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A Message From The Superintendent

SJCC “Reaching Out” Since 1985By: Ailish Masterson ‘11Daughter of the late Susan (Masnado ‘83) and MartinMasterson

During the Christmas season, family and friends gather to-gether to exchange gifts and spend time with one another. The Pastoral Team of 1985 wanted this tradition to expand to ben-efi t the whole community of Fremont. With the help of former coach Tom Narducci, the idea of Reach Out began and became a reality. Mr. Narducci was the varsity football coach and also a teacher at SJCC through the 1980’s and 1990’s. He joined with the senior class in raising money and collecting food items to be donated to families in need around the community. Then, the day before Christmas break, the senior class packed food into bags and delivered them to 33 families. The seniors were not

the only class involved however. The juniors visited with shut-ins, sophomores sang carols at nursing homes, and the fresh-men took care packages to the county jail to make Reach Out a whole school effort. In just one year, the number of families being helped grew from 33 to 76, and by 1987, an astonish-ing 123 families were given food for Christmas. As the years went by, the commu-nity of Fremont continued to receive help from the chari-table SJCC student body. This year’s Reach Out was no different from the oth-ers, with the whole student

body coming together for the greater good of the community. The feeling of fulfi llment was shared by both the students and the faculty as they joined together in the gym for Mass. Everyone joined hands and formed a circle around the care packages and prayed the Lord’s Prayer in what was perhaps the most powerful moment of the day. Everyone then went their separate ways to bring a little more Christmas joy to those who needed it. Reach Out has ex-panded outside the walls of SJCC with the support from private donations from local businesses such as Hertzfeld Egg Farm, H.J.Heinz Co., Church and Dwight Co., Streacker Tractor Sales and Knight Law Firm. Because of Mr. Narducci’s desire to help the less fortunate of the Fremont community in 1985, Reach Out has remained a strong SJCC tradition for twenty-six years.

the only class involved however. The juniors visited with shut-ins, sophomores sang carols at nursing homes, and the fresh-men took care packages to the county jail to make Reach Out a whole school effort. In just one year, the number of families being helped grew from 33 to 76, and by 1987, an astonish-ing 123 families were given food for Christmas. As the years went by, the commu-nity of Fremont continued to receive help from the chari-table SJCC student body. This year’s Reach Out was no different from the oth-ers, with the whole student Mr. Tom Narducci, coordinat-

ing the fi rst Reach Out project

for SJCC in 1985.

Junior Mercedes Vasquez helps sort the many food items brought in by the students of SJCC. In 2010 Reach Out has grown to help over 100 families in the surrounding community.

Thank God spring is around the corner as we look forward to the events that will culminate an-other successful school year at SJCC. We must revisit the past to appreciate all that has happened this year. Congratulations to our fall sports teams football, volleyball, golf, soccer, cross-country and tennis for their hard work and dedication that seems to be a hallmark of SJCC students. Special kudos go out to our 2010 football team who enjoyed an exciting and very successful year under Coach Knisely and his staff’s direction. Our students epitomize the term student-athlete both on and off the fi eld. Our winter sports provided exciting moments for all those who supported the hard work of coaches and students. Our win/lose record can’t portray the true value of our boys and girls basketball teams. Our swimming provided the school with new records in the boys 200

free relay, boys 50 free, girls 50 free, and girls 100 back. After battling injuries, the wrestling team celebrated a placer at the state meet. We are very proud of their accomplishments. Special recognition goes to the recipients of the 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame. Many of you know them personally and were part of their story. As you continue through this issue of the Voice, please take a moment and review the comments and stories of alums that truly depict the long and storied history and tradition of SJCC. Again, thank you for your support and dedication to SJCC. We are now in the planning stage for registration and academic offerings for next year. As we anticipate the graduation of our class of 2011, we look forward to serve returning and new Streaks for next year.

Sincerely,Dr. Richard A. FaccioloSuperintendent

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Bishop Hoffman Catholic SchoolSt. Joseph Central Catholic High School702 Croghan St.Fremont, OH 43420419-332-9947 Fax 419-332-4945www.streaks.netAdvancement Offi ce 419-332-5124 The Voice is published for the alumni and friends of SJCC. Direct all comments to The Voice, 702 Croghan St.Fremont, OH 43420Superintendent - Dr. Richard Facciolo Asst. Principal - Deb Streacker (Dye ‘81)Director of Advancement - Angie Ritzman (O’Neal ‘93)Assoc. Director of Advancement - Sue Berryman Copy Editors: Mary Ellen Leite (Hughes ‘53)Sarah Pietrykowski ‘02SJCC Faculty: Amy Ronski (Spieldenner ‘80)Liz PietrykowskiCori (Bruchs ‘97) FoosStudent Photographer - Emily Ronski ‘12

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2011 Calendar WinnersJanuary Kay Tischler

February Lynn Nagy

Dear Alumni & Friends,

We appreciate all the support you have given to the SJCC Alumni & Friends this past year. We have had many successful alumni outings, including the Heritage Award, Easter Egg Hunt, Golf Scramble, and the Homecoming Party.The Heritage Awards is one of our proudest accomplishments. At this time, it has been decided to wait until April 2012 before awarding our next recipients. If you would like to nominate a classmate or family member who exemplifi es the SJCC Christian spirit in their church or community, please contact aritzman@streaks.net or call 419-332-5124.

Thank you for your continued support and Go Streaks!!

John Lauer, SJCC Alumni & Friends President

Please join us May 10, 7:00 p.m. in the Margo Reilly Athletic & Performing Arts Center in the SJCC gymnasium for the Spring Concert and Art Show

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Holly (Wag-ner) Knisely

With her induction into the SJCC Ath-letic Hall of Fame, Holly ( W a g n e r ) Knisely now takes her

place with a select group of athletes as she becomes the 14th female athlete to be so honored.

During her athletic career at SJCC, Holly lettered four times in volleyball. As a junior she was named 3rd team All-District Six and 2nd team All-MAL. Then as a senior she made 1st team All-MAL, 3rd team All-District Six. She was also named the team’s co-MVP as well as CYO Player of the Year from SJCC. Over her last thee years of varsity volleyball, she achieved 100% serving accuracy - serv-ing 609 straight serves.

In basketball Holly earned three var-sity letters playing both point guard and shooting guard. In her junior year she earned Special Mention All Northwest Ohio, Honorable Mention District Six, Honorable Mention All-MAL and was the team’s MVP. In her senior year she help lead her team to a 16-5 overall re-cord and 7-3 in the MAL. She was named Honorable Mention All-Northwest Ohio, Second Team All-MAL, News-Messenger Player of the Week, the team’s Co-MVP and earned the OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award. Her senior year three point fi eld goal percentage was 48.7%, making 56 out of 115 shots, which ranks 8th in the state record book.

After graduating from SJCC, she at-tended Bowling Green State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Science in 2002, graduat-ing Magna cum Laude. She then attend-ed the Medical College of Ohio where she earned a Masters degree in physical therapy in 2003, receiving the Dean’s Award for being the fi rst in her class. She is employed as a physical therapist for the Herbert-Perna Center here in Fremont. Holly and husband Michael ‘98 have two children, Vivian and Spen-cer.

Todd DrusabckAs he is inducted into the SJCC

Athletic Hall of Fame, Todd Drusback joins a select few who shined both as athletes and as coaches. He earned

ten varsity letters, three in football, three in basketball and four in track while play-ing for SJCC.

In football Todd played on an unde-feated freshman squad (7-0), then as a varsity player he helped the Streaks post a 27-5 record over the next three years. In his sophomore and junior years the Streaks were 9-1, MAL champs and ranked 10th in the AP poll. In his fi nal year of football, he suffered a knee injury in the second week of the season. The Streaks fi nished 9-1, MAL champs and ranked 3rd in the AP poll. They also made the playoffs again.

Todd started in the tournament his freshman year in basketball. In his junior year he averaged 12.1 points per game, fi ve assists and four and a half rebounds and won the team’s Spirit and Dedication award. He saw limited action his senior year due to his knee injury.

In track he lettered all four years. In his junior year he fi nished third in the 100m, fourth in the 200m and the 4x100 relay team fi nished second in the MAL. His relay team also fi nished fi rst in the districts, third in the regionals and earned the right to participate at the state meet. In his senior year he came back from his injury to fi nish third in the 100m at the MAL meet and his 4x100 re-lay team fi nished fi rst at the MAL as well as the district and regional meets and fourth at the state meet. As a team the Streaks fi nished MAL runners-up both his junior and senior years. They were district champs during his junior year and fi nished third in the district his se-nior year.

Todd attended Michigan State Univer-sity where he played football from 1990-1993. He had two knee surgeries and a torn hamstring which hampered his ca-reer. He did however play on the MSU Big Ten Championship team in 1990.

A f t e r earning his Bachelor of Science de-gree from MSU, Todd a t t e n d e d Heidelberg College to obtain his teaching cer-tifi cate. He was an as-sistant foot-ball coach

at Heidelberg in 1997, at SJCC in 1998 and then became the defensive coordi-nator at Vanlue high school in 1999. In 2000 he became the head football coach at Genoa. From 2002 to 2005 Todd was the head football coach and head track coach at Edgerton High School. In 2006 he move to Fremont and lead the Streaks on the football fi eld. During his time at SJCC the Streaks were 23-17. In 2009 the Streaks fi nished 9-2, fi rst in the MAL and captured a playoff berth. He was named MAL and District Coach of the Year in 2009. Currently, he is the head football coach at Rossford High School.

Todd and his wife Amy (Vassar ‘95) have three children, Paige, Ellie, and Jackson.

Steve WassermanWith his induction into the SJCC

Athletic Hall of Fame, Steve Wasserman joins the ranks of those who have found success both on the playing fi eld and in the business world.

Steve earned three letters in football from 1969-72 and was a member of the offensive line. He started as a sophomore and never missed a game. The Streaks record during those three years was 17-12-1 and in his senior season the Streaks won the SBC title

S t e v e was named H o n o r a b l e M e n t i o n All-SBC as a sophomore and 1st team All-SBC as a junior. He was named 1st Team Defense All-SBC and Honorable Mention All-District his senior year.

After graduating, Steve went to work in the banking business and has worked his way to the top of his profession. He is the past senior vice president of Bank One in Fremont, past president of the National Bank of Hastings, Hastings Michigan, past president of the Clyde Savings Bank, past executive vice-president of the Old Fort Banking Co. and is presently the president of the Firelands Federal Credit Union in Bellevue.

Mr. Wasserman has three grown children Richard ‘05, Jacob ‘06, and Megan.

junior. He was named 1st Team

Steve Wasserman ‘72

ed the Medical College of Ohio where she earned a Masters degree in physical therapy in 2003, receiving the Dean’s Award for being the fi rst in her class. She is employed as a physical therapist for the Herbert-Perna Center here in

earning his Bachelor of Science de-gree from MSU, Todd a t t e n d e d Heidelberg College to obtain his teaching cer-tifi cate. He was an as-sistant foot-ball coach Todd Drusback ‘90

Holly (Wag-ner) Knisel

induction into the SJCC Ath-letic Hall of Fame, Holly ( W a g n e r ) Knisely now takes her

place with a select group of athletes

Holly Knisely ‘98

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

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Found at 250 Fee t ! Maryanne Pickett ‘02 Daughter of Linda (Stout ‘71) and Mark Pickett ‘68

By: Lindsay Weickert ‘11Daughter of Amy Weickert and Mike Weickert ‘83

Fear is something that holds many of us back, but for Maryanne Pickett fear meant nothing while training to be on the Hotshot Crew and Fire Use Module. Pickett rappels from helicopters to fi ght fi res. Pickett describes her adventurous career.

Q: What training did you have to reach your career goals?A: AmeriCorps and the National Park Service provided my initial coursework, fi eld training and certifi cation. Over three years with the United States Forest Service (USFS) on an In-teragency Hotshot Crew, I was provided additional coursework, specialized skill training and leadership experience. In preparation for rappelling, I spent six months doing physi-cal training to meet the USFS minimum criteria for employment and rappelling. I had to pass the USFS pack test carrying a 45 pound pack over three miles in less than 45 min-utes. I also had to fi nish a 1.5 mile run in 11 minutes or less, 45 sit-ups in one minute, 25 push-ups in one minute, and seven pull-ups. In order to begin Rookie training, I had to complete a 110-pound pack test (complete three miles within 90 minutes). Then, I be-gan four weeks of Rookie training with USFS’ Central Oregon Helitack/Rappel Crew that involved aviation specialized courses and fi eld training. Every USFS Rappeller in Oregon and Washington is required to attend the week long Pacifi c Northwest Rappel Academy. As a Rookie, I began in the classroom and progressed through groundwork, low tower (15’), and high tower (40’) drills. The week ended with profi ciency rappels (250’) in typical, timbered terrain.

Q: How many females are in your line of work?A: Females are defi nitely a minority in the crews I have worked on. A Hotshot crew consisting of 20 people usually includes three females. A rappel Crew of 20 people usually includes seven females.

Q: If you are not afraid of heights or fi re, what are you afraid of?A: Crocodiles!

Q: Why did you choose a fi re-fi ghting career?A: While volunteering with AmeriCorps at Bandelier National Monument, I was offered a position with the Fire Use Module. I accepted the offer because I was drawn to the physical and mental challenge inherent in the job. I also was eager to discern my life purpose, learn a new skill set and further develop my leadership abilities.

Q: What is your most memorable moment?A: The highlight of my fi re-fi ghting career was my fi rst live, fi re rappel in the Three Sisters Wilderness area in Oregon. I was in charge of the fi re and the fi ve other rappellers assigned to the incident. With the limited resources at hand, it took three days to put the fi re out. Our eight-mile hike out meandered through pristine, cascade lakes; its beauty was only slightly dimmed by the 115 pounds of gear every person carried.

Q: What was your scariest moment?A: My scariest moment was when I stepped out onto the helicop-ter skid during my fi rst 250-foot rappel. I had not looked outside or down until the moment I stepped out of the helicopter. As I pivoted into place, I became blatantly aware of how fantastic and precarious my job was. Fear was quickly dispelled as I repeated the procedural mantra ingrained from my training. I reminded myself to lean back and trust my equipment. I looked down, gave the rope a quick fl ick, and watched to make sure the rope was clear of knots. Straightening, I was conscious of the strong rotor wash whipping my sleeves around my arms. At the signal to descend, I focused on the rope in front of me. My peripheral view of the rotors changed to the skid and fi nally to the belly of the helicopter. As I went inverted, I saw my feet slip off the skid. Gravity brought me upright, and I slid down the rope.

Q: Where have you traveled doing your job?A: I traveled to Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Montana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah while assigned to fi res.

A: AmeriCorps and the National Park Service provided my initial coursework, fi eld training and certifi cation. Over three years with the United States Forest Service (USFS) on an In-teragency Hotshot Crew, I was provided additional coursework, specialized skill training and leadership experience. In preparation for rappelling, I spent six months doing physi-cal training to meet the USFS minimum criteria for employment and rappelling. I had to pass the USFS pack test carrying a 45 pound pack over three miles in less than 45 min-

in Oregon and Washington is required to attend the week long Pacifi c Northwest Rappel Academy. As a Rookie, I began in the classroom and progressed through groundwork, low tower (15’), and high tower (40’) drills. The week ended with profi ciency rappels (250’) in typical, timbered terrain.

Maryanne

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Cross CountryTraining throughout the summer paid off for the Cross Country boys’and girls’ teams. The boys’ team had a strong season. The experienced runners ran well while the new runners improved as the season progressed building an all-around good team. The girls’ team had a fantastic season, landing them at the Regional meet as a team. Freshman, Sarah Franks, was a great addition to the team and helped the experienced runners push themselves the entire season.

Soccer The Soccer team learned many valuable lessons this season. The schedule began with suc-cessful pre-season tournament play. The team however met challenges throughout the Fall, and ended the season 1-13-2. Despite the challenges, the teammates gained valuable experi-ence and look forward to a strong season next year.

FootballFirst year Coach, Scott Knisely ’00, celebrated a tremendous season with 19 returning seniors from a team that made it to the playoffs last year. The team started the season strong with a commanding 62-6 victory over Cardinal Stritch. They continued to dominate their opponents throughout the season before facing Mohawk in week 9, losing 14-25. The team bounced back and qualified for the State playoff. Although the boys lost to McComb, finishing the season 9-2 was quite an accomplish-ment.

GolfSJCC’s strong tradition of a golf team held up this year once again. Sophomore, Connor Dudley, returned to the State Tournament and placed 6th. The entire team played extremely well throughout the season, winning the MAL Tournament title. Nest year’s season looks extremely promising as our young team loses only 1 senior, Alex Chudzinski.

VolleyballEndless work during the summer prepared the volleyball team for their fall season. Strong leadership by lone senior Alison Streacker helped the team start their season very strong, playing well against good teams. Highlighting the season was defeating Hopewell-Loudon, one of the best teams in the state, in just three games! The girls had a strong finish to the season, before losing in the Sectional tournament to end their season.

Senior - Matt Mehalko

Senior - David Wasson

Junior - Parker Keating Sophomore - Jensen LeJeune Sophomore - Connor Dudley Senior - Emma Hoffman

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TennisDespite losing two players to graduation, the girls tennis team welcomed several new players and the experienced players grew in their aptitude of the game. After practicing throughout the summer, the season started with the girls feeling confi dent in their ability to play the game and beat players from other teams. As they slowly ironed out their lineup they kept performing well and holding their own. The girls fi nished the season 8-7 and were happy with their effort throughout the year and proud of their accomplishments.

Boys BasketballAs Coach Jonathan Will entered his second year as head coach, the Streaks have continued to improve. With a highlight vic-tory over Gibsonburg and some tough, close losses, the boys fi nished the season 10-11. The strong senior leadership of Brant

Reardon, Simon Nagy, Jeremy Durbin, Alex Chudzinski, and Nate Long will be sorely missed, but strong underclassmen leave much promise for next year.

Girls BasketballOur young Lady Streaks will be returning next year with

a team stacked with experience, losing lone senior Jena Hoffman. Having lead the league in three-point shots, they fi n-

ished the season 7-15. This record does not refl ect the intensity on the court, losing several games by only a couple of points. High-

lights of the season include and upset wins over leaguefoe Lakota and a seasoned Danbury team.

SwimmingWith a record number of swimmers, the Streaks made a splash this season! The strong performances of senior Rob Reineck and junior Emily Ronski set the bar high, and many swimmers answered the call. With seven district qualifi ers and several broken records, Streaks have had one of their most successful years yet.

BowlingThe Streaks were strong competitors with a senior-loaded team. Senior Nick Wickline was the boys “high-roller” and sophomore Katie Harmon led the girls. There may not have been many marks in the win column, but they had a lot of fun throughout the season.

WrestlingSenior,Austin Hilty, capped his wrestling career by placing 7th at the State Tournament, after fi nishing 3rd at the district meet and 1st at sectionals. Three wrestlers placed in the top 3 at the MAL

meet. The team had many setbacks due to injuries, but gained invaluable experience to prepare them for next year.

By: David Wasson ‘11 & Zak Bowman ‘11

Junior - Stephanie Alonzo

Junior - Tori Smith

Senior - Emma Hoffman Senior - Simon Nagy Senior - Robert Reineck Senior - Austin Hilty Senior - Aaron Zetzer

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1930’sThomas Rusch ‘38: Army, WWII, served in the European theater (north Africa and Italy). Tom was wounded twice, he received several decora-

tions including the purple heart and Silver Star.

1940’sBob Chudzinski ‘44: Army Air Corps, 1944-1946

Bob received the Distinguished Flying Cross for dislodging a bomb that was hung up in the bomb bay while on a mission in the South Pacifi c.

Jerry Freeh ‘47: Army, 1947-1949Joe Gonya ‘41: Army Air Corps, 1942-1945

Glenn Halm ‘45: Army, 1945-1947Dave Haynes ‘48: Navy, 1950-1954 Dave served in Korea,

Japan, Guam, and Kwajelean.John House ‘48: Air Force, four yearsDonald Krofta ‘44: Army, 18 months

Richard Leite ‘41: Navy, WW IIRobert Leite ‘44: Army, WWII and KoreaJames Spieldenner ‘49: Army, two yearsDon Snyder ‘46: Army, 1950-1952, Korea

Bill Yeager ‘44: Navy Air Corps, 1945-1946

1950’sGary Chudzinski ‘57: Army/Army National Guard, 1959-1963,

Air Force/Air National Guard, 1963-1994Gene Courtney ‘52: Coast Guard, 1955-1959

Tom Drusback ‘56: Air Force, 1956-1960John Gonya ‘59: Army, 1963-1969Joe Gottron ‘50: Navy, 1951-1954

Juan Hinojosa ‘54: Marine Corps, 1954-1974Tom Hoffert ‘57: Army 1963-1983

Gary Hotz ‘58: Army Reserve, six yearsJohn Leite ‘52: Marine Corps, 1957-1960, Reserve 1960-1988

Tom Leite ‘52: Army, 1955-1957, KoreaRonald Mallia ‘53: Army, 1954-1956

Tom McDermott ‘52: Navy, 1952-1956, Navy Reserve, 1958-1960Tom Merrill ‘52: Army, 1957-1959Larry Meyer ‘58: Navy, 1958-1962

Michael Miesle ‘58: Navy, 1958-1961James Morley ‘55: Navy, 1955-1959

Bob Chudzinski

Tom McDermott ‘52

Gene Courtney

Tom Leite

Joe Gottron

Dave Haynes

John Goyna

Gary Chudzinski ‘57

Gary Chudzinski

Honoring the SJCC alumni that have proudly

served our country

Don Reardon

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Juan HinojosaTom Hoffert

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1950’s cont.Richard Morley ‘57: Navy, 1957-1961

Msgr. Richard Moyer ‘50: Navy, 1951-1955Donald Reardon ‘52: Army, 1953-1955Tom Rich ‘58: Coast Guard, 1958-1963

Wally Ronski ‘57: Army, 1956-1963John “Pete” Spieldenner ‘53: Army, 1958-1960

Paul Spriggs ‘54: Military Police Battalion, 1955-1957, GermanyBurk Tischler ‘56: Navy, 1956-1959Terry Wurzel ‘56: Army, 1959-1963

1960’sDavid Boyle ‘66: Air Force Active Duty, 1972-1993

Scott Bowlus ‘61: Army, 1964-1966Joseph Camp ‘69: Navy, 20 years

Ken Dumminger ‘64: Army, 25 yearsJack Freeh ‘69: Navy, 1971-1974, NATO

Russ Gabel ‘64: Army, 1968-1969Ruth Ann (Streeter ‘60) Garand: Navy, 1961-1964, Hospital Corps

Ponce Gonzalez ‘64: Navy, 1965-1969Thomas Haff ‘67: Air Force, 1967-1971, Security Police K-9

Dick Holland ‘64: Air Force, 1967-1971Bob Hufford ‘60: Marine Corps, six years

Paul Hunt ‘60: Navy, four yearsPaul Keating ‘67: Navy, 1969-1993

Carl Koebel ‘61: Army 1963-1967, Army National Guard, 1976-1987James Lauer ‘62: Navy, 1962-1966

John Lauer ‘65: Army, 1969-1971, VietnamChet Luc ‘62: Died in Vietnam when his military aircraft

crashed in the ocean near DaNang.Joe Luc ‘63: Navy, 1966-1968

Richard Meyer ‘64: Army, 1967-1970Mark Pickett ‘68: Navy, 1972-1977, Submarine Service

Russ Gabel

Wally Ronski

Tom Rich

Burk Tischler

David Boyle

Paul HuntPaul Keating

Ponce Gonzalez

Chet Luc

John Lauer

Joseph Camp

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Anthony Lenhart

Eric Logsdon

Chad Molyet

Brian Lenhart

Carl Schell

Joe Sonderman

Scott Tiell

Doug YoungKathleen Kissane

1960’s cont.Celeste (Smith’68) Queen: Army, 1973-1979, Nurse Corps

Raymond Rendon ‘61: Army, six years, VietnamJames Rusch ‘68: Army, 1970-1977

Charlie Schneider ‘66: Army Reserve, 1971-1977Thomas Smith ‘68: Air Force, 1968-1972

Carl Schell ‘65: Army, 1967-1987, Vietnam 1970-1971, awarded Bronze StarJoe Sonderman ‘66: Marines, 1966-1969, Navy Corpsman, one year Vietnam

Richard Schwartz ‘66: Army, 1970-1975, 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps

Sam Weller ‘60: Navy, 1960-1964, Air Force, 1964-1985 Sam received the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Meritorious

Service Medal, and Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam.Tim Weltin ‘61: Army Corps of Engineers, two years, Vietnam,

Army Reserve, eight years

1970’sKathleen (Fisher ‘70) Kissane: Army Nurse, fi ve years

Scott Laurer ‘78: Air Force, 1980-1986, Air National Guard, 1986-2001Henry Szabo ‘70: Army, 1972-1975

Michael Vernarsky ‘73: Army, 1983-1987Albert Zamora ‘72: Air National Guard, 1974-1999

1980’sTina (Halbeisen ‘84) Bohannan: Air Force, 1985-1989,

Strategic Air Command Tim Brown ‘87: Ohio Army National Guard, 1986-2007

Brian Gonya ‘85: Marine Corps, 1989-1995Eric Logsdon ‘89: Navy, 14 years

Chad Molyet ‘88: Marine Corps, 22 yearsCraig Nieset ‘89: Air Force, 1989-1993

Scott Tiell ‘80: Air Force, 1983-2004T.J. Wurzel ‘81: Air Force National Guard, 1981-1988

Doug Young ‘87: Air Force Academy Graduate, 1991-present, deployed to Qatar

Ray Rendon

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Anthony Lenhart

Aaron PeterAaron Autullo

Ted MayleMark Molyet

Scott Tiell

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

President John F. Kennedy

Allesandra Braun

1990’sDuane Barry ‘90: Navy Reserve, 1990-1997, 2005-present,

deployed to Kandahar, AfghanistanJohn Devore Jr. ‘93: Air Force, deployed to Iraq on 1/1/2011

Jeff Eshleman ‘92: Air Force, 1996-Present, deployed to Afghanistan on 2/2/2011

Beth (Koebel ‘97) Grabo: Army National Guard, 1996-2002Rick Holland ‘90: Air Force, 1992-1996, Air Force Reserve, 1996-1998,

Air National Guard 1998-presentTony Lenhart ‘99: Air Force, Enduring Freedom 2002, Iraqi Freedom 2005

Ted Mayle ‘91: Navy, 1991-2003Mark Molyet ‘90: National Guard, 20 years

Chris Pickett ‘94: Army, 1998-2003, Corps of Engineers, 2007-present, Medical Corps

2000’sAaron Autullo ‘01: Air National Guard, 2002-2008, Iraq 2005

Alessandra Braun ‘07: West Point Graduate ‘11, to be commissioned Army 2nd Lieutenant

Tim Ervin ‘09: Air Force 2010-present Tim graduated basic training 12/30/2010 and continues

to train at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas.Alexander Estrada ‘06: Army Reserve, 2008-present,

deployed to AfghanistanJustin Fraley ‘02: Army 2002-2010, Operation Iraqi Freedom 2008-2009

Adam Huss, ‘01: Marine Reserve, ten years, deployed to AfghanistanBiran Lenhart ‘00: Air Force, Enduring Freedon 2002, Iraqi Freedon 2005

Aaron Peter ‘03: Army Reserve, 2007-present, Afghanistan 2009-2010

John Devore Jr.

Tim Ervin

Duane Barry

Jeff Eshleman

Adam Huss

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Memor ial sCEDF

Norman Gabel*Mrs. Mary BarringtonDr. & Mrs. Tom Reineck

Don Reardon*Mrs. Anne Marquis

FootballNorman Gabel*Mr. & Mrs. Tom BabioneMr. & Mrs. Bill BarbourMr. & Mrs. Robert BeckMr. & Mrs. Jeff BerrymanMr. & Mrs. Gerald BorerMr. & Mrs. Bill BorkMs. Sue BorkovichMrs. Edith BoukissenMr. & Mrs. Gay BowdenMs. Joan BowdenMr. & Mrs. Tom BreidenbachMrs. JoAnn BusoldMr. & Mrs. Tom CarmackMrs. Peggy CelekMs. Nan CelekMr. & Mrs. Dan ColemanMr. & Mrs. Tim ColstonMr. & Mrs. Rod CutcherMr. & Mrs. Wayne DarrMr. & Mrs. Brad DavisMr. & Mrs. Chris DenmanMr. & Mrs. James DenmanMr. & Mrs. Matt DenmanMr. & Mrs. Mike DenmanMr. Roger Dick & Mrs. Donna DurstMr. & Mrs. Tom DrusbackMr. Tom DudleyMr. & Mrs. Martin EberlyMr. & Mrs. James EberlyMr. & Mrs. Tom EskerMr. & Mrs. Bud FramptonMr. & Mrs. Pat FurlongMr. David GabelMs. Karen GabelMr. & Mrs. Russ GabelMr. & Mrs. Steve GabelMrs. Eileen GabelMr. & Mrs. Robert GabelMr. & Mrs. Gary GodfredMr. & Mrs. Steve GoetzMr. & Mrs. Joe GottronMr. & Mrs. Joe GranataMr. & Mrs. Ed GuyerMr. & Mrs. Joe HalbeisenMr. & Mrs. Glenn HalmMr. & Mrs. John HarmanMr. & Mrs. Tom HarmanMrs. June HartMr. & Mrs. Dave HaynesMr. & Mrs. Jody HeberlingMr. Lowell HenryMrs. Rita HersheyMr. & Mrs. Robert HersheyLt. Col. & Mrs. Tom HoffertMrs. Norma HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Bill HouseMr. & Mrs. Paul HrupchoJudi & Dan HughesMr. & Mrs. Rick JenkinsMr. & Mrs. Jim KettnerMr. Keith KlecknerMr. & Mrs. Andrew KliszMr. & Mrs. Dan KniselyMr. Tom KniselyMr. & Mrs. Brian KnoppMs. Kathleen KochMrs. Rita KochMr. Lawrence KramerMrs. Audrey KupkaMr. & Mrs. Rick KusmerMr. & Mrs. Doyle KusmerMrs. Leona LaurerMr. Edward LeiteMr. & Mrs. Chuck LenhartMr. & Mrs. Tom LightMr. & Mrs. Gary LogsdonMrs. Lynda LucMr. & Mrs. Tom ManahanMrs. Anne MarquisMr. & Mrs. John MayleMr. James Mayle

Mr. A.J. MessinaMr. & Mrs. Ken MichelMr. & Mrs. Vincent MilitelloMr. & Mrs. Daniel MillerMr. & Mrs. Ray MillerMr. & Mrs. Ron MillerMr. & Mrs. Bob MoyerMr. & Mrs. Tom NicholsonMrs. Madeline OchsMr. & Mrs. Al O’NealMrs. Janet OvermyerMr. Jeff OvermyerMrs. Jean OvermyerMr. & Mrs. Dave PeifferMrs. Pat PicciutoMr. Gerald PorczakMr. & Mrs. L.B. RauchMr. & Mrs. Fred RecktenwaldMrs. Rody ReineckMs. Angie RitzmanMr. & Mrs. Wallace RonskiMr. & Mrs. Mark RospertMr. Dick RossMr. & Mrs. Tony RuggieroMr. & Mrs. Tom RussellMr. & Mrs. Glenn SallerMr. & Mrs. John SchellMr. & Mrs. Richard SetzlerMs. Barb SmolaMr. & Mrs. Eugene SnyderMr. & Mrs. Steve SondergaardMr. & Mrs. John SpieldennerMrs. Pat SpieldennerMr. & Mrs. Pete SpieldennerMr. & Mrs. Steve SpieldennerDr. & Mrs. Howard StierwaltDr. & Mrs. James StierwaltMr. & Mrs. Al SwaisgoodMr. & Mrs. John SwintMr. & Mrs. Burk TischlerTucker Lane Condo Assoc.Mr. & Mrs. Juan VelaMr. & Mrs. John WassermanMr. & Mrs. Mike WassermanMr. & Mrs. Roy WilhelmMr. & Mrs. Rod WilliamsMr. Tom WillisMr. & Mrs. Dave WintersMr. & Mrs. Roger WiseMr. & Mrs. Jerry YeagerMr. John YeagerMr. & Mrs. Bill YeagerMr. & Mrs. Kevin YeckleyMr. & Mrs. Dave YoungMr. & Mrs. Gary Zimmerman

George Hotz*Mr. & Mrs. Howard GroggMr. Tom KniselyMr. & Mrs. Dan Knisely

Faculty & Staff “Light of Christ” Endowment

Norman Gabel*Mr. & Mrs. Tom Busold

Naderer Sports ComplexHerb Miesle*John Naderer*Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bork

Ida Toth*Mr. & Mrs. Ed Guyer

SCHOLARSHIPSRob & Kathy Boukissen

Fannette Dickman*Norman Gabel*Mr. & Mrs. Rob Boukissen

Jim & Barbara HaubertNorman Gabel*Mr. & Mrs. Greg DarrMrs. Barbara HaubertMr. & Mrs. Tim Haubert

Ron & Jeanne Kerr Ron Kerr*Mr. & Mrs. Michael Henkel

Tom & Ellen LeiteNorman Gabel*Mr. & Mrs. Tom Leite

Bernadine & Earl Loeffl erReverend Earl Loeffl er*Mr. & Mrs. Ron CrockerMr. James GottronMr. & Mrs. Gerald Welter

Thomas SwintNorman Gabel*Mr. & Mrs. Tom Swint

Don & Jean WassermanNorman Gabel*Mrs. Jean WassermanMr. & Mrs. Jerry Wasserman

Weickert Family Faculty and Staff Endowment FundNorman Gabel*Ms. Judy WeickertMr. Ken Weickert

Joan (Ziebold) Gillis*Lindsey, Bennett & Josie Weickert

Francis Staib*Ms. Judy WeickertMr. Ken Weickert

Tuition AssistanceRichard Bruchs*Mr. & Mrs. Gaylord BowdenMr. & Mrs. James BurroughsMr. & Mrs. Marshall CrawfordMr. & Mrs. Thomas HerbMr. & Mrs. William HouseMr. Jack HouseMrs. Anne MarquisMs. Martha Walter

Nick Darr*Mr. & Mrs. Ron House

Joel Marquis*Sandusky County Home Economists

Audrey (Heschel) McCue*Mr. & Mrs. Dean AuxterHanson, Inc.Mr. Carlton HarrisMr. Dan McCueMrs. Margaret MosserMr. & Mrs. Robert ReinkeMr. & Mrs. John Seilhamer

Herb Miesle*Mr. & Mrs. Jack BalsizerMr. & Mrs. Charles BorkMs. Joan BowdenMr. & Mrs. Brad ConnerMrs. JoAnn CookFremont Elks Lodge #169Mrs. Karen FoughtMr. & Mrs. Gary GodfredThomas Hadley FamilyMr. & Mrs. John HoffertLt. Col. & Mrs. Tom HoffertMr. & Mrs. John LauerMr. & Mrs. John MekusMr. & Mrs. Philip MeyerMr. & Mrs. Denny MiesleMs. Fran MiesleMr. & Mrs. Greg MiesleMr. & Mrs. Mike MiesleMrs. Margaret MosserMr. & Mrs. Dennis RectenwaldMr. & Mrs. Larry SchultzMrs. Mary SoperMr. & Mrs. Scott TaylorMr. & Mrs. Burk TischlerMr. Kenneth WeickertMrs. Betty WeltinMr. & Mrs. Bill Yeager

John Naderer*Mr. & Mrs. Larry GutschalkMr. Stanley MillerMrs. Mildred Naderer

Mr. & Mrs. Pete NadererMr. & Mrs. Pete Naderer Jr.Mrs. Sally WilhelmMr. & Mrs. Bill Yeager

UndesignatedRichard Bruchs*Mr. & Mrs. Richard SetzlerMr. & Mrs. Michael WalterMrs. Nathalie WalterMr. & Mrs. Jim Yeager

Norman Gabel*Reverend Dave BruningMr. & Mrs. Tony ChudzinskiMr. & Mrs. Robert CorthellCroghan Colonial BankMr. & Mrs. James GabelMr. & Mrs. Mike HartensteinMr. & Mrs. Ron HouseMr. & Mrs. Jim Yeager

Joan (Ziebold) Gillis*Mrs. Esther BarbourMr. & Mrs. Bill BarbourMrs. Eileen BauerMs. Marilyn BodnerMr. & Mrs. Thomas ByersMr. & Mrs. James DenmanMr. & Mrs. Thomas EskerMr. & Mrs. John FaistMr. & Mrs. Victor FrederickMrs. Alice FrederickMs. Karen GabelMr. James GillisMr. Richard MeyerMr. & Mrs. Rich MichaelMr. & Mrs. Ronald MillerMs. Sandra MosserMr. & Mrs. Eugene SnyderMr. & Mrs. Thomas WagnerMr. & Mrs. George WardMr. & Mrs. Terrence Wurzel

Richard Halbeisen*Mr. & Mrs. Thomas BurnsMrs. Mary Margaret Droll

George Hotz*Mr. & Mrs. Ron Autullo Mr. & Mrs. Charles EnglerMr. & Mrs. Robert HaslingerMr. & Mrs. John HotzMr. & Mrs. John LauerMr. & Mrs. Frank MangiolaMr. James MillerMrs. Martha PalmerMr. & Mrs. David ReinboltMr. & Mrs. Dennis TischlerMr. & Mrs. John Wasserman

Rita (Halbisen) King*Class of 1944

Reverend Earl Loeffl er*Mr. & Mrs. James Person

Don Reardon*Mr. & Mrs. Rich Geyman

Herb Redding*Class of 1944Mr. & Mrs. John LauerMrs. Margaret MosserDr. & Mrs. Howard Stierwalt

Larry Rulman*Mr. & Mrs. Ron AutulloMr. & Mrs. Brent GodfredMr. & Mrs. Don ReeseMr. Rick Rulman

Francis Staib*Mr. & Mrs. Steven BillowMr. & Mrs. Jon BroughMr. & Mrs. Eugene CalmesMr. & Mrs. Larry CroninMr. David DorobekMr. & Mrs. John FeyFremont Elks Lodge #169Mr. & Mrs. William HalmMr. & Mrs. Thomas HerbMr. & Mrs. Richard Hertzer

Mr. & Mrs. James HertzerMr. Mark HoffmanMs. Debbie Koebel & Mr. Bill KeatingMr. & Mrs. John LauerMr. & Mrs. David LucMr. & Mrs. Thomas LucMr. & Mrs. Jeff MackeyMrs. Anne MarquisMr. & Mrs. Scott McCordMr. Dick Ritzman

Kathy Wagner*Harriet’s Joe Girls of ‘84Mr. Jim LauerMr. & Mrs. Robert MoyerMs. Vicki Walker

Mary Wonderly*Mr. & Mrs. William BakerMr. & Mrs. Jerry FreehMrs. Virginia MillerMr. & Mrs. Vincent Wasserman

Boys BasketballMr. & Mrs. Frank Nagy

Capital ImprovementsAnonymous

CEDFMrs. Mary BarringtonMr. & Mrs. Michael HaaserMr. Larry KramerMr. & Mrs. John NadererMr. Albert NicholsMr. Thomas OchsMrs. Sara RichMr. & Mrs. Gerard ShondellMrs. Louise StoutMrs. Virginia ValleMr. George Widman

FootballMr. & Mrs. Mike Gabel

NatatoriumMs. Liz PietrykowskiMr. & Mrs. Jim RonskiMr. & Mrs. John SchellMr. & Mrs. Ken SwintMr. & Mrs. Tom Swint

ScholarshipLouis & Ethel Burkett

Mr. & Mrs. Martin BrownMr. Bill BurkettDr. & Mrs. Kim KnightMr. & Mrs. Charles LenhartMr. & Mrs. Tony LenhartDr. & Mrs. Scott MeadMrs. Laurie Merrill

SoccerSeneca Railroad & Mining

Soup StopMr. & Mrs. Dave BateySt. Bernadine Home

TechnologyMr. & Mrs. Jeff Streacker

Tuition AssistanceDr. & Mrs. Mark PickettWalters’ Boiler Works

UndesignatedAnonymousMs. Gay BossettiSJCC Booster ClubGuadalupe SocietyMr. & Mrs. Joe GonyaKroger Plus Card

Voice NewsletterSJCC Alumni & Friends Weickert Insurance Agency

Boys Basketball

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In the News1940’s Betty Jo and Donald Bookmyer ‘49, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, October 22, 2010.Kathleen (Chudzinski ‘49) and Stan Root Jr., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, October 14, 2010 .

1950’s Lou and Richard Chamberlain ‘54, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, January 28, 2011.Joanne (Schell ‘58) and Tom Hoffert ‘57, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, November 26, 2010.

1960’s Greg Gerber ‘64, received the Citizen of the Year award from the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County.

1980’s Kathleen Dailey ‘82 and Clay Weiser were married June, 2010.Cori (Bruchs ‘97) and Tony Foos ‘87, welcomed daughter, Isabelle Brook Foos, October 20, 2010.Peggy (Courtney ‘88) Rodriguez, received the Clark Ambassador Award from the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County.

1990’s Jaime Bauer ‘99 and Robert Ritzman were married October 23, 2010.Cori (Bruchs ‘97) and Tony Foos ‘87, welcomed daughter, Isabelle Brook Foos, October 20, 2010.Stacy (Woodruff ‘90) and Skip George, welcomed daughter, Ella Katherine George, November 16, 2010.Holly (Wagner) and Mike Knisely ‘98, welcomed son, Spencer Michael Knisely, January 1, 2011.Brittney and Pete LeJeune ‘97, welcomed daughter, Kendall Rose LeJeune, October 16, 2010.Ann Magnuson ‘92 and Darrell Weaver II were married October 16, 2010.Tim Mead ‘98, defended his thesis as partial fulfi llment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, February 3, 2011.Beth (Dickman ‘94) and Mike Paeth ‘93, welcomed son, Brennen Paul Paeth, February 2, 2011.Jenny (Gabel ‘98) and Sean Rogers, welcomed daughter, Afton Cynthia Rogers, October 13, 2010.Brianne (Liwaj ‘97) and Tim Rakes, welcomed son, Collin Andrew Rakes, November 16, 2010.Stephanie (Peter ‘98) and John Seeley, welcomed daughter, Mya Elizabeth Seeley, March 10, 2010.Holly Snyder ‘98 and Jason Zera were married June 19, 2010.Rachel (Root ‘00) and Nathan Waleryszak ‘98, welcomed daughter, Makena Rae Waleryszak, October 15, 2010.Sara and Josh Wehring ‘95, welcomed son, Isaac Joseph Wehring, November 7, 2010.Amy (Reino ‘96) and Kevin Williamson, welcomed daughter, Abbigail Suzanne Williamson, October 25, 2010.Heather McPartlin and Ryan Wonderly ‘99 were married April 16, 2010.

2000’s Mindi Cronin ‘02 and Mike Wiechman ‘03, were married January 22, 2011.Brittney and Justin Fraley ‘02, welcomed daughter, Cailyn Marie Fraley, December 29, 2010.Stephanie and Aaron Gonya ‘00, welcomed daughter, Aleah Marie Gonya, November 17, 2010.Joni (Wilhelm ‘00) and Ismael Gutierrez, welcomed daughter, Nadia Leigh Gutierrez, June 5, 2010.Jenny Knisely ‘05 and Joe Weaver were married August 7, 2010.DeeAnn and Mike Lento ‘04, welcomed son, Edward Michael Lento, December 19, 2010.Luke Lewis ‘07, traveled to Zimbia to study health issues as part of the Hiram College Study Abroad Program. Luke is a four year letter winner for the Hiram Football Team and received All-North Coast Athletic Conference Honorable Mention.Andrew Morrison ‘05, received his Master’s Degree in Sports & Recreation Management and is employed with the Pitts-burgh Pirates.Jackie Seikel ‘05 and A.J. Coleman ‘05, were married October 2, 2010.Rachel (Root ‘00) and Nathan Waleryszak ‘98, welcomed daughter, Makena Rae Waleryszak, October 15, 2010

Keep SJCC updated with what is “in the news” with you. E-mail your news to sberryman@streaks.net or send it to SJCC, 702 Croghan St., Fremont, OH, 43420, ATTN: Voice

In Our PrayersDan Chudzinski ‘44Holly (Haslinger ‘90) SneiderDorothy (Blechinger ‘53) QuaintanceWilliam “Glen” WoodJack Yeager ‘56

INThe Box

In ThanksTo Mark Boukissen, Kim Cope, Judy Good, and Arlene Lenhart for donations to Soup Stop.To John, Amy, Katrina, and Chris Car-penter for hosting and catering the soccer banquet.To Croghan Colonial Bank for their dona-tion to the BHCS Advent project.To Ken Dumminger, Dumminger Photo

In MemoriamJoyce Burns ‘68Linda (Fisher) Etzel ‘37Joan (Ziebold) Gillis ‘64Ervin “Bud” Halbisen ‘50George Hotz ‘65Rita (Halbisen) King ‘44Donald Krofta ‘44Herbert Miesle ‘35Patricia (Kwiatkowski) Molyet ‘71John Naderer ‘38Donald Reardon ‘52Herb Redding ‘44Larry Rulman ‘73Margaret (Kramer) Riehl ‘56Mary Ann (Miles ‘52) Williamson

for printing Grandparent Day photos.To Ray & Liz Wasson for purchasing soccer bags for the soccer team.To Mark, Kathleen, Alex, and Robert Reineck for sanding and painting picnic tables and benches at the Naderer Sports Complex.To Flossie Swint and Wally & Carol Ronski for decorating the SJCC Christ-mas trees.To Spader Freight Services for spon-soring t-shirts for the 5th, 6th and 7th grade visitation day at SJCC.To the SJCC Band for playing prior to the start of the NWOSCA golf tourna-ment.

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FlashF Y I

Class Reunions The Alumni & Friends Golf Outing will be

Saturday August 6. Schedule your reunion that weekend

and join us for golf.

1948 June 1, 8:00 Mass, Noon at Fremont VFW 1949 July 20, 12:30, Moose Lodge1951 Sept. 10, 1:00, Fremont Country Club, Contact Phyllis Frampton at 419-332-71491952 Aug. 7, Fremont Country Club, more details to follow1958 July 27, Noon, Fremont Country Club, Contact Joan Bowden 419-332-1600 or joangb@sbcglobal.net1961 Meets second Tuesday each month, Noon at Fremont Moose, reunion August 12-14, contact Diane Fisher Walter.1966 Meets first Monday each month, nombl@yahoo.com.1971 July 23, Lenny Schneider’s home, contact Carmelita Yeisley carmelita5406 @att.net, 334-76271981 July 30, The Depot, contact PJ Foos at 419-332-69771986 July 3, MonAmi, details to follow, contact Randy Wammes at randywammes@yahoo.com or randy@fremontcuttingdies.com2001 July 30, Plaza Lanes

E-mail Please Live out of town and want to hear about things happening with your classmates? Send your e-mail to aritzman@streaks.net and we will add you to our e-mail list. Quarterly e-mails are sent about upcoming events as well as special e-mails about your classmates.

Kroger Card Helps SJCCSign-up your Kroger Plus Card online at www.kroger.com/communityrewards.

SJCC will receive a donation from Kroger based on the total sales generated each quarter. You must have an e-mail ad-

dress to participate.

Mark Your Calendars for Homecoming Weekend 2011

Alumni & Friends Party, Friday Oct. 7 in the SJCC Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Football Game, Saturday Oct. 8 SJCC vs. Mohawk 7:00 p.m.

Hull-Gonya Game FeedThe annual Hull-Gonya game feed held in January raised over $26,800. The funds will be divided between the SJCC and Ross High Schools’ trophy funds. Thank you to the co- founders, Dr. Charles Hull and Charlie Gonya, those that came to support the evening, and to the many donors listed below.A.W. Automotive ABC DetailJim AckermanAmerican Auto SalesAnderson Farm CenterAsh AutomotiveBaker-Bonnigson Realty & AuctioneersBallville E-Z ShopBaumann Auto Bay TrophyDon BeckBeck SupplierMark BinsackAl BodeckerJeff BowlingBrugger ConstructionArt BucciJohn Burmeister Carbo ForgeCrown Battery Mfg. Crystal ArborsAlbert DarrGary DeshetlerJerry DickmanDrawbridge MarinaTim EllenbergerCarl FilliaterFoster Auto BodyFremont Flask Fremont SpeedwayGnG Embroidery

De GenzmanLuther GibbsGibbs EquipmentCurt GonyaMike GonyaPaul GonyaJake GonyaGordon Lumber Co.Dave GreenFloyd GreenGrund Drug Co.Tyler HalbeisenHappy Days BoatingHarris SeedHarvey Oaks JewelerHasselbach MeatsDr. Charles HullJason HullDr. Keith HullJ.D. Equipment, Inc.Clay KeimChris KiserDavid KupkaLagoon SaloonLamalie FarmsDennis LenhartLuc IceLudwig PropaneMonty MontgomeryMt. Olive Pickle Co.Todd MyersNu-Tire Mike Oprie

Dr. Walter OxleyPhysicians Choice HospitalPioneer SeedRathfelder FarmsReal Geese DecoysRoot’s Poultry Michael SchmidtSchmittuz GardensSchneider Carpet CleanersSheets SupplyPete SpieldennerStreacker Tractor SalesSunrise CoopSuper MufflerTackle Box IITime OutValley ElectricVeh & Son FurnitureW. R. Hunt CubPatrick WaggonerDan Warner Whitey’s DinerWillies Sales & ServiceWillis & Sons Woleslagel MovingYoung’s All Purpose BreadingMike ZelmsZimmerman Const.

Chance Meeting on the High SeasThe long arms of SJCC reached to The Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, when John Ehrman ‘66 and his wife, Joy and Phil “Bud” Kline ‘64 and his wife Emma sat down for breakfast aboard the Carnival Ecstasy cruise ship. As conversation moved to “where do you live?” and/or “where are you from?” they discovered they were not only both from Fremont, Ohio, but that they both attended St Joe, graduating just two years apart. The Klines where cruising with their friends from Hous-ton. The Ehrmans have lived in the Houston area for 21 years and were celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary.

Thank You from The Darr FamilyWords cannot tell you how thankful we are for all the wonderful support that we received from the unexpected loss of our son, Nicholas Darr ‘04 , August 17. The support of SJCC, Clyde St. Mary’s and our friends with prayers, phone calls, food, cards, kind words, and memorials were greatly appreciated. When you see that duck or goose fly by, that turkey or deer in the field or a motorcycle go by, think of Nicholas and just say “Hi”.

BequestsDesignated GiftsGift Annuities IRA and Retirement PlansLife Insurance PoliciesFor information or to make a gift, please contact Angie Ritzman, Director of Advancement or Sue Berryman, As-soc. Director of Advancement at the Bishop Hoffman Catholic School Office of Advancement at 419-332-5124, aritzman@streaks.net, sberryman@streaks.net.

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By: Lindsay Darr ‘12 Daughter of Leslie (Amor ‘78) and Randy Darr ‘77

A ton is a heavy weight to lift. I can’t lift a ton, but with persistence and commitment, I can sure deliver it. Saving and donating aluminum can tabs has been my Make a Difference Day project for the last ten years. At age six, I saw my grandma Marie (Widman ‘44) Amor, saving tabs for Ronald McDonald House in Toledo. She explained the im-portance of giving back and supporting our community. Grand-ma chose Ronald McDonald House because they provide free food and lodging to families with a child in a nearby hospital. My mom told me about Make a Difference Day. Volunteers provide a service or aid to someone in need. I decided to save tabs for my Make a Difference Day project. Family and friends began donating tabs to me. First, I fi lled a shoebox, then a fruit box, and fi nally a large box. I saved all year and on Make a Difference Day 2000 we de-livered 85 pounds of tabs to Ronald Mc-Donald House in Toledo. In ten years, I have networked family, friends, busi-nesses, and organizations to deliver 2,271 pounds (over a ton) of tabs. If you haven’t already, won’t you please join my network? My proj-ect is ongoing. I want to break my 2007 record of 431 pounds. I look forward to the challenge. Thanks to everyone who has assisted me with my efforts. Like Ronald McDonald says, “If we all lift a fi nger, we can pull this off!”

Streak of Genius-Eric SmolaBy: Aaron Staib ‘12Son of Dianne (Luc ‘76) and Ralph Staib ‘75

Eric Smola graduated from SJCC in 1990. From there he went on to study at The University of Toledo. He is now principal of St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio; he teaches history there as well. He has been inter-ested in history ever since he had Mr. Bill Smith in history as a student at SJCC. He was engaged and interested by the way history was brought to life in the classroom. The valuable lessons helped gear Mr. Smola’s life toward edu-cation. Mr. Smola gives Catholic Education top priority. He said of his years at SJCC, “I didn’t really realize how benefi-cial it was until college. Most of my friends hadn’t attended Catholic schools, and right away I could tell there was a dif-ference in self-expectation.” He also noted the important development of char-acter that is unsurpassed by other educational systems. One lesson that he learned is still being implemented today through his work at St. Francis. That virtue is understand-ing. Smola states, “I remember a lot of the fun and messing around that went on in high school. I also remember making mistakes during those times. As principal of St. Francis, I always try to stay cool while dealing with my students, keep-ing those times in mind.” Today, Smola continues a life of service started at SJCC through his work at St. Francis. While there, he

worked to expand their service program from including only upperclassmen to every grade level, so as to include all 600 students who attend St. Francis. He is also on the board of directors responsible for setting up a preparatory public charter school in Toledo. Mr. Smola lives his vocational call through his fam-ily life. He has a wife, Michele and two daughters: Kate (5), and Ella (3). He was selected as our “Streak of Genius,” for his many accomplishments and his continued dedication to service.

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