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Winter 2013-14

Magazine

Faith. Family. Future.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

Special Donor recognition iSSue

Because of you

BOARD OF ADVISORS 2013-14

Mary Ann Blakeley ’76William Centa ’70Donald Dailey ’70, ChairKevin Flynt ’70Brian FriedmanDana HeilBro. William Halloway ’65, SMWes HowardMarlene KuskinNick Longo ’79Robert Mullin ’88Pat Pannitto ’78 Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun ’58, OSUMichael Romeo ’88Sr. Joan Marie Russ ’65, OSUGerard Stadler ’69Reginald Stover ’83James TobinMike Tobin ’91, Co-ChairBarbara Tyler ’60Sue Eline-White

ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBERS Umberto Fedeli ’78Senator George Voinovich

AD HOC MEMBERS Raymond Marvar ’72Vince Panichi

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS David CsankRichard Osborne ’69

OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATIONEugene Boyer

EnDOwmEnt BOARD 2013-14

Donald Dailey ’70Bro. Paul Hoffman, SMRobert Jaquay ’73, ChairSr. Joan Peine, OSURaymond Rossman ’75Linda Warren ’73

AD HOC MEMBER (Representing the Diocese) Roberta Betlejewski

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Robert BuskeyRichard Osborne ’69

LADIES NIGHT OUTSponsored by the Villa Angela Alumnae Association

Call your classmates and female friends! EVERYONE is welcome!Join us for an evening of great friends, wonderful memories, good food, and lots of fun. Plus basket auctions, side boards and 50/25/25 raffles.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Gym18491 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44119

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Cost: $38/personDoors open at 5:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Call Nancy Naujoks at 216-481-8414 ext. 111 for reservations.

Ladies Night Out started as a small event for women to enjoy an evening with friends, but since its inception in 1997 it has evolved into a major fundraiser that has raised over $100,000. The money raised is split between VASJ and the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.

“We decided to give back to the school and the nuns who taught us all and have been such a huge influence in our lives,” says the event chair, Marilyn (Tucci) Belevice ’68.

Newcomers to the event can expect the best basket auction raffle in the area, side boards, 50/25/25 raffles as well as great food from local catering company Tizzanno’s, owned by alumni Michael Tizzanno ’72 and Steven Tizzano ’68. Most important, though, ladies can expect a fun night out with friends.

“This is not just an event for alums,” Belevice says. “It’s an event for your classmates, your girlfriends, your mom – whatever lady is in your life. This is an event for you to enjoy the company of your friends and family.”

Belevice doesn’t plan the event alone – she has a dedicated committee to help. “I’ve got the best committee in town. These girls are absolutely amazing and they make my work easy.”

Even with a great committee, the event is a lot of work, but Belevice continues to come back each year putting her heart and soul into the planning and execution of Ladies Night Out.

“I do it because I love what it does for the school and for the nuns,” Belevice says. “We are the only connection the girls have to VA and I think that is really important.”

Held annually on the first Thursday in May, Ladies Night Out has become a well-attended, highly-anticipated fun event for women in the area.

Marilyn (Tucci) Belevice ’68, Chair

Patti Nugent, Co-Chair

Terry (Busher) Cairns ’68

Kathy (Boone) Catanese ’76

Linda DeLillo ’67

Ann (Iffarth) Hirsch ’64

Peggy Liebhardt ’68

Nancy (Slominski) Naujoks ’68

Georgette (Daly) Nowak ’68

Estelle Opeka ’67

Debbie (Klemencic) Peppard ’68

Sandy (Sincich) Subel ’68

Special thanks to Mary Pat (Baker) Dempsey ’57, longtime former committee member

C O M M i t t e e

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Remember those reading comprehension tests we took back when we looked like the students pictured on the pages of this magazine? We’d be given a passage to read and then we were challenged to identify the central theme.

Those sometimes baffling tests – so many good choices! – came to mind as I read over the contents of this special issue of VASJ Magazine. What is the central theme?

There are multiple choices, all of them arguably correct: Celebration, Achievement, Generosity, Success. But if I were given the option, the box I’d check is this:

Continuity.The incidentals may have changed over the years

(no more tests on mimeograph paper, for example). But in all the ways that are truly important, today’s VASJ experience is precisely the same as it was for us umpty-ump years ago.

In this issue, we focus on the past as well as the present by saluting both our donors and the students they support. In reading over their reflections about their alma mater, it is impossible to escape the theme of continuity. Students from over the decades express similar thoughts.

My classmates Mike and Gloria Kluse ’69 say: “There was an insistence at St. Joe’s and VA that we live out our Catholic values and those values had a profound effect on our personal and professional lives.”

Casey Timko ’14 says: “My teachers have taught me that if there’s something I want in life I have to work hard to get it. I’ve learned that it’s not going to

be easy but if I work hard I will achieve success.”Clark Kellogg ’79 says: “I am extremely grateful

for the pivotal and positive influence the VASJ family and community had on my personal development and growth.”

Deandre Forte ’14 says: “We’re an enormous family. Our teachers support us. They attend our games and it says we are part of their family.”

While one generation may know it as a French proverb, another generation may know it as lyrics from Bon Jovi: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”

Or, as the song says: “The same sunrise, it’s just another day.”

Because of you, the sun continues to shine brightly on the Viking Village, where today’s students are mirror images of ourselves. They know, as we know, that we are blessed. They know, as we know, that the privilege of a VASJ education was and is a precious gift.

The gift remains possible thanks to your kindness and, yes, sense of continuity. As my friend Joe Scaminace ’71 says: “The idea of giving back to others for the gifts we’ve been given is rooted deep in our faith. It’s how we show we’re thankful to God for everything we have and everything we’ve accomplished.”

In no small measure, today’s students are your accomplishment. Congratulations and thank you.

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Richard J. Osborne ’69


FROm thE pRESIDEnt

because of youMore bright days

From the president . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Class of 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3College Acceptances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42013 Commencement Awards . . . . . . . . . . 52013 Scholarships Awarded . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

ON THE COVER: Janae Potts ’13 hugs her sixth grade math teacher from Pinnacle Academy Mrs. Carol Byrnes after VASJ’s 2013 Commencement Ceremony.

In the Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16 Donor Recognition Report . . . . . . . . . . 17-30In memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Class notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

reader FeedbaCkPublishing StaffPublished by Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

www.vasj.com

richard J. Osborne ’69 – PresidentDavid Csank – Principal

Megan Scheider – Dean of Academics nancy (Slominski) naujoks ’68 – Dean of Student Life

terri richards – Director of AdmissionsMary Paxton – Director of Advancementnate Zavorek ’94 – Director of Athletics

emily robinson – Director of Communicationsrobert Buskey – Director of Finance

Kellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03 – Alumni & Admissions Coordinator

We’d love to hear your thoughts on VASJ Magazine. Send your questions, comments or concerns to Emily Robinson, director of communications, at [email protected] or 216-481-8414 ext. 235.

What are you up to?We need your help to stay current. Help us update our records or share information for the next issue of the magazine by providing us with your updated contact information.

Mail To:Villa Angela-St. Joseph High SchoolATTN: Alumni Office 18491 Lakeshore BoulevardCleveland, OH 44119

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editor: emily robinson ([email protected])

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Fax To:216-486-1035Or Update Online:www.vasj.com/alumni

ClASS OF 2013

The Class of 2013 Commencement

Ceremony was held at Ss. Robert and William

Church in Euclid.

Congratulations!

Matthew Bergant and Domenic Nicholas (left to right) were selected to be members of the Marianist Leadership Scholarship Program at the University of Dayton for their service and leadership in the Marianist tradition during their time at VASJ.


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Javonni Genzell Barrow Matthew Joseph Bergant ^ Devon Ronnell Bolden Cierra Joi BoydTangela Turee BrewerBrandi Danee BrucePatrick Michael BurkeTyann Mariea CarterLeonard John CervenikAmber Nicole CrawleyMarisa Maria Crissman ^ Arielle Tarese DavisJazmine Aaliyah DowdleyCharleysia Sashel-Lenise Fuller-DuckworthJoshua Deandre DukeJohn Russell Duncan, Jr.Maria Noella Dybzinski Jonathan Eugene EdwardsDemonte Denzel Flannigan

Zackary Dean FuentesKhalil Aleem GatewoodDuane Gibson, Jr.Joshua Michael GrandstaffDaphne Leigh Guder ^ Bianca San’ye Gulley ^ Angelica Alexis Hall ^ Jeremy Justin HallSunghee Han ^Trashay Yvette HarrisDylan HintonMiguel Deveraux HowellJulia Mary Humensky ^ * Carmen Marie JohnsonNicholas Michael JohnsonBryan Thomas KerverAaron DeAndre’ MartinPatrick Michael Mastalski ^ * Shalai MaTia MeltonBrianna Renee Morgan

Once again, 100% college enrollment!Domenic Joseph Nicholas ^ Teauna Monee O’NealEmily Ann OlignyNicole Mina OuaddaadaaJanae Brittany Potts ^ Sydnee Shayne PriahMychael Emanuel PrimesChristian Ryan Raddell ^ Terry Lee Roberts, Jr. Jasmine Mone’ Ross ^ * Kelly Nicole TeccoDonyear Patrick ThomasLaniece Tarelle Thomas ^ Jordan Margaret Walker ^ *Christopher W. WestJasmine Angel Williams

^ Denotes National Honor Society* Denotes Diploma with Honors

Class Of 2013


VASJ COllEGE ACCEptAnCES

Allegheny College Ashland University Baldwin Wallace University Ball State UniversityBarton CollegeBaylor UniversityBelmont Abbey College Beloit College Bethany CollegeBluffton UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBryant & Stratton CollegeBucknell UniversityCabarrus College Carlow UniversityCase Western Reserve University Central Florida University Central State University Champlain CollegeCincinnati StateCleveland State University College of New RochelleCollege of William & MaryCollege of Wooster Cuyahoga Community College Denison UniversityDePaul University Drexel University Duquesne University D’Youville College Earlham CollegeEast Carolina UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityEdinboro UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical CollegeEmmanuel CollegeEugene Lange CollegeFlorida A & MGannon UniversityGeneva CollegeHampshire CollegeHampton College

Heidelberg UniversityHilbert CollegeHiram CollegeHocking CollegeHoward UniversityIthaca CollegeJohn Carroll UniversityJuniata CollegeKent State UniversityLake Erie CollegeLakeland Community CollegeLiberty UniversityLourdes CollegeLoyola UniversityMalone CollegeMarietta CollegeMarist CollegeMarquette UniversityMercyhurst CollegeMiami UniversityMorgan State UniversityMount Union CollegeMuskingum UniversityNorthern Kentucky UniversityNorthwestern UniversityNotre Dame CollegeOakwood UniversityOhio Dominican UniversityOhio Northern UniversityOhio Technical CollegeThe Ohio State UniversityOhio UniversityOhio Wesleyan University Otterbein CollegePurdue UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRio Grande CollegeRobert Morris UniversityShawnee State UniversitySlippery Rock University

South Carolina State UniversitySouthern Illinois UniversitySt. Bonaventure UniversitySt. John UniversitySt. Louis UniversitySyracuse UniversityTennessee State UniversityThomas More College Tiffin UniversityUniversity of AkronUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of DaytonUniversity of Evansville University of FindlayUniversity of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Mount UnionUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of Rio GrandeUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of TennesseeUniversity of ToledoUrsuline CollegeU.S. Military Academy at West PointU.S. Naval AcademyWalsh UniversityWashington & Jefferson CollegeWest Virginia UniversityWestern Carolina UniversityWestminster CollegeWilberforce UniversityWittenberg UniversityWright State UniversityXavier UniversityYoungstown State University

VasJ students have been admitted to the following colleges & universities

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2013 Commencement awards

SpECIAl AwARDS

Outstanding achievement

Business & Technology . . .Jazmine DowdleyEnglish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julia M. HumenskyFine Arts Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandi Bruce Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maria N. DybzinskiForeign Languages . . . . . .Bianca S. GulleyIndustrial Arts . . . . . . . . . .Patrick M. MastalskiMathematics . . . . . . . . . . .Julia M. HumenskyReligion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan M. WalkerScience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julia M. HumenskySocial Studies . . . . . . . . . .Christian R. Raddell

student cOuncil OfficersPresident. . . . . . . . . . . .Domenic J. NicholasVice-President . . . . . . .Julia M. Humensky seniOr class OfficersPresident. . . . . . . . . . . .Trashay Y. HarrisVice-President . . . . . . .Cierra J. BoydSecretary . . . . . . . . . . .Zachary D. FuentesTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . .Marisa M. Crissman

special awards

Valedictorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia M. HumenskySalutatorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Domenic J. NicholasPhi Beta Kappa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia M. HumenskyOutstanding Service to Student Council . . . .Brandi Bruce, Jazmine DowdleyNational Federation of State High School Associations

Award of Excellence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Duane Gibson, Jr.Ohio High School Athletic Association

Scholar Athlete Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia M. Humensky, Domenic J. NicholasOhio High School Athletic Association

Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award . . . . .Bianca S. Gulley, Patrick M. MastalskiOhio High School Athletic Association

Courageous Student Award . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian R. Raddell

cOmmencement speakers

Jazmine Dowdley, Julia M. Humensky, Domenic J. Nicholas, Jasmine M. RossPresident’s Education Awards Program for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Matthew J. Bergant, Julia M. Humensky, Patrick M. MastalskiFirst Honors Students Each Quarter for Four Years

Matthew J. Bergant, Julia M. Humensky, Domenic J. Nicholas, Christian R. Raddell, Laniece T. Thomas, Jordan M. Walker

Perfect Attendance for Four Years . . . . . . . . . Julia M. Humensky, Patrick M. MastalskiSally Furlich Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sydnee S. PriahTimothy Robertson Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryan KerverViking Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SungHee HanSt. Angela Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bianca S. GulleyBlessed William Joseph Chaminade Award. .Patrick M. Mastalski

class Of 2013 cOmmencement cOmmendatiOns

American Mathematics Contest 12VASJ First Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick M. Mastalski

Best of The Class, Channel 3 News. . . . . . . . Julia M. HumenskyBernard J. Guilfoyle Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick M. MastalskiMark McGhee Memorial Scholarship . . . . . .Domenic J. Nicholas Jordan M. WalkerThe John Peyton Memorial Award of The North Coast League

Meritorious Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew J. BergantUnited States Marine Corps

Scholastic Excellence Award . . . . . . . . . . . Julia M. Humensky“Semper Fedelis” Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyann M. CarterDistinguished Athlete Award . . . . . . . . . . .Christian R. Raddell, Laniece T. Thomas

Ursuline Educational Services, Service Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jasmine M. Ross

state Of OhiO award Of merit

Matthew J. Bergant . . .Patrick M. MastalskiAngelica A. Hall. . . . . .Domenic J. NicholasJulia M. Humensky . . .Jordan M. Walker

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SChOlARShIpS

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Javonni Genzell Barrow Eastern Michigan University – Emerald Scholarship

Matthew Joseph Bergant University of Dayton – Dean’s Merit Scholarship; University of Dayton Grant John Carroll University – Presidential Scholarship; John Carroll Grant

Tyann Mariea Carter Gannon University – Gannon Provost Achievement Award

Leonard John Cervenik Mercyhurst University – Bishop Watson Catholic Scholarship

Arielle Tarese Davis Notre Dame College – Merit Scholar

ScholarShipS awardedto the

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Joshua Deandre Duke University of Toledo – Rocket Scholar Award

Demonte Denzel Flannigan Cleveland State University – Athletic Scholarship

Duane Gibson, Jr. University of Evansville – Athletic Scholarship

Daphne Leigh Guder Aveda-Brown Institute – Honor Award

Bianca San’ye Gulley Cleveland State University – Freshman Scholar Award

Angelica Alexis Hall Kent State University – Trustee Scholarship; Oscar Ritchie Memorial Scholarship School of Art Institute of Chicago – SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship Ursuline College – Dean’s Scholarship

Julia Mary Humensky Loyola University, New Orleans – Dean’s Scholarship Washington and Jefferson College – Presidential Scholarship; W & J College Grant Southern Illinois University – Out-of-State Scholars Award Ohio Wesleyan University – Schubert Scholarship Ohio State University – Provost Scholarship Marquette University – Ignatius Academic Excellence Award Westminster College – Presidential Scholarship University of Dayton – Presidential Scholarship; Dean’s Grant Cleveland State University – Freshman Scholars Residence Award Champlain College – Excellence Scholarship Brouillette Scholarship; Kay Kennedy Scholarship

The students in the Class of 2013 Marianist Urban Students Program at Villa Angela-St.Joseph High School represent the tenth MUSP graduating class and the first class to start together as freshmen and graduate together as a complete class. From left to right: Christopher West, Teauna O’Neal, Bianca Gulley, Javonni Barrow, Carmen Johnson and Miguel Howell.


SChOlARShIpS

Nicholas Michael Johnson Cleveland State University – Freshman Scholars Award

Patrick Michael Mastalski University of Dayton – President’s Merit Scholarship Eastern Michigan University – Emerald Scholarship Ohio University – Gateway Scholarship Notre Dame College – Presidential Honors Scholarship John Carroll University – Magis Scholarship

Brianna Renee Morgan Hiram College – Hiram College Grant

Domenic Joseph Nicholas Marquette University – Ignatius Leadership Scholarship Ohio Wesleyan University – Branch Rickey Scholarship University of Findlay – Trustee’s Scholarship College of Wooster – Dean’s Scholarship Washington & Jefferson College – Scholars Award Westminster College – President’s Scholarship Marietta College – Pioneer Scholarship John Carroll University – Presidential Scholarship Juniata College – M.G. Brumbaugh Scholarship St. Bonaventure University – Friars Scholarship; SBU Buckeye Award Xavier University – Catholic Presidential Scholarship St. Louis University – Dean’s Scholarship University of Dayton – Dean’s Merit Scholarship Denison University – Denison Alumni Award

Jasmine Ross

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Teauna Monee O’Neal University of Toledo – Rocket Scholar Award

Janae Brittany Potts University of Cincinnati – Cincinnatus Scholarship Ohio University – OU Incentive Award

Mychael Emanuel Primes Kent State University – Trustee Scholarship; Oscar Ritchie Memorial Scholarship

Christian Ryan Raddell Cleveland State University – Freshman Scholars Award; Freshman Scholars Residence Award Notre Dame College – Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship; Presidential Honors Scholarship

Jasmine Mone’ Ross Tiffin University – President’s Scholarship Westminster College – Tower Scholarship Hiram College – Hiram College Grant; Hiram Scholarship; Ohio College Opp Grant

Kelly Nicole Tecco Notre Dame College – Presidential Honors Scholarship

Donyear Patrick Thomas Xavier University – Catholic Leadership Award

Laniece Tarelle Thomas Loyola University – Chicago – Loyola Scholarship Notre Dame College – Presidential Honors Program University of Dayton – Dean’s Merit Scholarship Case Western Reserve University – Merit Scholar

Jordan Margaret Walker Bucknell University – Athletic Merit Scholarship University of Dayton – Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Christian Raddell

Marisa Crissman & Aaron Martin


For as long as she can remember, VASJ senior Kortni Spates has aspired to be a doctor. “Growing up, I spent a lot of time helping my sick grandma,” Spates says. “I

always knew I wanted to take that path.” To make that dream a reality, she knew she would need

to attend a high school with a strong college-preparatory curriculum that would prepare her academically for medical school. But more than that, she wanted to find a school where she could build personal relationships with her teachers. She wanted to find a school where she would be more than just a number.

Thankfully, she found VASJ. After one visit to the school, Spates could tell VASJ was a perfect fit for her. She could feel the Ursuline and Marianist core values of education which

include academic excellence, emphasis on the individual, women as leaders, faith formation and family spirit.

VASJ has a proud history of excellence in education and an extensive list of teaching legends throughout the school’s history. The current teachers are no exception. VASJ is filled with top-notch educators – legends in the making.

“Catholic educators see teaching as a mission,” says VASJ Dean of Academics and mathematics teacher Megan Scheider. “It’s a calling that there’s something bigger than the paycheck at the end of the day.”

At the heart of what is really important about teaching – caring about the students as if they are family and going above and beyond the call of duty to make sure they succeed – are aspects of the Catholic education at VASJ that haven’t changed over the years.

By Emily Robinson

COVer StOry

a teacher’s influenceFirst row: Casey Timko and Deandre Forte. Second row: Connor Gail and Kortni Spates.


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In VASJ’s smaller environment, teachers are able to build relationships with not only students in their classes, but all of the students in the school.

“We don’t just know the kids in our class, we know all of the kids for all four years while they are here, even when they are not currently in our classrooms,” says Scheider.

“We’re an enormous family,” says senior Deandre Forte. “Our teachers support us. They attend our games and it says we are a part of their family.”

“They don’t just know your name, they know you,” says Spates. “All the teachers I’ve had really care about me as a person and a

student,” says senior Connor Gail. “Walking down the hallway, two or three teachers will ask me about soccer or where I want to go to college.”

It is the personal relationships that allow teachers to be able to detect when something is wrong or students are struggling.

“Our teachers care about their students,” says senior Casey Timko. “When we’re having big problems, they are there for us to help us and they give us life skills, not just academic skills.”

VASJ students today seem to not only desire a quality education but they expect it. They want to be challenged. To be pushed. To be taught to think outside of the box and learn to apply classroom curriculum to the real world.

They don’t want to be coddled or babied. They want to know that when they leave the walls of VASJ, they will be prepared and ready for college and life beyond. Thanks to the outstanding faculty, they know they will be.

“A good teacher is not an easy teacher,” says Spates. “A good teacher is a teacher who pushes you, explains things well and expects you to do what you need to do and is willing to work with you and help you when you need it.”

If that is the criteria, then VASJ is filled with good teachers – teachers who are willing to work with their students during their lunch and after hours to make sure their students will succeed.

Students know they are being prepared for college because they already are taking college courses.

“I know what college classes are like and I know my AP courses are preparing me for college,” says Spates, who already has taken two college courses, one through VASJ’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program with Notre Dame College.

With plans to become a pharmacist, Forte is not afraid of working hard in school. He will be the first to admit, though, that even he needs a little extra patience in the classroom.

“I have a very short attention span,” Forte says. “I have to get up and move and do something to keep my mind focused.”

Thankfully, the teachers at VASJ are willing to work with their students’ different learning styles – true to the Ursuline core value of emphasis on the individual.

“We recognize and work with the differences among our students,” says Scheider. “We don’t have a one-size-fits-all

approach to education. We teach the individual student rather than the class as a whole.”

The teachers at VASJ know that a well-rounded education means more than just high test scores and academic honors.

“Yes, they want to teach the chemical equations and the literature but they are more interested in whether their students are going to be caring, intelligent young adults when they leave here,” says Scheider.

“We need to know the knowledge of a book but they teach us outside of the book, too,” says Timko. “They teach you how to work with different people. You don’t have to like everybody but you have to learn to get along with everybody.”

The teachers at VASJ have high expectations for their students.

“They don’t treat me like a kid,” says Gail. “They give me a lot of respect which has made me more responsible.”

Treating students like the young adults they are and instilling in them the importance of working hard to achieve their goals are lessons that will remain with students long after their time at VASJ is through.

“My teachers have taught me that if there’s something I want in life I have to work hard to get it,” says Timko. “I’ve learned that it’s not going to be easy but if I work hard I will achieve success.”

Emily Robinson is the director of communications at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

VASJ Dean of Academics Megan Scheider, who also teaches mathematics for the school, assists Danielle Paus ’15 with an equation.

All the teachers I’ve had really care about me as a person and a student.

In thE VIllAGE

the 2013 volleyball season was a magical one for Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

A strong regular season followed by a dominating run through the postseason took the Vikings on an unforgettable ride through the Medina district, the Solon regional and all the way to Dayton for the Division IV state final four.

The team ended its season by taking the state championship runner-up trophy home to East 185th and Lakeshore Boulevard.

Maria Stein Marion Local defeated the Vikings in three games, 25-16, 25-22, 25-23, to win the Division IV state title. VASJ had lost only one game in six tournament matches prior to the state championship match.The Vikings finished the

season 23-6. The Flyers lost one match all season and ended with a 28-1 mark.

It was VASJ’s second state runner-up trophy in volleyball. The Vikings won second place in the Division III finals in 2006. VASJ won

the state championship in 2001 and 2005, and the Vikings appeared in the final four in 1999.

VASJ was led in the state finals by junior Toni Beuck with 12 kills and 12 digs. Standout senior Danielle Hicks closed her tremendous career at the Viking Village with nine kills and 20 digs. Junior Nicole Cramer dished out 35 assists for the Vikings.

VASJ Coach Mark Royer ’75 was named the News-Herald Coach of the Year after leading the Vikings to the Division IV state title game.

Hicks – the NCL White Division Player of the Year – was named to the News-Herald first team. The senior averaged 3.85 kills per game and was dominant during the playoff run. She was chosen by her teammates as the Most Valuable Player for the season and is a D-I college recruit. Senior libero Casey Timko was named to the News-Herald third team, averaging 5.2 digs per game.

Junior McKenna Walker and Cramer were named to the News-Herald honor roll.

Hicks and Timko are the Vikings’ only two seniors, so expectations will be sky high for an experienced and talented squad to return to Wright State University in 2014.

Senior Co-Captain Casey Timko, VASJ Coach Mark Royer ’75 and senior Co-Captain Danielle Hicks all received news-herald honors.

The Lady Vikings volleyball team proudly display the regional

championship trophy after defeating Tuscarawas Central

Catholic 3-1 in the regional finals held in Solon. It is the first

time VASJ girls volleyball has won this title since 2006.

Girls volleyball D-IV state runner-up

Toni Beuck ’15, Nicole Cramer ’15 and Rachel Smith ’16 celebrate after realizing the team is heading to the state tournament.

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Turnaround season for Viking football

The 2013 high school football season at the Viking Village turned out to be a renaissance for the proud program.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, which finished 1-9 a year ago, defeated Holy Name on the final Saturday night of the regular season, 55-43, to qualify for the Division VI postseason with nine wins in the regular season. The following week, the Vikings fell at Mogadore, 41-27, in a regional quarterfinal and finished the campaign at 9-2.

VASJ’s lone loss of the regular season came in Week 9 at Cleveland Central Catholic. The Vikings were unbeaten at home in 2013 at Sparky DiBiasio Stadium.

Junior standout Marvelle Ross rushed for 366 yards on 26 carries and scored 6 touchdowns in the win against Holy Name. Ross was one off the school record of 7 TDs in a game.

Ross – who rushed for 1,844 yards – was one of several Vikings to earn numerous postseason honors. Ross was named first-team all News-Herald and was one of five finalists for the Tony Fisher Award. He was also named Division VI Northeast Lakes offensive player of the year and the MVP of the NCL White Division.

Junior quarterback Tre’Von Williams was a first-team all Northeast Lakes selection and a third team all News-Herald pick. Junior standout offensive lineman Kovas Kijauskas was named to the Northeast Lakes District first team and was a third team all News-Herald selection.

Freshman wideout Jaylen Harris and junior two-way starter Erin Williams were both first team all NE Lakes District picks and honorable mention all News-Herald selections.

VASJ Coach John Storey ’59 was named D-VI Northeast Lakes District Coach of the Year and was one of the three finalists for the News-Herald Coach of the Year. Storey credited the coaching staff and the resiliency of the players for never quitting or giving up on the program while going through a difficult 1-9 season in 2012.

VASJ will be a senior-laden group in 2014 with experience, talent and momentum, but the Vikings will be tested by a beefed up schedule that includes the renewal of the neighborhood rivalry with Euclid and a Week 4 game against D-VI powerhouse Kirtland.

The Vikings scored 50 or more points five times in 2013, including a school-record 70 points in a victory over Warren JFK.

The Vikings soccer team won 12 games in the fall and took home the NCL White Division championship.

“The school is in a great position right now, and I want everyone to understand to play soccer at VASJ is a serious thing,” said Coach K.C. Petraitis. “We have a good thing going, and we want to keep it going in the offseason.”

Junior Flint Porter – an honorable mention all News-Herald selection – tied the sectional final game for VASJ and forced the extra session before Oberlin was able to win it in the second OT.

“When we were able to lock up the NCL championship, that’s when I felt we had a special season, but nothing surprised me this year,” Petraitis said. “We expected this team to be good, and I think the kids went out and proved we can play with anybody when we play the way we are capable of playing.”

The Vikings (12-3-1) return most of the NCL championship squad next year – including Porter, freshman Chad Porter, junior Jack Gallagher and junior Daniel Cervenik. Expectations will be high at the Viking Village for another successful fall on the pitch.

soccer clinches NCl White Division

Junior standout Marvelle Ross was named Division VI Northeast Lakes offensive player of the year.

Junior Flint Porter received news-herald honorable mention.


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In thE VIllAGE

VASJ faculty and staff prepare sandwiches at the Cleveland Food Bank headquarters during the Faculty Service Day held for the first time this year.

faculty service Day

sophomore Make a Difference Day

VASJ added the Teen Leadership Corps (TLC) to the curriculum for the first time this year to teach students the importance of service-leadership. Service projects with VASJ's TLC program include an ongoing mentorship with students from Oliver Hazard Perry Elementary School, luncheons for VASJ's transfer students, winter item collections for The Boys and and Girls Club and a Christmas collection for Toys-for-Tots.

Teen leadership Corps

A group of VASJ students prepare to serve food at St. Augustine Church and Hunger Center during the Sophomore Make a Difference Day in which every student in the sophomore class spent the day volunteering at eleven nonprofit agencies throughout the Cleveland area. This was the seventh year for this tradition.


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VASJ seniors once again hosted students from local elementary schools for the Christmas on Campus event in which kindergarten and first-grade students spend the day participating in Christmas activities at VASJ.

VASJ members of the Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice group walk in the Respect Life March in Cleveland after attending Mass at St. John’s Cathedral.

VasJ students participate in Respect life Mass and Rally

Christmas on Campus


In thE VIllAGE

VASJ students participate in the Rosary Prayer Service which takes place each October, rotating the Mysteries so that students experience all four before graduating. VASJ’s Peer Ministers help coordinate and implement the service.

Rosary Prayer service

The Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland, celebrated the Opening Mass for VASJ’s

new school year in the fall. Senior Nicholas Uitenham, a member of VASJ’s Marianist Urban Students Program

(MUSP), was commissioned by Bishop Lennon as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.

Opening Mass

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St. AngelA/BleSSed chAminAde $10,000+

Abington FoundationBicknell FundBruening FoundationMr. and Mrs. Donald J. Dailey (SJ ’70)Edward B. Dunlap Jr. (SJ ’56) FoundationWilliam and Susan Eline-WhiteMr. and Mrs. Umberto P. Fedeli (SJ ’78)Haskell FundHowley Family FoundationGeorge M. and Pamela S. Humphrey FundThe Claire H.B. Jonklass FoundationLive for Joy FoundationMarianist Province Of The USMr. Neil G. McCormick (SJ ’70)Medical MutualMr. and Mrs. Samuel MillerMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Misny (SJ ’73)Mr. Jamie M. Myers (SJ ’76)OarsmenMr. John E. Perovsek (SJ ’72)Rooted In Faith –Forward in Hope GrantsMr. Joseph M. Scaminace (SJ ’71) Scheidel FoundationThomas White Foundation

urSuline/mAriAniSt legAcy $5,000 - $9,999

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Beran (SJ ’70)Mr. Leonard D. Bole (SJ ’65)Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Castele

Mr. William J. Centa (SJ ’70)Cleveland MagazineDr. Daniel F. Dickriede, D.O. (SJ ’78)Mr. Wafik A. Elsanadi (SJ ’78)Euclid HospitalMr. and Mrs. Michael L. Golic (SJ ’81)Mr. John A. Hocevar (SJ ’69)Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kellogg (SJ ’79)Ladies Night OutMr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Lieb (SJ ’70)Mr. and Mrs. Gary Minadeo (SJ ’74)Mr. Robert A. Mullin (SJ ’88)Murphy Family FoundationParker HannifinMrs. Georganne RobertsonMr. K. James Zinkan

Sr. AcScenSion, oSu & FAther WeiSner, Sm $2,500 - $4,999

Dwight and Susan Bowden (Getler VA ’66)Cleveland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc.Kevin P. (SJ ’70) and Margaret Flynt (Oberstar VA ’70)Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Gentile (SJ ’71)Mr. and Mrs. Wes HowardMr. Kenneth A. Koncilja (SJ ’76)Mr. Alan J. Kreczko (SJ ’68)Lubrizol Corporation The Honorable J. T. McCormack (SJ '62) Mr. and Mrs. James P. Meil (SJ ’70)Progressive Casualty Insurance CompanyMr. Gerald Stadler (SJ ’69)Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tobin

Founder $1,000 - $2,499

Mr. Frank R. Adamic (SJ ’56)Amgen Pac-Matching Gift ProgramMr. Peter G. Apicella (SJ ’70)Mr. Thomas Banc (VASJ ’97)Mr. Edward M. Bestvina (SJ ’70)Dr. and Mrs. John R. Blakemore (SJ ’62)

Mr. Thomas J. Bresnan (SJ ’70)Mr. Robert BrueningMr. Robert BuskeyThomas M. (SJ ’62) and Patricia Cahill (Jersen VA ’73) Capital Group CompaniesDr. Joseph Carney (VASJ ’93)CHALTAMr. John T. Comella (SJ '87) Dr. Cindy ConnellMr. William H. Cornhoff III (SJ ’69)Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Crowley (SJ ’76)Mr. Timothy Flannery (VASJ ’04)Mr. Michael Flynt (SJ ’69)Mr. Charles A. Giomuso (SJ ’70)Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Holzheimer (SJ ’57)Mr. Desmond Howard (SJ ’88)Mrs. Mary Therese HurleyMr. Jonathan C. Ivec (SJ ’72)Mr. Robert B. Jaquay, Esq. (SJ ’73)Mr. Mark F. Joyce (SJ ’71)Mr. Fred W. Keyerleber (SJ ’55)Dr. and Mrs. Richard Knazek (SJ '58) Mr. Dennis R. Lansdowne (SJ ’73)Mr. and Mrs. Dan LaRoccoMr. and Mrs. David LashMr. Ronald P. Lewis (SJ ’69)Ms. Marjorie Lloyd (VA ’42)Ms. Kate B. LuziusMr. and Mrs. Frank MacugaMr. and Mrs. Joseph Manning (SJ ’66)Mr. Patrick J. McKinley (SJ ’73)Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. McNeeley (SJ ’62)Mr. Michael P. Metroka (SJ ’71)Ms. Beverly MooreMr. and Mrs. James P. Murphy (SJ ’62)Mr. Charles Murray (SJ ’67)Mrs. Joanne M. OberstMr. Dennis J. Quinlan (SJ ’88)Leo and Kathleen Reichard (Deighan VA ’55)Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rini (SJ ’82)Mr. Martin Rini


the following report reflects donations received during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 .


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Mr. Mark L. Rodio (SJ ’88)Mark J. (SJ ’75) and Mary Colleen Royer (Dougherty VA ’75)Mr. Algis V. Rutkauskas (SJ ’59)SJ Class of 1970Mr. George Skuns (SJ ’57)Mr. James R. Spotila, Ph.D. (SJ ’62)Dr. and Mrs. William B. Strong, MD (SJ ’54)Roger J. (SJ '61) and Judy Sustar (Ulepic VA ’61)Mr. Gregory M. Takacs (SJ ’62)Mr. Aldo TisiPaul and Barbara Tyler (Petty VA ’60)VA Class of 1972Mr. Robert A. Vertocnik (SJ ’64)Ms. Patricia A. WardMr. and Mrs. David L. Weigel (SJ ’58)Mr. and Mrs. Jason WeybrechtMr. and Mrs. Vincent W. White-Petteruti (SJ ’69)Mrs. Margaret WongMr. James Yakos (SJ ’62)Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yuhas (SJ ’64)

Mrs. Ann ZlatoperAdmiral Ronald J. Zlatoper (SJ ’59)

BeneFActor $500 - $999

Abbott FundMr. and Mrs. Gytis M. Barzdukas (SJ ’83)Mrs. Mary Ann Blakeley (Globokar VA ’76)Mr. Albert T. Blatnick (SJ ’76)Mr. Brian T. Brown (VASJ ’90)Mr. Donald Calevich (SJ ’73)The Honorable William R. (SJ ’72) and Mary Kate Cervenik (Gross VA ’71)Cleveland Clinic Health SystemMr. Thomas F. Cotter (SJ ’71)Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Delaney (SJ ’69)Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Desantis (SJ ’68)Eaton CorporationMs. Dorothy FinneganBrian W. (SJ ’65) and Frances FitzSimons (Henry VA ’66)Mr. Howard P. Frain (SJ ’57)Genworth FoundationMr. Terence J. Gliha (SJ ’72)

Mr. James V. Hrovat (SJ ’54)Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn M. JohnsonMr. Edward KeyseMichael (SJ ’69) and Gloria Kluse (Prosuch VA ’69)Mr. and Mrs. Alex I. Koler (SJ ’59)Dr. Heidi Krebs (VASJ ’93)Mr. John L. Lukanc (SJ ’70)Mr. Roberth J. Marn (SJ ’61)Michael T. (SJ ’84) and Michele McGarry (Iouse VA ’85)Mrs. Rose A. McGeeMrs. Judith McLaughlin (Sweet VA ’55)Paul and Nancy Naujoks (Slominski VA ’68)Mr. Martin Neary (VASJ ’95)Notre Dame CollegeMr. Edward J. O’Brien (SJ ’71)Mr. Christopher L. O’Donnell (SJ ’87)Occidental Petroleum CorporationMr. Frank Osborne (SJ ’65)Mr. and Mrs. David M. Paulin (SJ ’66)Mr. John L. Petric (SJ ’69)Mr. Kermit J. Pike (SJ ’59)

Clark Kellogg ’79Clark is the vice president, player relations, for the Indiana pacers . he also serves as college basketball analyst for CBS . he and his wife, Rosy, live in Columbus .

My reasons for supporting VASJ, my high school alma mater, are basically threefold. I am extremely grateful for the pivotal and positive influence the VASJ family and community had on my personal development and growth. My experience there was transformative academically, athletically and socially. And spiritual seeds were sown there that germinated later in my life. The memories have faded a bit, but all are fond ones. I appreciate the commitment made to the academic, athletic, social and spiritual development of the student body. And finally, as a follower of Jesus Christ, the Greatest Giver of all time, I am compelled to be a giver of what God has entrusted to me in the areas of time, talent and treasure. Proud to Be A Viking.

Mr. Kenneth A. Prince (SJ ’64)Project and Construction Services, Inc.Patrick D. Quinn (SJ ’69)Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Reed (SJ ’70)Mrs. Roberta Reichtell-McDermott (Reichtell VA ’72)Mr. Ronald R. Reuss (SJ ’58)Rockwell InternationalMrs. Terri RichardsDr. and Mrs. John E. Shinsky, Ph.D. (SJ ’69)Mr. Gregory Spatz (SJ ’71)Mr. Reginald L. Stover (SJ ’83)Mr. Timothy F. Sweeney (SJ ’78)Mr. James A. Taglia (SJ ’65)Mr. Michael P. Tobin (VASJ ’91)Mr. Kenneth P. Urban (SJ ’62)Mr. Thomas Verderber (SJ ’67)Mr. and Mrs. D. Michael Walton (SJ ’69)Mr. James K. Weber (SJ ’80)Mr. Alan Weilacher Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Wolfram (SJ ’55)Mr. Frank P. Zbiegien (SJ ’73)

eNdOWMeNTs, sChOLarships, direCTed GiFTs seCTiONAbbott FundAmerican Mutual Life AssociationMr. Mark T. Angelotti (SJ ’71)AnonymousMr. Peter G. Apicella (SJ ’70)Mr. Thomas Banc (VASJ ’97)Alan and Marilyn Belevice (VA ’68)Mr. Thomas M. Bodle (SJ ’70)Dwight and Susan Bowden (Getler VA ’66)Mr. Eugene BoyerMr. Brian T. Brown (SJ ’90)California Institute of TechnologyMr. Mark A. Castro (SJ ’69)Mr. William J. Centa (SJ ’70)Ms. Laurie ChathamDr. Cindy Connell

Mr. William H. Cornhoff III (SJ ’69)Mr. Thomas F. Cotter (SJ ’71)Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Dailey (SJ ’70)Reverend Edward F. Dhondt (SJ ’60)Mr. Richard DietrichMr. Wafik A. Elsanadi (SJ ’78)Mr. John A. Fazio (SJ ’68)Mr. and Mrs. Umberto P. Fedeli (SJ ’78)Ms. Dorothy FinneganMr. Timothy F. Fistek (SJ ’60)Mr. Timothy Flannery (VASJ ’04)Kevin P. (SJ ’70) and Margaret Flynt(Oberstar VA ’70)Mr. Michael Flynt (SJ ’69)Mr. Brian FriedmanMr. Louis GenevaMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Gentile (SJ ’71)Mr. William P. Gibbons (SJ ’60)Mr. Charles A. Giomuso (SJ ’70)Genworth FoundationMr. and Mrs. William J. Goga, Jr. (SJ ’60)Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Golic (SJ ’81)

Bro. William Halloway (SJ ’65)Ms. Ann Marie HannaMr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Heil (SJ ’72) Mr. John A. Hocevar (SJ ’69)Mr. Robert F. Hollis (SJ ’60)Mr. Robert Hotujac (SJ ’77)Mr. Desmond K. Howard (SJ ’88)Mr. and Mrs. Wes HowardHowley Family FoundationMr. John J. Hurley, Jr. (SJ ’61)Mr. John IskraMr. Robert B. Jaquay, Esq. (SJ ’73)Mr. Michael P. Kalasunas (SJ ’65)Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Kasunic (SJ ’66)Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kellogg (SJ ’79)Mr. Fred W. Keyerleber (SJ ’55)Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Knazek, MD (SJ ’58)Mr. and Mrs. William D. Kovac (SJ ’67)Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Kuskin (SJ ’64)Ladies Night OutMr. and Mrs. David Lash


Joseph Scaminace ’71Joe is the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the Om Group, a global technology-based industrial growth company headquartered in Cleveland .

The idea of giving back to others for the gifts we’ve been given is rooted deep in our faith. It’s how we show we’re thankful to God for everything we have and everything we’ve accomplished. “I was hungry and you fed me, I was naked and you clothed me” – these ideals are rooted in our Catholic education and they’ve carried me through my business and professional life. One of the great lessons I learned at St. Joe’s was that every single interaction we have with others is important, regardless of their position or status. The idea of teamwork – working with others to accomplish objectives – was instilled in us as students. And working together for the greater good is just as important now.


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Mrs. Katherine Lawrence (Weigand VA ’77)Mr. Ronald P. Lewis (SJ ’69)Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Lieb (SJ ’70)Live For Joy FoundationLodge Martha Washington No. 38Marianist League of ClevelandMarianist Province of the USMrs. Bridget Marok (Assing VA ’85)Mr. Joseph S. Martinich (SJ ’68)The Honorable J. T. McCormack (SJ '62) Mr. Timothy S. McCreary (SJ ’60)Mr. and Mrs. Dennis T. McGarry (SJ ’60)Michael T. (SJ ’84) and Michelle McGarry (Iouse VA ’85)Mr. and Mrs. James McNultyMr. and Mrs. Peter McVoyMr. and Mrs. James P. Meil (SJ ’70)Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Minadeo (SJ ’74)Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Misny (SJ ’73)Mr. Robert Mullin (SJ ’88)Mr. Jamie M. Myers (SJ ’76)Paul and Nancy Naujoks (Slominski VA ’68)OarsmenMrs. Joanne M. OberstMr. Christopher L. O’Donnell (SJ ’87)Mr. and Mrs. Philip Parkhurst Kestutis F. (SJ ’76) and Judith Petraitis (Rukstelis VA ’78)Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Pipoly (SJ ’69)Mr.and Mrs. Kenneth A. Prince (SJ ’64)Dr. Thomas A. Prince (SJ ’66) and Mrs. Charlene ReichertProgressive Casualty Insurance CompanyMr. Dennis J. Quinlan (SJ ’88)Mr. Patrick D. Quinn (SJ ’69)Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun, OSU (VA ’58)Mr. Martin RiniMrs. Georganne RobertsonMark J. (SJ ’75) and Mary Colleen Royer (Dougherty VA ’75)Sr. Joan Marie Russ, OSU (VA ’65)Mr. Joseph M. Scaminace (SJ ’71)Scheidel FoundationMr. Michael Sierputowski (SJ ’72)Mr. George J. Skuns (SJ ’57)Dr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Slattery (SJ ’63)Ms. Stella Smiga

Mr. Gregory L. Spatz (SJ ’71)Mr. Gerald Stadler (SJ ’69)Mrs. Barbara Stephens (Coccia VA ’56)Mr. Reginald Stover (SJ ’83)Mrs. Eileen Sykora (Osborne VA ’66)Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Szalay (SJ ’61)Mr. Joseph H. Taddeo (SJ ’58)Mr. and Mrs. James TobinMr. Michael P. Tobin (VASJ ’91)Paul and Barbara Tyler (Petty VA ’60)Mr. Ronald M. Uritus (SJ ’55)VASJ Class of 1994VASJ Class of 2013VASJ Student CouncilMr. Jack VeaseyMr. Thomas Verderber (SJ ’67)Mr. Richard J. Vertocnik (SJ ’69)Mr. Joseph A. Vidmar (SJ ’70)Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Waldron (SJ ’61)Mr. and Mrs. D. Michael Walton (SJ ’69)Mr. and Mrs. Richard WaltonMs. Patricia A. WardMr. and Mrs. David L. Weigel (SJ ’58)Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weiler (SJ ’68)James & Coleen WhitcombWilliam and Susan Eline-WhiteMr. K. James ZinkanSr. Susan Zion, OSUMrs. Ann ZlatoperMr. Thomas Zlatoper

aThLeTiC FUNdAdam’s PlaceAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Brian BalaskoMr. Thomas Banc (VASJ ’97)Capital Group CompaniesDr. Joseph Carney (SJ ’93)Mr. and Mrs. John CatalanoMr. and Mrs. Gregory CiraControl Components CompaniesMr. and Mrs. Larry CorriganMr. and Mrs. David CsankMr. and Mrs. Donald J. Dailey (SJ ’70)

Direct Connect Computer Systems, Inc.Mr. Wafik A. Elsanadi (SJ ’78)Ms. Denise FarrisMr. Timothy C. Fink (SJ ’88)Mr. Patrick J. Gallagher (SJ ’82)Gen Fed FinancialMs. Jennifer HarmonMr. and Mrs. Arnold HughesMr. and Mrs. Vaughn M. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Charles KandracMr. and Mrs. Edward Keyse, Sr.Mr. Edward KeyseMr. and Mrs. Brian KleinMr. and Mrs. Mark KnappDr. Heidi Krebs (VASJ ’93)Mr. and Mrs. John C. Kromar (SJ ’79)Mr. Richard Kuhel (SJ ’67)Ms. Laurie Lauriel and Mr. Joseph BlatnikJoseph Lebryk (SJ ’71)Mr. James Lyons, Esq. (SJ ’71)Ms. Ann MatherMr. Kevin M. McGarry (VASJ ’07)Mr. Brian McIntyreMr. Patrick J. McKinley (SJ ’73)Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Minadeo (SJ ’74)Muldoon’s Saloon & EateryMr. Martin Neary (VASJ ’95)Mr. and Mrs. David PerrottiKestutis F. (SJ '76) and Judith Petraitis (VA ’78)Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Rini (SJ ’82)Mr. Andrew RyznerMr. and Mrs. John SiefertMr. and Mrs. Dwight StaufferDr. C.J. TigheMr. Aldo TisiMr. Michael A. Tizzano (SJ ’72)Mr. and Mrs. Peter TrykoffMs. Angela TucciMr. William TurkMr. and Mrs. Lenny VaccaroMr. and Mrs. Jason WeybrechtMrs. Katherine Zielaskiewicz (Farrell VASJ ’96)

aNNUaL FUNdViLLa aNGeLa aCadeMy

clASS oF 1937

Mrs. Mary Grady (Dermasa)

clASS oF 1942

Ms. Marjorie Lloyd

clASS oF 1945

Arthur and Rosemary Kresse (Sill)

clASS oF 1948

Richard and Margaret Gross (McGarry)Ms. Marilyn LeddyMrs. Joan Scott (Graehling)Frank and Catherine Zbiegien

clASS oF 1949

Mrs. Jeanne Day (Weber)Mrs. Elizabeth C. Dietzel (Sinnott)Mrs. Patricia Gergel (Vegel)Mrs. Marilyn Lekan (Koss)Dr. Ruth Mitchell, Ph.D.

clASS oF 1951

Mrs. Liela Gay (Engelhaupt)Mrs. Cynthia Maniaci-Campbell

clASS oF 1952

Mrs. Margaret Nelson (Lang)Mrs. Patricia Rohde (Music)Gerald and Eileen Thompson (Ruth)

clASS oF 1953

John and Helene Berg (Tepas)

clASS oF 1954

Mrs. Carol Cushman (Gunn)Otis and Barbara Marie Garner (Borgsteadt)Mrs. Mary Margaret Scott (Leddy)

clASS oF 1955

Sr. Francine Hribar, OSURobert and Donna Kurucz (Whitaker)Mrs. Judith McLaughlin (Sweet)Mrs. Donna O'Donnell (Clifford)Leo R. and Kathleen Reichard (Deighan)Roy J. (SJ '54) and Marlene Streetz (Laurich)

clASS oF 1956

Ms. Margaret DriscollMrs. Mary Margaret Peters (Dwyer)Sr. Veronica Smrekar, OSUJohn A. (SJ ’55) and Frances Hrastar (Zorc)

clASS oF 1957

Mrs. Elaine Cappas (Ponge)Mrs. Mary Pat Dempsey (Baker)Mrs. Maryhelen Kreidler (Cole)Mrs. Lucille Tomasic (Tizzano)Ms. M. Jane Toth Mrs. Frances Zingales (Auer)

clASS oF 1958

Mrs. Sally L Overcash (Rozanc)Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun, OSUMrs. Nancy Smyth (Golob)Ms. Judith VicchiarelliMs. Karen Whitaker

clASS oF 1959

Mrs. Barbara Geller (Golden)Mrs. Bonnie Hall (Persell)Mrs. Dolores Krueger (Woloszynek)Mrs. Margaret Medved (Rathbun)Kevin (SJ '57) and Kathryn O'Neill (Gallagher)

clASS oF 1960

Ms. Kristina GelazisMs. Therese OsborneMrs. Marilyn Swope (Beck)Paul S. and Barbara Tyler (Petty)Mrs. Karen Weiss (Kilroy)

clASS oF 1961

William (SJ ’58) and Nancy Eppich (Fogarty)Dr. Margaret Kantes (Hudson)Mrs. Janice Krebs (Berkopec)Ms. Colleen MoranMs. Patricia PateMrs. Mary Lynne Pesto (Ebert)Mrs. Mary Claire Phelan (Walsh)Roger J. (SJ '61) and Judy Sustar (Ulepic)

clASS oF 1962

Ms. Kathleen Dillon (Tomazic)Mrs. Marilyn Fleming (Melega)

Mrs. Donna Gron (Madda)Mrs. Valdone Ziedonis (Karosas)

clASS oF 1963

Daniel J. (SJ ’63) and Mary Finucan (Betchik)Joseph M. (SJ ’63) and Melinda Frabotta (Dougherty)Dr. Mary Ann Hazen Mrs. Barbara Latini (Kearns)Mrs. Kathleen Ponikvar (Wedding)Ms. Arleen TurkMrs. Janice Villa (Yeip)

clASS oF 1964

Mrs. Mary Felden (Planisek)Mrs. Elaine Jackson (Fleming)Mrs. Mary M. Milliken (Sheehan)Mrs. Kathleen Stasun (Welsh)

clASS oF 1965

Mrs. Gayll Fisher (Parkinson)John H. (SJ ’63) and Mary Moore III (McBride)Mrs. Karen Racutt (Kristof)Sr. Joan Marie Russ, OSU

clASS oF 1966

Mrs. Kathryn Chubb (Gabrenya)Ms. Marley F. Eiger Paul (SJ ’66) and Kathy Kaiser (Prendergast)Mrs. Eileen Sykora (Osborne)

clASS oF 1967

Thomas and Ann Berger (Royer)Ms. Estelle OpekaMrs. Jean Richardson (Kennedy)

clASS oF 1968

Alan (SJ ’66) and Marilyn Belevice (Tucci) Ms. Vida BerlecMs. Christine Carroll (Kesselem)Ms. Sheila Higgins Steve and Norma Hiligan (Jiminez)Paul and Nancy Naujoks (Slominski)Richard (SJ ’69) and Della Osborne (Woyma)Mrs. Deborah Peppard (Klemencic)Mrs. Patricia Steigerwald (Turchon)Mrs. Mary Beth Van Himbergen



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clASS oF 1969

Ms. Judith Busch (Buehner)Michael (SJ ’69) and Gloria Kluse (Prosuch)

clASS oF 1970

Ms. Patricia FuerstMarce (Kness) LongerMs. Clara Zahradnik

clASS oF 1971

Mrs. Mary TrepalThe Honorable William R. (SJ ’71) and Mary Kate Cervenik (Gross)

clASS oF 1972

Ms. Rita BalysMrs. Lucille Dalton (Herczog)Mrs. Roberta Reichtell-McDermott (Reichtell)Mrs. Laurel Sabinsky (Miller)

clASS oF 1973

Thomas M. (SJ ’72) and Patricia Cahill (Jersen)Kestutis and Ingrid Civinskas (Samatauskas)Richard (SJ ’74) and Diane DiNunzio (Dunlap)Patrick and Ann George (Metcalf)Richard J. (SJ ’71) and Carol Offak (Hlabse)

Mrs. Mary Beth Simon (Kander)Christopher and Linda Warren (Mengay)

clASS oF 1974

Mrs. Cheryl Horwood (Kocin)Ms. Annette Zahradnik

clASS oF 1975

Mrs. Susan Audey (Sikich)Ms. Sheila CoyneMrs. Jane Ferrante (Padden)Michael J. (SJ ’74) and Debbie Previte (Pavlovich)

clASS oF 1976

Mrs. Mary Ann Blakeley (Globokar)Mrs. Kathleen Catenese (Boone)Daniel T. (SJ ’78) and Patricia Dibbin (Seaman)Ms. Rita GillespieMrs. Patricia Mathews (Morris)Mrs. Maryanne Paccione (Melle)Mrs. Mary Payne (Joyce)Ms. Linda Williams (Obat)

clASS oF 1977

Victor G. (SJ ’76) and Anna Kmetich (Zalar)

clASS oF 1978

William and Maureen Dagg (Scott)Ronald J. (SJ ’75) and Paula Koenig (Obranovich)Anthony and Colleen Manning (Talty)Ms. Sheila O'DonnellThomas W. and Barbara Turner (Legan)Mrs. Teresa Young (Mohar)

clASS oF 1979

Ms. Deanna BagueMs. Patricia Ann BrigantiMrs. Emer McNamara (Anthony)Edward J. (SJ’ 78) and June Muhic (Rotar)

clASS oF 1980

James (SJ ’76) and Joan Zele (Czyzycki)

clASS oF 1981

Mrs. Mary T. Campbell-Stack (Campbell)Ms. Pamela GriskelMrs. Denise McGee (Bendenritter)

clASS oF 1983

Mrs. Maureen Byrne (Franz)Ms. Regina Geracci

Laquita Blockson, Ph.D. ’88Dr . Blockson is an Associate professor of management at Saint leo University in Charleston, South Carolina . She speaks frequently on the subject of entrepreneurial ethics .

As a business professor, I take joy in guiding and leading young adults in their educational development, to help them become skilled professionals, ethical leaders and engaged citizens. In each of my classes, I can tell which of my students had a quality high school education – during which they developed great critical thinking skills, acquired extensive quantitative abilities, and enhanced their oral and written communication skills – from those who did not have such a high school background. I learned immensely during my years as a Villa Angela student; and, as such, I support the efforts of the VASJ faculty and staff to continue the good work of preparing the next generation of students for lifelong learning and success.

clASS oF 1987

Mrs. Elizabeth Dwight-Murray (Dwight)

clASS oF 1988

Dr. Laquita BlocksonMs. Kristė Vedegys-Duhigg (Vedegys)

sT. JOseph hiGh sChOOLclASS oF 1954

Mr. John E. CliffordMr. Richard W. GunnMr. James V. HrovatFather Justin J. Kelly, S.J.Mr. Lawrence KralMr. Joseph R. KrulichMr. Frank J. OblakRoy J. and Marlene Streetz ( Laurich VA ’55)Dr. and Mrs. William B. Strong, MD

clASS oF 1955

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. BierMr. and Mrs. William M. DenihanMr. and Mrs. Joseph DenkMr. Robert F. ErzenJohn A. and Frances Hrastar (Zorc VA ’56)Mr. Fred W. KeyerleberMr. Fredric E. KramerMr. Joseph R. NosseMr. and Mrs. Charles W. Wolfram

clASS oF 1956

Mr. Frank R. AdamicMr. Joseph A. AnslovarMr. Michael A. CalabreseDr. and Mrs. Thomas E. CollinsEdward B. Dunlap Jr.Mr, Dale T. JarmushDr. Daniel E. MolnarMr. William F. Spicuzza

clASS oF 1957

Mr. William AnzickDr. Kenneth A. Boyle, ODMr. Edward M. Bradac, Jr.Mr. John W. BrunetzMr. Joseph F. Cinkole

Mr. and Mrs. John S. ComellaMr. Bryson H. FieldMr. Howard P. FrainMr. and Mrs. Theodore GuzikDr. and Mrs. Richard E. HolzheimerMr. Richard KosmerlMr. John A. LinceMr. Kenneth F. LojeKevin and Kathryn O'Neill (Gallagher VA ’59)Mr. Carl G. OpaskarMr. William F. TisiJohn N. and Kathleen Van Blargan (Yuhas VA ’60)Mr. Victor A. Zitel

clASS oF 1958

Mr. and Mrs. James M. CorcoranMr. John G. DengelWilliam and Nancy Eppich (Fogarty VA ’61)Mr. and Mrs. John M. FernbacherMr. Daniel A. FitzSimons

Mr. and Mrs. William L. GradMr. and Mrs. Howard C. Knachel Jr.Mr. Raymond J. KnaussMr. Gerald A. KoenigMr. and Mrs. David J. LoganMr. John T. PeoplesMr. Louis J. PetrovicMr. Ronald R. ReussMr. Thomas L. Vince

clASS oF 1959

Mr. Wayne M. AlbrightMr. John B. CorrMr. John C. FazzoneMr. and Mrs. George T. ParsonsMr. and Mrs. Dennis J. PaulinMr. Kermit J. PikeMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. PowersMr. and Mrs. Timonty RoseMr. William E. RosenbergMr. Algis V. Rutkauskas


Alan ’66 and Marilyn (Tucci) Belevice ’68Al and marilyn, who own Studio 305 hair Salon in willowick, have two children and two grandchildren . Al is retired from Bailey Controls and home Depot .

As the years have gone by, we’ve stayed in touch with our fellow alums. That connection is important to us. We just knew there was reason to stick around and help in whatever way we could to make sure that the students who came after us would have as much fun and get a great education like ours. Maybe we didn’t take full advantage of it back then, but that’s what happens when you’re young and dumb. But eventually you realize how important your high school experience was. Today’s kids are entitled to all those good things we experienced. In today’s neighborhoods, the sense of community is not as strong as it once was. The students get that feeling of community at VASJ.


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Mr. James R. SadowskiDr. and Mrs. Roger F. SebenikMr. Patrick E. SheridanDr. and Mrs. Frederick V. Strnisa, Ph.D.Mr. John T. WhiteMr. John V. YasenoskyAdmiral Ronald J. Zlatoper, Retired

clASS oF 1960

Mr. Albert T. BlatnickMr. John A. DechellisMr. and Mrs. Hugh R. FiebigMr. James M. FritzMr. Ronald G. KasulonesMr. Raymond J. KirschensteinerMr. and Mrs. Dennis T. McGarryMr. Patrick MedlenMr. Donald A. ModicaMr. and Mrs. Austin J. MulhernMr. Richard F. NowickiMr. William PlesecMr. and Mrs. Earl R. PrintMr. and Mrs. Frank B. RochonMr. John P. SextonMr. and Mrs. Robert P. StevensMr. Nicholas C. TibaldiMr. Anthony ValentinoMr. Charles Yurcich

clASS oF 1961

Mr. Clifford BaechleMr. and Mrs. William BanachMr. Victor R. Bernott IIIMr. and Mrs. Gary M. BrickmanJohn D. BurkeMr. Edward A. CheslockMr. Michael D. DanielsMr. Robert J. DietzelMr. and Mrs. Leon D'OnleMr. Thomas K. FaganMr. and Mrs. Frank A. FakultMr. Michael J. GerlMr. John J. Hurley, Jr.Mr. Albert F. KlavoraMr. Anthony A. LuzarMr. and Mrs. Robert MachollMr. John M. Perme

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. RarickMr. and Mrs. Gerald J. RichMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. SkrajnerMr. Edward A. StraussMr. and Mrs. James F. SullivanRoger J. and Judy Sustar (Ulepic VA ’61)Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. SzalayMr. Ralph F. TrepalMr. Louis A. Vitantonio

clASS oF 1962

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony AbateMr. Thomas W. AlbrechtMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. BeranMr. and Mrs. Paul R. ColtonMr. Dennis M. GrisezMr. Dennis J. KnausMr. Robert P. KozarDr. Edward J. KrallMr. James M. KreniskyMr. Wayne C. LacknerMr. and Mrs. John A. LatkowskiMr. Kenneth R. LenardicMr. Anthony G. LinnertMr. Thomas J. MarinicMr. and Mrs. Brian P. McNeeleyMr. and Mrs. James P. MurphyMr. Robert J. PoelkingMr. Robert R. RegovichMr. Anthony F. SedmakDr. James R. Spotila, Ph.D.Mr. Louis S. SumasMr. Gregory M. TakacsMr. Kenneth P. UrbanMr. Edward J. VerderberMr. Roger V. Von Vleck

clASS oF 1963

Mr. Thomas R. BeuckMr. and Mrs. Robert E. BoomsDaniel J. and Mary Finucan (Betchik VA’63)Joseph M. and Melinda Frabotta (Dougherty VA ’63)Mr. and Mrs. James E. HoffmanMr. William E. JansaMr. Gerald F. KaminskiMr. and Mrs. James P. Kramar

Mr. Kenneth F. LenarcicMr. Joseph G. MarovichJohn H. and Mary Moore III (McBride VA ’65)Mr. Michael D. SpeharMr. Brian M. Sweeney

clASS oF 1964

Mr. David BorsaniDr. Andrew DiBartolomeoMr. Nicholas DiBartolomeoMr. Martin J. GermMr. Harold M. Govan, Jr.Paul and Kathy Kaiser (Prendergast VA ’66)Mr. James. M. KastelicMr. Thomas P. KlockerMr. Ronald E. KrajewskiMr. Richard F. LorenMr. Michael J. OliverMr. and Mrs. Robert L. OpalekMr. and Mrs. James C. PatrickMr. Peter F. ReillyMr. Terrence SejnowskiReverend Donald E. SnyderMr. and Mrs. Ronald A. TamburelloMr. Robert A. VertocnikMr. and Mrs. Thomas YuhasMr. Richard V. Zalar

clASS oF 1965

Mr. Kenneth W. BixbyMr. Leonard D. BoleMr. Louis A. ColomboBrian W. and Frances FitzSimons (Henry VA '66)Mr. Robert A. GeosanoMr. Dana E. GreenMr. Robert KarnakMr. Patrick M. KordetMr. John KremzarMr. Joseph KunchikMr. James A. LisMr. John T. McGregorMr. Lawrence F. MihevicMr. Frank MirabileMr. Thomas F. PingajMr. John Prezby

Mr. James A. TagliaMr. Robert A. ThomasMr. James M. TrentelMr. James F. VickMr. Robert P. VilyusMr. Thomas F. WoodMr. George W. Zimmerman

clASS oF 1966

Alan and Marilyn Belevice (Tucci VA ’68)Mr. Robert H. BrunoMr. Eugene M. ColomboMr. John W. DeSantisMr. John M. GaghanMr. Richard M. GlihaDr. Donald J. Hiebel, Ph.D.Mr. Michael A. JochumMr. Allen P. KrallMaj. and Mrs. Frank A. Macharoni, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. ManningMr. and Mrs. Mark. J. MazzoliniMr. Robert J. MessinaMr. Patrick A. MuellerMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. ReganMr. Edward M. RyderMr. Bud T. StalkerMr. James J. SukalacMr. George T. VrabelMr. Christopher A. WagnerMr. Raymond J. Wernet

clASS oF 1967

Mr. Charles R. AbbeyBro. Giancarlo Bonutti, S.M.Mr. and Mrs. William A. BrysMr. Michael P. ButlerMr. Tim J. CarpenterMr. Daniel DeverMr. John P. GuhdeMr. Thomas A. JindraMr. Vincent T. LechowickMr. Salvatore LoPrestiMr. Robert J. MantzMr. Charles MurrayMr. John A. NugentMr. Dan SadlerMr. Thomas Teare

Mr. Donald VickMr. Andrew J. Zatik

clASS oF 1968

Mr. Daniel R. BarronMr. and Mrs. William G. BausMr. & Mrs. Donald A. DesantisMr. Michael J. FinneganMr. Robert J. HorvathMr. Philip A. KingMr. Michael G. KnopickMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. KondzerMr. John K. KraljMr. Alan J. KreczkoMr. Edward C. PowersMr. William R. SigmundMr. and Mrs. Martin D. SmalcMr. Vincent F. SztulMr. Joseph A Ule

clASS oF 1969

Mr. Victor J. CatulloMr. Patrick B. ClintonMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. DelaneyMr. Albert M. DilauroMr. James N. GallagherMr. James A. KadukMr. Thomas J. KastelicMichael and Gloria Kluse (Prosuch VA ’69)Mr. Ronald P. LewisMr. Frank J. LopuszynskiMr. Christopher McGrathMr. Robert NeubertMr. Gregory S. NowakRichard J. and Della Osborne (Woyma VA ’68)Mr. Daniel E. PetercaMr. John L. PetricMr. Michael B. PetricigMr. and Mrs. Eugene F. PipolyMr. Lawrence N. PolenaMr. Michael W. QuinnMr. Thomas J. RepickyMr. and Mrs. Michael J. RoachMr. Dale SchiavoniMr. James M. SchlarbMr. Mark F. Sejnowski

Dr. and Mrs. John E. Shinsky, Ph.D.Mr. Thomas D. SmithMr. and Mrs. Dennis M. StalzerMr. Frank A. StanonikMr. Louis G. UrbasMr. and Mrs. D. Michael WaltonMr. Timothy J. WhalenMr. and Mrs. Vincent W. White-PetterutiMr. Robert P. Woodman, Jr.

clASS oF 1970

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Beran Mr. Edward M. Bestvina Mr. Thomas J. BresnanMr. Thomas M. Bodle Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. DaileyMr. William E. Dolan, Jr.Kevin P. and Margaret Flynt(Oberstar VA ’70)Dr. William K. Gabrenya, Jr.Mr. Andrew T. GuroyMr. Frederick J. KataiMr. James T. LangeMr. Richard A. LesakMr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Lieb Mr. John L. LukancMr. and Mrs. James P. MeilMr. Dennis MinichelloMr. John J. O'DonnellMr. Gregory PattMr. Michael PausicMr. and Mrs. Donald E. ReedMr. Paul SpicuzzaMr. and Mrs. Joseph Ursic

clASS oF 1971

Mr. Thomas P. BejgerMr. Hugh CallalyMr. Thomas F. CotterMr. Terrence M. CrockettMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. FlyntMr. and Mrs. Patrick G. GarryMr. Robert F. HengeniusMr. Gary G. JarkewiczMr. Mark F. JoyceMr. Michael P. MetrokaMr. Edward J. O'Brien



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Richard J. and Carol Offak (Hlabse VA ’73)Mr. David PasqualoneMr. Peter G. RuminskiMr. Kevin M. SheaMr. James E. TercekMr. Gary M. VidmarMr. and Mrs. Robert M. WalshMr. Stephen G. WeckMr. Daniel J. Wojtila

clASS oF 1972

Mr. Richard G. ArmbrusterMr. John S. BulingMr. Thomas A. BurkeThomas M. and Patricia Cahill (Jersen VA ’73)The Honorable William R. and Mary Kate Cervenik (Gross VA ’71)Mr. Christopher G. CookMr. Michael J. DodsonMr. Robert M. GrassoMr. and Mrs. Bruce A. HeilMr. Jonathan C. IvecMr. William F. KernMr. Richard J. KozanMr. William A. MargalisDr. Raymond A. Mencini

Mr. and Mrs. William C. MillerMr. John E. PerovsekFather Fr. James R. StengerMr. and Mrs. Michael W. TaiseyMr. and Mrs. Michael T. TarascoMr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Verdi

clASS oF 1973

Mr. Donald CalevichMr. Joseph A. CerinoMr. Robert B. Jaquay, Esq.Mr. Raymond L. KlancarMr. Michael J. KocinMr. Marius LaniauskasMr. Dennis R. LansdowneMr. John J. MaherMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. MisnyMr. and Mrs. Mark W. PestakMr. Mark A. PrendergastMr. Gregg R. ReinkMr. Stephen D. StanzianoMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. ZeleMr. Robert F. Zyck

clASS oF 1974

Mr. Edward J. BaznikMr. Thomas J. Bregar

Richard and Diane DiNunzio (Dunlap VA ’73)Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. HenflingMr. Jeffrey A. HugMr. and Mrs. Gary A. MinadeoMr. Thomas A. NeubertMr. and Mrs. John S. NiskyCmdr. Michael J. PattersonMr. Timothy PogacarMichael J. and Debbie Previte (Pavlovich VA ’75)Mr. Jeffrey A. RossMr. and Mrs. Gary W. SchiavoniMr. Bruce T. SwartzMr. and Mrs. Mitchel Zorich

clASS oF 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. KaneRonald J. and Paula Koenig (Obranovich VA ’78)Mr. Christopher J. Russ, Esq.Mr. Thomas J. Tepley

clASS oF 1976

Mr. John C. BalcerzakMr. and Mrs. Mark M. CrowleyMr. Lawrence R. Hupertz

Michael ’69 and Gloria (Prosuch) Kluse ’69mike and Gloria, who live in Kennewick, washington, have three children and eight grandchildren . mike is the director of the pacific northwest national laboratory .

The environment at both VA and St. Joe’s was like an extended family. There was a degree of caring and collegiality at the two schools that you generally don’t get in public schools. And of course there was the strong academic program that prepared you for any professional field. Along with the Catholic fundamentals we were taught, we had the whole package. There was an insistence at St. Joe’s and VA that we live out our Catholic values and those values had a profound effect on our personal and professional lives. That’s why we provided a Catholic education for our three children and that’s why we believe it is only right that we give back to continue the tradition for today’s students at VASJ.

Mr. Kenneth A. KonciljaMr. Jamie M. MyersJames and Joan Zele (Czyzycki VA ’80)

clASS oF 1977

Mr. Anthony C. EringisMr. Walter T. MayMr. Thomas J. O'NeillMr. Richard L. PavsekReverend Timothy J. Plavac

clASS oF 1978

Mr. Gregory J. BaldiniMr. Martin G. De ChantDaniel T. and Patricia Dibbin (Seaman VA ’76)Dr. Daniel F. Dickriede, D. O. Mr. and Mrs. Umberto P. FedeliMr. Michael L. GallagherMr. Charles C. HillierMr. Andrew D. LegerskiEdward J. and June Muhic (Rotar VA ’79)Mr. Timothy F. Sweeney

clASS oF 1979

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. ConnellyMr. John A. KastelicMr. and Mrs. Clark KelloggMr. James M. O'BrienMr. James A. Wojtila

clASS oF 1980

Mr. Mark T. ByrnettMr. Robert J. ChapmanMr. Donald P. GreenMr. and Mrs. Antonio IorilloMr. and Mrs. Gerard M. OsborneMr. Paul E. Van HornMr. James K. Weber

clASS oF 1981

Mr. Vincent M. BeyerMr. and Mrs. William C. BrunnettMr. and Mrs. Michael L. GolicMr. Simas J. KijauskasMr. Eugene T. Ward, Jr.

clASS oF 1982

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. BooneMr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Rini

clASS oF 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Gytis M. BarzdukasMr. Carl J. BauerMr. Darrick W. GargiuloMr. Reginald L. Stover

clASS oF 1984

Mr. Eric B. BabbitsMr. Reno R. CappelliMr. and Mrs. Craig S. Miller

clASS oF 1986

Mr. Dennis M. KosmerlMr. Jerome A. Spelic

clASS oF 1987

Mr. Peter M. AmersonMr. John J. ComellaMr. and Mrs. Robert J. JanosyMr. Christopher L. O'DonnellMr. and Mrs. Kurt M. Princic

clASS oF 1988

Mr. John T. Collins, Jr.Mr. Robert A. MullinMr. Dennis J. QuinlanMr. Mark L. RodioMr. and Mrs. John J. StauntonMr. and Mrs. Scott A. Zele

clASS oF 1989

Mr. Sean H. McKibben

clASS oF 1990

Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. RochonMr. Edward J. ThomasMr. Louis S. Zigmund

ViLLa aNGeLa-sT. JOseph hiGh sChOOLclASS oF 1991

Mr. Stephen J. AlicMr. Michael P. Tobin


Timothy Flannery ’04tim is an associate for Glencoe Capital, a private equity firm focused on acquisitions and growth equity investments . he lives in troy, michigan .

Growing up on the east side of Cleveland, we had a handful of Catholic high schools to choose from. We looked at all of them, but the comfort level at VASJ was the highest and that comfort level continued throughout my four years there. It was a well-rounded experience – a Catholic co-educational school with a wide variety of academic opportunities from AP classes to automotive and engineering. The school set me up for success and got me where I wanted to go. The University of Notre Dame was a goal for me and VASJ got me there. I haven’t lived in Cleveland since high school, but I know the role VASJ continues to serve for the community and it’s important to support.


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clASS oF 1992

Mrs. Melanie DeLuca (Robertson)Mr. Thomas McGintyMrs. Jeannie Wawrzynski, RN (Marold)

clASS oF 1993

Dr. Joseph CarneyMr. and Mrs. Michael FlyntMr. Richard Verhotz

clASS oF 1994

Mr. and Mrs. Babejohn KwasniakMr. Jason VerderberMr. Nathan Zavorek

clASS oF 1995

Ms. Maureen FreyMr. Sean Urvan

clASS oF 1996

Mrs. Kimberly Cerri (Kordet)Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Chinchar

clASS oF 1997

Mr. Thomas Banc

clASS oF 1998

Mr. Stephen AlbrechtMs. Gina Geosano-Crooks (Geosano)Mrs. Katie Shininger (Kukral)

clASS oF 2000

Mr. Jason JonesMr. and Mrs. Eric MacGillis

clASS oF 2001

Mr. Jeremy Fox

clASS oF 2002

Mrs. Lauren Henry (Bonfich)

clASS oF 2003

Ms. Kellie ClintonMr. Christopher GentilePatrick GlihaKatelyn and Jeffrey Kaman (Davies)Ms. Katy KohnMr. Timothy MooreMr. Timothy NearyMr. Kevin Triskett

Mr. Brian Trueman

clASS oF 2004

Timothy Flannery Ms. Jacqueline LucasMr. and Mrs. Joseph Tichar

clASS oF 2005

Mr. Thomas Creegan

clASS oF 2007

Ms. Erin E. CreeganMs. Hailey R. Martin

clASS oF 2008

Ms. Diana J. HidalgoMr. Matthew F. Zele

COMpaNies aNd FrieNdsMr. and Mrs. John AhernAmgen Pac-Matching Gift ProgramAnago JFS CorporationMrs. Libera AudiaMs. Theresa BancMr. and Mrs. Bruce BattistaMr. Robert BrueningMr. and Mrs. James W. BurkettMr. Robert BuskeyReverend James L. CaddyCleveland Clinic Health SystemCleveland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Larry CorriganMs. Kristen CoyneMr. and Mrs. David CsankMr. & Mrs. Richard CsoltkoMs. Mary CzyzyckiDatacoreMrs. Charlene DaytonMr. David DelBroccoMr. John W. DiemerEdward B. Dunlap Jr. FoundationMrs. Virginia DurajEaton CorporationMr. and Mrs. Howard EckertEli Lilly and Company FoundationWilliam and Susan Eline-White Euclid Hospital

Fairmount Minerals FoundationFedeli Family Charitable FoundationMarie FioreMrs. Debbe FischbachFM Global FoundationMr. Brian FriedmanGE FoundationGenworth FoundationGilmour AcademyMr. and Mrs. Jim GoodMr. Michael GoodingGoogle Matching Gifts ProgramMr. Robert GoubeauxMrs. Melissa GraiBishop Roger W. Gries, OSBMrs. Janet GurneyMs. Eileen HansenMr. and Mrs. Randy HarrisMr. and Mrs. Carlos HidalgoMr. David HoffmanHospice of the Western ReserveMr. and Mrs. Wes HowardMrs. Mary Therese HurleyIndustrial Ventilation Systems, LLCPaul & Mary Kay Kantz, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John KendelMr. Edward KeyseMrs. Jean KrupaMr. Charles J. KupetzLadies Night OutMr. and Mrs. Dan LaRoccoMs. Mary Carol LewisLifetouch National School StudiosLubrizol FoundationMr. and Mrs. Frank MacugaMaloney & NovotnyMr. and Mrs. David McKinneyMedical MutualMr. Brian MenardMichelin North AmericaMicrosoft Giving CampaignMs. Beverly MooreMichael and Michele MulleeBro. David F. MurphyNestleNotre Dame College


n Unrestricted Gifts

n Donor Designated

2012-13 HIGHLIGHTSAnnual Giving Total . . . . . $840,602Number of Donors . . . . . . . . . . 928Number of New Donors . . . . . . 179Number of Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . 1,572

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2012-13 $404,928 $243,204 $136,500 $55,970 $840,6022011-12 $450,550 $66,831 $42,000 $114,550 $673,9312010-11 $314,985 $65,091 $0 $81,572 $461,648

Your gift will prepare the next generation to stand as powerful models of faith, academic achievement and leadership. By including your VASJ family in your will, you can help transform lives and create a brighter future for our students. To learn more, contact the Office of Advancement at 216-481-8414 ext. 259 or through email at [email protected].

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All gifts received by June 30, 2014, will be included in the 2013-14 Donor Recognition Report.

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n Endowment

OarsmenMr. Francis O'BrienOccidental Petroleum CorporationOrlando Baking CompanyOur Lady of the LakeParker HannifinMs. Mary A. PaxtonPGA Tour, Inc.Phil Vedda and Sons PrintingPNC Foundation Matching Gift Program

Councilman Michael PolensekProject and Construction Services, Inc.Mrs. Terri RichardsMrs. Georganne RobertsonMrs. Emily RobinsonRockwell InternationalMr. and Mrs. Modestino RomeoBrian and Megan ScheiderMr. and Mrs. John SeidelMr. Greg Shantery

Target-take charge of educationMr. Aldo TisiMr. and Mrs. Jim TobinMs. Cecilia TrivisonnoUniversity of DaytonMr. and Mrs. Lenny VaccaroThe Honorable George and Janet VoinovichMs. Peggy WatralWells Fargo FoundationMr. John Wert

Louis a. baumann ’60, brother of Paul R. Baumann ’58, passed away in December 2013 at the age of 71. William J. bockstahler ’57 passed away in July 2013 at the age of 74.George J. butala Jr. ’69 passed away in October 2013 at the age of 62.thomas Coneglio ’61 passed away in November 2013 at the age of 70Milton durdella, father of Milton Durdella ’63, Allan Durdella ’65, Thomas Durdella ’68 and Terence Durdella ’75, passed away in October 2013 at the age of 93. Cecilia eppink ’62, sister of Donald Eppink ’61, Marilyn (Eppink) Sadler ’64 and Nancy (Eppink) Burkhart ’72, passed away in August 2012 at the age of 68.Margaret e. (buescher) Fischione ’51, sister of Clare (Buescher) Toth ’50, passed away in December 2013 at the age of 80.anthony Gercans ’66 passed away in June 2013 at the age of 65.Louis robert Golic, father of Robert Golic ’75, Gregory Golic ’78 and Michael Golic ’81, passed away in June 2013 at the age of 82.Frances “terry” Vidervol Hocevar, mother of Sr. Rosemary Hocevar, OSU ’55, Lawrence Hocevar ’57, Joann Hocevar ’64 and Kathleen Hocevar ’71, passed away in January 2014 at the age of 100.ronald Jarm ’55, brother of Nancy Jarm ’58 and Joanne Jarm Myress ’62, passed away in September 2013 at the age of 75.Mark konte ’70 passed away in July 2013 at the age of 61.

Mary Jane (asseg) kure ’48 passed away in June 2013 at the age of 83.robert J. Marn ’61, father of Robert Marn ’86, passed away in July 2013 at the age of 69.Michael r. Mauer ’67, brother of Jeffrey J. Mauer ’73 and Robert Mauer ’75, passed away in December 2013 at the age of 64.dolores Meyer, mother of Thomas Meyer ’68 and Margret (Meyer) Reck ’70, passed away in May 2013.Sr. Jean Miller, OSU ’50 passed away in July 2013 at the age of 81.Gene Mocilnikar ’55, former St. Joseph High School faculty member, passed away in October 2013 at the age of 77. Michael Mcauliffe ’70 passed away in June in 2013 at the age of 60.timothy J. novy ’70, brother of Mary (Novy) Traverse ’64 and Sharon (Novy) Vrana ’72, passed away in December 2013 at the age of 61.Cindi (barko) Olecki ’91, sister of Cari Barko-Daley ’88 and Eddie Barko ’97, passed away in August 2013 at the age of 40.edward Powers ’68, brother of Nancy (Powers) Sabol ’57, Thomas Powers ’59 and Kathleen (Powers) Dolney ’66, passed away in October 2013 at the age of 63.david P. ross ’59, brother of John M. Ross ’59, Kathleen (Ross) Dangerfield ’60, Richard B. Ross ’63, Judith (Ross) Nelson ’65, Terrance A. Ross ’68, Daniel K. Ross ’71 and Jeffery R. Ross ’74, passed away in December 2013 at the age of 72.

terese Madonna Savage, mother of Kathleen (Savage) Hosner ’68, Connie (Savage) Henderson ’69, Jeanne (Savage) Petrick ’73, John Savage ’73, Joseph Savage ’74 and Terry Savage ’78, passed away in August 2013 at the age of 85.Marilyn Helene (Phillips) Schlacher ’55 passed away in July 2013 at the age of 75.rose Marie (toomey) Smith ’47 passed away in August 2013 at the age of 83.Lillian Jean Sustar, mother of Roger Sustar ’61 and James Sustar ’70, passed away in November 2013 at the age of 89.Janice (kramer) Sustarsic ’56 passed away in January 2012 at the age of 73.algimantas Valaitis ’60 passed away in December 2013 at the age of 74.betty Jane (baker) Velasco ’62 passed away in August 2013 at the age of 62.Charles r. Voyticky ’73 passed away in June 2013 at the age of 57.Martin Watson ’69 passed away in 2008.david r. Zak ’57, father of Anita (Zak) Szilagyi ’79 and Charlene (Zak) Signorelli ’84, passed away in February 2013 at the age of 74.

VASJ deeply appreciates being notified when a graduate passes away. If you have such news to share, please contact Kellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03, alumni & admissions coordinator, at [email protected] or 216-481-8414 ext. 284.

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1970s

VA & SJ ’70: Jerry Cirino and his wife Donna (Morgan) celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving and renewal of vows this past June in Rome. The couple was married on August 15, 1973, at Immaculate Conception Parish in Willoughby. They have nine children, 22 grandchildren with their 23rd on the way. Jerry is a retired corporate CEO and Donna is a homemaker and the heart of the Cirino family.

SJ ’72: Jim Dougherty writes: Alums welcome to visit my kayaking and hiking paradise. Holler when in San Diego area. Two hours south of San Diego in Ensenada. (Pictured below.)


1950s

SJ ’58, ’69: Fr. Ken Templin, SM, who was a guidance counselor at St. Joe’s in the late ’60s, had a mini-reunion with one of his former students, VASJ President Richard Osborne ’69, in late October. The two enjoyed a nostalgic and fun-filled visit during a Marianist conference in Fort Lauderdale. “One of the great perks of my job is that I get to reconnect with so many people who had a major influence on my life,” Osborne said. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to say thanks to Fr. Ken for all he did for us students back in the day.” Fr. Ken now serves at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

1960s

SJ ’60: Paul Domitor retired after practicing psychology in Spokane, WA. He is now a musician with the DBI Band and lives with his dear wife of 35 years, Leslie. Go Vikings!

SJ ’66: Donald Javorek earned an engineering degree from the Univeristy of Dayton. He was employed by G.E. Lighting from 1970 to 1998. Donald’s career of 38 years involved worldwide travel for GE projects. His wife of 36 years, Leslie, is a graphic artist and his son, Robert, is also an artist with a degree in fine art from Ohio State. Don and his family live in Beachwood, Ohio.

VA ’68: The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1968 held its 45th reunion in the newly established VA Heritage Room at VASJ. The second-floor library space has been refurbished and repainted in colors reminiscent of VA. The reunion was the first event to be held in the space, which will function as the main conference area for the school. The girls of ’68 have taken the lead to complete the design and they are seeking donations of VA memorabilia to preserve the school’s heritage. If you have items you’d like to contribute, please contact Marilyn (Tucci) Belevice at [email protected] or Nancy (Slominski) Naujoks at [email protected].

CLASS nOteS

The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1968 held its 45th reunion in the Villa Angela Heritage Room at VASJ.

Fr. Ken Templin ’58 and VASJ President Richard Osborne ’69.


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1980s

VA ’85: Shirley (Casella) Alarie is increasing awareness of a breast cancer surgery technique in her memoir Losing the Girls: My Journey Through Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy And Beyond. Check out photos, learn more about it, or contact Shirley at shirleyalarie.com. This surgery is offered at the Cleveland Clinic.

VA ’88: The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1988 held its 25th class reunion on October 12, 2013, at Pine Ridge Country Club. It was a wonderful night catching up with old friends. The class donated two wooden benches for the school’s use which are currently located in VASJ’s main corridor.

1990s

VASJ ’93: Members of the VASJ Class of 1993 held their 20th reunion the weekend of August 16, 2013. The weekend kicked off on Friday with tailgating in the VASJ parking lot before taking a bus downtown to the Goodtime III Dance Cruise. On Saturday, an evening picnic was held at East Shore Park Club. On Sunday, a Mass was held in the VASJ Ministry Center, followed by breakfast. Throughout the weekend, 100 classmates joined in the festivities.

2000s

VASJ ’03: The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2003 was a huge success. The three-day event, which took place September 27-29, 2013, brought classmates together and back into the hallways of VASJ. The class presented VASJ with a check for $1,000 for the renovation of the Ministry Center.

The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1988.

VASJ Class of 1993.

VASJ President Richard Osborne '69, Kellie (Clinton) Watrobski ’03 and Tim Neary ’03.

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Vikings Classic Mixer April 5, 2014, 6 p .m .

Spring Musical the Wizard of Oz April 25 & 26, 2014, 7:30 p .m .

April 27, 2014, 2 p .m .

Ladies night Out may 1, 2014, 5:30 p .m .

Class of 2014 baccalaureate may 28, 2014, 9 a .m .

Class of 2014 Graduation may 29, 2014, 7 p .m .

Ss . Robert and william Church

escape on the Lake 5k July 12, 2014, 9 a .m .

Save the Date!

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Classic Mixer VIKINGS Saturday

April 5, 2014 6 p.m.

Have a ball at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School’s

Sparkling Annual Benefit Gala

You are cordially invited toreconnect with classmates, eat, drink, bid and dance under the sparkling ceiling ball in VASJ’s gym.

Auctions and RafflesDelicious Dinner Buffet

Open Bar (Wine and Beer)Live Music with Scott Hanson & The Champagnes

And of course, dancing!Visit vasj.com/classic-mixer to purchase tickets and access the event sponsorship packet (including auction item donations,

event sponsorships and program advertising forms).

Phone: 216-481-8414 ext. 209 Fax: 216-486-1035 email: [email protected] vasj.com/classic-mixer

TICKETS$50/person, $90/couple

TABLE SPONSORSHIP$1,000 for a reserved table of 8

with premium seating

Table sponsors receive a $600 tax deduction, their name in the event program and table sign recognition.

Reservations will be held at the door.

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