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The Covington Catholic JournalWinter 2008 With a Spirit that Will Not Die

1600 Dixie Highway • Park Hills, KY 41011-2797 • (859) 448-2247 • www.covcath.org

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Dear Alumnus,

I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some new programs and changes that were implemented for the 2008-2009 school year.

Spiritually, under guidance and funding from the diocese, Covington Catholic was able to implement new Religion textbooks at each grade level. The Didache Series, comprised of four books, presents the life and doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church in the context of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the teachings of Vatican II. The series also draws from the Sacred Scripture, the lives of the Saints, and the Doctors and Fathers of the Church. In addition, the books are interspersed with some of the most beautiful religious art work ever created.

Academically, Covington Catholic changed all of its full-year senior courses to semester courses. For example, English IV is now English 101 and English 102. The

change allows a senior’s seventh semester G.P.A. to include the grades from all of his first semester classes. In the past, the grades for the full-year classes, like an English class, would not be factored into a senior’s G.P.A. until the entire course was completed in May. This change not only strengthens a senior’s G.P.A. in December, it also matches the same course structure (semester courses) that a senior will experience in college.

Physically, Covington Catholic established a chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America which uses positive reinforcement and rewards to provide every club member with powerful avoidance tools in resisting drug use. To become a member, students volunteer to take a urine drug test for five commonly used drugs. Besides the initial testing, up to twenty five percent of the members are randomly tested throughout the school year. In its first year, the Covington Catholic High School Chapter has a current enrollment of 241 students (48%) – the largest of any school in the tri-state area.

Socially, Covington Catholic pioneered a first-ever home night game for both the varsity soccer and football teams. This allowed the student body and the CCH community to experience a venue typical to other high schools in the region. The experience was highlighted by a goal-line stand to preserve the win as the clock expired.

As you can see, our mission - To educate young men spiritually, academically, physically, and socially – drives our efforts throughout the year. May the peace, love, and strength of Christ ever reign in your heart.

Yours in education, Michael T. Clines

For more information on upcoming events

contact the Alumni & Development

Office at (859) 448-2247 or

[email protected].

Tuesday, March 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sportsfest

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 28, 29 & 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alumni Basketball Tournament

Tuesday, May 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Father William’s Reception

Tuesday, May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Kentuckian of the Year Luncheon

Upcoming Events:

From thePrincipal’s Office . . .

From thePrincipal’s Office . . .

In This Issue

Annual Appeal Update 3

2008 Northern Kentuckian of the Year Honoree 5

Dinner Dance Update 6

Hall of Fame Inductees 8

What’s Happening 10

Freshman Scholarship Announcement 11

Reunion Update 14

2007-2008 Annual Appeal

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Sue Finke Director of Development

Alma Finke Alumni Relations and Reunion Coordinator

Jennifer Abdrabbo Communications and Media Relations

Covington Catholic High School was established in 1925. Our mission is to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Covington Catholic is the only all-male high school in Northern Kentucky, and serves the parishes of

Blessed Sacrament, Mother of God, St. Agnes, St. Ann, St. Boniface/St. James, St. John, St. Joseph and St. Pius X. Visit our website at www.covcath.org.

supported tuition assistance to forty-one students ($148,472, which is a record amount), purchased thirty-seven new laptops for the teach-ers and purchased seven SMART Boards (interactive whiteboards) for the classrooms.

With the total commitment of the school board, administration, fac-ulty, alumni and friends, CCH can reach its goal and ensure the tradi-tion of excellence continues. If you are not sure if you have given to the 2007/2008 Annual Appeal please contact Jennifer Abdrabbo in the Development Office at 448-2247 ext. 3 or via email at [email protected]. My heartfelt appre-ciation goes out to all the alumni, parents and friends of Covington Catholic who have graciously sup-ported the 2007/2008 Annual Appeal fund drive.

Why give to the Annual Appeal?A Catholic education is a special

gift. The only way it will continue to survive is for us as alumni to support this important source of income. We have a responsibility to future gen-erations. Take a few minutes to stop by and see the school . . . you’ll be impressed.

Goal: $185,000

Funds Raised: $167,504 (As of 2/19/08)

Deadline to contribute to this year’s appeal:

June 30, 2008

Top Ten Classes (As of 2/19/08)1978 $10,3501973 $8,7451975 $7,0351965 $7,0301967 $6,0801939 $5,0551974 $4,3751963 $3,9651985 $3,9251970 $3,900

The Annual Appeal is a driving force behind Covington Catholic’s ability to continue its tradition of excellence generation after genera-tion. The funds generated by last year’s Annual Appeal helped keep the tuition increase to 1.6% ($100),

Annual Appeal ChairmanJerry Collins


It is often said that a lad coming to CCH as a freshman comes as

a boy and leaves as a young man. Four very important years of learning, changing, growing, and new realiza-tions take place in this time span.

As Providence has disposed, my time here is also a four year pas-sage. Bishop Foys appointed me part-time Chaplain as the 2004 school year began. Like a freshman, I didn’t much know what to expect. As a freshman begins to carve out his identity in the school, the same task lay ahead of me. As part-time Chaplain that year, my principal work place was the fine new Chapel and the gym – where whole school Mass and Confessions take place. I was somewhat clueless as to what else the role would involve, for in the 7 schools I have been a Chaplain over the years, the role has worked out differently in each. The way a priest-Chaplain’s role unfolds also has a great deal to do with how he under-stands the Priesthood. In December 2004 I celebrated 25 years as a priest and the encouragement of the school community, even though we were new to each other was moving.

In one’s sophomore year there is a greater familiarity with the school. Engagement and loyalty increase and one begins to embrace the lore and traditions, such as they are. It can be a tough year as studies become more complex and expectations as well as distractions increase all around. Just as I was really getting a feel for all this, the terrible accident occurred on the first weekend in October 2005. I was seriously burned and out of action until February 3rd, 2006 when I cele-brated Mass again on the Memorial of Saint Blaise. The representation of the

CCH community at all levels at that Mass was amazing, just as the numer-ous cards, messages, and prayers had been amazing during my recovery as well. My sophomore year at CCH was certainly bitter-sweet, but I was glad to be able, from February, to take up the Chaplain’s role again. I felt that people at CCH had taken me to heart and per-haps through all that had happened to me, I might have become a little more real in the school.

The junior year sees a gear-change to the more immediate preparation for adult life and undergraduate studies. A junior is very much at home in the school community and knows his way around as it were. With my accident, the role I had been invited to the Diocese to fill had been passed on to others and I was in a position to do something else. Mr. Clines picked up quickly on that and proposed that I remain in the Diocese for CCH. My Abbot approved of that move since it also kept me close to the Burns Clinic at University Hospital so that my progress health-wise could be monitored, and Bishop Foys confirmed the arrangement. I was also to move residence from the Cathedral Basilica Rectory to the Chaplain’s House on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker at Walton, where I provide daily Mass for the Sisters. Now as a class room religion teacher, a return to the first apostolate I served after Ordination, my engagement at CCH had in a sense come of age. The Seniors of 2006-2007 that I taught and met on the Retreats and in many other settings were a class act. Those men know my esteem for them and it is great to see them when they visit as alumni. I am happy to observe the freshmen that I taught and had for homeroom that year continue to move more deeply into the CCH ethos, and they already do so with their own style.

In the senior year, a young man

assumes a good deal of leadership in the school, and he gathers up the riper fruits of his four years as he prepares for a new phase of his life. While seniors move on, they also look back with pride, gratitude, and loyalty to CCH. So many of them continue to contribute to this great school in many different ways. In this my final semester at CCH I am conscious of the time it has taken for me to become the Chaplain at CCH. Yes, the posi-tion is an appointment, but it is also a role which evolves and develops with one’s involvement in the life of the school. This year I have been fulltime in the classroom, I have a Sophomore Homeroom and I will have been Chaplain for all the Senior Retreats. I continue to provide Confessions each week and Friday Mass as well as providing the Mass on many other occasions as well. I try to be present for various events as energy and time permit! After four years I have begun to know some of the families, some of the alumni, and students I have not taught – all just a little better. After another four years I would feel more established as the priest for this school . . . but Providence has disposed other-wise, and I will return to an apostolate of my Norbertine Community. But like the seniors who will graduate this year, a fine group of young men with whom I am proud to be associated, I will leave having gathered the fruits of many memorable experiences here and I will always look back to CCH with pride and gratitude to God in His Providence, for placing me here. CCH will always be in my prayers.

May the glorious Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, whose blue and white serve us here as constant remind-ers of her maternal love, continue to protect, guide, and inspire the men of Covington Catholic High School – past and present!

CCH – A Four Year PassageFr. William M. Fitzgerald O.Praem., Religion Teacher and Chaplain

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Covington Catholic High School is proud to announce that Mr. Matth. Toebben, founder of Toebben Companies, has been named “The 2008 Northern Kentuckian of the Year.” Mr. Toebben will be honored on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center begin-ning with a reception at 11:15 a.m. and followed with a noon luncheon.

Mr. Toebben is being honored for his incredible achievements since immigrating to the United States from Germany in 1953 at the age of twenty. After two years of learning the home building trade, Mr. Toebben started his own business in 1955, known today as Toebben Builders and Developers. Three years later in 1958, Mr. Toebben started building custom homes in

2008 Northern Kentuckian of the Yearhis own community called Country Squire Estates. In the 1970’s two more Toebben Companies were developed: Matth. Toebben Construction, which controls the Commercial, Industrial, Office and Retail construction as well as Toebben Ltd., owning and leasing over five hundred thousand square feet of office and retail facilities throughout the tri-state area.

A few of the recent awards that Mr. Toebben has received:• 2001 National Angus Breeder of the

Year Award• 2002 Best Custom Home in

Northern Kentucky• 2002 Cardinal Award for Forward

Northern Kentucky• 2005 Spirit of Construction Award• 2006 Alzheimer’s Association

Meritorious Philanthropist AwardNot only is Mr. Toebben an excellent

businessman, he is also very involved with the community. Mr. Toebben served as the President of the Home Builders Association in 1966 and 1982. He has supported Thomas More College and Springer School by establishing scholarships for students. He currently serves on the Leadership Council for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater

Cincinnati, and he is a board member of the Bluegrass Institute. Mr. Toebben has also been involved with Gateway Community & Technical College, Holy Cross High School, Kentucky Club for Growth, New Perceptions, and Redwood Rehabilitation Center.

The Northern Kentuckian of the Year luncheon benefits Covington Catholic High School which in the fall of 2007 was designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Covington Catholic was one of only three private/parochial high schools in the nation in 2007 to receive the national award. In addition, 100% of the Class of 2007 matriculated to col-lege and 80% of its alumni live in our area. Truly, Covington Catholic and its alumni positively impact the Northern Kentucky Community, and the lun-cheon provides a vehicle for the busi-ness community to support Covington Catholic’s tradition of excellence in education.

If you are interested in attending this event or placing a congratulatory ad in the program, please contact the devel-opment department at 859-448-2247 or email [email protected].

Nate Dusing ’97 has made his-tory once again. He will be the first Covington Catholic Colonel to be inducted into the LaRosa’s Hall of Fame. His outstanding achievements as a world class swimmer will be rec-ognized during a ceremony in June of this year. Dusing is joining the ranks of the best in high school athletes and coaches in the area. The Buddy LaRosa’s High School Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1975 and is one of the oldest halls of fame of its

kind in the country. The Community Recorder stated in a recent article that Nate was “probably the greatest male swimmer in Northern Kentucky history, where he is believed to be the first native Kentuckian to set a national high school record when he won the 100-yard butterfly in 47.10 as a senior in 1997.”

He was named LaRosa’s Male Athlete of the Year in 1996/1997, was twice named Kentucky’s Outstanding Swimmer of the Year and was named

National Prep Swimmer of the Year in 1997 all while he was in high school. He went on to the University of Texas where he continued to have an outstanding swim career while representing the U.S. on the Olympic swim team in 2000 (silver) and 2004 (bronze). While at the University of Texas he was named the NCAA Swimmer of the Year in 2001 and was a 28-time NCAA All American. Nate currently resides in Austin, Texas.

Nate DusiNg eNters Larosa’s HaLL of fame


The gift gathering parties are impor-tant to the success of the silent auction. These parties are also a wonderful way for each class to socialize and meet new parents.

CCH would like to thank the Hosts for the parties:

Freshman Tom & Mary Schutzman Chris & Christina Fischer John (Nut) & Ellen Zembrodt

Sophomore Bob & Kathy Heimbrock John & Julie Pauly Bill & Julie Schuler Larry & Sue Gerwe Craig & Peggy Walsh Wayne & Michelle Siemer

Junior Jim & Ann Flood Julie Mahan Julie Jones Sherrie Eimer

Senior Barry & Mary Dyas Mark & Vicki Schmerge Paul & Gina Bondick Greg & Mary Beth Ward

Marty & Diane Grimes Bob & Rhonda Noll

Football Parents Tony & Sheila Roedig

Thanks to our sponsors as well.Diamond SponsorThe Hartmann-Ryan Team Colliers

International

PlatinumBear Creek Capital

GoldDavid & Traci Punch AlexanderArt’s Rental Equipment & SupplyCitizen’s BankDeters, Benzinger & LaVelle P.S.C.Barry & Mary DyasJim & Ann FloodGreater Cincinnati MarineHilltop Basic ResourcesNational CitySt. Elizabeth Medical CenterMark J. Schmerge ChFC

Registered Investment AdvisorTri-State Gastroenterology AssociatesWessels Construction & Development

CompanyWulco

Dance committee: Ann Flood, Julie Jones, Christa Ellison, Monica LaFever, Kelly Halpin, Sue Warning, Sue Gerwe, Sherrie Eimer, Booster Bingo Regulars, Mary Dyas, Laura Arlinghaus, Ellen Zembrodt, Pat Metzger, Gina Bondick, Sue Finke

The Corporate Sponsorship Committee: Brad Slabaugh, Bob Heimbrock, Wayne Siemer, Dan Fagel, John DeFraites, Mike Shafer, Bob Hoffer, Ann Flood, Julie Jones, Sue Finke

It goes without saying that the success of Covington Catholic and this dance is directly related to the parents, alumni and past parents of the school. The school is very grateful for their time and dedication to their son’s education and continuing the Covington Catholic tradi-tion of educating young men. We look forward to the dinner dance next year. Ann Flood and Gina Best have agreed to chair the event and Monica LaFever will be heading up the silent auction. If you are interested in being on the committee contact Sue Finke in the Development office at 859-448-CCHS (2247) or Ann Flood 341-8489.

Over 330 alumni, parents and friends of Covington Catholic had a fantastic time in the gymnasium at Covington Catholic October 20th while raising close to $60,000! The proceeds of this dance goes to the boosters ($35,000) and the school ($25,000). Covington Catholic would like to thank Chairpersons Ann Flood and Julie Jones for all of their hard work. The sponsorship committee chaired by Brad Slabaugh brought in $21,500!

The Big Blue Hullabaloo

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Each year, at the annual Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Cathedral Basilica in Covington, the Department of Catholic Schools and the Inclusive Education Committee recognizes and honors one elementary and one sec-ondary school for their commitment to helping students with exceptional learning needs.

This year Covington Catholic High School was selected as an honoree for its Academic Support Program started in the fall of 2005.

Currently, 15 students participate in the program which is designed for students with documented learning disabilities. Principal Mike Clines stated, “Covington Catholic High School accepts students with various abilities, and the Academic Support Program provides an additional way to meet the needs of all students. Program coordinator Ms. Linda Matz started the program from scratch in 2005, and I commend her, the teach-ers and counselors, and the school

board members for their commitment to inclusive education.”

The Sister Dorothy Inclusive Education Committee of the Diocese of Covington has been working on behalf of students who have learning difficulties and their families, since 1978.

Since that time, and in recent years, many of the schools of the diocese have established programs and hired staff to assist students in their quest for success within a school setting.

Covington Catholic High School Receives Sr. Dorothy Inclusive Education Award

Jon GallensteinScholarships Awarded

Nathan Schuler, Matt Maloney and Greg Schipper

Seniors Matt Maloney, Greg Schipper and Nathan Schuler were awarded the 2007 Jon Gallenstein Art Scholarship. The scholarship honors Jon, an outstand-ing CCH art student, who passed away in 1993. The scholarship is open to third and fourth year senior art students. Judged by professional artists, former win-ners and friends of Jon, students are required to pre-pare a portfolio of their art work and a written artist statement. At the end of the year each of the winners will be awarded $500. The Schipper boys, Kenny (’05) and Greg (’08) are the first set of brothers to receive this award. Congratulations to them all!!

1994 Kevin Kleem Adam McAllister Wes Middendorf

1995 Matt Eckerle Jeff Peeno Mike Spille

1996 Nolan Ellis Dan Kramer Jacob Tilden

1997 Brian Cronin Colin Gamel Brian Gruber

1998 Dan Barczak Brennan Basford Murray Dwertman

1999 David Dang J.R. Schilling Craig Schmidt

2000 Rob Anderson Mike List Bret Wilcox

2001 Philip LaVelle Steve Staggs Steve Winnike

2002 Joseph Brown Dan O’ Connor Alex Schmitz

2003 Jon Hancock Mark Roenker Daniel Ruberg

2004 Nick Hill Kenny Schipper Michael Thaman

2005 Justin Ankenbauer Griff McNerney Brett Sutton

2006 Kevin Harris Ryan Flanagan Alex Stacy

Past scholarship recipients:


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Covington Catholic High School Announces 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees

Nate Dusing(1997) Nate set nearly every record possible during his 4-year swimming career at CCH and still holds six school records ten years after his graduation. During his junior and senior years Nate was virtually unbeatable in the state. In both his junior and senior seasons he was named to the High School All-American Team. Other awards in addition to the many records include being named NKAC Swimmer of the Year twice and being named KHSAA Swimmer of the Year as a senior. At the State Meet in 1997 Nate electrified the crowd in the 100 Butterfly winning the race in 48.07 to establish a school, state and NATIONAL RECORD.

Chris Cleves(1985) Chris was one of the finest basketball players in the history of CCH. He was team captain as a senior and is a member of the prestigious 1000 Point Club having scored 1111 points during his career. Chris also holds the all time Covington Catholic record of scoring 284 field goals in one season.

Andy Listerman(1994) Andy was a rare four year varsity letterman in basketball. During his career his teams won 95 games and went to the State Tournament in 1992 winning the Regional Tournament for the first time since 1971. During his career, Andy was named to numerous All-Star and All Tournament Teams including All-District, All-Region, and All-Conference. In his senior year he was named Player of the Year in the 9th Region. He became a member of the prestigious 1000 point club in his junior year and in his senior year became the all time leader in points scored at CCH with 1730, a record that he still holds today.

Ray Michael(1961) Ray is best known as the voice of the Colonel Football team, having served as the announcer for all football games (frosh, jv and varsity) for over 15 years. He has also volunteered, in many other capacities, to help the football program for the last 25 years.

The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Covington Catholic was held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at The Gardens in Park Hills, KY. This year’s inductees were:

Close to 200 friends, past Hall of Fame honorees, alumni and family attended this most distinguished event. Chris Welsh who has been with the Reds for 14 seasons as Reds TV analyst was the Master of Ceremonies. Each inductee spoke a few words about their experiences at CCH. The featured speaker was Gene Bennett, Senior Scout for the Cincinnati Reds.

Chris Cleves, Andy Listerman and Ray Michael

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Covington Catholic High School Announces 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees

Hall of Fame Nomination Criteria

There are two categories in the Covington Catholic Sports Hall of Fame. The first cat-egory is for former athletes of Covington Catholic. They become eligible ten years after graduation from CCH. Criteria for selection to the Hall of Fame, is based only on what was accomplished during their high school careers. The sec-ond category is for coaches and contributors. Selection in this category is based on longevity of service and dedication to Covington Catholic athletics.

Nominations may be made at any time simply by submit-ting the name to Mike Guidugli ([email protected]) Athletic Director at school. Any relevant information concern-ing accomplishments may be included and is encouraged in the nomination. All nominations received remain on the “master ballot” from which the selection committee votes. The selection committee consists of 14 voting members. CCH coaches with fifteen or more years experience are on the committee as well as other close observers of CCH athletes over the years includ-ing former coaches, members of the media, and involved alumni. Members of the selec-tion committee are Bill Bieger, Terry Boehmker, Art Bohman, Dr. Jack Brueggemann, Rick Hornsby, John Horton, Jack Kaelin, Bill Krumpelbeck, Dick Maile, Ray Michael, Tom Miller, Lynn Ray, George Schneider, and Dan Tieman.

Plans are underway for the Alumni Basketball Tournament. Get your team together and call by March 14th to reserve a spot.

The tournament will be held March 28th, 29th and 30th. It is planned as a two and out tournament with two or three games played each day. However, if fewer than eight teams register, it will be a round robin. The cost is $20 per player.

The gym will be set up with drinks and snacks so you can sit around, snack and have a drink with friends while you wait for your next game. Beer and drinks will be provided at minimal costs.

Call Mrs. Alma Finke in the CCH Alumni Office (859) 448-CCHS (2247) ext. 2, on or before March 14th with your team information.

If you want to play but do not have a team, need additional players to com-plete your team or just have questions about the event, contact Alma Finke (859) 448-2247 ext. 2, [email protected] or Mickey Fritz 513-891-5911, [email protected].

ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The 26th Annual Alumni Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, August 29th. We are beginning to meet to organize this year’s event. If you are interested in serving on the committee please contact Sue Finke (448-2247 ext. 1) or Jennifer Abdrabbo (448-2247 ext. 3).

ATTENTION GOLfERS!

ROB HARMON Class of 2002

Now that spring is right around the corner here is some news about an alumnus that is playing baseball for the Tacoma Rainiers. They are a Triple-A, Pacific Coast League, minor league team for the Seattle Mariners based in Tacoma, Washington. Rob is a pitcher, throws and bats right-handed, weighs about 240 lbs. and is 6’7”.

On February 4th he reported to Phoenix, AZ for two months of spring training. On April 1st he will find out what minor league team he will be assigned to. This summer he worked out with Norm Charlton you might remember him as part of the Cincinnati Reds “Nasty Boys” bullpen trio in 1990 and 1991.

You can check out Rob’s progress by going to www.seat-tlemariners.com go to Roster then Minor League Affiliates then click on Tacoma Rainiers. Good luck Rob and hope to see you in Cincinnati some day.


1970 John Cole wants everyone to know that he believes Covington Catholic to be the best High School in the state. All four years he attended, the basketball team went to the state tournament in Louisville. Though they did not win the championship they made it to the finals and lost by just one point. Those were times he’ll never forget.

1982 Dave Schneider is currently working in the Campbell County School District as a Counselor of the Day Treatment Center and the Regional Juvenile Detention Center. He volunteers as a Freshman Basketball coach at CCH. He misses his former col-leagues at CCH and wishes everyone much happiness and success. He also wants to acknowledge the school on its recognition as being named a Blue Ribbon School. He knows it is a great honor and is well deserved.

1989 Matt Fischesser is working for an architect named, Michael Graves, in New York City. Last spring he and some friends hitched a ride on the CASH CAB (a game show in New York City where folks hail a cab and unbeknownst to them are on a game show.) They answered trivia questions throughout their ride and won $1300. Matt is currently single, no kids and spends his free time snowboarding or playing beach volleyball (depending on the season).

1993 Daniel Riegler married Amy Scoggs on December 1, 2007. His company, Riegler Engineering, was the recipient of the Northern Kentucky Chamber 2007 Small Business “SUCCESS” Award.

1995 Wes Middendorf and his wife Cambria wel-comed into the world their son, Wyatt John, born on January 18, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs. & 2 oz. and was 20.5” long. Wyatt arrived three hours before his cousin Isaac, Wes’ brother’s son. Dad says he’s doing great and has brought much joy into their lives, even at 3:00 a.m.

1995 ChristopherPfeiffer and his wife Jessica are the proud parents of Jack Ryan who was born on October 13, 2007 (his due date) weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz.

1997 RyanHackman is engaged to Maggie Patrick of Lexington Ky. Both are living in Virginia Beach where Ryan has been serving on board the submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) since October 2005. He recently completed a successful six month deploy-ment to the Persian Gulf and was named the 2007 Junior Officer of the year for his submarine squad-ron. After having sailed over 50,000 miles on nuclear power and being away for 181 days, Ryan is happy to be back at home in Virginia Beach.

1998 JerryArrasmith and his wife Lisa were blessed on January 2, 2008 with the birth of their daughter, Abigail Lynne Arrasmith. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz.

2000 Nathan Baum and Adam Hock (2004) co-founded the Hilltopper Fishing Club last year at Western Kentucky University. Last September they placed second out of 83 teams in a national fishing tournament and split the $8,000 prize. Their new found fame has given them the opportunity to learn from the pros in the sport fishing industry while trad-ing “fish tales” during national tournaments that take place throughout the year. It has even brought them a new boat and sponsor, Plapp’s Pro Outdoors in Florence. Good luck! Feel free to come back and teach the guys in our fishing club a few tips of the trade.

2001 Michael Cayse was “The next contestant on the Price is Right” on January 25, 2008. Michael guessed the exact price on a computer which won him the computer, $500 and a chance to come up on stage. He went on to win an exercise bike, a dinette set, a popcorn maker and a BBQ grill but didn’t have any luck on getting into the “Showcase Showdown.” Better luck next time!

2001 Matthew Goebel, a consultant for Crowe Chizek and Company, was recently named one of Consulting Magazine’s “30 Under Thirty”. According to Consulting Magazine, Goebel was chosen from a field of 300 because of his work with the onboarding programs, which are designed to assist new hires as they transition into the firm, for Crowe’s Performance business unit. In addition, he was selected for his attitude toward developing client solutions. Goebel, currently resides in Indianapolis.

2001 Ryan Riesenberg is a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He is currently single and with the 29th Weapons Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. Ryan will begin Pilot training in July at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. His email address is [email protected].

2007 Kurt Bovard was named the Player of the Week at Thomas More. He has played in every game as the backup point guard since he began. He has been consistent with assists and scoring for the Saints this season.

2007 BrandonBrown is currently playing football for Washington University in St. Louis. He was recent-ly named to the All-Association First Team – Defense.

2007 Joseph Castaneda is currently playing foot-ball for the University of Dayton. He was recently named “Freshman of the Year” for football in their conference.

What’s Happening

Covington Catholic High School is proud to announce that the following students have been awarded one of its twelve in-district scholarships for the 2008/2009 school year. In-district students are defined by their parish. By finishing in the top 12, the students placed in the top 10% of the in-district stu-dents who took the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Covington Catholic High School. These scholarships are the result of the students’ exceptional scores on the HSPT taken on Dec. 8, 2007. There was approximately $20,000 given out in scholarships. Below is the list of their names and parishes.

1. James Nutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Agnes2. Jordan Stovik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Pius X3. Paul Kleier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Agnes4. Michael Maurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blessed Sacrament5. Casey Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blessed Sacrament6. Eric Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Pius X7. Grant Guess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Joseph8. Ryan Dickmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Pius X9. Clint Massie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blessed Sacrament10. Aaron Fuller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Pius X11. Ethan Stallman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Pius X12. Eric Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Joseph

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Chad Sandfoss, 2005, is currently in a one year intern-ship in Encino, Texas at the San Tomas Hunt Club. He will graduate in May from Southeastern Illinois with a degree in Game Management. He recently led a gentle-man from Louisiana on a deer hunt that ended up land-ing the biggest deer killed on the property since the season began. It was a 12 pointer. The gentleman paid $4,300 for a two night, 3 day hunt.

Freshman Scholarship Winners

Peter Ganshirt, ’78, is a certified mental game coach-ing professional who has worked with more than two dozen athletes in the area. He develops a mental skills coaching plan for each of his clients which helps he/she to overcome stumbling blocks to achieve their peak performance. In 2006, Dr. Ganshirt went through a four-month certification course to be able to include Peak Athletic Performance Sports in his psychology practice. It’s a program to instill mental skills that will increase the probability of success in sports.

Chad Sandfoss (right) pictured with a client and trophy deer.

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Alumni Spotlight


EndowmentsIn Memory of Raymond Bergman

Mrs. Susan Bergman

In Memory of Jon Biedenharn

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Biedenharn

Mr. Donald W. BlairMr. Gerald D. BlenkeMr. Daniel J. Bosch, Sr.Mr. Robert F. BossMr. Ronald J. BucherMr. Richard E. DeanMr. Richard L. DetzelMr. Robert W. DetzelMr. Timothy O. DonovanMr. and Mrs. N. Chris

FiegerMr. and Mrs. Robert A.

FlickMr. William C. FloodMr. Robert A. FrohnMr. Fred L. HollisMr. and Mrs. Thomas W.

LahnerMr. Richard E. MaileMr. Tom MurrayMr. Timothy L. PieperMr. Gary W. RobbinsMr. Robert E. Ryan, Jr.Mr. Joseph B. SchmidtMr. Charles R. SpanierMr. Leo StammMr. Richard J. WeberMr. and Mrs. William J.

WischerMr. and Mrs. Anthony R.

ZembrodtMr. and Mrs. Irvin Ziegler

For the Jon Biedenharn Fund In Memory of: John and Evelyn Cain


Bill CollierMr. and Mrs. Jerry

BiedenharnJoe Merrill


Rick SmithMr. and Mrs. Jerry

BiedenharnAnnette Starnes


Kathleen WebelerMr. and Mrs. Jerry

Biedenharn

In Memory of Mike CapleClass of 1997

In Memory of the Blank Family Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Blank, Sr.

In Memory of Patti DusingMr. and Mrs. Mark

BaumgartnerMr. and Mrs. Jerome C.

KohlheppMr. and Mrs. Chris Pfeiffer

In Memory of Gilbert EllisonMr. Steven N. GilliamMr. and Mrs. Jerome

KohlheppMr. & Mrs. Jonathon Votel

For the Jon Gallenstein Art Scholarship In Memory of:Jon Gallenstein

Mr. Jason T. GallensteinMrs. Lauren MillerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth

SchmidtWilliam Haders

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Kohlhepp

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon H. Votel

Sue MatlockMr. and Mrs. J. Thomas

GallensteinDeborah Remke

Mr. J. Thomas Gallenstein

In Memory of Billy GrimmMr. and Mrs. Keith A.

McGovern

In Memory of Denny Guenther

Mr. Thomas Maile

In Memory of Galen HealeyMr. and Mrs. Mark Bresser

In Honor of the John Muething

Dr. Stephen E. Muething

In Memory of Charles Neuhaus

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Egbers

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kalker

Mr. Richard KoopMr. and Mrs. Jack

Kruempelman

First Friday Alumni MassAll alumni, families and friends are invited to First

Friday Mass in our school chapel. Mass begins at 7:25 a.m. on the first Friday of each month that school is in session. The next Mass will be held on March 7, 2008. Everyone is welcome to stay after Mass to enjoy donuts, juice and coffee in the cafeteria.NOTE:

• There will not be a Mass offered in April due to Spring Break.

• There is a Mass offered every Friday that school is in session at 7:25 a.m. for alumni, students, faculty & staff, families and friends . . . all are invited.

Mr. Robert MoellerMr. Jay Woltermann

In Memory of Rose PeenoMr. and Mrs. Martin

Kamer

In Memory of Elsie SeifertMr. Dennis Tull

In Memory of the Tim Shields 1961 Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. David F. Hoetker

Mr. Joseph B. SchmidtMr. and Mrs. R. Kenney

Shields

In Memory of Kelsey SorrellMr. Jack KaelinMr. and Mrs. Kenney F.

Shields

In Memory of Artie SteinmetzClass of 1997Mr. Gary Nader

In Memory of James ThomasMr. and Mrs. Gerald

BenzingerMrs. Mary E. BergerMr. Patrick CahillMr. and Mrs. Gregg

FeltrupMr. John J. GarveyMr. and Mrs. Steve

GillespieMr. and Mrs. David

GrimsleyMr. and Mrs. William Todd

HurstMr. and Mrs. Tim P. McGillMr. & Mrs. Laurence M.

McGovernMr. and Mrs. Timothy J.

Ragland

Dr. James RoebkerSenator and Mrs. Richard

L. RoedingMrs. Joanne SchulerMr. Alvin SmithMr. Edward E. ThomasMr. & Mrs. Michael L.

ThomasMr. and Mrs. Edward W.

WhiteheadMr. and Mrs. Hank Wise

For the VonLehman Family ScholarshipIn Memory of Sis and Joe VonLehman

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dressman

Mary Luau FoundationDr. & Mrs. Michael

MolonyPACCAR FoundationMr. and Mrs. Andrew

VonLehmanMr. Richard L. VonLehman

In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. Terry Bramlage

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Benzinger

In Memory of Howie HahlMr. Gerald B. Dressman

Teacher’s Wish ListClass of 1957Class of 1967Class of 1972Mr. Nicholas A. EilermanMr. Glenn Willett –

Class of 1949

Science DepartmentMr. Charles R. Spanier

In Memory of Jeff PfetzerMrs. Kay O’Rourke

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In MemoriamALUMNI

Michael Major ’66Norbert Meyer ’57Charles Neuhaus ’52Joseph Nicholson ’38Daniel T. Runge ’66Charles J. Stander ’41James R. Thomas ’47John Vandegeer ’71Stanley Wimmers ’39

SONJason Arlinghaus ’98Richard Dickman ’44

DAUGHTERSteve Sorrell ’75

FATHERGreg Brungs ’83Robert Brungs ’74Thomas Brungs ’79Randy Ellison ’79R. Neil Gilreath ’80Tom Fowee ’98Bryan Jansen ’80Daniel Jansen ’87David Jansen ’89John (Jack) Jansen ’79

Richard Jansen ’77Robert Jansen ’83Thomas Jansen ’74James Rippe ’71Rev. Charles “Kip”

Stander ’68Greg Thomas ’81Michael Thomas ’78

MOTHERMichael Ash ’66Robert Ash ’58William R. Ash ’56Jesse Boone ’66Joseph Boone, Jr. ’75Ron Durham, FacultyJames Gantenberg ’68Michael Gantenberg ’70R. Neil Gilreath ’80Charles Kuebbing ’82Mark W. Nienaber ’73David L. Schell ’65Scott Schuler ’98Jude Schulte ’79William J. Schulte ‘72Robert G. Staggenborg

’68David Stoeckle ’82Mike Stoeckle ’86

Robert Stoeckle ’67David Zumbiel ’71Mark Zumbiel ’77

GRANDFATHERRobert Brungs ’05Alex Cardosi ’04Anthony Cardosi ’04Robert Cardosi ’99Andrew Ellison ’06Nicholaus Ellison ’09Adam Hock ’04Drew Hollenkamp ’97Kyle Hollenkamp ’00Matt Hollenkamp ’94Robert Lynch ’96Stephen Otte ’10Jeff Peeno ’96Blake Schmidt ’03Jason Tate ’01Peter Thomas ’10Kyle Weckenbrock ’05Ryan Woods ’99

GRANDMOTHERKevin Connughton ’10Gary Harmeling ’77Greg Harmeling ’78Bernard Herold ’99

Matt Herold ’86Jeffrey Peeno ’96Chris Shouse ’08Ryan Shouse ’11Josh Thompson ’06

GRANDSONStephen Arlinghaus ’71

BROTHERJames Gantenberg ’68Michael Gantenberg ’70Tim Haders, FacultyRonald Major ’65Fred Vandegeer ’68Roland Vandegeer ’67

SISTERAugust Meier ’40William Remke ’75Andrew Schild ’80Daniel Schild ’76Stephen Schild ’86William Schild ’73Tyler Sorrell ’05Trevor Sorrell ’09Jack Toerner ’67Robert Toerner ’65Arthur White ’73Doug White ’80

Please mark your calendars for the evening of Wednesday, May 7th as we bid farewell to our dear friend and Chaplain, Father William Fitzgerald O’Praem. The faculty and staff of CCH will host a reception for Father William in the cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.

Father William has been a member of the faculty and School Chaplain since 2004. He will be bidding us farewell and heading for the west coast where he will return as an apostolate of the Norbetine Community. We will miss Father William greatly and wish him the best on his next journey. We know he will continue to make a difference in the lives of everyone he meets just as he has blessed our community with his presence.

Goodbye to Father William

MEMORIal MaSSFather William Fitzgerald, O’Praem, CCH

Chaplain, celebrated the Memorial Mass for our deceased Alumni on November 8, 2007. Over 100 visitors came to the Mass to honor and remember their loved ones. Forty-nine deceased Alumni names were read as a family member presented a rose during Mass. The chorus sang beautifully as well as the entire student body. All of our deceased alumni were included in the program so they could be remembered in our prayers. A brunch followed in the cafeteria hosted by our CCH Parent’s Club. Everyone appreciated the Mass and meal. To quote one of the attendees” . . . Thank you for another wonderful Memorial Mass for the deceased Alumni. As always it was a grand morning, sad but grand.”

Thanks to Linda Fussinger for chairing the lunch and all the mothers who assisted her. We would also like to thank Bill Snyder, Ron Durham, Al Hertsenberg and Father William for helping us to memorialize our deceased alumni.


A new year has begun which means that there are a lot of reunions to be planned for 2008:

The following years have already started planning for their reunion.

1948 – Ed Schroeder and his committee are looking to have their reunion September 13, 2008 after a football game. Further information will follow as plans are made.

1958 – Art Baute and his committee are planning their “50th” reunion. Reserve the weekend of August 29th. More information will follow.

1968 – Bill Kathman and his committee celebrated their “40th” Reunion on February 8 following the Newport Central Catholic Basketball Game in the cafe-teria. A good time was had by all.

Class of 1982 – Welcome Back!!!On Saturday, December 1, 2007, there were 53 grad-

uates at our 25-year reunion. We were accompanied by 20 wives or guests. This was a really good crowd. Everyone seemed to have a good time, seemed to be in good health, and great spirits.

6:15 – Fr. William led us in Mass in the new Chapel. There were about 19 of us present. It was inspiring and a great way to start the evening. During the “Prayers of the Faithful”, Dan Schuh invited us to pray for our classmates who have passed before us, namely, Keith Carney, Jeff Smeltzer, and Mike Johnson.

7:30 – We went to the basketball game where the CovCath Varsity team defeated a highly-ranked Lexington Catholic team in a thrilling come from behind victory. It was almost as much fun watching the student body cheering section as it was to watch the basketball game.

9:15 – We went to the cafeteria for food, drinks, music, and great conversation. Mr. Kaelin showed up to give everyone a brief recap of the last 25 years . . . There was an opportunity for graduates to tour the new school.

12:30 – We went to Dickmann’s for more stories of “Mr. H”, cafeteria food, and the like . . . Most stayed until closing.

Please check our webpage – www.covcath.org. Go to Alumni – Reunions for updates on dates and places where each reunion will be held. We will update the webpage as information becomes available.

Reunions

1993 – Benjie Pieper is the contact person. He invites all who are interested in working on the committee to contact him at [email protected]. He hopes to have the reunion in October and asks his classmates to try to keep dates open in that month for the reunion. As soon as the committee picks a date, you will be noti-fied.

1998 – Chad Summe and his committee are in the pro-cess of planning their class reunion.

2003 – Bradley Wiggins is making arrangements for his class’ upcoming reunion. The class will be notified just as soon the details are confirmed.

If anyone from the classes of 1943, 1953, 1963, 1973, 1978, 1983 and 1988 is interested in working on their reunions, please contact Alma Finke, 859-448-2247 Ext. 2 or email her at [email protected]. She will be happy to work with you.

JackKaelin was inducted into the Newport Central Catholic (NCC) Hall of Fame on February 23, 2008. He

is the recipient of the Coach Jim Connor Award that is given to an outstanding individual from the community at large who has demonstrated excellence in his or her professional and per-sonal life and whose character represents the values of family that NCC strives to teach and live.

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Dear Friend of Covington Catholic High School,

The sixth annual Covington Catholic Sports Fest is scheduled for March 18, 2008, and once again promises to be a first class event. Triple Crown winning jockey Steve Cauthen will be our guest speaker. The event will take place at the Marquise Banquet Center, Wilder, KY. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with open bar, and concludes around 9:30 p.m.

The 2008 Sports Fest will be sold-out again this year, so please make your reservations ASAP.A limited number of Corporate Sponsorships are available, and we respectfully request your consideration to join

us again, or for the first time. There are two levels of Corporate Table sponsorships offered:

Platinum Sponsorship ($1,500)• Only twelve Platinum Sponsorships will be sold this year. This level of sponsorship provides a reserved table for

10 people in the premium front two rows, open bar, catered dinner, your company’s prominent recognition in the program and throughout the evening. Additionally, you can elect to have a sports celebrity sit at your table as part of your 10 seats.

Gold Sponsorship ($1,000)• This level includes a reserved table for 10 people, open bar, catered dinner, and recognition in the program.In addition to our corporate tables, five (5) exclusive Sponsorship level opportunities are available:

Sports Fest “Event” Sponsor ($7,000) limited to (1) Sponsor• This premier sponsorship includes naming rights on tickets, program, signage during the event, and recognition

throughout the event. Plus they receive 4 VIP tickets.

Senior Sponsor, Designated as Events’ Dinner Sponsor ($5,000) limited to (1) Sponsor• This Dinner and desserts sponsorship is ideal for a restaurant, or high profile business. Benefits include signage,

program and podium recognition throughout the event. Plus they receive 2 VIP tickets.

Junior Sponsor, Designated as Events’ Reception Sponsor ($2,000) limited to (1) Sponsor• This sponsorship level will be promoted as Sports Fest’s Reception and Happy Hour Sponsor. Benefits include

signage, program and general recognition throughout the event.

Sophomore Sponsor ($1,000) limited to (3) Sponsors• Sponsorship includes program recognition and limited signage.

Freshman Sponsor ($500) limited to (5) Sponsors• Sponsorship includes program recognition.

Once again, there will be fantastic silent and oral auction, sports memorabilia, vacation packages, tickets to premium sporting events, and limited autograph memorabilia. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the benefit of all CovCath student athletes and to promote the long term success of the young men at CCH. Simply send a check to Dave Witzgall, 805 Pointe Drive, Villa Hills, KY 41017. Act now! The tables will go fast!

Tuesday, March 18, 2008Marquise Banquet Center

Wilder, KY

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