Vol.

12, Issue 3 • Fall 2008

Street Mission
Serving the Homeless with Bryan Mauk ’08

New Faces on the Faculty Farewell to Tim Russert ’72

Cover Story

10 Homeward Bound
For Bryan Mauk, a 2008 Carroll graduate,
Cleveland’s homeless are a passion – and
meeting them where they live, an honor.
By Kristin Ohlson

Photograph by Janet Century

Members of John Carroll’s Labre team head out to meet the homeless
community on a Friday night in July, the ministry’s 200th consecutive
Friday night on the streets. From left are Bryan Mauk ’08, Jacque Vogt
’09, Brendan McLaughlin ’08, and Jenna Woodarek ’09.
See “Homeward Bound,” page 10.

On the cover: Bryan Mauk ’08. Photograph by Janet Century

FEATURES

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John Carroll University says goodbye to Tim Russert ’72.
Homily by Reverend James Prehn, SJ.
John CarRoll University

18 Carroll Is in the Details President

Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, SJ
Look closely at the fine points that give the John Carroll
campus its unique beauty. Photography by Daniel Milner Vice President for
University Advancement
21 The Start of Something Big Doreen Riley
Director of University ­
Introducing the new tenure-track faculty who have joined
Marketing and Communications
John Carroll’s ranks this fall, bringing with them a rich Christine Somosi ’81
array of experiences. Let the learning begin. Editor
By David Budin Ken Kesegich

26 The World According to Lo Castro Alumni Journal

Michele McFarland
National student columnist of the year Jenna Lo Castro Campus Photography Coordinator
’09 has something to say – and her own way of saying it. Cheri Slattery
By Ken Kesegich Advisory Board
George Bilgere
Sherri Crahen
DEPARTMENTS Linda Eisenmann
Kimyette Finley ’95
Jack Hearns ’61
2 President’s Message Mary Lavin ’87
3 Mailbox John Marcus ’72 (ex officio)
Paul V. Murphy
4 On Campus
Doreen Riley
28 The Jesuit Way Rev. Thomas Schubeck, SJ
29 Giving: Investing in John Carroll’s Future Barbara Schubert ’62
Karen Schuele
30 Athletics Christine Somosi ’81
36 Images of Carroll Brian Williams
37 Alumni Journal / Class Notes
61 In Memoriam
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Common Ground
V
isiting Cleveland’s homeless on a frigid Friday
night in 2006, I saw something unexpected. I
was with the Labre Project, the street ministry
founded on John Carroll’s campus two years earlier by
three of our students. The group goes out every Friday
night and distributes food and other essentials. More
than anything else that night (even more than the
coldness of my feet!), I was taken by the relationships
I saw between the John Carroll group and the men
and women on the street.
At every stop, the Carroll members, mostly
students, asked the homeless for updates on their
families. And the homeless asked the same of the
students. Meaningful discussions ensued. The students
were in no hurry to climb back into the warm vans.
Even though I have worked in street ministry and
done many immersions of my own, I was surprised by
the depth of the relationships.
The Labre students live
the John Carroll mission. They
understand that what we all have in
common is far more important than
our differences. What a gift. We
discover what we have in common
only by getting to know those
who struggle. That’s what makes
immersions and ministries like the
Labre Project so valuable. This
issue’s cover story chronicles Bryan
Mauk ’08, who helped found the
Labre ministry at John Carroll and
has started a new effort to aid the
homeless – the Metanoia Project.
I’m proud of our students’
involvement in Labre and other
2 John Carroll university FALL 2008 Photograph by Robert Wetzler
projects. This past year, 14 different immersion groups
went to seven states and four different countries. In
the spring, I traveled to Jamaica and there witnessed a
sight that moved me. A John Carroll student involved
in an immersion experience, junior Alec Barker, was
shaving an elderly man. Alec is a Blue Streak football
player, a large young man who administers bruises on
the gridiron. I’ll never forget the image of the student
caring for the infirm man half his size. More than that,
I’ll never forget the love he showed.
We discover what we have
in common only by getting to
know those who struggle.
W
e join with others in continuing to mourn
the loss this summer of Tim Russert ’72;
Reverend Joe Schell, SJ; Board of Directors
member Jerry Breen ’68, ’75G; faculty member Miles
Coburn ’75G; student Marcel Jeffries; and many other
alums, parents, and friends. Our sorrow is tempered,
however, by our conviction that death constitutes a
change of life, not the end of it. Jesus’ own resurrection
and his promise of eternal life with God in glory
enables us to continue the work of so many committed
members of the John Carroll community, even after
they have passed on. We are people of hope determined
to mold the world ever more closely to the Gospels
through leadership and service to the world. You
can be proud of your involvement with John Carroll
University, because you are contributing to making a
difference.
God bless,
Reverend Robert L. Niehoff, SJ
 MAILBOX

The Class of 1943

My family appreciates the wonderful article on the five members of the class of ’43 that included
my father, Leo Bedell. The article captures his personality very well. He is a no-frills guy, as
evidenced by his reluctance to take on the mantle of hero and not offering a lot of details of the
action surrounding his Silver Star citation.
As a kid, I had a natural curiosity about his wartime experiences but also a sense that it
wasn’t an open topic. His children respect that, just as we respect his “roll up your sleeves and get
to work” attitude that he admitted helped him deal with the aftermath. It also helped him and
my dear mother raise nine children, cope with the loss of a tenth to a childhood illness, start a
successful business, and instill in us our Catholic values.
Contrasting that reluctance in revisiting the horrors of the Central Pacific of 63 years ago is a letter
written by my father, at the time a 23-year-old U.S. Navy ensign, to a grieving mother from Granger
Township, Ohio. That mother, Mrs. Young, lived on a small farm there on the outskirts of Akron. Her
19-year-old son, LeRoy, a shipmate of my father’s, was killed off the shores of Iwo Jima two days prior to

Photograph by Robert Müller

the assault by the U.S. Marines. My father told me of the visit he and my mother made to Mrs. Young
shortly after my parents were married. During the visit, Mrs. Young presented that letter she kept safely
pressed in the pages of her family Bible since receiving it upon her son’s death.
It was a very poignant and moving letter offering my father’s consolation for her son’s sacrifice
while bravely carrying out his duties, assurance that he did not suffer, and acknowledgement of
the fine upbringing that she gave her son. It is a letter that belies the writer’s youth but affirms his
Leo W. Bedell Sr.
responsibility and sensitivity to the boy’s mother.
Tom Brokaw, in his book The Greatest Generation, confirms the trademark silence of many of the WWII veterans. But, we should
note, many of them have shared the pain of their wartime experiences with those that have suffered most as a result of the war.
Thanks again for a fine article.

Terry Bedell ’77

Stow, Ohio

On the Summer Issue

Congratulations on the summer issue, and may future issues bring the school continued identity, plaudits, well wishes,
and success in helping cement long-term goals and enrich the lives of students who prize their years at Alma Mater.
Paul T. Bohn ’49
Rocky River, Ohio

I appreciated the summer issue, especially the remembrance of Fr. Joe Schell. Credit should be given
to him going back to the 1950s, when he started the Alumni Sodality composed mostly of graduates of
JCU, Notre Dame College, and Ursuline College. We had a great group with Fr. Schell for many years.
As a result of our meetings and work together, plus the friendship, many marriages came about from
that group of friends. That was how I met my wife, Mary Lou.
Going forward over 50 years, the members who are still around met at Bunny and Bob Hill’s
house – by coincidence the day of Fr. Joe’s death. Fortunately, he had sent a letter to the group
that was dated a few days earlier. Fr. Joe was a once-in-a-lifetime dedicated spiritual leader,
friend, and advisor to many of us.
Art Walters ’51
Rocky River, Ohio

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 ON CAMPUS
Remembering
Miles M. Coburn
John Carroll University continues to
mourn the tragic death of beloved biology
professor Miles M. Coburn. Prof. Coburn,
58, was struck by an SUV and killed on
Saturday, August 16, while riding his
bicycle in Newbury Township, Ohio.
“He was a wonderful friend, teacher,
and mentor to many in the John Carroll
community,” says Reverend Robert L.
Niehoff, SJ, John Carroll’s president.
“Highly involved in the life of the
University, he will be missed. On a personal
note, I greatly valued his friendship and
often looked to him for advice. We can find
comfort and strength in our common bonds
and in our faith. While Miles has left us
physically, his spirit remains with all who are
blessed to have known him.”
Prof. Coburn was an avid cyclist
and enthusiastic environmentalist, and
his commitment to service learning was
Miles Coburn, 1949-2008 evident in the many field expeditions he
organized for students.  He also created
“Project Qué?,” a summer science and
?
“ Jimmy, you really don’t know the birds until you can recognize them by their
song.” My friend Miles told me this years ago. We have been separated by time
and distance and years, but every morning at my home here in SW Pennsylvania,
I sit on my deck, sip my coffee, and listen to the birdsong at dawn. I did that
Saturday morning. It was a lovely sunrise, although a bit misty. The music was
pleasant and diverse. I could name the callers. House wren. Chipping sparrow.
Goldfinch. Mourning dove. Miles taught me to know a bird by the song it sings,
but there was no way I could have known it was his last morning to listen. I will
remember him by the song he sang. Never loud. Always true. Always a subtle
part of a greater voice.
– contribution to the online guestbook by Jim Natural ’75G
Tribute: In Prof. Coburn’s honor, some friends walked or rode
bicycles to his funeral, which filled Church of the Gesu. At his
wake the evening before, an estimated 800 people came
to the Dolan Science Center – again, some riding bikes or
walking – to offer condolences to the Coburn family.
Photograph by Robert Wetzler
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math enrichment program for students in
grades 6 through 8. John Carroll partners
with La Sagrada Familia, a Cleveland
Catholic parish, on the program.
In 2003, Prof. Coburn received
the Distinguished Faculty Award at
John Carroll. The award is presented
each year to a faculty member selected
by a committee of faculty, students,
administrators, and alumni for excellence
in classroom teaching and scholarship.
Prof. Coburn earned his bachelor’s
degree from the University of Notre Dame
in 1971, his master’s in biology from John
Carroll in 1975, and a Ph.D. from the Ohio
State University in 1982, the same year he
joined John Carroll. The University Heights
native grew up about a block away from
John Carroll and had longstanding ties to
the University; his father and five of his six
siblings are also John Carroll alumni.
Prof. Coburn is survived by his wife,
Peggy Spaeth; two children, Kevin and
Rosey; father, Donald J. Coburn, M.D.,
class of 1943, and mother, Elaine; brothers
James, Howard ’76, Patrick ’77, and
Christopher ’79; and sisters Catherine
Coburn Costello ’73 and Mary Rose
Coburn Sullivan ’82. A Mass of the
Christian Burial was held on August 21 at
Church of the Gesu.
Visit a website established in
remembrance of Prof. Coburn at
www.jcu.edu/mcoburn; there, you can
read and contribute to a guestbook of
remembrances.
New Leader for Student Affairs

O
n August 4, John Carroll welcomed leadership, student conduct, campus activi-
Mark D. McCarthy as the new ties, music performing groups, intercultural

Photograph, by Dan Johnson, courtesy of Marquette University

vice-president for student affairs.
Dr. McCarthy came to John Carroll from
Marquette University, where he served
as the assistant vice-president for student
affairs and dean of student development.
Dr. McCarthy counts nearly 30 years
of administrative experience in a variety
of student affairs areas at both public and
private institutions. He holds a Ph.D. in
educational policy and leadership from
Marquette, an M.A. in student personnel
administration from the University
of Maryland, and a B.A. from the
Pennsylvania State University.
In his role at Marquette, he was
responsible for the Office of Student
Development, a department within the
Division of Student Affairs, that plans and
implements a wide range of co-curricular
programs related to community service,
activities, and first-year students. He also
brings extensive experience in the devel-
opment and implementation of learning
assessment in the co-curriculum.
Dr. McCarthy is a member of Phi Beta
Kappa and has served on the executive
board of the Jesuit Association of Student
Personnel Administrators as well as several
committees of the National Association
of Student Personnel Administrators. He
is a frequent presenter on the topics
of leadership, community service, and Mark D. McCarthy
assessment at regional and national
conferences and author of a chapter in
Service-Learning in Higher Education (Barbara more fully engage all students in their learn-
Jacoby and Associates), Jossey Bass, 1996. ing – both in and out of the classroom.”
“I am very excited to join the John He succeeds Patrick Rombalski, who
Carroll University leadership team to help last summer left John Carroll after 11 years
guide the efforts of the Division of Student to become vice-president for student affairs
Affairs,” says Dr. McCarthy, “as we work to at Boston College.

A Task Force for Diversity

In July, Reverend Robert L. Niehoff, SJ, announced the
formation of a Task Force on Diversity for 2008-09. The
group, representing the entire institution, convened
when the academic year began. “This is an ideal time to
ask such a group to advance the efforts of so many across
campus as we seek to make our campus more inclusive,”
Fr. Niehoff wrote in a message to the University
community.
Walter Simmons
He pointed out that numerous groups and initiatives
have developed in the recent past, all of which are
committed to strengthening the working and learning
environment in ways that are cognizant of aspects of
diversity. The groups and initiatives include the Faculty
of Color Organization, the Women’s Faculty Caucus,
the Student Diversity Initiative Task Force, and the
Faculty Council Committee on Gender and Diversity.
John Carroll’s commitment to diversity, inclusion,
and multiculturalism was described in a February 2008
presidential memo as well as the Vision, Mission, Core
Lauren Bowen Values, and Strategic Initiatives Statement. The task
force will make recommendations to the president on
ways the University can best coordinate the commitment
to diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism.
The task force will gather information about current
University efforts related to diversity with the goal of
identifying areas of strength, areas for improvement,
and ways to minimize duplication of effort. Based on the
information gathered, they will make recommendations
to the president by May 2009. These recommendations
may include:
• How to foster a culture for a community of inclusion;
• Steps to improve the experience of students, faculty,
staff, and administrators (particularly those from his-
torically underrepresented populations);
• An institutional structure that would serve the stra-
tegic implementation of a diversity agenda in order
to institutionalize the commitment to diversity;
• And any other recommendations resulting from their
fact-finding initiatives.
Walter Simmons, chair of the Department of
Economics and Finance, and Lauren Bowen, associate
academic vice-president for academic programs and
faculty diversity, are chairing the task force.

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Leadership Update
I
n August, the University announced the resignation of Jonathan Ivec ’77 from his
position as vice-president for finance and administrative services. Working with
four presidents, Mr. Ivec served the University as a vice-president for over 13
years, directing the business office since February 1, 1995.
During that time, Mr. Ivec oversaw endowment growth from $60 million in 1995
to its present figure of $177 million. As the vice-president in charge of facilities, he
played a pivotal role in major construction projects, including the Dolan Center for
Science and Technology and Don Shula Stadium. Despite financial challenges over
those years, the University enjoys an excellent A2 credit rating.
The University appointed Richard F. Mausser ’00G vice-president for finance
Jonathan Ivec Richard Mausser
and treasurer of the John Carroll University Corporation. Mr. Mausser had most
recently served as the University’s associate vice-president of finance. He joined
John Carroll in 1995.

Martin and Martin

They met for the first time in a coffee shop at
Purdue University. They were with separate
groups of friends who sat down together. He
drank espresso, she coffee with cream. He was a
senior at Purdue who brought his statistics book
to study. She was in her first year of graduate
school and recognized the book from when she
Photograph by Robert Wetzler
took the class.
“So we started a conversation,” says Beth
Martin. “Statistics is about as a good as it gets.
And we’ve been doing statistics ever since.”
Thirty years of marriage, two daughters,
and two decorated faculty careers later, Beth
and Jim Martin look back and wouldn’t change
a thing. Today, they share the distinction of
being associate deans in their respective schools
at John Carroll – Beth in the College of Arts
and Sciences, and Jim in the Boler School of
strength as dean, Beth looks at him and
says, “You’re very decisive. You don’t let
something drag on and on. You force finality.
You say, ‘In two weeks, we’re meeting again
and we’re making the decision.’ Faculty
like to think through things, and that’s
good, but at some point, if you push people
to a conclusion, I’m not sure the decision
would’ve been any different if they’d waited
another six months.”
Jim, asked the same question about

Business. Beth, a member of the psychology
faculty, has been in her role for two and a half
years. Jim, a marketing faculty member, has
been associate dean for one year. They both
came to John Carroll in 1986.
On the job, the overlap in their roles is
limited, but the two deans do consult on student
issues. Serving as associate deans is only the
latest intersection in their lives at John
Carroll. Working at the same university,
they have collaborated on research,
occasionally taught each other’s classes
– “Once again, we’re back to statistics,”
says Beth – and gained great respect for
the other’s abilities in the classroom and
administrative office.
Asked to cite her husband’s greatest
The deans are in: Jim and Beth Martin
Beth, says, “You’re very organized. It allows
you to do so many different things in such
a timely manner, and you never seem to
struggle. I still have not figured out how you
do that. Also, you’re very creative at figuring
out solutions to problems. Some of the
problems have been around for a long time,
and you say, ‘Why don’t we just do this?’
And your solution makes sense.”
The Martins think back to their student
days in Indiana. “We kept meeting at the
coffee shop, acting, of course, like we weren’t
there on purpose, but we were,” says Beth.
Three decades later, they are gratefully
sharing their life on the green campus of John
Carroll. “Working at the same school,” says
Beth, “has been a blessing from the start.”
Ken Kesegich

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 The Next Oregon Province Superior
R The Winter’s Tale
everend Patrick J. Lee, SJ, a member
of John Carroll’s Board of Directors,
is the new provincial superior of the
Oregon Province. In the spring, Reverend
Adolfo Nicolás, SJ, superior general of the
Society of Jesus, appointed Fr. Lee to the
post. Fr. Lee began his six-year term on July
31, the Feast of Saint Ignatius. He succeeds
Photograph courtesy of the Oregon Province
Provincial Father John D. Whitney, SJ, and is
based at the province offices in Portland. As
provincial superior of the Oregon Province,
Fr. Lee leads about 300 Jesuits in Washington,
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Alaska. Before
being named provincial superior, Fr. Lee
served as vice-president for mission at Gonzaga
Reverend Patrick J. Lee, SJ
University since 2005.
Mission Committee Update
John Carroll continues to strategize about
the best model for promoting mission and
identity at the University. In June, the Mission
Coordinating Committee, convened in 2006
by Reverend Robert L. Niehoff, SJ, submitted
a recommendations report to the president.
Also in June, Fr. Niehoff appointed Paul V.
Murphy, director of the Institute of Catholic
Studies, and Reverend James Prehn, SJ, dean of
student development, to serve as co-chairs of the Paul V. Murphy Rev. James Prehn, SJ
committee. The previous chair of the committee, Patrick Rombalski, left Carroll in May to become
vice-president for student affairs at Boston College. Mission and identity continue to be a top
priority as the president looks to John Carroll’s future. Fr. Niehoff will work with Dr. Murphy and
Fr. Prehn to determine committee membership and structure going forward.
A Very Large Class
The class of 2012 is the largest freshman
class for John Carroll in five years. As of
August 25, the class consisted of 805
students. For a “by the numbers” view of the
group, turn to Enrollment Quarterly, page 32.
An Invitation to
Established 32 years ago, Actors from
the London Stage is a renowned touring
Shakespeare company. For the third time in
four years, the company is visiting John Car-
roll for a week to conduct workshops with
students and perform a Shakespeare play.
During the workshops, the actors interact
closely with the students, including leading
them in acting exercises and directing them
in performing parts of the play. This year,
the play is The Winter’s Tale, and the acting
company will perform it in Kulas Auditorium
for three nights: September 25, 26, and 27,
Photograph courtesy of the Department of English
The Bard returns: Actors from the London
Stage, back this year, are shown performing
Hamlet at John Carroll in 2006.
with the curtain rising at 7:30 p.m. for all
performances. Everyone is invited.
The classically trained members
of Actors from the London Stage come
from prestigious companies such as the
Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal
National Theatre of Great Britain, and
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Using five
members who perform multiple parts, the
company visited John Carroll in 2005 with
Othello and 2006 with Hamlet.
For more information on the group’s
September visit and production of The
Winter’s Tale, and to reserve tickets, visit
www.jcu.edu/english/winters_tale.htm or
call Chris Roark at 216-397-4778.
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Constitutional Matters
M
ay 16 was a big day for a group
of fifth-graders from schools in
the Cleveland area – and for the
John Carroll students who worked with
them all year. The children traveled to John
Carroll’s campus and participated in a mock
Congressional hearing, the culminating event
in “We, the People,” a yearly service-learning
program at the University.
We, the People provides an opportunity for
Carroll students to help the schoolchildren gain
a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution,
the workings of the federal government, and
Photograph by Robert Wetzler
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Photographs by Robert Wetzler
what it means to be a citizen. JCU students in
the program meet weekly in class to prepare
lesson plans. They visit fifth-grade classrooms
once each week, working closely with the
children and helping with learning exercises
and activities. The children explore issues
including the purpose of government and the
opportunities for citizens to participate.
In May, the mock Congressional
hearing brought it all together for this year’s
participants. Before panels of judges that
included civic and educational leaders, the
fifth-graders showcased what they had learned.
Back in the Day
Over the summer, during the extensive
renovations to the student dining facilities,
workers uncovered a wall that recalled the
days of the Rathskeller, a student hangout
that opened in 1969. The glimpse of history
was brief. Construction went on and the wall
was covered over again. The wall is gone, but
the memories remain. Share your Rathskeller
memories by writing to journal@jcu.edu.
 Briefs
Let the Games Begin High Honor

T
Last summer, Allyn Adams ’64, chair
he Greater Cleveland Sports Commission’s Continental Cup, a youth soccer of John Carroll’s Board of Directors,
tournament with teams competing from across the country and around the world, received the Ohio
came to John Carroll in early July. Once again, Carroll opened its campus and Society of CPAs’
displayed its hospitality for the third-annual competition. Nearly 100 teams participated 2008 Gold Medal for
during the tournament. John Carroll provided housing for all of the international teams, Meritorious Service
including groups from Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and India. More than a dozen games were to the Accounting
played at Carroll’s Don Shula Stadium, at Wasmer Field. The University also hosted the Profession. The gold
opening ceremony, a three-hour gala at the stadium that ended with a fireworks display. medal is the society’s
Allyn Adams highest recognition
Photographs by Robert Wetzler
for a member. Mr. Adams, a retired
partner of the Cleveland accounting firm
Deloitte & Touche, is a past president of
the Cleveland chapter of the society. In
his 31 years as a member of the society,
he also has served in a number of other
leadership roles.

Leadership Class
Reverend Robert L. Niehoff, SJ, is one
of 71 people selected by Leadership
Cleveland for its 2009 class. Leadership
Cleveland is a civic program bringing
together leaders – from business,
political, nonprofit, and faith organizations
– who are at the top of their professions.
Over 10 months, the class members build
on their knowledge of the community to
help them drive change. Alumni of the
program, which celebrated its thirtieth
anniversary this summer, number 1,500.

Olympic Moments
In August, television viewers in North-
east Ohio who tuned in to Cleveland’s
NBC affiliate, WKYC-TV3, for the opening
ceremony of the Summer Olympics saw
John Carroll in the spotlight. WKYC ran a
promotion spot focusing on its education
coverage – a promo featuring JCU, which
only days earlier had marshaled students,
parents, and administrators on short
notice for the station’s filming on campus.
The Carroll community came through –
both in front of the camera and behind
it – for the spot, which ran multiple times
throughout the Olympics.

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 Homeward
T
by Kristin Ohlson
For Bryan Mauk, he first time Bryan Mauk ’08 saw
the light of his vocation, he was a
a 2008 Carroll junior at St. Ignatius High School
wending his way along a dark path
through tall weeds, past an abandoned build-
graduate, Cleveland’s ing, to a campfire near railroad tracks. A shirt-
less man at the campfire whirled around to face
Bryan and several other student volunteers.
homeless are a Bryan’s heart faltered as he saw the livid red
scars on the man’s back and chest, the result of
passion – and having been doused with gasoline and torched
as he slept in an empty cardboard box.
“I’m dead,” Bryan thought.
meeting them where But the homeless man greeted them
warmly. He was a street-corner hot dog vendor
they live, an honor. who wasn’t making enough money to pay for
an apartment. He had pooled his money with
another homeless man so that they could share
a rental, but the other guy had skipped town
that morning with their stash.
Photography by Janet Century
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“It was one of the worst days of his life,
but he led an amazing prayer,” Bryan says. “He
prayed for us.”
A Reversal in Thinking
This was Bryan’s first experience with the
Labre Project, an outreach program to the
homeless started by two teachers at St. Ignatius,
in Cleveland. In the seven years since that
night, Bryan has continued to visit the city’s
homeless nearly every week. He and two fellow
St. Ignatius and now, John Carroll, grads –
Brendan McLaughlin ’08 and Jodie Bowers ’06G
– founded the St. Benedict Joseph Labre Ministry
at John Carroll in 2004. Since then, every Friday
night, hundreds of JCU students, faculty, and
staff have visited people who are homeless.
Now, the leadership of JCU’s Labre Ministry
has passed from Bryan and Brendan into the
able hands of Kelly White and Lena Chapin,
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both juniors. They post a sign-up sheet on
campus every Monday morning for the 20
spaces in the vans that go out every Friday
night. By noon, all the slots are filled.
Meanwhile, Bryan has embarked upon
the next stage of his mission. After so many
years of talking and walking with the home-
less, he has many ideas for helping them
transition to safe, comfortable, connected
lives. He now has the cash to put some of
these plans into action. In the spring, he
received the 2008 William E. Simon Fel-
lowship for Noble Purpose – which includes
a $40,000 award – and promptly founded
the Metanoia Project, a nonprofit that will
help realize several of the ideas he’s been
dreaming about. Metanoia is a Greek word
that means “a reversal in thinking.”
The first Metanoia project will be
an overnight drop-in center for homeless
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Caregivers: Top, Bryan at home with his parents, Dennis and Pat, and brother, JCU freshman Tim.
Above, the 200th night begins with prayer in the Rodman Hall Chapel and prep work, and then
the Labre volunteers hit the street. Labre co-founder Brendan McLaughlin ’08 is shown holding
beverages in the second photo from the right. Fellow volunteer Ryan McCullough ’11 is in the
next photo to the left. In the bottom photo, Bryan and Jenna Woodarek ’09 visit with a friend.
people who are leery of Cleveland’s crowded fellowship with Bryan, Brendan, and other
shelters and not yet ready to move off the Labre regulars. Bryan started Cleveland’s first
streets. They live behind the urban facade overnight drop-in center on a four-month
of buildings and highways and greenery, trial basis in 2007. It hosted nearly 50 people
under bridges, behind empty factories, in the every Friday night.
middle of weedy thickets near highway off- “The idea was to make it an enticing
ramps, shunning the police and the kids who place socially,” says Bryan, who received
get their kicks tormenting the homeless. At the 2007 Northeast Ohio Coalition for the
the “Drop,” they will be able to eat, shower, Homeless Award for this effort. “I loved going
sleep, watch television, and play board there – I’d shoot pool and watch movies all
games and maybe ping-pong and basketball. night with these guys. A lot of the homeless
They will mix with medical, mental health, who would never consider going to a shelter
and other service providers in a low-key or talking to service providers came in.”
setting. They will enjoy conversation and Of course, the $40,000 from the Simon
Fellowship won’t be enough to open another
drop-in center for the three nights per week
that Bryan envisions and keep it going on a
permanent basis. He has other funding ideas.
For the last few years, he’s been staring
wistfully at Cleveland’s abandoned houses. A
carpenter himself with many relatives in the
construction industry, Bryan imagined
training homeless people to fix up the houses,
then selling them to raise money for the
drop-in center and, someday, maybe, a
living-learning community of the homeless.
He plans to use the Simon award to start
buying some of these abandoned houses –
the Department of Housing and Urban
Development sells foreclosed homes that
have been on the market for more than six
months to nonprofits – but the first Metanoia
house was donated by a Cleveland attorney
eager to help the homeless and impressed by
Bryan’s track record.
That track record impresses other advo-
cates for the homeless, too. “Volunteers call
us all the time, but no one takes a project
to this level,” says Brian Davis, head of the
Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Home-
less. “Most people meet one obstacle and
they’re off to something else, but Bryan is
really committed to providing help and fol-
lowing that commitment through.”
“He has a passion for the city’s most
vulnerable,” adds Duane Drotar, director of
Cleveland’s largest homeless shelter – 400
beds downtown, with another 200 places to
sleep in emergencies. “He’s looking at how
his energies can have a strategic impact on
some of the challenges the system faces.”
Bryan’s efforts on the Metanoia Project are
happening in tandem with his studies at
Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel
Center for Nonprofit Organizations, where
he began graduate work in the fall.
The 200th Night
On a warm evening in mid-July, the
smell of scorched Tater Tots wafted through
the first floor of Carroll’s Bohannon Center
as Bryan, Brendan, Kelly, and other volun-
teers prepared for the Labre Ministry’s 200th
consecutive Friday night on the streets.
Until Labre’s recent move to the former
Temple Emanu El campus in South Euclid,
which the University purchased earlier this
year, Bohannon housed its kitchen, food
storage, office, and several rooms stuffed with
donated items that the group shares with the
homeless. Clothing, canned goods, toiletries,
and reading materials for those still on the
streets, as well as televisions, couches, lamps,
and tables for their homeless friends who
have moved into apartments. Bryan pointed
to a Sponge Bob piñata lying between two
television sets and explained, “That’s for the
next apartment-warming party.”
Twelve people were going out for the
200th night, including Bryan’s parents,
Dennis and Pat Mauk, and his brother, Tim,
now a JCU freshman – the one manning
the Tater Tots and a large bubbling pot of
hot dogs. The group loaded the tots and
dogs into large insulated containers and
then packed two vans with the hot food as
well as boxes stuffed with other supplies.
The van’s first stop was the Rodman
Hall Chapel, where Kelly led prayers and
reflection on the evening’s activity. Then
Kelly and Brendan drove the vans toward
the setting sun, against the tide of rush-
hour commuters returning to the suburbs.
One question persisted over the next four
hours. As Bryan approached the homeless –
some outside, some in new apartments –
several greeted him joyfully, then asked, “You
hurt your back playing ping-pong?”
“No, it was paintball,” he explained,
sitting on their couch or on the nearest
wooden pallet or curb if they were out on
the streets. “I was at the world’s largest
paintball game, in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.
It was my second year – I’m a veteran.”
Then he proceeded to tell them about the
days of paintball D-Day reenactments on an
Oklahoma lake and the camping out and
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the partying and the 16-hour drives there and
back, all of which resulted in two herniated
disks and a month on his back.
One might expect someone with Bryan’s
accolades to be serious and saintly – oppressively
good, in other words. Instead, he’s quick to
seek fun, to inject fun into all his work, to joke
about himself and even his homeless friends.
“Do I feel like going out every Friday night?” he
repeats a question incredulously. Rainy nights
are miserable, he says. “The homeless smell so
bad on rainy nights. Besides, it’s like going to
the same party for four years. Sometimes I really
want to go to another party.”
“He seems like just a likeable, goofy kid, so
people are always surprised to find out that he’s
the one in charge,” according to his pal Brendan,
who says their partnership is so strong because
the two of them are very different – Bryan’s the
idea guy, Brendan does the legwork to make the
ideas fly. “He also knows more about sociology
and Jesuit teachings than just about anyone
I know. He knows it and understands it and
explains it in a way that makes sense.”
Active Agents
When Bryan was 4 years old and Tim was
in utero, their father developed a brain tumor.
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Fellowship and friendship: The group’s stops include bridges and a campsite where Gary and Viola
live. The next morning, Bryan and Brendan move the couple into a motel (above, far right).
Though the tumor proved benign, the elder
Mr. Mauk endured a long recovery. The family
was without income and teetered dangerously
close to homelessness for two years. But Bryan’s
work with the homeless goes beyond his family’s
understanding that anyone can wind up on the
streets, given the wrong circumstances.
At John Carroll, he was a sociology major
who nearly majored in religious studies, and
both disciplines deepened his commitment.
Sociology gave him the statistics and tools
to take action. Religious studies underscored
the divine imperative for reaching out to
the poor. At the same time, JCU staff like
Patrick Prosser, director of financial aid and
an advisor to the Labre Ministry, and Tracee
Patterson, a coordinator in the University’s
Center for Service and Social Action, helped
him develop from a participant in Labre to a
thoughtful leader.
“God has a Divine Plan, and we’re active
agents in it,” says Bryan, who earlier this
year was named one of five recipients of the
national 2007 Howard R. Swearer Student
Humanitarian Award for his commitment to
community service. “The homeless are active
agents in transforming the students, and the
students are active agents in transforming
the homeless. We’re walking through their
transformation with them. It’s an honor.”
These transformations take time, though
they often begin on that first night out, as
preconceived notions about homelessness
break down. Labre is all about building
relationships with the homeless, not about
handing out hot dogs and toilet paper. Over
the weeks and months and years of mingling,
strong relationships form. The homeless
find the courage and skills and support to
move away from the edge. The students see
the interconnections between people and
understand how one person can make a
difference.
As the 200th night unfolds, there is evidence
aplenty of the transformative nature of this work.
Among their many stops, Bryan and Brendan
visited Cadillac Mike, an imposing man with
a rich, booming voice. When they first met
him four years ago, he lived on the streets and
refused their gifts of food. His father had been
a welder and his mother a nurse, and he wasn’t
raised to take charity. But as he began to look
forward to their Friday-night fellowship, he
accepted their other gifts. He now lives in a
meticulously decorated apartment. Even though
he is housed, Bryan and Brendan visit because
he’s a friend, because they don’t want him to
be lonely, because they want to give him the
pleasure of entertaining guests. He couldn’t stop
talking about how these boys saved his life. He
pulled out the program to Bryan and Brendan’s
commencement, which he attended. “I will keep
this forever,” he said. “When you have people
who are this good to you, you need mementos.”
They visited Bill, who was panhandling at
the entrance of a shopping center and just got
out of jail. They visited Joe, who was sleeping
under a bridge in the Flats district and woke
up long enough to give Bryan career advice.
They visited Jean, who lived on the streets for
10 years and was so shy that she didn’t speak to
them for a year. She now lives in an apartment
and works in a nursing home and laughs at their
jokes. They visited Ricky, who apologized for
being drunk the last time they came around.
And deep in a nest of cottonwoods,
mulberry trees, and sweet-pea vines, they
visited a vacant lot where a crowd of homeless
hunkered around a boom box. A kind landowner
allows them access and gives them firewood and
some occasional cash. Gary and Viola have lived
there the longest; she used to hide in this spot
when her ex-husband beat her. Their campsite
has a wooden floor and a camouflage-print tent,
and the trees sparkle with the wind-catchers
Viola makes from old jewelry.
Their refuge had become too much of a good
thing, though: Too many homeless people had
been congregating to drink and party. Gary told
Bryan that he felt he was slipping backwards,
even though he had been close to having a full-
time job and an apartment just a few months ago.
So the next morning, Bryan and Brendan
returned to pick up Gary and Viola, who sat
waiting with packed bags. They moved them to a
motel whose owner cuts a break for the homeless
when they need to get away from the streets,
when a month of showers and sheets and cable
television might push them in a new direction.
After they settled into their room, enjoying an
hour of pizza and conversation, Gary teared up as
Bryan and Brendan got ready to leave.
“I know these guys love me,” he said.
Kristin Ohlson, a writer living in the Cleveland area,
is the author of the memoir Stalking the Divine.
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 Farewell
John Carroll University
says goodbye to
Tim Russert ’72.
On June 18, 2008, the John Carroll community came
together in Saint Francis Chapel to celebrate the life of dear
friend and Carroll son Tim Russert, class of 1972, whose
sudden passing five days earlier left the campus – and the
country – in shock. On the same day, Tim’s memorial service
took place in Washington, DC. The nationally televised event
was attended by many classmates of Tim’s and other members
of the Carroll community, including John Carroll’s president,
Reverend Robert L. Niehoff, SJ. Three of Tim’s Carroll
friends served as pallbearers: John Caulfield ’72, Bill Brown
’70, and Dennis Quilty ’72.
Reverend James Prehn, SJ, led the campus memorial
Mass. His homily, which follows, commented on the
difference Tim Russert made in the world.

J
esus’ warning to be prepared sounds prophetic
given our recent unexpected loss. Whenever we
experience a death which we did not anticipate,
there is an especially disconcerting sense that adds to
our mourning. Tim Russert’s death last week has been
jarring for the country because we recognized in him a
trusted voice in a political arena more often than not
marked by exaggeration and misrepresentation.
It was not just that Tim was politically astute; he was
a believer in a system in which government had to answer
to its citizens through the press. We teach our children
that our democracy is based on checks and balances, but
we can sometimes be cynical in our estimation of how
the media plays its role. Tim Russert directly contradicted
that cynicism by being transparent, honest, and direct in
questions posed to those who purport to lead us. He was
neither dismissive nor deferential to the politicians he
interviewed; he was always civil and respectful. In that,
Friend, alumnus: Tim Russert was a model for all who venture into the field
Tim Russert, 1950-2008 of public service or journalism.
Many of us have been surprised at the level of
introspection Tim Russert’s passing has caused public
servants and journalists. Marc Ambinder writes for the
Atlantic, and he commented yesterday that “most of
us are exquisitely aware of how our journalism doesn’t
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to a Friend

Photograph by Peg Quilty

Salute: After the memorial service in Washington, DC, on June 18, a Carroll contingent gathered on the rooftop of the Kennedy Center and raised a
toast to – in the words of classmate John Marcus – “the big Irish guy.” Standing from left are Marty Bergerson ’72, Tom Ryan ’72, Craig Roach ’72,
Chris Schuba ’74, Dennis Quilty ’72, Dave Carden ’72, Jack Hague ’72, Mark Pacelli ’72, Joe McMahon, Bill Brown ’70, John Marcus ’72,
Paul Gandillot ’70, and Pat Hogan ’72. Kneeling is Frank Maggio ’72.

always live up to our standards; how it can
debase the discourse rather than enhance
it; how it can magnify idiotic side stories
and render as insignificant the most pressing
questions of the day. There are a lot of folks
… who emulate Tim Russert consciously
and conspicuously. Tim Russert … helped to
build and sustain the professional bearings
and even confidence of many political
journalists because he got it right. He did
it right. (It can be done right!)” That is
extraordinary praise coming from a peer
group that is by nature quite critical.
For John Carroll, we recognize in
Tim’s passing not just a loss in the area of
political journalism, but we mark the loss of
one of our own treasured sons. Tim Russert
attended John Carroll in the heady days of
the Vietnam War and its protests. In the
testament to Tim’s integrity that the things Visit JCU’s “Remembering Tim Russert”
that were important to him as a famous website at www.jcu.edu/russert, which includes
journalist were also important to him as a a message by Fr. Niehoff on Tim’s passing; an
account of the Washington, DC, memorial
young man just graduating from college. He
event by John Marcus ’72; and a guestbook of
didn’t forget where he came from, and he remembrances you can read and to which you
never lost sight of what is truly important. can add.
I was watching a rerun of an interview
with Tim Russert where he was asked about “Goodbye, Tim”:
his own role as a father. His frank honesty This note was
placed at the
was disarming as he answered that he could Beaudry Shrine
only hope that the value of a work ethic on campus after
the news of
and intellectual rigor which were given to Tim’s death.
him were effectively passed on to his son.
Tim was proud of his family, his Jesuit
education, and his profession. All three
join in mourning his being taken from
us at such a young age. But we can make
sure that Tim’s integrity and passion does
not die with him. We can try to live as
Photograph by Daniel Milner

midst of uncertainty and confusion, Tim he did: humbly, respectfully, with both
was recognized with our most prestigious determination and humor. Perhaps in doing
award – the Beaudry Award – for his so, our sense of loss might be balanced by
commitment to leadership and faith. It is a the joy of a life lived well and for others.

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 Carroll Is in the Details
Look closely at the fine points that give the John Carroll campus its unique beauty.
Photography by Daniel Milner

Clockwise from left:

D.J. Lombardo Student Center,
Administration Building, Kulas porch doors,
Rodman Hall

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Clockwise from upper left:
Kulas exterior, Grasselli Library/Breen Learning Center,
Johnson Natatorium, Murphy Residence Hall,
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, Saint Ignatius of Loyola
statue, Bernet Residence Hall

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Clockwise from upper left:
Administration Building, bust of Archbishop
John Carroll, Kulas porch, Administration Building,
Pacelli Residence Hall, Rodman Hall

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The Start of Something Big
Introducing the new tenure-track faculty who have joined
John Carroll’s ranks this fall, bringing with them a rich array
of experiences. Let the learning begin.
by David Budin

Tina Facca
Department: Management, Marketing, and Logistics, Boler School of Business
Title: Instructor
Specialty: Marketing
Before coming to John Carroll: She most recently served as vice-president of
marketing for Management Recruiters International, Inc.

Tina Facca, a native of the Cleveland area, has worked in corporate marketing for seven
companies and served as a consultant for a wide range of businesses over the past 18 years.
During that same time, she also taught, at different times, at John Carroll, Case Western Reserve
University, and Cleveland State University.

You have been using statistics in marketing. Is that unusual?

Yes, it is somewhat unusual, but that’s what has given me my edge in my marketing career –
the ability to be more quantitative about decisions that are being made and about how
money should be spent. It’s the direction and future of marketing.

You’ve had this successful career in marketing. Is teaching going to be less exciting?
No. Teaching marketing is where I want to be right now. We have a lot of work to do in marketing
to figure out how we’re going to get our messages across. The typical vehicles we’ve used for the
past 20 years – television, cable, direct mail – are becoming passé. We have the Internet, but
what about those of us who don’t want to be messaged that way? How do we better understand
consumer behaviors and motivate people to do what we want them to do – purchase our product or
use our service – in a way that isn’t offensive or bothersome? A lot of that is going to be quantitative:
How do we look at the patterns of what people do, find out what they’re interested in, and get a
specific message to them, in a way that they associate with a good feeling or motivation? Except where noted, photography by Robert Wetzler

What are your goals in teaching?

Our students already have an advantage because they’re here – this is a good school, and this
is where you’re expected to be ethical and learn and understand ethics. We need to use that
ethical advantage and couple that with preparing our students for the future of marketing – a
lot of which is going to be their ability to sit down with the finance people, with the CFO,
and say, “This is how we’re spending the money, and this is why, and this is how we’re
going to quantify whether or not our project worked.” They have to have that kind
of financial and analytical background to be the next round of marketers. So one
of my goals would be to see them get into better positions because they’re more
quantitatively prepared.
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 Jen Ziemke Tom Short ’86
Department: Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences Department: Mathematics and
Title: Assistant Professor Computer Science, College of Arts and
Sciences
Specialty: International Relations
Title: Professor
Before coming to John Carroll: She was most recently at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, finishing her Ph.D. Specialty: Statistics
Before coming to John Carroll: He most
recently served as a math professor
After her junior year at the University of Michigan, Jen Ziemke traveled around Africa. The
at Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
experience made her want to learn more about that continent and stay in one place there. She
where he was the department’s
joined the Peace Corps and lived in a small village in Namibia. When she returned and went to assistant chairperson.
graduate school, she focused much of her attention on African politics and especially what happens
in a civil war.
Tom Short grew up just a few miles from John
Carroll, where he earned his B.S. in math. He
What was it about your experiences in Africa that got you so interested in civil war?
coincidentally decided to take this position at JCU
When I was in the Peace Corps, I was living a mile or two from the border with Angola.
shortly after his oldest child decided to attend
Namibia was peaceful at the time, and kind of boring, but just a mile or two away was a
school here, so they’ll both be at JCU this year.
devastating civil war. So I became curious about it – why don’t I know about this war that’s
killed a million people and lasted 40 years? I would visit this border town and talk to truck
You worked on several articles about topics
drivers and people making the journey into Angola. They’d brag about having a 50-50
that seem to have nothing to do with the
chance of survival, but that they’d make $10,000 if they could take this load up to the
field of statistics. How do those things fit
capital city. So I would ask, “Why hasn’t this war come to an end?” One guy finally said, in with what you do?
“The reason is that we all want it to keep going.” They were making a lot of money from That’s what’s fun about my job as a statistician –
it; there was a lot of war profiteering. I understand how war is profitable, but when you see I bring a certain set of tools to any research
whole villages of kids slaughtered, it’s like: What does killing this person have project. I think of myself as a parasite that
to do with making money? I went to graduate school partly as a way to sort just kind of swims through the world looking
through what I heard and saw. for projects to attach myself to. People study
different things and approach me for help
What do you hope to accomplish in the classroom?
in analyzing their data. These days, with the
I think that as teachers, we sometimes forget the most fundamental thing:
technology we have, it’s easy for people to
If you can’t make it interesting, and if you can’t get people to listen, it
collect a lot of data, but they need to have
doesn’t matter what you’re saying. It can be perfect, but if there’s no
a plan for how to analyze it in a way that’s
spark, you’ve lost. So it’s not just talking all the time; it’s showing
sensible to an audience.
films, and listening to the music of an area, or bringing in relevant
audiovisuals or guest speakers to help cultivate interest. Will you be teaching any of the classes
that you took here?
What is your goal in teaching?
One of the classes I’m teaching is called
I want students to get interested in the
mathematical statistics; it’s a math course,
subject matter, or not even that subject
and that’s the course that got me. I didn’t
matter, but something about the world,
even know that I wanted to be a math
and to get them to see their place in
major. But I took this course from Jerry
it and that it’s possible for them to
Moreno, and it changed my life. I
achieve their dreams.
enjoyed the material, and found out I
was good at it. So now I get to teach it.

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Prof. Moreno just retired [as assistant professor
of mathematics and computer science],
and that’s how I got the job. It’s hard for
universities to hire statisticians now because
there aren’t that many of them coming out of
graduate schools, and it’s too appealing to go
into industry, where you can basically make
double the salary.
How did taking that course change your life?
My statistical training at John Carroll was
kind of theoretical, and I liked it a lot, but
the thing that Jerry Moreno did for me was
to help me get an internship at Lubrizol [a
company based in Wickliffe, Ohio] for
a couple of summers, and that’s
where I learned the applied
side. The combination of my
classes and the internships
got me going. That’s one
thing I hope to bring to
John Carroll now: to
inspire individual
students to go into
statistics. There’s
such a demand.
Is that a goal of
yours – getting
more students
involved in that?
It’s not so much
getting more kids
involved as it is getting
the ones who are involved
to pursue a particular career
path. A lot of students like
math but don’t know what to
do with it. Students coming
out of high school don’t
always appreciate that there
are careers in math and
statistics beyond teaching.
Photograph by Keith Boyer
Mary Weems
Department: Education and Allied Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor
Specialty: Educational Foundations
Before coming to John Carroll: In the 2007-08 academic year, Prof. Weems
served as a visiting professor in education at John Carroll. She served as an
adjunct professor in English at Carroll from 2004 to 2006.
Mary Weems, a Cleveland native, has written, edited, or contributed to books of poetry and has
written chapters for several books on topics including education and culture. Since 1996, she has
operated Bringing Words to Life, in which she brings language arts and cultural-based programs to
schools and other venues. She has also worked as an education consultant, a motivational speaker,
and a performance poet, and has served as the official poet laureate of Cleveland Heights since
2007.
You were the victim of racial discrimination in one of your classes when you were
working on your Ph.D. What effect did the incident have?
That experience made me expand my focus, both as a scholar and as an African-American
woman who wants to make a change around issues of race, class, and sexual orientation –
age is now becoming important to me, also. So I broadened my interest to include a focus
on the importance of history, and also honoring and celebrating difference.
You’re a working artist – a writer and poet. How does that influence your teaching?
The arts are at the heart of my work because I believe, unlike traditional scholarship – which
is important, but it’s meant to be read by a particular peer group – that arts can go anywhere.
Since I want to have an impact on the community, and the world community, I think that
the arts have the power to reach more people.
What is your goal in teaching?
At the heart of my work is this notion that the imagination and intellect are inextricably
linked, and instead of the right-brain/left-brain process for cognition, maybe it’s more like
blood circulation, so that the heart represents new ideas, and the intellect – the arteries,
veins, and capillaries – comprise everything you’ve ever learned since you were born and
took your first cry. So following that, I argue that imagination and
intellectual development should be the number-one goal of public
schooling, taking into account elements such as [educator and
author] Maxine Greene’s aesthetic appreciation, which says,
among other things, that we should first teach children that
art is created by flawed human beings, like themselves.
Next is teaching them to engage in aesthetic
expression – oral and written and other kinds – but
since literacy is one of my focuses, I concentrate
on reading and writing. Then there’s dramatic
performance. Those are some of the elements.
And then, when you have this pumped-up
imagination and intellect, what should you be
doing with it? You should be developing a social
consciousness that will allow you to do something
to make this world a better place.
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Ryan Allen
Department: Education and Allied Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor
Specialty: School Psychology
Before coming to John Carroll: Prof. Allen most recently served as an
assistant professor in Youngstown State University’s Department of
Counseling and Special Needs.
Ryan Allen has served as the associate director and supervisor of a school psychology clinic, a
school psychologist, a psychometrist (a person who administers psychological tests), a counselor in
a school for emotionally disturbed adolescents, and a professor at two colleges.
You’ve done a lot of different things within your field. So, what do you consider yourself?
I’m a school psychologist. When this position opened up, I was glad to get back into a
graduate program where you’re training school psychologists, which is a Top-20 U.S.
News & World Report field, but one that most people are unfamiliar with. We’re not school
counselors. In most cases, we’re employed by a district. We go around to the
schools in the district, and whenever there’s a student that they think
may have an educational disability, such as mental retardation, a learning
disability, or an emotional disability, we complete an evaluation and then,
with the team at the school, decide what to do.
Why should students consider becoming school psychologists?
It’s a wonderful field. The job market is phenomenal. Most people
don’t really learn about school psychology until they get done with
their bachelor’s degree in psychology and wonder what they’re
going to do with it. When you look at the graduate programs,
you see there’s clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and
school psychology, and when you investigate the job prospects
and the type of work, you realize that school psychology rises
to the top, in terms of compensation and job security.
Did you start college thinking you were going to be a
psychologist?
No, I was a business major. But my freshman year, I accepted a
job in a residential center for children with emotional disabilities
and found it completely fascinating. They were working with
individuals who were the products of very bad environments and
showing the types of extreme behavior that produces. I did that for
three and a half years of my undergraduate program, and that got
me interested in this field.
What are your goals in teaching?
Beyond the traditional curriculum, you’ve got to impart to students
humility about the field. It’s still a young field – maybe 150 years – so
we’ve got a lot to learn. In 20 years, the field will have changed, and
probably a great deal. So they must keep up with the research; they must
question their assessment and intervention practices on a daily basis.
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Tracy Masterson ’97
Department: Psychology, College of Arts
and Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor
Specialty: Clinical Child Psychology
Before coming to John Carroll: Prof.
Masterson most recently worked as
a postdoctoral fellow in the Center
for Pediatric Behavioral Health at the
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital.
Tracy Masterson is a native of the Cleveland area
and a graduate of JCU, where she majored in
biology. She attended medical school for a year on
the way to her Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
What’s pediatric psychology?
It’s a specialty within the field of clinical child
psychology. I think of it as the intersection
of psychology and medicine. I work primarily
with children and adolescents with medical
issues, focusing on the psychological aspects of
illness – things like adherence to medications,
anxiety about medical procedures, and the
promotion of coping skills.
You’ve been working in the field of
psychology, but you’ve taught before, right?
I taught at Kent State University. I was
intimidated at first. I came from John Carroll,
and my classes here were small. There, they
were much larger. But I ended up really liking
it. It’s energizing to teach students and get them
excited about the field you’re energized about.

Will it feel strange teaching where
you went to school?
I don’t think so. I think it will be a nice
balance, because I wasn’t in the Department
of Psychology. I think if I were going back to
biology, where I knew the professors better,
I’d have a harder time feeling like I was a
faculty member. Plus it’s been a while since I
was a student here. It feels great to be coming
back to John Carroll, a place where I grew
so much academically and personally. I have
great friends from John Carroll, and it’s
so amazing – they’re all wonderful
people and are very successful in all
different areas of life. I feel that my
experiences at John Carroll have
made me a better person and a
better student, so it’s nice to
get back to that.
What are your goals in
teaching?
My overarching goal is to
have students – whether
or not they’re psychology
majors – apply the knowledge
that they learned from the
class to enhance their lives. I
want them to take something
from the course that’s their
own, and that they’re interested
in. I want to facilitate their
enthusiasm in any way I can
and be approachable. I want to
help students achieve their goals.
I think that the teachers who
genuinely enjoy their subject and
enjoy their job are better and more
interesting teachers, and that is
what I strive to be as a professor.
Malia McAndrew
Department: History, College of Arts and Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor
Specialty: Post-1945 U.S. Women
Before coming to John Carroll: She most recently served
as a lecturer in the Department of Africana Studies at the
University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Prof. McAndrew was born in Hawaii (“Malia” is the Hawaiian word for Mary) and lived there
for her first three years, until her parents moved back to their native Bradford, Pennsylvania. She
recently earned her Ph.D. with a dissertation titled “All-American Beauty: The Experiences of
African American, European American, and Japanese American Women with Beauty Culture in
the Mid-Twentieth Century United States.”
You’ve done all this fascinating research. What about teaching attracts you?
I love my research and, obviously, I’m really excited about it, but I think I always wanted
to be a teacher. Going through my education, I’d get interested in the material and talk to
people about it. And that’s my favorite part about teaching: I read a book, I assign the book
to my students, and then I have someone to talk to about this stuff.
And some day they’ll be reading your book, right?
Definitely. I’ll be assigning it.
What are your goals in teaching?
A lot of people come out of high school thinking that history is about names and dates. What
I try to show students is that history is not as much about facts from the past as it is arguments
about the past. And often those arguments about the past reflect changes that are happening
in our own society. For a long time, historians wrote about who they believed the important
historical players were – presidents and senators and those types. And then, in the middle of
the twentieth century, you have the civil rights movement going on, and that’s when many
historians were drawn to writing about the history of slave culture
and the power of ordinary people, so in many ways our present
situation dictates how we interpret the past.
What about your personal goals?
One is to turn my dissertation into a book. But, also, when
I was in grad school, I felt that the whole experience of
getting my Ph.D. was very isolating and about myself – life
centered on my personal development. I had to focus on my
goals and my education. So one of the things that attracted
me to John Carroll was the Jesuit mission of serving others. Now
that I’m a professional historian, I’m in a capacity to do more, to
find a community, to get involved and give back.
David Budin is a writer living in the Cleveland area.
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 The World According
National student columnist of the year Jenna Lo Castro ’09
has something to say – and her own way of saying it.
by Ken Kesegich

L
ast spring, when Jenna Lo Castro was named best
student columnist nationally in the Society of Profes-
sional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards, she was
shocked. “It took a while to sink in,” she says. A senior with a
major in communications and minor in English, Ms. Lo Castro
was honored for her weekly column, Lo Castro’s Lowdown, in
the Carroll News, where she serves as editorial and op-ed editor.
The Pittsburgh native, who plans to make her career in print
journalism, has been writing the always astute, often satiric,
sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, and never boring column for
a year and a half.
Her columns can be serious, as when she scolded “Drunk
Debbies,” young women who drink irresponsibly, and scalded the
polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. More often than not, however, she’s using her sarcastic
wit to comment on – and poke fun at – the world around her.
Responses to her column are largely positive, she says, but she
welcomes the negative, too. “Regardless of whether it’s negative
or positive feedback, it’s still feedback,” she says. “That’s another
aspect of why I love journalism so much. You can get people
riled up – get people thinking and talking.”
Now that she’s taken home a big award, does she feel
pressure? None at all. “I never sit down and think, ‘I’m going
to write the best column ever. I’m going to impress people.’ It’s
not like that for me. It’s an outlet, a way to express myself,” she
says. “And to be awarded and recognized for that makes it
20 times better.”

Photograph by Robert Wetzler

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to Lo Castro
A Glimpse of From “Pledging Allegiance to the
Lenten Season”
From “The Reality Behind Reality TV”
Although many would argue that much of
Now if you haven’t given something up yet, reality TV and its characters are scripted, I’d
Lo Castro’s shame on you. While feasting on chocolate
bunnies and your mom’s ham, you’ve failed to
have to make a conjecture that not every
single word or idea is actually scripted.

Lowdown be a true lamb of God.

From “Friendly Fitness Findings”
Where can you find the most bizarrely
hilarious co-inhabited area on campus? Mosey
on down to the Corbo Cardio and Fitness
Center at approximately 5 p.m. on any given
weekday and you will surely find the epicenter
of colliding college lifestyles....
First, you’ll notice the erroneous choice of
apparel students wear into the room. Point-in-
case: Guys’ workout boots. I cannot tell you
how many pairs of Tims I’ve seen on sweaty
studs. Now guys, I think it’s great that you’re
in there working out and feeling the burn,
but whatever happened to good ol’ Nikes?
Last time I checked, there are no roofs to be
thatched or brick walls to be built, so why don’t
you try wearing some sneakers the next time
you’re in there?
However, before you condemn yourself to
some uncreative, imprisoning promise, I would
encourage you to peruse alternative options.
There’s always the good default of swear-
ing off, well, swearing. Swearing is a positive
and surefire way to bring in the holiday, and if
you continue to have problems using profan-
ity, you could also replace those coveted words
with fun, festive phrases like, “Holy shalom!”
and “God Damascus!”
You’ll not only improve your knowledge
of the holiday, but you’ll put everyone in the
spirit (no pun intended). Other almsgivings
could include giving up alcohol, or if you’re
partial to UV rays, tanning!
See, I like the idea of giving up tanning for
two reasons. First, you’d obviously be saving
yourself from potential skin cancer. Secondly,
avoiding the fake bake could sort of be
symbolic of you giving up the fiery heat of the
Devil’s temptation.
Granted you might get pasty, but nothing
says purity like skin light enough to blind the
Savior himself.
I believe that much of what is shown on
TV is the actual undertaking of the person.
So with that said, I think it’s safe to say
that if American society continues to showcase
brainless, uninformed and salacious citizens,
our country will have far bigger problems than
war, global warming and mullets.
From “The Hazards of Long
Distance Lovin’”
When we’re talking about LDD [long
distance dating], this doesn’t include the
kid who thinks he has one of these magical
relationships because he has to walk across
Belvoir to visit his girlfriend in Hamlin.
In Lo Castro’s book of long distance
lovin’, a relationship is only considered
long distance if two people (or maybe three,
depending on how freaky you like to get) are
separated either by a state line or a distance of
at least 130 miles where you pass at least one
grouping of cows on the highway.

Jenna on Jenna
Greatest influence? John Carroll influences?
“My mom, hands down. She raised me. She has been one of the driving “Dick Hendrickson [associate professor in the Department of Commu-
factors in why I’m doing what I’m doing, and why I want to keep pushing.” nication and Theatre Arts] has been my mentor. He’s like a sage. The
thing I love about him is he’ll tell me straight to my face, ‘You need to
Favorite writers? rewrite this. What are you doing? Did you not wake up this morning?’”
“I love Nabokov – Lolita is my favorite book. I’m a classics reader.
Salinger. Fitzgerald. Brontë. I love Wuthering Heights.” How would you characterize your writing?
“I push the envelope a little bit. That’s my personality – real sarcas-
Is there any topic you won’t write about? tic. I think that people who don’t know me and read it can hear my
“No. Nothing really scares me. If it riles some people up, then that’s voice in it, and they understand where my humor is coming from.”
what happens, you know? I’m not afraid.”
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The Jesuit Way
Golden Anniversary
F
ather Casimir “Casey” Bukala, SJ, ’54, to Fr. Charles Castellano, affectionately
celebrates his 50th anniversary as a known as “Casty,” about the Jesuit vocation
Jesuit this year. The beloved priest and when I was an undergraduate. Well, it took
philosophy professor, longtime athletics me a long time to decide between the diocesan
chaplain, 2002 Alumni Medal winner, seminary and the Jesuit novitiate. I completed
namesake of “Casey’s Concourse” in JCU’s graduate school and, two weeks before I was to
Don Shula Stadium, and guiding presence to leave for Milford Novitiate, was inducted into
countless members of the John Carroll the army for two years. Our Lord was blessing
community is back on his feet after heart me in different ways.
surgery. Fr. Bukala shared his thoughts on I entered the novitiate in 1958, was
what his half century as a Jesuit means to him. ordained in 1966, started teaching philosophy
As we look back at our life, we stop, at John Carroll in 1970 after doctoral studies
wonder, and are often filled with awe at what at Boston College, and continue to wonder at
constitutes our life up to that particular point. where I’ve been and where I continue to move.
The particular point for me is my Golden People, of course, are the most important thing
Anniversary as a Jesuit. Wow! I recall talking in our lives. A simple “Hello!” strikes up a
Milestone
Another member of the Jesuit
community at John Carroll is celebrating
an anniversary this year. Reverend
Francis Lihvar, SJ, ’50, marks his 60th
year in religious life. Fr. Lihvar served on
the classics faculty from 1970 to 2002,
teaching Latin and Greek. Since 2002,
he has been a professor emeritus.
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relationship that can continue for years, even
all time.
Being a Jesuit gives me great joy. Often,
when someone asks me about my vocation,
I get teary eyed with a joy born of being
unworthy of something so wonderful. It is an
awesome experience for any Jesuit to realize
that his personal history is connected with that
of Ignatius in the sixteenth century and every
other Jesuit who joined him in what he called
the least Society.
A person once told me that he admired
individuals who have a personal relationship
with Jesus. I asked him, “Do you want one?”
He answered, “Yes.” I responded, “You have
it!” All we need to do is to realize that Jesus
is there waiting for our “Hello!” which then is
followed by a communication and communion
that never ends.
Having Jesus as a companion and
consciously being His companion fills me with
an unspeakable joy. I can never thank Our
Lord for all the blessings I’ve received and
continue to receive in my life. The people I’ve
met at different times of my life have been Our
Lord’s greatest blessings to me, for which I shall
always be grateful.
A Jubilee event in Fr. Bukala’s honor is
being held September 21 at Church of the
Gesu. For information, call the alumni
office at 800-736-2586.

The Many Faces of Philanthropy
“Most people want to be philanthropic.
They just don’t know how,” says Robert A.
Valente ’69. He guesses that when you’re
called on to contribute, the first thing you
think of is how much money you can spare
right then. It may be a little, or it may be
none at all.
Mr. Valente, a member of the Magis
Society’s Planned Giving Advisory Council
and John Carroll University Alumni Board,
suggests alternative sorts of giving. You may
volunteer your time at an organization’s
event. You may have a talent to share.
Money is important, as well, but you
needn’t consider merely your checking
account balance. Instead, you could make
the organization a beneficiary of your life
insurance policy. You could designate a
bank account, or a percentage of a bank
account, that would go to the organization,
or you could specify that it receives a
portion of your IRA at your demise.
Alternative giving is planned.
“Philanthropy is learned behavior,” Mr.
Valente explains. “Therefore, we need to
educate people about it.”
Mr. Valente has made educating
people about money his career. After
graduation, he took his English degree
from John Carroll back to his hometown of
Livonia, Michigan, and taught high school
English. In 1972, he returned to Cleveland
and began building a financial planning
business. He is now president and CEO of
RAV Financial Services, LLC, where he
continues to put his degree to good use.
“In my business, we do a lot of writing,”
Giving: Investing in John Carroll’s Future
he says. “I use my education every day to
communicate with my clients. A liberal arts
degree gives you a great foundation.”
Mr. Valente also did some educating
at last summer’s Reunion, where he
coordinated a class for attorneys to maintain
their accreditation. He arranged for three
speakers to come to the University and acted
as emcee of the event. Over 70 attorneys
attended and earned credits related to
professionalism, ethics, and substance abuse.
He also conducted a financial planning
session for Reunion attendees.
Why does he devote so much time and
energy to John Carroll? Because it’s part of
the Jesuit tradition. “I’m a product of eight
years of Jesuit education,” he says. “They gave
Photograph courtesy of Robert Valente
me a great education. I want to perpetuate
the tradition. I want to be of service to my
community.” When talking to individual
alums, he asks, “What contribution have you
made back to John Carroll?”
Mr. Valente serves many other
organizations as well. One of the most
meaningful to him is the Gathering Place, a
Giving back: Bob Valente ’69 serves John Carroll
support center for those touched by cancer. and many other organizations.
After suffering a series of cancer deaths
in his family, he wanted, he says, “to give
back to those institutions that reflect my
passions.” He also serves the Cleveland The Jesuits gave me a
Museum of Art, the American Cancer
Society, and the Cleveland Orchestra, great education. I want to
among many others.
“You take the money you earn to perpetuate the tradition.
perpetuate what you believe in,” he says.
“There’s a great deal of pleasure in giving – Bob Valente ’69
back.”
Kathy Ewing
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 ATHLETICS
2008
Fall Sports Previews
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Head coach: Dara Ford
2007 OAC men’s finish: 7th, 2007 OAC women’s finish: 5th
Key returning runners: Melissa Thorne ’11, Michelle Grossman ’11,
Julie Myers ’09, Nick Habursky ’09
Key dates: 9/19 at National Catholic
Invitational (South Bend, IN); 10/10 at All-
Ohio Championships (Delaware, OH); 11/1
at OAC Championships (Marietta, OH)
Keys to success: The women’s team re-
turns almost all of its runners. Early season
results will indicate just how much of a
force they could be by the time the OAC
meet rolls around. A youthful men’s team
may need time to gel, but if the poten-
tial of the newcomers pans out, the Blue
Streaks could be a dark horse at the con-
ference championship.
Quoting the coach: “We have over 15
freshmen coming into the program this
year, and a number of them could make an
impact right away.”
Photographs courtesy of JCU Sports Information
Michelle Grossman ’11
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Football
Head coach: Regis Scafe
2007 record: 6-4, 2007 OAC record and finish: 5-4,
tied for 4th
Key returning players: DE Ken Bevington ’09
(preseason All-American), QB Mark Petruziello ’09,
RB Tyler Gingrich ’09, LB Michael Nettling ’09,
DB Carlo Melaragno ’09
Key dates: 9/20 at Baldwin-Wallace; 9/27 vs. Heidelberg
(Homecoming); 11/1 at Mount Union
Keys to success: Winning the opening two games of
the season on the road at Thomas More and Baldwin-
Wallace, followed by a Homecoming win over
Heidelberg, would go a long way to rebuilding positive
momentum for the Blue Streaks.
Quoting the coach: “We have a very experienced team
coming back. It is rare that graduation doesn’t wipe out
one side of the ball or one particular area of the team.
This was a case where the losses were spread out, and, as
a result, we return veteran talent in every position.”
Women’s Soccer
Head coach: Tracy Blasius
2007 record: 6-10-3, 2007 OAC record and finish: 2-5-3,
tied for 6th
Key returning players: M Caitlyn Walton ’10,
F Elizabeth Daigler ’10, GK Michelle Zrebiec ’09
Key dates: 10/3 vs. Capital, 10/21 at Otterbein;
10/28 vs. Baldwin-Wallace
Keys to success: Health!
Injuries have done as much
damage to the Blue Streaks
over the last several
seasons as any opponent.
A deeper and more
experienced roster could
prevent such an occurrence
in 2008. If JCU is above
.500 after its ten-match
non-conference schedule,
the Blue Streaks could be
Erika Eberhardt ’10
an OAC title contender.
Quoting the coach: “We have enough experience and
talent that we should expect to be an improved team this
year. We have a number of players who have essentially
grown up together in the program. The longer we can
keep our lineup and rotation healthy and intact, the more
likely we will be successful.”
Men’s Soccer
Head coach: Hector Marinaro
2007 record: 13-8-1, 2007 OAC record and finish: 6-3, 3rd (won postseason tournament)
Key returning players: D Mike Pinter ’09,
F Louis Kastelic ’09, GK Matt DeMarchi ’10
Key dates: 9/20 vs. Ohio Wesleyan; 10/5 at Capital, 10/25 vs. Wilmington
Keys to success: Replacing OAC Forward of the Year Alex Bernot ’08 will be a priority as
JCU returns ten starters from last year’s NCAA playoff team. If the offense can find itself
in the early going against the likes of powerhouses such as Denison, Case Western Reserve,
and Ohio Wesleyan, that will bode well for the conference schedule.
Quoting the coach: “We were definitely playing our best at the end of the year. It was a
shame it came to an end when it did and how it did [penalty kicks in the second round of
the NCAA playoff]. But we have a good recruiting class to add to a veteran roster. The
key for us is to not let expectations get in the way of preparations. If we can keep our Louis Kastelic ’09
heads on straight and stay healthy, we can be a good team this year.”

For fall sports schedules, visit www.jcusports.com

Volleyball
Head Coach: Cally Plummer
2007 record: 12-17, 2007 OAC record and finish: 3-6, 7th Hall of Fame
Key returning players: OH Meagan Gambone ’09, DS Emily Jackson ’09, S Meredith McDiarmid ’11
Key dates: 9/10 vs. Notre Dame College (home opener), 10/3 vs. Ohio Northern, 10/14 vs. Capital
Athletes
Keys to success: A good record in the September in-season tournaments would be a confidence John Carroll University will make history this
boost, but the Blue Streaks are seeking wins against conference powers. JCU will get that chance year as it will induct a team for the first time
right out of the gate, hosting defending league champ Ohio Northern in its OAC opener 10/3. along with six individuals as part of its 2008
Quoting the coach: “We took a giant leap forward in that we were competitive in nearly every Athletic Hall of Fame class.
match we played last season, especially in conference. The next leap we must take is that when we London Fletcher ’98 (football), Matt
step on the court, we not only believe we can win but we expect to win. We can no longer be satis- Lemieux ’98 (track & field), Carrie McVicker
fied with just being competitive or taking away a moral victory.” ’98 (softball), Chris Connelly ’94 (wrestling),
Kim MacDougall Moore ’90 (swimming), and
Doug Dickason ’88 (football and baseball) will
be inducted into the JCU Athletic Hall of Fame
this year. They will go in alongside the 1974-75
John Carroll wrestling squad, which captured
the first – and what remains the only – team
national championship in school history.
On September 27, as part of
Homecoming Weekend, the inductees will
also be honored during halftime of the JCU
football game against Heidelberg.
In the next issue of John Carroll
magazine, look for more information on the
athletes and their accomplishments.

Athletics was written by Christopher Wenzler ’90

From left, Meredith McDiarmid ’11, Meagan Gambone ’09, Laura Isbell ’10, and Celia Mastrione ’10
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Quarterly
Enrollment

John Carroll’s enrollment update and guide to the college admission process

Care for the

Individual

O
ne size does not fit all in the college selection process. The visit experience offered through the
Office of Admission at John Carroll has changed to reflect the growing needs of today’s savvy visitors.
The days of offering just a tour and presentation are long gone, and John Carroll has added more
meaningful campus visits for students. A personalized visit to campus is one of the most effective
ways for a senior in high school to get a feel for the John Carroll community.

It Takes a Campus
Whether a visitor would like to take a
student-led tour, sit in on an information
session or a class, sample the cuisine
in our newly designed dining hall, or
meet individually with members of the
community, we can arrange it. In true
John Carroll fashion, many people across
the campus have helped augment the
admission presence. Over 21 different
academic departments and various
student groups are ready to help.
“Families continually become
more sophisticated and expect a more
comprehensive experience to help
make a decision about investing in a
college,” says Heidi Razavi, coordinator of
personalized visits. “The college search
is such a stressful experience for some
families, and for a student to have met a
number of faculty and students provides
such a relief in the admission process.
They have people they will recognize
across campus a few short months later.”
People make the John Carroll
community distinctive, and our
personalized visits allow students to
imagine what the next four years might
look like. Do I like the food? Are there
enough things to do? Can I get involved
in meaningful activities for me? As we
listen to what each individual student
hopes to see, we can tailor the visit to
his or her needs (see sample itinerary,
page 33). For some, a tour with a student
and an information session will suffice.
For others, there may be concerns about
financial aid, and the parents can meet
with a financial counselor while their child
observes a freshman class. New for fall
2008, various student leaders across
the campus, such as those in student
government, will be available to meet
with prospective students to discuss
common interests and the roles they play
on campus.
Concierge Concept
While some colleges have adapted
their campus visits in similar ways, John
Carroll continues to fine tune the process.
This year, students on the admission

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 Tips for a Great Personalized Visit
n Know yourself and what you want your experience to be;

n Plan your visit around other good events on campus

or in the city (if you want to play football, visit campus
when there’s a game or practice you can observe).
Check www.jcu.edu/visit to find a good time to visit;

n Call 10 days in advance to be sure we can make it work.

www.jcu.edu/visit

mailing list will receive periodic e-mails
detailing the events and activities of the
campus that are open to them. Brian
Williams, vice-president for enrollment,
says, “Once students see the strength of
our academic programs and the success
of our graduates, they need to distinguish
one school from another on other factors.
For some, it means catching a home
sporting event; for others it may be getting
tickets for The Winter’s Tale when the
Actors from the London Stage perform in
September [see On Campus, page 7]. It
is about allowing our visitors to catch a
glimpse of our campus in action.”
Cleveland also is becoming an exciting
backdrop to the campus visit experience.
For many visitors, a trip to John Carroll
may be their first visit to Cleveland.
Out-of-town visitors will find good advice
and an overview of the regional activities
and attractions on the admission
website. Discount rates on various area
restaurants, hotels, and museums have
been established through our Campus
Visitor Partnerships in the community.
So calling for a visit to campus can easily
become a great visit to the region.
Scheduling Your Visit
Our personalized visits are open to
high school seniors and are offered during
fall and spring semester – however, they
may be limited during school vacations,
final exam weeks, or high-volume visit
days. You can make your visit request
online and one of our visitor coordinators
will contact you to create an individual
itinerary. Two weeks’ advance notice
for your desired date to visit is highly
recommended. Please give us a call and
we will be happy to advise you on the
best time to come to campus to ensure a
pleasant and memorable visit.
For those of you unable to visit campus this
fall, we may be coming to a city near you.
Our full travel schedule listing school visits,
college fairs, and hotel receptions will be
online in early September. Be sure to check
out www.jcu.edu/travel for our up-to-date

admission recruiting trips.

Sample Personal Visit Itinerary

from 2007-2008
9:00 a.m. Meeting with professor
10:00 a.m. Admission presentation
11:00 a.m. Campus tour
12:00 p.m. Lunch with current student from
hometown
12:30 p.m. Class observation
1:00 p.m. Meeting with Financial Aid
2:00 p.m. Meeting with director of intramurals

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Enrollment
Letters of Recommendation
A
s you are reviewing applications
for colleges, you have probably
noticed that most of them require
at least one letter of recommendation,
and you may be wondering how important
it actually is to your application. Here
at John Carroll, we personally read
and evaluate every single piece of your
application. Most parts of the application
are objective facts and figures – your
grade point average, test scores, and
your classes taken. A recommendation
letter provides supporting evidence and
examples that you will be a successful
and contributing member of the John
Carroll community. Tom Fanning, director
of admission and retention, says, “We
want to be assured that the student is
going to succeed here, and that is not
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necessarily reflected solely in a student’s
GPA and test scores.” At John Carroll, we
are focused on more than the objective
information captured in your application.
Just like your essay and writing samples,
good recommendation letters give us
insight into who you are – a glimpse of
the person behind the statistics. In order
to take full advantage of this facet of
your application, the Office of Admission
has developed the following tips for
successfully submitting an effective
recommendation letter.
Select the Right People
Make sure that you ask
people who know you well
and can be specific. What is
written is more important than
who writes it. We would rather read a
recommendation from a math teacher in
whose class you struggled – which can
tell us how hard you worked to seek help
and extra credit opportunities – instead of
a generic letter that could apply to many
students. Consider a couple of different
people who can attest to different facets
of your personality – your leadership,
service, extracurricular involvement, and
success both in and out of the classroom.
Remember, specific examples give us
extra insight and help us determine if you
can contribute and be successful at JCU.
There is also no magic number of
recommendations to get. If various letters
will show different sides of you, then
include the letters. If five letters all say “You
are a pleasure to have in class,” then that
is too many. You are presenting yourself to
the admission committee, so make sure
the letters show us who you are.
Be Strategic
Think about your overall application
and select recommenders who can either
highlight specific parts of your application,
 Passing the Torch
The University’s Enrollment Division is ready to
hand off a diverse and dynamic class of 2012
to the campus community. At the time of
printing, the class of 2012 will be the largest
freshman class for John Carroll in five years.

Class of 2012: By the Numbers

(as of 8/25/2008)

n 805 students (11.8% larger than class of 2011)

n 51:49 male:female ratio
n From 21 states, Puerto Rico, 4 foreign countries
n 12.5% students of color
n Religiously diverse
n 27% have at least one JCU alum in their family
n Average high school GPA: 3.34
n 19.6% in top 10% of high school
n 59% in top 30% of high school

address deficiencies, or share information
that speaks to something not mentioned
in the application. Tom Fanning loves
“recommendations that tie to the record”
because they provide a more in-depth
discussion about specific pieces of the
application or fill in gaps for elements
that may not have been addressed. When
asking for a recommendation letter, make
sure the recommender knows if there
is something specific you want to be
addressed, and provide factual information
that will help the person offer examples.
Make It Easy for the Writer
Make sure you give people plenty of
notice when asking them to write a letter
of recommendation; most admission
counselors recommend asking at least a
month in advance. Realize your favorite
teacher may be asked to write many
letters, and most colleges have the
same deadline – you don’t want yours
to be the last one written or to have
that teacher need to say no. Once you
have people who have agreed to write
letters, be sure to give them additional counselors take great pride in personally
information, such as your résumé or a reading and evaluating each component
list of activities and achievements, a of your application, and we especially
copy of your application essay, and the enjoy the pieces that give us the
colleges and universities that will be opportunity to learn more about you, like
receiving the letter and why you want to your letter of recommendation. We believe
attend. This will allow recommenders to that this approach makes our review
be as specific as possible. Finally, provide process personal and holistic, allowing us
the recommender with an envelope that to go beyond the objectivity of test scores
is stamped and pre-addressed to the and GPAs. Your recommendation letter
appropriate school. helps us to know you through the eyes
of others and to imagine what you can
Thank Them contribute to the John Carroll community.
Many students forget this very crucial
step in securing recommendation letters –
thanking the people who advocated for
them! Recommenders put time and effort
into helping you with your college
application process; you should
acknowledge and thank them for that
commitment. It is also a nice gesture to
let your recommenders know which
school you decide to attend and thank
them again for their part in helping you be
admitted into the school of your choice.
At John Carroll, our admission

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REUNION YEAR to Ireland (O’Noetzel? McNoetzel?). He was in per week. General Cable was a fully integrated
Galway, which, until five years ago, had a Giblin cable works that started with copper ingots and
The Golden Years
1939
hotel. He also visited a popular shrine in made everything from tiny magnet wires for
Send your notes to: Roscommon. I am guessing that he was accompanied winding motors to huge submarine cables. In
Larry Kelley ’36 by some of his o’family. ... Jim Carey volunteers 1942, the largest volume product was army field
16213 Marquis Ave. two days a week at the West Side Catholic wire, which was strung all over Europe after
Cleveland, OH 44111 Center, where he helps people who did not D-Day. Frank cooperated in developing a new
UP TO

216-941-1795 graduate from high school try for their GED. He generation of magnet wire that operated at high
assists them with simple math. ... Lou Sulzer temperatures, permitting more horsepower in
missed the lunch meeting at Pizzazz. He had to smaller motors. He also worked on the new
take Bea to the doctor for a check up. It was the synthetic rubber and plastics, PVC and polyethyl-
After Reunion is the most difficult time to gather
first time that she could see a general practitioner, ene. In 1943, lab operations were moved to
news for the column, unless it’s your anniversary
rather than a “baby” doctor. ... This is the time in Bayonne, NJ, where he worked until 1945 on
year. Then you can thank all who attended and fill
Florida when you can take a shower by stepping war-related wire and cable projects. He earned an
pages on what they have been doing since they
out of doors. We all have our instructions to have MS from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, where he
graduated – and criticize those who didn’t make
several gallon jugs of fresh drinking water, fresh met the famous Herman Mark, a German refugee
the affair. I missed this year’s Saturday night affair
batteries for flash lights, and enough food (canned who established the Polymer Institute. A new
for we graduates who have 50 years or more
etc. that does not have to be frozen) to last one assistant at Bayonne introduced Frank to his
since we left JCU. This is the first one I missed
week. Our apartment building is stressed for a cousin Alyce, whom he married August 25, 1943.
since I retired from NASA in 1980. I had a prior
category 4 storm (about 150 mph wind gusts). I After the war, he received a fellowship at Mellon
engagement in Columbus and was too late getting
maintain a week’s supply of ice cubes, with a Institute that was sponsored by Armstrong Cork.
back to Cleveland – rain and hail! Bill Muth called
week’s supply of adult beverages. All this Here he became exposed to the development of
me earlier in the week to see if I was going to
excitement comes at no additional cost, and lasts new cement for joining compound lenses. He
attend; later on he called me and had to cancel.
into November. ... I spend a lot of my waking gave his dissertation on autoxidation of drying oils
He wasn’t feeling too well – his legs are giving
hours gleaning stuff from the Internet, which is for his PhD. With his new degree, he joined M.W.
him a little trouble. ... Honors are still coming to
printed out. I have a mailing list of “shut-ins” (old Kellogg for pioneering in the new field of
Charles “Chuck” Heaton ’38. In the Plain Dealer
folks) and hospital patients. I try to make a mailing fluoroelastomers. Frank came to JCU via St.
on July 19, 2008, at the end of Mike McIntyre’s
twice a week, so they get mail with a stamp on it, Ignatius High School and was the acknowledged
column “Tipoff,” he stated that the Press Club of
not an ad or a request for donations. Keeps me off “smartest member” of our class (although he had
Cleveland had established an award in his name.
the street. Once again, I am indebted to John J. a lot of bright competitors). He might have been
“The award will be given in November to the print,
Sweeney for managing the Cleveland news rivaled by the late Fr. Nick Novosel, who came
radio, or television journalist who best exemplifies
bureau. Carl with a 99.7% average from Cathedral Latin. Nick
the sensitivity and humility which, along with his
left for the seminary at the end of two years. He
writing talents, were traits exhibited by Heaton.”
died while he was pastor of St. Mary’s Church in
This will be a tough job for the members of the
Send your notes to:
1942

Mentor, OH. Frank was science and Fr. Nick was

Press Club. ... I don’t think I could close my Art Wincek arts. ... Job description updates: Tom Corrigan
column without mentioning Tim Russert ’72 and 2015 Maciel Ave. was in sales at Chase Brass; sales and regional
his untimely death. Not only is it a loss to John Santa Cruz, CA 95062
manager at Okonite in Michigan, and regional
Carroll and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law but 831-475-1210
atwincek@aol.com sales manager for Okonite while in Chicago. ...
to anyone who had met him. My wife gave me a
Ken Fitzgerald became tenured professor at
copy of his book Big Russ about three Fathers
We’ve learned about Frank Honn’s activities in Syracuse University in 1973 in social work. In
Days ago, and I finally finished it this past
prior articles: his directorships of German 1956, he was in NYC with the Council on Social
summer. He mentioned visiting Dachau and
Chemical companies, trusteeship of Fairleigh Work and developing schools of social work for
Southport, England, where his dad crashed in a
Dickinson College, NJ, his support of the New Central and South America. In ’57, he also worked
B-24 on his way to a hotel that the Air Corps took
Jersey Symphony, and many other activities. His with the American Foundation for the Blind. Ken
over and used for R&R. His dad was pulled out of
family received a call prior to graduation from a can be found in several Who’s Who: Education, In
the burning plane. Frances, my wife, was in the
former colleague of his dad’s at General Cable the East, America, and The World. ... Alfred I.
Red Cross assigned to the hotel after she closed
Corporation, Rome, NY, inviting him to come there Johns, formerly Iacobucci, was a backfield man
up the Aero Club in Ireland. On VE Day, May 8,
to work. Three days later, Frank arrived there and on the JCU football team who came via Cleveland
1945, we were married at St. Mary Catholic
was escorted to the lab where he was to work Heights High School. Al participated in the 1936
Church – our reception was held at the Aero Club.
and met his new boss. He found lodging for $5 Charity Game in the 0-0 tie with Cathedral Latin
Maybe I’ll send the pictures to Luke, Tim’s son,
who is a “big chip off the old block.” So ’til later
– keep praying. Just Larry

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1940

Carl Giblin
1100 Ponce DeLeon Blvd., 401 N
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-518-7961
GIBBI612@aol.com
Jim Schlecht’s 90th birthday was “party time”
prepared by his three sons and the entire parish of Sunset in South
St. Noel Church in Willoughby Hills. The entire Flordia is a watercolor
parish honored Jim. He was a lector at his Euclid by James O’Connell
parish for 44 years. His brother-in-law, Jim Morgan ‘40. (See also
Fleming, came out of the desert in Mesa, AZ, to “Who Are They?” on
page 38.)
get a free meal and some adult beverages. He had
98 friends at his big blast! (I don’t even know 98
people!) ... Bud Noetzel just returned from a trip

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and also the mid-season game at Cleveland
Heights field, which was a 6-6 tie. Within days of
graduation, he reported to the U.S. Army and
went to Camp Bowie, TX. He was with a
Youngstown, OH, group and became a master
sergeant, declining a commission. He then went
to Louisiana for Pacific South Seas training, then
Carroll Images of New York, Northern Ireland, Scotland thru
England, and eventually the Battle of the Bulge
– so much for South Sea training. Again he was of-
fered a commission and declined. He came out of
the army in 1946 and went to work for Oliver
Corp. tractor manufacturer and worked as an
inventory clerk for 16 years until the company
moved to Iowa. He spent the next 16 years at
National Acme in inventory management. He
recalled stories of Tony Byrne, our late classmate
who became a rancher in northern California. Art
Send your notes to:
1943
Can you identify anyone in these photos? We’d like to know!
Bruce E. Thompson
Please e-mail us at journal@jcu.edu.
36 JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2008
2207 South Belvoir Blvd.
University Hts., OH 44118
Who Are They?
216-382-4408
“Sons of Carroll gather near her” – Ten of the
Thanks to all the readers who helped remaining 26 ’43 classmen did just that, returning
identify people on the summer issue’s Images to campus for our 65th Class Reunion Mass and
of Carroll page. dinner. Attending were Leo Bedell with son John,
In the large photo on the right half of the Marge ’81G and Pete Diemer, Tom Dunnigan, Ed
Hurley and daughter Maureen ’83 celebrating her
page, the man wearing suspenders is Vaughn 25th, Norma and Jack Kerr, Ed Kipfstuhl, Rita and
Monroe, according to Paul Bohn ’49. His Dick Moriarty, Mitch Shaker and daughter Kathy
fellow performer, wearing the letterman and son-in-law James Earnhart, Jerry Sullivan,
sweater, says Mr. Bohn, is Bob Beaudry ’50, Mary Ruth and Bruce Thompson. ... JCU
professor Miles Coburn ’75G and Howard ’76, sons
for whom the University’s Beaudry Award is of Elaine and Don Coburn, dined with us and
named. Jack Reilly ’50, class notes columnist,
accepted Don’s “Greatest Generation” plaque in
also identified Mr. Beaudry. his absence. [Editor’s note: Miles Coburn was
tragically killed in an accident in August. See page
In the photo of the four men high-
4.] Sal Calandra and Milan Busta were on campus
kicking, the third man from the left is James for a short luncheon visitation. Let’s backtrack for a
O’Connell Morgan, class of 1940. In her moment to Friday. Festivities began at 6 p.m., the
note, his daughter-in-law Joy Morgan writes, president’s State of the University address,
“Jim Morgan says, ‘I could never really reception, and dinner – Tom Dunnigan and yours
truly were on hand. President Robert L. Niehoff, SJ,
dance.’ He is still living in Keller, Texas, and stressed the need for the addition and modification
is still married to his lovely wife, Mary.” Julie of campus facilities (that’s a difficult project
Sutton Hubach, describing the same photo, considering our “land locked” situation), and
identified the man on the far left: “Al Sutton returning enrollment to former levels. Fortunately,
just over 800 are enrolled for September ’08,
’40 was my father, and it was great to see the compared to 720 in September ’07, while
photo of him during his great years at JCU.” maintaining GPA entering averages at previous high
She, too, pointed out Mr. Morgan. levels. Rain threatened throughout Saturday, but
Ken Fitzgerald ’42 writes to say he’s in the drenching electrical storm held off ’til 800 or
900 people were sheltered in Gesu for the
the group photo at the bottom right on the ceremonial reunion Mass. Accompanied by brass
page. He’s in the first row, fourth from the and string orchestra, and excellent choral music,
right. By the beanies they are all wearing, the Mass was inspiring. The Moment of Remem-
Mr. Fitzgerald places the photo from the fall brance ceremony, the reading of classmates’
names deceased since our last reunion, was a
of 1938, when he and his classmates were poignant recitation. Class of 1943 members
freshmen. deceased since 2003 are: Syl Bobinski, Jack
The orchestra photo, upper left, was Bruch, John V. Corrigan, Warren Corrigan, Rev.
Claude Gaebelein, Bob Gorman, Rev. Dick
taken at Notre Dame College around 1940,
Huelsman, SJ, Ray Lanigan, Jack Leslie, Frank
according to information sent by the college’s Mokris, Tony Nicolay, Al Piccuta, Dick Schmidle,
archivist, Patricia Harding. The photo shows
Arnold Schmidt, Joe Tulley, John Whelan, Bob
NDC and JCU musicians under the direction Wilson, and Joe Wolff. The Mass-closing alma
of Notre Dame’s Louis Balogh. mater is always a moving moment, one to whisk
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away a tear or burst out with a cheer. With a
favorable timely break in the weather, the reunion
congregation headed for their class pictures and
dining locations accompanied by the skirling of
bagpipes. We headed to a partially illuminated
Dolan Science Center, a storm casualty, now
functioning on an auxiliary generator. Even so, a
staircase in the Muldoon Atrium provided a perfect
setting for the 10 1943ers’ class photo. In case you
were wondering: 18 were in our 2003 picture, 24 in
1998, and 29 in 1993 - our 50th Reunion. Next was
cocktail hour, in the hospitality of nearby classes
until power was totally restored. Dinner was then
served. Fr. Niehoff and Doreen Riley, VP for
University advancement, visited to meet and greet
our senior gathering and to present “Greatest
Generation” plaques (reproductions of the feature
spreads in the summer ’08 issue of John Carroll
magazine) to Leo Bedell, Tom Dunnigan, Mitch
Shaker, and Bruce Thompson. Don Coburn’s sons
accepted for him. Unfortunately, Pete Bernardo ’67,
whom I consider the “fountain” of JCU informa-
tion, was delayed at his previous commitments. By
the time he reached us, our group had dispersed.
Sad, sad, sad. ... And so we came to the end of our
65th Reunion. To those who couldn’t make it, we
missed you, we really missed you. We thought
about you, talked about you, and raised our glasses
in toast to you. The 2009 Reunion is scheduled for
June 19-21. That will be number 66 for us. Let’s try
to get together then. We will sit with the Gray
Streaks, those alums out 50 years or more, but not
on their official 5-year reunion cycle. Incidentally,
putting our attendance of 10 in a comparative
context, the class of ’42 had four attend their 65th.
The class of ’41 had one. ... Take care, Bruce
REUNION YEAR
Send your notes to:
1944
Don McDonald
3440 South Green Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-991-9140
Dottie and Harry Badger were the only attendees
at the ’08 Reunion from our class. They had fun
sitting with other alumni whom they knew. Thanks
for showing up – all the best to Harry and Dottie.
... Dr. Joe Kolp has gone through some serious
heart surgery recently but he is feeling fine now.
His trouble started with a very mild chest pain. At
the hospital, they found a 95% blockage in the
main artery to the heart. His advice: “At our ages,
get any pain checked out immediately.” ... Talked
to Dr. Bob Colopy, who is still on the mend.
Remember him in your prayers. ... If anyone
knows the whereabouts of Tom Whalen, please
send me a note or call the alumni office, 216-397-
4336. All news about class members will be
welcomed. ... Till next time, all the best, Don
Send your notes to:
1947
Ed Cunneen
22020 Halburton Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-561-1122
edcunneen@ameritech.net
Since I am not receiving any news, there isn’t a
column. Please take a minute to let me know

what you are doing, how your family is, or be a
guest columnist and write the next column!
E-mail or call me and keep me informed! Ed
Send your notes to:
1948
Julius Sukys
440-449-8768
journal@jcu.edu
It is always difficult to write about a classmate
who has passed away. Unfortunately, Bill
Sweeney left us on June 20, the date of the
alumni Reunion Weekend. Bill achieved success in
the business world, as a combat dogface soldier,
and he received the Bronze Star for valor. He was
a successful businessman, developing a large
insurance firm. Over the years, one of his greatest
interests was John Carroll. He loved the school
and was always concerned with Carroll’s
enrollment, finances, and curriculum. He was
genuinely uplifted by the school’s achievements in
football, basketball, etc. Bill was interred next to
his wife, Mary Ann, and son John. ... Reunion is a
wonderful event. For our class, it started on
Friday, June 20, and the following day with a beau-
tiful Mass and ceremony followed by cocktails,
dinner, and dancing in the Dolan Science Center
Muldoon Atrium. Sunday, a sendoff with a great
breakfast. In attendance were Texas Joe Walker
his wife, Nora, and daughter Mary. “Casey at the
Bat” Bill Brugeman, Toledo Bill Claus with wife
Marjorie. Also in attendance were Francis Hogan
and wife Rosemarie, Jack Quinlan and wife
Catherine. Dr. Bill Duhigg and Julius Sukys and
friend. Bill Coyne and Charlie Eder were unable
to attend because of illnesses. ... I had an
opportunity to visit Bill Kelly at beautiful Laurel
Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, OH. ...
Best wishes to all. Adios, J.P.S
REUNION YEAR
Send your notes to:
1949
Tom Harrison
3980 West Valley Dr.
Fairview Park, OH 44126
440-331-4343
216-881-5832 (fax)
taharrison2001@sbcglobal.net
Paul Bohn recently brightened my day by sending
a report of his activities, ailments, accidents,
repairs, and resulting new pains. In the hope that
his humor might exaggerate his problems, I called
Paul, and am pleased to report that he is as
healthy and happy as you or I, or any other
84-year-old gentleman. Paul recalls that in the
’60s, when he was with NASA, its concentration
was on the development of new fuels, and then it
was redirected to “space shots” as its mission.
Now, he hopes that a review of the old records
may provide some much-needed help. ... Jim
Conry had undergone treatment for cancer, and to
everyone’s dismay, died on July 15. Jim graduated
from the business school at Carroll, and immedi-
ately became a salesman of business machines, a
busy sector of the economy, where he was very
successful. While on vacation, he participated in a
retreat, at the conclusion of which Jim applied for
admission to the seminary. After ordination,
alumniLeadership
Alumni Office Builds Services
During the summer, the Office of Alumni
Relations made changes to continue strength-
ening itself as a resource for alumni. The office
welcomed two regional directors of advance-
ment and enrollment, newly created positions
shared between the divisions of University
advancement and enrollment.
Erin Collins ’99 will
concentrate her efforts in
the Greater Chicago area,
conducting alumni outreach
and recruitment of future
students. Paula Hermann
Erin Collins ’99 will do the same in the
mid-Atlantic and Northeast
regions (D.C. to New
England).
Ms. Collins was most
recently the manager of
philanthropy at Rush North
Shore Medical Center in
Paula Hermann Skokie, Illinois. A Carroll
alumna, she brings a
strong commitment to the
because of his Carroll School of Business
education, he was assigned to the administration
of Borromeo Seminary, where he served for over
20 years, then served as pastor of fast-growing
congregations in Orrville and Wadsworth, OH. He
then retired from administrative duties. He moved
to St. Charles parish in Parma, OH, to reside and
perform priestly duties, where he made many
new friends. Jim was conscientious, dedicated,
talented, effective, and was happy in the
performance of his various duties over the years.
Jim was a good friend to many, all of whom are
proud to have known him, and will miss his easy
smile. ... Send news, good news preferred, all
reported with reasonable accuracy. Tom
Send your notes to:
1950
Jack Reilly
1371 Dill Rd.
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-291-5762
tatlerjack25@sbcglobal.net
The 2008 Reunion is over and our 1950 class is
already thinking about our 60th in 2010. We hope
you will start thinking about attending. Rita and
John Buckon, KT and Jim Conway, Lois and Len
Terry, and Fred Korey attended. Making his first
visit since graduating was Gerry Fenton and wife
Stephanie. He said the campus changes were
greater and more impressive than what he had
read about. I had a mini reunion that same
weekend at my granddaughter’s wedding.
ALUMNI JOURNAL
University’s mission. Ms. Hermann, a graduate
of Wright State University, most recently served
as the assistant public relations director at Loyola
College in Maryland. She is no stranger to John
Carroll, as her husband, Michael, is a member of
the class of 1982.
Earlier in the summer,
Theresa Spada ’04 was
promoted from reunion coor-
dinator to assistant director of
alumni relations. Her expand-
ed duties include management
Theresa of JCU Connect and the online
Spada ’04 alumni community. Ms. Spada
will also supervise the new reunion coordinator,
a position expected to be filled soon.
Rounding out the changes in the alumni of-
fice, administrative assistant Christine Anderson
recently moved to a support position in the
annual giving office. The administrative assistant
position in the alumni relations office, and a new
position of young alumni/student engagement
coordinator, are expected to be filled soon.
Besides myself were my grandson Steve Kowalski
’03 and Dave Galvin ’91. Dave is a deacon at St.
James Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV. We
saluted JCU in the appropriate manner. ... John
Chambers had an 80th birthday party given by his
wife, Helen. Attending were Eugene Lavelle and
wife Monica and Helen Sennett. Gene and John
grew up within walking distance of JCU. Gene
said he just returned from Florida via the Auto
Train and said it’s a great way to travel. Gene
worked for the family mechanical contracting
business and retired 13 years ago. The Lavelles
had three children: two girls and a son who
passed away a few years ago. Gene’s favorite
saying is “I’m getting older every year.” ... Sorry
to report that George Murphy, Lakewood, OH,
and Robert Sheil, Ft. Myers, FL, passed away
since our last issue. Our prayers and condolences
go out to their families. ... Robert Brihan,
Windsor, CT, and wife Irene have five children and
eight grandchildren. He spent 25 plus years with
Wyeth Labs. Over the past few years, he has had
a number of surgeries and considers himself close
to being “bionic.” ... One of the other twins,
Ernest Centa, Euclid, OH, (brother Emil was in
last issue) and his wife, Lillian, have three children
and three grandchildren. Ernest and his wife still
try to go to Europe every year, always through
Slovenia. Still active part time in his law practice,
Ernest finds time to play the stringed bass in both
the Euclid and Lakeland Civic Orchestras. One of
his daughters is a graduate of the Cincinnati
Conservatory of Music and taught music in China.
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... James Leonard, Berea, OH, taught and was
department chair of the Liberal Arts Department at
Cuyahoga Community College’s west campus, in
Parma, OH. He has been there for 42 years and
still teaches philosophy part time. He also taught
Latin, English, and religion. He and his wife, Kay,
have five children and 16 grandchildren – one a
Carroll grad. Originally from Akron St. Vincent’s,
Jim joined the Jesuits after graduation from JCU
and taught at St. Ignatius. ... Jerry Driscoll,
Carlsbad, CA, spent 31 years in the United States
Navy as a pilot, mostly on patrol type planes,
attaining the rank of captain. After retiring from
the navy, he spent the next 14 years with Logicon.
He and wife Rose Marie have six children and 17
grandchildren. They spend their spare time
traveling and visiting with the grandkids. ... Paul
Morrison, Indianapolis, was ill when I called, so
his wife, Joyce, and daughter Paula filled me in.
Paul spent 30 plus years in sales with Broadhead
Garrett Co., retiring in 1987. The Morrisons have
three children: two boys and a girl. Paul spends
his free time with his second greatest love, his
grandchildren. Get well soon, Paul. ... Until the
next column, God bless and all the best. Please
remember in your prayers our deceased class-
mates. Jack
Send your notes to:
1951
Donald A. Ungar
721 E Reagan Parkway Apt. 185
Medina, OH 44256-1243
330-723-5234
donyal@aol.com
As we go on in our lifetime, we have plans and
ideas that help us to serve our family, our country,
and most important, our God. We travel life’s path
determined to make this world a better place for
all. Our class was a different university class as
we were a mixture of many ages. We were
veterans from WWII, some married with children,
and most were older than the usual freshman in
college. There were those of us that just
graduated from high school. Today, we have spent
many years contributing to our society. Tell us
about your life and family. Why not take a few
minutes to renew your memories of years ago.
We belong to the Gray Streaks – 50-year-plus
alumni. Maybe the monthly Gray Streaks
Luncheon would be a way to see old friends. ...
Lillian and Bill Switaj spent some time traveling
to their granddaughters’ college graduations. First
a trip to Dayton, OH, and then on to Chicago for a
performing arts college graduation, something
different but unique. Now Bill and Lillian are
hosting a family reunion. ... As we age, we find
that we need some help, and we call all of you to
remember our dear 1951 Gray Streaks in prayer.
This past week, Bill Riski’s wife, Amy, called to
say that he was recovering from a serious illness
and needs our prayer for speedy recovery. Maybe
a note or phone call would help Bill – 440-943-
6975. ... As for Ruth and Don, that’s me, we are
awaiting the birth of our 4th great-grandson. ...
Why not spend a couple of minutes to tell us
about your life. E-mail me. Don
40 John Carroll university Fall 2008
Send your notes to:
1952
Dorothy Poland
PolandMomdot@aol.com
Happy summer, everyone (at last)! Much has gone
on since the last column. First there was the
Alumni Awards Dinner, at which I was given the
Silver Quill award for being a columnist. I never
thought I would be given this honor, so I was
delighted. I had some of my children and their
spouses to help celebrate, which made it even
more memorable for me. ... June 21 was the
annual dinner on Reunion Weekend. I sat with
Jim Previt, his wife Jo, and daughter Renee. I
asked Jim why he never sent me any news, and
he said Larry Casey is in charge of that depart-
ment. Well, Larry does send me news, but mainly
funny e-mails. The food was good, even though
there was a major power failure. The outage
affected Bob Tayek’s musicians since some of
them were wired for sound. Joe Valencic was
sitting at the next table. So, all told there were
three 1952 graduates at the dinner. I realize it was
an off year, but it is still a nice time and I think
more of us should attend. ... We lost another
classmate recently, Judge Timothy Cotner. ... I
also hear from Don Terrell. Don says his wife,
Ann, has been having great results from taking
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil after having surgery. As
Don says, after fighting taking it as a child, it just
may be worth it now. ... Now I get on my soap
box. I think we should all vote to shorten the
campaigning in election years to August,
September, and October. There should be a cap
on money spent for electioneering. I am up to here
with both candidates, but don’t know if it is legal to
vote for “none of the above”! This would also help
the candidates who supposedly have “jobs” as
senators to do what they are being paid for. ... Till
next time, stay safe. Love and prayers, Dorothy
Send your notes to:
1953
Jim Myers
315 Chesapeake Cove
Painesville Twp., OH 44077
440-358-0197
cealejim@gmail.com
Hello to all in the class of ’53 and to your family
and friends. First, some observations concerning
our 55th Reunion, which was held June 20-22. I
believe a great time was had by all. Our thanks to
Theresa Spada ’04 for her efforts in coordinating.
Saturday evening, the rains came just after most
of us had entered Gesu for Mass and stopped just
before we were about to leave the church. At the
liturgy, Jim DeChant read the names of the 26
classmates who passed during the five years
since our last reunion. Unfortunately, our class had
more names in this category than any of the other
reunion classes. The class picture taken just
before the dinner on Saturday evening includes 29
of us. The class of ’53 received the Joseph D.
Sullivan ’53 Cup – given to the class with the
highest class gift. Congratulations, classmates. ...
We understand that Bob Sullens, Carl Munn,
Frank Schilling, and Dick Barrett were among
those visiting with Pete Bernardo ’67 right up until
“lights out” time Saturday evening. One of the
highlights for Ed Mundzak was the Saturday
evening liturgy, especially the quality of the music.
Norm Perney says he enjoyed the Reunion in
general and is already looking forward to the next
one. Joe Fakult enjoyed the opportunity to renew
acquaintance with several of the guys. He
attended two of the days. Ed Metzger remarked
what a fine job the school had done in putting on
the affair. Roger Sargent stayed on campus in
Millor Hall. He says he is impressed with how the
campus has grown and how beautiful it is. Bob
Harter and Bob Curry and their wives rode
together from Avon Lake, OH. They say they
enjoyed the evening very much. John Kall says
he was amazed at how well everyone looked. I
think George Stanton was probably the person
who traveled the farthest, coming from Fallbrook,
CA. Hal Traverse especially enjoyed the Friday
night activity, which he thought was more casual.
He says it was easier to chat with the other
people. Leo Longville found it very enjoyable and
is looking forward to the 60th. Jim Porter says he
enjoyed it. Incidentally Jim is still active as a judge.
Even though he has formally retired, he is still
called upon to hear cases as a visiting judge. John
Beringer states that he and Nancy enjoyed the
get together very much. He was happy to note
that, while the packaging had changed somewhat,
the content of our classmates has pretty much
remained the same. That is good. John says the
Reunion was particularly good because we could
actually talk and be heard – and at our stage –
hear! The band lost this one! John says that after
the Reunion, he and Nancy departed for their
annual Northern Canadian fishing trip with their
son, John, and his two boys; youngest daughter
Susie, her husband, and one of the grandsons.
John caught a 45” Northern pike that was the larg-
est fish he ever caught in 68 years of Canadian
fishing. In younger years, these fishing trips
included all 10 children: two sons and eight
daughters. John says that he and Nancy spend
seven months a year in Naples, FL, and return to
Akron, OH, for a month at Christmas and the
summer. Over the years, they have rendezvoused
with Mariwin and Pat Cullinan, Helen and Jim
Porter, and Ethel and Pat Moran for golf and
dinner during the winter. Some of the other guys
who made it to the Reunion who I did not get a
chance to talk with before submitting this column
were Gene Wetzel, Tom Vickers, Jack Ziegler,
Bob Henley, Elmo Miller, Chuck O’Malley, Tom
Dugan, Bob Rourke, and Fr. Francis Walsh. My
apologies to anyone whom I omitted. ... Soon
after the Reunion, your columnist, Jim Myers,
wife Ceale, their four sons with their wives, and
12 of the grandchildren spent a week in the
Pigeon Forge, TN, area. All 22 of us stayed in the
same log cabin type house, and at the end of the
week we were all still speaking to each other and
getting along fine. Real family togetherness. ...
Send in your news for the next issue. God’s
blessings to you all. Jim

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Send your notes to:
1954
Peter Mahoney
401 Bounty Way, #145
Avon Lake, OH 44012
440-933-2503
peter007@centurytel.net
...some in town and some out of town news ...
after nearly 20 years of Monday morning/
mourning golf, Gene Burns has put the sticks
away for the year. Gene, like Tiger Woods, has
knee and hip problems. Gene says, “If Tiger can
take the rest of the year off, so can I.” After
rehab, which consists of alcohol rubs, yoga, and
Swedish massage, he plans to return next spring
with a smile and renewed vigor. ... Mike Faul
denies that he ever was a candidate for attorney
general in the state of New York. Mike is a retired
judge in Phelps, NY, and has never been involved
in a scandal ... well, sometimes you can’t find a
scandal when you need one. ... Dave Nilges is
gearing up for the big roundup when the Demo-
cratic party comes to Denver. He plans on renting
his barn in Centennial, CO, to political groupies
and the media. ... Lou LaRiche has pushed all the
flood waters out of Findlay, OH (from the last
couple of years). For a while there, he was afraid
that he would have to build a barge for two Toyota
- two Subaru - two Chevy - two Cadillac – but new
state-of-the-art agencies are up and running ...
now, his major program is working with the
Vatican to change the engine and exhaust system
for the Popemobile. It is common knowledge that
the vehicle has a Chevy block and hemi heads, but
Benedict wants to go green: use less gas, save
the earth, and put a hybrid sticker on the rear
window. Good luck, Lou. ... While on the subject
of transportation, a few years ago I owned and
rode a Honda Nighthawk, a sweet two-wheel bike
that all the Harley owners called a “rice eater.”
You could tool the back roads of Lorain County, enjoy
the fresh air, and smell the agriculture. Met a guy by
the name of Mike “Brooklyn” Brown. He rode a 1979
Harley low rider, shovel head. His advice to bikers
was “keep it real, don’t be fake, and handle your
business.” I’m sure the Bible has the same message.
Don’t forget the prayers for Fred Blodgett, Sandra
Nilges, and Gail LaRiche. Keep the faith, Pete
Send your notes to:
1955
Ray Rhode
1543 Laclede Rd.
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-381-1996
rrrhode@aol.com
Are we getting old or what? The I-don’t-want-to-
hear-about-it department – Jerry Donatucci’s son
recently retired from the air force. I thought it was
just a few years ago that I left the military. ... Bob
Dolgan, recently retired as sportswriter for the
Cleveland Plain Dealer, gave a talk on his
experiences covering Cleveland sports teams. The
talk was in the Larry Faulhaber Auditorium at the
Baron Center in Lakewood, OH. ... When Art
Dister retired in 1982 after 28 years in the army,
he researched many franchise opportunities and
settled on “Business Cards Tomorrow.” His last
army assignment was deputy post commander at
Ft. Eustis, so he and his family decided to stay in
the Tidewater Virginia area. Art’s printing business
grew to one of the biggest and most successful in
the franchise company. After 25 years in the
original location, Art and son designed and built a
new 12,000-square-foot modern printing shop. His
son is in charge of the day-to-day operations, and
this gives Art and his wife, Barbara, time to enjoy
their sailboat, which they cruise Florida in the
winter and the Chesapeake Bay in spring,
summer, and fall. ... It’s-a-small-world category!
During the summer at my parish, we had a
seminarian who spent the summer helping with
parish activities. He was known to us only as
John. After many conversations with “John,” I
finally asked him what his full name was. He told
me his name was John Mullee. He is the son of
our classmate Al Mullee and niece of Ed’s wife
Marge Mullee Schwallie. ... In May, I attended a
Cleveland Indians game with fellow JCU alumni
and soon-to-graduate JCU seniors. Lots of
students, too few alumni. C.C. Sabathia pitched a
good game for Cleveland. ... Very sad happenings
in University Heights this fall. The building that
formerly housed the (in)famous Mayflower
Lounge Bar will be torn down. The ghost of
bartenders Charlie, Tommy, John and others will
have to move on. They might just find a pair of
John Braucher glasses and other memorabilia in
the rubble. ... Heard from Joe Andrasak. He lives
in Concord, OH, and is retired after spending 45
years in sales in the packaging industries. ... Also
heard from Tom Carmody. Tom went through
JCU ROTC and was assigned to Ft. Riley, KS. A
graduate of JCU’s business school, he started out
as a sales correspondent and worked his way up
to chairman and CEO of American Business
Products. He has been married for 52 years and
has three sons and lives in Lawrence, KS. ... Also,
Don Morse was drafted into the army after
graduation from JCU and served in Germany. He
was involved with a restaurant on Cannery Row in
Monterey, CA, dabbled in real estate, and served
as treasurer for the Western Reserve Historical
Society for many years. He finally settled in
Searcy, AR. He is married to Peggy, who is a
successful Mary Kay Cosmetics representative,
and together they raised two boys. ... Gordan
LaGanke does his best to keep connected to
JCU. He meets regularly with Paul Schlimm ’56,
Bill Deighan, and Jerry Suskowicz to discuss old
times. ... As always, remember to keep your class-
mates in your prayers. Some are in poor health
and are suffering greatly – your prayers will be
greatly appreciated. Ray
Send your notes to:
1956
Leo Duffy
1561 Towhee Ln.
Naperville, IL 60565
630-355-2199
January-May:
1500 Park Beach Cir., Unit 5G
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-505-8394
leoduffy57@hotmail.com
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Send your notes to:
1957
Salvatore R. Felice
3141 W. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Parma, OH 44134
440-842-1553
srfelice@cox.net
The news of Fr. Joseph Schell’s passing connect-
ed two class members with memories of the past
– Dick Olivier (day hop) and Tom Feely (dorm
student). Dick remembers having Fr. Schell for
logic and metaphysics, etc., while Tom recalls Fr.
Schell as prefect at Pacelli Hall, where he resided.
Tom’s daughter is a nun at the Notre Dame
Mother House in Chardon, OH, home of NDCL
(Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School), where
Dick’s three daughters attended school and
grandson is currently playing JV football. They
shared memories of Mr. John Carpenter, Dr.
Bender, and their family histories from high school
to their grandkids. It’s great that two class
members meet and share memories via the
Internet some 51 years after graduation, thanks to
Fr. Schell – God is good! ... Attending the Gray
Streaks (JCU graduates of over 50 years) dinner
on Saturday evening of Reunion 2008 were Vicki
and Al Lucas, Pat and Tom Kasper, Maureen and
Dick Huberty, and Rose Marie and Sal Felice. As
a National Alumni Board Member, Reunion 2008
gave me the opportunity to attend several
mini-lectures I missed at our reunion. The
mini-class lectures I attended were: “Army ROTC
– Still Strong!”, “Embracing Cultural Differences,”
and “JCU: Catholic and Jesuit for the 21st
Century” by Dr. Paul V. Murphy, director of the
Institute of Catholic Studies. I was impressed by
the lectures, but particularly inspired in the update
and emphasis of Jesuit Catholic ideals available for
the total educational experience to the talents,
needs, and personalities of the JCU students. I
recommend you check this out for your grandkids
planning for college. I was “re-energized” in our
University and proud to be part of the JCU team.
... On a sad note, Joseph A. Felty passed away in
mid-May. Joe had retired from Lake Catholic High
School after nearly 50 years as a teacher and
guidance counselor. In addition, the JCU magazine
listed deaths for Glenn Drake (11/27/07) and
James Dunn (2/07/08). Our condolences to their
families and may they rest in peace! ... In early
July, the Joe Luby family (14 in all) returned from
a 19-day adventure in Alaska. They experienced a
wide assortment of wild animals via sea and land.
Weather was great and the view of Mt. McKinley
was outstanding! ... On Independence Day
weekend, Georgia and Jim Gasper visited Sacred
Heart church in Galveston, TX, where they had
been married. This church was reconstructed by
the Jesuits after the Great Galveston Storm of
1900 that killed over 600 people. The church
bulletin contained an article on Archbishop John
Carroll, a priest and patriot (and our University’s
namesake), who in 1789 was given the task of
organizing the Catholic Church in this country. The
article also spoke of his brother, Charles Carroll,
one of the wealthiest men to sign the Declaration
of Independence on July 4, 1776. Charles signed
the document “Charles Carroll of Carrollton” in
defiance of the British. Jim has been elected a
political official of Palmer Mud District No. 2 of
Fort Bend County, TX. ... Did You Know – In 1953,
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REUNION WEEKEND 2008

— A John Carroll Tradition

It was a celebration John

Carroll-style in June, as nearly
1,100 people returned to
campus to catch up with old
friends and visit with faculty,
staff, and administrators.
Calling the 4s and 9s and
all other alumni: Next year’s
Reunion is June 19-21, 2009,
so mark your calendars.

Photography by John Reid

and Sal Felice ’57
42 John Carroll university Fall 2008

The class of 1958 celebrated their 50th Reunion in June.
or 1954, Dick Murphy had the privilege of being
on stage with the Metropolitan Opera Company’s
production of AIDA as a “spear holder.” ...
Homecoming weekend 2008 is September 26-28.
Come back to Carroll and check the progress your
University is achieving and meet the new
administrative staff – I guarantee you will be
impressed! By the way, JCU is playing Heidelberg
in football on Saturday, September 27 – I’ll see
you there! God bless, Sal
Send your notes to:
1958
John E. Clifford
922 Hedgestone Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78258-2335
210-497-3427 (w)
1-888-248-3679
JohnEClifford@prodigy.net
I knew it. You knew it. Now the rest of the world
knows it. Knows what? Knows that the JCU class
of 1958 is the greatest class ever to set foot on
the campus off Fairmount Circle. Pay attention,
now. Our class won the James M. Mackey Award
given to the class with the highest percentage of
attendance at a reunion. Approximately 35% of
our class attended the 50th. That is a new record,
topping the old record of 30%. Seventy-three
made the class picture Saturday night. Our class
won the Dolan Award for the highest percent of
increase in contributions from one reunion to the
next. Our percentage increase from the 45th
Reunion to the 50th Reunion was 184%. Finally
our class had a goal of $100,000 as a 50th Reunion
Class Gift. We topped that, as 44% of our class
participated in donating $136,791. Attending were
Abraham, Anderson, Beyer, Bonadio, Briatta,
Buchta, Buckis, Caine, Christie, Cingel, Code,
Dietz, DiGiovanni, Dockery, Emmerich,
Fleischaker, Gaydosh, Geary, Ginley, Gioia,
Glod, Glover, Graff, Grushetsky, Halas, Henkel,
Hogan, Holtwick, Jacobson, Kandzer,
Kavanaugh, Krukemeyer, Lato, Lepri, Logue,
Malloy, Maynard, McCluer, McDonald,
McGreal, McGunigal, McNicholas, Mercer,
Mingarelle, Mirtch, Mong, Moran, Murphy,
Narcisi, Nix, Joe Novak, Oakar, Ogonek,
O’Grady, O’Meara, Orosz, Phillips, Porter,
Reali, Richards, Rieger, Robertson, Santos,
Seeberg, Sheehan, Slaughter, Smith, St. John,
Staniskis, Stavole, Stegmaier, Weaver,
Wechter, Young, Zuccaro. Some on the list had
not stepped foot on campus in 50 years, and were
amazed at the changes, many of which occurred
during the tenure of John Reali as VP for
facilities. All were speechless when coming into
the presence of The Saint John’s Bible, given to
JCU in the name of John Pellegrene. A number
of classmates’ children and grandchildren have
attended JCU over the years. Rick Graff’s son
Gregg ’83 was there for his 25th. Tom Code was
“dancing up a storm” in the big tent, while Phil
Grushetsky entertained folks with stories of old.
There was reminiscing about nighttime excursions
from Bernet, and how Fr. Millor would interrupt a
few of those intended excursions. At the Saturday
night dinner, Bob Nix said he would speak for only
a minute and immediately stated that he had
never spoken for only a minute in his life. He
proceeded to show pictures from the Senior Prom
and Military Ball, commenting on each. On
Saturday, many attended the “Nectar of the
Gods” wine tasting provided by Swingos on the
Lake, the “Great Lakes -- Great Brews” seminar
provided by Great Lakes Brewing, the “Top Ten
List to Know When Your Financial House is in
Order” seminar, and “The Spiritual Exercises of
St. Ignatius” seminar. Rick Graff and Tom
Krukemeyer sent me this information, as I was
unable to attend. Here’s a link explaining my
absence: http://209.203.231.7/WhereWasHe.htm.
Finally, according to Tom, the most enriching part
of the weekend was the Mass Saturday night at
Gesu. Thirteen classes were present. Classes
were seated by year, front to back. Our class is
now three rows from the front. Peace, JEC
REUNION YEAR
Send your notes to:
1959
Jerry Burke
1219 W. Grove St.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2217
847-398-4620
gburke987@sbcglobal.net
ALUMNI JOURNAL
Send your notes to:
1960
Jerry Schweickert
14285 Washington Blvd.
University Hts., OH 44118
216-381-0357
bjschweick@sbcglobal.net
As many of you know by now, JCU lost a treasure
last spring when Fr. Joe Schell passed away. Our
classmate John Magnotto was given the honor
of being a pallbearer at the funeral. For the past
year or so, a number of us had been planning to
visit Fr. Schell, but never got there. Classmate Bill
Matejka also passed away in the late spring.
Once again I am reminded of the fact that among
the saddest things in life are “words left unsaid
and deeds left undone.” With that thought, I
encourage you to get in touch with an old
roommate or another JCU classmate and make
plans to see each other and the rest of us at our
50-year reunion in 2010. ... I heard from Fred
Schaal recently. He wanted John Kimler’s e-mail
address and phone number so he can encourage
him to attend our 50th. The rest of you Chicagoans
be forewarned – if you don’t respond once we
start receiving info about the reunion, I shall
unleash Fred Schaal upon you like “The Hound of
Heaven” to assure your attendance. ... Heard from
Don Kucera. He and wife Jane had recently
returned from seven weeks in Australia and New
Zealand. He still gives seminars two weeks per
month, giving him a chance to teach, tour, and
visit old friends and family. Seven of the Kucera’s
eight children are married and have presented Don
and Jane with 16 grandchildren. Don suggests we
read the works of Matthew Kelly including his
latest, The Dream Manager. He further suggests
that we follow author Kelly’s suggestion to “Be
the best version of yourself every day.” (Sounds
like a great idea) ... John McDonough informs me
that he retired on 30 June. He says he has more
projects on which to work than he has time. First
will be a new horse-racing system, then some
stock market/forex market research. (Not sure of
what part of the horse-racing system he means,
but I hope there will be enough money left for the
market venture.) Additionally, John plans to
Photograph courtesy of the Knights of Columbus
Award-winning family: Earlier this
year, Stanley ’58 and Linda Glod were
presented with the 2007-08 State Family
of the Year award by the Virginia State
Council of the Knights of Columbus. Mr.
and Mrs. Glod were cited as role models
for their sustained, selfless devotion
and contribution to the Catholic Church,
community, and the Knights of Columbus
on the local, national, and international
levels. They received the award at the state
council’s
FALLannual convention
2008 John in Roanoke. 43
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restore an old ‘73 220D Mercedes he purchased
last year. Trips to California to visit a daughter who
is working on her PhD as well as to France and
Italy without worrying about getting back to work.
A recent golf game convinced him to turn down
the offer to join us in Santee, SC, next spring. John
has committed to being at the reunion in 2010 and
promises to twist Larry Carver’s arm to make sure
he gets there also. ... Finally, Terry Pokuta informs
me that he and Arlene have become great-grand-
parents, and they believe themselves to be the first
in the class of ’60 to attain this status. (Anyone out
there able to refute this claim?) ... I must be getting
old! I forgot to report that my old roomie, Dave
Marr, suffered a rather severe heart attack, but has
recovered to the point of using a walker to get
around. To all of you, take care of yourselves and be
well. Schweick
Send your notes to:
1961
Jack T. Hearns
4186 Silsby Rd.
University Heights, OH 44118
216-291-2319
216-291-1560 (fax)
jhearns@sbcglobal.net
Save the date, September 27 – the class of ’61 is
again going to have a mini-reunion! We will be
attending the JCU vs. Heidelberg Homecoming
football game – a dinner will follow. Those
interested should contact Tom Gerst - tom@
akron.com - or call 330-867-2900. This has
become an annual event in recent years and
attendance has continued to grow. ... Bill
Barnard, retired executive of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, and board president of the Cleveland Pops
Orchestra, was saluted recently at a benefit event
for the musical organization with a parody on the
song Bill from Jerome Kern’s Showboat. ... Dan
McLaughlin and his wife, Margaret Mary, live in
Bay Village, OH – they are the parents of six
children – all of whom graduated from college.
Dan received an MA degree from the University of
Toledo and retired from the Westlake (OH)
Schools, where he was an elementary school-
teacher – the McLaughlins have seven grandchil-
dren. ... It is with deep regret that I write of the
passing of two of our classmates: One faithful
member of our class that will be truly missed at
the mini-reunion this year is Ed ‘Clarkeee’ Clarke,
who always caused a stir wearing his JCU beanie
from the ’50s. Ed passed away in May after
battling cancer. To the very end, Ed, an attorney,
still handled cases, continued to catch bluegill and
bass, and was a faithful caller each Sunday to the
Irish Hour radio show on WHK. During his career,
Ed worked as co-chairman of the Lawyers’
Committee to Aid Immigrants and as a pro-bono
attorney for the Legal Aid Society. He founded the
“Legal Eagles,” a group of St. Ed’s alumni who
became lawyers and judges. For many years, Ed
wrote this class column and co-chaired our 40th
Reunion. While at his wake and funeral, I saw
Jack Durkin, Tom Gerst, Harry Hanna, Art Zetts,
and Mike Caton, who came all the way from
Florida. Ed leaves his wife, Kathleen, four
daughters, and eight grandchildren. ... In June, we
received information that Jack Kelly from
Shorewood, IL, suffered a fatal heart attack. After
our JCU graduation, Jack received an Education
44 John Carroll university Fall 2008
Specialist degree from Western Illinois University
and then returned to JCU for an MA degree ’72.
During his career as an educator and school
superintendent, he received many honors,
including being named one of the Outstanding
Catholic Educators in the State of Illinois. Jack
was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a
member of the Holy Family Parish Church Council
in Shorewood. He is survived by his wife, Diane,
and two children – Tony and Nicole. Please keep
Ed and Jack in your prayers. ... Jack
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1962
Bob Andolsen
36100 Maple Dr.
North Ridgeville, OH 44039-3756
440-327-1925
440-327-5629 (fax)
rrandolsen@aol.com
Classmate and Augusta, GA, attorney Terry
Leiden has written a debut novel entitled Get
Back in the Game, published by Savannah River
Press. I have had the opportunity to read and
enjoy this fictional story of five prostate cancer
survivors who find strength on the softball field.
Terry is a prostate cancer survivor himself as well
as a softball player and coach. In a conversation
with Terry, he relates that he will be in the
Orlando/Ft. Myers area playing softball this fall,
and is anxious to see all of his classmates at the
next reunion in 2012. ... We would like to offer the
condolences of our class to Bud Meyers on the
loss of his father, Frederick F. Meyers, age 95, in
Pittsburgh on July 5, 2008. ... Do you have an
interesting story to tell, or news, or want to share
something with our class? Write or e-mail me
before the next class notes are due. Bob
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1963
Pete Mykytyn
3015 Alveria Dr.
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-549-1946
618-453-7885 (w)
mykytyn@cba.siu.edu
Our 45th Reunion is history. To say that it was a
great time, that the 40 or so who attended were
great to visit with, or to say that for, at least a few
persons, this was their first reunion and visit to
Channels 30/62 news director Daniel Keenan
’63 (right) at the weekend Pahrump (NV)
Valley Chamber of Commerce boat race
at Terrible’s Lakeside.
campus since graduation in 1963, is not really
sufficient. Each and every person I spoke with
was glad he attended, and most indicated they
would return for our 50th in 2013. How can anyone
not think about coming back to Carroll for a 50th
Reunion? A few moments to share the good
times for those who were there and for those
who could not make it. Tony Skwiers and his
wife, Sharon, drove down from Warren, MI. Tony
had not been back to Carroll since graduation, so
seeing the place as it’s changed was quite a
shock. During our conversations we got onto the
subject of classical music and opera. I had to
confess to Tony that I love classical music but
won’t cross the street to see opera. It seems that
Sharon “really likes” opera, so Tony obliges. John
Dix drove up from Columbus, OH, but his wife,
Polly, was unable to attend. Polly remained home
to be with their new granddaughter. Joe Vitale
lives in Canton, OH, and is sort of semi-retired.
He’s an attorney and continues to help out when
he’s needed in terms of cases, hearings, etc.
Mike Wolford remains in Rochester, NY, and is
also continuing to practice law. Mike, his daughter,
and son-in-law practice together. Mike, I hope I
got it right in terms of daughter and son-in-law.
Jerry Murray summers in New Hampshire and
beats the cold and snow by living in Fort Myers,
FL. Jon Lynch winters in the Phoenix area, as do
John and Polly Dix. I’m sorry, Jon, but I didn’t
catch where you are the other time of the year.
You’re just going to have to let me know. Frank
Grace probably wins the award for traveling the
furthest to get to Cleveland. Frank lives in London
and, of course, watches over his vineyard, Il
Molino Di Grace, in the heart of Tuscan wine
country. Frank was kind enough to provide bottles
of Classico Riserva from his vineyard for our class
dinner. Thanks a bunch, Frank. Sam Anson flew
up from his home in New Jersey, which fortu-
nately is close enough to/distant enough from
New York. Sam and I had the occasion to discuss
residential property taxes a bit while passing some
time in the big tent. Ric Erickson and Joe Lazzari
are both retired military. I believe each spent
upwards of 25-plus years in the service; Joe
began in the Transportation Corps and switched to
aviation when it became a separate branch of the
army. Ric was in artillery quite a bit and managed
to spend time dealing with the heat of El Paso and
Ft. Bliss. I believe each told me they had retired in
about 1991 or so. Jim Mertes is still in Canton
and says he is busier as a retiree from Timken
than when he was with the company. Jim and his
wife, Donna, have four daughters and 10
grandchildren, and all are together in Canton.
Donna is a principal at a Catholic school in Canton.
And on Reunion Sunday morning, Jim and Donna
brought all children, all grandchildren, and a
son-in-law to the huge buffet brunch; a couple of
sons-in-law couldn’t make it. They took up two
tables with the group and two cars to get
everyone to campus. ... Will have more to report
in the next column about our Reunion. I’m short
on space, unfortunately. But if you were there and
didn’t get a chance to talk with me, get back with
me and let me know what’s going on in your life.
Also, let me list the names of those who attended
and/or registered: Sam Anson, Albert Camma,
John Dix, Ric Erickson, Jim Farrar, Tom Ging,
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McKeon, Jim Mertes, Richard Morgan, Jerry
Murray, Peter Mykytyn, Anthony Skwiers, John
Sullivan, Joe Vitale, Joseph Walters, Tom Ward,
Marjorie Freiburg Wiemels, Michael Wolford,
and John Zvolensky. ... Also, one non-reunion
note to pass on. Dan Keenan was appointed
news director for Channels 30 and 62 in Pahrump,
NV. We all remember Dan’s eloquent voice around
campus, I’m sure. From Carroll, Dan went on to a
wide range of communications experiences involv-
ing on-camera work to executive-level manage-
ment in television, radio, film, and theater. Dan did

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graduate work at the University of South Carolina
and also received a commission in the Signal
Corps, serving in Germany, Vietnam, Japan, and in
the U.S. involving broadcasting, radio and TV
station management, writing, and producing. Dan
retired as a lieutenant colonel. In the private
sector, Dan was the first executive producer for
world-renowned Recorded Books Inc. He
produced and directed the first two dozen
recordings, four of which he narrated. Pete

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Frank Kelley
20 County Knoll Dr.
Binghamton, NY 13901-6109
607-648-5947
fkelley@stny.rr.com
You heard it here first: Jim Joyce is busy writing
a third book. Those of you who have read his
first two, Pucker Factor 10 and Use Eagles If
Necessary, know what a treat is in store for the
discerning reader. Those who haven’t, you’ve got
your assignment. Always busy on the entrepre-
neurial front, Jim has also developed an environ-
mentally safe, liquid-applied, erosion-control
product. Around the home, it’s perfect for sealing
crushed rock applications in landscaping or garden
pathways. Research it at Klingstone.com, where it
receives a ringing endorsement from the superin-
tendent of Arrowhead Country Club in Myrtle
Beach, SC, where they are using it to restore all
their sand traps. ... Congratulations to Lou Hlad,
who has been installed as the Grand Knight of the
250-member Knights of Columbus Council #11402
in Dunwoody, GA. Lou has lived
in Georgia since 1967, employed first with
Lockheed, and then 26 years with Sprint. Currently
working for AT&T, Lou and wife Martha have three
children and one grandchild. Contact him at
louhlad@bellsouth.net. ... Congrats as well to JCU
board chair Allyn Adams, who recently received
the Ohio Society of CPAs’ 2008 Gold Medal for
Meritorious Service to the accounting profession. A
retired partner of the Cleveland accounting firm
Deloitte & Touche, Allyn served in various
leadership roles during 31 years in the CPA
organization, and is a past president of the
Cleveland chapter. ... Additional update on Jerry
Zel. He left Cleveland after graduation and was
employed in a variety of great locations, including
Boston, Toronto, and Jacksonville. He and wife
Suzy moved to West Palm Beach in 1980 and
remain there today. Their son, Cary, 43, lives in
Miami with their three grandchildren. Jerry is an
active bodybuilder and was Mr. West Palm Beach
Sanctuary: Peter ’64, Kimberly, and Evelyn Kiebort stand with a statue of Saint Francis,
which will grace Assisi House.
Peter Kiebort ’64 and his wife, Evelyn, don’t
care to talk about themselves. They’d rather
talk about their daughter, Kimberly, 41, who has
Down syndrome, and others like her who need
housing, employment, and community support.
They’d prefer to talk about aging parents caring
for mentally challenged adult children. “There
are lots of Kimberlys,” Mr. Kiebort says. “There
are lots of people like us in our sixties, and even
older. Something has to be done.”
The Kieborts have taken action. In 2002,
with their other two children (Kelly, now 42,
and Todd, 35) married, they began planning
for Kimberly’s future and discovered a long
waiting list for group housing. They then
conceived their own project: a family-style
home for eight adults next to Church of the
Ascension in Virginia Beach, where they have
lived since 1997.
The couple established a board,
incorporated, and became a nonprofit under
the Richmond Diocese. Virginia Beach’s
city council has given the OK for the
nondenominational home. The Kieborts hope
to break ground in the fall of 2009. They are
raising about $1.5 million for the home, to be
called Assisi House, for Saint Francis of Assisi.
When Kimberly was born in 1968 and
diagnosed with Down syndrome, Mr. Kiebort
says, “You feel it’s the end of the world. You’re
on the edge of a cliff.” Physicians advised
institutionalization.
“The places we looked at were unsuitable,”
says Mr. Kiebort, so they raised Kimberly at home.
Fortunately, their progressive Ridgewood, New
Jersey, school district provided Kimberly with a
great education. She now works at a company that
employs mentally challenged workers. As Kimberly
grew and developed, so did her parents. “We’ve
gotten a whale of an education,” says Mr. Kiebort.
But Kimberly is not their only concern. Mr.
Kiebort cites national statistics: “Over 71 percent
of mentally challenged people are classified mild
to moderate. Care is provided for the severely
disabled – about 29 percent – thank God, but
now we have to take care of the others. The
moderately challenged fall between the cracks.”
In Virginia Beach alone, the waiting list for
housing numbers about 270.
“The first house is the most difficult because
it will be setting the standard for the others to
follow,” says Mrs. Kiebort. “We’ve only scratched
the surface, hoping to achieve the answer for many
aging parents where their young adults can live and
work supportive of each other.” 
“It’s about the need in this country,” Mr.
Kiebort says. “It’s not about us.”
Kathy Ewing 
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Over 50 in 1993. Pass along some motivational
tips, JZ. ... Received a quick note from Dick
Koenig. He’s still plugging away at the corporate
life and figuring on four more years as publisher of
Flying magazine. By my reckoning, that takes him
to age 70. The Orange man, my old roomie, always
did have work ethic galore, whether on the gridiron
or off. “This fall marks the 45th football season
since the class of ’64 team went undefeated, the
last JCU gridiron group to do so. As team captain,
Koenig exhibited unparalleled leadership throughout
that memorable campaign.” ... A couple of items
on the home front: Wife Joanne has opened a
website - Apennybanked.com - with her lifelike
gypsum cement piggy banks; they’re great for
teaching grandkids, godchildren, etc., the value of
saving. My son Shane, 30, received his MBA from
Cornell after six years working with hazardous
chemicals. He specialized in sustainable business
practices and is joining General Electric in their
Alternate Fuels Division. ... Lastly, a prayer for two
departed JCU icons, Reverend Joseph Schell, SJ,
and Tim Russert ’72. They carried the blue and gold
banner with distinction. Onward On! God bless all
Streaks. Frank
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1965
Dick Conoboy
165 South 46th St.
Bellingham, WA 98229
riton@comcast.net
Congratulations are in order for Bob
Dickinson,who was recently appointed to the
board of directors of YTB International, Inc., a
provider of Internet-based travel booking services
for travel agencies and home-based independent
representatives in the United States, Bermuda,
the Bahamas, and Canada. Prior to joining the YTB
board of directors, Bob served as president and
chief executive officer of the Carnival Cruise Lines
division of Carnival Corporation and served for ten
years as president and chief operating officer of
Carnival Cruise Lines. After graduating from JCU,
Bob received his MBA from Duquesne University
and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business
Administration degree from Johnson & Wales
University in 1995. ... I have been urging Chuck
Friedman to retire and join me on the dole, but he
reports that he is working on a project to transfer
306 acres of contaminated federal property to a
civic organization for a private venture called the
“Brownfields” redevelopment. Chuck is at the
final stages of document preparation for approval
from the Ohio and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agencies. This was a large project that
required clean up, residual risk evaluations, deed
restrictions, indemnification, and lots of public
participation. Chuck was involved in every phase
of this project, which had its own unique twists
and issues but, as Chuck claims, was very
challenging and interesting. He says, “How can I
retire when I’m having this much fun?” ... I have
received word that Roger Abood retired on June
30 after 41 years as a science teacher, baseball
coach, and then principal at St. Peter Chanel High
School in Bedford, OH. After graduating from
Cathedral Latin High School and JCU, he took a
job as a science teacher at Chanel in 1967. He
served as its principal for the last 21 years. As for
46 John Carroll university Fall 2008
his choice to retire, Roger said, “It was a very
difficult decision, but the timing seems to be right.
I have nine grandchildren who all live in the area. I
am anxious to spend more time with them.” ...
Speaking of fun, I just returned from four weeks in
France with my wife, Cecile. After several weeks
in Marseille, during which we visited with her
family while contending with “la canicule” (heat
wave) and no air-conditioning, we drove for
several days west and north toward Paris through
the Massif Central, eventually stopping for five
days in Limoges. There, my wife, who is an
associate professor at Western Washington
University, presented a research paper at a
conference hosted by Le Conseil International
d’Études Francophones. We spent our last four
days in Paris hitting some off-the-beaten-path
sites to avoid the tourist hordes and the high
prices occasioned by the dollar/euro imbalance.
That $8-per-gallon gas can put a dent in your
wallet very quickly! I took full advantage of my
“over 60” status for free or reduced price entry
into museums and such. This fall, I am headed
with my brother to Ireland to visit the areas from
which my grandparents came, Counties Galway
and Mayo. Our last visit there was in 1972 when
we took our father to see some of his mother’s
relatives. Send your news! Dick
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1966
Dave Griffin
1347 Solitaire Pl.
Holiday, FL 34690-6454
727-944-5229
David.Griffin@MDIAchieve.com
Hello to all. I trust that everyone had a great
summer. I think it was warmer than normal for
most of the country. If anyone was cold this past
summer, please write and tell me where you
were. ... I had a great e-mail from Mike DeLisio.
He told me about several of the positions that he
has held in his career, including work in missile
test projects at Cape Canaveral and collaborating
on the Apollo program. He returned to Florence,
Italy, where he met his wife, Anna. Their two
daughters live close by; one is an optometrist and
the other will graduate with a degree in
architecture. Mike has been involved in several
education programs in Florence as a teacher and
in administration. He plans to retire next year. ...
Paul Klaus checked in with me by e-mail. He is
still working with the Westfield Group in Ohio. I
believe that they own a home in Florida but, as of
this writing, I am waiting for more details on his
retirement and future. ... Larry Henry says hi to
everyone. His daughter finished her PhD at
Purdue and will be doing research to find ways to
make flight safer and more efficient. As for Larry,
he finished his seven-year career teaching
accounting and finance at Benedictine University.
He said that he is semi-retired, spending his time
helping folks manage retirement funds, playing
tennis, and golfing. According to Larry, both have
their ups and downs. ... John Stagl called to say
hello. He and his wife, Sharon, continue to live in
the Chicago area. They are still, like many of us, in
the work force. Stags enjoys the travel he does to
conduct management seminars that his company
sponsors. His seminars have been written up in
several trade publications. ... A note from Steve
Chamberlain was interesting. He said that he is
still giving money away at Chase Bank. He golfed
with John Schwartz recently and said that he is
still on the bench as an active judge. Steve and
Judi also hosted a Derby party that John and Ron
Gillenkirk attended. Ron is retired after a long
teaching career but Steve says he continues to
listen to the Indians’ ball games. As for the party,
he stated that the banker had the winning ticket.
However, the judge picked the winner of the hat
contest who happened to be Mrs. G. ... I know
that we were all saddened to hear about Fr.
Schell’s death. For us who lived in the dorms, he
had many roles, but the most important was a
smiling face and an ear to listen when needed.
Thank you, Fr. Schell, for everything that you did
for us and for JCU. ... I appreciate the thoughts
and prayers that were sent my way after the last
column was printed. I am doing well. My best to
everyone. Take care, Dave
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1967
Peter French
27955 Forestwood Pkwy.
North Olmsted, OH 44070
440-734-5553
peter2play@yahoo.com
Well, it is that time again – class notes. Hope all
are well. With that, I want to thank all classmates
who wrote me notes and cards to inquire about
my recent event in February this year. I appreciate
it! How is this for an incident: I had to go to the
Westlake Library a few weeks ago for a meeting.
During a break, I noticed a book on a shelf – it was
blue. Upon closer inspection, the title of the book
was A History of John Carroll University, by
Donald Gavin, from 1985. It was a signed copy.
Mr. Gavin actually signed the book to Bill Dugan
“in appreciation for your years of service as a
member of the Carroll Board of Trustees.” I signed
it out; it was an interesting book. Before I returned
it, I went to the alumni office and picked up
several copies of the recent John Carroll magazine
and returned the book and the magazines to the
library. I returned in a couple of days and the
Carroll magazines were gone – the book was still
there. You never know! ... At our recent monthly
meeting, fellow alumni were present: Chris
Rodeno, John Forhan, Tom Ashdown, John
Gibbons, Sam Colacarro, and yours truly. John
Forhan was making his annual visit from Santa
Barbara, CA, to visit family and friends. John had
some great stories about living in California. He
continues to work part time and watch his
grandchildren. Reach John at jpfinsb@cox.net. ...
John Gibbons reported that his son, Tim, recently
got married to Mary Sokolowski, whose parents
own the University Inn in Cleveland. This is the
restaurant that every politician who runs for higher
office must stop at, including presidential
candidates. The restaurant is a very popular spot
for lunch. Given that, John stated that he will
remain the head coach at Bedford High School
– at least for the near future. John has been busy
this summer as he participated in several football
camps, including one at the Ohio State University.
He just concluded one at Bedford High School that
was attended by over 300 area football players.
He also stated that he and his lovely wife, Pat, will
soon have 18 grandchildren. John will soon be the

head coach of his own football team. ... Speaking
of weddings – Tom Ashdown reports that two of
his daughters will be married this summer. ...
Recently heard from Lou Shainker, who recently
returned to Cleveland from a trip with a hiking club
Elderhostel to Yellowstone National Park. Lou
reported that it was a fantastic adventure. His
group did a lot of hiking and saw all kinds of
wildlife. Lou can be reached at shainker@apk.net.
Lou also helps out on our class reunions. Speaking
of reunions, I visited the JCU campus in June to
attend Reunion ’08. I was scouting ideas for our
45th Reunion. I know, it is too far ahead, but we
can still plan. ... In my current position as the
community resource specialist for the Department
of Justice, I get to travel to several area cities,
such as Toledo, Youngstown, Canton, Warren, and
Akron. ... Have a great summer and don’t forget
the fall activities at Carroll. I predict this year JCU
will defeat Mount Union! ... I am taking a trip to
Chicago in the fall; if class alumni receive a call
from yours truly, I will be requesting updates from
you. Or, you can contact me at peter2play@yahoo.
com. Nice talking to you. Hope to see you around.
Keep the cards and notes coming. Peter
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send me more information on your project. ... From
the fun and exciting city of Orlando, Donna Nelson is
enjoying Disney and the beautiful weather. ... For
those traveling near Findlay, OH, visit DeHaven Home
& Garden Showplace. Tim DeHaven and his wife,
JoAnn, have five children. His three oldest boys are
owners in the business with his oldest son being
president of DeHaven’s. His youngest son is
completing his master’s so he can teach, and his
daughter is a youth minister at St. Joseph Parish in
Wapakoneta, OH. Tim oversees approximately 60
employees at their two store locations in Lima and
Findlay. In 2008, DeHaven’s was recognized as the
79th largest garden center in the United States. Special
thanks, Tim, for his driving from Findlay to JCU
multiple times to help at reunion organization
meetings. He spent a lot of time making the weekend
special for all of us. Unfortunately, Jenny and I were
unable to attend our Reunion, but are looking forward
to the 45th. We’d love to hear from those who were
there to enjoy the event! In addition, have we heard
from you? Your stories make for interesting reading
for your classmates. Keep us up-to-date on your lives
and places we can visit in retirement. For you and
JCU, Jeff
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two non-deserving unnamed attorneys, one from
Pittsburgh and one from Chicago, but just wait
until next time. ... I always enjoy writing this
column, especially when I have lots of news from
people reaching out to send me notes, but not so
much when I need to pass on news about losing
classmates. In February, we lost Dennis Trietsch.
Dennis and I were on the T-wing of Pacelli Hall my
freshman year. Dennis, from Bowling Green, OH,
was always a popular member of the class. Dennis
was an attorney in Washington, DC, and he will be
missed by all, but especially his friends from the
T-wing. We all send our condolences to his wife,
Veronica, and all his children. In May, we also lost
Jay Sopher after a long fight with MS. Jay, a
member of the Pittsburgh contingent that helped
make our class so special, was just a great guy. A
longtime clinical psychologist, Jay was always
helpful come reunion time to classmates and
always tried to attend. Our deepest sympathies to
Cynthia and all his children on the loss of this
classmate. ... In closing, our 40th reunion is coming
in June ’09, so please make your plans now. I
know the famous Joseph DeBartolo is already
planning a class favor for the weekend. To my Iota
Chi classmates, next year will mark the 50th
anniversary of the founding of IXY. ... Send some
news – it will make you feel good and, most

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317-845-4199 Gerry Grim

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Onward, Upward, Forward with ’68 -- this reunion

wrap up is from Dan MacDonald. A special “hurrah”
to JCU and its staff and students for a great 40th
Reunion in June. The class of 1968 still knows how to
stay up late and party. Celebrating on campus were
Phil Balmenti, Ron Bircher, Len Calabrese, Tim
Curran, Rita DeCarlo, Tim DeHaven, Gerry
DiMarco, Bill Edwards, Bob Fabien, Kevin Faubel,
Pat Reilley Forman, Dick Frishkorn, Dan Gauntner,
Phil Giacinti, Mike Hagerty, Mark Hauserman, Phil
Jacobs, Kevin Kane, Larry Kennard, Edward Kollin,
Dan MacDonald, Chip Maloney, Al Maragliano,
Paul “Rocky” Mockenhaupt, Celia Persin
Murnighan, Tom Oden, Vince Opaskar, Bill Pappas,
Mike Quinn, Tom Riebe, Dave Sinar, Frank Straub,
Steve Thompson, John Toppel, Dan Zydowicz, and
Current and former Clevelanders, as you remem-
ber, summer time in Cleveland is never the same.
This summer, to date, has been the summer of
rain, lots and lots of rain, but everything is very
green. Sorry I missed you all last issue, but I was
in the process of moving back to the Northeast
from Virginia. ... First order of business is congratu-
lations to Michael Hardy for becoming our first
classmate to be awarded the Alumni Medal, the
highest honor awarded by the Alumni Association.
Michael has been helping out at JCU since being
appointed a young alumni representative to the Join the John Carroll
Alumni Association Board of Directors back in
1974. Mike and I were once co-chairs of a Young community at the annual
Alumni event at the Rusty Skupper (10 points if

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a plethora of spouses and guests. Special thanks to
JCU’s Theresa Spada ’04, who orchestrated our
weekend, and to the former Marti Geraci (who dated
members of our class back in ’64 and ’65 and had the
stories to prove it), our host at Geraci’s restaurant,
Saturday’s lunch location and storytelling area until late
into the afternoon. Our class won the Dolan Award for
the largest donor participation increase with 116
classmates contributing to JCU’s financial coffer.
Thank you to all who gave to earn us this honor, and
please be aware that contributions are still being
accepted. Place a hold on mid-June 2013 for our 45th.
It really is a great time, and spouses and guests enjoy
the time, too. That ends the reunion wrap up. Dan ...
Flash, anyone, with information on Paul Dillon ’67 –
please contact Fran Foley - ffoley@saintgregory-
school.org. ... Mark Kadzielski is a successful
attorney in California. ... From Michigan, Daniel T. Lis
shared his experiences in Vietnam ’69-’70. Thank you
Dan, and all veterans for protecting our rights and
freedoms. ... From New York, Phillip Jacobs is doing
an interesting information project on ’68. Phil, please
you remember the location). Please congratulate
Mike the next time you see or talk to him. ...
Starting in 1996 and every two years since, I have
been lucky to be part of a group that goes to
Kiawah Island to play golf and tell old tales about
our younger days. This group includes our
and Brunch
spouses, with group dinners cooked each night by Sunday, November 2, 2008
some of the worst male chefs in the world, but it’s
great fun. This past May saw the group include
Mike Magulick, Jim Chenet, Pat Herald, John St. John’s Cathedral, Cleveland
Parsons, Arthur Gleason, Bill Bradt, John
Kennedy, James Brennan, George Mackey, Celebrant:
Dick Cummins, and Kurt Shellenberger. This Reverend Robert L. Niehoff, SJ
year, some non-members of our class also made
an appearance: Ray Bartz ’68, Michael Dunigan
’70, Richard Taylor ’70, James Mackey ’71 (can Mass begins at 12:15 p.m.
never have too many Mackeys), and Kerry
Volkmann ’71. The only dark cloud (and I mean
For more information, please contact
only dark cloud – over the seven visits encompass-
the Office of Alumni Relations at
ing 28 total days we have had only one day of rain) 216-397-4336, 800-736-2586 or
was my partner John Kennedy and my third visit www.jcu.edu/alumni.
straight loss in the Kiawah Cup on the 18th hole to

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Ted Heutsche
2137 East Howe Rd.
Dewitt, MI 48820
517-669-4005
tedh@midwestairfil.com
The alumni office sent me the following press
release: Dale Gabor, a 1966 graduate of St.
Ignatius High School, Cleveland, is stepping down
July 1st as athletic director after 25 years as head of
the Ignatius Wildcats athletic department. No other
athletic director in the school’s history has held the
post longer than Gabor. He will remain at Ignatius,
where he will continue to teach Latin. A 1970
graduate of JCU, Gabor also received two master’s
degrees from Carroll, one in classics in 1980 and
the other in humanities in 2002. He has been a
member of the St. Ignatius faculty for 33 years. He
teaches Advanced Placement Latin and his wife,
Linda, is a college counselor at the school. Gabor’s
devotion to the coaches and athletes has been a
driving force behind the Wildcats’ regional, state,
and national acclaim in several sports. “Dale
became the athletic director the same year (1983) I
became head football coach,” said Chuck Kyle, a
1969 Ignatius graduate [’73 JCU]. “So we were
these two rookies of authority that were kind of
finding their way through this thing. When both of
us took that step, there was a bond that certainly
developed.” On Oct. 12, 2004, Gabor received the
prestigious Ohio Athletic Administrator of the Year
Award from the state’s Interscholastic Administra-
tors Association. In 2005, Sports Illustrated rated St.
Ignatius as the No. 1 all-around athletic program in
Ohio and the 18th best program in the nation. A
former cross country, track, and basketball coach at
St. Ignatius, Gabor has been a track official for 29
years and presently serves as the Northeast state
representative for the OHSAA Board of Control in
Columbus. ... Toby Maloney - TMal222@aol.com
- sent me the following note: “In case you’re short
of copy – hope this is of some interest. Since I’ve
never submitted a note since 1970, I thought it
might be time. I have come to really appreciate the
value of the great liberal arts education that I
received at JCU. As an English major without a clue
in terms of a career path, I’ve been well-served
personally and professionally by such a solid,
well-rounded undergraduate education. Most of my
career was spent in corporate communications for
SmithKline Beecham (now GlaxoSmithKline) in
Philadelphia and London and with KeyCorp in
Cleveland. My wife and I love living in suburban
Cleveland and now have the joy of being angel
investors and 24/7 employees of mental floss, a
rapidly growing magazine and media company -
www.mentalfloss.com. In our spare time, we’re
busy with a building project for my high school,
outside of Pittsburgh. Thanks, John Carroll (and
particularly the late Richard Clancy, English prof) for
giving me such a great head start in terms of my
college education.” ... See, after 38 years, Toby
sent in an update on what he has been doing since
graduation. It’s not hard. The rest of you should try
it! Hoping to hear from more of you soon! Ted
48 John Carroll university Fall 2008
Send your notes to:
1971
Tom and Rosemary Costello
716 West Vermont Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801-4827
217-344-2076
tcostello@cumtd.com
Monsignor Al Hallin, a good friend and former
pastor at Holy Cross Church in Champaign, has
officiated at many funerals, and at each that we
have attended he reminds the congregation that
the best way of remembering someone is to tell
and retell the stories. Folks in Champaign-Urbana
have heard some very funny stories about Tim
Russert ’72 and his college days. Telling these
stories has given us an opportunity to reflect and
remember some very special times in our lives. I
continue to be surprised by the number of people
who have made the John Carroll connection. Jack
Costello ’06 represented the Costellos in DC at
Tim’s visitation. I would recommend to you the
John Marcus ’72 account of Tim’s memorial
celebration in Washington, DC, available on the
JCU website at www.jcu.edu/breakingnews/
russert/russertclassmate.htm. Mark Pacelli ’72 and
Tim’s classmates certainly showed what it means
to be John Carroll alums. In the midst of Tim’s
passing, Cormac DeLaney and Marty Mohler ’70,
two well-known barristers and community leaders
in Toledo, were interviewed on the NBC affiliate
for their memories of Tim. ... Our hat’s off to Pete
Hamm on the marriage of his son, Geoff. I wonder
if this means the lad starts paying for his own cell
phone. Mike Jester came up from Tulane to join in
the celebration and to take a break from dealing
with FEMA. ... Received a terrific note from Kathy
Forster - forsterkh@aol.com. Kathy and I have, for
years, shared a common bond each Fourth of July.
We were both very active with the fireworks
celebrations in our communities. Kathy has retired
from fireworks but still has her design business.
Ron, meanwhile, is fully retired. I wonder what
that means in Kathy’s house. It is hard to believe
that the Forsters are grandparents. Daughter Barb
and children live two blocks away, and an
expecting daughter, Molly, lives in Denver. ...
Dominic Iacuzio, my JCU roommate, will be
visiting Urbana in August. This gets me back to
Kathy Forster’s letter. She mentions that after
seeing the movie The Bucket List, she along with
friends have drawn up their own. They soon will
be heading to Russia with friends to see the art
and architecture of the Romanovs. Something
they always wanted to do. ... This has been a
difficult column to write as I remember my college
friend, my fraternity brother, and my oftentimes
partner in student government. I want to urge you
to cherish your friendships and to reconnect with
your college friends. Don’t wait; don’t wish you
had. As our friends at Nike would say, just do it.
Stay healthy. If you have news, remember:
tcostello@cumtd.com. Tom and Rosemary
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1972
John M. Marcus
5707 Trafton Pl.
Bethesda, MD 20817-3738
202-296-0901
jmarcus887@aol.com
In Memory of
Timothy J. Russert
1950-2008
Our President, Our Beaudry Man
… Our Friend
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1973
Gerry O. Patno
13421 Merl Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107-2707
216-410-0129
patno@att.net
A small but spirited gathering of ’73ers showed up
at our 35th anniversary reunion last June, led by
five best friends who lived together both on and
off campus during their Blue Streak years.
Semi-retired Avon resident Tom Berges, accompa-
nied by his lovely bride, Mary DeVocht ’74,
convinced Detroit white-collar-crime investigator/
marathoner/mountaineer/off-road racer Dave
Hammel to finally attend a reunion – though he
had to leave the next morning to set up his band,
VanHammel, to play at Comerica Park in Detroit.
But that’s OK, because UPC-guru Steve Arens
took his place and joined in with Florida restaura-
teur Tom Crimmins, self-proclaimed-low-profile
Chicago CPA Jim Murphy, and Cincinnati-based,
former Nielson ratings expert turned kitchen
designer with IKEA, Bill “Dynamite” Fiore, to
form the core group in attendance. ... Joining in
the fun was Mary Ann (Spinks) Miller. She lives
in Lyndhurst with Loyola/Chicago-bound daughter
Lilly, while teaching AP Spanish and French
(Obama will love that) at Solon High School and
staying in great shape by rowing crew with the
Western Reserve Rowing Association. Her pal
Margaret (Peggy) DiJulius filled me in on her
diverse background, including scouting prospec-
tive major-league baseball players for agents (not
for teams), and owning comedy clubs and schools
that teach athletes and actors how to audition for
the media. She’s currently setting up such a school
in Cleveland. ... Bob Feldmeier, owner of
Pittsburgh-based Federated Mattress Co., has
been married 32 years to Martha Bellassai ’74.
They have two adult children and a nice update on
Rich “Squirrel” Tobin: After 20 years of living-in,
rehabbing, and renting-out suites in a government-
provided “free” property in a run-down section of
Harlem, his sweat-equity investment, located just
around the corner from a certain high-profile
ex-president in a no-longer run-down section of
Harlem, is said to exceed seven figures. ... Bob
“Weekend” Walsh, a fellow 25-year resident of
Lakewood, OH, has been married to Alanna for 30
years and government products manager for Lake
Business Products for 14. His son, Terry, gradu-
ated JCU in ’07 with an English major and
“All-OAC” recognition in men’s basketball. Terry’s
continuing at JCU for his MBA in finance. Bob has
some “quick-hit” updates on a few Chicago
Streaks: Dennis Fleming is a high-profile attorney
specializing in litigating for police and their
families; Billy Griffin retired after 30 years with

the Chicago FBI office; Billy Burke has completed
30 years in advertising with ESPN and the
Weather Channel; Rick Levin is completing 30
years in the insurance business in Wisconsin
(close enough), and, also in the dairy state,
George Pavin is part owner of a Mack Truck
dealership near Milwaukee. ... Also, speaking of
Chicago, Jim Malone blew in from the Windy
City, kicking up a little dust of his own. Jim, who is
currently involved in credit information sales, has a
senior daughter at Bradley and a freshman
daughter enrolled at Purdue. (Note to Jim: Sorry I
could not put anything in here regarding your Mike
Nienstedt rant, but trust me, it was hysterical!). ...
Dave Luvison – at the opposite end of the
reunion-attendance spectrum from Dave Hammel
– has missed only one reunion. So, since I report
on him at least once every five years, there’s really
nothing new to say (except that he’s still living in
northern VA and teaching grad school along with
his financial/marketing consultant work; oh, and
finishing up a Doctorate in Business Administra-
tion). ... Another fellow Lakewood guy (and gal) is/
are Cathy (Bissonnette ’74) and Mike Farrell.
Mike’s still a lawyer with Grange Insurance
Company. ... Herb Hamm came in from
Rochester, NY, with wife Christine and three
nieces in attendance at Camp Carroll. Herb is a
retired probation officer and part-time security
official. ... And it turns out that Dan Bowman and
I have a major area of common ground: We both
had open-heart surgery last year for mitral valve
regurgitation. We’re both very pleased to report
that both procedures were successful, his in
Pittsburgh, mine in Cleveland. Dan is in sales for
VLN Partners, has three adult children, and is the
head track coach at Bishop Canevin High School,
Pittsburgh. ... And the last guy I’m going to write
about was the first guy I spoke with: Ken Simko.
Ken and his wife, Kathleen, live in Indiana, OH,
and have three children of their own, but spent
the ’80s fostering babies from the age of three
months to one year. Ken spent 24 years with CEI
as a “rate engineer” and budget analyst, and
currently manages cost accounting for Empire Die
Casting. ... Finally, a sad, sincere farewell to the
late, great Tim Russert ’72. As the class that
followed directly in his footsteps, our class knew
him probably better than any other except his own.
When asked by this class rep at his 25th Reunion
what he thought of the class of ’73, he said without
hesitation, “I loved them, because they most
aspired to be like us.” Always professional, always
fair, always firm, Tim will be sorely missed. Gop
REUNION YEAR
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1974
Dave Robinson
3963 Oakland Hills Dr.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
248-642-9615 (h)
800-240-3866 (fax)
DRobby_18@Yahoo.com
Dan (Samardzich) Summers and his wife, Jean,
have been married for 32 years and now live in
Florida after stops in Chicago, San Antonio,
Pittsburgh, and Richmond, OH. Dan and Jean
have two children: Matthew (27) is a decorated
Green Beret who graduated from Bucknell
University and now is enrolled in Clemson’s
graduate program in real estate development and
working on his MBA. Their daughter, Katie (26), is
a graduate of Miami of Ohio. She spent three
years on the Hill working for House, Ways and
Means. She is now studying to be an attorney at
the Vermont Law School while simultaneously
earning her master’s in environmental law. After
John Carroll, Dan began his professional career by
running a fruit stand on Chicago’s South Side. At
25, he sold the stand and started working for a
commercial real estate firm as a commissioned
salesman until 1986. He left Chicago to manage
real estate for a San Antonio savings and loan, and
then moved to Pittsburgh in 1989 as executive
vice-president of Golden Triangle Management. In
1992, Dan started Madison Realty, where he
remained until he retired to his horse farm in
Richmond, OH, in 1997. As it has been said, you
“can’t keep them down on the farm.” Dan has
un-retired and is now a partner with a Houston-
based firm where he is responsible for negotiating
acquisitions and arranges for the capital. Although
he spends considerable time in “planes, trains,
and automobiles,” he states he is loving life in the
Sunshine State. ... Van Conway’s son, Matt,
pitched his high school, Brother Rice, Bloomfield
Hills, MI, to its third state baseball title this spring
with a four hit, 8-0 victory over Saline. Matt, a left-
handed junior, went 11-1 this season with a 2.07
ERA. He is the first 2009 Michigan graduate to
commit to a major D-1 baseball program. He will
attend Wake Forest in the ACC. Van hosted his
annual golf outing in northern Michigan in June.
Attendees from the class of 1974 were me,
Roger Hull, Ron Deneweth, John Clayton, Jim
Cannan, Dan Conrad, Marc Haag, Ed Kelly, Bob
Mangan, Mike Bergerson, Tom McCrystal, Tim
McMahon, and Chris Schuba. From ’75 was
Joe Samuelson; from ’72, Mark Pacelli, Marty
Bergerson, Larry Ray, Pat Hogan, and Sean
McNicholas. Van reports efforts to rewrite the
JCU memories over the weekend were basically
unsuccessful, but at least they tried. Van, one of
the founders of Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy,
in Birmingham, MI, has been nationally recognized
as an expert in turnaround financing and
management consulting. As you may recall in the
last column, Leo Grim’s wife was training for the
Boston Marathon. Well, she finished in 3:41:02.
Leo, Joy, and daughter Jill were interviewed by
Fox TV. Look for - http://www.myfoxboston.com/
myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=
6355183&version=1&locale=EN-US - “Joy from
Texas is running her first Boston Marathon.” ...
Gary and Mary Lynn Laughlin sent me an update
on their two sons. Their younger, Mark, earned his
master’s in public health at the Ohio State
University this past March and will begin Ohio
State’s School of Veterinary Medicine in
September. Their older son, Michael, works in
Cleveland for a computer IT firm. ... I would like to
conclude this issue with a message to Tim
Russert’s wife, Maureen, and son, Luke. On
behalf of the entire class of 1974, our prayers
and thoughts are with you. Tim had a positive
impact on many of us as an “upperclassman”
at John Carroll and as a friend and fellow alumni
over the years. Tim will always be remembered.
God bless. ... Dave
ALUMNI JOURNAL
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1975
Rick Rea
7450 Grant Village Dr., Apt. A
St. Louis, MO 63123
314-843-4703
rick.rea@sbcglobal.net
Hello, classmates! This year’s flooding in the
Midwest reminds us of the “500 year” flood we
had in 1993. Not to worry, Melissa and I are “high
and dry” here in South St. Louis County. Well, the
easy answer to the trivia question in my last
column turned out to be quite ironic (or timely).
Which U-Club member was president of the
Student Union our freshman year? Of course, Tim
Russert ’72. Kathleen Lynch was the first
classmate to e-mail the correct answer. Along
with her correct answer, she gave me the
following update on herself. She’s lived outside of
Washington, DC, in Falls Church, VA, for more
than 25 years with her husband, John Blaney ’73.
They have three grown children, Anne, Neil, and
Cara. John is a senior vice-president at a consulting
firm, ICF Inc., and has been working in his
company’s London office for most of the past
year. Kathleen is the executive director of the
Folger Institute-Folger Shakespeare Library, and
she says that 25 years, 35 years, they can go by
awfully fast. So true, Kathleen! ... Melissa and I
were in Las Vegas for a four-day vacation when
the news of Tim Russert’s death was broadcast.
For the record, I wrote my last column in early
April with the trivia question about Tim. Bill
McGah e-mailed me that he thought it ironic that
there is a picture of Fr. Joe Schell with his arm
around Tim’s shoulder on page 63 of the summer
2008 issue of John Carroll magazine. What I
remember most about Tim on campus was that
when he walked past you, he always said, “Hi.”
And if you got a chance to speak with him, he
would look you in the eye and listen to you as if
you were the most important person in his life.
Quite a gift. Tim’s national presence was a beacon
for his Jesuit education at John Carroll, and
though this beacon has been extinguished, his
light will shine on. ... On the local front, I recently
joined the Commemorative Air Force and its local
Wing in St. Charles, MO. I am now referred to in
Commemorative Air Force circles as Colonel Rick
Rea. The Commemorative Air Force, based in
Midland, TX, maintains and flies World War II era
Warbirds. Our Wing currently flies and maintains
three aircraft at Smartt Field in St. Charles.
Anyone interested in getting involved with the
Commemorative Air Force or a local Wing, see -
www.commemorativeairforce.org - for more
information. ... OK, here’s the trivia question for
this issue: During our Freshman Orientation Week
at JCU, we were treated to a great concert at
Blossom Music Center. What band was the
headliner at that concert? The first classmate to
e-mail me the correct answer will be recognized in
my next column! ... Pray for peace. Hi, Sam! RR
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1976
Diane Coolican Gaggin
118 Elm St.
Fayetteville, NY 13066
cools@twcny.rr.com
Hope summer is going famously for all of you! Plenty
of hot days and nights going on about the country, so
here is a wish for a lovely cool pool to dip into. Diving
right into the news, Elaine Yeip has been a fountain
of sightings and information through her never-ending
Cleveland activities. She ran into Rob Cummings,
who is now vice-president of Ter Molen Watkins and
Brandt, a fund-raising consulting firm. He and wife,
Linn, are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year in
Italy, thanks to a gift from their children! Congratula-
tions, you two! Ms. Yeip volunteered at the Alumni
Golf Classic and ran into some participants we know
well: Jack Mulhall, Ray O’Neil, Bill Russo, and MIke
Jianetti. They were in fine form. Proceeds from the
golf outing support the Fr. Michael J. Lavelle
Scholarship. ... Heard from Steve Tracy, who has the
production of Shout! running in Chicago this summer.
He’s hoped for a trip to Cape Cod but thinks the gas
crunch may keep him closer to his southern New
Jersey home. ... With all the flooding the Midwest
has seen, I felt compelled to check in with Joe Fox
over in St. Louis. He replied, saying that he and Gail
were high and dry and very thankful. Seems they’ve
been busy enjoying life as empty-nesters. Daughter
Abby has just completed her sophomore year at
Marquette. ... Sad news to report, that being the
January 2008 death of Michael Satyshur. His
fiancée, Susan Grey, wrote to say that after
graduation, Michael went on to earn his PhD in
physics from Catholic University, then spent 20 years
as a senior research scientist with the Naval Research
Laboratory in Washington, DC. After retiring from
that, he moved to Connecticut, where he founded a
personal investment firm. Michael is survived by his
son, Matthew, an officer in the US Air Force; his
daughter, Maria, a student at the University of
Maryland; and by Susan. Our condolences to his
family and friends. ... Also heard from Tom Snitzky in
Cleveland. He wrote to remember George Kmiecik,
who attended high school with him and then, when
they both chose Carroll, decided for “convenience”
sake to room together. As Tom said, “That conve-
nience lasted three years.” He spoke of George as
“one of the nicest and smartest guys” he has ever
known. What a lovely tribute to a fallen classmate.
Thanks, Tom. ... May the season be great for all of
you. I expect to have some juicy tidbits sent over to
me after you read this installment. Yes, you can lie
about your golf scores! Cools
From left are Bruce Luecke, Rob Herald, Cathy
(Monaco) Hogan, and Tim Freeman, all class of ’78.
50 John Carroll university Fall 2008
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1978 1977
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8144 Winding Ross Way
Ellicott City, MD 21043
dlane@ryancom.com
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Tim Freeman
334 N. Catherine Ave.
LaGrange Park, IL 60526
773-975-6909 (w)
708-579-9075 (h)
tim@jesuits-chi.org
Greetings! Our 30th Reunion was a memorable
time to reflect on our days at JCU and our lives
today. Thanks to Pete Sheehan and the reunion
committee for their efforts! At reunion, the stories
shared of our lives had the complete spectrum
– from the good (families raised, successful
careers, etc.), to the challenges (poor health,
divorce, etc.), to the amazing and inspiring (single
parent getting four through college, etc.), to the
fun JCU days memories (too many to mention). ...
Bill Peruzzi was the first to check into campus,
after his recent move back to Chicago from
Houston. Dave Briggs, Cleveland attorney,
provided airport shuttle service for Jack
Blackburn and Chris Parrilli. Oz may also open a
side business of providing logistical support to ’78
classmates’ kids attending JCU. Bob Rees
enjoyed seeing the library (he claims for the first
time) and Terry O’Brien; Bob is promoting
bringing back his favorite bartenders for our 35th
reunion, while George and Joanie Snyder
enjoyed helping this Reunion’s ’78 bartender.
Kevin Leonard was amazed touring the Dolan
Science Center. Geraci’s restaurant was a
lunchtime destination for Laure Rauch Senatore,
Nancy Moran Veselica, and Gloria Brinda
Schuster. Golf was part of the reunion agenda for
Jim Repicky, Jim McGrath, Joanie Snyder, Terry
O’Brien, Tom Lanese, Earl Hamlin, Bob Burak,
and others. Rob Herald, repeat winner for the
furthest traveled each reunion, renewed his offer
to welcome all ’78 classmates to visit him in
Thailand. John Sideras, recently appointed CFO
at Case Western Reserve University, and John
Bundra enjoyed the Great Lakes Brewing Co.
beer tasting seminar. Mark Ruth says it was his
best work – “helping everyone in Dolan Hall pass
their computer programming courses.” Today,
Mark has his own information systems consulting
practice (Secure IT Solutions), serving small- to
medium-sized businesses with website design
and development, small business networks, and
custom application development. Mark is from
Concord, OH, and caught up with Dana Albert,
Dan Jacobs, and Jim Carrabine. Mark’s second
child, Samantha (17), aims to be playing soccer in
college in 2009, maybe at JCU. Sons Cory (18) and
Chad (13) also keep Mark busy with school and
sports. For a hobby, Mark started a sports action
photography business - www.sportssharpshoot-
ers.com. Saturday afternoon’s all-reunion Mass
remembered Fr. Joe Schell, SJ, and Tim Russert
’72, as well as prayed for our departed classmates
since 2003. Joanie Snyder read the ’78 list:
Thomas Buchanan, Dorothea Gaul, Sue
Leopold, Jo Anne Ranallo, Rick Seiple, and
Rick Zielinski. Mark Harrington drove in from
Sandusky and continues to lead ’78 with the most
children to attend JCU, with another high school
senior hopefully on its way. Phil Simon and Jack
Blackburn discussed their families’ plans for
visiting England: JCU sophomores Kevin Simon
’11 and Dan Blackburn ’11 are studying in London
next spring semester. Following the longtime
tradition of the Simon and Ehrbar families (Phil and
spouse Jane Ehrbar Simon’79), Kevin Simon is
studying to be the 22nd JCU alum from his family.
JCU faculty Fr. Bichl, SJ, and Frank Navratil visited
with our class; we missed the presence of Casey
Bukala ’54, SJ (recovering from surgery). John
Martin, Ara Bagdasarian, Mary Egan, and John
Baran caught up at the Saturday-night dinner.
Chris Kelly, Bruce Luecke, John Martin, and
Rich Kenney talked about life in Cleveland,
Chicago, and Columbus. Fr. Dan Fickes shared the
recent news of being appointed administrator of
St. Therese Church in Garfield Heights, OH. After
being ordained in 1991 and serving in the
Cleveland diocese, Dan was granted a three-
month sabbatical in Rome (taking classes, a
retreat in Assisi, and participating in papal Masses
– once standing 20 feet behind the Pope!). For
many classmates, hanging around the reunion tent
was the place to catch up and renew, including
classmates Kathy Buehrle Hiney, Jim Skerl,
Sandy Anderson, Chuck Kerr, Mark McGinley,
Cathy Monaco Hogan, Ray Dalessandro, Phil
Devereaux, Pat Kunklier, Dee Christie, Will
Fraser, Bruce Swartz, Linda Sevcik, Phil Rist,
Ben Pintabona, Dennis Paul, Tom Keir, and Br.
Mike Tripka. Jim Carrabine shared his news – he
formed a new law firm in 2006 in Mentor, OH,
known as Carrabine & Reardon Co., L.P.A.,
specializing in personal injury litigation. Jim and
spouse Laura have three children: Christin (29) a
licensed counse-lor in Akron, OH; Jaime (26), a
first-grade teacher in Las Vegas; and Nick (23), a
newspaper reporter for the News Herald in Willoughby,
OH. Bob Kehoe relayed his passion as a board
member for Holy Trinity High School. Dan Patalita,
“the watermelon king” of Cleveland, talked about
the experience of bringing several of his adult kids
into the business. As Saturday’s tent was closing,
Bob Kelsey and Paul Giba were gathering a group
for the late-night IHOP run. Many more stories ...
sorry for missing other classmates and their stories.
Thanks for writing! Tim
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1979
Nancy Agacinski
4009 Washington Blvd., #3
University Heights, OH 44118-3865
216-932-2824
nagacinski@yahoo.com
Autumn greetings! Ran up to Carroll in June for
the Friday evening portion of Reunion Weekend.
It’s hard to believe it will be our 20th anniversary of
our 10th Reunion next summer! Start planning now
to make it up to campus next June for our reunion.
This will be the first of many more reminders to
come. I ran into lots of folks from ’78: Terry
O’Brien, Tim Freeman, Bob Rees (I’m proud of
you, Bobo - you know why!), Bob Burak, Bruce
Swartz; and other classes: Phil ’78 and Jane
Ehrbar Simon, Bill Kern ’76, Tom Bodle ’74, and
Kevin Kane ’75. ... Bruce Swartz ’78 was on WJCU
Saturday a.m. that weekend serving as guest DJ,
reminiscing the ’70s on campus with apropos

music. Bruce mentioned that he still sees many of
the DAT guys: Scott Smiley, John Molchan,
Tony Ianiro, Mike Decaro. It’s great that you guys
all keep in touch. Looking forward to seeing all of
you next summer! ... Both Therese Ptak Buiel
and Beth Maher Rinz spent some time on
separate occasions this summer with Paula
Bruening in Washington, DC – Paula’s stamping
grounds. Paula is an expert on cyber-privacy
issues with Hunton & Williams law firm, where
she is the deputy executive director of their
Center for Information Policy Leadership. Beth
Rinz’s son, Kevin, is interning for Representative
Stephanie Tubbs Jones in Washington, DC, this
summer. ... Our thoughts and prayers go out to
Mary Caizza-Cerni. Mary’s husband, Stephen
Cerni, passed away in May. Prayers too for Tim
Russert’s ’72 wife and son, Maureen and Luke.
Even though Tim Russert was not at Carroll during
our stay, it felt as though he were “one of us.”
After all, he was the guy who brought Springsteen
to campus. ... Heard from Denise Jacobs. She
wrote that she is living in Lake in the Hills, IL, 50
miles west of Chicago, with her two girls and dog
Cocoa. Her daughter, Jamie, is turning 16 and
Jackie is 13, so she is “enjoying” the teen years
with them!?! Denise said that she is teaching
Jamie how to drive, so to please warn any
Chicago-area alumni that “mini-Denise” will soon
be on the streets! Denise works for Centegra
Health System, which is the largest hospital
system in her county, selling corporate health
services like occupational medicine and worksite
wellness. She was business development director
for a local family-owned staffing service for five
years prior to taking this position a year ago.
Denise reports that her brothers Dan ’78 and Mike
’81 still live in Cleveland with their families, and
her folks are doing great, too! Denise still keeps in
contact with Maureen Fay. Denise and Maureen
rounded up a few of our fellow classmates last
year around Christmas time and had a great time
catching up. The attendees – Maureen Rose,
John MacBride, John Burke, Denny Wirtz, Mary
Clair Fanta, Dan (Flip) Filippi, and Paul Lange – sat
and talked and laughed just like we used to! For
those few hours, they all felt that they were still
22 years old – at least mentally! Don’t we all? It
was great to hear from you, Denise, and I hope
others will follow your lead and send in some
news ... Take care and don’t forget to write. Nancy
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1980
Matt Holtz
22487 Laramie Dr.
Rocky River, OH 44116
440-331-1759
mfh2885@sbcglobal.net
Greetings to all. Hope everyone has had a great
summer in their travels or connecting with friends
and family. Received a note from Kevin Whalen,
who celebrated his 50th birthday with a surprise
party that his spouse, Suzanne McChesney
Whalen ’82, planned. It was a Jimmy Buffett-
themed party called “A pirate looks at 50.”
Attending the all-night bash were the following:
Sean Whalen ’86, Shannon McChesney Fanshawe
’88, Beth McChesney Wright ’80, and Tom Cua
’80. I am sure there are some good stories to be
told from this gathering. Look for information as
details become available. When Kevin is not
attending pirate parties, he is a product specialist
for Cisco Systems. ... Former Pacelli Hall resident,
St. Ignatius High graduate, and Garfield Heights
native Mike O’Connor sends his greetings from
the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. Mike has
been out West for almost five years and lives east
of Boulder in Louisville with spouse Jeanie, daugh-
ters Haley and Molly, and son Matthew. Mike
works for Pearl Izumi, a maker of running and
cycling gear. ... Those of you that attended St.
Ignatius High School may recognize the familiar
name of a 1980 master’s recipient in classical
languages – Dale Gabor. After 25 years at the
helm as Ignatius athletic director, Dale is stepping
down. No other athletic director in the school’s
history has held the post longer. He will continue
to teach Latin. ... JCU notes – field hockey is the
newest club sport at the school. For the 2007-
2008 academic year, full-time tuition and room and
board is almost $35,000. I remember our
freshman year we were paying $68 a credit hour.
... Feel free to drop a note anytime, and happy
birthday to all turning 50 this year! MFH
1981
Send your notes to:
Bob Hill
414-254-9880
Soar1@aol.com
After seeing the opening for our class columnist, I
couldn’t help but apply for the job and reconnect
with many peers whom I haven’t seen or talked to
in 27 years. I hope that you will write some great
stories for me to share. ... After leaving Carroll, I
moved back to Chicago and worked in the printing
industry for 13 years. I was promoted to a position
in Milwaukee, land of cheese, beer, the Packers,
and the Brett Favre story. In 1996, I moved to a
smaller printing company, Teuteberg, Inc., where I
am currently senior vice-president and part owner.
When I was Student Union president at John
Carroll, I wanted to someday be the United States
president, but I have settled for a less stressful
career path. I hope to hear from you soon. ... Bob
Send your notes to:
1982
Paul Hulseman
120 Evergreen Ln.
Winnetka, IL 60093
847-867-9322 (c)
PJHulseman@aol.com
Paul.Hulseman@solocup.com
Greetings from Chicago! Great news from Mike
Hermann in Maryland. His wife, Paula, has signed
on to help John Carroll as a regional director for
development, alumni relations, and admission in
the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Paula’s back-
ground should make her a real asset for our alma
mater. As you may remember, Mike is athletic
director at Towson State University. ... I finally
heard from Nancy Wagoner Freeman on her
quest to contact Mary Kay Merk-Kusner. Nancy’s
second oldest will be a freshman at the University
of Minnesota. That makes two college kids and
two middle school kids this year for the Freemans.
Nancy was looking forward to some down time at
their cabin in Canada. I guess the 10,000 lakes in
Minnesota weren’t enough for Nancy – she had to
go to Canada to find the right one. ... Karen
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Kevin Whalen’s rendezvous with JCU grads in
Florida to celebrate his 50th at a Jimmy Buffett-
themed “A Pirate Looks at 50” party: from left,
Sean Whalen ’86, Suzanne McChesney Whalen
’87, Shannon McChesney Fanshawe ’88, “the
pirate,” Kevin ’80, Beth McChesney Wright ’80,
and Tom Cua ’80.
Petrash Domke dropped me an e-mail – her son,
Ryan, will be a freshman at JCU this fall. Ryan will
follow the footsteps of his mother and grandfa-
ther, Donald Petrash ’54 and ’59G, around the
quad. Karen’s trip to orientation in June brought
back a lot of great memories – 18 years go by
quickly when looking in the rear view window en
route to college. ... Dr. Rulx Ganthier dropped me
an update – he’s been very busy. He and Dr.
Darryl Rini followed their favorite Cavs through
the playoffs. Rulx took his family to Europe, includ-
ing the eye-opening international city of Amster-
dam. He does a good job of keeping contact with
his IPT brothers, including Tim Tabar ’83 and Bob
Rufo ’83. Finally, Rulx was named chairman of the
Diabetes Advisory Council in Florida by the
governor. ... My son, Michael, went to the first
orientation session in June. He signed up for a
French class with Dr. Sanko, met Clarissa from the
cafeteria, Fr. Bichl on the quad, Donna Byrnes
from housing, and had lunch with Dr. Gatto.
Michael plans to room with Ellen Grace’s ’81
nephew, Joey – named after his father, Joe Grace
’81. Joey and Michael met at orientation. Let’s
hope Joey is a Cubs’ fan – at least it’s a good bet
that Joey won’t root for the White Sox as most
Westsiders cheer on their beloved Indians! ... I
spoke with Lisa ’81 and Jim Cowhey at the
Loyola Academy reunion. Fr. Schell had just
passed away, and Lisa and I recounted some great
memories of a great Jesuit. Sr. Ellen must have
been thinking about Fr. Schell when she conclud-
ed the Prayer of a John Carroll student, “May
John Carroll be a better place because I am here.”
... Chris Ebert and I teamed up in June to take
some spare change off of a couple friends on the
golf course. It’s not exactly college tuition money,
but covered lunch at Poochies. ... A quick
correction from the last column – Chris and Suzie
’81 Shoup did not make the party for the Queen of
Michigan City with Jerry Kohl, Katie Grace, and
me. But Tim Freeman ’78 definitely was not there.
Mary Walsh Freeman ’87 wouldn’t miss it. Frank
and Ellen ’81 Tighe flew in from Atlanta for it. Tim
had other plans. ... I need scoops – please drop
me a line! Onward On! Paul
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1983 Send your notes to:
Mark Schroeder
3451 Granton Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44111
216-210-2020
briome@auctionbrio.com
It wasn’t exactly like sneaking out of Murphy 25
years ago, but leaving Campion dorm at 4 a.m.
Saturday morning and hearing the birds chirping
seemed like old times. What a Reunion! Those
who came to be seen – first the ladies, by familiar
name: Sheila Bigane, Sandra Ryan, Madelon
Plunkett, Maureen Kelly, Deb Solyan, Mary
Power, Julie Pucher, Steph Sivak, Beth Ann
McCombs, Susan Horning, Jane Cunin, Terese
Buehrle, Megan Raleigh, Marie Lynch, Amy
Thompson, Nitsa Karas, Carolyn Cahill,
Maureen Garvey, Rosemary Gibbons, Lisa
Brunenmeister, Sue Hollis, Susan Stokes, and
Aggie Nagy ’85. The guys: Chris Coughlin, Rick
Cenar, Rich Glass, Phil Rini, Jim Kisthardt, Tom
Fox, Mark Tupa, Mike McGinty, Tim Shea, Matt
Conway, Dave Swanson, Kevin Cusack, Rob
Morrow, Dennis Chevalier. I know there were
many more. It was great to talk with many, and for
those I missed or those unable to attend, likely
your names were mentioned by friends who freely
told hilarious stories regarding our years at JCU.
Funny, no one mentioned classes or grades, just
things they got away with on campus. Other than
the last names of some of the ladies, have we
really changed? Not from what I observed. Deb
Solyan collected money to make beer runs for
everyone to enjoy a great time on the 3rd floor of
Campion Hall in the Hospitality Suite. For all to
view, Deb brought her yellowed photos of dances,
romances, vacations, and even the Carroll News
photos and article of the New Dorm fire in Nancy
Zahara’s room. What a great memory for me. As
everyone evacuated, my roommate Dave Saviski
’82 decided to hide in the closet while the fire
raged in the room above ours! Ladies organized a
golf outing on Thursday at beautiful Mayfield
Country Club, while I watched guys talking, eating,
and looking to give Deb more money for beer runs
to Cedar Road. ... Many wrote me prior to the reunion
and I owe them print. Suzanne (Schlichtman)
Greenberg, the CEO of Child Abuse and Neglect
Council (CAN Council) in Saginaw County, MI,
shares her dynamic smile and personality as a
national speaker for the CAN Council. The
organization for child abuse has a goal to raise and
exceed $120,000 this year. You can check out
Suzanne’s efforts - sgreenberg@cancouncil.org. ...
Congrats to money man Dan Frate, promoted to
vice-chairman of National City Bank’s retail
From left are Rich Glass, Ryan Mullaney, Tom Fox,
Mark Tupa, and Mike McGinty, all class of ’83.
52 John Carroll university Fall 2008
banking. ... Bill Urban once threw a no-hitter for
JCU. I wonder if he could keep son Billy from
reaching base. Billy is a star baseball and football
player at Gilmour Academy. Wife Carolyn takes
care of Billy, Megan, and Danny while dad racks
up miles with business to China. Bill is the COO of
Litzler Co. ... Gregg Graff, wife Lori (Ridgeway),
and son Gregory should have moved to Columbus,
OH, by now, their seventh relocation. Gregg is the
SVP of field operations for Insight Communica-
tions in the cable TV biz. Gregg says Bob Forrest
and Chris Petrie should have attended the
Reunion but no reported sightings. ... I caught
Rick Cenar on Chicago TV prosecuting two
Chicago Bears for bad behavior. Rick is assistant
state’s attorney for Cook County in Chicago. He
and wife Kara parent Samantha (17), Tom (16), and
Ricky (11). Rick aspires to be a judge. Maybe an
on-the-field work program for my bad boy Bears?
... I had a blast talking with Tim Shea at the
reunion. After working for “the man,” he is now
his own man, a managing partner with Construc-
tion Business Media LLC, the company he
founded six years ago. They own three architec-
tural magazines, a couple of websites, and
conference businesses. Always fun, Tim has four
“terrific, well-adjusted” kids: Maggie, Colin, Nora,
and Annie. He lives in Evergreen Park, IL, with
wife Colleen ’85, who is “the best.” ... Monica
(Michalke) and Jim Garvey are Chicagoans, too.
My money is safe with Jim as managing director
of LaSalle Investment Management. With two
teenagers, Monica is a special events coordinator
for a Windy City charity. Do auctions? I know a
guy. ... A quick prayer for Dr. Robert Yackshaw,
who passed on July 7. Doc was our assistant
baseball coach. No player will ever forget when it
rained during a game, Doc would smoke his pipe
turned upside-down in the first-base coach’s box.
God bless ya, Doc! ... When was the last time an
invitation was delivered from the government of
China requesting your teaching skills? Debbie
Wolter got one! She is a premiere dance teacher
in the US. As chief executive dance teacher at
Dance World Academy in Clifton, NJ, she has
helped her students to starring roles on Broadway,
in movies, and more. In 2006, they performed in
Russia. This fall, a performance tour by invitation
from the Chinese government. Bravo! ... Hey, let
me hear from you! Mark
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Send your notes to:
1984
Don D’Amore
29570 Dorchester Dr.
North Olmsted, OH 44070
440-235-1323
jcuclassof84@yahoo.com
Diane Cibrik, M.D., M.S., is keeping pretty busy
at the University of Michigan, where she is an
associate professor of internal medicine and a
medical director in transplantation. Diane is very
interested in increasing donor awareness to
spread the gift of life. She recently gave talks in
Chicago and San Francisco. Her 11-year-old son
also keeps her on her toes. Diane says her son is
into: “hockey (can’t live in Michigan w/o playing
hockey!), soccer, and trumpet lessons…” Diane
occasionally meets up with Tom ’85 and Pam
(Bartoroni) Win, since they live in nearby Toledo.
Diane’s parents frequently see Mark Pophal,
because he is their ophthalmologist! Fellow
JCUer Dan Reim, SJ, is a Jesuit priest at Diane’s
parish. Dan used to live in Dolan Hall during his
JCU stay. ... Jerry Ahmed is now managing
director at the CIT Group (a company that
provides business finance products and services).
Jerry is living in Moreland Hills, OH, with his wife,
Simone; sons Jerry Jr. (13), who is involved in
lacrosse and soccer; Ben (10), who is involved in
basketball, baseball, and lacrosse; and daughter
Nicole (9), who is involved in soccer, basketball,
and baseball. ... John Breen and his wife of 24
years, Cathy, stopped by for a visit to our home in
July. They were in town as Cathy had been
supporting and helping family care for her ailing
brother Chris Telzerow until, sadly, he passed
away at the young age of 45 on July 4. It was
good to spend some time with John and Cathy
before they returned home to Clearwater, FL, as
we all appreciate those special moments in life
when old friends can get together again, even if
only briefly. Our prayers go out to the Telzerow
family. ... Did you see the page dedicated to Rev.
Tim Kesicki, SJ, in the last issue of John Carroll
magazine? Tim (who had been president of St.
Ignatius High School in Cleveland since 2000 and
is a member of the JCU Board of Directors) was
recently appointed leader of the Jesuits’ Detroit
Province. The Detroit Province consists of approxi-
mately 160 Jesuits in Michigan and Ohio. Tim
began his six-year term in August. Tim will work
with other U.S. provincials in creating a consoli-
dated province in the Midwest by 2021. This was
also reported in the Cleveland Plain Dealer and on
local TV news. I have frequently heard high praise
for Tim’s work at St. Ignatius from the many
people that I know with sons attending the
school. I am sure we all wish him the best in his
newest journey of service to the Jesuit Order. ...
St. Theodore Guerin High School in Noblesville,
IN, announced that Peg (Cooney) Dispenzieri will
be their new assistant principal. Peg was the
principal at Nativity Catholic School on the south
side of Indianapolis for the past six years. She
taught science in Catholic schools for several
years before that. Guerin High School Principal
Rick Wagner said of Peg: “She has an incredible
work ethic and brings classroom and administra-
tive experience to the table. We are lucky to have
her.” Peg and husband Charlie have also been
active in parish music ministry for over 20 years. ...
Our class is up next for reunionville! Our 25th
Reunion takes place this coming June! The clock’s
arms are spinning by faster these days, so plan on
a stop back in time for a bit of the year 1984 once
again, during that one special weekend. Don
Send your notes to:
1985
Diane (Nerem) Wendel
629 Quaker Rd., Rte. 120
Chappaqua, NY 10514-1507
914-238-2227
DWendel@Optonline.net
Our Sunday morning ritual of children’s Mass,
breakfast at the Flying Pig diner, and coming
home to watch beloved moderator Tim Russert
’72 of Meet the Press will never be the same as
we mourn his passing this past summer. He was
one of my heroes. I always smiled and with pride

added to friends that he was an alumnus of John
Carroll. Like most alumni, I only knew him from
my living room and through the lens of the
national media. Nevertheless, I would like to pay
my heartfelt respects. Russert’s success in
journalism and politics was not the result of family
connections or an Ivy League degree. Instead, it
was the product of the work ethic, decency, and
street smarts he developed while growing up in
Buffalo, a community he never forgot. Russert
was a true patriot and a diligent steward of our
nation’s free press. He treated his role as
moderator on Meet the Press as a public trust. He
used thoughtful preparation and research to hold
elected officials accountable, all conducted with
trademark fairness and respect. Russert’s life,
personal and professional, demonstrated that
greatness can still be achieved the old-fashioned
way. He was simply one of the good guys. We’ll
miss you, Tim. Sunday mornings will never be the
same. God bless you and your family always. ...
Congratulations are in order for Corky O’Sullivan!
Corky has been named the 2008 “Legal Eagles”
Man of the Year. The “Legal Eagles” are a group
of lawyers who are graduates of St. Edward High
School, or who have sons who are members of
the St. Edward community. Their mission has
been to promote professionalism, advance
continuing legal education, and provide a social
setting to allow for the free exchange of ideas
among their members. The Legal Eagles also
provide legal services to the “Lost Boys” of the
Sudan on a pro bono basis. They work diligently to
support the mission of St. Edward High School in
many ways, including providing scholarships to
worthy students. Corky is a trial attorney for CNA
Insurance Company. He and his wife, Paula, and
their four sons live in Lakewood, OH. ... Congratu-
lations are in order for James “Miltese” Marsh ’86
as he has joined Piper Jaffray & Company as a
senior analyst covering media and entertainment
in New York City. He has spent the last three
years covering media/communications at Hanover
Square Capital Management LLC, and is now
looking forward to re-joining the sell side. Miltese
resides in New Canaan, CT, and is a busy devoted
dad to his four children. ... A big cheery hello goes
out to Tim ’83 and Colleen O’Shea of Chicago.
Thanks for dropping a quick note to let us know
that you are doing well with your girls and
enjoying family life. ... The best news of all is
saved for last as all our prayers have been
answered! After a long year of chemotherapy and
countless uphill battles, Peggy Bertsch Currier
has been given the news that her hepatitis virus is
gone (thank goodness for experimental drugs)!
Although her rheumatoid arthritis now is no longer
in remission, she is on good meds curbing the
daily pain. The 3rd floor girls of Sutowski are
planning a celebration in NYC November 7 to 9, so
if you are in the vicinity, let us know and we would
love to meet up in the Big Apple to help us
celebrate! Peggy, Susan “Bubbles” McAllister
Cahill, and I all enjoyed our daughters’ (Grace,
“Lizzie,” and Elizabeth) first Communion this past
May. ... Be well and God bless, Diane
Send your notes to:
1986
Gigi Togliatti-Rice
931 Sheirer Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44093
419-529-5530
gigirice@neo.rr.com
Beth (Bonanno) Hausoul
179 S. Kenilworth Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
ehausoul@mac.com
Hello, classmates. We hope you are all enjoying
the warm summer days. We heard from several
classmates this time around, so here we go. We
begin this column with sad news. Classmate
Joseph Downie, 44, of Strongsville and formerly
of Lorain, died suddenly Sunday, May 18, 2008, at
MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. He was
born February 23, 1964, in Fort Bragg, NC, and
had resided in Strongsville for the past four years.
He grew up in Lorain and had also lived in Carmel,
IN. Joe was a 1982 graduate of Lorain Catholic
High School, where he lettered in football. He also
played football at Carroll. Joe worked for Covenant
Transport as a regional sales manager in the states
of Ohio, Kentucky, and Western Pennsylvania. He
is survived by his children, Fred, Maggie, Theresa,
and Jack, all of Carmel, IN. We are sorry to hear of
Joe’s sudden passing and send thoughts and
prayers to his family. ... As I was watching
television one day, I heard a voice whisper
“Conrad’s” several times. I did not recognize the
voice initially but when I saw the face I knew it
was none other than classmate Bob Conrad,
owner of Conrad’s Tire. His commercial is on quite
frequently in Ohio, making him a local celebrity.
Bob, when you have time off from your busy
commercial production schedule, please send us a
note. We would love to hear about you, your
family, and your business. ... We received a blast
from the past when Robert Gordon sent an
update. He is married to Dana (from Idaho) and
they have three boys, Jake (12), Kevin (10), and
Bradley (7). Bob moved to Seattle in 1989 and has
been enjoying the area ever since. He would like
to know if any of our other classmates live in the
Pacific Northwest. Please send us an e-mail or
contact Bob directly - robertg@genisyscorp.com.
Bob promises he will be back in Cleveland for a
visit soon. Why don’t you try to make the next
reunion? We would love to catch up with you. ...
Michael R. Anderson, M.D., has been appointed
vice-president and associate chief medical officer
for University Hospitals, in the Office of Patient
Care, Nursing and Medical Outcomes. Dr.
Anderson will provide physician leadership for
quality, clinical risk management, utilization
review, utilization management, case manage-
ment, and in ensuring the highest quality patient
care experience. He also will provide administra-
tive oversight for credentialing, patient advocacy,
and medical staff services. The position became
effective July 1, 2008. Mike is also an associate
professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve
University. In recognition of his commitment to
bringing children’s hospitals to the forefront of
disaster preparedness and response, Dr. Anderson
was recently appointed by President George W.
Bush to the National Commission on Children and
Disasters. Way to go, Mike. Congratulations! ...
Go Cubs go! Your friends, Gigi and Beth
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Send your notes to:
1987
Sue Farinacci Grazia
10338 Loreto Ridge Dr.
Willoughby, OH 44094-9547
440-256-0338
jsgrazia@adelphia.net
Send your notes to:
1988
Jamie Jamison
7072 Kildeer Rd.
Canfield, OH 44406
330-702-1965
jjamison@zoominternet.net
Kathy Reali Matthews
28012 W Oviatt Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44140-2145
440-871-7283
bk3matthews@yahoo.com
One of the highlights of writing this column is
being able to hear about the successes of our
classmates. We heard from Mike Thompson,
who was recently named vice-president and
treasurer of Cintas Corporation. Congratulations,
Mike! ... Now, about Reunion ... WOW ... For
those of you at Reunion, what a great weekend!
For those of you who were unable to attend, you
missed an outstanding weekend. It could not have
been more fun. For those of you who think you
can’t go back and be 21 years old again, plan to be
at the 25th Reunion and you will see how easy it
just might be. From the beautiful Mass at Gesu, to
the “So You Think You Can Dance” dance moves,
to the misplaced bottle opener, and the several
late night food orders - life could not have been
any better on the JCU campus on June 20! So
many friends came back to campus from
California, Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, New York,
Illinois, Pennsylvania, and yes, even Avon Lake.
One of the best parts of the weekend was to see
so many people reconnect after 20 years. It was
also fun to see the different classes connect.
Whether it was your 5th, 20th, or 50th year Reunion,
there is nothing better than catching up with old
friends! Although we were very impressed with
the turnout this year, the MVP award has to go to
the group of IBGs who made it back to campus
– some for their first Reunion Weekend. The
weekend would not have been the same without
you guys! It would be too hard to mention all the
people we saw during the weekend, but if you
have a story you would like to share, please write
us. There were so many great experiences that
took place over the weekend. We hope to hear
about some of them. We will be sure to update
the column in the months ahead. In the mean-
time, we know how busy everyone is and hope all
of you are enjoying the summer and spending
quality time with your family and friends. We also
send out our prayers to those of you fighting
against illness or caring for a loved one. A further
takeaway from Reunion Weekend was celebrating
the friendships and connections we made 20
years ago – the very friendships that provide us
with strength and support when it is most
needed. And let’s face it, with as busy as life is,
there is nothing better in the whole world than
being 21 again, for just a night, and laughing every
minute for 24 hours. Hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes, Jamie and Kathy
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REUNION YEAR
Send your notes to:
1989
David Gassman
3996 Astoria Way
Avon, OH 44011
440-934-0366
dgassmktvp@aol.com
Greetings fellow ’89ers, and I hope the summer is
finding all of you happy and busy with fun
activities. I have not heard much at all from
anyone, so that might be a good sign of summer
happenings. I did enjoy another wonderful family
vacation with my parents, brothers and sisters,
and nieces and nephews – totaling 28 of us at
one point. Truly awesome to spend time with
family and laugh. ... Received word that Mike
Celebrezze, who received his MBA from JCU and
his BS from Kent State, has been named chief
financial officer of LCA Vision in Cincinnati. Since
2007, Mike has served on the management team
as senior vice-president of finance and treasurer.
Prior to joining LCA, Mike served five years as
CFO at First Transit Incorporated. Congrats on
your many levels of success, Mike! ... Dan Soucie
and Mike Bilardo have been spending quality
time together as their sons play in travel hockey
together and road trips are required most
weekends. Lovely wives/moms Diane Soucie and
Christine Bilardo also enjoy going on the trips to
enjoy good family time; keep on skating. ...
Several Blue Streaks were spotted at the 29th
annual Fat Little Buddies party on Kelleys Island,
including: Dr. Dan and Diane Soucie, the Honor-
able Mike Donnelly ’88, Mike ’88 and Joanna
(Garry) ’90 Fanning, Joe O’Malley ’88, Dan
Weaver and Julie Kahl Weaver ’92, David and
Beth (Kromer) Gassman, Annie Kahl ’94, and Jim
and Mary Kay (O’Malley) Kennedy. A good time
had by all. ... Well, Streaks, that is all for now. I
can only hope that the rest of the summer treats
you well and everyone stays safe. Send me some
updates for the next column. Peace, David
Send your notes to:
1990
Melissa Wenzler
4021 Wandsworth Rd.
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-691-3759
WenzJCU90@aol.com
This past June, JCU lost one of its most es-
teemed alumni, Tim Russert ’72. By the virtue of
the way he lived life, I hope what we can take
away from his untimely death is this – there is a
world out there beyond our own and we must
recognize the needs of others. ... I am proud to
say that one of our classmates, Greg Schenden,
has done just that and has answered the higher
call. Greg was ordained a Jesuit priest on June 14,
2008, at Fordham University Church in the Bronx.
His first assignment as a priest will be at Holy
Trinity Parish in Georgetown (Washington, DC),
which just happens to be the same parish where
Tim Russert was a member. I think I can speak for
all of your classmates when I say congratulations,
Rev. Schenden – we are proud of you! Please be
sure to check out the following link - http://www.
jesuitvocation.org/jesuits/biography_schenden_
gregory.htm. ... In one of my previous columns, I
called out several classmates who have not been
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heard from in a while. Well, I am pleased to say
that Tim Foley responded to my call-out! Here is
what Tim has been up to – after graduation, he
went home to Pittsburgh and joined Federated
Securities (Investment Management) as VP
regional sales representative. He was sent to
Charlotte, NC, for six years and spent 8-plus years
in Dallas and Austin, TX. He is back in Charlotte
and is VP regional sales director for Morgan
Stanley Investment Management. Tim is married
to Stacy and they have three children: Chase (8
½), Ty (7), and Shaye (3). In addition, Tim serves as
president of the Chuck Foley Memorial Founda-
tion. The foundation was founded in honor of his
brother, who passed away in 1997. Every year, the
foundation sponsors a golf outing, which is in its
11th year, in Pittsburgh. The event is well attended
by several JCU grads: Gary Naim, Joe Schmidt,
Lou Carcelli, Nick Berente; from ’88, Jerry Auld,
Mike Zecchino; and ’87, Sean Brosnahan. Because
of their continued support, the foundation has
been able to provide a hockey scholarship for a
graduating senior at Chartiers Valley High School
(Tim’s alma mater). ... Denise Levenduski Mikin
was recently promoted to senior manager of
process improvement at KePRO, Cleveland office.
Denise has been with KePRO since 2001 and been
involved with various aspects of the business such
as quality systems, product and process improve-
ment, and strategy development. She received her
undergraduate degree (chemistry) and her MBA ‘97
from JCU. Congratulations, Denise, on your
well-deserved promotion! ... Here are a few
classmates that I am calling out, because we’ve not
heard from them in a while: Sean Nolan, Mary
Mahoney, Chris and Halle (Sharapan) Torockio,
Regan Carver, Bruce and Steve Lazar. Hope to
hear from you all and any of our other classmates
with news to share! ... Go Streaks, Melissa
Tim Foley (left) and Gary Naim, both class of
’90, at a Pittsburgh Pirates game.
Rev. Greg
Schenden, SJ, ’90
Send your notes to:
1991
Molly Coughlin Fanta
25107 Wildwood Dr.
Westlake, OH 44145
440-716-1749
mfanta4714@wowway.com
I hope this column finds all of you well. Congratula-
tions to Betsy Benander Traben on the birth of her
new baby boy. ... Congratulations to Mary Beth
McNally Tirpak on her 40th birthday, celebrated
near Lake Erie with family and friends. ... Also, best
wishes to Tara O’Neill on becoming a mom to a
beautiful baby girl, Deirdre. ... Please keep Fr. Schell
in your prayers, as he passed away this spring.
What a great role model for all of us. He was kind,
giving, a man for others, and a brilliant priest. God
bless you, Fr. Schell, for the difference you made in
our lives on the campus of JCU. ... Try to hit the
Homecoming game vs. Heidelberg on September
27. Go Blue Streaks! All my best, Molly
Send your notes to:
1992
Jim Sislo
203 Marilyn Ln.
Eastlake, OH 44095-1561
440-269-1245
James@Sislo.net
Hello, everyone! It is always nice to attend
Reunion Weekend, even if it isn’t your year, as you
just never know who you might bump into. This
year, I had the pleasure of bumping into Ron
Becker, Steve Fink, and Mark Henderson. The
group recalled their trip to Washington, DC, with
Dr. Larry Schwab and Dr. Marianne Salcetti. Ron
walked right past Vice President Dan Quayle’s
office and decided to stop in and say, “I’m here to
see Dan.” The vice-president’s assistant went on
to say, “He’s not here” ...Ron insisted, “But his
office lights are on and I even see his legs at the
desk” ... Whereas the assistant replied, “He’s out
of town and you need to go.” We all had a good
laugh remembering that story! ... I wanted to let
all of you know that I started a new job on May
21. I am working for Cleveland.com as a print and
online supervisor. My role is to work with the print
advertising account executives at the Cleveland
Plain Dealer and Sun News. Basically they present
print and I’ll present online advertising to help new
and existing clients grow their business. As the
saying goes, it’s a small world after all, because
the person from the Plain Dealer that works with
Monster Mini Golf set up a meeting with me and
the owners Lori and Edmund Gai. It sounds like
their business is doing well, and I look forward to
meeting with them later this month. ... I was very
sad to learn of the passing of Jim Parker’s father
Gerald Parker: Gerald E. Parker, PhD, SHRP,
professor emeritus at St. Louis University, passed
away July 16, 2008. Gerry was a proponent of
education, a JCU fan, and a great man. Please
keep Jim and his family in your prayers during this
difficult time. ... I really want to hear from you!
Please call or send an e-mail to update me about
you or anyone else you still keep in touch with
from our class. Jim

Send your notes to:
1993
Julie Reardon
12361 Woodridge Dr.
North Royalton, OH 44133
440-877-0939
dereardon@adelphia.net
Hello, all! It was great to see so many faces at
Reunion in June. I hope everyone enjoyed
themselves. Some asked me if I was going to be
doing our column forever. I do love doing our
column, but it is also something that I am willing
to let others do, too. So if anyone out there would
like to try it out for a time or be a guest columnist,
let me know. Also, thanks for all the compliments
– you guys really do make my job easy by sending
in your updates. As I mentioned to some of you at
reunion, please e-mail me with your updates as I
can’t remember what everyone told me that night.
... One item does stick out, and I was disappoint-
ed not to know about it sooner: Chris Dashner
and his family have been living in Germany for two
years. Chris works for Parker Hannifin. He has
accepted a promotion and will be relocating to
Switzerland for a time. Best of luck, Dash. I hear it
is so great there – you may not want to come
home. ... Congratulations to Tom Burns, who was
unable to make it to reunion as he and his wife,
Laura, were on their honeymoon. They were
married on June 14 and have bought a house in
Lincoln Park, IL. Tom is a partner at the law firm of
O’Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns, where he is a tort
trial lawyer. ... Lori (Souser) Sprague, HRIS
Analyst at JCU, and her husband, Tim, are proud
to announce the birth of their daughter, Allison
Marie, born on February 1, 2008. ... Julie Evans
moved back to Pittsburgh after graduation and
completed a Master of Social Work in Community
Organizing degree. She has been working as the
program director of education services at
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape for ten years. She
is married to Greg Kiniry, and they have two boys,
Connor (3) and Finn (2). ... Tony Romano is a
self-employed marketing communications
consultant in Columbus, OH. This means he
spends lots of time writing copy/content,
coordinating marketing activities, working with the
media, and occasionally executing graphic design
for printed materials. Tony is also a member of
Northwest Presbyterian Church in Dublin and
absolutely loves it! He’s even thought about
attending seminary to become an ordained
minister of the Presbyterian Church in America
(PCA). ... Richard Marquardt has been named an
inaugural member of the Ohio State University
College of Optometry dean’s advisory council.
Richard is a private-practice optometrist at Ohio
Eye Associates in Mansfield. ... Good luck to
Dominic LaVigne who, on May 1, 2008, launched
his own consulting company, Dom LaVigne &
Associates (“DLA”), which is a Singapore-based,
international government relations advisory firm
that will help American and other international
companies wanting to set up or expand their
business operations in Singapore and Asia. They
will also assist Asian firms that want to enter into
the US market. ... Last week, my son attended a
soccer camp at Padua Franciscan High School in
Parma, OH, where Kevin Leigh is the athletic
director. Kevin and his wife live in Strongsville with
their three children, a son and two daughters. ...
Richard
Marquardt ’93 has
been named an
inaugural member
of the Ohio State
University College
of Optometry
dean’s advisory
council.
Congrats and happy training to Ed Slovenkay,
who I saw last Sunday at the finish line for the
Huntington Sprint Triathlon he had just completed in
Bay Village, OH. Ed is training to complete a Half
Triathlon in August and hopes to be able to complete
the Ironman sometime within the next couple of
years, too. Ed works as a vice-president for a
commercial door and window company and is living
in Brecksville, OH. ... Thanks for your updates; I look
forward to hearing from you. Take care, Julie
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Send your notes to:
1994
Maureen “Moe” McGuinness
940-566-1361
moe@unt.edu
Hello, classmates! I hope you are doing well. I
know we are almost 15 years out of college, but
we can keep up with the times (and technology
age). I have an account on Facebook (online
community), and a couple of our classmates are
on there, too. It is a social networking site that is
free and a great way to keep in touch. Consider
joining and inviting me to be your “friend” ... I
know, it’s a little weird for our age, but you can
see what everyone is up to – pictures and events
in their lives – and it is a great way to keep in
touch. ... Wendy (Starr) Blaszak wrote that last
November Nicole St. Marie from our class got
married to Chris Yingling (University of Dayton
’90). Nicole was a stunning bride and, unbelievably
enough, the weather was 85 degrees the first
weekend of October for the big day. Nicole and
Chris live in Avon Lake, OH, and are expecting
their first child in November. Wendy said the
wedding was a blast and allowed some friends to
get back together again. Janet Watters came in
from Michigan. She is married to Jim Rivard, and
they have two children, James (4) and Lilly (18
mos.). Beth Chelf Civerolo flew in from DC for
the weekend with her husband, Eric. They are
busy parents of twin daughters Allie and Charlotte
(18 mos.). Renee Fowler Moell resides in Bay
Village, OH, with husband Mike and two children,
Lydia (6) and Jack (4). Some other local Cleveland-
ers included Anne and Chris Banks as well as
Chris’s sister Kelly Banks Stevovich ’96 with
husband Nick. Chris and Anne have two children,
Ty (3) and Nola (1); while Kelly has three girls,
identical twins Alexandra and Cameron (5) and
Anna (3). Some other guests, all from the class of
’95, included Jackie St. Marie Davis (Nicole’s
matron of honor), Brian Davis, and Jill Patterson.
Wendy lives in Pepper Pike with her hubby, Mike,
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and is lucky enough to stay home with their four
children, Zack (6), Ricky (4), and identical twins
Kelsey and Maggie (2). ... Patrice (Capretta)
Adamonis has been having a very exciting
summer with her family. Her husband, Scott, has
assumed a new position this year and is now a
regional account director for Adecco, which is a
human resources services company providing
staffing and career solutions. Patrice continues to
work from home as a marketing coordinator for
Polytech, Inc., which is a local engineering firm in
Cleveland. This allows her to stay home with
daughters Mackenzie Isabella (4) and Sydney
Gabriella (2). They are expecting their third child, a
boy, in November! ... Moira Cain-Mannix and her
husband, Paul, have two girls, Maeryn (2) and
Deirdre (5). As of 2006, Moira became a partner in
her law firm, Marcus & Shapira LLP in Pittsburgh,
handling business litigation matters. ... I received
an e-mail from Manuela Lue, which shows a
testament of her strength and commitment (just
like when she was at JCU). She spent many
weeks in Columbus, OH, this spring getting
physical therapy from a horrible car accident in
Belize in February. She had two foot surgeries,
was bedridden for several weeks, and is happy to
be alive. She has been in Belize for a couple of
years working as a missionary. Please continue to
keep her and her recovery in your prayers. ... Well,
that is it for now. Please consider sending me an
e-mail about what is going on with you so I can fill
everyone else in! Luck to you always, Moe
Send your notes to:
1995
Annie (Hummer) DePerro
4161 Glenmoor Rd., NW
Canton, OH 44718
330-966-8845
anniedeperro@sssnet.com
Many thanks go out to Dominic Offredo, who
sent me a note the week of my deadline. Without
his news, I would have little to report. He and
several JCU alumni went on their third-annual golf
trip to West Virginia in June. This year, they visited
Lakeview Resort in Morgantown. The group
includes David Benisek, Ron Allender, Matt
Krupa, Todd Conrad, Eric Jones, Brian Maher,
and Jay Dobkowski, husband of Beth (DiDonato)
Dobkowski; from the class of ’96, Greg Preisel
and Tom Bertsch; and from ’98, Mike Swallow.
This trip was most memorable as Tom Bertsch
and Dominic each had a hole-in-one over the
weekend. It was Dominic’s first hole-in-one but
Tom’s third of his career and, more amazingly, the
second within a week for him. Dominic also
mentioned that his family will be vacationing in the
Outer Banks, NC, this summer at the same time
that Ron Allender and his family will be there.
Good beach time and more golf for the guys, I’m
sure. ... I hear through the grapevine that Monica
Duflock Kwait and husband Joe ’94 are once
again on diaper duty! Congratulations to the two
of you on the birth of your third son. ... I also heard
from Kelly (Miller) Stukus that she and David ’92
are expecting a sibling for daughter Lilly sometime
this fall. ... I recently read about Tara Meyer-
Robson on her website - www.flowwithlife.com.
She has written a self-help book called The Flow:
40 Days to Total Life Transformation and is
conducting workshops in Amelia Island, FL. ... As I
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mentioned last time, I now have a Facebook page, and
through it I heard from Michelle Cull Lease, Aimee
Tapajna McNamee, Heather Grady Auburn ’96, and
Janene Hanley ’94. Thanks to all for contacting me and
sharing your updates! Have a great fall! Annie
Send your notes to:
1996
Amy Spisich Kogovsek
ASKamy@aol.com
I hope this column is finding you all healthy and well.
On behalf of the class of ’96, I’d like to take a
moment to extend our sympathies to the Russert
family. Many people’s lives were forever changed for
the better because they knew Tim. The JCU
community will always feel his absence but
remember his spirit. His life was a wonderful
example of “magis,” doing more than the ordinary.
... And as we aspire to that ideal ourselves, we look
inward to our classmates and find that James
Auricchio has been appointed assistant United
States attorney in the Western District of New York.
Our congratulations go out to James with best
wishes for a successful career. ... I’d also like to take
a minute to invite you all back to Carroll for
Homecoming this September 27. Come cheer the
Blue Streaks on to victory against Heidelberg at their
first home game of the season on Saturday at 2 p.m.
A comedian, alumni volunteer training workshop,
pep rally, and street fair are just a few of the many
events planned for this year’s celebration. ... And
please take a minute to send in a note on what you
are all up to. I know everyone is very busy, but your
classmates enjoy hearing all of the wonderful things
going on in your lives. Until then, the Lord bless you
and keep you, Amy
Send your notes to:
1997
Brian Sparks
5011 Oakes Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
440-746-0309
bdsparks@meistermedia.com
My last call for news didn’t turn up as much as I was
hoping, but I did hear from a couple of classmates.
Angel Kornuc tells me that she and Michael
Angel Kornuc ’97 and Michael McNeeley
married on December 29.
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McNeeley married on December 29, in the
Cleveland area. Some JCU alumni were in the
wedding party: Marino Nerici ’89 and Mary McIntyre
(now Mary Setta). They are still living in Florida. …
Ernie Petti’s been hard at work with Disney
Animation. Want proof? See for yourself! The trailer
for Bolt, the movie he’s been working on for the last
two years or so, is finally online (and playing in
theaters in front of WALL-E). If you have a chance,
check it out - http://movies.yahoo.com/
premieres/8545849/standardformat/. It’s also
available in HD from the same link. ... I also received
a note from someone who graduated a few years
after us but has a sibling in our class. “My name is
Kate Cooke, class of 2005 from JCU. I was just
reading your column in the most recent JCU
magazine and saw you didn’t have too many
updates for your class ... we’ll I’ve got a brand new
one for ya! My sister, Kelly Barry (formerly Kelly
Cooke), class of 1997, is a new mom! She and her
husband, Jon, recently welcomed their first child on
June 12, 2008. His name is Sean Robert Barry, and
he’s adorable. They are currently living right outside
of Boston.” ... Natalie Sabo got engaged earlier this
year and is planning to get married this December.
She also had a visit from Kristi Vadino in late June.
Kristi has been teaching in Africa over the past year
and was home for her sister’s wedding. ... Michael
Nemunaitis is living in Dallas with his wife, Cheryl;
two daughters, Emily (4) and Natalie (2); and son,
Eric (6 weeks). He is finishing up a fellowship in
oncology and will be moving back to the Cleveland
area in July 2009 to set up an oncology practice.
Despite living away from Cleveland since graduation
in 1997, he has remained an avid Browns, Indians,
and Cavs fan and can’t wait to get back home.
Mary-Michelle Coleman is godmother to his young-
est daughter. She continues to live in Cleveland
Heights and is a teacher at JCU. Tim O’Brien is
godfather to their youngest daughter. He lives in
Munson, OH, with his wife, Melissa, and continues
to run O’Brien Leasing in Lyndhurst. ... I heard from
Peter Munson: “I just moved back from an
assignment at the American Embassy in Muscat,
Oman, where I traveled all over the Middle East and
a few stops in Europe. After a short stop in Ohio, my
family and I are moving to San Diego, where I’ll be
stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar for
the next two to three years, flying KC-130 aircraft.”
... Not much else for our class, but I will tell you that
Annmarie and I headed down to Jacobs... er,
Progressive Field for a JCU alumni-sponsored Tribe
game. Despite the rain, it was a fun night, and hey,
we actually won a game. I’d recommend getting out
to an event such as this, whether it’s in Cleveland or
your area. It’s a great way to catch up with JCU
grads you might not otherwise know. ... If you have
news about yourself or anyone else, please send it
my way. Thanks! Brian
Send your notes to:
1998
Cherie Skoczen
216-741-1823
cherieskoczen@ameritech.net
Hard to believe that our 10-year Reunion has
already come and gone. It was fun to see so many
’98ers at the Saturday night festivities. Everyone
looks good! And while many people asked if I was
going to write about our classmates who attended
Reunion in this column, my reply was that I usually
don’t write about people I see out and about,
without their permission. So to be in included in
these notes, please send me a note! ... Thanks to
Katie (Pusateri) Webster for sending along
updates on some of the classmates she met up
with at Reunion. “We had been planning for a few
years now to all get back together,” Katie wrote. “It
turned out to be a great weekend!” Katie lives in
Columbus, OH, with her husband, Tony, and their
dog, Sammi. Katie is the annual giving officer for a
not-for-profit healthcare system and has been doing
nonprofit development work since graduation. ...
Beth (Potter) Sloan and her husband, Kevin,
relocated to Jupiter, FL, a month after their third
baby girl, Bridget, was born. Big sisters Avery (4)
and Molly (2) – as well as their mom – are loving
the Florida sunshine! ... Gretchen (Miller) Losey
lives in Bay Village, OH, with her husband, Brian,
and their nine-month-old daughter, Anna. Gretchen
works part time as a nurse for the Cleveland Clinic.
... Ann Davis resides in Old Brooklyn, a neighbor-
hood in Cleveland. She is assistant director of fund
development at University Circle Inc. ... Jennifer
Janas has worked in marketing for the Austin
Company, a design, engineering, and construction
firm, for the past five years. Jennifer and her fiancé,
Rick, are planning their 2009 wedding. They live in
Twinsburg, OH. ... Katie (Ruyan) Heavilin and her
husband, Bill, will welcome a baby girl to the family
in October. They have a two-and-a-half-year-old son,
Nicholas. Katie is a senior auditor for KeyCorp,
where she has worked for the past seven years.
The Heavilins live in Solon, OH. ... Dana (Weidaw)
Arnold lives in sunny Cave Creek, AZ, with her
husband and their son, Frankie. By the time this
column runs, they will have welcomed a second
child to their family. Dana is a public relations
executive at Olson Communications. ... Thanks to
Ryan Lynch for writing. He and Lisa were married
on October 27. Several JCU alumni made the trip
to South Bend, IN, for the celebration. Classmates
attending were Phil Hartmann, Mike Anderson,
Matt Girty, Dan and Nyla (Abu-Jawdeh)
Lambert, Jeff Guyton, James Seminaroti, Todd
Hammond, Drew Coulter, Kathy (MacDonald)
Beck, and Carrie Randel. Other John Carroll alums
at the wedding included Dan Lynch ’07, Pat Lynch
’02, Kelly Cummings ’01, Henry Lee ’00, Gregory
Martin ’99, Ed Toth ’99, Aaron Marinelli ’00, Kirstin
(Feast) Martin ’99, and Jenny (Franklin) Hammond
’99. Ryan and Lisa spent two weeks in Thailand
after their wedding. They reside in Chicago, where
Ryan works for JPMorgan Asset Management, and
Lisa works at Navteq, Inc. ... Cathy (Mayle) Smith
e-mailed updates on a few classmates: Kristin
Toth moved to Boston last year and is currently a
compensation director at Fidelity Investments.
Caitlin (McKendry) Schneid, husband Jim, and
son Colin welcomed Lillian Mary to their family this
summer. And as for Cathy, her son Griffin Thomas
was born in early March. He and big sister Lucy (2
½) keep things interesting for Cathy and her
husband, Aaron, she said. They live in Memphis,
TN. ... Glen and Dana (Colecchia) Getz are happy
to announce the birth of their daughter Anna Otylia,
who was born on March 31. Glen said she and
sister Maia (2) are doing well. ... At the writing of
this column, I know many of our friends are
expecting babies in a couple of months. Moms-

alumNews
Blue and Gold at the U.S. Open
Golf experts will weigh in on where the 2008
United States Open Golf Championship ranks in
the lore of the sport. It took 91 holes to decide this
year’s champion, which came down to the legend-
ary Tiger Woods outlasting Rocco Mediate for the
title in an epic duel staged in June at Torrey Pines
Golf Course in La Jolla, California.
For Jeffrey Bors ’98, there is little doubt where
the 2008 U.S. Open ranks in his life. “Amazing,”
he says. “It was just like I imagined… just like I
dreamed it would be.”
Mr. Bors was not merely a spectator voicing his
opinion – he was a part of the spectacle. The former
two-time all-conference golfer for the Blue Streaks
was one of 156 players who competed for the cham-
pionship. A considerable long shot just to make the
field, Mr. Bors posted rounds of 72 and 70 during
and dads-to-be – please e-mail me with your
updates so that I can share your good news with
our classmates! Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Cherie
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Send your notes to:
1999
Meg Galligan
galliganm22@hotmail.com
Hi, all. It’s great to hear from so many of our
classmates. Everyone’s looking forward to reunion
next summer! Barbara (Tober) Burkardt reports that
she works as a certified nurse midwife in Plymouth,
MI. On a more personal note, Barbara is married to
Brian Burkardt and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl,
Emma Grace, in March. ... Also in Michigan, Pete
Gast has been happily married for four years now.
He’s starting to train again for the Ironman after an
injury forced him out for surgery and recovery. ... On
the West Coast, Jaime Richards lives in the San
Francisco area and is working as one of the beauty
editors for www.BellaSugar.com, part of an online
community under the Sugar Publishing umbrella. It’s
the perfect fit, combining his degree in communica-
tions and license in cosmetology. On the other side of
the Pacific, Frank Tulenko, also master’s in ’05, is the
recipient of an East Asia and Pacific Summer
Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) award.
As part of his graduate studies at Wesleyan
University, this award allowed Frank to spend his
summer in Kobe, Japan, at the RIKEN Institute’s
Center for Developmental Biology. Here he studied
the lamprey, a primitive vertebrate similar to the first
vertebrates in having no jaws or paired fins but
continuing to thrive with its archaic cartilage jowls.
the 36-hole sectional in Purchase, New York, on
June 2 and 3 to become a wild-card qualifier. 
Though he finished in sole possession of 138th
place and did not play past the second round, Mr.
Bors had plenty of distinguished company on the
“cut” list, as former major championship winners
such as Ben Curtis, Lee Janzen, and Zach
Johnson scored higher than seven over par.
“I don’t think I played poorly, all things
considered,” says Mr. Bors. “I was not tournament
ready. My four competitive rounds during the past
year had been to qualify for the Open, and to play
in it. Plus, to have to compete in the Open, where
the course is set up to the highest level – it was very
draining both physically and mentally.”
Mr. Bors will take away many cherished
memories. The experience was made all the more
This investigation should provide insight into how
simple systems develop, which could lead to
understanding more about how birth defects occur in
humans. Back in the Midwest, Amy Miklos Giltz
resides in Canton, OH, and for the last seven years
has worked for AstraZeneca’s oncology division. In
2006, Amy married Harry Giltz, and the couple has a
16-month-old little girl, Ella! Jason Eubanks finished
his orthopaedic residency and is now moving on to
his spine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.
Jason’s studies in English literature at John Carroll
have not been wasted, though. He’s written a book of
poetry, Rotations: A Medical Student’s Clinical
Experience, available at BN.com and Amazon.com!
This quarter’s updates seem to revolve around our
classmates whose education led them to pursue
careers in the sciences. So this update begs the
question – what did all those business majors end up
doing with their degree? And how about the liberal
arts? Philosophy majors – fill us in! How are you
enlightening the world today with your liberal arts
background? I hope to hear from you soon! – Meg
2000
Send your notes to:
Lisa Foster
3795 Lowell Rd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
440-339-6572
lisafoster19@gmail.com
Clare Taft
2171 Middlefield Rd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
claretaft@hotmail.com
Thanks to everyone who has sent us information
on their whereabouts over the past few months.
We’re always excited to see what people are
doing, where they’ve moved, and other proud
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Dream of a lifetime: Jeff Bors ’98 plays the Open.
special by sharing it with his parents, brother, wife,
and baby daughter.
The John Carroll graduate did his alma mater
proud – perhaps with a little divine inspiration.
“The week before I qualified for the Open,” he says,
“Erin and I had our daughter, Jennifer, christened at
John Carroll’s Saint Francis Chapel by Fr. Bukala.”
Christopher Wenzler ’90
accomplishments in their lives. Here is the latest
news from your fellow class of 2000 graduates.
Gina DiDonato-Kubec graduated from the
University of Toledo’s College of Health Sciences
with a doctorate in occupational therapy and is
currently interviewing with several hospitals in the
Dayton area. ... Congrats to Laura Catena, who
graduated from the Ohio State College of
Veterinary Medicine in June and received her
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She is
engaged to Greg Novotny, a 2001 Kent State
graduate. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh,
where she will be employed as a small animal
veterinarian and Greg will be employed as a
dentist. ... Benjamin Danisek graduated from the
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in
May and has since moved to Fairfax, VA, to take
the bar exam – good luck, Ben! ... Congratulations
to Shanna (Stonebrook) and Nathan Botos, who
welcomed their second daughter, Genevieve
Ellen, on January 15. She joins older sister Isabella
(3). Shanna is a nurse practitioner working with
the cardiology team at Rainbow Babies &
Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. Nathan is a
hospital sales manager with ZOLL Medical
Corporation. ... Mickey Batyske was recently mar-
ried to Rana McClendon. In June, the couple
moved to New York City, where Mickey intends to
continue his career as a deejay and entrepreneur.
... If we haven’t heard from you in a while, or at all
since graduation, please send us an e-mail and
update us on what you’ve been doing. We’d love
to hear from you! Have fun and keep us informed
... Clare and Lisa
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2003
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I hope that you are all are well. Jillian Valerius
sent in the following update: “I have been living in
Charlotte, NC, for close to five years and loving it. I
am still working as a product manager for Newell
Rubbermaid, and I finished my MBA from Wake
Forest University in December 2006. I became
engaged to Matt Shute in October 2007, and we
will be getting married at Saint Peter in Chains
Cathedral in Cincinnati on August 16, 2008. Traci
Sybelnik and Julie (Zone) Andolina will both be
bridesmaids. Marla Marino, Nichole Giannios,
and Erica Taylor will be doing readings.”
Congratulations to Jillian and Matt! ... Melanie
(Rhodes) Johnson and her husband, Mark,
welcomed their first child, Halle Juliana, on May
31, 2008. Melanie works for Bryant & Stratton
College in Eastlake, OH, as a director of admis-
sions. ... I gave birth to our first child, Francesca
Eileen, on April 30, 2008. Nick and I cherish every
moment that we share with our Bella. We are
marvelously blessed! ... Please send an update on
anything that is happening in your life. Recognize
and relish all that is good in each day. Maureen
2002
“A friend is one who knows you and loves you just
the same.” – Elbert Hubbard -- There were a lot of
friends reuniting under the big tent in June for our
5-year class reunion! I hope everyone who attended Francesca Eileen, Alex, son of
had a great time, and thanks to the class of 2003 daughter of Nick and Robert and Kristen
reunion committee. It was not, as I noted in our last Maureen ’01 Fariello. McVean ’02.
column, our 10-year reunion! I’m blaming
“momnesia,” as my husband and I welcomed our
first child, Audrey, into this world on April 29. Here’s
the news for this fall ... I received a nice long note
about our friend, Alison Liscoe: “Alison is to marry
Bill Nottingham of Bratenahl on August 23 at
Hillbrook Club. The wedding party includes Julie
McDonough and Alison Piskula. After pursuing her
master’s degree in cell biology, she is currently
working as assistant to the chief of cardiology at
Case Western Reserve. Bill graduated from the Aleah, daughter of Halle Juliana, daughter
Cleveland Institute of Art in 2001 and works at his David and Nicole of Mark and Melanie
family’s company in Cleveland Heights. They have (Ross) Rothstein, both (Rhodes) ’01 Johnson.
class of ’02.
enjoyed traveling to Europe, Asia, and Australia
several times this year on business. They are busy
redecorating their Bratenahl home and enjoying the
time with their pet pug, Miss Sydney.” ... Gabrielle
Collins Dodson wrote that she married Michael
Dodson on April 28, 2007, at the Cathedral of the

Send your notes to:
Kristen (Muoio) McVean
9 Warrington Dr.
Fairport, NY 14450
585-259-3955
jcuclassof2002@gmail.com
I hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable
summer! It always goes by too fast! Here is the
latest news for our class. Amanda (Karpus)
Mooney and husband Sean ’04 had their second
baby, Claire Elizabeth, on March 4, 2008. ... Erin
Cullen got engaged to Nathan Adams and will be
married in May 2009. Erin is working as a licensed
professional counselor (LPC) at Sarah Reed
Children’s Center in Erie, PA. Nathan works for a
gas company and is pursuing a business degree at
Gannon University. ... David and Nicole (Ross)
Rothstein welcomed their first child, Aleah Grace,
on October 16, 2007. Aleah’s baptism was held at
Gesu, with a party in the Alumni Lounge at JCU.
The Rothstein family lives just blocks from Carroll
in University Heights. ... Doug Clifton and Emily
Pillitteri were married October 20, 2007, in
Jacksonville Beach, FL. Their wedding party
included quite the crew from our class: Nick
Bachofsky, Dan Ernstberger, Trish Skiba,
Katie (Barnum) Brzesinski, and Amy Dugas
Rose. Doug is working as an associate for
McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver,
P.A., and Emily is a logistics engineer for CEVA
Logistics, both located in Jacksonville, FL. ...
Things here in Rochester are great – I am lucky to
be working part time, which allows me to keep a
nice balance in my life. My son, Alex, is quickly
approaching his first birthday, which is so hard to
believe! ... It was kind of a slow news quarter, so
let’s pick it up! I’m on Facebook now, so feel free
to send me a message there if it’s easier for you!
Take care! Kristen
Incarnation in Nashville. Their wedding reception was
held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and
featured a five-course seated dinner. Included in the
wedding party was Brook Lynn Miller ’04. Gabrielle
has her MBA and is the GM/regional sales manager
in charge of all business operations for
TenneseeJoblist. She also is a licensed realtor. Her
husband has earned both a master’s degree and his
CPA and works with a regional accounting firm in
Nashville, KraftCPAs. ... I have a correction to report
– I mistakenly included in our winter 2007 column
that Katie Skorski had earned her MBA. She was
scheduled to finish her studies this August at CSU.
Congratulations again, Katie! ... Jen Gardner wrote
that she moved to Denver in April. She is working for
the law firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh
Jardine PC, in their commercial law division. She
says that Denver is wonderful (and beautiful)! ...
Monica Madden and her sister, Marissa ’05, live
together in Ohio City. ... Jack Gutowitz e-mailed me
as well: He has spent the past year working on CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation. He’s working as an
assistant to the show’s main director, Kenneth Fink,
and is about to start working for the next season
(season 9) of the show. He assists Ken and is also a
From left are Melissa Hoppert, Kathleen
Moran, Megan Mitchell, and Theresa Polachek,
all class of ’03.
Cathy Mayle Smith’s Vincent, son of
Lucy 2 ½, and Griffin, Stephen ’02 and
born in early March. Jennifer (Reali) Fiorilli.
Cathy is class of ’98.
development executive for his feature work. On the
side, Jack is working as a researcher/consultant for
Aaron Sorkin’s latest film, Trial of the Chicago 7,
which is being directed by Steven Spielberg, and
developing and consulting on TV pilots with a couple
of TV writers. He also has a screenplay in
development – an adaptation of a play, Live at
Eleven, by JCU’s own Bob Noll. Jack, we’ll be
watching for your name in the credits – congrats! ...
Kevin Gray and Angela (Bright) Gray were married
October 21, 2007, in Louisville, KY. Dan Gichevski
’04 was a groomsman in the wedding. The couple is
living in Louisville, where Kevin has been the
executive director of the Kentuckiana Masonry
Institute since February 2007. Congratulations,
Kevin! ... Annie Hetman e-mailed an update on
herself and Tom and Lauren Arth; Annie is leaving
the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and
joining the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers’
Association as director of marketing and
communications. She writes that Tom and Lauren
had their second child, Thomas Arth III, in January
2008. The Arth family lives in Lakewood, OH. Lauren
is the Midwest account manager for BabyZone.com,
and Tom just finished a season with the Grand
Rapids arena football team. ... Stacey Picard ’03G
has co-founded SDG Advisors LLC with Sister
Ritamary Welsh, OSU. According to a press release
on the firm, “The Cleveland Heights-based
consulting firm will work with small to midsize

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nonprofit organizations, primarily Catholic K-12 From left are
schools, to help them strengthen their infrastructure John Catalano,
so they can better fulfill their mission.” Best of luck Nicole Accordino,
in your new endeavor, Stacey! Take care, Theresa Tony DeNoi, and
Jenny Fiorenzo,
all class of ’04.
REUNION YEAR
2004

Send your notes to:

Paul Clapp
1918 Lakeside Dr.
Madison, OH 44057
440-796-4947
pclapp04@jcu.edu

John Carroll has been in the news a lot the last

few months. And even though some of those
times were because we lost Tim Russert ’72 and
Fr. Schell, it reminded me how much of a close
family we all are. I’m often reminded how proud I
am of John Carroll and all our classmates. Our
class has gone off and done some great and how they might be avoided. ... Matt Davenport is

extraordinary things since graduation, and even
though it is a little early to get excited, I cannot
wait to see everyone at our reunion next summer!
Like usual, our classmates have been busy. ... In
early June, Megan Maier finished medical school
at the University of Toledo College of Medicine
and graduated with an MD degree. She started her
obstetrics and gynecology residency in June at
Riverside Methodist Hospital near Columbus, OH.
She also was married this May to her high school
sweetheart, Tim Staub. Nothing like making all the
major changes in your life at one time – huh? Now
all she needs to do is buy a house ... I heard from
Patrick Bittel the other day. He is getting married
this August to Brittany Smith. They met during our
senior year at the Murphy Hall Formal. ... Stephen
’02 and Jennifer (Reali) Fiorilli had a baby boy.
Vincent Alexander Fiorilli was born May 30. He
checked in at 6 lbs. 15 oz. Jennifer and Stephen
are still living in Tampa and doing well! They sent
along a picture of Vincent for all to see. ... Erin
Sullivan graduated from the Case Western
Reserve University School of Law in May and took
the Ohio Bar exam in July. ... Congrats to everyone
on recent engagements, graduations, or births of
new children. Again, start making plans: Reunion
2009 will be the weekend of June 19-21. If you
would like to serve on our reunion class commit-
tee, please contact Theresa Spada, assistant
director of alumni relations - tspada@jcu.edu or
216-397-3014. ... Paul
2005
2006
Send your notes to:
finishing up his third year at Manchester College, Christine Bohn
serving as hall director. This summer, he was the 440-668-8210
interim associate dean of student development and Cbohn06@jcu.edu
the director of residential life. He’s now about to move
across the country to work at Washington State Roberta Muoio
University as a resident education director, while 4216 N. Paulina Ave.
getting his master’s in higher education administra- Chicago, IL 60613
tion. ... Pete and Hallie (DiVincenzo) Bernini were 330-284-7722
married on August 4, 2007. Pete is working in sales rmuoio06@jcu.edu
and studying for a master’s in business administration
at Cleveland State University. Hallie is a first-grade The class of 2006 must have been busy with their new
teacher, having recently received her master’s in jobs, family, and friends, since we have not heard
education from Ursuline College. The couple lives in much. However, Brigid Long and Jessica Zimmerer
Lyndhurst. ... Emma (Ghannoum) Ferek recently will both be starting the Ohio State University’s Doctor
completed her master’s in early childhood education of Pharmacy program this fall; Jackie Nowak will be
from good old JCU. She also accepted a first-grade entering her third year in OSU’s program. ... Please
teaching position, at Hawken School in Lyndhurst. ... I continue to send updates. We all love to hear how we
know more of you have news, too, so let’s hear it! are all doing. Peace, Christine and Roberta
E-mail me, and in return you get the thrill of seeing
your name in print! Jennifer

Send your notes to:

Jennifer Tolhurst
jtolhurst04@jcu.edu

Hi, everyone. As always, the class of 2005 is on the

move. Biology major Frank Tulenko, also ’99, spent
this past summer at the RIKEN Institute’s Centre for
Developmental Biology in Kobe, Japan. As a recipient
of the East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for
U.S. Graduate Students award, Frank is studying how
primitive vertebrates develop. He has joined a
research team tracking how cells move and develop
in the aquatic lamprey’s early stages of life – the idea
is to find out how birth defects occur in humans, and
Classmates turned out in force for the wedding of Pete and Hallie (DiVincenzo) Bernini, both
class of ’05. Top row, from left: Randi Carletti ’05, Scott Greenberg ’06, Dave Marquez ’05, Bryan
Beigie ’04, Nicole LaGree ’07, Drew Crider ’05, Tim Franzinger ’05, Kelci Lanich ’05, Dan Wysmier
’06, Maghee Disch ’05, Matt McKinnon ’07, Josh Luster ’06, Matt Bostick ’05, Jimmy Ainscough
’05, Jeff Lerner ’03, Kim Liscoe ’05, and Sean Ganley ’04. Middle row, from left: Dan Corall ’05,
Becky Story ’04, Gina Presta ’06, Angela Rapchak ’06, Matt Lope ’05, Beth Kovach ’05, Pete and
Hallie, Julie Gravagna ’05, Julie (Kiser) Lerner ’05, Kyle Roggenburk ’06, and Lindsay (Marsh)
Roggenburk. Bottom row, from left: Katie Ryan ’06, Tiffany Pottmeyer ’05, Loraine Tamulonis ’06,
Adam Roggenburk ’05, and Christie Michalec ’05.

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Photograph courtesy of Michael Hagerty

Halls of Justice
“I didn’t want to go to law school until I got this job,” says Kathleen “Katie”
Hagerty ’05. In 2007, Ms. Hagerty entered the John Marshall Law School
in Chicago, two years after she became one of about 50 victim witness
specialists in that city’s Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Her duties
include meeting with crime victims and escorting them through the justice
system: explaining proceedings, providing transportation, holding hands,
and, often, translating for Spanish-speaking clients.
Ms. Hagerty honed these skills at John Carroll with a double major
in communications and Spanish. Just as valuable were her two years as a
resident advisor in Hamlin Hall. “That experience helped me immense-
ly,” she says. “I dealt with every kind of crisis situation college students
face. I became a good listener.”
Now she lends her sympathetic ear to those who have become
involved with the justice system through no fault of their own, such as
survivors of rape and domestic violence, families of murder victims, and
DUI victims and witnesses. Ms. Hagerty fills the void as a comforting,
practical liaison between the justice system and crime victims.
One of her most memorable, and horrific, cases stemmed from the
2001 murder of a two-year-old girl. Ms. Hagerty explains, “I provided
support for the victim’s mother throughout the court proceedings
and sentencing after the defendant pled guilty. I was also in charge of
coordinating travel arrangements for several out-of-state witnesses who
came to testify for the State during the defendant’s sentencing hearing.”
Legal team: Katie Hagerty ’05 is shown with her father, Michael
Hagerty ’68, at the April dinner in which she received the Honorable
Timothy C. Evans Law School Student Scholarship from the
Northwest Suburban Bar Association.
In addition, she assisted the mother in writing a victim impact statement.
“A case like this puts your life in perspective,” she says. 
The great variety of cases keeps things interesting. “There’s a huge
volume of cases in Chicago,” she says, “and the court process is difficult
to navigate. Each day is a different crisis.”
As a break, she cleans the ice, figure skates between periods at home
games, and makes promotional appearances as a member of the Chicago
Blackhawks Ice Crew. She has ice skated since childhood.
Working two jobs and going to law school, where she maintains a
3.5 GPA, keeps Ms. Hagerty busy, but she enjoys it. “I really don’t have
any free time, which means I can’t put anything off,” she says with a
laugh. But the hard work has given her a direction, as she follows in the
footsteps of her father, Michael Hagerty ’68, an attorney. Ms. Hagerty’s
goal is clear: “I definitely want to be a prosecutor.” She intends to make
a career out of helping victims by convicting the bad guys.
Kathy Ewing

Jesus Sanchez’s
2007

Send your notes to: wedding in Puerto Rico

Lisa Iafelice included classmates
liafelice07@jcu.edu from JCU. Back row,
from left: Jennifer
Brittany Bush Marshall ’07, Kenny
bbush07@jcu.edu Poleski ’07, Jesus
Sanchez ’07, and Tom
We hope everyone had a fun and safe summer! Haren ’08. Front row,
Here is what some of your classmates have been up from left: Susana
to: Pete Aubry received and accepted a graduate Gonzalez Sanchez,
assistantship at the University of Akron and will Katy DeGirolamo ’07,
Rosanna Violi ’07, Luz
begin classes there in the fall. ... Maria Kacik is
Betancourt ’07, and
currently the business reporter with the Gazette in Jon Sattelmeyer ’07.
Medina County, OH. However, starting in August,
Maria will be taking a three-month break from her
job to volunteer in Moshi, Tanzania, with the
nonprofit group Cross Cultural Solutions. ... Brittany
Soeder accepted a position this past April as a news Dansko, Miss Central Ohio. Her talent is tap dance this year’s Reunion for the All Cleveland Night,
reporter for WCJB-TV20, an ABC affiliate in to “Drums” and her platform is Artistic Involvement Hawaiian style. ... Keep us updated on all the
Gainesville, FL. You can read her staff biography and for the Disabled. ... Megan Morris and Brian Salem exciting things happening in your lives so we
watch her reports live at wcjb.com, and she would exchanged vows May 24, 2008, at First Christian can update your friends and classmates. Lisa
love to hear from her JCU friends – bsoeder@wcjb. Church, Bellefontaine, OH. Megan is a manager for and Brittany
com. ... Jesus Sanchez and Susana Gonzalez were Pile Dynamic Inc. of Cleveland. ... Brittany Bush
married in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. Jennifer participated in this year’s Alumni Golf Classic on
2008

Marshall, Kenny Poleski, Tom Haren ’08, Katy
DeGirolamo, Rosanna Violi, Luz Betancourt, and
Jon Sattelmeyer attended the wedding to
celebrate Jesus’ special day. ... Competing for the
annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program is Jillian
June 2 along with over 140 JCU alumni and friends.
The outing was held at Windmill Lakes Golf Club in
Ravenna, OH. ... Lisa Iafelice, Ashley Boone,
Brittany Bush, Angela Tortelli ’08, Rosanna Violi,
Laura Pareso, Jeannine Stiglitz, Jessica Kramer,
and Jenny Dambrosio met up under the big tent at
If you are interested in becoming the
class columnist for your class, send an
e-mail to journal@jcu.edu and tell us a
little about yourself and why you’d like
this position. Thanks!

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Gerald J. Breen ’68, ’75G
Edward T. Clarke ’61
Jessica L. Kochis Fedeli ’99
Gerald J. “Jerry” Breen ’68, ’75G
Gerald J. “Jerry” Breen, a member of the JCU Board of
Directors, was an entrepreneur, tireless civic volunteer,
and active JCU alumnus. He died July 24, 2008, at
University Hospitals of Cleveland, at age 62.
A member of the class of 1968, Mr. Breen also
earned a master’s degree in English from John Carroll
in 1975. In 1999, he was elected to the University’s
Board of Directors, where he chaired the properties
committee during the years the Dolan Center for
Science and Technology was designed and built. He
was president of the Alumni Association from 1997
to 1999 and, in 2007, received the Alumni Medal, the
Edward T. “Clarkeee” Clarke ’61
Edward T. Clarke – “Clarkeee” to friends and his
grandchildren – died May 28, 2008, at age 69.
A member of the class of 1961, he remained active
in University and alumni affairs, organizing class
reunions, serving as a class columnist, and serving as a
member of the President’s Advisory Council.
Mr. Clarke was a native Clevelander and graduate of
St. Edward High School. While at Carroll, he enlisted in
Army ROTC and served in Germany during the Cuban
missile crisis. He obtained a J.D. from Cleveland-
Jessica L. Kochis Fedeli ’99
Jessica L. Kochis Fedeli, a 1999 John Carroll graduate,
died May 23, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.
Ms. Fedeli was born in Euclid, Ohio, and graduated
from Euclid High School. While at JCU, she was known for
her extensive volunteer activities through Campus Ministry
in Ecuador; El Salvador; and Big Ugly, West Virginia. In
addition, she worked with migrant farm workers in Florida
through the Sisters of the Humility of Mary.
After receiving her degree in psychology, Ms. Fedeli
spent a year as a volunteer counselor for teenage girls
IN MEMORIAM
association’s highest award. In 1990, he founded and
co-directed the University’s Private Sector Business
Association, the predecessor to today’s Entrepreneurs
Association.
Mr. Breen was chief executive officer of the
Cuyahoga Bolt and Screw Company from 1987 to
1998. In 1993, he purchased IER Industries in
Macedonia, Ohio, which he sold in 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons Patrick
and Brendan; brother, Jack ’56, and his wife, Mary
Jane ’91, ’94G; and two grandchildren. A third son,
Brian, preceded Mr. Breen in death.
Marshall College of Law in 1967.
In 1975, Mr. Clarke founded the law firm Butler,
Clarke, Feighan, and Hyland, and later joined the firm
Rego, Cullen & Hagan. He co-chaired the Lawyers’
Committee to Aid Immigrants, worked pro bono for the
Legal Aid Society, and was a member of the American
Legion. He was an avid fisherman throughout his life.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; their four
daughters; and eight grandchildren.
in New York. She then worked for the Children’s Rights
Project at the Intercommunity Center for Peace and
Justice, and taught religion at schools in Queens and
Brooklyn. She and her husband, Sean Fedeli, joined
other diocesan teachers on a mission trip to rebuild
homes in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her
mother; two grandmothers; and aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
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Marcel C. Jeffries
William J. Matejka ’60
Donald J. O’Connor ’56
62 John Carroll university FALL 2008
Marcel C. Jeffries
Sophomore Marcel Charvez Jeffries touched the lives of
students, faculty, and staff throughout John Carroll, and
he never let life’s obstacles slow him down.
Mr. Jeffries, 19, died July 7, 2008, of complications
from cancer. He was legally blind from a very early age
as a result of retinoblastoma, or cancer of the eye. Mr.
Jeffries graduated from Shaker Heights High School,
where he received the Scholarship Key award as well as
awards from Cleveland Scholarship Programs. He was a
winner of the Cleveland Sight Center’s Young Adult Cre-
ative Writing award, and a member of Shaker Group on
William J. Matejka ’60
William J. Matejka, a member of the John Carroll
University Athletic Hall of Fame, died May 15, 2008, at
Hospice House in Cleveland.
Mr. Matejka was born in Cleveland in 1937. He was
a three-year starter for the Blue Streak football team
and, in 1959, a Little All-American and an All-PAC first
team honoree. He was a member of the 1957 and 1959
teams that won the PAC championship and was voted
Donald J. O’Connor ’56
Donald J. O’Connor, a 1956 graduate of John Carroll,
died July 13, 2008, in Cleveland at age 73.
Mr. O’Connor was born in Cleveland and graduated
from St. Ignatius High School. He enlisted in the U.S.
Marine Corps in 1948. During the Korean War, he was
part of the Inchon landing and fought in the battle of the
Chosin Reservoir.
After graduating from John Carroll, Mr. O’Connor
was a patrolman in the Cleveland Police Department
while attending Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Race Relations, MAC Scholars, and the Boy Scouts.
During summers, Mr. Jeffries worked as an assis-
tant computer teacher at Cleveland Sight Center. His
interests included computers, music, and reading.
Jeremy Martin ’08 said of him, “Marcel had the gift
of life, and he shared that gift with everyone he came in
contact with. He got to know people for who they truly
were, and not what they looked like.”
Survivors are his parents, Miranda D. and André R.
Jeffries; two sisters and a brother; as well as grand-
parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
the team’s most valuable lineman following his senior
year. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Mr. Matejka served in the U.S. Army during the
Cuban missile crisis and early years of the Vietnam
War. He later worked as an executive with savings and
loans in Ohio, Georgia, and Missouri. He is survived
by five children, 11 grandchildren, one great-grand-
child, and a brother.
Upon receiving his J.D. degree in 1960, he joined the
FBI, serving as a special agent until 1966. He then
returned to Cleveland, where he worked as a general
practice lawyer.
He was a member of the Ohio State Bar
Association, the Cuyahoga County Criminal Lawyers
Association, and the Society of Former Special Agents
of the FBI. Survivors are his wife, Jane M.; their six
children and 12 grandchildren; two brothers; and two
sisters.
 Frank P. Peters ’61, ’78G
Frank P. Peters, a 1961 John Carroll graduate and
longtime teacher in the Cleveland area,
died July 8, 2008.
Mr. Peters graduated from Cleveland’s
Cathedral Latin School. He studied at Borromeo Semi-
nary before obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Social
Science degree, with a major in education, from John
Carroll. He later earned a master’s degree in education
from Carroll. He taught at Lakeland Community College,
Frank P. Peters ’61, ’78G
the Academy of Court Reporting, and Bryant & Stratton
College, as well as several Cleveland-area high schools.
Mr. Peters was an avid sports fan who coached in
public schools, youth leagues, and the Catholic Youth
Organization. He developed a system for rating base-
ball players, which he described in his self-published
book REAL Major League Baseball.
All six of Mr. Peters’ children graduated from John
Carroll: Terri Webb ’84, Mary Figoli ’87, Frank Jr. ’88,
John T. ’90, Jeanine Peters
Wojciehowski ’93, and Karen M. ’96. Other survivors
include his wife, Mary; a brother; two sisters; and four
grandchildren.

William F. Sweeney ’48

William F. (Bill) Sweeney, a 2003 recipient of the John
Carroll University Alumni Medal, died June 20, 2008, in
University Heights. He was 83.
A graduate of Glenville High School, in Cleveland,
Mr. Sweeney entered the U.S. Army in 1943. He
was awarded a Bronze Star. After being discharged,
he enrolled at John Carroll, graduating in 1948. He
entered the insurance business, forming the Sweeney
William F. Sweeney ’48 Insurance Agency in 1952, and obtained a law degree
from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
In 1959, Mr. Sweeney was elected to Cleveland City
Council. As chair of the Metropolitan
Relations Committee, he advocated incorporating all of
Cuyahoga County as one city. He later taught a class
on metropolitan government at John Carroll.
Mr. Sweeney was a sustaining member of the
Cleveland Bar Association, the Marshall Law School
Alumni Association, and the Insurance Board of
Cleveland. He is survived by his three children and
three grandchildren.

IN MEMORIAM
Rev. George R. Follen, S.J. ’36 4/08/2008
Bernard A. Ceraldi ’38 3/23/2008
John F. O’Hair ’38 2/17/2008
Francis J. Sullivan ’38 9/1/2005
Robert A. Schenkelberg ’39 7/2/2006
Lucian P. Przybysz ’40 5/14/2008
Robert F. Dolezal ’41 1/22/2008
Thomas J. Mazanec ’43 6/23/2008
George W. Kotte ’45 12/20/2007
William F. Sweeney ’48 6/20/2008
John J. Callahan ’49 6/8/2008
Rev. James A. Conry ’49, ’65G 7/15/2008
David W. Gibbons ’49 6/13/2008
John A. Burke ’50 5/8/2007
William O. Howland ’51 5/3/2008
James A. Jansen ’51 7/15/2008
Joseph Monroe ’51 5/2/2008
Richard M. Spittler ’51 6/21/2008
Michael Brendan Supple ’51 5/21/2008
Timothy G. Cotner ’52 4/13/2008
Michael A. Knechtges ’52 7/23/2008 Lawrence D. Glass ’66 7/21/2008
Carl S. Lorman ’52 4/12/2008 Gerald J. Breen
William J. Joliet ’53 5/8/2008 ’68, ’75G, & JCU Board 7/24/2008
Miles M. Coburn ’75G & Faculty 8/16/2008
J. Thomas Duke ’54 5/8/2008
Patrick J. Mackin ’69 5/12/2008
William J. Schlaudecker ’54 5/20/2008
Dinakar D. Balraj ’71G 2/19/2008
Lawrence P. Brady ’55 5/23/2008
Timothy J. Russert ’72 6/13/2008
John V. Hanrahan ’55 5/5/2008
Louise M. Chenelle ’73G 6/18/2008
Donald J. O’Connor ’56 7/13/2008
Mary Lynn Coffey Payne ’73 7/20/2008
Richard T. Pfeifer ’56 6/1/2008
Stephen J. Gorman ’73 5/21/2008
Robert D. Brosey ’57 7/16/2007
Bruce C. Urbanc ’74 5/25/2008
Joseph A. Felty ’57 5/17/2008
Michael P. Satyshur ’76 1/26/2008
Thomas J. Majhan ’59 1/18/2004
Brian G. Ellis ’77 5/6/2008
William J. Matejka ’60 5/15/2008
Richard J. Zielinski ’78 4/30/2008
Edward T. Clarke ’61 5/28/2008
Kevin P. Kertis ’84 6/11/2008
John J. Kelly ’61, ’72G 6/3/2008
Joseph William Downie ’86 5/18/2008
Francis Paul Peters ’61, ’78G 7/8/2008
Jessica L. Kochis Fedeli ’99 5/23/2008
Rose Mary Prosen ’62G 7/17/2008
Teddy Grazko Staff 8/18/2008
Stanley C. Sykora ’63 12/6/2007
Marcel Jeffries Student 7/7/2008
Peter J. Sterk ’64 11/25/2006
Lawrence Clifford Sather ’65G 6/27/2008

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 MY TURN
Fact from Fiction in Catholic History
W
e faculty often comment on our students’
lack of knowledge of Catholic history.
What they know of inquisitions,
crusades, or a “bad” pope usually comes from sources
uninterested in any honest regard for history. This
isn’t to complain about “ill-prepared” students – in
many ways, they’re better prepared than we were.
And there are reasons for the gaps in historical
Photograph by Robert Wetzler
learning. The quantum leaps of information about a
widening world and the long overdue attention to non-
“Euro American” lands have required triage of schools’
history courses, usually of medieval or “Christian Era”
fields. And the current spate of “secret code” pop
fiction masked as history – of an evil church bent on
mind and thought control – may have had influence. If
students don’t know otherwise, they’re likely to shove
the realities behind the fictionalized myths into locked
boxes as “embarrassments” or “irrelevancies.”
It was this situation that has inspired the holding
of workshops at John Carroll, starting in summer
2005, on “The Catholic Past,” where teachers (all
levels) meet with college faculty to sort out fact from
fiction on topics and controversies of Catholic history.
For a week, some 20 teachers (locals and from as far
as New York and Dallas) hear a morning presentation
on “Monastic Life: Irish and Roman Monks” or
“The Church in the Fascist Era” (or other) followed
by afternoon sessions on the talk (and earlier sent
readings) in which all – college and school teachers –
share as colleagues with a common mission, i.e., to
teach the Catholic past.
Topics vary yearly and in 2008 included “Medieval
Views of Jews and Muslims” and “Papists or Real
Americans?” (on anti-Catholicism in early America).
The workshop also includes a visit to St. Andrew’s
Benedictine Abbey for the brief Vespers service and a
discussion, with refreshments, on monastic life from the
sixth century to today.
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A main premise of the workshop is to focus on
honest straightforward history with no “liberal”
or “conservative” leanings. To study the past is
not to return there. To boldly discuss past follies is
neither to condemn nor whitewash. Past events and
personalities are studied within the contexts of the
cultures and thoughts of their times. This underscores
the historical continuity of Catholic traditions, the
deeds (noble and less) of saints and sinners, and of a
Church whose human missteps none need fear negate
its divine foundations.
The workshop is unique – it’s perhaps the only one
on the teaching of Catholic history (most summer
workshops are on topics of spirituality or pedagogy).
We’re beginning to attract notice: At conferences in
Atlanta and St. Louis, my “John Carroll University”
tag led to questions about the workshop and John
Carroll. And other key groups are learning about us –
at the end of the 2006 workshop, a Milwaukee Jesuit
assured us his high school seniors would hear about
John Carroll University.
To date, there have been four workshops, the
last ending on July 11. Each has had a subtheme as
“The Early Papacy to the Jesuits” with subtopics (the
Crusades, Ignatius and Company) on different days.
There are 2,000-plus years of new topics, and readers
of this piece are welcome to send in ideas for future
workshops.
William Francis Ryan
This summer, Prof. Ryan retired from full-time service at
John Carroll, where his roles included serving as director
of the Institute of Humanities and director of the Masters
of Arts in Humanities Program. He will continue on a
part-time basis coordinating the Catholic Past workshop as
well as the institute’s fall and spring lecture series. Reach him
at wryan@jcu.edu.
CARROLL PEOPLE

A Teacher First
In many ways, Sally Wertheim’s 40-year
career at John Carroll University has been
a string of “firsts”: first woman to chair the
education department, to serve as dean
of the Graduate School (now Graduate
Studies), as director of planning, and,
on two separate occasions on an interim
basis, as academic vice-president.
To this list she can now add being
the first dean emeritus of either gender
in the University’s history, a title she
acquired upon her retirement in May.
Through it all, however, she has
considered herself first and foremost a
teacher. It is what first brought her to
John Carroll in 1968, as a part-time
instructor in the education department.
“I love teaching and being with
students,” she says. “In all the years
I’ve been an administrator, I’ve always
taught at least one class. I’ve always
loved learning, and being in the
classroom gives me the opportunity to
keep learning new things.”
In 1996, in recognition of
her achievements, the University
established the Sally H. Wertheim
Educational Leadership Scholarship,
given to graduate students who
“demonstrate scholarship, character,
and a commitment to others.”
Though she is a Jewish woman in
a Jesuit institution with a history of
male leadership, Dean Wertheim has
never felt like an outsider. “I always felt
very accepted,” she says. “I could relate
directly to the Jesuit mission, since it is
much like what Judaism teaches.”
Sally Wertheim has seen numerous
significant changes in the University
since she joined it. Enrollment has
increased, and the campus has grown
to accommodate it. In common with
many other colleges, women students
are now in the majority. The University
also enjoys a higher profile in Greater
Cleveland – a development she says
began in the mid 1980s when Reverend
Thomas P. O’Malley, SJ, became
president. “He was a gregarious person
who was very active in the community.
He sort of put us on the map,” she says.
For the future, she plans to travel
with her husband, continue her
extensive work with local nonprofit
organizations, and indulge her hobbies
of knitting, reading, and gardening.
Asked what advice she has for
women entering academia today,
Dean Wertheim says, “Set goals. Find
someone to coach you. Know where you
need help and ask for it. Don’t try to
just be like men, but be who you are.”
Jeffrey Bendix

“If you have a good

idea here, you can do
it and the resources
will follow.”
Among Dean Wertheim’s
many accomplishments at Carroll,
her proudest include working with
colleagues to start a major in elementary
education, establishing a program to
enable liberal arts graduates to earn a
teaching certificate and master’s degree
in one year, and being one of the
founders of the Institute for Educational
Renewal. She is quick to emphasize
that it’s all been done collaboratively.
“Anything I’ve been able to do is
because of support from other people. If Love of learning:
Photograph by Robert Wetzler

you have a good idea here, you can do it Sally Wertheim, the University’s
and the resources will follow.” first dean emeritus
 Coming Home to Carroll
Homecoming 2008
Come back to John Carroll
to see old friends and be
September 26-28 part of events with the
entire University community.
Highlights include:
• First-ever ROTC Alumni Reunion,
including dinner, on Saturday,
September 27. Special keynote
speaker: Carter F. Ham ’76,
commanding general, United States
Army, Europe and 7th Army
• Volunteer leadership training,
for Reunion 2009, City Clubs,
Alumni-in-Admission, and
Class Notes Columnists
• Carrollfest Street Fair, complete
with food, games, music, and more
• Homecoming football game, For more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations
against Heidelberg at 216-397-4336 or 800-736-2587, or visit www.jcu.edu/alumni.

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