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Come, Holy Spirit

Breathing new life into Campus Ministry at VASJ

spring 2020

Saturday, May 16, 2020Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

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The Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Class of 2020 will be the 30th graduating class since the merger of Villa Angela Academy and St. Joseph High School in 1990. The tradition and mission of those two proud institutions are alive and well today and are the reason VASJ remains strong, viable and important to the stability and strength of our neighborhoods in northeastern Ohio.

One of the characteristics of a Marianist education is to “Educate for Service, Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation.” As you read through this publication, you will see many examples of how the students of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School are able to participate in real-life opportunities that develop the character and experience needed to go out into the world and lead and serve others.

There is an increased spiritual excitement throughout the building, in part due to the hard work of the Campus Ministry team. This excitement has carried over to all activities at VASJ, including academics, athletics and the overall atmosphere in all that we do.

The sixth counsel of St. Angela begins, “Give good example to your students, teaching them more by what you do than by what you say.” Much of our success here at VASJ is the result of faculty and staff taking their responsibility of teaching to heart and understanding the important role they play in the development of their students, not only academically but also spiritually and socially.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School is fortunate to have a large family of supportive alumni and alumnae of our founding schools who understand and appreciate that the values and traditions of their school are the cornerstone for all that is taught and learned at VASJ. This family has been by our side from the beginning, providing much-needed financial and spiritual support. Your continued support will be instrumental as we move forward and continue our mission.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Honoring our past, looking to the future

spring 2020

On the Cover: Luke Jarosz ‘23 leads the procession out of the VASJ Gym on Founders Day.

Bill Cervenik ’72VASJ President

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In the Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Feature: Come, Holy Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Donor Recognition Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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IN THE VILLAGEVASJ EXCEEDS #WEGIVECATHOLIC GOAL // CHRISTMAS ON CAMPUS // FOUNDERS DAY

VASJ students participate in CSPJ Mass and Rally for Life BY KRISTEN MOTT

Thirty-nine VASJ students from ninth through 12th grade participated in the Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice Mass and Rally for Life Oct. 1 in downtown Cleveland.

The annual event drew more than 400 high school students representing Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice (CSPJ). CSPJ is a network of students and educators from Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Cleveland that is rooted in Catholic social teaching.

“It was a blessed day for our youth to become more aware of the gift of life in all its stages and for us adults to witness their

passion to create a world that respects all of God’s creation,” said Sr. Denise Vlna, OSU, who is volunteering at VASJ this year.

The students celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and then marched to Public Square where there was a student-led rally for life. Students advocated for a variety of issues regarding human life and respecting human dignity.

Bishop Nelson Perez shared words written by Pope Francis in “Christ is Alive,” his post-synodal apostolic exhortation: “Dear young people, please, do not be bystanders in life. Get involved! Jesus was not a bystander. He got

involved. Don’t stand aloof, but immerse yourselves in the reality of life, as Jesus did.”

After an opening prayer at the rally, students addressed the group on various respect life themes, including domestic violence, suicide, abortion, gun violence, capital punishment and euthanasia.

“Our students have experienced, some first-hand, the ways in which human dignity is often not respected,” said Brianna Wilson, director of Campus Ministry at VASJ. “It was powerful to see them praying and advocating for the justice they so desperately seek.”

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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School exceeded its goal of raising $10,000 during #WeGiveCatholic on Dec. 3.

A total of 89 donors gave more than $12,000 on Giving Tuesday. The money raised will go toward renovating the VASJ Martyrs Chapel, a quiet, reflective space on campus for students, faculty and staff.

The chapel was built in the early 1970s to hold morning Mass. Originally named after the four churchwomen who died in El Salvador, including Ursuline Sr. Dorothy Kazel, the chapel has since come to recognize others in the Marianist and Ursuline traditions who have died as witnesses to their faith. The chapel includes an area for students, faculty and staff to leave intentions, allowing the community to join in offering up prayers. The space can also be used as a confessional, which gives students the chance to participate in the Sacrament of Penance.

Renovations will include updating the look and feel of the chapel and turning it into a more

welcoming, prayerful space. The school’s goal is to refresh the space’s esthetics and create a dedicated prayer intention area so that students, faculty and staff can utilize the Martyrs Chapel to its full potential.

“We are all thankful for the generosity and support shown to our students during #WeGiveCatholic,” said Bill Cervenik ’72, VASJ president. “Thanks to everyone’s generosity, our students will soon have a chapel where they can engage in personal prayer and reflect on their faith.”

#WeGiveCatholic is an annual one-day giving event that provides Catholic schools, parishes, charities, special ministries and nonprofits affiliated with the Diocese of Cleveland the opportunity to connect with current donors and establish relationships with new ones.

“It is heartwarming to see the support the Viking community has shown to our students,” Cervenik added. “We have exceeded our goal and are anxious to begin the long-awaited renovations to the Martyrs Chapel.”

Thank you for your outpouring of support!

IN THE VILLAGEIN THE VILLAGE

GEM (Girls Empowerment Meetings) is a club geared toward young ladies who are seeking a safe space to share and discuss the unique experiences that bond them as women and partici-pate in activities that aim to enhance self-image, self-confidence and other topics pertaining to opportunities for women. GEM met in January to focus on the topic “New Year, New Me.” The girls worked on New Year’s resolutions/goal setting and created vision boards and bracelets to remind themselves of their goals for 2020.

Liz Sellers ’02 named VASJ head women’s volleyball coach

The Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Athletic Department is excited to announce the appointment of Liz (Guard) Sellers ’02 as the new head women’s volleyball coach.

Sellers is an alumna of VASJ, where she was a member of the 2001 OHSAA DIII State Championship team under former coach Mark Royer ’75.

Sellers continued her academic and athletic careers at Eastern Kentucky University, where she received both her Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and her Master of Science in physical education and sports administration. She was a four-year starter for the NCAA Division I Colonels. In 2005, she was named an All-American, the first in program history. In 2015, Sellers was inducted into the Eastern Kentucky University Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of her stellar collegiate career.

Since leaving EKU, Sellers has spent more than a decade coaching women’s volleyball, most notably as an assistant at the University of Tulsa and at EKU. In this past 2019-20 women’s volleyball season, Sellers was an assistant coach for the VASJ Vikings.

“We are excited to have Liz as our head women’s volleyball coach,” said Elvis Grbac ’88, VASJ athletic director. “She brings a new and exciting perspective to high school volleyball that will transpire into a competitive and winning program. Her experience and accomplishments can only build upon the tradition and foundation here at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.”

VASJ exceeds #WeGiveCatholic goalBY KRISTEN MOTT

VASJ Martyrs Chapel

Liz Sellers ‘02


IN THE VILLAGE

VASJ holds All Saints’ Day LiturgyTHE VASJ COMMUNITY observed All Saints’ Day with an all-school Mass the morning of Nov. 1. Fr. Patrick Schultz from Communion of Saints Parish presided at the Mass.

The gymnasium was lined with paper lanterns inscribed with prayer intentions and the names of loved ones who have passed away. During the Mass, four students were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

A bout 90 kindergarten to second grade students from O.H. Perry and Lakeshore Intergenerational School visited VASJ on Halloween morning for the school’s annual Halloween on Campus event.

The elementary school students were paired with VASJ seniors and participated in various activities throughout the school, including trick-or-treating in the offices and classrooms, playing Halloween bingo, decorating cookies, dancing and making slime.

“Halloween on Campus is a long-standing tradition here at VASJ,” said Brianna Wilson, director of Campus Ministry and an English teacher. “It’s a beautiful opportunity for us to get involved with the greater community. Students give their time and energy to make a child’s day.”

This is the 28th year Halloween on Campus has been held at VASJ.

A big thank you to our Campus Ministry team for coordinating the activities and to all the faculty and staff who participated and made it a spooktacular day for the students!

VASJ welcomes elementary students for annual Halloween on Campus eventBY KRISTEN MOTT

Every October VASJ senior students, faculty and staff dress up and participate in Halloween-themed activities like trick-or-treating and bingo.

Rhiannan Edwards ‘20

Annalise Gibbons ‘21

Sophie Sito ‘20

Faith Thompson ‘21

The Viking Village now has a total of 14 extraordinary ministers: four students and 10 faculty/staff members.

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Students participate in rosary prayer service

EACH OCTOBER, VASJ students come together for a rosary prayer service. The service held on Oct. 2 focused on

the Glorious Mysteries. Senior students took turns joining in prayer and bringing flowers to a statue of Mary. Fr. Jim Cosgrove also spoke

to the students at the start of the event. The Mysteries are rotated each year so that before a student graduates, he or she will have experienced all four.

Legacy Breakfast welcomes families to VASJVilla Angela-St. Joseph High School hosted a breakfast the morning of Thursday, Dec. 5 in recognition of the school’s legacy families. About 80 people attended the Legacy Breakfast, including current VASJ students and their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.

The annual event celebrates and honors the heritage and traditions of Villa Angela Academy, St. Joseph High School and Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

VASJ HOSTED the 8th annual Escape on the Lake 5K/1-mile walk on July 13, 2019. The race starts at VASJ and ends at the Lake Erie shoreline. Awards for the 5K run were given to the top overall male and female as well as the top three males and females in various age groups.

Mark your calendar for the 9th annual Escape on the Lake race on Saturday, July 11, 2020!


IN THE VILLAGE

Students show off Viking spirit School pep rallies give students the chance to have some fun and

be recognized for their involvement in various school sports. The fall sports rally in September 2019 celebrated students on fall sports teams and included fun relay races for both students and faculty to compete in. The winter sports rally in January 2020 recognized student-athletes on winter sports teams as well as a performance by the VASJ Dance Team.

Juniors, seniors compete in annual Powder Puff gameOne of the annual traditions at VASJ is the Powder Puff game between the junior and senior girls. Students braved the chilly temperatures on Oct. 17 to compete against each other. This year’s game ended in a tie, 6-6.

RETREATS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE VASJ students with the opportunity to develop themselves spiritually and personally while also forming bonds with their classmates. In October, VASJ junior boys and girls went on separate retreats. The boys went to the YMCA in Perry, while the girls went to Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby. In January, the VASJ sophomore girls had their class retreat at Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby. The girls focused on the themes of Christ-centered relationships and building communities out of brokenness.

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V illa Angela-St. Joseph High School welcomed 82 local first-grade students on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for the school’s annual Christmas on Campus event.

The children enjoyed a variety of holiday-themed activities, including cookie decorating, ornament making, Christmas games and a “snowball” fight. The first-grade students, who came from Our Lady of the Lake, St. Jerome, St. John Nottingham Lutheran and St. Aloysius, also got to take photos with Santa Claus.

Christmas on Campus is a long-standing tradition at VASJ. During the event, VASJ seniors are paired with a first-grade “buddy.”

“I felt like I provided structure and confidence for the kids. I loved running the craft room!” said VASJ senior Sarah Carroll.

This year’s event was made extra special thanks to the generous support of students, parents and alumni who donated Christmas stockings filled with small toys, candy, hats and mittens, and school supplies. Each VASJ senior was able to select a Christmas stocking to give to his or her buddy.

“I believe my service made a difference by putting a smile on the kids’ faces, especially when they got their stockings,” said VASJ senior Deonte Warren.

VASJ senior Henry Spear added, “My kid had a great time. He kept saying he wished he was in my family, which was sweet. … It was nice to see how grateful he was when getting a stocking.”

VASJ hosts annual Christmas on Campus eventBY KRISTEN MOTT

Christmas on Campus kicked off with a skit involving St. Nicholas and Santa Claus, followed by games, cookie decorating and gift giving.


IN THE VILLAGE

Students receive awards, scholarships during annual Founders Day MassBY KRISTEN MOTT

EVERY JANUARY, the Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School community joins together to celebrate the traditions of the school’s founders: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, founder of the Society of Mary (Marianists), and St. Angela Merici, founder of the Ursuline Sisters. The Mass celebrates VASJ’s combined core values and unique identity.

Fr. Joe Fortuna of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Euclid served as celebrant for the Mass. The morning began with the bestowing of the Faces of Our Founders Awards. This is the fourth year

the awards have been given out to VASJ students. “It’s an award simply for being a good person,” said Christin VanAtta, assistant director of Campus

Ministry at VASJ. “It’s designed to recognize students at VASJ who exhibit the same qualities and commitments that our founders exhibited during their time on this Earth.”

Students voted during Religion classes for an individual in each grade who they think embodies certain qualities and values. From Blessed William Joseph Chaminade: a strong sense of community, mission, inclusivity and a deep love for God and Mary. From St. Angela Merici: a commitment to compassion, justice and the contemplation of their faith.

For the first time, four senior students tied for the award.“We believe that this demonstrates the stellar nature of this current senior class and shows their

general attitude toward service and a family spirit,” VanAtta said.

Award Winners Faces of Our Founders Awards

This year’s winners of the Faces of Our Founders Awards are: Freshman Ava Longstreet, Sophomore Joey Webb, Junior Jenecya Wood and Seniors Cha’Nyra Cooper, Robby Guzzo, Alia Sealy and Reanna Croasmun.

Scholarship WinnersAt the conclusion of Mass, students were awarded scholarship money related to the school’s sponsoring orders. Each of the scholarships was founded in the spirit of Fr. Chaminade or St. Merici to recognize the accomplishments of current VASJ students.

Ursuline Service ScholarshipIn keeping with the mission of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland to transform society through social justice, the Ursuline Service Scholarship recognizes students who are generous in their service to the school, church and community, and leaders in issues of justice. Recipients of $500 scholarships are: Roland Ivy, Jr., Faith Thompson

Sr. M. Ursula Fahey ScholarshipThe Sr. M. Ursula Fahey Scholarship recognizes a daughter of a VA or VASJ alum who displays leadership in school, church and community. The recipient of a $500 scholarship is:Julianna Le-Quay

Sr. Rosemary Hocevar Science ScholarshipSr. Rosemary Hocevar is a former science and math teacher and principal of Villa Angela Academy. She continues her support of VASJ today. The Sr. Rosemary Hocevar Science Scholarship is designed for current sophomore or juniors who have maintained a 2.5 GPA, have demonstrated service to school, parish and/or community, and are interested in a career in education, science or math. The recipients are selected by the family through an

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application process. The recipients of $1,000 scholarships are: Maurice Jackson, Edward Marxen,Lisa Lowe

Sr. Naomi Schreiner ScholarshipThe Sr. Naomi Schreiner Scholarship is named after a legendary longtime VASJ Hall of Fame teacher. This $500 award is given to a senior who best represents the four characteristics of the National Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, service and character. The recipient is:Micah Dunn

Sr. Angela Marie Waldron ScholarshipThe Sr. Angela Marie Waldron Scholarship recognizes a student who has shown a love of learning, has a grade point average of at least 3.0, participates in multiple activities and is active in his/her parish. The recipient of a $500 scholarship is:Macklin Muhlhan

Anna Mae Eppich-Lang ScholarshipThe Anna Mae Eppich-Lang Scholarship is an award in memory of Mrs. Lang. The recipient is a female resident of Cleveland who, in addition to performing well academically, has qualities that epitomize the spirit of VASJ. The recipients of $500 scholarships are:Sarah Carroll, Jasmine Riddle,Kayla Franks

Fr. Louis Wiesner ScholarshipThe Fr. Louis Wiesner Scholarship was established in memory of the founding principal of St. Joseph High School. This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated growth in the principles and characteristics of VASJ. The recipients of

$750 scholarships are:Sophia Trickett, Vasillios Capuozzo,Tyler Boyd-Roston

Marianist Urban Students ProgramThe Marianist Urban Students Program was founded in 1990 and came to VASJ in 1999 with the first graduating class being in 2003. Since then, more than 55 students have graduated from MUSP at VASJ. The Marianist brothers and priests contribute over $100,000 a year to operate the program. These students receive academic and social support at VASJ. The students in MUSP receive more than $10,000 in tuition scholarship aid during their four years of high school. Those chosen for this program go through a thorough and competitive selection process. Current MUSP students are:

FRESHMENSavonda JacksonMo’Nasia ManigaultDeangelo IrvingCristan WilliamsRoyzell Gall Jr.

SOPHOMORESAnthony DixonPaige JonesGbagalo KennedyKevin LasterJoVon RileyTa’ Shuna Thomas

JUNIORSMaurice JacksonMckayla NicholsonDelesia HallLavelle SmithJoshua ShumpertAiyanna Martin

SENIORSDaisha TerrellNariah Johnson-MooreMichele BlackshearAniyah Milton

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Aiyanna Martin ‘21 learns public safety skillsBY CHERYL STASHINKO

I n just six short weeks this summer, VASJ Junior Aiyanna Martin ’21 gained valuable professional development and work skills through the Public Safety Career Pipeline Program.

The program, now in its third year, focuses on increasing women and minorities in law enforcement and public safety fields to reflect the communities being served. Martin went through extensive training, learned about careers in public safety, created a resume, participated in mock interviews, completed a capstone project, earned CPR certification, and created a website to promote her personal brand.

Initially, Martin wasn’t sure about a career in public safety but was encouraged by her step-dad, who works as an EMT, to take part in the program. Martin participated in rigorous, physical training that firefighters and officers go through, including going up a building in gear and learning how to put out a dumpster fire. Similar to how police and fire departments form close relationships within their units, the same sense of teamwork and support was felt among the students. “It felt like home. We learned as a family,” Martin said.

Martin said that completing CPR certification and the capstone project proved to be the most rewarding aspects of the summer program. At only 15, Martin is proud to be equipped with the skills necessary to save a life. For her capstone, she researched the impact of poverty within the African-American community and resources available to help those in need. This project deeply impacted her, as she acknowledged having friends who face economic hardships. Reflecting on the project, Martin said, “Even being young, I have a voice and can make a positive change in the world.” Her capstone team earned third place out of more than 20 teams.

For Martin, the Public Safety Career Pipeline Program was more than just a summer experience. Her eyes were opened to the possibility of careers serving her community. After learning about one team leader’s decision to join the Air Force, Martin was inspired to learn more and consider the same option for herself after VASJ and before entering college.

Aiyanna Martin '21, left


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Misrach Ewunetie ’20 has received a full four-year scholarship to Princeton University through the QuestBridge National

College Match program. College Match Scholarship recipients

are granted early admission to one of QuestBridge’s college partners with a full, four-year scholarship that covers tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses.

Ewunetie said she learned about the scholarship opportunity through a community-based organization that she’s involved with called Minds Matter Cleveland.

As part of the application process, students must complete an online application form and essays and submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, a school report from a high school counselor, a high school transcript and standardized test scores. Students can rank up to 12 colleges that they would like to be “matched” with. In addition to Princeton, Ewunetie said she included Stanford University and Yale University on her list.

Students are notified in early December if they’ve been matched with one of QuestBridge’s college partners. Ewunetie said she was “really excited” when she found out she had been matched with Princeton.

“It felt like a weight off my shoulders and that I wouldn’t have to stress too much about college decisions anymore,” she said.

This year, 1,127 finalists were selected as College Match Scholarship recipients to 40 QuestBridge college partners, with 51 students being matched to Princeton.

Princeton is a non-binding school, which means students admitted through the match aren’t required to commit to attending the institution. However, Ewunetie said Princeton is her top choice at the moment. She’s interested in majoring in a science.

During her time at VASJ, Ewunetie has taken four AP courses, including

AP U.S. History, AP Calculus, AP Government and Politics and AP Biology, as well as numerous Honors classes. Her cumulative GPA is 4.31, and she ranks first out of 107 students in her class.

In addition, during the 2018-19 academic year, Ewunetie spent a semester in Vermont studying at The Mountain School of Milton Academy.

Ewunetie said she would definitely recommend the QuestBridge program to other VASJ students.

“It’s a similar type of application to most others in terms of supplements, transcripts and all of that, but the essays are different. The really nice part is that you find out decisions a lot earlier than with a normal application,” she said.

She added that VASJ has played a major role in helping her to determine which paths she wants to pursue after graduation.

“My time at VASJ has given me the opportunity to really figure out what I want in my future,” Ewunetie said. “I’ve been able to step outside of my comfort zone because my friends have encouraged me to try new things while I’ve been here. Because of that, I wasn’t really stressed about senior year because I figured I had done most things I really wanted to do in high school. All of my teachers and classes have really made a difference in how my high school path has gone, especially in what clubs I’ve ended up joining because of them.”

Support VASJ with AmazonSmile Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School is now listed as an available charity on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a simple way for shoppers to support their favorite charitable organization every time they shop, at no cost to them. With each purchase, Amazon donates a portion of the price to the charitable organization.

To support VASJ, simply go to smile.amazon.com from a web browser or mobile device and login using your Amazon credentials. To select VASJ as your charity, simply select “Change Your Amazon Smile charity” in your account settings. Next, type in “Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School” in the box that asks you to pick your charitable organization and then select the school from the list of results. Please note that only purchases at smile.amazon.com (not amazon.com or the mobile app) support the school. Thank you for your continued support of our students!

Misrach Ewunetie ’20 receives full scholarship to PrincetonBY KRISTEN MOTT

Misrach Ewunetie ’20

VASJ holds Veterans Day assembly

On the morning of Nov. 11, VASJ honored the brave men and women who have served our country with a Veterans Day assembly.

The school assembly included a keynote address by Army veteran and VASJ head basketball coach Babe Kwasniak ‘94, along with the laying of a wreath at the VASJ Veterans Memorial monument. Students participated by lighting memorial candles in remembrance of those lost during various wars and military operations.

May God bless our veterans today and every day.

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MARCH 12Admissions Open House

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APRIL 3-5Spring Play

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MAY 7Ladies Night Out

MAY 16Continue the Dream gala

MAY 26Baccalaureate Mass

MAY 27Class of 2020 Graduation

MAY 29VASJ Night at Progressive Field

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OCTOBER 2All Alumni Reunion

DECEMBER 3Legacy Breakfast

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hen Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School senior Cha’Nyra Cooper wanted to get more involved in the school’s community, she decided to join the Campus Ministry program. Not only did the Campus Ministry team quickly become her new school family, but it also helped her to grow in her spirituality.

“Being a part of Campus Ministry has allowed me to think about not just a couple of people but a community of people,” Cooper said. “I not only have humility, but I have compassion for all I come by. Campus Ministry has allowed me to better work with my peers and mediators as a team, to work together rather than alone to achieve a goal.”

The VASJ community is united and bonded to one another through Jesus Christ. The school’s Campus Ministry program plays an important role in helping to cultivate that unified spirit among students at the school.

The program was revamped at the start of the 2019-20 academic year with English teacher Brianna Wilson being appointed as director and English teacher Christin VanAtta as assistant director.

“Brianna and Christin bring an amazing amount of passion and energy to the program,” said VASJ principal David Csank. “They have completely embraced the mission of the school and the greater Viking community.”

Wilson previously assisted with the Campus Ministry program at VASJ for three years and said she was excited to take on the program full-time, while VanAtta was involved in campus ministry work during her time at college.

“Having two people tackle such a big responsibility is a blessing,” Wilson said. “We have two heads and two hearts working for the same mission. There are so many people who give selflessly of their time, energy and resources to make Campus Ministry the program that it

is. Christin and I are blessed to be in our new roles.”One of the first changes Wilson and VanAtta made to

the program was creating a dedicated space on campus for students to gather and meet. The old art room on the third floor of the school has been reimagined as “The LOFT,” which stands for Living Our Faith Together.

“Students love having a room that lets them just get together. This room is a new space for our students to learn about faith and begin living it out together,” Wilson said.

“Every time a student walks in they say, “When did this room get built?” VanAtta added. “They don’t realize it’s just the old art room completely revamped with a lot of couches and a rug. The space is definitely fulfilling its purpose. Having it available at all times for meetings, speakers and faith club meetings is an invaluable resource for us.”

In addition, Wilson and VanAtta worked to create a new, focused vision statement for the program, which reads: “All members of the Viking family are part of Campus Ministry at VASJ. We help each other come to know and freely choose God through life-giving experiences of liturgies, retreats, service and community engagement.”

That vision statement will serve as a guiding force for Wilson and VanAtta as they plan programming and service opportunities for VASJ students this year.

“Our goals for the Campus Ministry program this year are to revamp and revitalize the way Campus Ministry exists in our school culture,” VanAtta said. “We want to make Campus Ministry more

relatable and interesting for all students at VASJ while making all students feel welcomed and at home at VASJ.”

Three faith clubs are a specific focus for Campus Ministry, VanAtta said: Peer Ministry, LIFE Club (Living in Faith Experience) and CSPJ Club (Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice).

LIFE Club is a faith sharing group for young people based on the spirituality of William Joseph Chaminade,

Christin VanAtta, left, and Brianna Wilson


founder of the Society of Mary (Marianists). Students are encouraged to build a Christian community through mutual support, prayer, conversation and service projects. For instance, the club held a Welcome Back Night at the beginning of the school year with outdoor activities, and in December, the students enjoyed Christmas cookies and hot cocoa while student LIFE leaders guided their peers through a discussion about God and gratitude.

VASJ students involved with CSPJ collaborate with other high school students in the Diocese of Cleveland to participate in social justice activities. This past fall, VASJ students participated in a Mass and Rally for Life with Bishop Nelson Perez. CSPJ student leaders are also planning for the annual VASJ Lenten Mission Collection.

VanAtta said changes to the Campus Ministry program have been largely welcomed by students.

“For me, the most rewarding part has been seeing kids react to the things we are experimenting with, changing, trying,” she said. “For example, for our All Saints’ Day Mass, we took a risk and dimmed the lights in the gym and lit approximately

400 luminaries in the gym as a visual representation of all the people who were close to us who had passed away. When kids walked into the gym, I heard a lot of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs,’ and I knew we had them hooked!”

For Wilson, the Campus Ministry program is at the core of what makes VASJ unique.

“Our motto here is ‘Faith. Family. Future.’ Campus Ministry has the opportunity to impact all students through retreats, liturgies and service opportunities. Everyone is part of Campus Ministry, and they are able to get involved at the level that is comfortable for them, depending on where they are currently with their faith life,” she said.

“I think the kids are being challenged this year to think about their faith in a very different, very personal way that they may not have encountered before,” VanAtta elaborated. “I think many of them are used to faith being equated with their negative ideas of ‘religion,’ and I think some of the

things we are doing this year are allowing them to consider their faith as a personal experience, which is also very rewarding.”

Both Wilson and VanAtta are eager about

the future of the program and ways to engage students and help them to grow on their faith journeys. They both make it a point to reflect on each experience the program coordinates, whether it be a Mass or a retreat, and they take into account student feedback as well to make future events even more impactful.

“Brianna and I make a strong team, and we are only made stronger by the community here that supports us indefinitely,” VanAtta said. “If we keep God at the center and always ask ourselves what the kids are responding best to, we can’t go wrong.”

“For me, the most rewarding part is accompanying the students,” Wilson added. “It is a humbling experience to simply be present to them, share with them and learn from them. It’s also inspiring to see the different service projects students take on and how enthusiastic they get about how they are living out their faith beyond our school walls.”

“I THINK THE KIDS ARE BEING CHALLENGED THIS YEAR TO THINK ABOUT THEIR FAITH IN A VERY DIFFERENT, VERY PERSONAL WAY THAT THEY

MAY NOT HAVE ENCOUNTERED BEFORE.” CHRISTIN VANATTA

VASJ students attend luncheon with Bishop Perez

A handful of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School students had the opportunity to attend a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 9 with Bishop Nelson Perez.

The 61st annual bishop’s address was hosted by The First Friday Club of Cleveland at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower. More than 600 people attended the event. Bishop Perez discussed a variety of topics during his address, including new initiatives within the Diocese of Cleveland, his recent trip to Rome and his experience meeting with Pope Francis.

Walk for FreedomChristin VanAtta, assistant

director of Campus Ministry, accompanied a handful of VASJ students who participated in the Walk for Freedom on Oct. 19, 2019, to bring awareness to human trafficking. Participants gathered at St. Ignatius and walked one mile in silence. As our students walked down West 25th Street in Cleveland, they handed out cards to strangers to raise awareness.

Faith In Action

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DONOR RECOGNITION REPORT2 0 1 8 - 1 9


ST. ANGELA/BLESSED CHAMINADE $10,000+

Dr. John R. SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Irene M. BlakemoreMr. Don J. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Mary Jo DaileyMr. Matthew ‘96 and Mrs. Elise GentileHaskell FundHowley FoundationMr. James A. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Catherine KadukKerscher Family FoundationLadies Night OutMarianist Province of the United StatesMr. and Mrs. Raymond MurphyMr. James M. Myers SJ ‘76OarsmenRooted in Faith - Forward in Hope grantsMr. Joseph M. Scaminace SJ ‘71Mr. Roger J. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Judy Ulepic VA ‘61 SustarMr. Jeff and Mrs. Sandra Pertekel Turner VA ‘66Ursuline Sisters of ClevelandMr. Vincent P. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Mary Louise White-PetterutiMrs. Deborah Calevich Wilson VA ‘73

URSULINE/MARIANIST LEGACY $5,000-$9,999

Mr. Frank R. Adamic SJ ‘56Mr. Leonard D. Bole SJ ‘65Mr. William White and Mrs. Susan Eline-White

DONOR RECOGNITION REPORT

Mr. Umberto P. SJ ‘78 and Mrs. Maryellen FedeliMr. William P. Gibbons SJ ‘60Mr. John J. SJ ‘56 and Mrs. Stella Ann HetzerMr. John P. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Elizabeth HoganMr. John HruskaMr. Bruce D. Jarosz, CPA SJ ‘68Mr. James T. Kelly SJ ‘63Mr. Robert SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Sheila RanalloMr. Louis G. Urbas SJ ‘69Mr. Frank P. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Aimee Zbiegien

SR. ASCENSION, OSU & FATHER WEISNER, SM $2,500 - $4,999

Dr. Carl F. Asseff SJ ‘59Mr. William R. SJ ‘72 and Mrs. Mary Gross VA ‘71 CervenikMr. Edward B. SJ ‘56 and Mrs. Anna DunlapEuclid HospitalDr. Christopher ‘03 and Mrs. Alicia GentileMr. Gregory P. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Carol A. LiebMr. Timothy P. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Stephanie MisnyMr. Charles Murray SJ ‘67Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novotny

Mr. Richard J. SJ ‘71 and Mrs. Carol Hlabse VA ‘73 OffakMr. Kermit J. SJ ‘59 and Mrs. Joyce Massillo VA ‘60 PikeMr. Mark L. Rodio SJ ‘88Mr. Anthony F. Sedmak SJ ‘62Mr. and Mrs. James Tobin

FOUNDER $1,000-$2,499

Action Carstar Collision, Inc.Ancient Order of Hibernians-BluestoneAssured GuarantyMr. Ronald J. Banc SJ ‘88Mr. John R. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Kathleen Beran

Gifts received from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

Be a VASJ Dream Maker MAKE A BIG IMPACT WITH YOUR RECURRING GIFT. They add up quickly!

Your monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gift will make a significant impact on the lives of current and future students at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

As a member of the VASJ Dream Makers Society, your gift will help us to continue offering quality, Catholic education for students from all financial backgrounds.

To learn more, please visit. vasj.com/dreammakers.

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Mr. Russell F. Berzin SJ ‘74Mr. Dwight and Mrs. Susan Getler Bowden VA ‘66Mr. Brian T. Brown SJ ‘90Mr. Don SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Debbie D. CalevichMr. Henry W. Centa SJ ‘75Mr. Chris M. Coburn SJ ‘75Mr. John J. Comella SJ ‘87Mrs. Joanne Wanstreet Del Greco VA ‘70Mr. William J. Doyle SJ ‘70VASJ Economics ClubMr. Wafik A. Elsanadi SJ ‘78Mrs. Diana J. Hidalgo Fishman ‘08Mrs. Frances Henry FitzSimons VA ‘66Mr. Timothy ‘04 and Mrs. Katie Rose FlanneryMr. Kevin P. Flynt SJ ‘70Mr. Joseph J. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Margaret GeigerMrs. Mary GentileMr. Terence J. Gliha SJ ‘72Mr. Ron Holman and Dr. Susan StephensDr. Richard E. SJ ‘57 and Mrs. Linda HolzheimerMr. and Mrs. Brian HurleyMr. Robert HurleyMs. Mary K. HurleyMr. Timothy HurleyMs. Terese Ann HurleyMr. Samuel R. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Patty KnezevicMr. Kenneth A. Koncilja SJ ‘76Mr. Alan J. Kreczko SJ ‘68Mr. Babejohn ‘94 and Dr. Laura KwasniakMr. Dennis R. Lansdowne SJ ‘73Lausche FoundationMr. James A. SJ ‘68 and Mrs. Debra LiebDr. Robert J. SJ ‘65 and Mrs. Marlene Yeckley VA ‘67 LiebMr. Kenneth M. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Mary MaglicicMr. Neil G. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Maria McCormickMr. Thomas J. McCreight SJ ‘68Mr. Michael T. SJ ‘84 and Mrs. Michele Iosue VA ‘85 McGarry

Mr. and Mrs. Brian McGrawMcKeon Education Group Inc. School Health Service DivisionMr. Brian P. SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Maribeth McNeeleyMr. James P. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Virginia MeilMr. Michael P. Metroka SJ ‘71Mr. James P. SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Marcia MurphyMr. Martin F. Murphy SJ ‘70Mr. and Mrs. Frederick NanceMr. and Mrs. John O’DonnellMs. Sheila O’Donnell VA ‘78Mrs. Margaret Staunton VA ‘81 and Mr. Joe O’ReilleyMrs. Sally L. Rozanc Overcash VA ‘58Mr. David E. Parent SJ ‘57Mr. Christopher J. Pestak SJ ‘77Mr. Thomas J. SJ ‘59 + and Mrs. Loretta Marie Lipovich PowersMr. Kenneth A. SJ ‘64 and Mrs. Barb PrinceProgressive Casualty Insurance CompanyMr. Dennis J. Quinlan SJ ‘88Mr. Leo R. ReichardMr. Martin RiniMr. Mark J. SJ ‘75 and Mrs. Mary C. Dougherty VA ‘75 RoyerMr. Richard J. Sedmak SJ ‘72Mr. Paul SJ ‘70 and Beth SpicuzzaMr. Thomas M. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Anne C. McCauley VA ‘68 StoreyMr. William B. SJ ‘54 and Mrs. Lynthia StrongMr. Aldo TisiMr. Paul S. and Mrs. Barbara Petty Tyler VA ‘60Mr. Robert A. Vertocnik SJ ‘64Mr. Joseph A. Vidmar SJ ‘70Mrs. Stacy WalshMs. Patricia A. WardMr. David L. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Carol Weigel

Mr. Thomas SJ ‘64 and Mrs. Ruthann YuhasMr. Victor A. Zitel SJ ‘57Admiral Ronald J. Zlatoper, Retired SJ ‘59

BENEFACTOR $500-$999

Mr. Charles R. SJ ‘67 and Mrs. Bonnie AbbeyAnonymousMr. and Mrs. John AntalovichMr. Peter G. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Linda Apicella

Mr. Edward J. SJ ‘74 and Mrs. Linda BaznikMr. Jeffrey L. SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Kay BeranMr. Thomas M. SJ ‘79 and Mrs. Sue Soeder BrickmanMr. John J. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Janice CahillMs. Betty A. CarmsinoMr. Joseph A. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Diane CerinoMr. Louis A. Colombo SJ ‘65Mr. Thomas Creegan ‘05

Mr. and Mrs. Richard CsoltkoMr. Hugh Daly SJ ‘80Mr. William M. SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Mary DenihanMr. Donald A. SJ ‘68 and Mrs. Mary K. DeSantisMr. Christopher Detwiler ‘98Mr. and Mrs. John W. DiemerMr. and Mrs. Guy FabeMr. Howard P. Frain SJ ‘57The Hon. Patrick J. SJ ‘82 and Mrs. Cindy GallagherMrs. Ann Metcalf VA ‘73 and Mr. Patrick GeorgeMr. Charles A. Giomuso SJ ‘70Mr. Michael GoodingGoogle Matching Gifts ProgramMr. William L. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Anita GradMs. Melissa GraiDr. C. Gary SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Claudia GreenMr. Bruce A. SJ ‘72 and Mrs. Dana HeilMr. and Mrs. Carlos HidalgoMr. and Mrs. Fausto HidalgoMr. Lawrence R. Hupertz SJ ‘76Mr. Robert B. Jaquay, Esq. SJ ‘73Mr. Michael P. Kalasunas SJ ‘65Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan KingdonMrs. Marce M. Kness-Longer VA ‘70Mr. Jonathan ‘98 and Mrs. Ann KonkolyMr. John F. SJ ‘82 and Mrs. Maureen KorosecMr. Rich J. SJ ‘57 and Mrs. Maureen KosmerlMr. John and Mrs. Jo Ann Lane VA ‘58Mr. Frank L. LeMay SJ ‘61Lincoln Electric FoundationLubrizol FoundationMr. and Mrs. Frank MacugaMr. Gary A. SJ ‘74 and Mrs. Jenny MinadeoMr. James R. Mismas SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Branka Snajdar-MismasMr. Victor Modic SJ ‘69Mrs. Donna Clifford O’Donnell VA ‘55Mr. Robert A. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Cynthia OsterMr. and Mrs. Dominic Ozanne




Parker HannifinMr. David Pasqualone SJ ‘71Mr. Dennis J. Paulin SJ ‘59Mr. Michael Pausic SJ ‘70Mr. John L. Petric SJ ‘69Reverend Timothy J. Plavac SJ ‘77PNC Foundation Matching Gift ProgramMr. Matt R. Powers SJ ‘73Rockwell InternationalMr. Christopher J. Rodeno SJ ‘62Mr. Kenneth J. SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Denise Schaffer

Mr. Gregory W. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Debbie SouchikMr. Patrick Staunton ‘91Mr. John I. SJ ‘59 and Mrs. Linda StoreyMr. Michael P. Tobin ‘91Mr. David L. SJ ‘60 and Mrs. Cynthia TurkMr. Thomas SJ ‘67 and Mrs. Dorothy VerderberMr. Jason B. ‘94 and Mrs. Sara VerderberMr. Richard Verhotz ‘93Mr. Dennis J. Welsh SJ ‘72William Sopko & Sons, Inc.Ms. Catherine Staunton Wurts VA ‘86

Mr. Rachel Zbiegien ‘96Mr. James SJ ‘76 and Mrs. Joan Czyzycki VA ‘80 ZeleMr. Thomas Zlatoper

FRIEND up to $499

Mr. Anthony SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Dorothy AbateMs. Daniela R. Abreo ‘06Mr. Charles J. Acker SJ ‘56Mr. Kenneth J. Adams SJ ‘66

Mrs. Beth AdkinsMr. and Mrs. John AhernMr. and Mrs. Richard AlbertMr. Thomas W. Albrecht SJ ‘62Mr. Richard Aleks SJ ‘64American Mutual Life AssociationMr. Leonard S. Andolek SJ ‘59Mr. Patrick M. SJ ‘72 and Mrs. Melanie AnsonAT&TMrs. Libera AudiaDr. Anthony E. Bacevice, M.D. SJ ‘66Mr. Adam Badalamenti ‘05Mr. Clifford Baechle SJ ‘61Ms. Deanna Bague VA ‘79

Mr. Dennis Balske SJ ‘67Mrs. Theresa BancMr. Daniel R. Barron SJ ‘68Mr. and Mrs. Bruce BattistaMr. and Mrs. Kevin BeckerMs. Beverly BeckertMrs. Eileen Plesec Bednar VA ‘54Ms. Marilyn BeggMr. Joseph F. Belanich, Jr. SJ ‘56Mr. Michael J. Belanich SJ ‘62Mr. Alan S. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Marilyn Tucci Belevice VA ‘68Mr. Timothy J. SJ ‘79 and Mrs. Maryann Pirc Bencic VA ‘79Mrs. Linda Ferlin Benedictis VA ‘65Mrs. Helene Tepas VA ‘53 and Mr. John BergMr. Thomas Berger SJ ‘71Mr. Timothy Berkley SJ ‘67Mr. Frank D. Berkopec, Jr. SJ ‘58Ms. Vida Berlec VA ‘68Sister Maria Berlec, OSU VA ‘67Mr. Thomas E. SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Dorothy BierMrs. Sheila Murphy VA ‘60 and Mr. Ronald E. BirchMr. John C. Birdsong SJ ‘65Mr. Kenneth W. Bixby SJ ‘65Mr. Albert T. Blatnick SJ ‘60Ms. Patricia Spelich Boley VA ‘67Mr. Edward T. SJ ‘57 and Mrs. Barbara Kirschling Bopp VA ‘60Ms. Sarah K. Bound ‘06Dr. Kenneth A. Boyle, OD SJ ‘57Mr. Edward M. SJ ‘57 and Mrs. Katherine E. BradacMrs. Mary Apicella Braddock VA ‘68Mr. Gary D. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Diane BraunMr. Thomas J. Bregar SJ ‘74Mr. Kyle Brewer ‘05Mr. Gary M. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Shirley BrickmanMs. Rebecca BrownMr. John S. SJ ‘72 and Mrs. Susan BulingMr. John D. Burke SJ ‘61Ms. Judith Buehner Busch VA ‘69Mr. Robert Buskey

Mr. Michael P. Butler SJ ‘67Mr. Mark T. Byrnett SJ ‘80Reverend James L. CaddyMr. Michael A. Calabrese SJ ‘56Mr. Daniel F. J. Caley ‘08Mr. James J. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Georgene CallaghanSister Winifred Kilkenny Canice, OSU VA ‘46Ms. Marcy CapadonaMs. Christine Kesselem Carroll VA ‘68Mr. Leonard M. Cartor SJ ‘68 +Reverend Theodore CassidyMr. Mark A. Castro SJ ‘69Mr. William J. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Renee CentaDr. Carmen J. Centanni SJ ‘72Mr. Bruce A. Cerne SJ ‘72Mr. Patrick ‘00 and Mrs. Kristen Koeth Cervenik ‘05Mrs. Patricia Stevenson Cervenik VA ‘77Mr. Joseph S. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Magdalena ChaubyMr. Edward A. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Sharon CheslockChili Peppers RestaurantMr. Matthew A. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Mary ChincharMr. Douglas ‘96 and Mrs. Melissa ChincharMs. Patricia ChobyMs. Joan ChobyMrs. Lynne Telich Chrzanowski VA ‘71Mr. Robert M. SJ ‘68 and Mrs. Susan CiofaniMr. Robert T. Clair SJ ‘73Mr. Joseph ClarkDr. Dennis A. Clifford, Ph.D. SJ ‘57Mr. Robert F. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Susan Coan VA ‘73Mr. Bob CoatMrs. Lucy Lesica Colo VA ‘81Mr. Chris G. SJ ‘72 and Mrs. Lucy CookMrs. Meg CosgriffMr. Joseph Costello ‘05Mr. James and Mrs. Mary Beth Dietzel VA ‘78 CoxMs. Kristen CoyneMs. Gina Geosano Crooks ‘98


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Mr. Mark M. SJ ‘76 and Mrs. Lea CrowleyMr. and Mrs. David CsankMrs. Kathryn CsankMr. Edward J. Csoltko SJ ‘88Mr. James F. Cvelbar SJ ‘71Mr. John E. SJ ‘83 and Mrs. Alice CzyzyckiMs. Mary CzyzyckiMrs. Maureen Scott VA ‘78 and Mr. William DaggMs. Lucille Herczog Dalton VA ‘72Mrs. Mary E. DayMrs. Pamela Dean VA ‘90 and Mr. Brian DeanMr. Joseph T. SJ ‘67 and Mrs. Barbara Kuhel DeAngelo VA ‘68Mr. John A. SJ ‘60 and Mrs. Barbara DeChellisMr. Ryan Dei ‘98Mr. John D. Dejak SJ ‘65Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DeJuliusMr. Timothy J. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Molly DelaneyMs. Maggie Delaney ‘05Ms. Linda M. DeLillo VA ‘67Mrs. Mary Pat Baker VA ‘57 and Mr. Frank DempseyMr. John G. Dengel SJ ‘58Mr. Joseph SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Monica DenkMr. Tad G. DeOrio SJ ‘70

Ms. Gina DeRose VA ‘78Mr. John W. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Noreen DeSantisMs. Erica Dickenson-TomlinsonMr. Thomas K. DiemerMr. Anthony DiGeronimoMr. Albert M. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Kathleen DilauroMr. Terry M. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Christie DilisioMr. Vincent R. SJ ‘83 and Mrs. Barb Sotock VA ‘82 DiTurnoMr. Patrick D. SJ ‘76 and Mrs. Gisele DivitoMr. William E. Dolan, Jr. SJ ‘70Ms. Catherine Doller VA ‘72Mr. Michael A. Doss ‘18Mrs. Mary Beth McBride Doyle VA ‘78Mr. Joseph DragoshMr. Michael Driscoll SJ ‘72Dr. Irene Lesica Druzina VA ‘83Mr. Michael E. Dufala SJ ‘64Mr. Gary G. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Laura DummMr. David A. and Mrs. Jacqueline Radel VA ‘60 DurickyMrs. Karen Getler Dyckes VA ‘62Eaton CorporationEdward J. Hurley Irrevocable Insurance TrustMr. Noel H. SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Rose Marie Egensperger


T here are numerous ways for donors to support Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School from pledges to matching gifts to endowed funds. One way of giving that’s perhaps not as well-known is an IRA charitable rollover.

Donors who are 70-and-a-half years old can lower the income and taxes from their IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way to help VASJ and maximize your benefits at the same time this year.

Typically, when individuals take distributions from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), it counts as income for tax purposes. However, an IRA charitable rollover is an exception. People who are at least 70-and-a-half years old can distribute up to $100,000 each year from their IRAs to their favorite 501(c)(3) organization without counting the distribution as income.

Take Leonard Bole, SJ ’65, for example, who recently gave a gift of $5,000 to VASJ through an IRA distribution. Bole credits the religious faculty at St. Joseph High School as helping him to get through high school and his teen years.

“I was given a job during the school year to help me finance my tuition and was employed summers working in the maintenance department,” he said. “One brother suggested I broaden my college horizons and apply to more schools than just the University of Dayton. I took his advice and ended up in Chicago where I got my degrees and, more importantly, met my wife of 52 years.”

Bole said he hopes his recent gift to VASJ via an IRA charitable rollover will help to support students at the school.

“St. Joseph High School had a very positive influence on me and, in some small way, I would like to increase the probability that it can similarly impact as many current and future students as possible,” Bole said.

For more information about how you can support VASJ through your IRA, please contact the Advancement Office at 216-481-8414 ext. 259.

Support VASJ with an IRA charitable rollover

BY KRISTEN MOTT

Leonard Bole, SJ ’65



Mr. Timothy J. Ensch SJ ‘77Mrs. Nancy Fogarty Eppich VA ‘61Mr. John A. Fakult SJ ‘60Mr. Frank A. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Susan FakultFannie MaeMrs. Virginia Gornik Farrell VA ‘62Mr. Nicholas M. Fatica, Jr. SJ ‘69Mr. John A. Fazio SJ ‘68Mr. John M. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Maureen FernbacherMr. James A. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Cynthia A. FerrittoMr. Andrew K. Fink SJ ‘56Mrs. Kathy FinkelsonMrs. Debbe FischbachMrs. Gayll Parkinson VA ‘65 and Mr. Bruce FisherMr. Timothy F. Fistek SJ ‘60Mr. Lawrence A. Fistek SJ ‘58Mrs. Judith Knauss Fitton VA ‘54Mr. Timothy J. SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Corrine McGrath VA ‘65 FitzpatrickMr. Brian Flynt ‘98Mr. Giovanni P. Foragi SJ ‘88Ms. Christine FosterMr. Joseph M. SJ ‘85 and Mrs. Laura FrabottaMr. Joseph M. SJ ‘63 and Mrs. Melinda Dougherty Frabotta VA ‘63Mrs. Kimberly Wallace Francetic VA ‘83Mr. Robert and Mrs. Lee Ann Castrovince VA ‘60 FreundMr. Christopher Frey SJ ‘71Mr. James M. Fritz SJ ‘60Mr. Dale T. Froning SJ ‘57Ms. Patricia Fuerst VA ‘70Mrs. Lynne Parkinson Fuierer VA ‘79Dr. William K. Gabrenya, Jr. SJ ‘70Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail VA ‘85Father Norman A. Gajdzinski SJ ‘55Mr. Michael L. SJ ‘78 and Mrs. Linda GallagherMs. Pamela Gamier VA ‘72Mr. Greg C. Gamier SJ ‘80Mr. Darrick W. Gargiulo SJ ‘83Mr. Michael GarisekMr. David P. Garner, USMC SJ ‘60Mrs. Nancy Borgsteadt Gaspar VA ‘56

GE FoundationMrs. Barbara Golden Geller VA ‘59Genworth FoundationMr. Robert A. SJ ‘65 and Mrs. Mary E. GeosanoMs. Regina Geracci VA ‘83Mr. Victor Gerdin SJ ‘69Mrs. Merici De Vito Gerland VA ‘56Mr. Martin J. SJ ‘64 and Mrs. Helen GermMs. Catherine S. Veasey Gillette ‘07Mr. Richard E. Glazer SJ ‘75Mr. Richard M. Gliha SJ ‘66Mrs. Mary GlihaMrs. Dee Duale Goergen VA ‘78Mr. and Mrs. Paul GohringMs. Barbara GokorschMrs. Kathleen Tichar Gonakis ‘98Mr. and Mrs. Robert GoubeauxMrs. Valerie Jamison Grabner VA ‘56Mrs. Mary Ellen Fuerst Graehling VA ‘53Ms. Ann Graf VA ‘62Mr. Richard L. SJ ‘54 and Mrs. Carol GraffMr. Scott GrahamMrs. Mara S. Jorz Grampp VA ‘72Mr. Robert A. Grebenc SJ ‘76Ms. Bernadette K. GreenMr. Dennis M. Grisez SJ ‘62Ms. Pamela Griskel VA ‘81Mrs. Margaret McGarry VA ‘48 and Mr. Richard GrossMr. Bob J. SJ ‘76 and Mrs. Ann GrossMr. Gary GruberReverend Michael K. Gurnick SJ ‘87Mr. David J. SJ ‘60 and Mrs. Myra GustincicMr. Kenneth M. SJ ‘74 and Mrs. Elizabeth HaffeyMs. Christina Bryan Hall ‘02Mr. and Mrs. Randy HarrisReverend James L. Heft, S.M. SJ ‘61Mr. Robert A. Hemly SJ ‘73Mr. Richard N. SJ ‘74 and Mrs. Marylee HenflingMr. Patrick Henry SJ ‘59Mrs. Jeanne Fitzgerald Henry VA ‘78Ms. Beth HeskethMrs. Megan Hetman-Frankel ‘97

Ms. Sheila Higgins VA ‘68Mrs. Norma Jiminez VA ‘68 and Mr. Steve HiliganMr. Charles C. Hillier SJ ‘78Mrs. Ann Iffarth VA ‘64 and Mr. Tom HirschMr. Joseph V. Hocevar SJ ‘63Ms. Kathleen Hocevar VA ‘71Mr. James E. Hoffman SJ ‘63Mr. Thomas P. Hogan SJ ‘57Mr. Thomas J. Horst SJ ‘70Mr. John A. SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Frances Zorc Hrastar VA ‘56Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Kathleen Lynch VA ‘81 HurleyMr. Michael HurleyMr. John J. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Kim Wilson HurleyMs. Patricia Ischay VA ‘69Mr. David J. Jack SJ ‘78Mr. Christopher B. JanezicMr. Bill E. Jansa SJ ‘63Mr. John L. Jaros SJ ‘70Mr. Anthony Jelenic, CPA SJ ‘66Mr. Michael A. Jochum SJ ‘66Mrs. Maureen JosephMr. William ‘99 and Mrs. Erin McGrath ‘00 JulianMr. Michael L. Kaluza SJ ‘69Mr. Nicholas L. Kaluza SJ ‘74

Mr. Gerald F. SJ ‘63 and Mrs. Geraldine KaminskiMr. Dennis P. SJ ‘75 and Mrs. Celeste KaneMrs. Mary Kay Hogan VA ‘59 and Mr. Paul KantzMr. Robert Karnak SJ ‘65Miss Joan KarpiMr. John A. SJ ‘79 and Mrs. Tara KastelicMr. Thomas J. Kastelic SJ ‘69Mr. James M. Kastelic SJ ‘64Mrs. Cecila Gornik Kastelic VA ‘67Mr. Mark S. Kasunic SJ ‘66 +Mr. Kenneth A. Kaus SJ ‘67Mr. and Mrs. John KendelMs. Judith KennerkMr. William W. Kenworthy SJ ‘77Mr. Simas J. Kijauskas SJ ‘81 +Deacon Philip A. SJ ‘68 and Mrs. Kathleen KingMr. James M. Kirn SJ ‘58Mr. Raymond J. Kirschensteiner SJ ‘60Mr. Martin A. Klammer SJ ‘73Mr. Ray L. Klancar SJ ‘73Mr. Albert F. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Susanna KlavoraMr. Ed J. Klimas SJ ‘70Mr. Thomas E. SJ ‘68 and Mrs. Diane KlishMr. Thomas P. Klocker SJ ‘64


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Mr. Michael SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Gloria Prosuch Kluse VA ‘69Mr. Victor G. and Mrs. Anna VA ‘77 KmetichMr. Howard C. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Maryrita KnachelMr. Dennis J. Knaus SJ ‘62Mr. Ray J. Knauss SJ ‘58Mr. Michael J. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Vicki KocinMr. Gerald A. Koenig SJ ‘58Mr. David Kofol SJ ‘77Mrs. Eileen Delaney Kohut VA ‘64Mr. and Mrs. Anthony KordalskiMr. Patrick M. SJ ‘65 and Mrs. Mary KordetMr. Michael J. Kosmach SJ ‘78Dr. Anthony T. Kosoglov, M.D. SJ ‘67 +Mr. Emil E. Kotnik SJ ‘58Dr. Richard J. Kozan SJ ‘72Mrs. Alice KozanMr. Robert P. Kozar SJ ‘62Mr. Ronald E. Krajewski SJ ‘64Dr. Edward J. Krall SJ ‘62Mr. James P. Kramar SJ ‘63Mr. Fred E. SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Merici KramerMrs. Janice Berkopec Krebs VA ‘61Mr. John Kremzar SJ ‘65Mrs. Marcia Apicella Kren VA ‘73Mr. James M. SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Marie KreniskyMrs. Katherine Kosmerl VA ‘79 and Mr. Jack KromarMr. Joseph R. Krulich SJ ‘54Mrs. Jean KrupaMr. Richard Kuhel SJ ‘67Mr. Charles J. KupetzMrs. Donna Whitaker Kurucz ‘55Mrs. Deborah Ryder Kus VA ‘73Ms. Gay LanctotMs. Jean LanganMr. James T. SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Barbara LangeMr. Marius Laniauskas SJ ‘73Mrs. Moira Gambrill Lardakis VA ‘68Mrs. Barbara Kearns VA ‘63 and Mr. Dennis LatiniMs. Jill LatkovichMr. Roger D. Laughlin SJ ‘63

Mr. Frank M. Lavrisha SJ ‘75Miss Joanne LawsonMr. Vincent T. Lechowick SJ ‘67Mrs. Barbara Legan VA ‘78 and Mr. Thomas W. TurnerMr. Kenneth F. SJ ‘63 and Mrs. Barbara LenarcicMr. Kenneth R. Lenardic SJ ‘62Mr. Michael J. Leskovec SJ ‘69Mr. Lawrence J. Lester SJ ‘57Sister Ann Letitia, OSUMr. and Mrs. John LewisLexisNexisMr. John A. Lincewicz SJ ‘57

Mr. James A. Lis SJ ‘65Mr. Richard W. List SJ ‘57Mr. James P. Lockard SJ ‘64Mr. Edward V. Locker SJ ‘66Mr. David J. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Donna LoganMr. Kenneth F. Loje SJ ‘57Mr. Salvatore LoPresti SJ ‘67Mr. Frank J. Lopuszynski SJ ‘69Mr. Jack LucasMs. Jacqueline A. Lucas ‘04Brother Ronald G. Luksic, SM SJ ‘67Mrs. Susan LutschMr. Anthony A. Luzar SJ ‘61Mr. Gerald L. Lynch SJ ‘54

Mr. James SJ ‘71 and Mrs. Patty LyonsMr. Thomas LyonsLt. Col. Frank A. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Marilyn MacharoniMr. Robert SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Virginia MachollMr. and Mrs. William MaimoneMr. Joseph MaireMakaela Lubrano Foundation FundMs. Kaleen E. Mangan ‘09The Honorable William A. Margalis SJ ‘72Mr. Joseph G. Marovich SJ ‘63Mr. Joseph S. Martinich SJ ‘68 and Mrs. Vicki Sauter

Mary T. Hurley Revocable TrustMr. Dale M. Masino SJ ‘62Mr. Richard J. Masino SJ ‘62Mr. Benjamin D. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Pamela S. MausarMs. Lisa MayernikMr. Mark J. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Pat MazzoliniMs. Patricia A. McCannMr. Kerry P. McCormack ‘06Mr. Brian SJ ‘65 and Mrs. Kay McCormack StengerMr. Fred P. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Patricia Tober McCreight VA ‘70Mr. Alan J. SJ ‘79 and Mrs. Holly McDonough

Mr. William R. SJ ‘67 and Mrs. Sharon McFarlaneMr. Dennis T. SJ ‘60 and Mrs. Margaret M. McGarryMrs. Denise Bendenritter McGee VA ‘81Mr. John T. McGregor SJ ‘65Ms. Julie McHenryMr. Kelly M. SJ ‘78 and Loren McKeonMs. Lindsay McKeonMrs. Katie Cervenik McMahon ‘97Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MeaneyMrs. Margaret Rathbun VA ‘59 and Mr. Joseph MedvedMr. Andrej E. Mejak ‘06

Mr. Michael D. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Mary Diane MeleMr. Melvin J. SJ ‘60 and Mrs. Lois MelleMr. Ermin R. SJ ‘67 and Mrs. Patricia Harting Melle VA ‘68Mr. Robert MenartMrs. Patricia Bentler VA ‘60 and Mr. Ken MettiMs. Maggie MichalsMr. David MichalskiMr. Robert MickovicMr. Frank A. Miklavcic SJ ‘68Mr. John A. Milakovich, Jr. SJ ‘69Mr. Joseph L. SJ ‘80 and Mrs. Manuela Saric Miljak




Mr. William C. SJ ‘72 and Mrs. Doreen G. MillerMr. Robert G. Miller SJ ‘69 +Mr. Dennis Minichello SJ ‘70Ms. nancy minotas VA ‘79Mr. Garrick A. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Ellen MishagaMr. Timothy Moore ‘03Mr. John H. SJ ‘63 and Mrs. Mary McBride VA ‘65 MooreMs. Beverly MooreMrs. Barbara Tabeling Morgan VA ‘55Mr. Dennis P. Moughan SJ ‘66Mr. Robert A. SJ ‘60 and Mrs. Margaret MucciMr. Edward J. SJ ‘78 and Mrs. June Rotar VA ‘79 MuhicMr. and Mrs. Michael MulleeMr. Patrick J. Murphy SJ ‘72Mrs. Anne Yatska Murray VA ‘73Mr. Joseph L. Myers SJ ‘78Mr. Jeffrey A. Myers SJ ‘79Mr. James J. SJ ‘54 and Mrs. Judy NainigerMr. Martin Neary ‘95Mr. Timothy ‘03 and Mrs. Vaiva NearyBrother Donald Neff, S.M.Mr. John S. SJ ‘74 and Mrs. Nancy NiskyMr. Joseph R. SJ ‘55 and Mrs. Arlene NosseMr. John A. SJ ‘67 and Mrs. Sandi NugentMr. James J. Nugent SJ ‘69Mr. Frank O’LinnMr. George J. O’Brien SJ ‘58Mr. Edward F. Occhionero SJ ‘73Mr. Matthew O’Donnell SJ ‘82Brother Michael O’Grady, S.M.Mrs. Loreen Fletcher Oiler VA ‘66Mr. Michael J. Oliver SJ ‘64Mrs. Lee Murphy Olson VA ‘70Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. O’NeillMr. Frank Osborne SJ ‘65Miss Erin M. Osborn Osborne ‘18Mrs. Karen Osolin VA ‘67Cmdr. Michael J. Patterson SJ ‘74Mr. Robert C. Pausch SJ ‘57Mr. Dan J. Pavella SJ ‘63

Mr. Richard L. Pavsek SJ ‘77Mrs. Carol Wagner Pearson VA ‘68Mrs. Ellen Kleinhenz Pesosky VA ‘73Dr. Mark W. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Judy PestakMrs. Mary Margaret Dwyer Peters VA ‘56Mr. K.C. Petraitis

Mr. Michael B. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Denise PetricigMr. and Mrs. John PetrusMr. Michael G. Petukauskas SJ ‘73Mr. David C SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Donna M Yerman PfriemMrs. Mary Claire Walsh VA ‘61 and Mr. William PhelanMr. Edward L. Pierce, Jr. SJ ‘73Dr. Robert J. Pierce, Ph.D. SJ ‘66Mr. Frank PietravoiaMr. Thomas F. SJ ‘65 and Mrs. Debra PingajMr. Jerome J. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Johanna F PockarMr. Timothy Pogacar SJ ‘74Mr. Lawerence N. Polena SJ ‘69Ms. Germaine Polensek VA ‘73Councilman Michael PolensekMs. Theresa PolsakMr. Mark A. Prendergast SJ ‘73Mrs. Elise Miklus Preske VA ‘79

Mr. Patrick PretoMr. Kurt M. SJ ‘87 and Mrs. Carolyn PrincicMr. Thomas V. Providenti SJ ‘66Mrs. Angela Graf Quandt VA ‘79Mr. Michael W. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Sandra QuinnMrs. Karen Kristof Racutt VA ‘65

Ms. Rebecca Raddell ‘02Mr. Jerry P. Ranally SJ ‘71Mr. Thomas L. Rarick SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Sandra BonnotMr. Ken R. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Patricia J RarickMr. Michael J. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Geri RefeMr. Robert R. SJ ‘62 and Mrs. Lois RegovichMr. Laurence A. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Marilyn ReichertMrs. Roberta Reichtell VA ‘72 and Mr. Mark Reichtell-McDermottMr. Peter F. Reilly SJ ‘64Mr. Thomas J. Repicky SJ ‘69Mr. and Mrs. Robert RichterMr. and Mrs. Michael RickeyMr. Joseph R. Rieck SJ ‘74Mrs. Janet D’Amato VA ‘60 and Mr. Robert RiniMrs. Georganne Robertson

Mr. Kevin G. SJ ‘77 and Mrs. Sharon RobertsonMrs. Emily RobinsonMs. Janice T. RoccosalvaMr. Frank B. SJ ‘60 and Mrs. Mary Jean RochonMr. John M. SJ ‘83 and Mrs. Lisa RockMrs. Lydia Perpar Rolik VA ‘79Mr. Michael P. SJ ‘88 and Mrs. Suzanne RomeoMr. Zaft RoseannMr. William E. SJ ‘59 and Mrs. Carol RosenbergMr. Jeffrey R. SJ ‘74 and Mrs. Ratchneewan RossMs. Korie Estok Rossman VA ‘75Mr. Greg J. Royer SJ ‘60Mr. Mark G. SJ ‘77 and Mrs. Miriam RuminskiMr. Peter G. Ruminski SJ ‘71Mr. Timothy J. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Gretta RyanMr. Edward M. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Diane RyderMr. and Mrs. Bryan ScheiderMr. Dale Schiavoni SJ ‘69Mr. Robert M. Schmitz SJ ‘73Mr. William Schmitz SJ ‘67Mr. Thomas J. Schneider SJ ‘77Mr. Joseph R. Schneider SJ ‘74Mrs. Cathy Belavic Schultz VA ‘76Mr. Paul S. SJ ‘63 and Mrs. Susan M. SchumacherMr. and Mrs. Rob SchuraMr. Gary M. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Janet P. SchusterMrs. Kathleen Quinlivan VA ‘69 and Dr. L. Peter SchwiebertMr. Raymond A. Sear SJ ‘69Mr. Robert SearsonDr. Roger F. SJ ‘59 and Mrs. Betty SebenikMr. Mark F. Sejnowski SJ ‘69Mr. John V. Semen SJ ‘76Mr. Ken and Mrs. Gerry Novotny VA ‘68 SextonMr. John P. SJ ‘65 and Mrs. Alice Ledel SferroMr. Kevin M. Shea SJ ‘71Mr. Gerald C. Shea SJ ‘58

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Mrs. Katie Kukral ‘98 and Mr. Brad ShiningerMrs. Barbara Yano Shivak VA ‘57Mr. Mike Sierputowski SJ ‘72Mrs. Mary Beth Kander Simon VA ‘73Sims Buick GMCMrs. Nancy McAnerney Sinnott VA ‘54Ms. Michelle SitoSJ Class of 1968Dr. Rudy F. Skerl, DDS SJ ‘55Mr. Thaddeus J. Sklad, Jr. SJ ‘61Mr. David A. SJ ‘72 and Mrs. Kathleen Cesen Skrajner VA ‘72Mr. Martin D. SJ ‘68 and Mrs. Anne SmalcMr. Edwin L. Smith ‘06Mrs. Margaret Farrell VA ‘48 and Mr. Dick SmolkaMr. John P. SJ ‘66 and Mrs. Leonor SmrekerReverend Donald E. Snyder SJ ‘64Mr. Nick SoederMr. Robert F. Spada, Jr. SJ ‘65Mr. Jerome A. Spelic SJ ‘86Mr. Bud T. Stalker SJ ‘66Mr. Dennis M. SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Diane StalzerMs. Faye StanochMr. and Mrs. Phil StanochMr. Frank A. Stanonik SJ ‘69Mrs. Cheryl Seme ‘03 and Mr. John StashinkoMrs. Kathleen Welsh Stasun VA ‘64Father James R. Stenger SJ ‘72Mr. David S. Sterlekar SJ ‘60Mr. John M. Steverding SJ ‘59Mr. Jeffrey R. Stickle SJ ‘69Mrs. Ann Kosir Stipkovich VA ‘80Mr. Brian StofkoMrs. Catherine StoneMr. Nicholas R. Straniero, M.D. SJ ‘72Mr. Roy J. SJ ‘54 and Mrs. Marlene Laurich Streetz VA ‘55Dr. Fred V. SJ ‘59 and Mrs. Diana Anderson StrnisaMr. Donald H. SJ ‘59 and Mrs. Sharon Justin Stupica VA ‘60Mrs. Sandra Sincich Subel VA ‘68Mr. Daniel L. Sukys SJ ‘74

Mr. Louis S. Sumas SJ ‘62Mr. James Sustar SJ ‘70Mr. Brian M. Sweeney SJ ‘63Mr. Jay Sweet SJ ‘58Mr. and Mrs. Donald SwiftMrs. Marilyn Swope VA ‘60Mr. Buzz A. Tabone SJ ‘87Mr. Michael J. Tadaj SJ ‘73Mr. Joseph H. Taddeo SJ ‘58Mr. James A. Taglia SJ ‘65Mr. Ronald A. SJ ‘64 and Mrs. Arlene TamburelloMr. Peter A. Tanski SJ ‘61Mr. Philip Taraska ‘98Tarpstop, LLCMr. Daniel W. Taylor SJ ‘70Mrs. Marjorie Suchy Taylor VA ‘64Mr. Edward J. Thomas SJ ‘90Mr. Matthew Thomas ‘02Mrs. Colleen Shaughnessy Thompson VA ‘81Ms. Mary Anne Thompson VA ‘83Mrs. Eileen Ruth Thompson VA ‘52Mr. John E. Tigue, Jr. SJ ‘60Mrs. Ann Hesketh Tisch VA ‘73Mrs. Lucille Tizzano Tomasic VA ‘57Mrs. Constance Nosan Torgersen VA ‘59Ms. M. Jane Toth VA ‘57Mr. Donald R. Trask SJ ‘55Mrs. Carole Vitale Tremaglio VA ‘63Mr. James M. SJ ‘65 and Mrs. Candi Trentel

Mr. Ralph F. Trepal SJ ‘61Ms. Margaret Trepal VA ‘58Mrs. Patricia Turchon VA ‘68Mr. Raymond A. SJ ‘58 and Mrs. Kathryn TurkMs. Arleen Turk VA ‘63Mr. Frank W. SJ ‘57 + and Mrs. Anna Marie TurkMr. Joseph A. Ule SJ ‘68Mrs. Catherine Schaeffer VA ‘60 and Mr. Thomas D. UllomMr. Joseph SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Joan UrsicMr. Charles Ursich SJ ‘75Ms. Suzanne Vadnal VA ‘76Mrs. Patricia Varhola VA ‘69Mr. Jack VeaseyMrs. Kriste Vedegys-Duhigg VA ‘88 and Mr. Mark J DuhiggMr. Edward J. Verderber SJ ‘62Mr. Louis F. SJ ‘84 and Mrs. Michelle VertosnikMrs. Kristine Tesic VA ‘82 and Mr. Bud ViancourtMs. Judith Vicchiarelli, RN VA ‘58Ms. Christine VidmarMr. Thomas L. Vince SJ ‘58Mr. William VisloskyMs. Sherry VisloskyMr. Joseph L. Vitale SJ ‘78Mr. Louis A. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Donna L. VitantonioMr. John J. Vrana SJ ‘72Mr. Jay SJ ‘70 and Mrs. Dee Dee Vukcevic

Mr. Christopher A. Wagner SJ ‘66Mr. Charles P. Walsh SJ ‘87Mr. D. Michael SJ ‘69 and Mrs. Barbara WaltonMrs. Linda Mengay VA ‘73 and Mr. Christopher WarrenMrs. Kellie Clinton ‘03 and Mr. Joe WatrobskiMr. Mark J. Weaver SJ ‘88Mr. James D. SJ ‘80 and Mrs. Terri WebbMr. and Mrs. John WeisensellMrs. Karen Kilroy Weiss VA ‘60Wells Fargo FoundationMr. John T. SJ ‘59 and Mrs. Nadia WhiteMr. John J. Whitely SJ ‘57 and Mrs. Mary Ann DittgenMrs. Misty Bronoff ‘94 and Mr. Damien WilkerMr. Donald Williams ‘01Ms. Linda Obat Williams VA ‘76Mr. Herbert M. Wilson SJ ‘75Mrs. Kristen Corkin Winters ‘98Mrs. Patricia Opeka Wittlinger VA ‘74Mr. Daniel J. Wojtila SJ ‘71Mr. James A. Wojtila SJ ‘79Mr. Gary Wollschleger SJ ‘70 and Ms. Therese Worthington VA’73Mr. Leo K. Wood SJ ‘73Mr. Ernest M. SJ ‘61 and Mrs. Joanne WoymaMrs. Carolyn Jackson Yanosko VA ‘84Mrs. Lynn Perry Yohem VA ‘72Mr. Richard S. Zack SJ ‘70Ms. Marie ZahnMrs. Catherine Zbiegien Mr. Joseph A. SJ ‘73 and Mrs. Lynne Humple ZeleMrs. Katie Farrell Zielaskiewicz ‘96Mr. Louis S. Zigmund SJ ‘90Mr. Frank Zingales ‘92Mrs. Margaret Roberts Zobec VA ‘48Mr. Dane T. Zoul SJ ‘84 and Ms. Megan FinneganMr. Robert F. Zyck SJ ‘73


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CLASS NOTESUPCOMING REUNIONS // IN MEMORIAM // VIKINGS LEADING THE WAY

1960s

1 Villa Angela Academy alumna Barbara Tyler ’60 was inducted into the 2019 Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Hall of Fame. Throughout her decorated law career, Barbara taught at CSU’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and served as director of the school’s legal writing department. In addition to having her work published in several prestigious law reviews, she served as adviser to the Journal of Law and Health in which an annual award was named in her honor recognizing a law student with the best note. Other honors include being named the 2005-2006 Delta Theta Phi “Most Outstanding Law Professor in the Nation” and the 2005 Stapleton Award for Teaching Excellence. Barbara is a VASJ Hall of Fame member.

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2 Philip FitzSimons ’63 has been happily married to wife Dana for 48 years and is the father of three sons and seven grandchildren. A longtime resident of Glenview, Illinois, Phillip enjoys winters in Naples, Florida. He retired in 2007 after 33 years as an orthopedic surgeon at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He and his wife stay busy by enjoying golf, travel and volunteering, yet his favorite hobby is spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Philip recalls dissecting frogs in Brother Winkler’s biology class, sparking his interest in medicine. He fondly remembers Brother Philip Aaron SM, Brother Ed Sprang SM, Bernie Gilfoyle, Bill Gutbroad and Mr. Kirchendorfer.

Jack Dougherty ’66 is enjoying retirement after 40 years of working gas and oil fields in 33 countries as an engineer. He loves spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. Life is good, thanks to a great education on Lakeshore where “they turned Mush into Men.”

Rev. Philip King ’68 received the Achievement Award from the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis, Missouri, an honor given to an engineer who has made significant contributions in engineering. A career held at McDonnell Douglas and later Boeing, he was recognized for his work in designing, developing and producing military helmet mounted displays worn by pilots of fighter/attack aircraft.

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3 Craig Myers ’70 was inducted into the Alter High School Hall of Fame (Kettering, Ohio). Myers began his career at Alter High School in 1977, initially coming on as a science teacher. He would soon join the coaching staff, serving as a coach for the football, track and field, cross country, and swimming and diving teams. During his time as a coach, Myers helped to produce several All-Star athletes and coached 11 state qualifying teams and players.

4 Mark Timm ’75 earned a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) educational award from Toastmasters International, the highest educational award from the organization. Mark also served as club growth director, division director and area director for District 10 Toastmasters in Northeast Ohio.

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Mark Bayer ’80 retired from the U.S. Postal Service on Jan. 31, 2019, after more than 31 years, with 15 of those years as the Mail Handlers Union president.

5 Emmy-award winner and VASJ and Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame inductee Kelly O’Donnell ’83 became the first woman to be given the Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Reporting on Congress by the Radio and Television Correspondents Association. This year, Kelly celebrated her 25th year as a news correspondent for NBC News.

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6 VASJ alumnus London Fletcher ’93 was inducted into the 2019 College Football Hall of Fame class. Fletcher played college football at John Carroll University and went on to play in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins. VASJ’s John Storey ’59, along with Mike Moran ’69 and Rick Finotti ’91, attended the National Football Federation Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 10, 2019.

7 Babe Kwasniak ’94 has been given the distinct honor of representing Ohio as a civilian aide to the secretary of the Army. Civilian aides are vital local leaders and communicators whose roles are instrumental in bridging the gap between the Army and the community. The Viking community congratulates and thanks Babejohn for his service to our country!

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8 Sean Evers ’04 and Andrea Evers (Blahovec) ’05 welcomed their daughter Annabella on July 30, 2019.

2010s

Morgan Adrine ’16 graduated from Cleveland State University in May 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in health science and a minor in business.

PAST GATHERINGS

1950s

Alumni from the St. Joseph Class of ‘59 celebrated 60 wonderful years of memories at Kirtland Country Club on Sept. 7, 2019.

9 The Class of ‘59 from Villa Angela Academy gathered at Beach Club Bistro on Sept. 14 in recognition of their 60th reunion. Nearly 50 friends enjoyed reconnecting.

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10 Alumni from the St. Joseph Class of 1961 gathered for a pre-Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Marie’s Restaurant in Cleveland. Thank you to David Pfriem ‘61, Frank LeMay ‘61 and Tim Ryan ‘61 for coordinating the event.

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Looking for St. Joseph High School yearbooksAttention St. Joseph High School alumni! Do you own a St. Joseph High School

yearbook from 1952, 1953 or 1954? If so, please contact the VASJ Alumni office at 216-481-8414 ext. 254 to help us with a special project.


CLASS NOTES

In 2002, Sabrina Johnson ̓03 was a junior in Mr. Janezic’s religion class. Like most high schoolers, being social was par for the course, even during class.

“I was seated up front for talking too much during class!” she said while

laughing. Her new seating arrangement served its purpose; Johnson did pay attention in more ways than one. “The new location of my seat gave me the opportunity to pay very close attention to the docuseries ‘Field Afar,’ an educational program that highlighted several countries and discussed the culture, social ills and injustices happening across the world.”

Johnson vividly remembers the impact watching these videos had on her. “I sat forward in my seat and I watched. I listened. I felt.” The stories shared in “Field Afar” remained with her. Little did she know, the chance of a lifetime would present itself: the opportunity to take part in a cultural immersion trip to El Salvador, San Salvador, with VASJ’s Campus Ministry department. Johnson jumped at the chance to experience a world so far away yet so close to her heart.

While in El Salvador, Johnson recalls seeing first-hand the poor living conditions, poverty, hunger, and impact of civil war and gang violence. She also paid close attention to the individuals she calls “change agents” ̶ those fighting against atrocities and hardships to improve the lives of Salvadorians. The cultural immersion trip never left Johnson.

“El Salvador really opened my eyes and served as one of the very important catalysts in my desire to work with marginalized populations,” she said.

As the years went on, Johnson knew that one day she wanted to work abroad.

“I consider myself a global citizen. I have a responsibility to foster positive change so that the collective has access to its basic social and economic rights,” she said. “Not everyone can help in the same way, but I believe each and every effort makes a difference whether it be on a micro or macro scale.”

Taking this realization to heart, Johnson began reading online forums, threads and websites that discussed how individuals like herself could become part of the global community. One day, after reading through the comments on a YouTube video, she noticed that someone suggested the Peace Corps as an option for those looking to make a difference abroad. Johnson began to research joining the Peace Corps over several months. But then life happened.

“My great-aunt passed away; she was like my grandmother. My mother suffered a stroke,” she said. These events prompted Johnson to set aside her own goals to focus on family.

Once confident in her mother’s recovery, she found herself ready to be the global citizen she knew she was destined to be. She talked to her mother, who urged her to follow her heart. While the encouragement from her mother helped Johnson to move toward taking a big step, nerves still plagued her. She knew she had to turn to a higher power. “I was so nervous, but I asked God for further direction and clarity.” Johnson finally had the guidance she needed and began the application process for the Peace Corps.

The application process for the Peace Corps is lengthy, taking about a year to complete. As part of the process, prospective volunteers are able to name three possible countries in which they would like to serve or allow the organization to decide on placement based on need. Johnson chose the latter and was appointed to fulfill 27 months in Mang’oto,

Tanzania, with the Peace Corps. Though the choice of where she would end up was out of her hands, some might say there was simply

no coincidence that she was placed in Tanzania.

Johnson works as a health sector volunteer, primarily serving individuals living with HIV. She provides education to adults and children on how to prevent disease as well as the importance of balanced meals, getting necessary checkups, reducing stress and handwashing. She

also writes grants to bring in much-needed financial aid to further her efforts. Health care and education are an absolute necessity for the village. “Many of the people here have no working knowledge of how to prevent diseases,” Johnson said. For some common ailments, teaching proper handwashing with soap makes all the difference in preventing the spread of illness.

Much like her journey to El Salvador as a student at VASJ, Johnson has immersed herself in the culture and traditions of Tanzania. “One of the first things I did once I arrived was conduct home visits,” she explained. This

strategy allowed her to introduce herself and get to know her new community. She noticed quickly just how cherished relationships are in Tanzania. Despite limited resources, the people are exceedingly thoughtful and generous. Johnson mentions the numerous “just because” gifts of homemade food, fresh vegetables, handmade crafts and books. “It is a feeling of community and unity here. ‘Tupo Pamoja’ (‘we are together’) is not just a saying; it is truly a way of living.”

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The idea of togetherness is especially demonstrated when a member of the village passes away. The entire village attends the funeral ceremony and later comes together in support and celebration, sharing in feast and fellowship. The love, genuine care for others and selflessness of her new neighbors has helped Johnson further come into her own. “The people of Tanzania are truly impacting my growth as well; there is something for all of us to learn from one another,” she said.

The warmth and care for one another in Tanzania helps Johnson to feel connected to her new home while thousands of miles from loved ones in the States. To further help combat homesickness, Johnson uses social media to share photos and stories of her experience as well as text messaging apps and voice messaging to check in. The many photos and videos saved on her phone help during times when it’s especially difficult to be so far away. Even on her worst days, Johnson keeps the purpose of her journey afar close to her heart. She often pauses to redirect her sadness. “I take a second to ask God for help and remember my ‘why’ because I came here to fulfill a purpose.”

Johnson’s journey shows how, at any time, we can be called to serve. Even as a talkative teenager in religion class, Johnson heard her calling and took the opportunity that was presented to make a difference. Throughout her story, Johnson emphasizes the importance of having a relationship with God and asking for guidance in order to do what is right. Her story is also one that highlights the unique opportunity that VASJ students have to grow in their faith and serve their community, even if that community is thousands of miles away from friends and family.

When asked about her plans once her time ends in Tanzania, Johnson said, “Will I return is the question. If it is the Lord’s will, I will become an expat and continue to work in Tanzania.”

For anyone who thinks they’ve missed their chance or may be nervous to take a big step, Johnson has some advice: “It’s never too late to pursue a dream of yours. Talk to God about it, and then follow your dreams because they know the way.”

CLASS NOTES

All Alumni Reunion A special thank you to the more than 160 alumni from Villa Angela Acad-

emy, St. Joseph High School and VASJ who joined us Sept. 13 for our

second annual All Alumni Reunion! This event welcomes our alumni back

home to mingle with classmates and meet other graduates across genera-

tions. We look forward to seeing our alumni at the next All Alumni Re-

union on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020! This year we will honor classes ending in ’0

or ’5. Check vasj.com/allalumnireunion for details coming soon!


A n abandoned theater. Devoid of everything except for the teal curtain walls. With

nothing but a few colorful strobe lights and a single projector and screen, this isn’t your traditional image of a movie premiere. However, as out of the box this setting is, it’s the perfect first step for Melanie Mitchell.

Film has always been a passion for the 2018 alumna, who’s currently attending Ithaca College. During her time at VASJ, she often spoke of her ambitions to write screenplays and pursue cinematography, especially directing. She even went so far as to lead the school’s well-received Senior Spotlight series.

Mitchell recently premiered her first film titled “A Seat at the Table,” a story about a woman attending a job interview with a prestigious business only to realize, soon after, that everything is not what it seems. Mitchell pursued the film on her own, starting with creating the concept, acquiring the required equipment, getting her cast and crew, and more.

“Since this was my first film, a lot of the challenges were mental rather than physical,” she said. “I was very nervous if I would be able to direct a whole cast and crew. However, I believe knowing your vision will take you far, even through

uncertainty about how everything will go.”

Behind every good director is an equally good cast and crew, and lucky for Mitchell, she had another Viking by her side. Fellow Class of 2018 alumnus Madison Ledyard-

King has been one of her biggest supporters since the concept for the film emerged, eventually joining the crew as director of photography. In addition to Ledyard-King, Mitchell had immense support from many around her.

Filmmaking isn’t just lights, camera and action. It also takes a great deal of writing. For Mitchell, the process wasn’t so simple. On her own, she had to delve into the realm of screenwriting to bring her visions to the screen.

“I try to write every day, even if it’s not necessarily working on a story,” she said. “Simply getting my thoughts out on paper helps me stay

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in the mindset of writing. It takes a lot of discipline, but it has really helped me to improve over time and not be scared of looking at an empty paper.”

Some of her writing skills emerged at VASJ.

“In high school, I took this awesome Creative Writing class where we did daily writing prompts. I loved this because it allowed me to stay in the flow of creating a short story or idea, which could lead to something greater,” Mitchell said.

In addition to writing, Mitchell hones her craft through a diligent examination of films throughout the ages.

“I study movies and shows beyond the viewer’s perspective, at least way more than I did a year ago. I study the scripts and the people who wrote them, and I look at why the work of art succeeded or didn’t get as far,” she explained.

With her first film being a success, Mitchell is ready to continue working toward bigger goals. And she’s already well on her way. This past July, she worked as a production assistant on the set of the AMC hit show “The Walking Dead,” an opportunity she received by advocating for herself and her work, furthering her goal of making her own seat at the table.

“Short-term, I would love to secure more internships working on television shows and possibly joining as a staff writer. Long-term, I have always wanted to have my own television show. To be more specific, the showrunner and head writer of a more than likely anthology show. This goal is harrowing with so many great shows out there, but deep down, I know great things are meant to be surpassed. It is that concept that keeps me going,” she said.

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11 The St. Joseph Class of 1974 celebrated its 45th reunion on Oct. 19, 2019, at the American Legion in Willowick. Classmates heard welcome messages and updates from VASJ President Bill Cervenik ‘72 and head basketball coach Babe Kwasniak ‘94. It was a great evening of reconnecting with old friends and enjoying food catered by classmate Rick Eberhard ‘74.

12 On Sept. 15, 2019, Villa Angela Academy alumnae from the Class of 1979 enjoyed a day with Ursuline Sisters at Merici Crossings Motherhouse on the campus of Ursuline College. After singing their Alma Mater, the VA Girls toured the Sisters’ new home. The day was filled with much laughter and sharing of heartfelt memories. A sincere thank you to Sister Virginia, Angela Graf Quandt ‘79 and Lucy Manak Borris ‘79 for arranging this special gathering.

1980s

13 Over 30 alumnae from the Villa Angela Academy Class of ‘84 celebrated their 40th reunion at Firehouse Grill in Willoughby Hills in June 2019.

A joint reunion of the Villa Angela Academy and St. Joseph Classes of ‘84 was held on Sept. 14, 2019, at Arcadia Beach Club in Euclid. Classmates extended the invitation to friends from Euclid and Regina High Schools. In all, nearly 300 friends gathered from all four schools!

14 Teammates from the 1989 State Championship football team honored its 30th reunion on Nov. 2, 2019. They were the first State Champion football team in school history. Before heading to the last home game of the season, the ‘89 team joined today’s players for a pre-game dinner.

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UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS & REUNIONS

The Villa Angela Academy Class of 1970 will gather in honor of its 50th reunion on Oct. 10, 2020, at Tizzano’s Party Center in Euclid from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner, drinks, music, and a chance to reconnect with classmates and friends. Registration and cost details coming soon. Before the reunion dinner, classmates are welcome to celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. at Ss. Robert and William Catholic Parish in Euclid to remember those who have passed away. Please visit vasj.com/VA70 to keep up to date on this special reunion!

Save the date, VASJ Class of 2000! Join in celebrating your 20th reunion June 26, 2020, for a meet and greet and June 27 for a family picnic. Locations for both events will be announced soon. Please contact Celeste Felder ’00 at [email protected] for more information. Updates will also be posted to vasj.com/2000.

IN MEMORIAM

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School extends deepest condolences to alumni, family and friends who have passed. We pause to remember and pray for the following losses in the Viking family:

VASJ Paint NightA wonderful mix of alumni and current parents let their artistic side out at our first VASJ Paint Night on Dec. 5! Painters had the choice of two designs, led by local artist and Villa Angela Academy alumna Lisa Urankar ’84.

Join us Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, as we celebrate our third annual All Alumni Reunion! This year we will pay special honor to classes ending in ’0 or ’5. The reunion is a great way to let us do the work of planning your class’s big event. Even if this isn’t a class anniversary year, we welcome you to enjoy old friends while making new ones! Check vasj.com/allalumnireunion for more details coming soon.

Alumni Night Out at Spring Play: Dinner & a Show will take place Saturday, April 4, 2020! VASJ Drama Club invites alumni and their families and friends to enjoy dinner before a theatrical performance of “Harvey.” Stay tuned for more details to be posted at vasj.com/dinnerandshow. Are you interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact the Alumni Office at [email protected] to learn more!

St. Joseph High School Class of 1970 will celebrate its 50th reunion during the weekend of Sept. 24-27, 2020, with a special event at VASJ happening Friday, Sept. 25! Be sure to check vasj.com/SJ70 for more details coming soon.

OUR ALUMNIJoseph M. Adamcik ’60Beverley F. Argento (nee Turk) ’41Judith C. Baker (nee Domitor) ’58Richard L. Baur ’58Christopher Blunt ’85Ralph L. Browske ’54Vance D. Burbridge ’58David J. Callahan ’56Dr. Andrew Dibartolomeo ’64Michael Exum ’82William Exum ’56Thomas V. Fiebig ’65James T. Fitzmaurice ’78John J. Fox ’73James H. Grodek ’70David Grzybowski ’64Julia Helms (nee Wloszek) ’46Paul Hribar ’67Stephen Hurtack ’65David Iannicelli ’57Michael Immucci ’76Carl John Ivec Jr. ’65Kenneth Jevnikar ’62Michael J. Kane ’70

Edward D. Kern ’58Dr. Anthony T. Kosoglov ’67Mary Jo Kurtz (nee Dougherty) ’67Michael G. Lemak ’63Bernard A. Nero ’61Michael S. Perkins ’66John (Jack) Pogany ’67Michael T. Quayle ’63Julius “Chuck” Sabo ’64Robert J. Skapura ’60Frank Starman ’64Jean Sweeney (nee Farrell) ’52Lawrence A. Tremaglio ’59Frank Turk, Jr. ’57John Zalokar ’59

FACULTY & STAFFJoseph Feran - VASJ teacher and golf coachWilliam Gargiulo - Teacher and coach at St. Joseph High School Mark Kasunic ’66 - Teacher at St. Joseph High SchoolFr. Paul A. Reich - Teacher and Chaplain 1951, 1959-1961 at St. Joseph High School

SPOUSE, PARENT, OR SIBLING OFLeonard M. Cartor ’68 - Brother of Thomas ’72Leonard Cervenik ’75 - Wife of Patricia (Stevenson) ‘77, Father of Leonard ‘13 and Daniel ‘15, Brother of Bill ‘72, Thomas ‘75, Patrick ‘78Michael P. Cihon ’73 - Husband of Joan (Hayward) ‘78 Michelle Cimperman (nee Barbic) ’81 - Wife of Chris Cimperman ‘83, Sister of Brigette ‘91, Linda Briggs (Barbic) ‘86Kenneth J. Dobie ’59 - Father of Kathleen ‘81, Denise Colarik (Dobie) ‘82 , and Joseph ‘86

S P E C I A L O F F E R

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High SchoolA T P R O G R E S S I V E F I E L D

Show off your school spirit at the ballpark and come support our Cleveland Indians! The first 250 purchasers will receive a co-branded Cleveland Indians and Villa Angela-St. Joseph

High School ball cap. You will receive pickup information two weeks prior to your game.

Based on the selection of your location, you will receive the best available seats in that area.

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Updates AppreciatedVASJ deeply appreciates notification when a graduate passes away. Please contact Cheryl Stashinko ’03 at [email protected] with details.

To honor your loved one with a memorial gift to VASJ, please contact us at 216-481-8414 ext. 150.

Stay In TouchHelp us update our records by sending along your updated contact information.

MAIL TO: Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School ATTN: Advancement Office 18491 Lakeshore Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44119

OR UPDATE ONLINE: vasj.com/alumni

Kathleen B. Durkin (nee Corcoran) ’61 - Sister of James ‘58 and Patricia Homan (Corcoran) ‘67Charles R. Ely - Father of Charles R. ‘69 and Mark ‘72, served as President of Booster Club at St. Joseph High School Thomas E. Fons - Father of Christina ’97 and Jennifer ’97James E. Hoag ’55 - Father of Michael ‘76, Karen Mills (Hoag) ‘79, Anne Savage (Hoag) ‘81, James ‘84, Father-in-law of James Savage ‘81Captain Margie Malloy Hoffman - Wife of Jim ’63Gilbert (Pat) Kander - Father of Mary Beth Simon (Kander) ’73, Edward ’82, Thomas ’84, Jane George (Kander) ’85, Patrick ’89 James A. Krause ’54 - Husband of Terry (Ulepic) ’71 Margaret Mackey (nee Hogan) ’66 - Sister of Daniel ‘55, Thomas ‘57, Mary Kay ‘59, William ‘62 Frank Urankar - Father of Edward ’83 and Lisa ’84


Reader FeedbackWe’d love to hear your thoughts on VASJ Magazine. Send your questions, comments or concerns to Kristen Mott at [email protected] or 216-481-8414 ext. 235.

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VASJ ADMINISTRATION

PRESIDENT

Bill Cervenik ‘72PRINCIPAL

David CsankDEAN OF ACADEMICS

Timothy Neary ‘03DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE

Thomas ErzenDIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Kellie Watrobski ‘03DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Victor IancianciDIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Robert BuskeyASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Cheryl Stashinko ‘03COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR

Kristen Mott ‘09

BOARD OF ADVISORS 2019-20

spring 2020M A G A Z I N E

Fr. Ted Cassidy, SMKierra Cotton ’12Don Dailey ’70Pamela Dean ’90Patrick Dulzer ‘93Dana HeilMyran Jackson ’91Sr. Ann Letitia, OSU ’60

Jakki NancePat Pannitto ’78David Ramnarine ’89Gregory Spies, Jr. ’92Jim TobinMike Tobin ’91, ChairVince White-Petteruti ’69

PUBLISHING STAFF

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EDITOR

Kristen Mott ‘09

ART DIRECTOR

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OUR MISSION Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School is a Catholic, comprehensive college-preparatory school rooted in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions and committed to the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each student.

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OUR SCHOOL TAGLINE includes the words “Faith. Family. Future.” because we’re rooted in faith,

committed to family and building our future. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the whole student to be

a contributing member of our society. No matter the size, your tax-deductible gift will directly help us

to achieve that goal.

Your gift to our Annual Fund helps support:

• Tuition assistance for families in need

• Enhancements to academic curriculum

• Enrichments to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)

• Maintenance and improvements of our facilities and grounds

• Faith-formation activities for students and staff

• Operational support of Viking athletics programs

For more information about these giving options, please contact the VASJ Advancement Office

at 216-481-8414 ext. 150. One-time and recurring donations can be made at vasj.com/donate.

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C E L E B R A T E W I T H T H E V I K I N G V I L L A G E !

Friday, Oct. 2, 20207-10 p.m., VASJ Gym

Open to all alums and friends of St. Joseph High School, Villa Angela Academy

and Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

Enjoy food, drinks, music, and an opportunity to reconnect and reminisce with classmates and friends. Special recognition for

classes ending in ’0 or ’5.

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