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Julie Billiart School Newsletter

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Julie Billiart School, a premier Catholic

elementary school, was founded in 1954

by the Sisters of Notre Dame in the Music

House, a large home on the Ansel Road

property of Notre Dame Academy in

Cleveland, Ohio. At that time Julie Billiart

School was the first of its kind in the area.

On September 8, 1954 the school opened

with 16 junior high students; 11 boys and 5

girls. The school quickly outgrew its original

space and on January 16, 1958, the school

relocated to the Arter Mansion on Clubside

Road in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The first major

improvement was the construction of the

gymnasium in 1970. As enrollment increased,

the need for additional space also increased.

This necessitated the temporary relocation

of the primary level classes to the Notre

Dame College Campus in South Euclid,

Ohio. In 1979, a four room addition was built

that allowed the primary level classes to

move back to the Arter Mansion. The school

continued to grow in enrollment, program

offerings and support services; once again,

the school outgrew its space.

A dream came true in 2006 with the

dedication of a 16,000 square foot addition

to the mansion. Four spacious classrooms,

adjacent resource rooms, an art room

and a music/all-purpose room completed

the school. Intermediate and junior-high

students and the art therapy program joyfully

moved into their new space. The lower

level of the mansion was converted into the

Advancement offices.

Fall 2014

AUGUST 19TH, WHEN THE STUDENTS RETURN WILL BE JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL’S

60TH “FIRST DAY.” JBS HAS ENJOYED A RICH HISTORY OF GROWTH OVER THE YEARS,

WHILE ALWAYS STAYING TRUE TO OUR ORIGINAL MISSION OF SERVING CHILDREN

WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES. WE OFFER A STRUCTURED AND NURTURING HOLISTIC

PROGRAM THAT ATTENDS TO THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL

GROWTH OF EACH CHILD.

Miss Lannie Davis, formerly the

school’s Vice Principal and Director

of Special Education has become the

first Vice President of JB. She will

work side by side with Sister during

her final year, and is in line for

succession as President in July 2015.

Join us in recognizing Sister

Agnesmarie’s dedication and

devotion to the students by attending

one of our Special 60th Anniversary

Events and our Annual Benefit Gala

on May 16th, 2015. see page 2 for

the Save the Dates information

30yearsOF DEVOTION TO JB

Celebrating

60years

Over the last eight years,

we have continued to invest

in technology and in our

educators while develop-

ing what we call The JB

Way. In addition to staff-

ing each grade level with

two Special Ed teachers,

Julie Billiart School also

offers art therapy, a music

program, behavior, speech

and occupational therapies,

and the Wilson reading

method. Students learn in

small classes: we have a maximum enrollment of twelve children

in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2, and fifteen children in grades

3-8. Each classroom is equipped with state-of-the-art educational

technology, including Wi-Fi, ACTIVboards, iPads, MacBooks and

sound systems. Our library has over 5,000 fiction and non-fiction

books and has incorporated the world of E-reading and audio-

books with iPods and iPads.

Julie Billiart School has also grown its community relationships

over the last decade, which benefits our own students as well

as others who don’t attend JB. Our students have been helped

tremendously by our partnership between the Cleveland

Clinic and our Behavioral Therapy program, and they have the

opportunity to participate in after school programs like After-Care,

Young Rembrandts, Girl Scouts, and Orchestra offered at lunch

time by the American Independent Music Association. Attendees

continue to gain insight and support through our programs

and lecture series, which provide answers from experts and a

supportive community of peer parents and guardians. Students

from area colleges also learn from us; we are a lab school for

observations and case studies for Notre Dame College, John

Carroll University, Ursuline College, Cleveland State University

and the University of Akron. High-school students are doing

their senior independent study and service projects at JB, from

Beaumont School, Brush High School, Notre Dame-Cathedral

Latin School and Trinity High School.

However, our most important achievement of these past 60

years is changing lives and bringing hope to children and their

families. We are so grateful that the family and friends of our

students love JB and support us with their time, talent and

treasure. For example, the Parent Action Committee is not only

a support network for current families, but also sponsors fun

activities for the students like the annual Boo Breakfast, Holiday

Shoppe, Movie Night, Catholic Schools Week and the End-of-

the-Year Picnic, which was attended by nearly 300 people this

June! With groups like these, our other volunteers including the

dedicated Board of Directors and our countless generous donors,

we are certain that our mission to empower students who learn

differently will live on into the future.

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09.06.14 Mass & Reception at St. Paschal Baylon

09.26.14 Grandparents Day at Julie Billiart School

10.11.14 Clambake at Julie Billiart School

11.26-30.14 Alumni Reunion Weekend

05.16.15 Benefit Gala at Shaker Country Club

05.29.15 Student Walkathon

60th School YearJulie Billiart School

at2014-2015 marks the

PPlease joinlease join uuss to to celebrate!celebrate!

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Sister Agnesmarie LoPorto, SND,

received her Bachelor of Arts

degree in Education from St. John’s

College in Cleveland and her master’s degree in Education,

Administration and Reading from Bowling Green State

University. She attended numerous colleges, universities, and

workshops throughout the United States in order to be current

with best practices in the field of special education.

Julie Billiart School in Lyndhurst nurtures and empowers

students with special learning needs. It is a Catholic K-8 school

rooted in the educational principles of the Sisters of Notre Dame

and welcomes diverse faith traditions.

During Sister’s 24 years as Principal, the school has undergone

many developments. In 2006, a six classroom addition, including

an Art therapy room and music room, was added to the original

school located in the Arter Mansion. This addition provides a

resource room for every homeroom with two full-time Special

Ed teachers at each level. Support services needed for the

changing population of Julie Billiart School now include speech

language therapists, an art therapist, an occupational therapist,

a behavior therapist, social skills instruction, and technology and

Wi-Fi throughout the school. Special reading, handwriting and

math programs have enhanced the curriculum.

During her leadership for six years as President, Julie Billiart

School transitioned to a governing Board of Directors. Sister

Agnesmarie has been a dedicated Sister of Notre Dame for 54

years. Throughout her journey at Julie Billiart School she has

received numerous honors including 1985 Learning Disabilities

Administrator of the Year, 2009 The Spirit of St. Julie Award

in recognition of her vision and foresight meeting the unmet

needs of children who learn differently, and The Italian Person of

the year in 2011 for her dedication to the education of children.

Sister’s love for the children of Julie Billiart School speaks

volumes about her passion for special education. She is blessed

to have had the opportunity to honor all God’s children and

change lives with her life’s mission.

Major MilestoneIn her 30th year at JB, Sister Agnesmarie

LoPorto, SND, was among five people

honored by Milestones Autism Resources

on June 18-19 at the Cleveland I-X Center during the 12th

Annual Milestones Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference. Sister

received the Professional Excellence Award. During her 24 years

as principal of the school, she led many innovations including

the addition and the implementation of on-site support services

needed for the changing population of the school, speech-

language therapists, an art therapist, occupational therapist,

behavior therapist, and social skills instruction. “When I was

in high school, I wanted to serve God and be a teacher,” Sister

Agnesmarie said in an interview with cleveland.com. “I wanted to

be a part of a system that was dedicated to children with special

needs. Julie Billiart was the perfect situation. I feel very honored

that I was chosen for this award. In my years here I have learned

more from the children than they have learned from me. This has

been an inspiration and passion of my life.”

“ “ SISTER AGNESMARIE HAS BEEN COMMITTED TOSISTER AGNESMARIE HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO

UPHOLDING AND CELEBRATING JULIE BILLIART’SUPHOLDING AND CELEBRATING JULIE BILLIART’S

MISSION FOR OVER 30 YEARS. HER COMPASSIONMISSION FOR OVER 30 YEARS. HER COMPASSION

TOWARDS EACH STUDENT WHO DROVE UPTOWARDS EACH STUDENT WHO DROVE UP

OUR HILL AND ENTERED OUR DINING ROOMOUR HILL AND ENTERED OUR DINING ROOM

WAS ALWAYS GENUINE AND EFFORTLESS. BYWAS ALWAYS GENUINE AND EFFORTLESS. BY

ENTHUSIASTICALLY SERVING AND SUPPORTINGENTHUSIASTICALLY SERVING AND SUPPORTING

STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLED TO SUCCEED INSTUDENTS WHO STRUGGLED TO SUCCEED IN

OTHER SCHOOL SETTINGS, SHE HAS NOT ONLYOTHER SCHOOL SETTINGS, SHE HAS NOT ONLY

CHANGED PERCEPTIONS ABOUT WHAT MAKESCHANGED PERCEPTIONS ABOUT WHAT MAKES

A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT, BUT SHE HAS TRULYA SUCCESSFUL STUDENT, BUT SHE HAS TRULY

CHANGED LIVES. SHE IS THE ROOT OF THECHANGED LIVES. SHE IS THE ROOT OF THE

SUNFLOWER THAT ALLOWS US TO STAND TALL.”SUNFLOWER THAT ALLOWS US TO STAND TALL.”

– – MARY JO O’NEIL ‘83MARY JO O’NEIL ‘83

NORTHERN OHIO BRANCH OF THENORTHERN OHIO BRANCH OF THE

INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATIONINTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION

(NOBIDA), PRESIDENT(NOBIDA), PRESIDENT


In March, we partnered with SpoonDrawer

Media Group to film a very special video to

commemorate Julie Billiart School’s upcoming

60th Anniversary. It was clear that our theme,

“60 Years of Changing Lives,” would be

best illustrated by talking with our alumni

and hearing from them how JB has made a

difference to them personally. We were lucky

enough to find six JB alumni, one from each

decade our school has existed, to come to

the school and share their stories on camera.

It was an incredibly moving day; there was

not a dry eye in the room during filming. Sr.

Agnesmarie glowed with the joy of seeing her

former students. Susan Macha, class of ’66, put

it best when she said, “JB was my home when

I was a student here, and I still come and visit

whenever I need to feel at peace.”

In addition to memoirs from our alumni, the

video will feature current students and staff

in all of their creative glory. No spoilers, but

we hope it will make you laugh as well as cry!

The world premiere will be at the reception

following our 60th Anniversary school opening

mass on September 6th at St. Paschal Baylon

Church, at 10:30 am.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Special thanks go to eachof these alumni who cameto speak about JB:Susan Macha ’66

John Joyce, Jr. ‘67

Mike Mochan ‘80

Chandler Wick ‘88

Mandy Balyeat ‘92

David Petrovic ‘07

JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL | NEWSLETTER 5

Julie Billiart

School parent

Jakki Nance has

proven what it means to

give of your time, talent

and treasure. During the

2013-2014 school year, Jakki

has been an unwavering

resource and dedicated

volunteer. Along with her

husband Fred, she acted

as an Honorary Chair for

our October 2013 Celebrate

Benefit, bringing in countless

auction items, thousands of

dollars in sponsorships and

many new JB friends. All the

children got to see her big

heart in action as she chaired

the Holiday Shoppe which

allows our students to buy

gifts for their loved ones.

In February, she brought

Olympian Swin Cash to JB,

and in May she hosted an

incredible benefit luncheon at

Saks Fifth Avenue. To make

it even nicer, she arranged

an afternoon of pampering

by the Saks Cosmetics

Department for our

faculty and staff—even

providing special gifts for

the attendees. She truly

embodies what it means

to give generously, and

the entire JB family knows

what a blessing she is. As

President of Philanthropic

Solutions, Ltd., Jakki has

served as a consultant to

non-profits, athletes and

sports organizations in

program development,

charitable estate planning,

board development,

foundation management

and event planning. She has

had the pleasure of working

with the WNBA, State Farm

and The Fifty Million Pound

Challenge, The LeBron James

Family Foundation, and

Olympic Gold Medalist Scott

Hamilton, among others.

She clearly has a passion for

helping others achieve their

philanthropic goals and for

making a difference in the

community.

Swin Cash, WNBA player

and two-time Olympic Gold

Medalist came to JB talk

with the kids about staying

strong, keeping their faith,

and not backing away from

challenges. Swin explained “You can only play sports as

long as your body allows it, but the knowledge you get

from books is with you forever.” Some of our students

asked Swin about challenges that she faced and whether

she was good at basketball right from the beginning or

she had to work on getting better. Swin made sure that

the students knew she had to

“practice, practice, practice”

and that “practice was to

make things a habit. Practice

was not for perfection, no one

can be perfect.”

Swin Cash

We are so grateful

to Jakki for creating

a one-of-a-kind opportu-

nity this past May!

She worked with

representatives from

Ralph Lauren and the

Beachwood Saks Fifth Avenue store to make JB the

beneficiary of an exclusive Ralph Lauren Black-Label

fashion show and luncheon.

Beyond the fundraising opportunity this event presented,

several influential community leaders were inattendance

(like Mayor Gorden, pictured with Jakki above right). The

cities of Cleveland, Beachwood, and Lyndhurst issued

Proclamations declaring May 29, 2014 Autism Awareness

Day. Our two “talkers,” Jeffrey (4th grade) and Eva (8th

grade, stole everyone’s hearts and shared the JB message

like no one else could have.

THANK YOU, SWIN, FOR SPENDING TIME WITH US AND

FOR SHARING SUCH A VALUABLE MESSAGE WITH OUR

JB STUDENTS!

SaksGivesBack

Gia holds a BA degreefrom Lake Erie Collegein Liberal Arts and hasdecided to pursue a MildModerate InterventionSpecialist (MMIS) license from NotreDame College. She has spent timetravelling to England, Italy, Franceand Spain over the years, enjoyingsightseeing, learning about other cultures,and visiting with family. During her time atJB, she found that learning in a differentway from the traditional classroom helpedbuild her self-esteem and find the strengthwithin to pursue a career in teaching.Gia said, “I have learned so much fromthe SNDs and they have instilled in mea positive attitude that when things gethard, push through them! I am trulyblessed to be an Alumna of JB in the Class

of ‘81.”

Andy and his wifeSherryn, who he tellsus is amazing, have twowonderful children, Iain,5, and Evan, 11. A former youth minister,Andy is now the Area Director for FOCUS– Fellowship of Christians in Universitiesand Schools, where he directs 5 youthministers who work with 700 studentsin Christian based leadership programs.He is also the Event Manager at LakeMetroparks Farmpark. After returningto JB for a visit, Andy was “amazedand happy” that JB had expanded sincehis time in school. Describing his ownexperience at JB as “fun, challenging andunique” he also shared that the “things I

learned here I still apply to my daily life.”

Kim and her husband Darren live inMentor and are blessed with two littlegirls, Elizabeth, 5, and Emma, 8 months,who keep them on their toes. Kim is anAssistant Teacher at the Goddard Schoolin Highland Heights.

Trina is enjoying her ownapartment in MayfieldHeights, working atReese Pharmaceuticaland is still an avidCleveland Indians fan.

Peter graduated from the University ofNotre Dame on May 18, 2014, with a 3.6GPA and a degree in finance.

Katlyn and Patrickmarried on February 22,2014 at Highland HeightsCommunity Center.Katlyn is an STNA at a nursing homenear their Painesville residence. She alsohas an avid interest in her niece and twonephews with whom she happily spends

much of her time.

Talia, a student at Notre Dame College,was inducted into Delta Alpha Pi onMarch 13, 2014.

Ty has been workingat Davis Bakery since2009 and has masteredmuch of the baking andsandwich processes. Heand his brother Raman JB ’00, share an

apartment on their own.

CJ is working at Heinen’sand for the ClevelandIndians. He regularlyreturns to JB to visit andsee what’s new!

On April 13, 2013,Keith marriedStephanieWheelock. DanteCotugno JB ’00 was a groomsman andVanessa Hasman JB ’02 and Jaime WeigelJB ’02 were guests at the wedding. Thehappy newlyweds recently purchased a

home in Wickliffe.

Will started his job as a programmer inquality assurance at Hyland Software, thelargest software company in Cleveland.He graduated from Muskingum Universityon May 10, 2014 with a double majorin Computer Science and Digital MediaDesign with a 3.4 GPA. He lives in anapartment in Westlake near Hyland. Hisfather, former JB Board member MitchBlair, writes, “See what happens as aresult of the great work you do?”

Alumni News

Nicole graduated from Notre DameCollege on May 10, 2014. She credits JBwith giving her the attention and skillsnecessary to succeed in her academiccareer. Nicole was on the Dean’s Listthroughout her years at NDC and servedas Secretary of the Delta Alpha PiInternational Honor Society in 2013. TheInternational Honor Society recognizesstudents with disabilities for theiracademic achievements and leadershipon campus. Delta Alpha Pi’s sloganis, “Working for an aDAPtable world.”Because of the negative stereotypingassociated with disability, students havebeen reluctant to identify themselvespublicly. The Delta Alpha Pi Honor Societystrives to change that perception byrecognizing students with disabilitiesfor their achievements. In addition, thesociety facilitates development of skills inleadership, advocacy and education forstudent participants.

In addition to being inducted into DeltaAlpha Pi on March 13, 2014, David, ajunior at Notre Dame College, is “AllShook Up”! This musical comedy isbased on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Nightand built around a couple dozen ofElvis Presley’s most famous songs. Hisenergized interpretation had the audiencerockin’ -n- rollin’.

John graduated fromLawrence School in Mayand is applying to themilitary after spendingtime with his sister inDenver and his brother inSan Diego.

Katherine graduatedfrom Beaumont Schoolon May 27, 2014. Shereceived the President’sAward for AcademicExcellence for seniors who have achieveda 3.98 (or above) GPA. In addition,Katherine earned a State of Ohio HonorsDiploma. She will be attending theUniversity of Denver in the fall.

Elise spent four weeks at JB doingher Senior Class Project in the 2ndgrade classroom. Sister Sharon andMrs. Columbus-Jaska arranged manyopportunities for Elise to become familiarwith the responsibilities, challenges andjoys of teaching.

Taylor enjoyed doingher Senior Class Projectfor Chagrin FallsHigh School in the JBKindergarten. Taylorassisted Mr. Wojnicz and Miss Ruckerin teaching several lessons and learned

various ways that students learn.

Katy, a sophomoreat Lawrence School,is a candidate for theNational Honor Society.In April, Katy gave upa day of her Spring Break to help Mrs.Ganim in 5th grade. This May, she turned16 and accomplished her goal of getting

her driver’s license.

Robert Zacharias, Steven’s father, tooksix pages to express his gratitude forJB’s contribution to Steven’s manyaccomplishments at Euclid High School.Steven has consistently received FirstHonors, excelled in computer and art,and was placed in Honors English. Hetakes three art classes a day to fulfil aprerequisite for a college art program.Additionally, he is on the track team andtakes voice lessons at Willoughby FineArts. Dad’s letter concludes, “It’s becauseof you, JB. Thanks for our life!”

Grant will be a junior at IndependenceHigh School. He is an avid historian whoenjoys current events and adding to hiscollection of money and stamps fromall over the world. Grant has continuedto correspond with Sr. Paulita, SND, aKorean Sister who was a guest speakerat JB when Grant was in 5th grade.

September 6, 2014 marks the

60th year of JB changing lives

of students. In the ‘other news

about you’ section of the stay

connected form, please share

how JB changed your life.

We are collecting stories for

this year-long celebration.

Visit the JB web to update

your information electronically

at juliebilliartschool.org/

alumniconnect

Attention all former JB students and graduates:

Personal

Name Spouse name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-Mail

Year(s) attended JB

High School attended College/Vocational School

Business

Organization Name Type of Business

Profession Position

Business Address

City State Zip

Business Phone Business E-mail

Other news about you

AlumniStay Connected

Please go to juliebilliartschool.org/AlumniConnect or complete and return the form below.We are particularly interested in re-connecting with our former students. Parents, kindly

forward this request to your son or daughter.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR INFORMATION TO THE JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE.


Congratulat s

Contact Sister RosemaryContact Sister Rosemary((221166)) 3 3881-1-1111991 or [email protected] or [email protected]

JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL | GRATITUDE 9

Dear Friends,

Sixty years ago the doors of Julie Billiart School opened with 16 students. It was

a dream come true for children who experienced learning differences. Today

we have the same mission of educating children who learn differently. We have

grown to serve 125 children from 5 counties. It is because of your support and

commitment that our mission continues today.

Thank you for partnering with us in advancing our Mission of changing the lives

of children and bringing hope to their families. With your support we are able to

provide the optimal educational experience and environment for our students.

Our professional and dedicated faculty strives to meet the unique needs of

every child. But most of all, their acceptance and love for each child builds

self-confidence and self- esteem allowing each one to grow and develop into a

confident successful learner.

Your generosity helps us maintain and continuously update our beautiful

Arter Mansion, our new school addition, and playground. The peaceful, loving

environment provides an atmosphere of safety and tranquility. Our latest

upgrades include an energy efficient heating system and an enlarged parking lot

to accommodate the need for additional parking for faculty, staff and visitors.

All of you whether an individual, foundation or corporation, has made a lasting

and positive difference in the lives of the children we serve. On behalf of our

children, I thank you for your generous and continued support. May God bless

you abundantly for your kindness.

With sincere gratitude and love,

Sister Agnesmarie LoPorto, SND

President

FROM THE

President

August 2014

The Sunflower Society

Thank you to the Sunflower Society members who have contributed $1,000 or more during the past fiscal year, as well as the many who have joined the Circle of Friends with their generous support. Each and every gift is making an impact on the education of the students at JB.

St. Julie Circle ($25,000 – $49,999)

The Andrews Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Kaplan

Mr. Richard M. Osborne, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Rushen

Foundress Circle($10,000 – $24,999)

Anonymous

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Bidwell

Eva L. and Joseph M. Bruening Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Townsend S. Clarke

Dr. Kenneth and Mrs. Lucy Dunning

Mr. and Mrs. William D. Glubiak

The Howley Family Foundation

Hummer Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. John Kemper

Charles J. and Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation

Kulas Foundation

Mr. Murlan J. Murphy, Jr.

Phillips Family Foundation

Sisters of Notre Dame Chardon

Mr. Anthony M. Stonis

Notre Dame Circle($5,000 - $9,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Victor B. Alexander

Ms. Cindy J. Babitt and Mr. Arvin Jawa

Ms. Dolores Cowan

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Delaney

Edwin D. Northrup II Fund

Fairmount Minerals Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hawkins

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Kahn

Key Bank Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leiken

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Leland

The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Malone

The Murch Foundation

John P. Murphy Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Schuele

Mr. James H. Schwartz

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Stapp

Mr. and Mrs. William Valerian

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ward

Wells Fargo Bank

The Zukowski Foundation

Children’s Circle($2,500 – $4,999)

Mr. Vince Campanella

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery V. Abke

Alcoa Corporation

Carmona Caravan No. 75 of the Order of the Alhambra, Inc.

Catholic Education Endowment Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Cottingham

Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Favazzo

Fifth Third Bank

Giant Eagle Foundation

Mr. Patrick Hawkins

Dr. Smitha and Dr. Binu John

Mr. Warren T. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Kuluris

The Laub Foundation

The Lubrizol Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Malarney

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Maltz

Mr. and Mrs. James McPolin

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Nance

The O’Neill Brothers Foundation

Mr. Nacy A. Panzica

Mr. Daniel R. Perillo

Ms. Joyce A. Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reagan

RPM International Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas B. Russo

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Schinabeck

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Z. Singer

Helen & Louis Stolier Family Foundation

Triple T Foundation

1954 Circle ($1,000 – $2,499)

International Order of the Alhambra

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell G. Blair

Ms. Susan Blatt

10 JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL | GRATITUDE

JULIE B ILL IART SCHOOL

Recognizes and Thanks2013-2014 Donors

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

The presence of the Sisters of Notre Dame is apparent

throughout the school; as teachers in the classroom,

administrators, and wherever their ministry leads them

to serve. We thank them and recognize the many gifts,

both monetarily and spiritually which the Sisters of

Notre Dame unselfishly share.

† denotes deceased

ANNUAL UNRESTRICTED $288,818

ANNUAL RESTRICTED 121,407

ENDOWMENT 25,405

SPECIAL EVENTS 231,914

TOTAL $667,544

Unpaid pledges are not included in these totals.

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Summary

JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL | GRATITUDE 11

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Brown

Mrs. Elizabeth Buss

Mrs. Carla Cavanagh

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Clegg

Ms. Elizabeth Dellinger

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. DeLuca

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel DeMarco

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Edler

Mr. and Mrs. Kip A. Eiger

Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. Fabe

Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation

The Fedeli Group

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Filson

Fredon Corporation

Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Gale

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gleason

Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Grendell

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Harbath

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Henighan

Miss Linda Horvath

Mr. and Mrs. William D. Joherl

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Koziar

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas F. Marko

Mr. and Mrs. William Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Nock

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Obermiller

Ohio State Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles

Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Neill

Mr. and Mrs. Onofrio Palazzolo

Parker Hannifin Foundation

Ms. Stacey L. Picard and Mr. Mark Maus

PNC

PolyOne Corporation

Mr. George C. Reider

Mr. Mike Shiplett

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Spuzzillo

Dr. Susan E. Stephens, M.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Sukenik

Sukenik Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sustar

Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Sutton

Mr. and Mrs. William Tymoszczuk

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Vincent

Mr. David C. Weiner

Mr. Allen R. Willis

Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Zilly

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zumwalt

We are grateful for the many gifts at the Circle of Friends level which make a big impact on the education of our children.

Circle of Friends (Up to $1000)

Abba Koval Caravan No. 200

Ms. Tashcee Acoff

Mrs. Patricia K. Adams

Akron Children’s Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Albin

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Allen

Mrs. Elizabeth Alley

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Althans

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Amato

Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson

Ms. Natalie J. Antosh

Mr. and Mrs. Neville Arjani

ARKAY Educational Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Arter

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Ash

Mrs. Patricia A. Azusenis

Ms. Leona A. Baird

Mr. and Mrs. Treg W. Balding

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ballard

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Barney

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel I. Becker

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bender

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bennett

Mrs. Bennett Bidwell

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Bildstein

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bine III

Mr. J.R. Black

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bocskey

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bokovitz

Mrs. Sylvia A. Bolyard

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Borgione

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Boyd

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brechun

Ms. Tricia Breeden

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Breen

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan E. Bridge

Ms. Josette Bryce

Mr. and Mrs. Alistair Buchan

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bullock

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Burns

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Busch

Dr. and Mrs. James J. Caine

Mr. and Mrs. John Calabrese

Mrs. Angela Calabrese-Ciora

Mr. and Mrs. David R. Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Carfagna, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Carfagna

Mr. Amos Carter Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. Catalano

Mr. Richard A. Cech

Ms. Karine Cefaratti

Children of Julie Billiart School

Mr. and Mrs. Steven V. Ciuni

Mr. Kevin P. Cole

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coleman

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Colton

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Conway

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Copeland

Miss Linda M. Costello

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Crock

Mr. Kevin M. Crowe

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Crowe

Mrs. Marilyn Cunin

Mr. and Mrs. Laird Daubenspeck

Ms. Laura S. Davis

Mrs. D’Wana Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Davis

Ms. Alaine Davis

Ms. Renee Deluca-Dolan

Mr. Joe Devcic

Mr. and Mrs. Zvonko Devcic

Mr. and Mrs. John Diemer

Mrs. Carolyn A. Dill

Mr. and Mrs. Vince Dimora

Mr. Patrick DiSalvatore

Mr. and Mrs. Willard DiVincenzo

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dlugos

Dominion Foundation Matching Gift Program

Mr. Justin E. Drlik

Mr. Ramsey Duqum

Eaton Corporation

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Ebner

Miss Gina Edgehouse

Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Elber

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Emrhein

Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Evans

Ms. Kim Fasnacht

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Feldkamp

Ms. Karen Fellner

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Flinner

Sister Mary St. Mark Florence, SND

FM Global Global Foundation

Ms. Allison Formal

Mr. Michael Foti and Dr. Rosella Gabriele Foti

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Franko

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Freas

Mr. Timothy M. Frecker

Ms. Nancy Frederico

Mr. Christopher Friend

Mrs. Adele Fuerst

Ms. Arlene M. Gagliardo

Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher

Ms. Helen M. Gebura

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Gettens

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Grable

Mr. Daniel J. Greve

Mr. and Mrs. Harlan D. Grice

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grieger

Most Rev. Roger W. Gries, OSB

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Griffiths

Rickie Guerst

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Guska

Ms. Dianne M. Gut, Ph.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Haas

Mr. John T. Halloran

Mr. Richard A. Hankey

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hardesty

Mr. Michael T. Harris, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hartnett

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Hasman

Ms. Ann Marie Hawkins

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Hedglin

Sister Kathleen Heer, SLW

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Heidnik

Heinen’s Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Henry

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hetzer

Sister Jean Hoelke, SND

Mr. and Mrs. Neal Hoffmaster

Ms. Mary Jo Hogan and Mr. Gordon Brunson

Mrs. Susan Hollmeyer

Ms. Elfrieda Holtcamp

Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. Hoover

Mrs. Emma Braxton-Hope

Mrs. E. Carol Horgan

Sister Mary Dion Horrigan, SND

Mr. Wes Howard

Sister Maryann Humenik, SND

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hyland

Mrs. Sinead Irwin

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Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jackson

Mrs. Mary R. Speth and Mr. Edwin W. Janes II

Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Jereb

Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Johnston

Mrs. Richard E. Joliat †

Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Jones

Mr. John E. Joyce, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Joyce

Julie Billiart School

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron G. Jungbluth

Mr. and Mrs. John Jusko, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaim

Mr. Robert A. Kall

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kaminoski

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Kampman

Dr. Albert J. Kanter

Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. Kaselak

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Katzenstein

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Kealy

Ms. Janeen Kehn

Mr. Ed Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelsey

Mr. Fred W. Keyerleber

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kierspel

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kilbride

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Kipfstuhl

Ms. Colleen T. Kipfstuhl

Ms. Kerry L. Kipfstuhl

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kliegl

Mr. Christopher R. Kline

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kline

Ms. Coletta A. Knecht

Mr. William J. Kness

Mrs. Mary H. Knowles

Mrs. Ruth G. Knuth

Sister Rosemary Koesel, SND

Mrs. Mary Grace Konkoly

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Kordish

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Korfant, Jr.

Mrs. Virginia A. Kovach

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Kovacic

Sister Sharon Kovalcik, SND

Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Kuzilla

Mr. and Mrs. Marv Lader

Mr. Thomas Lalor

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lange

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lasko

Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Latore

Brother Robert E. Lavelle CSC

Dr. Joan M. LeBel

Dr. Yun Hui Lee and Dr. David Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Lee Esq.

Ms. Janet M. Lenchak

Ms. Carol S. Leslie

Mr. Paul D. Liberman

Mr. and Mrs. John Lightfoot

Sister Sandy LoPorto

Mr. Leonard S. LoPorto


Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Lowrey

Dr. and Mrs. William J. Lundstrom

Mr. and Mrs. Denis A. Lynch, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Mac Ewan

Mr. and Mrs. Steven MacIntyre

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Mackey

Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Maglietta

Mr. and Mrs. John Malarney

Mr. and Mrs. John Margevicius

Mr. and Mrs. George Markwalter

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marty

Dr. Gaylee McCracken

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McCroskey

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn M. McGraw

Mrs. Mary Lou McHenry

Miss Claire McKeon

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McKinley

Mr. Kevin C. McMunigal

Mr. and Mrs. Darryl G. McQuate

Mr. and Mrs. Randell McShepard

Ms. Tamara Medvedeva

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Micuch

Ms. Maureen Migliorini

Mrs. Lillian Milder

Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Miller

Mrs. Patricia Miller

Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Miozzi

Mr. Jeffrey Mitchell

Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Mochan

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Monachino

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Moore III

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Morford

Mr. and Mrs. George G. Morris, Jr.

Mr. Joshue Mozzocco

Ms. Mary Mullin and Dr. Fred Lough

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Nardo

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Nielsen

Mr. Daniel E. Nousek

Mrs. James E. Nousek

Sister Lisa Novak, SND

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Novak

Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Novak

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen O’Brien

Ms. Elizabeth O’Donnell

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O’Keeffe

Mr. John R. Olosky

Mr. and Mrs. John M. O’Neill

Ms. Marguerite M. Opaskar

Ms. Patricia Opaskar

Mrs. Marguerite L. Opaskar

Mr. Rick Osborne, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parisi

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Paszt

Mr. Scott A. Patterson and Ms. Gina Cannata

Mrs. Annette M. Perhay

Mr. Michael J. Perna

Mr. and Mrs. George Petkac

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Petrovic

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Phelps

Mr. and Mrs. Brent M. Pietrafese

The Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, D.D., M.A.

Rev. Joseph H. Piskura

Mr. Frank R. Piunno

Mrs. Mary Jane Poley

Ms. Elizabeth A. Post

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Powers

Miss Robin Prokop

Sr. Eileen Marie Quinlan, SND

Mrs. Ethel M. Quinlan

Mr. Jack Ramsey

Miss Mary Rascher

Mr. Nathan Ratkovsky

Mr. Willard M. Reagan

Mr. Tim Reilly

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rennecker

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rice

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Richmond

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. Rini

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Roshkowski

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Roush

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Russo

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Salvador

Ron Salvador & Sons

Mr. Jayme M. Sandy

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Santana

Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Santilli

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Sarli

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sasso

Mr. and Mrs. James Schattinger

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Schubert

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schultz

Ms. Cindy Schulz

Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Serdio

Ms. Brittany Shateen

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Shaughnessy

Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Shriner III

Ms. Jeanne M. Shupe

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Silverman

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Simone

Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Simoneau

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Singer

Sisters of Notre Dame at Julie Billiart School

Dr. and Mrs. Edward D. Sivak

Ms. Irene C. Skunta

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Smith

Mrs. Dolores Smoltz

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sofonia

Mr. and Mrs. Lanny M. Solomon

Mrs. Joanne Sommers

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Southard

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stasek

Miss Abigail Stefanski

Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Steigerwald

Ms. Bronwyn G. Sullivan

The Sultanas of Mahdi Caravan #142

Sister Melannie Svoboda, SND

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tadiello

Miss Susan Tainer

Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Tatulinski

Deacon and Mrs. Ed Telepak

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tenebria

Mrs. Barbara H. Thatcher Williams

Mr. Bruce Thompson

Mrs. Ruth V. Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Tilk

Timken Company

Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Titas

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Toke

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Tomsic

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Trares

Mrs. Carole A. Trevathan

Miss Gia M. Turella

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Tyler

Mr. and Mrs. George M. Ungvarsky

Mr. Dan Ursu

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vacca

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Valerian

Mr. Robert R. Vance

Mrs. Phyllis L. Vernon

Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Vosen

Ms. Peggy Wager

Mr. Brian D. Wagner

Mr. Michael J. Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Walsh

Mr. Kenneth J. Ward

Mrs. Paulette S. Watson

Terri Weinberg

Mr. Philip Newjahr and Ms. Victoria L. Weiss

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Whitner

Mr. Chandler Wick

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Wick, Jr.

Rev. and Mrs. Arthur B. Williams, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Willis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Willis

Ms. Cynthia A. Willis

Mrs. Gladys M. Wisnieski

Mr. Frank Wittman

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Wojnicz

Mr. and Mrs. David Wood

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Worsdall

Mr. Brian Worsdall, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wroblewski

Mr. Mark S. Yanochko

Ms. Dolores Yurcisin

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zappitello

Ms. Patricia D. Zdolshek

Mr. Nicholas Zdolshek and Ms. Darlene Boch

Miss Cheryl L. Zenobi

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Zentner

Grants andFoundation SupportWe are grateful to the following foundations for their generous funding to special programs, tuition assistance and general operating support, totaling more than $100,000.

Akron Children’s Hospital

The Andrews Foundation

Eva L. and Joseph M. Bruening Foundation

Catholic Education Endowment Trust

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association

Giant Eagle Foundation

The Howley Family Foundation

Key Bank Foundation

Charles J. and Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation

Kulas Foundation

The Laub Foundation

The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust

The Lubrizol Foundation

The Murch Foundation

John P. Murphy Foundation

Edwin D. Northrup II Fund

The O’Neill Brothers Foundation

Sisters of Notre Dame Foundation

Helen & Louis Stolier Family Foundation

Sukenik Family Foundation

The Milton and Tamar/Maltz Family Foundation

The Triple T Foundation

Valerian Family Foundation

Judith and Edward Ward Family Foundation

The Zukowski Foundation

Gifts in Memory ofWe offer our prayers and condolences to friends and relatives of the recently deceased and pray that the Lord will welcome them into everlasting joy.

Viola M. Andera

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bine III

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Borgione


Ms. Janeen Kehn

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parisi

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Walsh

Father Robert Brengartner


Marge Cala


Nick Cappello

Ms. Allison Formal

Marie M. Cole

Mr. Kevin P. Cole

Robert Cromling


James Darrow


Angela Deskins ‘90

Julie Billiart School

Marian Furioso




Abe Harry

Ron Salvador & Sons

Sr. Mary Loretta Gedeon, SND



Terri Hall


Mr. and Mrs. John A. Korfant, Jr.


James Richard Huxel


Rick Iosue

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Salvador

Richard Joliat


Suzanne Joliat


Paul B. Kuzilla’94

Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Kuzilla

Bob Lang


Peter B. Lewis


Sr. Mary Trina Livignano, SND



Shirley LoPorto


Father Albert Marflak, O.S.B.

Carmona Caravan No. 75 of the Order of the Alhambra, Inc.

Jack McFadden


Sisters of Notre Dame at Julie Billiart School

Cynthia Minadeo

Dominion Foundation Matching Gift Program

Ms. Dianne M. Gut, Ph.D.

Ms. Jeanne M. Shupe

Donald Prusa


Laura M. Purcell


Neal Rush


Carol Stonis


Matilda Szell


Robert Ulrich

Sr. Eileen Marie Quinlan, SND

Louise Vinciguerra


Anne Willis

Mr. Allen R. Willis

Richard “Ricky” Willis ‘67

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Copeland

Ms. Janet M. Lenchak

Mr. and Mrs. George M. Ungvarsky

Mr. Allen R. Willis

Ms. Cynthia A. Willis

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Willis

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Willis

Mr. Nicholas Zdolshek and Ms. Darlene Boch

Ms. Patricia D. Zdolshek

Rev. Harry S. Winca


Don Zeleznik

Mr. Leonard S. LoPorto

We join in honoring the birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, religious jubilees and other special occasions celebrated by friends and family.

Gifts in Honor ofBenito Ciora

Mr. and Mrs. John Calabrese

Kathryn & Kenneth Craig on their Wedding


Mark Harbath

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marty


Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Breen

Mrs. Carolyn A. Dill

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Guska

Mrs. Mary H. Knowles

Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Tatulinski

Father John M. Jerek on his 20 years of Priesthood

Sister Lisa Novak, SND


Mr. and Mrs. William D. Glubiak

Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Kaplan


Sister Agnesmarie LoPorto, SNDRecipient of the Professional Excellence Award from Milestones Autism Resources

Ms. Nancy Frederico

Mr. and Mrs. Marv Lader

Elizabeth R. Koch on her 90th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Z. Singer


Mr. and Mrs. Lanny M. Solomon

Sister Sandy LoPorto on her Golden Jubilee


Anne McCoy on her 90th birthday


Father O’Grady on his 80th birthday


Marguerite L. Opaskar’s 100th Birthday


Father Piskura’s on his 60 years of Priesthood


Marilyn and Frank Rushen

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. O’Brien

25th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tanner


40th Jubilee of Sister Eileen Marie Quinlan, SND


2014 SND Golden Jubilarians


2014 SND Diamond Jubilarians


50th Jubilee of Sister Mary Kay White’s


65th Jubilee of Sister Margaret Hess, SND


JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL | GRATITUDE 13† denotes deceased

Other Ways to Support JBCheck with your employer regarding participation in the matching gift program, shop at Target and earn dollars for JB, or give through your employee United Way Program.

Employee Matching Gifts to Education Program

Target — ABC to Education Program

United Way Employee Contribution Program

† denotes deceased

You just have to visit Julie Billiart School for

open houses a number of years in a row and

see the same students perform each year,

as we have done, to realize that the love the

faculty and staff have for the students and the

teaching techniques they use have produced

spectacular results. Many of these students

have gone on to success in college, which

probably would not have happened without

Julie Billiart School. We have met parents

who praise the school and share with joy the

outcomes in their children’s abilities both

educationally and socially.

We like to invest our money where we know

it will be used prudently and effectively. It has

been very rewarding to see the outcomes in

the students and know that we played a part.

We would like to encourage others to visit the

school and meet the teachers, administrators

and students. You will find that you also will

want to share in the success of these students.

Gifts-In-KindJulie Billiart School welcomes in-kind contributions which also help support the mission and goals of the school.

Please contact the Advancement Office to ensure that your in-kind gift is properly recognized.

Sean Arbeznick/Total Computer Concepts

Cindy Babitt & Arvin Jawa

Theresa Bidwell Creations

Katie Bildstein

Mhoire & Scott Cade

Kate & Chris Clegg

Sue & Tom Coleman

Beth Davis

Anne & Jim Delaney

Howard Lewis /Family Heritage Life Insurance

Kelly & Brian Gale

Laura & Chef Brad Gambrell, CEC

G & G/Patsy Gettens

Tom Farinacci /Glidden House Hotel

Dr. Steve Greiner, DDS

Henry and Peg Grendell

Jay & Megan Harbath

Sister Kathleen Heer, SLW

Chef Patrick Kander

Barbara & Bob Leiken

Kim & Chad Leland

Chef Shawn Monday

Jakki & Fred Nance

Mr. & Mrs. John Malarney/Patio, Deck & Hearth Shop of Newbury

Lisa & Tim O’Brien

Steve Pattie/The Pattie Group Landscaping

Kristin & Mark Roshkowski /Sky Zone

Dawn & Nick Russo

Saks Fifth Avenue

Tara Santilli

Nikki & John Staunton/Merchant Du Vin

Karen Wanders

Tamara & Doug Whitner

Marianne Wensel

Mark Yanochko

Thom Zahler

This is a listing of donors who have contributed to Julie Billiart School within the 2013-14 fiscal year. If we have inadvertently misspelled or omitted your name, we apologize. Please contact the Advancement Office at 216-691-8916 so that we may correct our records.

Legacy gifts to Julie Billiart

School include a wide range

of giving opportunities, from

simple bequests to charitable

gift annuities. To learn more

about your options for creating

a legacy of support for the

children of Julie Billiart, or

for guidance regarding estate

planning, contact Laura

Gambrell, Director of Annual

Giving and Special Events

at 216-691-8916 ext. 250 or

[email protected].

Leave aLegacy

Theresa Matteo, Joelle Coatesand Jessica FrateNotre Dame Elementary School

Brother Nick JoyceBorromeo Seminary

Dr. Janet Kemp, M.D., LLC

Hallie BramSaks 5th Avenue, Beachwood

Jason ZakrajsekChagrin FallsKuk Sul Do

Rob DiGeronimoIndependence Excavating

Amanda SeewaldForest City Enterprises

Bill & Stephanie FischerMaximum Velocity

Martin BurkeVan Cleef Asset Management

Joe SantoraIronTrax

John BolandSilco Incorporated

Jon SeewaldSwagelok

Have you visited the JB website recently?

• School Calendar

• Photo Gallery

• Parent Directory

• Alumni News

• Giving On-Line

• Celebrate Benefit Auction

• And More !!

It is the place to keep up

to date with all that is

happening at JB:

Here at Julie Billiart School, we feel that the fall

issue is the most important issue of the Blossom

newsletter because we thank and recognize the

many people who have given so generously to the people

and programs that make it the special place that it is. JB has

existed for 60 years because of the belief our supporters

have held that our mission is vital to the families we serve.

Without the love and support of so many, we would be

unable to fulfill our mission.

We are grateful to the 491 supporters who have contributed

$671,534 in the 2013-14 fiscal year, July 1 through June

30. These are gifts to the annual fund, endowed named

scholarship funds, grants for specific programming, the

annual benefit, various other special events, and honor

memorial tributes.

Changing lives for 60 years has required everyone affiliated

with our school to be generous of with their time, talent, and

treasure. This generosity helps us give hope to the students

and their families that call JB home. Thank you and please

know that our doors are always open. We love visitors and

would love for you to see firsthand the special things we do.

If you are interested in getting involved contact me at [email protected] you are interested in getting involved contact me at [email protected]

or 216.381.1191 and learn how you can make an impact on the students ator 216.381.1191 and learn how you can make an impact on the students at

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ADVANCEMENT

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Laura Gambrell,Director of Annual Giving andSpecial Events

juliebilliartschool.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORSWilliam D. Glubiak | Chairman

J. Scott Cade | Vice-Chairman

Jeffery V. Abke

Victor M. Alexander

Cindy J. Babitt

Michael B. Bidwell

William Brancovsky

Jonathan E. Bridge

Richard Anthony Cavolo, Jr.

Christopher M. Clegg

Richard A. Favazzo

Brian D. Gale

Henry G. Grendell

Sr. Allison M. Gusdanovic, SND

Sr. M. Jean Hoelke, SND

Richard J. Kaplan

Thomas J. Kuluris

Thomas P. Lang

Shawn M. McGraw

Nikki Bondi McPolin

Murlan J. Murphy, Jr.

Patrick O. Peters

Brent M. Pietrafese

Sr. Virginia Reesing, SND

David L. Roush

Jason W. Sutton

William A. Valerian

Julie Billiart School Advancement OfficeJulie Billiart School Advancement Office4982 Clubside Rd. | Lyndhurst, OH 44124 | 216-691-8916www.juliebilliartschool.org

Blossom is a publication of the Advancement Office distributed to alumni, parents and friends of

Julie Billiart School. Please send address changes and any other correspondence regarding this

publication to the attention of Laura Gambrell, Director of Annual Giving and Special Events.

Editor: Laura Gambrell, Director of AnnualGiving and Special Events

Contributors: Tamara Whitner andSr. Rosemary Koesel, SND

Design: PDQ Creative

Printing: Northern Ohio Printing

Photo Credits: Tara Santilli and SisterRosemary Koesel, SND

SCHOOL LEADERSHIPSister Agnesmarie LoPorto, SND | President

Lannie Davis, M.Ed. | Vice-President

Jodi Johnston, M.Ed. | Principal

Jason Wojnicz, M.Ed. | Asst. Principal

Allison Frazier, M.Ed. | Asst. Principal

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August 17 Back to School Open House

August 19 School Begins

September 18 Interested Parent Open House | 9 am – 11am

October 6 “Walk in the Shoes of a Dyslexic” presented byNOBIDA

October 18 Interested Parent Open House | 9 am – 11 am

October 27 High School Information Night – open to all *

TBD Fall Lecture Series – check website for update –open to all *

November 20 Interested Parent Open House | 9 am – 11 am

November 21 Interested Parent Open House | 9 am – 11 am

* For details on events open to all, contact us at 216-381-1191

To stay up-to-date on upcoming events, pleasevisit www.juliebilliartschool.org

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Julie Billiart School nurtures and empowers students withspecial learning needs. It is a Catholic K-8 school rootedin the educational principles of the Sisters of Notre Dameand welcomes diverse faith traditions.

Julie Billiart School strives to build self-confidence, inspireChristian values and empower students with skills, knowl-edge, and enthusiasm for live-long learning.

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