Bound College

spring/summer 2012

marjorie Lloyd ’42 Adventure road began with long walk to VA

Tim misny ’73 Lessons from St. Joe’s: Better to pray than pay

sean Hansen ’91 TV game show winner got answers at VASJ

Magazine

Faith. Family. Future.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

Faith. Family. Future.

1

Early last fall, one of our freshmen waxed enthusiastic about all the good things unfolding before him in his first year of high school. His exuberance got the better of him. “This is going to be my best freshman year ever!” he said.

Well, I know the feeling.As my initial year as VASJ president comes to a close,

I can honestly say that this was indeed my best freshman year ever. In my case, mind you, that’s really saying something. My first freshman year was 1965-66, when I walked through the doors at East 185th and Lakeshore as a proud member of the class of 1969.

Since my return, every day – every single day – that I am here, I have the conscious thought of how blessed I am to work among our amazing students, faculty and staff, and to serve our parents and the wider community in the mission of VASJ.

As a parent commented recently, the school just keeps getting better and better. Consider:

• Once again this fall, we will be sending our graduating seniors off to some of the finest colleges and universities anywhere, including West Point. All of our seniors – yes, all of them – are enrolling in college this fall.

• Throughout the summer, we will be preparing for our largest freshman class in three years. It is particularly noteworthy that our freshman enrollment numbers continue to grow at the same time our admission requirements have become increasingly competitive.

• Support for the school is at an all-time record high. Both our Annual Fund and Endowment Fund are steadily rising. Our second annual Classic Mixer was the most successful fundraising event in the history of the school. Similarly, the perennial favorite Ladies Night Out maintained its commitment to “continue the dream.”

Continuing the dream was something of a theme during the past year – not reclaiming it, not rediscovering it, but continuing and enhancing what has been the tradition of VASJ. It is a theme that is woven into the fabric of who we are.

The Ursuline charisms that defined Villa Angela Academy and the Marianist charisms that were the foundation of St. Joseph High School are an integral part of everyday life at VASJ today. When the two venerable institutions merged 22 years ago, we pledged that the principles that guided us separately would guide us together.

There were those who thought it couldn’t possibly work. You might even say they thought we were dreaming.

The truth is, we were. And we still are. And there is no doubt we will continue to dream long into the future.

Make no mistake: Just as our success has muted the cries of the fainthearted from more than two decades ago, so too must our perseverance and determination lead us to greater glory in the years to come.

On reflection, my freshman friend had it right. There’s simply no time to rest on our laurels. There’s too much to see on the road ahead for us to pause and look in the rear-view mirror. Every year is a beginning. Every year is freshman year.

As I look forward to what lies ahead in 2012-13, I am enthusiastic. No, exuberant. Because you know what? This is going to be my best freshman year ever. Yours too.

From the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1From the Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5In the Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Feature stories: Sean Hansen VASJ ’91 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 College Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Marjorie Lloyd VA ’42 . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Tim Misny SJ ’73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15In the Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Table of ContentsSpring/Summer 2012

Advertising/Copyright InformationAny viewpoints that are expressed are those of the editor, writers or their subjects. COPYRIGHT 2012 VILLA ANGELA-ST.JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced for profit without the written permission of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School. Printed by Northern Ohio Printing.

Richard J. Osborne ’69

Faith. Family. Future.

BOARD OF ADVISORS 2011-2012

William Centa SJ ’70

Don Dailey SJ ’70 – Chair

Kevin Flynt SJ ’70

Brian Friedman

Dana Heil

Wes Howard

Marlene Kuskin

Robert Mullin SJ ’88

Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun VA ’58

Sr. Joan Marie Russ VA ’65

Gerard Stadler SJ ’69

Reginald Stover SJ ’83

James Tobin

Mike Tobin ’91 – Co-Chair

Barbara Tyler VA ’60

Sue Eline-White

ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBERS

Umberto Fedeli SJ ’78

Senator George Voinovich

AD HOC MEMBERS

Sandra English VASJ ’92

Raymond Marvar SJ ’72

Vince Panichi

Mike Romeo SJ ’88

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

David Csank

Richard Osborne SJ ’69

Office of Catholic Education

Bishop Roger Gries, OSB

Wayne Uehlein

FroM THe PreSIdeNT

freshman year everMy best

supportThe Villa Angela-St. Joseph community is united and bonded to one another through Jesus Christ in a faith that is nurtured through community experiences and service to others. Gifts to VASJ allow us to educate students to transform the world.

Villa Angela-St.Joseph High SchoolMerici-chaMinade Fund

20112012

Your support is the most important and vital source of funding for Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

Make your gift today.

Transform the life of a student!

Use the enclosed contribution

envelope or visit vasj.com.

One-hundred percent of the VASJ class of 2012 will go on to further their education at colleges and universities across the country.

Use your smartphone to scan code.

Faith. Family. Future.

As is always the case, the school year seemed to fly by. It was a very successful year, and our students – not to mention their teachers – have earned their summer vacation.

At the beginning of June, we offered a fond farewell to our seniors. The class of 2012 gave the Viking Village four memorable years, both in and out of the classroom. The seniors were exceptionally strong academically, as is evidenced by the fact that 100 percent were accepted to and are attending either a two- or four-year college.

In addition, the class of 2012 earned more than $3.5 million in college scholarships (and that number will continue to rise)! These impressive numbers are not only a testament to the hard work the students did over the last four years, but also speak volumes about the dedicated teachers who worked so hard with

them.Just as we say goodbye to one class, we are

ready to welcome another. The class of 2016 is beginning to take shape, and the strength of each freshman candidate means it will be a great class. Not only are the candidates strong, but so are our enrollment numbers; the class of 2016 will be the largest class in three years. We are continuing to grow!

I would like to thank all the people who made this year such a special one. From the

teachers and students, coaches and volunteers, to the families and the community, to the alumnae/alumni, everyone pulled together and worked tirelessly to help advance the Viking Village in every way. I look forward to another great year in 2012-2013!

Christ’s Peace,

ReadeR Feedbackpublishing Staffpublished by Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

www.vasj.com

richard J. Osborne ’69 – presidentDavid Csank – principal

megan Scheider – Assistant principal Terri richards – Director of Admissions

mary paxton – Director of Advancementnancy Slominski naujoks ’68 – Director of Athletics

emily robinson – Director of Communicationsrobert Buskey – Director of Finance

Kellie Clinton ’03 – Alumni/ae Development Coordinator

We’d love to hear your thoughts on VASJ Magazine. Send your questions, comments or concerns to Emily Robinson, director of communications, at erobinson@vasj.com or 216-481-8414 ext. 235.

What are you up to?We need your help to stay current! Help us update our records or share information for the next issue of the magazine by providing us with your updated contact information.

Mail To:Villa Angela-St. Joseph High SchoolATTN: Alumni/ae Development Coordinator 18491 Lakeshore BoulevardCleveland, OH 44119

2Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

editor: emily robinson (erobinson@vasj.com)

VAsJ AdminisTrATion & sTAFF

Graphic design: Anne pillotPhotography: Various contributors

Fax To:216-486-1035Or Update Online:www.vasj.com/alumni

3

David M. Csank

FroM THe PrINCIPAL

100%Impressive numbers:DireCTOr OF ADmiSSiOnS

of graduates

heading to college!

Wow, what a year! As the 2011-2012 school year winds to a close, we can look back at how productive and how very positive it has all been. There is superb news to report on several fronts.

Our enrollment numbers continue to grow as the good news about VASJ spreads throughout the community. This year, we continued to reach out to a wide variety of schools, seeking students who

want the special experience of a Villa Angela-St.

Joseph education. Our enrollment numbers already have topped 100 new freshmen and, since I am still processing applications and interviewing candidates, I expect the number to continue to climb. Once again, we have attracted the best and brightest from the area and you can expect to see them make their mark during their four years with us.

I am happy to announce a brand-new program to VASJ that grew from discussions around how we can introduce international students to our school in the near future. Not only do we wish to boost enrollment

and diversity with students from across the globe, we also want to expand the horizons and cultural understanding of our current students.

Get to Know Our World (GKOW) is a multi-faceted, experiential, school and community-based program designed to excite, inform and engage high school students about the vibrant world community of which they are a part, and the importance of

these nations to individual and national identities, Northeast Ohio’s economy, and everyone’s quality of life. This year, GKOW began as a pilot program at VASJ involving the student ambassadors who work with admissions in recruiting and enrollment.

With the guidance of Dr. John Lecky, former executive director of Cleveland’s International Community Council, our students had the privilege to meet and speak with representatives of Cleveland’s Ethiopian, Israeli, Iranian, Japanese, Indian and Guatemalan communities, including a special visit from the Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia, the Honorable Mr. Jure Zmauc. Our

hope is that when international students become part of the VASJ community in the next year or two, our students will have had enrichment experiences through the GKOW program that will make their interactions with our international students even richer. Over the summer, exciting events will be planned for the 2012-2013 school year.

There is much to be excited about at VASJ and we look forward to welcoming the incoming class of 2016 to the Viking Village!

Terri M. Richards

John Henry Posey and Briana Caronchi (daughter of Karl Caronchi ’90 and sister of Britney Caronchi ’07) earned first and second place, respectively, at the Modern Woodmen of America State Speech Contest in Ottawa County. Both are graduates of Ss. Robert and William School.

Another yearof growth

Quentin Davis competed in the National Geographic Bee state of Ohio finals in Mansfield, Ohio. Out of 4,000 participants, Davis, a graduate of Julie Billiart School, made it to the top 10.

VASJ has attracted the best and the brightest to join the incoming freshman class of 2016.

Faith. Family. Future.

5

VASJ has witnessed tremendous growth in its advancement efforts during the 2011-2012 school year. Among many highlights:

• Our fundraising has more than doubled over the last two years.

• The second annual Classic Mixer netted over $127,000.

• The school received a $25,000 matching grant from the Lubrizol Foundation for the improvement of chemistry labs.

These successes would not have been possible without the support of you, our alumni and alumnae. The alums who have become re-engaged with VASJ would agree that the values of the Ursulines and Marianists have remained unchanged.

This year we held our first Legacy Luncheon celebrating our current students whose family members attended St. Joe’s, VA or VASJ. Legacy

Mary A. Paxton

4Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

DireCTOr OF ADVAnCemenT

Much to

Planned giving is a significant way to ensure that future Villa Angela-St.

Joseph High School students will achieve their dreams.

We invite you to remember VASJ as you plan for the future. Planned giving is as simple as including a bequest in your will or naming

VASJ as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement plan.

For more information please contact Mary A. Paxton, director of advancement, at 216-481-8414 ext. 259. All inquiries are

confidential and without obligation.

Regis ’62 and Loretta Novitskey, Ken ’62 and Karen Lenardic, Jim ’63 and Cary Kramar.

sports roundupWinter

By Nancy Naujoks ’68

ViKing ATHleTiCS

be excitedabout

WresTLing:Our senior-laden team filled the year with

excitement right up to the end. Senior DiAnte Jackson had hoped to return to Columbus for state this year, and wrestled strong all season long as he prepared. He was joined at the district meet this year by seniors John Di Donato, Ryan Gallagher

At press time – and just one day before graduation – the VASJ boys track team returned to Cleveland with a state title in the 4x200-meter relay, winning by more than two seconds. The team, comprised of seniors CJ Germany, Marcellus Embry and Rodney Burse (shown above) and junior Devon Bolden, also took second place in the 4x100-meter relay, earning VASJ second place overall.

Classic Mixer co-chairs Peter Apicella ’70 and Marcia (Apicella) Kren ’73.

A night to remember: A richly transformed VASJ gym was the elegant setting for this year’s Vikings Classic Mixer.

Michael Santarelli ’69, Peggy (Woyma) Santarelli ’69, Della (Woyma) Osborne ’68.

denotes honoring the past while celebrating the future.

There are many avenues to leaving a legacy to your alma mater. Please consider remembering VASJ in your estate planning.

Nancy Naujoks ’68 is the director of athletics at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

and Ed Basemore. The day ended with simultaneous matches on mats one and two with DiAnte Jackson and Ryan Gallagher, and both matches came down to the final moments. Although the season ended for the Vikings at districts, it was a season these seniors can be proud of. Coach Bob Mullin ’88 will be rebuilding next year to fill some big shoes.

Boys BAskeTBALL:With the change in NCL scheduling, more games

have been left for our teams to schedule themselves. This allowed Coach Babe Kwasniak ’94 to schedule some great tournament action out of state against top-ranked national opponents, as well as powerhouse local teams, to test the Viking mettle. All that action put the Vikings at a deceiving record of 15-8 at the start of tournament action. Tournament play saw the Vikings defeat Dalton 66-49 before coming up against Richmond Heights in the regional finals – one of the best area games of the season. The Vikings took the game to overtime, but came up just shy of a trip to Canton, losing 67-64.

girLs BAskeTBALL:Coach Tony Redding ’89 took a young squad into

tough competition this year. The White Division of the NCL is filled with powerhouse teams that gave the Lady Vikings a lot to handle, in addition to their independent and out of town tournament schedule. Great freshman performances by Mariah McGee and Toni Beuk supplemented the rest of the varsity squad, and promise a bright future for Lady Viking basketball.

CHeerLeAding:Our cheerleading competition squad, led by Tori

Ung, was able to qualify and return to state finals competition in Columbus this year. Competing at St. John’s Arena (the site of so many great Viking basketball memories), the girls put on a truly impressive performance. With a little more tumbling, they will have what they need to bring home the big trophy next year.

Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414 Faith. Family. Future.

6 7

in THe VillAge

VASJ students raised over $4,000 to benefit charities during this year’s Lenten Mission Collection.

In conjunction with Northeast Shores Development Corporation, VASJ alumni, students, parents and volunteers got together to clean up the vacant storefronts on 185th Street for VASJ’s first Spring Alumni Service Day.

The ladies from the Villa Angela class of 1968 were among the hundreds of women who enjoyed another successful Ladies Night Out event, which raised $7,500. Next year’s event will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

Ladies Night Out

Lenten Mission

For the second year in a row, a group of 25 students spent their free day with teacher Gary Minadeo ’74 at All Souls Cemetery decorating the graves of veterans with flags in honor of Memorial Day.

Spirit Day

Students honor veterans

A group of VASJ seniors take a break from the fun Spirit Day activities.

Alumni service day

Salutatorian Joseph Conway and Valedictorian Daniel Ward represent the top of their high-achieving class, in which 100 percent will be heading to college and as of June 1, 2012, have earned more than $3.5 million in college scholarships.

VASJ Class of 2012

Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

8 9

Faith. Family. Future.

Standing in front of cameras and a live audience before the start of the popular game show Jeopardy!, Sean Hansen was so nervous he

needed two hands to grip the buzzer used to answer questions.

So Hansen did what he has done so many times in life. The 1991 graduate, whose senior year was the first of the merged schools, hearkened back to the lessons he learned at St. Joseph and Villa Angela-St. Joseph.

“It was kind of like a football game,” says Hansen, 39. “You’re nervous for the first few minutes but after that you get into the swing of the game and everything falls into place.”

Things did fall into place for the Euclid native, but not without some aggressive betting and correctly answering questions outside his the comfort zone. Hansen was trailing by $6,600 with less than a minute left when he hit the “Daily Double.” The topic was

“21st Century Tony Awards.” “I figured there was no point in not going for the

win,” says Hansen, who wasn’t too confident but decided to bet $7,000. He nailed the answer, as well as the answer in “Final Jeopardy,” and walked away with $30,001.

The win was equal parts strategy, smarts and risk-taking. Hansen used the same formula to excel in the classroom and in athletics at St. Joe’s and VASJ, and to build a successful career.

He grew up in Holy Cross Parish, the youngest of three boys born to parents who each had spent time studying for the religious life before deciding God had another plan for them.

Hansen was always big for his age, so much so that he exceeded the weight limit in CYO football and didn’t play organized football until his freshman year. But he excelled there, starting as the center on the 1989

VASJ Alumnus

SeAn HAnSen, VASJ ’91

By Mike Tobin ’91

Mike Tobin ’91 is vice chairman of the VASJ Board of Advisors. A former newspaper and magazine reporter, he now serves as community and public affairs specialist for the U.S. Department of Justice, Northern District of Ohio.

team that won the Division II state title. He also wrestled for the first time in high school, going from winning just two matches his sophomore year to qualifying for the state tournament his senior year.

“Athletics taught me the value of setting goals and fighting through adversity to achieve some success,” he says. “It taught me that you can take chances if you have a little faith in yourself and the people around you.”

Hansen was equally successful academically, graduating second in his class. He still remembers great classroom debates over the issues of the day. He also reveled in the stew of different races, ethnicities and backgrounds at the school.

“That was a key life lesson, getting different perspectives. There was such diversity of ideas,” he says. “People didn’t feel the need to censor themselves. That’s what academia should be about, the free expression of ideas.”

He also learned another lesson in high school that stuck with him.

“That faith foundation was critical,” he says. “Coming up in that environment, being instilled with the idea that values do matter and should matter, both privately and publicly.”

Hansen went on to Harvard, where he played football and earned a degree in psychology. He was dating the woman who would become his wife at the time, and she lived in Cleveland. As many of his college friends and classmates stayed on the East Coast, Hansen returned to Cleveland.

He worked for a business-consulting firm and

got his MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He took a lucrative job with National City Bank, working on the bank’s information technology. But he missed the freewheeling debates and ability to think about the big picture.

“I don’t want to spend my life asking other people’s questions,” he remembers thinking at the time. “I enjoy people in discussions about big ideas.”

So he enrolled again at CWRU and in 2010 earned a Ph.D. in information systems. He got hired as an assistant professor of management information systems at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Sean and Susie moved with their three children – Declan, Grace and Ava – to western New York. When not busy with his wife and kids, Hansen splits his time between teaching and research.

“I’ve been trying to explain to my mother for eight years what information systems is,” he says with a laugh. “It’s the use of information technology within an organization, or the flow of information in social groups.”

Hansen’s run on Jeopardy! came to an end in his second match, but appearing was a dream come true. Hansen’s maternal grandmother lived with his family when he was in high school. His grandmother, in her mid-80s, would call him down to watch the show with her.

“I had plenty of useless information rattling around in my head, so I answered a few questions,” he says. “We created this little tradition.”

Hansen’s appearance on Jeopardy! was taped and broadcast later. For weeks he couldn’t tell his friends or family that he won. He told a few that he lost, figuring it would make watching his victory that much more fun for them.

Several of Hansen’s classmates, friends and relatives gathered at Skinny’s Bar and Grill, the popular East 222nd Street restaurant owned by Hall of Famer Tim Flynt ’71, the night his winning episode aired. The atmosphere was like a Browns playoff game, the crowd high-fiving his correct answers and groaning with the occasional miss.

“I made so many good friends in my time at the school,” he says. “There are still so many people that I like to see when I’m back in town. That’s an important legacy.”

Athletics taught me the value of setting goals and fighting through adversity to achieve some success.

winnerGame show

learned his

most important answers

at VASJ

Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek and Sean Hansen ’91.

A combination of strategic wagering and having the right answers enabled Sean Hansen to win

by $1 in his opening night on Jeopardy.

10

Faith. Family. Future.

11Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

During their four years at VASJ, students have seen firsthand from other graduates that VASJ students don’t just talk about going to college; they actually go to college. In fact, 100 percent of VASJ’s class of 2012 will go on to further their education at colleges and universities.

From the moment they step foot into the Viking Village as freshmen, VASJ students are encouraged by the faculty and staff to start thinking about college. “Our goal is to have them thinking about their future when they’re freshmen so we can guide them during their four years here to take the classes that will benefit them the most,” says Guidance and College Counselor Kristė Vedegys-Duhigg ’88. “We encourage them to take the most rigorous schedules – as much as they can handle.

We make sure they have a timeline and a plan for their future.”

Even students who have spent four years preparing for college often still struggle when trying to decide what college or university will be the best fit for them. For senior Alex Harvey, however, her time at VASJ actually made her decision to attend the University of Dayton a very easy one. “VASJ shaped me into the kind

of student who would excel in a Marianist and Catholic environment where I can be a part of a friendly, upbeat atmosphere and surround myself with those same values from high school,” she says.

Senior Carmen Robinson had a similar experience when making her decision to attend Ursuline College. “I realized through my classes at VASJ that religion is so much more than just going to church and praying. The religion teachers push you to grow in your faith – no matter what your faith is,” she says. “VASJ has pushed me to further explore my spiritual journey.” Planning to major in pre-medicine and one day become a doctor, Robinson will be challenging herself both academically and spiritually during her time at Ursuline.

It was his teachers and role models at VASJ that helped senior Ryan Gallagher (son of Patrick Gallagher ’82) make the difficult decision of where to attend college. “I don’t think I would have ever applied to West Point if Mr. (Gary) Minadeo and Coach (Babe) Kwasniak wouldn’t have pushed me to try,” he says. “I knew I wanted to join the Army but I probably would have gone to a college and gone the ROTC route.” Much to his surprise – although not surprising to Minadeo ’74 and Kwasniak ’94, both of whom are West Point alums – Gallagher was accepted to West Point Military Academy where he plans to major in engineering.

VASJ does more than just help students decide where to attend college. VASJ offers opportunities for students to really prepare for college-level curriculum. The Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program (PSEOP) is a partnership with Notre Dame College, which allows juniors and seniors to take college-level classes while still in high school. Seniors Carmen Robinson and Taylor Wheeler both took advantage of this opportunity and feel it made a significant difference in how prepared they are for college.

“I loved going to college classes,” says Robinson, who already has two college-level courses on her transcripts before her first day at Ursuline College. “It is completely different from being in a high school class and now I feel like I am better prepared and know what to expect in college. I’m so happy I got to do it.”

The PSEOP opportunity isn’t for everyone, though. Students must be in good academic standing with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.33 before they can even apply for the opportunity. For Robinson, this served as motivation during her freshman and sophomore years to get her GPA high enough to take the classes.

For some students, like Wheeler, taking college-level classes while still in high school can help make the difficult decision of choosing a major slightly easier. “My interest in accounting made me want to take a course at Notre Dame College to see what it would be like,” she says. “After taking the course, I liked it even more because I could actually picture myself in that career.” With one college accounting course under her belt, Wheeler feels very confident in her decision to major in accounting when she heads to Eastern Michigan University in the fall.

Students do not need to take college-level courses to be challenged academically at VASJ. Just ask students like senior John Di Donato, who has taken mostly honors and AP courses throughout his four years at VASJ. He will tell you the classes at

VASJ are most certainly rigorous. “It’s the closest thing you can get to college coursework while still in high school,” he says. “The block scheduling is just like college. And you’re not told every single day that you have a project due. It’s up to you to remember. I see myself being more prepared for college because of the college-prep courses and academics at VASJ.”

The combination of his challenging course schedule and his commitment to doing well academically has definitely left Di Donato more prepared for his future at Denison University — the same school his father, John Di Donato ’77 attended — where he plans to major in engineering. A two-year member of the National Honor Society with a grade point average of 3.7, Di Donato’s high academic achievements have also landed him academic scholarships at Denison. It’s true what they say – hard work really does pay off.

“VASJ taught me that no one is just going to lay a path for you.

You have to work your way through it and you have to be willing to do some work to see results – in school and in life,” says Robinson. The faculty and staff at VASJ set the bar high for students. There is no hand-holding from teachers, and students are taught they have to work for everything.

The diversity of the student body at VASJ prepares students for the diversity they will experience in college and beyond. “I know the diversity at VASJ has prepared me for West Point and the real world,” says Gallagher. “If I want to be a leader, I’m going to have

to work with people from everywhere around the world. To be a good leader, you have to be able to respect diversity.”

In a life full of uncertainty, one thing VASJ students can be sure of is that the education and experiences they have received during their four years at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School have left them more than just prepared to go to college. They are prepared to excel in both college and

in life, taking the lessons of what it means to be a Viking with them along the way.

COVer STOry

By Emily Robinson

Preparing for life after high school can be filled with uncertainty. There are many doors left open and questions unanswered – where to go to

college, what to major in, what occupation to choose. Luckily for the students at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, the decision of whether college is right for them isn’t a question they have to ask themselves.

I see myself being more prpared for college because of the college-prep courses and academics at VASJ. John Di Donato

College Bound

Emily Robinson is the director of communications at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School.

Pictured left: Carmen Robinson, Ryan Gallagher, John Di Donato, Taylor Wheeler, Alex Harvey.

Faith. Family. Future.Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

12 13

Like a lot of her classmates, Marjorie Lloyd took a streetcar to Euclid Beach Park and walked the rest of the way to Villa Angela Academy. During

the winter, the cold wind off of Lake Erie made for a blustery walk.

Lloyd was a member of the class of 1942, which had about 60 girls including some boarders. While at that time the Ursuline sisters had a number of other schools, VA was the oldest Catholic school in Cleveland.

Lloyd recently reminisced about her years at Villa Angela, and the lifelong ties she’s kept to the school and a few of her classmates. VASJ’s Ladies Night Out events have given her and others the chance to reconnect.

The walk to VA from Euclid Beach, then a vibrant place with a famed dance hall that brought in the big bands of the day, was short lived for Lloyd after her family moved closer to the school after her freshman year. The house, bought 73 years ago, is where she lives today.

Graduating while World War II was under way gave

Lloyd an opportunity women often didn’t have. She got a job at the Federal Reserve of Cleveland issuing war bonds. But Lloyd was drawn in a different direction.

“I decided I wanted to go into nursing,” she says. “I entered nursing school the day after the war ended.”

Lloyd, who never married, went to St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing, paid for as part of the Cadet Nurse Corps. After graduating, she stayed in the Naval Reserve. She was called up for active duty during the Korean War.

For two years she served as a war nurse, first in Jacksonville, Florida, and then in Oakland, California, where she stayed for nearly two years.

“We got (the wounded) right off of hospital ships,” she says. “The wounded were either put on hospital ships (in Korea) or flown over form the battlefield.”

Lloyd said the hospital specialized in neurological and orthopedic injuries.

“We had a lot of paraplegics and other kinds of injuries,” she recalls. “Some burns from plane crashes in Jacksonville,” where she spent four months.

VA Alumna

mArJOrie llOyD, VA ’42

“The Oak Knoll Hospital (officially the Naval Hospital Oakland) was the main center for the West Coast,” she says.

Besides treating wounded military personnel, the hospital also had obstetrics, psychiatric and other services, Lloyd says. The hospital is closed now.

After her tour was over, she stayed in active reserve, retiring after 26 years as a Lt. Commander. “Not a bad rank,” she says, “like a major in the Army.

“I really liked the Navy,” she adds. “But the patients, the causalities, that was hard.”

Lloyd came back to Cleveland and got her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Case Western Reserve University. The GI bill covered the tuition for her schooling.

“I did various jobs; I taught nursing, worked for a bank, worked at a doctor’s office. It was a full career.”

Lloyd, 88, has kept busy. She attends the 8:30 a.m. Mass every day at nearby St. Jerome Church and continues to say the rosary every day.

“I’ve been saying the rosary daily for over 50 years,” she says. “Sister Roberta (a Latin teacher at VA) said to say it for something that I wanted. I wanted a different job. Twenty-seven days later, I got the new job,” working in occupational health nursing.

“I did the Rosary Novena, which is 54 days long.” Now, she says, she prays the rosary out of devotion.

She also is a Eucharistic minister at St. Jerome and a number of years ago, after seeing a notice in a bulletin, started distributing communion at Euclid Hospital every Thursday morning.

From a class of almost 60, schoolmates have discovered that 15 members of the Class of 1942 are still around. Lloyd’s VA friends remark about her interesting life.

“We had a 50th reunion,” recalls Eldina (DiFranco) Ambrogio, a friend and classmate. “When the Ladies Night Out started, we started calling all the girls from the class.”

Ambrogio, Lloyd and classmate Toni (Hartman) Gokorsch attended the most recent Ladies Night Out together and the three meet occasionally during the year to catch up and

reminisce.Ambrogio says she’s enjoyed reconnecting with classmates

and has tried to keep up with Lloyd. “She lived an exciting life,” Ambrogio says.

Lloyd laughs it off, and says she’s enjoyed her retirement.

Lloyd says her class didn’t have reunions on a consistent basis until the 50th, but she would run into classmates at Villa Angela, down the street, before the merger with St. Joseph. In 2008, she was part of a group of alumni and friends of VA and St. Joseph who were asked to make a five-year pledge to donate to the school, which she agreed to and has participated in.

“The nuns were all nice,” she recalls of her time at Villa Angela. “I enjoyed being down on the lake. I thought it was a beautiful spot.”

Being near Euclid Beach Park had an advantage as well. Every year the Humphreys, who owned the park, would give the girls from Villa Angela a free day near the end of the school year.

“Everything was free, and the nuns would give us the day off,” Lloyd recalls.

One thing that comes to mind about the old VA was the lighted sign that arched over the entrance of the old school.

“It was very elegant, I thought,” she says. The school sold off some of its land so that Lakeshore Boulevard could be reconfigured.

“I think it was during that era, when they relocated the entrance, that the sign got lost,” she said. “It was a very attractive entrance.”

And a very attractive time of life for Marjorie Lloyd and her classmates at Villa Angela Academy.

Marjorie Lloyd still lives in the same home her family purchased 73 years ago during her freshman year at VA.

The nuns were all nice. I enjoyed being down on the lake. I thought it was beautiful spot.

to her work and daily life

lessons of VA

By Joan Mazzolini ’79 Photos by Tim Ryan ’61

Navy nurse carried

Marjorie Lloyd reunites with classmates Toni (Hartman) Gokorsch and Eldina (DiFranco) Ambrogio at this year’s Ladies Night Out event.

Joan Mazzolini ’79, former reporter for The Plain Dealer, is now communications officer for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland.

East 55th Street and Carnegie. The 100-year-old nonprofit organization serves the homeless and provides a refuge to battered women.

“The City Mission is a loving and compassionate facility that accepts and helps people when they are at the lowest ebb of their existence,” he says. “For Max’s first birthday, someone gave a donation to the Mission in his name. I dropped it off one day and was given a nickel tour. I was blown away. The Mission offers free meals, showers, clothing, a safe place to sleep, GED training, day care and job placement.

“It humbles me to be involved with the Mission,” he adds. “When I come home from a visit there, I have a newfound appreciation for the things I normally take for granted.”

With his priorities comfortably in order, Misny says he is living a life that he never imagined back at St. Joe’s.

“Quite frankly, I never thought that I would feel so fulfilled in my life,” he says. “At the center of my universe is my lovely wife and our son. For the longest time, I thought that being married and having a family was not in the cards for me. But thankfully, it all came together for me when Stephanie and I married in Rome, and then returned two and a half years later to baptize Max. My goal in life is simple: I want to be the very best husband and father that I can be.”

His advice to young people today is drawn from a St. Joseph High School legend.

“One of the greatest inspirational lines I ever heard was offered by football coach Bill Gutbrod,” he says. “In response to a Viking receiver catching a pass with a couple of defenders hanging on him, Gutbrod said succinctly: ‘He wanted it more than the other guys.’

“He didn’t say he was bigger, faster or stronger. He simply wanted it more. And that philosophy applies to any endeavor in life. As Gutbrod would say: ‘You gotta want it, fella.’ ”

For Tim Misny, that lesson is as valid today as it was when he first heard it. Which is not surprising. As he said in the conclusion of his NHS speech: “Once a Viking, always a Viking.”

Faith. Family. Future.

14 15

SJ Alumnus

Tim miSny, SJ ’73

On his first day of high school in 1969, Tim Misny – yes, that Tim Misny, the “I’ll make them pay” guy of the ubiquitous television commercials –

stood in the St. Joe’s parking lot and worried. “I remember how scared I was,” Misny says with a smile. “I was so afraid that I would not remember the combination to my locker.”

Misny, 57, reflected on that long-ago moment of trepidation earlier this year when he pulled into the school parking lot for a visit under vastly different circumstances. The class of 1973 graduate was back on campus to be the keynote speaker for the VASJ National Honor Society induction ceremony.

“Because of St. Joe’s, my life took a different direction,” Misny told the all-school assembly of students, parents and guests. He said that it was here that he learned the definition of true success.

“I believe that success is being at peace and having happiness with yourself, your fellow man and with God,” he said. “That to me is true success. It’s not about what kind of car you drive, it’s not how much jewelry you own, or artwork you own, or what kind of house you live in.”

Which is not to say that Tim Misny is unfamiliar with wealth.

The highly prominent personal injury attorney, who grew up in St. Paul Parish and attended St. Paul School in Euclid, has all the earthly trappings of success. He lives with his wife, Stephanie, and their toddler son, Max, on a 55-acre Waite Hill estate that seems to have been plucked from the pages of Gone with the Wind.

A small and nondescript sign on the mailbox at the edge of the long and winding driveway leading to the 16,000 square-foot main house is the only indication visitors have that they have arrived someplace extraordinary. “Misnyland,” it reads. The whimsical title speaks volumes about Misny’s technicolor personality.

Misny is, by any measure, a larger-than-life figure – he is, in fact, a very fit 6-foot-5 – and he has the celebrity status to prove it. His YouTube presence covers seven pages and his website (misnylaw.com) is as entertaining as it is educational, capturing his renown as both a legal and marketing impressario. One of the newest features on the website, in addition to highlights from his speech at VASJ, is a rap video that must be seen to be fully appreciated.

But the story behind the story of Misny’s professional superstardom is by no means skillful marketing alone. He possesses both an incisive legal mind and a passion for defending the victimized. Though already highly accomplished, he put himself in the upper tier of his Richard Osborne ’69 is the president of Villa Angela-

St. Joseph High School.

Tim Misny and his wife, Stephanie, live with their son, Max, in Waite Hill.

legal field when he foresaw a Supreme Court decision that removed prior protections pharmaceutical companies had from liability for faulty drugs that had been approved by the FDA.

The decision, and his prediction of it, afforded him even greater opportunity to do what he loves best: battle for his notion of what is right. The instinct was instilled in him early in life.

“My paternal grandfather, Janos Mizanyin, came to Cleveland from Velky Rusko, Slovakia, to make a better life for his family,” he says. “The Mizanyin name was changed to Misny at Ellis Island. One hundred years later, to celebrate my 50th birthday, I made a pilgrimage to Slovakia to meet family members and lecture at a local law school.

“It was touching and invigorating to talk with the law faculty and students about the rights of the injured victim,” he says. “Amazingly, all of our families have suffered a horrible loss at some point in our history. It is my burning desire to protect those inalienable rights that make up the common thread throughout the tapestry of every legal system.”

Misny prepared for his eventual pursuits at John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall Law School. But he credits St. Joseph High School with starting him on his path to true success. An NHS member when he was a student at St. Joe’s, Misny was eager to recount the lessons he learned here to his counterparts today.

“Coming home was so very significant for me for the simple reason that I have always regarded my St. Joe experience as the true foundation of my education,” he says. “The most important life lesson I learned was that with hard work and discipline I could accomplish anything I set my sights on. And to this day when I am confronted with a particularly difficult case, I know that hard work and

total preparation will give my client and me the necessary advantage to win the case.”

He is especially passionate about cases that change lives. “I was taught that with the privilege of attending St.

Joe’s there was a duty to try to make a difference, to stand by your convictions, and in essence be a leader and not a follower,” he says. “I remember vividly during Mass at St. Joe’s, we were asked to pray and have compassion for the less fortunate. And I believe what drives me to take on a particularly tough case is the compassion that I have for people who have suffered incomprehensible losses.”

It also drives his commitment to The City Mission at

Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

success means far more For Tim Misny,

than winning cases

[W]ith the privilege of attending St. Joe’s there was a duty to try to make a difference.

Tim Misny ’73 and his son, Max.

By Richard Osborne ’69Photos by Tim Ryan ’61

Faith. Family. Future.Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

16 17

in THe VillAge

The cast and crew of Once on this Island Jr. put on four wonderful performances, including a dress rehearsal for more than 300 local elementary students from Our Lady of the Lake, St. Jerome and Ss. Robert & William. More than 500 were in attendance throughout the duration of the weekend for the other three performances and the reviews were extremely positive.

Twelve students from Hachinohe St. Ursula High School in Japan visited VASJ for two weeks in March, hosted by current VASJ students. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to meet with Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Councilman Mike Polensek.

Photos courtesy of City of Cleveland, photographer Wanda Santos-Bray.

Eight senior football players were selected to participate on the U.S. Stars & Stripes team in the Italy Global Bowl. The group, along with Coach John Storey ’59, who served as the offensive/defensive line coach, traveled to Italy in April where the U.S. beat the Italian team 50-0.

Student leaders at VASJ hosted a panel of individuals from Ethiopia, Japan, Guatemala, India, Iran and Israel, along with the Consul General of The Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland as a part of the new Get To Know Our World initiative at VASJ. Once on

this Island

A group of VASJ students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS). Class of 1973 alumnus Tim Misny returned to his alma mater as the featured speaker at the event. Misny shared a powerful message about passion and integrity.

Students inducted into National Honor Society

Japanese

Football players travel to Italy

Student leaders hold international panel

Vikings go Global

spring musical

students visit VASJ

In the Village

Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414 Faith. Family. Future.

1980s

SJ CLASS OF 1982: The St. Joseph class of 1982 will be having its 30th reunion the weekend of October 19-20, 2012. Friday the 19th will be in conjunction with the Oarsman Clambake and Saturday the 20th the class plans on attending the football game against Cleveland Central Catholic. If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Tod Kijauskas at 727-403-7717.

SJ ’84: David Kuczinski moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2005, where he is a tool and die maker in Vancouver, Washington, and also referees high school football. He is married to Jeanette.

SJ ’86: After 23 years in the military and having retired in 2009, Edward Tushar took a contracting job in Kuwait/Afghanistan. In November 2010, Edward became an official civilian again by becoming the first HR director for Sierra Chemicals, a growing company in the Southwest servicing gas production companies. He is nine semester hours away from completing his master’s in HR Management from Thomas Edison State College.

1990s

VASJ CLASS OF 1992: The VASJ class of 1992 will celebrate its 20th reunion on Saturday, July 21, 2012. There will be a family event in the morning at VASJ at 9:30 a.m. – a “20 laps for 20 years” race at the VASJ track. That evening at 6:30 p.m., there will be an adult-only event at the Market Garden Brewery on W. 25th Street in Ohio City. If you haven’t already done so, join the class of 1992 reunion page on Facebook. All reunion information is also available at vasj.com/reunions.

VASJ ’95: Aisha (Wright) Kutter and her husband, Jim Kutter, co-founders of KutterGroup LLC., were honored at the 34th Annual Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Dinner Gala on January 28, 2011. The Kutters were nominated and honored for “being distinguished individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to

the Gateway community over several years, cultivating collaborations and partnerships for the betterment of the community, fostering economic opportunity and facilitating community involvement through tireless volunteer contributions and service.”

2000s

VASJ CLASS OF 2002: The VASJ class of 2002 will be holding its 10th reunion on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at VASJ.

VASJ ’02: Katie Kushlan Egan & Kevin Egan welcomed their first son, Samuel, to the world on April 4, 2012.

VASJ ’07: Catherine Veasey graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Notre Dame on May 20, 2012.

VASJ ’09: Kaleen Mangan Gielarowski and her husband had their youngest son baptized by Fr. Ken Templin ’58 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the St. Louis School Chapel. Brother Dave Murphy ’64 was in attendance.

1918

1950s

VA CLASS OF 1956: The Villa Angela class of 1956 will be celebrating its 56th reunion on September 23, 2012. The class members will meet for the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass at Ss. Robert and William, followed by a luncheon at Pineridge Country Club. Invitations with information will be forthcoming. The class is also looking to contact these ladies from their class: Elaine Zitel, Jackie Vehra Reising and Kathleen Murtagh Mullen. If you know these ladies or have any questions, please contact Nancy Gaspnar at 440-382-9383.

1960s

SJ CLASS OF 1960: The St. Joseph class of 1960 donated the remaining money from its reunion account to VASJ to assist with the upkeep of the front entrance. A marker will be placed there in honor of the class.

VA CLASS OF 1961: The Villa Angela class of 1961 celebrated its 50th reunion on September 24, 2011. The evening began with Mass at St. John of the Cross and concluded with an evening of reacquainting with old friends, reminiscing, fun, laughter and even some tears.

SJ CLASS OF 1962: The St. Joseph class of 1962 will be holding its 50th reunion the weekend of October 12 & 13, 2012. Please contact Brian McNeeley for more information at mcneeley44@aol.com or 440-256-5827.

SJ ’62: Dennis Piller and his wife, Mary (Bergeron) ’60, just celebrated their 40th year living down under in both Australia and New Zealand. They will also be celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary this Thanksgiving Day. Everything in Australia is a bit of a dream. No snow! So when is everybody coming down?

VA CLASS OF 1962: The Villa Angela class of 1962 will be holding its 50th reunion on August 18, 2012, at Dino’s restaurant in Willoughby. “Save the Date” cards were mailed on January 27, 2012. For more information, contact Gerri Gornik at gerrigornik@yahoo.com.

SJ CLASS OF 1963: Members of the St. Joseph class of 1963 are in the planning stages of their 50th reunion in 2013. They are looking for dedicated local classmates to be on their committee. Please contact Jim Kramar at jkramar@att.net or 440-461-519 if interested.

SJ ’64: Brother Dave Murphy transferred to work at St. Louis School in Honolulu in the fall of 2011. He is working with other Viking alums, Fr. Ken Templin ’58 and Bro. Tom Payne ’63. Things are going well for him in his new home and he continues to keep the Viking Village in his prayers.

SJ ’69: Dan Peterca and Terry Murphy were honored last year by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. They were among the recipients of the 2011 Franklin A. Polk Public Servants’ Award at a luncheon in September 2011. Dan has been with the Cuyahoga County Probation Department for 37 years and Terry has been with the Cuyahoga Clerk of Courts office for 35 years.

1970s

SJ CLASS OF 1972: The St. Joseph class of 1972 will be having its 40th reunion in the fall of 2012. Please

contact Tim Davis at tdavis@chnnet.com or Mike Lucas at mlucas@wilesrichards.com for planning of events for the 40th reunion.

VA CLASS OF 1972: The Villa Angela class of 1972 will be holding its 40th reunion on September 28, 2012, at VASJ. The committee is working hard on more details which will be available soon.

VA ’73: Susan (Podboy) Coan’s son Michael (VASJ assistant wrestling coach) married Katherine Lanning ’02 in June of 2011.

SJ ’78: Chris Cancilla, and his wife, Tammy, have moved to Austell, Georgia. Chris is working as an EDI Developer for S.P. Richards Co. His hobbies include serving as an assistant scoutmaster for Scout Troop 723 in Powder Springs and also continuing his science fiction writing after the success of his first novel, “The Archives: Education,” available on the Amazon Kindle site.

SuBMIT your CLASS NoTeS online.

request your transcripts online. Any alums looking for their VA, SJ, or VASJ transcripts can now find the request form at www.vasj.com/request-transcripts. Simply download the form and mail it to the school with your payment. Visit the website for more information.

Keep up with VaSJ on facebook. www.facebook.com/VASJVikings

www.vasj.com/submit-class-notes

ClASS nOTeS

VA class of 1961.

Fr. Ken Templin ’58, Kaleen Mangan Gielarowski ’09, her husband and sons, and Bro. Dave Murphy ’64.

Aisha (Wright) Kutter ’95 and her husband, Jim.

Katie (Kushlan) and Kevin Egan ’02 with their son, Max.

Bro. Dave Murphy '64, Fr. Ken Templin '58 and Bro. Tom Payne '63

Spring/Summer 2012 www.vasj.com 216-481-8414

Father Jim bajorek ’72 passed away in April 2012.Jerome “Jerry” bayer ’55, husband of Jean (Shaber) Bayer ’57 and father of Mark Bayer ’80, Debbie (Bayer) Smith ’80, Rob Bayer ’84, Jim Bayer ’91, Jeff Bayer ’92 [wife Sue (Zigmund) Bayer ’92], passed away in January 2012 at the age of 74.ernie braun, father of Gary Braun ’73, passed away in December 2011.Margaret “Peg” (connell) brennan ’52 passed away in February 2012 at the age of 78.Ruth krahe buettner, mother of Mary Ann Krahe Palm ’71, Barbara Krahe Powers ’72, Carolyn Krahe Barry ’73, Brian Krahe ’74 and Patty Krahe Moke ’75, passed away in March 2012 at the age of 83.James F. clark ’87 passed away in March 2012 at the age of 42.barry L. constantino ’70 passed away in September 2011 at the age of 59.Irene d‘Onle, mother of Leon D’Onle ’61, passed away in January 2012 at the age of 91.charles "chuck" F. duhigg, Jr., father of Matthew ’06, Erin ’07 and John ’08 and brother-in-law of Kristė Vedegys-Duhigg ’88, passed away in February 2012 at the age of 54.edward W. esch ’60 passed away in April 2012 at the age of 69.

agnes e. Floyd, mother of Mary Floyd ’73 and Mark Floyd ’75, passed away in January 2012 at the age of 83.catherine (celhar) Groudle ’76, mother of Hanna Groudle ’08, passed away in March 2012.John R. Halsey Sr. ’71 passed away in February 2012 at the age of 58.Thomas J. Horton ’63 passed away in January 2012 at the age of 66.John Hoste ’89, son of John A. Hoste ’57, passed away in November 2011 at the age of 40.Michael e. krebs ’61, husband of Janice M. Krebs ’61, father of Theresa Krebs Duke ’91, Heidi Krebs Johnson, M.D. ’93, brother of Edward J. Krebs ’72, brother-in-law of Frank D. Berkopec ’58 and Elaine Berkopec O.S.U. ’67, passed away in January 2012.Helen Laney, mother of Scott Laney ’82 and Brian Laney ’86, passed away in October 2011.carol (Woidtke) Lentz ’68, wife of James Lentz ’68 and sister of Barbara (Woidtke) Nagy '65, Janice (Woidtke) Bohinc ’69 (husband Jim Bohinc ’66) and Marilyn (Woidtke) Ritz ’70, passed away in January 2012 at the age of 61.Mary d. Macharoni, mother of Frank A. Macharoni Jr.’66 and William Macharoni ’69, passed away in November 2011at the age of 93.Thomas R. Malone ’64 passed away in October 2011 at the age of 65.

dolores (busho) Marcussen ’47 passed away in January 2012 at the age of 82.Walter T. May ’77 passed away in December 2011 at the age of 53.Frank a. Mrsnik ’67, brother of Kathy Mrsnik ’72, passed away in February 2012.dr. elmer J. Perse Jr. ’65, brother of Allen John Perse ’67, Dr. David Perse ’72 and uncle of Brian Perse ’97 and Jeremy Perse ’00, passed away unexpectedly in August 2011 at the age of 63.katherine “kitty” (Manning) Pierce ’60, sister of Ellen Justus ’61, Mary White ’65 and Joanne Evanchick ’69, passed away in December 2011 at the age of 69.Robert Pugel ’67, brother of Ronald Pugel ’81 and Richard Pugel ’83, passed away in June 2011 at the age of 62.Robert a. Rumes ’59 passed away in January 2012 at the age of 69.Tony J. Sustarsic, father of Jerry Sustarsic ’68, passed away in January 2012 at the age of 86.dennis W. Tommasone ’61 passed away in January 2012. Nicholas Valentino ’64, brother of Bruce Valentino ’71, passed away in December 2010 at the age of 63.Frank “Nicholas” Vovko ’72 passed away in March 2012 at the age of 58.Peter e. Wagner ’60 passed away in February 2012 at the age of 70.

20

in memOriAm

VASJ deeply appreciates being notified when a graduate passes away. If you have such news to share, please contact Kellie Clinton ’03, alumni/ae development coordinator, at kclinton@vasj.com or 216-481-8414 ext. 284.

saturday, July 28, 2012 Escape on the Lake 5K Run

Thursday, september 6, 2012 Opening Mass

october 13, 2012 Homecoming Football Game

Friday, october 19, 2012 Oarsmen Club Clambake

reserve your spot at one of our summer camps today!

Go to www.vasj.com for more information

Save the Date!

Use your smartphone to scan code.

Jump on it!

Register today!

LadY ViKinG GirLS BaSKeTBaLL caMP Grades: Girls entering grades 4-9 Dates: June 11-14, 2012

SPOrTS ed GirLS BaSKeTBaLL caMP Grades: Girls entering grades 4-9 Dates: June 18-21, 2012

ViKinG FOOTBaLL cLinic Grades: Boys entering grades 5-8 Date: June 15, 2012

LadY ViKinG GirLS VOLLeYBaLL caMP Grades: Girls entering grades 5-9 Dates: June 25-28, 2012

inTrOducTiOn TO wOOdwOrKinG Grades: Boys and girls entering grades 5-8 Dates: June 26-27, 2012

inTrOducTiOn TO draMa cLuB Grades: Boys and girls entering grades 6-8 Dates: July 9-13, 2012

SPOrTS ed FOOTBaLL caMP Grades: Boys entering grades 4-11 Dates: July 16-18, 2012

ViKinG BOYS BaSKeTBaLL caMP Grades: Boys entering grades 3-9 Dates: July 23-26, 2012

SPOrTS ed SOccer caMP Grades: Boys and girls entering grades 4-9 Dates: July 23-26, 2012

Have at VASJ this

summer!

‘There’s a spot in our hearts ever dear…’The traditions of Villa Angela are woven into the character of Villa Angela-St. Joseph

High School. Our students today are proud of their VA past and the links they share “to our convent home, Villa Angela, by the fairest of inland seas.”

We want to ensure that tangible memories of VA are evident in the hallways of modern-day VASJ. A “Villa Angela Room” has been designated for the purpose of preserving VA memorabilia. The space will also function as a place to meet, visit and reflect in surroundings reminiscent of VA.

We need your help. Please search your attics, closets and scrapbooks for photographs, artifacts, play programs, uniforms and other VA mementos. If you have an item you would like to donate, please contact Kellie Clinton at 216-481-8414, ext. 284.

Start planning your

Reunion!Contact Kellie Clinton ’03

at kclinton@vasj.com or 216-481-8414 ext. 284.

november 3, 2012 Alumni Memorial Mass

Thursday, november 8, 2012 Veterans Day Assembly

Friday, november 16 – sunday, november 18

Fall Play

december 13, 2012 Advent Prayer Service

december 14, 2012 Legacy Luncheon

January 24, 2013 Founders Day Liturgy

saturday, April 6, 2013 Vikings Classic Mixer

Thursday, may 2, 2013 Ladies Night Out

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School18491 Lakeshore Blvd.Cleveland, OH 44119

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDCleveland, OH

Permit No. 4444Magazine

Faith. Family. Future.

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School