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Not Four Years, But For Life. A lifetime of experiences, relationships, opportunities & spiritual growth
A M A G A Z I N E F O R A L U M N I , FA M I LY A N D F R I E N D S O F
L A N C A S T E R C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L
A Message from
L A N C A S T E R C AT H O L I C L E A D E R S H I P
At its core, Lancaster Catholic High School is a ministry that is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and dedicated to helping each of our students draw forth the gifts that God gave them, and through them, to our world. For four generations, Catholic High has been home to thousands of families, giving their sons and daughters access to educational opportunities that were not to be found anywhere else in Lancaster County. While the faces of our students have changed, our mission remains the same: we seek to inspire them to contribute their unique gifts to a community that needs passionately faithful, intellectually astute and socially responsible members now more than ever. The impact of that mission extends well beyond the few years our students spend at 650 Juliette Avenue; the bonds that form often last a lifetime.
Lancaster Catholic High School President, Tim Hamer (left) and Principal, Terry Klugh (Right)
Our liberal arts basis for learning allows us to focus on the “how” of learning as much as the “what.” It is what makes education a lifelong, timeless pursuit. We can honestly say our education is a formation for careers, life and, most importantly, salvation. These are skills that serve a lifetime with a catechesis inviting us to eternity. As our loyal alumni will attest, Lancaster Catholic High School is much more than a school where four years are spent. It is a community that begins with a four-year introduction and lasts a lifetime. Our theme for this issue: “Not Four Years, But for Life” highlights the enduring nature of so many relationships that began here at Catholic High and flourish far beyond graduation. We hope you enjoy this look at Lancaster Catholic High School today and yesterday as we close in on our ninth decade of service and excellence in answering the Gospel call to bring the message of Jesus Christ to all. Live Jesus!
Tim Hamer, President
ON THE COVER
The cover of this year’s magazine embodies our theme: that the Catholic High experience is not just four years, but a lifetime of relationships. These peoples’ stories tell the strength of the LCHS experience.
Diana (Alexander) Wentz ‘93 and Nicole (Bertolini) Martin ‘93 (top left) were best friends in high school and have remained close over the years. Their paths now cross professionally at LCHS, where Martin is a full-time Theology teacher and Wentz is a substitute teacher. Tony Kirchner ‘89, Brian McCaskey ‘86 and Peter Barber ‘86 (bottom left) are the dudes behind Two Dudes Painting Company. They continue to stay involved at Catholic High in different capacities and each has children who are current students and graduates.
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Terry Klugh, Principal
Mike Bitts ‘83 and Don Peris ‘82 (top right) found their artistry during their time at Lancaster Catholic. The two of them, along with Peris’s wife, Karen (McCullough) ‘81, formed their indiefolk rock band, The Innocence Mission, in the 80s and continue to make music today. Peris and Bitts also teach music and lead ensembles at LCHS. Michael Scott ‘91 (bottom right), President and CEO of Dyer Company, remains a supporter of Lancaster Catholic. His local company provides tax credit scholarships for many Lancaster Catholic students. Although he admittedly doesn’t run as much cross country as he used to, he does still fit nicely in that jacket!
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Capital Campaign Announcement Catholic Education Crusaders The Mystery of Mass... Wish List Story Young Entrepreneur Spotlight Our Experience with the Pope From Crusader to Navigator Advancing Catholic High Dedication to the Arts A Story Book LCHS Legacy World Youth Day Stateside Prayerful Reflections On Love
SECTIONS 10-14 15-25 26-29 30-33 34-37 38-39 40-43
Advancement Updates Alumni News Fine & Performing Arts Crusader Athletics Campus Ministry Academic Updates Student News
CONTRIBUTOR LIST
Thank you to the following people who contributed their time and talent to the production of the Spring 2016 Lancaster Catholic High School Magazine: President: Tim Hamer Principal: Terry Klugh Editors-in-Chief: Kristopher Nolt Regina Bowe
Writers: LCHS Advancement Office Jessica Graham, Intern Corina Rivera ‘17 Alondra Henriquez ‘17 Kathy Alton ‘79 Kristen Orlandi ‘16 Julia Cao ‘16
Gabrielle Hemlick ‘17 Cole Portz ‘17 Kristin Jaquis P ‘17 Zoe Knafelc ‘17 Sarah Heise ‘17 Daniel Little ‘17 Design & Printing: Prestige Color Inc.
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Photography: Mark Palczewski (Mark22) Tom Young ‘62 Ted Clements ‘88 (TC Studios) Don Martin (DFranc) Jordan Krall (TC Studios) Art Bamert Jr. (LCHS) Chris Myers ‘82 (C Myers) 3
Mission. Passion. Vision.
“WILL THE LIGHTS BE ON FOR ME?”
The Campaign for Lancaster Catholic
A 3-D rendering of the new Lancaster Catholic Athletic Complex APRIL 30, 2016 MARKED A HISTORIC day for Lancaster Catholic High School. Not only as the date of the 2nd Annual Purple and Gold Gala, which managed to raise over $85,000 for the school’s immediate needs, but also for the presentation and announcement that will change the landscape of Lancaster Catholic for years to come.
“On behalf of all our Lancaster parishes, I want to express my deep thanks to all who have given so generously in the ‘first phase’ of our Campaign,” said Very Rev. Peter I. Hahn, V.F., class of 1974, who currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Pastoral Members of the Board and is a member of the continues on page 6...
In front of an audience of more than 200, LCHS President Tim Hamer publicly announced the Campaign for Lancaster Catholic, a $4.2 million capital campaign focused on updating the Rossmere Stadium Athletic Complex for the benefit of the entire school community. “The administration and school Board of Directors are working towards addressing our three main challenges: increasing student enrollment, providing affordable tuition rates and updating and improving school facilities,” said Hamer. “This campaign is set to address one of our main facility concerns, our athletic complex.” Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our donors to date, the campaign has reached 80% of the goal required to break ground, however, there is still a need for more support from the Lancaster Catholic community.
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Lancaster Catholic President Tim Hamer unveils plans for the Campaign for Lancaster Catholic.
From left (clockwise): Aerial picture of Rossmere Stadium Athletic Complex, photos of the home-side bleachers. (Current state)
RETURNING THE BLESSING... DONOR PROFILE Barbara and Ed Maley ‘59 have had a longstanding interest in LCHS, having met there almost 60 years ago. Ed especially remembers his senior year and the mutually beneficial relationship with the then new principal, Fr. Francis Taylor and his responsibility for student council school functions. Growing up in the Maley home with parents who were unable to finish high school, there was no college advice at home. It was fortunate that Ed’s football coach, Bob Graupensberger, suggested he apply to Brown University where Ed was offered a full financial scholarship. The work was challenging but the experience very rewarding. The encouragement he received from Coach Graupensberger, Fr. Taylor, and other school leaders, gave Ed the confidence in everything he did including his career as an orthopedic surgeon and millwork business. “A lot of what I have in my life today is because of these special individuals and the impact they had on decisions I made as a senior at Catholic High.” After LCHS, Barbara (Binzen) Maley attended Penn State University and then Dr. and Mrs. Edward Maley ‘59 Millersville University for elementary education and continues to substitute in the Catholic schools. The Maley’s three children all graduated from LCHS. Thinking of all Lancaster Catholic has provided the two of them in their lifetime, the Maleys, despite being hesitant when approached earlier this year, made a significant gift to Mission, Passion, Vision: The Campaign for Lancaster Catholic. “Once we understood the process of how school capital improvements are made, we were completely comfortable and 100% on board with the approach to meet the needs of the school and ensure generations to come have the same opportunities that we did. We highly encourage the Catholic High faithful to consider investing in this campaign.” “This is our chance to return the blessing.”
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KEEPERS OF THE LIGHTS... CAMPAIGN CHAIRPERSONS HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS: Mrs. Judy Cook Mr. Walt Legenstein ‘65 Dr. Edward Maley ‘59 Mrs. Sheila Schoeplein CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS: Mr. Nick Downey Mr. Rick Poillon ‘85 Mrs. Diane Poillon COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Fr. Peter Hahn ‘74 Mr. John Jacunski Mr. Joe Roda ‘67 Mr. Bob Lowe ‘70 Mrs. Linda Lowe ‘70 Mr. Mike Reese ‘59 Mr. Tim St. Clair Dr. Tim Drevna
Some things about the Friday night lights at Lancaster Catholic will never change.
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Capital Campaign Committee. “We give thanks to God for the faith and generosity of those benefactors whose major gifts have spearheaded our Campaign. Now, I pray that the entire Catholic High community will join us to be part of the great success that this Campaign has already achieved, so that we can meet the goal that we have to serve our current students and those who will follow in the generations to come.”
All athletic programs will benefit from this campaign.
“In a Christ-centered atmosphere of respect and concern for one another, LCHS students are prepared for the future educationally, artistically, athletically, and spiritually,” said Judy Cook, Honorary Campaign Co-Chairperson. “My three sons graduated from Lancaster Catholic and participated in the sports program while they were students there. Now, my two grandchildren are following in their footsteps. The Catholic High tradition must continue to provide this opportunity for our youth, and that is why I have chosen to contribute to the Capital Campaign.” The rebuilding of the athletic campus includes a new synthetic turf field, modern lighting, a six-lane track, new bleacher seating, updated concession stands, a new press box, upgraded sound system and a modernized scoreboard. “Having a new athletic campus will benefit our athletic programs and our partner elementary programs in so many positive ways,” said Rich Hinnenkamp, Athletic Director. “The ability for our field hockey, track & field and soccer teams to practice and play on turf and track surfaces will allow them to play at a higher level and get them ready for post-season play. It will be a great day for the athletic program when the campus is complete.” “Lancaster Catholic has empowered me to transform into a leader on and off the field, while promoting a lifelong sense of learning and stewardship,” said Carolyn Bologa, class of 2016. “As a captain of the girls soccer and lacrosse teams, I have gained the self confidence and valuable leadership skills that will promote success in all of my future endeavors. Never have I experienced such a caring and fun family as that of the girls soccer team.” The new athletic campus will not just serve Crusader athletes. The Fine and Performing Arts Department will have a new space for Marching Band and Color Guard competitions. In addition, school-wide events such as physical education classes, field day and graduation can be accommodated, and our partner elementary schools will be able to utilize the space for their events.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Complex......................... Reserved Main Field...................... Reserved 6-Lane Track................... $500,000 Press Box........................ $400,000 Scoreboard..................... $250,000 Concession Stands.......... Reserved Home Stands.................. Reserved
“The Fine & Performing Arts Department is ecstatic for the building of a new athletic complex,” said Tony Brill, Director of the Fine and Performing Arts. “For years, we have hosted one of the most successful Marching Band & Color Guard shows in our region, and we can’t wait to host the first LCHS Showcase in our new stadium. Our entire student body and LCHS community will benefit from this complex.”
The campaign’s theme “Mission. Passion. Vision.” unites the entire Crusader family, not only in the history and tradition but also in the common mission: To develop students who are intellectually astute, passionately faithful and socially responsible through a rigorous and balanced educational experience.
Visitor Stands................. $150,000
“It really is time that we step forward and make sure that Rossmere Stadium will be here for generations to come,” said Campaign Co-Chairperson Nick Downey. There are a wide range of opportunities for donors at all levels to make a difference in the quality and future of Lancaster Catholic. You can participate in the campaign by making a commitment that permits both flexibility and time to complete payment. “Lancaster Catholic High School has educated thousands of students both academically and spiritually since 1928,” said Dr. John ‘44 and Mrs. Catherine (Emig) ‘50 Schreder. “It is our fervent desire not only for this to continue, but to expand its horizons for future generations, and that is why we have contributed to the largest capital campaign in Lancaster Catholic High School’s history.” The Lancaster Catholic community stands firmly united at this crossroads in our storied institution’s life. We are so grateful for our blessed history and remain incredibly hopefully for an even brighter future. Now is the time for all of Lancaster Catholic’s alumni, parents, grandparents, friends and community members to answer the call and forever transform the lives of current and future Crusaders. For more information please visit www.lchsyes.org/Campaign.
KEEPERS OF THE LIGHTS... LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS* Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Ms. Clara Bomberger Mrs. Judith Cook Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Downey Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Drevna Mr. Cameron L. Ferdinand Mr. and Mrs. Rufus A. Fulton Jr. Mrs. Helen A. Hahn Reverend Peter I. Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hamer Mr. and Mrs. John P. Jacunski Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Kirchner Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Kleine Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Legenstein Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Loiseau Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Lowe II Dr. and Mrs. Edward D. Maley Mrs. Genevieve Malone Ms. Rose Marie Mariani Mr. and Mrs. Wesley E. Murry Mr. and Mrs. Jack Neal Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Poillon Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Roda, Esq. Mrs. Sheila Schoeplein Dr. Albert J. Schreder Dr. and Mrs. John F. Schreder Mrs. Linda Scott Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. T. Clark Tomlinson Mr. and Mrs. E. Philip Wenger Sr.
The Fine & Performing Arts Department looks forward to holding Marching Band and Color Guard Showcases in the new complex. A MAGAZINE FOR THE ALUMNI, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LCHS
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION CRUSADERS FROM COLUMBIA
DONALD NIKOLAUS ‘60 & STEPHEN SMITH ‘64
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HOMETOWNS HAVE A WAY OF SHAPING
a person. The characteristics of a town are a reflection of the community of people that make it home; these traits are taught to generation after generation. The small, tight-knit community of Columbia is no different. For two Lancaster Catholic graduates, Donald Nikolaus ‘60 and Stephen Smith ‘64, it was a combination of their hometown influence and experience at Catholic High that shaped the men they are today. “Our hometown of Columbia has always been a family-oriented community that is a great place in which to grow up and then raise your own family,” said Nikolaus. It was that family-oriented feel that allowed most kids growing up in the community to be independent, without a lot of adult supervision and learn important life lessons at an early age. “Columbia is a small town where you know everyone,” said Smith. “It was the family atmosphere that allowed us to learn how to navigate disagreements, problem solve and resolve conflicts. Columbia taught us those important social skills that we still use as adults.”
“Columbia taught us those important social skills that we still use as adults.” The two self-proclaimed “River Rats” attended Holy Trinity Parish and Holy Trinity School in Columbia as youths but eventually “left” the Columbia community to attend Lancaster Catholic. The transition from the Columbia community to the Lancaster Catholic community was smooth because of the similarities the two communities shared. “The Lancaster Catholic community mirrors the Columbia
Donald Nikolaus ‘60 and Stephen Smith ‘64 in the boardroom of Donegal Mutual Insurance. community in many ways,” said Nikolaus. “The tight-knit, family-like atmosphere that I felt during my four years at Catholic High always made me feel like I was still in Columbia.” Their Catholic education helped form the rock-solid foundation for their lives and reinforced the same values they practiced at home. “Lancaster Catholic helped us form an unshakable moral compass, as well as fostered a true sense of comradery and putting the needs of others before our own,” Nikolaus stated. Smith concurred and commended Lancaster Catholic for, “offering excellent faith formation, academic and athletic programs as well as helping to identify career fields we were interested in.” While the two men graduated four years apart, they connected after college and became friends while discussing their similar educational experiences, interest in business and finance, time at Lancaster Catholic, and involvement in the Columbia community.
Nikolaus (left) and Smith (right) pose for their senior portraits.
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The Columbia natives had different paths following their time at Catholic High. Nikolaus returned to Columbia and has remained a life-long Columbia resident following his graduation from Villanova University and Villanova Law School. Smith moved out of Columbia to the suburbs of Philadelphia in 1974 to start his professional career, following his graduation from Xavier University. Despite now living in different communities, the two have remained friends for
Nikolaus (middle) and a few other members of the 1960 Glee Club. over 40 years. One thing that continues to keep them connected is their passion for Catholic education. “Catholic education is counter-cultural, which is a very good thing,” said Nikolaus. Smith added, “Yes, and it is needed more desperately today than ever before in our local communities, our nation and in our world.”
“Catholic education only has a bright future if impactful changes are made and we find solutions to increase student enrollment by promoting positive experiences in Catholic education and grow an awareness among the parishes that a Catholic education is not an assessment, but an investment in our faith.” The pair acknowledges the many difficult challenges facing Catholic education, such as declining student enrollment and increasing costs to educate each student, but view these challenges as opportunities for community members to unite their hearts, minds and resources to produce real and impactful changes. This is something they have done in their personal lives, as they have both selflessly given their God-given talents, time and resources to their alma maters and other Catholic institutions.
“Catholic education only has a bright future if impactful changes are made and we find solutions to increase student enrollment by promoting positive experiences in Catholic education and grow an awareness among the parishes that a Catholic education is not an assessment, but an investment in our faith,” said Nikolaus. Smith, who has been focused on supporting and promoting Catholic education in Philadelphia added, “In Philadelphia when someone wanted to know where you lived, people would say the Catholic parish they belonged too. We want people to refer to what Catholic school they attended as well.” Nikolaus and Smith are hopeful for a bright future for Lancaster Catholic, and they will continue their crusade to ensure many more souls are nourished with the gift of a Catholic education.
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Smith (top middle) and other members of the 1964 stage crew
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Major Gifts Making Major Impacts MALONE’S GIFT LEADS TO TEAM ROOM There is now a new home for our many sports teams here at Lancaster Catholic. Mrs. Genevieve Malone, mother of Carmen Malone, a deceased 1971 graduate, donated $24,000 for The Carmen Malone Athletic Training Room. The new training room is located across from the current boys locker room. Sports teams are now able to watch film on the Apple TV and go over plays on the huge white board. It also provides a great place where teams can go and bond or prepare for games. We are very grateful for Mrs. Malone’s generosity toward the LCHS community. In a personal interview, I asked Mrs. Malone the following question: “What is the main reason you wanted to donate a team room to LCHS?” Her response was amazing. She said, “Education. I did this because it was very important to my son to balance playing sports and keeping up with his academics.” Mrs. Malone agrees that the team room is beautiful. As a basketball player, I want Mrs. Malone to know that all the sports teams appreciate her donation and kindness. Thank You! -CORINA RIVERA ‘17
ROTTMUND ESTATE TRANSFORMS LIBRARY Clara Rottmund ‘50 will never be forgotten. This kind-hearted woman did all that she could for her four children and two grandchildren while they attended Lancaster Catholic High School. Now, thanks to a $54,000 bequest from her estate, Clara’s memory will live on through our new library furniture, as well as desks for three classrooms in the English department. Clara loved every aspect of this school, especially academics and the reinforcement of her beloved Catholic faith. She was a sweet and thoughtful woman who is remembered as always happy and smiling. Miss Susan Martin, Librarian, said, “Replacement library furniture has been on my ‘wish list’ for several years. The tables and chairs were in the library since the ‘new building’ opened; the furniture was showing the wear and tear of 50 years of hard use.” With this new furniture, our students get to enjoy a much more modern look and also new comfy chairs. We are very grateful to receive this gift and very happy that people like Clara Rottmund believe strongly in the future of our school. Lancaster Catholic has gained new furniture, while Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. -ALONDRA HENRIQUEZ ‘17
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A planned gift is a wonderful way to show your enduring support for Lancaster Catholic, and this type of gift can impact the lives of Catholic High students and ensure the good work of this special place for years to come. If you have not considered a plan to become part of the St. Catherine Society, won’t you please do so today?
LEGACY
It is important to seek professional advice to ensure what plan is most beneficial for you and the school. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jo Yarris at 717.509.0313 or email mjyarris@lchsyes.org.
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The Mystery of Mass A WISH LIST STORY BY KATHY ALTON ‘79 The Eucharist is the “source and summit” of our faith. Our students memorize those words from the Catechism, but do they really know what they mean? How can we make Mass not an obligation but a personal encounter with Jesus Christ? Many Catholics do not understand what actually happens during Mass. If they did, they wouldn’t even think of missing it. Mass would come before sleep, sports, work, or shopping. At Mass, we’re in Heaven! We are gathered around the Lord’s throne praising and adoring Him with our loved ones who have gone before us. Through Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed, the Theology Department hopes to renew the joyful enthusiasm that our children experienced during their First Holy Communion and lead them to a deeper appreciation of the ultimate importance of the Eucharist in their faith lives.
Lancaster Catholic’s Blue Mass held on For our non-Catholic students, we hope this series will help them understand why September 11, 2015 the Mass is so central to our Catholic faith. It is the Theology Department’s wish that every freshman receive their own copy of the Altaration workbook to use and study in class and use at home in their own personal prayer time. You can help bring understanding of Mass to all students at Lancaster Catholic with a gift of $2,000. For more information please contact Mary Jo Yarris at mjyarris@lchsyes.org or 717.509.0313.
More Wish List Stories... IN SUPPORT OF... THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT:
The science department is in need of 3-D models to enable We are to sograsp grateful you, of ourcells alumni students thethat concept and and theirfriends, organelles continue respond so generously to oura wish list needs. more easily.toThe different models include Scientific School Torso Model ($1,000), Animal Cell Model ($500) and Plant Cell Model ($500).
Buy entire set for $2,000
IN SUPPORT OF... OUR FACILITY:
The faculty and student parking lot is in desperate need of repair. There are large potholes in various areas, and it is growing more difficult to patch these spots. You can help transform this parking lot and make it a space where our faculty and students can safely park and our marching band and color guard can safely practice their shows.
Sponsor the entire repaving project for $109,000
IN SUPPORT OF... CAMPUS MINISTRY:
Retreats play an integral role in student growth and spiritual development at Lancaster Catholic. Our retreat program offers multiple options to students in order to meet them where they are on their own faith journey. Although families contribute towards retreats, additional support is often needed.
Sponsor an entire KAIROS Retreat for $8,000 Sponsor the entire Leadership Retreat for $6,000 Sponsor the entire “4th Day” Retreat for $5,500
IN SUPPORT OF... THE FACULTY & STUDENTS:
Currently, nearly all of our teachers are still using the desks that were purchased 50 years ago. The Premier Teacher Package is customized for each teacher and may include a desk, filing cabinet or credenza, new crucifix and flag. In addition, there are several classrooms that still need new desks or tables.
Sponsor Teacher Package for $1,000 per room Wethe arePremier so grateful that you, our alumni and friends, continue to respond so an generously to our wishfor list $4,500 needs. Sponsor student desks for entire classroom
DISCOVER MORE WISH LIST STORIES LIKE THESE BY VISITING THE LANCASTER CATHOLIC WISH LIST WEBSITE AT: WWW.LCHSYES.ORG/WISH A MAGAZINE FOR THE ALUMNI, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LCHS
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Business Alliance Profile
DREVNA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES Dr. Tim Drevna and his wife Sharon (Riley) ‘70 exemplify their passion for Catholic education through volunteering their time at functions, collaborating with others by participating on committees and cheering on our students at athletic and fine & performing arts events. One current example of this is through their integral partnership with our students through the LCHS Business Alliance Program.
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Why did you decide to have your businesses, Drevna Physical Therapy Associates and Fortius, participate in the LCHS Business Alliance Program? It is a simple way to delegate a portion of my business’ tax dollars and marketing dollars directly to LCHS and assist in keeping the cost of Catholic education reasonable for current and prospective students and their families. What impact do you and your businesses want to make on the students of LCHS? We would like to be able to introduce them to a private practice physical therapy group that is passionate about what we do as clinicians and as business entrepreneurs in the health care community. How will your involvement in the LCHS Business Alliance Program also benefit your business?
Simply by giving us the satisfaction of knowing that a portion of our business’ proceeds and taxes are being directed to an institution whose mission and goals are consistent with our own. By the end of 1969, I had been thoroughly introduced to the What does the Lancaster Catholic family mean to you and culture and history of Catholic High. Pat’s parents, C. Pat Riley your family? ‘46 and Audrey (Yost) ’46 had both attended Catholic, as did When I look back on how I became involved at Lancaster Sharon ’70, and brother Steve, ’73. After graduation from IUP, I Catholic, I have to relate how a friendship turned into a married Sharon in 1974 and attended Physical Therapy school at family affair and literally changed the direction of my life. the University of Pennsylvania. We moved to Lancaster in 1978, and with my interest in the prevention and treatment of sports The two guys who lived next door to me in my dorm during my injuries, I was anxious to utilize my skills at LCHS. I assisted the freshmen year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were Pat school’s athletic teams as a PT/Athletic Trainer from 1978-2000. Riley ‘69 and John Kunkle ‘69. Most of the students attending IUP Continuing our family tradition, both of my daughters, Lara at that time were from western Pennsylvania, and these two said ’95 and Stephanie ‘98 attended LCHS. After their graduation, they attended a Catholic school in “LANKester”. They pronounced I continued to remain active in the school, working on various it “Catlick High” and the name kind of rolled out rapidly when committees for the Athletic Department over the past 16 years. they talked about it. In any event, we became good friends, and eventually fraternity brothers during our four years at college. I continue to be involved with the school because of the unselfish, talented, and committed faculty, staff, coaches, and On a trip home to Lancaster that fall with Pat, we visited the high administrators that I have met over the years. These are people school of his recent fame and athletic glory. I was introduced who sincerely give their heart and soul to the goal of making sure to the personable athletic director, Carmine Taglieri, and his that Catholic education in general, and the history and tradition of no-nonsense football coach, Tony DiPaolo. I also met Pat’s Lancaster Catholic High School in particular, continue to thrive in best friend, Harry Clark ‘69, with whom I developed a close this county. It has been a pleasure and an honor to be associated relationship. with this school and with the parents, friends, graduates, clergy and business people who strive to ensure that the LCHS mission The highlight of the trip, however, was getting acquainted with and objectives are fulfilled. I hope to continue to be able to lend Pat’s sister, Sharon, who was a senior at LCHS at the time. She was my talents and skills to helping the Catholic High community considering attending IUP after her high school graduation, and accomplish those goals. to say that she got my attention that weekend would be a grand
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For more information on the Business Alliance Program please visit www.lchsyes.org/Business or contact Joe Sahd ‘01 at jsahd@lchsyes.org or 717.509.0313.
Redirected Business Taxes Supporting Scholarships
Michael Scott ‘91 President & CEO Dyer Company
Laurie Brubaker Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Aetna, Inc.
Michael Abel ‘84 President & CEO DAS and Melcon
“Since I walked the halls of LCHS all four years of my high school career and graduated in ’91, I have first-hand experience on what LCHS can provide for its students. In a time where popular culture is continually changing, LCHS represents a solid foundation in Christ for students interested in truly ‘making a difference’ in the world. People think this means a huge overhaul to society. Start small…. live the ‘Golden Rule’ and things will start to change. Utilizing the PA EITC & OSTC Educational Tax Credit Programs makes it easier for our business to support the current and future students of LCHS.”
“As a national company, Aetna is very fortunate to be an integral part of so many people’s lives across our great country. The state of Pennsylvania is particularly important to us because it is home to so many of our members, as well as our employees. Participating in the PA EITC & OSTC Educational Tax Credit Programs is an excellent opportunity for our company to be actively involved within the Lancaster community. Today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders. It is imperative that we join together to have a positive impact on the lives of all our country’s young people and the schools they attend!”
“DAS and Melcon have been involved with the EITC program since the beginning. We view it as a wonderful program that is beneficial to all parties involved! Any time we have the opportunity to give back, it is truly a blessing, especially when it can be centered around education. LCHS has been very instrumental in my family’s growth in Catholic education. My wife Julie and I met at LCHS and are proud members of the class of 1984. We have been happily married for 27 years and God has blessed us with four amazing children! Our three oldest children are all graduates and we are looking forward to our youngest attending LCHS as a freshman next year.”
WHO BUSINESSES ARE SPONSORING
Victor Rodriguez ‘17 “I feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to earn a superior education here at Lancaster Catholic! Thank you to all our school’s business partners for providing tuition assistance to our students. You make all our experiences here at Lancaster Catholic not only possible, but also the very best!”
Morgan Jaquis ‘17 “Through my involvement inside and outside of the classroom, I have learned the value of hard work, dedication and self-discipline. Today, I am a confident and very well-rounded person. All of the students here at Lancaster Catholic really do appreciate every single way, big and small, that our business partners support all our LCHS programs.”
Bayley Jamanis ‘17 “I am very grateful to belong to such a special family here at Lancaster Catholic. Through the continued support of our business partners, all of us, whether it be in athletics, fine & performing arts or one of our clubs, are able to compete, perform and learn alongside our brothers and sisters here at Lancaster Catholic. Thanks!”
Learn how you and your business can get involved with the Tax Credit programs by contacting Joe Sahd ‘01 at jsahd@lchsyes.org or visiting: www.lchsyes.org/TaxCredit.
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Time is Running Out! With summer on the horizon, the 2015-2016 Lancaster Catholic Fund is coming to a close. We have raised $450,218, which is only 79% of our goal. The Lancaster Catholic Fund exists to provide the resources necessary to continue the vibrant nature of the Crusader experience by directly supporting all academic, fine & performing arts, athletics and campus ministry programming at LCHS. The LC Fund closes the gap to keep LCHS running, and we need your help to make this year’s goal a reality! We are so grateful for the generosity of the Lancaster Catholic community so far this year; please consider joining the LCHS family in making the Crusader home possible for generations to come. Please visit www.lchsyes.org/Donate today!
If you made a pledge during Phonathon,make sure to fulfill that pledge today!
LCHS Launches Referral Program “You have GOT to try the new Italian restaurant – I felt like I was back in Rome!” “I couldn’t be happier with my experience at the car dealership. They were honest, friendly and have delivered on every promise they made.” “I heard you are thinking about moving. I want to refer you to my realtor. She went above and beyond for us at every step of the process!”
Send a friend to an open house!
How many times do we take action based upon the recommendation of someone we respect and trust? Whether they are encouraging us to read a new book, meet a new consultant or patronize a new business, our friends, neighbors and colleagues are always sharing the things they love in hopes that we will love them too.
We are blessed to have so many current families, alumni and friends who have LOVED their Lancaster Catholic experience. And we are fortunate to know that many of our current families made the decision to join the Crusader family based upon their conversations with Crusaders past and present. For this reason, we are asking for the help of all in the Lancaster Catholic community to extend the personal invitation to families you know to consider how their child might benefit from exploring Lancaster Catholic. In your next conversation with someone about your experience with Lancaster Catholic, take it one step further and encourage them to come see us for themselves. Your personal invitation may be what changes their life as they join the Lancaster Catholic family! You can also refer a family to our Admissions Department by visiting www.lchsyes.org/Refer.
Lancaster Catholic Virtual Tour
How long has it been since you’ve seen the inside of Catholic High? Well, if it’s been too long, be sure to check out the school’s latest production, a ten-minute virtual open house tour. You can get a feel for all Lancaster Catholic has to offer today by viewing the virtual tour that is guided by four of our very own students. See a welcome message from President Hamer and scenes from what a Catholic High education looks like today! To view please visit www.lchsyes.org/Tour and please share with your friends, family and co-workers.
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The 2015-2016 Lancaster Catholic Fund Phonathon was another record-setting success, thanks to the generosity of our community who gave not just of their treasure, but their time, to make hundreds of calls. Save the date for our 2016-2017 Phonathon, which will take place from October 9-12 and October 16-19!
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Tools to Effective Leadership SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JIM STENGEL ‘73 On Wednesday afternoon, April 20th, over 300 businessmen and businesswomen converged on the Lancaster Convention Center for Leadership Lancaster’s Leadership Inspired! event, featuring special guest, Lancaster Catholic’s very own, Mr. Jim Stengel ‘73. His wife Kathy, brothers Larry ‘70 and John ‘82, sisters Mary ‘71 and Kathy ‘79, as well as his LCHS friends and classmates, accompanied him. Proudly wearing his Lancaster Catholic High School Alumni pin on his lapel, Stengel highlighted his six leadership lessons to the capacity crowd. The former Global Marketing Officer for Procter & Gamble, who once oversaw an $8 billion advertising budget, delivered an inspiring and interactive sixty-minute presentation on resilient family ties, unshakable faith and placing the good of other people and the entire business ahead of his own self-serving ambitions. Stengel humbly, charismatically, and humorously interacted with the audience as he walked around the room actively engaging all by encouraging them to see opportunities from his perspective. Jim Stengel ‘73 (right) signs a copy of his The entire Lancaster Catholic High School family proudly book, Grow, for President Hamer. congratulates and thanks Mr. Jim Stengel for positively changing the lives of countless people with whom he interacts and forms relationships on a daily basis. Thank you for continuing to inspire and challenge everyone here at LCHS, students and adults alike, to be our very best every single day. So, what exactly are Stengel’s six leadership lessons? Pick up a copy of his book, Grow: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World’s Greatest Companies, to find out and you too will have the privilege of learning from a brilliantly-minded businessman, entrepreneur and an even better husband, father, son, brother and friend! Visit jimstengel.com for more information.
Lancaster Catholic Re-Launches Alumni Association by Joe Sahd ‘01 Lancaster Catholic High School is pleased to announce the revival of our Alumni Association! Lancaster Catholic is blessed with an 88-year history infused with exemplary faith and heroic tradition. Currently, there are over 10,000 Crusader Alumni throughout the world living out what Jesus commanded of us - to share His Word through our relationships with everyone we meet. The Lancaster Catholic Alumni Association is a perfect opportunity for our entire community to ensure the Lancaster Catholic High School “experience” remains impactful and accessible to all current and future generations of young men and women. Our Alumni Association will work in conjunction with the LCHS President, Tim Hamer and the Alumni Association Director, Joe Sahd ‘01, to establish programs, activities, publications and services aimed at developing and enhancing alumni affinity for and connection to Lancaster Catholic in order to foster relationships among alumni, faculty and staff, administration and students as well as to assist in generating voluntary financial and other support for the institution. We hope all of our proud Crusader Alumni will participate in some of the opportunities for involvement within the Lancaster Catholic High School Alumni Association! Here are just a few of many
involvement opportunities: Alumni Networking Events (including Business Events), Class Reunion and Class Agent Programs, Alumni Socials, Admissions Ambassadors, Annual Golf Tournament, Legacy Scholarship Program & other Tuition Assistance Programs, Speaker Series and Mentorship Opportunities with current students. We hosted our first event on Tuesday, May 17, as we welcomed Alumni to our Lancaster Catholic Celebration Night with the Lancaster Barnstormers. Alumni interacted with current students, parents and even won prizes throughout the evening. More events are scheduled for the near future. The Lancaster Catholic High School community that exists today is due in large part to the giants who came before us. It is upon their shoulders we all stand. Now, it is up to all of us to continue building upon the transformative tradition of our faith-filled “home.” Please visit www.lchsyes.org/Alumni for more information regarding the Alumni Association and upcoming events or contact Joe Sahd by calling (717) 509-0313 or emailing jsahd@lchsyes.org!
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT
» REFLEXION INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES Class of 2015 classmates Matt Roda, Matt Campagna and Patrick Walsh set out to revolutionize concussion screening. “We definitely put a lot of hard work in, but we could not have done this without Lancaster Catholic,” said Campagna. “As soon as we announced our plan to Mrs. Swisher, she was extremely supportive, allowing us class time to work on the code for the device.”
A demonstration of the Reflexion Edge
CONCUSSIONS ARE THE EPITOME OF the ugly side of sports. The traumatic brain injury, which is often linked to contact sports like football, is a topic that swirls with controversy in the media through TV shows, movies and countless news stories. The increasing knowledge of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions has provided opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the newly-found attention. For an example of this, look no further than a trio of 2015 graduates and the founders of Reflexion Interactive Technologies, LLC, Matthew Campagna, Matthew Roda and Patrick Walsh. It all started for the trio when Coach Pete Anderson substituted for Mrs. Terri Swisher’s computer programming class in the Fall of 2014. Anderson explained to the trio how valuable programming was in sports training and injury diagnosis; he specifically mentioned a device that he had once used with great success to measure and train athletes’ reflexes. Unfortunately, with a price tag of over $15,000, the technology was cost-prohibitive for most high schools. “We wanted to know more about the device,” said Roda. “After doing a bit of research after class that day, the three of us pondered if we could make something similar, but for a lot less money. We weren’t positive, but we were sure going to try.” Now over one year later, the team has built a working prototype, officially filed their business in the state of Pennsylvania as Reflexion Interactive Technologies LLC, and is currently in the process of conducting a clinical study with their device in cooperation with Penn State University. “Our mission is to deliver modern concussion screening technology to those who cannot afford it,” said Campagna. “It’s simple enough for anyone to understand, but powerful enough to accurately measure and train reflexes.”
They also cited science faculty member Jim Rothwell and recently retired science faculty member Vasantha Kittappa as major influences in the development of the project and their careers. They also are grateful for their fellow classmate RJ Bowen ‘15 for his original contributions to the project. Campagna is pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering and minoring in entrepreneurship at Case Western University. Walsh is pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Cornell University and is minoring in Mathematics. Roda is planning to graduate as a chemical engineer from Penn State University, but hopes to attend medical school following his time at State College. “We split our time equally between course work and working towards Reflexion’s goals,” said Walsh. “We make sure to stay focused on our studies despite our responsibilities with the company.” The team continues to fundraise for prototype development. Within the next 18 months, they plan to develop a final prototype to raise funds for future stages, such as gaining FDA approval and the eventual commercialization, and plan to launch their product within four years. The group says they are forever grateful for both the individual and team foundation they have received during their four years at Lancaster Catholic. “The faculty and administration supported us in pursuing our passion every step of the way, and we look forward to continuing the work we started there for years to come.” Find out more about the device, watch a video demonstration and read more about Reflexion Interactive Technologies at reflexioninteractive.com or contact Roda at matt.r@reflexioninteractive.com.
When it came time to build the hardware for the multi-functional device, Lancaster Catholic helped the young entrepreneurs fund the project, in addition to connecting the group with alumni who shared a similar vision.
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OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE POPE
» TIM SAHD’97 & GREG KRAMP’12 by
Kristin Orlandi ‘16
Who is Pope Francis, really? His recent visit to the United States provided Americans with an opportunity to experience him more personally and discover the man behind the title. However, Lancaster Catholic graduates Tim Sahd and Greg Kramp had the chance to encounter the Pope in an even more intimate way when he stayed at their seminary during his visit to Philadelphia.
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Where exactly did Pope Francis stay in the seminary? There’s a building when you first enter the seminary that’s the main building which is where the college seminarians live. The Archbishop also lives in that wing. There’s also another building at the seminary that’s up a little hill. That’s where the seminarians who are here after college live; it’s called the theology section. That’s where I live. Greg lives in the college building. So the Pope stayed with the Archbishop in the main college building where Greg lives. What was your initial reaction to seeing the Pope? You know that the Pope’s going to be there, and you get excited, but when his car drove up in front of St. Charles it was like, “The Pope is coming!” The hair stood up on the back of my neck. It was a surreal moment because you realize, yeah, it’s the Pope, but it’s like the Church is coming to our house. For me, everything that was Catholic in my whole life came flooding back. Like my grandmother taking me to Mass or the nuns at my parish – it all came back. For me, when he got out of the car and I actually saw him, it was like, “This is the Pope of the Universal Church.” He has 1.2 billion Catholics to deal with and he’s taking time out of all he has to do to come to us and spend a night with us. In the times he briefly talked to us, he seemed like a grandfather and a brother at the same time because there were no barriers between him and us. There was nothing to prevent me from coming up and having a conversation with him. But at the same time he was such an example to us, too. So I don’t want to downplay his authority, but he was definitely very relatable.
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While the Pope was in Philadelphia did you get to see him at all? How close did you get? We didn’t get a personal audience where we got to speak with him, but we greeted him when he came to the seminary for the first time. All the seminarians, probably 180 or so, greeted him when he came. We sang for him, and then he said a few words. The next morning we clapped for him as he walked right past us. Have you seen the portrayal of Pope Francis before his visit to be accurate? I think some of the media have a narrative about this Pope that they want to drive home – that he’s changing; that he’s the new and improved Church. The sense that I got is that he’s very approachable even without saying words, and that’s why people really cling to him. He didn’t really say much to us, but his warmth, his connectivity, that’s what he and John Paul II share: their accessibility. The media wants to say that he’s new and different, but, in a way, he works the same way John Paul II did, with his actions and his gestures. He disarms you. When he pulled up on the first morning, after he got out of the car and said a few words, through translators, “Well, now we have to sing.” And he started singing “Happy Birthday.” And then we remembered that it was Archbishop Chaput’s birthday. So we all together sang “Happy Birthday.”
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Dr. Michael Riley ‘63 is finalizing a book of poetry titled Ordinary Time: Poems for the Liturgical Year that will be published by WIPF and Stock. Virginia N. Eshelman ‘66 went to Madrid, Spain, in August 1970 and has been living there ever since. She fulfilled her intentions of being a professional flamenco dancer on different stages in Madrid and in other parts of Spain.
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Clockwise from top left: Edward Maley, MD ‘59 with the Helping Hands Medical Mission; Georgia Cleary ‘13 on a mission trip in Jamaica; Jude Easton Sahd with his dad’s LCHS wrestling jacket; Dr. LeBreton with her husband Ed and daughters Amanda ‘12 and Emily ‘14; Tea Room group from class of 1967 at Prayer and Care Day at LCHS.
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Denise (Dougherty) Ziegler ‘67 organized the tea room and her classmate volunteers for the 2016 Prayer and Care day hosted annually at Lancaster Catholic High School.
Barry Hohman ‘58 used the GI Bill to attend grad school at Friedrich Wilhelm University in Bonn, Germany, in 1970 after graduating from Elizabethtown College. He then taught English, history and physical education in schools in Köln, Germany, for 15 years. In 1984, Barry moved to Spain where he met his wife. Barry is now retired, but he remains active in selling and buying stamp collections. Edward Maley, M.D. ‘59 continued his medical mission trips in 2015, completing trips to the Philippines and El Salvador as part of the Catholic mission group Helping Hands Medical Mission. He also spent time over the past few years training physicians and treating orthopedic patients in Cameroon, Africa, at a hospital that is part of the Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons, a residency program for African Christian Surgeons.
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Bill ‘72 and Sue (Kirchner) Baumler ‘76 opened a Potomac Bead Company store in Ocean City, New Jersey in 2010 and would love to have fellow LCHS alums visit them at 944 Asbury Avenue. Joe Beatty ‘73, VP Sales & Marketing at MGS Incorporated, has expanded his company’s reach nationally by purchasing a firm in Colorado where they have a manufacturing facility able to serve the western part of the country and a great regional retail operation. His wife recently opened a boutique in Lititz called Min D’s boutique that the two are quite excited about. Maribeth (Schreder) LeBreton ‘77 recently received a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Widener University. She is a nurse practitioner in an innovative clinic at Lancaster General Health. Dr. LeBreton received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Villanova University, her Master’s of Science in Nursing and her Nurse Practitioner Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania. Mike Herr ‘79 lives in Lititz with his wife Deb. The couple has two sons, Adam, 31 and Ryan, 27. Mike has worked at RR Donnelley Printing for over 35 years. Bob Wanless ‘80 retired from the Marine Corps ten years ago after dedicating 26 years to the military. He went on to train fellow Marines in barracks logistics, leadership, martial arts, and electronics. In 2013, he changed directions and began teaching English at a community college. Now, since January 2016, Wanless has also been teaching high school English. “The high school thing is the toughest job I’ve ever had,” the retired military veteran stated. Christopher Myers and Dana (Dougherty) Myers ‘82 cofounded Daedalus Firm, LLC, an Information Technology and Marketing Services Firm, serving small and medium businesses in Lancaster, PA. Jill (Price) Hartman ‘84 is celebrating 12 years as owner of The Wearhouse Consignment in Landisville. The Wearhouse carries better brand clothing and accessories for women, teens and children. Jill is also a proud mom of Sarah ‘15 Suzanne ‘16! Both girls are enrolled at Fordham University.
CRUSADER CITY BRINGS CRUSADERS TOGETHER... After working for Teva Pharmaceuticals as the Head of Planning and Operations in Research for a year, Shawn Martin ‘92 organized a group dinner where he ended up sitting next to Jeff Martini ’96. After conversing for some time, the two discerned that they were both Lancaster Catholic Alumni. According to Martin, the connection clearly got stronger after this realization. Since he and Martini both lead large global teams, they often face many similar challenges. This has also aided in the creation of a strong bond between the two alumni. When asked about the bond created between the two, Martini stated, “It’s nice to have a personal connection, and we often talk about non-work related topics.” Martin gives a lot of the credit of his success to Lancaster Catholic High School as he says it was here that he learned how to build a solid work ethic and how to make smart decisions. After an idea originated in Spanish class for Shawn to study abroad, he made a decision that would end up being a pivotal moment in his life where he learned how to be a part of a team, develop friendships, and a global perspective. Shawn wrote, “I can’t [over]state how important LCHS was in shaping who I am today.” Sherri (Danz) Ney ‘88 is the Coordinator of Religious Education for Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. She is married to Dr. Erik Ney, a dentist in Springfield, Pa, and has two daughters: a freshman at LCHS and a 6th grader at Sacred Heart School.
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Jim Switzenberg ‘88 is the Executive Chef and partner at John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville. It is a full service restaurant with a seasonal patio and a banquet facility. Jim has been the operating partner for six years. He currently lives with his wife and dogs in Wrightsville, and he walks to work on a regular basis. He spends his free time playing in the river and hiking. Freddy and Anna (Cruz) Ramos ‘93 celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary in April. Angela (Baumler) Johnson ‘97 welcomed a son, William Sheridan, with husband David on September 6, 2015.
Shawn Martin ‘92 and Jeff Martini ‘96 in the city of Akko in Israel. The city is also known as “Crusader City.”
first child, son Peter Elias Sahd, on November 14, 2015. Janele (Staples) Hoerner ‘05 recently published a book entitled Loving the Soul Beneath the Autism. She was recently featured in the Lancaster Newspaper Sunday News. Matthew Cannon ‘09 is currently in formation to the priesthood. He will be ordained in 2019. Rebecca Swisher ‘12 recently had her piece “The Waiting Room” published in the yearly edition of the Wild Onions, an annual publication funded by The Doctors Kienle Center for Humanistic Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. It is a journal of poetry, prose, and visual art created by members of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Community.
Joseph Sahd ‘01 and his wife Erica, welcomed a son, Jude Easton, on February 21, 2016.
Angilee Ramos ‘12 graduated from the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center as a Medical Assistant and recently passed her certification test as well. She is currently employed full time as a Medical Assistant at a local family practice.
Mike McMonagle ‘03 is now the Director of Sales & Marketing at Industrial Resolution, a full-service tech agency and custom web development shop in Downtown Lancaster. In addition, Mike was recently added as a member of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) advisory group.
Alyssa Aichele ‘12 recently completed her senior seasons in field hockey and basketball at Elizabethtown College. She captained the Field Hockey team and led the team in goals on her way to earning an All-Landmark Second Team Forward honor, Landmark Fall Academic Honor Roll honors and was recently named to the ZAG Field Hockey and NFHCA Academic Squad.
Kristy L. Buller ‘03, graduated with her Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from the Bob F. Wagner School of Public Service at New York University (NYU). She received her B.A. in Journalism, with a minor in politics, from NYU in 2007. She currently serves as Communications Manager for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Office of Storm Recovery.
In January 2016, Georgia Cleary ‘13 took a week long mission trip to Jamaica as part of a previous semester’s class. She was able to help the Jamaican community build and paint shelters and homes for the children and adults who suffered from various physical and mental disabilities.
Ryan Fischer ‘03 became an ordained priest in the Diocese of Harrisburg on June 6, 2015. He was assigned as Parochial Vicar at Saint Joseph and Saint Vincent DePaul Parishes in Hanover, PA. Alexander Sahd ‘04 and Mai-Lynn (Abel) Sahd ‘05 welcomed their
William Fisher Jr. ‘14 recently graduated from the PA College of Art and Design and is currently working full time at Kegel’s Produce. Carly Wood ‘15, a freshman at Pace University in Pleasantville, NY, was awarded the University’s Outstanding Academic Achievement Award as a scholar-athlete.
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From Crusader to Navigator KEVIN DARBY ‘09
At some point in life, everyone longs to travel the world and make a difference. While it is not possible for all of us to achieve this, Kevin Darby, class of 2009, is living this dream every day in his career as an LTJG in the Navy. A native of Lancaster County, Darby left on a journey that would take him across the United States (several times) and around the world! After his initial station assignment to the USS McFaul in Norfolk, VA and an 8-month deployment, Darby will take on a new position as Navigator on the USS Ralph Johnson. Because this ship is still being constructed, Darby is stationed in Pascagoula, Mississippi until it is commissioned into naval service in the beginning of 2017 when he will navigate the ship to its homeport in Everett, Washington.
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LCHS had me prepared academically for the Academy and for life in the military; it was easy to see that I was in a good position (relative to my classmates and shipmates) when it came to study habits, writing well, succeeding in math/science classes and working with others as a team. I definitely have developed a solid work ethic and a sense of pride when it comes to my job performance and the standard I set for myself in all aspects of my life. My physical fitness habits were formed in high school and I took those to college where I played on the Academy’s JV basketball team and was the manager for the varsity team.
What is your transition from your previous assignment to your new ship? I had a great two and a half years on the USS McFaul during my station in Norfolk. During my tour, I became qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and left for an 8-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea and the South Atlantic Ocean. I earned the Expert Pistol and Expert Rifle ribbons, the Navy Sea Service Ribbon, the Global War on Terror Service and Expeditionary Medals, the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. Additionally, McFaul won the 2015 Battle Efficiency Award for Excellence. When I got home (right before Christmas), I spent three months in Newport, RI for the Advanced Division Office Course, which is required for all Surface Warfare Officers between tours, and the Surface Navigator Course, which is job specific training for my next tour. Any personal anecdotes about your time at LCHS that you would like to share? I think it’s worth mentioning how proud I still am of our 2008 District Championship in baseball. I am also grateful for all of the great role models I learned from at LCHS: Dan Martin, Dave Sharp, Pat D’Elia, Tom Fertal, Jamie Stevens, Coach Joe Klazas and many more.
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How did the things you learned at LCHS affect your time at the Naval Academy and in your assignments?
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SEND US YOUR UPDATED INFORMATION If you recently moved or plan on moving in the near future please make sure to send LCHS your updated information including address and home phone numbers and email addresses. You can stay plugged in to the LCHS community by updating contact information at www.lchsyes.org/PlugIn. Also make sure that you register for our alumni newsletter, which is distributed monthly via email. You can make sure you are subscribed by emailing Kristopher Nolt, Public Relations Manager, at knolt@lchsyes.org.
COVERING CATHOLIC HIGH
» TIM GROSS ‘07 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COVERAGE can sometimes leave
something to be desired. There’s rarely live radio coverage and even more rarely, local television coverage. It is often left to the local sports writers to be the eyes and ears of a team, fan base and community. This is something that 2007 Lancaster Catholic graduate Tim Gross is proud to provide to Crusader and high school sports fans across Lancaster County. Gross always knew he wanted to focus his writing in sports, noting a passion for sports writing as early as seventh grade after watching Philadelphia sports columnists discuss sports on Daily News Live on Comcast SportsNet.
Following eight years in the public school system, Gross credits his mother, Susan (Sagerer) Gross ‘80, for granting him the Catholic High experience that provided the foundation for his career. Gross discovered his passion for writing while at Catholic High; taking part in the student newspaper club the Rambler and acting as editor for the Rosmarian (yearbook) during his senior year, Gross got an early glimpse into what a career in writing would be like. “I really enjoyed my time working on the yearbook,” said Gross. “Those long hours on deadline nights were eye-opening for me.” Following his graduation in 2007, he attended St. Bonaventure University, located in Allegany, NY. He noted that his time at Catholic High prepared him very well academically for his collegiate courses.
Gross works in computer lab during freshman year at Lancaster Catholic.
“Someone recently asked me if I thought college was hard. Looking back, it really wasn’t. There was a lot of work, but nothing was hard. With my course load and involvement in extracurricular activities at Catholic High, it was sort of a natural progression to my coursework at St. Bonaventure.” Following his graduation from St. Bonaventure in 2011, Gross returned to
Tim Gross ‘07 Lancaster and took a part-time sports clerk position with Lancaster Newspapers. He Class of ‘52 now is a full-time Sports Writer with LNP and covers local high school sports. He’s covered numerous Lancaster Catholic teams including girls basketball and football, but he says his favorite sport to cover is track and field. “There are so many athletes with unique stories in individual sports like track and field. My favorite Lancaster Catholic story is one I put together last year on Diego Cruz, who went to states for pole vault. We did some really unique things with him, including some video work.” From the halls of Lancaster Catholic to the sports beat at LNP, Gross continues to be the eyes and ears of Lancaster Catholic athletics.
SIGN UP FOR LCHS SUMMER CAMPS Lancaster Catholic has a host of summer camp opportunities for all ages. It is our hope that you are able to identify a camp experience that connects with your child’s passions, allowing them to not only further develop their God-given gifts, but also to explore new areas of interest as well. To see full descriptions of the camps and to register visit www.lchsyes.org/Camps. If you have any questions regarding summer camps, please contact us at summercamps@lchsyes.org.
Summer Camps List: Lancaster City & County History Camp A Week of Languages Camp · Dissection Camp SAT MATH Prep Camp · Speed & Explosion Camp Youth Football Camp · Girls Basketball Camp Boys Basketball Camps · Baseball Camp · Field Hockey Camp Jazz Camp · Percussion Camp · Art Camp · Voice Camp Strings Camp · Band Camp · Dance Camp Beginner Guitar Camp · Fairytale Acting Camp
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Alumni Citation Winners At LCHS, the Alumni Citation is the most esteemed honor an alumnus can receive. Nominations are given in three categories: Outstanding Professional Achievement, Service to Humanity and/or Service to Lancaster Catholic High School.
PETER BARBER AND BRIAN MCCASKEY ‘86 Outstanding Professional Achievement Childhood friends turned business partners, Barber and McCaskey began their own start-up company in 1987 which transformed into Two Dudes Painting Company, a full-service professional painting company with clients all over South Central Pennsylvania. Over nearly 30 years, Pete and Brian have grown their company from a way to pay for college into a well-respected community business. Two Dudes has been honored by various organizations, including the 2009 Ethics in Business Award and the 2014 John R. Mott Servant Leader Award for demonstrating support for others and a commitment to the community while modeling the value of servant leadership. On a personal level, Pete is currently the Chairman of the Board for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Lancaster City Alliance. Brian was recently honored when the CYO named the Coach of the Year award after him for his years of service in coaching basketball.
EDMUND WICKENHEISER ‘56 Service to Humanity While well known in the Lancaster County community for his on-air presence at WGAL, Wickenheiser was honored for his three tours of active duty during the Cold War, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War for a total of 38 years of service with the Marines. In his retirement, Ed continues to serve the community of Holy Trinity Parish Columbia in many capacities, including lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Eucharist, Pastoral Council member, Finance Committee member, Buildings & Grounds Committee member, Holy Name Society and School Board member. He also coordinated the 150th Anniversary Parish Archive Committee, as well as played a major role in the 300 Club and the annual fasnacht bake. Ed is also 4th Degree Knight of the Santa Maria Assembly of the Knights of Columbus and member of the Catholic War Vets. During his 23 year long tenure as News Director at WGAL, Wickenheiser was the recipient of five Emmy Awards. Following the awards reception, Ed shared, “I’ve been privileged to participate in a number of award ceremonies, but this, in my humble estimation, topped them all. It represented a lot of hard and energetic work that I appreciated as a recipient of the Service to Humanity Award.”
NOELLE MATTA, CO, CRC, COT ‘97 Service to Humanity Matta is an orthoptist specializing in pediatric diagnosis and non-surgical treatment at Conestoga Eye Care in Lancaster, PA, however her servant’s touch extends into other nations through her numerous mission trips to Honduras and Ecuador. In just one of these trips, Noelle was able to examine and treat nearly 500 patients; this kind of far-extending reach is what inspired her, and her colleague Dr. Silbert, to launch the Kindersee Program at George Washington Elementary School. The Kindersee clinic offers eye care to any student, in any grade, in the School District of Lancaster by providing no out-of-pocket expense examinations and treatment during the school day. Noelle’s professional achievements also extend into the over 60 research papers and presentations she’s given both nationally and internationally.
N O M I N AT E If you know an exceptional person worthy of this singular honor, we encourage you to nominate that individual. Graduates can be nominated in the areas of Outstanding Professional Achievement, Service to Humanity and/or Service to LCHS. Nomination forms can be found online or by contacting Venus Clements in the Advancement Office at 717.509.0313 or vclements@lchsyes.org.
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Save the date for Saturday, October 8th at the Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club. More information will follow.
60TH CLASS REUNION Save the date for Sunday, October 16th at Lancaster Catholic High School. More information will follow.
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50TH CLASS REUNION
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The class of 1961 will hold its 55th reunion on October 14 and October 15, 2016. Preceding the football game on Friday evening, there will be a tour of Lancaster Catholic High School. On Saturday, October 15, a catered picnic will be held in the pavilion at the Lancaster Leiderkrantz, 722 South Chiques Road, Manheim, PA from 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Also plan to attend the annual picnic for the class at the Columbia Canoe Club, Riverfront Road, Columbia, PA Thursday, August 11 at 12 noon. For more information on all the events, please contact Bill Binzen (717-626-7642 or binzen@dejazzd.com) or Winnie Foster Woll (610-779-2396 or winwoll@verizon.net).
35TH CLASS REUNION
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Class Reunions
65TH CLASS REUNION
2003 CLASS INFORMATION
Class of 1966 will be holding their 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in the Hamilton Ballroom at Wheatland Place, Lancaster. Save the date reminders will be mailed out mid-August.
40TH CLASS REUNION Save the date for September 10, 2016 for the 40th reunion of the Class of 1976 to be held at the Marion Court Room. Please contact Mary Ann (Mimi) Tomlinson Newcomer at mimibob@comcast.net for more information.
If your year ends in a 6 or 1, you are coming up on a reunion celebration! Please remember that the Advancement Office is available to assist you with planning your reunion by providing timelines and guides, as well as class lists and contact information. Contact Venus Clements, Director of Special Events and Alumni Relations, to give her your reunion dates! Call 717.509.0313 or email vclements@lchsyes.org.
SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars now - Homecoming 2016 will be celebrated on Friday October 14th! Beginning at 5 PM in the Berger Gym lobby there will be school tours, followed by a social gathering before cheering on your Crusaders at the football game. More information and details to follow closer to the date. Contact Venus Clements at 717.509.0313 or vclements@lchsyes.org for more information about LCHS Homecoming 2016 or to update contact information.
2017
Purple & Gold Gala
The 35th reunion of the Class of 1981 will be on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Burning Bridge Tavern in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. Cost is $30 per person and includes food, beer and soda. Please contact Judith (Deller) Phipps at 717.738.2667 for more information.
Check out the 2003 LCHS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LCHS2003 to stay up to date with class news.
It is very important to keep your contact information up-to-date with the Advancement Office so your classmates can be in touch with you. Your class reunion wouldn’t be the same without you.
SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB The 2016 Purple & Gold Gala raised over $85,000 in support for Lancaster Catholic students.
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Advancing Catholic High BY JULIA CAO ‘16
S H E I L A S C H O E P L E I N «
Mrs. Schoeplein (right) with her longtime friend Mrs. Judy Cook (left) at the 2nd Annual Purple & Gold Gala
Sheila Schoeplein is much more than the mother of five Catholic High alumni. She is a trail-blazer, a pioneer and a catalyst for change at Catholic High. Her hard work and guidance has allowed Lancaster Catholic High School to continue to be one of the most vibrant and thriving educational institutions in the Diocese of Harrisburg. This made her the perfect recipient of this year’s Saint John Paul II Leadership Award, presented to her at the 2nd Annual Purple and Gold Gala on April 30th. Mrs. Schoeplein’s entire body of work during her time with Catholic High can be summed up into one word: advancement. In a Catholic high school, the term advancement is used as an umbrella term for many activities including capital improvements, major donor relationships, annual funds, admissions, public relations, marketing, corporate sponsorships and special events. These areas help the school “advance” their missions by building frameworks for an influential educational experience. Mrs. Schoeplein defined all of these areas for Lancaster Catholic at a time when very few other Catholic schools in the nation were doing so. Her time at Catholic High started with seeking out Catholic education for her children after a move from Ohio. Mrs. Schoeplein and her late husband James, moved their family from Cleveland, Ohio, to Philadelphia, and eventually to the Lancaster area in the 1980s. Each one of her children went through St. Anne’s Elementary School and Catholic High. The schools felt so involved and close-knit and the moral values within the school gave her that special feeling. “My husband and I spent 16 years in Catholic education and I just felt so much more comfortable with the education they were
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receiving at St. Anne’s and Lancaster Catholic with the whole atmosphere. My children are still very good and strong Catholics because of their time spent in Catholic education.” Mrs. Schoeplein believes the sense of community and family that the school embraces allows more personal development. “The classes are small enough that everyone has a niche. Often times you maintain friendships like that through the years. The toughest teacher you had may have been the one that gave you the most.” Like most Catholic High families, Mrs. Schoeplein was looking for a way to help the school. She found it when she was approached by former principal, Fr. Joseph Coyne, to lead the formation of the “Development” office. Since the idea of development (or advancement) was so new, she started her research by approaching a few development officers at the University of Scranton, where some of her older children were attending.
“I set up a meeting to pick their brains on the area of advancement and they loaned me some books for additional advice. It was a good starting place for me.”
Her involvement with the capital campaign, Raze the Roof in ’85 showed her the true catalyst behind all advancement activities - relationships.
She also noted the success many Jesuit schools had in the area of advancement and studied their successes by attending the National Catholic Development Conference.
“Relationship building is the bottom line with development. You build friends as much as you do anything else, more friends for the school.”
“At the time, development was new for most high schools. The Jesuits were really the only ones who had it down, and had been doing it for years. The donor reports from these schools showed the potential of what it could become for a school like Lancaster Catholic.”
Mrs. Schoeplein is the first to admit that it was the help from those on the Foundation Board and individuals, like Dan Fritsch and Father Coyne, that made the advancement effort a true success. But they are quick to note her efforts as well.
Starting from scratch, Mrs. Schoeplein and the rest of the developing advancement office worked on building an alumni database. Working alongside long-time Catholic High math teacher, Dan Fritsch, soon the first electronic alumni database was completed. “Dan wrote the software for the database pretty much from scratch. There were very few proprietary programs for development or fundraising available on the market. It was incredibly time-consuming, but when completed, was a huge asset to advancement activities.” Within three months of starting up, the office received its first two major gifts thanks to well-written grant proposals. Her time as an English teacher helped her compose interesting newsletters and grant proposals throughout her time at Catholic High. These first two grant gifts helped the school install energy efficient windows and upgraded programs and supplies for Mr. Dick Ressel’s art classes. While these two gifts were not the largest gifts she helped procure, they were the first of countless major gifts that helped transform Catholic High and started turning heads at the other Diocesan schools.
“This development effort, led by Sheila, brought a new ‘attitude’ to our school community and beyond,” said Coyne. Their combined effort is the reason why the Advancement Office can do all the things they do today. Communicating with alumni and prospective students all comes back to the work she and many others in between had put into the school. Mrs. Schoeplein strives to get people to understand the process of what advancement is like and the commitment others like her make. With such admiration, appreciation, and awe of the work she was able to accomplish with the little resources she had back then, we appreciate her as a visionary who saw the value in the advancement effort to sustain the programs we have and start new ones. “I am grateful for all the people that I was fortunate enough to work with and for all the help and input that I got from them and still do get as I continue to work on committees and when I’m working for anything with the school. God’s been very good to me and I feel as long as I can, as long as there is anything I am capable of doing, I’m more than happy to do it.”
“We were the first to get these programs successfully set up. Then other schools began to visit and observe which allowed them to start their own offices.” Mrs. Schoeplein also started forming the Foundation Board in the mid-1980s. The board was comprised of eight local, successful business owners and professional advisors. The Board met once a month until it was disbanded. The Board immensely helped the school identify necessary infrastructure changes. The formation of this board helped her develop what she sees as one of the greatest gifts from her time with Catholic High, her personal friendships. “Many of my lasting friendships are with people who are still heavily involved at Lancaster Catholic. That is what makes our community so unique, those one-on-one relationships and just building upon them. It was also a huge part in building up the advancement office. It is amazing to see the children of the parents that I worked with become the ones that are now involved. It is a cycle of staying connected.”
Mrs. Schoeplein and her late husband, James, are parents of five Lancaster Catholic Alumni.
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FROM CATHOLIC TO CARNEGIE HALL
» PETER SCOTT DRACKLEY ‘07
For a performer, the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC can be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Just three years after his college graduation, this opportunity knocked for 2007 LCHS grad Peter Scott Drackley. Peter sat down with Lancaster Catholic to discuss his Carnegie Hall debut, his upcoming performances and how Lancaster Catholic prepared him for his career.
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What was it like to make your debut at Carnegie Hall? My Carnegie Hall experience was truly thrilling. I was performing a relatively new piece. (A passion for new music was instilled in me by my teacher at Peabody Conservatory, Phyllis Bryn-Julson.) Sir Jenkins’ piece was very emotionally heavy. We were asked to memorize it, so that we could convey the true emotion to the audience. I know my fellow soloists and I felt a strong connection with each other and the audience that night.
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I really didn’t feel nervous until I walked out with the audience there. I generally don’t get nervous anymore, as I perform so frequently, but I think the gravity of my debut hit me at that moment. However, the nerves were definitely short-lived; as soon as the orchestra began and the chorus sang, I was in the emotion of the piece. What do you expect out of your experience this summer with the Santa Fe Opera? As part of the Apprentice Artist Program at Santa Fe Opera, we will be singing for managers, opera houses and very connected people in the opera world. In terms of the business, I hope to come away with a plethora of new connections. On the personal side, I have yet to walk away from a performance where I haven’t stayed connected with at least one of my fellow performers - I hope to come away from this summer experience with a few new friends as well.
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How did your experience at LCHS prepare you for entering The Peabody Conservatory? While at LCHS, I took courses in Music Theory. That definitely prepared me for my theory classes at Peabody Conservatory. I also had the experience of singing in the musicals and in numerous choirs. Having the opportunity to perform regularly is still something I value in terms of my development as a young musician. What advice do you have for current students at LCHS who are heavily involved with the Fine and Performing Arts? If you are involved in the arts, take advantage of every opportunity to perform. If you are a singer, learn the guitar, piano or other instrument. If you’re an instrumentalist, join choir. It will only make you a stronger performer. Study with a strong teacher that you feel you can trust. My first teacher was my mother, Phyllis Drackley. She gave me a very strong foundation for my technique. I could not recommend a better teacher for voice in the city of Lancaster. Speaking to singers, continue to audition for the plays and musicals. Even singing in the chorus is performance experience. And above all, PRACTICE!
DEDICATION TO THE ARTS
BOB AND KATHY SCHOBER ‘76 » by
Gabrielle Hemlick ‘17
space for LCHS students. They chose to dedicate the lab to Miss Jeanette C. Gigl ‘39, who served the LCHS community for 72 years as a student, principal’s secretary and volunteer and who later resided in the Schobers’ personal care home. “We thought she deserved it,” says Kathy. Today, the lab is filled with new computers, state-of-theart equipment and serves as the photography classroom.
Bob and Kathy Schober ‘76
FOR BOB & KATHY SCHOBER ‘76, the Fine and
Performing Arts Department has brought friendship, enrichment and many happy memories to their family over the past fourteen years. Their commitment to the program began when their son, Andrew ‘06, joined Marching Band, Concert Band and Spring Musical Orchestra as a freshman in 2002. At that time, the Schobers joined a group of parents that supported their children’s musical education by organizing various events, including the band’s home show and annual envelope stuffing party. “We particularly enjoyed everything Andrew was involved with here,” said Kathy. “Since Bob and I were not musically inclined, we were so impressed by these kids and how they performed. It was just amazing to us.” As two of their five children became involved in music at LCHS, Bob and Kathy formed closer friendships with their fellow band parents (who still get together today) and increasingly admired the FPA teachers, ensembles, and programs. Kathy notes how “the teachers [at LCHS] were supportive, encouraging, and helped our children succeed.” Their daughter Aubrey ‘14 enjoyed playing oboe in Concert Band and Spring Musical Orchestra and their daughterin-law Ashley (Hohenwarter) Schober ‘04 participated in Marching Band and Concert Band for four years and the Spring Musical Orchestra for three years. Kathy continues, “The high quality of performance at the musicals and all the band things we attended, we knew that we were interested in supporting FPA.” Therefore, when the opportunity came in 2013 to create a visual arts lab for the school’s photography course, the Schobers showed their support for FPA by helping to create a wonderful learning
Wanting to share their love of family and help with the expansion of the FPA program, the Schobers teamed up with FPA Director Tony Brill ‘80 in 2013 to create the George R. Schreck ‘47 & Barbara A. Schober ‘72 Memorial Concert and Lecture Series. The Schobers “thought it would be very fitting” to dedicate the series to Kathy’s father, who played the accordion, and Bob’s sister. Originally intended by Mr. Brill to be an opportunity for students to become exposed to different styles of music, the series has grown into a destination within Lancaster’s music scene over the past three years. Its diverse audience includes students, parents, young and elderly residents, professional musicians and visitors from out of the county. It’s concerts have ranged from the world renowned, Juilliard - trained Newstead Trio to the Nakedeye ensemble, a contemporary Lancaster based group, to LCHS student recitals. The Schobers’ excitement for the series is augmented since their son, Andrew, and his wife, Shannon, will be performing with their acoustic duo, Shandy, in the 2016-2017 Season. With Andrew on guitar and Shannon as the vocalist, the concert will have a coffee and tea house setting with a folksy vibe. Kathy shares more about Shandy as she says, “The group plays many different types of music. Recently they were part of a band playing Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day. Shannon has a wonderful voice. She also plays the bassoon, piano, and guitar.” Kathy and Bob have truly appreciated and enjoyed music over the years, especially when their children play it. “Aubrey will sit down and play the piano for her own relaxation,” shares Kathy, “and when she stops, I’ll say, ‘No, keep playing!’ I love it.” The Schobers’ simple start of joining with other band parents and watching how music positively affected their children has led them to leave a lasting legacy at LCHS that will continue for generations to come. Their patronage of the Fine & Performing Arts has directly changed the lives of all LCHS students, both those who participate in FPA activities and those who experience the events as spectators. Personally, FPA teachers have encouraged me, provided endless opportunities, and led me to find fulfillment and joy in the gift of music. Thank you to the Schobers who have brought their love for their own family to our Fine & Performing Arts family at LCHS.
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Music: It’s All in the Family THE PERIS FAMILY
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How did you meet? Did music help bring you together?
I remember coming to shadow as an 8th grader and it being a day when Mass was being held in Berger Gym. Besides the excitement of being in a new place and worshiping alongside that many students, I remember a super cool girl who was playing her guitar and singing during Mass. I told my Mom all about her when I got home. It took me until the end of junior year to finally meet her. She was a part of the cast of Godspell and I was in the band.
The Peris Family: Don ‘82, Drew ‘16, Anna ‘19 and Karen ‘81 The Peris family has been a musical mainstay at Lancaster Catholic since the 1980s. Mom and Dad (Don ‘82 and Karen (McCullough) Peris ‘81) met during their time at Catholic High and now their children, Drew ‘16 and Anna ‘19, are active in the Fine & Performing Arts at LCHS. When he’s not making music with Karen in their indie-folk rock band, The Innocence Mission, which they originally formed in the 1980s with fellow graduates Mike Bitts ‘83 and Steve Brown ‘82, Don has continued his love of music and Catholic High by leading the Guitar Ensemble and by giving guitar studio lessons for students. As the family prepares for Drew’s graduation ceremonies, including a senior violin recital in which the whole family participates, Don and Karen sat down with us to discuss their time at Lancaster Catholic and why the school has remained a large part of their lives.
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What were your experiences like as students at Catholic High?
I had been in public school before ninth grade, but my mom and dad and all my brothers and sisters had gone to LCHS, so I felt somewhat at home from the start; this feeling grew as I got involved in more activities. My favorite thing, from freshman year on, was guitar ensemble, which played for all the school Masses. It was directed by a dear Sister of St. Joseph, named Sr. Margaret Edmond, and she was always joyful and welcoming. We practiced in her religion classroom, Room 114, and I’ll never forget the experience of coming together with about 15 other guitar players, learning new chords, new hymns and the feeling of the whole school community taking part in the Mass.
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What do you enjoy about teaching at Lancaster Catholic?
The young men and women who participate in the Guitar Ensemble have been a true joy and an honor to work with. It is a special privilege to spend time preparing music for the Sacred Liturgy. Leading the ensemble at Mass has been wonderful. It is something I experienced and valued as a student at LCHS and has remained for me a joyful component of my faith. And, it makes me even happier that I get to experience this alongside my children, Drew and Anna.
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What is your fondest memory of Catholic High?
Besides guitar ensemble, Godspell, directed by Mr. Ressel, was a highlight for me, and was how I met Don, so I’m always thankful for that time. Another thing I think we both remember is that our classmates and teachers were always really encouraging to each of us about our music, and that was helpful. There was, and still is at LCHS, a feeling of each student being valued and encouraged. All of Drew and Anna’s teachers have been so kind to them about their playing, and their work and involvement at school.
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Why did you send your children to Catholic High?
The main reason was that we wanted our children to be at a school where faith in Christ is what informs and directs everything else and what holds everyone together. The thing I love most about this school is that Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and experiences like Kairos are not only available, but that they take precedence over regular class schedules. We wanted Drew and Anna to have a meaningful high school experience, and we can honestly say that they come home happy from school each day.
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What do you want your children to experience at Catholic High? We want them to be happy, to value others, to know they are valued, and to grow in their Catholic faith in Christ.
FINDING HER OWN ARTISTIC ABANDON
G R A C E R I N G L E I N ‘16
No stranger to recognition of her scholastic and artistic pursuits, this year senior Grace Ringlein was honored as the winner of two diocesan contests. Grace has been heavily involved in the performing arts at Lancaster Catholic, but began to pursue courses in the fine arts in her junior and senior years. “People ask me all the time what my favorite medium is, and honestly, I don’t know. I enjoy all of them. Lately, I have become particularly focused on ceramics. I also really enjoy drawing and painting portraits. I am inspired by the random little beautiful things in the world; I want to capture that undefined striking quality in my art work. I really just want to make art that I am proud of.” Her work has paid off. This year she received two Honorable Mentions in Lancaster Young Artists, and also received an Artist Scholarship from the University of Richmond. She has also designed the LCHS Marching Band and Color Guard T-shirt over the past two years. This year, Grace was chosen from entries of students across the Diocese of Harrisburg for Bishop Ronald Gainer’s Christmas card contest. Bishop Gainer receives Christmas cards from other bishops Ringlein poses with her painting throughout the world and in 2010, inspired by the hand-delivered, ornate cards, the bishop asked piece that earned first prize. students in the Lexington Diocese to design a Christmas card depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. The tradition continued this year in Harrisburg, and Grace’s design was chosen to be sent out to thousands of Bishop Gainer’s friends and colleagues. Grace then participated in the Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Art Contest and earned first place for her painting, thanks to the encouragement of LCHS art teacher Mr. Dick Ressel. “I really appreciated Mr. Ressel’s guidance for my Christmas Card design. He had his students write down a list of 15 or so ideas for their card and then he circled the ‘good’ ones. I did not like the one he circled for me because I wasn’t serious about doing a design of shepherds within wise men. I went for that design though and it ended up being one of my favorite pieces. Mr. Ressel encouraged me to enter the second art contest, though it was not an in-class project. I insisted I didn’t have enough time as it was midterms week, but painting those flowers was actually a nice break from studying!” Grace has been interested in art her entire life; she remembers wishing to be an illustrator when she was in kindergarten and she took youth studio art classes at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design throughout her childhood. Grace has chosen to attend University of Pennsylvania and although she has not made any decisions about her major, she knows that she will definitely integrate her passion throughout college and for the rest of her life. When asked about Grace, Mr. Ressel said, “Grace is a combination of intelligence, talent and dedication. The work she created is equal to, and in some cases, surpasses the designs of many professionals. Her Christmas card had a sophisticated elegance that I am certain the Bishop was delighted to use for his Christmas greeting.”
Picture Recap: A Year In Fine & Performing Arts
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This year, Crusader athletes reached new heights across numerous sports. The girls basketball, golf, and wrestling programs had amazing runs throughout the 2015-2016 season. This success started in the fall semester with the Lancaster Catholic co-ed golf team. After saying goodbye to a few talented golfers following their 2015 graduation and adding new team members, siblings, Tom ‘18 and Lauren Bird ‘17, the golf team exceeded their own expectations. Senior Tom Moran had a season low score of 68 points that led the Crusaders in capturing the program’s second Section Three Title, with a perfect record of 36-0 record during the regular season. Following sectionals, the team went on to the District Three Team Championships, where three team members’ scores of 70, and a team total score of 310, allowed Lancaster Catholic to win its first District Title ever at Briarwood East. After winning the District Title, the team competed at the PIAA Team Mark Palczewski Championships. Scoring a combined total of Will Riva ‘17 345, Tom Bird (86), Moran (87), Lauren Bird (89) and Will Riva ‘17 (94), led the Crusaders to third place in the Class AA competition. Riva noted his motivation and post season training regiment as the key to his individual performance throughout the season. “I wouldn’t be where I am now without my parents consistently driving me to places,” said Riva. “I don’t just do school golf, I also do a lot of junior tours, like in Florida and New York. So really, my parents driving, and pushing me to be better has helped me along the way.”
2015-2016
Reaching New Heights: Crusader Athletics
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
» S ECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Baseball (2015) - Champions
Joe Lobeck - Wrestling - Champion Golf - Champions
Boys Basketball - Champions Girls Basketball - Champions Bowling - Champions
» L EAGUE HIGHLIGHTS:
Girls Basketball - Champions
Joe Lobeck - Wrestling - Champion
Hannah Knowlton (2015) - Triple Jump - 3rd Diego Cruz (2015) - Pole Vault - 3rd
Michael Southward - Swim - 5th 50/100 Free Boys 200 Freestyle Relay - Swim - 3rd Kayla Sudbrink - Swim - 4th 200 IM
» D ISTRICT III HIGHLIGHTS: Golf - Champions
Girls Basketball - Champions
Joe Lobeck - Wrestling - Champion
The Lancaster-Lebanon League coaches voted and selected Lancaster Catholic’s Golf Coach Ron Weaver ‘77, as Coach of the Year.
Michael Southward - Swim - 2nd 100 Freestyle
As the weather changed from crisp to frigid, the wrestling team, and in particular, senior Joe Lobeck, sought to make program history during the winter season.
Hannah Knowlton (2015) - Triple Jump (3rd)
Lobeck racked up a record of 44-3 during the season as he captured his second career PIAA Southeast Regional Championship, his second District Three Championship and his first Lancaster-Lebanon League Tournament Title. He also claimed bronze at the PIAA State Championships, his third career state placement. “Early on, winning was my motivation, but then as I matured, it was more about representing not only myself, but also the people who give me the opportunity to do what I do,” the senior said when asked about his motivation with wrestling. Lobeck’s high school wrestling career ended with 174 victories, tying with Solanco’s four time AAA State Champion Thomas Haines for most career victories in L-L League history, and placing as Lancaster Catholic’s all time leader in victories after finishing with his fourth 40-win season. Lobeck’s performance earned him the Wrestler of the Year honor from Lancaster Newspaper and Pennlive.com. While Lobeck was dominating on the mats, the Crusader Girls Basketball team reached new heights this year under the leadership of seniors Annaliese Schreder continues on page 31
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Alex Howard - Swim - 4th 200 IM
Annaliese Schreder (2015) - 100 M -4th Rosemary Tuzzino (2015) - 2300M - 4th Diego Cruz (2015) - Pole Vault - 2nd
Alex Fitzgerald (2015) - Triple Jump -2nd Connor O’Grady (2015) - Discus - 2nd
Emily Lent & Ellie Cubbison - Tennis - 4th
»REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Joe Lobeck - Wrestling - 113 lbs - 2nd Place
»STATE HIGHLIGHTS:
Joe Lobeck - Wrestling - 113 lbs - 3rd Place
wanted my senior year to be able to say I was a league champion or a district champion.” The Crusaders went on to the PIAA Class AAA State Tournament where their season ended with a second round defeat. KiKi Jefferson was recognized by Lancaster Newspaper as Girls Basketball Player of the Year in the Lancaster-Lebanon League and earned All-State Honors. Jefferson led her team, and the entire L-L League, netting more than 10 points per game in all but two games, and 30 points in three games. Congratulations to all Crusader Athletes for their excellent seasons! Mark Palczewski Joe Lobeck ‘16 and Caroline Scarff. Freshman Kiki Jefferson led the offense as a starter, making the Crusader line-up balanced and lethal. After a regular season of 21 wins in 22 games, the Crusaders went on in the post season to defeat multiple teams throughout the District Three Class AAA quarterfinals, semifinals and finally the District Three Class AAA Championship game. The team won Lancaster Catholic’s 6th straight Section Title, 12th District Three Class AAA Crown and the 16th District L-L League Title. “Our team goal was to get better each game, and if we did, the end result would be to get championships and banners,” said Schreder. “So I focused on working hard during practice and games to put up district and league banners. Since I had never experienced that, I
Mark Palczewski Girls Basketball Team and Crusader Crazies after District III Championship
LCHS Holds Two NCAA Signing Day Events
February Signing Event
May Signing Event
A total of 18 Lancaster Catholic High School seniors signed their National Letters of Intent to become NCAA Division I, Division II and Division III student athletes for the 2016-17 academic year during two signing events.
Jamanis (Seton Hill University), Michael Jarvie, Jr. (Misericordia University), Joseph Lobeck, (Lehigh University), Christopher Myers (Elizabethtown College), Tyler Robinson (Frederick Community College) and Annaliese Schreder (Hobart and William Smith College).
Those who made their commitments included Rosemary Tuzzino (La Salle University), Michael Southward (St. Leo University), Caitlyn Kambouroglos (Seton Hill University), Thomas Gonzales (Oberlin College), Caroline Scarff (Lebanon Valley College), Colton Titus (Delaware Valley University), Henry Womble (Grove City College), Connor Rathsam (Elizabethtown College), Alex Zaporozec (Juniata College), William Amidon (King’s College), Alexis Driendl (Widener University), Shawn Henry (Point Park University), Bayley
“We are proud to see so many of our student athletes take skills such as teamwork, leadership and ambition that they learned through their athletic careers at LCHS to the collegiate level,” said Rich Hinnenkamp, Athletic Director. “It is a testament to our coaches, staff and teachers who prepare these young people for success.”
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CRUSADER ATHLETIC HALL OF HONOR
» K A T I E H A Y E K ‘02 & R Y A N P U R V I S ‘04
Since 1999, Lancaster Catholic High School recognizes and celebrates those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Lancaster Catholic Athletics through their participation, guidance and support, with inductions into our Athletic Hall of Honor. In January, the following alumni were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor: Katie Hayek ’02
Hamer said it best when he said you learn so much through athletics. I learned time management, leadership, teamwork, and the importance of commitment and discipline, things I credit Catholic High instilling in me that allowed me to be successful at Miami and beyond.”
season, and was named PIAA AA First Team All State Tight End. His stats racked Katie earned seven varsity letters in soccer up with four receiving touchdowns, two (3) and basketball (4) during her athletic passing touchdowns and 39 receptions career at LCHS. Although she lettered for 755 yards in his senior year. Purvis was and started for three soccer seasons as also on fire at LCHS while on the court midfielder, her true talents were found as the starting center for the 2003 PIAA on the basketball court. All four years at State Championship Basketball Team, LCHS, Katie started as a guard for which had an undefeated 35-0 the girls basketball team. By the season. He collected 1,395 points end of her LCHS career, Hayek had and 800 rebounds, making him a scored 1,510 points. During her final member of the 1,000 points scored season, she averaged 23 points, 4 club. Purvis was named to the L-L rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals per League All League Team for his game! As team captain in her senior 2004 year season. Ryan then went year, Katie led her team to Section on to Boston College on a football III, L-L League and PIAA District scholarship, where he was a three Three AAA Championships. She year letter winner and a two year was then named Section III All Star starter at tight end. His performance and L-L League Player of the Year. on the field named him 1st Team All Hayek also earned spots on the PIAA Atlantic Coast Conference All Star as District Three AAA All Star Team a junior and 2nd Team All Atlantic and was named to the 2nd Team Coast Conference All Star as a senior. Purvis and Hayek with Tim St. Clair, Chair of the Hall of PA Girls Big School All State Team by Purvis stated, “I had an incredible Honor Committee and Crusader Crazies the Associated Press. After receiving a journey from CYO basketball to basketball scholarship to the University making an NFL roster and playing with Hall of Miami, she went on to be recognized at Ryan Purvis ‘04 of Fame players, but nothing can compare graduation by University President as the to the foundation I built here at Lancaster Ryan received seven varsity letters in Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year Catholic and the start that Catholic High football (3) and basketball (4) during his due to her academic, athletic, leadership, provided for my life.” time as a Lancaster Catholic High Crusader. and community service contributions to He was a three season Section Three the university. Katie, who has overcome Hayek and Purvis were the 16th class All Star tight end and punter; in his final cancer numerous times in her career, inducted and became the 87th and 88th season, he was also named a Section delivered a heart-felt speech as she talked members to the Lancaster Catholic High Three All Star defensive end. He was the about her life at LCHS and beyond. “Mr. School Athletic Hall of Honor. football team’s co-captain for the ’03-’04
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TONY ARCUDI
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Cole Portz ‘17 Section Champion Basketball team, says it best, “Mr. Arcudi is one of the greatest men I’ve ever met. He is the epitome of Lancaster Catholic Basketball.” If his presence wasn’t a clear enough devotion to the team, he found a way to make a physical donation by giving new practice jerseys and game uniforms to the team. As an honor to him, we decided to put his nickname on the practice jerseys; “POP” is printed on the upper right breast of the jersey (“Pop” is his nickname). Perhaps the origin of the name came from a joking manner, but the reason it has stuck around is far from a joke. Coach Arcudi has been more than stat keeper or a door opener. He has been a coach, a mentor and a father to us all.
The 2016 Lancaster Catholic basketball teams with Tony Arcudi. The teams are wearing their practice jerseys with the patch “Pop,” signaling Arcudi’s retirement.
MR. TONY ARCUDI IS A MAN who is so much more than what anyone would suspect. He is the father of four children, the grandfather of seven grandchildren and the great grandfather of seven great grandchildren. However, one might figure this by simply looking at him. It would take a higher level of observation to figure out that Mr. Arcudi was and is a mentor to a countless number of people - his life is defined by basketball. Tony Arcudi started playing basketball in the 1940s at Sacred Heart School in Lancaster. When he was done playing basketball, he discovered that coaching was a way to stay involved. Mr. Arcudi coached at Saint Anthony’s from 1957-1961 and Saint Anne’s from 1961-1986. After he tallied a total of 29 years at the CYO level, Coach Arcudi decided to move up to the high school level where he would create friendships, memories, and lasting impressions on others. After joining the Lancaster Catholic Basketball coaching staff in 1987, his most memorable moment came in 2003 when the team went 35-0 to capture the State Championship title - the only one in school history. Coach Arcudi says it was, “a thrill of a lifetime.” Coach Arcudi ended his 27 year run on the Lancaster Catholic coaching staff in 2014, yet his presence was not lost in Berger Gym. My freshman year was Coach Arcudi’s final year on the coaching staff. I never had the pleasure to play for him, however his influence has been substantial to not only myself, but my teammates as well. In order to solve scheduling conflicts, we started practicing around 3:30, after school. All of the coaches have jobs which don’t allow them to get to the gym with much time before practice. However, every day Coach Arcudi would come in, get the balls out, and allow us to warm up before practice officially started. If the coaches were running late, Coach Arcudi would start practice. He travels with us to all of our games and keeps the stats. He will give us advice as needed. Andrew DeBord, senior captain of the 2016
“Coach Arcudi has been the pillar of our program,” said Joe Klazas, current head coach of the Crusaders. “His love for the game, his dedication to his family, the school and our players has been a great building tool for us. The joy he brings to the gym everyday has been a great character builder for our players and coaches.” Every so often, someone will bring up an old story about Coach Arcudi. These stories come from people whom I would never have expected would even know who he is. It’s great to know that his influence is not limited to my team, but everyone who has been to a home basketball game and looked in the back corner. I never put the pieces together or asked who she was, but at every home game, a lady sat in that corner of the gymnasium. Everyone always greeted her and made sure that she was comfortable. I could see by her smile that she could have been sitting on a bed of nails and still have been comfortable as long as she was at Lancaster Catholic. It wasn’t until after her death in 2014 that I found out that she was the wife of Coach Arcudi, Mrs. Mary Ann (Caterbone) Arcudi ‘52. It was her dedication and support to the school, the students and the athletic programs over the years that inspired those who knew her to donate in her memory. Through their generosity we were able to purchase our new practice uniforms. Coach Arcudi told me after an interview that she was, “a great fan of Catholic High.” The story of Coach Arcudi is nothing short of a legacy. His life is defined by basketball, and boys basketball at Lancaster Catholic is defined by Coach Arcudi. “The discipline of the student athlete” is what he says he appreciated the most. “I wouldn’t change anything,” says Arcudi. “I enjoyed every year of it.” It’s great as a player to know that he enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed having him around. I found through my times with him and through the interview that he is not a very complex person. His answers to my questions were short, but complete. It was clear that he didn’t want to spend much time telling his life story. He wanted to spend his time, all of his time, making his life story and what a life story he has made. From all of the players, coaches, and fans that you have affected, thank you Coach Arcudi!
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BRINGING KRAKOW TO LANCASTER CATHOLIC
» WORLD YOUTH DAY STATESIDE
While the end of July at LCHS normally signifies the dying days of summer and preparation for a new school year, there will be a different feeling this year. On July 30-31st the Lancaster Catholic High School stadium will be flooded with youth and young adults celebrating the World Youth Day Stateside event. “The United States Bishops asked and challenged us as a domestic Church to celebrate World Youth Day right here in the United States,” said Deb Waters, Director of Campus Ministry. Waters, who is also on the organizing committee for the event, continued, “We’ve seen the impact the international celebration has had on evangelization and vocations, and if we can engage more people here domestically who don’t have the opportunity to go to the international World Youth Day by providing a regional celebration that feels like the international gathering, then we will have answered the challenge.” The two-day stateside event will mimic the activities being held in Krakow, Poland. These include a pilgrimage walk, Stations of the Cross, opportunities for confession and adoration, Mass, concerts, catechesis and an outdoor overnight candlelit vigil. The pilgrimage walk will take place when participants travel from the LCHS Stadium complex to Clipper Magazine Stadium. The event will enable domestic pilgrims to ‘visit’ Poland using video technology, get to know St. John Paul the Great, St. Faustina and learn about the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.
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The concert celebrations will be headlined by emcee Jackie Francois Angel, a traveling speaker, singer/songwriter and worship leader from Orange County, California, but will also have a flair of Lancaster Catholic talent as well. Sean Malloy ‘02, who currently serves as the Youth Ministry Director at St. James Parish in Lititz, will perform during the event. Noelle Cybulski ‘14 will lead current dance team students in an original choreographed dance during one of the evening’s prayer experiences. Local alumni pastors will also be involved in the event. Fr. Michael Rothan ‘91 will celebrate the event’s opening Mass. Fr. Brian Wayne, Director of Vocations and Chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at Millersville University, who has been involved in several KAIROS retreats with Lancaster Catholic students, will lead the Adoration Holy Hour. It will be truly awe-inspiring to worship with the Body of Christ both locally and in union with Our Holy Father and brothers and sisters throughout the world,” said Wayne. “What a gift it is for me to share in
the priesthood of Our Lord, to make Him present to His beloved people.” LCHS alumni who are currently in the seminary and Lancaster Catholic students, faculty and staff volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. Registration is $175 per person and the registration deadline is May 31st. Vendor tables and sponsorships are also still available. Two-day tickets include access to all of the weekend’s events, four meal vouchers and a pilgrim pack with souvenir bottle, vigil candle, prayer resources and a rosary. Sunday only tickets are $50 and include admission to the events at Clipper Magazine stadium, meal voucher for lunch, a pilgrim pack, souvenir bottle, and prayer resources. For more information on registration, vendor tables and sponsorship please visit: www.hbgdiocese.org/wydstateside or email dwaters@lchsyes.org
A KAIROS Parent’s Reflection
BY KRISTIN JAQUIS, PARENT ‘17 Kristin Jaquis, parent of Morgan ‘17, reflects on her daughter’s experience during her KAIROS retreat in February 2016. I was encouraged to allow my daughter to attend KAIROS by a fellow parent whose child had attended the retreat. Additionally, my daughter grew very interested once she heard murmuring from other students. She left with unknown expectations, but was looking forward to going away on retreat with some of her fellow students for a long weekend.
Kristin Jaquis’s daughter, Morgan ‘17 (middle floor) during her KAIROS experience
MUCH OF BEING A PARENT OF A teenager is about trust. At this point in the process you hope and pray that you have provided the necessary foundation and example for your children and that they are strong enough to be true to themselves and make the best decisions. Fortunately, they are not alone. Like me, you have equipped your son or daughter with one of the best tools he or she will ever need, their faith. You have taught them that they are not alone. Additionally, you have provided them with a community of love and strength and Lancaster Catholic High School is that community. My children will leave LCHS with not just a diploma, but with lifelong lessons and a strong sense of self that is rooted in their faith. This faith is strengthened by every morning prayer, every community service program and every Mass offered. They know much is expected of them from their parents, their school, their community and their faith, but they leave equipped to make the difference they are called to make. Every year our children are encouraged to become better, stronger versions of themselves. One amazing way that this is accomplished is through the various retreats offered at LCHS and one such retreat is KAIROS. Although the details about KAIROS are some of the best kept secrets at LCHS (for a reason), it is a wellknown and powerful program that is taking the school by storm.
Four days later, a large group of students, faculty and staff leaders returned. We greeted their return as a group; they were tired and hungry, but visibly changed. The love, excitement and newness was evident in every child. There was an overwhelming realization that something, many things, happened that weekend. Students who didn’t know each other prior to the retreat were hugging, laughing and crying with one another. They had been bonded by their experience. One which they will not soon forget.
My daughter came back touched, changed and renewed. It was obvious the students were immediately embraced by the instructors and leaders. A safe, loving, spirit-filled environment was provided for them to explore some of the very difficult and challenging issues that our kids are presented with as young adults in today’s society. They came to realize that they are not alone; that they are all struggling with issues. Much of KAIROS is confidential, so I am not privy to the specifics, however, it is obvious that KAIROS offers an open and supportive atmosphere where our students can feel free to talk about their experiences and struggles as teenagers. What a wonderful opportunity for our children. I was most surprised to hear the biggest lesson my child took away from her experience. The single message she said was “LOVE.” She said they were reminded just how much they were loved. Loved by their parents, their families, their friends, their teachers and by God. Such a simple powerful message so easily forgotten in the middle of their busy lives. They left the retreat reminded how deeply they are loved. I couldn’t have asked for more for my child… or yours. Thank you to all of the LCHS teachers and volunteers for once again giving of your time and yourselves to build the faith and strength of this community. It is not only a home for my children but for me; not only for four years, but for a lifetime.
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LCHS Students and Faculty Serve Camden
The service retreatants pose for a picture with some of those they served
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 31, Lancaster Catholic President Tim
Hamer and Good Samaritan Director Beth Christensen led ten LCHS students on a three-day service retreat to support DeSales Service Works (DSW), a Catholic, multi-faceted ministry serving the poor in Camden, NJ. Christensen and Hamer, both DeSales alum, alongside LCHS students William Amidon, Elias Crone, Theresa Hammes, Alondra Henriquez, Kaitlyn Prisco, Corina Rivera, Kayla Rivera, Averi Ryner, Isaac VonNieda and Harley Winters volunteered to participate in the threeday program designed to offer people of all ages the opportunity to take time away from their lives to reflect, pray and serve people in need in one of the most challenging environments in the nation. A ministry of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, DeSales Service Works welcomes volunteers to join them in service, prayer and learning in a struggling neighborhood of Camden, NJ, which was listed recently as the third poorest city of its size in the US. Like so many American urban neighborhoods, Camden is characterized by hard edges, constrained horizons, homelessness, drugs and disorder. The Catholic High volunteers provided direct service in a variety of ways to children, adults, immigrants, addicts, homeless and at-risk youth. In addition, they participated
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in facilitated reflection, presentations on Catholic social teaching, prayer and the celebration of Eucharist, rooted in the core teachings of the Oblate community and their patron St. Francis de Sales. The LCHS team was welcomed by Rev. Michael McCue, OSFS, founder and Director of the DSW ministry and a classmate and friend of Mr. Hamer’s from their days (30 years ago) as students and seminarians at DeSales University. In 2008, while serving as Principal at Bishop Ireton High School, Mr. Hamer brought the very first group of students to inaugurate the DSW service retreat program. The Catholic High team members got right to work to make and serve over 100 lunches to homeless and impoverished residents and attend support group sessions for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. They also met with guests at the ministry’s 75 bed homeless shelter and worked to clean the neighborhood and park around the DSW headquarters in fulfilling the goal of making a concrete contribution to improve the lives of people in need in Camden. The Catholic High students embraced the opportunity for people--who did not often experience the comforts they so often take for granted-- to reap the benefits of their Gospel-inspired service. The DSW
house is located in a lively, immigrant neighborhood in Camden on a block with eight church and service related houses. There is a medical center, legalaid center, convent of Medical Mission Sisters, youth-computer center called Hopeworks, a Lutheran church and a Catholic grade school. They experienced firsthand a unique ministry that, according to the DSW Mission, “brings people of differing backgrounds together under the banner of Christ to the benefit of both the volunteers (generally from middle class, more affluent backgrounds) and residents of our neighborhoods (generally more disadvantaged)…demonstrating the power of St. Francis’ gentle strength in aggressive, violent communities and working to improve the quality of life for our struggling sisters and brothers.” At the end of the intense experience, the students recognized, in the words of a fellow volunteer: “Our service did not accomplish dramatic and ‘big’ things. Poverty, drug trade, illiteracy and hunger will not be wiped out by the efforts of our group, but our kindness, respect, gentleness and compassion made real differences…. the values of Jesus, highlighted by DeSales, have the power to changes people’s hearts.” One Catholic High student voiced a common sentiment: “This experience has been awesome. I’m so glad we were able to help in even a small way—I can’t wait to come back to Camden.” The DSW Retreat made a huge impact on the volunteers who participated proving, as Pope Francis puts it, “when you meet the needy, your heart grows bigger.” LCHS will sponsor three DSW retreats for the 2016-2017 school year.
MADDY WOLFE ‘16, KRISTEN ORLANDI ‘16, GRACE ZUKUS ‘16
» A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS
One of the most awe-inspiring things to experience at Lancaster Catholic are the school-wide Masses, not only because our students, faculty and staff join together to worship and pray, but also because of those who serve to make Mass possible. Each year, LCHS community members select a group of outstanding students in the senior class to become Extraordinary Ministers (EM) of Holy Communion. These students spend their senior year serving the LCHS family at Mass with the Body of Christ. We spoke to three seniors - Maddy Wolfe, Kristen Orlandi and Grace Zukus - about their experiences this year as EMs.
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What was it like to be selected to serve as an Extraordinary Minister? Honored. I felt a sense of leadership since being an EM is a lot of responsibility during Mass. It is one of my most important achievements. I am grateful for the new level of intimacy with God and to be able to serve the school community. Surprised! I was excited at the honor of being chosen.
What has your experience been like? The first time I got to serve, I was walking over to the choir section (where I normally am during Mass), and I had an overflow of chills. Each time I do it, I realize the holiness that lies within distributing the Body of Christ. I am also an EM at my parish, St. James Catholic Church in Lititz, and each time I look through Jesus to the people receiving him, I feel like this is a way to welcome them to His love.
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How does serving at Mass contribute to your faith life? Something about participating on this level in Mass makes me feel more connected and involved. Seeing the change in people’s faces as they receive communion is beautiful.
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Now I work extra hard to maintain a state of grace to feel like it is appropriate to give others the Body of Christ; seeing the reverence with which people receive is really inspirational and it reminds me to reflect on my own personal approach to holiness.
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Being an EM keeps me focused on how much my faith life matters - it really puts everything in perspective when you hold the Body of Christ in your hands.
It is amazing to see everyone I know receive the Body of Christ - we are participating in the Mass together!
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Dual Credit Classes Offer Students New Perspectives LANCASTER CATHOLIC OFFERS many unique academic opportunities to its students, and one program that has continued to expand over the past few years is the Dual Credit Program. In conjunction with Harrisburg Area Community College, Catholic High offers 21 credits (7 courses) of dual credit classes in English, History and Humanities every year. The program allows juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience the rigor of college courses in a familiar environment, while earning college credits that can be transferred to the student’s college. “These courses give students a real leg up in preparation for college,” said Leslie Laird, who teaches two English dual credit courses. “It really is the best of both worlds: college credit taught by a high school teacher who understands and acknowledges that they are still students in high school.” Students are exposed to a course structure that includes a detailed syllabus, faster material discussion, predetermined due dates and many writing assignments, which are all aspects of a collegiate course model. “The students have fewer hands - on activities in class versus a normal high school class,” said Dan Martin, who teaches four history dual credit courses. “The pacing of the material is at a higher degree. There is a lot more responsibility on the students to complete outside reading - both textbooks and other sources thus they have to be motivated to complete the work.” Aside from the obvious benefit of entering college with additional credits, students are more prepared for what a typical college course is like.
Dan Martin and Rebecca Harvey offer multiple dual enrollment courses in history and humanities. “The students I have talked to who graduated last year were very grateful, since the additional credits allowed them to easily arrange their college class schedules and pick up a minor or other classes that would not have fit into their regular schedules,” said Martin. “They also were appreciative of being exposed to the work load that is expected of them at college.” The Dual Credit program continues to grow internally as more students discuss the benefits of the courses. Mrs. Laird’s English course enrollment has grown by 45% from this academic year heading into the 2016-17 school year. This opens the opportunity for the school to explore additional subjects and provide additional opportunities to students. More information about the academic opportunities at Lancaster Catholic can be found at www.lchsyes.org/Academics.
ADDING UP: MATH TUTORING PROGRAM LAUNCHED Lancaster Catholic High School recently launched a more formal math tutoring program in order to provide more constructive math support to students.
also represents the math department’s response to a variety of diversified student needs,” said Terry Klugh, Lancaster Catholic Principal.
Along with the Instructional Support Team, the math department now schedules a monthly, three-days per week (3-4 p.m.) after-school program for students. Tutoring is assigned by counselors, parents and/or teachers, to provide additional instruction and explanation for a variety of math needs.
The strength of this approach allows students to review math concepts with a teacher different from the one in his or her daily class, thus allowing for a possibly varied approach.
“This program is not only for students struggling with their coursework, but
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“It is amazing what a little extra time spent one-on-one with a teacher can accomplish,” said Dave Sharp, Math Department Chairperson.
Dave Sharp with some of his math students.
Making a Difference One Hour at a Time students were required to fill out personal reflection sheets about their hours; now, students participate in group discussions about their service projects and are mentored by faculty and staff. This hands-on approach has created more interaction with local organizations and community members as a result of personal invitations to serve. Senior Brynn Kelly is a wonderful illustration of the overall goal of the program, which is to help students understand the value of using their God-given talents to positively impact those who need them most. Brynn volunteered for the York County Parks summer camps program and worked with kids in educational activities in the outdoors; she said that this helped her to figure out what to do with her life, which is to become a teacher!
Drew Jarvie ‘16 working during his service trip to Detroit, MI.
THE GOOD SAMARITAN PROGRAM has received a facelift this year as part of a school-wide rededication to the virtue of serving others. Thanks to brand new program coordinator, Mrs. Beth Christensen, the priority to take acts of service to the greater community and expand upon the culture of stewardship within the walls of LCHS has been realized by so many in the student body - more than half of the students have served well beyond their required twenty hours. One of the biggest changes to the Good Samaritan program this year was the integration of service on a community level rather than an individual process. In the past, for each hour completed,
Jen Meck, class of 2016, also concentrated her service efforts on the local community by volunteering as a swimming instructor for free summer lessons to children whose parents can’t afford to pay the normal cost. When asked what she gained from her experiences, Jen said, “It feels good to work with kids and teach them life lessons through swim instruction.” Senior Drew Jarvie took his bright smile to Detroit during the Summer of 2015 along with other members of his youth group from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He spent his hours cleaning up parts of downtown Detroit to make life a little easier for the impoverished community that lives there. He said that it opened his eyes to the things he takes for granted and gave him a true sense of joy to be able to give what he had to these people. Mrs. Christensen is inspired by all of the students: “They display the love they contain, which comes from their families, friends and the family here at LCHS.”
A NEW BREED OF LEADERS: LCHS ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM Recognizing that in the new world of global economy, entrepreneurship will be a way to set oneself apart from others competing in the job market, LCHS is introducing the Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate to give participating students the skills necessary to succeed in the world of business. The idea for the program began as in-house discussions on how we could prepare and challenge students who are interested in business careers. About the same time, several business leaders reached out to Mr. Joseph Sahd, Business Relations Manager, expressing an interest in getting involved with the school to promote entrepreneurship and business leadership. From there, a small committee began looking at designing a new certificate program. In the Spring of 2015, the committee surveyed members of the
Class of 2018 to gauge interest; students expressed an overwhelming interest in the program, and the committee began to develop requirements to launch the program in 2016-17. The overriding goal of the program will be a cross-curricular approach introducing students to the skills needed to be successful in the business world, either as an employee or an employer. By being cross-curricular, we hope to help students learn to think outside the box. One of the long-term hopes for this brand new initiative is to have dual enrollment courses with Millersville University in which professors in the Entrepreneurial Program at MU will come to LCHS to teach classes for college credit. Requirements for the program are still in the developmental stage, but for the
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inaugural year of the program the academic requirements will include successful completion of the following courses by graduation: Honors or Academic Economics; Speech or Logic; Web Design 1 or Advanced Excel; Academic Business Math (Tertiary Math). Reflecting the mission of LCHS, the program will also incorporate the Church’s teachings on social justice and business ethics. For the first year, members of the Class of 2017 will need to complete an independent capstone project to be eligible for the certificate. If you are a local business person interested in participating in the program as a volunteer speaker or as a mentor for the seniors working on their projects, please contact Miss Susan Martin, Director of Curriculum, at smartin@lchsyes.org.
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Student Successes AEVIDUM CLUB STUDENTS RAISE AWARENESS: The Lancaster Catholic Aevidum Club spread awareness of teen suicide rates and prevention with the help of 32 students portraying lost lives during their White Face Awareness Day. One by one, each of these students left the room and returned with their faces painted white and remained silent for the rest of the day. As the final bell rang and school let out, all 32 students silently made their way to the buses while Drew Peris ‘16 and Gabrielle Hemlick ‘17 played violin. The student body remained silent while preparing to leave school. The Aevidum club goal is to create positive mental health environments where all students feel accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared for in school and the community across the nation. VARSITY CLUB RAISES FUNDS FOR VETERANS’ VICTORY HOUSE: On Thursday, March 10th, the Varsity Club of Lancaster Catholic presented a check for $1,935 to Veterans’ Victory House (VVH). The funds were raised through the club’s annual Super Bowl Celebration. LCHS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED IN THINK! ENERGY INNOVATION CHALLENGE: Six LCHS freshmen in Anne Bleistine’s science classes earned awards in the Think! Energy with E-Power Innovation Challenge. The program teaches the importance of energy, natural
resources, and environmental issues through an interactive, hands-on presentation as well as a take-home energy efficiency kit. Students also completed an energy audit with their families indicating what energy-efficient changes they made to their households. The following students were recognized for their outstanding efforts: Claire Buczacki and Natalie Brislin received an Honorable Mention for their short movie. They received certificates and USB drives; Katie Graybill and Madelyn Nolt received solar backpacks for their short movie. Gloria Cao and Michael Brezina received solar backpacks for their keynote presentation. LCHS STUDENTS PLACE AT PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE COMPETITION: Three Lancaster Catholic students earned placements at the Region IV Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition held at Carlisle High School on Saturday, February 20, 2016: First: Physical Engineering- Johann Imperial Second: Physical Engineering- Andrew Struminger Second: Civil Engineering- Albert Xi The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a statewide organization of junior and senior high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations. LCHS “ROSMARIAN” EARNS FIRST PLACE HONORS IN YEARBOOK CONTEST: The 2015 Lancaster Catholic Yearbook, known as the Rosmarian, placed first in the American Scholastic Press Association’s Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic Yearbooks, Magazines and Newspapers. The Rosmarian, a long standing tradition at LCHS, featuring photos, studentwritten articles, and memories of Lancaster Catholic students earned a first place prize in a national contest for “Blink,” the 2015 yearbook. The contest, sponsored by the American Scholastic Press Association, is scored on a point system and judged by educators who are also faculty advisers for scholastic publications. LCHS was selected for first prize, among 182 other schools nationwide. LCHS STUDENTS SELECTED TO ALLEGRETTO YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: LCHS students Gabrielle Hemlick ‘17, Anna Peris ‘19 and Drew Peris ‘16 were selected to be a part of the Allegretto Youth Chamber Orchestra.
Madelyn Nolt, Michael Brezina, Gloria Cao, Mrs. Anne Bleistine, Kaitlyn Graybill, Claire Buczacki, Natalie Brislin (top) with prizes from ThinkEnergy Competition; Anna Peris ‘19, Drew Peris ‘16 and Gabrielle Hemlick ‘17 (bottom left); Aevidum club members (bottom right) during White Face Awareness Day.
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Allegretto is an elite ensemble of highly talented high school musicians chosen by audition. The group not only gives young players a chance to perform the great orchestral works, they also experience a joyful, collaborative learning environment.
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT THE WORK service to school and community. Each year the club chooses a specific charity to support; this year the club chose to support Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Hershey.
Emily Steinbeiser ‘16, BreAnna Bechtold and ‘17 Carolyn Bologa ‘16 at the Ronald McDonald House.
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to many student driven extra-curricular clubs and organizations, especially those that sponsor a charitable service and community participation. One of those clubs is Serteen Club, run in conjunction with the Sertoma Club of Lancaster.
The high school division of the national Sertoma Club, Serteen Club has a focus on developing leadership skills while providing
To support RMH, the students in the Serteen Club ran a shoe drive at the beginning of the school year and a coat drive prior to Christmas. Students traveled to the Ronald McDonald House to serve breakfast and plan to serve dinner to the families staying there in May.
Club moderator, Mr. Dave Sharp says that working directly at the house to serve meals is the club’s activity that stands out the most. “You get to see the appreciation expressed for a good, warm meal by the parents who have children at Hershey Medical Center. We get the chance to brighten the day for people who need all the good cheer they can get,” says Sharp. The experience is very personal to him
because he and his wife stayed at RMH several years ago when their daughter was in the hospital - giving back is very rewarding for him. Additionally, the club has dropped off over 1200 pounds of magazines to RMH throughout this school year to contribute to their recycling fundraising efforts. Later this year, Serteen Club members will work on clean up in Long’s Park and assist Sertoma Cub members at their annual barbecue. Senior Tancy Wenrich volunteered at both of these events last year and said, “Not only was it rewarding to participate in an environmentally friendly service activity, but knowing that the community would appreciate our work when they walked by and be served a little piece of happiness was an even greater reward.” The Serteen Club is grateful to the LCHS community for their generous donations of coats, for supporting the SaveAround coupon book fundraiser, for dropping off old magazines, and for all the other assistance received from our thoughtful, charity-driven community!
ASIAN CULTURE WEEK During the school year, the Lancaster Catholic community becomes home to many international students, and this year, they brought some of their native homes to us in a celebration of Asian cultures. Sponsored by the International Association Club, the inaugural Asian Culture Week took place from February 22nd to 26th and boasted a look into both Chinese and Korean cultures. On Monday morning, LCHS students were greeted by Lennon Lu and Jim Yu at the front door in full traditional Chinese clothing. Students then had the opportunity to try on both Chinese and Korean clothes. The remainder of the week was filled with fun activities geared toward culture sharing - students could learn how to write their names in Korean or Chinese and got to enjoy Asian music during the class changes. Anne Weiss, International Coordinator, along with International Association Co-Presidents Audrey Miao and Jim Yu, planned the week. Weiss said, “We are fortunate to have international students in the building who enrich our culture. The International Association Club wanted their classmates to have a better understanding of what the Asian culture looks like, and this week allowed us to offer a small taste of Korea and China.” Students could literally taste these international cultures by purchasing traditional foods on Thursday and Friday. Students also competed in a treasure hunt to find the “red packet” and win a Chinese knot!
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From Shakespeare to Illyria choreography and blocking. Being involved throughout the entire process of the show taught the students responsibility and made it so much more rewarding when they performed for audiences. Lions in Illyria had one performance in the Old Gym at LCHS and also toured at Resurrection, St. Anne’s and Our Lady of Angels schools. Nearly 700 people saw the production. Kinsey reflected, “They [the students] learned that young children make for a tough audience. They usually love or hate a show and aren’t afraid to react either way. Their laughter fueled my students, and they were so excited to perform!” Lancaster Catholic students Caitlin Hughes ‘16, Zellie-Marie Hummer ‘16 ‘16 Julia Cao ‘16 and Rachel Woratyla ‘17 perform “Lions in Illyria.” being true to oneself. Kinsey chose this WHENEVER POSSIBLE, THE new version of Twelfth Night not just for FACULTY AT LANCASTER its comedic script that would appeal to CATHOLIC provide innovative children, but also because she wanted to opportunities for students to reach make Shakespeare accessible and exciting outside their comfort zones and put into for younger students who may be afraid to real practice what they have learned in approach it. the classroom. Ms. Dana Kinsey and the students in the Acting Technique and Dramaturgy courses were no exception to this hands-on approach to education this year in their touring production of Lions in Illyria. A children’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Lions in Illyria is an adventure to a magical world which explores life lessons in friendship and
This production was particularly special because there was student involvement at every level. Not only did the students act and dance, but the set was designed and built by a student, the sounds were produced by a student and simple lighting was orchestrated by a student. There were student stage managers, and the students contributed ideas for costuming,
After performances, teachers and students in attendance were encouraged to participate in giving feedback - the students from LCHS prepared a study guide and hosted a talk-back following the show to see if the audience members were paying attention during the production. In a letter to the cast and crew, a student from Resurrection wrote, “Thank you for coming to Resurrection to put on ‘Illyria.’ It was very funny. I liked how it was modernized and how it taught many valuable lessons.” The students at LCHS never cease to amaze us with their boundless talent!
STUDENTS SPREAD ANTI-TRAFFICKING MESSAGE This school year, Crusaders Against Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), has gained new wings under the direction of Mrs. Beth Christensen. Participation in CAST has grown and the club now boasts biweekly meetings with upwards of 25 students who are interested in taking a stand against human trafficking. A student-led movement, the message of CAST is meant to educate the LCHS community and grow support to combat human trafficking. Aside from selling bracelets, T-shirts and bags to raise money for anti-trafficking organizations, the club
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has been connecting with local antitrafficking groups and learning effective ways to teach about the protection and dignity of human life. Two students at the forefront of the reinvigoration of CAST, seniors Sydney Moyer and Sierra Hogan, truly took the message of anti-trafficking to heart and have shown passion to make a difference through this club. They reached out to students in the freshman theology classes and created collaborative relationships with Lancaster Anti-Trafficking Network and other high school clubs.
Moving forward, the goal of CAST is to continue to grow student involvement, so when the need arises for support from local anti-trafficking organizations, the LCHS student body will be able to partner with them to fight human trafficking. Some other opportunities that the club hopes to engage in are lobbying in Harrisburg if and when that becomes an opportunity, as well as creating educational announcements and videos to bring this issue to the forefront of thinking among our community.
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PRAYERFUL REFLECTIONS ON LOVE » Question: What are we without love? These poetic prayer reflections were created by The mighty have valiantly fought with their swords made of gold Kathy Alton’s Junior Honors Theology 3 students in Successfully turned the pages of history with the whack of a blade, response to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. But what are their swords against a man of love? A love of kindness Loving and merciful Father, Do the Knights stand a chance, Against his powerful weapon? You have blessed me in innumerable ways; my Love never fails. loving family, loyal friends, physical health, and The intelligent have spouted off knowledge like a spring being able to live in a safe, secure environment Each wise syllable rolling off their tongue like beads of water, with ready access to food and water. All that You ask of me in return is that I love You and follow Drowning the others below them in a sea of ignorance. Your commandments, the chief commandment But what do the scholars know that a man with love does not know? being that I love my neighbor as myself. An un-pompous love Who knows more? Do I obey this paramount rule? Love knows all. You have showered me with numerous talents, Shimmering sword of gold glimmers away into nothing, but without love, they are wasted. The only thing left is a man with love. Did the riches of the world protect the knight from helplessness? I strive to do my best in academics, pushing myself through assignment after assignment, test Evidence burns into the ash of what might be, after test. But without love, my labors will prove The only thing left is a man with love. fruitless. Did the words from a book give the Scholar the information he truly seeked? Love is not something to buy, barter or to sell And no matter how much I give in service to others, it is insincere if my heart is hardened. It’s universal, All around us I live in a world where patience and kindness Patient, truthful, kind. are endangered species, where selfishness and He is circulating in the very air we breath violence are at the top of the food chain. Help me He is Love. remember what it is like to live as a child, before the blanket of blissful ignorance was stripped Without Him - what are we? away, and all I knew was love. Though I often feel Men who fight for something like wealth? like life is caving in on me, never let me forget Scholars who learn for the sake of hoarding knowledge to ourselves? that faith, hope, and love will live on, and that Answer; the greatest of these is love. Amen. We are nothing without -Daniel Little ‘17 Love. - Zoe Knafelc ‘17
Dear Lord, Help me more fully understand love so that I may find it in all aspects of my life. Help me to love You with all of my heart, soul, and strength because then, and only then, will I find peace and stability in my life. With love of You comes inner peace, which I could spread by being kind to all of those around me. Because “Love never fails,” I know the more love I have in my life the happier I will be. I know that I can find guidance through You, Lord my God, and follow Your example of true, unconditional love for all. This comes with forgiveness rather than jealousy and rudeness. Send me the Holy Spirit’s gifts of wisdom and understanding , and the fruits of charity and kindness, so that I may practice love in a larger sense. Love is the greatest gift I can give and the greatest gift I can receive - thank you for showing me that. Without love in my life, I am nothing. Amen. -Sarah Heise ‘17 A MAGAZINE FOR THE ALUMNI, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LCHS
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