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w w w. m o e l l e r.o rg Renowned education leader Dr. Willard Daggett has collaborated worldwide with principals and superintendents, leaders of national organizations (including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), state governors, and education ministers of several countries, working with them to move educational systems toward more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all youth. Dr. Daggett is best known within these circles as the creator of the Rigor/Relevance Framework, a practical planning and instructional tool that helps determine Education exists in the largest how relevant courses are and how well they apply to real-world situations.
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context of society. When society goes through a fundamental structural change, education, too, must change if it is to remain viable.
Two years ago we were privileged to have Dr. Daggett give our faculty an in-service on his framework, and this past October his center provided a follow-up session, with Jim Warford, another dynamic educational leader, speaking to our teachers. Both presenters reinforced the same message: The world in general – and America in particular – is being pushed by Willard Daggett, President, International fundamental changes caused by both globalization and technology. The Center for Leadership in Education implication for what students need to know and be able to perform is increasingly dramatic. Therefore, the new 3Rs of education – “rigor, relevance, and relationships” – is even more critical in preparing our students for success in a world marked by globalization, wars, economic crisis, and increasing technological demands.
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As a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition, one of the key characteristics is educating for adaptation and change. Change is inevitable. All one has to do is look at the technological advances that have been made over the last 25 years. Many of us can remember the first mainframe computers that filled an entire room, requiring four technicians to operate by feeding punch card data. Today, microchip computers allow us to carry a much more powerful tool in our pockets! No doubt the changes our students will encounter will be even greater than the advances already occurring in the technology field today. It is therefore imperative that we provide them with a world-class education that prepares them for the issues of today – and the ability to adapt to the changes of tomorrow. Dr. Daggett’s Rigor/Relevance Framework is a key tool that will assist us in these efforts (see page 12). Consistent with the Marianist Charism, we will continue to research and then implement the best practices that will allow our students to grow and thrive in every aspect of their lives – spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Toward that same end, last March our faculty and staff began a long-range strategic planning process, culminating in a day-and-a-half “Convocation” or community gathering in September. The Convocation included faculty, staff, administration, current and past parents, Advisory Board members, and various religious and civic leaders. Together we examined nine planning areas that will allow our school to continue to be a leader in Catholic education. The preliminary results of this process are chronicled in our cover feature (see page 8). The ultimate purpose of this strategic planning process is to accomplish this vision: To become one of the top 10 Catholic high schools in the nation. The final goals that the Moeller Advisory Board will define in the upcoming months will serve as the catalyst to move us in this direction. Then, using the synergy of the entire Moeller community – including our alumni and friends – we will make that vision a reality!
6 JOURNAL FROM UGANDA: Educating Children, Building Schools, Saving Lives
12 TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY TO ‘RIGOR & RELEVANCE’
23 MOELLER TO BUILD VETERANS MEMORIAL 24 MAIN EVENT: More Than An Auction Moeller uses the synergy of community to accomplish its ultimate goal: to be one of the top 10 in the nation in Catholic education.
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We’ll keep you informed along the way, and we invite you to join us in this endeavor. Feel free to contact me at BCollison@Moeller.org to see how.
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Yours in service,
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Blane Collison, Principal
JOURNAL FROM UGANDA: Educating Children, Building Schools, Saving Lives (See story on page 6.)
fromtheeditor UNIFAT: A story of hope, education, and love* This past June, math teacher Connie Ring, religion teacher Paul Kindt ’90, and alumnus Michael Zimmer ’67 took a group of students and parents to Northern Uganda to visit the school (UNIFAT) and people they’ve been passionately supporting for the past few years. Their trip is featured on pages 6-7, but there’s so much more to the story than what we can cover in two pages. For more about the trip, I encourage you to read Connie’s personal journal, visit Paul’s photo gallery, and watch the student-created movie, which are available on our website.** But for those of you unfamiliar with this story, I can offer you a brief glimpse of the chronology. The spark that ignited the flame within Connie Ring began in the fall of 2005 during a Mayerson leadership conference. She and several students watched a video about the “invisible children” of Uganda. The film was created by three college students who stumbled across a humanitarian travesty in the northern part of that country. They discovered that children of all ages had to walk miles each night, fleeing their villages to larger cities to avoid abduction by a rebel militia known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The students filmed their plight and began a youth grassroots effort to highlight the tragedy of this nightly pilgrimage. They focused national attention on the massive kidnappings of these children and the horrors they had to face as “killers” for Joseph Kony, the militia’s rebel leader. To date, more than 30,000 children have been kidnapped, and the civil war continues. Touched by the Invisible Children movement, Connie and her students immediately got involved. They showed the film internally, raising funds to support the cause. Then they expanded their focus, getting other schools and students involved. We chronicled their passion, programs, and success in the spring/summer 2006 edition of Moeller Magazine, and an alumnus, Michael Zimmer ’67 contacted Connie. He told her about his work with an elementary school in Northern Uganda called UNIFAT (Upper Nile Institute for Appropriate Technology). He and his wife Jill had been working with an amazing woman named Abitimo Odongkara, a 73-year-old educational leader who had singlehandedly developed this school in Gulu to save the city’s children and families – and I mean that literally. Connie and her students knew immediately they wanted to help. Along with Michael, they began a dynamic collaboration that has enveloped Moeller and 12 additional schools in a targeted effort to support Abitimo’s school. They renamed their organization, calling it Unified for UNIFAT. We featured the current results of that effort in our last edition of Moeller Magazine. But the bottom line is this: Connie and her army of supporters – including Moeller teachers, staff, and parents – raised $47,000 last year, and they are now supporting 120 students, which includes tuition, food, clothing, and health care. During her first trip to Uganda (and I assure you there will be many more), she and her crew were able to see the manifestation of their efforts. The vivid and intimate descriptions pouring from her journal describe it best. But this story is far from over. And I’ll keep you informed along the way. As always, please keep in touch,
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M ELLER VOL. 13, NUMBER 1
...for academics
FALL/WINTER 2008
Moeller senior Derek Bresnen assists math teacher Bruce Nelson with a calculus experiment that closely resembles a famous one by Galileo. “While ours is electronic, Galileo had to use candles sticking up through a wooden ramp,” says Nelson. “Both Galileo’s and our experiment are investigating acceleration (how an object’s velocity is changing), specifically the force of gravity. What does calculus have to do with this? It is calculus that allows us to look at both the average velocity over a given period of time and the instantaneous velocity at any given moment in time. If we send our car down the ramp, we can easily calculate its average speed. But a more interesting question is, ‘What was its velocity at the 4th second or the 7th second as its speed was increasing due to the force of gravity?’ These and other questions/experiments led Newton and Leibnitz to independently develop a branch of mathematics to help answer them – calculus!”
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ginny Bauer Blane Collison Chris Anne Gaier Mary Fischer Debbie Geiger Sally Nugent Patty Wilken
CONTRIBUTING COPY EDITORS Bill Balbach ’72 Cindy Neuhaus
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Greg Stanforth ’67 Billy Yates ’08
ADMINISTRATION Blane Collison, Principal Chris Wilke, Dean of Academics Carl Kremer, Dean of Students Steve Ranieri, Director of Institutional Advancement Bro. Ron Luksic, S.M., Dean of Campus Life Bill Balbach ’72, Treasurer Barry Borman ’64, Director of Athletic Operations Jim Stofko ’85, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs
Moeller Math Teacher Initiates Accessible Calculus Course MOELLER MATH TEACHER Bruce Nelson believes all students can learn – even if it’s calculus! Beginning this fall, non-AP students have the opportunity to learn calculus at Moeller. The course promises hands-on learning opportunities and an in-depth study of history (yes, history!) to give students a new
perspective of this seemingly esoteric study. “Mathematics is often taught with a ‘mechanics’ perspective,” says Nelson. “In other words, here is how you do ‘this’ – and now here are 20 more problems like ‘this’ for you to do. It is all about the process, with no point of reference about where or why ‘this’ came to be the way
Pictured left: (from left, standing): Bro. Robert Flaherty, S.M., and Patrick Blanks. From left, statue level: Tim Martin, Mark Nugent, Scott Grotjan, Brian Vonderhaar, Matt Almario, and Adam Tardio.
Seniors Receive Special Honors NINE SENIORS RECEIVED special honors at the fall Academic Awards Assembly: Class of 2009 Special Awards Matthew Almario – George Eastman Young Leaders Award Presented for outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Patrick Blanks – Williams College Book Award Presented for intellectual leadership and student achievement.
CREDITS Layout & Design: James Wilmink ’85, Insignia Design e-mail: jim@insigniadesign.com
Johanna P.S. Connie is currently looking for donations to help offset student expenses for next year’s trip to Uganda. If you are interested in helping her with this effort – or with any other aspect of her cause – please contact her at CRing@Moeller.org.
Printing: Larry Kuhlman ’81, Bramkamp Printing www.Bramkamp.com
* This headline is taken from the title of the movie the U4U students created after their trip to Uganda. ** Connie’s personal journal, Paul’s photo gallery, and the student-created movie can be accessed at www.Moeller.org under the News & Events tab (select “Moeller Magazine”). The Cincinnati Enquirer has also done a great job featuring the work of Connie and her students. Education reporter Cindy Kranz recently wrote a story on the Uganda trip that you can also access on that Web page.
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Scott Grotjan – Xerox Award Presented for innovation and information technology. Timothy Martin – Michelson-Morley Award Presented for excellence in science and math. Daniel McCormick – Rensselaer Medal Award Presented for excellence in math and science. Mark Nugent – University of Notre Dame Book Award Presented for outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Adam Tardio – Saint Michael's College Book Award Presented for scholarship and service. Brian Vonderhaar – Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award Presented for outstanding achievement in the field of science. Eric Werner – Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award Presented for oustanding commitment to social justice.
it is. Almost every subject, from literature to psychology to art, is taught historically. You learn from studying the great people who founded or advanced their subject. If you want to be a great writer you would study, say Shakespeare or Hemingway. In psychology you might study Freud or Jung. It seems though in mathematics we rarely do this. We rarely look at the works of those who advanced mathematics – how and why and what motivated them. So teaching mathematics from a historical perspective is about teaching our subject like other subjects are taught.” “A course such as this encourages our students to appreciate the academic disciplines as interconnected and complimentary, as opposed to isolated in both comprehension and application," says Academic Dean Chris Wilke. "They learn that in reality, all subjects are connected – from math to history to English to science. Teaching calculus from a historical perspective also puts the subject in context and enables students to see more clearly the relationship between the past and present.” Teaching modern calculus by studying the past also increases retention and has a greater overall impact on student learning, says Nelson. “Some (math) teachers do interject (historical) snippets during
their teaching, which certainly makes for a more interesting lecture, and studies show that giving students a point of reference increases retention,” he says. “Greater impact, however, may come from actually going back to the original document that was published (or its earliest translation) in order to truly give a student a deeper perspective. To study those who had a tremendous impact on the formation of calculus, from Archimedes in about 250 B.C. to Newton and Leibnitz in 1700 A.D., is to gain insight and breadth of knowledge that can only be gained by studying the masters. It is like comparing a degree from technical school to a degree from a liberal arts college. They both may be able to do the job, but the bachelor of arts has a greater depth and understanding of the ‘big picture.’ Obviously, this needs to be combined with other teaching methods, such as hands-on experimentation, but it is the melding of all these into one class that will yield the greatest impact and depth of learning.” “Even more, the beauty of this course is that it is accessible to most all students and not just those who pursue AP-level curricula,” says Dean Wilke. “I applaud Mr. Nelson and the Math Department for being so progressive.” MOELLER • 3
By Johanna Kremer
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moellerwired ...for leadership By Sally Nugent, YPC Coordinator
Moeller Students ‘Give Away’ $12,000 More YPC Grant Recipients: All Saints Tutoring Program: Participation incentives for Moeller students. Student that won donated the money back to the school. Moeller Stepping Stones: Purchased and installed stepping stones to connect the parking lots between All Saints and Moeller. Area was often a hazard to walk through prior to the installation. Unified for Unifat Video Equipment: Grant enabled the organization to videotape their recent trip to Uganda and to use that video material to promote their mission of supporting the school in Uganda. (See pages 6-7 for more information.) Moeller Archery Club: Provided start-up money for this additional co-curricular activity. Currently, 90% of the Moeller students participate in at least one after-school activity. Peru Summer Service Trip: Funded the building of four houses that the Moeller students helped to build. St. Vincent DePaul: Funded a corn hole fundraising activity for St. Vincent DePaul. Kid's Café: Funded new games for the children. Moeller students regularly volunteer at Kid’s Café located in downtown Cincinnati (part of the Free Store Food Bank program). Heroes for Unifat: Funded a Guitar Hero competition/ fundraiser. The money raised purchased mosquito nets that were distributed to the children of UNIFAT School in Uganda. Moeller Advocates for Life – UCP: Purchased computer and Wii to assist patients with social networking skills at the United Cerebral Palsy agency. 4 • FALL/WINTER 2008
PHILANTHROPY. The very mention of the word elicits images of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the good work they are doing with a billion-dollar budget. Philanthropist. Now the image is a wealthy, middle- to late-age person, most likely a man! But the students at Moeller are breaking that paradigm. Because of the generosity of a local philanthropist, the students are “giving away” $12,000 and learning firsthand the complete process of being a philanthropist. The Youth Philanthropy Council was the first of its kind at a Cincinnati area high school when it began just two years ago. Now there are more organizations of this type springing up in high schools and colleges throughout the greater Cincinnati area. The Moeller Youth Philanthropy Council (MYPC) began in 2006 when a generous donor approached the Pastoral Ministry Department with an idea to truly engage the students in the philanthropy process. Moeller agreed and asked for student applications to form a council. Once the students were selected, they spent many hours learning about philanthropy with the assistance of Xavier University’s Dr. Gene Dupres. They also spoke with recipients of donations from charitable organizations, as well as local philanthropists, and with a representative from Impact 100- the local organization that makes a one-time donation once a year to a nonprofit in Cincinnati (most recently, two $111,000 donations). The students learned that philanthropy is much more than just the giving of money. It involves establishing a process to solicit grant requests, learning about the organizations that are asking for financial assistance, and the actual decision-making process of awarding the money.
The criterion set forth was simple: the project must be led and executed by students at the schools, and it must benefit the community in a way that has not been implemented before. The councils have the flexibility to award the money to one project or to multiple projects. After reviewing 16 grant proposals from their peers, the
The 2007-08 MYPC (Back row, from left): Mark Shipp ‘08, Andrew Urban 09, Matt Almario ’09, Alex Parra ‘11, and Taylor Shaw ‘11; (Front row, from left): Mark Nugent ’09 and Eric Werner ’09. Missing: Marc Ketcha ’08, and Aaron Doppes ‘10.
council chose to fund 13. One grant, Moeller Advocates for Life Without Limits, involved purchasing a computer and a Wii for the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) agency in Cincinnati. This enabled Moeller students to work with the agency’s clients at the Alfred J. Rendigs Center, helping them with online tools like Facebook so that the clients could connect with friends and family. In addition, the students played games on the Wii (a perfect tool for those with limited mobility) to encourage physical activity. “It was a great privilege for us to have the opportunity to work with a team of young men committed to others in the Cincinnati community who are living with disabilities,” said Denise Durel, UCP’s development director. “We would like to commend Matt Almario for his leadership and insight in understanding our need, as well as his determination to see the project funded... The gift of creating a world of acceptance and understanding simply cannot be measured.” MYPC members are already experiencing the many rewards that come with giving. Matt Almario ’09 said, “The (council) is such a great opportunity because it allows Moeller students like us to support groups and projects that are the most important to our classmates. In addition, it has… created a sense of responsibility to give back (now and in the future) to the communities who contributed to the person I am and will be.”
Top left photo: Quentin Coletti (facing) plays John McCain, with Dom DeNoma (back) assisting with his presentation. Top right photo: Collin Joyce plays Barack Obama. Lower photo: Front row, from left: Quentin Coletti, Ben Flannery, Dominick Denoma. Back row, from left: Greg Schneider, Cullan O’Brien, and Tom Middleton.
Election Offers ‘Teaching Moment’ REGARDLESS THE OUTCOME of the November election, the historic level of the presidential campaign this year provided lots of fodder for classroom discussion. Two teachers specifically took advantage of the “teaching moment”: English teacher Mike Moroski and religion teacher Anthony Corder. Moroski had his students running a campaign, in conjunction with an argumentative essay in support of a candidate. Using a debate-style format, he then split the class into two teams. Each student wrote a five-paragraph essay, offering specific reasons for their support. Then they elected a campaign manager who compiled all the data from his team. Each side also elected a student to represent their candidate, who took the role seriously, wearing a coat and tie for his role in the debate. Meanwhile, students on both sides collected election memorabilia – campaign posters, stickers, t-shirts – even Busken cookies. “It’s a neat assignment, and the boys really dig it,” said Moroski. “The neat thing is that the boys in my other classes also got into it and brought in their own campaign posters to support their brethren. Fun stuff.” New religion teacher Anthony Corder worked with his seniors on a unit called, “Justice and Peace: Faithful Citizenship.” He had his students read the US Catholic Bishop’s document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Then the students researched issues and candidates in preparation for a group presentation. “Groups presented on a topic, like immigration or abortion, giving the background information, church teachings that address the issue, a current event that helped us to see the human face of the issue, and a comparison of the candidates' platform on the issue,” said Corder. “With several groups presenting, we had an opportunity to explore Catholic social teaching on a variety of issues and see where the candidates stood. Also reinforced was the Catholic teaching on political participation: ‘We are called to bring together our principles and our political choices, our values and our votes, to help build a better world’ (USCCB May 2008). With the election just after the conclusion of our unit, our month's faith formation was clearly relevant.”
MOELLER SENIOR EARNS YMCA CHARACTER AWARD: Moeller senior Michael Glaser, son of William and Paulette Glaser of West Chester, received the 2008 YMCA Character Award. He is a straight “A” student and a leader within Moeller’s House System. Michael swims year round on three different teams and is an active volunteer. A budding entrepreneur, he operates a landscaping business with his older brother. “We landscape and maintain approximately 20 yards within our neighborhood,” he explains. Another service he provides is free landscaping for his elderly or sick neighbors. In addition, Michael is an accomplished musician. “I have been taking piano lessons for almost 11 years and fill in occasionally as a sub at my mom’s music school,” he said. “I have been playing saxophone for almost nine years. Last year I was one of the first chair alto saxophone players in the Moeller Symphonic Winds.” Michael uses this gift to serve others by performing concerts for the retired residents of Chesterwood Village, playing the national anthem at swim meets, and teaching piano lessons to elementary students. “Service to others” has been a theme of Michael’s life, so it’s no surprise that this isn’t the first honor he has received. A few years ago he won “Outstanding Student of the Year” from the Kiwanis Club of Mason.
SENIOR MARK NUGENT was selected to attend the 2008 Leadership University in Washington, D.C., sponsored by LeadAmerica at Gallaudet University. “Leadership University” is a college-accredited, invitational leadership program for academically talented and promising young leaders from across the United States and around the world.
Freshman Leadership Program During the Freshman Leadership Program kickoff, speaker Tom Hewlett from FranklinCovey shows Michael Madden ’12 the importance of learning to balance the many roles he has in his life.
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...for justice, service & peace By Johanna Kremer
JOURNAL FROM UGANDA: Educating Children, Building Schools, Saving Lives SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008: At one point as we were walking to the new building, Abitimo said, "This is what you have done. You finished this building for the children. Because of this building, our class sizes will decrease, and we will hire more teachers. Those teachers will be paid, and they will in turn save more lives of the families. This is what you have done." Quotes like these smacked the kids and me square between the eyes. This is what we have done. We are educating children, providing income for construction workers and teachers, saving lives in Northern Uganda. This is what we have done. This is what we are doing… Those are the words from the journal of math teacher Connie Ring. In June, she and religion teacher Paul Kindt ’90 and alumnus Michael Zimmer ’67 took four students and three parents to Northern Uganda for two weeks. Together they met the children and families and visited the school they have worked so passionately to help support for the past two years. The journey in June was life-changing for all people involved. But for Connie, it was also the affirmation of what she has determined is part of her life mission: To support the Northern Ugandan children of Gulu and their school, UNIFAT. The trip to Uganda was the natural progression of an odyssey that began three years ago when Connie and several students attended a Mayerson leadership seminar. (See “Editor’s Note” on page 2 for more background
information.) It has since evolved to an organization known as Unified for UNIFAT (U4U), currently involving 13 public and private schools and countless students. Last year they raised $47,000, helping to fund a building that was desperately needed. The money also supported 120 students, paying their tuition, food, clothing, and health care. In addition, U4U sought grant money from Moeller’s new Youth Philanthropy Council (see MYPC, page 4), and they were able to provide much-needed mosquito nets to help prevent malaria and other diseases. During the trip, Connie kept a daily journal, complete with pictures and reflections along the way. She intimately described the day’s events, the people she met, the culture she encountered, and her reflections along the way. “The audience for the journal was originally my husband,” she said. “There is an Internet café in Gulu, so I would send him installments of the journal while I was there. Weeks after returning home he told me that he would be glued to the computer every night reading it, laughing, crying… He said it made him understand on a deeper level why I’m so attached to Abitimo and the children in Northern Uganda. He suggested that I share it with my family and friends, and it just kind of mushroomed from there. We have actually received donations from journal readers as a result! Who would have thought that?!” Religion teacher Paul Kindt ’90 photographed the Ugandan trip in detail. “Winston Churchill called Uganda ‘the pearl of Africa,’ and I’m convinced that even the worst photographer can find beauty
Greg Stanforth's sponsored child, Fungaroo Moses, dancing at his home.
Eric Werner ’09 and his sponsored child, Akot Brenda.
there,” he said. “The students, the school, the teachers, the landscape – it seemed everything was photogenic. Northern Uganda makes its own pictures. I just pushed a button on a camera...about three thousand times.” Oh, and one more thing: The U4U students also produced a movie about UNIFAT. U4U’s Billy Yates ’08, currently a Miami University student majoring in photography, pursued another grant from Moeller’s YPC that enabled them to purchase HD video equipment to record their trip. “All video (of the trip) was shot by Billy and ’07 grad Will Tardio,” said Ring. “Hours of editing were completed by Will and senior Eric Werner. Eric also narrated the film. I have never been involved in making a movie before, so I had no idea the time and detail involved. Will and Eric would work eight hours and have two minutes of completed film by the end. And neither of these guys have any experience – 6 • FALL/WINTER 2008
Will Tardio shooting video of art class.
UNIFAT Classroom
they are completely self taught! They never cease to amaze me! I couldn’t be more proud of the film and of the boys.” They named their film “UNIFAT: A Story of Hope, Education, and Love.” All three resources – the journal, the photo documentary, the movie – vividly narrate the story of UNIFAT, and they all are available on our website (see below). But this tale is far from over. Stay tuned for the sequel. There will be much more to come. * Connie’s personal journal, Paul’s photo gallery, and the student-created movie can be accessed at www.Moeller.org under the News & Events tab (select “Moeller Magazine”). The Cincinnati Enquirer has also done a great job featuring the work of Connie and her students. Education reporter Cindy Kranz recently wrote a story on the Uganda trip that is also available on that Web page.
Photography By Billy Yates
Paul Kindt ’90 shooting video of art class.
UGANDAN TRIP PARTICIPANTS: Will Tardio ’07 and his dad Chris Tardio; Eric Werner ’09 and his mom Ruthanne Werner; Meghan Marth (’10 from Sycamore High School) and her dad Tom Marth; Billy Yates ’08, bottom right photo; math teacher Connie Ring; religion teacher Paul Kindt ’90; and alumnus Michael Zimmer ’67.
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VIS ION:
Top 10 in the Nation PLAN: Engage Moeller oeller’s vision for the future is clear:
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To become a top 10 high school in the nation in Catholic education, as
defined by the Acton Institute Catholic High School Honor Roll.* To accomplish this, the school embarked on a long-term strategic planning process last spring, using the synergy of the Moeller community to examine nine specific “planning” areas. The community involvement is a key component in this process, says Principal Blane Collison. “What’s unique about the Marianists** is that they are a community of equals,” he says. “Everyone’s opinions, ideas, and thoughts are of value to the whole community.” The facilitator of this seven-month planning
In September, more than 100 members of the Moeller community joined in fellowship, convening for a day-and-a-half “Convocation” – a critical culminating event of the strategic planning process. “The Convocation served as the mechanism to ensure that all stakeholders’ ideas and input were a part of this process to move us forward in achieving our vision,” said Collison.
*Acton Institute Catholic High School Honor Roll: The Honor Roll is an annual list of America’s top 50 Catholic high schools, judged on the criteria of academic excellence, Catholic identity, and civic education.
process was Frank Donaldson, president of the **Marianists: Archbishop Moeller High School is a Catholic School in the Marianist Tradition. The Marianists are members of the Society of Mary, which is a worldwide organization founded by the Blessed Father William Joseph Chaminade. Moeller’s vision of education is grounded in Fr. Chaminade’s philosophy, called the Marianist Charism. His vision is inspired by Mary, Mother of Jesus, for Fr. Chaminade believed Mary was the ultimate disciple of faith. Fr. Chaminade envisioned a community of equals who used Mary as their inspiration to follow the Word of God and her Son.
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In In September, September, more more than than 100 100 members members of of the the Moeller Moeller community community convened convened for for aa Convocation Convocation to to determine determine the the future future of of the the school. school.
Institute of School and Parish Development (ISPD).**
“Indeed, the school is at a strategic stage in its history
His leadership guided the school through each
and development. Change is taking
stage, working with the Advisory Board and Central
place – internally and externally –
Task Force (planning chairs) to ensure the integrity
and it is vitally important that the school
of the outcome. “ISPD sees this time in the history
asserts itself at this time and moves up to
of Moeller High School as a pivotal one,” he said.
another level of quality. Obviously, with this Blane Collison
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planning process, this is well underway.” Using the power of community to help guide the way, the administration and Advisory Board invited constituents from all areas – faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and friends of Moeller. In September, more than 100 members of the Moeller community joined in fellowship, convening for a day-and-a-half “Convocation” – a critical culminating event of the strategic planning process. “The Convocation served as the mechanism to ensure that all stakeholders’ ideas and input were a part of this process to move us forward in achieving our vision,” said Collison. During the Convocation, all the prior months of research and evaluation undertaken by the nine planning areas solidified. First, all members of each planning area voted on the main issue or top priority in their area. Using these priorities and challenges as a guide, as well as the additional priorities each planning area developed, the administration and Advisory Board will now work with the Convocation community to formulate goals and timelines to chart the future of Moeller High School. “With the Advisory Board now established and
the governance structure firmly in place, it was the appropriate time to embark on this long-term planning process,” said Collison. “Over the next few months we will work together to create a comprehensive, five-year strategic plan, ensuring that every area and every goal is successfully addressed.” “This long-range strategic plan has been quite an undertaking for Moeller,” said Donaldson. “Key aspects of the planning process have been successful because of the excellent input and school leadership. We feel it is important that the school celebrate the completion of this planning process. It is a wonderful achievement! There has been extensive input from many; key areas have been affirmed; and key areas are ready for implementation. This is not a plan for a few. It is a vision for many.” M
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All members of each planning area voted on the main issue or top priority in their area: Planning Area 2:
2 3 1 Planning Area 1:
Student Life: How can we promote an environment where every student feels emotionally, physically and spiritually safe?
Spiritual Life: How can we create more meaningful participation at Mass that transfers to consistent and prolonged spirituality in daily life?
Academics: How can we improve effectiveness of addressing the needs of all students?
Technology: How can we teach users to maximize the use of current technology to enhance student learning?
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Administration and Finance: How can we create an atmosphere of trust, fairness, accountability, consistency and excellence?
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Planning Area 8: Development and Marketing: How can we effectively attract and engage people to share their time, talents, and treasures?
Buildings and Grounds: How can we best upgrade our facilities in order to meet the needs of our students and optimize our enrollment?
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Athletics: How can we keep the athletic facilities current and state of the art?
Faculty and Staff: How can we attract and retain highly qualified teachers and staff?
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Over the next few months we will work together to create a comprehensive, five-year strategic plan, ensuring that every area and every goal is successfully addressed.
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MOELLER • 11
By Johanna Kremer
Technology Pathway To ‘Rigor & Relevance’
English Department Chair Ken Keener leads his department’s discussion on effectively integrating technology.
Students learn how to repair laptops by assisting Moeller’s Help Desk.
Faculty discuss technology issues during Technology Forums.
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Moeller freshmen received a state-of-the-art laptop computer this year. It’s the IBM Lenovo tablet/ notebook series that offers a 12.1 inch flip screen with an X60 Wacom pen, enabling students to write directly onto the touch screen as if it were a regular notebook. This tablet is wireless, providing a wide range of freedom – students can use it almost anywhere. Technology has been part of Moeller’s educational culture since the ‘80s, and the Moeller faculty is continually learning how to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum. Part of that integration includes working smarter, not harder, said Jim Warford at a recent teacher in-service. “The days of ‘drill and kill’ worksheets are over,” he said. “You know what I mean – the low-level knowledge dissemination that concluded with a test on Friday.” Warford is from the International Center for Leadership in Education, and he spoke to the faculty about moving instruction from low-level to high-level knowledge – and from low-application to highapplication skills. This concept is embodied in the “Rigor/Relevance Framework,” a tool that provides educators with a way to help them evaluate how relevant their courses are and how much they apply to real-world situations. “Students today are ‘wired’ differently,” he said. “And I mean that literally.” Warford then displayed comparative brain scans, showing visually the difference of today’s youth. He explained how this re-wiring requires a new approach to instruction. “The days of ‘sit down, shut up, and study’ won’t work today. This is why the new 3Rs (rigor, relevance, and relationships) are critical for 21st century learners.” “The new 3Rs are not ‘new’ to our faculty,” says Principal Blane Collison. “Building effective relationships is part of our Marianist philosophy of ‘educating in the Family Spirit.’ Our House System is a concrete example of our commitment to that principle. As for ‘rigor and relevance,’ we continue to examine and revise our curriculum and teaching methods to ensure our students are receiving a world-class education. Technology is a critical tool we use that helps us deliver courses that are both academically challenging and relevant.”
Using Technology to Deliver ‘Rigor and Relevance’ “The goal of the Technology Department is simply to improve learning,” said Technology Director Jeff Gaier. “Going to the tablet has expanded our opportunities. (The teachers received new tablet computers last year.) Using this tool, we are working with the faculty in a variety of ways to change the way we teach that best addresses how kids today learn. The teachers are using the tablet to enhance ‘rigor and relevance’ in different ways, depending on their subject.” While all teachers are using tablets as part of their educational “toolbox,” the following faculty members provided a glimpse of concrete examples of “R&R” in the classroom: Jim Bauer’s Information Systems Course: Now that the freshmen have new tablet computers, the course to teach them how to use this dynamic tool has evolved. The students are learning to use software that mirrors the business world and keeps them organized, a key to academic success. “One of the (academic) improvements is the exclusive use of Microsoft’s Office software OneNote and Outlook,” said Jim Bauer, Business Department Chair. “In demonstrating and modeling the advantages of note taking in OneNote and the efficiency of organizational skills found in Outlook, our students can begin building the foundation of organized discipline needed for success in our digital world. The tablet PCs have also allowed our students to be more creative and intuitive in their approach to academics by allowing them to write (and not type) their notes, projects, papers, etc., which is more natural than typing and more engaging than we have ever had in the past.”
Andy Pokupec’s Physical Education Courses: Obesity among children is a hot-button topic today, and Andy Pokupec’s PE classes are working to address it electronically through the use of heart monitors. “By using Polar E Series heart-rate monitors, students in my class are learning how to avoid the dangers of obesity and how to stay fit for a lifetime,” he said. “The technology allows my students to gain vital feedback about their own fitness and motivates them to improve. The really nice thing is that it challenges each student based on his present level of fitness.” Dave Faller’s World War II Online Course: Social Studies Department Chair Dave Faller teaches an online Honors elective that enhances students’ understanding of war. They read first-person accounts of WWII from multiple perspectives – American, Japanese, German, Russian, British, and French – then they answer reflective questions online, providing virtual classroom discussions. The course also includes a quarterly research paper, field trips, and hands-on experiences. “The course is a lot of work for the guys,” says Faller, “but a lot of fun, too.”
Alberto Delgado’s Spanish Courses: Spanish Teacher Alberto Delgado uses technology in several ways. “I am using a voice recording system to improve the pronunciation of the basic grammar I am teaching now to freshmen,” he said. “During the next two quarters they will tape their conversations (two students having a dialogue) as part of their final exam.” Delgado also uses a website tutorial resource to enhance his students’ knowledge of the language. Connie Ring’s Math Classes: The Math Department has harnessed the potential of technology to deliver “R&R” in a variety of ways. Several faculty members use “Cognitive Tutor,” software that functions like a personal tutor, providing immediate feedback to students, along with data that allows the teacher and student to focus on the user’s key learning challenges. Math teacher Connie Ring uses a website called “Explore Learning” that creates computer simulations called “Gizmos” for math and science. “The kids use Gizmos in a variety of ways – to discover concepts, to review before a test, to take class material to a deeper level, to apply what they are learning to real life,” she explains. “Brain research tells us that learning must be connected and relevant to be remembered,” emphasized Warford during his presentation to the faculty. Moeller teachers agree. And they are using the R&R framework to evaluate their curriculum – and the power of technology to change course, when needed. “It is said that the only constant is change,” says Bauer. “And Moeller not only reflects this through (the Marianist Characteristic of) ‘adaptation and change,’* Moeller leads this necessary attitude and skill.”
Jeff Gaier, Technology Director, updates faculty on new software.
Social Studies teacher Bob Tull incorporate technology seamlessly throughout his courses. Pictured left is a glimpse of one of his AP Government classes. Tull explained that previously his students watched a documentary at home using a resource from the library called “United Streaming.” During the first 30 minutes, he discussed the video and assessed his students’ comprehension. Next, they took notes (on their laptops) from a PowerPoint presentation he gave on the Congress. “The best part about our technology is tha the PowerPoint presentation can include graphics, maps, charts, or pictures,” he sai “It’s not just an electronic chalkboard. For the last 30 minutes, his students used their laptops to work on a "How a Bill Becomes a Law" project. “Students are able to access websites and network resources that have replaced textbooks in AP Government,” he said. “The material is out there for free, and we are no longer spending tens of thousands of dollars on textbooks that quickly become outdated anyway.”
*Teaching for “adaptation and change” is one of the five Characteristics of a Marianist education. The other Characteristics include teaching for faith formation and for service, justice, and peace; providing a quality and integral education (meaning that Marianist educators use a holistic approach, engaging the mind, body, heart, and spirit); and teaching in the Family Spirit (a Marianist education emphasizes establishing meaningful relationships).
Moeller Honors Distinguished Alumni MOELLER ALUMNI AND PRINCIPAL Blane Collison honored five people who have made significant contributions to the growth of Moeller High School on Wednesday, November 12, at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner. The awards go to those who exemplify the Moeller Spirit.
Tyler Frankenberg ’08 Gold Shield Award: Presented to a graduating senior who through his academic achievements, co-curricular activities, and apostolic life best exemplifies the Moeller spirit.
Bob & Joan Maegly Brother Lawrence Eveslage Award: Presented to an individual who through years of tireless effort has made significant contributions to the growth of Moeller High School in the spirit of Moeller’s first principal, Bro. Lawrence Eveslage, SM.
Keith McCluskey ’78 & Joe Uecker ’73 Distinguished Alumni Award: Presented to an alumnus who has given outstanding service to his community and has distinguished himself as a Moeller alumnus.
Why I Give A strong moral foundation is vital to our burgeoning youth, and Moeller exemplifies the code of ethics and the role of religious faith that must be instilled in young men today.
For several years after graduation back in 1985, I helped make phone calls to alumni for the Annual Fund Drive. It was a time to reunite with classmates, share some free pizza, and give back to the institution that helped grow me into a man. I continued to give financial support for a few years, then like many others, I found myself caught up in career pursuits, moving across the country, and pursuing lifelong dreams. To be honest, I haven't given back to Moeller in quite a long time. But that is changing this year – as I am once again reminded of the importance of the Catholic education that I was so fortunate to experience at Moeller. It continues to shape the very core of my thinking – especially in this tumultous political year. A stong moral foundation is vital to our burgeoning youth, and Moeller exemplifies the code of ethics and the role of religious faith that must be instilled upon young men today. It’s hard to say where I’d be without the continuing influence of the Moeller Family and the friendships that I made during my high school years. It's time to step up again and answer the call to be a Crusader. Please join me by making a financial contribution to continue the teachings of the “tradition of excellence” that Moeller stands for. With your donation, you give a boy a chance to be “Man of Moeller” – and with a little luck and God willing, one day you may just call him President!
Jeff Recker 14 • FALL/WINTER 2008
Jeff Recker ’85
Jeff Recker President/CEO Flatstone Creek, LLC
PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS Gold Shield Award 1978 David Montag 1979 John Costello & Joe Gruber 1980 Paul Kollman 1981 Sam Lockwood 1982 Ken Harper 1983 John Shaffer 1984 Ken Kollman 1985 Mark Kamphaus 1986 Ray Hilvert 1987 Scott Shaffner 1988 Bill Rolfs 1989 John Hoog 1990 Matt Birrell 1991 John Kilcoyne 1992 Tony Houston 1993 Joe Schimpf 1994 Ron Adkins 1995 Bill Knight 1996 Steve Fiamingo 1997 Justin Bayer 1998 Andrew P. Knight 1999 Will Housh 2000 Randy Linnemann 2001 Matthew DePetro 2002 Robert R. Vanderheyden 2003 Anthony T. Magner 2004 James R. Tull 2005 Tyler J. Corcoran 2006 Gregory J. Robinson 2007 Scott Keelan Brother Lawrence Eveslage Award 1978 Brother Lawrence Eveslage 1979 John McCormick 1980 Fran Dugan 1981 John Massarella 1982 Fr. Lawrence Krusling 1983 Don Richter 1984 Bro. Charles Wanda, S.M. 1985 Tom Tilsley 1986 Jack King 1987 Bruce Buckley ’67 1988 Bill Brisben 1989 Barry Bucher 1990 Mark Manley 1991 Paul Hock 1995 Tom Fitz 1996 Bill Bonn 1998 Mike Cameron 1999 Dr. Frank Cianciolo 2000 Ken Schlotman 2001 Bro. Robert M. Flaherty, S.M. 2002 Patricia A. Buckley 2003 Daniel J. Ledford 2004 Bro. John R. Habjan, S.M. 2005 Philip C. Gigliotti & Brother Ron. Luksic, S.M. 2006 Bro. Joseph Kamis, S.M. 2007 David Schlueter ’67 & John George ’74 Distinguished Alumni Award 1984 Barry Borman ’64 1985 Steve Sylvester ’71 1986 Fr. Robert Marine ’64 1987 Dan Ledford ’66 1988 Terry Donnellon ’72 1989 Thomas Budd ’65 1990 John Costello ’79 1994 Jim Peters ’75 1995 Bob Niehaus ’65 1996 Barry Larkin ’82 1998 Bob Crable ’78 1999 Tim Albers ’68 2000 Jeff Holtmeier ’75 2001 Dave P. Asbrock ’74 Bill Hines ’70 Frank T. Brogan ’71 2002 Daniel A. Neyer ’77 Robert W. Schaffer ’80 2003 Reverend Paul Kollman C.S.C. ’80 Daniel R. Leugers ’77 2004 Anthony G. Carter ’79 Mark A. Rippe ’72 2005 Theodore A. Catino ’79 2007 Joseph T. Lukens ’79 William Ryan ’79
Honor Roll of Donors 2007-08 There are many ways to become involved and give back to Moeller High School. The past year saw numerous parents, friends and alumni volunteer their time, talents and treasures. These individuals appreciate the value of a Moeller education and realize the impact of their gifts. Private giving unquestionably provides the margin of excellence between good and great. As you read this issue of the Moeller Magazine, we hope that you too will provide that margin and encourage others to support Moeller as well.
Founder’s Circle
Principal’s Club
Donors contributing $50,000 and more
Donors contributing $2,500 to $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Coletti Mr. and Mrs. Leon Loewenstine, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Lukens Mr. and Mrs. Keith P. McCluskey Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Albrinck Mr. Armand C. Dellovade Emerson Electric Company Fidelity Investments Dr. and Mrs. George E. Guju Mr. and Mrs. William B. Lovett McCormick Equipment Company Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. McNaul Morgan Hoffman Insurance Agency Neace Lukens Neyer Properties, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Nugent Mr. and Mrs. William D. Oeters Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Oltorik Mr. and Mrs. Ernie E. Rummler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John V. Rush, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Schlueter Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Stacy Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Stepien Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Stiene Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Suter Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sylvester Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Tonges Wachovia Securities Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Williford
Chaminade Society Donors contributing $25,000 to $49,999 Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Catino, Jr. Downing Foundation
Eveslage Society Donors contributing $10,000 to $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. W. Charles Blum Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Fitz, Sr. General Electric Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Gilles Mr. and Mrs. Fred Habegger Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hammes Hatton Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Kremchek Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Maegly Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Neyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Niehaus Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Schube
Marianist Society Donors contributing $5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous (2) Bledsoe Brace Systems Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Buckley Dr. G. Stephen Cleves and Mrs. Therese Esswein Mr. and Mrs. Lon W. Deckard Mr. Frank Eck Mr. Douglas A. Groh Dr. and Mrs. Hauw T. Han Hilliard Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Hock Dr. and Mrs. Rustom Khouri Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Langefels McCluskey Chevrolet Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Alan L. Laub Mr. Gregory J. Rossmann Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schlueter Dr. Jerry J. Tasset and Dr. Joyce L. Horn-Tasset Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Tino Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Torbeck Mr. and Mrs. James Zeller
Crusader Club Level Donors contributing $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Adams Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. Antenucci Apparel Impressions Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Arling Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beerman Mr. David M. Bell and Mrs. Kristi Kimener-Bell Dr. and Mrs. Robert Benza Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Beringer Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Barry F. Bucher Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Bunch Mr. and Mrs. William W. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Cazel, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Chambliss Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Cheesman Cincinnati Dayton Fire Protection, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cox, III Dave Gregory Electric, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Dempsey Mr. and Mrs. James A. Donnellon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert Ebel
Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Faust Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Ferguson Frost Brown Todd LLC Mr. and Mrs. William T. Geiger Dr. and Mrs. John B. Gillen, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Gramann Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC Ms. Molly L. Grogan Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Groh Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gruber, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Haggerty Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Harger Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Haverkamp Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Held HGC Construction Holtmeier Plumbing Co. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ez Housh Mr. and Mrs. John H. Keyser Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kilgore Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kilgore Mr. Bill Kleine Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Knipper Mr. and Mrs. P. Richard Krehbiel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lakin, Sr. Mr. Daniel MacArthur Macy's Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jay McCarty Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation Millennium Consulting, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Mitchell Monroe Mechanical Service, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Neyer Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Nikitas Mr. Neal R. Novak Mr. Richard Oeters Mr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Poulton Mrs. Mary Beth Repasy Mr. Thomas R. Revis and Ms. Danielle M. Simpson Mr. Thomas E. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. David E. Ruwe SC Johnson Fund, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Phillip J. Schneider, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Schroer Dr. and Mrs. Mark J. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Shannon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Shipp Mr. and Mrs. Barry R. Silber Stratus Group – Mr. Curtis S. Curran Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Strottman MOELLER • 15
Honor Roll of Donors
Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. John A. Theis Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Thiel Trans-Acc, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Vicar Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Voellmecke Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas Waddle Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wahlbrink Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walter Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Wedzikowski Colonel and Mrs. Michael P. Weitzel Mr. Brian N. Wellinghoff Mr. David O. Wilcoxson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Williford Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Woebkenberg Mr. and Mrs. Dean V. Yates
Blue & Gold Club Donors contributing $500 to $999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Paul Arling Balloon Works Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Randall E. Barger Barnes, Dennig & Company, Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bohmer Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Borke Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Brueggeman Commander and Mrs. John G. Bruening Mr. and Mrs. Kent Bruggeman Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Buckmaster Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Budde Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Burandt Mr. John E. Buse, Jr. CHEMED Corporation Mr. and Mrs. John H. Clark, Jr. Coldwell Banker West Shell Mr. and Mrs. John M. Costello, Jr. Mrs. Mary Frances Costello Crossmark Darien Homes Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. DeNicola Donnellon Donnellon & Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Doran Mr. and Mrs. Peter Effler Mr. Dennis W. Eling Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fead, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Fiessinger Fifth Third Bank Flynn & Company P.S.C., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Gagel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Gatio Mr. Kevin G. Gilles Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Goodhart Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gruber Hackman Financial Group, Inc Mr. and Mrs. James P. Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Honerlaw Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Horner, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Houston, Jr. Mr. F. Michael Hyzdu Mr. and Mrs. James A. Judd Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Kisling Mr. and Mrs. David G. Knust Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kolkmeyer Dr. and Mrs. Paul V. Kollman, Sr. Mr. Philip J. Kreiner 16 • FALL/WINTER 2008
Honor Roll of Donors
Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Krone, Jr. Mrs. Marjorie J. Kuhlman Mr. Daniel J. Ledford Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Macrae Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Allan A. McNaul Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Meador, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wayne Morse Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Mueller Mr. Timothy E. Mueller Neyer Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Oeters Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Oeters Premier Manufacturing Support Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Purcell Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Reisen, Jr. Mr. Mark R. Richey Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Richter Mr. and Mrs. R. Jeffrey Rosfeld Mr. and Mrs. John Sabatalo Mr. and Mrs. Jon W. Sauerland Mr. and Mrs. William Schaffner Dr. and Mrs. David E. Schlueter Dr. Francis J. Schlueter and Ms. Mary K. Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. David L. Speyer Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Staun, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John N. Stigler Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Szaz Mr. and Mrs. John G. Tenkman Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Tonges Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Urban Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Ventura Mr. Steven T. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. William E. Watkins, III Mr. and Mrs. William J. Wersel, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Steven S. Wunder Mr. Michael R. Zinser
Patrons Donors contributing $1 to $499 Anonymous (10) Abbott Laboratories Fund Mr. and Mrs. David G. Abele Mr. and Mrs. J. Joseph Abell Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Abeln Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Acito Mr. Ronald W. Adkins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Agricola Mr. Jay S. Akamine Mr. John J. Albers Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Albers Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Albrecht Mr. Randall S. Alcorn Ms. Susan M. Aloisio Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Alverson American Scaffolding, Inc. American Video Productions Company Mr. Mark Amorini Mr. and Mrs. N. Drew Amorini Mr. and Mrs. John J. Apke Donald J. Apking Mr. Scott T. Apking Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Asbrock Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Asbrock Mrs. Patricia T. Ash Mr. Christopher M. Babcock Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Bachman
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Backhus Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Baer Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Balbach Mr. William E. Balbach Mr. and Mrs. William J. Balbach Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Barnes Mr. and Mrs. David Barron Mr. and Mrs. J. Justin Bayer Mr. and Mrs. A. James Bechtold, III Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Becker Mr. John P. Beiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Beiting Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Beitman Mr. and Mrs. John M. Belza Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Bender Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Bender Mr. Andrew J. Bennett Mr. Anthony M. Berta Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bessey Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Bessey Mr. Jordan S. Bessey Mr. and Mrs. Martin D. Beyer Mr. Edward C. Birck and Mrs. Deborah Darragh Birck Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Blanks Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Blatz, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Blume Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Boehner Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Boerger Reverend James M. Bok, OFM Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bonn Mr. and Mrs. James W. Boothe Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Borchelt Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Borman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Bracken, Jr. Mr. Thomas W. Braig Mrs. Mary A. Braun Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas F. Brewer Mr. J. James Brickweg Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Brinkman Mr. Brian C. Brinkmoeller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Brisken, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jason P. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Browning Ms. Donna Bryant Mr. John H. Budde Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Buescher Mr. and Mrs. Douglas T. Burgdorf Mr. and Mrs. Garry R. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Burke Mr. and Mrs. James E. Burke Mr. and Mrs. John P. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Burwinkel, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. Terrence J. Byrnes Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Steven C. Cade Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cagle Mr. and Mrs. James M. Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Cameron Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Cameron Catholic Knights Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cassity
CCC Club Mr. and Mrs. James Ceddia Mr. and Mrs. Chris P. Chalifoux Mr. and Mrs. James C. Champlin, III Mr. and Mrs. Marc R. Chappell Mr. Steven L. Cheesman Mr. Alfred W. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. David G. Cherry Dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Cianciolo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Cloran Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Collier Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Colvin Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Colweck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Connor Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Connor Mr. and Mrs. James T. Coop Mr. Eugene B. Cordier Reverend Michael L. Cordier Cousin Construction Company Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Cox Mrs. Joan M. Crable Mr. and Mrs. John F. Crable Craftsman Electric Mr. and Mrs. James E. Creeden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith J. Cron Mr. and Mrs. James Crozier Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Crozier Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Curtis S. Curran Mr. and Mrs. James A. Currin Mr. and Mrs. James M. Currin Mr. Michael J. Currin Mr. and Mrs. John Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cutter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Cutter Mr. and Mrs. David L. Dabbelt Mr. James E. Dafler Mr. William E. Daily Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Dalga Mr. Ashley E. Davies Mr. and Mrs. J. Alberto Delgado Mr. and Mrs. Peter N. DeLois Dr. Anthony J. DelVecchio and Mrs. Michele Herman Mrs. Delia B. DeNoma Mr. William M. DeTemple Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Deters Mr. and Mrs. James R. Devanney Ms. Lois J. Devine Mr. Charles J. DeVirgilio, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. DeVore Mr. and Mrs. Tom E. Dickert Mr. Terrence R. Dickey Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Dierkers Mr. and Mrs. John F. W. Dietz Mr. Harold G. Dilg, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Dillhoff, III Mr. Joseph H. Dillhoff, IV Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dillhoff Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Doll Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas G. Dopp Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Dornoff Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Dornoff Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Doud Ms. M. Elizabeth D. Dowling
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Dowling Mr. and Mrs. Richard Doyle Mr. and Mrs. William C. Droste Mr. and Mrs. William P. Dryer Duke Energy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Dunigan Dynamic Construction Inc. Mr. Aaron M. Dziech Mr. and Mrs. David C. Ebacher Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Eckert Mr. and Mrs. William E. Eckhoff Mr. and Mrs. James A. Eckstein Mr. Brian Effer Mrs. Linda H. Effer Mr. G. Scott Egbers Mr. and Mrs. James F. Eichmann Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Eichmann Mr. and Mrs. Allen F. Eling Emerick Crown & Bridge Lab, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Engel Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Englehart Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ernstes Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Ernstes Mr. Brian K. Fabel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Faessler Mr. and Ms. Robert J. Faessler Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Fariello Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Fehring, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Feighery Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Fiamingo Ms. Florence Fiessinger Mr. Sean T. Finnerty Firestation Studios, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Fiscus Mr. and Mrs. William P. Fisher Fitch Ratings Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Fitzpatric Mr. and Mrs. Gerold R. Flaig Dr. and Mrs. Patrick O. Flannery Mr. and Mrs. David R. Flege Mr. William L. Foley Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Folzenlogen Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Foos Mr. and Mrs. Ashley L. Ford Ford Development Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Forte Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Frankenberg Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Frey G & J Enterprises Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Gaier Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaitan Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Galinari Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Galvin Mr. James E. Gangwisch Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Brian N. Garry Mr. and Mrs. Gregory G. Gates Mr. and Mrs. James R. Geers Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Geers Mr. Donald A. George Mr. and Mrs. John J. George Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. George Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Geraci Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Gerwel Mrs. Carol J. Gessing Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gilles Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Gilles
Mr. Gary R. Glassmeyer Mr. and Mrs. James R. Glendon Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Glevicky Mr. Scott Golan Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Goldbach Mr. and Mrs. Bob Goldcamp Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Gramann, Jr. Mrs. Sandra J. Grammel Ms. Angela Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Griffiths Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Grinstead Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Groene Mr. Eric F. Groh Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Grote, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Grotjan Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Gunza Mr. and Mrs. Gil M. Gusweiler Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hacker Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Hackman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Hagedorn Mr. and Mrs. G. Richard Hagee Mr. Nicholas A. Haggerty Mr. and Mrs. David K. Haidle Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Hall Mr. Robert H. Hall and Mrs. Lori Krummen-Hall Mr. Theodore C. Hall and Mrs. Gemma C. Kaiser Hall Mr. and Ms. Robert E. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Terence F. Hanlon Mrs. Mary Harmon Mr. and Mrs. Kevin K. Harris, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Hassman Mr. and Mrs. David J. Hauck Mr. Nicholas L. Haverkos and Ms. Janis E. Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Haygood Mr. and Mrs. Philip Edward Hebenstreit Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Helfrich Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Helgeson Mr. and Mrs. John Hemm Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hennessey Mr. Shawn R. Henry Mr. Ronald Herbers Heritage Custom Building Group Mr. Ryan M. Hermes Mr. and Mrs. Roth F. Herrlinger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hertlein, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Hertlein Mrs. Jeanette R. Hildebrandt Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Hodge Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas G. Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Hoffer Mr. and Mrs. Alan F. Hollatz Mr. Bill Hollyday Dr. and Mrs. Gregg B. Holtkamp Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Holtman Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holtman Mr. Michael J. Honerlaw and Ms. Joan M. Verchot Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hoog Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hook Mr. and Mrs. David A. Horn Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Horn Mr. and Mrs. David H. Hornback Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Hornberger MOELLER • 17
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Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Horner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Horner Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hounchell Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Hrkach Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Huber Mr. Steven A. Huber Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huddle Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Huff Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hugenberg, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patrick Hunt Mrs. Margretta J. Huster Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Huster Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hutchins Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hutson Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Hyzdu Mr. and Mrs. Dominick D. Iacovone, Sr. Mr. Todd R. Ille Inland Marine Service International Paper Company Foundation Jack Herb Florist Reverend J. Dennis Jaspers Dr. Gregory Juan and Dr. Cynthia Jaun Mrs. Carole A. Javosky Ms. Mary Nan Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Joyce Mr. Jerome R. Judd Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Jurkowitz Mr. and Mrs. George J. Jutze KLH Business Support Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Kaczmarowski Mr. and Mrs. Todd F. Kahle Katz, Teller, Brant & Hild Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Keating Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Keener Mr. and Mrs. James P. Kelly, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Kemen Mr. and Mrs. Sean D. Kenny Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kerkhoff Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Kern Mrs. Adrienne S. Kessling Mr. and Mrs. John H. Keyser Mr. and Mrs. R. Peter Kimener Ms. Joan King Mr. and Mrs. John A. King Sister Judith M. Klei, R.S.M. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Kloenne Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Knepler Dr. James L. Knepler and Dr. Holli A. Horak Mr. and Mrs. James L. Knepler Mr. and Mrs. John G. Knochel Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Knueven Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knueven Mrs. Margaret E. Koegel Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Koetter Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Kohlman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Kollman Reverend Paul V. Kollman, Jr., CSC Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Kornau Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Kravec Mr. Paul F. Kreiner Dr. David B. Krill and Dr. Linda A. Krill Dr. Robert F. Kroeger Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Kruse 18 • FALL/WINTER 2008
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Mr. and Mrs. Edmund A. Kruszynski Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Kuhlman Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Kuhlman Rev. George C. Kunkel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kuntz Mr. and Mrs. Chris M. Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Kwiatkowski Mr. W. Mark and Dr. Paula Lafranconi Lakota Dental Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Lane Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Lane Lange & Lange Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. David T. Langefels Mr. Lawrence J. Langefels Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lape Ms. Patricia S. Lattin Mr. and Mrs. James J. Laub Mr. Michael P. Lavelle Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lance Layman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Ledwin Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Leinberger Lenihan & Company, Inc. Mr. Michael R. Lenihan Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Leusch Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Levengood Mr. Jeffrey D. Levengood Mr. and Mrs. James T. Levo Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Lewis, III Mr. and Mrs. Kent A. Linnemann Mr. and Mrs. John A. Linton Mr. Fama Lo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Lockwood Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Logan Mr. and Mrs. David H. Lohmueller Mr. and Mrs. Lance A. Lohr Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Long Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lonneman Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Lopinto Mr. Mark E. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Luehrmann Mr. John B. Luhan Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lynch Mr. Marc D. Lyon Mr. Roderick J. MacEachen, Jr. Ms. Christine Macklin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Mader Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Magner Dr. Simon Magowan and Mrs. Anoop Brar Mr. Michael D. Malatin Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Manczyk Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Mangan Mrs. Jo Ann R. Markgraf Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Marklay Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Marklay Mrs. Louise M. Martin Mr. Sanford R. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Marx Mr. James J. Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. McCloy Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. McCormack Mrs. Mary C. McCormick Mr. and Mrs. David J. McDowell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McGill Mr. Austin P. McGing Mr. Joseph P. McGinnis Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. McGinnis Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McKeown
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McLaughlin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John M. McNally Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Meale Mr. and Mrs. John S. Mears Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Medl Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Medl Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meier Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Meiners, III Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Mercurio Mr. and Mrs. James A. Merz Ms. Joan E. Mettey Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mettey Mrs. Kathy A. Metz J.K. Meurer Corp. Pavement Specialists Mr. and Mrs. John A. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Meyer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Meyer Mrs. Nancy L. Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Michaels Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Miller Mr. George F. Millitzer Mr. Craig R. Minor Mr. and Mrs. William E. Minor Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Moeggenberg Mr. Jeffrey G. Mohlman Mr. and Mrs. David A. Molloy Mr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Monahan Ms. Dianna F. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Moorman Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Morand Mr. and Mrs. William B. Morand Mr. and Mrs. Pat J. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morse Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Moss Motorola Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Mouch Ms. Martha J. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. William K. Mudd Mr. Patrick J. Mueller Dr. and Mrs. Steven D. Mueller Mr. John R. Muenchen Mr. and Mrs. Mark F. Muething Mr. and Mrs. David W. Muhlenpoh Mr. and Mrs. John Rick Mullen Mr. Bryan D. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. C. Dennis Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Naber Mr. and Mrs. William J. Naber National City Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Duane M. Nees LTC. and Mrs. James B. Nees Mr. Roger Neff Mr. and Mrs. Jerry K. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. James D. Nester Mr. William C. Nester Mr. and Mrs. Eric Neuville Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Neuwirth Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Niehaus Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Nolan North Side Bank and Trust Company The Northrop Grumman Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Novakov Novartis Pharmaceuticals Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Novello Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nymberg
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Obermeier Mr. and Mrs. James D. Obert Mr. Thomas P. O'Brian Mr. and Mrs. Philip O'Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Eric K. O'Driscoll Mr. Thomas Oeters Mr. and Mrs. Don Olinger Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Orr, Jr. Osterwisch Company Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Dr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Palermo Mr. Joseph R. Partusch Mr. and Mrs. Bryan L. Peck Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Peterson Petit Plumbing Mr. and Mrs. Terry P. Phelps Photo's by Karmen Mr. John J. Picciano Mr. Harold J. Pisciotta, Sr. Ms. Bertha H. Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pottschmidt PPG Industries Foundation Ms. Patricia A. Preston The Prudential Foundation Mrs. Carol A. Pucke Mr. Robert E. Puthoff and Ms. Sangeeta Nayak Mr. and Mrs. Allan J. Rahe Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Jay Rains, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Raymond Raytheon Company Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Reeder Mr. and Mrs. Terry E. Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Reisert Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Rettig Mr. and Mrs. R. Joseph Rettig Reynolds Dewitt Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Terry R. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Rhoda Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Riedmiller Mr. Wayne E. Rieger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Riehle Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Rieman Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Ringstaff Mr. and Mrs. Tom M. Rini Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Rippe Mrs. Viola M. Ripperger Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Risk Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roat Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Robinett Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Rohlfs Mr. and Mrs. William J. Rohlfs Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Romes Mr. and Mrs. B. William Rudd Mr. and Mrs. Craig C. Rudolph Mr. and Mrs. Steve F. Ruggiero Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Rummler Rumpke Consolidated Companies Mr. and Mrs. Todd B. Rumpke Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ruter Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Sabino Dr. and Mrs. Donald C. Salzano Mr. Douglas G. Sand and Mrs. Ann Gilligan-Sand Mr. and Mrs. Milton L. Saunders
Mr. Paul K. Sayer, Jr. Mr. Scott A. Schafer Congressman and Mrs. Robert W. Schaffer Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Schappa Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Schatzman Schering-Plough Foundation Mr. Eric R. Scherzinger Mr. Mark S. Scheuerle Mrs. Gail Schimpf Mr. and Mrs. Randy M. Schimpf Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Schlueter Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Schneider Mr. Paul H. Schneider and Ms. Susan L. Reisner Mr. and Mrs. William A. Schneller Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Schoenberger Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Schuckman Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Schuermann Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Schuermann Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Schulhoff Mr. and Mrs. John C. Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. James R. Schwertman Mr. and Mrs. David J. Seeger Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Seurkamp Mr. and Mrs. David G. Shafer Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Shea Mr. Christopher J. Shimala Mr. and Mrs. Gregg B. Shoope Mr. and Mrs. James V. Siciliano, III Mr. and Mrs. George M. Sideras Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Silva, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Skorcz Mr. and Mrs. David W. Sloan Mr. Charles A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. George C. Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. R. Carroll Smith Mr. and Mrs. Gerard J. Sora Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Spatz Mr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Spatz Mr. Robert Spellmire, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Splain Sprint, Broadview Heights St. Ursula Academy Mr. and Mrs. H. Leonard Stallo Ms. Betty L. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Stark Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stein, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Stelzle Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Stenger Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthew Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stinson Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stofko, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Stokes Ms. Mary J. Storm Mr. Andrew Stroehlein Mr. Jeffrey T. Strottman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew John Stuhlreyer Mr. and Mrs. James P. Sullivan Sun Microsystems Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James C. Sweeney Mr. Vito M. Sylvester
T Zone Enterprises Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Taphorn Ms. M. Carole Tekulve Mr. and Mrs. James R. Tenhundfeld Mr. Matthew H. Tennant Mr. and Mrs. James H. Thamann Dr. and Mrs. Louis C. Thibodeaux Mr. Matthew J. Thorne Ms. Jacqueline S. Toney Mr. and Mrs. John R. Topits Thomas Tsige & Frehiwot Abebe Tri-State Centers for Sight Incorporated Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Tunning UBS, Global Impact, NPO Gateway Mrs. Ruth E. Uecker Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Ullman US Bancorp Mr. Michael Vaccariello and Mrs. Joann P. Lawson-Vaccariello Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Valerius Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Van Auken Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Van Praag Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Villari Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Visagie Mr. Gerry A. Voellmecke Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Vonderhaar Mr. and Mrs. William D. Vonderhaar Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Vorbroker Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Waechter Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Walchle Mr. and Mrs. Patrick G. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Wanda Mr. and Mrs. Erin J. Warner Mr. John P. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Weisbrod Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Welage Mr. and Mrs. David E. Welch Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Wellinghoff Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wellinghoff WellPoint Foundation Dr. and Mrs. James S. Wendel Ms. Jane A. Wendt Ms. Ruth S. Wess Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Westerfield Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Aaron J. White Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. White Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. White Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. White Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. White, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Wickerham Mr. and Mrs. Michael Widmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Wilken Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Williams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan S. Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Winterman Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Woebkenberg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wolf Mrs. Hazel Wood Mr. and Mrs. John P. Woodham Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Wordeman Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Wright Mrs. Pamela J. Young Mr. and Mrs. Tariq Zaman ZaroMet Incorporated Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Zelina, III Mr. and Mrs. Jason T. Zielinski Mr. Charles Zix and Ms. Kathleen DeJaco MOELLER • 19
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Class of 1964 (11.2%) Michael H. Albrinck Fred R. Borke Anthony J. DelVecchio John F. Dietz Gerold R. Flaig Ronald Herbers Robert C. Johnson James R. Kuntz Robert L. Mayer Thomas J. McGill Robert Spellmire H. Leonard Stallo William R. Taphorn
Class of 1965 (8.6%) Anthony M. Berta James M. Bok Jerry Buckmaster Gordon W. Burke James T. Coop Robert L. Dillhoff Ronald J. Doll Charlie Ernstes Charles D. Galinari Theodore C. Hall Louis G. Hornberger Richard Huddle Kenneth C. Keener John B. Luhan Joseph P. Meale Robert P. Niehaus Andrew John Stuhlreyer
Class of 1966 (10.8%) Thomas A. Backhus Dennis W. Connor William C. Droste Terence F. Hanlon Michael F. Haverkamp Philip Edward Hebenstreit Henry J. Kravec Daniel J. Ledford James J. Mayer Dennis E. Meador Richard A. Miller Patrick C. Monahan Dennis R. Riehle Donald C. Salzano James R. Schwertman Kenneth J. Stenger John N. Stigler Michael P. Weitzel David O. Wilcoxson
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Jeffrey G. Mohlman Joseph R. Partusch Robert F. Risk David E. Schlueter David G. Shafer Donald E. Shelton Kenneth J. Strottman Thomas A. Wellinghoff
Class of 1972 (5.9%) Class of 1968 (8.3%) Timothy J. Albers Donald J. Apking Michael J. Colvin James E. Dafler Mark L. Farrell Robert C. Folzenlogen Gary R. Glassmeyer Robert A. Hacker Donald S. Kruse Thomas J. Langefels Roderick J. MacEachen George F. Millitzer Daniel P. Novakov Frank J. Seurkamp Charles A. Smith Charles Zix
Class of 1969 (5.3%) John F. Crable Donald J. Fariello Mark D. Geers Bruce R. Kern Neal R. Novak Thomas R. Revis Ernie E. Rummler Daniel J. Vonderhaar William E. Watkins Gary J. Woebkenberg
Class of 1970 (6.7%) Charles J. DeVirgilio Allen F. Eling Richard T. Fitzpatric David K. Haidle Stephen J. Horn Kenneth Kerkhoff John H. Keyser Timothy J. Leinberger Steven D. Mueller Thomas D. Niehaus Michael J. Reynolds Craig C. Rudolph James V. Siciliano Michael J. Sylvester
Class of 1967 (9.4%)
Class of 1971 (9.6%)
N. Drew Amorini Thomas J. Blatz Robert P. Boehner Thomas A. Brisken Bruce A. Buckley James F. Eichmann Nicholas L. Haverkos Steven M. Haygood David G. Knust Michael P. Lavelle
Mark Amorini A. James Bechtold Brian J. Connor William P. Dryer Mark M. Glevicky Richard J. Hackman Michael R. Lenihan John A. Meyer Thomas M. Morand John R. Muenchen Bryan L. Peck
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Dennis J. Riedmiller Mark T. Rummler Paul H. Schneider Gary T. Sullivan Andrew J. Vicar Joseph S. Villari Mark A. Wellinghoff
John J. Albers William J. Balbach James C. Champlin Eugene B. Cordier Dennis W. Eling Jeffrey C. Fiscus Gregory G. Gates Jeffrey T. Hassman John J. Hennessey James P. Kelly Patrick J. McLaughlin Stephen A. Tino Thomas R. Wolf
Class of 1976 (12.6%)
Class of 1979 (8.6%)
Class of 1983 (6.0%)
Gerald A. Beitman Thomas M. Cutter John W. Fead Mark A. Feighery Richard J. Grinstead William R. Gruber Mark M. Helgeson Michael R. Holtman George J. Jutze Philip J. Kreiner Mark S. Kuhlman Austin P. McGing Jeffrey A. McNaul John D. Mettey Donald R. Mouch William D. Oeters Terry E. Reilly Daniel J. Robinett Don R. Rohlfs Matthew L. Walchle Patrick J. White Robert T. Williams
Gerald B. Budde Theodore A. Catino Steven L. Cheesman John M. Costello Donald A. George David J. Hauck Michael J. Honerlaw David A. Horn Gregory J. Jaun Paul F. Luehrmann Joseph T. Lukens Lawrence J. Meyer Pat J. Morgan James B. Nees Gregory J. Rossmann William J. Ryan Phillip J. Schneider
John E. Buse Robert W. Deters Shawn R. Henry James A. Judd Thomas Oeters Steve F. Ruggiero Stephen V. Spatz Douglas C. Stelzle Thomas M. Stevenson Gerry A. Voellmecke Stephen T. Williford
Class of 1973 (5.7%) Terrence J. Byrnes Dennis J. Gramann Charles F. Hertlein Stephen T. Honerlaw Steven A. Huber Michael W. Huster James D. Obert Allan J. Rahe Gary E. Romes John A. Theis Richard A. Tonges
Class of 1974 (8.5%) Edward C. Birck Dennis J. Engel John J. George Gregg B. Holtkamp William B. Morand William C. Nester Robert E. Oeters Cameron Jay Rains James C. Stokes Michael J. Szaz Theodore H. Torbeck Steven J. Valerius James S. Wendel
Class of 1975 (7.8%) Anonymous Brian E. Bailey Garry R. Burke Stephen J. Byrnes Michael L. Cordier James A. Donnellon Patrick J. Fehring Daniel L. Goodhart Jeffrey P. Hock Roger J. Huber Robert M. Kolkmeyer Timothy J. Moorman Timothy E. Mueller Robert G. Schroeder Michael T. Schuckman
Class of 1977 (11.5%) Anonymous Paul W. Asbrock Walter S. Blume Timothy J. Brinkman Brian C. Brinkmoeller Mark A. Brueggeman John H. Budde Stephen S. Burns Keith A. Cheesman Thomas P. Hertlein John G. Knochel Patrick J. McCullough James D. Nester Daniel A. Neyer Paul K. Sayer Mark J. Schlueter Robert M. Schmitt Gregg B. Shoope Michael A. Staun Ronald J. Weisbrod Anthony J. White
Class of 1978 (7.4%) John J. Apke Thomas R. Barnes Mark J. Dierkers Geoffrey Griffiths Michael F. Haggerty John A. Linton Peter F. Manczyk Keith P. McCluskey David A. Molloy David W. Sloan James C. Sweeney William J. Wersel Thomas M. Woebkenberg
Class of 1980 (8.2%) Timothy M. Bender Donald S. Buescher Tom E. Dickert Thomas P. Donnelly Robert H. Hall Charles Patrick Hunt Paul V. Kollman Thomas C. Lockwood David W. Muhlenpoh David E. Ruwe Robert W. Schaffer Gregory W. Schube Michael E. Suter Robert G. Winterman
Class of 1981 (9.2%) Randall E. Barger Robert Benza Steven C. Cade Thomas M. Cox Mark J. Cunningham James A. Eckstein James E. Gangwisch Jerome R. Judd Lawrence G. Kuhlman Michael R. Lane Lawrence J. Langefels Lance A. Lohr Michael G. Marklay Francis J. Schlueter Robert C. Williford
Class of 1982 (6.5%) John G. Bruening Douglas T. Burgdorf Jeffrey M. Dornoff W. Robert Ebel Christopher R. Gilles Kenneth M. Harper Daniel MacArthur Thomas E. Medl Chris J. Schoenberger Steven T. Walsh
Class of 1984 (5.5%) Eric D. Bender Douglas A. Groh Jack J. Horner Kenneth W. Kollman David H. Lohmueller Stephen R. Marklay Richard Oeters Stephen F. Voellmecke Ronald R. Vorbroker
Class of 1985 (7.7%) James E. Bruns Brian N. Garry Patrick M. Gilles Nicholas A. Haggerty Christopher J. Hodge Michael E. Hyzdu Sean D. Kenny Stephen E. Ledwin William J. Naber Robert E. Puthoff Kevin M. Shepherd William D. Vonderhaar G. Thomas Waddle
Class of 1986 (4.6%) Charles D. Eckert James L. Knepler Timothy J. Koetter Bryan D. Murphy Wayne E. Rieger J. Matthew Stephens Brian M. Thiel
Frank A. Geraci Kevin G. Gilles Eric F. Groh Joseph W. Hodge Peter E. Kaczmarowski Chris M. Kurtz David T. Langefels Arthur D. Lewis Marc D. Lyon Michael D. Malatin Timothy S. Mangan John M. McNally Robert E. Medl Craig R. Minor Patrick J. Mueller Jeffrey J. Rettig William J. Rohlfs Scott A. Schafer Randy M. Schimpf Brian S. Schuermann David J. Seeger Christopher J. Shimala Michael T. Stark James P. Sullivan John P. Weber Robert L. Zelina
Anonymous Nicholas G. Dopp Mark A. Dornoff Jeffrey L. Horner Carl W. Knepler Michael F. Perry Mark S. Scheuerle Gregory Van Praag
Jonathan L. Baer Andrew J. Bennett Mark G. Ernstes Eric K. O'Driscoll Matthew J. Smith
Class of 1990 (4.7%) David M. Bell Matthew D. Borman Robert J. Faessler Todd R. Ille Robert G. Meyer Peter J. Rhoda Nicholas A. Sabino
Class of 1991 (1.4%) John P. Burke Mark C. Simmons
Jason P. Brown Joseph M. Cameron Anthony A. Houston
Class of 1993 (1.6%) Paul J. Borchelt James E. Creeden Stephen E. Eichmann John J. Kilgore Michael R. Zinser
Class of 1988 (19.2%) Anonymous Richard S. Bachman Daniel S. Cloran John J. Cox Terrence R. Dickey Aaron M. Dziech G. Scott Egbers Joseph M. Faessler
Anonymous Todd F. Kahle Bradley Keating Jason T. Zielinski
Class of 1996 (1.3%) Patrick McLaughlin Jeffrey T. Strottman
Class of 1997 (3.1%) J. Justin Bayer Alfred W. Cherry Jeffrey D. Levengood Brian N. Wellinghoff Ryan S. Winkler
Class of 1998 (.6%) Brian A. Mueller
Class of 1999 (1.2%) Michael J. Currin Edward J. Meiners
Class of 2000 (1.1%) Class of 1989 (4.2%)
Class of 1992 (2.5%) Class of 1987 (6.3%)
Class of 1995 (2.8%)
Class of 1994 (1.6%)
Sean T. Finnerty Aaron J. White
Class of 2001 (.5%) Ryan M. Hermes
Class of 2002 (.5%) Scott T. Apking
Class of 2003 (1.6%) William M. DeTemple Eric R. Scherzinger Matthew J. Thorne
Classes of 2004 - 2008 Christopher M. Babcock William E. Balbach Joseph H. Dillhoff Joseph P. McGinnis Thomas P. O'Brian Matthew H. Tennant
This Honor Roll of Donors is for the 2008 fiscal year (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008). Every effort has been made to verify the information for accuracy and completeness. We sincerely apologize for any errors found within these lists. Please direct any questions or comments to Steve Ranieri at (513) 618-9681 or SRanieri@Moeller.org.
Ronald W. Adkins Nicholas G. Hodge
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Giving in Memory of The Jordan Bessey Scholarship Fund Mr. Randall S. Alcorn Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bessey Mr. and Mrs. Irving W. Bessey Mr. Jordan S. Bessey Mr. and Mrs. Kent Bruggeman Mr. and Mrs. Garry R. Burke CCC Club Mrs. Joan M. Crable Mr. and Mrs. Keith J. Cron Mr. and Mrs. James Crozier Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Crozier Dave Gregory Electric, Inc. Dynamic Construction Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William P. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. George Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Hoffer Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Hrkach Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hutchins Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hutson Ms. Mary Nan Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Kloenne Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Lane Mr. and Mrs. James T. Levo Mr. Fama Lo Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Lopinto Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Marx Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. McNaul Mr. and Mrs. James A. Merz Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Moss Mr. and Mrs. Jerry K. Nelson North Side Bank and Trust Company Mr. and Mrs. Terry P. Phelps Ms. Bertha H. Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Brian Purcell Mr. and Mrs. John V. Rush, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Milton L. Saunders Sprint, Broadview Hights St. Ursula Academy St. Xavier High School Ms. Betty L. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stofko, Sr. Ms. Mary J. Storm Thomas Tsige & Frehiwot Abebe Mr. and Mrs. Erin J. Warner Mr. and Mrs. David E. Welch Ms. Ruth S. Wess
In Memory of Daniel J. Buckley Archbishop Moeller High School Fundamentals/Fun & Game Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Buckley Mr. and Mrs. James R. Devanney Sister Judith M. Klei, R.S.M.
In Memory of Colleen J. Collison Dr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Palermo
In Memory of James K. Gross Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gruber, Jr.
In Memory of Peter Gruber Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gruber
In Memory of Dick Herrlinger Mr. and Mrs. Ashley L. Ford Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Jones Ms. Joan King
In Memory of Rob Miller Mr. William L. Foley
In Memory of Joseph W. Morse Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morse
In The Name of J. Robert Parker Mrs. Jo Ann R. Markgraf
In Memory of Phillip Parker Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sylvester
Named Funds E. Kenneth & Esther Marie Hatton Fund Hatton Foundation
Holtel Children's Education Fund Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Abeln Mr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Agricola Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cagle Mr. and Mrs. James M. Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Cutter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Goldbach Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Grinstead Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hook Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nymberg Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. White Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Wright
The Dr. Edward Kremchek Memorial Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Kremchek
Eric J. Schlueter Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Dowling Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Fischer Dr. and Mrs. John B. Gillen, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Lambert Mr. and Mrs. David E. Ruwe Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Schlueter Dr. Francis J. Schlueter and Ms. Mary K. Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schlueter Mr. and Mrs. James Zeller
In Memory of Jack Repasy Mrs. Mary Beth Repasy
In Memory of Greg Schulhoff Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roat
In Memory of Ralph Stacey Mr. and Mrs. Alan F. Hollatz
Gary Schulze Memorial Music Fund Mr. and Mrs. George M. Sideras Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. R. Carroll Smith
The Michael Cleveland Sylvester Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sylvester Mr. Vito M. Sylvester
Giving in Honor of In Honor of Robert M. Flaherty, S.M. Anonymous Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC
In Honor of Greg Rossmann Mrs. Mary Beth Repasy
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Moeller to Build Veterans Memorial Archbishop Moeller High School will honor graduates, faculty, staff, coaches, and friends of Moeller who have served honorably in the military services with a veterans memorial. The memorial will be located in the area of the flag poles at the main entrance of the school, a prominent spot fitting of the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. Target completion is summer of 2009 with a dedication in the fall. The veterans memorial will consist of an engraved wall surrounded by personalized pavers. The wall will honor Moeller alumni who have served or are currently in the military and faculty and staff with military service and a minimum of four years service at Moeller. The pavers will be available for all individuals and businesses who wish to honor relatives and friends who have served honorably. Pavers are $100 each, three for $250, or five for $400 (when purchased at the same time) and can be ordered online at www.Moeller.org. Funds to build the memorial will be generated by selling pavers and from donations. Donations can be made to the Moeller Veterans Memorial Fund at Moeller High School, 9001 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati 45242-0452. Alumni and friends of Moeller who are in the contracting business and want to donate materials and/or labor should contact the school.
Listed below are those alumni who are shown in our records as being in the military. If you have been or are currently in the military and are not on the list, please contact the Moeller Advancement Office at (513) 791-1680, ext. 1300. Class of 1964 Thomas Kenny Army Class of 1966 Patrick C. Monahan Army Class of 1967 Michael A. Brill National Guard Urban P. Jones Army Class of 1968 James G. Taphorn Army Class of 1969 Donald L. Cazel Air Force Class of 1970 Michael R. Gottschall Air Force Class of 1973 Timothy M. Aspery Air Force Class of 1975 James M. Kowalski Air Force Class of 1976 Stephen M. Ackman Army Mark D. Sullivan Navy John J. Tappel Class of 1977 Stephen J. Auckerman Air Force Mark W. Pegram Air Force Class of 1978 David J. Breitenbach Air Force John Fisher Army Michael F. Haggerty Army Kevin T. McCarthy Navy David J. Montag Air Force Class of 1979 Michael A. Clark Army Kurt J. Vogel Air Force Class of 1980 Chris Hugenberg Air Force Class of 1981 Steven C. Cade Navy John E. Herbert Coast Guard Rick G. Hittner Air Force Michael T. Kloenne Air Force Leonard J. Koebbe Navy Reserve Class of 1982 John G. Bruening Navy Daniel J. Evans Air Force Michael P. Fritz Army Eric D. Jaspers Navy Todd B. Morris Army Class of 1983 John E. Buse Jeffrey M. Danielson Navy Paul S. Hossenlopp Army Clifton D. Nees Air Force Richard M. Toms Navy Class of 1984 Ronald Deal Army Chris S. Herman Air Force Jerome T. Morick Navy
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Class of 1985 Todd Berkely Coast Guard David M. Ciesko Air Force John A. Michel Air Force David E. Thole Army Class of 1986 Shawn M. Francisco Air Force Patrick A. Hassert Air Force Bradley C. Jacobs Army Thomas W. Nicholson Air Force Class of 1987 Nicholas G. Dopp Air Force Stephen G. Gahr Jeff P. Pearson Navy Thomas J. Teuschl Air Force Class of 1988 Mark C. Dittrich Air Force William J. Palermo Air Force Ronald P. Sexton Air Force Class of 1989 Robert J. Meister Air Force Danny W. Miller Army David H. Rios Navy Class of 1990 Neil B. Douglas Army John P. Gunning Army Timothy M. Homan Army Paul F. Mountel Navy Robert F. Radwan William R. Speigle Marine Corps David M. Wallace National Guard Class of 1991 Patrick C. Griffis Brad A. King Army Thomas A. Parker Army Class of 1992 Mark A. Angel Martin B. Fuerst Navy David J. Pierre Navy Brian M. Ross Navy Class of 1993 James C. Broussard Army Benjamin T. Callahan National Guard Michael J. Goldschmidt Coast Guard Daniel R. Porta Air Force Michael D. Wise Marine Corps Class of 1994 Jeff J. Neuman Air Force Class of 1995 Todd P. Huffine Marine Corps Steven Schreiber Marine Corps Class of 1996 Mike Glynn National Guard Douglas D. Mrusek Marine Corps Patrick B. Paul Marine Corps Thomas Vunak Air Force
Class of 1997 Ryan M. Knight Army Mark P. Lynch Army Marc B. McMannon Air Force Class of 1998 Daniel E. Boeh Air Force David Eric Chappell Army Andrew H. Johantgen Navy Kevin M. Kimener Marine Corps Andrew T. Lang Army George W. Leugers Andrew J. Niebuer Army Stephen B. Niehaus Matthew J. Reno Army William J. Staun Army Christopher J. Uecker Air Force Luke D. Walker Army Class of 1999 Joseph J. Carroll Army Brian M. Chesko Air Force Christopher A. Colweck Army Grant G. Perry National Guard Brandon E. Reder Navy Class of 2000 Christopher A. Erdmann Coast Guard James M. Huber Marine Corps Jeffrey J. Kohus Randall A. Linnemann Army Ronald W. Stump Marine Corps Class of 2001 Philip M. DeNicola Navy Michael E. Huffman Marine Corps Patrick D. Ryan Marine Corps Joseph W. Zinkan Marine Corps Class of 2002 Michael C. Beiting Army Jason P. Brisken Marine Corps Kyle A. Dunphy Marine Corps Jeffrey M. Mauntel Navy Gerard B. Moore Marine Corps Class of 2003 David Logan Besuden Army Matthew K. Takanen Class of 2004 Brandan S. Asbrock Joel R. Mueller Charles J. Porowski Class of 2005 Jordan T. Duvall Marine Corps Matthew J. Dwyer Army William P. Schlie Army Class of 2007 Alexander J. Koehler Marine Corps
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Moeller’s Main Event: More Than An Auction... “At Moeller, we teach in the Family Spirit,” says Principal Blane Collison. “We work with our students to develop meaningful relationships. It’s part of what makes us unique. It’s a characteristic embedded in our vision of education – the vision the Blessed Father William Joseph Chaminade articulated nearly 200 years ago. “But we do more than just “teach in the Family Spirit” – we work to build a Family Spirit within the entire Moeller community, which is also a critical component of Fr. Chaminade’s vision.” One important way Moeller builds Family Spirit is by engaging as many people as possible in the school’s annual Main Event. “The Main Event does this by working all year, bringing people together to support a common cause – our students – and connecting them under a common umbrella,” says Debbie Geiger, Main Event Director. “We really do provide a way for the Moeller Family to establish new relationships and to deepen ones they already have.” “Through the Main Event, we not only come together for a fun-filled, action-packed night of adventure,” says Mary Fischer, a veteran Main Event volunteer, “but we also celebrate who we are, what we have accomplished, where we are going, and the enormous impact we have on the future of our Men of Moeller.” Already, the Main Event has sponsored numerous gift gathering parties, offering an opportunity for parents, friends, and alumni to support the students, while spending an evening relaxing with a specific group or organization within the school. Another way the Main Event brings the community together is through volunteer work. “It takes literally hundreds of volunteers to make this gala come alive,” says Fischer. “And by working side by side for a common cause, you feel the Family Spirit in action.” Ultimately, the Main Event’s impact to the students is tangible and immediate. Last year the Main Event netted $263K, which benefited every Moeller student through the school’s student services programs and tuition assistance. The Fund-A-Need program alone raised $38,800 to purchase new student desks for every room. “All students benefit from the proceeds of the Main Event,” says Geiger. “But also, all people benefit who participate in event. Which is why it’s more than just an auction – it’s a way to celebrate our Marianist spirit.”
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Moeller’s Main Event Auction 2009: Save the Date! The school’s premier gala event will be Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Manor House. This year’s theme is “Around the World in One Evening.” To donate, volunteer, or to make your reservations, please contact Debbie Geiger at DGeiger@Moeller.org or call 791-1680, ext. 1320. (Note: For the past three years the Main Event has sold out, so be sure to get your reservations in early!)
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The Moeller Men’s Club Wants You! THE MOELLER MEN'S CLUB (MMC) is a social organization made up of alumni, fathers of past and present students, teachers, and friends of Moeller High School. It is within this social atmosphere that we hope to promote the Moeller Family Spirit, the tradition of excellence the school has established, and its Marianist foundation. As we look forward to celebrating Moeller’s 50th anniversary in 2010, the philosophy of the MMC remains the same: We want to conduct first class social events that appeal to a wide group of alumni, parents, and friends. The results of these events are donations back to various programs and functions, which result RYAN LUKENS ’04 makes his mark on Ohio State University football. in the betterment of the He was recently featured on the cover of OSU’s alumni magazine. school. Since its inception, Although Harvard offered him a wrestling scholarship, Lukens the MMC has given followed his dream to play for the Buckeyes as a walk-on player. more than $100,000 to the school, various programs, and affiliations of the school, including donations to the Capital Campaign, Kairos, Pastoral Ministry, a Marianist school in Africa, need-based scholarships, and direct tuition assistance. When you compare the MMC, however, to similar organizations at Elder, St. X, and LaSalle, we definitely have room to grow. Each of these organizations donates more than $100,000 each year to their schools. To match these schools, we've set a goal to grow our participation to $100,000 annually by our 50th anniversary. With your help, it’s a goal we can achieve. Please consider volunteering for events that MMC sponsors. We need help planning, marketing, and running each event we sponsor. Upcoming events include the Sports Stag (winter '09), the Crusader Classic (spring '09), and the Jordan Bessey Flag Football Tournament (fall '09). If you are interested in joining or volunteering at any MMC event, please contact the Development Office at Alumni@Moeller.org. THE MOELLER MEN’S CLUB is proud to announce the 2009 Sports Stag, celebrating Moeller’s rich baseball tradition and the 20th anniversary of By Phil Kreiner ’76 the 1989 State Baseball Championship. The Stag will be held at Moeller on January 27, 2009, and the featured speaker will be Hall of Fame announcer Marty Brennaman! Register online at www.Moeller.org (select “Alumni”).
Marty Brennaman is Sports Stag Feature Speaker! January 27, 2009
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Alumni Hold 1st Annual Jordan Bessey Flag Football Tournament THE 1ST ANNUAL Jordan Bessey Flag Football Tournament was held July 19, 2008, at the Gerry Faust Athletic Complex. The alumni-driven tournament was a huge success! Proceeds from the tournament supported the “Buckle Up for Bessey” Program. (Jordan Bessey died last summer in a car crash. He wasn’t wearing a seat belt, which may have saved his life. Bessey Jay Rains ’74 chaired the 2008 US Open this was an outstanding football player who past June, which was held in San Diego at the would have graduated this past spring.) Torrey Pines Golf Club. Rains is vice president of Nine teams consisting of 12 players, eight of the United States Golf Association and serves on Caption: Moeller football supports “Buckle Up for Bessey” which were required to be “Men of Moeller,” various USGA committees, including the Executive Program. Pictured, from left: Steve Williford ’83, former Moeller battled all day for this great cause. Moeller Committee. As general co-chairman of the 2008 Football Coach Steve Klonne, current Moeller Football Coach Hall of Famers D’Juan Francisco ‘85, Bobby U.S. Open, he was instrumental in conceptualizing John Rodenberg, and D’Juan Francisco ’85. Brannen ‘94, Marcus Blanks ’01, and Matt and implementing a redesign of Torrey Pines. Keller ‘95 were some of the many alumni who returned for a day of football on the Moeller campus. The “Over 40” Division was won by “The Old Timers,” led by QB sensation Ron Lindhorst ’81. At the receiving end of Lindhorst’s passes were Rob Winterman ’80, Bob Burnett ’85, Tom Breitenbach ’82, John Oliver ’83, Mike Staun ’77, and Steve Melink ’76. The Open Division trophy went to Craig Rohlfs ’98 and his “Moeller Mafia,” who upset the fans’ favorite “Class of ’94 Team,” led by co-comeback players of the year, Andy Shafer ’94 and Troy Tuck ’94. Other mafia members included Matt Keller ’95, Matt Schneider ’98, Nate Gruber ’98, Casey Clark ’98, Casey Finnerty ’00, Ryan Hamby ’01, and Steve Niehaus ’98. MOELLER DEDICATED the new Gerry Faust Athletic A special thanks to Beacon Orthopaedics & Neace Lukens who Complex and the Kremchek Family Training Facility graciously sponsored the event. on August 9, 2008. The ceremony honored the people who have made this new complex possible: the high school’s former football coach, Gerry Faust, and Dr. Ed Kremchek. Following a noon football scrimmage against Oak Hills and a soccer scrimmage, the dedication ceremony included a welcome from Principal Blane Collison, a blessing of the complex by Holy Cross Father Paul Kollman ’80, and speeches by Dr. Tim Kremchek and Gerry Faust.
Jay Rains ’74 chaired the 2008 US Open
Moeller Dedicates Gerry Faust Athletic Complex And Kremchek Family Training Center
Alums Celebrate During Reunion Weekend
Class of ’68 poses for a photo on the deck of Victory Plaza during Alumni Reunion Weekend in October. “Alums came from Seattle, Dallas, and other parts of the U.S. for a great weekend,” said Jim Stofko ’85, Moeller’s new alumni & development director. Class of ’88 gathers at the Green Diamond Gallery in Montgomery during Alumni Reunion Weekend. Pictured: Top – Dr. Ed Kremcheck; Below – Coach Gerry Faust (middle) with Ted Catino ’99, Tony Hunter ’79, Bob Burnett ’85, and Joe Lukens ’79.
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Don Apking (’68) is a self-employed consultant for the water and wastewater industry. He and his wife, Julie, married in 1980, and they have a son, Brad, who graduated from Auburn University, and a daughter-in-law, Sarah. djabking@bellsouth.net
Mike Colvin (’68) and his wife, Marilyn, have been married 36 years. They have two children, Anna and Thomas. mikecolvin @columbus.rr.com George Diersing, Jr. (’68) has a general law practice and has been city solicitor for Deer Park, OH, for six years. georgediersing@ hotmail.com Vincent Ernst (’68) graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1973 with a degree in economics. He and his wife, Pat, live in Missouri. Vince.ernst@sbcglobal.net Herb Goetschius (’68) joined McNichols Co. 30 years ago as CFO and helped them grow to be a national steel service center with over $200 million in sales. He ran a marathon in 2001, and has been married to his wife, Pat, for 30 years. herbgo@tampabay.rr.com Rick Kampschmidt (’68) is retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years. Rick and his wife, Connie, have three children: Kevin, Lisa and Kelly. Rick has refereed high school basketball for over 20 years (including games at Moeller) and has since retired. He now umpires high school baseball.
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weddings George Millitzer (’68) has lived in the Chicago area since 1988. He is an accountant at the corporate headquarters of Levy Restaurants. gmillitzer@hotmail.com Bill Toft (’68) attended The Ohio State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in geology. He was on active duty for the USAF for 20 years, stationed in various parts of Texas, California, and South Dakota. Bill was also an instructor pilot in T-38 jet trainers and B-52 & B1 bombers. He and Janice were married in 1975 in Manti, Utah. They have three children: Jennifer (deceased), Rachel (29), and Robert (27). After the military, Bill continued flying as a commercial pilot and plans to continue flying till age 65. “No decision yet where to retire,” he writes, “but we do hope to do some missionary work during our retirement years.” jbtoft@hotmail.com John N. Widmeyer (’68) started an IT company with a friend from the University of Dayton in 1990. Together they grew the business 50-60% a year for 10 years. He has coached sports for his kids – soccer, basketball and softball – and coached freshman football at Moeller. He and his wife, Jeanette, have three children: Erin, Krista, and Andrea, and five grandchildren. jnwidmeyer@fuse.net
1970s Terry Byrnes (’73) is the northeast regional manager for F&M/MAFCO. Terry received his undergraduate degree at the University of Cincinnati, and his master’s from the University of Dayton. He and his wife, Diane, live in Cincinnati and have four children: Robyn (27), Scott (25), Kelly (22), and Nick (10). tbyrnes@fmmafco.com Bob Gerhardstein (’73) was inducted into the Muskingum College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. He and his wife, Carol, have two children, Dan and Scott. rgerhardst@windstream.net
Moeller extends its best wishes to the following graduates and faculty who have/will “tie the knot”: Suzy Elizabeth Crowe & Chris Bauer (’88) are engaged to be married in Colorado on March 21, 2009.
Kim Hais and Ed Paff (’98) were married in Cincinnati on August 30, 2008. (See picture to left.)
Lauren Clabough and Ryan Childress (’05) were married in Knoxville, TN, on July 26, 2008. (See picture below.)
births Congratulations to the following couples: Congratulations to Moeller wrestling alums on recent additions to their families: Twins — Gabriel Matthew, weighing in at 7 lbs. 2oz, and Ella Irene, 5 lbs. 9oz (Parents: Angie and Jason Zielinski (’95) Casey Joel Knight, weighing in at 6 lbs. 9 oz (Parents: Kristin and Ryan Knight (’97)
Augustus Henry Henson, born May 16, 2008, son of Jennifer and Dan Henson (’87) and sister to Etta Jane (2 years old). Andrew John Stofko, born September 24, 2008, son of Angela and Greg Stofko (’89).
Ainsley Stella Niehaus, born February 12, 2008, daughter of Ashley and Tony Niehaus (’98) and granddaughter of Sherry and Steve Niehaus (’65).
faculty bir ths Gabriel Thomas Corey, born June 27, 2008, son of Kelly and Nick Corey, past faculty. Leila Jewell McFall, born May 28, 2008, daughter of Marika and Tanner McFall, and sixth grandchild for faculty member Jim Jewell.
Michael Huster (’73) is the chief operating officer for Photizo Group. He is a University of Cincinnati graduate with a BSME. Mike began his career at IBM in facilities engineering. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with his MBA in 1981. He married Kathy Goode in 1984 and graduated from Georgia Tech with his MSME in 1985. Kathy and Mike have five children: Bradley, Nathan, Daniel, Eric, and Julie. In 1993 he moved to Lexmark in finance and marketing and founded Photizo Group in 2007. Mike and Kathy reside in Versailles, KY. Huster1@yahoo.com Cyril W. Whitaker, S.J. (’74) was ordained a Jesuit deacon in October at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Charlie Williams, weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz (Parent: Mark Williams (’96) )
Bridget Rose Lohmueller, born May 15, 2008, daughter of Carol and David Lohmueller (’84) (picture with 3 year old brother Thomas).
Stephen Holtmeier (’73) is self employed as president of Stephen A. Holtmeier, CPA and Co., Inc. Stephen worked 20 years in corporate management at CG&E and General Electric, followed by 10 years as a self-employed CPA/investment advisor. He and his wife, Maggie, live in Morrow, OH, and have three daughters: Ellen, Katie, and Stephanie. SA.holtmeier@prodigy.net
Paul Raymond Shaffer, born May 19, 2008, son of Rita and Mike Shaffer.
Dan Dugan (’77) was recently named president of Dugan & Meyers Construction Co., taking over the company from his father. Erik Berger (’78) is currently employed with Bayer Becker Engineers. He and his wife, Beth Ann, have two children: Matt and Pam. They enjoy country living on 10 acres. chuckleserk@fuse.net Mark Joseph Dierkers (’78) started his own full-service architectural firm in 1988 with his office located at 9091 Montgomery Road. Mark and his wife, Lisa, have four children: Ryan (25), Tyler (21), Jake (18), and Stephanie (14). All three sons graduated from Moeller and their daughter attends Mount Notre Dame. Lisa is a postpartum Doula and a Health and Wellness Educator. Nordier@fuse.net
Pete Manczyk (’78) works as a XML Modeler in warehouse development for Great American Insurance. He and his wife, Teresa, have been married for 23 years. Both are graduates of Thomas More College, and they have two boys: Stephen and Mark. Pete and Teresa own a health and wellness business. Pete is the statistician for Holy Cross football games and coordinates the Catholic Men’s Group and other ministries at St. Anthony Parish.
1980 s John Recker (’81) has been appointed president of LPK International. Formerly, he was executive vice president and director of brand strategy for LPK.
Barry Cole (’83) graduated from UC with a BBA in finance. He and his wife, Brenda, have three children: Conrad, Brandon, and Rachael. bcole@cinci.rr.com Joe Foley (’83) is vice president of sales for the Fishing Radio Network. Joe is a graduate of St. Ambrose University which he attended on a four-year football scholarship. He and his wife, Jenny, have two children: Max and C.J. Joe is currently producing events in the Pro Bass fishing industry. jd.foley@hotmail.com Greg Hoernschemeyer (’83 ) was offered partnership in the firm he has been with since 1997. Married for 15 years, he and his wife, Stacy, have two children: Olivia and Alexis. gregh@horanassoc.com
Paul R. Staun (’78) and his wife, Beverly, live in Granger, IN, and are approaching their 25th wedding anniversary this December. Paul has been employed by Whirlpool Corporation as planning manager for 25 years. Paul and Beverly have two children: Curtis, a freshman at the University of Dayton, and Selena, a freshman at Marian High School. pstaun@aol.com (See picture above.) Steve Vonderhaar (’78) attended Miami University on an Evans Scholarship. He then worked for 15 years with Ernst & Young, primarily working in the audit practice and becoming a partner in the firm. In 1997 he joined Coca-Cola and is currently the vice president and controller for CocaCola North America. He and his wife, Angie, have three children: Megan (15), Luke (8), and Aaron (6). svonderhaar@na.ko.com
Scott M. Ackman (’83) is a special agent for the Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Investigation. Scott was with the Ohio Air National Guard as security guard for six years. In 1988 he graduated with a BA in criminal justice from The Ohio State University. After 11 years with the Loveland Police Department, he joined the FBI as a special agent. Scott is currently team leader of a special operations group. He obtained his private pilot license and is working on his instruments rating to become a pilot in command for the FBI. kupfer84@sbcglobal.net (See picture above.) Roger Beyer (’83) resides in Mason, OH, with his wife, Julie, and son Nathan (13). Roger is currently controller for Cincinnati Floor Co., Inc. His son Nathan earned a first degree black belt in Taekwondo in August 2007. Rjn3b@cinci.rr.com
Jim Judd (’83) graduated from Miami University. He and his wife, Beth, have three children: Betsy, Ryan, and Emily. Jim is in sales with SST Bearing. jimjudd@fuse.net (See picture above.) Steve Koehne (’83) and his wife, Hope, have twin boys: Gantt and Hutton. Steve graduated from Carson Newman College with a BS in management and economics and was on two national championship football teams. He has worked in Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; and Wilmington, NC. Steve now works as district sales manager for Applied Medical in Cincinnati. SteveKoehne@msn.com
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Joe Magliano (’83) is a professor at Northern Illinois University. He and his wife, Rachel, have two children: Cella and Nicholas. jmagliano@niu.edu William (Bill) Rudisell (’83) is a senior electronic design engineer with Valco Cincinnati, Inc. Bill and his wife, Jackie, married in 1990 and built a home in Okeana, OH. They have three children: Justine, Devin, and Kiley, and a grand child, Autumn. Bill has been a part-time and volunteer firefighter/ paramedic for 24 years. Nicholas Groh (’85) graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP (graphic design program) and moved to New York City to work for 212 Associates in environmental graphic design. Nick left NYC in 1995 and went cross country to California. He spent 10 months in San Diego before deciding he was missing the big city. Nick moved to Los Angeles and worked for eight years at Selbert Perkins Design before starting his own office, Impact Design Associates, in Venice, CA. Nick married an architect, and they live in Marina del Rey. He and his wife have one son and a baby due in September. ngroh@impactda.com Dan Cloran (’88) is currently employed by Xavier University and handles their Annual Fund for Alumni & Athletic Development. He and his wife, Erin, have four children: Joey (10), Callie (8), Tommy (6), and Emma (2). Athletics at Xavier has taken him to two Elite 8 games, to Nassau, Bahamas, St. Thomas, California, Atlantic City, and Las Vegas. He is hoping for a Final Four trip! cloran@xavier.edu
Mark Davies (’88) graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a BS in hotel administration. He spent the next 12 years in food and beverage management with Hilton Hotels, ARAMARK Corp., and ClubCorp. He and his wife, Dana, have adopted two children from China: Madelyn (4) and Annalise (1). Mark is working on his MBA at East Carolina University. markdavies@ne.rr.com (See picture above.) Joe Hodge (’88) is the owner of Edge Real Estate Group, a brokerage and development firm. He and his wife, Jean, have two children: Cooper (11) and Henry (2). jhodge@edgegp.com
Bill Spoor (’88) graduated from Penn State University where he was a varsity letterman in football. He also graduated from the JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He received a chartered financial analyst designation and is currently employed on Wall Street by Goldman Sachs. He is a commercial and instrument pilot, has operated a small sheep farm in New Jersey, and has been doing development work in Southwest Uganda, Africa, where he and his family are building a secondary school. Bill and his wife, Elke, have four daughters: Tietjen, Annika, Elsa, and Danya. (See picture above, right.)
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Ken Jacob (’93) is a detective sergeant with the Williams County Sheriff’s Office. He and his wife, Amanda, have one child, Raegan. Ken is currently working on his computer forensics certification and has been acknowledged by the State of Ohio for DUI arrests of repeat offenders. smokiebear1@excite.com Steve’s team identified numerous unmet surgical needs and developed viable product solutions to improve patient care. One of the team’s ideas – a concept for safe, accurate, and effective delivery of regional anesthesia – was a finalist in the E-BASES Business Plan competition and is now a venture-funded medical start-up business in San Francisco. Steve and his wife, Laurie, have a daughter, Eva. Matt Gercia (’93) operates his own lawn care business, M&A Grass Cutting Corp. He has been a body builder for three years and is preparing for a show in two years. Matt and his wife, Anna, have been married for 12 years and have three children: Anthony (10), Elizabeth (8), and Amanda (6). mattgeraci@roadrunner.com
David (’90) and Kristi Bell’s daughter, Brogan Bell. Proud grandparents: Pete and Claudia Kimener. Proud uncle: Joe Kimener.
Jeff Rettig (’88) graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a mechanical engineering degree. He worked for the automation/ robotics industry from 1993 – 2000 while earning a master of engineering degree from the University of South Florida. He and his wife, Amy, have been married 14 years and have a daughter, Nellie (6). Currently Jeff works for PricewaterhouseCoopers as an IT manager. jjrettig@tampabay.rr.com (See picture above.)
Sam Mason (’93) resides in Atlanta, GA. He married the former Nicole Monge of Albuquerque, NM, in 2005. They have one son, Alexander Samuel, who was born in September of 2007. Sam is a pilot for Delta Air Lines and flies the MD-88 aircraft. Additionally, he and his wife manage a small ATM placement business serving metro Atlanta. James R. Moorman (’93) is the national sales director for Connector Mfg. Jim is presently working in the wind and renewable energy industry as project leader of the wind division for his company. “It is very gratifying directly contributing to this cause,” he says. csrj85@hotmail.com
(Brogan: See picture right.) Steve Eichmann (’93) graduated from the College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning at UC with a BS in industrial design and a minor in marketing. Upon graduation, he accepted a position in Worldwide Research & Development at Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. In his 10 years with EES, Steve has led numerous activities within product development teams. He has been a recipient of several design awards, including two Business Week International Design Excellence Awards. In 2007, Steve completed a fellowship in Stanford University’s Biodesign Surgical Innovation Program.
Chris Leggiero (’93) is a job superintendent for Keystone Structural Concrete in Austin, TX, and is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Chris’s highlights are “changing his name to Leggiero (family name) before he was married in May 2004; buying his first house in Austin, TX; and the birth of his son, Mason, in October 2007. clegger@austin.rr.com.
Rob Trapp (’93) ran cross country and graduated from Xavier University with a BS in biology. He graduated from UC’s Pharmacy College and works as a pharmacist for Medco Health Solutions. He has run both the Disney and the 101st Boston Marathon. Rob and XU teammate, Melissa, have been married for 10 years and have two children: Rachel (4) and Evan (3). Rtrapp2@cinci.rr.com
Marshall Hyzdu (’96) completed The Great Illini 2008 Iron Man Triathlon in Mattoon, IL, in September. Nathan Gruber (’98) graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree and works as a licensed nursing home administrator for HCR Manorcare. Nathan and his wife, Tabitha, live in Morrow, OH. hgruber33@yahoo.com George Leugers (’98) graduated from UD with a marketing and finance degree. He enlisted in the Ohio National Guard in 1999 and attained a rank of Staff Sergeant. He was called to active duty for homeland security from 2003-2006. He graduated from Ohio Dominican University in December 2005 with an MBA. He and his wife, Sara, have a daughter, Kendall. Ed Paff (’98) is currently employed by Harris Corporation as a quality assurance engineer. Ed graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2003 with a BS in computer engineering. While at UC he met his wife, Kim Hais, who hails from the west side of Cincinnati. After graduation they moved to Kansas City, MO, where they lived for three years. They moved to Denver, CO, in January of 2007 and continue to live in the mile high city. Ed and Kim were married on August 30, 2008. edpaffjr@gmail.com
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(See picture above.) Brian Huneke (’93) works for Ohio National Financial Services as an underwriting compliance specialist. He and his wife, Carol, have been married five years. Blitz300@zoomtown.com
Joe Schimpf (’93) and his wife, Susan, have a son, Will. Joe is an attorney for Schimpf, Ginocchio, & Mullins, Co. LPA. jschimpf@sgmlawfirm.com (See picture above.)
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Rich Schlemmer (’93) graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1997 with a major in marketing/ management and a degree in business administration. After a few years in Cincinnati, he moved to Las Vegas to work with a more senior clientele. Last year he was offered his own office in Reno, NV, where he is unit sales manager of Northern Nevada for Bankers Life & Casualty. “By the time this is published, I will have gotten married to my longtime girlfriend Christine,” he writes. “I am looking forward to many happy years with her, and I consider myself a lucky man.” richschlemmer@aol.com
Michael Zinser (’93) graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in finance. He moved to Chicago in 1997 and joined the Boston Consulting Group as principal. He attended Stanford University’s MBA program, graduating in 2002. Mike returned to Chicago and BCG in 2002. He married Michele Trapani (LA) in California on May 19, 2007. mzinser@alumni.nd.edu
Mike Huber (’02) is a platoon leader with Multi-National Division – Baghdad’s 411th Military Police Company, 18th Brigade. (Pictured with Matt Huber ’03 in Camp Taji, Iraq: Mike is on right, Matt on left.)
Kyle Barnes (’03) graduated from Ohio University with a degree in sport management in June 2007. Kyle currently is an intern with the Cincinnati Reds, Group and Season Operations.
Justin Stuckey (’03) was recently named Wittenberg University’s first full-time men's and women’s tennis coach. Justin comes to Wittenberg from nearby Wright State University, where he served as a graduate assistant for the men’s and women’s tennis teams during the 2007-08 school year. He graduated from Wright State with a master’s in education in 2008, a year after earning his bachelor’s in sports management from Johnson C. Smith College in Charlotte, NC. During his collegiate playing days, Justin helped Johnson C. Smith to an NCAA Division II postseason berth in 2004 and four straight conference championships. He was named team Most Valuable Player in 2004 and served as team captain as a senior. While in school, he began his coaching path by teaching tennis camps for elementary and high school students. “I am very happy to be a part of the Wittenberg athletics family, and I am looking forward to heading up the men’s and women’s tennis programs,” he said. Justin takes over a women’s program that has posted a .500 or better record six consecutive years and has earned 21 All-North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) selections since 2001. (See picture above.) MOELLER • 31
Logan Besuden (’03) is currently employed by the US Army Reserve as an all source intelligence analyst. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Logan was married (June 8, 2007) to the former Anna Isfort (Ursuline Academy ’03). The couple moved to Washington, D.C., in June so that Anna can begin medical school at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. Logan will continue work as a military intelligence officer in the US Army Reserve. logan.besuden@gmail.com Tony Capurro (’04) was selected to the Division II Soccer First Team All-American squad for the 2007 season at Northern Kentucky University. He led the team to a 22-2 record and the number-one ranking. He was named to the All-Region and All-GLVC Conference teams as well. Tony was previously selected as a Division II Second Team All-American. He has finished his career at Northern Kentucky and is currently training for professional tryouts.
chosen to serve on CCFA’s National Youth Leadership Council, whose goal is to unify youth leaders invested in enhancing and strengthening the Council’s mission – to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. In January, Cole completed the Miami ING Half Marathon for Team Challenge, CCFA’s endurance training program, and helped raise awareness and money for CCFA.
with a homer and 28 RBIs. He was the second-leading hitter for the Cowboys in conference play with a .345 average.
Cole Jackson (’05) is a senior at Ohio University. He has become a strong advocate for Crohn’s patients and is an active volunteer and leader for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, both locally and nationally. This spring he was
Jeff Nieman (’05) won the North Coast Athletic Conference golf championship and was named Player of the Year in the conference. His Ohio Wesleyan team won the conference and qualified for the NCAA championships.
Musical Arts BAND & CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND ARTS SHOWCASE: Sunday, December 14, 3 PM. in the Moeller Auditorium. Admission: $5 adults/$3 students. FRESHMAN CHORUS CONCERT: Tuesday, December 9, 7 PM, Moeller Auditorium.
Theatre Arts ANNUAL IMPROV: Jan. 23-25 ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL: May 7-10
Germane Lindsey (’07) was elected one of the team captains for the 2008-09 Ohio University Wrestling Team. Germane led the team in wins.
We express our condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and friends of these and other members of the Moeller Family who have passed on: L. George Andre Robert R. Bidwell Hugh Bresnahan ’69 Francis Joseph Brosnan ’76 Daniel L. Brown ’76 Mary Florence DeTemple Harold Dilg Jr. ’65 Julia Ann Donnelly Brian Fabel
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Vincent DiGennaro ('07) was the recipient of the prestigious Drexel University LeBow College of Business Freshman Award for Excellence In Technology. This honor is given to the freshman who has maintained the highest GPA in his/her major. In recognition of dedication and service to the University Student Ambassador Program, Vincent was voted Ambassador of The Year by his peers.
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Rob Chappell (’05) became the first University of Dayton golfer to win the Atlantic 10 Conference individual championship, thus making him the Conference Player of the Year. Rob tied an A-10 record with a 64 in the first round. The Flyers also finished second to UNC-Charlotte, the fifth-ranked team in the country. Rob became only the second Moeller golfer to qualify for the US Amateur. He made the initial cut of 64 and qualified for match play.
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Tim Gusweiler (’06) finished 10th in the MAC Golf Championship, leading his Ohio University team to a seventh place conference finish. Mark Reinhold (’07) also played well for the Bobcats. Both have been honored for their academic achievements at OU. Tom Belza (’07) was named to baseball’s All-Big 12 Second Team for the 2008 season. He received this honor as a freshman at Oklahoma State. Tom earned a starting spot at second base early in the Big 12 season, and in 43 games, he hit .376
Brad Libis (’05) had the unique chance to cover the Pope’s visit to the US in New York City. Brad’s school, Duquesne University, did a documentary on his visit. “It was truly one of the greatest experiences of my life. To be able to cover the Pope’s visit to America is a once-in-alifetime opportunity. I felt a part of history as this was the first papal visit to America in almost 10 years and Pope Benedict XVI's first. It was also an awe-inspiring experience to see thousands of American Catholics come together to see the Pope, especially in a time when the Catholic faith has been under attack. This is an experience that I will hold near and dear to me for my whole life.” bradlibis@hotmail.com.
Dan Remenowsky (’04) As a senior baseball player at Otterbein, Dan won the Kent Tekulve Pitcher of the Year Award – for the third consecutive season. He went 5-2 with 57 strikeouts and a 2.23 ERA. Career stats at Otterbein rank Dan first in career ERA, second in career wins and strikeouts, and he was named to the All-Conference Team all four years.
Cameron Satterwhite (’05) is an outfielder at the University of Cincinnati, and he was named to the Second Team of the American Baseball Coaches Association Rawlings All-Midwest team.
Chuck Farfsing James Gross ’76 Peter Gruber ’00 Dick Herrlinger Matthew Hill ’99 Timothy Johns Chris Koegel ’67 Gerald Leinberger Mary McCormick Robert Rosfeld Janet Ann Santoro Mark Schehr ’78 Michael Sharkey James Shaw Robert Topmiller ’66 Judy Uhlik James Wessel
Goodbye to Coach, Teacher, Friend On Sunday, September 28, Jim Higgins passed away. The Moeller Family will miss the man who coached, taught, and mentored so many Moeller alumni. May our prayers be with the Higgins family, especially his three sons: Jim ’96, Shawn ’99, and Patrick ’07. “Jim did not give his players a choice,” said former Moeller Football Coach Gerry Faust. “He demanded excellence.” “Jim Higgins was one of the most intelligent men that I ever knew...on and off of the football field,” said former Moeller Football Coach Bob Crable ’78. “He was a great historian, a great storyteller, a great teacher and coach, and a great friend. May God bless him.”
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2008-09 MOELLER EVENTS
Alumni
“Art” Crusaders are mult-ribbon winners at the Kiwanis Montgomery Art Show.
The Social Event of the Year
MEN'S CLUB BASKETBALL SIMULCASTS AT MOELLER: Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 (vs. LaSalle) Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 (vs. St. Xavier) Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 (vs. Elder)
A.J. Stofko, son of Greg ‘89 and Angie Stofko.
WRESTLING ALUMNI NIGHT: Thursday, Dec. 11 (vs. Elder) BASKETBALL ALUMNI NIGHT: Tuesday, February 10 (vs. Roger Bacon) MEN'S CLUB WINTER MEETING: Friday, Jan. 16, 2009: Happy Hour @ Village Tavern followed by the varsity basketball game vs. Chaminade Julienne at Moeller. ANNUAL FATHER-SON MASS & BREAKFAST: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Winter Sports — Home Events* Basketball Home Games @ 7:30 PM: Fri., Dec. 12, 2008 vs. Badin HS Fri., Jan. 9, 2009 vs. LaSalle Fri., Jan. 16, 2009 vs. Chaminade Julienne Fri., Feb. 6, 2009 vs. St. Xavier Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 vs. Hamilton Township HS Tues., Feb. 10, 2009 vs. Roger Bacon HS Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 vs. Elder HS
Wrestling Home Meets Thurs., Dec. 11, 2008 vs. Elder HS @ 7 PM – Alumni Night Sat., Jan. 10, Moeller Super Duals @ 10 PM Wed. Jan. 28, 2009 vs. St. Xavier HS @ 7 PM – Senior Night Sat., Feb. 21, Sectional Tournament @ 9 PM * See www.Moeller.org for the most up-to-date sport schedules (choose the Calendar tab, then click “Athletic Calendar”). MOELLER • 37