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The<br />

<strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong><br />

Elyria Catholic High School Est. 1948 Summer 2008


Administration<br />

Administration<br />

Mr. Andrew Krakowiak<br />

President/Principal<br />

Mrs. Amy Butler ‘80<br />

Assistant Principal<br />

Ms. Elaine Hurst<br />

Dean of Academics<br />

Principal’s Message<br />

Recently I read the following statement that gave me pause to reflect<br />

over the past school year and also prompted me to ponder the future<br />

of Elyria Catholic High School.<br />

“If you want to be remembered, do something memorable.”<br />

Mrs. Michelle Wisnor<br />

Development Office Coordinator<br />

Mr. Michael Wisnor<br />

Director of Admissions<br />

Mrs. Karen Moser<br />

Director of Guidance<br />

Mrs. Barbara Salata ‘66<br />

Director of Athletics<br />

Mrs. Jill Anglin<br />

Treasurer<br />

• • • • • • • • •<br />

Department Chairs<br />

Rev. Mr. Patrick Humphrey ‘71<br />

Religion<br />

Mrs. Suzanne Camp ‘70<br />

Fine and Performing Arts<br />

Physical Education,<br />

Computer Science,<br />

Consumer Science,<br />

Industrial Arts<br />

Mrs. Patricia Bradesca-Schock<br />

Foreign Language<br />

Mr. Ted Blaszak<br />

Mathematics<br />

Mrs. Donna Grisa<br />

Science<br />

Mr. William Brand<br />

Social Studies<br />

Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich<br />

English<br />

• • • • • • • • •<br />

Endowment Foundation<br />

Ms. Margaret Lyons<br />

Superintendent<br />

Mr. Wayne Uehlein<br />

Assistant Superintendent<br />

Mr. Andrew Krakowiak<br />

President/Principal<br />

Mr. David McCoy ‘92<br />

President<br />

Mr. Robert Dlugosz<br />

Vice President<br />

Mr. Kelly Flowers ‘76<br />

Secretary<br />

Mr. Jim Levis<br />

Treasurer<br />

Mr. Timothy Flowers ‘74<br />

Mr. Pitt Gorske ‘76<br />

Mrs. Paula Kuhn ‘78<br />

Mr. Paul Yeager ‘85<br />

Mrs. Tina Nielsen-Zaworski<br />

• • • • • • • • •<br />

Administration’s Advisory<br />

Board<br />

Timothy Kuhman ‘74<br />

President<br />

Cindy Sellers ‘76<br />

Vice President<br />

Karen Joris<br />

Secretary<br />

Laura Chaves<br />

Greg Coolidge<br />

Annie Heidersbach<br />

Linda Keys<br />

Karen Radachi ‘75<br />

Patti Sleva ‘73<br />

Frank Szollosy<br />

• • • • • • • • •<br />

Back on May 25 th , the Class of 2008 celebrated their commencement<br />

as a new beginning of another chapter in their lives. Their presence<br />

alone accompanied by all of their accomplishments over the past four<br />

years, in both curricular and extra-curricular areas, gave solid testimony<br />

to the legacy they left which will forever be ingrained into the<br />

fabric sewn over the past 59 years of EC history.<br />

Their senior gift spoke volumes of lessons learned from living the five Pillars of Excellence, Compassion, Faith,<br />

Tradition, and Community upon which the EC mission has been built. This year’s class constructed a beautiful<br />

grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Grace in the courtyard created between the school and the former convent. It is<br />

truly a place of beauty and serenity to be enjoyed by all members of the school community past, present, and<br />

hopefully, by students for many years to come.<br />

The upcoming school year projects our enrollment to be around 550 students. As we peer into the future, however,<br />

the “clouds” of a strained economy have certainly cast a shadow on the dreams of many residents in Lorain County<br />

who envision their children receiving a Catholic secondary education experienced by so many of us. Although EC’s<br />

tuition will again remain one of the lowest of the 22 Catholic high schools serving northeast Ohio at $6,300, the<br />

challenge posed for many of our families is becoming greater. Currently, one in three of our students receive some<br />

sort of financial assistance.<br />

As you read through the “<strong>Prowl</strong>ings” in this edition of the <strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong>, it is our hope that you can recall some<br />

of the lessons and memories that have influenced and shaped you into becoming the person you are today.<br />

If you are one of the 7,600 alumni who cherish the memories and “culture” of the Elyria Catholic community,<br />

please consider being among those who have faithfully “enrolled in the mission” through their continued support<br />

of the values and the power of the spiritually transforming nature of all that is Elyria Catholic. It is my unwavering<br />

belief that the future of EC lies predominately in the hands and the hearts of those who have experienced her<br />

“charism.”<br />

“If you want to be remembered, do something memorable.”<br />

Sincerely yours in Christ,<br />

Andrew G. Krakowiak, President/Principal<br />

Upcoming Events<br />

Coffee with the Staff - Wednesday, September 10, 2008<br />

All parents are invited to join us for this Parent Information Night beginning at 6:30 pm.<br />

Homecoming Game - Friday, September 26, 2008<br />

Stop in at the Alumni Homecoming tent before the game for refreshments. Game time 7:30 pm.<br />

Annual EC Golf Classic - Saturday, September 27, 2008<br />

Join us for a day of golf at Forest Hills. 9:00 am. shotgun start. (See the enclosed registration form.)<br />

Fall Fundraiser - Saturday, November 8, 2008<br />

Come and enjoy a night out with great food, great music provided by 12 Ounce Decision. Proceeds to benefit<br />

the Athletic Department. Call the Development Office at 440-365-1821, Ext. 22 for more information.<br />

Junior Recognition Ceremony - Thursday, November 20, 2008<br />

The Junior Class will officially be recognized as Upperclassmen at this special ceremony beginning at 1:30 pm.<br />

Fall Play - Wednesday, November 19, Friday, November 21, and Saturday November 22, 2008<br />

Join us in the EC auditorium for the Fall Play at 7:30 pm.<br />

Christmas Concert - Wednesday, December 10, 2008<br />

Concert to be held at 7:30 pm in the EC auditorium.<br />

Drama Club Dinner Theatre - Saturday, December 13, 2008<br />

Join us for an evening of fun beginning at 7:30 pm.


Alumni Highlight<br />

“The Gift You Have Received; Give As a Gift” Matt. 10:8<br />

Elyria Catholic High School has come a long way since opening<br />

its doors in 1948.<br />

The doors have indeed had many people pass through them. Some<br />

have simply come and gone. Others, however, have left impacting<br />

legacies that have sculpted the fulfillment of EC’s destiny, a destiny<br />

that exists for the sole purpose of living the mission upon<br />

which the school was founded. Many graduates and friends have<br />

taken literally the mandate of Matthew’s Gospel seen above.<br />

One alum who has recently been sharing his gifts of time, energy,<br />

sacrifice, and professional expertise who has been instrumental<br />

in taking EC to an elite status in the field of computer science and<br />

technology is 1998 graduate Ryan Gorney.<br />

Over the past five years, Ryan’s guidance in establishing technological<br />

upgrades and overseeing their performance has undoubtedly<br />

impacted Elyria Catholic’s quest for excellence in curricular<br />

as well as extra-curricular programs.<br />

Ryan is currently employed by Accenture and is living in Avon with<br />

his wife Kara whom he met at the University of Dayton. Ryan has<br />

been a true “gift” to Elyria Catholic as one who has consistently<br />

remained true to the elite mandate of all who understand the meaning<br />

of the words “Loyalty that never dies.”<br />

Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Inducts EC Grads<br />

The Elyria Sports Hall of Fame honored its 37th Class at a<br />

reception that was held on May 3, 2008 at the Spitzer Center<br />

at Lorain County Community College. Among the honorees<br />

was long time EC teacher, Mrs. Suzanne Camp.<br />

Suzanne, a 1970 EC graduate, returned to her alma mater to<br />

help organize and build the successful women’s sports programs<br />

for the <strong>Panther</strong>s in 1974. She was EC’s first women’s<br />

coach in basketball, tennis, track, and volleyball. As a volleyball<br />

coach, Suzanne won over 300 games and directed the<br />

<strong>Panther</strong>s to the 1993 state tournament. She won a number<br />

of conference coach-of-the-year awards and has been the<br />

Women’s Athletic Director at EC for many years.<br />

Brad House became Elyria Catholic’s first track state champion<br />

by winning the 880 run in 1978 with a school record 1:56.0. House was also a member of three of the <strong>Panther</strong>s’ four state<br />

championship teams of the 1970’s decade. In track, House ran both the 440 and 880 for the <strong>Panther</strong>s and earned a scholarship<br />

to the University of Toledo.<br />

Joining their predecessors from 1973 and 1974 as members of the Elyria Sports Hall were the 1977 and 1978 Elyria Catholic<br />

State Champion Cross Country Teams. Under the direction of Steve Currier, EC won the 1977 state championship. Two runners<br />

- Bill Kukucka and Brad House - finished in the top 15 as the <strong>Panther</strong>s won with a score of 106. The following year, Hall of Fame<br />

coach Dick Elsasser returned to lead the <strong>Panther</strong>s to an incredible score of 43 which remains the lowest in cross country state<br />

meet history. All five <strong>Panther</strong> runners finished in the top 15 at the meet. Ron Rick finished 4th, Mike Wirscham 6th, Adam Rick<br />

7th, John Murphy 12th, and Bill Kukucka 14th.


Annual Golf Classic<br />

ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 19 TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC<br />

Saturday, September 27, 2008<br />

Forest Hills Golf Course<br />

41971 Oberlin Road, Elyria<br />

9:00 a.m. Shot Gun Start<br />

PRIZE AT EVERY HOLE * 1 ST PRIZE $95.00 PER GOLFER * 3 PERSON TEAM SCRAMBLE<br />

2 MEN’S DIVISIONS * WOMEN’S DIVISION * SKINS * MULLIGANS * CHINESE RAFFLE<br />

<strong>Panther</strong> Pride Sponsor Green & White Sponsor Hole Sponsor<br />

$1,000 $500 $100<br />

Signage at Pavilion Signage at Pavilion Hole Signage<br />

Hole Signage Hole Signage Listing in event program<br />

Full-page ad in event program Half-page ad in event program Recognition at home football games<br />

Golf for three with cart Golf for three with cart<br />

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Door Prize/ Cash Donor<br />

Sponsor shirt and towel per player Sponsor shirt and towel per player Listing in event programs<br />

Recognition at home football games Recognition at home football games Recognition at home football games<br />

In the event of rain, golfers will be served their chicken and ribs dinner and hole prizes will be awarded as door prizes.<br />

Golfers will also receive a rain check to golf 18 holes with a cart at Forest Hills, at a time of their choosing.<br />

Please complete this form and return by September 18, 2008 with your check payable to: Elyria Catholic High School,<br />

725 Gulf Rd. Elyria, OH 44035. THANK YOU.<br />

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />

ELYRIA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL GOLF CLASSIC<br />

Please print all information as you wish it to appear on sponsor sign (limit two lines) and in the event program. Attach black and<br />

white ad copy for <strong>Panther</strong> Pride and Green and White sponsors.<br />

Name __________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

<strong>Panther</strong> Pride Sponsor - $1,000 _____________________________________________________________<br />

Green and White Sponsor - $500 Team Captain – Golfer #1 Handicap<br />

Hole Sponsor - $100<br />

Team of Three - $285 ($95 per golfer) _____________________________________________________________<br />

Golfer - $95.00 - includes golf, cart, breakfast, Golfer #2 Handicap<br />

lunch, and chicken and ribs dinner<br />

Door Prize/Cash Donor<br />

_____________________________________________________________<br />

Golfer #3 Handicap<br />

Method of payment:<br />

Check<br />

Credit Card #__________________________ Exp. Date __________<br />

Master Card 3 digit Pin # from back of card on signature strip _____<br />

Visa<br />

________________________________________________________<br />

Signature<br />

All sponsorships and golfer fees must be received and paid by September 18, 2008. Payment cannot be accepted the day of the Golf<br />

Classic. Any questions, call the Development Office: 440-365-1821 – Ext. 22 or 34.


Senior Awards<br />

Fitch Receives Lou Rotunda Award<br />

Joe Fitch was awarded the prestigious Lou<br />

Rotunda Award. The award has been given<br />

annually since 1960 to an outstanding male<br />

athlete. The award takes into account a<br />

student’s academic, athletic, and extracurricular<br />

activities.<br />

Joe Fitch<br />

Svat Receives Gilgenbach Award<br />

Katie Svat was the 33rd recipient of the<br />

Outstanding Female Athlete Award donated by<br />

Ron and Janet Gilgenbach. The award is the<br />

female counterpart to the Lou Rotunda Award<br />

and is given annually to a senior who excels<br />

athletically and academically and participates<br />

in extracurricular activities apart from athletics<br />

and exhibits school spirit and citizenship.<br />

Katie Svat<br />

Mitchell Robinson<br />

Robinson Awarded a Full Scholarship<br />

The Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars<br />

Foundation awarded Mitchell Robinson the Chick<br />

Evans Caddie Scholarship to Miami University in<br />

Oxford, Ohio. This scholarship covers full tuition<br />

and housing for four years. The scholarship was<br />

awarded based on outstanding qualifications as a<br />

scholar and caddie. Mitchell has been caddying at<br />

the Elyria Country Club for five years. He plans to<br />

study business at Miami University.<br />

Bir Awarded OHSAA Scholarship<br />

Andrew Bir was awarded a scholarship from the OHSAA’s<br />

Northeast District Board. Andrew is only the 2nd EC<br />

student to have received this honor. The Scholarship<br />

was awarded at a banquet held on Tuesday, June 24,<br />

2008.<br />

Andrew Bir<br />

Kolopus and Charnes Scholarship Winners<br />

Two of Elyria Catholic’s Endowed Scholarships are granted to graduating seniors to be used for college. This<br />

year’s recipient of the James Kolopus Scholarship was awarded to Nick Levis and the Al Charnes Scholarship<br />

was awarded to Brian Crofoot.


In Memorium / Memorials<br />

IN MEMORIUM<br />

January 2008<br />

Mary E. Heyman, mother of Larry ’60, Maureen DeCaro ’63, and Anita Paynter ’72.<br />

Agnes C. Allegretto, mother of Philip ’69, Gary, Lois, Paula ’71, and Lynn.<br />

Rev. Thomas A. Boone ‘52, brother of James ’53.<br />

February 2008<br />

Stella Wieloposki, mother of Richard ’71.<br />

Joseph P. Tracey ‘75<br />

March 2008<br />

Jean Ann Gunter ‘53<br />

Richard Sittinger, husband of Kitty, father of Debbie ’76, Sue’ 79, and Tisha ’83; grandfather of Brandon Lottman<br />

’04, Amanda, Jonathan, Kaylyn and Marissa.<br />

April 2008<br />

Robert O. Dowdell, husband of Eve, father of Rachael ’00, Jacob ’02, Rebecca ’04, and Mary ’10; brother of<br />

Theodore ’66, Jim ’69, and Katherine Buchanan’71.<br />

May 2008<br />

Samantha (Lisa) Cloonan ‘80, sister of Michael ’84.<br />

Please note: We sincerely apologize for<br />

any errors or omissions. Please notify the<br />

Development Office for corrections to be<br />

made by calling 440-365-1821, Ext. 22.<br />

June 2008<br />

James Webber Class ‘58, husband of Sondra Stawicki Webber ’60; brother-in-law to Ed Stawicki ’58 and Barb<br />

Stawicki ’60.<br />

Ronald E. Fritz ‘56, father of Vicki ’78, Valerie ’81 and Mark ’84.<br />

Donald L. Davis, father of Don ’76, Lauren ’78, and Stephen ’82.<br />

Lauren Elizabeth Brian, daughter of Victoria (Diluciano) ‘69 and Gary Brian.<br />

July 2006 (previously omitted in error)<br />

Florence Hintz, mother of Terri Hintz Boyson ’61, Bobbie Hintz Easterday ’63, Marcia Hintz Pichola ’65, Tom ’68,<br />

and Hal; mother-in-law to Dick Boyson ’59, Rick Pichola ’64, and Maureen O’Donnell Hintz ‘69 .<br />

MEMORIALS<br />

Memorial gifts may be made to Elyria Catholic Education Endowment Foundation as a memorial at the death of<br />

a relative, friend, or loved one or to honor a living person on a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion.<br />

Some of those recently memorialized include:<br />

Mike Capelety<br />

Ms. Elizabeth Taylor<br />

Larry Davis<br />

Mr. Daniel D. Golski<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Herm Plas<br />

Leroy Forthofer<br />

Mutual of America<br />

Mrs. Marianne Ivany<br />

Mutual of America<br />

Ronald Fritz<br />

Mr. and Mrs.James Beiter<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brent<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Walt Callam<br />

Mrs. Rosalie Nielsen<br />

Mrs. Helen L. Banjoff<br />

Mr. Eugene Fritz<br />

Mr. and Mrs. John Fritz<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Don Hutman<br />

Ms. Vicky Kaczmarczyk<br />

Mrs. Chris Kish<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Minnich<br />

Ms. Barbara Pokorny<br />

Mr. Art Williams<br />

Mr. Steve Melnyczuk<br />

Ronald Fritz (cont’d)<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Abbe<br />

Elyria Community School<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rybarczyk<br />

Eleanor Fuehrer<br />

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Fritz<br />

Mr. Eugene L. Fritz<br />

Betty Kowalski<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoover<br />

Walter Kretschmann<br />

Mr. and Mrs. James Bruns<br />

Ms. Mary Haskins<br />

Ms. Margaret McLaughlin<br />

Dolores Lapp<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />

Dr. John McCafferty<br />

Ms. Mary Murray<br />

Alex Petrus<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Bob Wilden<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Csonka<br />

Mrs. Susan Sanders<br />

Mrs. Sharon A. Blaszak<br />

Mrs. Barbara P. Salata<br />

Mr. Donald J. Willets<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Savoy<br />

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Farrell<br />

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Fritz<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fye<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reighley<br />

Mr. Mark U. Reichlin<br />

Mrs. Jill Anglin<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Januzzi<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Kenneally<br />

Leonard Reichlin<br />

Mrs. Jayne Eisbrenner<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ziegman<br />

Mr. Thomas H. Diedrick<br />

Ms. Mary Lou Davis<br />

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gorney<br />

Kenneth Wacker<br />

Mr. Eugene L. Fritz


Memorial Scholarship Donations<br />

Scott Holland Scholarship<br />

Blaszak and Humphrey, CPAs<br />

EC J.A. Student Co. Prog. Challenge<br />

Friends of EC Hockey<br />

Midview Education Association<br />

Mutual of America<br />

North Coast Building Industry Assoc.<br />

St. Jude Church<br />

Beth Adams<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Amstutz<br />

Mr. William Archer<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Atsberger<br />

Mr. Jeff Badar<br />

Lois Beal<br />

The Harry Bessas Family<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Blaszak<br />

Mrs. Clare Blevins<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bobola<br />

Mrs. Rita M. Bowen<br />

Robert Bowman<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bragg<br />

Ms. Brittany Bramwell<br />

The Charles Branz Family<br />

Thomas Brown<br />

Erik Bruening<br />

Mr. & Mrs. John Bryan<br />

Tom Buffington<br />

Mr. Thomas G. Callahan<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Campagna<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Casgar<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cavaceci<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Deeks<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Deeks<br />

Mr. Randy Deeks<br />

Mr. John Demarco<br />

Raymond Diederich<br />

Della Dorow<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Eichenlaub<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Elek<br />

The William Falk Family<br />

The Jeff Faro Family<br />

Jill Fehr<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Ferancy<br />

Mr. Ernest Fesco<br />

The Tim Flowers Family<br />

Mr. Andrew Flynn<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Foreman<br />

Mr. Eugene L. Fritz<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Fye<br />

Mrs. Molly L. Gerhart<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gibbs<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Girman<br />

The Jon Gorney Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Gorney<br />

Ms. Brittany Gorney<br />

The Pitt Gorske Family<br />

Tim Graham<br />

The Michael Grega Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Grega<br />

The Tim Gress Family<br />

Kelly Groomes<br />

Mr. and Mrs. James Hahn<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hamp<br />

Terry Harris<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hauser<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heath<br />

The Matt Helfrich Family<br />

The Howard Hixon Family<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hlebovy<br />

Robert Holland<br />

David Holland<br />

Phil Holowecky<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoover<br />

The Dwight Hughes Family<br />

The Robert Hutchinson Family<br />

Mrs. Marianne Ivany<br />

The Ralph Jaworski Family<br />

Ms. Debra Jones<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Kaminski<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Rich Kaminski<br />

The Brendan Kelley Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. John Keys<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Keys<br />

Susan Knapik<br />

Gary Kneisley<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kostiek<br />

The Joel Kruz Family<br />

The Randy Kwasny Family<br />

Mr. Joseph LaGrotteria<br />

Jack Lance<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lapos<br />

The Robert Lelito Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Andy Lenart<br />

Mr. & Mrs. John Lescher<br />

Mrs. Sara Linnell<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lotko<br />

The Mark Lysaght Family<br />

Kay Lysaght<br />

Ms. Morgan Mabry<br />

Mrs. Susan Mabry<br />

Nancy Maltby<br />

Lynn Mand<br />

Dr. and Mrs. General Marsh<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martin<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Mark McGuire<br />

Mr. Gerard A. McHugh<br />

The Briant McLaughlin Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Dick Messner<br />

Todd & Lauren Messner<br />

Krissy Messner<br />

Dick Miles<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Minute<br />

Mr. Rick Montgomery<br />

Ms. Patrice Moore<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mueller<br />

John Munn<br />

Robert Munn<br />

Gage Munn<br />

Judy Nedwick<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Ross Neuman<br />

The Patrick Nolan Family<br />

Ben Norton<br />

Mrs. Kathleen Oblak<br />

The Tom O’Connell Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. John O’Connell<br />

Casey O’Conor<br />

The Bill O’Dell Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Papa<br />

Mr. and Mrs. David Pataky<br />

Mr. and Mrs. John Pavlenda<br />

The Scott Payne Family<br />

Ms. Ann Pennington<br />

Robert Perry<br />

Mr. Dave Phiel<br />

The Ed Poling Family<br />

Pam Pollack<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Pope<br />

The Tom Porter Family<br />

Mr. Patrick E. Radachi<br />

The Dennis Richards Family<br />

Keith Riggs<br />

Linda Rivera<br />

The Roy Rodgers Family<br />

The George Roldan Family<br />

Don Rothgery<br />

Robert Rottman<br />

John Sasso<br />

Mr. Scott & Dr. Rebecca Serazin<br />

Dave & Lisa Shinko<br />

The Michael Shivey Family<br />

Gertrude Short<br />

Dr. & Mrs.Liengkong Siew<br />

The Corrine Smith Family<br />

Norma Smith<br />

The Paul Smith Family<br />

The Michael Smith Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Smola<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Snyder<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Sochacki<br />

The Paul St. Marie Family<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Stewart<br />

Neil & Janet Sullinger<br />

Mrs. Joanne Sullivan<br />

Mr. John Szlempa<br />

The Berry Taylor Family<br />

The Jim Taylor Family<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Thomas<br />

Ms. Jennifer Thompson<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Les Tipping<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Tomasek<br />

Mr. Randy Tomasek<br />

Sue Trill<br />

The Pegg Vanek Family<br />

J.H. Vanwormer<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vargyas<br />

Jeff & Sally Vietzen<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Villarreal<br />

Ms. Ashley Volk<br />

Richard Wesemeyer<br />

Bernard Wolfram<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Yearly<br />

Mr. Kevin Yeo<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Yost<br />

Mrs. Jayne Zehngut<br />

Mr. Andrew Zink<br />

Dr. Michael Zvosec<br />

Think of giving not as a<br />

duty but as a privilege.<br />

- John D. Rockefeller, Jr.


<strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong>ings<br />

PROWLINGS<br />

Class of 1963<br />

Kathleen Chaplar Corona retired from the United States Postal Service on 12/31/07 after 23 years of rural mail delivery. She<br />

received the “Carrier of the Year” award representing her district at the 2007 Annual State Convention.<br />

Class of 1966<br />

Barb Peck Salata was honored at the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Banquet where she<br />

received the OIAAA Meritorius Service Award.<br />

Andrea (Candy) Foreman Ursem, retired from the USN, NC in 2002 after twenty-two years in the military and is now eligible<br />

to get paid for it! After sailing around the world as an RN on Oceanographic Research Ships for the last ten years, she worked<br />

as a Legal Nurse Consultant between voyages. Candy is staying home to enjoy her seven grandchildren. Her husband Tom,<br />

EHS ’65 is still working at Chicago Title Insurance Company, where he has been employed for 42 years. He received his gold<br />

watch and in five more years Candy will let him retire too!<br />

Class of 1972<br />

Mark McGuire was honored at the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Banquet where he received<br />

the award for Athletic Administrator of the Year.<br />

Class of 1979<br />

Patrick Radachi recently retired from the city of Dayton Suppression and Medic Department. He is enjoying his free time<br />

raising his three sons and two dogs while also volunteering at the American Red Cross.<br />

Tom Taylor was honored at the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Banquet where he received<br />

the Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award.<br />

Class of 1981<br />

Noelle Perkowski Bothe recently moved back to Ohio and is very glad to be back and is looking forward to the Class of 1981’s<br />

30 year reunion.<br />

Class of 1984<br />

Brian Wolbers has been hired as Director of Food and Beverage at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles. He is living in Los<br />

Angeles while his wife (Elizabeth) is preparing to join him. The job offer was rather sudden and unexpected, but somehow his<br />

resume reached the GM in Los Angeles and he got the job! They have never lived outside of Ohio before, but the adjustment to<br />

the California lifestyle has been great!<br />

Class of 1985<br />

Rev. Christopher Wade, his wife Renee Dean Wade and their six children: Kelsey, 16; Jeremy, 14; Isaac, 12; Micah, 10;<br />

Simon, 8; and Noah, 7 returned to the US in June after serving their first missionary term in Croatia. They will be stateside for<br />

a one year furlough. They were the first AG Missionaries on the field in Croatia since the war ended. The Wade’s resided in Osijek<br />

on the far East side of the country by the Serbian and Hungarian borders. They succeeded in building relationships with the<br />

National Church and were able to encourage the pastors, give leadership training as well as marriage counseling and taught the<br />

Croatian kids how to play American baseball during the summer and American football in the winter. They helped to build a<br />

multi-purpose Youth Club to help get the teenagers off the streets and provide a safe environment to hang out but also to be fed<br />

the love of Jesus Christ. It was a very difficult three years in a new culture, with a new language, and in a place full of war-torn<br />

depression and resentment towards strangers. However, the family stayed strong by the grace of God. Only fruit can come<br />

from the seeds that have been planted.<br />

Class of 1986<br />

Paul Jagielski was voted “Best Chef of the West” and his restaurant “Henry’s at the Barn” was also nominated for Best Martini,<br />

Best Steak, Best Patio and Best Overall Restaurant by West Shore Magazine.<br />

Nicole (Niki) Boyson Rukstalis, received her Bachelor’s degree from Kent State in accounting and her MBA from Case<br />

Western Reserve. She worked in private industry for eight years, and then Niki received her Ph.D. in Finance from Ohio State<br />

University and taught at Purdue University for 1-½ years. She is now living in Milton, MA and is an Assistant Professor of Finance<br />

at Northeastern University in Boston, teaching Finance. Her husband, Dr. Michael Rukstalis, is involved in research of juvenile<br />

diabetes at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Niki and Mike have a daughter, Alexandra Marie, who just turned one in June and<br />

are expecting their second child in January 2009.<br />

Class of 1994<br />

Kate Scheidler married Mike Jannusch on October 13, 2007. The couple met while playing volleyball. The newlyweds<br />

honeymooned in Italy and reside in Chicago where Kate works as a registered nurse and Mike is a vice-president at JPMorgan<br />

Chase.


<strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong>ings (cont’d) / <strong>Panther</strong> Cubs<br />

Class of 1997<br />

Stephanie Gnizak married Jason Shoemaker on August 11, 2007. They honeymooned in Hawaii and reside in Cuyahoga Falls.<br />

Stephanie works in brand marketing for the JM Smucker Co. and Jason is a computer specialist for the Sherwin Williams Co.<br />

Jeffrey Watson recently served a six-month deployment as a Navy Civil Engineer in Iraq. While there, he received a joint<br />

commendation medal and was submitted for an impact award (Joint Service Achievement Medal) for initiating on his own a<br />

Corps-side breeze session to get construction of Iraqi police stations moving and preparation of presentations for the C7<br />

Director. ENS Watson and his wife are expecting their first child in the beginning of August.<br />

Class of 1999<br />

Jason Ginter was recently named the principal timpanist for the San Diego Symphony. He had to beat out scores of other<br />

drummers and impress conductor Jahja Ling. Ling said he looks forward to working with Jason. The timpani is<br />

very important. It’s like the backbone of an orchestra. Jason and his wife Dawn both have the same love for music. She is a<br />

violinist for the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra. Jason graduated in 2003 from the Cincinnati Conservatory with a bachelor’s degree<br />

in percussion and is working on a master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon School of Music.<br />

Class of 2000<br />

Emily Sluk was recently promoted as the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Montgomery County. Emily is a resident of Dayton<br />

and is assigned to the Juvenile Division of the Prosecutor’s Office. She received her J.D. from the University of Dayton School<br />

of Law in 2007. A native of Oberlin, Ohio, she attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania.<br />

Class of 2002<br />

Matthew Karl graduated from Gannon University with a Masters in Business Administration in May 2007 and is currently<br />

working at the Manufacturers’ Association of Northwest PA in Erie, PA. On April 5, 2008, he married Carolyn Lawrence. Carolyn<br />

graduated from Gannon University in 2006 and currently works at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. They currently reside in<br />

Erie with their dog and cat.<br />

Class of 2003<br />

Erin Hungerman recently graduated from BGSU with a degree in Education/Secondary English Education. She is currently<br />

working on her M.S. of Education at Colorado State University. She is employed as the Involvement Coordinator for the GUIDE<br />

program within Colorado State’s Department of Housing/Office of Residence Life.<br />

PANTHER CUBS<br />

<br />

Jennifer Polutnik Schlater ’94 and her<br />

husband Ben welcomed their 2nd son<br />

Owen Michael on October 18, 2007.<br />

Dave McCoy ’92, wife Quincy and<br />

son Thacher welcomed their daughter<br />

Sage Arlington McCoy into the<br />

world on April 27, 2008.<br />

Michael Gandolfo ’91 and wife<br />

Alexandra celebrated the birth of their<br />

first child, Paul Joseph.<br />

Please stay in touch. Let us know what you have been up to and we will publish your contribution in the next edition of THE<br />

PANTHER PROWL. You can send us a note, use the form on the back cover, or e-mail us at michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com.


Distinguished Alumni Award<br />

Distinguished Alumni Nomination form<br />

Elyria Catholic Honors<br />

2008 Distinguished Alumni<br />

Ellen Naughton-Basinski ‘57 and Bill Rice ‘62 were inducted into the<br />

Elyria Catholic Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame at an awards dinner<br />

held on February 28, 2008, at the Elyria Country Club.<br />

Ellen has made significant contributions to Elyria Catholic and the<br />

community for more than 40 years. She was involved in the Elyria<br />

Catholic Endowment Fund and was one of the founders of EC Bingo,<br />

lending her support for over 20 years. Ellen has been a key to<br />

fundraisers at EC, particularly in her work with the James Kolopus<br />

Memorial Scholarship Fund benefiting Elyria Catholic students.<br />

Ellen and her husband, Judge David Basinski, raised five sons, all of<br />

whom are graduates of Elyria Catholic. Her leadership and dedication to EC, Catholic education, and the community truly make her an Elyria<br />

Catholic Distinguished Alumna.<br />

Bill graduated from EC in 1962 and earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1967. Upon graduation, he began<br />

working at NASA. In 1971, he earned his Master of Science degree, also in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo. He retired<br />

from NASA in 2000 following a very rewarding career spanning 34 years. He served as the NASA Chief Engineer and was responsible for<br />

giving the NASA engineering approval for launch of several of the unmanned spacecrafts at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Under<br />

his technical leadership, NASA achieved a 100% success rate during his tenure as Chief Engineer.<br />

Bill is very active in and devotes much time to St. Jude Church. He also devotes a considerable amount of time to the West Side Irish<br />

American Club where he serves on the Board of Trustees and has served as the Chairperson at the Ohio Irish Cultural festivals for the past<br />

several years. In 1967 Bill married his high school sweetheart, Maureen Gillen (‘62) and later became the proud father to Sheila (‘88) and<br />

Brian (‘91). He instilled in his children the importance of their Catholic faith and education.<br />

Bill exemplifies the integrity, compassion and commitment to excellence in all aspects of his life that Elyria Catholic strives to promote. Elyria<br />

Catholic is proud to have Bill and Ellen as Distinguished Alumni.<br />

Elyria Catholic High School and the Distinguished Alumni Committee are currently accepting nominations for the school’s Distinguished<br />

Alumni Hall of Fame. Elyria Catholic will continue to recognize outstanding individuals who have contributed significantly to<br />

society and who provide a positive role model to our students.<br />

Nominations can be made by alumni, faculty, students, and friends of Elyria Catholic High School by submitting the accompanying<br />

form along with any additional information you have to share to the Development Office. For more information please contact the<br />

Development Office at 440-365-1821 ext. 22 or 34.<br />

Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form<br />

Candidate’s Name___________________________________________ Graduation Year_____________<br />

Candidate’s Address____________________________________________________________________<br />

City_______________________________________________ State________ Zip____________________<br />

Reason for Nomination____________________________________________________________________<br />

_________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

_________________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Nominated By____________________________________________________________________________<br />

Address________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Phone Number_____________________________________________<br />

(This Form may be reproduced for additional nominations.)<br />

Please return to:<br />

Elyria Catholic High School<br />

Development Office<br />

725 Gulf Road<br />

Elyria, OH 44035


Senior Class Gift/Graduation<br />

The Class of 2008 Constructs A Peaceful Retreat As Their Parting Gift To EC<br />

The Class of 2008 wanted to leave a lasting gift to Elyria Catholic, something that could be enjoyed and cherished for many<br />

years to come. After much thought, decision, and hard work, the Class of 2008 decided to create a community prayer garden at<br />

EC.<br />

The garden is located between the breezeway connecting the main school building and the Guidance/Administrative Offices<br />

adjacent to Gulf Road. The prayer garden consists of a slate patio, landscaping, lighting, benches and a statue of Mary, the<br />

school’s patroness, in a stone enclosure.<br />

This project would not have been possible without many family members and friends of the Class of 2008 who donated not only<br />

their time, but their talents, to ensure that this prayer garden would in fact become a reality. The 2008 Class officers were: David<br />

Hoover, President; Keri Rider, Vice President; Ashley Novak, Secretary; and Elizabeth Vittori, Treasurer. It is the hope that this<br />

prayer garden will be a special place of reflection for the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Elyria Catholic. Everyone is invited<br />

to stop by and visit the new prayer garden.<br />

The garden area before.<br />

The Peace Garden after.<br />

Class of 2008 Graduation<br />

On Sunday, May 25, 2008, 108 students from the Class of 2008 said good-bye to high school but left well prepared with<br />

promising futures and looking forward to their next phase in life. The graduating class was offered over $4,887,000 in scholarships<br />

and 99% are currently enrolled in college. Valedictorian, Eliana Arredondo will attend Stanford University and Salutatorian,<br />

Nick Levis will attend Miami University in the fall. Our graduates have been given the tools to move into the future with the<br />

confidence to succeed. Congratulations Class of 2008!


Winter / Spring Sports Wrap Up<br />

WINTER NORTH COAST LEAGUE HONORS:<br />

SWIMMING<br />

- NCL 1st Team: Evann Heidersbach, Kelly O’Dell, Brittany Tweardy,<br />

Caroline Hamp, Brittany McLaughlin<br />

- NCL 1st Team: Mike Weber, Jimmy Reitenbach, Alex Miehls, Keith<br />

Everhart, David Hoover<br />

- NCL 2nd Team: Brad Peters<br />

- NCL 2nd Team: Rachel Buckley, Emily Fenik, Brooke Bartlebaugh<br />

BOYS BASKETBALL<br />

- NCL 2nd Team: Kevin Fentner, Joe Fitch<br />

- NCL Honorable Mention: Cody Schuster<br />

GIRLS BASKETBALL<br />

- NCL 2nd Team: Emily Taylor<br />

- NCL Honorable Mention: Sara Schneider<br />

WRESTLING<br />

- NCL 1st Team: Dane Szente<br />

ICE HOCKEY<br />

- MVP: Richie Baker<br />

- NCL 1st Team: Chris Andrews<br />

- NCL 2nd Team: Brad Moore<br />

- Honorable Mention: Brad Kelley<br />

WINTER SEASON SUMMARY BY SPORT<br />

BOWLING<br />

- 2nd Year as OHSAA sanctioned sport<br />

- Boys and Girls team<br />

- Great spirit - young, most will return<br />

WRESTLING<br />

- 7th in NCL Meet<br />

- NCL 1st Team: Dane Szente<br />

CHEERLEADING<br />

- Great spirit and heart<br />

- Small in numbers, but big in cheer!<br />

- 1st year for stunting — great job!<br />

BOYS BASKETBALL<br />

- Finished 6-16<br />

- Regular Season big wins over Midview, Columbia, and Padua<br />

- Big hearts; never quit<br />

- Advanced to OHSAA Sectional finals<br />

GIRLS BASKETBALL<br />

- Finished 11-10; regular season big wins over NDCL, VASJ, Padua<br />

- Very young team; 1 senior, primarily sophomores and freshman<br />

- 3rd Team District: Emily Taylor<br />

- Honorable Mention District: Sara Schneider<br />

- Advanced to District TNY<br />

- Honorable Mention: Mimi Rothgery and Ashley Schuster<br />

- 1st Team All County: Emily Taylor<br />

- 2nd Team All County: Sara Schneider<br />

ICE HOCKEY<br />

- Finished: 16-12-1; qualified for Baron Cup; big wins in regular season<br />

over Strongsville, Shaker Hts., and St. Xavier<br />

- Advanced to District TNY; big wins in tournament over Trinity and<br />

Olmsted Falls<br />

- Player of the Year Best of the Best Cleveland Plain Dealer: Richie Baker<br />

- Hobey Baker Award Ohio HS Coaches’ Assn.: Richie Baker<br />

- Played in High School All-Star Game: Richie Baker and Brad Kelley<br />

- GCHSHL Scholarship: Brad Kelley<br />

- Red South Division All-Star: Richie Baker<br />

- NCL TNY - Finished 4th<br />

SWIMMING<br />

- NCL Coach of the Year; OHSAA District coach of the Year: Jack Dibee<br />

Boys and Girls — NCL Champs<br />

NCL MVP: Keith Everhart<br />

OHSAA State Swim Meet:<br />

- 3rd place 50 free: Evann Heidersbach<br />

- 5th place in 200 Relay: Evann Heidersbach, Brittany Tweardy, Kelly<br />

O’Dell, Caroline Hamp<br />

- 6th place in 100 free relay: Evann Heidersbach, Brittany Tweardy,<br />

Caroline Hamp, Brooke Bartleaugh<br />

- 10th place 200 free: Jimmy Reitenbach, Alex Miehls, Keith Everhart,<br />

Mike Weber<br />

SPRING NORTH COAST LEAGUE HONORS:<br />

BASEBALL<br />

- MVP: Joe Fitch<br />

- 1st Team: Kyle Koberna, Andrew Kubuski, Mike Norton<br />

- 2nd Team: Edwin Cruz, Jacob Julio, Paul Kubuski<br />

- Honorable Mention: Drew Spinney<br />

- Coach of the Year: Tom Kubuski<br />

SOFTBALL<br />

- 1st Team: Emily Taylor, Emily Thompson, Lauren Whited<br />

- 2nd Team: Lexi Kaczay, Katie Svat, Jackie Tirbaso<br />

- Honorable Mention: Jasmin Filiaggi<br />

- Coach of the Year: Brian Daw<br />

BOYS TRACK<br />

- 1st Team: 3200 Meter Run: Marty Coolidge<br />

- 2nd Team:<br />

- 4 x 400 Relay: Vinnie Pierro, Evan Foreman, Jimmy Zambo, Jimmy<br />

Russell<br />

- 4 x 800 Relay: Jimmy Zambo, Evan Foreman, Matt Wiehe, Vinnie<br />

Pierro<br />

GIRLS TRACK<br />

- 1st Team: 3200 Meter Run: Michelle Clark<br />

- 300 Hurdles: Stephanie Recko<br />

- Discus: Sara Schneider<br />

- 4 x 800 Relay: Laura Pierce, Liz Rock, Alexa Rick, Evann Heidersbach<br />

- 2nd Team:<br />

- 400 Run: Grace Dill<br />

- 800 Run: Evann Heidersbach<br />

- High Jump: Gia Tony<br />

- Shot Put: Sara Schneider<br />

SPRING SEASON SUMMARY BY SPORT<br />

TENNIS<br />

- Finished 4-9 with a very young team<br />

- 4th place All Catholic Tournament<br />

- 6th Place Lorain County Tournament<br />

- Thomas Radachi advanced to final round of OHSAA tournament<br />

BASEBALL<br />

- Record 17-9 Overall<br />

- North Coast League Champs<br />

- 1st Team All County: Kyle Koberna, Andrew Kubuski<br />

- Honorable Mention All County: Joe Fitch, Mike Norton, Paul Kubuski<br />

- Lorain County All-Star Garme: Joe Fitch, Kyle Koberna, Jacob Julio<br />

- Player of the Week Cleveland Plain Dealer - Kyle Koberna<br />

SOFTBALL<br />

- Record 15-7 Overall<br />

- North Coast League Co-Champs<br />

- Brian Daw — Lorain County Coach of the Year<br />

- Katie Svat/Lexi Kaczay — All State NE Ohio District Div III;<br />

- Honorable Mention: Natalie Kaczmarczyk<br />

- 1st Team All County: Katie Svat, Lexi Kaczay, Emily Taylor, Sam<br />

Spencer<br />

- 2nd Team All Lorain County: Jackie Tirbaso, Jasmin Filiaggi<br />

- Lorain County Senior All-Stars: Katie Svat, Jackie Tirbaso<br />

BOYS TRACK<br />

- 1st at Wellington Dual and Lake Ridge Quint<br />

- Regional Qualifiers, Marty Coolidge in 3200 run; Jimmy Zambo in 400<br />

meter run; Andrew Bir 100 and 200 meter run; 4 x 100 relay consisting of<br />

Andrew Bir, Jayson Graham, Tylor Mahone, and Pat Flanagan<br />

- Marty Coolidge finished 1st in the 3200 Meter Run at the OHSAA<br />

Regional Meet at Ravenna HS<br />

- Marty Coolidge qualified for State tournament on 6/7/08<br />

GIRLS TRACK<br />

- Set 3 school records - 4 x 800 relay, distance medley, and two person<br />

long jump relay<br />

- Regional qualifiers: 4 x 800 — Laura Pierce, Alexa Rick, Liz Rock,<br />

Evann Heidersbach; 3200 run — Michelle Clark; 800 run — Evann<br />

Heidersbach<br />

173 students participated in Winter sports - 35% of student body<br />

136 students participated in Spring sports - 25% of student body


Scholarship Memorials Fundraisers (cont’d) / In Memorium / Reunion News / Fundraising WrapUp<br />

Scott Holland Scholarship Benefit<br />

The Scott Holland Scholarship “Reach for the Stars” Foundation benefit<br />

was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Lorain County<br />

Airport to honor the life and memory of Scott Holland ‘02.<br />

All proceeds will benefit the Scott Holland Scholarship Fund which<br />

will award its first Scholarship in the fall.<br />

1984-2006<br />

He touched the face of God<br />

For more information please e-mail the Holland’s at<br />

jhollandosu@yahoo.com.<br />

Bob Bowl II<br />

On October 18, 2008, the Second Annual Bob Bowl (flag football<br />

game, dinner, and silent auction) will be held in Bethesda, MD,<br />

with proceeds going towards the Gandolfo Family Scholarship<br />

Fund. It is the hope that after this year’s fundraiser, the scholarship<br />

will be fully endowed, enabling the family to award an EC<br />

student The Gandolfo Scholarship next year.<br />

If you are interested in attending or making a donation, please<br />

contact Michael Gandolfo at Michael.gandolfo@fiserv.com or by<br />

phone at 703-615-9136. You can also visit the website,<br />

www.bobbowl.com for more details, donation forms, and pictures<br />

from last year’s event.<br />

The Gandolfo family at Bob Bowl I.<br />

REUNION NEWS<br />

1958 - 50 years - EC Class of 1958 will<br />

celebrate their reunion Homecoming<br />

weekend September 26-28, 2008. Friday<br />

night tailgate at the football game,<br />

snacks & refreshments provided. A dinner<br />

reception will be Saturday night at the<br />

Rose Café at Lakeview Beach in Lorain<br />

starting at 6:00p.m. For anyone interested,<br />

the class will meet Sunday at 11:00a.m.<br />

for brunch also at the Rose Café. For<br />

information, please call Brenda Mettler<br />

at (440)967-0298.<br />

1968 - 40 years- The EC Class of 1968<br />

celebrated their reunion on Friday, August<br />

1, 2008, at the Columbian Club. Dinner<br />

with entertainment and a cash bar was<br />

held on Saturday August 2, 2008, at the<br />

Knights of Columbus Hall.<br />

1978 - 30 years - Plans are underway for<br />

Homecoming weekend, September 26-<br />

28, 2008. Friday night tailgate at the football<br />

game, snacks & refreshments provided.<br />

Anyone interested in golfing on Saturday<br />

morning can register with the Development<br />

Office to golf in the Annual EC<br />

1978 (cont’d) Golf Classic. On Saturday<br />

evening, September 27th, a celebration will<br />

be held from 6-11 pm. in a private room at<br />

Quaker Steak & Lube. Cost is $40 per person<br />

which includes four wing/pasta/salad<br />

bar buffet and two drink tickets (cash bar<br />

after tickets). Sunday, September 28th, we<br />

will attend noon mass-TBA. For more information,<br />

contact Chris Kaminski Kish at<br />

440-985-3024 or e-mail kishoff@aol.com<br />

or contact Jean Schuster Kohls at 440-366-<br />

9729 or e-mail kohls4@alltel.net.<br />

1983 - 25 years - Plans are underway for<br />

Homecoming weekend, September 26 &<br />

27. Friday night tailgate at the football<br />

game, snacks & refreshments provided.<br />

Anyone interested can golf in the EC Golf<br />

Classic on Saturday morning. Call the Development<br />

office if interested. On Saturday<br />

night, a reception will be held at Red<br />

Tail Country Club 4400 Lear Nagle Rd. in<br />

Avon from 6:30p-11:30p. For more information<br />

call Brian Hoagland at (440)653-<br />

0037 or e-mail bdhoag@oh.rr.com.<br />

1985 - The Class of 1985 would like to get<br />

a committee together to start planning a 25<br />

year reunion. If you would like to help with<br />

the planning, please contact Kira Alvarado<br />

Fiutak at fiutak4@roadrunner.com.<br />

1988 - 20 years - For detailed reunion information,<br />

please go to the following website:<br />

www.ec1988reunion.blogspot.com.<br />

1998 – 10 years - The Class of 1998’s reunion<br />

will be held the weekend of September<br />

19-20, 2008. Events will take place<br />

during the entire weekend - a casual mixer<br />

on Friday, golf on Saturday morning, and<br />

the reunion party on Saturday night. We<br />

hope to see you at one or all of the events.<br />

Please visit the following website: http://<br />

EC1998reunion.googlepages.com for<br />

more details or contact Erin Conlin at (440)<br />

452-1210 or colinek@hotmail.com; Gina<br />

(Henderson) Prescott at (440) 371-6785 or<br />

ghprescott@gmail.com; or Suzy Dominak<br />

at (440) 610-3987 or sdominak@aol.com.


Pot ‘O Gold Wrap up / Field House News<br />

POT O’GOLD WRAP UP<br />

A “Pot O’ Gold” was certainly at the end of the rainbow as our spring fundraiser<br />

was again a huge success raising $31,000 for the school! The $5,000<br />

jackpot came down to a four-way split between Jerry Boron, Terry Butler,<br />

Lorne Elbert, and Barb Salata. The evening provided a wonderful opportunity to bring parents,<br />

alumni, friends, faculty, and staff all together for the good of raising funds to improve<br />

the school’s campus.<br />

A very special THANK YOU goes out to our corporate sponsors: Allstate Financial Services,<br />

Elbert Excavating, National City Bank, Nick Abraham Auto Mall, and North<br />

Ohio Heart Center. We would also like to thank the Lapos Family/Lapos Construction<br />

for the generous donation of their timeshare at Williamsburg Plantation in Williamsburg,<br />

Virginia, and to Nielsen Jewelers for the beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace. A<br />

thank you also goes out to Mari and Michaela Foisy for providing lovely music during<br />

cocktail hour.<br />

This event could not be possible without the tremendous support of our committee members,<br />

numerous volunteers, business leaders, those who donated items to the silent auction<br />

or raffles, took out ads in the program, made monetary donations, and especially to<br />

those who purchased tickets and attended this event. We thank you for your loyalty and<br />

support. We couldn’t have done it without you. Hope to see you again next year!<br />

MATT WILHELM RETURNS TO EC TO CHECK OUT NEW FIELD HOUSE<br />

The <strong>Panther</strong> football players were given the rare opportunity to work out and run some drills on July 2nd with former EC<br />

football star, Matt Wilhelm ’99 who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers. Matt (pictured below) stopped at EC to<br />

check out the new addition to the athletic complex and to workout with the upcoming <strong>Panther</strong> football team. The<br />

concrete work and landscaping around the field house addition are scheduled to take place this summer. The new<br />

addition will also allow us to add another locker room and an equipment room.


EC NEWS<br />

2008 Student Car Raffle Raises over $67,000!<br />

Thanks to the generous donations of Nick Abraham ‘60, Jim Herrick ‘70, and Jack Matia‘75, we were able to offer<br />

ticket buyers their choice of one of three different brand new cars for the student car raffle this year!<br />

Dena Anderson, mother of Samantha Stawicki ‘11 was the grand prize winner and chose the 2008 Chevy Malibu. The<br />

second place winner of $1,000 was Mr. and Mrs. Matt Love; third place winner of $500 was Rand Kaiser; fourth place<br />

winner of $200 was Judy Glover; fifth place winner of $100 was Leonard Nemeth and the $200 winning ticket seller<br />

was Samantha Stawicki. Our top five student sellers sold the following number of extra books: Amanda Gallagher<br />

(29); Jaynie Taylor (23); Jasmin Filiaggi (23); Breanna Wisnor (22); and Will Sellers (15).<br />

Thank you Nick Abraham and Abraham Buick-Chrysler-Jeep, Jim Herrick and The Liberty Ford Auto Group, Jack<br />

Matia and Jack Matia Chevrolet-Honda, and everyone who helped support this years’ student fundraiser.<br />

EC SPRING MUSICAL - “Into the Woods”<br />

Elyria Catholic performed the spring musical “Into the Woods”<br />

on April 9, 11, and 12.<br />

Beyond the stage was a very talented group of students who<br />

orchestrated all of the lighting and audio. They combined for<br />

over 20 years of experience.<br />

Eagle Scout Project Improves Auditorium<br />

As part of his requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout in the<br />

Boy Scouts of America, Drew Bihary from Troop 397 of Lorain,<br />

chose Elyria Catholic as his project choice. On March 26, 2008,<br />

Drew organized a crew of 12 fellow workers who assisted him in<br />

the installation of new mini-blinds for all the windows in the auditorium.<br />

Spring Window Fashions donated the eight EC green<br />

vinyl mini-blinds worth approximately $400. Thank you, Drew!


The <strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong><br />

725 Gulf Road<br />

Elyria, OH 44035<br />

PH: 440-365-1821<br />

FAX: 440-365-7536<br />

www.elyriacatholic.com<br />

SUMMER 2008<br />

Dated Material<br />

Please Deliver<br />

Please note: We sincerely apologize<br />

for any errors or omissions in this<br />

issue of The <strong>Panther</strong> <strong>Prowl</strong>.<br />

Calling all yearbooks!<br />

The Historical Society on Washington Avenue<br />

in Elyria is looking for old EC yearbooks.<br />

Any alumni whom is willing to part with his/<br />

her yearbook, can either drop it off at the<br />

Historical Society or contact Mary Aldrich ’52<br />

at 440-323-9577.<br />

School Website<br />

If you haven’t logged on to the school website in<br />

awhile, take a few minutes to check it out! Go to<br />

www.elyriacatholic.com to stay informed on upcoming<br />

events, reunion news, and current school news.<br />

Make sure to click into the EC photo gallery to view<br />

photos of some of the EC happenings.<br />

Non-Profit Org.<br />

U.S. Postage<br />

PAID<br />

Elyria, Ohio<br />

Permit No. 364<br />

PARENTS: If this issue is addressed<br />

to a son or daughter who<br />

no longer maintains a permanent<br />

residence in your home, please<br />

send corrected information to:<br />

Elyria Catholic High School<br />

Development Office<br />

725 Gulf Road<br />

Elyria, OH 44035<br />

Please stay in touch. Let us know what you have been up to and we will publish your contribution in<br />

the next edition of THE PANTHER PROWL. You can send us a note, use this form, or e-mail us at<br />

michelle.wisnor@elyriacatholic.com.<br />

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