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Lancaster Catholic MagazineA Magazine for the Alumni, Family and Friends of LCHS

Summer 2012

Board of DirectorsMrs. Virginia Anspach

Mr. Steven BelitskyRev. David Danneker, PhD

Rev. Dominic DiBiccaroMrs. Paula Diffenderfer

Mr. Patrick DreerRev. Leo M. Goodman

Rev. Peter HahnRev. Norman Hohenwarter

Mr. William HughesMr. Sam Kirchner

Mr. Frank KuchinskiVery Rev. Kenneth Lawrence

Mr. Walter LegensteinMr. Charles Mayo

Rev. John McLoughlinRev. Francis Menei

Rev. Michael MessnerRev. Daniel Mitzel

Rev. Ronald MoratelliMr. Patrick Naimoli

Rev. James O’Blaney, CSSRMrs. Janet Parks

Judge Jeffrey ReichRev. Luis Rodriguez

Mrs. Debra SaporettiRev. John Schmalhofer

Mr. Joseph SlagleRev. Msgr. Thomas Smith

Dr. Richard StratchkoMs. Nancy Velazquez

Rev. Mark WeissMrs. Chris WhalenRev. Allan Wolfe

Rev. Msgr. Richard Youtz

What’s Inside...3 A Message from our Leaders

6 Alumni Citation 2012

10 LC Fund and Business Alliance Program

11 Support, Love and Faith

12 Military Honors

14 Planned Giving, Endowments and Scholarships

16 The Krew

17 Stay Connected

18 Class Notes and In Memoriam

20 Highlights

26 Wish Lists

28 Spiritual Life

29 Stewardship

On the cover...Lancaster Catholic offers such a wide variety of activities for our students and their families. In the upper left corner, three Student Ambassadors are enjoying Back to School Night. In the upper right, the Class of 2012 is shown at Baccalaureate. In the middle left, students are shown celebrating at a pep rally. In the middle right, members of the marching band are featured. In the lower left, the Girls Basketball team, who made it to the State Championship game, is featured. In the lower right, a group of students are enjoying their lunch period.

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Dear Friends,

At Lancaster Catholic High School, we take justifiable pride in headlines.

When our students outmatch their peers, whether in sports, art, music or theater, we’re happy for them, not because they won, but because winning is a measure of how much they dedicate themselves to excellence.

We encourage our students to join an activity, to work hard at it and to aim for success. It’s good because it helps form the balanced adults we want them to become.

This, of course, is allied with a fierce devotion to excellent academics. The classical motto of ‘mens sana in corpore sano’, ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’, holds true at Catholic High. As Mr. Fertal describes in his note, we have restructured our curriculum so as to sharpen the ability of our students to reach for the heights of achievement in the areas that best suit them, whether in the arts, humanities or science.

Capping this, we structure it all in the service of Christ, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Christ, who came that our joy might be complete. Christ, who through His death and resurrection opened the gates of Heaven and invites us in. Christ watches our every step with a boundless love.

These are good days at Lancaster Catholic. We have emerged from trying times and, thanks to the blessings of God, supportive friends and a remarkably dedicated staff, we are moving from strength to strength – and it is all to build the Kingdom of God on earth.

Yours in Christ,

Paul Thibault, Ph.D.President

A Message from the President

Paul Thibault, Ph.D.President

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Last summer I outlined “what we were thinking” in regards to the future of academics at LCHS. This summer it is my distinct pleasure to outline for you “what we have done” about it. What follows are the changes and initiatives adopted for the 2012-2013 school year.

1. The addition of a .5 credit Humanities course required for all students.

2. The addition of a .5 credit Logic and Argument course for all students.

3. The establishment of the St. Augustine Scholars Program. The Scholars program recognizes excellence in academics. Students may apply at the end of each school year, based on GPA (minimum of 4.0) and a sufficient number of Honors, AP and/or Dual Credit courses taken. Additionally, a senior thesis is required.

4. The establishment of a STEM Certificate Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Students may earn an additional credential by completing four years each of math and science, with a technology option for each, as well as one AP course and an independent STEM research project.

5. The establishment of a Fine and Performing Arts Certificate. Students may earn an additional credential by completing six credits in fine/performing arts classes, annual participation in a FPA activity and the completion of a portfolio or senior recital.

6. The establishment of a Corporate Mentor Program. This program for college-bound students links participants with working professionals in our community for a series of gatherings including office/facility tours, dining engagements, a shadowing experience, and participation in Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry activities such as the Annual Business Expo. Students will maintain a portfolio of their experience.

7. Accelerated Graduation Program. Students may complete the 25 credits required for graduation over a three year period.

An Update on Academics at LCHS

FUN FACT:

Did you know that 24

students from the Class of

2012 graduated with a GPA

of 4.0 or higher?

Mr. Thomas S. FertalPrincipal

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8. Addition of an Advanced Competitor/Dance Performer option for Physical Education. Students may earn PE credit for involvement in specific, instructional, full school-year programs such as dance, martial arts and approved sports.

9. The development of, and participation in, work-force-ready programs and events, ensuring that our career bound students are prepared for trade schools and/or skilled employment opportunities, including a career exploration component added to the curriculum.

10. A Dual Credit agreement with Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

11. Continuing initiatives include:• The creation of a distance-learning lab to provide

students with the appropriate resources for distance education.

• Thanks to the generosity of donors, the development of a “classroom of the future” and a virtual lab.

• An increased emphasis on AP and Dual Credit courses. LCHS now offers more AP classes than any other school, private or public, in the county.

• An increased emphasis on the Fine and Performing Arts.• The creation of a 15 minute homeroom period, with

grade-specific homerooms.• Moving Lancaster Catholic High School to a One-to-

One technology format (every student with an iPad/notebook) within three years.

You have come to expect excellence in every endeavor at 650 Juliette Ave. You have my assurance that we are sustaining the academic excellence deeply rooted in our traditions, while at the same time ensuring our students are prepared for the ever-changing academic, electronic and economic world of tomorrow.

Thomas S. FertalPresident

New classes offered at LCHS for the 2012-2013 school year:

• Dramaturgy (fulfills English III/IV requirement)

• History of Music (.5 credit) • Advanced Competitor (Phys. Ed.

option)• Instructional Music (.25 credit) • Acting Technique I (.5 credit)• Musical Theater (.5 credit) • Acting Technique II (.5 credit)• Body Balance (Phys. Ed. option) • AP Computer Science A (on-line)• AP Art History (on-line) • AP European History (on-line)• AP Microeconomics (on-line) • AP Macroeconomics (on-line)• AP Psychology (on-line) • AP English Language and

Composition• Early Bird Zumba • Yearbook Production (.5 credit)• Yearbook Leadership • School Newspaper Production

(.25 credit)• Mock Trial Techniques (.5 credit) • Game Design (on-line) • Honors option for Concert Choir • Honors option for all languages,

level III and higher • Honors option for Freshmen

Algebra II • Applied Algebra I (double

period)

FUN FACT:

Did you know that the Class

of 2012 received $5.2 Million

in scholarship this year?

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The Alumni Citation is the highest award Lancaster Catholic High School can bestow upon a graduate. Established in conjunction with our 75th Anniversary in 2003, the Alumni Citation Award program was created to recognize exceptional alumni. Graduates can be honored in the areas of Outstanding Professional Achievement, Service to Humanity or Service to Lancaster Catholic High School. This year we had ten Alumni Citation winners, many of whom could be awarded this honor in more than one category. We were pleased to celebrate with the Alumni Citation winners, their friends and family at a reception on April 21 at Lauxmont Farms in Wrightsville. We are grateful to the Kohr Family who donated the use of their beautiful facility for this event.

Donald A. Nikolaus ‘60 was awarded the Alumni Citation Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement. Donald, and classmate Jack Hohenadel,

opened Nikolaus & Hohenadel LLP, a law firm that now staffs 23 lawyers in three offices in Columbia, Lancaster and Quarryville. A few years after opening the law firm, Donald became the President of Donegal Mutual Insurance Company, which has grown and expanded into what is now known as Donegal Group, Inc. The Donegal Group has acquired various other property-casualty insurance companies and founded Province Bank (now Union Community Bank). Donald has a variety of other accomplishments that include building both St. Peter’s Apartments and Trinity House, serving as director of The Housing Development Corporation Mid Atlantic, serving on the Board of Directors at Saint Anne’s Retirement Community and serving as the Vice-Chairman of the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania. All of his accomplishments clearly show why Donald received this award.

Alumni Citation Awards

Each recipient receives a medal and a plaque for recognition of their wonderful accomplishment.

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Thomas E. and Carol Lichty Nicklaus, Class of 1959, also received the Outstanding Professional Achievement Award. As fourth-generation owners of Hammond’s Pretzels, Tom and Carol still strive to maintain the same strong commitment of tradition and quality that were the basis for founding Hammond Pretzels. At the pretzel factory, they did every job that needed to be done and they worked however hard they had to in order to assure their small company’s continued success. They have an openhanded generosity; they feel the needs of others and appreciate how God has blessed them in their lives. And they share the blessings of their life with others. They’ve blessed Catholic High with their daughter Karen, and Catholic High was also the school where Karen’s future husband, Karl Achterman, attended, and now, the 4th generation of the Nicklaus clan walks the storied halls of Lancaster Catholic. Catholic High has been the beneficiary of Nicklaus largesse for many years. And Carol will tell you they have a very simple reason for their great generosity: She and Tom want the high school to continue to prosper, because of the wonderful students we graduate. That’s a high compliment for all of us associated with the school, and above all, it’s a testament to a couple who appreciate that life is serious, it requires hard work, but that it’s a wonderful gift from God who wants us all to share.

Christopher R. West ‘88, Outstanding Professional Achievement recipient, is a renowned educator, best-selling author, cultural commentator, and popular theologian who specializes in making the dense scholarship of the late Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body accessible to a wide audience. As founder of The Cor Project, he leads a non-profit global outreach, devoted to cultural renewal through the “new evangelization.” Christopher has served on the faculty of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, the Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University in Omaha, and as a visiting professor at the John Paul II Institute in Melbourne, Australia. Since 2004, he

has served as a research fellow and faculty member of the Theology of the Body Institute near Philadelphia. He also serves as a visiting faculty member of the Saint Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in Bruno, Saskatchewan, Canada.

As a proud father of 15 children, 12 of whom are adopted from all over the world, David Z. Abel ‘76 knows the care and compassion it takes to help and serve, which is why he was a recipient of the Service to Humanity Award. Dave, founder and owner of DAS Distributors, Inc., is the co-founder of Brittany’s Hope Foundation, a philanthropic organization that aids in adoption and humanitarian efforts worldwide. He is also the co-founder of Stewardship: A Mission of Faith. This foundation produces faith-based printed materials, as well as facilitates the formation of various scripture reflection groups. In addition to these organizations, Dave serves on several boards including St. Anne’s Retirement Community and the Children of the Father Foundation. He is also a member of the Stewardship Advisory Team at the Diocese of Harrisburg, the Stewardship committee at St. Peter Catholic Church in

The Alumni Citation winners included: Joseph McCaskey ‘60, T. Clark Tomlinson ‘71, Michael D. Tafelski, Esq ‘84, Theresa M. Kauffman Tafelski ‘84, David Z. Abel ‘76, Donald A. Nikolaus ‘60, Christopher West ‘88, Patrick Carr ‘81, Carol Lichty Nicklaus ‘59 and Thomas E. Nicklaus ‘59.

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Elizabethtown, a Christian businessmen’s group called Convene and the Board of Stewardship of Leadership: Leaders Building Leaders on the Foundation of Christ.

Michael D. Tafelski, Esq. ‘84 and Theresa M. Kauffman Tafelski ‘84 are recipients of the Service to Humanity Award because of their strong commitment volunteering whether it be in their parish of St. Anne’s, their daughter’s schools or the numerous community organizations they share their time with. Mike is currently the Commissioner of the Challenger Little League of Lancaster County and a member of the Board of Directors for Aaron’s Acres. Professionally, Mike is currently an attorney with the U.S. Justice Department in Philadelphia. Terry started working for Aaron’s Acres in December 2008 as the Administrative

Assistant, but her family has been a part of Aaron’s Acres since the summer of 2000 when her daughter, Elizabeth, first attended camp. Their daughter, Kati, also attended camp that year in the sibling program. Since then, both Michael and Terry have participated in Volley for Kids and also chair the “refreshment committee” for Volley for Kids. Mike and Terry were featured speakers last year at A Woman’s Concern Fundraising Dinner.

For as long as anyone can remember, in excess of 18 years, Patrick G. Carr ‘81 has been managing the internal control, financial reporting and money room for the LCHS Carnival. Patrick’s integrity, drive and willingness to dedicate his time to LCHS are invaluable to everyone at Lancaster Catholic and all of the athletic teams and participants who benefit from the carnival.

Donald H. Nikolaus ‘60

Thomas E. Nicklaus ‘59

Carol Lichty Nicklaus ‘59

Christopher R. West ‘88

David Z. Abel ‘76

Alumni Citation Awards Continued

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Theresa M. Kauffman Tafelski ‘84

Patrick G. Carr ‘81

Joseph W. McCaskey ‘64

T. Clark Tomlinson ‘71

These long hours into the middle of the night for a week straight every year have earned Patrick the award for Service to Lancaster Catholic.

For the better part of the last 50 years, Joseph McCaskey ‘64 has been a part of the LCHS faculty family. During his time in college at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, Joe was able to help at band camps during the summer. Following his graduation, he was offered to return as a faculty member. Beginning his career at LCHS in 1968 as the band director, Joe then became disciplinarian and vice principal. Because of Joe’s continued dedication to the success of Lancaster Catholic and the students, Joe was chosen as the recipient of the Service to Lancaster Catholic Award.

As a business owner, T. Clark Tomlinson ‘71 has been able to help Lancaster Catholic for quite some time and has earned the Service to Lancaster Catholic Award. Clark and his business partner founded Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care & Landscape, Inc. in 1981. Clark

and his wife, Beth, along with their five children, have all worked in the business in varying capacities over the last twenty years. Whether it be with the landscaping or the athletic playing fields, Clark has been vital in allowing Lancaster Catholic to develop the appearance that we are so grateful to have today. These are just a few of the reasons Clark was nominated for this award.

These ten people show the best side of Lancaster Catholic and we are proud to call them our alumni. We are even more proud to recognize them as the recipients of the 2012 Alumni Citation Award. All three areas of recognition were represented very strongly with these winners and we strive to have such a great group of winners every year.

We are always accepting new nominees for the Alumni Citation Award. For information on how to nominate an alumus or an alumna, visit our website www.lchsyes.org/alumnicitation or contact the Advancement Office at 717.509.0313.

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The Lancaster Catholic Fund is the foundation of the school’s development initiatives. Without the money raised through our annual campaigns we would not be able to maintain our high levels of excellence.

It is not too late to make a contribution with our fiscal year ending June 30th. Here is an update on how much have received to date on our annual funds compared to our year-end goals:• LC Fund:

$345,623 of goal of $416,000• Crusader Fund:

$24,469 of goal of $33,000• Friends of Music:

$57,806 of goal of $48,400

We are so grateful for the continued support we receive from so many of our current parents, our alumni, businesses and our friends. This support is vital to our faculty, staff, students and their families.

Annual Giving Fund Updates

Business Alliance ProgramAs with all businesses, we strive to provide marketing opportunities that are valuable to our business supporters, while providing necessary resources for Lancaster Catholic to continue to serve our youth. In looking at all the ways business owners financially support our institution, we are interested in making sure the options maximize return for our constituents.

The Business Alliance Program has been designed to benefit businesses in two key ways:

■ The first way is to eliminate the multiple “asks” for donations or sponsorships that many businesses receive during the course of a year by the numerous groups at LCHS. Based on the input from many of our current business friends, we put together this program that packages sponsorship and marketing opportunities.

■ In addition, we provide greater value by increasing the return on investment for our business owners by adding additional marketing impressions, connections to other businesses, social media messages and advertisements to a wide base of Lancaster Catholic supporters.

With over 12,000 alumni and friends in our data base, and with over 100,000 visitors to our stadium and gymnasium annually, the potential is great. These packages provide additional and repetitive marketing impressions for our alliance members to our larger Lancaster Catholic community.

If you are interested in finding our more about this relationship, simply contact our Advancement Office. Alliance relationships will run from July 1st through June 30th. Monthly payment options are also available. For those not interested in the alliance packages, we will continue to offer individual marketing and sponsorship options.

When the responsibilities of adult life begin to weigh too heavily on our shoulders, it can be tempting to wish ourselves back into the days of our childhood and adolescence. What we may forget, wrapped in that sweet cloud of nostalgia, is that young adulthood carries its own set of challenges. I think this truth applies to high school students in particular, who must balance friendships, relationships, and family life with class work, extracurricular activities, and preparation for life beyond high school. As a graduate of Lancaster Catholic, I am grateful for the role that LCHS played in alleviating the stresses of student life by offering support every step of the way.

One key issue all students face is the fear of fitting in, a fear I faced myself on my first day at LCHS. I started out the day in tears, nervous about being in a new school, worried about getting lost or having to sit by myself at lunch. I shouldn’t have worried. Two student ambassadors quickly came to my aid, comforting me as they walked me to my first class. At lunch, a welcoming group of girls invited me to sit at their table. At the end of the day, my dad, guidance counselor Tom Castner, told me he’d received numerous reports from teachers that I’d been crying, and they wanted to make sure I was okay. I felt so incredibly cared for and cared about, and that feeling only grew as my journey through high school continued.

Over the four years I spent at LCHS, I received unwavering support through every issue I faced. When I had major surgery at the end of my freshman year, I received an outpouring of cards, flowers, visits, and prayers from the LCHS community. When I struggled with chemistry class, the late and dearly missed Mrs. Szczepanski tirelessly tutored me, to the point where I tested out of taking the final exam. I didn’t have quite so much luck with Mr. Martin’s multiple choice history tests, but he, too, gave of his time in an effort to help me. When my grandma passed away during my senior year, everyone at LCHS was so kind about offering comfort to my family and me. Support and love were there at every turn.

Those are the things I see as the hallmark of a Catholic High foundation: support and love, rooted in our shared faith. Those are the things I wish for the generations of students who will attend LCHS in the future.

- Julie Castner ‘03: Graduated with a Master’s Degree in Irish Literature from Boston College in May 2011. She is currently an adjunct professor of English at HACC York and HACC Lancaster.

Support, Love and Faith

To celebrate life and healing, Lancaster Catholic students organized the high school's first-ever 18-hour miniTHON with the theme "This is How We Heal." miniTHON planning began in September 2011 and for nearly eight months a committee of 25 students planned many small fundraising events. Their energy, perseverance, and creativity culminated with miniTHON on April 27th. That evening, 130 students and countless guests, including Four Diamonds families, celebrated life. In the end, miniTHON efforts raised over $13,000 to benefit The Four Diamonds Fund. Thank you to the many friends and families who made this event such a success.- Mrs. Erica Sahd miniTHON Moderator

miniTHON

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The value of family and community is a key component of the core message that Lancaster Catholic High School teaches its students. Generations of families have made their way through the halls of Lancaster Catholic, each new member leaving their mark behind and taking their mission forward. One exemplary path many of the Lancaster Catholic alumni have chosen is the military. Whether it be through ROTC programs at prestigious colleges and universities, entering one of the Academies, or beginning the journey right out of high school, each path is of vital importance to our nation.

Just as many of Lancaster Catholic’s students have walked the halls with their siblings, many take on the journey of a career in the military as a family. First Lieutenants Maria (2005) and Gabrielle (2006) Quatse have both achieved great things during their years with the Air Force and Army respectively. After an undergrad degree from Temple University, Maria spent her graduate studies at St. Joseph’s University and studied navigator training. She continued her training at bases in Florida and Arkansas and is an Aviation Officer-Combat Systems Officer: EC-130H Navigator, and will be deployed to Afghanistan this summer. Her sister, First Lieutenant Gabrielle Quatse, spent four years studying mechanical engineering at West Point and received a position in aviation that was given to only 114

people out of 900. She is currently flying Black Hawks in Afghanistan and is set to return home this summer. Denise Quaste, their very proud mother, believes that having roots in a Catholic education, specifically

Lancaster Catholic, helped her girls reach their high levels of achievement.

2nd Lieutenant Nicholas DeAngelis (2007), graduated from Penn State University in 2011 and is now a Health Professions Scholarship Program medical student with the US Air Force. Nick’s motivation was the “chance to provide medical care for soldiers and complete [a] medical education in the process and the possibility of humanitarian missions.” He believes his years of Catholic education instilled in him the values necessary to embrace a life in the military. His brother, Joseph DeAngelis (2008), has been commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant Army Quartermaster Corps Officer after his recent graduation from Savannah College of Art and Design. Joe was involved with the ROTC program throughout his four years at SCAD, became a qualified paratrooper, and completed the Leadership Development Assessment Course which allowed him to become the cadet Battalion Commander and lead over 100 cadets in his ROTC unit. Graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate was a major accomplishment for Joe; one which required years of hard work and sacrifices, and worth it in the end.

Brent Weiss (2010) was inspired by his grandfather, Army Ret. Col. Joseph D. Weiss, to join the Army ROTC program at Baylor University in Texas. Weiss has been chosen as a squad leader in the Bear Battalion at Baylor, has received ROTC honors, Silver Medal Athlete award, Dean’s List award, and has been selected for Project Global Officer to study Chinese in Beijng this summer. His two years in the program has forced him

Military Honors

First Lieutenant Maria Quatse ‘05

2012 Graduate William Rothfus will be attending the University of Pittsburgh through the Navy ROTC

program in the Fall.

to push himself farther than he knew possible, which he believes will prepare him to accomplish the challenges that his future may bring.

Lance Corporal Michael Blaszczyk (2009) has been serving in the Marines for two and a half years, returning from Afghanistan September 2011. He has been awarded with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Heroic Action in Combat and is currently attending Scout Sniper training in North Carolina.

Kevin Darby (2009) enrolled in the Naval Academy ready for the challenges and unique opportunities that came with this life choice. “I’ve always viewed the Academy as a place for the best of the best. The discipline and organization attracted me, along with the notion that I could be a part of something bigger than myself,” Darby said in an email. In his three years he has received a variety of opportunities including spending time in Germany, California, Virginia and Pearl Harbor for training, and becoming a squad leader at Plebe Summer. Darby has also made the academic Dean’s List three times and the Commandant’s List twice, as well as being selected for one of only four second-class squad leaders in his company last semester, and one of eight squad leaders for Plebe Summer. Darby also said that he believes his “four years at Catholic really helped me to mature to a level capable of making such a life-changing decision,” and that “joining the military seemed like such a natural, yet significant way to give back to my country all of the gifts God has given me.”

These are only a few of the members of the Lancaster Catholic family who have and will continue to go on to accomplish great things for our nation as a member of the military. As a community, we thank them for the amazing work they do and their commendable choice to serve.

- Kate Tafelski ‘10: Currently studying for her English and Writing Interdisciplinary major and Communications minor at Loyola College.

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Sarah Goss (2005) is currently in her third year of medical school at Yale as part of the Army's Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP). She was sent to Yale directly from West Point and, upon graduation next year, will complete her residency at a military hospital and then serve a minimum of 9 years active and 3 years reserve as a military physician.

Midshipman First Class Kevin

Darby ‘09

Squad Leader Brent Weiss ‘10

Lance Corporal Michael Blaszczyk

‘09

2nd Lieutenant Officer Joseph DeAngelis ‘08

2nd Lieutenant Nicholas

DeAngelis ‘07

First Lieutenant Gabrielle Quatse

‘06

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In May of this year, Lancaster Catholic held a planned giving reception, with guest speaker Mike Pressimone, Vice President of Advancement at Alvernia College, to share information about planned giving. Mr. Pressimone shared the various ways that individuals can give gifts to a charitable institution such as Lancaster Catholic.

One of the most common ways that gifts are left to an institution is through bequests, which are pre-determined amounts or percentages that are included in a will. Other ways of giving include stocks, deferred gifts through annuities and gifts of life insurance. The key to planned giving is to give something that is meaningful and appropriate to the causes that an individual is passionate

about. Members of our St. Catherine’s Society have already decided to include Lancaster Catholic in their planning and for that, we are so grateful. For anyone interested in planned giving, we encourage you to talk to your financial advisor for all legal matters.

Planned Giving Reception Held

Endowments ... Opportunity for GrowthThe endowment support at Lancaster Catholic High School is used to support the mission of the school by providing tuition scholarships through interest earned each year. Lancaster Catholic has a current endowment of $725,000, which is far less than recommended for an institution of our size. In an effort to continue to grow our endowment, we are encouraging donors to contact Lancaster Catholic about setting up an endowment fund, or alumni classes to follow in the footsteps of the Classes of 1955, 1957 and 1958 by setting up an endowment fund in honor of their class.

If you have any questions about setting up an endowment or would simply like more information, please contact the Advancement Office at 717.509.0313 or contact Mrs. Jill Hartman at jhartman@lchsyes.org.

“As a current member of the St. Catherine Society, I am proud to include Lancaster Catholic in my estate planning. I enjoyed hearing about the numerous altruistic ways one can include a non-profit of their choice in their estate plan. - Janet Kreiner ‘57, Attendee at Planned Giving Reception

Why Endowment?Endowments are permanent funds in which the principal is held in perpetuity and only the investment income is expended annually.

Endowment gifts provide long-term sources of funding for the high school. Endowed funds support activities not just for one year, or even one generation, but forever. Endowment funds are invested prudently to ensure they can sustain current and future needs.

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New “Our Lady of Grace” ScholarshipsNew this year, we established “Our Lady of Grace Scholarship Program” to provide our friends an opportunity to make a tuition assistance scholarship available for a student attending Lancaster Catholic. Named after our Patron Saint, these scholarships open the door of opportunity for a young person who is struggling financially to be able to experience this extraordinary education.

Why?This scholarship program enables a benefactor to designate very specifically, based on criteria they set, a tuition scholarship. Many appreciate the opportunity to name this scholarship for a loved one.

How?An “Our Lady of Grace Scholarship” account may be set up at any time by meeting with a member of the Advancement Team with a minimum contribution of $500. Contributions can be made annually to an individual fund, or they can be set up so that each year, a minimum $500 tuition scholarship is applied until funds are depleted.

Making Catholic Education AffordableWe strive to make a Catholic High education affordable for everyone. This year, 53% of our families received scholarship support. To help support these families, over $1 million is provided annually by our Catholic parishes in Lancaster County to support LCHS.

In addition, donors have established scholarships to help families based on specified criteria. Two examples of the scholarships include the Dennis M. Cook Memorial Scholarship and the Shirley A. Bielmyer Scholarship. Both of these scholarships have specific criteria that are important to the donor. Incoming freshmen were encouraged to apply for these scholarships. Thank you, Judy Cook and Shirley Bielmyer for making the dream of a Catholic education a reality.

LANCASTER CATHOLIC STEWARD PRAYERDear Lord, I pray that You give me the wisdom to guide me on this faith journey of stewardship.

Help me to understand that everything I have is a gift from You.

Open up my heart and my mind so that I may use these marvelous gifts to give back to You here on earth.

I pray, Lord, that You welcome me into Your kingdom at the end of my life and that You are pleased with what I have done with all Your gifts.

Amen.

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Was I anxious? Actually, just a bit. Even so, on Wednesday morning April 11th, I climbed into one of four vehicles containing seventeen seniors known as The Krew as we headed to Camden, New Jersey for three days of volunteer work. No, I was not alone; eight other adults joined us to share in the effort to make the world just a little better.

We planned and implemented three different projects in Camden. First was to cook and serve dinner at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey for three days. The students who weren’t actively preparing food interacted with some of the children who were receiving services at the nearby Cooper Pediatric Hospital. We also brought donations of toys and books to the Ronald McDonald House and the hospital. The second project had us spending part of the day at New Visions Day Shelter. At New Visions, we prepared and served lunch each day to over 100 homeless persons. To put it simply, our time at the homeless shelter was a reality check about the true effects of poverty. Lastly, but certainly a favorite, was the landscaping we did for the Sisters at the Holy Blood of Jesus Convent.

Three days in Camden, and we all returned tired and happy that we had done some real good there. Our group bonded through our positive actions, dinner at Bahama Breeze, and even a walk through Camden looking for a Subway and finding the subway. Would I do it again? Umm, well . . . you see . . . despite the anxiety, I probably would.

- Mrs. Leslie Laird LCHS English Department

The Krew VisitsCamden, New Jersey

When she started as a History teacher in 1969, Sr. Mary Peter never would have guessed that 43 years later she would still be serving the Lancaster Catholic community. Though her years of service have not been continuous, Sr. Mary Peter has found a variety ways to help the students of Lancaster Catholic. In addition to teaching, she has worked in the Attendance Office, the Library and most recently as a teacher’s aide to Dr. Michael Hayes. Sr. Mary Peter is well-known for her kindness to all – the students often refer to her as an extra Grandma.

Most recently she has been able to extend that kindness to a furry little friend who resides across the hall from Dr. Hayes’ classroom in Mrs. Sahd’s Science classroom. Molly, the hamster, and Sr. Mary Peter can be found taking a morning walk down Reilly Hall, Molly rolling along in her plastic ball, or sharing an quiet moment of conversation between classes. Sr. Mary Peter’s service and witness to the Lancaster Catholic community - two legged and four legged – brings a smile to everyone’s face.

Sister Mary Peter

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Come Home for Homecoming!Friday, October 11th

4PM: Guided tour of LCHSSee what has changed… and what has not!

5PM: Alumni Reception in the Courtyard

7PM: Football Game vs. Wilson

To RSVP for the Alumni

Reception, contact the

Advancement Office at

717.509.0313

The bond that unites our alumni began while they walked the halls of LCHS, and yet it lives on as classmates gather and reminisce year after year.

Any class planning a reunion is encouraged to contact the Advancement Office for contact information for your classmates, as well as an LCHS goody bag for your reunion. Remember to check www.lchsyes.org/reunions for information on class reunions! We would also be happy to reserve space in the Alumni Tent and in the bleachers at our Homecoming football game for reunion classes.

In an effort to stay connected, Lancaster Catholic is also searching for representatives or leaders of each class who would be willing to join us for our annual Phon-a-Thon in October. These individuals would help us reach out to their class to gain updated phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses and also to encourage classmates to send in class notes and updates. If you are interested, please call 717.509.0313.

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1948:Gerald Fischer and his wife, Lareene, celebrated their 55th anniversary in May.

1954: Sam Paone celebrated his 65th year as a help to the athletic department. He has been the stat-keeper for football since 1965 and has been the bookkeeper for basketball since 1966.

1973: Joe Beatty and his wife became grandparents for the first time in August courtesy of their one son. Their other son was married this past April.

1974: After 12 years with Auntie Anne’s, John A. Roda has moved on to be the Vice President and General Counsel with Burnham Holdings, Inc.

1978:Teresa Tafelski Hughes retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in December 2011 after 29 years of service.

1986:Joe Barnhill received the 2012-2013 Bob Campbell Outstanding Faculty Service Award after 17 years at Baker University School

of Professional and Graduate Services.

1989: Michael Bohrn was recently elected as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (PaACEP), the third largest state Emergency Medicine chapter in the U.S. He continues to work and teach in the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at York Hospital.

1993:Freddy Ramos and Anna Cruz Ramos celebrated 17 years of marriage and have three children, Angilee, Melissa and Helena. Angilee will be graduating Class of 2012 from Lancaster Catholic and moving on to Kutztown University. Melissa will the Class of 2013 and is exploring colleges now. Helena is in 6th grade and attends Resurrection Catholic School. Freddy has celebrated 17 years of employment as a Supervisor of Mailing and Support Services for RR Donnelley and Anna is the Site Administrator of the PA CareerLink of Lancaster County.

1996:Kate Legere has published a new cookbook entitled Intoxicated Cupcakes, which includes alcohol in her desserts. Legere is now an art teacher in Brussels, Belgium.

Christopher Rice currently resides in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Jill, and three children: Evan (5), Tyler (3) and Charlotte (1). Christopher is a partner at Martson Law Offices and recently served as the co-chair to a successful 2011 United Way Campaign for Carlisle and Cumberland County.

1998:Angela Bitts will marry Stephen Sydorko (‘97) in November of this year. Angela is currently employed at Sight and Sound Theatres. Stephen is currently employed with Springleaf Financial.

2000:Rachel Gainer Brumbach and her husband, Nathan, had a son in December 2011.

2002:Christina Snyder is engaged to be married to Michael Jemison in July 2012. Christina is currently employed as a nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Katie Hayek, former LCHS basketball star, starred in the movie Mighty Macs, which hit the big screen in October.

Class Notes

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In Memoriam... Barry K. Bruce ‘67 9/14/2011

Christopher L. Campbell ‘87 8/10/2011

Robert K. Chambers ‘61 9/30/2011

James T. Draude ‘65 8/16/2011

Amelia A. Falk (Fralich) ‘37 2/1/2012

William O. Frailey ‘59 4/10/2012

Charles Grab ‘44 3/5/2012

Eli Haddad ‘70 5/5/2012

L. James Huegel ‘34 1/31/2012

J. Harold Kirchner ‘33 1/31/2012

Gerald H. Kolb ‘49 9/16/2011

Christopher G. Lefever’ 89 2/2/2012

Romaine Lowe (Kirchner) ‘41 9/26/2011

Patricia K. McNelis (Kemmler) ‘46 12/8/2011

Amelia Moser (Zercher) ‘49 8/6/2011

Helen F. O’Connor (Pitz) ‘36 10/5/2011

Ellen M. Pfeiffer (Ryan) ‘42 5/6/2012

Rachel A. Ramsay ‘00 11/7/2011

Joseph G. Ransing ‘32 1/23/2012

Joanne Reese (Muldowney) ‘75 11/21/2011

Bertie F. Sangrey (Flear) ‘44 9/1/2011

Frank L. Schreder ‘55 10/12/2011

Frank M. Schreiner ‘51 7/22/2011

John C. Shultz ‘44 11/29/2011

Esther F. Souders ‘43 12/27/2011

Patti Jo Stager (Sheehy) ‘71 3/3/2012

Donald Sullenberger ‘52 4/21/2012

William J. Templeton ‘46 12/8/2011

Hans Voelkl ‘47 1/28/2012

June Wayde (Brill) ‘48 9/27/2011

2003:Maura Downey is engaged to be married to Joseph Chongpinitchai in August 2012. Maura is currently working as a middle-school teacher at St. Raphael School in Rockville, MD.

2004: Ryan Purvis, former tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has joined the New York Giants roster.

2006: Air Force Airman Andrew R. Hauck graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

Caitlyn Hartman married Michael Dusablon ‘05 in April of this year. The couple resides in Lancaster.

2007:Kristoffer Bauer works as an 18-wheeler truck driver, specializing in over-load sizes. He loves this job because he gets to see so much of the country.

2008: Kaitlyn Garbarino is engaged to be married to Nathaniel Walker in June 2013. Kaitlyn is a recent graduate of LaSalle University School of Nursing.

Naomi Gillies was a contestant on the eleventh season of American Idol and made it to the top 42 in the show.

2009: Marine Cpl. Michael Blaszczyk was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor for Heroic Action in Combat.

2011: Air Force Airman Joshua D. Rice graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, St. Antonio.

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Scholastic Writing AwardsGold Key awarded to:

Grace Asuncion, Alyssa Diffenderfer, Megan Harmon, Elizabeth Porterfield, Medoza Ameen, Rebekka Bamert, Vivian Cao, Alexander Cook, Megan Garner, Karoline Loretan (Two Gold Keys), Andrew Murphy, Satchel Ziffer, Emily Yanchuk, Kirsten Werner, Stephen Sheetz, Cleopatra Saira, Bianca Ricci, Mary Reich and Gwen Gemperline

Silver Key awarded to:Matt Drumheller, Mark Goldbach, Olivia Schmids, Maryann Lint, Lily Schumacher, Haley Wolfe, Nikolai Travis, Kelly Zaporozec, Eric Schneider, Courtney Scheingraber (Three Silver Keys), Julianne Petrillo, Andrew Murphy, Zack Miklos, Samantha Lauriello, Hollace Kutay, Leah Houser, Heather Groody, Peter Favilla, Diana Drogaris, Erika Diffendall, Siena Crist, Ashley Begley (Four Silver Keys) and Michael Geitner

Honorable Mention awarded to:Carly Wood, Erin Holt, Kayla Cleary, Sarah Hartman, Brianna Fritsch, Linnae Budusky, Michael Jacunski, Tim Felker, Claire Weaver, Lauren Purisky, Samantha Brenner, Su Yu, Aimee Little, Sarah Davis, Raven Eckman (Three Honorable Mentions), Nora Stultz, Natalie Hemlick, Miryanka Sakic, Michael Flick, Melissa Davis, Meghan Walsh, Medoza Ameen (Two Honorable Mentions), Lauren Poillon, Karoline Loretan, Julia Davis, Jonathan Rivera, Hailey Costarella, Georgia Cleary, Emma Laube, Danielle Atkinson, Colleen Schnitzenbaumer, Brian Cullen, Ashley Begley (Three Honorable Mentions), Aritoza Ameen and Aimee Little

Eagle ScoutsLancaster Catholic held a luncheon at Arthur’s for all LCHS Eagle Scouts. The luncheon was hosted by Principal and Eagle Scout, Mr. Fertal.

Student Highlights2012 North Museum Science and Engineering Fair Awards

Category Awards• Elizabeth Porterfield• Courtney Davis• Michael Geitner• Paige Witkowski• Rebekka Bamert• Matt Roda• Alex Ringlein• Matt Drumheller• Ian Bentley• Meghan Walsh• Grace Asuncion• Rebecca Swisher

Auxiliary Awards• Alex Ringlein • Meghan Walsh• Tom Slotcavage • Haley Wolfe • Tim Felker • Courtney Davis • Vivian Cao • Brandon Cruz

Mrs. Vasantha Kittappa was awarded “Science Educator of the Year” by the North Museum Science and Engineering Fair.

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Heidi Fiorill - One Gold MedalMichael Flick - One Gold Medal, One Exhibition Award,

Echo Valley Craft AwardSean Gibbons - Two Gold Medals, One Exhibition

Award, Les Reinhart 3-D AwardNatalie Hemlick - Two Gold Medals, Two Silver Medals,

Two Exhibition AwardsLeah Houser - Two Gold Medals, Three Exhibition

AwardsSeojung Kang - One Gold MedalSalina Bowe - One Gold Medal, One Silver MedalHannah Favilla - One Gold MedalKaitlyn Fischer - One Gold Medal, One Silver Medal,

One Exhibition AwardNicholas Kambouroglos - Two Gold Medals, Four Silver

Medals

Marta Kessler - One Gold MedalAshley Reed - One Gold Medal, One Silver MedalRobert Rowe - One Gold Medal, One Silver MedalCharles Sweigert - Two Gold Medals, Merit AwardNoble Stultz - One Gold MedalRebecca Swisher - One Gold Medal, One Exhibition

Award, Pauline Stauffer AwardSamantha Brenner - One Silver Medal, One Exhibition

AwardJames Dougherty - One Silver MedalSara Gemind - One Silver MedalBryan Haberstroh - One Silver MedalPeter Heise - One Silver MedalCourtney Scheingraber - One Silver MedalEmma Laube - One Silver MedalJohn Nikolaus - One Silver Medal, Six Exhibition AwardsLucy Claire Amidon - Two Exhibition AwardsIan Bentley - One Exhibition AwardCaleb Haddon - One Exhibition AwardRebekka Bamert - One Exhibition AwardLauren Horn - One Exhibition AwardKathryn Mikus - One Exhibition AwardAlexander Ringlein - One Exhibition AwardEmily Saporetti - One Exhibition AwardKalina Costello - One Exhibition Award

Highlights in ArtThe Lancaster Catholic High School Art students distinguished themselves with many awards in the Lancaster County Young Artists Exhibition, held at the Ware Center and Mulberry Art Studios in downtown Lancaster. The guidance of Mr. Richard Ressel is invaluable to these students who have had such wonderful success. The following is a list of award-winning students:

Hollace Kutay was one of the big winners of this year’s exhibition. She received nine Gold Medals, three Silver Medals, four Exhibition Awards, Echo Valley Most in Show Award, Excellence Award, Lancaster Designer Crafts Body of Work Award and the Red Raven Scholarship.

Salina Bowe, recipient of one gold and one silver medal, is working in the art room at Lancaster Catholic.

This was made by Hollace Kutay, who was a standout artist at this year’s Lancaster County Young Artists Exhibition.

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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!We continue to be awed by the overwhelming support we receive from our LCHS Community for all of our music department activities. Thanks to you.....we are able to keep MUSIC “Alive & Well” at Lancaster Catholic High School. Thank you again!- Tony Brill Music Department Supervisor

LCHS Marching Band & Color Guard:Hempfield Competition - 2nd place and High Percussion AwardManheim Township Competition – 1st placeManheim Central Competition – 1st place Lampeter-Strasburg Competition – 1st place and High Percussion &

High Overall Effect AwardsCavalcade of Bands American Conference Championships – 2nd place

– out of 32 bands and High Percussion & High Overall Effect Awards

LCHS Concert Choir:Provided the music for student Masses for:

• Our Mother of Perpetual Help School• Saint Anne School• Saint Leo School• Sacred Heart School• Resurrection School

Provided the music for the Knights of Malta “Defense of the Faith” Mass and Kids for Cancer Christmas Caroling Performed a Concert at Saint Richard Church in Manheim

LCHS Percussion Ensemble:Participated in the Pennsylvania Percussive Arts Society “Day of Percussion” held at the Ware Center in Downtown Lancaster. There were two high school and four University Ensembles selected to participate. The members of the ensemble received superior reviews from the panel of University Adjudicators.

Highlights in Music

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Individual Student Accomplishments:County Chorus: Julia StengelDistrict Chorus: Sierra MorraCounty Band:

Wind Ensemble participants: Alex Ringlein (Clarinet)Willem Blakely (Trumpet)Grace Asuncion (Keyboard Percussion)

Symphonic Band participants:Meghan Walsh (Flute)Rachel Hawk (Flute)Sara Treier (Clarinet) Stuart Weaver (French Horn) Rachel Carey (French Horn)Sierra Morra (Tuba)Aaron Blakely (Battery Percussion) Alex Cook (Battery Percussion)Gwen Gemperline (Keyboard Percussion)

Selected as alternates: Abby Pressimone (Bass Clarinet) Jeff Sagerer (Trumpet)Greg Sagerer (Baritone)DJ Harris (Tuba)Nick Sagerer (Clarinet) Su Yu (Alto Sax)Rohan Suriyage (Trumpet) Jessica Henry (Baritone)Tim Felker (Percussion)

County Orchestra: Symphonic Orchestra participants:

Erika Diffendall – ViolaAlex Ringlein – ClarinetGrace Asuncion - Timpani

District Band: Alex Ringlein – Clarinet Willem Blakely – Trumpet Grace Asuncion - Percussion

District Orchestra: Alex Ringlein – Clarinet Grace Asuncion - Percussion

Regional Band: Alex Ringlein – Clarinet

Individual Student “Community” Performances: A large number of our music students participated in various Lancaster County Community Ensembles including: The Lancaster County Youth Symphony, Allegretto, EPAC Gala Events and a variety of performances at area Nursing Homes.

Faculty Accomplishments:Mr. Scott Drackley was selected through a national search to serve as an Advanced Placement Music Theory Assessment Reader by the College Board. This Assessment process will take place this summer in Cincinnati, OH.Mr. Paul Murr was selected as a guest performer and recording artist to participate in a production sponsored by the Theatre of the Seventh Sister entitle “NakedEye Storylines Crossing”. This production received rave reviews.Mr. Tony Brill was selected by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association to serve as the Regional Site Manager for the PMEA All-State Festivals and Conference held at the Lancaster County Convention Center in April.

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Highlights in Athletics“Another successful year for LCHS athletics”... that just doesn’t seem to capture the fullness of what goes on here in the Crusader Athletic Program. It was another outstanding year for the “Crusader Nation” but this success comes in many forms and on many levels.

I am thankful and proud to say that for the past 11 years LCHS sports programs have experienced more “firsts” then at any other time in the school’s history. This is a direct result of hundreds of adults and thousands of students who have dedicated and sacrificed so much to redefine the standard and meaning of success in our athletic programs.

The coaches that labor on behalf of our students are owed so much thanks it is hard for even me to know where to begin my expression of gratitude. Their creative responses to the challenges that seem almost normative to athletic programs today are miraculous. I can honestly say that as more and more has been asked of them, while faced with the reality of continually limited resources, our coaches have always desired and worked to be part of the solutions, not the problems.

I also have to express a special thanks to the student athletes who work so hard to accomplish the goals of each athletic program. I am especially proud of the

student athletic leaders (athletes selected by their coaches) who have completed our first Athletic Behavior Code. This code will be the backbone for all coaches and players to follow for next year – and it was produced by our student athletes! The Athletic Leadership Council that produced this document (over the last two years) will continue to meet this fall. We have already begun to discuss new projects for the Council to handle.

I must express enormous gratitude to a few people who truly “labor in the vineyard” with little notice, but have tasks of critical importance. Most of these tasks are rather unnoticed, but without being done, no athletic program would be possible. Needless to say, they are individuals who don’t need to be noticed or thanked, but should be every day!

Mr. Chris Bentz, besides being an outstanding teacher, takes care of hundreds of thousands of dollars in uniform inventory and equipment and saves the school money each year to help make sure our teams get what they need in the most efficient ways possible.

Miss Beth Newill, as the school athletic trainer, is a vital link in making sure that our student athletes are

2011 State Football Championship Team

Two baseball players help to take the team to victory.

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2011-12 School Year• Baseball: Section 4 Champions, LL League Tournament (2nd Place)• Boys Basketball Team: Section 4 Champions, LL League Tournament

(2nd Place)• Girls Basketball Team: Section 4 Champions, LL League Tournament

Champions, District 3 “AAA” Champions, PIAA “AAA” (2nd Place)• Bowling Team: Section 4 Champions, Baker Tournament Champions, Set

Section records for most team points in a game & match• Field Hockey: Manheim Central Tournament Champions• Football Team: Section 3 Champions, District 3 “AA” Champions,

PIAA “AA” State Champions• Golf Team: Section 3 ChampionsIndividual Highlights• Everett Albert: 2012 District 3 “AA” 200 Individual Medley Champion

physically able to compete at their highest level. She spends countless hours observing our athletes at events, as well as caring for them when injured. Beth is also in constant communication with players, coaches, parents and teachers regarding the status of our athletes’ health.

Mr. Pete Anderson, besides being an outstanding teacher as well for the school, runs our vital “Fitness for Life” (traditionally called “strength coach”) initiative. Pete’s unique approach to improving athletes – much more than just getting “bigger”- is a holistic approach in education that students can use for the rest of their lives, not just as a current athlete. It is no coincidence that our recent athletic success has been during this time when so many athletes are under Pete’s instruction.

I must also thank Mr. Rich Hinnenkamp, my assistant athletic director, who most of you speak to when calling the athletic office. His endless hours of working in the minutiae of athletics are truly thankless, but without his efforts no athletic event would be possible. Endless hours are needed to prepare for the execution of hundreds of athletic events each year – Rich makes that happen like clock-work each day. His time spent in planning with all those listed above, and primarily me, iscountless as well. Planning and execution are the

mantra of athletics in a school, and Rich is vital to making sure all that happens without being noticed. Like good officiating, no one tends to notice the tasks of the athletic office unless something goes wrong. Rich makes sure we are not noticed very often!

Finally, I must thank you the parents and friends of LCHS athletics. Your sacrifice, every year, of time, talent and treasure makes our sports programs possible. The miracle of your support truly needs to be thanked every day. Your efforts define the meaning of the word ‘volunteer’, and stand as a great example to our students on how the Catholic way works and why it is so successful. God bless you all.

- Mr. Terry Klugh Athletic Director

Senior Amy Balasavage leading the charge on the

way to State Game.

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Our Academic and Technology Needs...• 15 Laptops and Charging Station for English Department:

$6,600. Fifteen laptops at $400 each and $600 for the charging station would be used for students in general level classes. These students are more likely not to have home computers. Also, these students often require more individual attention, especially when learning writing or internet research skills. The laptops will be shared by all teachers in the English Department.

• Camcorder for the Foreign Language Department: $350. A Samsung C24 Ultra Compact “Touch of Color” Camcorder or a Canon Vixia HF R 300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder with DIGIC DV III would be ideal to help record all of the exciting activities that take place in the Foreign Language Department.

• Camera for the Advancement Office: $300. An Olympus SP-810UZ 14 MP Digital Camera would help to enhance photos taken by the Advancement Office for all marketing and communication materials.

• 6,000 Lumen Projector: $10,000. This would enhance our visual presentations in the gym for all activities including Masses, assemblies and graduation.

• SMART Board: $2,000. We are working to ensure that every teacher has a SMART Board in the classroom to help meet our goal of being a One-to-One technology school.

• T.V. Workshop Components: $5,000. Equipment is needed to set up a studio to record messages, including morning announcements to be played in the classrooms for the students. This includes items such as three matching chairs, news desks, HD cameras, iPads, lighting, computer software, sound boards and more.

• HP T1200 Printer: $21,995. This printer enables large-scale printing, copying and scanning to help enhance projects and portfolios.

• Laptop with Streaming Capabilities: $2,600. We are looking to invest in a laptop that will support our camera to allow us to stream videos of special events, such as graduation.

Wish List Because of the generosity of

so many over the past few

years, we have received

numerous impactful gifts

from our wish list. Our current

list contains items we would

love to have for our teachers

and for our students, but do

not fit into our budget for the

upcoming year.

Our Artistic Needs...• Temporary Display Units: $1,500 for 24 from ProArts. These units would enable Lancaster Catholic to

showcase the award-winning artwork of our students.

Our Athletic Needs...• 25 Second Clock for Football: $8,000 for two of them. By PIAA Rules, we cannot have only one 25 second

clock on the field.• Vacuum for the Track: $1,500. A Billy Goat Gas Powered Vacuum will help maintain and keep all trash and

debris off of the track.

Our Environmental Needs...• New Lancaster Catholic Flag: $750. A new, hand-stitched flag with the Catholic High crest and the school

name would benefit a multitude of Lancaster Catholic activities.

Our Musical Needs...• SmartMusic Technology: $16,820 for our Band, Chorus, Small Ensembles & Music Theory students beginning

as early as the 2012-2013 school year. This program will offer a valuable assessment and instructional tool to our students and we look forward to getting started as soon as possible. To make this happen, we need a computer lab, compatible headphones and microphones, teacher software, student software and teacher training.

Our Spiritual Needs...• A Classroom Set (30) of YOUCAT: $600 ($20 per copy). YOUCAT is short for Youth Catechism of the

Catholic Church. Developed with the help of young Catholics and written for high-school age people and young adults, YOUCAT is an accessible, contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith.

• Regilding of Our Liturgical Vessels: $1,500 - $2,000. Our chalices, patens and ciborium are in need of refinishing.

Last Year, Major Renovation to the “New Gymnasium” ... This Year, Our “Old Gymnasium” Gets a FaceliftOur facility is definitely tired and in need of some major renovations to enable us to provide excellent athletic, spiritual and musical programs. Last year, under the leadership of Mr. James Stengel in memory of his brother Dr. Bob Stengel, we were able to completely renovate Berger Gymnasium. With the launch of our new academic programs, our commitment to a Fine and Performing Arts Program is stronger than ever. Dr. Robert Roschel has offered us a lead gift of $50,000 to update the sound, lighting and overall environment for the old gymnasium which not only houses athletic events (and will continue to do so), but our Fall Play and our Spring Musical. These upgrades provide necessary resources for our new robust academic programming for the fine and performing arts in which Mr. Tony Brill, Mr. Scott Drackley and Mr. Richard Ressel are so invested. Additional funding will enable us to complete the old gymnasium transformation. Contributions can be sent into the Advancement Office with the description: New Old Gym. We are beginning the upgrades this summer. Project scope will be determined by gifts received.

Seeking Benefactor to Create “Crusader Cafe”Currently our concession stand for all games in our gymnasium consists of a table set up in our lobby. It will cost $7,250 in construction fees to build a very basic “cafe” in our old dishroom located right outside our cafeteria. Funding would allow us to break through the concrete wall, build a counter top, install a roll-up door and be set up for business.

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When I was a kid growing up in the Midwest, summers were long and hot. One of the ways to beat the heat was to head to the pool with your friends for a day of unstructured fun. I have very fond memories of the days at our municipal pool.

There were many things to do at the pool, but my favorite was the diving boards. Our pool, at the time, had a three meter board that was a blast. You’d climb the ladder to the top and take a position at the rear of the board. There, in relative safety holding the railing on either side, you could see the entire pool, the parking lot, and surrounding neighborhood. But you did not have a lot of time. There was a line of others eagerly awaiting their turn. You’d leave the security of the rail and run to the end of the board, jumping high and hard, getting that good spring, and then... well, you were committed. Whether a feet-first jump or a high arcing swan dive, you completely gave yourself over to the laws of physics. Like it or not, scared or not, you were committed. You could not turn back. One way or another you were going off the high dive. It was an ALL IN proposal.

Jesus commands us to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength!” (Mark 12:30) That is an ALL IN proposal. It isn’t dipping our toes into the pool of our Baptism in Christ, it isn’t slowly wading in to living the Gospel, it is jumping with power and abandon and launching ourselves into the arms of the Almighty…trusting He will be there to catch us. And it is what we are commanded to do.

This is our 2012-2013 Theme: ALL IN! Complete commitment without holding back. Far too often we try to hold onto the rail, and we don’t give ourselves over completely-especially when it comes to our faith and spiritual growth. We hold back and fail to recognize the need to take the leap of faith, to love unabashedly, to stand up for what is truth without shame, to do what is right without embarrassment, to freely give ourselves over to our God who loves us and wants what is best for us.

Throughout the year we are going to explore how we can apply this ALL IN attitude not only to our spiritual

growth, but how by doing so in academics, athletics, discipline, art, music or service, we give glory to the God we love. ALL IN in our academics is when we strive not just for a grade, but for true understanding; in athletics when a field goal just doesn’t cut it; in discipline when “not bad” isn’t good enough; in prayer when we give praise and adore, not just recite and ask; in service when it’s not about the hours, but about loving our neighbor.

Loving God is an ALL IN proposal; we need to do it with our heart, soul, mind and strength. Being a Crusader is an ALL IN proposal we do with our intellect, spirit, body and love.

This is Catholic High and it is an ALL IN proposal…

- Mrs. Deb Waters - Mr. Art Bamert Director of Spiritual Life Assistant Director of Spiritual Life

Spiritual Life: All In

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To more fully embrace a stewardship philosophy at Lancaster Catholic, this year our Administration and our Board of Directors eliminated mandatory service hours for our families receiving Scholarship Support. It is our desire to celebrate the unique skills and talents of all students and families. Our school has thrived throughout the years because of the dedication and support of our families. We pray that all will answer our call to be fully engaged in our community. We are in need of student, family, friend and alumni volunteer support to be able to provide our excellent programs and services.

This one large step forward in enhancing our mission of stewardship is for our entire community: students, parents, alumni, benefactors, businesses, faculty and staff. Lancaster Catholic has begun this initiative in conjunction with Bishop McFadden and Stewardship: A Mission of Faith.

Mr. Dave Abel ‘76 and Mr. Pete Sahd ‘77 have been leaders in the stewardship movement in the area and have been vital in helping Lancaster Catholic to launch this focus. The Advancement Office at Lancaster Catholic has materials available with information regarding stewardship and developing a closer relationship with God through sharing of one’s time, talents and treasures.

Stewardship at LCHS

They do not wear a mask or cape,drive fast or jump real high.They do not talk in code or evenclaim to sometimes fly.

They do not own a fancy carwhich races through the town.They do not climb up thirty flightsor wrestle with a clown.

Yet, two women that I knowhave superhero traits.Their wish to help LCHSjust seems to be innate.

Through Phonathon they do their goodfor sports and all our clubs.We see them at the Carnivalin charge of ticket stubs.

Their energy is boundless when it comes to our great school.These women are our secret,our now uncovered jewels.

There is no way to tell the worldwhat’s really in your heart.So, ladies please do promise uswe will never ever part.

A Gracious Thanks A Poem for Catherine Schreder and Mary Ann Aichele by Mrs. Leslie Laird

Stewardship is defined as “the practice of considering and treating all things, the earth and one’s own life (time, talent, and treasure) as belonging to God and oneself as

the manager, or “steward”.

You don’t have to look far to see Grandparents modeling Christ for our students as evidenced by Catherine and MaryAnn. They understand all we have is a gift on loan from God and are always willing to help. God Bless them for making a difference and being the ideal example for our students.

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No one can deny the profound effect that the written word has had on the history of humankind. Often more powerful than the sword, writing has caused much turmoil, shaken up long held beliefs, and changed the world for the better. Thomas Jefferson’s brilliantly crafted “Declaration of Independence” continues to inspire those all over the globe “…to alter or abolish…” any form of government which becomes “destructive” of its true purpose. One of our greatest Americans and our first environmentalist, Henry David Thoreau, reminds us to respect nature, simplify our lives and march to the beat of our own drummer. His words resounded as far as India when Gandhi, inspired by “Civil Disobedience,” used Thoreau’s theories to win independence for his people. They ricocheted back to the American South to our own Martin Luther King, Jr. who staged Thoreauian nonviolent protests to gain civil rights for African Americans. Beginning in the mid-twentieth century and continuing for almost sixty years, Ray Bradbury has been warning us about the dangers of censorship and obsession with technology through his masterpiece, Fahrenheit 451. Knowing this makes the truth of our modern dilemma even more painful: many young Americans do not read and subsequently are unable to communicate ideas clearly and coherently.

I feel very blessed to be teaching at Lancaster Catholic High School where we respect and encourage the art of writing. In a world of emails, texts, and blogs, placing high priority on formal writing in the secondary school curriculum seems counter-cultural. So be it. It won’t be the first time, or the last, that we stand up for the unpopular.

I recall conversations many years ago among colleagues concerning the dropping of the Summer Reading Program. Some felt too many students completely ignored it, and reading during the summer was a battle we had already lost with our youth. Fortunately, we continued the program, standing firm by our philosophy: reading, writing, and thinking are of the utmost importance, and if only a handful of teens benefited from this activity, it was worthwhile.

“Vivian Cao, Karoline

Loretan, Grace Asuncion,

and Lizzie Porterfield, your

dedication, diligence, and

work ethic have contributed

to your success. You are

now in the company of

such renowned writers as

Sylvia Plath and Joyce

Carol Oates who were also

Scholastic Writing Award

winners in their youths. You

fully comprehend that

there is nothing finer than

enabling others to see,

hear, and feel the same

things you do. According to

Joseph Conrad, ‘That… is

everything.’”

-Mrs. Jacqueline A. Cicchetti

For the Love of Language

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The longer I teach, the clearer it becomes that our passion for language is contagious. In 2000, a senior in my English class requested we begin a literary journal opened to all who wished to submit their work. He felt that the many voices of LCHS needed to be heard, not only the popular, the gifted or the athletic. Thanks to Erik, Mosaics was born and has continued to thrive for the last twelve years. Of this tradition we are very proud as are the student writers who labor for hours to compile these pages into a piece of art which represents their souls.

Around the same time, we began a semester elective, Creative Writing Workshop, in conjunction with Alvernia College. Each year the class was filled with twenty-five to thirty hungry artists striving to tap their inner core through self-expression. Nothing provides more satisfaction to an instructor than seeing one of her students glow with the joy of creating a piece that deeply touches her peers. This year’s group of writers was extraordinary in talent, motivation, and growth. Four highly motivated seniors who had completed the course requested that administration create a Part II so they could continue their intensive concentration in writing. All completed Advanced Creating Writing as an independent study during the second semester.

This love of language at LCHS is clearly displayed by our showing each year in the Scholastic Writing Awards.

In the 2012 regional contest, our school, competing with nineteen others from Lancaster County, received 88 awards. Our 20 Gold Key winners went on to New York where they would be judged with the finest pieces from all over the country. We are thrilled that four of our students represented LCHS at Carnegie Hall on June 6 as National Medal winners.

Yes, Lancaster Catholic is an extraordinary place to be. Students and staff alike understand that superior writing skills will prove an asset for any career and in any profession. But there is so much more. To be able to connect with strangers through language; to cause tears, laughter, or indignation because of our shared human experience raises us above the creatures that slither along the earth’s floor. No greater satisfaction exists. And if we can leave our “footprints in the sands of time,” as Longfellow suggests, and ease another’s burden along the way through our words, what a success our lives would surely be!

Washington Irving once said, “If I can do any good in this world it is with my pen.” I firmly believe that our graduates have and will continue to leave their marks on the future, but with iPads instead of ink.

-Mrs. Jacqueline A. Cicchetti LCHS English Department

“Words – so innocent and

powerless as they are,…how

potent for good and evil they

become in the hands of one who

knows how to combine them.”

-Nathaniel Hawthorne

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