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PANTHERELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINEProwl

FALL 2016

• A Spirit of Service

• Alumni Spotlight

• Panther Pride NewsINSI

DEWe proudly present our

2016-2020 Strategic Plan, designed to take Elyria Catholic to a new level of leadership in education.

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to the Class of 2016!Congratulations

They are attending the following colleges and universities this fall: Baldwin Wallace University

Cuyahoga Community College

Cleveland State University

The University of Akron

Lorain County Community College

Case Western Reserve University

Bowling Green State University

West Virginia University; WV

Wittenberg University

The Ohio State University

Borromeo Seminary

Pennsylvania State University; PA

Cleveland State University

University of Cincinnati

Cuyahoga Community College

Sinclair Community College

Kent State University

Ohio University

The University of Toledo

Thomas More College; KY

Duquesne University; PA

John Carroll University

Otterbein University

University of Dayton

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences; MA

Wittenberg University

Marietta College

Texas A&M University; TX

Miami University

West Virginia University; WV

University of Louisville; KY

Muskingum University

Clarion University; PA

Capital University

Xavier University

Thomas More University; KY

San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking

Ursuline College

Armed Services

Marymount Manhattan College; NY

University of Mount Union

Did you know that the Class of 2016 received a total of

$5,617,633 in scholarship offers from over 40 private and public colleges and universities?

Mission StatementCommitted to excellence and compassion, Elyria Catholic High School is a Christian community within the Catholic tradition that calls young men and women to embrace their faith, recognize their full potential and establish a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.

Through worship, academics, extracurricular activities and service, the Elyria Catholic community educates students to use vision and courage to act as caring, just and responsible citizens of the world.

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CONTENTS

04 Letter from the President

05 Letter from the Principal

06 Our Students

08 Our Mission

10 Alumni Spotlight

13 Strategic Plan

17 Panther Pride News

18 Athletics

20 Alumni

22 Donor Report

26 In Memoriam

28 Calendar of Events

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Reflection...

“ Elyria Catholic provided me with a wealth of role models – men and women living out their faith in such a lively and inspiring way – who made me want to take my faith seriously, and an atmosphere in which it was safe and even cool to consider following the Lord wherever He calls me.”

– Mitchell Carson, Valedictorian, Class of 2016,

Student at Borromeo Seminary

ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

President Amy Vajentic Butler ’80

Principal Suzanne Lester

Assistant Principal Tom Taylor ’79

Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Katie Hopkins ’11

Director of Alumni Relations Kelsie Stites

Director of Athletics Tim Ertle

Director of Communications & Marketing Annie Cunningham

Director of Finance Jill Anglin

Director of IT Matt Smith

Director of Campus Ministry Sara Lanzola

ELYRIA CATHOLIC ADVISORY COUNCIL

Officers: Dr. Nicholas Ksenich, ChairpersonMs. Susan Pavlus, Vice ChairMrs. Chris Kish ’78, Secretary

Mr. John Boylan ’80Mr. Christopher Burton ’02Mr. Rob Corts ’79Mrs. Michele Diedrick-Turrill ’81Mr. Michael Essenmacher ’94Sr. Sean Groh, S.N.D.Mrs. Annie HeidersbachMr. Christopher NagelMr. Bob Resar ’83Mr. Joe Savoy ’85Mr. Ron Zidek ’63

EDITORAnnie Cunningham

CONTRIBUTORSKatie BradescaBrittany Bucci ’17Amy Butler ’80Morgan Chilton ’17Tim ErtleEmma Fuchs ’17Suzanne LesterRichard OsborneTaylor Records ’17Kelsie Stites

PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONSFr. Joe Callahan ’75Allen ClarkJoe Conroy ’97Annie CunninghamAlex Goetz ’10Makayla Molnar ’13ECHO Yearbook Staff

DESIGN AND PRINTINGAcademy Graphic Communication

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

A message from the President

Amy ButlerDear Alumni and Friends of Elyria Catholic High School, It seems like yesterday that we were putting together last year’s edition of the Panther Prowl. How excited I was! Now in my second year as president, I feel even more energized and excited about the direction of our school and the myriad activities we have undertaken — making improvements in our facilities and curriculum, bringing outstanding new members to our faculty and staff, and rolling out our newly formed strategic plan.

I feel truly grateful and privileged to be in this position to serve our alma mater. I can think of no position outside of education where we have the opportunity to form such meaningful relationships with young men and women in developing their faith, their dreams, their hopes and their plans to make a difference in our world. Each day at Elyria Catholic High School, all of us here grow from the experiences we have with our students and parents. We do not take these blessings for granted.

As we planned this year’s Bridge the Gap Appeal, I was reminded of my own personal journey to ECHS. I am one of six children, and my parents did not have the means to send us all to EC. I was faced with a decision: If I chose to attend EC, it meant I needed to earn enough money to pay the tuition. I decided to do whatever it took to follow that path. I babysat, cleaned houses, carried papers for the Chronicle-Telegram, worked at McDonalds and then moved on to work at the Higbee’s department store. I had to attend a public junior high school my freshman year which made me even more determined to attend ECHS. I knew this is where I had to be. How blessed I was then, and how blessed I am now to assist in the planning for our school’s future.

There are so many more stories, just like mine, that reflect our students’ desire for an Elyria Catholic education. More than 60 percent of our families request financial assistance, and it is through private donations, scholarships and personal sacrifice that we are able to answer their need. It is because of the generosity of so many of you who have established scholarships with both endowed and unrestricted funds that we can assist our students and families to fulfill their dreams.

Our founders had a vision in 1948 when they built our school and established our mission. And today we feel even stronger that ECHS must personify educational leadership and faith development. It is in the spirit of our founders that we developed our 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, which we share with you in this special edition of the Panther Prowl.

God bless you for your past support and for joining us in the exciting journey that lies ahead.

Amy Butler ’80President


PRINCIPAL’S LETTER

A message from the PrincipalSuzanne Lester

Since beginning my role as principal of Elyria Catholic High School, I have found the school year to be a blur! It’s difficult to capture all that happens on our campus in a short amount of time. The first order of business has been to begin to implement the goals and objectives in our strategic plan. One of our key objectives is to develop a learning community that provides appropriate challenges and opportunities for all students, and we are well on our way!

One course that’s generating a buzz on campus is our Foods and Nutrition course. This class was brought back to our course offerings by popular demand. The students have prepared delicious recipes such as fresh salsa using vegetables grown on site, French onion soup, and sugar cookies for our Fall Open House. Mrs. Brenda Klein, the Foods and Nutrition teacher, has a Master’s Degree in Chemistry and has taught the course using STEM-based instruction. It’s always exciting to walk into the Foods room to smell what’s cooking!

Another new addition to Elyria Catholic is our Broadcasting room. Currently, this room is used for video announcements once a week, but we hope to add a broadcasting course to air student-led announcements each school day. This room was recently upgraded through a generous donation from Ridgid. The New Tech tricaster is state-of-the-art equipment that corporations such as Eaton and the NFL use on a regular basis for their productions. With this technology, we are able to operate as a broadcast studio, allowing students to switch cameras in real time. Elyria Catholic has been able to livestream football games and the annual Pride Week Talent Show. With the assistance of the Photoshop program that is being used in our Studio Art class, students can create graphics and slides for DVD menus and covers. This allows our school to integrate content areas and do much of our media and communications “in-house.” Elyria Catholic is also utilizing six new cameras that provide us with the capability to take photos from 150 yards away. When students take pictures at school events, they are able to capture high-resolution photos for editing in Photoshop. Eventually, students will be able to shoot video with these cameras that a future video production club can use for training. We have been sharing the photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well as on Panther Pride Productions. Be sure to follow Elyria Catholic on social media!

Another recent school highlight was receiving the results from the Advanced Placement examinations that some of our students completed in the spring. Elyria Catholic’s Advanced Placement program allows students to pursue college-level content while still in high school. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit by scoring well on the spring exam. Of the students who participated in an AP course at Elyria Catholic, 76% earned a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam. The percentage of students in Ohio earning a score of 3 or higher was 64%, and the percentage of students internationally earning a score of 3 or higher was 60%. The AP Calculus scores were a particular highlight. With eight students completing both the course and the exam, six earned the top score of “5,” and two earned a score of “4.” Congratulations to our faculty and students for their hard work and success!

During the summer, I had the opportunity to meet with each of the teachers and listen to their thoughts and dreams for Elyria Catholic. The teachers’ dedication and love for our students was extremely evident in these conversations. I had always known that there was something very special about Elyria Catholic High School. However, it wasn’t until the first day of school, when I witnessed the students’ involvement at Mass, that I fell in love with the Elyria Catholic community. I often spread the news that our students are awesome, and they continue to amaze me! It is heartwarming to see our faculty, staff, and students interact on a daily basis. I am both humbled and proud to be a part of such a fine community.

Hail, Elyria Catholic High!

In Christ’s service,

Suzanne Lester

On October 7, 2016, Rev. Robert came and spoke to the entire student body about his experiences that were similar to Ishmael. Listening to Rev. Robert speak was very enlightening. Hearing about all that he went through during this time of war was just heartbreaking. Innocent little kids going to fight for something that they didn’t even know existed, and it just becoming a part of their life is something that can never be forgotten. When he read the book, it reminded him about what it was like for him, and he wanted to share his story too. Rev. Robert encountered the rebels three separate times, and was never chosen. He decided in 1996 that he needed to go to high school to learn how to read and write, so he left his family and went to school.


Over the summer every Elyria Catholic student and faculty member was required to read A Long Way Gone, by Ishmael Beah. Throughout the beginning of the school year, all teachers have been talking to the students about the book.

OUR STUDENTS

Summer Reading is Cross-CurricularBY TAYLOR RECORDS ’17

THE GROTTO PROJECT BY EMMA FUCHS ’17

Anyone who walks through the main entrance of Elyria Catholic passes by the ever-watching Mary statue that rests in the partition between the two main sets of doors. With her hands folded in prayer, she stands as a solemn and prayerful guardian of the entire Elyria Catholic community, watching over guests and members alike.

However through the years she came to look a bit neglected and dull. It seems only fitting that during this time whexn Elyria Catholic itself is undergoing many updates and revitalization, the same treatment be done for Mary.

Will Price, an Elyria Catholic senior, thought the same thing when he chose to spruce up Mary and the area surrounding her for his project to earn the Eagle Scout Award. It is called the Grotto Project and through this, Will has repainted the brick behind Mary, as well as Mary herself. He also replaced some of the shrubbery surrounding her, and did an all around tidying up of the area. It was certainly no easy feat, and no detail was overlooked in the execution of this project.

Anyone passing outside the school can see that it was in fact a great place to start. The Grotto Project is now completed and Mary and the plants encompassing her have a new and fresh look; truly a small scale glance at the new freshness and life being breathed into the entire school and community.

When Rev. Robert finished his talk about when he was little, he told us that for the last 10 years, the country has been a little bit more peaceful, and they are moving in a positive direction. He told us “The first thing you can do for us is to pray for us.” The moral of Rev. Robert’s story was that God is always there for us and things are going to happen in a way that you don’t want them to happen, but there is no problem too big for a person to handle. We are stronger than what the world portrays us, and we can do that with having open hearts and helping make everyone feel safe. The Elyria Catholic community will be praying for Rev. Robert and for all the children in the world who are still going through what he went through.

ON THE EC STAGE

THE 2015-2016 ACADEMIC TEAMBY BRITTANY BUCCI ’17

Last year was a spectacular year for the school. There were quite a few changes going on, one of the changes being the absolute dominance that the 2015-2016 Academic Team had over their conference. At the end of the school year, the team graduated four seniors: Mitchell Carson, Jhoj Cana, Ryan Turner and Jeremy Basinski. These four outstanding scholars, with the help of their coach Madeleine Heinrich and support of their fellow varsity and junior varsity teammates, made it further than any team has made it before in the history of the school: the varsity team qualified

for the statewide tournament. It was an extremely rough road to the state match. The team had to battle through some very tough teams, such as Oberlin High School, and Mitchell Carson’s favorite team, Vermilion High School. Elyria Catholic secured their ticket to the sectional finals a few weeks before the end of the regular season. At the sectional finals, the team blew over the competition with their extensive knowledge across all topics, although the whole team did seem to dislike their fine arts. Though the outcome of the state competition was not as favorable, the season ended on a high note. Making it to Columbus for the state competition marked the start of a new era for the academic team. It started an era of success not only for the team itself, but also brought the school community closer. Everyone in the school was rooting for the team and wishing them the best of luck as they traveled to Columbus. This year Michael Brown will be taking over as coach of the team, but the legacy of the 2015-2016 varsity academic team will live on for years to come.


OUR STUDENTS

“I got to meet new friends and I love to be involved with this awesome new group of people,” says Beth Parkey ’19 recalling this show as her first Elyria Catholic theatre experience.

Ask any student who has done a show with the EC drama club. They will call it one of their “Favorite Things” about their high school experience. The enthusiasm radiated from director Mr. Kevin Juguilon from the very start of this production. Set in pre World War II Austria, this classic musical follows postulant nun Maria who is sent to take care of the seven children of a widower captain.

The cast and crew alike donated up to eight hours a school night at maximum to create their interpretation of this piece of art, ready to be put on display in front of the entire community. Rehearsal time for the actors was spent blocking stage directions, clarifying vocal diction, and sharpening dance choreography. The crew was just as busy coordinating their student led lighting, sound, and technical crews behind the scenes. This was not an easy production to

ON THE EC STAGE

produce, yet the results were impressive. The thespians took life-changing skills away from the experience of this production. From balancing academics with a busy after school schedule to leadership by example, the theatre program is full of well-rounded individuals. Natalie Fischer ’17 portrayed the Mother Abbess. She is a great example of multitasking. “Honestly, I spend weeks doing both the musical and the film club movie.” says Natalie. These students understand the importance of the arts and have some plan to explore options in this field in the future.

This year, Elyria Catholic was invited to have their musical participate in the inaugural Dazzle Awards run by Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland. In this educational competition, the participating schools in Northeast Ohio have their musicals judged by professionals. Actors and actresses are able to participate in workshops to train with professionals themselves. One of the workshops sent four EC girls to learn a dance combination with a swing coach from the touring cast of Matilda the Musical.

Megan McAffery ’19 was a participant in both the dance workshop and the opening number of the Dazzle Awards at the Connor Palace. She calls her lucky chance a “super fun and life-changing experience.” Meg excitedly says, “I made so many friends and learned a lot!” The cast of The Sound of Music was very grateful for this opportunity. The leads even had the chance to compete for the two spots for this reign’s National High School Theatre Award nomination. This award show, also known as The Jimmy Awards, brings high school performers together each year in New York City. The Elyria Catholic Drama Club will continue to participate in the annual Dazzle Awards each spring.

The Sound of Music is the perfect story to share with the EC circle, exemplifying Catholic tradition and the importance of family, no matter how unique their situation may be. For high school students especially, a common theme in this story is following God’s plan. God calls individuals for a vocation and sometimes stepping out of their comfort zone, much like main character Maria, is the best way to hear that calling no matter what it may be. The overwhelming support of this production from the community is highly appreciated and students cannot wait to showcase their musical talents once again in the spring.

The Hills Are AliveA singing Sister Superior and seven dancing children visited the school on the corner of Gulf and Poplar. The entire theatre department was proud to present The Sound of Music in spring of 2016.

BY MORGAN CHILTON ’17

OUR MISSION


First-time visitors to Elyria Catholic High School may be impressed with the school’s appearance. With its first phase built in 1948, the bright, well-kept, updated and expanded building contains the best of both worlds, simultaneously evoking tradition and the advantages of a modern learning environment.

But walking through the hallways hardly provides a full sense of the school. To accurately get that picture, you’d need to additionally visit Blessing House in Lorain, which serves as a temporary safe home for children; the Children’s Developmental Center in Amherst, where care and instruction are provided for children with

special needs; Wesleyan Village in Elyria, a senior living community; Haven Center, a homeless shelter in Lorain; or countless other facilities where social-service needs are met.

To really see Elyria Catholic, you’d also need to attend a march, show up at City Hall, or travel to the latest community where a disaster has struck.

On any given day after school, on weekends and during vacations, those are likely places where you will find Elyria Catholic students carrying out the values-based lessons they have learned in the classroom. Lorain County’s only Catholic high school, Elyria

Catholic defines success not only in terms of academic excellence – nearly all students go on to higher education – but also by the leadership roles that graduates take in promoting community and society improvement.

Amy Butler, Class of 1980, who now serves as the school’s president, puts it simply: “Eventually, we want our students to change the world.”

A tall order, but the school’s record of distinguished alums lends credence to the goal. In Elyria and elsewhere in Lorain County, Elyria Catholic graduates hold numerous leadership positions in government. The school also claims educators, missionaries, corporate and philanthropic leaders, medical professionals and others devoted to the school’s mission to educate students “to act as caring, just and responsible citizens of the world.”

The large majority of the school’s 420 students are Catholic, and faith is clearly the underpinning of its mission. But the

A Spirit of Service

Elyria Catholic High School students put their lessons into action.

“ Eventually, we want our students to change the world.”

– Amy Butler ’80, President, Elyria Catholic High School

“ Religion solely for the sake of knowledge is of very little value. It must be lived. It must be embraced.”

– Deacon Patrick Humphrey ’71, Chairman, Department of Theology

OUR MISSION


school’s teachers and administrators believe that religion should not merely be a fourth R in the litany of Reading, ’Riting and ’Rithmetic. “Religion solely for the sake of knowledge is of very little value,” declares Deacon Patrick Humphrey, Class of 1971, who chairs the school’s Department of Theology. “It must be lived. It must be embraced.”

Among those who have embraced the mission are Scott and Rebecca Serazin, classmates in the Class of 1970, and their three children, Rachel (Karnani) ’98, Andrew ’99 and Nathan ’04. Scott, Elyria’s law director, and Rebecca (Becky), a PhD who was named Ohio’s school psychologist of the year in 2013, have carried out the mandate of public service they learned at Elyria Catholic and have set the example for their children to do the same.

“We made the choice to send them to Elyria Catholic because of the spirit that begins in the classroom,” says Becky.

“You meet a lot of people in the work I do,” says Scott. “I’ve had a lot of employees and colleagues, and there is just something about an Elyria Catholic grad. The barriers come down faster, the trust is there and you seem to click from the start.”

Each of the couple’s children has carried the tradition of service into professional life.

“Each in their own way share a world view,” says Becky.

Rachel – who had the distinction of being elected class president, valedictorian, most athletic and homecoming queen at Elyria Catholic – brings those values to her work in her international travels as marketing director for a major national and international accounting preparation firm. Andrew, a Rhodes Scholar, formerly was a senior program officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and now serves as the president of the Templeton World Charities Foundation headquartered in the Bahamas. Nathan is a pediatrician who has spent time in Malawi treating children with AIDS. He now works with children with cancer.

“The values of persistence, hard work and dedication - the notion that new ways can always be learned, optimized and improved – started with my parents and was reinforced by EC,” Rachel says.

“I think it is fair to say that values learned in high school can be multigenerational,” Scott says.

“What really brings us joy is to see how our children reach out to help children now,” Becky says. “There is no greater joy than seeing that they ‘get’ it. And a lot of that comes from the sense of family at Elyria Catholic. Family is more than blood. It is city, community, world.”

President Amy Butler believes that is the heart of an Elyria Catholic education.

“Our job is to introduce students to the many opportunities to serve - locally, in the state, nationally and throughout the world - and to develop a passion to do something,” she says. “Our world is thirsty for that.”

Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from Cleveland Magazine. The article appears this month in Cleveland Magazine’s Community Leader.

“ There is just something about an Elyria Catholic grad. The barriers come down faster, the trust is there and you seem to click from the start.”

– Scott Serazin ’70, Law Director, City of Elyria

After graduating from Elyria Catholic in 1975, Father Joe Callahan received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry in 1979. He spent two years working for Glidden Paint in Strongsville, but decided he needed to try the seminary because he felt that his gifts were more with people than with the labs. He was ordained in 1986.

After serving five years at St. Jude’s in Elyria after ordination, Callahan answered the call to be a missionary in El Salvador. What should have been a six year stint lasted sixteen years. “I really loved it,” he recalled. “It was a privilege to serve the poor and learn from the poor, to go from a culture of abundance to a culture of poverty.”

Elyria Catholic influenced Callahan in his dealings with people, and taught him to be grateful and to take advantage of opportunities. “I appreciated the spirit of community that the school nurtured.” He also credits Father Guitano with giving him spiritual advice and being a big influence on him.

Currently Father Callahan is the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Cleveland, a

multicultural parish that is 70% Hispanic. The parish was given a second chance when the bishop restructured the diocese, and is currently growing. “My missionary work prepared me for ministry here; I understand Hispanic immigration from both sides.”

Callahan knows what a blessing ministry is. As he said, “I am grateful each day.”


Father Joe Callahan ’75

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

From St. Mary’s, Elyria to El Salvador to East 55th Street in Cleveland, Father Joe Callahan has heard and answered God’s call to serve. His quiet strength and appreciation of different cultures have influenced countless people in his years of service.

“ It was a privilege to serve the poor and learn from the poor, to go from a culture of abundance to a culture of poverty.”


ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“Engineers Without Borders goes to third world communities, finds a need, and designs a system to meet that need. In Bolivia, they needed clean water. By the time we left, the citizens had clean water and it was a completely life-changing event for me,” said Molnar.

Molnar knows her time at Elyria Catholic set her on this path to science and service. “When I took Chem with Miss Bernat, I got really interested in nuclear engineering. She just made you really excited about learning.” Molnar carries that excitement today with a dual major and an expected graduation date of December 2017.

She also appreciates the work ethic gleaned while at EC. “EC really prepared me for college, to work hard, have determination, and get things done.”

In addition to three trips to Bolivia, Molnar has supplemented her college work with internships in space exploration and nuclear energy. This has led her to narrow her interests to the field of medical research.

As Molnar said, “I want to do more than just go to school. I don’t want to just make money, but I also want to use my ability to help people.” Although keeping her options open, Molnar can see herself going to graduate school for nuclear medical research. She is interested in cancer research, finding a cure that is more localized than current methods.

The spark of science and service will certainly continue to burn for Molnar as she furthers her education in nuclear science, and the world will benefit from her dreams.

For Makayla Molnar ’13, a trip to Taca Chia, Bolivia as a college freshman with the group Engineers Without Borders solidified her desire to help people. Currently a senior at Missouri University of Science and Technology with a dual major of Nuclear Engineering and Applied Mathematics, Molnar described her experiences in Bolivia.

Makayla Molnar ’13

“ EC really prepared me for college, to work hard, have determination, and get things done.”

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT


After graduating from Elyria Catholic in 1997 Conroy went to The Ohio State University to study Biochemistry and Zoology. Little did he know he would end up with a Master´s Degree (2005) and his PhD in Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology in 2007.

He gained experience as an undergraduate learning about fish production in the Division of Wildlife’s hatchery ponds, and did his doctoral dissertation on Lake Erie.

Now his job as a Fisheries Biologist in the State of Ohio-Division of Wildlife takes him to more than 170 reservoirs, lakes and ponds, thousands of miles of streams and rivers, and 451 miles of the Ohio River in a constant quest to study the life span of fish and provide more healthy fish for Ohio’s 1.3 million anglers.

Conroy maintains a fisheries database, coordinates the standardized assessment programs, and completes other research projects. “We do research and management to provide opportunities to anglers in all inland rivers, streams and reservoirs in Ohio,” said Conroy.

Conroy credits EC with giving him the brick and mortar foundation for succeeding. “EC taught me about study skills, effort and paying attention. I am trying to instill in my daughters the same principles. You have to be able to outwork everyone.”

Because of his work ethic, Conroy recently received the STEM Exemplar award in Ohio, part of the Believe in Ohio program. Winners need to attend Ohio schools and show outstanding work in a STEM-related field.

Conroy lives in the Columbus area with his wife, Jen, also an EC graduate, and his three daughters.

The diversity of his job offers something new every day, and he is definitely making a positive impact for Ohio’s inland fishing enthusiasts.

Tagging catfish is not a typical way to spend a day at work, but for Joe Conroy it is business as usual.

After graduating from Elyria Catholic in 2010, Goetz majored in film production at Bowling Green with a minor in Environmental Science.

Currently employed as a videographer, photographer and educator at the Toledo Zoo, Goetz has succeeded in enjoying his passion while making a living. Along the way, he has traveled to Aruba, Alaska, Trinidad, and Costa Rica, doing what he loves. In addition to his work at the zoo, he freelances by selling stock footage of wildlife to various companies and creating short films for film festivals.

Goetz´s passion for filmmaking was fueled at EC. “EC was a great community of people who inspired me to make films. If I didn’t have the support of friends and teachers there, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” he said.

Goetz credits Spanish teachers Mrs. Bradesca-Schock and Mrs. Sheila Soptelean for making him a more confident traveler. “It is

nice to have another language up my sleeve. I have no fear.”

Goetz and his associate Justin Grubb recently won the NatGeo Wild to Inspire contest for a short documentary they created. The prize is a trip to Africa, and the two will begin their odyssey in South Africa in December. They will continue on from there to shoot Great Whites in Capetown and explore the wilds of Namibia. As Goetz says, “We´ll stay in Africa until our money runs out and our families want us back.”

From his days in the EC hallways to the wilds of the African bush, Goetz constantly has a camera in his hand. He is working on building a full-time film career and pitching travel documentary ideas to whomever will listen. In the meantime, he explains, “It´s all fun. That’s why I do it.”

Whether lying down in a cemetery with his camera waiting for coyotes to photograph or filming Tasmanian devils in the south of Australia, Alex Goetz ’10 has turned his passion for filmmaking into a blossoming career.

Joe Conroy ’97

Alex Goetz ’10

2016-2020 Strategic Plan 13

Pope Francis tells us: “The mission of schools is to develop a sense of truth, of what is good and beautiful.”

We take our Holy Father’s admonition to heart. At Elyria Catholic, our mission emphasizes a commitment to excellence and compassion. Through worship, academics, extracurricular activities and service, the Elyria Catholic community educates students to use vision and courage to act as caring, just and responsible citizens of the world.

As we designed our 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, we recognized that first and foremost we must provide our students with the resources they need to succeed in this quest. We also recognized that our sustainability depends on us working together as a united community, encouraging and supporting one another spiritually, emotionally and financially.

Grounded in our commitment to expand our community even as we strengthen it, our Strategic Plan calls for us to be both ambitious and forward-thinking in our efforts to continue God’s work as our founders envisioned in 1948.

In these things, as in all that we do, our focus is on ensuring that Elyria Catholic High School will fulfill its mission for generations to come, fostering loyalty that never dies.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2020MOVING ELYRIA CATHOLICForward

14 Moving Elyria Catholic Forward

INSPIRED STUDENTS

OBJECTIVES:

• Develop a learning community that provides appropriate challenges and opportunities for all students.

• Integrate social and emotional development opportunities into both our curricular and co-curricular activities.

• Provide students with resources and experiential opportunities to engage with the Lorain County community and beyond.

STRATEGIES:

✓ Examine current curriculum and develop appropriate course offerings for all students.

✓ Foster a professional learning community and culture that promotes continuous improvement aimed at student development.

Target creative ways to provide differentiated learning in and outside of the classroom to maximize student achievement.

Evaluate faculty and provide opportunities to enhance and maximize skills.

Evaluate current counseling and college counseling services, identify opportunities for enhancement, and build needed capacity to best serve students.

Strengthen relationships with community colleges and universities to afford students broader curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

VIBRANT COMMUNITY

OBJECTIVES:

• Grow first-year enrollment to 150 and expand total enrollment to over 500 students.

• Engage alumni and expand participation by 5% and giving 5%.

• Transform the EC campus to enrich the student experience and bolster community pride.

STRATEGIES:

✓ Identify target areas where the highest opportunities for new students exist.

✓ Develop a systematic, highly personalized approach from inviting first contact to welcoming visit to proudly enrolling at EC.

Recruit and train students to serve as ambassadors for prospective student visit and open house.

Create an annual alumni and reunion program that leverages existing opportunities.

Research and develop alumni database.

Conduct a facility assessment and develop a short- and long-term maintenance plan.

Develop a master campus plan and engage the community in funding a comprehensive vision.

Code: ✓ indicates complete or nearly complete indicates efforts ongoing indicates in development

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ESTABLISHED LEADER

OBJECTIVES:

• Develop and implement the EC brand to target audiences through an integrated communications approach.

• Increase annual revenues by 10% and create a strategic reserve of 10%.

• Strengthen the Advisory Council governance structure and align to the Strategic Plan.

STRATEGIES:

✓ Evaluate and leverage marketing and advertising opportunities throughout the campus.

✓ Update and unify EC’s brand with concise, consistent and compelling messaging and design.

✓ Infuse messaging and design through website, print collateral, newsletters, social media and other communication vehicles.

✓ Serve as visible ambassadors of EC by championing the strategic plan.

Create a social media plan and calendar.

Examine and update tuition and tuition assistance policies and procedure to achieve enrollment objectives and increase revenue.

Launch a new website as the central platform to which all communications are directed.

Establish a three-year business plan that aligns with strategic priorities and identifies opportunities for generating revenue to meet operating and capital needs.

Create a dashboard of key metrics for leadership, committees, and the Advisory Council to track progress on the Strategic Plan.

16 Moving Elyria Catholic Forward

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Elyria Catholic High School Strategic Planning process was supported by a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, Advisory Council members and friends of ECHS. Our deepest appreciation to all of them for their time and input.

Strategic Planning Steering Committee

Jill Anglin

Amy Butler ’80

Annie Cunningham

Tim Ertle

Gary Fischer

Kelsie Gerardi

Sr. Sean Groh, SND

Katie Hopkins ’11

Dr. Nick Ksenich

Suzanne Lester

Christopher Nagel

Susan Pavlus

Michele Scocola

Matt Smith

Tom Taylor ’79

Andrew Abrahamowicz+Javier Alvarez+Leighton Banjoff+Jeremy Basinski+Anne Bernat*Aidan Bundy+Christopher Burton ’02Rachel Cairns+Nate Carson ’10Alexandra Corrigan+Paul Cunningham*Susie Cunningham+Susan Davidson*Daryl Davis+Faith DeVengencie+Jim and Laura DeVengencieDanielle Esposito*Kristina Ferenzi+Stephen Ferguson+Kristen Frank ’98 *Dianne Goold ’57Jon and Nancy Gorney ’69

Ryan Gorney ’99Pitt Gorske ’76Ivelysse Gracia+Kevin Hahn+ Madeleine HeinrichCaroline Heitz+Brian Hoagland ’83Paige Hoagland+Norman Hobbs+Althea Howe ’64Jasmine Hromada+Deacon Patrick Humphrey ’71*Jacob Janscura+Kevin Juguilon*Steve Komives ’65Andrew KrakowiakPhil Kuchta*David Kukucka+Kassie Laurent+Suzanne LesterChelsea Litten*Kianni Lockett+

Patti LutkeEarl MahlLeishon McKay+Amy O’Brien*Craig PetrusFred PondWill Price+Joe ’88 and Lori PronestiAvery Puskas+Jamera Ross+Gabrielle Sommers+Jim Taylor ’74Donovan Warfield+Michelle WisnorMike WisnorChar Wray ’83Jim and Terry Ziegelmeyer

* denotes faculty+denotes students

PROGRESS OF STRATEGIC PLAN BEGINNING IN FALL OF 2015November 2015

Newly formed Elyria Catholic Advisory Council

December 2015 ECAC determined the need for Strategic Planning process and Steering Committee composed of ECAC members, Advancement team, Administration and all Department directors

January-February 2016 Steering Committee interviews consulting groups to lead the planning process; Strategy Design Partners begins the process

March-May 2016 SDP conducts 1:1 interviews, focus groups and various surveys involving over 1500 from our current and future school community

June 2016 Environmental scan is presented by SDP to Steering Committee

July 2016 Visioning session with Steering Committee and SDP

August-September 2016 Final draft of Strategic Plan is presented to Steering Committee then preview to ECAC and Faculty & Staff

September 2016 Committees form to address each of the three goals

October 2016 Preview of Strategic Plan to stakeholders and school community

1:1 Interviewee, Focus Groups including Parents, Students and Faculty


PANTHER PRIDE NEWS

Chemistry Classroom and the Class of 1964Through their vision and donations, Elyria Catholic students will have a — learning experience in the newly planned chemistry classroom!

The layout of the room will have an open room concept with the lecture area and lab in the same room allowing for the students and teacher to have more space for collaboration, hands on experience and all the safety features necessary in this 21st Century layout. President, Amy Butler stated, “There is a lot of excitement surrounding this project, and we see it as a first step to a broader vision involving other aspects, not just science, which is part of our Strategic Plan.”

CHICAGO BAND TRIP Elyria Catholic marching band is always on the move, but this past spring they took their move more seriously as they rolled west to Chicago for a music clinic at Vandercook College of Music. Band director John Royski said, “It was great that the students got to rehearse at the college.”

Along with the music clinic, students enjoyed sight-seeing at the John Hancock Building, Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry, and the live play Matilda.

Natalie Fisher’s love of theater overtook her in Chicago. “I loved watching Matilda. “It was great to see it live. The dancing was amazing,” she said.

The students also enjoyed some shopping along Michigan Avenue. Brittany Bucci said, “Tiffany’s was the coolest place I have ever seen in my life!”

Flag Corps Moderator and chaperone Ms. Anne Bernat said, “It was a wonderful trip! I really enjoyed seeing Matilda and exploring the Museum of Science and Industry (no surprise there!). The band clinic was a great experience, but I would say the main benefit of the trip was community building.”

Ivelysse Gracia enjoyed the trip as a freshman, and had fun with the upperclassmen. “It was nice because they had the experience to lead and guide you.”

Students agreed that the Bean was a highlight of the trip, The Cloud Gate Sculpture is in Millenium Park and its highly reflective material shows off the Chicago skyline. Students enjoyed seeing their own reflection in it as well.

The trip helped to build community within the band, which in turn builds harmony in their music.

CLASS OF 1955 BRINGS “LIGHT” TO THE PANTHER PAVILIONThrough a generous donation from the Class of 1955 the Panther Pavilion will have electricity for lighting and outlet access! The pavilion is enjoyed by many throughout the year hosting Alumni reunions and events, students’ events, CYO athletes and parent gatherings! We are grateful to the Class of 1955 for this addition to the pavilion!


PANTHER PRIDE NEWS

Lou Rotunda Award Presented to Jake Kuchta ’16 Jake Kuchta ’16 was the recipient of the 2016 Lou Rotunda Award, presented annually to a graduating senior male athlete in good academic standing who works to his full potential. The young man is expected to be involved in extracurriculars beyond athletics and involved in his church/community.

Fans watched Kuchta as a three-year letter winner and captain in both basketball and football and he ran track the spring of his senior year.

He started every varsity basketball game over his three seasons and is the school’s all-time leader in made three-pointers. Lorain County recognized him as its 2015-16 Division III Basketball Player of the Year and he won a wide array of awards at the conference and district levels as well. After his senior season, he was selected to play in Ohio’s North-South Game and won the prestigious three-point contest.

On the gridiron, he quarterbacked the Panthers for two seasons and was an all-conference performer in both the West Shore and Great Lakes conferences in addition to his status as an all-district performer.

Four times in his athletic career — twice in both basketball and football — he earned all-state accolades.

Baseball Team Advances to Elite EightThe varsity baseball team finished the 2016 season with a 24-7 record and advanced all the way to the Division III Massillon regional final. EC came one win shy of advancing to the Final Four for the first time since 2002.

Under the watch of head coach Bruce Lisicky, EC went a perfect 12-for-12 in Great Lakes Conference play to capture the conference title. Leighton Banjoff ’19 was named the conference’s Position Player of the Year and Lisicky was tabbed the GLC Coach of the Year.

Andrew Abrahamowicz ’17, a University of Nebraska commit, and Sean Darmafall ’16 were both named to the Prep Baseball Report’s Division III All-Ohio first team and third baseman Ryan Strittmather ’18 earned D-III honorable mention status from PBR.

Girls Basketball Team Reaches Regional FinalThe Elyria Catholic girls basketball team lost its first-ever Great Lakes Conference game and responded by winning each of the next 11 to win the inaugural Great Lakes Conference championship. The Panthers didn’t stop there and went on to win the district championship before falling to Hathaway Brown in the Elite Eight.

Head coach Eric Rothgery ’80 was named the GLC Coach of the Year and his point guard Riley Schill ’16 was named the conference Player of the Year.

Josie Carandang ’16 and Nora Hopkins ’17 joined Schill on the nine-player first team.

Sam Filiaggi ’17 and Megan Scheibelhut ’18 earned second team all-conference honors while Julia Scarpelli ’16 and Regan Schill ’19 were awarded honorable mention status.


PANTHER PRIDE NEWS

Stan Bleich ’17

Takes Third in The State at 132 PoundsStan Bleich took third in the 132-pound bracket at the OHSAA Division III Individual Wrestling Tournament that was held at The Ohio State University’s Jerome Schottenstein Center in early March.

Last year, Bleich placed sixth at 126 pounds so this year’s finish showed a clear improvement.

He opened the state tournament with a 9-3 win over Zane Strubler from Miami East and he beat Dylan Mansor from Oak Harbor in a thrilling match the following morning to advance to the semifinals. Against Mansor, Bleich trailed 5-4 with 33 seconds left in the third but finished strong to advance.

Milan Edison’s Brady Barnett bested Bleich 3-0 in the semifinals, but he came back the next morning to beat Galion Northmor’s Conan Becker by a 15-3 count and Ada’s Chase Sumber in the third place match, 5-2.

Teddy Achladis ’16 Shines at State Track and Field MeetTeddy Achladis ’16 placed second in the discus throw and fourth in the shot put at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II Track and Field Championships which were held in Columbus in early June.

Achladis threw the shot 55' 10.5" to place fourth. His best throw, which was more than nine inches longer than any of his other five attempts, came in the sixth and final round.

For the sake of comparison, Achladis placed eighth in the region last year in the shot put and he came back to place second at this year’s Lexington regional meet behind only the eventual state champion Mat French from Hebron Lakewood.

Achladis tossed the discus 176' 10". He was one of two throwers in the competition to pass the 170-foot mark.

State champion Sam Meece, a junior from Napoleon High School, was measured at 191' 4".

The 2016 state meet capped a terrific career for Achladis. In 2015, he took third in the discus (171' 4") and in 2014, Achladis was the only area Division II thrower to place at state when he took seventh in the discus (158' 7").

The Outstanding Female Athlete Award, which is graciously sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ron Gilgenbach ’52, was won by Riley Schill ’16.

Academically, she ranked fourth in the 2016 senior class and carried a 4.35 grade point average while taking many Advanced Placement courses.

Outside of athletics, she was elected as a leader in student senate and served as a student ambassador at EC. She was a part of Cultural Conspiracy Club and went on the alternative spring break where she performed service work for those who need it the most. She was involved with Christmas on Campus and pairing all this with her athletic accolades and academic performance, she was an easy choice to be inducted into the National Honor Society.

In the winter of 2015-16, she led the basketball team to a school record 24 wins and a deep run in the Division II tournament that

ended one game shy of the Final Four. Her basketball teams won the West Shore Conference title after her junior year and the inaugural Great Lakes Conference championship this past season. She was the Player of the Year in both conferences.

After her senior season, in which she became the third player in program history to surpass the 1,000-point milestone, she was named Miss Basketball in Lorain County, presented annually to the top senior in the county. She was the first player from Elyria Catholic to earn that award.

Riley Schill ’16 Named School’s Outstanding Female Athlete

Stow OH. Gary and Amy met at Akron Children’s Hospital, where they both work. It was a beautiful spring day, and although her mom, Donna Grisa, who passed away in 2014, and was a dedicated teacher at Elyria Catholic, was not physically there, her spirit was with them the whole day. In fact, she wore her mother’s wedding dress for her special day, and felt like Donna was giving her a big hug throughout the entire wedding!

Class of 2006 & 2011Elyria Catholic teacher and alumna, Bailey DeSouza (’06) will be married to EC Alum, Danny Reaser (’11) on December 10, 2016. They will be married at St. Jude’s by EC faculty member and alum, Deacon Humphrey (’71). The Elyria Catholic family would like to extend our love and congratulations to the happy couple!

PANTHER PROWLINGS

Class of 1967The Class of 1967 will hold its 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Elyria Country Club. Details will follow at a later date. Please contact Sharon (Muko) Henderson with questions. Home phone: (440) 365-7747 Email: [email protected].

Class of 1968Judith Toth Bigham just returned from her week-long, bi-annual WAC Band (14th Army Band) Reunion in Alabama which included a public concert in the WAC Chapel at Fort McClellan. Judi served as a Percussionist in the band from 1968 through 1974, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6). The band (the only all-female band in the Armed Forces, at the time) was deactivated in 1976, along with the Women’s Army Corps. Judi’s son (and fellow Army Veteran) lives in Fort Forth, TX. He and his lovely wife have blessed Judi with a precious grandson and a “spirited” granddaughter!

Class of 1972Plans for the class of 1972 reunion are underway! Please save the date for August 4th and 5th of 2017. More information is to follow!

Class of 1992LaShanda Taylor Adams was appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law in July of 2016. After EC she received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Spelman College, and her J.D. from New York University School of Law.

Class of 2008Amy Shatzer (nee Grisa), class of 2008 was married this past May 7, 2016 to Gary Shatzer at Holy Family Catholic Church in

The 2016 annual alumni

soccer game was a great hit!We want to see you back in 2017.

More information to follow!

Hey former Panther soccer players!


Greetings Elyria Catholic Class of ’56, Spouses, Significant Others, Friends:The December luncheon will be on Monday, December 12th, 1 p.m. at the Foundry Kitchen & Bar, 525 Broad St., Elyria, (440-281-9181). Newly-renovated, this is the former Moss’ Restaurant. Reservations have been made.

Sympathy is extended to Barbara Kaminski on the death of her brother, Tom, a 1958 EC grad.

Betty Blair, [email protected] (440-458-5603)Class of 1956The 1956 class of Elyria Catholic High School celebrated their 60th anniversary of graduation, welcoming former classmates from California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and various parts of Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30.

A get-together was hosted by Jim and Bobbie Lescher Bruder at their home in Avon.

On Saturday, July 30th, the celebration started with the 4:30 Mass at St. Mary’s in Elyria, followed by dinner in the Weigand Room.

Joan Van Wormer offered piano selections, as she did at the 55th Reunion, accompanied by Bob Kolopus, class of 1954.

Notable firsts by this Class of 1956:• a hard-covered yearbook including

individual class pictures of each of the four classes.

• first to hold “Friendship Day” which continues as a tradition today.

• first class to have green-colored class rings, Shamrock Spinel.

• first class to have six women enter religious life as nuns.

And perhaps our most notable first, the establishment of the Dr. James L. Kolopus Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. formed in 1971 after the untimely death of Jim Kolopus, Student Council President. This is Elyria Catholic’s oldest existing scholarship. At our 50th anniversary, arrangements were made with the School’s Endowment Foundation to have the Kolopus Scholarship Fund become a part of the Endowment. During our 45 years of existence, we have awarded some 57 Scholarships totaling $41,500.

Our Class Motto: “A noble deed is a step toward God.” — Holland — 35 of our 90 graduates have, indeed, taken that final step towards their Creator. May they rest in Eternal Peace.

REUNION COMMITTEE: Betty Yunker Blair, Bobbie Lescher Bruder, Barbara Kaminski

ALUMNI REUNIONS

The 27th Annual Elyria Catholic Golf ClassicWe had a busy Homecoming weekend welcoming back EC alums to our Homecoming game on Friday night and the Golf Outing on Saturday! It was truly wonderful to be able to enjoy each other’s company during these two events. We would like to thank the following sponsors of the Golf Outing and those who donated prizes:

The Alan O’Connor Family Schlather Insurance Agency The Class of 1957 J.D. Indoor Comfort Barnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc. Campana Development Chronicle-Telegram Dale’s Market and Deli Dennis Will ’70, Lorain County ProsecutorDr. Richard Fogel First Federal Savings of Lorain Joe Savoy Insurance AgencyKurt Sarringhaus Co., L.P.A. Dr. Pegg Vanek, D.D.S.Smitty’s Place St. Jude’s Sports Committee St. Mary’s Sports Committee Oswald Company Tri-City Family Medicine Old Republic Fischer & Associates Architects, Inc. Amy & Terry ButlerThe Class of 1988 - Mike, Greg & Pat Alexa Porter ’07Travis Porter ’05Christina Finnegan ’15Tom & Beverly PorterCindy PorterSchill Grounds Management Frankie and MJ’sFairfield Inn & SuitesSgt. Clean’s Car WashHedy FyeFiesta JalapenosThe Unicorn Restaurant & Pub - Gail FlaniganKim’s Family RestaurantWolfey’s Bistro & PubThomas G. Callahan, Council-At-Large - City of ElyriaFive Star Studio - Mrs. Beth Krieg ’96Bonefish Grill at Crocker ParkBarnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc.The Class of 1988 – Mike, Greg & PatParmer Screen PrintingSorrentoTeam SportsCracker Barrel1833 RestaurantRuby Tuesday

We would also like to thank the golfers and helpers of this event. It was a great success, and we look forward to golfing again next year!


Welcoming Alumni Home!We had a wonderful time welcoming home many alums who joined us for our Homecoming Pig Roast. Thank you to all those who braved the weather and came out for the evening. We were especially excited to welcome back members of the 1976 State Football Championship Team. These players were honored during halftime, and presented with a Proclamation from the City of Elyria honoring the team. As we work to have more alumni participation, please be on the lookout for more events like this!

EC Welcomes Kelsie Stites as Director of Alumni Affairs.

Elyria Catholic is excited to welcome Kelsie Stites into the new role of Director of Alumni Affairs. Having Kelsie in this new position will give Elyria Catholic the opportunity to strengthen the connection with alumni, nurture existing relationships and explore new ones. Kelsie is excited to bring alumni together, whether it be to attend our annual golf outing, homecoming events, student activities throughout the year, career days, the annual gala or commencement. The alumni office looks forward to discussing the possibilities of alumni sharing their talents with our current students as they look to their future. Kelsie is excited to meet alumni and discuss the opportunities that await them at EC.

2015-2016 DONOR RECOGNITION


Anonymous (2)Ally Financial Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy AnglinMr. and Mrs. John AquillaMs. Kim BackusMr. Michael and Mrs. Lisa ’78 BageMr. and Mrs. David BanjoffMs. Jaye J. Banville ’70+Mr. and Mrs. Michael BeckerBendixMs. Anne BernatMr. David and Mrs. Wendy ’87 BestMr. and Mrs. Daniel BierekMr. Theodore and Mrs. Sharon ’68 BlaszakMr. and Mrs. Terrance BoehmMr. Joe BolashMrs. Julie Bonacci ’02Mr. and Mrs. John T. Boylan ’80Mr. Timothy+ ’56 and Mrs. Kathryn BoylanMr. and Mrs. Daniel BradescaMr. GC and Mrs. Patricia ’57 BradleyMayor and Mr. Holly BrindaMr. Michael BrownMr. and Mrs. Wendell BrownMr. Michael Bruder ’87Ms. Catherine BucciMr. and Mrs. Dave BurnsMr. Christopher Burton ’02Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Buterbaugh

Mrs. Amy J. Butler ’80Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Campagna ’78Mr. and Mrs. Ralph CapassoMr. Brian Caputo ’88Dr. Jennifer ’89 and Mr. Matthew ’88

CarandangDr. and Mrs. James CarroccioDr. and Mrs. Dennis CarsonMr. Nathaniel Carson ’10Catholic Community FoundationMr. and Mrs. Edward ChavezMrs. Agnes ChristensenMr. and Mrs. Richard ChunnicClass of 1955Class of 1965Class of 1990Mr. Lawrence J. Coleman ’66Community Foundation Lorain CountyMr. Michael and Mrs. Margaret ’78 ConnellyMs. Molly Conroy ’11Mrs. Denise CortsMr. and Mrs. Kevin Cosgrove ’67Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cheryl ’81 CramerMr. and Mrs. Don CunninghamDads’ Booster ClubMr. and Mrs. Robert W. Dahl ’57Dale’s Market & DeliMr. Robert DanielsMr. and Mrs. Michael Davies

Mr. and Mrs. Ed DavisMr. and Mrs. Peter DavisMr. and Mrs. Gonzalo O. Delgado ’68Ms. Emily Denney ’13Diocese of ClevelandMr. and Mrs. Dave DiRienzoMr. and Mrs. Kevin DoranMr. and Mrs. William J. DoranMr. Daniel Dovala ’14Dr. Mary Ann Dowdell ’67Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. DuffinMr. and Mrs. Chris DuganMr. Jerry Dykin and Dr. Mary Revolinsky-DykinMr. and Mrs. Earl J. Elbert ’57Mr. and Mrs. Bill ElwerEndodontics Limited Inc.Mr. Timothy ErtleMr. and Mrs. Michael S. Essenmacher ’94Mr. and Mrs. Jerry EvansFirst Catholic Slovak Ladies AssociationFirst Federal Savings of LorainMr. and Mrs. Gary FischerMrs. Michele FlanaganMr. and Mrs. Terence FlanaganMr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Flowers ’74Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. FogelMrs. Kristen Frank ’00Mr. and Mrs. Gregory FreehMr. Lawrence and Mrs. Jeanne ’66 Frey

2015-16 Donor Recognition ReportThis is not an audited financial report but a listing of supporters and dollars raised in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. If your name has been omitted, we apologize and would appreciate being advised of our error. Thank you for your generosity to Elyria Catholic High School.

+ = deceased


Friends of EC HockeyMr. Eugene L. FritzMrs. Mirna A. Funkhouser ’81Mrs. Michele Fusco-ScoccolaMr. and Mrs. Chuck and Hedy FyeMrs. Elaine GandolfoMr. Andrew Gauntner ’11Mrs. Mary Ann ’70 and Mr. John ’68

GiovannazzoDr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Glasow ’66Ms. Judith A. Glenn ’84 and Mr. Rob

McGorrayMr. and Mrs. Robert GlennGluvna-Shimo-Hromada Duneral ChapelGolf Classic 2015Father Richard GonserMrs. Dianne E. Goold ’57Mr. and Mrs. John A. GorneyMr. and Mrs. Ryan Gorney ’99Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GottMr. and Mrs. David Griffin ’87Gross Brothers Plumbing & Heating Inc.Mr. Robert Haas ’53Mr. and Mrs. Pete HeidersbachMrs. Madeleine HeinrichMr. and Mrs. Thomas HilemanMr. and Mrs. Brian R. Hoagland ’83Mr. and Mrs. Joseph HobbsMr. and Mrs. Sean Housel ’06Mr. and Mrs. Joseph HrobatMr. and Mrs. Jerome HromadaMr. Jamie ’92 and Mrs. Gwen ’92 HullmanRev. Patrick ’71 and Mrs. Donna ’71

HumphreyMs. Kathryn Hyatt ’07Dr. and Mrs. Kevin HyattJack Matia HondaMrs. Lisa M. Jeffers ’87Ms. Amy E. Jones ’86Mr. Larry and Mrs. Rosemary ’57 JordanMr. and Mrs. Eric JoviakMr. and Mrs. Kevin JuguilonMr. and Mrs. David J. Kalis ’68Mr. Dennis ’87 and Mrs. Carrie ’87 KaminskiKeane Puskas Professional FlooringMr. Daniel ’88 and Mrs. Natalie ’88 KelleyMr. and Mrs. Michael B. Keys ’66Mr. and Mrs. Frank KieltykaMr. David and Mrs. Christine ’78 KishMs. Barbara Klein ’54Knights of Columbus #637Knights of Columbus Fr. Ragan Council # 3269Knights of Columbus, #774Mr. and Mrs. William KochMr. and Mrs. Ralph KoebelMr. and Mrs. Henry KowalMr. Michael ’79 and Mrs. Cynthia ’83 KozmaDr. and Mrs. Nick J. KsenichMr. and Mrs. Paul R. Kuebler, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David C. Kukucka ’82Mr. and Mrs. Joseph KurtzweilLiberty Auto Group

Mr. Bruce LisickyLiving Stations of The Cross CastMr. and Mrs. Tom LoosMr. Chance Lowe ’09Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LutkeMrs. Patricia LutkeMr. Jim ’72 and Mrs. Kathleen ’73 MachockMr. and Mrs. Gustavo MaderaMr. Earl MahlMr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Mahl ’74Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jennifer ’99 MastersonMr. and Mrs. John M. McClureMrs. Mary Ann McCoyMr. Robert McFarland ’06Dr. Sean McNeeley and Dr. Mary Kay ShubaMr. and Mrs. Kent McNickleMr. and Mrs. Ronald MeholicMr. and Mrs. William MooreMr. and Mrs. Steven Mueller ’06Mr. and Mrs. Michael MulleeMr. and Mrs. Terry MurelloMr. and Mrs. Christopher NagelMr. Sidney W. Neuhoff ’64Mr. and Mrs. Kirk NevinsNick Abraham AutomallMr. and Mrs. Quentin NolanNovo Nordisk Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O’BrienMr. and Mrs. John J. O’Connor ’57Old Republic TitleMr. and Mrs. Patrick O’NeilMr. and Mrs. John PabinMs. Lisa Paonessa ’83Mrs. Marisa Parella ’02Mr. Kerry and Mrs. Martha ’81 Parsson

Ms. Susan PavlusMr. and Mrs. Ryan PerkinsMr. and Mrs. David L. Peters ’52Pfizer Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pitts ’82Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Plas, Jr. ’60Mr. and Mrs. William PriceProgressive Insurance FoundationMr. and Mrs. Joseph Pronesti ’88Mr. David and Mrs. Sharon ’79 ProvenzaleMrs. Jean RaabRadachi and CompanyMr. Cecil S. ReaserRed Tail Golf ClubMr. and Mrs. James ReichlinMrs. Judith Reitz ’64Ms. Robyn E. Riegel ’74Mr. and Mrs. Dean RobinsonMr. Jerome RodakMr. Nicholas Ross ’00Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Ross ’70Mr. Stephen T. Ross ’95Mr. Donald ’56 and Mrs. Marcia ’57 RothgeryMr. and Mrs. Basil RozmarynowyczSafeco InsuranceMr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Savoy ’85Mrs. Margaret SavoyMr. and Mrs. Jeff SaxtonMr. and Mrs. Joseph SchillMr. William ’68 and Mrs. Rebecca ’68

SchlatherSchlather-Bilskey Family FoundationMr. Thomas SchockMrs. Lana Scott ’90Mr. Jaehwan Seo and Ms. Misook Geuin


Elyria Catholic is exploring the idea of hosting a reunion for our alumni and friends in the Florida area. In order to gauge the interest level, we are asking for your help! The reunion would be held in the winter of 2017 and school President, Amy Butler ’80, and Director of Alumni Relations, Kelsie Stites, would be on hand to give an update on the school. If you are interested in attending a Florida reunion event, please contact Dianne Goold ’57 at: [email protected] or (239) 821-8635.

Calling all Florida Panthers


Mr. and Mrs. Steven SpaetzelSperry-Gorske Agency, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jeff StoneMr. Herbert and Mrs. Catherine ’61 StoughtonDr. and Mrs. Mark A. Straka ’70Strategy Design PartnersMrs. Coletta StrippyMr. and Mrs. John J. SuettaMr. and Mrs. James Sustersic ’87Mr. and Mrs. Rick SvatMr. Andrew and Mrs. Mary ’72 SyrowskiMr. Andrew and Mrs. Marlene ’56 TakacsMr. Richard T. Tarnowski ’52Mr. and Mrs. James N. Taylor ’74Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Taylor ’79Mrs. Sarah Terrigno ’99Mr. and Mrs. Scott ThomanMr. and Mrs. John TierneyMr. and Mrs. John TirbasoMr. and Mrs. Todd TrockleyMr. and Mrs. Victor TurkMs. Linda TurnerMr. David and Mrs. Michele ’81 TurrillMr. Ryan ’99 and Mrs. Brooke ’99 UehleinUnited Polish ClubUniversity Hospitals Elyria Medical CenterMr. Robert A. Urig ’57Mr. Michael VitaleMs. Brenda WackerMr. and Mrs. Donald Warfield IIMr. Robert and Mrs. Deborah ’85 WebberMrs. Kay WhyteMs. Breanna Wisnor ’10Mr. and Mrs. Michael WisnorMr. William Wisnor

Mrs. Elizabeth ’81 and Mr. Andrew ’81 Woconish

Mr. and Mrs. William Young, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Eric H. ZagransMr. and Mrs. Robert J. Zidek ’86Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek ’63Mr. and Mrs. James ZiegelmeyerMr. and Mrs. Frederick Zwegat

Parent GivingMr. and Mrs. Bill AmatoMs. Teresa ArroyoMr. and Mrs. Ronald BarlowMr. and Mrs. Daniel BeckMr. David and Mrs. Wendy ’87 BestMr. and Mrs. Richard BirsicMr. and Mrs. Stanley BleichMr. and Mrs. Terrance BoehmMr. and Mrs. Joseph BradyMr. and Mrs. Wendell BrownMs. Catherine BucciMr. John and Mrs. Anita ’76 BurkeMr. Robert Burkett and Ms. Bridget BucciMr. Terry and Mrs. Amy ’80 ButlerMr. and Mrs. Kevin ByrneMr. and Mrs. Scott CacoMr. and Mrs. Douglas CairnsMr. and Mrs. Paul ’78 CampagnaMs. Melissa CantuMr. Matthew and Dr. Jennifer ’89 CarandangDr. and Mrs. James CarroccioDr. and Mrs. Dennis CarsonMr. and Mrs. Anthony CuevasMr. and Mrs. Don CunninghamMrs. Candice Darmafall

Mr. and Mrs. Michael DaviesMr. and Mrs. Richard DawsonMr. and Mrs. James DembiecDr. James DeVengencie and Dr. Laura

DeVengencieMr. and Mrs. Bradley ’85 DiedrickMr. and Mrs. Thomas DollMr. and Mrs. Chris DuganMr. Jerry Dykin and Dr. Mary Revolinsky-

DykinEaton Corp.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ’89 ElbertEmerson Electric Co.Mr. and Mrs. Patrick FenikMr. and Mrs. Gary FischerMrs. Mirna A. Funkhouser ’81Mr. and Mrs. Steve GarapicMr. and Mrs. William GentryMr. and Mrs. Stanislaw GolabMr. and Mrs. Ken GorczycaMr. and Mrs. Thomas GottMr. and Mrs. Steve GuilmetteMr. and Mrs. John HadgisMr. and Mrs. Robert HargreavesMr. and Mrs. Scott HastingsMr. and Mrs. Peter HaywardMr. and Mrs. Joseph HobbsMr. and Mrs. Brian HolbrookMr. and Mrs. Robert HorvathMr. and Mrs. Jerome HromadaMr. and Mrs. James IngallsMr. Rodney JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Joseph ’82 KellingMr. and Mrs. Scott KentMr. and Mrs. Matt KnothMr. Michael ’79 and Mrs. Cynthia ’83 KozmaMr. and Mrs. Marty KramerMr. and Mrs. John KrauthDr. and Mrs. Frank KrupkaMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey LaGuardiaMr. and Mrs. Neil LaurentMrs. Judy LawsMr. and Mrs. Frank LesterMr. and Mrs. Gustavo MaderaMr. Richard ’85 and Mrs. Mary ’85 MajorasMr. and Mrs. Steven MartinekMr. and Mrs. Joe McAleeseMr. and Mrs. John M. McClureMr. Mark MeechaMr. Andrew ’86 and Mrs. Laurie ’89 MennerMr. and Mrs. Edward MerharMr. and Mrs. Brian MorganMr. and Mrs. Scott MorrisMr. and Mrs. Christopher NagelMr. and Mrs. Jim O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. Timothy O’DellMr. and Mrs. Patrick O’NeilMr. and Mrs. William O’RoarkMr. and Mrs. Robert PalmerParker Hannifin CorporationMr. and Mrs. Juan PerezMr. Richard Perkins and Ms. Mary Jo

DiGiandomenico



Pernod Ricard USAMr. Carl and Mrs. Denyce ’88 PlutaPNC FoundationMr. and Mrs. Greg PorterMr. and Mrs. William PriceProgressive Insurance FoundationMr. and Mrs. James ProkMr. David and Mrs. Sharon ’79 ProvenzaleMr. and Mrs. W. Pat RaibleMr. and Mrs. Scott ReichertMr. and Mrs. Joseph RiberdyMr. and Mrs. Spiro RistofskiMr. and Mrs. Basil RozmarynowyczMr. and Mrs. Michael Ruminski, Jr.Mr. Walter Santiago and Ms. Dina Narvaez-

SantiagoMr. and Mrs. Joseph SchillMr. and Mrs. Mark SchuckmanMr. and Mrs. David SedlakMr. Jaehwan Seo and Ms. Misook GeuinMr. and Mrs. Tom SpringowskiMr. and Mrs. Dan StimmelMr. and Mrs. Wendell StrunkMr. and Mrs. Michael SundermanMs. Leslie SzalaiMr. and Mrs. Joe TheileMr. and Mrs. John TirbasoMr. and Mrs. Gary ToichMr. and Mrs. Phillip ’81 TollettMs. Linda TurnerMr. and Mrs. Jon UrbaczewskiMr. and Mrs. Clint Van DineMr. and Mrs. Tom VoytkoMr. and Mrs. Scott WalkerMr. and Mrs. Patrick WalshMr. Mark and Mrs. Mary Ellen WalterMr. Mark and Mrs. Margaret WalterMr. and Mrs. William WillisMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey YencoMr. and Mrs. James Ziegelmeyer

In Honor OfIn Honor of Ellen Naughton Basinski ’57Mr. and Mrs. David A. Basinski, Jr.

In Memory of Patricia Bradesca-SchockMr. Dylan BrownMs. Savanna BrownMs. Samantha Sleva

In Honor of Aiden Lee BrownMr. and Mrs. Steve Brown

In Memory of Janet CallahanMrs. Roseann AustinMr. and Mrs. David A. Basinski, Sr.Mr. Shaun BoyleMr. Thomas G. CallahanMr. and Mrs. Mark CananMr. and Mrs. John P. JurcoMrs. Mary Ann McCoy

In Honor of Lauren Campana ’06Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campana

In Honor of Nicole Campana ’10Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campana

In Memory of Mary Ellen Carmel ’60Mr. and Mrs. John J. O’Connor

In Memory of the deceased members of the Class of 1960Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Roe, Jr.

In Memory of Edna May ColemanMr. Lawrence J. Coleman

In Memory of Mary DalyMr. and Mrs. Chuck and Hedy FyeMs. Frances KleinMr. and Mrs. Kenneth MaslinskiMidview High School Faculty Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wagner

In Memory of David Fontecchio ’96Mr. and Mrs. John BartoneMs. Diane BollingerMr. and Mrs. William CrawfordMr. and Mrs. William Dalton

Ms. Julie DifilippoMr. and Mrs. Marc DuklesMr. and Mrs. Ernie FalascoMrs. Mary Lou B. FontecchioMr. and Mrs. Dave FreemanMr. Eric FritzMr. and Mrs. John FritzMr. and Mrs. Robert J. FritzMs. Eileen GallagherMr. and Mrs. Frank GaughanMr. and Mrs. John GinleyMr. and Mrs. James M. HarssemaMr. and Mrs. Dan HearnsMr. and Mrs. Regis HollandMr. and Mrs. Robert JelinekMr. and Mrs. Steve KemerMr. and Mrs. Joe KotarskyMr. and Mrs. Glen KubachMs. Jeanne McFarlandMs. Vickie MetzgerMr. and Mrs. Christopher OudemanMr. and Mrs. Michael S. PolutnikMs. Laverne PorowskiMrs. Jean RaabMr. and Mrs. Robert SchaeferMr. and Mrs. Mark SciulliMs. Marcia SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael Smullen



Mr. and Mrs. Gregory SowersMs. Constance SpillarMr. and Mrs. Mark TurkUBS Employee Giving ProgramMr. and Mrs. Darell Wittreys

In Memory of Don Frabotta ’74Mr. and Mrs. Terry Given

In Memory of Mary Garton ’66Dr. Todd Sweda

In Memory of Donald GillesMr. and Mrs. Karl Koenig

In Memory of Therese Tracey Glowaski ’51Mr. and Mrs. Gerard McHugh

In Memory of Donna GrisaMiss Amy GrisaMs. Samantha Sleva

In Memory of Suzanne Gurchik ’01Ms. Kathryn Hyatt

In Memory of John HayesDads’ Booster ClubMr. and Mrs. Harold F. MinnichMr. and Mrs. Matthew St. Marie

In Memory of Dave HollandMs. Maud Andre De La PorteMr. John BairdMs. Lois Beal

Mr. and Mrs. Harry BessasMr. and Mrs. John BlevinsMs. Amelia ButaMs. Jane CameronMr. and Mrs. James A. CoghlanMr. James DallElyria Sunrise Rotary ClubMr. and Mrs. Robert J. HollandMr. and Mrs. Brendan KelleyMr. and Mrs. John R. KeysMr. and Mrs. Lloyd LopezDr. and Mrs. General MarshMatt Helfrich, O.D., Inc.North Coast Bumps and Grinds Model T ClubMrs. Katherine PandyMs. Martha PerryPompeii’s Plumbing and Heating, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mark U. ReichlinMr. and Mrs. Donald J. RothgeryMr. and Mrs. Michael SmithMr. and Mrs. Lester SpikeMr. and Mrs. James N. TaylorJoan H. Van WormerMr. and Mrs. Peter H. Van Wormer

In memory of Kurt Jacobs ’06Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fentner

In Memory of Steve ’65 and Bertha KomivesMr. Steven J. Komives

In Memory of Karen KovacsMrs. Amy J. Butler

CommStar Credit UnionMs. Deborah ConnerMs. Janet DoyleMr. and Mrs. Peter GustovichMr. and Mrs. Dan HawkeMr. and Mrs. Richard HawkeMr. and Mrs. Lynn JalowiecMr. Joseph KovacsMr. Michael KovacsMs. Susan KozlowskiLorain County Credit Union, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John MunigaMr. Joseph PleziaMr. and Mrs. Chuck SebastianMr. Carl SpaetzelSt. Jude SchoolMs. Karen StevensMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Michael Wisnor

In Honor of Andrew KrakowiakMr. and Mrs. Michael S. Polutnik

In memory of Kelly Kramer ’07Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fentner

In Memory of Bill Lydon ’64Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Sullivan

In Memory of Paul MatiaMr. and Mrs. Mark U. Reichlin

In Memory of Mike McGuireMr. and Mrs. Matthew McGuire

In Memory of Sharon Reaser Meecha ’88Mr. Cecil S. Reaser

In Memory of Bob Noll ’72Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Franklin

In Memory of Albert PetcavageMr. and Mrs. Terry Given

In Memory of Rick Petcavage ’81Mr. and Mrs. Terry Given

In Memory of Joan Reaser ’52Mr. Cecil S. Reaser

In Memory of Steven Reaser ’75Mr. Cecil S. Reaser

In Memory of George ReighleyMr. and Mrs. Daniel Hornbeek

In Memory of Marge Petcavge Reyes ’72Mr. and Mrs. Terry Given

In Honor of Kenneth Rothgery ’53Mr. and Mrs. Chris R. Rothgery


In MemoriamThe following Elyria Catholic alumni passed away between October 2015 and October 2016. They will be remembered at masses and in daily prayers throughout the year.

James R. Andrachik ’56Timothy V. Boylan ’56Marge Breeze ’59Richard J. Carle ’55Karen Davis Carson ’59 Marcella R. Coniam ’56Dennis Debevec ’64Mary L. Ezell ’65David Fontecchio ’96Joseph Gressler ’57Thomas E. Kaminski ’58Nick A. Kennedy ’93Carrene Dawson Keys ’63

Denis John Kirkbride ’69 William J. Lydon ’64Gregory J. Machovina ’76Michael McFrederickSally A. Mraz ’59Charles M. Robinson ’76Joseph J. Ross ’65Richard P. Seward ’52Shirley A. Shuster ’65James R. Solet ’60Chris M. Welch ’76Michele Pronesti Zimmerman ’80William G. Zink ’74

If an EC alum in your family passes away, please let us know by contacting Elyria Catholic High School Office of Alumni Relations at (440) 365-1821 ext. 122. If you would like to remember your loved one through donations to Elyria Catholic High School, please contact your funeral director for more information.

Financial StabilityIncome 2015-2016 Tuition & Fees $ 3,428,261

Annual Giving & Fundraising $ 607,051

Other $ 389,417

Expenses 2015-2016 Salaries & Benefits $ 3,316,225

Financial Aid $ 490,641

Plant Operations & Management $ 300,092

General Administration $ 290,852



In Memory of David RuthMr. and Mrs. Michael S. Polutnik

In Memory of Sandra Reep SchusterMr. Eugene L. Fritz

In Memory of Dick Seward ’52Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. AbrahamMr. and Mrs. Dennis BakerBarnes, Wendling CPAs, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Mike ChappoMr. and Mrs. John and Carrie FritzMrs. Joan GrambleyMr. and Mrs. Edward HadawayMrs. Margaret HoaglandMr. and Mrs. Robert LisickyMr. and Mrs. Robert O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. John PlasReichlin Roberts Funeral HomeMr. and Mrs. Donald J. RothgeryMr. and Mrs. Richard J. StewartMr. and Mrs. Steven TannerMr. and Mrs. Harry ThomasMr. Henry ZajacMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zidek

In Memory of Rosemary ShookMrs. Sharon A. Riggs

In Memory of Jim Solet ’60Mr. and Mrs. James L. BeiterMr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Golski

In Memory of Elizabeth VerhoffMr. and Mrs. Matt ChincharMr. and Mrs. Gary CohaganMr. and Mrs. William CritellMr. and Mrs. Eric Dulaney and FamilyMs. Mary DulaneyMr. and Mrs. Vince GergoricMr. Mark Keleshian and Ms. Susan BucurMr. and Mrs. William LoeserMr. and Mrs. Robert W. SmithMr. and Mrs. Dale A. VerhoffMr. and Mrs. Rich VolkMr. and Mrs. Donald V. WagnerMr. and Mrs. Paul Yama

In Memory of Gerald Webber ’71Mrs. Maryann Roth

In Memory of Jeanne Webber ’60Mrs. Maryann Roth

In Memory of Tom ’67 and Gertrude WirschamMr. and Mrs. Thomas Koberna

Matching GiftsBank of AmericaEaton Corp.Eli Lilly and CompanyEmerson Electric Co.EnergizerKey Bank FoundationNordson CorporationParker Hannifin CorporationPepsico Sillicon Valley Community

FoundationPernod Ricard USAPNC FoundationProgressive Insurance FoundationRobert Wood Johnson FoundationRockwell AutomationThe Bank of New York MellonUBS Employee Giving ProgramWells FargoWilliam & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Tuition & Fees77%

Annual Giving & Fundraising

14%

Other9%

Plant Operations & Management

7%

Financial Aid11%

Salaries & Benefits75%

General Administration

7%

Elyria CatholicH I G H S C H O O L

725 Gulf Road • Elyria, OH 44035440.365.1821

www.elyriacatholic.com

December 2016 3 Christmas on Campus | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

13 Christmas Band Concert | 7:30 p.m.

January 2017 27 All County Mass | 9:30 a.m.

Catholic School students invited, grades 6-8.

February 2017 4 Basketball Alumni Game v. Elyria

Freshmen | 4:30 JV | 6:00 Varsity | 7:30 p.m.

March 2017 18 After Prom Purse Resale Bazaar | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

22, 24 & 25 Drama Department Spring Musical – Les Misérables 7:00 p.m.

May 2017 6 Derby Daze Auction & Gala | 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

16 Spring Concert | 7:30 p.m.

20 Pre-HSPT for 7th Graders | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

26 Baccalaureate Mass & Senior Distinction Awards 9:00 a.m.

26 Commencement | 6:00 p.m.

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