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REUNION June 23 – 25, 2006
WEEKEND Information is on the Web site
at www.jcu.edu/alumni/Reunion 2006
You can also register on line.
Many of your classmates come from out of town
and want to see you! You are invited to come
for the entire weekend but you can come for
any of the lunches or dinners. It is all a la carte!
Come yourself or bring your family!
Your friends want to see you! Any questions
call Rosalie Massey at 216.397.3014 or
email her at rmassey@jcu.edu.
To me, the best part of Reunion Weekend is the non-
scheduled downtime – sitting on the chapel steps on
Saturday afternoon, watching the kids being escorted from
one activity to the next, and catching up with some old
friends and familiar faces. That’s my lasting image of
Reunion Weekend. Hope to see you on the steps this June!
– Paul Hulseman
President of the John Carroll National Alumni Association
Reunion Weekend is one of the year’s great parties. The
Alumni Office and the class committees have been hard at
work to make Reunion 2006 the best ever. We invite you to
come back to campus to celebrate this great tradition.
– Ryan Daly
Director of Alumni Relations
I’m so impressed by our reunion tradition. I hope the
members of John Carroll classes ending in 1 and 6 will
make a special effort to be part of Reunion Weekend from
June 23-25. Please join us the biggest party of the summer-
I’m sure you’ll be delighted if you do.
– Tim Shannon
Vice president for development and alumni relations
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TH E GOLDE N YEARS excellent article about Fr. Murphy. His sense of their Wellington, FL, home in early January. ...
humor was often tested by the guys in the dorm – Marian and Tom Corrigan sent mail to me from
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16213 Marquis Ave.
the ringleaders being Bill Kelly and John
Spallino. One day he returned to his room to see
their Salt Lake City home, to Ohio; no luck! ...
Charlie McCarthy’s reply to the inquiry about his
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the barber chair in it. Among other burdens he
dealt with were “short sheeting” his bed and
lining his PJs with cold cream. Cheers! Carl
years at JCU - simply, “Wonderful.” Charlie also
received a law degree at Cleveland-Marshall Law
School. ... Dr. Ed O’Malley sends his thanks for
news about our classmates. ... The final paragraph
REUNION 2006 JUNE 23-25 of Frank Honn’s December 29, 2004 letter
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On January 5, Fr. James E. “Ned” Farrell, SJ, died.
He had a stroke last July and fully recovered. He
was driving, and had another stroke and died. The
42 Art Wincek
3867 Floral Court
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-475-1210
follows: “So much for my activities. Our family
continues to be a real joy. Alyce and I have four
“children” – two girls, two boys – and two of
them have their own families. All told, there are
“JCU ’30s” bunch made him the honorary chaplain E-mail: atwincek@aol.com now five grandchildren. Art
of our gang. Ned and I were the only two to meet
at the last luncheon held at the Rockcliff on Christmas cards came from Al Musci, Marian and Send your notes to:
December 7, 2004. We ate at the bar! Ned’s
funeral Mass was held at St. Ignatius High School’s
St. Mary’s Chapel. I think every Jesuit at the Detroit
Province was there. His brother, Fr. Walter, SJ,
Tom Corrigan, Sue and Bob Trivison, Ruth and
Bob Smith, Rev. Matt M. Herttna, Jean and
Jack Miller and Charlie McCarthy. ... During our
stay in the Encinitas area, Fran and I visited Jean
43 Bruce E. Thompson
2207 South Belvoir Blvd.
University Hts., OH 44118
216-382-4408
celebrated the Mass. Walt was two years behind and Jack Miller at their Lantana Dr. home in the
Ned at St. Ignatius. Both entered the Society of Seacliff development in Carlsbad, CA, next town
Jesus from high school. Between the two of them north. ... Nick Barille received a master’s in This mid-January writing recalls to mind Sunday,
they gave nearly 150 years to the Jesuit Order. education at CWRU and continuing education at January 17, 1943, the accelerated commence-
Both were and Walt is still very active. Larry Maine University, Ohio University, and Clevelandment exercise, necessitated by graduates’
State. Among his favorite activities are cookingcommitment to the military services. There were
Send your notes to: and travel. The late professor graded on a curve35 degrees conferred to 34 men and one nun.
40 Carl Giblin
1100 Ponce DeLeon Blvd., 401 N
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-518-7961
A. Nick and his late wife, Lucille, raised six
children, who blessed the couple with17
grandchildren. ... Fr. Matt Herttna continues as
Accordingly – (*indicates deceased or no
and in a 10 question exam, five frequently was an
information available) Bachelor of Arts: John V.
Corrigan*, Thomas J. Dunnigan, Edward J.
Hyland*, Edward F. Kipfstuhl, Theodore R.
E-mail: cgiblin358@aol.com Saker, Louis J. Sacriste*, John W. Whelan, and
director of the National Shrine of St. Dymphna in
Massillon, OH. ... Ruth and Bob Smith went to Joseph J. Wolff*. Bachelor of Philosophy:
Jim Carey will leave the snow and Salvatore R. Calandra, Thomas B.
cold of Westlake to make his annual Daly, William J. Ducsay*, Daniel R.
pilgrimage to California. He usually Lynch, Jr.*, Thomas V. Moore*,
goes earlier but must first have Albert W. Piccuta, John E. Quinn*,
cataract surgery. Jim spent his Leonard A. Reichelt*, Richard P.
working years in California and goes Schmidle, Edward J. Shubeck*,
back every winter, indicating he is of William J. Smith*, and Sr. Mary
sound mind. ... The Cleveland Evangeline Szymanski. Bachelor of
Chapter, aka “Lunch Bunch,” Science in Business Administration:
convened in Willoughby, accommo- Robert C. Gorman, Thomas J.
dating John Sweeney. John had Mazanec, Frank Sullivan, Bruce E.
major surgery and was unable to Thompson, Richard F. Weisbarth*,
drive for three months. He had and Robert B. Wilson. Bachelor of
some brain damage for a period of Science: Alfred E. Balocca, Joseph H.
two months, and made a complete Dempsey*, Paul G. Fetick*, Edward
recovery. The fact that he works so W. Kilrain*, Raymond J. Hodous*,
diligently collecting news for this Clayton C. Matowitz*, Anthony A.
column might indicate some Nicolay, Eugene E. Sees*, and
residual damage. The winter lunch Joseph J. Sepkoski. A Mass in honor
turned out the usual charter of our deceased classmates was
members: Carey, Ray McGorray, offered in Saint Francis Chapel on
Sweeney, Bud Noetzel, and Lou January 17. If I recall correctly, all 34 of
Sulzer. Jim Schlecht, a regular, had us were in uniform by February 1, ten
to report to his M.D. Jack Brennan at the U.S. Navy Midshipman School in
is still dealing with health problems. South Bend, Indiana. The May 9, 1943
Joe Britton has a part time job commencement ceremony will be
keeping an eye on his grandson. highlighted in the next issue of John
This is a volunteer job and carries no Carroll. Do any of you have a copy of
further remuneration than bragging the May 9, 1943 program? If so, may I
rights. Fr. Lloyd Boymer is leading borrow it to use as a memorial mailing
the quiet life, and will join the lunch piece commemorating that commence-
bunch at their April meeting. John ment. Please reply immediately to my
Kenney sends greetings from request at 216.382.4408. ... Fast
Williamsburg. ...You are all invited to forwarding to the present: Tony and
attend the spring lunch meeting, so Jane Nicolay enjoyed a recent family
contact John at 440-975-1403 – gathering in Mesa, AZ, with daughter
JJSMBS276@sbcglobal.net. ... The Jack Wasmer ’45 has written a memoir of his time in the Navy. That’s Joy from Kansas City and sons Jeff and
last edition of this magazine had an wife, Mary, in what looks like a ‘40s movie poster. Jim from Honolulu. ... Over the
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Christmas holidays, Dick and Rita Moriarty hosted sporting events, humor and the ridiculous. Amid chain of ice cream shops in that area. ... Bill
20 of their family at their home in Boynton Beach. clinking glasses, other diners’ chatter, and faulty Feuerstein played Pinehurst #2 on December 2,
... The current St. Ignatius High year book has a hearing aids, the meeting begins. This has been as guest of his son. They weren’t able to get a
feature on the school’s distant past – a very going on for 25 years. Originally the group met on time for Saturday on the famous #2, so they
youthful John Whelan is prominently pictured Friday at noon, but in retirement they now meet played #8 instead, which Bill tells me is just as
therein. ... Joe Sepkoski’s new residence, The on Saturday at noon. Originally they were known challenging. Bill arrived in town for the game on
Fountains of Cedar Parke, provides an indoor golf as “The Mystic Knights of the Sea.” The astute Friday, and with the host son and his two
facility tailored for chipping and putting. It sure membership now includes Jim Conway ’50, John brothers played a warm up game on a public
beats facing Atco, NJ’s, blustery winters. ... For Buckon ’50, Jack Reilly ’50, Jim Cullen ’50, Ed course where Bill got a hole in one! His timing
two years, Joe Seibert’s broken ankle has been a Hawkins ’50, Myron Wettrich ’45, Bill Coyne, might have been better: wouldn’t it be great to
major mobility inconvenience. Hopefully a recent Charlie Eder, Bill Sweeney, and Julius Sukys. be able to boast that he had a hole in one at a
re-tightening of the medical screws remedies the Jim Mason ’60 requested a leave of absence and course as well known as Pinehurst Course #2! ...
problem. ... Don’t forget my plea for a May 9, it was granted. On occasion Charlie Byrne ’50 and Larry McGinley died in December. Larry joined
1943 commencement program. Take care, Bruce Jack McKenna ’49 are permitted to attend on a Dun & Bradstreet soon after graduation, was
probationary basis. Of the original group, Jack promoted often and transferred occasionally and
Aylward ’49, Frank Roche ’51, “Skinny” Dugan, settled permanently in Omaha. He returned to
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3440 South Green Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-991-9140
George Knoblauch ’48, Jim Sennett ’50, Bill
Kiernan ’51 have passed into the blessedness of
eternity. ... Here are interesting statistics furnished
by the alumni office. Our original class numbered
JCU for a reunion a few years ago, where he was
“kidded” about being the stealth advisor to
Warren Buffett. ... Bob Logsdon and bride, Mary
Jean, have decided that while the warm and
173. There are 78 remaining. Of this number, there sunny winters in Sarasota are delightful, the
are 13 with no known address, 28 live outside of distance from home and extended family are too
This January’s alumni lunch was held Wednes- the state of Ohio, and 28 reside in Ohio. The ranks great to travel semi-annually so they have
day, January 11 in the Faculty Dining Room on are dwindling. My advice – keep breathing! ... purchased a house in Louisville, KY. They are
campus. There were approximately 50 in Adios ‘til next time. J.P.S. selling their Florida residence and hope to move
attendance! Pete Bernardo ’67 would like to north next month. The occasional trip to
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have this luncheon on campus more often but Cleveland from their new home will be easy. ...
parking is a problem when school is in session. Tom Harrison Send News! Good news preferred, all reported
Jay Ansberry and I were the only ones 3980 West Valley Dr. with reasonable accuracy, Tom
representing our class. ... Jay and Coletta are Fairview Park, OH 44126
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planning a trip to Ireland in August – there will be
39 people in their family group. Their 21st 216-881-5832 (fax) Charles Byrne
grandchild was born recently to their daughter, E-mail: taharrison2001@sbcglobal.net 2412 Euclid Heights Blvd., #302
Clare Smith. They have five great-grandchildren. Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
... Dr. Bob Colopy is still in the frozen North due Jim Pojman brought back pleasant memories of 216-791-7900
to Margaret’s recent broken hip. Hopefully she our student days at Carroll. He led a barbershop 1-800-594-4629
will be successfully finished with rehab so they quartet that performed and practiced between
can make it south before spring. ... Save the classes during our junior and senior years. Jim On December 16, the Mystic Knights of the Sea
dates! The next event will be the Golf Outing – has a new quartet, “The Great Bunch of Guys.” met at a new spot for their Saturday lunch event,
same place as last year – Sleepy Hollow Golf On the weekends in December they harmonized J. B. Milano’s at the Cuyahoga County Airport.
Course in Brecksville, on June 5. We should nightly at the Kamm’s Corner Shopping Plaza in The new owners, of only three months, opened
have at least one foursome at that event. Then Cleveland, where their singing drew appreciative especially for the group – not knowing just what
the ’06 Reunion is scheduled for the weekend of crowds and enthusiastic applause. Carol and I they were in for of course! In the course of
June 23-25. Lets try to get at least one table of attended a reception for Fr. Niehoff held at St. conversation, Jim Conway was prompted to
’44s. ... As you probably already know, Carroll Ignatius High School in mid November. We elucidate on the great merits of planned giving
has lost some real good friends lately: Fran visited with many fellow alumni and partied later for us as individuals as well as for JCU or a like
Calkins ’50, Gene Thoma ’52, and Frank X. with Ray and Eileen Fox, Jack ’51 and Kitty charity we might choose. Pete Bernardo ’67
Schaut. May they rest in peace. They had Webster and Ed ’56 and Shirley Manning. ... All would have loved to hear him! Conway will
children and grandchildren attend John Carroll. ... were impressed with the growth and character of represent John and Rita Buckon in Heidelberg,
Until next time, stay healthy and keep in touch. the campus. ... I called Frank Lampe, who after Germany, in April when Fr. Neal Buckon ’75
All the best, Don retiring from the bus building business decided to receives his latest promotion to Lt. Colonel.
remain in Columbus, OH. Frank is enjoying Conway likes that German beer! ... Jim Cullen
retirement with golf, the entertainment provided and Julius Sukys ’48 attend Tai Chi class at the
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by Ohio State athletic teams, and the antics of Gathering Place and find it most relaxing. ... I
Ed Cunneen the state legislators who generate local news. ... recently saw Ed Schaefer at the Green Road
22020 Halburton Rd. Frank Washko and wife, June, are planning to University Hospitals facility – where one can see
Beachwood, OH 44122 attend the Spoleto Festival, which is a month countless Heights friends on any given day. He
216-561-1122 long musical event held in Charleston, SC. Frank looks very well and as JCU’s former VP for
E-mail: edcunneen@ameritech.net continues to golf regularly with fellow retirees business seems to be enjoying his retirement of
from Lear-Seigler and agrees that at our increas- ten years. Though not too many of their seven
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ing age golf is more fun when we don’t keep children are married, they do have nine grandchil-
Julius Sukys score. ... After Greg Higgins retired from Ohio dren. ... We lost classmate Fran Calkins in
440-449-8768 Rubber, he was able to devote more time to sail recent weeks and his 12 children and 36
E-mail: journal@jcu.edu boats. He has built wooden scale models of grandchildren helped fill Gesu Church! ... The
historic sailing ships, which decorate his office, “Knights” enjoyed a January 7 lunch with wives
family room, and the mantels of many of his – eight of us brought the finer sex members –
In the posh surroundings of a famed eatery and friends. Greg, with his brother, built his own sail wives and/or gal friends among the many
saloon located in the Greater Cleveland area, boat, which he is now repairing and painting for widowers among us. Bill Sweeney ’48 was
between eight and 12 gentlemen, alumni of JCU next years’ sailing out of the Mentor Harbor. Greg alone, but Jim Conway ’48 and Katie, John
for over 50 years, gather and discuss varied and wife Nancy hope to spend some time in Buckon and Rita, Julius Sukys ’48 and guest
subjects running the range of politics, religion, Orlando, FL, visiting son Greg ’82 who operates a Marg Knoblauch, Charlie Eder ’48 and Laverne
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Powell, Myron Wettrich ’45 and Jane Keller, class at least as far as the students at JCU are grandchildren all of whom live in various parts of
pres. Jack Reilly and Stephanie, and my Jo and concerned. They are doing some very good things. the West Coast. John wants to say hello to his old
myself. We missed some regulars, Ed Hawkins, The next luncheon will be at Massimo Da Milano, roommate Elmo Miller. ... The last issue of John
Bill Coyne ’48 and Jim Cullen – the latter I on W 25th. If you are free at the time of the Carroll had a very nice article about Fr. Murphy. I
understand was ailing. We all had a jolly time and luncheon, you should try to come. ... Saw Gene believe it was Fr. Murphy who was responsible for
good food at J. B. Milano’s (forgot Jack McKenna ’53 Wetzel at the luncheon and he said Sam is my attending JCU as well as several other
’49 and Babette Casey!) ... Jim Conway an- doing okay. ... As a member of the board of members of our high school class from Canton
nounced the death of J.V. Gallagher ’43 in San trustees for Reed Memorial Library, I invite you to Central Catholic. He did a recruiting visit to our
Diego! A great old friend, and Jim and Katie were come and take a look at our renovated library. We school to explain the merits of attending a Jesuit
leaving for San Diego. ... The golden alumni lunch have expanded from just over 13,000 sq. ft. to university in the Cleveland area, John Carroll
bunch met at JCU mid-January because parking over 34,000 sq. ft at a cost of over seven million University, which was at that time virtually
was available! We had a fine presentation by dollars! So come one, come all – we opened to unknown to me. Among the other guys who came
John Scarano, director of Campus Ministry, who the public January 21. If any of you are in the from that Canton school that year were: Jack
described his function in depth. It was a great vicinity of Ravenna, stop in. ... Now if some of you Ziegler, Marion DeStefano, Kevin and Dermot
event and we do hope we can do more of these would be so kind as to drop me a note, or an e- Coleman, Jim Poss, and Don “Skip” Williams.
golden alumni lunches at JCU. ... Fred Korey has mail, I would be most appreciative. Till next time, Unfortunately only Jack and I survive from that
had a dull winter so far – no trips to Hawaii. CAB when I hope to have some news, take care and group. ... A little contest for the next issue – Who
stay safe. Dorothy of our class has the most grandchildren? Who has
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the most great-grandchildren? If you think you
J. Donald FitzGerald Send your notes to: may be a winner let me know. Send in your news
2872 Lander Rd.
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
216-765-1165
53 Jim Myers
315 Chesapeake Cove
Painesville Twp., OH 44077
for the next issue! God’s blessing to you all. Jim
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Gene Wetzel and his wife, Catherine, moved to a
54 Peter Mahoney
401 Bounty Way, #145
Avon Lake, OH 44012
440-933-2503
Our 55th Reunion – would you believe! Those who condo in Twinsburg, OH. They decided it was time E-mail: peter007@centurytel.net
made our 50th remember well how great it was to to give up their five bedroom home in Bedford
renew old acquaintances and the opportunity to where their seven children had been raised, and Let me begin by explaining what happened to the
catch up on all the campus improvements in the where many of the 19 grandchildren enjoyed photo of the Blakes, Schulers and Sutphins that
past 50 years. Now is the time to set aside June visiting. The Wetzels visited Rome last Easter with we ran in the last issue ... we (the editor and I) had
23-25, if not all dates put Saturday the 24th down a group from John Carroll and were at the Vatican the caption for the photo set when a voice in the
for the evening activities. Coordinate this time to to receive the papal blessing at the last public lounge said “last call” – immediately the Sutphins
meet with some of your close class associates, appearance of Pope John Paul. Soon after shifted from the center of the picture to the
and friends. Take out your yearbook and look for returning home from Italy, Gene and Catherine outside (closer to the bar) ... well that is one
your group pictures. These would be the Carroll celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. ... I was explanation ... Jake Blake was in town recently
News, Sodality, Glee Club, Carroll Union, Band, sorry to learn that Larry Davis died on October visiting friends and helping out at the St. Malachi
Commerce Club, Athletic Teams, smoke stained 21. Larry was among the last WWII vets who Center, a center for the homeless on W 25th St.
Pinochle Players, and last but not least – members attended JCU, and helped start the ROTC He returned to NY and sent clothing to the center
of the Mayflower Bar Drinking Society. And of program. ... Many of you will remember Anthony for those who might need help. If you are in the
course Bernet Hall, our on campus command Alexander, who we had as instructor in religion W 25th St. area and see Brooks Brothers pin
group. To be certain there are close friends from during our freshman year. I recently read that he stripes and button downs, it is the good works of
one of these groups attending, pick a leader and died on October 6. I remember his threat to give JB – who said Wall Street doesn’t have heart. ...
communicate with each other – and do it! The “triple cuts” to any of us who missed his class on Speaking of heart, Austie Groden is almost
class of 50 had over 50. The Class of 51, should at the Indians’ home opener in 1950. I was among completely recovered from his quintuple by-pass.
least, do them one better. The alumni office would those who decided to take the risk but no longer A rigorous rehab program at Lakewood Hospital
be pleased to furnish info on how to make contact remember who won the game. ... Doug McCay is has him in the best shape since basic training in
or contact this writer as noted above. Don the only classmate on our roster with a Louisiana the U.S. Army. With golf glory in mind, he has
address. Doug and his spouse, Mary, live in New purchased a new driver with a head the size of a
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Orleans. Although they were not affected as badly full grown watermelon – should be an interesting
Dorothy Poland as many people by Hurricane Katrina, the McCays year on the links. ... Dave Nilges is starting his
E-mail: PolandMomdot@aol.com did spend 10 weeks in Washington, DC, before engines for continued ’06 real estate growth in the
returning to their home. Doug says hello to all his Denver region. He recalls the “unbridled opti-
classmates, especially to Joe Sullivan. ... Louis mism” of condo building on the Lakewood Gold
Denny has lived in Lakeport, CA, for about twenty Coast years ago – he’s been in the real estate
years. Lakeport is on Clear Lake about 120 miles business for nearly 50 years and has seen all the
Gentlemen, hope you all had a great Christmas north of San Francisco. Louis says Clear Lake is ups and downs. ... Bud McLeod is marching at
and a safe New Year. No one has written me for the oldest lake in California and possibly the oldest “quick step.” Last year he resigned as president
this column, but I was able to glean some in North America. Three of the children moved to of the local Concerned Citizens, a group he
information from various sources. The reception I that area so Louis and his wife followed so as to founded, and accepted election to the board of the
attended in Akron for Father Niehoff was elegant. be near the kids and what are now 10 grandchil- state’s largest (4000 member) taxpayer watch
I saw Tom Dannemiller there. ... I attended the dren. ... When I talked to John Church, who now group. He founded a support group for the victims
January golden alumni luncheon on January 11. lives in West Hills, CA, he had just come in from of fibromyalgia (if you don’t know what that is,
This time it was held at JCU. There was quite a his daily two mile walk. He has made the walk a look it up); he is one of 20 senior leaders for AARP
nice crowd, but there were only three of us from part of his daily routine ever since open heart and is active in putting together a Candidate’s
’52 – Bob Tayek, George Englehart and I made surgery nearly three years ago. It was because of Day, March 11, for those running for elected
up the contingent from our class. The food was that surgery that he missed our 50th Reunion. office in RI ... does this man ever rest? ...
very good and the program by John Scarano, John has lived in California for 45 years and has Recently I started a novena to St. Hilary (yes
director of Campus Ministry, gives hope for the been retired for 14 years. He and his wife, Lois, there is a St. Hilary) asking that my dear brothers
future of our faith. It appears to be in good hands, have six children, 11 grandchildren, and two great- and sisters of ’54 would send more material for
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this column – please don’t disappoint her or me. Send your notes to: together with Dave Kerwin while on a visit to
Keep the faith, Pete
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1411 NE 30th Ct
Modesto, CA. Speaking from my own experience,
Frank makes a very good tour guide, if you are in
the Las Vegas area. ... Father Niehoff’s alumni
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Ray Rhode 954-561-5253 reception came through Naples in January and in
1543 Laclede Road attendance were John Boler, Jack Breen, Al
South Euclid, OH 44121 DeGulis, and myself. His message was of an
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optimistic and challenging time for the university.
E-mail: rrrhode@aol.com ... Our next issue of this column will have the
With the Reunion less than four months away, it’s names of those signed up for the Reunion so, get
After Katrina hit the New Orleans area, I thought I time for everyone to hold June 23-25 open for those reservations in now! ... Tom
would try to contact classmates that we have something great to add to our memory bank. The
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living in the devastated area. Fortunately, there class of ’55 holds the record for a 50-year class
were none listed in the JCU Alumni Directory that attendance at 72. With 290 living classmates (37 Salvatore R. Felice
I received from the Harris Company a few years address unknown) we would need a 25% turnout 3141 W. Pleasant Valley Rd.
ago. However I did hear from Dick O’Heren, who to take that title. For your information, we had 57 Parma, OH 44134
has a brother and sister who were both forced to at our last reunion and, we are up to 94 deceased 440-842-1553
evacuate New Orleans in August. His brother, members of the class. On an early survey of those E-mail: srfelice@earthlink.net
Dan, should be getting back into his home in planning to attend our 50th Reunion, we had 27
January, while his sister, Anne, and her husband yes and 20 maybe – this was out of 50 replies. Dick and Maureen Huberty enjoy traveling to the
fared better with only a couple of inches of water Our committee, chaired by Ed Daugherty, has Houston, TX, area to visit their son Danny’s family.
and dampness. For you statistics majors, Dick come up with a great package – including Jack In late October, the Hubertys also had the
reports that in his 49 years as an optometrist he and Mary Jane Breen again hosting our Saturday opportunity to dine with Georgia and Jim Gasper
has performed over 81,300 eye examinations and brunch. We are also inviting the widows of our at a popular restaurant ... Jim informed me that
has played over 1,510 musical engagements in his Cleveland area classmates to attend some of the Peter Paulson died at his home in Sayner, WI, on
55+ years in the music business. ... Bob Ensign functions. As you probably know, the university November 17, 2005 from a heart attack. Jim
and Larry Faulhaber have become regulars at the picks up the cost of the entire weekend for the 50 received the sad news from Fr. Brian Paulson, son
John Carroll Golden Alumni luncheons hosted by year class. We will be asked for a class gift and of Pete and Jane. Our heartfelt condolences are
Pete Bernardo ’67. Another reason has been before you write that check, I suggest that you extended to the Paulson family. John Gormley and
added for attending the John Carroll reunions – grab your bible and look up Luke 12:48. ... In other Pete were roommates at JCU. ... Frank Hovorka
sometime during our 50th last year, Larry matters, John Boler will host our Ft. Myers class was treated to a surprise birthday party by his
Faulhaber and Tony Musca found that they had luncheon sometime during the week of March 12. daughter, Kathy, in late September. Frank still works
some mutual business interests. They were able We will be contacting those that we know are in at least one day a week as an independent
to put together some type of business venture, that area – and remember that any classmate and consultant in Albuquerque representing Texas
which is reported to be profitable for both. ... Ed spouse are invited. Call John at 239.472.5071 for Refinery Corp. products and supervises the
Schwallie hopes to meet up with Tony some- details. Congratulations are in order for John since supplying and application of materials to the New
where in the Caribbean and/or Florida this winter. he has taken on the chairmanship of the American Mexico schools for re-roofing projects. Frank enjoys
... Jerry Donatucci stopped in to see John Cancer Foundation. He will be going around the staying at his cabin in Red River, NM, among the
“Bennie” Barranco in Atlanta on his way to country raising funds for that cause. ... From the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and gives a “standing
Florida. He hopes to meet up with Bud Feely, Christmas card notes came the news that Jack invitation” for class members to give him a call
Doggie Ziegler, Phil Buchanan and Jack Kinney and Lauretta Broderick will be moving from when in the Albuquerque, NM, area. ... Word has it
sometime later this winter. I hope you snowbirds Pittsburgh to Sun City, AZ, in April. It’s hard to that Nancy and John Scanlan are selling their
take notes on whale sightings, good beach picture Jack in one of those senior communities. Williamsburg, VA, home to relocate closer to their
locations, great restaurants, etc. and report back ... Frank Moran reports that his throat cancer new grandchild in the Maryland/DC area. Nancy,
to me. Our classmates would like to hear of your problems are behind him and he is looking forward who suffered some health challenges in 2005, is
adventures and discoveries. ... Mike Caplice is to the reunion. He also reported that he got doing much better ... On May 1, 2005, Fran and Bill
busy in Williamsburg, VA, helping with the
planning for the celebration of the 400th anniver-
sary of the founding of the Jamestown Colony.
The Jamestown Colony is the oldest English
settlement in the New World. He is most proud of
his leadership role in the Christopher Wren
Society at William and Mary College. This group
has helped to enroll 1,579 senior citizens to take
over 60 courses at the college. Mike is on the
board of directors of the Wren Society. ... My son
Christopher received a joint executive MBA from
the London School of Business and Columbia
University School of Business this January. We
are very proud of him. He will take up residence in
Moscow in February. Obviously location, location,
location is not the mantra of today’s business
schools. He says I spend too much time in Florida
and get all hung up on warm weather. Maybe, but
I’ll bet he’s not living in Moscow forty years from
now. ... That’s it for now! Remember to pray for
our many classmates who are suffering physical
and mental ailments and can not share in the joys
reported here. Ray
Class of 1957 Scholarship crew: Seated (L to R) Richard Huberty, Diane Ward (JCU Bursar), Charles
Novak. Standing (L to R) Peter Bernardo ‘67, James Clark, Salvatore Felice and William Comiskey.
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Comiskey celebrated the birth of Ella Marie, born nor do he and Sally live in their condo on the Gulf areas of literature, linguistics, psychoanalysis,
to their daughter, Megan, and son-in-law, Jay. Ella in Clearwater. After six years there, they just culinary history, and music. He also has a chef’s
and her cousin, Annie (8), are the only girls recently moved to The Plantation in Leesburg, an degree and taught in a culinary arts program for 20
surrounded by 11 lively boys ranging in age from “active retirement community” of 3,000 popula- years – specializing in wine and culinary history
two to 15. In September, Fran, who is a board tion north of Orlando. John defines “active” as (we’ll have to get Carl together with Jim
member of Ursuline College, was honored by having billiards, bridge, lawn bowling, darts, and Gauntner’s son who is a world renowned
receiving the Crystal Award for dedication to the pickleball. Pickleball?! That’s played with a authority on sake). ... Additional interests drew
Alumnae Association. Daughter Ellen is expected wiffleball and a table tennis racquet. I kid you not. him to be program director for a fine-arts
to present their 14th grandchild in July. ... Susan and When he’s not working up a sweat on these broadcasting station for five years, chief fundraiser
Jerry Cicero celebrated their 25th wedding activities, he watches Sally practice her watercolor and general factotum for a regional ballet company
anniversary at Hilton Head in June. ... Germaine artistry, at which she excels. The Phillips extended and later an opera company for about eight years.
and Dave Zenk will celebrate their 50th wedding family includes three children and four grandchil- In 2004 Carl received his MA in counseling and is
anniversary Reunion Weekend 2007 – they regret dren. ... Finally, a long distance move for Erik, son currently setting up a practice in psychotherapy
that it will be their first miss in the last five of John Hanson. He’s teaching English at an and counseling in Los Angeles specializing in
reunions. ... On October 7, 2005, James J. American school run by the Redemptorist Fathers families and couples. Carlo has certainly gone a
Michenfelder, age 44, passed away. He was the in Bangkok, Thailand. John and Tarri are still in long way from Wooster, OH. Thanks Carl for
son of Margaret and Alvin Michenfelder (de- Oregon “getting older sooner than we expected” sending the interesting sketch of your past 45
ceased 12-31-2003). No details were available. Our in his words. His good news is the ski shop years. ... Frank Dempsey, Dave Nichting, Doc
deepest sympathy is extended to Margaret and continues to thrive. ... That’s it for now. The final Kopfinger ’62 (my next door neighbor), Jerry
daughters, Therese Geiger and Mary McGrew, and Katrina relocation center closed here in San Harrison (my ex-secretary’s husband), and I
their families. ... In January 2000, Jim Gasper Antonio the end of December. Thousands of recently finished building a rather large addition on
suggested to this reporter that consideration be former Louisiana citizens are housed now in more our home. I have no doubt that the Tower of Babel
given to setting-up an endowed scholarship fund in stable, semi-permanent homes and hotels here. I was built in much the same way – five chiefs, no
the name of the late James Esther. A committee don’t know how or why they are so resilient! Indians. The room is still standing after our initial
was formed and, after much discussion, it was Remember them in your prayers, please. On this party and Frank, Dave and I are establishing the
decided to establish this fund in the name of all our day in 1952 you probably heard “Two Boys and “Three Stooges Construction Co.” Dry walling is
deceased class members (98 to date). This fund Their Dad” on The Lone Ranger Show, or later our specialty. ... Jim and Melinda Mason and Bev
was established to aide any JCU senior who, that night on NBC “Fatal Appointment” on Barry and I are getting ready for our annual trip to
because of a family crisis or other emergency, is Craig, Confidential Investigator ... Peace, JEC Phoenix to visit Jerry Malizia and the
experiencing financial difficulty and is in danger of Magnottos. We will be joined by Jim Shannon.
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not graduating. Tuition at JCU has been increasing Unfortunately, Denny and Judy McGrath are
about 7% each year. To date, our Class of 1957 Jerry Burke unable to join us this year. As you read this, we
Endowed Scholarship Fund, with earnings, is in 1219 W. Grove St. have already completed our trip. ... I’m sure there
excess of $171,000. This means we can award Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2217 are many of you out there who could share some
$8,000/per year to seniors facing the above crisis. 847-398-4620 interesting information with us. Please send a
Our fund has already helped seven seniors. Your E-mail: gburke987@SBCglobal.net note or e-mail so I can let our classmates know
committee is looking to increase this most how you have been. Also, I need good material to
worthwhile fund to $350,000 by June 2007. Kindly, write this column – I don’t particularly care to
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support our scholarship with your generous gift
now, or by Reunion 2007. With your continued
support we are certain to make our goal and have a
lasting memorial to our class that will benefit
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14285 Washington Blvd.
University Hts., OH 44118
216-381-0357
write in every column about what four or five of us
in Cleveland are doing. I’m even more sure that
you don’t want to continually read about the same
people. You are interesting to your classmates so
students for years to come and will reflect our class let’s hear from you. ... Till later, be well. Jerry
E-mail: bjschweick@netzero.com
spirit and values. By the way, our 50th Reunion is Send your notes to:
FREE. There will be more details in future issues.
God bless, Sal
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Word is that the McGrath’s are unscathed by the
216-291-2319
John E. Clifford grass fires that threatened Oklahoma City. Bubba
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922 Hedgestone Dr. Schayer (go Sox) reports that the great New
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San Antonio TX 78258-2335 Orleans Flood spared Jack Duffy. The waters
210-497-3427 (w) stopped four blocks from his home. Field REUNION 2006 JUNE 23-25
1-888-248-3679 Retterer is wintering in Florida as he recuperates
E-mail: JohnEClifford@prodigy.net from hip replacement surgery. (Probably making
adjustments in the golf swing also.) ... Got the Dr. Paul Boyce retired as an endocrinologist
I write this on January 16. We look forward following information about Carlo (aka Carl) specializing in diabetes and is now serving as an
tonight to a 60% chance of rain. That could be the Coppola. As Carlo says, “... he once was lost (per independent witness in the field of internal
first measurable rain since October. In addition to alumni records) but now is found...” and we are medicine for hearings related to disability claims
being dry, it’s been hot in December and January – happy to have him back. Hope he will return to under the Social Security Act. Paul reviews
70s and 80s. We have escaped the brush fires – Ohio for our 50-year reunion in 2010. Carl was records and files and then testifies as to the
the closest one was a few miles north of us. The editor of the Carroll Quarterly while at JCU (I hope merits of claims based upon medical records. He
New Orleans Saints have packed up and moved he isn’t too tough on this column) and has functions from an office in Indiana but is able to
back to Louisiana, so we will have no NFL games certainly pursued his interest in the written word. testify at cases held throughout the county via
here next year, unless the San Diego Chargers Carl and his wife, Carol, have four children and live video monitoring. He and his wife, Joyce, have
leave San Diego for the Alamo City. That was the in Los Angeles. He recently retired after 42 years nine children and 16 grandchildren. ... Harry
headline in last week’s newspaper. And speaking of university teaching. His Ph.D. is from the Steller retired as president of MAS – a distributor-
of San Diego and moving, David L. Orosz has University of Chicago and he lived in India for a ship for appliances and electronic equipment in
moved to Columbia Street in San Diego. I’ll have year in order to complete his dissertation on India Richfield, OH. He and his wife, Barbara, have
to get some details for you in the next issue. Stay and Middle East languages and cultures. True to three children and now live in Naples, FL, where
tuned. ... Speaking of moving, John Phillips no his JCU experience, he edited a literary journal for Harry enjoys fishing, golfing, and playing cards on
longer practices labor law nor lives in Des Moines; 39 years and has published three books in the a daily basis. ... Dr. Bernard Suran has retired
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from the faculty of the Northwestern University Fort Myers and have spent some of the winter Bragg. Annie is keeping busy at church and the
Medical School after 35 years as a clinical there, but continue to maintain a Rochester, NY, hospice thrift. ... I also received a nice Christmas
psychologist. After authoring three books and over residence. ... In our last class notes, we men- greeting from Al Thomas. ... And Jim Mertes
40 articles, he has moved to Reno, NV, where he tioned Chuck Hillig was retiring in February as a sent a great picture of the entire family. Counting
enjoys the relaxing outdoor life of hiking the state licensed psychotherapist for the Navy. This Jim and Donna, there appear to be 19 in all. The
mountains and fishing the streams. ... John March he begins a three month promotional tour oldest grandson is as tall as Jim, and Donna
Dwyer has retired as human resource manager in India to promote the English versions of his five continues as principal of their parish grade school.
for Smurfit Stone Container, a paper products books: Enlightenment for Beginners, The Way IT Jim said they made a nice trip to southern Italy last
company located in New Philadelphia. He and his is, Seeds for the Soul, Looking for God (Seeing year. ... I keep thinking that I’ve misplaced a note
wife, Pressy, live in North Canton and have four the Whole in One), and The Magic King, all of or two from ’63ers, but I hope not. If I did, please
children and five grandchildren. When the snow which are available on Amazon.com and have let me hear from you and I’ll do my best to get
disappears, John will be out on the golf course. ... been published in English, Dutch, German, them in the next issue. ... Kathy and I finished our
Deacon Richard Baum has recently retired from Hungarian, and Russian. Chuck will be conducting new home just in time for all of our children, two
the position of director of Deaconate Formation radio and TV interviews throughout his tour. ... daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren to come
for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Richard received Finally, we had received a health update from for the holidays. It was a fabulous time that went
his degree in physics from JCU, an MS degree Terry Leahy, which was too late to be published way to quickly. One son and family are in Dallas,
from the University of Rochester in optics and an in the fall 2005 class notes. Terry reports that it so it’s pretty easy to get there. Ditto for our
MA degree in pastoral theology from Saint Mary- has been one year since his second bone marrow daughter, who lives and works in Houston. Our
of-the Woods College. He was ordained a deacon transplant, and results indicate that his cancer is oldest son and family, the ones who were in
in 1981 for the Diocese of Syracuse and in 1997 in remission. Terry and his wife, Polly, were able Okinawa for 3+ years, are relocated to Belgium,
received the St. Philip’s Award from the to attend a wedding in September 2005, and later with the Air Force and NATO. ... Mike Mudler –
Deaconate Community for his outstanding work in last year Terry traveled to Indiana and Kentucky on mimud2@yahoo.com – sent information about
the field of evangelization. He and his wife, his own. Although recovery has been slow, Terry himself. He and his wife, Carine, live in New York
Geraldine, live in the Chicago area and have two is finally getting his strength back after being on City. He received an MBA from Case Western
children and one granddaughter. In retirement, steroids for so long – he thanks everyone for their Reserve University in 1981. ... Until next time,
Richard is a substitute teacher and golfer. ... prayers and help. ... Please take the time to drop have a great spring. Please let me hear from you.
Chuck Durbin and his wife, Madeline, are living in me a few lines when you read this column. Did And don’t forget my new address which is at the
Denver, CO. He retired after working 30 years at you turn here first to read what was happening to top of the column. ... Pete
Rocky Flats – the nuclear plant in Golden, CO, your classmates. The only way anyone can see
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where for the last 10 years he was involved in the your name here and find out about what you are
manufacture of small parts for the laser fusion doing is for you to e-mail me – now. Won’t you Frank Kelley
program. The Durbins have 10 children and nine please take the time? My e-mail address is at the 20 County Knoll Dr.
grandchildren. ... Gerry Burns is living in Cary, NC, top. If you do not have any news, just send me Binghamton, NY 13901-6109
with his wife, Nancy. They have four children and your e-mail address so that we can stay in touch. 607-648-5947
three granddaughters. ... The Reunion Committee Take care, Bob E-mail: fkelley@stny.rr.com
now numbers 13 members – more volunteers are
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needed – primarily to make calls to classmates to In early December there was a great deal of e-mail
encourage attendance at Reunion 2006. If Pete Mykytyn traffic regarding a possible mini-reunion in 2006
interested, contact the Alumni Office at 1-800- 3015 Alveria Drive during Homecoming Weekend, September 22-24.
736-2586. Also contact Rosalie Massey at the Carbondale, IL 62901 Those attending the annual Class of ’64 Cleveland
same number if you know the whereabouts of the 618-549-1946 Christmas lunch – Allyn Adams, Don Mihalko,
following members of the Class of ’61 – William 618-453-7885 (w) John Baker, Pat Holland, Jim Williams, Jerry
Brown, Douglas Carson, Vincent Conroy, E-mail: mykytyn@cba.siu.edu Grdina, Marty Parks, Gordy Priemer, and Tom
Michael Cuccaro, Jacob Froelich, Roydon Leahy – reviewed all the input and Tom reported
Fernandez, Mary Fevrier, Charles Foerstner, John Dix – dix.3@osu.edu – e-mailed me in the consensus: We’re a go! As of this writing
Frank Gibson, Thomas Heffernan, Robert December to say that his daughter, Megan, and there will be no formal functions; there will be a
Jablonski, Robert Lucas, George Marcelo, her husband, Matt, had a daughter, Ella Frances, gathering at someone’s house on Friday night and
Ronald Martin, Edward McDonnell, Dennis who was delivered on Thanksgiving Day. John and perhaps a special section in the cafeteria for
McMullen, James Medve, Robert Moran, Mary Polly are relaxing, this winter, in Fountain Hills, breakfast on Saturday. Carroll now closes South
O’Donnell, Eleanor Roy, Lawrence Schneider, northeast of Phoenix a bit. ... John Zvolensky – Belvoir before the football game; there will be
Robert Steele, and John Spisak. ... Hope to see johnz@kuhlman.com – contacted me in December. refreshment stands, games, AND a beer garden. A
all of you at our 45th reunion this summer, Jack He was reading something by someone who was general information mailing is planned for this
quoting Macbeth. John remembered that this was spring. Watch your mailbox. ... If all this is news to
Send your notes to: something that he, John, took in sophomore British you, you are not yet in the class e-mail network. To
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36100 Maple Dr.
North Ridgeville, OH 44039-3756
440-327-1925
Lit. John wanted to know the name of the prof
who taught British Lit at that time. I told him I tried
to forget British Lit right after the final in that class
and could only remember Barnie Campbell and Mr.
join, write John Breen – jabreen@sbcglobal.net ...
Regarding the closing of South Belvoir, this first
happened in 1990 to honor the induction of Dick
Koenig into the Hall of Fame. It was at that fatal
440-327-5629 (fax) Cotter for English; John was looking for a Jesuit. first beer tent that we observed Gordy Priemer’s
E-mail: rrandolsen@aol.com Turns out John remembered a day or two later. He name mispronounced five different ways in five
e-mailed me back and remembered it was Fr. minutes, (Primer, Premiere, etc). Gordy was a little
We have heard from Steve Kapelka, who retired Hughes. ... I received a very nice Christmas note down, but felt better at halftime when Dick was
in June 2005, and with his new wife, Deborah, from Annie Daleske, Bernie Daleske’s widow. introduced to the crowd as Koo-nig. ... John Breen
moved into a new home in North Ridgeville, OH. Annie’s gift for poetry is great, and I really enjoyed and Dave McClenahan traveled south to play
Steve and Deborah have also arranged to escape reading it. She has a granddaughter, Kailyn, who is some September golf with Jim Joyce in
the Cleveland winters by traveling to their second into books and talking, talking, talking. Annie said Waynesville, NC. There is some dispute as to why
new home in St. Petersburg. Steve indicates that Kailyn keeps Noelle and Steve very busy. Son Mac was the big winner. Unbelievable luck has
he plans to look up Pete Pucher ’60 once they Chris finished Clemson in December 2004 with a been charged, but Dave maintains that his game is
arrive in Florida. ... Also planning retiring as a double major and an empty checkbook for Annie. simply so short that it’s impossible for him to get
manufacturer’s rep in March 2006 is Paul Dwyer. Chris is a 2nd lieutenant in Artillery, having been in trouble. ... In November, Joanne and I traveled
Paul and his wife, Sharon, purchased a condo in stationed at Ft. Sill, Ft. Benning, and now at Ft. to Atlanta, where we were hosted graciously by
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Tom and Ellen Ungashick. Their saltwater pool, and his sister, Janet, who as a child would watch job making the arrangements – a good time was
which was featured in Better Homes and John and me practice with the Pershing Rifles drill had by all. Although JCU lost, it was a great
Gardens, is actually more spectacular in person. 2- teams. Fugit irreparabile tempus ... My advice is opportunity to meet alums from other classes and
D photos can’t do it justice. The Ungys had just travel now and avoid the rush! In the meantime, discuss old times! ... During April and May, the
returned from the Holy Land, where they send your news for 2006, Dick Cleveland Indians offer a 50% discount on tickets
celebrated their 40th anniversary visiting Tel Aviv, in the bleacher section. This might be an
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Jerusalem, and a side trip to Amman, Jordan. At opportunity for us to meet as a group. May is
the five-star Amman Grand Hyatt, they joined a
Fran Nunney probably a better month due to weather in our
wedding celebration in the fabulous glass and 12115 Waywood Dr. spring season. Contact – journal@jcu.edu. ... Our
marble lobby; the following day, as they were Twinsburg, OH 44087 classmate, John Gibbons recently received
crossing back into Israel, the lobby was 330-425-2750 notice that he was to receive the Dr. Lee and
devastatingly bombed by Al Qaeda. Much too E-mail: nunneyn@AOL.com Eloise Tressel Memorial Coach’s Award. The
close for comfort. ... At Sea Island, GA, we met Al REUNION 2006 JUNE 23-25 award was given in February by the Cleveland
and Cathy Rutledge at a beautiful Thanksgiving Touchdown Club at the IX Center. John, coach of
week wedding. Meeting the Rutledge kids was a St. Edward High School, had a great season with a
real highlight: Lucy is a grade school teacher in Jim Malatin writes that he was blessed with his school record for wins – 11-0, only to lose in the
Chicago with an obviously excellent aptitude for first grandchild in December, “handsome, big State semifinals. ... I recently had contact with
the profession – she’s got some lucky pupils. Mike eyed, Jake.” Jim lives in Cincinnati and is the CFO William Ryan of New Orleans, about whom there
is a sailing instructor in San Francisco, who’s also of Taylor’s Industrial Services in Mt. Gilead, OH. ... was an article in the last issue of the magazine.
training for the 2008 U.S. Olympic sailing team. Gerald Staraitis reports that he and his wife, This is what Bill had to say via e-mail: “It has been
More proof that the class of ’64 members have Nadine, reside in Naperville, IL. A former Alpha very difficult here in New Orleans. 60% of the city
been darn good parents. ... Got a brief note from Kappa Psi member, Gerry is a Collateral Controls is still uninhabitable and will be so for years to
Charlie and Dierdre Englehart who enjoyed the analyst for IBM Credit Corp. ... “The Senator,” come. The future will be very challenging but
Christmas holidays in Budapest. ... Lastly, Russ Dan Kush and his wife, Judy, continue to be many very exciting and unique opportunities will
and Ginny Centanni flew 25,000 miles in 24 days active and busy in the Washington, DC, area. Dan present themselves. To be involved in a city that
on a journey to Africa. They visited South Africa is in his 27th year with the U.S. Chamber of has lost 75% of its citizens will create unparalleled
including Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope. Commerce, where he produces The Daily Report, opportunities. My three children Neal (wife, Mimi),
Russ reports South African penguins; I suspect a an electronic summary and update of the U.S. Meghan, Andrew and my wife, Pam, are all in
surfeit of smuggled Idaho wine. Next was Nairobi, Chamber’s congressional regulatory and legal New Orleans and committed to rebuilding New
Kenya, and a six day safari, then on to Egypt – reform issues, activities and events. As a member Orleans. Many of the stories about our stay during
tombs and pyramids. I can’t do justice to their of the Corporate Communications Department, the storm are now history and our focus is the
zoological and sociological report of the trip. For Dan also continues to work with the U.S. present and our future.” ... Well, time to sign off.
the full report he made to his travel club, contact Chamber’s small business and mid-cap sales Don’t forget to let me know about the baseball
Russ – r_centan@msn.com. ... Make your plans teams and U.S. Chamber members. Judy, aside game. See you later, Peter
now for the mini-reunion. Fr. Hughes would agree from her work with Diplomats Washington, Inc., is
that “participation is cathartic.” Until next time, a volunteer reading mentor to a Washington, D.C., Send your notes to:
God bless all Streaks! Frank
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public school child through the “Everyone Wins
D.C.” program, and she also is a volunteer at
Bread for the City in the Anacostia section of
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336 Golf View Rd. #1106
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
65 Dick Conoboy
165 South 46th St.
Bellingham, WA 98229
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Washington, D.C. Dan, a life-long Republican and
Judy, a liberal Democrat, have interesting and
stimulating discussions during our current political
climate. As Dan stated, “civil war has not broken
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Heard from John Toppel – he’s engaged in his
out, but sparks do fly on occasion!” We are second career. After retiring from H-P, he took his
looking forward to seeing Dan and Judy at the international marketing and sales experience to
A recent column sparked another response from Reunion! ... Chuck Bartels, who is working on the the campus: John teaches at Santa Clara
Chuck Friedman, who is starting full time Reunion Committee, also enjoys a connection to University and, in his free time, heads up the
employment this year as the environmental and the political scene. His wife, Teresa, is running for Russell Center at Menlo College. The center is a
compliance officer for a small (600 employees) Congress in the Eighth District of Illinois. ... John newly created operation, which seeks to create a
company. He says that one of these days he will Morris is recovering from hip replacement surgery learning atmosphere for American and Asian,
just retire like the rest us. I encourage Chuck and and looking forward to getting back to work as a especially Chinese, businessmen and women to
others to continue to work so that there is enough PGA security consultant. John is also working on exchange ideas, develop partnerships, and
money in Social Security to continue to pay those the Reunion Committee and looking forward to prepare to move into the richly emerging markets
of us who have already retired. Thanks, Chuck! ... seeing many of us there. ... Reunion Weekend is Asia has to offer. ... Heard from Phil Jacobs. He
As for me and my wife, Cecile, we just returned Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25. Many are and his wife sold their Long Beach home and took
from several weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia. I indicating that they will be attending; hopefully on a new place. I’m sure it was hard for Phil to
wanted to see the changes in Vietnam since I you will be there also. Until then, Fran give up that ocean view. ... For those of you in
served there in the late sixties. Believe me, they Florida, I invite you to join me for an afternoon of
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were many and astounding. Cecile wanted to do golf at the Atlantis Golf Club. The event is being
research on a French author who was born and Peter French hosted by Don Shula ’51 and the proceeds
lived her early life in French Indochina. The highlight 27955 Forestwood Pkwy. support some very worthwhile charities. Come
of the trip was Angkor Wat and the large array of North Olmsted, OH 44070 out on March 25th and enjoy a day of golf,
other temples near the town of Siem Reap. Luxury 216-881-7882 refreshments, and dinner. If you want further
hotels were sprouting everywhere we went. Two 216-881-7896 (fax) details, please e-mail me at the above address or
weeks after our jaunt to Southeast Asia, Cecile and E-mail: peterffrench@orianahouse.org contact Vicki Rautbord – vrautbord@aol.com. ...
I returned to Honolulu, where we were married in We still haven’t reached the 75 threshold to
January 1995. Taking advantage of Cecile’s JCU’s basketball team played Cleveland State for qualify for the trip to Florida. So drop me some
attendance at a conference, we spent a week on the first time in almost 20 years. Cleveland area notes. Ray
Oahu. We were able to attend the Sony Open golf alumni were e-mailed an invitation to meet
tournament, where John Morris ’66 was providing downtown before the game. My brother, Richard
security for the players. We had dinner with John ’69, and I attended. Tony DeCarlo ’66G did a great
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2137 East Howe Road
Dewitt, MI 48820
517-669-4005
huragm@buffalostate.edu – is an asst. professor at
Buffalo State University. ... Reunion Tidbit: Greg
Ganslen – gganslen@hot.rr.com – and his wife,
Sharon, celebrated Mass at ND and had lunch with
E-mail: tedh@midwestairfil.com the celebrant, Father Ed Mehok, who just happened
to concelebrate their wedding Mass on June 26,
Three standing ovations, numerous speeches, a Rich Harkey – richardcharkey@aol.com – e-mailed 1971. At Reunion, Greg discovered that he was the
Lemieux jersey, a Roethlisberger jersey, a Jason me on a sure sign of aging, his golf handicap is no only one that entered the military after graduation
Brey jersey and a Steelers jersey with the number longer in single digits. Stating that his driving and who stayed on active duty and retired after 20 years.
one on the back highlighted the retirement dinner fairway wood accuracy and distance are good in the ... Keep the news coming, Ted
for The Boss, Ed Christy. After 27 years of high altitude Utah Rocky Mountains, the dreaded
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helping Western Pennsylvania teachers negotiate three putt has reared its ugly head. Rich also sent his
contracts and settle disputes, the big guy stepped review of the DAT reunion held at Flannery’s in Tom and Rosemary Costello
down. During the course of the evening, I realized downtown Cleveland in December. The event had 716 West Vermont Ave.
a whole new line of work was opening for this the largest turnout ever. Among the attendees: Urbana, IL 61801-4827
class columnist. I am willing, for travel expenses Terry Wichmann, president of an advertising 217-344-2076
and a free meal, to attend any classmate’s agency in Cleveland, received a platinum award for E-mail: tcostello@cumtd.com
retirement dinner to give a review and a few kind perfect attendance in all the years following
words about the honoree in this great column. graduation. Terry is busy in the grandfathering stage REUNION 2006 JUNE 23-25
Just e-mail me – ggrim@mbc.edu – for details. ... of his life, and proudly displayed pictures of Ben,
Allan Toomey’s note about his life after retire- Mary Kate, and Jake. Terry and wife, Mary, live in The Reunion Committee has been working on plans
ment was also alluring. Fulfilling a lifetime dream Westlake. Paul Antonin, retired English teacher and for our Reunion, June 23-25. Committee members
Allan went to Ireland to play golf at six great noted historian attended. Pat Murphy (a real estate are Mimi Fitzpatrick Cavera –
courses including Ballybunion, my favorite. He magnate on Cleveland’s West Side) attended, also marymagaret.cavera@davenport.edu, Pete Hamm –
also played Carne, Belmullet; Enniscrone; Rosses proudly displaying pictures of his four grandchildren. peterlham@aol.com, Mark Plush –
Point, County Silgo; Doonbeg and Lahinch. He Rick Sabolik, retired Big 4 audit partner of Plano, mplush@keithley.com, John Urban –
didn’t ask me to follow along to take notes. All TX, advised that he had every intention of attending, jjurban@fkulaw.com, Gretchen Noetzel Walsh –
retirees of the Class of 1969 please keep this but scheduled hip surgery at the last minute. E-mail walsh2@sbcglobal.net, Kerry Volkmann –
service of mine in mind as I will never ever to be Rich Harkey if you need an invitation for the 2006 kvolkmann@jcu.edu, Rick De Blasio –
able to retire myself because of a misspent youth. reunion. ... John O’Neil – bigcreekdad@aol.com – deblasri@wwwinc.com, Cormac DeLaney, Sal
Alan also attended something called the New e-mailed that after 30 years or so in public account- Sirabella – ssirabella@yahoo.com, Jim Mackey –
Braunfels wurstfest in San Antonio with Bill Kirk, ing, he’s retiring from the CPA firm of Plante & jmackey@walterhav.com, Lou Dizenzo –
another semi-retired class member. ... Last Moran. His retirement plans center around learning dpdizenzo@aol.com, Patricia Masterson –
column it was a classmate off to work for the to think like a trout. He also sent some news about drpjm48@yahoo.com, Bill McGregor, Tammy
president of the United States. This month our Toledo classmates: Wayne Milewski is still Rogers – trogers@lagrange.edu, Rich Tracy –
Joseph Hannigan shows off our class’ intellec- doing his music gig, but after years of pushing 280 rlt@campbellmortgage.com, and Tom Surwill –
tual powers. Joe is not only the director of pounds, Wayne went on a massive shape-up t.surwill@verizon.net. We are the committee chairs,
executive education at the Northwestern School program on his own. He is now just under 200, and and Pete Hamm and Mark Plush are the gift chairs.
of Law; he is also the associate director of looks very good but the resulting new wardrobe cut During the next few months, you will be receiving
executive education for the Kellogg School of into his funding a bit. ... Marty Mohler continues as information about the reunion from all of us. We are
Management. Two of the best schools in their the successful lawyer. One of his partners is the excited about the plans for the weekend and look
respected fields. Joe also teaches executives in father of Katie Holmes (not kidding), aka Tom forward to seeing as many classmates as possible.
the FBI and U.S. Intelligence Community. I don’t Cruise’s fiancée. Marty indicates that, for a minor We welcome any ideas that you may have for the
think Joe can retire – he is helping too many fee, he will pass along the “real” gossip. John weekend. Just e-mail Tom or anyone on the
important things. Joe is married and has four “Moon” Mullin has surfaced in St. Louis after a committee. We hope to see many of you there. ...
wonderful children. Joe, thanks for the note and three-year disappearance (from Toledo folks Our embedded reporter in Colorado, Nick Moyer,
any chance you can get me in Northwestern’s anyway). For anyone who knew Moon, he has not tells us that he receives e-mails from Rafael Garcia-
Law School? ... My wonderful daughter is getting changed (John said you will understand). ... Dick Punsoda – drraf49@prodigy.net – who attended
married in July to a wonderful young man but I am Ray – rray59@comcast.net – e-mailed that since dental school with Nick at Case. Nick also reports
looking for suggestions. This wedding stuff is school days, ROTC, and a short active duty stint, he that he was joined by John and Maureen ’73 Vela
wearing me down: flowers, cake, music, has been in the flat rolled steel business in the for a ski vacation in Colorado recently. John’s oldest
programs, church music, slide shows, menu, Grosse Pointe, MI, area for the past 35 years. Dick daughter, Christina ’00, teaches Spanish at Regis
photographers, wedding shows, dress for the and his wife, Clarinda, have raised four kids – two High School in Denver. Nick’s oldest daughter
wedding, dress for the receptions, etc. etc. If graduated U Dayton and two still at DePaul in graduates from Boston College in May. Another of
anyone reading this column has suggestions on Chicago. ... Sue Eagan – smbe@prodigy.net – his daughters has been accepted at the University of
how to survive all this craziness, please send me e-mailed that she attended the alumni homecoming North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ... It’s hard to believe
an e-mail. Please send information about Mass and brunch at JCU on Sunday, October 2, and that it’s been 35 years since we graduated from
weddings, grandchildren, etc. I will also attend that on October 11 she was deeply honored to John Carroll. It would be great to celebrate together.
weddings etc. for travel expenses. ... Take care. represent our class in the inaugural parade for the Plan on attending. Tom and Rosemary
All my best to you and yours. Don’t forget to installation of Fr. Niehoff. ... News from the alumni
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support the JCU Carroll Fund. Every gift is office: Jack O’Connell – 1greatelm@sbcglobal.net –
important. Grimmer is enjoying his first year of retirement by spending John M. Marcus
the winter in Florida ... Marcos Ionescu – 5707 Trafton Pl.
marcos.ionescu@marist.edu – has his Ph.D. from Bethesda, MD 20817-3738
CUNY ... James L. Fay – jameslfay@cs.com – is 202-296-0901
living in Norfolk, MA, with his wife, Sherrie, and is E-mail: jmarcus887@aol.com
president of James L. Fay Associates ... Vytautas K.
Dailide – ndailide@aol.com – is living in Canton, MI, I was thrown by this one. The letter begins: “You
with his wife, Nancy, working for Norfolk Southern probably don’t remember me, but I’m the tall
Transportation in Dearborn, MI. He and Nancy have slender fellow that spoke at the 20th reunion.” I
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY • WINTER 2006 43
had to think whether we’ve HAD our twentieth Send your notes to: and her family are thriving in Richardson, TX. She
reunion. “Yes ... wasn’t Gregg “get me the step
stool ‘cause I have something to say” Gianpetro
the MC that night? He’s been stationed in
Minneapolis for, like, 20 years. Figure the cold’s
74 Dave Robinson
3963 Oakland Hills Dr.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
248-642-9615 (h)
also forwarded a picture with her husband and
sons taken on a recent cruise. A good-looking
bunch. No over boards reported. ... Rather than go
overboard myself and, as I once did, invent some
getting to him, delusional, you know. Anyway, he 800-240-3866 (fax) interesting news, I’m throwing the ball in your
complains that all I ever write is about people from E-mail: DRobby_18@Yahoo.com courts. It’s time to pass on this column. It’s a good
Cleveland, Chicago, London, so he decided to way to keep in touch with your classmates and
write. Reported that Tim Franzinger and wife, Don Kuratko, has moved to Indiana University, attempt to relive those JCU days (and nights). The
Clare, came up to watch the Minnesota/OSU and serves on its faculty as director of the rewards are out of this world and compensation is
football game. Tim’s son plays fullback for OSU – Entrepreneurship Program in the Kelley School of from “on high.” So if you are interested in
6’2” and 245 pounds – which is exactly like his Business fulfilling a personal goal to work at a Big becoming our class columnist, jump right in and
father (with Gianpetro on his back) and runs the 40 Ten University. Prior to IU, Don created and led either contact the journal@jcu.edu or me. ... Nancy
in “about 3.2,” according to Peeps. Gregg writes Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Program
that he’s been “...happily married for 31 years – 15 from scratch to #4 in the nation. Don has written Send your notes to:
of the best years of his life” – and wonders if Ellen
Wasmer ’73 still thinks about him. (Note: Gregg,
find shelter from the cold!) ... Now, for the news
from Cleveland, Chicago and London. First, Sir
22 books and 150 journal articles on the subject,
and one of his textbooks has become the leading
book at universities across the globe on the topic.
Don and his wife, Debbie, have two daughters,
76 Diane Coolican Gaggin
118 Elm St.
Fayetteville, NY 13066
E-mail: cools@twcny.rr.com
Francis Palamara Googled Marty Lindstrom and Christina (21) is in her 3rd year as a telecommuni-
found that he helped save a life. Seems there was cations major at Ball State University; and Kellie REUNION 2006 JUNE 23-25
a car accident, and a witness called 911. After five (17) is a junior at Bloomington South HS, where
minutes there was no response, so they called she stars in soccer and tennis. Don and Debbie
Marty, who runs a pub next to the rescue squad. celebrated their 26th anniversary in December. Not much longer to wait until the 30th Reunion of
Marty, the bartender from the Balboa, ran down Don invited Terry Dwyer to speak to his MBA the class of ’76. Presumably you are all in the
the street and told us there was an accident and students at IU last fall, and reported TD was process of firming up reservations for the
to hurry,” the rescue workers reported.”... outstanding. Terry lives in Indianapolis with his weekend of June 23-25! The committee has been
Another Marty, our Hall of Fame soccer star wife, Gay, and their son, Michael (6). ... Phil and busy since last September putting together just
Marty Schreiber, has been named chairman of Chris Niedzielski-Eichner celebrated their 31st the kind of celebration we’re entitled to. If we
the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Nephrology wedding anniversary in 2005. Phil is the director of don’t see your name on the “reserved” list, be
and Hypertension. He’s heading up a team of 70 the energy, science, and technology consulting prepared to hear from: Joe Barmann, Dave
that was ranked sixth in the world by U.S. News. practice for Serco, Inc. an international consulting Harrington, Mary Duffy-Segerson, Terry
In 2004 Marty was featured as one of the “Top firm. He is also an elected official and serves as Fergus, Pat Behmer Lonergan, Maribeth Strube
Doctors in Ohio” by Cleveland magazine. ... Mike the chairman of the Fairfax County Virginia School Letz, Alex Russo, Joe Tarasco, Norb Trocki,
Mulkeen wrote me a 16 word e-mail mentioning Board, the 12th largest public school system in the Mark Wester, Elaine Yeip and, yours truly. And
Mike ’71 and Nancy ’73 Faems moving to Jackson nation that serves 165,000 students. ... On the now to the news ... Joe Sullivan – jsullij@aol.com
Hole, WY. I’ve heard Mulkeen call out more words newswire, Dr. Jack Kleinhenz was recognized by – sent word that he and wife, Julie, are raising
at the line of scrimmage, but brief is better than the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in December Mike, Pat and Barrett in Wilmette, IL. Joe owns
none at all. Well Mike, I heard the same news for his forecast on the REAL GDP. Jack is the CEO the Sullivan Agency in Northfield. Mark Wester
from Mike and Nancy. “As to Nancy and me,” of Kleinhenz & Associates, a business and says it’s “one down and one to go,” about son
wrote Mike, “we are out in Jackson Hole now. economic consulting firm based in Cleveland. Jack Matt’s cum laude graduation from the University
We’re establishing residency here, though we’ll is a member of the Governor of Ohio Council of of Dayton in December. Matt managed to do it
keep a small place in Glenview for family and Economic Advisors, board director of Notre Dame with a double major in finance and information
friend visits. My contract was up with my last College and corporate director for Beverage technology. He’s been working at Grant Thornton
agency in August of ’04 and I didn’t want 10 more Distributors, Inc. Jack is regularly called upon for since January. ... Love it when I get word from
years of advertising. I gave myself a year to figure his expertise by local and national media to offer overseas so you can imagine what a pleasure it is
out what to do next. When that was up, I gave insight on business and regional economic issues. to get e-mail from Sandra Delroy in England.
myself another year. I have six months left. Until He teaches economics as a faculty member of Sandra was a junior year transfer from CCC, a self-
then, I’ll continue being the world’s oldest ski Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead described “mature” student who majored in
bum, and amateur race car driver. Nancy is doing School of Management. ... James Vilt, MD, is the psychology. After completing undergrad she went
great, and loves doting on our two granddaugh- medical director for Harmony Healthcare, a multi- on for an M.A. in Educational Psychology, finishing
ters. Who’d a thunk we’d be grandparents? We specialty outpatient mental health and addictions up with her doctorate in clinical psychology from
see Don ’70 and Donna (Bowen) Brown, Howie treatment clinic in Las Vegas. James and his wife, ISPP (Argosy University) in Chicago. Since 1983,
Burgh ’70, and the Wackeys (Jim ’71 and Laura Claudia, have two children, James Jr. (34) and Sandra has been working as a clinical and
’73 Mackey) a lot; Harky (Pat Herald ’69), Soph Damiano (14). ... E-mail is a wonderful and easy counseling psychologist. Within the National
(Ken Sophie), Sandrick (Ed ’70), Spike (Mike way to keep in touch. Send or call me with an Health Service she specializes in working with
Mulkeen) and Hags (John Hagerty ’71) fairly update I can share. Robby adults with physical disabilities as well as training
regularly; and (Bill) Sixsmith, (Rich) Cisek health professionals in counseling skills and
occasionally and Cavy (Tom Cavanagh) and Send your notes to: assertiveness. Her private practice is in psycho-
Bergey (no real names needed) at Bergey’s annual
poker tournament.” Thanks for the note, Mike and
may it snow in the summer out there! That’s it for
this time. Send gossip. Take care, JM
75 Nancy Hudec
9101 Chippewa Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141-8297
440-526-8297
analytic psychotherapy. In 1996 she wrote, Just
Beneath The Surface (The Processes of Counsel-
ing and Psychotherapy), a copy of which graces
the shelves of Grasselli Library. Sandra thanks for
E-mail: nh5242@yahoo.com getting in touch! I hope more of our classmates
Send your notes to: throughout the world will follow your lead. ... The
73 Gerry O. Patno
13421 Merl Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107-2707
216-410-0129
No news is good news; if you can’t say something
nice don’t say anything at all; all is quiet on the
Western (Eastern, Southern and Northern) front.
Any way you slice it, I’m short on news, views
new year brings a new partnership for Meg
McCarthy Waters. After retiring her former
partnership in 2005, she has formed a new
company with Robert Magnuson – Magnuson &
E-mail: g.patno@att.net and interesting to-dos from our class. ... Molly Waters – which she describes as a media
(Spellman) Curl did report in with word that she relations, issues management and strategic
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‘So much depends on the red wheelbarrow…’
Dave Schultz ’77, ’80G and his wife, Mary chemist, Mary has a full-time job. Dave life Dave writes about and keeping rust off
Lawlor Schultz ’79 live in an octagonal teaches part-time at Lorain Community that life is a big deal.
house in the woods where, like Henry David College. Hippies they’re not, but “living on Dave will not, however, give you an
Thoreau, they get intimate with nature and the land” in a closer embrace with all that argument if you conclude that he is driven to
live a pretty simple life. In the case of the means... they do. celebrate his wheelbarrow and all the other
Creston, Ohio, couple that life includes: Which is very cool, but Dave says “there details of the life he and Mary share. Some of
electricity, a pump mechanism that brings are a lot of chores to keep it going.” That the books are Gone with the Geese, Notes of a
rainwater in from a collecting cistern, an partly explains the title of this piece. William Dreamer, Little Ditties. They’re lovely and they
outhouse. Carlos Williams was a great American poet capture beauty and life. Lyrical, Dave offers
Yes, outhouse, but most of the 20th century. flights like: ‘How full of the hint of highest
amenities are present in the One of his little but expectation you are,/my darling April/How fresh
octagon: TV, functional mighty poems reads from the shower you come to me, dripping
kitchen, electric piano, great
jazz on CD, warming wood
stove and a $15 per month
electric bill. The house,
constructed of skinned,
polyurethaned logs surrounding
a handsome wood-planked
floor, is a luminous beauty.
In their octagon, a form feng
shui and Frank Lloyd Wright deem perfectly
harmonious, there is the one big everything-
except-the-bedroom space downstairs and the
warm wood nest above, with a bed, bookcases
and a giant skylight-eye above the bed.
Deer, wild turkeys and other creatures
dance in eyeshot outdoors. It is the kind of
place you would go to write a book, which is
precisely what community college instructor
Dave has been doing for the past 20 years.
He’s crafted five volumes in the nearly
20 years he and Mary have been hanging in
the wood. They met in German class at Dave and Mary Schultz’s octagon in the woods.
JCU; hooked up; spent time in Florida and
New Jersey, and migrated to their clearing in its entirety: “So much depends/ on the red dandelions & daffodils/with tiny purple violets
between Medina and Wooster. For three wheel/barrow/glazed with rain/water/beside caught in your hair. ...” Rust-focused Dave
years, they lived in a trailer on the land and the white/ chickens.” Scholars write many offers a treasure of poems, stories, anecdotes on
Dave’s mom, Irma, would say, “You’re not words explaining those words, but it would the warm and cold facts of living in the woods.
Daniel Boone. ...” not be far off to say they are an engaging way The books are worth a look. A scatter of
Not him, but like him they didn’t want to of saying God is in the details. excerpts are on the web site, but Schultz offers
be crowded and wanted to explore nature and Schultz poetically harrumphs “yes, but,” a wealth of wonders (Geese, $20; Dreamer,
their own souls, and Dave always yearned, as and testifies that it’s essential to stand the $10; Ditties, $5 – full list on Web) obtainable
he puts it on the back of his “biggest” book, barrow on end so it does not get glazed with by sending a check and return address to Fred
“to catch some striking manifestation of life’s rain because the wheelbarrow is crucial to Press/Box 333/Creston OH 44217.
eternal flame...” chores and you don’t want to get it rusted Meanwhile, Dave sums: “I try to write
By 1990, with a lot of help from his late since, “...if his wheelbarrow is falling apart, books of joy; they are almost like meditations.
father, David Frank Schultz, the octagon was his place is probably falling apart too.” Ultimately, you do it out of love.”
ready and Dave and Mary embarked on Which is to say, sort of, that poetry is all
More information is available,
another stage of their journey. Trained as a well and good, but Dave and Mary live the see Schultz at www.jcu.edu
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JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY • WINTER 2006 45
consulting firm. ... Thanks to Rick – Send your notes to: attendance for our reunion, we will break the all
rbar@comcast.net – and Kathy Baranski for
keeping me up on the warmth of South Florida,
especially in January when it was below zero here
in NY! Save me a cabana. ... As press time arrived,
79 Nancy Agacinski
4009 Washington Blvd., #3
University Heights, OH 44118-3865
216-932-2824
time attendance record held by the class of 1977 at
a 25th Reunion. We can do it! Just a few reminders
about the weekend so you can begin planning –
Reunion will be June 23-25, the weekend AFTER
I received news of the death of our classmate E-mail: nagacinski@yahoo.com Father’s Day. Please bring your spouse, special
Nancy Olson. Nancy was a poli sci major at JCU, friend or significant other. And don’t forget the kids.
and then went on to get her JD from Cleveland- John Ehrman wrote to say that he is getting There are wonderful age-appropriate activities all
Marshall College of Law in 1980. Our condolences married to Elizabeth Justen on April 15th in weekend for them to enjoy. If you want to know
go out to her husband, Paul Wiencek, her family Houston. The children population in the Ehrmans’ more about Reunion, please check the web site at
and friends. ... Until next time when I expect to home will be increasing from one to five! Wow! http://www.jcu.edu/alumni/reunion/index06.htm. ...
have a long list of names attending the Reunion, I What a jump! Elizabeth’s four children: Angela Without further delay, I heard from some class-
remain, as always, Cools (18), Audrey (14), Chris and Josh (12 year-old twin mates. John Capka and his wife, Christine ’83, live
boys) will be joining John’s son. John’s son, John, in North Royalton, OH. John is the CFO of
Send your notes to: has been accepted to the USMC Officer Corps Business Banking for KeyBank N.A. Get in touch
77 Dennis J. Lane
8144 Winding Ross Way
Ellicott City, MD 21043
E-mail: dlane@ryancom.com
training at Quantico for the summer. The Ehrmans
plan to be in the Cleveland area for Homecoming
this fall. We hope to see y’all then! ... Went to a
reception for Father Niehoff at JCU last fall. It was
with him – capka@yahoo.com – to make plans to
meet at Reunion. ... And I was so happy to hear
from Beth Paolella Alves. She works for Regency
Hospital Company as the director of human
great to meet him – he’s such a wonderful resources. Beth – balves@adelphia.net – lives in
speaker. Ran into Jim Dolak there. Jim is an Cuyahoga Falls with her husband, Bruce, and
The first person I heard from after the last column anesthesiologist with the Cleveland Clinic in daughter, Caitlin Rose. ... Oh, how I love reunion
was Mike Perry. Mike writes that he is living in obstetrics and gynecology. He loves his work and years because I get so many updates! I also heard
Mentor, OH, with wife of 27 years, Lucille. They enjoys seeing all those wonderful little babies. ... from Peter and Amy Kocis Carroll. They live in
have four children, two of whom have already Norm and Mary Riley and their clan have moved Rocky River, OH, with their three children, Peter
graduated college, one still in college and one in to Bay Village. ... Chris and Nancy Coburn’s (13), Colleen (10) and Christopher (9). Amy works
junior high school. Mike mentioned that he recently daughter, Carolyn, will be attending Georgetown as a comptroller for Once Upon a Time and Peter is
attended a Delta Alpha Theta reunion in Cleveland. this coming fall. ... That’s all the news for now. an account manager for Brush Wellman. If you’d
No further details were provided on those Please call or write and let us know what you and like to know if they are bringing their children for
festivities. ... Mike asked if I knew the whereabouts yours have been up to. Happy days, Nancy the family luncheon during Reunion Weekend, you
of Mike “Duke” McCarthy. The alumni office has can write to them at carroll5@sbcglobal.net. ...
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him in Wilmette, IL, but not much else. I checked in Debbie Tighe Branic and her husband, Greg ’80,
with my back-up researcher on lost alums, John Matt Holtz live in Strongsville, OH – gdbranics@sbcglobal.net.
“JR” Rutherford to see if he could add any info. 22487 Laramie Dr. They have three daughters, Katie (16), Molly (13)
JR fired back an e-mail saying that he ran into him Rocky River, OH 44116 and Emily (11). ... And last, but not least, I heard
“in an Italian restaurant on 56th Street in New York 440-331-1759 from a classmate in Texas. Richard Corcoran, Jr.,
City last year.” So there you go. I guess we need to E-mail: mfh2885@sbcglobal.net the endowment director for the Circle Ten Council,
hear from Mike McCarthy now. ... I also heard from for the Boy Scouts of America –
Susan Bergquist. You may recall that I singled Sue Spring training is in full force and baseball is around dcorcor@bsamail.org. He is attempting to raise $70
out in last month’s column to see if I could the corner. Get ready to dust off your golf clubs. ... million for an endowment initiative for his council in
generate a response from her. It worked. It seems During the past holidays I had the opportunity to Plano. This has never been done before in the
that Susan is busy “turning teenagers onto the chat with Bruce Lockhart and his wife, Kathy. Our history of the BSA. Good Luck, Richard. ...
classics in literature: Shakespeare and Poe, topics touched everything from former classmates, Speaking about fundraising, let’s make this a record
Cervantes and Twain.” She writes that she is to the cost of education, to the great food that we breaking class gift year, too. First and foremost, we
working with “multicultural, multiethnic, inner-city had the opportunity to sample at Theresa want you to come back to John Carroll University,
kids.” She thinks that next year she may end up in Fortunato’s ’89 holiday gathering. ... I hear that to see old friends, explore the changes on campus
the principal’s office though. No surprise there. Sue Kevin Tighe has taken a position at a community and to have fun. But to continue the traditions at
invites all JCU friends to feel free to send her an e- college as an HR compliance manager in sunny JCU as we know and love them, the university
mail at smberg99@yahoo.com. Susan asked if I North Carolina along with his normal duties as counts on our class gift. So, please, dig deep and
could find out anything about Leslie Koczur. “She product tester for Golf Digest. ... Scott Heran be generous! Hal Hawk –
was always a blast, funny and wonderful. I haven’t reports that Rick Chelko surprised his wife with a HHawk@crownbattery.com – has agreed to be our
seen her in forever and, with my erratic reading of gala 25th wedding celebration. Scott and his wife, gift chairperson. If you have any questions, please
our Class Notes, may have missed what she’s up Teresa Goodrich ’81, will also celebrate their 25th e-mail him. ... God Bless and best wishes for a
to now.” Well Sue, you picked a tough one. My wedding anniversary in July of this year. Others in happy, healthy New Year. Julie
handy little excel spreadsheet with all the class attendance included John Moeschberger and his
Send your notes to:
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information has absolutely zero, zip, nothing on wife Mariann Nemeth Moeschberger ’81 along
Leslie. If anyone reading this has anything to share with Bruce and Kathy Lockhart. ... Thanks for the Paul Hulseman
please do so. ... And speaking of zero, zip, nothing, notes. Talk to you soon, MFH 120 Evergreen Ln.
I didn’t get any response from my rumor about Winnetka, IL 60093
Send your notes to: 847-867-9322 (c)
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Peter Gailey raising emus in Encinitas. Nothing yet
from Peter Norton either. So the missing persons Julie Sanner Hepfer E-mail: PJHulseman@aol.com
file now contains two Peters and a Leslie. Stay 406 Hunt Club Dr. Paul.Hulseman@solocup.com
tuned. Dennis St. Charles, IL 60174
630-586-3367 Greetings from Chicago! One of the highlights of
Send your notes to: E-mail: RPHEPFER@AOL.COM
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my Christmas season is looking at the beautiful
Tim Freeman Christmas cards – especially the ones with family
334 N. Catherine Ave. REUNION 2006 JUNE 23-25 pictures. This season did not disappoint, with
LaGrange Park, IL 60526 tremendous shots of the growing Petnuch,
773-975-6909 (w) Hello class of 1981! I’m going to repeat myself, but Donelan and Kusner clans. Ron and Sue
708-579-9075 (h) this a Reunion year. Not just any reunion but our Petnuch’s card was from one of their daughter’s
E-mail: tim@jesuits-chi.org 25th! We have 503 people in our class. If 113 are in wedding last summer. Is it possible to be hitting
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that stage already for the class of 1982? ... Every or phone number at the head of the column! They
year I am amazed at how much our Beaudry just give their e-mail address! I sound like the old
Award recipient’s three boys look like their dad – grandpa reminiscing about back in the day, but
handsome! Mary Kay Merk-Kusner and her back in the day when I started doing this column
doctor hubby, Dave ’80, are also blessed with one 22 years ago, why I had to write the column with
beautiful daughter, Anna – you will never see a a pen and paper and put it in an envelope with a
more contagious smile. Mary Kay always includes stamp on it. Then in the early nineties I got into
a holiday letter to update us on the happenings for the high tech thing and put a column typed out as
the Kusner tribe in Iowa City. ... Speaking of a text document and saved it on a floppy disk that
holiday letters, Char Murawa Donelan’s note let I mailed in an envelope to the magazine staff. (And
us know that Char is in school again. While she they even mailed me back the disk each time,
says it’s a Mommy & Me class for her youngest, because a floppy had actual value back then!)
Michael, we all can read between the lines. Char Now days I receive almost all my news from e-
and Bob ’80, live in Newark, OH, and are mail and I am grateful I can submit it via e-mail at
managing to survive three boys and one girl. Char the last possible moment. ... Sue (Divane)
did not mention anything in her Christmas letter Donnelly is living in Inverness, IL, with husband
about her ex-roommate, Katie Carpenter Rose’s, Bill ’83 and four kids – Connaught (18), Kevin (15),
45th birthday on December 13. Must have been an Grace (12), and Libby (12). ... Orlo Coots dropped
oversight. ... Matt Keresman, Nick Burlij and Jim a note about some class visitors to the Sugar Hill
Holler seem to be getting together frequently to Inn – www.sugarhillinn.com – that he owns and
keep those Alpha Kappa Psi dreams alive. The last runs with wife Judy Sarnosky-Coots in Sugar Hill, Matt Koenig ‘85 and bride, Jessica Merry.
reunion in the fall included a five-mile run through NH. IPT Fraternity brothers Tim Tabar, Dr. John
Philadelphia – I’ve been thinking about the movie, Dudich, and Chris Rogers ’86 all came to the Inn Christmas, Channel 2 news in Chicago did a
Rocky, ever since. ... Nancy Pryatel Klingshirn for a weekend visit recently. They had a great time segment about the Gilleran twin phenomenon. It
dropped me an e-mail in January (hint, hint). She is catching up on each others’ families, remember- aired that night. Deb and John have gone
back at JCU teaching legal environment part time. ing good times at JCU and exploring the hiking Hollywood on us! ... Moving on, Aggie Nagy wed
Nancy got her law degree from OSU and has an trails and scenic drives of the Franconia Notch Tim Basler on August 27 at Notre Dame College
LLM (Tax) from Case Western. She and her area. Tim is in Akron, Dr. John lives in Wheeling, Chapel. Aggie looked beautiful as the petite bride
husband live in Hudson, OH, and they are raising WV, and Chris is in Long Island, NY. Orlo says: standing next to her new 6’ 7” husband! The
three kids – Justin (17), Kevin (15), and Lauren “It’s been much too long between visits. I will reception was held at Mayfield Country Club and
(13). ... I was back on campus in December and hopefully make it to Cleveland in January to visit the sun decided to make an appearance just as
the place was just beautiful. Cleveland had a lot of some other friends from the class of ’84.” Some the reception began. Some of the JCUers in
snow before Christmas and a quick walk around big news from Orlo: on January 14, 2006 he was attendance were: Kathy and Bill Battistone ’83,
the quad one evening brought back wonderful featured on Boston’s NECN-TV “Cooking with Kevin ’82 and Ann (Joyce) Durkin ’84, Mary Pat
memories of Christmas Carroll Evening. It was Costa” program. I watched the segment on the (Bluemle) Maretz, Carol “Buns” (Brennan)
finals week when I was there and that brought boston.com web site and chef Orlo did a Joseph, Nancy (Grimes) Couto ’84, Liz (Nau)
back a completely different set of memories, too. wonderful job preparing lamb with bread pudding. Montgomery ’84, Deb Solyan ’84 and yours truly.
Does anybody remember the big finals week They also showed some shots of his Inn so if it is Honestly, it was so much fun! Liz had our table in
snowball fight outside Murphy Hall? ... I need still available on the web you might check that out stitches with some “retro” Liz stories and Deb
updates from classmates. Please take a minute online video. ... Did you have a mini reunion or Solyan’s laugh kept making me laugh harder. We
and drop me a line. Onward on! Paul appear on TV lately like Orlo? You know we all danced all night to an incredible band and no one
want to hear about it! E it in. Don had more fun than the bride herself. Aggie
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definitely went out with a bang! ... As far as the
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regularly. I also see Jim Donahue in the neighbor-
hood quite a bit. ... I had the pleasure of tipping a
few back with “The Don,” Matt “The Cat” Collins
’86, and Sean “Men” McAndrews in Chicago a
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Times” pub crowd with his infamous Men Dance.
Don D’Amore Maureen McDonough Curley sent in an update Cat planned the Chicago road trip to make up for
29570 Dorchester Dr. from Chi-Town reporting the following, “John and missing Reunion. He knows better next time! I,
North Olmsted, OH 44070 Debbie (Gilleran) Frain are the proud parents of Maureen McDonough Curley, am still happily
440-235-1323 newborn twins! Stella and Teagan Frain joined residing in Western Springs, IL, with my hubbie,
E-mail: jcuclassof84@yahoo.com their three older siblings on November 16, 2005. Dan, and three kids, Mary Kate (12), Jack (7) and
The Frain twins will be right at home with their Tim (5).” ... “Buddy” O’Brien reports that wife
Perhaps everyone had enough of the over 40 cousins, as they make the fourth set of twins in Barb and boys, Buddy III (4) and Harrison (1) are
jokes, so a classmate e-mailed in this new line of the Gilleran family! Patty Gilleran has two sets of doing great in their new home in Wilmette, IL. He
humor: “You know you are living in the year 2006 twins, Meg (Peggy) (Gilleran) Rademaker ’88 has stays in touch with fellow IXYs John Wagner and
when” ... you have a list of 15 phone numbers to one and Deb’s new bundles complete the John Joyce often. ... He recently spoke with Joe
reach your family of three ... you haven’t played foursome. All of them are under the age of five, by Cortina and life is treating him well in Colorado. ...
solitaire with real cards in years ... you e-mail the the way. The Frains hosted a Christmas party Lastly, John Mullally is director of Sprint Nextel
person who works at the desk next to you ... you three weeks after the twins were born and Kathy Corporation residing in Reston, VA, with his wife,
accidentally enter your password on the micro- (Egan) Ecklund and I made the trek to the North Molly, and three children – Jack (9), Matt (8) and
wave ... your reason for not staying in touch with side to meet the newest members of the Frain Will (4). John wrote, “I saw the great pics on line
friends and family is that they don’t have e-mail family. They are adorable! Kathy and I were put to from Reunion; particularly those from my old
addresses. (Now that last one is one that no work feeding and burping the twins while Deb and roomies Jim Donahue, Vince Brennan, and ‘The
classmate could use for not writing in to this John worked the crowd. There must have been Seans.’ Looked like a blast. Unfortunately, I could
column!) You know what I noticed myself? The 100 kids at this party (not to mention the four sets not make it this year due to a family wedding here
more recent classes from the ’90s in this alumni of twins). Kathy and I were glad to go home with in D.C. I am looking forward to the big two-five
magazine don’t even include their postal address our potty-trained brood. Anyway, the day after and seeing everyone again.” – xo Diane
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Send your notes to: for next issue, when I’ll tell you all about Jon in packaging difficult to ship items) and opened a
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6815 Edinboro Pl.
Concord Township, OH 44077
440-352-2231
Mezzopera, Frank Uhlir, Jim Grazko, Maureen
(McCoy) Spooner, and Silvia Grava. Geez, I have
to confer with them first before I tell you all their
news! ... Until next time ... Caio! Belinda
store in Eastlake, OH, on December 12. He and
his wife will both work together and their business
will service the entire Cleveland market. Best of
luck and stop in and see Doug if you’re in the
440-352-2232 (fax) Eastlake area. ... Congrats to Mary (Baugh)
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E-mail: mobee@sbcglobal.net Martin and her husband, Tim, who welcomed a
Sue Farinacci Grazia new addition to their family, daughter Megan! ...
REUNION 2006 JUNE 23-25 10338 Loreto Ridge Dr. We asked for an update from Erie and thank you
Willoughby, OH 44094-9547 Erin (Doolin) Fessler for filling us in. Erin and her
440-256-0338 husband, Don, live in Erie and have two girls Emily
I’ll remind you all again ... REUNION ... next June E-mail: jsgrazia@adelphia.net (9) and Julia (5). She keeps in contact with Brian
23-25. BE THERE. Just to get you ready for the Brugger. She reports that Brian and his wife,
summer weekend, a few facts and figures. Did Hi Class of ’87. I hope your new year is off to a Beth, welcomed Ethan Leo into their family this
you know we have 577 living class members? Out great start! We had a wonderful Christmas with year. We would love to hear from Brian as well as
of those, only 35 have unknown addresses! Our special friends and family and I am looking forward the reported family “expansion” news from Chris
reunion attendance was 108 in 1991, 106 in 1996, to more time spent with them. I did not receive (Menke) Mingus, Sue (Najjar) Cadwallader and
and a meager 62 in 2001. COME ON GUYS ... we many e-mails for this column, but will update you Dave Williams? As Erin pointed out, we are
can do WAY better than that for 2006! I think on who I heard from. ... Kathy Alcorn (Hromco) is almost 40 and still building up more potential JCU
we should go for RECORD ATTENDANCE for a living in Cleveland Hts., OH, with her husband, alumni! ... Don Moracz is a law partner at
20-year reunion ... that number would be 130! Justin, and their six children – Jared (12), Bradford Reminger & Reminger, Co. He and his wife, Molly
WE CAN DO IT! The number of reunion class (11), Brendan (9), Gavin (7), Graeme (5) and Marin (Spisak) Moracz ’90, live in Avon Lake and have
donors has decreased from 271 to 114 from 1991- (2). She writes that she is busy raising her six two children, Brian (10) and Elizabeth (8). ... Cindy
2001, but our total dollars of giving increased from children, working as a therapist in psychiatry at Sech also wrote about her adventures in Atlanta.
$16,792 to $35,853. Let’s try to set record The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, volunteering for Cindy’s career continues to soar and each new
numbers of donors and dollars this year too while Heights Parent Center, and teaching PSR at St. promotion takes her to different areas throughout
we’re at it! ... And now the news. We have a Dominic’s. On top of all that, they are lovingly the South. She recently got together with
whole bunch of online submissions. First, we find restoring their century home. ... Dennis Casey is Michelle LoSchiavo and Peggy (Carlin) Sparrow
Anne Batcheller Muller living in Milton, MA, with now residing in Orland Park, IL, with his family. for a girl’s weekend filled with laughs. Michelle
her husband, Paul Muller, and son, Daniel (2). They made the move in October. ... I was so renovated a home that Cindy reports should be in
Also, Jeffrey Malicki says he is now living in New excited to see Tom Collins and wife, Catherine, a magazine. Peggy and her husband, Vincent, live
Lenox, IL, with his wife, Barbara, and son Ryan (Meehan ’88) last week at a get-together at the in Lake Bluff, IL, with their children. ... Thanks for
(1). He is working for Mass Mutual Financial Group Powers’ residence. They have five beautiful the great updates and keep them coming! Kathy
as an agency director. Julia Spiker e-mailed that children and are living in Chagrin Falls, OH. and Jamie
she is now living in Tallmadge, OH. And the last Tommy is a doctor in the emergency room at
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online submission was from Laurie Hubman MetroGeneral Hospital. ... Also, my brother-in-law,
MacDonald, who is living in St. Pete Beach, FL, Tom Powers, who hosted the evening with his David Gassman
with her husband, Stewart, son Ian (3) and wife, Fran (Farinacci ’88), just joined V.O. Baker 3996 Astoria Way
daughter Bridgette (2). ... I got word that Drue Co. in the area of sales and consulting. Tom and Avon, OH 44011
Carney is living in McKinney, TX, with his wife, Fran continue to make Kirtland, OH, their home 440-934-0366
Kelly, son A.J. (7) and daughter Megan (5). He along with their four children Isabella (8), Grace E-mail: dgassmktvp@aol.com
recently left FC Dallas of Major League Soccer to (6.5), Tommy (5), and Liam (3). ... Please let me
join U.S. Marketing & Promotions as the director know how things are with you and your families. Greetings Streaks and lets get right into the good
of account services. The company is a division of God Bless and Happy New Year, Sue stuff ... Kathleen Zuccaro Guzzi married her
The Marketing Arm. ... As for Rich Gorman, he is neighbor, David, in May of 2002 and now lives in
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living in Davie, FL, with his wife, Cuqui, daughters Broadview Heights; Kathleen has a daughter,
McKinzie (10) and Haley (8), and son Nicholas (5). Jamie Jamison Makena, born April of ’04 and another on the way
Rich received his MBA from University of South 7072 Kildeer Rd. in March of this year. She is the director of the
Florida in 1996 and is president of Choice Canfield, OH 44406 annual and special giving fund for Hawken School
Generics. ... I received a lengthy e-mail (THANK 330-702-1965 and completes her eighth year at Hawken and 17th
YOU!) from Jim Dowdle who I must assume is E-mail: jjamison@zoominternet.net in the fundraising arena – kguzz@hawken.edu. ...
working for The Food Network since his e-mail Kathy Reali Matthews Laura Moreschi Asseff is living in Akron with her
address was such. Now if only he could forward 28012 W Oviatt Rd. husband, Steve, and children Jonathan (8),
those Emeril tickets ... He indicated he was Cleveland, OH 44140-2145 Nicholas (5), Ben (3) and Patrick (6 mos.). She is a
heading to two JCU introductory receptions in the 440-871-7283 unit leader for Creative Memories working from
Chicago area held in honor of Fr. Niehoff. Jim sent E-mail: bk3matthews@yahoo.com home – cmlasseff@aol.com. ... Susan Swyt –
news regarding PJ Kissane, who apparently is still beanmarek@aol.com – checks in from Dublin, OH,
at U.S. News and World Report, is married, and where she lives with her husband, William Marek,
living in Winnetka with one child. Also, Jim Happy 2006! Many of us (some are already there) and children Chris (8) and Timothy (2). ... Michelle
indicated that James Marsh is still in NY and has will hit the big 40 this year! A small milestone for Conkle is in Atlanta and has been there since
recently started his own hedge fund. He and his some and a real turning point for others. Whether 1998 where her job in sales continues to go well
wife, Joanna ’88, live in Greenwich, CT, and have it’s completing a marathon, a change in your with major growth in her department that only
five children (crazy, crazy). Rick Collins was career, or a new addition, we would love to hear seems to keep getting larger. Michelle had
mentioned as having a regular day-job with an how you plan to embrace 40. One classmate who surgery on knee #1 after Thanksgiving and if all
intellectual property firm, but has time to side-line plans to embrace this year in a big way is Doug goes well will have #2 done in early 2006 –
as manager for the Umpires Clubhouse at U.S. Dickason. Doug wrote that he and his wife, Kathy, m_conkle@bellsouth.com. ... After months of me
Cellular Field. I’m told he had a blast at the recent have been married for 14 years, and they live in badgering, Brian Albenze has answered the bell.
World Series! As for Jim’s news that Tim Lyndhurst with Steven (4). After 15 years with a He’s been in Denver since February ’05 with his
McGrath looks the same as he did in 1986 ... Cleveland based industrial distributor, Doug got wife, Lisa, and children Olivia (8) and Rachel (4).
NOT FAIR! ... I have even more news, but I’ve run the bug to do something for himself. He recently Brian spent 13 years in the D.C. area and now
out of space! This has got to be a first! SO ... look acquired a Navis Pack & Ship franchise (specialists goes by the shooter title of president, Pinnacle
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Distribution – balbenze@beveargedistr.com. Brian They have two children – Jim (4) and Samantha to Florida at Thanksgiving to visit my brother-in-
regularly hears from Phil Pruner who lives in (2). It turns out Jim is a pretty good golfer – Frank law, Mark Fanta ’87. We had a great time and a
Atlanta and has three boys (your turn Phil). Brian played with him in a few two man tournaments wonderful visit. ... I ran into Mike and Bill
gets together for a golf outing every year with and Jim won a Florida Golf Association Mid- Patterson at a game down at Iggy recently. ...
Dave Tolchin ’88, Ted Arcand, Jeff King ’88, John Amateur event last year! Ah, one of the many Brett McNabb is residing in Medina. ... Michael
Reali ’90, Tony DeCarlo ’88, Mike Hogue ’88, Mike benefits of living in Florida – being able to hone Owen is in France, working for Magellan
Rozic ’92 and Bill Bishop ’92; now that is one golf your golf game! ... Mary Beth (Wolfe) Lindner Ingenierie as the business development manager.
outing I need to attend, only “gold-chain” Sean mentioned that she runs into Barb (Muir) Radis ... D. Michael Heltzel is living in South Euclid with
Cain ’88 is missing from that group. Brian also occasionally. It turns out their children go to school his wife, Barb, and two kids. He is the customer
reports that Pat Connors is back from Kuwait and together. Barb, drop me an e-mail – would love to service manager for Plastic Safety Systems. ...
newly married; thanks for the news Brian and hear from you. ... Tim and Lynn (Flaherty ’93) Mark Rus is living in Mentor, OH, and is the asst.
great hearing from you. ... Brian Donovan has Kessel are living in Pittsburgh with their four controller at UHHS-CSAHS Cuyahoga Inc. He has
released his children’s DVD to the public. I own a children – Jackson (7), Nolan (6), Garrett (4) and two children. ... Jeff Pawlowski is in Elgin, IL, in
copy and my two and four year olds dig the Anna (1). Tim works several days a week in sales at Medtronic Sofamor Danek. ... Mary
MIGHTYME storyline and video. You can obtain Cleveland for Therm-All and Lynn is a stay at Thomas Leathley resides in Columbus, OH. She
your copy at www.mightyme.com. Check it out home mom. They keep in touch with Joe is the director of development at St. Stephen’s
and nice work, Brian. ... I received a short voice Palmesano, who is living in Florida; John Community House. She is married to Scott. ...
mail from Brian Sheridan who is still with GE but Graham and Sean Nolan, who are in Chicago; Mary Collins Szablowski resides in Virginia with
has moved to the Chicago area. drop me some Mel and Mary Lenhardt; who are in Detroit and husband, Paul ’90, and three children. ... Sharon
more details when you get a chance Brian. ... Last Glenn Smith in Pittsburgh. ... Brian Adams is a Niermann Berezne lives in Twinsburg, OH, and
but not least, Chris Pelinsky and wife, Jodie, physician in the ER at Robinson Memorial Hospital works at Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. as a team member
welcomed child #2, Alex, who joined Sean at in Ravenna and at Lakewood Hospital. He is also relations representative. She was married in 2005
home in New Jersey. The Pelinskys recently serving in the Air Force Reserves. He and his wife, with many JCU grads in attendance at the
bought a second home in Utah for skiing and Eileen, are residing in Middleburg Heights with wedding. She says “Onward on John Carroll.”
lounging; sweet. ... I can only hope the holidays their five children – Meghan (10), Joseph (9), Congratulations Sharon! ... Theresa Kepferle
were as good to everyone as they were to my Madeline (7), Brian (5), and Mary Margaret (3). ... Wagerson lives in Florida but is planning a move
family; best to all in 2006 and keep the NEWS Jay and Maria (LaPorte ’89) Weidner are living in to Michigan with her husband, Kevin, and two
coming! Peace, David Downer’s Grove, IL. They have two girls – children. She is a regional portfolio manager for
Samantha (5) and Sara Jayne (2). ... Thanks General Motors Corporation. ... Rori Marchini
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everyone for the updates and until next time ... Hintze lives in Illinois. She is married and has two
Melissa Wenzler Cheers, Melissa children. ... Brad Zediker lives in Pennsylvania
4021 Wandsworth Road with his wife and two children. He is a database
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analyst for AT&T – as mentioned previously, check
216-691-3759 Molly Coughlin Fanta out his band called FUN MONEY in Pennsylvania,
E-mail: WenzJCU90@aol.com 25107 Wildwood Dr. West Virginia, and Maryland. ... Christopher J.
Westlake, OH 44145 Schaeffer lives in Avon, OH, with his wife,
Hello class of 1990! Hope everyone had a 440-716-1749 Heather Ann (Wilson). They have two children.
wonderful and festive holiday season! Time to get E-mail: mfanta4714@wowway.com Chris works for the Cleveland Clinic as a radiology
ready for spring! Now that the doldrums of winter resident. ... Peter Siconolfi resides in Pennsylva-
are melting ... don’t forget to take a minute to e-
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mail me with any news. Your classmates want to Investors. Peter has two children. ... Stan Rhodes
hear what you are up to! ... Ran into Jean (Hetzer) Dear class of 1991. Hopefully you are busy making resides in Medina, OH. He works for Jacobson
Harsar at the annual JCU Breakfast with Santa! plans to attend our Reunion June 23-25. Look for Mfg. as a sales manager. He is married to Micha
Her boys, Matthew and Michael, were helping details in the mail and in the magazine. Check out and has three children. ... Rob and Cathy (Herman
wrap lots of cool presents! They are very cute the list of “missing” class members – http:// ’92) Powers are residing in Pittsburgh, PA, with
little guys! ... Molly (Spisak) and Don ’88 Moracz www.jcu.edu/alumni/classes/1991/index.htm – if their three children. They keep in touch with Bob
are living in Avon Lake. They have two children, you find your name or see someone you know Schaefer and his wife, Tammy. Bob is living in
Brian (10) and Elizabeth (8). ... Brigid (Reilly) listed, send me the update to receive Reunion North Carolina and has three children. He works
Weiller is living in Zagreb, Croatia. She and her info. Come back and celebrate with friends! ... as a director of sales for Jacobsen Golf/Turf in
husband, Matthew, work for the U.S. Department Michael Strauss is teaching English at St. Charlotte. If anyone from our class is living in the
of State. They have three children – Maureen (12), Ignatius High School. ... My family and I traveled Charlotte area please contact me for his info. ...
John (10), and Terence (7). ... Frank Boensch
gave me some updates. He and his wife, MJ, are
GOLF OUTING:
living in Princeton with Sophia (2). He works as a
Global Account director for Cable and Wireless.
He travels frequently to the UK and Asia. Frank
met up with Sean Marrie and his wife, Tammy, Cleveland area alumni join us for the 2006 Carroll Golf Classic
last fall while in D.C. They have two children,
Kayla (14) and Tanner (12). He also often gets June 5, 2006, Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
together with Michael Guenin either in NYC, $125.00 Per Golfer
Chicago or Dayton (when back at home). Michael
and his wife, Nicole, are living in South Bend
• Price includes continental breakfast, lunch,
(Michael got his MBA from Notre Dame and stuck beer at the turn, one hour happy hour, dinner.
around – he is running the South Bend branch of
his family’s business). They have two boys, Jack
• There will be give-a-ways and prizes
(4) and Grant (2) and are expecting baby number • Dinner Only: $50.00
three this spring (I hear they are pulling for pink)!
Frank also mentioned that he sees quite a bit of • For more information about the outing and
Jim and Monica (Bliss ’89) Weick. They are living information regarding hole sponsorships visit:
in Ft. Lauderdale – Jim started his own law
practice and Monica has her own dental practice.
www.jcu.edu/alumni
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Thanks to all of you who write in. Keep talking up houses down. They have two kids Conor (6) and 26.2 mile run). Lauren finished fourth in her 30-34
our Reunion and again, “Onward on John Carroll.” Gavin (20 mos) and are expecting a third in May. age group with a time of 10 hours, 22 minutes.
... May God bless all of you with good health and Pat works for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Cheering her on were Lauren’s husband Kurt,
much happiness in 2006. Fondly yours, Molly Rochester. Katie also told me that Jenn Frank daughter Bella (2), sister, mom, dad, aunt and
Norris is home with Jack (3) and Joseph (1) and uncle. I think future historians will be replacing
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that Katie Fornes Drenik has Anthony (2) and is “pure, pious, passive and domestic” with “pure
Jim Sislo expecting in January. Katie works part time at strength, agility and determination” when it comes
203 Marilyn Ln. Office Max Corporate Headquarters and is home to our generation. ... We can be sure that these
Eastlake, OH 44095-1561 part time. ... Mike Thomas and his wife, Sandy, same qualities led former football captain of the
440-269-1245 welcomed another beautiful daughter, Audrey 1994 OAC champs, John Browne, to his position
E-mail: James@Sislo.net Katherine, born October 4. ... See you soon, Jim as president and CEO of American Oil and Gas
Coalition Inc. Living in Delray Beach, FL, with his
I was fortunate to attend the inauguration of Father Send your notes to: two dogs, John is on the cutting edge of American
Robert Niehoff, SJ, in October. Our fellow
classmate Joe Cimperman was one of a few
distinguished speakers at the ceremony. Joe was
also reelected to his seat on the Cleveland City
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12361 Woodridge Dr.
North Royalton, OH 44133
440-877-0939
business. JB credits God as the source of his
success. His company’s mission is to promote
independence from foreign sources of oil and gas.
JB says “this is achieved by developing land that is
Council in November. ... I was happy to hear that E-mail: dereardon@adelphia.net mineral rich in North America and the Western
Chris McNulty and Jenna Soccorsi were married Hemisphere, or by investigating and developing
on September 17. Jenna graduated from Hillsdale alternative sources.” JB’s highly profitable
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in Michigan; she played soccer and ran track. She is
a political fundraiser and works for the Ohio
attorney general, Jim Petro. Jenna and Chris live in
Columbus in German Village. Chris would also like
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Maureen McGuinness Clouse
1609 Marble Cove Ln.
Denton, TX 76210
940-566-1361
company helps support world charity efforts as
well. Ten percent of company profits are dedicated
to sponsoring needy children throughout the world
through Compassion International. JCU’s emphasis
to say hello to his old duplex mates: Dr. Brian on community service motivated JB to make it a
940-369-8764 (fax)
McDermott, Dr. Pete Guzinski and of course Bill responsibility of his company to fight world
E-mail: moe@hsl.admin.unt.edu
Stamp. Chris also wanted to say hello to Kess, Fitz, injustices, in particular to defeat Joseph Kony and
Gavin Geraci and Mike Thomas. We anxiously his guerrilla army in Southern Sudan and Northern
await their updates for the next class report! ... Jason Craggs, Ph.D. lives in Gainesville, FL, with Uganda that is responsible for slaughtering
Ever wonder what our original class columnist is up his wife, Christina. Jason earned his doctorate from thousands of Christian men, women, and children.
to? Well wonder no more as I was delighted to the U. of Georgia in 2005. Congratulations! ... ... Someone else who is making the world her
hear that Megan Larkin Curry had a little girl, Jennifer Dietrick became engaged on New Year’s community is Victoria Insley, who lives in Hong
“Molly Larkin Curry,” on May 5. As Megan put it Eve 2005 to Dr. Ernest Marrone, II of Greenwich, Kong. As of this printing, I’m not sure what she is
“We are blessed to now have the perfect CT. She lives in New York and works as a manage- doing there, but I’m hoping she’ll tell us. ... Mary
combination of a boy, Ryan (2.5), and girl, Molly (8 ment supervisor for OgilvyOne Worldwide. Beth Neel is living in Bay Village and working as
mos).” The happy family still lives in Hudson and Jennifer, please keep us up to date on the wedding the marketing director for Paran Management in
Megan is working for Eli Lilly in their Oncology plans! ... David and Lisa (Chrysler) Kocab Cleveland. ... Garett Brugger and his wife Jen
Division. She has put her triathlons on hold for now welcomed their fourth child in December. That (Sezon) ’97 had twins on September 16. Graydon
... however Megan often puts the children in the makes four boys. One more boy and you have a and Ellie were born healthy at 5.5 pounds each.
running stroller and manages to run some races first string basketball team! David also started his They live in Erie, PA, where Garett works at his
from time to time. ... If you logged onto http:// own law practice. Sounds like the Kocabs are busy. family’s funeral business. ... Kelly Ann (Rochford)
www.jcu92.net a few months ago you would have ... Sarah (Kocian) Alzamora and her husband, Daum and husband Scott Daum moved to Lake
discovered it was down. Well not to worry as Mike, welcomed their son, Robert Miller Alzamora, Forest, IL, with daughter Brielle (1.5). ... Ethan
Anton Zuiker, along with Tony DiMaria’s help, on July 1, 2005. The Alzamora family lives in Lamb reports that he has two new loves in his life:
have secured jcu92.com and jcu92.org. Please Evanston, IL. ... Colleen Ward and her husband, fiancée, Sarah, and his dog, Catie, whom he
change your bookmarks, and help us update the Marc, also welcomed their fourth child this past describes as a black and tan coon hound. Speaking
site by adding your news. ... It was nice to receive year. Grace joins the crew of Jimmy (6), Mary-Kate of black and tan, for those of you who remember
an e-mail update from Mary Beth Fraser. Since (4), and Christian (2). ... As you can see the column this infamous concoction of light and dark beers,
graduating from our class she received a master’s this time is a little slim. As you read about the great how does one separate the beer? Perhaps I should
in U.S. women’s history from Binghamton things happening to Jason, Jennifer, Dave, Lisa, be asking Anthony Hill, who is the district sales
University (1994) and recently completed her Ph.D. Sarah, and Colleen, know that we want to hear manager for Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Houston, TX,
in U.S. history from Catholic University of America about you too! ... Luck to you always, Moe ... Or maybe I should just head to the bar after I put
(CUA). Mary Beth awaits the graduation ceremony my two kids to bed and ask my local friendly
in May 2006 where as she put it “I get to don the Send your notes to: neighborhood bartender. After all, I wouldn’t want
fancy Ph.D. robes.” Mary Beth got married in 2002
and goes by Mary Beth Fraser Connolly. She met
husband, Michael, who is also a historian, at CUA.
Since their wedding, they have lived in New
95 Annie (Hummer) DePerro
4161 Glenmoor Rd. N.W.
Canton, OH 44718
330-966-8845
to give the impression that I’m living a Victorian-era
lifestyle ... maybe next time I’ll let you know what
I’m really up to. Until then, Annie
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Hampshire, where they taught at a local college. E-mail: anniedeperro@nls.net
Now they live in Valparaiso, IN, and Michael is Amy Spisich Kogovsek
working full-time at Purdue University North
Central. Mary Beth also teaches there as a lecturer.
... It seems that the JCU stork keeps delivering as
Katie Clifford Kantz and her husband, Chris Kantz
I’ll never forget sitting through week after week of
Dr. Morton’s Women in U.S. History class and her
lectures on “the pure, pious, passive and domes-
tic” Victorian women of yesteryear. The phrase
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’91 have two kids, Danny (4) and Molly (2). Katie echoes unpleasantly in my head and somehow
sees Karen Staropoli Crowe a lot. Karen lives in does not mesh with today’s more enlightened – not
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Rochester and has three girls – Sarah (9), Grace (5), to mention strong – women. Take Lauren
and Ellie (3). Karen stays in touch with Karen (Colaizzi) Hebzler, for example. Her mom wrote in Karen Thompson Pascoe is living in Denver, CO,
Donner Tehan, who also has three kids – Patrick that the Pittsburgh native participated in the with her husband, Gary, whom she married this
(7), Maire (5), and Rachel (2). Katie said that Pat October 2005 Ironman World Triathlon Champion- past summer. She is currently finishing up her
Palleschi ’91 and his wife, Katrina, moved five ship in Kona, Hawaii, (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, doctorate in psychology and working as a mental
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Hovorka and her husband recently had their first
child, Logan, on August 13. She lives in Roswell,
GA, and is doing a lot of volunteer work. ... Jen
Sezon Brugger and her husband, Garett ’95, had
twins, Graydon and Ellie, in September. They live
in Erie, PA. ... Robin (Spilka) Neorr moved to
Columbus in May 2004 and married Patrick Neorr
on August 27, 2005. Patrick does marketing and
promotions in Ohio for Jack Daniels (Robin, I think
you and Patrick just made several new friends).
Those in the wedding from ’97 were Jamie
Barbour, Brian Eble, and Chad Fine, along with
Christine (Krane) Balasko, ’96, and Nicole
Bourrillion, ’94. Robin is fulfilling her dream of
feeling like she’s in college radio forever. She’s an
account manager/marketing coordinator for
CD101, an independently owned alternative
station on the Web –robin@cd101.com. ... Our old
pal Ernie Petti has been through some big
changes since leaving JCU eight years ago. For
Front row: Andy Titus and his wife, Tara; Gary Thompson and Karen Thompson Pascoe, Julie
one thing, he’s now a liberal, goateed mountain
Kearney, Erik Chiprich and Jo Anna Maiorano Crago. In the back row are Dan Gindi ’95. and Brian
Crago (Jo Anna’s husband). climber who lives in California and works for
Disney. You can even find his name in the credits
health and substance abuse therapist. The photo private club. ... Bill Ridler is a sales manager with for movies such as Reign of Fire, which came out
from Karen’s wedding shows front row: Andy Castle Metals (a steel distributor he has been with a couple of years ago. Now we find out he’s
Titus and his wife, Tara; Gary and Karen, Julia for nine years). Earlier this year he and his wife, engaged to a girl named Aidess Domagas, who’s
Kearney, Erik Chiprich and Jo Anna Maiorano Melissa, relocated from Lyndhurst to the from Los Angeles. ... Jeff Scoby lives in Newport
Crago. In the back row are Dan Gindi ’95, and Cincinnati area. Together, they own a quaint dye- Beach, CA, and is a sales manager for Sherwin-
Brian Crago (Jo Anna’s husband). Karen writes able shoe shop that specializes in bridal shoes and Williams. ... Bridget (Maloney) Chamberas –
that Julia Kearney, MD, is living in Manhattan and custom dyed footwear, check them out – bmchamberas@hotmail.com – and her husband,
finishing her residency at Mt. Sinai. She recently www.colourfulsoles.com. ... Tiffany Madar- Anthony, welcomed their first child, Thomas
took her pediatric boards and is now interviewing Connelly and her husband welcomed their Francis, over the summer. ... Keep the news
for jobs. She has a boyfriend she met while she second child, Patrick Michael (6 lbs. 3oz., 18.5 coming, and don’t forget you can also send
was in Sri Lanka helping children recover from inches) on July 5, 2005. He joins big sister Taitum pictures if you’d like ... Brian
trauma after the tsunami. ... Erik Chiprich lives in who will be two in February. ... David Kelly and
Manhattan. He is working at Harris Nesbitt as a his wife welcomed their second child, Liam David, Send your notes to:
senior equity analyst. ... Andy Titus and his wife,
Tara, live outside San Francisco. Andy is keeping
himself busy working two jobs, one on the East
Coast and one on the West. They are expecting
on June 8. Big sister, Emilia, turned two in
September. The Kelly family has moved back to
the Chicago area, living in the Naperville/Aurora
area. David works for BBDO on the Dodge
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their first child in June. ... Melissa Winberry account. ... I received a lot more news but
Gleeson married Mat Gleeson in ’99 and they couldn’t squeeze it all in, so look for more news
have two children, Henry (2) and Pheobe (5 mos). next time! Amy Michael Lipinski, who received his law degree from
Melissa is a social worker and lives in Chagrin Georgetown University Law Center in 2002 and then
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Falls. ... Tracy Potts Winterich married Danny worked as a prosecuting attorney with the U.S.
Winterich in ’99 and they live in Toledo. Tracy is a Brian Sparks Office of Special Counsel in Washington, D.C.,
physical therapist and Danny is a CSI. They are 5011 Oakes Rd. returned to Cleveland last summer and began
expecting their first child this spring. ... Jo Anna Brecksville, OH 44141 working as an attorney with the U.S. Department of
Maiorano Crago married Brian Crago in ’02 and Phone: 440-746-0309 Health and Human Services. On July 16, he married
they are living in Mt. Lebanon, PA. Jo Anna is the E-mail: sparkyb29@hotmail.com Carrie Goglin; they live in Mentor, OH. ... Last fall I
director of recruiting at Resources Global attended two beautiful weddings for a couple of
Professionals. ... John Bartels married Kristen Jeff Zukauckas is the promotions director for good JCU friends. Kelly and Adam Mordock were
Savage Bartels ’97 and they live in Cleveland WTAM 1100, 96.5 Kiss FM, and 100.7 WWMS in married in Streetsboro, OH, on October 8. Carolyn
Heights. They had their first child this past Cleveland. He was recently nominated for a (Sprague) Kucharski and I read at the wedding, and
summer, Charles “Charlie” Christopher. John is national Radio Music Award for Promotion/ Dave Kucharski was a groomsman. Other JCU
expanding his business, Independent Advisors, Marketing Director of the Year. If you live in guests included Doug Coster and Jen Scherschel.
Inc., into Naples, FL, and Kristen is enjoying being Cleveland and listen to WTAM on the weekends, Adam and Kelly honeymooned in Hawaii. They live in
a mom and doing fitness training at home. ... Tara you can also hear Jeff on the air as one of the Beachwood, OH. Adam works for a small informa-
Clark Czamara is living in Amherst, NY, with her “Prize Guys,” along with fellow alum Pat Butler tion technology consulting firm in the Cleveland area,
husband, Scott, and their two daughters – Kaitlin ’01, on the Contest Show. Jeff says he catches up and Kelly is a registered nurse at the Cleveland
(3.5) and Molly (1.5). Tara is working as a special with former WJCU vets on occasion. ... Jamie Clinic. ... Three weeks after Adam and Kelly’s Ohio
education teacher in Buffalo. ... Chrissy Miller (Bateman) Putinski lives in Mentor with her wedding, Jen Scherschel and Mark Polston were
Bushnell lives in Fairport, NY, with her husband, husband, Steve. She is teaching third grade at married in Cary, IL, just west of Chicago. Carolyn
Rob, and their two sons – Andrew (3.5) and Jack Center Elementary in Mayfield and had a baby girl, (Sprague) Kucharski and Claudia Mooney were part
(5 mos). Chrissy is a teacher. ... Stephanie May Alexa, last June. ... Gary Love returned November of the wedding party. Other JCU guests at the
Potter and her husband, John, live in Chicago 4 from his second tour in Iraq, this time as a October 29 wedding were Dave Kucharski, Jennifer
where both work for PricewaterhouseCoopers. company commander out of Fort Bragg. He was (Westenberg) Jazynka and Adam Mordock. Jen
Their son, Will, was born this past April. ... Debbie able to bring all his soldiers home alive, despite and Mark honeymooned in Ireland and now live in
Roth Hawrylko and her husband, Greg, got operating throughout northern Iraq. Next, Gary will Crystal Lake, IL. Last May Jen received her master’s
married this past summer. They live in D.C., be in Columbus, where he’ll spend about two of library and information science degree from
where Debbie works as an event planner at a years working in the recruiting battalion. ... Tricia Dominican University, and she now works as a
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librarian in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. Mark is a Akin, Gump, Strauss. ... Susan (Marcellus) Ross and will be married in June. Laurie is an HR
manager for Chicago Indoor Racing. ... Congratula- and her husband, David, moved to Manhattan, KS, generalist for SS&G Financial Services, a CPA firm
tions to Karen and Doug Coster, who welcomed where Susan teaches reading in the Manhattan in Northeast Ohio. Laurie and Nick will miss the
baby Madison Noel on December 2, 2005. Doug Public School District. Susan is working towards Reunion this summer because they will be
says he and Karen love having Madison in their lives. her M.Ed. in literacy and her husband is working celebrating their honeymoon. ... Speaking of the
The Costers live in Cincinnati, OH, where Doug runs towards his master’s degree at Kansas State Reunion, if you haven’t marked your calendars yet,
the operations of his family business and Karen University. ... Patrick Heublein lives in Chicago and Reunion is June 23-25, 2006 – plan to attend. If
teaches fourth grade in the Oak Hills School District. is a director for Thilman Filippini. ... Congrats to you want to participate in the planning, please
... In December 2005, Ryan Cavanaugh was Nate and Shanna (Stonebrook) Botos who contact me and I will provide you with the
promoted to associate at the law firm of Kelley & celebrated the birth of their first child, Isabelle necessary information, if you have contact
Ferraro in Cleveland, OH. Ryan began with Kelley & Grace Botos, on April 20, 2005. Shanna is a information for our “lost” classmates, please let
Ferraro in 2002 as a law clerk. He graduated from pediatric nurse practitioner in University Heights me know – Tamara Bivins, Deloris Davis, Oleg
the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2005. ... I and Nate sells defibrillators for Zoll Medical. They Kogan, Mary E. Maloney, Robert Matelski,
look forward to hearing from more of you in 2006. live in University Heights. ... Rich Stoddard Christopher G. Price, Andrew W. Rogers. You
Please e-mail me so that I can share the many fun married Erin Collins ’99. Rich and Erin became the can update your mailing information on the alumni
events happening in your lives with our classmates. proud parents of Caitlin Erin in October. They live in web site – www.jcu.edu/alumni/forms/
And until next time, take care, Cherie Chicago. ... Erin (Fritz) Memo is due to have her keep_in_touch.asp. ... All the best to you, Maureen
first child in March of this year. Congratulations to
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and we will do our best to get them in the next St. Louis, MO 63109
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Hello class of 2002! As always, I have much to
report ... Alex Bonilla is working for KeyBank
Mortgage in Brooklyn, OH. ... Emily Dodge is
living in Bay Village, OH. ... Ross Donadio
received his master’s in communication from
Clare Taft Fordham. He is working in the Creative Depart-
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1808 Coventry Rd., #2
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 acting opportunities. Ross lives in the Soho
216-346-2209 James Martines is living in Las Vegas with his District of NYC. ... Siobhan Fink married Brian
E-mail: jculassof2000@hotmail.com wife, Samantha. James earned his J.D. from Santa Maria in September at her parish in Chester-
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2004 and is field, OH. They had a paradise honeymoon in Maui,
working as a deputy city attorney in Henderson, and now live in Mayfield Hts., OH. ... Ian Hopkins
We have news about upcoming weddings, new NV. ... Ronald Frey also earned his J.D. from has taken a new job as an account executive with
babies and new jobs. Big congratulations are in Cleveland-Marshall in 2004. Ron is an associate
order to Bridget Houlihan – she is engaged to with Ian N. Friedman & Associates in Cleveland and
Mike Kennedy, a 2000 graduate of the United has served as trial counsel for the local bar
States Military Academy at West Point. Bridget and
Mike are planning an October wedding at West
Point. ... Ross Munn married Jennifer Nonno on
association, which prosecutes alleged ethics
violations. Outside of the office, Ron enjoys
spending time with his girlfriend, Sabrina Davis. ...
Making a
June 18, 2005 ... Lauren Genshock married TJ
Pope on February 19, the couple will relocate to
Germany, as TJ is in the Army ... Mary Flachbart
married Mike Varone in July ... Chris Kerr and Jill
Maren Aikey earned her J.D. from Capital
University in 2004. ... Beth Nelson earned an M.S.
in anatomy from Ohio State in 2003; she now
works as a legislative assistant in Washington, D.C.
Difference
DiPiero ’01 were married in July ... Lee Nejak and ... Kevin Riley is an associate with Colliers
The fifth annual Making A Difference
Karen Rizzuto also exchanged vows in July ... Ostendorf-Morris and lives in Brecksville, OH, with
Laura Frankl and Mike Dolan became engaged in his wife, Lisa (DeBerardinis ’02). ... Breinanne selection will be published in the spring
July ... Clarisse Creary and Kevin Norsen ’01 are Knight will earn her master’s in education in 2006
2006 issue of John Carroll magazine. If you
engaged and planning a wedding for summer 2007. and is teaching with St. Vincent DePaul in
They live in Buffalo and the wedding will take place Cleveland. ... Shelby Spare is finishing up her know of an alumni (that includes
in Ohio ... Congratulations to Christina master’s work in clinical community counseling at yourself) who is making a difference in
Bongiovanni, who will marry Craig Horner in Johns Hopkins University. Her internship is with St.
Buffalo on August 26. Christina works as an Vincent’s Center, a therapeutic group home for kids our lives, please submit the name of the
admissions counselor for Villa Maria College in who have been abused or neglected. ... Jessica nominee, class year, organization, and
Buffalo and her fiancé is a chiropractor in West (Theis) Naik lives in Hong Kong with her husband,
Seneca; they will settle in West Seneca after the A.D., and is a treasury manager for Avery briefly tell us why your selection should
wedding. ... Emily Shurilla finished her Master of Dennison. ... Michael Kandarev is a realtor with be part of Making a Difference 2006.
Social Work in May and works at Applewood Keller Williams in Chicago and celebrated his
Centers, Inc. in Cleveland. She does intensive in- marriage to Deanna Derrig on September 17. ...
home therapy with adolescents and their families. The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, in partner- You can e-mail this information to
... Martina Takac recently started working with ship with Inside Business magazine, presented its
Lisa at the Cleveland Zoological Society as a first Top 25 Under 35 Movers and Shakers Awards Journal@jcu.edu, or fill our the
development assistant. Martina lives in Lakewood. in November 2005. Holly Therrien and Jason nomination form on the Alumni page
... Kate Meacham graduated from Notre Dame Therrien were both honored for their work with
Law School in May 2003. She purchased a home in thunder::tech. ... Laurie Lewton lives in
of the John Carroll Web site
Washington, D.C., in September 2004, and is an Strongsville, OH, with her fiancé, Nick BeVier. www.jcu.edu/alumni.
associate in the litigation section at the law firm of Laurie and Nick recently bought their first home
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Marcus Thomas LLC. Ian is an associate board Harrison was recently promoted to senior School, in the Cloverleaf School District. ... Carlene
member of the Cleveland Advertising Association accountant, accounting & auditing department, at Simmons is working as a marketing specialist at Q-
and he lives in Mayfield Hts., OH. ... Jimmy Kissee Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. Jeremy has worked with Ciuni Panel Lab Products. She is involved in all aspects of
has been recently hired to the editorial staff at PR & Panichi since interning in 2002 and during his the company’s marketing effort, including the design
Newswire’s Chicago Bureau. ... Julie Maier is living tenure earned an MBA from JCU. ... Jeffrey and content of advertising brochures and literature,
in Murfreesboro, TN. ... Emily Pillitteri and Doug DeChellis wrote to say that in May 2004 he started along with managing its Internet marketing
Clifton were engaged in August and are planning a a real estate investment company with fellow campaign. ... Fabiola Galarraga –
fall 2007 wedding. Emily is a logistics coordinator for alumni Brody Day and Pat Roach. He’s also been fgalarraga04@jcu.edu – is living in South Euclid, OH.
TNT Logistics in Jacksonville, FL. Doug is finishing working with Colagiovanni & Greene, Inc. as an ... Adam Fischer was recently promoted to sales
his second year of law school at Florida Coastal accountant since graduation, and for the past year, consultant for the Indiana Pacers from his previous
School of Law, also in Jacksonville. ... Ben has coached high school basketball at NDCL in position as account executive. He has been with the
Stechschulte ’01 graduated from Stetson University Chardon! ... That wraps it up for this issue of the organization for seven months. His responsibilities
College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL. He passed the magazine, and thanks to all of you who used our include assisting the owners and upper-level
Florida Bar exam and is employed as a FL state new e-mail address to send news. I look forward to executives with getting the accurate attendance
prosecutor/district attorney in Tampa. ... Joe hearing from more of you as 2006 unfolds. Take numbers and revenue for each game. He is living in
Sweeney was promoted to senior accountant at care, Theresa Broad Ripple, a suburb of Indianapolis. But it’s not all
Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. He has also earned his MBA business for Adam. He recently went as a VIP to
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from JCU. ... Shannon Tarr works as a research Jermaine O’Neal’s club, Seven, on opening night and
coordinator for Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. ... Paul S. Clapp played a pickup game of basketball at Conseco
Sara Zezzo lives in Chicago and is a sales planner aol: ClapperJCU Fieldhouse with former Pacer Reggie Miller. ... Any
for Oxygen Media. ... and finally, a member of our 440-812-3837 (c) members of the class of 2005 who find themselves
class has contacted me to ask for prayers for one of E-mail: pclapp@yahoo.com with a speeding ticket in Manassas, VA, may soon
our own. Laura Crawley was diagnosed with a brain be able to throw some weight around. Steve
tumor in early September and is undergoing intense This issue is a little light on updates, so PLEASE Cieslinski recently started at the police academy for
chemo/radiation. According to her web site, send me any info you have so I can keep this the Prince William County Police Department. He
www.lauracrawely.com, Laura seems to be keeping space full with your updates and less of my moved to Virginia in January and should be ready to
her spirits high. Please keep our classmate in your rambling! You can always e-mail – join the force this summer. ... Some members of our
thoughts. ... Thank you to everyone who shared their pclapp@yahoo.com – or call my cell phone, class have gone even farther away from Cleveland
news. It is so great to share your journey since JCU. 440.812.3837. ... And now the updates: Nikki to find their missions. Lauren Bost and Ellen
Keep me posted! Best wishes, Gina Spiezio is walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Mathews are working in Immokalee, FL, for a year
Cancer on June 24-25! If you would like to help after graduation. They both teach in an after-school
Send your notes to: reach her goal to raise $1800 you can e-mail her, program at Pinecrest Elementary School. They also
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4844 Westbourne Rd.
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
E-mail: jcu2003@hotmail.com
nspiezio04@jcu.edu. ... Andrew Higl ’03 is a grad
student and instructor at Loyola University in
Chicago, while Teresa Delagrange is an account
executive at Gibbs-Soell Public Relations in
spend some mornings working on houses with
Habitat for Humanity for those who lost their homes
to Hurricane Wilma. Ellen also works at PACE, a
school for middle school and high school girls who
Chicago. ... And Samantha Crish is working as an are unable to attend public school. Lauren teaches
event planner/administrative assistant at Tenable English in a program called School-on-Wheels,
Chad Treboniak was featured as part of the Inside Event Services in Cleveland. ... I look forward to where she goes to homes of young mothers who
Business tribute to “Young Guns,” the next many more updates, Clapp have recently moved to this country. ... Finally, our
generation of Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs. Chad longest-distance classmate is Tibor Bognár, who is
was featured as the owner of Steeltoe Sam’s Send your notes to: working as an editor at Hír TV in Budapest, Hungary,
restaurant in Lorain. The restaurant opened in June
of last year and has received high marks from
diners and The Morning Journal. If you’re in or near
Lorain, go check it out! ... In the same issue of
05 Jennifer Tolhurst
1360 W. Clifton Blvd.
Lakewood, OH 44107
614.370.1565 (c)
where he lives with his wife, Szilvia Csanádi. ...
Wherever you find yourself, keep sending me those
updates, and best of luck! Jennifer
Inside Business, Patrick Manfroni was featured E-mail: jtolhurst04@jcu.edu
“One2Watch” as a member of the Cleveland
community dedicated to fighting brain drain through Thanks, class of 2005, for sending me info. It’s been Homecoming
(i)Cleveland. ... He’s also one of five young
professionals featured in the Believe in CLEVE-
LAND campaign, along with Hannah Fritzman. ...
The One2Watch feature was written by Sara
Lepro, deputy managing editor of Inside Business.
really nice hearing from people, and great to hear all
about the unique things you’re doing. I have my own
update to add, as I recently switched jobs and am
now working as an editor at Thomson West, a legal
publishing company in Independence. ... Other
2006
September 22-24, 2006
... Outside of Cleveland, Emily Belz wrote to say members of our class are finding success around
that she received her master’s degree in physician the Cleveland area – Chris Zeppenfeld is working as Parade around JCU
assistant studies from Chatham College in manager of client services for TeamWork Online
Pittsburgh, and is now working as an ear, nose and LLC, an online sports job board/applicant tracking Street Fair
throat physician assistant at Mercy Hospital in Pitt. system that assists in recruiting and identifying the
... Amy (Teti) Sonnhalter is working as a logistic most appropriate candidate for an open sports Beer Garden
analyst at The Home Depot’s corporate office in position. Chris’ clients include teams hiring
Atlanta, GA. In August, she married Todd JCU Football
managers in the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB. Chris
Sonnhalter (Ohio State ’01) and bought a house. ... manages much of the day-to-day activities on their Seeing old classmates
Anne-Marie Hetman is working as an account recruiting systems as well as the TeamWork Online
executive at IMG/USA Expositions in Cleveland. ... web site itself. He is also responsible for providing Alumni Mass & Breakfast
RaeLynn Wargo is working towards her J.D. and customer service to the applicants. ... Mike DeSapri
living in Lyndhurst. She recently became engaged is working toward his MBA at John Carroll. He is For more information regarding
to Josh Mandel and is planning a January 2007 also working full-time at Ernst & Young in its audit Homecoming 2006 visit
wedding in Florida. ... Alice (Demyanick) practice. ... Justin Vorhies is teaching fifth and sixth www.jcu.edu/alumni
Buchanan is living in Cuyahoga Falls and got grade physical education at Westfield Elementary
married this fall to David Buchanan. ... Jeremy
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J O H N C A R R O L L
IN MEMORIAM
Leonard Janchar ’41, physician
Dr. Leonard J. Fellowship for women in chemistry in her After his internship and residency, Dr.
Janchar ’41, a years at JCU. Christine has also become a Janchar served two years as a physician in
man of science physician. the U.S. Army. Following his discharge
who had a long, Dr. Janchar gave his body to the Case from the service and an internal medicine
distinguished Medical School. His family is donating the residency, he went into private practice in
career in money saved on funeral expenses to the Barberton, OH. He was subsequently chief
medicine, died at Department of Chemistry at John Carroll. of staff at Barberton Citizens Hospital.
the age of 86 on Those funds and additional donations from After retiring in 1984, Dr. Janchar
January 25 at a his family will be used to purchase several turned to cattle and crop farming. He
retirement ultraviolet spectrographs for the use of the enjoyed playing the piano, cooking and life
community in a suburb of Akron, Ohio. university’s chemistry students. with his family. He is survived by his wife of
Dr. Janchar was the father of Leonard ’67, Dr. Janchar was born in Cleveland and 61 years, Evelyn Rose; by sons, Leonard and
who followed his father into a life as a graduated from St. Ignatius High School. Larry; by daughters, Linda Sinar, Dolora
physician. He was the grandfather of He graduated from Western Reserve Vargo, Vicki Jakovec and Mary; by 16
Christine Sinar ’99, the holder of a Luce University School of Medicine in 1944. grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Fr. Victor Tomc ’40, Cleveland diocesan parish priest
Fr. Victor Tomc, In 1946 he as transferred to Saint Vitus in he had additional roles at Borromeo
the pastor Cleveland, where he served for nearly a Seminary and Crile Hospital.
emeritus of Saint decade. He came to Saint Christine in Fr. Tomc had a special dedication to
Mary Parish in Euclid in 1955, and in 1960 he was moved his native Slovenian ethnic community.
the Collinwood to Holy Family Parish in Parma. He came He was an active supporter of the Slovene
area of back to Saint Mary in 1965 and became Home for the Aged, and he was a leader
Cleveland, died pastor of that community in 1967. He in the effort to work for the cause for
at the age of 89 served 20 years as the leader of the parish, sainthood of Bishop Frederic Baraga, a
on January 21. Fr. retiring in 1987. Slovenian missionary priest renowned for
Tomc was Fr. Tomc took Saint Mary through the this work with the Native American
educated at Cathedral Latin High School, changes brought about by Vatican II and people of northern Michigan.
John Carroll and Saint Mary Seminary. was particularly effective in raising the Fr. Tomc is survived by his sister, Katie
He was ordained in December of 1943. funds to pay for the construction of the Slaper, and by many nieces and nephews
Fr. Tomc was first assigned to St. Mary. new parish church. During all these years, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In Memoriam
Ronald P. Rejent ’37 11/11/05 Eugene A. Thoma ’52 12/22/05 Kenneth A. Schneider ’70 12/18/05
Victor N. Tomc ’40 1/23/06 Lawrence A. Davis ’53 10/21/05 Gregory J. Robida, Sr. ’71 10/30/05
Leonard J. Janchar ’41 1/25/06 James J. Tesar ’54 1/7/05 William J. Fife ’72 12/4/05
William A. Jacoby ’42 1/25/06 William E. Kelly ’55 11/12/05 Anthony J. Marjenin ’75 10/6/05
John M. Sacuto ’43 5/20/01 Edward G. Lewis ’55 11/26/05 Daniel M. Olenick ’77 1/30/06
L. Donald Barrett ’46 1/22/06 Robert J. Bea ’56 1/12/06 Jo Anne M. Ranallo ’78 12/9/05
Thomas Lyons ’46 9/26/05 Peter J. Paulson ’57 11/17/05 Ronald B. D’Arcy ’82 1/08/05
George Danchak ’49 1/27/06 William A. Norkett ’58 10/7/05 Margaret Mary Mac Gillis’83G 1/3/06
Lawrence T. McGinley ’49 12/12/05 Natale F. Malizia ’59 11/10/05 Tracy Fedirko ’84 1/27/01
Thomas G. Stampfl ’49 10/2/05 Patricia M. Noble ’62 1/24/06 Paula Jean Kerecz-Savulak’87G 1/4/06
Joseph P. Warren ’49 12/28/05 Michael A. DiSanto ’63 12/15/05 Cheryl L. Hammond ’97 1/04/04
John D. Boutton ’50 12/20/05 Peter J. Henry ’63 11/11/05 Cindy Mulroy Kovacs ’01 11/27/05
John Vincent Gallagher ’50 1/6/06 Richard T. Rohrer ’63 11/20/05 This is the deceased list as we know it. We
Edward L. Moran ’51 12/15/05 Kenneth N. Greenwald ’65 11/13/05 apologize for any omission and ask that you please
Roy J. Kropac ’51 11/3/05 Robert B. Madden ’65G 1/1/06 notify Joan Brosius at 216.397.4332. Thank you.
Robert C. Hansen ’52 1/12/06 Richard M. Fournier ’67 1/28/06
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J O H N C A R R O L L
THE LATE NEWS
Carrie Huszczo, ’04, one of
the stalwarts in a university
Mail Center that has a
reputation for being a place
where fun and great service
happily co-exist, won enough
power tools to keep a handy-
woman busy for a lifetime.
Seen here with her chain
saw, Carrie and her husband
were awarded the tools for
their submission in a home The English Department’s spring series,
improvement project contest. “Red, White & Read,” got underway on
Carrie is the mother of John Feb, 9 with Ann-Marie MacDonald
reading selections from her new novel,
’97 and Antoinette ’98. The Way the Crow Flies, following an
introduction by Steven Hayward,
Ph.D., assistant professor of English,
who noted MacDonald’s accomplish-
ments as playwright and actor as well
as novelist.
Dr. George
Bilgere, a
member of the
magazine’s
advisory board,
has received the
May Swenson
Award from
Utah State Press
for Haywire, his
book of poetry
to be published
by the press this
summer.
The Cleveland chapter of the American
Jewish Congress honored Dr. Sally
Wertheim with its Distinguished
Leadership Award
at an event held
in Mayfield Hts.,
Ohio, on January
26. Dr. Wertheim,
a longtime
member of the
university’s
faculty and
John Carroll registered the largest contingent of students (75) among administration,
Jesuit institutions for the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., has been active
Jan. 23, the event marking the 33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the on many commu-
Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in America. nity boards.
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J O H N C A R R O L L
OUR TURN
How many people do you meet
who CHANGE your life?
By Hal Becker ’76
Let me start by revealing a simple truth! I teaching sales people how to sell. I have
am not one of the brightest people to think that Dr. Nosal had a pretty good
around. In fact, I finished third in my class idea which testing service he should use.
in high school ... that is third from the Around the end of my senior year,
bottom. I was the kind of kid who always Dr. Nosal offered to get me interviews at a
looked for the short cut, the angle you few big companies like IBM, AT&T,
know ... a simpler way to do things Proctor and Gamble, etc. I could get a bit
without a major amount of work ... Oh my of discipline as he referred to it, and then
parents must have been so proud. go off to whatever company I desired,
I enrolled at the University of since I would be a little more marketable
Cincinnati for my freshman year in 1972. after some great training.
The two major reasons I picked this Only one little problem: none of
school are that three of my best friends those interviews worked out. Nobody
were going there and it was the only wanted me. I could not find a job.
school that accepted me. Disillusioned, I met a guy in my
Hal Becker, left, and Dr. Walter Nosal, John
Well, things changed and my friends apartment building who worked for Carroll retired educational psychologist.
returned to Cleveland, and being the Xerox. He got me an interview and to my
insecure kid I was, I followed and got surprise they hired me.
accepted to John Carroll (I can’t figure Now I said to myself, “What I am
out how I got in!). I majored in sociology, going to do is take Nosal’s advice and work planet? I nearly fell off my chair at his
since it involved the least amount of hard, so I can get out of there in one year genuine caring about “his students.”
math. Most kids have no idea what they and go work for a company to which I We had breakfast in May of 2005, and I
want to be when they grow up. would be better suited.” Another problem proceeded to ask a few questions. Here is
Now this is the part that brings us to cropped up: I did what John Carroll’s what he said to me, and it is the most
why you are reading this article. In 1975, educational psychologist said, focused and valuable message I have ever heard...period!
my mother and I met JCU’s Dr. Walter worked hard, and in my second year I was #1. When did you have fun and play
Nosal for the first time and he suggested the #1 salesperson in the country at Xerox, ... Work to recreate that combination.
that I take an aptitude test. The test was out of a national sales force of 11,000 #2. Energy equals life. Find that little
form T399 from Testscor Inc. It was titled people. Now I had to stay for a while. boy or girl inside of you and do not let go.
Report Form for Strong Vocational Interest This brings us to May 25, 2000. I was #3. Have daily surprises with your
Blank-Men (I still have it ... obviously). telling a friend how this man changed my wife and always compromise.
Now remember, I am a kid who has no life with his common sense, insight and He told me he has a date with his wife
idea what I want to do with my life. I caring. He suggested I contact Dr. Nosal. every Saturday night – he was 82 when we
scored off the scale on the negative side in I called and someone said, “Would you met for breakfast.
the categories of biologist, chemist, forest like me to connect you.” As soon as I Walter Nosal, you are my hero! Thank
ranger, mathematician and carpenter. On said, “Dr. Nosal, I doubt you remember you for putting me in the right direction as
the positive side, it said sales, sales me,” this spunky voice replied, “Hal, how a youth and an adult! I gotta go now and
management, business education teacher are you? Of course I remember you” Then have my Saturday night date with my wife.
or chamber of commerce executive. he verbally went through my entire career Hal Becker ’76 is a nationally known speaker
As of this writing, I am 51-years old, like there was a biography in front of him. on sales and customer service. He is the author of
two bestselling books, Can I have 5 minutes of
and the president of my chamber of He knows my whole life since college!
your time? and Lip Service. Hal’s newest book
commerce; a best selling “business Was I his only student? Is he that way on negotiating is titled Get What You Want!
author”; and I made my career in sales or with everybody? Is he really from this He can be reached at Halbecker.com
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