new co-ed Walsh Jesuit High School.
Left to right: Missy (Mittiga) Namay '96, Angela (Zingale) Rodenhauser '96, Gina (DiDonato) Kubec '96, Bridget (Grady) Rottinghaus '96.
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30 years ago this August, we celebrate the first girls to grace our campus in the then almost 30-year history of the school. That first day was a bit of a circus, as photographers, cameras, and reporters from all the local media outlets were on hand to document the historic day. It had some bumps in the road initially, however; the WJ community became a much better institution very rapidly, and it continues to evolve and grow to this day. We caught up with a few of those students to gather their thoughts on what it was like being part of that momentous occasion. Angela (Zingale) Rodenhauser ’96 knew immediately she was going to be a Warrior. “After my first meeting with Mr. Ricco, I knew WJ was a special place and I wanted to be there.” For Bridget (Grady) Rottinghaus ’96, it was the same feeling. “My older brother Paul ’91 had gone to Walsh Jesuit and there was a feeling every time I went to one of his football games or events that this was something I wanted to be a part of.” Gina (DiDonato) Kubec ’96 doesn’t remember that first day but is very fond of the reception she received. “For all of the media coverage in the
Left to right: Bridget (Grady) Rottinghaus, Missy (Mittiga) Namay, Angela (Zingale) Rodenhauser, Gina (DiDonato) Kubec.
months preceding our admission, I was ready for a less than ideal reception to girls coming to WJ. But honestly? Everyone was extremely welcoming!” However, for Missy (Mittiga) Namay ’96, the first day stands out vividly in her mind. “I was nervous and excited to be a part of something new,” she said. “I never felt uncomfortable or out of place. Right from the beginning it was easy to make friends.” Ironically, as you see from the photos, these four members of that great 1996 class are still very close friends to this day! “I made lifelong friendships during my time at WJ and am so blessed to have had that opportunity,” said Rodenhauser.
“When I entered surgical residency 20 years ago it was a very male dominant field,” said Melissa (Hulvat) Kaptanian ’95. “I truly believe that my experience thriving as one of only a few women at Walsh Jesuit gave me the confidence to take on a traditionally male dominated profession.” Jillian (Joseph) Pelland ’97 added,
For our first female alums, it is a source of pride to have been such a significant part of the legacy of WJ. “Not only am I proud that I was able to attend WJ, but the fact I was able to enter as a freshman and attend for all four years makes it even better. Now I’m the proud mother of the first legacy of a female alum and the first legacy of two alums!” (her husband Dave is a graduate of 1996) Now after three decades, it seems hard to imagine Walsh Jesuit as anything other than a home for both men and women. Would these “pioneers” do it all over again? Everyone said, “100 Percent!” “It’s always a fun family dinner when we can sit and share Doc Worthington stories,” said Pelland. “I am so proud of the strong females that have filled the halls since the fall of ’93,” said Kubec. Summer 2023
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Angela Rodenhauser '96 with her daughter Gianna '26.
“We have made the classroom, the school, and the community better in many ways.” Rodenhauser added, “While I don’t think I fully appreciated it in the moment, my Jesuit education and the teachings of Ignatian spirituality and cura personalis truly has had a lasting impact on my life.” It didn’t take long, but as the Akron Beacon Journal pointed out 30 years ago;
“In the end, Walsh became unified. When the girls played volleyball, the boys cheered, pounded on a table, and did the wave. The players on the court weren’t girls, they were Warriors.” We are happy to report that the Akron Beacon Journal was right then and now. “Admitting females to an all-male school was certainly a difficult decision that was undertaken prayerfully by the leadership at that time,” said Kaptanian. “30 years later, I hope that this is universally recognized as the right decision. Over three decades I have watched the Walsh Jesuit student body become even more diverse. It is these differences united under the same common goal of the academic formation of men and women for others that we will make Walsh Jesuit strong, vital, and relevant for the next 30 years.” 13
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SCHOOL NEWS
We Are Warriors On April 21, 2023, a new era of the Walsh Warrior was introduced to the public with the video premier of “What It Means to be a Warrior.” Current students, staff members, and alums from all over read about being defenders of peace and justice, who serve our communities with love and cultural humility before revealing the new look Warrior. The new imagery has been very well received as students are already wearing it around the region, and designing future Warrior athletics uniforms. The process took several years and included a contest for artwork from members of our community. Our marketing committee explored the many options over several years before determining this new Warrior icon. The recent icon, along with other contenders, were vetted with hundreds of our current students, alumni, and other community members.
Show your Warrior pride, available at our online Spirit Shop.
Watch the highly produced reveal video here.
New Warrior Merchandise available this Fall! shop.walshjesuit.org
ALUMNI WEEKEND friday, august 11:
saturday, august 12:
6:00-7:00 PM - alumni awards, hall of fame and distinguished alum reception 7:00-9:00 PM Ceremony
8:00 AM alumni golf outing 2:00-5:00 PM family fun festival 5:00-6:00 PM alumni mass 6:00-8:00 PM grand reunion
Contact Alumni Relations Director, Kevin Byrne '92 at byrNek@walshjesuit.org, 330-929-4205, x 228
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the Nights Away If you have ever attended a Warrior athletic event or the Warrior Gala, the always smiling face that you will see is BreeOnna Springer. Bree not only does an incredible job with Walsh Jesuit events as the school’s Special Events Manager, but she is also the Warriors Dance Team Coach who started the squad from scratch. “I’m not going to lie, I was nervous about starting the team because I didn’t know if there would be interest or what their abilities would be, but they have met me where I am at and truly make me a better person. I love coaching this team,” said Springer. “We have 18 dancers in our second season! The interest is so encouraging, and the talent inspires me. These dancers are amazing people.” Now what you may not know about Coach Bree, she is a member of the Cavs PowerHouse Dance Team since its inception in 2019! On game nights you’ll see her with her teammates up in the concourse greeting fans as they arrive, and performing throughout the game, both on the court and throughout Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Each
summer
hundreds
of
dancers
audition, and the process of making the team is long and grueling, challenging the dancer’s body and mind, but is well worth the time and effort. “To be able to dance professionally in front of an arena and on national television on any given night still gives me chills,” said Springer. “The feeling I get anytime I walk out is indescribable and a dream come true.” 15
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Coach Bree has wanted to perform in front
team to make their way onto the performance
of people since she was 3 years old! “I love
team as they improve.”
performing and the matching the audience’s energy with mine. Dancing has been a part
Coach Gibbons agrees that one certainly
of my life for 23 years and has taught me
helps the other.
so many life skills that I will forever be grateful for! As a little kid, I used to make my family sit in the living room so I could put a performance on for them.” “Bree has been a positive light on the team for years,” says Cavs PowerHouse Dance Team Coach Katie Gibbons.
“She is very
talented and a great performer, but off the court she is just as exceptional. Working on a team with a bunch of different personalities is challenging. Bree is always there to provide a helping hand, be there for a teammate, and positively impact those around her. Her professionalism and attitude are things I truly appreciate!” In Coach Bree’s mind, her involvement with the Cavs PowerHouse Dance Team has made her a better coach for the Warriors’ Dance Team. “I model the WJ Dance Team from the Cavs. The difference is I have a practice team and a performance team. I want there to be opportunity for the dancers on the practice
“To be a successful coach, your heart must be in the right place. You must genuinely want to help people and build up your team. This is where Bree excels. Not only does she have the dance and performance experience, but the people skills and heart to successfully do the job.” For Coach Bree, this is just the beginning of even greater things to come for her WJ Dance Team with the ultimate goal of becoming a competition team in the future. Who knows, maybe some of our Warriors will have the same opportunities the Cavs have provided their coach. “I was able to dance with LL Cool J at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction and with DJ Khalid, Lil Baby, Migos, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, and Mary J Blige during All Star weekend. I am beyond thankful for all the blessings in my life, but I truly wouldn’t be able to do any of this without my wonderful support system and family who has been behind me since day one.”
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SCHOOL NEWS
Meet Mr. Burnside & the Brand-New
WJ Center for Design & Innovation This year, Walsh Jesuit launched a state-ofthe-art new STEM lab for our students, the ‘Malley's Center for Design and Innovation’.
Mr. Burnside, can you share with us the motivation and inspiration behind creating this space? Where did this idea come from? The concept of a STEM center was first born out of the school’s strategic plan.
To help us celebrate the launch of this new lab space, we asked Mr. David Burnside, who was the driving force behind the design and creation of this lab, to tell us a little bit about this new facility and why it is such a key component in the growing Computer Science curriculum at Walsh Jesuit!
Since I also served on the
committee that took on a similar effort at Bedford High School, Sean Lynch '94, our Principal, approached me in the fall of 2020 with the request of heading up the effort to create this space here at WJ. To begin the initiative, we reached out for advice from our partner Jesuit high schools around the country, many of whom already had effective spaces in place. The goal was to create the curriculum first and let that be the guiding force for how the lab would be built. After much discussion about what we wanted from a curricular standpoint, we then put together a team of teachers to go out and visit “makerspaces” for ideas. Our current space pulls those components from what we all liked from each of those spaces. With that idea in place, we started our search for a suitable location in the building.
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It sounds like a great deal of intentionality was put
What is the long-term vision for this space, and for
into the concept and design for the lab. Can you tell
STEM programming at WJ?
us about the technology and equipment that our students can use in this space?
The introductory course for this program is called "Design & Innovation 1". It is a semester-long course
Our lab, which is called the "Center for Design &
for 9th graders that we have made a mandatory
Innovation" (CDI) houses: 3-D printers, laser cutter
requirement for graduation. This class serves as the
& engravers, vinyl cutters and a vinyl printer/cutter,
beginning course for Computer Science and Digital Arts,
embroidery and sewing machines, including a serger
as well as a springboard for our Business courses that
machine, scroll saws, a CNC router, a variety of hand tools,
we already offer as electives.
and 24 student workstations each with its own laptop. After Design & Innovation 1, we will offer Design & That is a lot of equipment in one lab! How was this
Innovation 2 as an elective course that will be focused
all funded?
on a singular, student-generated idea and project. This course will give the student an opportunity to
Walsh Jesuit paid for the initial expense of the
follow their project from design to prototype and
ventilation and electrical upgrades that were needed
could possibly even be paired with our Business
for the room. We also replaced the existing floor with
Entrepreneurship class where students can learn how
tiling that was appropriate for the new facility. As for
to take their product to market.
the equipment, approximately 90% of the funding was provided through grants and EANS (Emergency
With the addition of this program, our Computer Science
Assistance to Non-Public Schools) funding,
course offerings now include D&I 1, Javascript, Robotics,
with the other 10% coming from our
D&I 2, and we are also developing an upcoming in-class
generous alumni donors.
AP Computer Science Principles course to complement our online AP enrichment programming. As these programs expand, we hope to also expand the footprint of our lab to include a classroom space that will allow other teachers/students to work on projects in the lab, whether we have a class going on in there
All of this sounds incredible! Thank you so much for sharing some information about this new, stateof-the-art lab! It is just another example of the incredible, experiential learning that students can participate in at Walsh Jesuit! We are blessed to have you and everyone who supported the creation and launch of this space as a part of our community! Mr. Burnside will be conducting our first ever Coding Camp, July 10-13. For more information and registration, just scan the QR Code.
or not!
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Record Setting Gala Night
This year truly was a “Gift of Gold” as we
VIP Party with an exclusive raffle and
celebrated our 51st annual Warrior Gala on
performance by Emyrson Flora ’23 was
April 29, 2023. We would not have had such
happening in the Dome.
a successful event without our fantastic chair couples: Rita & Tim Burke and Beth &
Once again, the Dome was transformed
Kevin Sloan. They led this event to success
into an elegant Gala full of auction items,
with their creative ideas and were truly
community, and laughter. We kicked off
dedicated to making the 51st Warrior Gala one
bidding with a pre-live auction which
to remember. Prior to the evening of the gala,
consisted of a tableside bourbon tasting,
bidding for the silent auction opened and an
wine pairing, and banana foster dessert for
exclusive item was added for a table to have a
your table! Guests were excited to continue
personal server for their evening at the gala.
to bid on the silent auction, purchase their raffle tickets, and raise their paddles for the
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WJ welcomed back past chair couples,
live auction and the paddle raise. The live
alumni, current parents, incoming parents,
auction featured a puppy, a trip to Turks &
and friends of Walsh Jesuit! The night
Caicos, Naming the Dome, and more. We
started with Mass at 4 pm, celebrated by
concluded the evening by raffling off our
President-Elect Fr. Chris Fronk, SJ, in the
traditional Louis Vuitton Bag, a 2023 Jeep
Chapel. Followed by the cocktail hour,
Wrangler XE, a Gucci bag, and 2023-24 WJ
where guests enjoyed our signature drink,
Full Tuition and had an exclusive VIP Raffle!
“The President,” to honor President Karl
Whether live in person or at home, you could
Ertle and our Wine Pull. Meanwhile, a
participate in the silent auction!
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is Truly a Gift of Gold
Thank You For celebrating the 51st gala with us on April 29, 2023!
327
Virtual Participants
485+
Adult & Student Volunteers
526
In Person Attendees
$122,175
Thank you to the wonderful WJ community, this year was another record-breaking year raising over $760,000 for our Warrior Fund, which benefits all Walsh Jesuit students. Without the support of our attendees and the Walsh Jesuit community, this would not be possible.
Jeep Raffle Ticket Sales
$760,079 Dollars Raised
Thank you to all our Warrior Gala guests, volunteers, auction items donors, and corporate sponsors for making the 51st
God bless you for your support at the #WJGALA23! You helped us break records for the highest amount raised in the history of the Gala! A huge thank you for making this happen.
Warrior Gala a huge success. A special thank you to Rita & Tim Burke and Beth & Kevin Sloan for their outstanding dedication, leadership, and support as this year’s co-chairs.
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A Family Affair For many years, throughout each Warrior athletic season, Fall, Winter and Spring, you’ll find a Bowers family member on the sidelines. It all began in the late 90’s when John Bowers was the Freshman baseball coach at WJ, followed by his wife Joyce, who joined the Warriors program as the Volleyball coach, and then was asked to coach Freshman basketball. The timing was perfect as the Bowers’ daughter, Kelli, was now a Freshman on our campus. Kelli ‘02 was a good athlete herself, wearing the Maroon and Gold for both the basketball and softball programs, helping the Warriors win a softball state title in 2002. She was followed by Joe ‘08, a 3-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball, who also won a state championship in his senior campaign for the baseball Warriors. Both Bowers children were very accomplished athletes, but their ties to the Warriors wouldn’t end upon graduation. It turns out Joyce was instrumental in bringing Kelli back to her alma mater. “When I graduated from Walsh University, I coached Freshman basketball with my mom, and the JV softball team,” said Kelli. For Joe, it was a former coach who knew Joe had the gifts to be a great leader, “I was in my last semester studying Physical Education at Mount Union, and Coach John Norris '96 gave me a call and asked if I was interested in coaching the freshman basketball team,” said Joe. “So I can’t thank Coach Norris enough for opening doors for me that basically shaped where I am at now.” Joe would also coach football for multiple years and be brought on as pitching coach by legendary baseball coach Chris Kaczmar '88. He now inherits a program many consider to be the best in all of Ohio. “I am following two coaching legends. Coach Kaczmar and Coach Steve Grescovich '74 are both Hall of Fame coaches, who have built an unbelievable program here at WJ, and I’m thankful that I get a chance to steward the WJ baseball tradition for them.”
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Currently, Joyce is the head coach for the Freshman Volleyball team, Kelli leads the JV Warriors basketball squad, while Joe is the head man for baseball and JV basketball. The three of them all coaching at a school they love means a lot to the Bowers family. “I think it is awesome for all of us to coach,” said Joyce. “We all share a passion for sports. You don't coach high school sports for the money. It is for the passion and love for the game and be able to teach and share that love with the kids.”
Kelli echoes the same sentiments, “I feel privileged to be a small part of what my mom and Joe have created at Walsh Jesuit. Not only are they wellrespected coaches but good, quality people who love what they do and give so much of their time and dedication to making kids better athletes.” When the family gets together, you can imagine what the topic is. “Some families talk about how your day at work was, or politics, the Bowers family usually is questioning one another on why you’re running a zone defense, or why did you take that pitcher out of the game,” said Joe. All three have fond memories of their time coaching at WJ, whether it be winning a state title, a performance that stands out, or just being around the kids. “I absolutely love the conversations the players have with us,” said Joe. “In a 5-minute span, the Walsh Jesuit Baseball team will go from talking about Shakespeare to arguing if Lil Baby is a top 5 rapper, and those are really the most memorable moments, because you actually get to know more about the person, and not just the player.” Just like those conversations, we now know more about a family and their unwavering commitment to the Warriors athletic programs for over a quarter century.
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Athletics:
From Warriors to the Next Level
In 2023, we have seen more than 30 Warrior Student-Athletes decide where they will further their academic and athletic careers. We congratulate all the young men and women below whose dedication and commitment as Warriors enabled them to live out their athletic dreams at the next level.
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Bedrick, Allison
Volleyball
Middle Tennessee State University
Kirda, Cooper
Lacrosse
Capital University
Bell, Trey
Football
Grand Valley State University
O’Toole, Olivia
Lacrosse
Centre College (KY)
Bernard, Dom
Track
Baldwin Wallace Univiersity
Paulus, Jack
Baseball
Miami University
Bremner, Justin
Baseball
Canisius College
Pickett, Owen
Volleyball
Marymount University (VA)
Calixto, Diego
Soccer
Hiram College
Piech, Ryan
Baseball
Xavier University
Canzoni, Anthony
Baseball
University of Cincinnati
Randolph, Hunter
Wrestling
University of Wheeling
Clinton, Keeley
Soccer
University of Toledo
Reed, Madalyn
Volleyball
Heidelberg University
Coundourides, Eli
Volleyball
Hiram College
Ruffa, Sofia
Soccer
Canisius College
Covas, Alejandro
Baseball
Youngstown State University
Salata, Isabelle
Lacrosse
Ohio Northern University
Crea, Madison
Volleyball
Baldwin Wallace University
Salek, Topher
Baseball
John Carroll University
Eckelman, Mason
Baseball
Ohio State University
Santiago, Selena
Soccer
Brandies University
Erdman, Andrew
Baseball
University of Cincinnati
Serdinak, Matthew
Baseball
Ohio Northern University
Flory, Kayla
Soccer
University of Toledo
Simecek, John
Baseball
St. Xavier University (Chicago)
Garner, Abby
Basketball
Marietta College
Steward, Alexis
Track
Ashland University
Holcomb, Ryan
Lacrosse
Baldwin Wallace University
Tomei, Madie
Lacrosse
Baldwin Wallace University
Holland, Kevin
Baseball
John Carroll University
Trzcinski, Kate
Volleyball
University of Buffalo
Holtzer, Joe
Lacrosse
Denison University
VanDyke, Boots
Wrestling
Michigan State University
Huryn, Gabriella
Soccer
Clark University
Weiner, Josh
Golf
Youngstown State University
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CAMPUS MINISTRY? WA R R IO R PATH S
Like many schools across the country,
emphasis on the importance of Mass
And, of course, there are still several familiar
Walsh Jesuit Campus Ministry was forced
and it’s meaning as well as an increase
programs and prayer opportunities being
to get creative during and in the aftermath
in opportunities to practice Eucharistic
offered and revived in Campus Ministry.
of the Covid-19 Pandemic. This school
Adoration. Each grade level celebrated
Labre,
year has served as a step back towards
two “Class Masses” together during Flex
Service, The Daily Examen and morning
Kairos,
Immersion,
Sophomore
normalcy for the department
prayer, The Ignatian Family
and the school as a whole.
Teach-In for Justice, service
In the past two years, we
hour requirements, and other
have welcomed new staff
opportunities, are just some
members, both of whom are
of the many ways Campus
Walsh Jesuit graduates. Mrs.
Ministry is engaging students
Meghan Kiel (McDonald) ‘17
in its offerings. It’s exciting
started last year and Mr. Jon
to report that participation
Hassman ’17 was new to
numbers
Campus Ministry this school
the board for things like
year. Both were Theology
Immersion Trips, Eucharistic
majors at their respective
Ministers, Labre volunteers,
universities and have done an
etc. For example, there are a
incredible job breathing new
total of six immersion trips
life back into the office.
taking place this year. These
are
up
across
trips will engage about 70 Campus Ministry’s goal is
WJ
to impact the students as
by the end of summer. And
they grow into discovering
soon after the summer ends,
more about God, themselves,
Labre will celebrate its 17th
and the world. To engage
birthday at Walsh Jesuit. The
willing participants, relational
students who participate in
ministry must take place. This
these programs still consider
has been a primary focus of the
them hallmark experiences of
office for the 2022-2023 school
their time in high school. And
year.
quite honestly, it’s what sets
While
programs
are
community
members
important, relationships and trust bring the
Starts in our chapel. The Jesuit priests
WJ apart from many other great schools in the
students to the programs. This is the first full
have done an incredible job of using these
area—we strive to engage as many students as
year without restrictions on the number of
opportunities to explain parts of the Mass—
possible in a faith that can be active in their
people allowed in the office, distancing, and
detailing why they say certain prayers, what
lives beyond their experiences in high school.
masking, so students are once again using
they mean to Catholics, and providing ways
Campus Ministry as a “home away from
and opportunities for students of all faith
This year, Campus Ministry has started to get
home” where they can study, hang out with
backgrounds to practice their faith during
its footing back. As we look to what is to come
friends, and build important relationships.
the Liturgy. The Campus Ministry staff, with
in the next school year and beyond, there is
help from the Mothers' Club volunteers,
excitement about the growth of the offerings
Another primary focus of the Campus
have also provided opportunities for
that could help serve our community even
Ministry team has been the Catholic Identity
Eucharistic Adoration twice a month during
more. We ask for your continued support and
of the school. There has been a greater
lunch periods.
to keep our students in your prayers.
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Your Taxes, Our Warriors
Walsh Jesuit High School Scholarship Granting Organization
Scan code with your phone to learn more!
DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE IN OHIO Announcing the creation of the Walsh Jesuit High School Scholarship Granting Organization (WJHS-SGO)! You can now redirect your Ohio State tax dollars to our Warriors for your 2023 state tax return with your donation. The Walsh Jesuit High School Scholarship Granting Organization (WJHS-SGO) was created to allow donors to make donations for students of Walsh Jesuit High School while also receiving eligibility for a tax credit. It is a dollar-for-dollar credit but is limited to the lesser of $750 for an individual (or $1,500 if married and filing jointly) or the related State of Ohio tax liability. Questions? Contact Patti Clair, VP of Advancement at clairp@walshjesuit.org or 330.929.4205 ext. 166.
walshjesuit.org/ wjhs-sgo
Be Involved.
J oi n t h e WJ M others ’ C l ub CommItted to servIng the mIssIon of Walsh JesuIt hIgh sChool
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CLASS NOTES 69
Tim Glass ‘69 Spent the last 20 years of his career as the Assistant Controller at Pixar Animation Studios. Has 5 adult children: Robert-53, Jason-49, Christopher-35, Amanda-31, Emma-27.
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Kevin O’Neil ‘73 Retired as Senior Counsel from The Kroger Co. Has 2 adult children: Jennifer Adams-36, Chris-33, who are both Walsh Grads. Will be celebrating his 50-year reunion at WJ this August.
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Mark Stevens ‘75 Retired from Delta Airlines as an Airbus 350 Pilot/Captain. Mark spent 26 years with Northwest/Delta Airlines amassing over 30,000 pilot flight hours in his 30 years as a commercial pilot (starting with Mesa Airlines). Mandatory FAA age requirements forced his retirement on November 6, 2021. His last flight, Hawaii to Atlanta, was the most memorable as his wife Joan, daughter Elizabeth and grandson Theodore were all on board. After a brief retirement Mark is back in the air, continuing his career, flying Lear Jets for Crew Aviation based in Sarasota, FL and Louisville KY. [BELOW]
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Chris Kurilko ‘95 Work as the Safety Manager and Certified Industrial Hygienist for DN Tanks construction 32 million gallon concrete tanks for the permanent disposal of nuclear defense waste. Chris' wife Natalie owns Sports Massage business and Pet and Farm sitting business. 3 adult children: Sarah 23, Ethan 19, Ryan 18.
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Ken Merten ‘79
Continues his work for the US Department of State as the Ambassador to Bulgaria since April.
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Brian Bardine ‘86
In his 22nd year as an English Professor at the University of Dayton. He and his wife Molly have 2 children: Katie-22 and Allie-20 who are also at UD!
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Doug Carr ‘87
Is the founder and Chief Executive Officer at Thermedx. He has served on the Board of Directors since the inception of the company in 2007.
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Dylan Willoughby ‘88
Co-produced the new Kid Moxie track “Thunderstruck” from her new album. He has two sons, Julian who is a sophomore at Cornell and Jamie who will be attending Wesleyan next fall.
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Eric Massanyi ‘98 Completed a fellowship in Pediatric Urology at Johns Hopkins in 2013. Has lived and worked in Akron ever since. Married to his wife Colleen and has 3 children: Everett-7, Sadie-5, and Max-2.
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Emily Ribnik ‘99 Is the Director, Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence at the Department of Psychiatry at NEOMED. She is a licensed Professional Clinical Counseling and Supervisor and has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. She is currently completing her PH. D.
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Andy Klie ‘94
Owner of M151 Tactical Truck Parts and Restoration.
Retired
from
emergency
services after serving 22 years as a paramedic. Also served as a firefighter and in the Navy Reserve as a corpsman. Held several leadership positions including Crew Chief, HM2, EMS Director and CEO. Married to Susan Klie. 3 kids: Charlotte 6, Andrew 14, Kristine 16. 29
Emily (Senich) Hegelgans ‘96 Recently was named the principal at Cristo Rey Jesuit School in Seattle, Washington. She, her husband Paul, and her daughter Hannah will be moving to Seattle from Portland where Emily has served as the Vice Principal for Academics and Student Life at Jesuit High School.
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Jim McNamara ‘00 Lived in Toulouse, France for 2.5 years. Aerospace engineer working on satellites at Airbus in Washington, DC. Married to Victoria Reuter. 2 children: Ted-4, Oscar-1.5.
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Beth (Thierl) Creed ‘00 Entered on duty as a FBI Special Agent in March 2012. She was assigned to the Minneapolis Division and served there for 10
years before transferring to the Washington Field Office. Has investigated national security computer intrusions. 2 children: Raegan-7, Riley-4.
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Frank Pajek ‘01 Pharmacist at Giant Eagle Pharmacy. Married to Tiffany Pajek. One child: Kinsley-3.
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Jim Clair ‘01 Jim and Christine Clair welcomed Kennedy Rose Clair on December 28, 2022. Their son Lincoln (3) has quickly become a proud and helpful big brother. The family resides in Oregon, but love to visit Grandma Patti Clair, Vice President of Advancement at Walsh Jesuit, each summer. [BELOW]
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Nathan Wolski ‘02 Senior Product Manager with The Kroger Co.
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Andy Gray ‘03 Partner at Mann Parsons Gray Architects. Graduated in 2009 from Kent State University with a Master of Architecture and MBA. Married wife Erin in 2009 at Marblehead Lighthouse. Became a partner at his Architectural firm in 2014. Currently Lives in Bath Township. 2 Children: Cameron-8, Ally-5.
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Megan (O’Brien) Miller ‘05
3 children: Keegan (7), Kinsley (4), Beau (2 months)
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Patrick Clair ‘06
And wife Susan and daughter Virginia-2 welcomed Edward King Clair to the family on March 17, 2023. They will continue to cheer on the Warriors from University Heights, OH! [BELOW]
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Kelly M. Sheehy ‘03 Organizational Development for Special Olympics International.
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Kasey (McCoy) Borrell ‘04 Global Tax Director at Genesys. Married to Brandon Borrell. 2 Children: Adaline-6, Aubree-4.
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Jake Glover ‘04 Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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John McGroarty ‘06
One of the minds behind Green Valley Brewing Co., which is under construction and hoping for a June opening in Hudson. He
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Erin (Connor) Reif ’04 Erin and her husband Nick welcomed Wilson James Reif into their family in August. [BELOW]
worked for Karbach Brewing in Houston for two years, then returned home to Northeast Ohio and ran Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.’s barrel-aging program for a year in Akron. He moved on to Canton Brewing Co. for almost two years, then spent six years at Butcher and the Brewer in downtown Cleveland. He then spent a year working with Jon and Ali Hovan of HiHO Brewing in Cuyahoga Falls. Married to Emily (Shand) McGroarty ’06.
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Annamae (Heiman) Kacsandi ‘02 Senior Operations & Programs Manager at USO.. Married to Nick Kacsandi. 2 Children: Andrew 5, Colin 2 John Caroll BA, Kent State MA, University of Central Florida MNM, 7.5 years with USO, accomplished irish dancer and Irish dance instructor, etc.
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Jacob Ruhe ‘02 Education: Oberlin ‘03-’06 CWRU Weatherhead, M.S. Management, ‘07-’08 Duke University, School of Law, J.D. ‘11-14
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Scott Rohrbaugh ‘04 Nurse Practitioner with Allied Healthcare LLC. Married to Silvia Perla Severini with 2 children: Christian-4, Alessia-1 I love to golf and spend time with my family.
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Lauren Spaulding Walter ‘04 4 Children: Madison & Mackenzie-4, James-2, Liliana-3 months. [RIGHT] Summer 2023
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Caitlin (Naples) Perry ‘06
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Jeff Kannen ‘07
Went to Miami University and then
Completed medical school at LECOM in Erie,
University of Pittsburgh. Worked at
PA in 2017. Graduated medical residency from
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and then
Summa Akron City Hospital in 2020, then
Akron Children’s Hospital. Now at the
completed sports medicine fellowship in
University of Akron. Loves living close
Tampa FL. Currently practice sports medicine
to family and raising her kids near her
in Tampa FL. Married to Christelle Nguyen.
hometown! Married to Frankin Perry. 2 children: Patrick-5 and Juliette-2.
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Darcy (Riley) Alexander '07
and WJ Head Football Coach Nick welcomed Beau Patrick into the world on May 19. [BELOW]
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Kelly Thomas ‘07
Associate Director of Philanthropy at Arrupe Jesuit High School in Denver, CO.
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Sara Caruso ‘08
Property Accountant for IRG Realty Advisors.
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Reed Remington ‘11 Cleveland Area Sales Manager at Arthrex/ Rock Medical, Inc. Expecting 1st in August! Reed and Kellie married May 29th, 2021. Reed and Kellie live in Hinckley with their Black Lab, Izzy.
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Emily (Jenkins) Galet ‘12 Account Executive at VMware. Married Mike Galet July 16, 2022.
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Nina (Napolitano) York ‘12 Married to Alex Nork. HS science teacher and coach.
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Ricky Harris ‘08
Financial Advisor at Aspire Growth Partners.
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Lexi (Filon) Schumacher ‘12 Alexis Filon married Andrew Schumacher in 2021. Isla Jane Schumacher was born on 4/11/2022. [BELOW]
Chris O’Neil ‘08
Manager FP&A at Bridgestone. Lives in Nolensville, TN. Married to Jordan O’Neil. 1 child: Greyson
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Along with her husband Lee, weclcomed daughter McKinley on 3.28.23. Madison-3, is a doting big sister! [BELOW]
Nicole (Schillero) Chance ‘10
Strategic Marketing Manager at Concept Services in Copley, OH Married Todd Chance on 5.14.22.
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Jessica Margiotta ‘10
Regional Field Executive & Trainer for Clinique. Married to Frank Margiotta. 3 Children: Julian-5, Jackson-3, Bella-1.
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Anita Salley ‘10
Attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA receiving BA in Drama and graduating in 2014. Then moved to Regent University and received a Master of Fine Arts in Acting degree. Has worked in education and theater but now is working as an entrepreneur, life coach, and author! CEO of One of Grace, LLC/ Entrepreneur / Self-Employed. 31
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Jordan Kay ‘13 Has opened Tapster in Cleveland. A new bar featuring a self-pour system and located in Lakewood. Jordan was recently featured on a segment of Donovan Live talking about his new enterprise.
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Rachel (Bohrer) Meadows ‘13 Married Jack Meadows 6.11.22.
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Nick Musgrave ‘13 Married Christina Steiner ‘13. Graduated undergrad and medical school from Ohio State and now training to be a neurosurgeon in St. Louis. Adopted a white Labrador named Enzo and hoping to have children in the future!
the University of Notre Dame. Established in 1993, ACE Teaching Fellows is an AmeriCorps program that seeks to develop a cohort of educators who seek to serve and meet the needs of under-resourced K-12 Catholic schools throughout the United States. [BELOW]
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Michael Petras ‘13 Employed by Optum as Associate Director of Payer Business Incubation. Engaged to Melissa Veiram.
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Victoria Ochmann ‘19 Selected for the prestigious Fulbright award to Czech Republic for the academic year, 2023-2024. [ABOVE]
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Ryan Feltner ‘15 Pitching for the Colorado Rockies. Got the win over his hometown Guardians on 4.26.23.
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Annie Rose ‘21 Now a sophomore at Butler University majoring in Finance. Annie has joined the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma! Last summer, was accepted to The Business Bridge Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, were she spent 4 weeks in Hanover, NH.
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Chris Kazimir ’15 & Olivia D’Amico ‘15 Will be getting married on 6.17.23.
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Dawn Rice ‘17 Graduated from Loyola of Maryland and did a year of service work before starting graduate program in juvenile justice in Miami. Currently works as a Student Life Counselor at SEED School of Miami, FL.
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Justin Schlanser ‘17
Manufacturing
Engineer
at
Textron
Specialized Vehicles in Augusta, GA.
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Schuyler Dick ‘18
Thermal Process Engineer at Heliogen in Pasadena, CA BA in Chemical Engineering from Caltech in 2022.
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Caitlin Drake ‘18
is an ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) teaching fellow at the University of Notre Dame, where she is serving as a secondgrade teacher in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Through the teaching fellowship, Caitlin will
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IN M EMORIAM
In memory of the deceased loved ones of…
Walsh Jesuit Alumni, Faculty, Staff, & Community Those listed below have passed away since February 16, 2022 or we have become aware of their passing since the last issue of Paths.
Michael R. Beck III † Alumnus class of 1993 Brother of Sean P. Beck ‘96; brother-inlaw of Melissa (Maruna) Beck ‘98; uncle of Mia Clark ‘23 & Ryan Clark ‘26 Gregory M. Bryson † Alumnus class of 1969 Alan J. Garner † Alumnus class of 1999; brother of David M. Garner ‘02 & nephew of Patrick Mascio ‘79 Leon P. Gilmore II † Alumnus class of 1988 Joseph R. O’Neill † Alumnus class of 1995 Brother of Kevin C. O’Neill ‘93, Kelly M. O’Neill ‘96 & Patrick R. O’Neill ‘99 John P. Schirra † Alumnus class of 1973 Douglass E. Tyla † Alumnus class of 1992 Brother of Brian S. Tyla ‘94 & Matthew E. Tyla ‘96
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Gina Antognoli † mother of David A. Antognoli ‘69 Loretta M. Arconti † mother of Joseph M. Arconti, Jr. ‘78 Jay Atha † husband of Charlene Atha (former WJHS Staff) Eileen Beegle † mother of Kevin P. Beegle ‘79 & Gregory J. Beegle ‘80 Peter C. Bell † brother-in-law of Christopher Tavolier ‘71†, Michael Tavolier ‘73, Peter Tavolier ‘78, Brian Tavolier ‘81 & Barry Tavolier ‘84; uncle of Katie (Petush) Heuer ‘01 & Matthew Petush ‘04 Jack Bolinski † father of Brad F. Bolinski ‘88 Peter S. Boutsicaris † father of Jonathan S. Boutsicaris ‘14 Rae E. Brown † mother of Tye A. Brown ‘97 & Leif E. Brown ‘02 David Burris † brother of Larry K. Burris ‘69 Elvera Camma † grandmother of Dominic R. Camma ‘23 Ray Canzone † grandfather of Dominic Canzone ‘16 & Bennett Canzone ‘18 David R. Cathcart † uncle of Sean M. Cathcart ‘00 & Devin L. Cathcart ‘02 Steven J. Ciuni † father of Steven J. Cuini, Jr. ‘82 Anna Lee Cleary † mother of Donald J. Cleary ‘76 & James F. Cleary ‘82 Donna J. Copeland † mother of Ronnie A. Craze ‘88 Christopher J. Cortel † father of Brandin C. Cortel ‘00 & Angelina M. Cortel ‘01 Herbert Croft † father of Jeffrey A. Croft ‘74 Donna D’Andrea † grandmother of Julia (D’Andrea) Norton ‘01, Noelle (D’Andrea) Pangle ‘03, Patrick D’Andrea ‘04, Natalie D’Andrea ‘08 & Caelan Stefancik ‘24 Patricia M. DeLapa † mother of Richard DeLapa, Jr. ‘71; grandmother of Jessica (DeLapa) Ports ‘01 Margaret Denholm † mother of Albert J. Denholm ‘71 & Michael J. Denholm ‘72 Audrey A. DiMascio † mother of Ramon J. DiMascio ‘77; mother-in-law of Edward M. Lehner ‘75
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MEMOR IAM Linda M. Dimengo † wife of Joel T. Dimengo ‘74; mother of Jeffrey Dimengo ‘04 Henry Domaratz † father of Frank M. Domaratz ‘78 Jere W. Dutt, Jr. † father of Jere W. Dutt, III ‘86 & Jason F. Dutt ‘93; grandfather of Aliza L. Dutt ‘21, Paxton J. Dutt ‘22 & Morgan E. Dutt ‘23 Susan M. Ehmke † mother of Peter G. Ehmke ‘96 & Michael A. Ehmke ‘01 Francis J. Fearon † husband of Connie Fearon (retired WJHS Faculty); father of Patrick M. Fearon ‘70, Francis J. Fearon, Jr. † ‘72, Timothy O. Fearon ‘73, Kevin R. Fearon ‘75, Matthew S. Fearon ‘79; father-in-law of James D. Huscroft ‘77 Peggy Finan † wife of Thomas M. Finan ‘71; sister-in-law of Patrick E. Finan ‘69 & William P. ‘76 John G. Fratz † father of J. Gregory Fratz ‘84 Jenifer H. Gaffney † wife of Sean F. Gaffney ‘80; mother of Colin F. Gaffney ‘18 Michael S. Gazella † husband of Barbara Gazella (retired WJHS Staff); father of Paul M. Gazella ‘87 Donald L. Gfell † father-in-law of Cheril Walker (WJHS Faculty) Kamal H. Ghosn † grandfather of Linda Muakkassa ‘15, Camille Muakkassa ‘17, Kareem Muakkassa ‘18 & Ryan Muakkassa ‘19 Rosemarie A. Gullo † mother of Angela M. Gullo ‘00 & Kristen M. (Gullo) Foradas ‘04; aunt of Timothy A. Tell ‘13 Sterling W. Hurst † father of Todd Hurst ‘93 Noreen Keefe † grandmother of Patrick Keefe ‘15 & Cameron Keefe ‘16 Jeanne Knecht † mother of Michael C. Knecht ‘88 Helen Kneier † grandmother of George E. Kneier III ‘08, Michael J. Hudock ‘12, Samuel G. Hudock ‘15 & Ellen P. Hudock ‘17
Sally Kornick † grandmother of Alexander G. Kornick ‘09, Sarah T. Kornick ‘13 & Gabriel J. Kornick ‘18 Doris Kuzas † mother of Gregory Kuzas ‘74 Janice Lloyd † mother-in-law of Thomas J. Huscroft ‘75†; grandmother of Jillian (Huscroft) Jackson ‘01 Edward Lynch † father of Justin E. Lynch ‘99 & Abby C. (Lynch) Hendershott ‘03 Daniel D. MacLellan † brother of John A. MacLellan ‘69, Alexander D. MacLellan ‘71 & James L. MacLellan ‘76 Jessica L. Mader † mother of Roger C. Mader ‘79 & Scott W. Mader ‘81 Edward P. Marsh † father of Vincent E. Marsh ‘97 & Nicholas S. Marsh ‘98 Brita Marrero † mother of Luis B. Marrero ‘70 & Erik J. Marrero ‘71 Anita S. May † mother of Timothy M. May ‘77; grandmother of Amy E. (May) Forristal ‘03 & Kristin L. (May) Horomanski ‘05 Christa L. Mayes † mother of Cameron L. Mayes ‘20 & Gavin E. Mayes ‘24 Maureen McCarthy † mother of Patrick J. McCarthy ‘96 Joseph W. McGrath † father of Joseph L. McGrath ‘79, William A. McGrath ‘81 & James E. McGrath ‘83 Nancy J. Moore † mother of Michael Moore ‘77 Linda Mussey † mother of Daniel J. Mussey ‘99 & Mary E. (Mussey) Freeman ‘07 Joanne Nelson † grandmother of Kevin Dawson ‘96 & Chris Dawson ‘00 Victor Niro † grandfather of Gabriella DelPrete ‘19, Michael V. DelPrete ‘21 & Leonardo V. DelPrete ‘23 Daniel F. O’Donnell † father of William F. O’Donnell ‘80, Dan P. O’Donnell ‘82, Michael D. O’Donnell ‘83, James J. O’Donnell ‘87 & Brian T. O’Donnell ‘89; grandfather of Alaina O’Donnell ‘18
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IN MEMORIAM Kosta M. Papich † father of Milos K. Papich ‘80 Charles Piazza † father of Maria (Piazza) Drutel ‘99 Beatrice R. Pilkenton † grandmother of Christopher M. Peterson ‘91, Paul M. Peterson ‘94 & David E. Peterson ‘02 Gino Puletti † father of Thomas Puletti ‘91; grandfather of Taylor D. Kedzie ‘16, Madison Kedzie ‘18 & Tommy Puletti ‘26 Barbara L. Rankin † mother of Thomas E. Rankin ‘74 & Dan R. Rankin ‘76 Bernard W. Rardin † father of Thomas M. Rardin ‘70, Gerald Rardin ‘72 & Robert Rardin ‘81; grandfather of Stefanie (Rardin) Bollock ‘02, Abby (Rardin) Grider ‘03 & David A. Rardin ‘07 Ron Rett † father of Anthony P. Rett ‘95 Kay M. Riley † grandmother of Dante Bertin ‘21 Thomas Rini † father-in-law of Thomas Puletti, Sr. ‘91; grandfather of Tommy Puletti ‘26 Barton L. Roberts † brother of Mark H. Roberts ‘71; uncle of Megan (Roberts) Esterling ‘98 Kathryn Santangelo † mother of Joseph F. Santangelo ‘79; grandmother of Anthony Santangelo ‘26 Catherine Schlabig † mother of David P. Schlabig ‘74, Martin R. Schlabig ‘76, Robert J. Schlabig ‘77 & Matthew K. Schlabig ‘80 Joan W. Skinner † mother-in-law of Thomas J. Haag ‘81(current WJHS Board President); grandmother of Tyner M. Haag ‘15, Taylor M. Haag ‘16, Trevor M. Haag ‘20 & Teah P. Haag ‘21 Byron D. Sturm † father of Missy Sturm (WJHS Guidance Counselor) Lucille Styles † mother of Fr. Ken Styles, SJ (WJHS Chaplain) Edward Synek † grandfather of Kathleen Synek ‘08, Kerryanne Synek ‘11 & Allison Synek ‘13
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Mary Thomasson † mother-in-law of Juliene (Testa) Thomasson ‘00 Thomas Todaro † father of Dina M. Todaro ‘97 Kathleen Toohig † mother of Kevin T. Toohig ‘87, Brian P. Toohig ‘89 & Sean P. Toohig ‘93; grandmother of Grady T. Toohig ‘25 Barbara Venesy † mother of Bryan J. Venesy ‘81, Scott T. Venesy ‘84 & David M. Venesy ‘87; grandmother of Matthew Clark ‘14 & Katherine Clark ‘20 Elizabeth Vitullo † mother of Mark A. Vitullo ‘77, Rick C. Vitullo ‘79 & Andrew J. Vitullo ‘81; grandmother of Gina (Vitullo) Baker ‘09 Stephen M. Walker † brother of Christopher J. Walker ‘73 (WJHS Staff) & Patrick Walker ‘75 †; brother-inlaw of John Mayer ‘74; uncle of Nicole Walker ‘98, Tina Walker ‘99, Lauren Mayer ‘05, Michael Mayer ‘08, Brandon Crombie ‘17 & Ryan Crombie ‘20 George Ward † father of Matthew J. Ward ‘87 Edward Wilt † father of Thomas E. Wilt ‘79 James S. Woodruff † father of Geoffrey J. Woodruff ‘92 Donna M. Yurich † grandmother of Hannah C. Yurich ‘17, Zachary T. Yurich ‘17 & Abigail E. Yurich ‘19 Edward Zielinski † father of Matthew A. Zielinski ‘87
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